Liverpool open talks with England winger amid transfer battle with Man City and Spurs
Liverpool have contacted the representatives of Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze over a potential summer deal with Manchester City and Tottenham also interested.
That’s according to The Palace Way, which claims the ground is being prepared for potential incomings at Selhurst Park amid interest in Eze and fellow forward Michael Olise.
Palace are attempting to safeguard against losing their creative duo by making a bid for Club Brugge star Antonio Nusa.
Anfield Watch can also confirm that reports of a £60 million release clause in the contract of England international Eze are not accurate.
The 25-year-old scored 11 goals and added four assists in 27 Premier League outings for Palace last season and, like Olise, his output really picked up following the appointment of Oliver Glasner as head coach.
MAN CITY AND SPURS ALSO WANT EZE
The wide forward signed a new contract with Palace in November, which ties him to the south London club until 2027.
He has been with the Eagles since 2020, when he moved from Queens Park Rangers for around £17 million.
The Reds could face competition from long-term suitors Manchester City as well as Tottenham, according to the report, with Eze’s form placing him on the radar of the biggest teams in the league.
LIVERPOOL’S WINGER CHASE
Liverpool are reported to be in the market for forwards this summer with uncertainty over the long-term futures of both Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz.
Also linked are Bryan Mbeumo, Dario Osorio, Mohammed Kudus and Brajan Gruda. Olise was reportedly a target before his shock move to Bayern was mooted late last week.
It’s not the first time the Reds have been linked with Eze with previous managerial incumbent Jurgen Klopp believed to have taken a look ahead of last summer’s transfer window, according to ESPN.
He has played 124 times for Palace since his move from QPR, appearing mostly on the left wing but is also adept at playing in the No.10 position too.
Injury expert claims prolific PL striker should had no issues clearing Tottenham medical
Fitness concerns cloud Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Alexander Isak
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign a marquee striker in the ongoing summer transfer window, and the North Londoners have been linked with a move for multiple names from across Europe in the build-up to the off-season; however, the Lilywhites may be looking within the Premier League as they consider signing Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, per The Athletic.
The Swedish international has done exceptionally well since his move to St. James Park, and his reputation has compounded over the past few summers. summers. Although he does have a bit of injury concern, which could keep Spurs from pursuing his signature. The 24-year-old has suffered two groin injuries in the 2023–24 season, and the North Londoners would be looking away from signing another injury-prone player to their ranks.
Ange and Tottenham already suffered the consequences of consistent Richarlision injuries in the previous campaign, and they would not be looking for a repeat scenario with Iask.
Fitness expert Dr Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist, insists that groin problems should not be a concern for the former Dortmund striker to clear his medical at White Hart Lane. Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said:
“He had a groin injury on a couple of occasions this past season, which suggests that there could be a problem. Muscular injuries in-season can be particularly difficult to get out of, especially in high-stress areas like the groin or adductors.
That stress may be even higher for Isak, who relies on changes of pace and direction, which load those areas more. That being said, he had a very good close to the season, which may mean he is over these problems and there shouldn’t be issues with him clearing his medical.“
Isak has scored 31 goals in 52 games for Newcastle United and has shown calmness in high-pressure situations, and his versatility would fit perfectly under Ange’s playing style. However, per The Mirror, Newcastle have put a mammoth £150 million price tag on the Sweden international, which is too hefty for Spurs to consider.
We will see how Levy and the officials at Tottenham react to their price tag. Will they pursue a move for Iask forever, or will Spurs move on to other targets?
Tomori’s former Chelsea team-mates Christian Pulisic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, meanwhile, scored 25 goals between them under Stefano Pioli last term. Olivier Giroud was given a new lease of life, too, by a fresh start in Italy.
And while Divock Origi’s spell in Milan was not quite so successful, the Belgian’s arrival from Liverpool was another brought in by a club who obviously feel there is much value to be found in targeting Premier League misfits with a point to prove.
There are certainly plenty of players of that ilk at Tottenham Hotspur.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Djed Spence, Giovanni Lo Celso and Bryan Gil are among those who will be made available by a Spurs side hoping to trim down a bloated squad. Tottenham might not be quite so keen to part with Emerson Royal, the former Barcelona man making 22 top-flight appearances in 2023/24 and a useful member of Ange Postecoglou‘s squad due to his work-rate and versatility.
But Milan legend Filippo Galli is urging his old employers to test Spurs’ resolve.
