Tottenham make major Eberechi Eze transfer breakthrough as they close in on £60m deal for Crystal Palace star


Tottenham Hotspur is about to achieve an agreement with Crystal Palace for Eberechi EZE, Talksport understands.

A deal worth 60 million pounds is about to be completed by the two clubs.

London, England - August 17: Eberechi Eze by Crystal Palace during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on Stamford Bridge on August 17, 2025 in London. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

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Spurs are about to be signed for 60 million poundsCredit: Getty

Spurs were confident of completing the signing of EZE this week because the talks with the FA Cup winners continue.

The chairman Daniel Levy carried out negotiations on the transfer.

However, an agreement on a fee remains only one factor for completing the business.

Palace only approves the departure of EZE when a replacement is found and it is expected that he is now training and plays as normal.

It comes after the Ezes drainage clause has run 68 million pounds in Selhurst Park on Friday.

Despite the speculation about his future, Eze was seen in her goalless draw with Chelsea.

After the match, Oliver Glasner announced that he would expect the English international to play against Fredrikstad in the middle of the week.

The Norwegian side palace on Thursday in the first leg of the Play-Off round of the Conference League.

The Palace boss said full-time: “EB should have scored a goal today, he had one and it was not allowed.

“Tomorrow he will come to the Crystal Palace training area on Tuesday, we take on Wednesday and I expect to play against Fredrikstad again.”

London, England - August 17: Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace reacts during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on August 17, 2025 in London, England at Stamford Bridge. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

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The departure of EZE is only approved when a replacement has been identifiedCredit: Getty
London, England - August 17: Head coach Oliver Glasner Subs Eberechi Eze by Crystal Palace during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on August 17, 2025 in London. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

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Glasner expects EZE to be presented on Thursday despite the speculation against FredrikstadCredit: Getty

However, Eze seemed to say goodbye to the followers after the game on Sunday at Stamford Bridge when he welcomed the traveling fans.

The 27-year-old informed the club about his wish to go with the Eagles after five years.

He would sign Spurs’ seventh summer while Thomas Frank’s summer pointer continues.

The former boss of Brentford already spent more than £ 125 million during the current transfer window.

These shops include the permanent arrivals of Loanees Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso.

Joao Palhinha also joined the Bayern Munich for the season and his league debut his league together with the 55 million pound Mohammed Kudus Kudus.

London, England - August 16: Thomas Frank, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, claps the fans after the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

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Frank hopes to make Eze his seventh signing of the summerCredit: Getty

Spurs started her campaign with a 3-0 home win against the newly widespread Burnley.

Who could replace EZE?

The upcoming exit from EZE would leave the palace with less than two weeks to find a replacement.

The Leicester playmaker Bilal El Khannouss was identified as the goal by the club’s recruitment team.

Although an approach has been followed, El Khannous’ £ 22 -Million -Release clause expired.

The foxes are now looking for a fee of £ 30 million for the Moroccan international.

Another option that is considered is the Christos Tzolis by Club Brugge, which was previously seen in the Premier League for Norwich.

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