According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Chelsea and Manchester City are ready to pay €70 million for Eberechi Eze, and it remains to be seen where he ends up.
The 26-year-old has been outstanding in the Premier League for Crystal Palace, and he could prove to be an exceptional acquisition for both clubs.
Chelsea need more creativity in the final third, and the 26-year-old is capable of operating as an attacking midfielder as well as a left winger. The Englishman will add pace, flair and goals to the side. He will help them create goalscoring opportunities in the final third.
Meanwhile, Manchester City need an upgrade on players like Jack Grealish, and the Crystal Palace star could be the ideal acquisition. The English international has shown his ability against Manchester City in the final of the FA Cup yesterday, where he scored the winning goal of the game.
The player has 13 goals in all competitions this season, and he has produced 11 assists along the way as well. His numbers are likely to improve when he is playing in a better team. Chelsea or Manchester City could provide him with the platform to compete in European football next season.
The two Premier League bigwigs could help Eze push for trophies as well. Chelsea are looking to qualify for the UEFA Champions League for the 2025/26 season, and they need better players at their disposal to do well in Europe next year.
Manchester City have endured a disappointing season, and they will look to bounce back strongly. The Citizens are pushing for Champions League qualification as well, and they will look to fight for major trophies next year. City need to improve their squad, and signing the Premier League playmaker could prove to be a wise decision for both clubs.
Although the €70 million investment might seem expensive right now, the English international could justify the investment in the long term. The 26-year-old is at the peak of his powers, and he could transform both teams in the attack.
