Oliver Glasner has praised Eze's professionalism but offered no guarantees he would remain at the club beyond the September 1 deadline.

Tottenham had been hoping to close the Eze deal quickly, yet they are encountering the firm stance of Steve Parish and his board. The reported fee, “likely to be £55m plus £5m in add-ons”, underlines the scale of investment Spurs are prepared to make.

According to senior football reporter Ben Jacobs - Tottenham have even reached an agreement in principle with Crystal Palace to sign Eze. But also added that Palace want a replacement secured before allowing Eze to depart.

Eberechi Eze is a fantastic all-around attacker, but Spurs specifically need a set-piece and long-range specialist, and he just so happens to be one of the best at both.

The England forward was denied what might have been a winning goal by the VAR at Stamford Bridge as Tottenham aspire to lure him away

As per the Sky reporter, Eze threatened not to play for Palace in their 0-0 draw against Chelsea, but eventually rescinded this when Steve Parish personally gave the player assurances that his transfer wouldn't be delayed.

Spurs opted against triggering a £68 million ($92 million) release clause before it expired last Friday, which would have required the total fee to be paid up front, and are hoping to negotiate a deal starting at a guaranteed £55 million, plus add-ons.

TOTTENHAM have reached an agreement worth just over £60million to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. The North Londoners made a major breakthrough earlier today following days of talks with

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