£65m-Tottenham transfer target ‘pushing’ for exit as Spurs tipped to seal bargain deal
Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze could potentially be angling for a move away from Selhurst Park at a reduced fee next year. On Tuesday, October 1st, it was revealed that the 26-year-old England international is open to seeking a “new challenge” in 2025. According to *Football Insider*, both Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have maintained an interest in Eze, with the player reportedly receptive to offers from these clubs.
Recent reports have gone a step further, indicating that Eze may need to actively pursue a cut-price transfer from Crystal Palace. Previously, the former Queens Park Rangers (QPR) star had a £68 million release clause written into his contract, but this clause expired halfway through the summer 2024 transfer window. While it is believed that the release clause could be reactivated in 2025, sources now suggest that Eze’s desire to join a top Premier League side might compel Crystal Palace to engage in negotiations and agree to a significantly lower fee. Arsenal and Manchester United were also previously linked to the goal-scoring midfielder, but it seems that only Liverpool and Tottenham remain serious contenders for his signature.
Eze was widely expected to follow in the footsteps of his teammate Michael Olise, who left Palace for Bayern Munich during the summer transfer window in a £50 million deal. Many believed the Eagles would face the dual loss of both Olise and Eze, but the latter’s departure never materialized. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish later expressed his surprise that no concrete offers were made for Eze.
In a statement made in September, Parish commented, “I was really concerned from the club’s perspective about losing both Michael and Ebbs in the same window. But we didn’t see the level of interest in Ebbs that I had anticipated. I was genuinely astonished. He’s an exceptional footballer and an equally outstanding individual.”
Eze has continued to shine for Crystal Palace this season, making eight appearances and contributing three goals and one assist. This follows an impressive 2023/24 campaign in which he scored 11 goals and provided six assists in 31 matches across all competitions. In November 2023, Eze signed a contract extension that ties him to the club until June 2027, further solidifying his importance to the Eagles.
However, despite this extension, it seems that the allure of a bigger challenge and the opportunity to join a club with greater aspirations could prompt Eze to push for an exit. His combination of attacking flair, creativity, and goal-scoring prowess has made him a highly coveted player, with clubs like Liverpool and Tottenham eyeing him as a key addition to bolster their squads. If Eze does make a move in 2025, it will likely be one of the standout transfers of the year, especially if the fee is considerably lower than his original £68 million valuation. The potential for a bargain deal might spur top clubs into action as they look to capitalize on a rare opportunity to sign one of England’s most talented attacking midfielders.