Palace to QPR: Eze not worth £20m

Crystal Palace have told Queens Park Rangers that Eberechi Eze is not worth the £20m valuation placed on him after they had their bid of £12m, plus performance-related bonuses, rejected by the Championship side.

The 22-year-old was outstanding in the just-concluded season in the Championship, scoring 14 goals and providing eight assists.

Despite his impressive season, Palace, in a statement credited to The Sun UK, told the Hoops that the player was not worth what they were asking for.

“The Championship club thought many of the add-ons were unrealistic and have asked Palace to come back with a serious offer, valuing their star player at £20m.

“But Palace have told QPR they do not think the 22-year-old is worth more than £10m as a flat fee – leaving the West London club with a feeling they are having their time wasted by the Eagles.”

Eze himself is understood to be keen to listen to what Palace have to say, believing the time is right to make the step up to the Premier League. Punch