Eberechi Eze

[SpartanSpur]

I'd be happy enough with either Gnonto or Johnston to be honest.

Not the worst options but a big step down in terms of potential.

I guess Fati is a similar level alternative we could go for.

 

[HildoSpur]

Can't be West Ham interested in Eze, apparently they've tied up lingaard on a 4 month deal....

Damn them for tieing down one of the finest young talents in England to a new contract.

 

[kd2000]

Not the worst options but a big step down in terms of potential.

I guess Fati is a similar level alternative we could go for.

I think theres an argument Fati is actually at a higher level. He was lauded as a generational talent but has had injuries. Doku has had more injuries and significantly, repeated hamstring injuries.
Eze is only thought more highly of because he is more of a known commodity.
If Eze was at Rennes, would we want him as much?

 

[HildoSpur]

I think theres an argument Fati is actually at a higher level. He was lauded as a generational talent but has had injuries. Doku has had more injuries and significantly, repeated hamstring injuries.
Eze is only thought more highly of because he is more of a known commodity.
If Eze was at Rennes, would we want him as much?

I agree with you on Fati - yes he is a risk but probably not much more of a risk than Doku is plus as you say, his potential is considerably higher in my opinion (and I rate Doku)

 

[Nick-TopSpursMan]

I agree with you on Fati - yes he is a risk but probably not much more of a risk than Doku is plus as you say, his potential is considerably higher in my opinion (and I rate Doku)

Fati's injuries have been far more severe and serious than Doku's.

Also worth noting that Fati isn't actually a very good profile fit for an Ange winger.

His volume of take ons and carries is low and his dribbling success rate isn't good either. He isn't a two way dribbler and he isn't a touchline winger like Doku. He wants to come in to more central areas to combine and play.

Fati would be a terrible waste of money both in terms of injuries but just as importantly because of a profile mismatch for the system.

 

[HildoSpur]

Fati's injuries have been far more severe and serious than Doku's.

Also worth noting that Fati isn't actually a very good profile fit for an Ange winger.

His volume of take ons and carries is low and his dribbling success rate isn't good either. He isn't a two way dribbler and he isn't a touchline winger like Doku. He wants to come in to more central areas to combine and play.

Fati would be a terrible waste of money both in terms of injuries but just as importantly because of a profile mismatch for the system.

That's your opinion and that's fine, from the little info we are receiving it appears that the club and Ange feel that he would be very good for us. I've no idea if this transfer will happen but as long as Ange believes he is a fit then that's good enough for me.

 

[kd2000]

I agree with you on Fati - yes he is a risk but probably not much more of a risk than Doku is plus as you say, his potential is considerably higher in my opinion (and I rate Doku)

I think Barcas willingness to sell is less about his ability or performance and more about how they raise funds to allow them to bring in the likes of Cancelo or Felix

 

[THFC_is_my_life]

I suspect that the time for landing Eze was when he was leaving QPR. Other interest and the inflated price tag will surely rule us out now, at least until next summer (assuming that he doesn’t move elsewhere/ sign a new deal).

In my personal opinion, as much as I can see the attraction to a player like Eze, if we have 70m burning a hole in our pocket then I’d rather drop it on another top quality CB.

 

[mil1lion]

Honestly think Fati would suit centre forward more. People call him a left forward but he can also play central. His goal against us was a great example of what he can do as an out and out striker. In which case I would opt for Orban over him. They both fit into the u21 category so don't need to be registered eitherbut Orban doesnt have the injury record. That would free a wide option, preferable a homegrown so Eze in addition to Orban would be ideal. I'm happy enough that Soloman can do well on the right along with Kulusevski and on occasion Son. It just seems most of the best wide options are best on the left.

 

[What Lies Beneath]

Will Levy be willing to pay £75 million and break our transfer record, not only to acquire a new defender and forward but also to address the removal of players who are no longer required? Depends how desperate he gets I guess but I can’t see him moving for eze at that price right now could change tho .

 

[Guntz]

Will Levy be willing to pay £75 million and break our transfer record, not only to acquire a new defender and forward but also to address the removal of players who are no longer required? Depends how desperate he gets I guess but I can’t see him moving for eze at that price right now could change tho .

I'd say yes just so it means Ndombele is no longer our record signing

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

Will Levy be willing to pay £75 million and break our transfer record, not only to acquire a new defender and forward but also to address the removal of players who are no longer required? Depends how desperate he gets I guess but I can’t see him moving for eze at that price right now could change tho .

Would be a pointless signing to break our transfer record in a position that doesn’t necessarily need strengthening. He is most effective as an 8 or a 10. Yes he can play wing but it’s not where he has excelled for Palace.

 

[yido_number1]

Will Levy be willing to pay £75 million and break our transfer record, not only to acquire a new defender and forward but also to address the removal of players who are no longer required? Depends how desperate he gets I guess but I can’t see him moving for eze at that price right now could change tho .

At that price and with the Achilles injury he had. I don't even think he's in a position we need as a priority.

 

[Flobadob]

I feel like people are going to have a shock in a few months time at how badly we really need wingers, even more so than another CB. We’ve at least got two very good starters now at CB. I don’t feel like either of our starting wingers are up to it personally and that it’s by far our most desperate need right now. We do need another CB but getting a back up CB will be a much much easier task than getting a winger in that’s both good enough and suited to the system. Whether Eze is that guy or not I’m not sure though. I do think he’s done his best work off the left for Palace though, even if he doesn’t start there he drifts out there and is often seen gliding past players from that flank to start or finish attacking moves. He’s not the ideal profile though, like a Doku, Williams etc

 

[-Afri-Coy-]

Reports coming out that we’re keen on Doku instead of Eze.

Lower price and higher ceiling IMO, this is the one player I think will take us up a gear. But City are front runners.

Looks like we have other options that are better, Eze isn’t worth £70 million.

 

[Ghost Hardware]

Reports coming out that we’re keen on Doku instead of Eze.

Lower price and higher ceiling IMO, this is the one player I think will take us up a gear. But City are front runners.

Looks like we have other options that are better, Eze isn’t worth £70 million.

Nobody doubts Doku’s talent but he has some major injury concerns. I’m honestly surprised City are even considering him. Personally I don’t see us getting ether Eze or Doku but in terms of profile Doku is the better fit for what we need right now. I don’t see ether happening tho.

 

[ravo]

My immediate thought was City for Eze following KDB's injury.

 

[Flobadob]

My immediate thought was City for Eze following KDB's injury.

Not a bad shout tbf. Could cover LW too so they have him and Grealish for the left and Bernardo and Foden for the right

 

[Ghost Hardware]

I wonder if City now go for him if Paqueta really does fall through as is looking likely.

 

[Hertsspur10]

I wonder if City now go for him if Paqueta really does fall through as is looking likely.

We had itk yesterday that said a premier league club are in for eze and it's not spurs. Would make sense wouldn't it