Tottenham have a few transfer items on their agenda, namely Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze, with Thomas Frank looking to replace the injured James Maddison by signing a quality, proven Premier League star.
This time last week, Spurs re-opened negotiations over a deal for Eze after north London rivals Arsenal seemingly backed off in the race for his signature - despite Mikel Arteta's side holding extensive talks with the player's representatives.
Arsenal's hesitation stems from wanting to give highly-rated youngster Ethan Nwaneri more game time next season (talkSPORT), with club captain Martin Odegaard also currently their first choice number 10 - meaning it isn't exactly an area in need of reinforcing.
This has given Spurs a chance to swoop in and sign Eze for themselves, with the 27-year-old believed to have already agreed personal terms as Daniel Levy and Palace chairman Steve Parish attempt to hash out a potential £60 million deal.
Eze featured in Palace's opening Premier League game of the season on Sunday - a 0-0 draw against Chelsea - and Oliver Glasner attempted to quash rumours of an imminent exit for the England international.
“As much as I know, Eze has a contract with Crystal Palace, he’s a Crystal Palace player and he showed it today,” Glasner said.
“As long as he is a Palace player and performs like this he will play for us. Nobody has told me something else.
“He was picked because he’s a Crystal Palace player and he’s a very good player. He trained the whole week so there was no reason not to pick him.
“The players are giving their answer (to press speculation) week by week. Last week winning against Liverpool on penalties (in the Community Shield) and here against the club world champions."
However, as much as Glasner may not like it, the likelihood is that Eze will be a Tottenham player by the transfer deadline on September 1.
Reports suggest that Tottenham are on the verge of a deal for Eze and Palace are actively pursuing replacements, with Leicester City star Bilal El Khannouss approached by the south Londoners (Sacha Tavolieri).
Tottenham reach "verbal agreement" to sign Eberechi Eze
According to reliable Spurs insider, Paul O'Keefe, this afternoon, a breakthrough has now been made.
Talks have apparently reached the final stage, with Tottenham reaching a verbal agreement to sign Eze.
O'Keefe expands on this, detailing in a thread via X that Spurs have agreed on the deal numbers with Palace, and all that is left is for Glasner's side to give the "final green light" to Eze's move.
He adds that nothing is done until contracts are signed, but Frank has now taken a pretty monumental step towards welcoming the attacking midfielder to N17.
In the meantime, before Palace do give their full approval to the transfer, it is likely they'll want to secure their replacement first - so keep an eye on El Khannouss and his potential switch to Selhurst Park.