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Tottenham fans were attentive spectators as Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze started against Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.

Spurs have been linked with the England international, but he ended up being included in the Eagles’ team to face the Blues at Stamford Bridge on 17 August.

The 27-year-old thought he had given the visitors the lead in the first half, but the attacking-midfielder’s free-kick goal was disallowed after a VAR check due to Marc Guehi being less than one meter close to the wall before the ball was struck.

Eze has expressed his love for Arsenal in the past, but the North London outfit’s supporters arguably won’t care if he signs for Thomas Frank before the end of August.

Eze catches Tottenham eyes in Palace draw vs Chelsea

Eze played 84 minutes for Palace before being replaced by Justin Devenny, but had enough time to show glimpses of his talent.

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One Spurs fan on X felt that despite the 27-year-old’s head seemingly distracted by talks of a move, he was still the best player on the pitch and was described as a “baller”.

Another supporter urged the North London outfit to sign the Englishman, branding him “world class”, while a third wrote: “Not overly impressed with Eze today.”

Some fans are worried Daniel Levy’s apparent knack for “screwing up transfers” could potentially cost Spurs a move for Eze, who has been a great professional at Palace compared to how Alexander Isak has handled his situation at Newcastle United.

Fabio Paratici was seemingly spotted at Stamford Bridge during the 0-0 draw, as one supporter quipped the Italian chief was on his way to North London with the 27-year-old after the game.

Some fans in N17 also noticed the playmaker’s body language on the bench after he was substituted, suggesting the match may be his final game under Oliver Glasner.

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Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison to struggle after Eze transfer

Spurs could sign Eze in the coming hours, with Daniel Levy negotiating a figure slightly lower than his expired £60million plus £8m add-ons.

James Maddison is injured at Tottenham, making the addition of the Palace attacker an evident priority for them.

Dejan Kulusevski also picked up a fitness issue last season and is yet to recover from it, but the Sweden international will undoubtedly find it tough to retrieve his place in the starting lineup if Eze signs.

The 27-year-old England international’s situation will surely be one that fans in N17 will be keeping a close eye on.

Daniel Levy is always looking to boost value wherever possible at Tottenham.

The 63-year-old is always finding innovative ways to boost finances at Tottenham. Meanwhile, on the pitch, Thomas Frank is looking to make his mark in North London.

Levy has provided Frank with some high-profile signings such as Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha this summer. However, who are Spurs’ most valuable players? Tottenham News takes a closer look.

Who is the most valuable player at Tottenham?

Kudus was brought in for £55million from West Ham, signing a six-year deal with Tottenham. He even rejected a move to Chelsea before joining Spurs. However, he isn’t the most valuable player in North London.

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The Ghanaian has a market value of £38.8m, as per Transfermarkt. That places him second in the list of Spurs’ most valuable players, with James Maddison and Dominic Solanke just behind him in third and fourth, with values of £36.2m and £34.5m respectively.

Above Kudus are three players who share the title of joint-most valuable player at Tottenham.

These are Micky van de Ven, Dejan Kulusevski and Cristian Romero, who all have a market value of £43.1m.

Levy needs to make smarter sales at Tottenham

For all of the smart financial decisions Levy makes for Tottenham, the Spurs supremo needs to improve when it comes to picking the right moment to sell players.

The Lilywhites have made big losses in recent seasons on the likes of Tanguy Ndombele and Giovani Lo Celso, due to their inability to offload unwanted players.

Richarlison is another perfect example of this. The Brazilian’s market value is now just £17.2m, after he was signed from Everton in a deal worth up to £60m.

Daniel Levy has been questioned over his transfer business at Tottenham this summer.

Levy has conducted some excellent transfer business at Tottenham in recent months.

Mohammed Kudus signed from West Ham for a comfortable fee. The right-winger has turned out to be a bargain transfer, producing back-to-back stellar performances against PSG and Burnley.

Meanwhile, Joao Palhinha’s season-long loan from Bayern Munich could turn out to be a fantastic move.

Levy still wants to sign Eberechi Eze and Savinho this summer. But has faced backlash for his sales thus far.

