Talks expected: Spurs planning early move for £60m “superstar” who’d be their own Saka
Now that the 2023/24 campaign has finally concluded, the Tottenham Hotspur faithful must have mixed emotions.
Missing out on a Champions League spot will have been extremely infuriating, but progress has been made under Ange Postecoglou.
It’s fair to say that the difference has been the lack of a true game changer, like Arsenal have with Bukayo Saka, and if Heung-min Son had more support, the Lilywhites could’ve achieved their goal.
Nevertheless, the Australian boss will be looking forward to next season, especially if they can acquire their own version of Saka before the transfer window ends.
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Spurs’ search for a new attacker
As per a report from Football Transfers, Spurs are looking to make Eberechi Eze their first signing of the summer.
It’s mentioned that Spurs will “initiate discussions” this month as they look to sign the ace with a £60m asking price.
The number ten will not force his way out of Crystal Palace, but he hopes that they will allow him to leave if the required fee is met.
However, the Lilywhites won’t be alone in their search for the English international’s signature, with Chelsea and the two Manchester clubs also keeping an eye on him.
How Eze compares to Saka
It’s installed within every Spurs fan to despise absolutely everything to do with Arsenal, but one thing they can’t deny is the talent of Saka.
The Gunners number seven has been absolutely immense under Mikel Arteta, scoring 16 goals and providing nine assists in the Premier League last term.
Only Son has a better output than the winger in the Spurs squad, and Daniel Levy will be keen to bolster the attack with a profile similar to the England ace.
This is where Eze comes into the picture, and given his influence at Palace, he could become Spurs’ very own version of Saka if he were to join.
| Eze vs Saka 23/24 PL Stats | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stats | Eze | Saka |
| Starts | 24 | 35 |
| Goals | 11 | 16 |
| xG | 9.12 | 15.5 |
| Assists | 4 | 9 |
| Shots (per game) | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Key passes (per game) | 2 | 2.6 |
| Touches (per game) | 53.4 | 60.9 |
| Successful dribbles (per game) | 2.6 | 1.4 |
| Tackles (per game) | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Via Sofascore | ||
According to FBref’s similar players model, both Eze and Saka share plenty of similarities in terms of their statistics.
Firstly, the two English stars are incredibly dangerous in front of goal; some would say they are a nightmare to play against, particularly due to their ability to score from nothing, which is shown by their overperformance of xG.