Spurs have also approached Manchester City over a move for winger Savinho<\/a>, who they are pursuing separately from Eze.<\/p>\nEze moved to Selhurst Park in the summer of 2020 in a deal worth around \u00a317m from Queens Park Rangers.<\/p>\n
The England international, who is capable of playing at No 10 or wide, has made 167 appearances and scored 40 goals for the south London club.<\/p>\n
\u2018Eze can be that stardust\u2019<\/p>\n
Analysis by senior data writer Mark Carey<\/p>\n
Even without Maddison\u2019s long-term anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, Spurs\u2019 move for Eze makes a lot of sense.<\/p>\n
Thomas Frank has been clear that he would still like to strengthen his squad, and signing one of the Premier League\u2019s most creative players \u2014 in the prime of his career \u2014 is not a bad way to go about it. The added bonus of Eze\u2019s profile is the versatility that he can offer in attacking areas, operating best as a No 10 but able to play on the left side of his team\u2019s attack or drop into a left-sided midfield position if required. Whatever his role, he will look to find the space to impose maximum damage to the opposition with the sharpest efficiency.<\/p>\n
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Spurs\u2019 attacking output was actually not their primary concern in a disappointing league campaign last season, but there were plenty of occasions where they were unable to find the creative stardust required to open up an opposition defence who sit in a deeper block. Eze can be that stardust.<\/p>\n
In the modern game, those who can break a player-for-player press with a drop of the shoulder or a driving run forward have never been so valuable \u2014 opening up the opposition structure with a moment of individual quality as the dominoes begin to fall.<\/p>\n
Eze also has the ability to thread a pass forward when spaces open up in front of him, making him a double threat in the attacking third. Acquiring an attacking midfielder of the Englishman\u2019s creative profile might be a key chapter in Tottenham\u2019s season as they embark upon a new era.<\/p>\n
What Eze move would mean for Tottenham<\/p>\n
Analysis from Tottenham correspondent Jay Harris<\/p>\n
This would be a fantastic piece of business for Spurs. It feels like they are linked with Eze every summer and finally pulling off a deal for the attacking midfielder would please the entire fanbase.<\/p>\n
Missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White was a huge blow which was made even worse by James Maddison suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury earlier this month which should rule him out for the majority of the season. With Dejan Kulusevski still recovering from knee surgery, Spurs desperately crave a playmaker and Eze fits the bill perfectly. Frank has used a 4-2-3-1 formation throughout pre-season and Eze should effortlessly slot into the No 10 role.<\/p>\n
The 27-year-old\u2019s dizzying dribbling style draws multiple defenders towards him and creates space for others. He loves playing sharp one-twos with the centre-forward and bursting into the box to shoot. He has the passing range and vision to create loads of chances for his England team-mate Dominic Solanke.<\/p>\n
Perhaps even more importantly, Eze is a player in the prime of his career. Spurs squad is packed with exciting young talent, including Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert, but Eze guarantees you immediate quality. A front four consisting of Solanke, Eze, Mohammed Kudus and Brennan Johnson, Tel or Odobert will be thrilling to watch.<\/p>\n
This would also feel significant because Arsenal were interested in signing Eze this summer. Eze started his career in Arsenal\u2019s academy but was released. Moving to Spurs instead of returning to their north London rivals would instantly make him a hero with the supporters.<\/p>\n
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