Spurs are 'set to seal' the signing of Eberechi Eze, though Crystal Palace will have the final say on when the move is made and there is risk attached

Exclusive: Tottenham Hotspur may see Eberechi Eze head to north London in the coming days as they have edged towards sealing the deal.

A year ago, Genoa were on the cusp of a permanent agreement to sign Djed Spence until between them, the Italian club and Tottenham Hotspur could not agree on a fee below his £8.5m option to buy. A likely return to a north London scrapheap beckoned.

Tottenham Hotspur's move to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace took a fresh twist on Sunday after he was named in the Eagles starting XI to face Chelsea, despite reports he would be left out, although the transfer is still on course to be concluded.

Man United's interest in Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba is thought to have cooled, but are now considering alternatives. Elsewhere, Chelsea have made it clear they want two further signings in addition to letting Nicolas Jackson leave,

Tottenham are close to agreeing a deal for Eberechi Eze which will add to Thomas Frank's joy after a 3-0 win over Burnley.

Hotspur are in talks with Manchester City over Savinho, with Eberechi Eze pushing for Crystal Palace to sell him to Spurs.