Tottenham, Chelsea, and Manchester City target expected to stay at current club

Crystal Palace are reportedly optimistic about retaining star midfielder Eberechi Eze, despite strong interest from top Premier League clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, and Chelsea.

According to GiveMeSport, Palace’s confidence is largely attributed to a substantial release clause embedded in Eze’s contract.

Eze, whose future has been the subject of considerable speculation, is protected by a hefty release clause that requires any interested club to pay an initial £60 million, with an additional £8 million in potential add-ons.

This significant financial commitment is seen as a key factor in Crystal Palace’s ability to hold on to the England international for at least another year.

The report points out that Tottenham and Chelsea have been keeping an eye on Eze since the beginning of the summer transfer window. Additionally, Manchester City are also monitoring the situation closely.

The Premier League champions are reportedly considering Eze as a potential replacement for Julian Alvarez. Manchester City’s interest is underscored by their long-standing admiration for the 25-year-old Palace star.

Tottenham, Chelsea, and Manchester City target expected to stay at current club

As the new Premier League season approaches, with less than a week to go, it remains uncertain whether any club will make a serious attempt to activate Eze’s release clause. The high price tag might deter potential suitors from pursuing the transfer aggressively.

For Tottenham, there’s an interesting dynamic at play. Manager Ange Postecoglou appears to see Eze not just as a winger but as a potential fit for a central midfield role, specifically the number eight or ten positions.

With Lucas Bergvall’s promising performances in pre-season and Dejan Kulusevski potentially competing with James Maddison for the number ten role, it seems unlikely that Spurs will make a move for Eze at this time.

Crystal Palace are pretty confident they can keep Eze thanks to his big release clause. Even with interest from top Premier League clubs, the high price and Palace’s optimism suggest Eze will likely stay at Selhurst Park for at least another season.