Eberechi Eze Agrees Personal Terms with Tottenham Hotspur As Club Edges Closer to Deal

Eberechi Eze has agreed on personal terms with Tottenham Hotspur. The club is now in fast talks with Crystal Palace about his transfer. The move depends on both clubs settling on a fee. Both want to finalize the deal before the transfer window ends.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Earlier this week, Eze agreed on personal terms with Tottenham. He wants to join the club. Now, Spurs and Crystal Palace are negotiating over the transfer fee. Reports say Tottenham’s offer is just a few million pounds less than Palace wants. Confidence is growing that a deal will be made soon. Eze is likely to miss Palace’s Premier League match against Chelsea. This adds to the belief he will soon leave Selhurst Park. According to recent reports, Eze is reportedly interested in joining Tottenham if both clubs agree on a deal.

WHY EZE IS IN DEMAND

Tottenham wants Eze due to his strong 2024/25 season. He scored 12 goals and had five assists in 31 Premier League starts, helping Crystal Palace finish mid-table last season and win a historical FA Cup. For Spurs, the need for a creative player increased after an injury to their main playmaker, James Maddison. Arsenal dropped out of the race for Eze after renewing Ethan Nwaneri, allowing Tottenham to act promptly. Meanwhile, Palace is seeking replacements, including talks with Leicester City for Moroccan winger Bilal El Khannous. Crystal Palace’s management has indicated they want Eze’s €77.8 million (£68m) release clause to be met, an indication of the club’s valuation of him.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BOTH CLUBS?

Tottenham has begun their new Premier League season with a 3-0 win over Burnley and will be playing title contenders Manchester City next. Spurs aim to finish in the top-5 and secure another Champions League spot. A deal for Eze may be completed in time for upcoming fixtures, providing an immediate boost. Crystal Palace faces Chelsea on Sunday. They finished 12th last season and must strengthen quickly if Eze departs since more players have left the team this window. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish hinted that the club might have to sell their captain, Marc Guehi, this month, which may further complicate their transfer dealings.