Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly gearing up to make a formal offer for Crystal Palace’s attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze, aiming to outpace Arsenal in the race for the England international, according to Fichajes.
Spurs Step Up Following Maddison Injury
The need for a creative midfielder has intensified at Spurs after James Maddison suffered a season-ending ACL injury. While the signing of Mohammed Kudus offered hope, Tottenham’s pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White hit a snag when Nottingham Forest refused to sell.
Tottenham have also been linked with Harvey Elliott, but interest in Eze, who was targeted last summer and earlier this window, appears to be reignited as a direct response to Maddison’s absence.
Arsenal’s Pursuit Stalls, Spurs See Opportunity
Arsenal have long been considered favourites for Eze and were expected to make a move after finalising sales such as Fabio Vieira’s. However, recent inactivity from Mikel Arteta’s side has given Spurs the chance to test Crystal Palace’s resolve.
Palace reportedly value Eze at around €65 million—possibly below his contract release clause. Tottenham are preparing a bid close to that figure but will need strong backing from the player’s camp to sway the deal in their favour.
Eze’s Preference and the Battle Ahead
Eze himself prefers a move to Arsenal, but Spurs could disrupt the transfer by acting swiftly and showing serious intent. The midfielder is likely to wait on Arsenal’s next steps, so Tottenham’s bid may hinge on assurances from his representatives.
If Spurs push hard, they could potentially derail Arsenal’s pursuit and land a key creative asset to fill the void left by Maddison’s injury.