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The expectation is that Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze will leave the Selhurst Park club this summer, but it is not certain that it will be to Tottenham Hotspur amid interest from Arsenal, according to the Independent journalist Miguel Delaney.

The journalist claimed so in his ‘Reading the Game’ weekly newsletter today, but pointed out the Gunners have yet to make any move for the England international, which could give Spurs a chance of pipping them to his services.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club want to bolster their attack, and long-term target Eze remains top on their wishlist despite his £68 million release clause.

“Eberechi Eze isn’t one to kick up a fuss either but the expectation is that he will move,” Delaney wrote.

“And it isn’t certain that it will be to Tottenham. They do like him, but so does almost every major club, including Arsenal.

“As of Friday morning, there had been no firm approach. Mikel Arteta’s side would need a significant sale to even consider it, given how they are prioritising a striker, but they are interested in that kind of player who can play in the centre or out wide.”

Spurs are ready to back new manager Thomas Frank in the summer transfer market after sacking Ange Postecoglou, and pipping their bitter rivals Arsenal to Eze would be huge for them and the fans.

The Englishman bagged 14 goals and 11 assists in 43 games last season after ending 2023-24 with 11 goals and six assists in 31 appearances, and he has what it takes to significantly help improve the Tottenham attack.

He will provide Frank with options on the left wing and as a number 9, and his ability to beat his marker and deliver perfect crosses are attributes the North London club could do with in the final third.

Arsenal are not ready to bid for Eze right now as they are concentrating on signing a new number 9, which could give Spurs the chance to move for their man.

Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou may not be out of work for long.

According to the BBC, the Australian tactician is being lined up for the head coach role at Major League Soccer (MLS) club Los Angeles FC.

Postecoglou’s Tottenham exit split the fanbase in half, even though it had been a hot topic almost throughout the season.

The 59-year-old oversaw Tottenham’s worst-ever domestic campaign, finishing 17th in the Premier League.

Only the relegated trio of Leicester City, Southampton, and Ipswich Town had a worse record than Postecoglou’s side, who lost 22 games in the Premier League.

They also had the second-worst defensive record in the league, outside the relegated trio, with only Wolverhampton Wanderers (69) conceding more goals than Tottenham (65).

Several factors contributed to the horrendous campaign, but they didn’t matter in the long run.

Postecoglou made up for the dismal season in style, steering Tottenham to their first major trophy in 17 years by beating Manchester United in the Europa League final.

But it wasn’t enough to save his job as he was sacked a few days later.

Tottenham wasted no time naming a successor. They brought in Brentford manager Thomas Frank to fill the void, and the club are now looking to rebuild following a season that evoked mixed emotions.

Not everyone was on board with Postecoglou’s dismissal, but he could be back in the dugout sooner rather than later if LAFC can somehow convince him to join.

The American club are preparing for life after Steve Cherundolo, who is expected to step down from his position at the end of the current MLS season, which concludes in October.

LAFC are on course to qualify for the play-offs, but they’re already weighing up their options, and Postecoglou is a strong candidate to take the reins once their post-season fate is sealed.

However, it would be a massive surprise if Postecoglou decides to take on the challenge.

After leading Spurs to European glory, he’s within his rights to wait for another opportunity to prove himself in one of the top five leagues in Europe.