Premier League club to battle Spurs, 1 other club for England born star of Nigerian descent

Premier League club to battle Spurs, 1 other club for England born star of Nigerian descent

England youngster of Nigerian descent Eberechi Eze has been linked with a move to join Premier League side Newcastle United.

The 21-year-old attacker has been impressive for his Championship outfit Queens Park Rangers in the ongoing season - scoring 12 goals and eight assists in 39 appearances across competitions.

West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur are other EPL topflight sides interested in the attacking midfielder.

Complete Sport quoting Daily Mail reports that the Magpies potential director Jamie Reuben is an admirer of the player and would want him at the Saint James' Park.

The midfielder's current deal with the Hoops expires in the summer of 2021 and it is unlikely if The Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium outfit will allow him to leave anytime soon.

Reports claim Eze will have more playing time if he joins Newcastle, unlike Spurs where there are too many players to contend with.

Eze is also yet to decide which country he will commit his international future to between England and Nigeria.

Although, he has featured for the European country at the Under-20 and 21 levels but yet to be called to the senior national team in spite of his superb performances for QPR.

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