Tottenham have held fresh talks to sign Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze this week, which are believed to be heading in a very positive direction, and the player himself is extremely eager to swap London clubs.
The 27-year-old has already agreed personal terms to join Spurs, and according to Fabrizio Romano, he directly informed the Eagles of his wish to play in Lilywhite by transfer deadline day on September 1.
After Spurs made an offer of £60m including add-ons, it is believed that Tottenham started creeping towards a full agreement for Eze. There were still details to hash out, like payment structure, and Palace are apparently holding off on giving their full green-light as they look to sign a replacement for the England international first (Miguel Delaney).
However, Eze’s move to Spurs is currently far more likely than not to happen.
“High percentage because today there was a meeting between Daniel Levy and the president of Crystal Palace, Steve Parish, negotiating for the operation. I’ll give you 85 percent,” said Fabrizio Romano to DAZN on Monday.
“Eze wants to play Champions League with Tottenham, and the player wants to reach an agreement with Tottenham.
“He won two titles with the South London club, and he now wants to leave, he’s also told the coach Oliver Glasner.
“It is being negotiated because today Tottenham offered £55 million plus £5 million in add-ons, so a deal that can be closed soon with a lot of confidence of signing.”
Now, the former QPR star is seriously on the verge of a move to N17.
Ben Jacobs, among other reliable media sources, has revealed that an agreement in principle has been reached between Tottenham and Palace for Eze, but the Eagles still need to find a replacement before allowing the player to leave.
Before Tottenham agreed the finances of this deal, Sky Sports reporter Sacha Tavolieri revealed just how keen Eze is on a transfer to Tottenham.
Eberechi Eze's threat to Crystal Palace as he looks to force Tottenham move
According to Tavolieri, the player has never been closer to joining.
The attacking midfielder and James Maddison’s potential replacement is apparently so desperate to make the move that he’s been pressuring Selhurst Park chiefs to approve it, going as far as to make a stern threat over the weekend.
As per the Sky reporter, Eze threatened not to play for Palace in their 0-0 draw against Chelsea, but eventually rescinded this when Steve Parish personally gave the player assurances that his transfer wouldn’t be delayed.
Eze also held a discussion with Oliver Glasner on Sunday morning to confirm his place in the starting line-up, but the situation is clear; Eze is clamoring for a switch to Spurs.
Once/if Palace and Tottenham agree a full deal and the paperwork is signed, Eze has approved a five-year contract in north London, and there is reason for supporters to get excited by this potential arrival.
The forward bagged a brilliant 14 goals and 11 assists in all competitions for Palace last season, including their FA Cup final-winning goal against Man City, with Eze averaging more shots, key passes and successful take-ons per 90 than all of his teammates in the top flight.
