Eberechi Eze was conspicuous by his absence from the photographs that accompanied by the launch of Crystal Palace’s third equipment, with experiences claiming Tottenham are closing in on a deal for the winger.
Eze featured for Palace in Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Chelsea and had a aim controversially disallowed after informing the membership of his want to affix Spurs.
Palace launched their ‘Eagle White’ equipment on Tuesday, however Eze was not among the many gamers modelling the jersey on pictures accompanying the discharge, with a number of experiences suggesting Tottenham have reached an settlement in precept over a deal for the England worldwide.
The precise particulars of the charge aren’t but recognized, however Tottenham are understood to have submitted a bid value £55million plus £5m in add-ons on Monday.
Additionally not pictured within the equipment launch was Palace captain Marc Guehi.
Guehi is within the closing 12 months of his contract and has reportedly agreed private phrases with Liverpool. Palace co-owner and chairman Steve Parish has conceded the membership will seemingly should promote their skipper, who might signal a pre-contract settlement in January to depart totally free on the finish of the season.
Newcastle United had three bids for Guehi turned down final 12 months, whereas Palace additionally rejected a £70million bid from Tottenham in January.
Eze set for Spurs
Eze has made a big impact throughout his time with Palace, serving to the South London membership to an historic triumph within the 2024-25 marketing campaign.
Certainly, 4 of Eze’s 15 objectives final season got here as he helped Palace attain the FA Cup closing, by which they made historical past by beating Manchester Metropolis to win their first main trophy. They added the Group Defend to the trophy cupboard this month, Eze concerned because the Eagles overcame Liverpool on penalties.
Eze racked up 26 aim involvements in all competitions final season, with that type of output clearly of giant attraction to a Tottenham aspect that misplaced a key artistic affect in pre-season when James Maddison suffered an ACL harm that would hold him out for the whole season.
Tottenham opened their Premier League marketing campaign with a 3-0 win over newly promoted Burnley on Saturday. If signed earlier than the weekend, Eze might make his debut when Spurs go to Manchester Metropolis this weekend in a mouthwatering conflict.
Palace face Fredrikstad of their Convention League playoff-round tie on Thursday.
