Tottenham are closing in on a deal for Eberechi Eze, talkSPORT understands. Spurs and Crystal Palace are negotiating a fee after Eze’s £68m release clause expired. The England international

Spurs are 'set to seal' the signing of Eberechi Eze, though Crystal Palace will have the final say on when the move is made and there is risk attached

“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.

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

Eberechi Eze is one step away from signing for Tottenham. Eberechi Eze is about to take a significant step in his career. The midfielder from Crystal Palace has agreed personal terms with Tottenham Hotspur since the beginning of the week, as confirmed by journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Eberechi Eze is in demand in north London, while Liverpool are back in for Marc Guehi and still chasing Alexander Isak.

Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on signing their key target Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. Spurs are making progress in their talks with the Eagles and the two clubs are expected to reach an agreement in the next 48 hours.