Eberechi Eze is reportedly set to miss Crystal Palace's opening game of the Premier League season as the England international's exit from Selhurst Park is 'close'
12:57, 16 Aug 2025Updated 12:58, 16 Aug 2025
Eberechi Eze
Eberechi Eze's Crystal Palace exit is 'close'
Eberechi Eze is set to miss Crystal Palace's season opener as he edges closer to a transfer to Tottenham.
Eze has been the subject of intense transfer speculation this summer, and it seems Spurs have emerged victorious in the race for his signature. Arsenal also showed interest in the England international, whose £68million release clause expired last Friday.
Since moving from QPR to Palace in 2020, Eze has made a significant impact, contributing to 57 goals in 146 appearances. As reported by The Sun, Eze is expected to be absent from Palace's squad when they face Chelsea on Sunday, with a move to Tottenham said to be 'close'. The report suggests that while a deal hasn't been finalised yet, Spurs are making strong efforts.
Earlier this summer, Spurs tried to sign Morgan Gibbs-White, but the deal collapsed after accusations of an illegal approach, resulting in the player renewing his contract with Nottingham Forest.
Spurs are particularly in need of a new No. 10 following James Maddison's severe ACL injury during pre-season, which could sideline him for the entire season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 10: Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace during the 2025 FA Community Shield match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on August 10, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images)
Eberechi Eze is closing in on a move to Tottenham(Image: Crystal Pix/MB Media, Getty Images)
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This news follows comments from Palace manager Oliver Glasner on Friday, who expected both Eze and Marc Guehi, rumoured to be Liverpool-bound, to start against Chelsea.
"Marc trained the entire week with us, every single training session," Glasner stated in his pre-match press conference. "The same with Ebs. They have prepared the best way for the Chelsea game on Sunday.
"I've been in football long enough that I know every day, almost every time of the day, that things can happen. But if you ask me now, yes I expect both starting for us on Sunday. (They have) the right mindset.
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"No-one is forced to sign a contract, as soon as you sign a contract stick to it, because you did it voluntarily. Stick to it because this is what you expect from the other party that they stick to their contract.
"Everyone would be upset if the club says, 'We're not pleased with your performance, we'll cut your salary by 50 per cent'.
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"Nobody would say, 'OK, thank you I agree'. It is the opposite (with Guehi and Eze). You have rights and duties in a contract so stick to it. This just shows the character and mindset."