BREAKING: Tottenham in talks with Eberechi Eze and could complete deal ‘quickly’ according to latest reports
Tottenham Hotspur managed to salvage what was otherwise a turbulent and disappointing season by lifting the UEFA Europa League trophy—an achievement that guarantees them a place in next season’s Champions League. While that European success provided a much-needed silver lining, it failed to mask the concerning reality of their Premier League campaign, where Spurs shockingly finished 17th—just a hair above the relegation zone.
Such a lowly league finish has raised serious questions about the current squad’s quality and depth. It’s become abundantly clear that significant reinforcements are needed if the club is to avoid a repeat of this near-disastrous season. Spurs’ Champions League qualification may have spared them from complete embarrassment, but it also puts the pressure on the board to act decisively in the summer transfer window.
One name currently high on Tottenham’s radar is Crystal Palace’s talismanic midfielder, Eberechi Eze. The 25-year-old enjoyed a spectacular campaign with the Eagles, playing a pivotal role in their historic season, which included their highest-ever Premier League points tally and a stunning FA Cup triumph—the club’s first major trophy.
Eze was instrumental in Palace’s success, racking up 14 goals and 11 assists across all competitions. His remarkable form included scoring in six consecutive matches to close out the season, with standout performances in both the FA Cup semi-final and final, including the match-winning goal at Wembley. His blend of technical skill, dribbling flair, and eye for goal has made him one of the most exciting English attacking midfielders in the league.
Naturally, his performances have attracted attention across Europe. According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham are among a host of clubs monitoring Eze’s situation closely and are believed to be ready to act fast, especially considering his £68 million release clause, which becomes active this summer but will expire two weeks before the end of August.
Spurs are reportedly considering an opening player-plus-cash deal, a strategy that might appeal to Crystal Palace if the right player is included. However, the North London club will need to move swiftly, as Palace are in early discussions to extend Eze’s contract in an effort to fend off suitors. A number of Premier League rivals, including Manchester United, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Arsenal, and Aston Villa, are also keeping tabs on Eze’s availability, while German giants Bayern Munich are thought to view him as a potential alternative to Florian Wirtz, who is heavily linked with a move to Liverpool.
While Eze is not actively pushing for a transfer, sources close to the player suggest that he is open to a step up to an elite club, particularly one playing in the Champions League. According to FourFourTwo, Eze remains grateful to Crystal Palace and will not seek to force a move, but he understands that joining a top-tier club could help solidify his place in the England squad for the 2026 World Cup.
From a career progression standpoint, a move to a Champions League side makes sense. FourFourTwo notes that Eze should only consider leaving Selhurst Park for a genuine step up—not just any transfer. Staying at Palace would mean playing in the Europa League next season, and a lateral move within the Premier League could prove unwise given his current importance to Roy Hodgson’s squad.
For Tottenham, securing a player of Eze’s caliber would be a bold statement of intent and a significant move toward rebuilding their squad. His versatility—capable of operating as a central attacking midfielder or drifting in from the left—would inject much-needed creativity, dynamism, and goal threat into a Spurs side that looked stale and toothless for much of the domestic campaign.
From chairman Daniel Levy’s perspective, getting a deal done before Palace secure Eze to a new contract—and possibly structuring it with a valuable player in return—could be seen as savvy business. Not only would Spurs land one of England’s most exciting talents, but they would also be addressing a major weakness in their squad while building momentum ahead of a return to the Champions League.
The coming weeks could prove decisive. If Tottenham can strike early and decisively, they may just land the marquee signing that signals a fresh new era under Ange Postecoglou—and avoid repeating the nightmare of their most recent Premier League campaign.