Southampton And Tottenham-Linked Midfielder Named Championship Player of The Week

Published: August 26, 2019

Former Super Eagles invitee Eberechi Eze has been recognized for his his outstanding performance in the last round of matches in the EFL Championship after he was included in Whoscored.com's Championship Team of the Week.

In addition, the Queens Park Rangers attacking midfielder was the star man last weekend, with a rating of 8.9.

Eze was involved in two goals as QPR beat Wigan Athletic 3-1 on match day five, scoring his second of the season in the 61st minute before providing the assist for Hugill's goal nine minutes from time.

Premier League clubs including Tottenham and Southampton are reportedly keeping tabs on the Royals star with a view to making a bid for his services when the transfer window reopens.

Eze started on the right side of a four-man midfield in the Championship Team of the Week.

Ovie Ejaria (Reading), Oghenekaro Etebo (Stoke), Semi Ajayi (WBA), Deji Oshilaja (Charlton), Sammy Ameobi (Nottingham Forest) and Moses Odubajo (Sheffield Wednesday) were in action for their respective clubs last weekend.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel