The threat Eberechi Eze made to Crystal Palace before Tottenham agreed transfer – Sky journalist
The deal that could bring Eberechi Eze to Tottenham is moving closer to completion, with talks this week making significant progress.
The player himself is very keen on the move and has made his wishes clear to everyone involved.
Eze, who is 27 years old, has already agreed to the personal terms of a contract with Spurs. According to the well-known transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the player has told Crystal Palace directly that he wants to join Tottenham before the transfer window closes on September 1.
Spurs have made an official offer of £60 million, which includes additional payments based on future performance. This offer has started the process of reaching a full agreement.
There are still some details to work out, like how the payments will be structured over time. Crystal Palace are also waiting to find a replacement for Eze before they fully approve the deal.
Right now, it looks very likely that Eze will become a Tottenham player. Fabrizio Romano said on Monday that he is 85% sure the transfer will happen.
He explained that Daniel Levy, the chairman of Tottenham, met with Crystal Palace’s president, Steve Parish, to negotiate the deal.
Eze is excited by the idea of playing Champions League football with Tottenham and has informed his current manager, Oliver Glasner, that he wants to leave.
Other reliable reporters, including Ben Jacobs, have confirmed that the two clubs have basically agreed on the transfer in principle. The main thing holding up the deal is that Palace need to sign another player first.
The situation became even clearer over the weekend. According to Sky Sports reporter Sacha Tavolieri, Eze was so determined to push the move forward that he threatened not to play in Crystal Palace’s opening game against Chelsea.
However, after Steve Parish personally assured him the transfer would not be unnecessarily delayed, Eze agreed to play.
He also spoke with manager Oliver Glasner on Sunday morning and was included in the starting lineup. Despite playing, it is obvious that Eze’s mind is set on a move to north London.
If the deal is completed, Eze is ready to sign a five-year contract with Tottenham. This is exciting news for Spurs fans, as Eze is a talented and creative player.
Last season, he scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions for Palace. He was their most dangerous attacker, averaging more shots, key passes, and successful dribbles per game than any of his teammates. He also scored the winning goal in the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
His energy, skill, and eye for goal would make him an excellent addition to the Tottenham squad, especially as they look to compete in both the Premier League and the Champions League this season.