Tottenham explode past Liverpool, Man City for elite £68m Prem playmaker with imminent move expected
Tottenham have been credited as the favourites to sign Eberechi Eze this summer with a trusted journalist expecting their interest to kick into gear over the next few days, though Liverpool cannot yet be discounted from signing the Crystal Palace star.
The 26-year-old enjoyed a brilliant season last time out with his electrfying form towards the back end of the season enough to secure Eze a place in the England squad at the expense of Tottenham star James Maddison. Eze finished the season with 17-goal involvements (11 goals, six assists) from 31 appearances – one every 1.8 matches. Compare that to Maddison, who managed 13 (nine goals, four assists) from 30 appearances – one every 2.3 games – it’s fair to say Gareth Southgate got that call right.
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Tottenham favourites to sign Eberechi Eze
And while it is debatable if he will see any action in the Berlin showpiece, interest in prising Eze away from Selhurst Park is expected to be stepped up in the days that follow England’s return from Germany, with several players due to either finalise their futures before embarking on much-needed holidays.
Ange Postecoglou’s interest in acquiring Eze’s services is well documented as he looks to further strengthen a Tottenham side that finished a progressive fifth last season.
And with the Reds able to offer Champions League football – something Eze’s exit clause is thought to stipulate – Liverpool could yet gain a key advantage over Spurs were they to make a rival offer.
Transfer journalist Pete O’Rourke believes Liverpool boss Arne Slot is now ready to throw his hat into the ring for Eze’s signature and claims the Merseysiders cannot yet be discounted from the race to sign the seven-times capped England international.
Eze joined the Eagles in a 2020 move from QPR and is contracted to the Eagles until summer 2027. In that time he has played 124 times for the Croydon-based side, scoring a total of 26 goals and laying on 17 assists.
When one club enquires, every club enquires. As soon as the Euros finish we might see some movement on this one,” he said of Eze.
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