Liverpool’s transfer activity under new manager Arne Slot has yet to begin, despite his recent appointment at the start of the month.
Slot hopes to continue the successful era established by Jurgen Klopp at Anfield. One potential signing is Eberechi Eze, with reports indicating that the Merseyside club have contacted Crystal Palace regarding his transfer in recent days.
In Klopp’s farewell season, Liverpool aimed for a historic run of four trophies. However, after winning the Carabao Cup, a poor performance in April left them with only that piece of silverware for the campaign.
This season, they aim to improve, possibly by signing England international Eze. According to The Palace Way, discussions have been held about bringing him to Anfield.
Liverpool Express Interest in Eze
The Palace Way reports that the South London team is interested in Club Brugge winger Antonio Nusa. They’ve been monitoring him for a considerable period and see him as a high-potential talent.
With Michael Olise set to join Bayern Munich, Crystal Palace is under pressure to find a replacement for the young Frenchman. Director of Football Dougie Freedman has had ample time to prepare for Olise’s departure, given the widespread interest from various clubs.
| Eberechi Eze’s Premier League statistics – Crystal Palace squad ranking | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stats | Output | Squad rank |
| Goals | 11 | 2nd |
| Assists | 4 | =4th |
| Key Passes Per Game | 2 | 1st |
| Dribbles Per Game | 2.6 | 1st |
| Shots Per Game | 3.1 | 1st |
| Match rating | 7.45 | 2nd |
Crystal Palace’s interest in Nusa stems from Liverpool’s reported pursuit of Eze, who has impressed in the Premier League and earned a spot in England’s EURO 2024 squad.
Since his 2020 move from Queens Park Rangers, Eze’s standout performances have drawn praise, with Jamie Carragher dubbing him a “superstar,” attracting attention from major clubs.
Manchester City have shown long-term interest in Eze, having considered a move last summer, while Tottenham Hotspur has also been linked to the England star.
Now, Liverpool have entered the competition and contacted Palace regarding Eze’s availability, making this a potential deal to watch in the upcoming weeks.
Liverpool have been missing a creative spark in their team in recent seasons. Philippe Coutinho was arguably their most skilled player in terms of dribbling, flair, and creating chances, while Roberto Firmino took on a similar role during Liverpool’s peak under Jurgen Klopp.
However, since Firmino’s departure, the Reds have struggled to establish a dedicated playmaker over the past year.
Dominik Szoboszlai has not yet made a significant impact at the club, and although Harvey Elliott shows potential for the role in the future, he has become more effective as a central midfielder driving into space.
Additionally, Alexis Mac Allister has excelled in a deeper role, and while he has the ability to play further forward, Liverpool will likely need him to remain in a two-man midfield for stability.
Eberechi Eze would provide an exciting option for new manager Arne Slot. However, with a previous valuation of £80 million, it remains to be seen if a deal can be made to lure him away from Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace will be reluctant to lose Eze, especially if Michael Olise completes his move to Bayern Munich, and it would likely take a substantial bid to secure Eze from under Oliver Glasner’s management.
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