This article was originally published on www.si.com as Eberechi Eze ‘Nears’ Crystal Palace Exit Despite Release Clause Expiry. Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly “stepping up” efforts to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.

Eberechi Eze is reportedly on the verge of completing a transfer to Tottenham, with the clubs very close to an agreement. The Crystal Palace midfielder was on the radar of both Arsenal and Tottenham,

Transfer news LIVE!Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are all aiming to complete some big deals before the summer transfer window closes. The Gunners look set to miss out on the signing of Eberechi Eze as bitter rivals Tottenham are firmly in the driver's seat.

Eberechi Eze hammered a free-kick past Robert Sanchez in the first half at Stamford Bridge, seemingly putting Palace 1-0 up, but after a VAR check, the goal was ruled out