Liverpool might have a significant advantage over a Premier League competitor in their pursuit of an exciting attacker in the last month of the summer transfer window.
According to Football Insider, both Liverpool and Tottenham are interested in Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, who is concerned about losing the 26-year-old along with Michael Olise and possibly Marc Guehi.
Eze has a £60m release clause in his contract that can only be triggered by clubs in the Champions League.
This gives Liverpool an edge over Spurs, who will be playing in the Europa League this season and thus can’t secure him for a fixed price.
Eze has had consecutive seasons with double-figure goals in the Premier League for Palace, an impressive achievement for a player typically positioned behind the forward line.
Danny Murphy praised Eze as a ‘Champions League player’ with all-around abilities after his performance against West Ham in April.
While Eze’s passing metrics are average compared to his European peers, his goal-scoring and one-on-one success are outstanding, ranking in the 91st percentile for successful take-ons.
Liverpool’s presence in the Champions League and their aspirations for major trophies could make them an appealing option for Eze, potentially strengthening Arne Slot’s squad if the Reds pursue him aggressively this month.
