Even though Spurs dominated the possession in the first half, they found it difficult to create chances as the home side defended with ten men behind the ball and did not give any space for the Tottenham players in the final third.

However, the game opened up as soon as the Lilywhites took the lead on 53 minutes, with James Maddison’s fierce cross/shot being turned into his own net by Joel Ward.

That meant that Spurs were happy to keep the ball and tempt Palace to press them, with the away side playing through the Eagles press quite easily on a couple of occasions.

That is exactly how Tottenham’s second goal came about as a sweeping move from back to front was finished off by Son Heung-min after substitute Brennan Johnson set him up with an easy chance just a few yards out from goal.

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Vicario and Romero were toying with Crystal Palace

Gold pointed out that it was a game of cat and mouse between Tottenham and Palace, with Vicario and Romero happy to keep the ball and frustrate the home crowd.

The journalist said on his YouTube Channel: “There was a lovely moment where Vicario and Romero were just passing the ball back and forward to each other.

“It was late on in the game and Palace had decided that they were going to press but only in certain areas and not go all the way up to Vicario.

“It was really fascinating because there was a point where Romero and Vicario just realised, ‘We’re 2-0 up at this point and they’re not going to come and challenge us, let’s just pass the ball back and forward’.

“That’s the point of playing the way Postecoglou wants them to play, and this is Hodgson obviously telling his players not to go all the way up.

“Because the moment you bring one or two players out to do the pressing that high up, Spurs get around you and you’re suddenly outnumbered and that’s the beauty of it.

“But then the crowd were getting really annoyed with their players because they’re thinking, ‘Why are you not going up there, why are you not getting the ball?’ and they were getting more and more frustrated.”

Spurs Web Opinion

While the game became easier once we took the lead as we could tempt Palace forward and open up spaces, the fact that we struggled to break them down at 0-0 was a matter of concern.

Teams will have certainly watched how Roy Hodgson’s men frustrated us in the first half and will adopt a similar game plan against us over the coming months.

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A lot has been said and written about how solid Romero has been defensively this season, with the Argentine being the leader of a defensive unit that has conceded just nine goals in ten Premier League matches so far.

However, another area in which the 25-year-old has excelled is in his decision-making in possession of the ball, with Ange Posteocoglou’s system reliant on the centre-backs to play out from the back.

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 30: Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with the fans after Joel Matip of Liverpool (not pictured) scores an own goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Romero breaks Tottenham club passing record

Romero set a new club record by completing a whopping 141 passes in Tottenham’s 2-1 win over Selhurst Park – the most by any Spurs player in a game since such a statistic was first recorded in the 2003-04 season.

The former Atalanta man boasted of a pass completion rate of 93 per cent, which shows just how clinical he was with his passing.

Meanwhile, his centre-back partner Micky van de Ven completed 96 passes on Friday with a staggering pass completion rate of 99 per cent.

In stark contrast, the whole of the Palace team only completed 137 passes between them during the game.

Spurs Web Opinion

Romero’s ability to make inch-perfect, line-breaking passes along the ground is quite under-rated, with the centre-back getting the timing of his passes into the forwards’ feet right more often than not.

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Journalist Dean Jones wrote in his column for GiveMeSport last week that Guehi is one of several central defenders that Tottenham are tracking.

He explained that while Spurs remain admirers of the England international, they are aware that his price tag will be ‘sky-high’ and any offer for him is unlikely to be accepted by Crystal Palace at the moment.

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 27: Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace battles for possession with Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on October 27, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Arsenal are also keen on Spurs target Marc Guehi

According to The Sun, Arsenal are also ‘huge admirers’ of the Palace star, with Mikel Arteta viewing the defender as part of his long-term plans.

The outlet states the Eagles are not likely to offload Guehi in January and that the Gunners are ‘willing and happy to wait’ as they expect an ‘auction’ for the player next summer.

