Tottenham Hotspur are determined to win the race for Eberechi Eze, with the Lilywhites believing that the move will signal their ambition ahead of the start of the Thomas Frank era.
Some players get linked with a move to Spurs almost every single transfer window, so much so that it becomes a bit of a meme.
Leandro Damiao was the best example of that in the past, and the latest version is Eberechi Eze, who has been mooted as a target for Tottenham Hotspur since his QPR days.
It seems like we might finally see the move come to fruition this summer, with reports indicating that Thomas Frank has greenlit the signing of Eze for Spurs.
On Monday, it was revealed by The Sun that Eze is keen on securing a move to Tottenham and playing in the Champions League next season.
Tottenham want to make a statement with Eberechi Eze signing
The Guardian has now claimed that Tottenham want to deliver Eze as a ‘statement signing’ for Thomas Frank this summer.
The Lilywhites are currently said to be ‘weighing up a move’ for the 26-year-old and the Spurs hierarchy are of the belief that the Palace star wants to join them.
Additionally, the North London club also have a close connection with the agency that represents Eze, CAA Base agency, whose clients include Son Heung-min, James Maddison and Pape Sarr.
Tottenham have held ‘internal discussions’ about substantiating their long-standing interest in the versatile attacker and making him their marquee signing of the summer.
Crystal Palace have softened their stance on Eze
Earlier in the summer, it was claimed that Eze’s £60m plus £8m release clause had to be paid upfront for it to be activated.
However, over recent days, it has emerged that Palace are ready to accept Eze’s release clause in several instalments, which comes as a boost to Spurs.
Some reports indicate that Tottenham only have to pay £25m-£30m for Eze upfront, with Eagles willing to accept the rest of the fee in two subsequent instalments.