Eze would inject more quality and depth into Spurs boss Enzo Maresca’s attack.

Tottenham are hoping to make three more signings before the end of the window, as they push to complete a deal for Eberechi Eze.

As Mail Sport reported at the weekend, Tottenham's opening proposal has been around £55m plus add-ons, with Palace valuing the 27-year-old closer to £70m.

Referee Darren England initially allowed Eze’s bullet finish after 15 minutes to stand, but a rarely-invoked rule stating an attacking player may not stand within a yard of the defensive wall at a free-kick meant the presence of Marc Guehi – another surprise starter amid interest from Liverpool – next to Moises Caicedo constituted a foul.

Dean Henderson says his Crystal Palace team-mates Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze will "stay committed throughout" amid reports linking the pair with a moves away from the club.

Eze is thought to be keen on a move to Spurs but he remains committed to Palace until a deal is reached.