Eberechi Eze's £60m Release Clause Has Expired

Eberechi Eze's £60 million release clause has officially expired, opening the door for potential suitors in the current transfer window. The Crystal Palace midfielder, who has garnered significant interest from top Premier League clubs such as Manchester City and Tottenham, is now available for negotiation without the constraints of the previous clause, which included an additional £8 million in add-ons. This change means that any interested clubs will likely need to present a more substantial offer to secure his services. Crystal Palace faces the possibility of losing several key players this summer, with defenders Joachim Anderson and Marc Guehi attracting attention from Fulham and Newcastle, respectively. The club has already seen Michael Olise depart for Bayern Munich, intensifying concerns about maintaining their squad's strength. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish emphasized the need for clubs to meet their valuation for star players, stating, "If you want a superstar player you need to pay superstar money." Manchester City, in particular, is in the market for a wide player following injuries to Oscar Bobb, and Eze has emerged as a potential target. However, his preferred position on the left wing overlaps with established City players like Jeremy Doku, Jack Grealish, and Phil Foden, complicating his fit within the squad. Meanwhile, Tottenham's recent acquisition of Wilson Odobert from Burnley may diminish their interest in Eze, leaving the midfielder's future uncertain as the transfer window progresses.