Delaney was one of the journalists who suggested that Eze might not start Palace’s first match this past weekend over concern about his transfer, only for him to then start anyway (and score a banger of a free kick that was called back by a controversial VAR decision).

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Tottenham are still hopeful of wrapping up a deal for Eberechi Eze while Liverool are keen on Marc Guehi, but Crystal Palace won't let them go without a fight

Tottenham Hotspur are in “direct contact” with Crystal Palace over a deal for Eberechi Eze after hijacking Arsenal’s proposed move for the England international.

Eberechi Eze was denied an opening weekend goal against Chelsea by VAR. The Crystal Palace midfielder thought he had opened the scoring at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Eze blasted a free-kick past

Eze’s thunderous hit was disallowed as Marc Guehi was standing too close to the Chelsea wall as he pushed Moises Caicedo out of position

The England forward was denied what might have been a winning goal by the VAR at Stamford Bridge as Tottenham aspire to lure him away

There was plenty of confusion, but referee Darren England spoke directly to the Stamford Bridge crowd to clear things up 🗣❌

Tottenham will accelerate their move to sign Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze with talks expected to progress in the next 48 hours.