Transfer update Spurs bid for Eze

Tottenham have opened talks to sign Eze and aim to outpace Arsenal for the Palace attacker as the release clause looms.

Spurs open Eberechi Eze talks as they try to beat Arsenal to Crystal Palace attacker

Tottenham have opened talks to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace and are seeking to beat Arsenal to the England forward. Palace value the 25-year-old at around 68 million pounds and the clause expires on Friday, creating a tight deadline for bids. Arsenal have led the pursuit but have yet to submit an offer, and their need to offload attacking players before signing another attacker could slow their plans. Tottenham can offer Champions League football next season after their Europa League win, but they are not ready to meet the release clause. The situation is shaped by Arsenal's broader summer recruitment, with Gyökeres and Madueke added, while Palace must balance ambition with the risk of selling their top attacker.

The transfer tug of war exposes two rival strategies. Tottenham moves quickly, betting on the lure of Europe and a clash with a rival for a prized attacker. Arsenal plays a longer game, weighing squad depth and finances before chasing a high price. Palace sits at the center, trying to maximize value while keeping hold of a player who has become a key threat to defences. Whichever way this goes, the next 48 hours will show how much a single signing can reshape a season.

The transfer tug of war exposes two rival strategies. Tottenham moves quickly, betting on the lure of Europe and a clash with a rival for a prized attacker. Arsenal plays a longer game, weighing squad depth and finances before chasing a high price. Palace sits at the center, trying to maximize value while keeping hold of a player who has become a key threat to defences. Whichever way this goes, the next 48 hours will show how much a single signing can reshape a season.

Highlights

The transfer window keeps turning on timing and price.