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.

Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of reaching an agreement with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze, talkSPORT understands. A deal worth in the region of £60million is close to being finalised by the