Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: Eberechi Eze latest as 'price revealed', with Crystal Palace demanding 'sizeable chunk'

Tottenham Hotspur are reported to be closing in on a deal for Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze worth in the region of £55m plus add-ons.

Spurs began their Premier League season in style, beating Burnley 3-0 at home on Saturday thanks to goals from Richarlison and Brennan Johnson

Summer addition Mohammed Kudus excelled on the right of attack, and there is hope that boss Thomas Frank can create one of the division's most productive forward lines.

Spurs have been linked with further reinforcements this transfer window, with reported Arsenal target Eze getting closer to a move to Tottenham from Palace.

The Guardian claim that a deal is advancing, and that there is a possibility that the initial fee for the Englishman could fall below £55m, though the report adds that the Eagle are demanding a significant portion of the payment up front.

Why Tottenham Hotspur need Eze this season

Eze scored the winning goal in the FA Cup final against Manchester City in May, helping Palace claim their first ever piece of major silverware.

The 27-year-old would be a welcome addition at Spurs, as while his creativity would help striker Dominic Solanke, he would also come in as a replacement for the injured James Maddison.

Maddison suffered a ruptured ACL in early August and is set to miss the rest of the season, making the addition of a replacement a priority.

Eze is comfortable operating between opposition lines, and his ability to evade pressure could invaluable against high-pressing teams.

What does beating Arsenal say about Thomas Frank's project?

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal had been strongly linked to Eze, but it looks as if they will miss out on a key target.

The Gunners have challenged for the title in each of the past three campaigns, finishing second for three consecutive seasons in the Premier League.

If Spurs can bring Eze to the club, it would be seen as a significant coup, and would speak to the promise of Frank's project.

Tottenham still have a long way to go before they leapfrog their fierce rivals, but the season ahead with the likely additions of Eze looks bright.