Tottenham 'offer key player' in blockbuster Eberechi Eze swap as second deal eyed

Tottenham Hotspur could be set for a frantic end to the summer transfer window, as Thomas Frank looks to finalise his squad plans for the 2025/26 season. The ex-Brentford boss got off to the perfect start in his first match as Spurs boss last weekend, but Frank is keen to add forward players to his squad before the September 1 deadline.

One of the names mentioned has been Eberechi Eze, who emerged as a target for both north London clubs earlier this summer. Arsenal had looked like the most likely suitor at one point, but talk about a switch to the Emirates Stadium has died down in recent weeks, with Spurs now poised to secure his signature.

However, it's reported by Sky Sports that Spurs could look to include Richarlison as part of a deal for Eze, with the Brazil international joining Crystal Palace instead. While an eyebrow-raiser at first, Palace will likely have European football to offer Richarlison, as well as regular playing time - something which won't be guaranteed under Frank at Spurs.

Given it's a World Cup season, that could prove crucial to Richarlison, as he looks to book a spot in the Brazil squad for next summer's tournament. But it's also suggested that Spurs have an ulterior motive in using Richarlison as part of the Eze deal - one which could leave those in Newcastle feeling a tad nervous.

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