Tottenham told what they need to beat Manchester City to Eberechi Eze signing from Crystal Palace
Tottenham will have a better chance of beating Manchester City to the signing of Eberechi Eze if they secure Champions League football, Paul Robinson has said.
The Crystal Palace attacking midfielder, 25, has been linked with a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (the Independent, 29 February) this summer.
Premier League champions Manchester City are also said to be in the running (TNT Sports) as the battle for one of the top talents in the division heats up.
Robinson believes Eze would be a “great signing” for Ange Postecoglou’s side but concedes qualifying for Europe’s elite competition would give them a bigger selling point.
“I think he’d be a great signing for Tottenham, I mean we’ve seen his qualities in the Premier League this season,” Robinson exclusively told Tottenham News.
“We’ve seen Palace struggle without him in their side. He’s 25, with his attacking prowess, he has the ability to play in the midfield but more of an attacking midfielder.
“You look at the options Tottenham have got in those areas, Brennan Johnson’s come in – would they have signed Eze last year ahead of Johnson? There’s an argument potentially they would have done if they could have done.
“Timo Werner’s not going to stick around it doesn’t like, it’s been a decent loan so far, he’s been a good fit between the window and the end of the season. Can I see that long term? No.
“So there is space there in the squad for that type of player. If Tottenham do go for Eze they’re going to have competition from numerous clubs but I think Ange has the managerial pull because of the way he plays, the noises we hear coming out of Tottenham, the good feeling around the place.
“And especially if there’s Champions League on offer. Listen if Manchester City come knocking as well then the player’s got a bit decision to make.
“But if Tottenham are in the Champions League next season it makes it a hell of a lot easier to attract players like that.”
Will Tottenham beat Manchester City to the signing of Eberechi Eze?
Eze is certainly a man in demand and the England international is likely to have his pick of clubs to choose from this summer.
Tottenham would seem like an excellent fit for him and he is the age and profile of player that Postecoglou has been keen to sign during his time at Spurs.
Robinson is probably right, though, insofar as getting Champions League football is going to be crucial in staving off the interest of City.
It will be interesting to see where this one goes over the next few months.
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