Jermain Defoe insists £68m midfield target feels like a ‘Tottenham player’

Jermain Defoe says one midfield target already looks like a natural Tottenham Hotspur player, given the way he plays his football.

James Maddison’s injury blow comes at a time when Dejan Kulusevski is already sidelined, and it thus comes as no surprise that signing an attacking midfielder has become a priority for Thomas Frank.

Several number tens from across the Premier League have been linked with a move to Tottenham, including Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.

The England international will not come cheap this summer, but Defoe feels that signing him would be a no-brainer for the Lilywhites.

Jermain Defoe insists Eberechi Eze is a natural fit for Tottenham

Over the years, Tottenham have had several technically gifted number tens who get the fans off their seats with their guile and creativity, and Defoe believes that Eze very much fits that mould.

The former Spurs striker described the England international as ‘special’ and admitted that he would love to see him at N17.

Defoe told talkSPORT: “Eze is someone who, if this makes sense, is a Tottenham player, someone who plays with freedom, and you look at the great players over the years that the players have had.

“Technically, how good he is and how confident he is and another special footballer. If that can happen, then it will be only good for the team, because when you get the injuries, you need to replace these players.”

Tottenham may have to battle Arsenal for Eze

Over recent weeks, plenty of outlets have reported that Arsenal have emerged as the front-runners for the £68m Eze.

However, it was reported by GiveMeSport on Saturday that Crystal Palace have encouraged Tottenham to make offers for the attacking midfielder, with the Eagles keen to get a bidding war going between the two North London sides.

The report added that Thomas Frank has approved the signing of Eze, but Spurs are continuing to assess the various options in the market.

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