Liverpool are said to be considering a summer move for a player who recently made headlines with a historic achievement.
Next Sunday’s match against Crystal Palace at Anfield promises to be a celebratory occasion for both teams—Liverpool will lift the Premier League trophy, while the visitors come off the back of a memorable FA Cup win.
Crystal Palace secured their first-ever major trophy on Saturday, with Eberechi Eze scoring the decisive goal at Wembley. Unsurprisingly, the 26-year-old has drawn significant transfer interest ahead of the upcoming window.
Liverpool monitoring potential deal for Eze
As reported by CaughtOffside, Liverpool are one of several clubs tracking the England international, who reportedly has a £70 million release clause in his current deal with Palace.
Despite their interest, the Reds are yet to make a formal approach, with Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest currently ahead in the race for Eze’s signature. Palace are also believed to prefer receiving the full release clause upfront—a condition that could hinder Spurs’ efforts.
Eze could become an option if Wirtz deal falls through
Eze, who netted the winner at Anfield in April 2024, has long been linked with a move to Liverpool. Whether the club will make a serious bid this summer may depend on the status of their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, for whom Liverpool have reportedly submitted a firm offer.
Palace manager Oliver Glasner has lauded Eze as both “dangerous” and an “unbelievable finisher”—praise earned in a standout campaign where the playmaker scored 13 goals and provided 11 assists, including a recent streak of six goals in five games.
While Eze may not be Liverpool’s primary target, his proven impact in English football and homegrown status make him an attractive fallback option should their top choices fall through. Interest in him was already strong even before his FA Cup final heroics.