Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze could be at the centre of a bidding war after Liverpool joined Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest in exploring a summer move.
CaughtOffside understands Palace will insist the full £70 million release clause be met.
Payment Terms Key for Tottenham
Sources say Spurs admire Eze but prefer a staggered structure because they cannot pay the clause in a single instalment.
The North London side view the 26-year-old as a creative fulcrum who can elevate them back into the Champions League.
Forest Bet on Ambition and Champions League Lure
Nottingham Forest, buoyed by fresh investment, believe offering immediate Champions League football could tempt Eze despite their smaller profile.
Club officials regard his dribbling and versatility as transformative assets for a squad targeting European qualification.
Wider Interest From the “Big Six”
Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle United are all monitoring developments, but none has lodged an official bid.
Insiders predict formal offers will surface once the window opens on 14 June.
Palace Face a Potential Exodus
Manager Oliver Glasner must also brace for approaches for Adam Wharton and Marc Guehi.
Palace’s surprise FA Cup triumph, sealed by an Eze winner, has only heightened interest in their top performers.
Timeline and Player Decision
Eze’s representatives plan to meet suitors in early June before Euro 2025 preparations begin.
A final decision is expected before Palace’s pre-season camp in July.