Tottenham and Manchester United are set to compete for the signing of Eberechi Eze, as Crystal Palace prepares to sell the player for £60 million.
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Crystal Palace duo Eze and Guehi up for sale
Tottenham and Manchester United are poised to pounce as Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner prepares to offload Eberechi Eze. Alongside Eze, central defender Marc Guehi is also on the chopping block as he enters the final year of his contract. Spurs, Chelsea, and Newcastle are all reportedly interested in the defender.
According to The Sun, Glasner has given the green light for both Eze and Guehi to be sold this summer to facilitate a squad overhaul. Guehi is almost certain to depart, with just 12 months left on his contract, and interest from his former club Chelsea, as well as Tottenham and Newcastle, is heating up.
Eze, who has two years remaining on his contract, could also leave Selhurst Park. A £60 million release clause will become active at the end of the season, making him an attractive target for rival clubs. Spurs have been monitoring Eze for some time, but they will face stiff competition from Manchester United, who see the 26-year-old as a viable option.
Man Utd pushing for Cunha deal
Manchester United are set to make a move for Matheus Cunha, with a £62.5 million bid expected to trigger his release clause at Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Mirror reports that Cunha has had a stellar season, scoring 15 Premier League goals to help keep Wolves afloat.
Despite signing a new contract in February, Cunha’s deal includes a £62.5 million release clause, and United are keen to secure his services as manager Ruben Amorim looks to revamp his squad. Cunha has expressed his desire to leave Wolves this summer, stating in an interview with the Guardian that he wants to “take the next step” and “fight for titles.”
Liverpool track five potential signings
Liverpool are eyeing five potential signings for the upcoming summer transfer window, including Milos Kerkez, Dean Huijsen, Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, and Benjamin Sesko. The Athletic suggests that with players like Darwin Nunez, Ibrahima Konate, and Kostas Tsimikas potentially leaving, there is room for new additions in both defence and attack.
As the Premier League title celebrations continue on Merseyside, work is intensifying behind the scenes to ensure Liverpool remain competitive. Sporting director Richard Hughes and head coach Arne Slot are keen to make their mark on the squad inherited from Jurgen Klopp.
Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez is high on the club’s list of targets, and there could be a double swoop for players from Hughes’ former club, with Liverpool also interested in centre-back Dean Huijsen, who has a £50 million release clause. Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak is admired at Liverpool, but a deal is expected to be challenging due to a potential £150 million valuation. Other options, such as Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt and Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, are also being considered.
Vardy linked with Wrexham
Jamie Vardy could be tempted to drop down to the Championship to join Wrexham, according to The Daily Star. However, the club owned by Ryan Reynolds will face competition from other teams vying for promotion, as well as MLS clubs.
The paper notes that Vardy will undoubtedly receive offers from various clubs, including Championship rivals and MLS teams. This presents a test for Wrexham’s appeal. Reynolds and McElhenney will need to sell the club to players like Vardy, despite the captivating narrative unfolding in north Wales.
If Vardy wishes to continue his romance with English football, he should consider the opportunity to help Wrexham write one of the greatest chapters in their history.