Tottenham have shocked Arsenal by opening talks to sign a Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze. The Gunners have been tracking him for months, raising the stakes in the London rivalry.
Palace midfielder on Tottenham radar
Tottenham Hotspur are back in the news as they reportedly resumed their interest in Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said Spurs have opened talks with Palace once again for the playmaker.
With James Maddison dealing with a injury and Son Heung-min now gone, Spurs lack creativity in the final third. Eze is a top dribbler, has a very quick and creative mind, and is a proven goal scorer. The last season saw him register 14 goal and 11 assist. He was one of the most dangerous attacking midfielders in the PL last campaign.
Sources suggest Eze is open to the move, but the road ahead is far from simple. His release clause has lapsed recently. So, that leaves Palace in full control of his transfer. They have no need to part ways with their star man on the cheap.
Arsenal watching closely
Adding extra spice to the story is **Arsenal**’s ongoing admiration for Eze. The Gunners have been tracking the Englishman for some time but have yet to put in an official bid. Tottenham have taken a step that may instigate a complete tug-of-war between the two North London teams.
At Selhurst Park, Eze is key player. He helped them secure the FA Cup and Community Shield as well. He is raising the level of the whole team due to his own individuality and consistency in performance.
For Spurs, bringing in Eze would be great move. They have to meet the needs in the creative gaps without Maddison and Son. For Arsenal, the risk is watching a target they admire light up the pitch for the enemy. With the transfer window ticking, the battle for Eze’s signature could become one of the summer’s most exciting stories.
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