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Published on 2024-08-17 10:35:51
Journalist Bobby Manzi revealed that the release clause in the contract of Manchester City target Eberechi Eze has expired. This means that any negotiations with Crystal Palace for the attacker will now have to start from scratch, and the Eagles may demand a lot more than the initial £60 million buyout clause. Other teams interested in Eze, such as Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle, will face the same issue in trying to secure his transfer.
It is surprising that City allowed the clause to expire, especially considering they were in talks with Eze’s representatives about a potential transfer just last week. Despite the injury to Oscar Bobb, which was thought to necessitate bringing in reinforcements, City may not recruit any new players before the transfer window shuts. There are reports that City could recall Claudio Echeverri back from his loan at River Plate, but manager Pep Guardiola stated he was not aware of any such plans.
The expiration of Eze’s release clause could potentially complicate negotiations with Crystal Palace and other interested teams, as they may have to pay a higher price now that the original buyout clause is no longer valid. City’s decision not to pursue a transfer for Eze or other players suggests they may not be desperate to bring in new recruits before the deadline. The possibility of recalling Echeverri from his loan in Argentina remains uncertain, as Guardiola claimed to have no knowledge of such plans.
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