Spurs have struck gold in a more valuable “masterclass signing” than Eze

It has been an unusual transfer window for Tottenham Hotspur this summer as, unlike many of their Premier League rivals, they have made a significant signing during the Euros in the form of Archie Gray.

However, in recent weeks, there have been few concrete movements, although there have been a number of interesting player links, some more believable than others.

One of the strongest links has been Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze.

While he would be a fantastic addition to the Lilywhites' left side, he wouldn't be the most important player there.

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According to the latest reports, Spurs are still in the race to sign Eze this summer and, in fact, they are leading, with their nearest rival, Manchester City, waiting to see what will happen with Kevin De Bruyne before making any moves towards Palace. the ace.

While this is certainly good news for the North Londoners, there is still a small hurdle for his transfer fee, which, according to a BBC Sport report in April, is estimated at £60m.

While that is undoubtedly a lot of money, it is not worth it.

For example, in only 31 appearances last season, the “wonderful” 26-year-old, as called by his teammate Joel Ward, scored 11 goals and provided six assists, which means that he averaged a goal involvement every 1.82 games.

This impressive haul would have seen him rank as the second most prolific member of the Lilywhites squad last season, with only Son Heung-min producing more goals on 17.

All in all, if Eze were to join Postecoglou's transition this summer, he would be a wonderful asset to play in the middle of the park or out wide on the left, although, in the context of the final game, he would be playing alongside his teammates more than him.

Destiny Udogie's rating in 2024

Yes, the player in question is young defender Destiny Udogie.

The talented Italian cost Spurs £15m plus bonuses in August 2022, and after a loan spell in his homeland, joined the North Londoners last summer before taking the Premier League by storm.

Overall, a “masterclass signing”, as talent scout Jacek Kulig described him, he has scored two goals and provided three assists in 30 first-team appearances for the North Londoners – all of which have been starts – meaning he has moved in between the goals. every six games from the backfield.

The Verona-born dynamo was such a revelation in England that he became the first Tottenham player ever to be nominated for the Premier League Young Player of the Season award in May, and while he didn't win it, the nomination only cemented his place. among the most exciting prospects in the country.

This rapid rise from relative obscurity to stardom has understandably seen his transfer fee rise, and according to the CIES Football Observatory, he is now worth up to €83m, which translates to £70m, or £60m more than the Palace ace. it will cost.

Ultimately, signing Eze this summer would be a great idea for Spurs and help improve the quality of the team in midfield and on the wings, but the club must remember that their most valuable player is at left back, Udogie.