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Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze is reportedly unlikely to be involved in his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea on Sunday, as a move to Tottenham Hotspur draws closer.
Eze, 27, enjoyed an impressive 2024-25 campaign for Palace, scoring 14 goals and registering 11 assists in 43 appearances, including eight goals and eight assists in 34 Premier League matches.
The England international helped the Eagles land the FA Cup last season, while he is already off the mark in terms of trophies this term, lifting the Community Shield last weekend.
Eze's future has been the subject of much speculation, though, with Arsenal thought to be keen on him, while Tottenham have stepped up their pursuit after losing James Maddison to a long-term knee injury.
According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Eze has already agreed personal terms with Spurs, and he is pushing to make the move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after deciding to leave Palace.
Palace attacker Eze 'nearing' Tottenham move
The report claims that the Eagles are expected to leave Eze out of the squad for Sunday's game against Chelsea.
According to BBC Sport, Spurs are planning to accelerate talks in the next 48 hours, with discussions over a move for the attacker taking place over the last week.
Palace are believed to be looking for a fee in the region of £60m for Eze, who has scored 40 goals and registered 28 assists in 168 appearances for Palace since arriving from Queens Park Rangers.
Spurs opened their 2025-26 Premier League season with a 3-0 victory over Burnley on Saturday afternoon, and the North London club will be targeting a return to the top six this term.
âPerfect start or dream start we all know we need to follow up on it. Today I will just enjoy it and I hope the players, the club and the fans enjoy it because that is important," Spurs boss Thomas Frank told reporters after the clash with Burnley.
"If there are two days, three days, four days, one day [between games], I will make sure I do everything I can to get the team ready. But just a reminder that PSG are playing tomorrow night and we play today.
"I donât know who decides that, but the ones who decide that maybe need to think a little bit about the players. But, big positive our medical department and performance department did a top job to make sure the players were ready to go.
"I think we had eight starters again, so that I am happy with.I think overall it was a good performance, not through the roof. A good performance against a difficult opponent. Itâs never easy in the Premier League we know that and after the very short turnaround against PSG. No complaints."
When could Eze make his debut for Tottenham?
Tottenham will return to Premier League action away to Manchester City next Saturday, and there is a chance that Eze could make his debut in that particular contest.
A switch is not imminent, but it is understood that the move could be completed by the middle of next week, putting Eze in a position to make his first appearance for Frank's side in the clash at the Etihad Stadium.