Spurs opted against triggering a £68 million ($92 million) release clause before it expired last Friday, which would have required the total fee to be paid up front, and are hoping to negotiate a deal starting at a guaranteed £55 million, plus add-ons.

Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of reaching an agreement with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze, talkSPORT understands. A deal worth in the region of £60million is close to being finalised by the

Thomas Frank has only been in charge of Tottenham for two competitive games, yet the former Brentford boss has already overseen a seismic shift on Hotspur Way.

Tottenham remain in talks with Crystal Palace over a move for playmaker Eberechi Eze and there is a 'good chance' of a deal, per David Ornstein.

Tottenham are yet to reach an agreement with Crystal Palace over the signing of Eberechi Eze but talks are ongoing as a conclusion nears, the PA news agency understands. Spurs entered negotiations with their Premier League rivals last Monday over the potential addition of Eze, who has been a long-term target.

Tottenham are hoping to make three more signings before the end of the window, as they push to complete a deal for Eberechi Eze. The focus for now is on wrapping up a move for the Crystal Palace star, but Spurs are also looking to add a winger and another centre-back to Thomas Frank's squad this summer.

Romero joined Spurs from Juventus in summer 2021, in a deal worth €55million (£47.4m; $64.3m at current rates), and has been a mainstay at the heart of defence under former head coaches Nuno Espirito Santo, Antonio Conte and Ange Postecoglou.

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.

EBERECHI EZE could still play in Crystal Palace’s European opener – as his proposed move to Tottenham drags on. Spurs are pushing hard to sign the England star, 27. And while it is believed