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

Eberechi Eze looked as though he said his goodbyes to the Crystal Palace fans at Stamford Bridge after being denied what might have been the perfect farewell by a little-known rule.

“On Friday night, Palace put the brakes on a deal for Eze under his £68m release clause, which has now expired. The reason for that was not because of a road block for Spurs and Palace, but because Palace did not have a replacement and still don’t have one lined up.

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

Tottenham and Crystal Palace chairmen Daniel Levy and Steve Parish are in contact over Palace winger Eberechi Eze who could leave this summer.

Tottenham are still hopeful of wrapping up a deal for Eberechi Eze while Liverool are keen on Marc Guehi, but Crystal Palace won't let them go without a fight