Tottenham Hotspur are moving closer to completing a high-profile deal for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, with negotiations reportedly advancing quickly. Spurs are prepared to offer a package worth around £55m plus add-ons, though Palace are insisting that a significant portion of the fee be paid up front.<\/p>
Thomas Frank’s side made an impressive start to their Premier League campaign with a 3-0 victory over Burnley on opening weekend, courtesy of a brace from Richarlison and one goal from Brennan Johnson. Summer signing Mohammed Kudus also impressed on the right wing. Despite their strong start to the season, Tottenham are keen to bolster their attacking options further.<\/p>
The departure of captain Son Heung-min to LAFC<\/a>, combined with James Maddison’s long-term ACL injury<\/a>, has left big gaps in the Tottenham forward line. As a result, Tottenham have identified Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze as a viable solution to their troubles. Eze, with his flair and ability to operate between the lines, is seen as the ideal solution.<\/p> Tottenham are set to speed up their push to sign Eberechi Eze, with talks expected to move forward in the next two days. The two clubs have been in discussions since the start of the week, and negotiations are reportedly going well. Tottenham are increasingly confident that a deal for the 27-year-old is close.<\/p> Reports suggest that while Spurs are hopeful of negotiating a deal below the £60m release clause (plus £8m in add-ons), Palace are determined to secure a large initial payment. The 27-year-old attacker has been central to Palace’s rise under Oliver Glasner, scoring the winning goal in last season’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.<\/p>Tottenham Accelerate Move To Sign Eberechi Eze<\/h2>