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This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

Tottenham questioned for not completing Manor Solomon’s Leeds return

Manor Solomon spent the 2024/25 season at Leeds United on loan after failing to impress Ange Postecoglou.

Speaking on the ‘Don’t Go To Bed Just Yet‘ podcast on 2 September 2024, BBC Radio Leeds journalist Adam Pope applauded his Leeds debut against Hull City.

He said: “He was superb, and I thought he’s going to burn out after an hour – but when he dropped his shoulder twice, went past two players and got the perfect cross in, I thought this guy was different level.

“I thought he was brilliant on the day, I thought he was fantastic.”

Solomon returned to Spurs after the season concluded. However, Frank seems to have excluded the forward from his plans.

A return to Leeds has been teased for Solomon, and Tottenham are willing to sell him for the right price.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – is surprised that his return to Leeds has not been finalised.

“Maybe the form of Odobert, Tel and others and Mohammed Kudus and how quickly he settled in, has made them realise the decision to move Solomon on,” Wenham said.

“Apparently, he’s holding out to go back to Leeds. I’m very surprised that it hasn’t all been done already.

“After what a success he was at Leeds and how much their fans like him. He scored the winning goal to win them the league.”

Tottenham stars who have played for Leeds

According to Fbref, there have been 18 players who have played for both Tottenham and Leeds in past seasons.

From the most notable figures, it seems that the Lilywhites gained the most from their playing career.

Aaron Lennon is a name that Spurs supporters will not be forgetting anytime soon. The winger played 10 seasons for Tottenham as well as two for Leeds.

Robbie Keane is another standout to top the list. The legendary forward spent nine seasons in North London and 3 with the Whites. Other names include Paul Robinson, Neil Sullivan and Michael Brown.

With the track record between the two clubs in mind, Solomon’s transfer could be one for the ages.

Tottenham target Eberechi Eze seems to have played his final game in a Crystal Palace shirt against Chelsea.

Tottenham struggled to get the ball rolling in the market earlier this summer. But it seems now that the floodgates have opened.

Eze and Savinho are the latest players who have caught Spurs’ radar. Tottenhman had initially left the race for Eze after opting to pursue Morgan Gibbs-White.

But with Gibbs-White signing a new contract with Nottingham Forest and James Maddison’s ACL injury against Newcastle United, the Lilywhites are back in the running.

Eze ‘desperate’ for goal against Chelsea

Eze had the ball in the back of the net for Crystal Palace after a sublime free kick. But the goal was later disallowed due to a technicality.

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Law 13 in the Premier League holds that where three or more defending team players form a ‘wall’, all attacking team players should remain at least one metre from the ‘wall’ until play is resumed.

Marc Guehi’s positioning was deemed to have impeded the Blues’ ability to defend the set piece, and the goal was struck down.

Eze was not initially expected to start for Palace against Chelsea. But showed a real determination to get back onto the scoresheet on the day.

The Palace forward recorded six shots in total, which was the most out of his teammates. From his goal attempts, only two were on target.

His decision-making could be considered selfish. But his desperation to score suggests that this could have been his final chance to net for the Eagles.

When asked about Eze before the game, Oliver Glasner sent a clear message that indicated the midfielder could remain. But his actions against Chelsea imply that he has kicked his final ball for Palace.

When could Eze debut for Tottenham?

Now that Eze’s signing to Tottenham appears imminent, fans will be curious to know when the Englishman could debut.

Spurs’ next game is against Manchester City at the Etihad on Saturday, 23 August. The match is tipped to be another major test for Frank and his players.

The team will need all the help they can get, which is why it wouldn’t be surprising to see him debut against the Citizens.

Unseen Eberechi Eze footage emerges that could derail Tottenham signing – ‘I love Arsenal’

Tottenham are pursuing a statement move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, but there may now be a new obstacle in any deal.

Arsenal are also reportedly keen on Eze, but Tottenham appear to have pulled ahead in the race to sign the attacking midfielder.

Eze started as Crystal Palace drew 0-0 with Chelsea, and had a goal controversially ruled out after an outstanding direct free kick.

