Why latest Eberechi Eze decision taken by Crystal Palace is great news for Tottenham
Tottenham look set to push forward with their pursuit of Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze despite his release clause expiring.
Eze has become Tottenham’s main transfer target since James Maddison was ruled out with a long-term injury.
Eze had a release clause on his Crystal Palace contract guaranteeing any club that bid £68million for him the right to negotiate a deal.
That clause expired at midnight on Friday, but their chances of signing him appear to be improving.
Eze set to be left out of Crystal Palace squad for Premier League opener
Eze has been tipped to join a bigger club this summer after his heroic performances for Crystal Palace last season.
And it appears as if that’s what he wants to do.
Transfer news specialist Sacha Tavolieri is reporting via X (16 August) that Eze is pushing Crystal Palace to let him join Spurs.
Tavolieri adds that Palace are planning to leave Eze out of the squad for their Premier League opener against Chelsea on Sunday.
What’s more, he says that the Eagles are already in talks with a potential replacement for the England international.
⚪️🏴 EXCL – Eberechi Eze pushing to join Tottenham! He agreed on personal terms with Spurs & wants to leave Crystal Palace. Eze expected to be left out of the squad against Chelsea this Sunday. Eze wants to leave #CPFC. Conflict looming…
— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) August 16, 2025
🦅 Palace already in talks for his… pic.twitter.com/VI7kRx7GoW
Eze unrest is a good sign for Tottenham
If Eze is left out of Crystal Palace’s game against Chelsea, that’s a great sign that Tottenham will be able to lure him away from Selhurst Park.
As annoying as it can be for some clubs, the reality is: most players get their way when they try to force a move like this.
That’s exciting for Tottenham fans who have seen such impressive and consistent performances for Crystal Palace and England last season.
| Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| 43 | 14 | 12 |
There’s still a long way to go though.
Tottenham will still need to make a bid deemed acceptable by Crystal Palace. It has been suggested this could now be as high as £80million.
They may also need to beat rival clubs for his signature. Arsenal were also sniffing around him earlier this summer.
With just over two weeks until the transfer window closes, this could be a deal that goes down to the wire.
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