Tottenham Hotspur are believed to be leading the race to sign a “top” target for manager Ange Postecoglou, and it is believed they’ve already completed work on potentially getting a deal done for him this summer.
Tottenham identify attacking targets as Spurs players face exits
According to recent reports, there are a few attacking players who face uncertain futures at Hotspur Way.
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Spurs appear to have been given a transfer boost.
While Tottenham are keen to make Mathys Tel’s deal permanent, and have the option to do so for around £45 million on a six-year contract, the final decision will rest on the teenager’s shoulders.
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Tottenham’s next five Premier League fixtures |
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Ipswich Town (away) |
February 22nd |
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Man City (home) |
February 26th |
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Bournemouth (home) |
March 9th |
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Fulham (away) |
March 16th |
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Chelsea (away) |
April 2nd |
Timo Werner is also at Spurs on loan from RB Leipzig, after chairman Daniel Levy and co negotiated an extension on his 23/24 loan to include an option to buy set at around £8.5 million, but the German is most likely returning to his parent club at the end of the season (Bild).
Tottenham are also open to selling Richarlison, who has suffered from repeated injuries this term, while club captain Son Heung-min could be axed by Spurs as well following a lacklusture run of form (GiveMeSport).
Given the potential shortage of attacking options they face next season, not to mention their serious lack of depth in general, it is believed that Tottenham are already identifying forward targets for the summer window.
One of them, according to journalist Graeme Bailey and The Boot Room, is Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze.
The 26-year-old has been a star player at Selhurst Park over the last few campaigns, earning a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad for Euro 2024 last year, and Eze’s continued that excellent form with six goals and six assists in all competitions this term.
Tottenham in pole position to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace
His contract includes a release clause around £60 million, meaning Levy and co can bypass talks with Palace and head straight to the player for terms, if they decide to pay that fee.
Postecoglou and Tottenham view Eze as a “top” target heading into the summer, and Bailey reports that they’re currently leading the chase for his signature above fellow interested sides.
This follows Spurs already laying groundwork to get a deal done for later in the year, with Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal all named as other suitors. Fulham boss Marco Silva has also lavished praise on Eze this season, branding the Palace sensation a joy to watch.
“Everyone who loves football should enjoy seeing Eze on the pitch,” said Silva.
“He is a top, top young player and has so much quality with everything he does on the pitch. Even though he is on the opposite team, I really enjoy watching him play, the great talent that he has to work with. For Crystal Palace, it is of course much better to have him there with them.”
Oliver Glasner, meanwhile, has drawn attention to Eze’s “unbelievable” finishing ability.
“Who’s a better player than Eze? For me he’s absolutely top, if he was luckier this season he would have five or six goals,” said Glasner.
“He’s always dangerous because he has the quality and ability at 1-1, he’s such an unbelievable finisher, in some situations he can improve, he’s a guy who can always score and he’s someone who everyone likes.
“This is why he’s on the pitch because he’s able to score goals.”
