Tottenham Closing in on Signing Eberechi Eze, Crystal Palace Eye Replacements

The latest Eberechi Eze transfer update suggests Tottenham Hotspur are edging closer to sealing a blockbuster deal for the Crystal Palace playmaker.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Spurs submitted a £55m plus £5m proposal earlier this week, with direct talks ongoing between Daniel Levy and Palace chairman Steve Parish.

Negotiations resumed today as both clubs seek a breakthrough before the transfer window closes.

Eberechi Eze Transfer Update: Spurs in Advanced Talks

David Ornstein of The Athletic has also confirmed Spurs are the only serious contenders for Eze, describing the situation as a “one-horse race” with discussions continuing after further talks on Monday.

While no final agreement has been reached, confidence is growing in North London that the deal will happen.

The 27-year-old midfielder has become Palace’s talisman in recent seasons, but with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski sidelined through injury — and Son Heung-min sold earlier in the summer — Tottenham are desperate for fresh creativity in attack.

Crystal Palace Transfer News: Eze Replacements

Crystal Palace, well aware of the possibility of losing their star man, have already begun exploring potential replacements.

Contacts have been made with Leicester City for highly rated playmaker Bilal El Khannouss, while a bid for Club Brugge’s Christos Tzolis was knocked back.

Wolves forward Hwang Hee-chan has also emerged as a target, though Palace’s interest in the South Korean international is believed to be for depth rather than a direct replacement for Eze.

Meanwhile, Palace are also juggling uncertainty around Marc Guehi’s future. Liverpool have been in dialogue over the England centre-back, but no significant progress has been made.

If Guehi refuses to extend his contract, which expires in 2026, Palace may be forced to cash in before the end of the window.

What Eze Would Bring to Tottenham

For Spurs boss Thomas Frank, bringing in Eze would be a statement signing in his first transfer window at the club.

Eze’s flair, dribbling ability, and eye for goal could help fill the creative void left by Maddison’s injury and Son’s departure.

The Palace midfielder scored ten goals and registered four assists last season, and his versatility across attacking midfield positions makes him an ideal fit for Tottenham’s fluid frontline.

As Ornstein highlighted, Spurs’ need for guile in attacking areas has never been clearer.

Richarlison has stepped up with a couple of spectacular goals in recent matches, but adding a player of Eze’s quality would significantly raise Tottenham’s ceiling as they look to compete on multiple fronts.