Crystal Palace is reportedly exploring a potential swap deal involving Eberechi Eze, with Tottenham Hotspur offering a player-plus-cash deal to sweeten the negotiations. The 26-year-old England international has attracted significant interest from top clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester United, and Newcastle United.

Potential Swap Deal Details

– Tottenham’s Offer: Spurs are preparing a substantial player-plus-cash offer to activate Eze’s £68 million release clause or negotiate a deal involving both cash and a player exchange.
– Eze’s Value: The midfielder’s impressive performance in the 2024-25 season, with 14 goals and 11 assists, has made him a hot commodity in the transfer market ¹.

Crystal Palace’s Recruitment

– Eddie Nketiah Signing: Crystal Palace has recently signed Eddie Nketiah, with Eberechi Eze reportedly playing a key role in convincing the striker to join the club. Nketiah’s transfer fee was around £17 million.
– Influence on Recruitment: Eze’s charm and close friendship with Nketiah were instrumental in the striker’s decision to join Palace, highlighting Eze’s influence beyond the pitch ².

Possible Players Involved in Swap Deal

While there’s no specific player mentioned for the potential swap deal, some players who could be involved in similar negotiations are ¹ ³:
– Players with Champions League experience: Crystal Palace might consider signing a player with Champions League experience and a value over £30 million.
– Maxence Lacroix: Palace has previously used Oliver Glasner’s VfL Wolfsburg connections to sign Maxence Lacroix in a £30m deal, showing their willingness to invest in quality players.

Upcoming Fixtures

Crystal Palace has several upcoming fixtures that may impact their transfer decisions ⁴ ⁵ ⁶:
– Chelsea FC vs Crystal Palace: August 17, 2025, at Stamford Bridge
– Crystal Palace vs Loser Fredrikstad FK / FC Midtjylland: August 21, 2025, at Selhurst Park (UEFA Conference League)
– Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace: August 24, 2025, at Selhurst Park (Premier League)