Eberechi Eze, Crystal Palace and Tottenham
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Eberechi Eze has been linked with a move away from Crystal Palace with both north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham interested in the midfielder.Eze played for the Eagles in their Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Eberechi Eze is gathering momentum, though the transfer remains delicately poised after protracted talks with Crystal Palace. The FA Cup holders have proposed a deal worth £55 million plus add-ons, but discussions over payment structure continue to delay an agreement.
Eberechi Eze is now expected to start Crystal Palace’s first game of the Premier League season against Chelsea, after initial reports suggested the attacking midfielder would be left out amid ongoing interest from Tottenham Hotspur.
Crystal Palace fans repeatedly chanted “you’re not fit to referee” at Darren England after a VAR review overturned a stunning Eberechi Eze free-kick against Chelsea.
Tottenham and Crystal Palace are currently in discussions over a fee for Eberechi Eze, but as things stand there is no agreement yet. There are one or two complications in that Palace will only sanction the deal if they can get one or two forwards across the line first.