Crystal Palace star midfielder Eberechi Eze has informed the club of his decision on his future as Tottenham wait in the wings to sign him.
It’s been a difficult summer for the Eagles, who learned their fate of demotion to the Conference League after a dispute with UEFA over multi-club ownership rules.
The decision, which saw Nottingham Forest replace them in the Europa League, took up the majority of chairman Steve Parish’s time this summer, meaning additions to the squad have been scarce.
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Club captain Marc Guehi has been subject to heavy speculation that he could be moving to Premier League champions Liverpool, although the Englishman looks set to stay at Selhurst Park and leave the club for free next summer.
Marc Guehi looks set to stay at Selhurst Park until the expiry of his contract next year
| PANow, Eze is the latest piece of catastrophic news for the Palace board, with the 27-year-old informing the club of his desire to leave and join London rivals Tottenham.
Football journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news on his X account, writing: “Eberechi Eze has informed Crystal Palace earlier this week about his desire to join Tottenham.
“Talks progressing as Eze already said yes to Spurs project, ready to make his move this month.
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🚨⚪️ Eberechi Eze has informed Crystal Palace earlier this weeks about his desire to join Tottenham.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 16, 2025
Talks progressing as Eze already said yes to Spurs project, ready to make his move this month.
Nothing done yet but Eze hopes for #THFC move asap. pic.twitter.com/maGqsM3vhZ
“Nothing done yet but Eze hopes for Tottenham move asap.”
The midfielder had a release clause in his contract, believed to be worth £68million, but this expired earlier in the month meaning Palace are free to negotiate a higher fee.
The decision comes despite the Eagles heading towards their debut European campaign. Tottenham, however, offer the lure of Champions League football.
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Thomas Frank’s side have accelerated their efforts to sign the former QPR midfielder after James Maddison suffered an ACL injury ruling him out for the majority of the season.
The north London club had agreed a deal to sign Nottingham Forest talisman Morgan Gibbs-White, but he stayed and signed a new deal at the club instead.
Spurs feel a creative midfielder is a priority, and after receiving the green light from Eze’s camp, will start negotiating with Palace.
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Eberechi Eze has informed Crystal Palace of his desire to join London rivals Tottenham
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Bitter rivals Arsenal were also in the race for the midfielder’s signature, although they have fallen behind Spurs who now appear to have a clear run.
Spurs played their first competitive game under Frank on Wednesday evening, as they lost to European champions Paris Saint-Germain on penalties, but the performance was vastly improved from last season.
The addition of Eze into the midfield would undoubtedly add a significant amount of needed quality and depth with Champions League football looming.
Eze signed for Crystal Palace for £15million in 2020, and has made 168 appearances for the club since, becoming an integral member of the side and scoring the winning goal in the FA Cup final in May - the club’s first piece of major silverware.
The London-born midfielder has also made 11 appearances for England since his move to Selhurst Park.