Tottenham Hotspur are optimistic about signing Eberechi Eze in the coming days despite the Crystal Palace attacker featuring in Crystal Palace's draw with Chelsea on the opening matchday of the Premier League campaign, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed on the latest episode of our Market Madness podcast.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is prepared to spend big in the final days of the summer window. Mohammed Kudus is currently the club's most expensive acquisition after sealing a £55m move from West Ham United, and a similar fee is being offered for Eze. GMS understands Spurs chair Daniel Levy and his Palace counterpart Steve Parish are discussing a package around £55m-£60m.
Spurs have been keen to add another attacker after Heung-min Son headed through the exit door for more than £20million earlier this month, with the South Korea international embarking on a fresh challenge with Major League Soccer outfit Los Angeles FC. Eze is viewed as a No.10, but the fact he can play in wide areas is seen as a bonus.
Spurs Remain Confident of Sealing Eze Move
Tottenham are confident of sealing a deal for Eze as an agreement is nearly done in principle, according to GMS sources, despite him starting Crystal Palace's goalless draw with Chelsea and head coach Oliver Glasner insisting that he will be involved in the south Londoners' Conference League encounter with Fredrikstad on Thursday.
The attacking midfielder's £68million release clause has expired, meaning that the Eagles are in a strong negotiating position, but Spurs are pushing to sign Eze, knowing the player is keen to move.
GMS sources have been informed that Eze has already agreed terms with Tottenham and, having won the FA Cup during a productive 2024/25 campaign, has made it clear to Crystal Palace that he wants to take advantage of the opportunity to complete a switch to north London.
The England international has been described as a 'superstar' by Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher and is eager to compete in the Champions League for the first time in his career as he aims to book a spot in the Three Lions' 2026 World Cup squad, leading to Spurs having additional optimism.
Crystal Palace are understanding of Eze's wish to join Tottenham and are expected to sanction a sale if they can line up a replacement, GMS sources have learned.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Eberechi Eze registered six shots during Crystal Palace's goalless draw with Chelsea last weekend
Levy Not Expected to Face Issues in Eze Talks
Crystal Palace were unwilling to offload Eze for less than his release clause before it expired, GMS sources understand, but they have prepared for his move to Tottenham by making an approach to sign Leicester City's Bilal El Khannouss and pinpointing Christos Tzolis as another option.
GMS sources recently revealed that the former Queens Park Rangers talisman is open to joining Spurs and, despite him being involved on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, he is edging closer to moving across the capital as the transfer deadline edges closer.
All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 18/08/2025
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