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.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Eberechi Eze ‘Nears’ Crystal Palace Exit Despite Release Clause Expiry. Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly “stepping up” efforts to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.

Eberechi Eze is a fantastic all-around attacker, but Spurs specifically need a set-piece and long-range specialist, and he just so happens to be one of the best at both.