Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement in principle with Crystal Palace for the signing of Eberechi Eze, according to GIVEMESPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs.
Eze's future has been a topic of discussion over the last few weeks, with multiple clubs showing an interest in securing his signature. The England international had a release clause, Jacobs previously confirmed, but that expired when the 2025/2026 Premier League season got underway.
Tottenham are in the market for a new attacking midfielder, especially after James Maddison suffered a serious knee injury, which is going to keep him out for the majority of the season. Spurs appeared to be pushing for a player in this position even before Maddison's injury. The north London club were close to signing Morgan Gibbs-White, before he signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest.
Tottenham Reach Agreement With Palace for Eze
Reporting on X, Jacobs has confirmed that Tottenham have now reached an agreement in principle with Crystal Palace to sign Eze. The Eagles now need to find a replacement for Spurs to be able to formalise a deal, with Eze waiting and training as normal.
"BREAKING: Tottenham have reached an agreement in principle with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze. Palace must now find a replacement with Eze waiting and training as normal."
GIVEMESPORT correspondent Fabrizio Romano recently reported that Tottenham were willing to pay in the region of £60m to secure the signature of Eze, with the two parties holding fresh talks on Monday to try and get a deal over the line. Eze has informed Palace of his desire to make the switch to north London, and he now looks set to complete a move to Spurs.
Eze will likely come straight into the starting XI, with Maddison out of the picture, and play in the number 10 role under Thomas Frank. The Palace star can also be utilised out wide, so his versatility could make him a useful option for Spurs. Dejan Kulusevski is also currently on the treatment table for Tottenham, leaving them short of creative players in the middle of the park.
Former West Ham man Kudus provided a creative spark on the right-hand side of attack for Spurs at the weekend, setting up two goals. The Ghanaian international added a new dimension for Tottenham in the final third, but it appears Frank and his recruitment team are looking to bring in more bodies before the end of the summer transfer window.