Tottenham have made a strong start to their summer transfer window by signing Leeds United midfielder Archie Gray for around £40 million and Lucas Bergvall from Djurgarden for £8.5 million.
Manager Ange Postecoglou will be pleased with these investments ahead of the upcoming Premier League season, as the club has secured some promising young midfield talent. Attention may now shift towards strengthening the forward line to support Son Heung-min in leading the attack.
Son netted 17 goals in 36 appearances last season for Spurs, with Richarlison being the next top scorer with 12 goals in 31 appearances. They were the only players to achieve double-digit goal tallies.
Tottenham Eyeing England International
Reports from GIVEMESPORT indicate that Tottenham are seriously considering a move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.
Eze is reportedly open to offers, with a release clause set at £60 million plus £8 million in add-ons. Talks have taken place with agents to explore the potential terms of a deal.
Additionally, Spurs are interested in Rennes winger Desire Doue. However, his fee, which might be similar to Eze’s £60 million, could dissuade Tottenham from pursuing him.
Eze could bring an extra creative spark to Tottenham’s attack, contributing goals from both open play and set pieces. The 26-year-old scored 11 goals and provided six assists in 31 appearances for Palace last season.
Comparison to Euro 2024 Star Jamal Musiala
Eze and Musiala are each other’s closest “similar player” according to FBref’s compare feature. While Musiala has shone at Euro 2024, Eze has made several appearances off the bench, but their playing styles and best qualities are noteworthy.
Musiala, formerly of Chelsea, made 38 appearances for Bayern Munich last season, scoring 12 goals and providing eight assists. He started all five of Germany’s Euro 2024 games, scoring three goals.
Both players thrive in the attacking third, creating chances and finding shooting opportunities. Eze’s three fewer goals and assists for Palace last season compared to Musiala’s for Bayern are notable, given Eze played for a weaker team.
Both players excel in dribbling, with Eze averaging 3.02 successful take-ons per 90 minutes but only 2.98 progressive carries per 90. Musiala, on the other hand, averages 4.07 successful take-ons and 5.3 progressive carries per 90, placing him in the top 1% of wingers and attacking midfielders in Europe.
Musiala’s higher stats may be due to playing in a more ball-dominant team, whereas Palace often played on the counterattack. In a possession-oriented team, Eze would likely have more opportunities to carry the ball and engage in 1v1 situations, improving his metrics and goal contributions.
