Tottenham eye Eberechi Eze as statement signing for Thomas Frank

Tottenham Hotspur is considering a transfer for Eberechi Eze, the Crystal Palace forward, who is believed to be open to a move to the North London club. Spurs have maintained a long-standing interest in Eze, particularly due to their connections with the agency that represents him. As Tottenham evaluates their options under new manager Thomas Frank, Eze has emerged as a potential statement signing. Earlier, Spurs secured Mathys Tel on a permanent deal for £30 million, but acquiring Eze would require a significantly higher investment, estimated at around £68 million, which is the release clause in his contract. Eze has made a notable impact in the Premier League, especially towards the end of the last season, making him an attractive target for Tottenham.

Eberechi Eze, who recently scored his first goal for the England national team during a World Cup qualifying match against Latvia, finished the previous season impressively, netting nine goals in 13 appearances for Crystal Palace. His versatility allows him to play various attacking roles, including wide positions and as a No. 10, and he has even been deployed as a second striker by England manager Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel's admiration for Eze highlights the forward's growing reputation in the football community. Additionally, Eze is represented by CAA Base, the same agency that manages several Tottenham players, including captain Son Heung-min, which could facilitate negotiations. However, Son's future at Spurs is uncertain, as he has only one year left on his contract and has been linked to a move to the Saudi Pro League, potentially opening up a spot for Eze in the squad.