Eberechi Eze to Tottenham transfer latest as deadline looms and fresh talks held

Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze continues to be linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

Spurs began the new season positively with a good performance in the UEFA Super Cup, albeit ending in defeat, before easing past newly-promoted Burnley on Saturday. Optimism is now building at Tottenham under new head coach Thomas Frank after a disappointing 17th-placed finish in the Premier League last term.

And there is now hope that Eze could be on his way to the Lilywhites as Spurs look towards a return to the Champions League this season. Below is all the latest on Eze's potential move to Tottenham this summer.

Move close

Spurs are growing closer to signing Eze with further talks planned between the two clubs in order to come to a final agreement, football.london understands.

Tottenham have moved for the 27-year-old England international in recent weeks following James Maddison's anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered in the pre-season draw with Newcastle in South Korea. With negotiations between the two clubs led by the two chairmen and co-owners Daniel Levy and Steve Parish, there is now a growing positivity that a deal is almost there to bring Eze to north London.

Eze stance

football.london understands that the midfielder has informed the Eagles of his wish to join up with Thomas Frank's side and play Champions League football this season with Tottenham.

Palace boss Oliver Glasner had hoped that Eze, who played in the goalless draw at Chelsea on Sunday, would be involved in his side's first European match on Thursday night as they take on Fredrikstad in the UEFA Conference League, while Spurs hope to push a deal through for Eze in time for him to play a part against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League.

Eze appeared to be saying a potential farewell to the Palace fans at Stamford Bridge at the weekend in case a deal was concluded this week with Spurs. However, he was pictured in training for Palace on Wedneday - indicating that a move is still someway off.

Glasner view

Palace head coach Oliver Glasner provided an update on Eze's future after Sunday's 0-0 draw at Chelsea. He said: "Don't always believe what you read.

"Especially on the internet. There are so many rumours. I know, I watch the players every single day, in training sessions - if most of the things that is written about them is true then they couldn't perform like this.

"The team could not be as committed as they are. I'm calm. Two weeks to go. I know Eb's clause is gone, so it's the club's decision. Let's see how it goes."

Registration deadline

Tottenham would have to ensure that Eze is registered before a set time to ensure he is eligible to feature for the Lilywhites against Pep Guardiola's team in Saturday's 12.30pm kick-off. Rule U.23 of the Premier League handbook states: “...the registration of a player shall be 12 noon on the last working day before the date of the first league match in which the club making the application intends him to play..”

So, that means Tottenham would have to register Eze, or any new player, by 12pm on Friday, August 22, to be eligible to face Man City the following day. If not, his debut would have to wait until Saturday, August 30 when the team host Bournemouth at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - or potentially even later in the season if the saga drags on until transfer deadline day.

Providing of course that he does sign, Eze will come up against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park for the first time on Saturday, December 27. The return game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is in the calendar for Wednesday, March 4.

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