The report asserts that Palace will demand a ‘huge fee’ for the 23-year-old and are relaxed about the situation as they expect ‘massive offers’ to come their way next summer.

Finally, the publication asserts that Chelsea and Man Utd could also make a move for Guehi, with the Blues having a right to match any bid that Palace accept for the Cobham graduate.

Spurs Web Opinion

Geuhi is undoubtedly the best young English defender at the moment and there is no doubt that he will be attracting plenty of interest ahead of next summer. 

I would be surprised if Tottenham get involved in a bidding war as the 23-year-old could end up costing upwards of £60m or £70m if he keeps playing as well as he is.

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Tottenham came out on top tonight in a tough battle at Selhurst Park, with Crystal Palace making Ange Postecoglou‘s men work for the three points.

A goalless first half saw Spurs dominate possession but fail to trouble the Palace goal, while the home side had a couple of good chances to sneak the lead.

The Lilywhites stepped up in the second half however, with James Maddison forcing an own goal from Palace skipper Joel Ward to break the deadlock.

A fine move by the away side was started by Pape Sarr, before Brennan Johnson and Maddison combined to assist their captain, Heung-Min Son to double Spurs’ advantage.

Tensions rose late on as Jordan Ayew converted to bring the home team back into it, but Spurs clung on and took all three points to extend their lead at the top of the league.

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Was Ayew guilty of handball vs Tottenham?

Ayew may feel a little fortunate to have even got the goal, after VAR conducted a lengthy review into whether he committed a handball in the build-up. Speaking to BBC Match of the Day after the win, Postecoglou had very little to say on the matter.

He said: “I am not going to talk about handball. I have no idea what a handball is.”

Spurs Web Opinion

Luckily, the goal didn’t lead to anything more than a very nerve-wracking final few minutes in this game. Personally, I do think Ayew’s hand brought the ball down and helped him line up his finish, but at the end of the day, he shouldn’t have even got the opportunity at all. Pedro Porro got caught out massively at the back, and he really needs to work on that aspect of his game.

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Let’s take a look at the five things we learned:

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 27: Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammates after scoring the team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on October 27, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

That Heung-min Son aura –

Harry Kane always had that aura in North London where you felt he could pop up with a goal at any time even if the team weren’t playing well. Heung-min Son seems to have that this season. Whether it’s a simple finish in the right place at the right time, or a sensational curled effort from 30 yards, Son is proving the difference week in, week out. That armband is doing wonders for him.

Five points clear at the top –

Of course, it means very little this early in the season when everyone else has a game in hand. But you would rather be five points clear than not! Wherever Spurs finish come the end of the season, let’s enjoy this period while we can. The longer this promising start to the season continues, the more Tottenham’s credentials for Champions League football next season increase. (Plus… who knows?)

Yves Bissouma escapes a ban –

He may not have been at his best tonight, but it will definitely be a boost for Ange Postecoglou to have Yves Bissouma available for selection against Chelsea next week. A yellow card this evening and he would have been banned. That being said, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg may have his eye on that starting spot.

The Destiny of Tottenham –

If Spurs missed one thing this evening, it was the drive and pace of Destiny Udogie down the left. Ben Davies struggled to get into the game and Emerson Royal did well, but Udogie just offers something different. After just 9 games in his new position, he already has such awareness both at left-back and even pushed all the way up to a left-sided number ten. He has incredible quality on the ball in tight areas and Postecoglou will want him back against Chelsea.

The return of Rodrigo Bentancur –

He is back! That is all! For the first time since February, Rodrigo Bentancur is back! And he even got a few minutes at the end. Happy days!

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Let’s take a look at how the individual players got on:

Tottenham Player Ratings vs Crystal Palace

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 27: Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammate Emerson (L) and Brennan Johnson of Tottenham Hotspur after scoring the team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on October 27, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Guglielmo Vicario – 6.5 – Did his job when Tottenham needed him. A smart stop and some quick reactions early in the first half. After that, he was more of a sweeper passing out from the back.

