Crystal Palace has communicated the price tag they’ve affixed to Eberechi Eze to Manchester City. Reports from Evening Standard indicate that City has been apprised of the fact that acquiring Eze would necessitate an outlay of at least £70 million ($88.60 million). This follows City’s initial interest in Lucas Paqueta from West Ham United, which was disrupted due to an ongoing inquiry by the Football Association (FA) concerning potential betting violations. This FA inquiry prompted City’s intensified pursuit of a midfielder, especially after the sidelining of Kevin De Bruyne due to a significant hamstring injury.
LOOKING AT THE BIGGER PICTURE: With two years remaining on his contract, Eze’s valuation has been set notably high by Palace. Furthermore, the player’s outstanding performance during the 2022-23 season, amassing 10 goals and four assists, has undoubtedly contributed to the escalation of his market price.