This article was originally published on www.si.com as Eberechi Eze ‘Nears’ Crystal Palace Exit Despite Release Clause Expiry. Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly “stepping up” efforts to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.

Eberechi Eze is closing in on a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

Palace fans made their feelings clear by chanting “it’s not football anymore”.