Pedro Porro – 6 – Not at his best in the first half. Lost the ball a couple of times and never quite found the space he needed in the pockets. A lot more dangerous in the second 45 when he drifted a bit wider. A few really nice balls into the box. Gifted Palace a goal at the end with some sloppy defending.

Cristian Romero – 7.5 – A dominant performance from the vice-captain again. Gobbled up any Palace player that dared come near him, and was probably Tottenham’s chief passer across the back line today. Really positive and proactive display.

Micky Van de Ven – 7 – A little quieter on the ball than Romero as a lot of the play went down Spurs’ right, but he won so many races in behind to sweep up danger. Such a powerful defender.

Ben Davies – 5 – Struggled to impose himself on the game. Tucked inside but never quite got involved in the Palace half. I wonder whether he was fully fit after coming off at half-time.

Yves Bissouma – 6 – Way off it today from Bissouma. A few nice moments but gave the ball away far too much. Not his usual press-resistant self. Could be a real battle between Bissouma and Hojbjerg to start against Chelsea now.

Pape Matar Sarr – 7.5 – Set up the Maddison goal/own-goal with his run in behind and cross into the box. Then helped to create the second with a lovely cross-field ball. Always full of running, but also full of such quality on the ball today.

James Maddison – 7 – Not at his scintillating best today, but neither were Spurs. The important thing is that he turned up when required and provided the split-second spark needed to break the deadlock. Sometimes that’s all you need on tough nights like tonight.

Dejan Kulusevski – 6 – Not really his game tonight. Crystal Palace were really well drilled and doubled up on Kulusevski whenever it went wide. Spurs had more luck with the raw pace of Johnson and Son in the end. He was still involved in some nice interplay with Sarr, but sloppy at times.

Heung-min Son – 7.5 – Son has been amongst the goals for the best part of a decade for Spurs, but he has a certain aura around him this season where you just feel he will be in the right place at the right time – Harry Kane-esque. Turning into a real captain for the Lilywhites under Ange.

Richarlison – 6 – Never quite happened for Richarlison once again. Struggling to get to grips with the wide-left role under Postecoglou and had a fair few wasteful moments this evening. Given enough minutes, I’m sure he can adapt, but Brennan Johnson is knocking on the door now.

Substitutes:

Emerson Royal – 6.5 – Seemed to offer a bit more than Davies. Even though he is right-footed, it doesn’t seem to matter as much when the full-backs play so inverted. More confident on the ball in tight areas and also covered well in behind defensively. Good shift from Emerson.

Brennan Johnson – 7 – Comes on and grabs an assist. Not much more you can ask for. His pace in behind seemed to be more of a threat this evening and he will fancy his chances to start against Chelsea.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg – 6.5 – Postecoglou clearly really trusts Pierre, and with good reason. He calmed things down and used the ball perfectly after coming on. Could he displace Bissouma next week?

Rodrigo Bentancur – N/A – WOOHOO!

Bryan Gil – N/A

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Ange Postecoglou’s side head into the break currently level at 0-0 after failing to pose any real threat to opening the scorin.

Guglielmo Vicario: Tested early on by Ayew, but palmed the ball to safety at his near post.  His reactions moments later were even better. 6.

Pedro Porro: Apart from a couple of decent passes has not played to his usual recent standard.  Turned too easily by Ayew near the touchline. 5.

Cristian Romero: A solid half from the World Cup winner. 7.

Micky van de Ven: Had to use his pace to snuff out a counter attack which saw Will Hughes clear on goal. 7.

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Ben Davies: Making his first Premier League start of the season in place of the injured Destiny Udogie, has tucked in at times and also seen van de Ven bail out his lack of pace.  Needs to start winning his aerial duels. 5.

Pape Matar Sarr: Looked set to cross the ball into the penalty area and completely missed the ball, has been looking to take possession and get the ball forward. 6.

