Tottenham Hotspur is edging closer to a significant transfer as they aim to secure Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. Reports suggest that a deal worth approximately £60 million is nearly complete between the two London clubs. It seems that Daniel Levy has been busy handling more than just penalty appeals lately!
The Spurs chairman has taken charge of negotiations, highlighting the importance of this potential signing for the North London side. However, before Crystal Palace fans start to worry, there are still a few hurdles to clear.
Palace’s Conditions
Crystal Palace has made it clear that they will not allow Eze to leave until they find a suitable replacement. In the meantime, the England international will continue training and playing with the Eagles as usual.
This development follows the expiration of Eze’s £68 million release clause at Selhurst Park last Friday. Despite the ongoing transfer rumors, Eze featured in Palace’s goalless draw against Chelsea over the weekend. Oliver Glasner, the manager of Palace, has even suggested that he expects Eze to play in the upcoming midweek fixture against Fredrikstad, indicating that business is as usual until any deal is finalized.
Time is of the Essence
Should Eze complete his move to Tottenham, Crystal Palace will have less than two weeks to find a replacement. Their recruitment team has identified Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss as a potential target, and an approach to acquire the playmaker has already been made. However, timing is not in Palace’s favor, as El Khannouss’s £22 million release clause has expired, and Leicester City is reportedly seeking around £30 million for the Moroccan international.
Another name on Palace’s radar is Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, who Premier League followers might remember from his time at Norwich City. Whether Palace can secure either target in time is crucial for releasing Eze for his anticipated move to Spurs.
Conclusion
For Spurs fans eager to see Eze don their iconic white shirt, it seems that progress is being made. However, as anyone who has navigated the Northern Line on match day knows, sometimes the final leg of a journey can take longer than expected!