Amidst reports that Tottenham Hotspur are ready to launch an offer for one of the Premier League’s best attacking midfielders, Paul Robinson has insisted that the Lilywhites stand no chance of winning the race for the player.
Tottenham Hotspur are thought to be keen on strengthening in the middle of the park this summer, and one versatile attacking midfielder, who has 13 goals and 12 assists across all competitions this season, is thought to be near the top of the club’s wishlist.
It has been widely reported over recent weeks that Tottenham have identified Eberechi Eze as their top summer target, with Spurs fans understandably excited about the rumour.
In fact, just a few days ago, it was reported that Spurs were ready to launch an offer for Eze should they manage to secure Champions League football via the Europa League.
Paul Robinson laughs off Tottenham’s attempts to sign Eberechi Eze
However, even if Spurs have Champions League football to offer the England international, Robinson does not think that Eze will be tempted by a move to N17.
The former Tottenham number stated emphatically that the Lilywhites would have “absolutely no chance” of winning the race for the Crystal Palace star.
When asked about Spurs’ rumoured approach for Eze, Robinson told Football Insider: “On the Eze question, there’s absolutely no chance. Absolutely no chance whatsoever of them even [being] in the conversation for a player like Eze without Champions League football, without a Champions League budget.
“If Tottenham don’t win that Europa League, they’re back to square one without a manager again, and [signing] Eze is not even in the conversation.”
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The 26-year-old Tottenham target was the hero for Palace at Wembley on Sunday, with his goal ensuring that they beat Manchester City in the final to get their hands on the FA Cup.
It is Eze’s first major trophy of his career and ensures that Palace will be playing in the Europa League next season. That might perhaps tempt the former QPR man to remain at Selhurst Park for one more season to have a crack at Europe.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 6 |  Man CityManchester City | 36 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 67 | 43 | 24 | 65 |
| 7 |  Nottm ForestNottingham Forest | 37 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 58 | 45 | 13 | 65 |
| 8 |  BrentfordBrentford | 37 | 16 | 7 | 14 | 65 | 56 | 9 | 55 |
| 9 |  BrightonBrighton | 36 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 59 | 56 | 3 | 55 |
| 10 |  FulhamFulham | 37 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 54 | 52 | 2 | 54 |
| 11 |  B’mouthBournemouth | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 55 | 43 | 12 | 53 |
| 12 |  Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace | 36 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 46 | 48 | -2 | 49 |
| 13 |  EvertonEverton | 37 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 41 | 44 | -3 | 45 |
| 14 |  WolvesWolves | 36 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 51 | 64 | -13 | 41 |
| 15 |  West HamWest Ham | 37 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 43 | 61 | -18 | 40 |
| 16 |  Man UtdManchester United | 37 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 42 | 54 | -12 | 39 |
| 17 |  TottenhamTottenham | 37 | 11 | 5 | 21 | 63 | 61 | 2 | 38 |