Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as the front-runners in the race to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze, with the England international reportedly preferring a move to the north London club.
The 25-year-old enjoyed a standout season with the Eagles, scoring 11 goals and providing 6 assists in 31 appearances across all competitions.
His impressive form has caught the attention of several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester United.
However, Tottenham are believed to be in pole position to secure Eze’s signature, with manager Ange Postecoglou a big admirer of the player.
The Spurs boss has made strengthening his attacking options a priority this summer, and Eze could be the perfect addition to bolster their chances of securing Champions League football next season.
One potential stumbling block in any deal could be Eze’s £60 million release clause, which Palace are determined to hold out for.
Tottenham are in a healthy financial position and could afford to trigger the clause without having to sell players first, unlike some of their rivals.
The player’s representatives, CAA Base, also represent Postecoglou, Son Heung-min, and James Maddison, which could further aid Tottenham’s pursuit.
With Palace already losing Michael Olise to Bayern Munich this summer, they are keen to retain the services of their other star midfielder.
As the transfer window heats up, the battle for Eze’s signature is set to intensify, but Tottenham’s strong interest and Postecoglou’s pulling power could give them the edge in securing the highly-rated England international.
