Eberechi Eze is nearing a move to Tottenham Hotspur, but the Crystal Palace FA Cup hero's past comments about Arsenal are unlikely to go down well with their rivals

Eberechi Eze will start Crystal Palace ’s opening Premier League fixture against Chelsea despite strong links connecting the forward with a move to Tottenham. The Independent understands that talks are progressing over a deal worth £55m plus add-ons for Eze to move to Spurs after a summer of speculation over the England international’s future.

Eberechi Eze's move from Crystal Palace to Tottenham is said to be 'imminent' after talks between the two Premier League clubs progressed.