Sky Sports pundit ‘amazed’ Eze is still at Crystal Palace – and says Spurs should go all out for the ‘world class’ attacker | OneFootball

Sky Sports pundit and former Tottenham and Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp says he is “amazed” that Ebere Eze is still at Crystal Palace.

Tottenham are in talks to sign the attacking midfielder, but he was included in the Palace squad to face Chelsea on Sunday despite reports he was set to be left out while negotiations with Spurs are ongoing.

Arsenal have also been keen on the 27-year-old, though it appears their north London rivals are leading the race to sign him.

And speaking to Hayters TV at Sky Sports’ launch event for the new Premier League season, Redknapp says Spurs should commit to spending big on Eze.

“You’ve lost James Maddison so when they played against PSG, there were predominantly three defensive midfield players,” he explained.

“They need someone that’s going to be able to unlock the door. If they were to get maybe Eze, I think he’d be magnificent.

“I’m still amazed that he’s not left Crystal Palace and someone hasn’t paid up. Whether it’s Arsenal, whether it’s Tottenham. He is a world-class player. He’s so talented. I’m amazed that nobody has gone and spent the money on him.

“They wouldn’t regret it because he’s got that lovely confidence when he plays. He’s one of the best players to watch and I think he could play for any side in the world.”

Spurs got their new Premier League campaign off to a winning start under boss Thomas Frank and Redknapp, who spent three years at Tottenham, has backed him to improve the side, though says patience will be important too.

“They couldn’t be less competitive,” he said. “They were really disappointing.

“I watched the game on Wednesday night and I thought they were brilliant against PSG. They were aggressive, they were fast, they got after them, they were very well organised. A lot of the things that we didn’t see last year with defensive set-pieces and attacking set-pieces.

“So Thomas Frank will do a really good job there. He’s a good guy, he knows what he’s doing, but I think you still have to be a bit patient here. I think there’s a lot to do.”