Spurs revive Eberechi Eze interest after Maddison injury — Arsenal also monitoring

Spurs back in for Eberechi Eze after James Maddison’s injury. Arsenal remain interested, but no formal bid to Crystal Palace yet.

Tottenham Hotspur have reopened talks over Eberechi Eze, with new manager Thomas Frank keen to add attacking creativity after James Maddison was sidelined through injury.

Transfer insider Paul O Keefe reports that Spurs initially decided against a move earlier in the window, but Maddison’s absence has forced a rethink. As of Monday evening, no formal bid has been made to Crystal Palace, but Eze is now a genuine target.

Spurs are also pursuing Harvey Elliott from Liverpool, with the 21-year-old expected to leave Anfield this summer. Frank wants both players to bolster his attacking options ahead of the new campaign.

While Spurs step up their interest, Arsenal have maintained a watching brief over Eze’s situation. Palace, however, are under no pressure to sell and are expected to demand a premium for one of their most influential players.

With Maddison sidelined, Spurs lack that natural spark in midfield. Eze’s ability to play centrally or from the left gives Thomas Frank real tactical flexibility—and his standout attacking prowess adds another dimension.

Eze currently earns £100,000 per week at Crystal Palace, making him one of their highest-paid stars. That kind of wage shows the financial commitment he commands—and what Spurs would need to match.

Eze is the kind of signing that could change the complexion of Spurs’ attack in Maddison’s absence. The big question is whether Tottenham will act quickly enough, given Arsenal’s lingering interest and Palace’s reputation for tough negotiations.

Spurs are expected to decide this week whether to make an opening offer to Palace. Any deal could hinge on whether Frank prioritises Eze or pushes for Elliott first.

Should Spurs go all in for Eze now — or spread their budget across multiple targets?