Tottenham want Eze following an injury to James Maddison, but new footage has emerged which may put some fans off signing him.

Eze explains Arsenal support in unseen clip

Eze being a fan of North London rivals Arsenal is common knowledge, and the midfielder was released from their academy during his youth career.

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However, new footage has emerged of Eze explaining why he loves Arsenal in 2018, and this does not bode well for a potential move to Tottenham.

“I just supported them from when I was young, I played with them when I was younger, and they’re my favourite team,” Eze told journalist Alessandro Morolli-Schiavone in November 2018.

When asked who would win the Premier League, Eze responded with Arsenal, who would go on to finish below Spurs in fifth that season.

“When I was younger, Thierry Henry – I used to love Thierry Henry, and that’s why I decided to sign there when I was younger. To play for a club that you support, that’s what I wanted to do.

“Growing up with them, playing with them, I’ve grown a love for the team.”

Eze was then asked if he would ever rule out playing for Tottenham as an Arsenal fan, and he chuckled before responding.

“I don’t know. I don’t know about any of this. I don’t know. Maybe.”

Other Arsenal fans have played for Tottenham

While these quotes have certainly not aged well, Eze would not be the first Arsenal fan to play for Tottenham, and their support has ultimately proved irrelevant when performing as professionals.

Maddison has had to delete posts on X in the past, in which he praised Jack Wilshere and slandered Gareth Bale.

Harry Kane came through the Arsenal academy and was released as a youngster, like Eze, and he became a thorn in their side in countless North London derbies.

Matt Doherty also poked fun as he deleted posts on X as part of his signing announcement video, having previously expressed support for Arsenal.

Eze’s previous comments therefore may not be a problem, but Spurs will have to close this deal soon in case Arsenal also make an offer for him.

Tottenham’s win against Burnley proved to be more than just a goal fest on Saturday.

Tottenham dominated Burnley in a 3-0 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 16 August.

Richarlison’s spectacular double reminded Thomas Frank why he should remain in North London this summer, while Mohammed Kudus was Tottenham’s best player on the pitch.

But the most noteworthy moment of the game may have been one Spurs had little part in at all.

Tottenham News presents the exclusive opinion of former Premier League and FIFA-listed referee Keith Hackett.

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Michael Oliver praised after Martin Dubravka penalised due to new rule

Tottenham’s confrontation against Burnley will go down in the history books for an unexpected reason.

Oliver has faced criticism over his Tottenham decisions before, but seems to have gotten things right within the opening minutes of the game.

Burnley found this out ten minutes after kick-off when Oliver penalised Martin Dubravka for holding onto the ball for too long, with Keith Hackett believing that this is a rule that needs to be applied consistently throughout the league.

“The simple fact is that we sadly Premier League games get on average approx of 52 minutes of actual playing time,” Hackett said.

“Therefore, it is good to witness action being taken to stop deliberate time wasting. Over recent seasons, the Goalkeeper had to release the ball within six seconds. That law was frankly not enforced.

“The IFAB, responsible for the law, rightly decided something needed to be done. So they changed the law to eight seconds and if the goalkeeper takes longer than the eight the game is stopped and a corner kick is awarded.

“This applies at all levels of the game, so I appreciated the law being applied by this referee. It needs to be applied consistently by all referees.”

Should Tottenham be worried by this new rule?

Guglielmo Vicario is generally considered to be good on the ball for a keeper, but he does have his moments of hesitation.

Last season in the Premier League, he recorded 85 per cent passing accuracy but his long balls were below par.

These statistics indicate that he is prone to being less efficient on the ball in instances where he feels rushed. As a result, this could force more mistakes from the keeper when playing out from the back next season.

While this is not set in stone, it is something for Frank to keep an eye on as the period progresses.

Oliver Glasner may have knocked the wind out of Tottenham’s sails with an update on Eberechi Eze’s situation at Crystal Palace.

Tottenham have ramped up efforts to sign Eze in recent days after James Maddison sustained an ACL injury against Newcastle United during pre-season.

