Spurs opted against triggering a £68 million ($92 million) release clause before it expired last Friday, which would have required the total fee to be paid up front, and are hoping to negotiate a deal starting at a guaranteed £55 million, plus add-ons.

Crystal Palace Stand Firm Amid Transfer PressureCrystal Palace find themselves at the centre of this summer’s transfer drama with Tottenham and Liverpool circling for

Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up their pursuit of Eberechi Eze by holding further talks geared towards signing the England forward. However, it is understood Crystal Palace want to line up a replacement before sanctioning his sale.