‘Everyone is waiting’ for Tottenham as Eberechi Eze’s future hangs in the balance

The Independent’s Miguel Delaney has revealed that Eberechi Eze’s future is not settled just yet, and there is still a chance of Tottenham Hotspur causing an unexpected twist.

Arsenal have emerged as the front-runners to land Eze over recent weeks, and the speculation linking him with a move to Tottenham has gone quiet over the last month.

However, they have resurfaced once again over the last few days, with GiveMeSport claiming over the weekend that Thomas Frank had greenlit the signing of Eze.

The outlet claimed that Crystal Palace had encouraged Tottenham to make an offer for the attacking midfielder as they hope to get a bidding war going between the two North London clubs.

Tottenham’s interest in Eberechi Eze could ramp up

Miguel Delaney has now made it clear that the Gunners are still the favourites to land the Palace star, with Mikel Arteta’s men expected to press forward with a move for the 27-year-old over the coming days.

However, he adds that Tottenham’s interest in the England international could ‘ramp up’ following James Maddison’s ACL injury.

Delaney wrote in his Inside Football email newsletter: “There are a few sagas ongoing right now, from Alexander Isak to Benjamin Sesko, but connected sources expect the Eze pursuit to ramp up in the next few days.

“While those close to the situation still expect the Crystal Palace forward to eventually end up at Arsenal this window, everyone is waiting to see whether Tottenham Hotspur will make a move after the unfortunate injury to James Maddison. That could ramp things up.”

Tottenham encouraged to resurrect Eze’s interest

According to sources, Tottenham have not made a concrete move for Eze yet despite holding discussions earlier in the window.

One man who wants to see that change is Jermain Defoe, who opined that Eze is a natural Tottenham player, given the flair and the creativity he possesses.

The former Spurs striker would love to see the Palace star at N17, and so would Tottenham fans, who are desperate to see the club sign a number ten following the injury to Maddison.

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