John Wenham expresses concern regarding Tottenham’s ability to rival Manchester City in the pursuit of Eberechi Eze’s signing, amidst ongoing speculation surrounding the Crystal Palace midfielder’s departure from Selhurst Park.
Eze has garnered recognition as one of England’s most promising talents in recent years, notably earning his debut for the national team following impressive performances in the Premier League.
During England’s 4-0 victory over Malta on 16 June last year, Gareth Southgate introduced Eze as a substitute, marking his international debut. Since then, the 25-year-old has gone on to earn his second cap.
According to The Independent (29 February), Tottenham has expressed interest in securing Eze as their marquee signing for the upcoming summer transfer window, alongside Pedro Neto. However, they face formidable competition from Manchester City, who are currently perceived as the frontrunners for Eze’s signature.
In response to these developments, Wenham concurs with the assessment that Tottenham may struggle to secure Eze’s services amidst competition from Manchester City.
Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Wenham, a litigation lawyer with over 10 years of experience in the legal field, said: “It’s not as easy when a team like City are involved.
“People won’t want to hear this, but I think Tottenham could take a backseat and see what City do first before they decide to make a move.
“Competing with City is difficult, and Spurs might be forced to look elsewhere at other targets, such as Neto.”
How likely is Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze to move to Tottenham this summer?
Should Tottenham Hotspur successfully secure a signing ahead of Manchester City, it would signify a notable declaration of intent by the club. Recent developments have underscored the club’s capacity to vie with esteemed European counterparts, exemplified by Lucas Bergvall’s rejection of Barcelona in favor of joining Ange Postecoglou at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Should Tottenham replicate this achievement by acquiring one of the Premier League’s most promising talents, arguably positioned as the league’s most captivating prospect outside the traditional ‘top six’, it would underscore their serious aspirations. Eze, characterized by his dynamic play and goal-scoring prowess, could seamlessly integrate with Postecoglou’s tactical framework in North London.
In addition, former Spurs scout Bryan King has publicly expressed his frustration with an aspect of Postecoglou’s tenure in North London.