Spurs are aiming for a top-five finish in the Premier League this season. As such, Daniel Levy has been keen to sign reinforcements in the window.

Mohammed Kudus is already considered a top player at Tottenham, while Joao Palhinha’s transfer from Bayern Munich may turn out to be one of the signings of the summer.

But the Tottenham chairman may find bringing Eze to North London more difficult than first anticipated.

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Glasner warns views to apply caution to Eze transfer news

Reports initially stated that Eze would not appear for Crystal Palace in their opening Premier League game against Chelsea on Sunday, 17 August.

However, Palace announced Eze in their starting line-up at Stamford Bridge just over an hour before kick-off after negotiations between Tottenham and Palace entered a reportedly “difficult” period.

Indeed, Palace plans to recoup an amount similar to Eze’s £68million release clause, which expired on 15 August. Spurs, however, are hoping to agree a fee closer to £60m for the midfielder.

With club-to-club negotiations already strained, Glasner issued a definitive statement before kick-off.

When talking to Sky Sports in the mixed zone, he said: “Advice to all the children watching us not to believe everything you read in the newspapers.”

As a result, the Lilywhites may walk away empty-handed this summer after all.

Who could Tottenham sign as an Eze alternative?

While Tottenham still hope to sign Eze this summer, the Lilywhites may need to look for alternatives.

Bilal El Khannouss is another player on Spurs’ radar who could be tipped to come in if Eze remains at Palace. While he is young, he has shown immense promise at Leicester City.

El Khannouss is as technical as he is direct on the ball and offers ample chance creation when playing behind a striker. He can also play on their wing, with a preference for the left-hand side.

There is no doubt that Eze is the more established player. But El Khannouss could grow into one of the best midfielders in the first division with time.

West Ham are being backed to take Yves Bissouma from Tottenham after a disappointing start to the Premier League.

Bissouma did not feature in Tottenham’s 3-0 victory against Burnley on Saturday, 17 August.

This seems to be a clear message from Thomas Frank that the Mail international is not in his plans.

Bissouma’s career in North London looks to be at the point of no return. But his fortunes could change now that he has entered the Hammers’ radar.

This Tottenham News article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose podcaster John Wenham.

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Bissouma could sign for West Ham after sidelining at Tottenham

Frank sidelined Bissouma during Spurs’ defeat to PSG earlier this week. But he was expected to appear for Frank during Tottenham’s Premier League opener.

However, like most things in life, things did not pan out as expected.

West Ham have been linked with Bissouma throughout the summer. The Hammers are thought to be keeping a close eye on his situation at Hotspur Way.

An offer for the defensive midfielder was not expected anytime soon. But a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Sunderland on Saturday may have altered their plans.

Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that West Ham could make an approach for Bissouma towards the end of the window.

“You’d think that maybe West Ham would look at Bissouma,” Wenham said.

“I know they need a midfielder. Graham Potter got the best Bissouma we’ve seen in English football out of him at Brighton. Now the clubs are doing deals again. I do wonder if they come in for him late.

“Somebody should take him later on. He’s very experienced. You’d think that someone would take him. So we’ll have to wait and see on that one as well.”

Would Bissouma be a huge miss for Tottenham?

In short, no.

Bissouma was excellent for Tottenham in the UEFA Europa League final against Manchester United last season. But throughout his Spurs career, he has proven to be unreliable and inconsistent.

Rodrigo Bentancur has slotted into that defensive midfield position since the Mali international was sidelined. He has done a pretty good job for Frank during pre-season.

On the field, the defensive midfielder has disappointed. But he has done so more off the field. Bissouma’s discipline saw him sidelined under Ange Postecoglou and now Frank.

With everything to gain this season, there seems to be no world where Bissouma fits into this current Spurs team.

Tottenham still have work to do in the window despite a comfortable win against Burnley in the Premier League.

Tottenham’s 3-0 win against Burnley was enough to boost morale in Thomas Frank and the project ahead.

Mohammed Kudus was a standout for Spurs. His pace, precision and technique saw him work two excellent assists for Richarlison.

