Palace Playmaker Faces Deadline Drama as €78m Clause Expires – Gunners Still Front-Runners
In a dramatic late-window twist, Tottenham have swooped in to rival Arsenal’s pursuit of Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze—but the England international is reportedly still holding out for a move to the Emirates.
The Gunners have been in advanced talks for weeks and have already agreed personal terms with Eze, but their need to sell players first has left the door open for Spurs to make a surprise late bid. According to The Guardian, however, the 25-year-old remains set on joining Mikel Arteta’s side.
Time is running out for both clubs, though. Eze’s €78 million (£66m) release clause expires on Friday—after which Palace could demand an even higher fee, potentially derailing negotiations entirely.
Tottenham’s sudden interest comes as they scramble to replace the injured James Maddison, who suffered an ACL setback last season. Spurs are also in talks with Manchester City for Brazilian winger Savinho, signaling an ambitious end to their transfer window.
Eze, who scored the winning goal against City in the 2023 FA Cup final, has blossomed into one of the Premier League’s most exciting attackers. After five years at Selhurst Park—netting 39 goals in 166 appearances—the Euro 2024 squad member is ready for a top-tier challenge.
With just 48 hours to decide his future, the race for Eze’s signature has reached a critical stage. Will Arsenal finally seal the deal, or will Spurs pull off a last-minute coup? The clock is ticking.
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