Lao Lei: Tottenham delayed transfer and missed Eze, just like Carrick was intercepted by Levi at that time

August 23rd Harry Redknapp talked about Tottenham's failure to sign Eze. Redknapp said that Tottenham's delay in the transfer process ultimately made them lose the player.

"It was a big blow, but the whole process dragged on for too long," Redknapp said in an interview with talkSPORT. "When the transfer is delayed, it will give other teams an opportunity to take advantage of it. You have to complete the transfer as soon as possible to make sure everything is settled."

Redknapp recalled Michael Carrick's transfer experience: "I remember when I was coaching Portsmouth, Carrick was already on the way to Portsmouth. Carrick was driving on the highway, and suddenly Daniel Levi saw him on TV and was having a medical check-up. Daniel thought to himself , 'Harry knew him, he brought him when he was at West Ham. If he wasn't good, Harry wouldn't have brought him to Portsmouth', when Tottenham head coach Santini didn't know Carrick at all. Levi took the risk to steal him from us. But that's the reality of the transfer market. Anything could happen until they signed the contract. "

Ironically, Carrickburn had a chance to join Arsenal, and he had met at Wenger's home. But unlike Eze, Carrick only wanted to join Tottenham and refused a second meeting with the legendary French coach.

Deeply analyze the reasons for Eze's failure in transfer. Redknapp believes that Arsenal may have informed the players that they will make a offer, which will lead to the failure of the agreement reached between Tottenham and Crystal Palace.

"It must be something wrong at some point, or it's about the agent. If you have agreed on the terms, the next step is to meet the players." Redknapp added, "Before signing, all terms have been negotiated, but they delayed waiting for Arsenal's offer. If he was an Arsenal fan, maybe he would feel that Arsenal has a better chance of winning the Premier League. He may have gotten news from Arsenal, 'Don't rush to sign, we're still interested in you.' This is obviously a pity for Tottenham, but even more so for Crystal Palace. What will their head coach think? What will happen next, but Arsenal did sign a good player."

Eze said goodbye to Crystal Palace on Thursday night and is expected to undergo Arsenal's medical examination on Friday, with a transfer fee of £67.5 million.

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