Despite the stunning victory, there were gaps on full display throughout the game. As a result, Daniel Levy will need to accelerate his pursuit of several recruits.

Tottenham must go all in for Eberechi Eze

Tottenham have ramped up negotiations for Eberechi Eze after missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White earlier this summer.

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While the Lilywhites are confident of getting the deal over the line, their recent Premier League performance demonstrated why his signing is a must.

Frank’s side won comfortably at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. But it was not a showing of pure dominance.

Burnley had two fewer shots on goal and shots on target than the home side despite having less possession. Having possession is important in football, but what you do with it is what matters most.

Integrating Eze into the midfield would help solve this issue. As a number 10, he is purposeful in his movement and is as much of a creative threat as he is a goalscoring one.

With Eze now set to start for Crystal Palace against Chelsea, this is a sign more than any that Spurs must go all in for the midfielder.

Tottenham should make Savinho a secondary consideration

Tottenham want both Eze and Savinho to arrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.

Savinho would be an excellent signing for Spurs. He offers a balance of technicality, pace and creativity on the wing, which could come in handy.

However, Kudus’ and Brennan Johnson’s performances against Burnley have indicated that Eze should be Spurs’ priority.

This does not mean that the Lilywhites should abandon the file. On the contrary, they should seek to bring him to North London. But only after Eze’s transfer is signed and sealed.

Mohammed Kudus has emerged as Tottenham’s new star man after his sensational Premier League debut against Burnley.

Tottenham produced a 3-0 win against Burnley in their opening Premier League game of the season on Saturday, 16 August.

Richarlison netted two incredible goals for Spurs on the day – but it was Kudus who stole all the headlines.

The right winger created ample attacking threat from start to finish. His precision, decisiveness and power saw him produce one of the best debuts at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in recent history.

Kudus masterfully sets Richarlison up for the volley

Kudus’ back-to-back crosses for Richarlison were a mastery that should be hung in the Louvre.

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The first goal was all down to his impressive wing play down the right channel.

The right winger received a pass from Pape Matar Sarr with his back to goal in the right half space. He shifted the ball onto his left foot before flicking it behind.

On the turn, he readjusted and reclaimed the ball on the touchline before running it down the channel, lofting in a high cross to Richarlison, who took it on the volley.

It was a spectacularly worked goal which highlighted the winger’s freak acceleration, pace and technical quality.

Kudus’ second assist was one for the ages

There is no doubt that the bewildering physical quality of Richarlison’s scissor-kick goal stole attention from the sheer brilliance of Kudus’s assist.

But his work from the right half-space should not be understated. Kudus received a pass from Pedro Porro near the edge of the area and proceeded to size up Burnley’s Quilindschy Hartman.

One-on-one with the left-back, Spurs’ new signing shifted the ball onto his right foot with an insane change of pace. Before sending in another precise cross, which Richarlison spectacularly latched onto.

Two sublime crosses. Two sensational goals. This emerging attacking duo may be the ones to define Tottenham’s season.

How does Kudus’s performance compare to James Maddison’s debut?

Against Burnley, Kudus became the second player to provide two or more assists on his Premier League debut for Tottenham after James Maddison.

While both players provided two assists on their debuts, Maddison’s were of a better and higher quality. The midfielder also took the cake when it came to passes into the final third, providing six more than his teammate.

However, Kudus offered more precision and range in his passing. The right winger’s crosses and long balls were more accurate and direct compared to the Englishman’s. He was also a greater dribbling and one-on-one threat, which makes sense given their roles on the pitch.

Therefore, while both provided ample creative opportunities. Kudus’ combination of technicality, chance creation and direction saw him made him more threatening.

The Verdict

It was an overall stunning display from the right-winger. From his wing play to cutting-edge when in the box – Kudus had it all.

There are several key takeaways from his performance:

All in all, the right winger’s display was masterful to witness. After the departure of Son Heung-min from Tottenham, there were questions of whether another leading man would take his place.

Following back-to-back elite performances in the UEFA Super Cup final and the Premier League, it seems Spurs have found their man.