Tottenham Edges Ahead in Race for Eberechi Eze Amid Palace Selection Twist
Tottenham Hotspur are pushing hard to land Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, with personal terms reportedly agreed and the North London club now leading the chase. While rivals Arsenal have yet to make a concrete move, Spurs are steadily advancing talks with the attacking midfielder—though Crystal Palace may still include him in their squad to face Chelsea this Sunday.
Tottenham’s Pursuit Gains Momentum
Eberechi Eze has emerged as one of the most sought-after talents in the Premier League, following a string of standout performances for Crystal Palace. Spurs have accelerated their pursuit of the England international in recent days, reportedly agreeing on personal terms with the player.
Transfer insider Sacha Tavolieri sparked fresh speculation on Saturday morning by claiming Eze is actively pushing for a move to Tottenham and is expected to be left out of Palace’s squad for their upcoming clash with Chelsea. He also noted that Palace are already eyeing potential replacements, indicating that the South London club may be preparing for life without their midfield maestro.
Conflicting Reports on Eze’s Chelsea Involvement
Despite early reports of Eze’s potential omission, Fabrizio Romano later clarified the situation, revealing that no final decision had been made about the 26-year-old’s involvement against Chelsea. While negotiations with Tottenham continue and Eze has informed Palace of his desire to leave, the transfer isn’t finalized yet. As such, manager Oliver Glasner and his staff were expected to make a last-minute call on whether Eze would feature at Stamford Bridge.
Adding more clarity, The Athletic’s David Ornstein has since reported that Eze is now expected to start against Chelsea, even as talks with Spurs remain ongoing and Palace continue their search for a suitable replacement.
Tottenham Manager Highlights Transfer Efforts
Ahead of Spurs’ convincing 3–0 victory over Burnley, head coach Thomas Frank emphasized the club’s intent to strengthen the squad further. He praised the efforts of chairman Daniel Levy and the recruitment team, noting their tireless work throughout the transfer window.
Of course, we want the most competitive squad possible, Deals aren’t always easy to close early, but the club is doing everything to bring in the right talent.
Thomas Frank
What’s Next for Eze and Tottenham?
While Eze may feature against Chelsea, his future at Selhurst Park remains uncertain. Tottenham appear firmly in pole position, and with personal terms reportedly agreed, the final hurdle lies in striking a deal with Crystal Palace—who are said to value the player around the £60 million mark.
With the transfer window still open, fans can expect further twists as Tottenham look to seal what could be one of the standout signings of the summer.
