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.

Spurs and Palace yet to reach Eberechi Eze agreement - Thomas Frank’s side entered negotiations with their Premier League rivals last Monday.

Tottenham appear poised to secure a major transfer breakthrough in talks with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze. The clubs are engaged in direct discussions over a permanent move, expected to cost around £60million, with hopes the attacking midfielder could feature in Spurs' upcoming Premier League clash away to Manchester City.