Elite centre-back ‘will be going’ to Tottenham as PL ‘swap’ deal mooted
Spurs will be looking to bolster their squad this summer for two reasons: first, they have confirmed Champions League football for the upcoming season, so they will want a team that can compete in that competition. Tottenham has been informed that they are the team that will land a Premier League star. According to an insider, an elite Premier League centre-back will “be going” to Tottenham, with a swap deal that is reportedly “a good move for both clubs” being discussed.
Secondly, they finished well down in 17th in the Premier League, thus they were clearly far from the competitive side they have been for the past few years.
Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi has long been linked to Tottenham, but many Premier League rivals are also vying for his services. It was recently implied that he will want to extend his contract in order to sign with a top La Liga team.
Keith Wyness, a former Premier League scout, has denied those rumours, saying he will join Tottenham but that they may need to make a significant offer to Palace in exchange.
“It’ll be a blow if Guehi goes because the main objective for Palace will be keeping this squad together. I’m hearing he won’t be going to Barcelona or Real Madrid for free – he’ll be going to Spurs, is what I’m hearing,” Wyness told Football Insider.
“There may be a player swap which can benefit Palace there. I don’t think it’ll be about getting the cash, it’ll be about getting the right players for Palace.
“We may see a swap there and it could end up being a good move for both clubs. If they are going to lose players, Palace have got to replace them with quality.”
your trade, which can help Palace there. acquiring the appropriate players for Palace will probably be more important than acquiring the money.
“We may see a swap there and it could end up being a good move for both clubs. If they are going to lose players, Palace have got to replace them with quality.”
Despite reports of approaches from a few teams, notably Newcastle, no one was prepared to pay Palace’s asking price for Guehi in January.
As a result, Palace might ask Spurs or any other club for a star in exchange if they are concerned that no one will pay the amount for him and that they risk losing money if he is prepared to extend his contract.
Although it is unclear who Tottenham might be ready to give up to acquire Guehi, it is unlikely that the idea has been made at random. Spurs are in the Champions League, while Palace, having won the FA Cup, now has the lure of playing in the Europa League.
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Tottenham ready player-plus-cash bid for Crystal Palace ace who’s already in talks – Sources
Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze with caption: Crunch talks
According to TEAMtalk, Crystal Palace is negotiating a new deal with attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze in an attempt to ward off interest from Tottenham and five other elite teams. The 26-year-old England international has had another stellar season for the Eagles, scoring the game-winning goal in the FA Cup final against Manchester City, the team’s first major trophy victory ever. Eze has contributed an incredible 14 goals and 11 assists this season across all competitions, which has only heightened interest in him as the transfer window approaches.
Palace, though, won’t let him leave without a struggle. According to TEAMtalk sources, the club has started contract negotiations with Eze and is working to finalise a new agreement.
Eze’s current contract, which ends in mid-August, two weeks before the transfer window closes, has a £68 million release clause that will activate this summer. The contract is valid until June 2027.
There is no surprise in the pressure to agree to new terms. Palace’s ambition has been strengthened by the club’s FA Cup victory, which qualified them for the Europa League. Eze’s retention is a top priority for chairman Steve Parish.
Even if four other Premier League teams and one European powerhouse are interested in Eze, Tottenham hasn’t given up on him yet.
Tottenham consider swap deal for Eberechi Eze – sources
Palace wants an agreement quickly because, according to TEAMtalk, Tottenham is willing to activate Eze’s £68 million release clause or offer a player-plus-cash deal. Manchester United is still keeping an eye on the situation, and other teams in the running include Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Bayern Munich, the latter of whom sees Eze as a replacement for Florian Wirtz. Despite the flurry of interest, Eze is happy at Selhurst Park, where he has thrived since moving from Queens Park Rangers in 2020.
The player is open to playing at the top level, motivated by the desire to win trophies and play a significant part for England at the 2026 World Cup, but sources close to him highlight his thanks to Palace and his unwillingness to force a move.
Clubs eager to add creativity to their squad are taking notice of Eze’s versatility and playmaking skills, which has further increased his value.
Palace faces a crucial few months as the transfer market draws near; they must aim to hang onto their key players and bolster their squad for a season that includes playing in Europe. Elite sides are also looking at people like Jean Phillipe Mateta and Adam Wharton.
