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.