News Brief: Developments Surrounding Eberechi Eze on August 20, 2025

London, August 20, 2025 - Eberechi Eze, the creative midfielder for Crystal Palace, stood out in today’s transfer rumors and squad news.

Crystal Palace will start Eze in the Conference League playoff. Manager Oliver Glasner said Eze will join Marc Guehi on the field Thursday against Fredrikstad. This choice comes even with interest from Premier League teams in both players. Eze scored the winning goal in Palace’s FA Cup final. He is very committed to Palace as they prepare for the European match.

Arsenal is said to have taken the lead over Tottenham in their bid to sign Eze this summer. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy and Palace’s Steve Parish had long talks. Now, Arsenal is ready to meet Crystal Palace’s asking price for the England international. Insiders say the total deal is over £60 million.

Tottenham remains keen on Eze. They haven’t pulled out, but they face a tough challenge with Arsenal’s bid. Spurs are looking at other options. They are also keeping an eye on Eze’s situation at Palace.