Yves Bissouma: Pulled rank on Maddison to take a free-kick and his effort went high into the stand behind.  Has broke the lines a couple of times but is quickly surrounded by Palace players. 6.

James Maddison: Would have been disappointed not to have been able to pick out Son in Spurs’ first counter attack.  A half-chance fell to him from a Richarlison knock down and he could not get the volley under control   6.

Dejan Kulusevski: Has not been able to threaten down the right with any purpose. 5.

Heung-min Son: The game has not been played to his strengths which has limited his impact. 5.

Richarlison: Did well to keep the ball in play to head back into the path for Maddison’s chance.  Linked up well with Maddison down the left to create an opportunity for himself but snatched at the shot which went the wrong side of the post. 6.

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Tottenham have the opportunity to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League table with victory over the Eagles.   Palace come into the fixture having only won one of their last five top flight games, drawing two and losing two.

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Can Spurs beat Crystal Palace?

Spurs marked their return from the international break with a 2-0 victory over Fulham on Monday to return to top spot, while their hosts dropped to 11th place following a heavy defeat to Newcastle United.

>ottenham’s total of 23 points from nine games is their second best at this stage of a top-flight campaign, bettered only by the 27 points they amassed in 1960-61.

Among the players spotted arriving in SE25 were Heung-min Son, Bryan Gil and James Maddison.

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COYS

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Spurs head into the match at Selhurst Park knowing that a victory will take them five points clear at the top of the Premier League table ahead of Manchester City and Arsenal, who are also in action over the course of the weekend.

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Can Spurs remain unbeaten in the Premier League?

Ange Postecoglou confirmed in yesterday’s pre-match press conference that Pape Matar Sarr has recovered from illness, while Ben Davies was also available following injury while Destiny Udogie was being assessed in the build up to the fixture having come off during the second half of the 2-0 win over Fulham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday night.

He told Football.London: “The two main ones from the other night are Pape and Destiny. Pape is fine, he bounced back sort of 24 hours after the game. He had a bit of an illness but has trained well.

“Destiny we are still going to assess. Obviously it is a short turnaround from the other night. We’ll have a look today, see how things go and make a decision after that. Everyone else has come through fine and is available.”

The big news is that Udogie has failed to recover in time for the match and misses out.

Tottenham’s total of 23 points from nine games is their second best at this stage of a top-flight campaign, bettered only by the 27 points they amassed in 1960-61.

This is who takes to the field in South London this evening:

Crystal Palace: Johnstone; Ward, Andersen, Guéhi, Mitchell; Hughes, Doucouré, Lerma; Ayew, Édouard, Schlupp.

Subs: Matthews, Mateta, Matheus França, Holding, Riedewald, Clyne, Rak-Sakyi, Richards, Ahamada

Tottenham: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Van de Ven, Romero, Davies; Bissouma, Sarr; Kulusevski, Maddison, Richarlison; Son.

Subs: Emerson Royal, Bentancur, Gil, Skipp, Dier, Højbjerg, Lo Celso, Forster, Johnson

Our XI for tonight’s clash against Palace

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Spurs have a few long-term absentees at the moment, with Ryan Sessegnon, Manor Solomon and Ivan Perisic not available for selection, while Rodrigo Bentancur is still being eased into training. 

Postecoglou has not been shy of handing opportunities to youngsters, with Alejo Veliz coming on as a substitute on three occasions this season.

LEYLAND, ENGLAND – APRIL 15: Jamie Donley of Tottenham Hotspur smiles as they warm up prior to the Premier League 2 match between Blackburn Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur at Leyland County Ground on April 15, 2023 in Leyland, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

The future looks bright for Tottenham Hotspur

Dorrington and Donley might soon be hoping to force themselves into the first-team picture, with both players training with the senior squad.

Donley has been in outstanding form for the Under-21s so far this season, with the versatile attacker having five goals and seven assists in six matches so far (Transfrmarkt).

Dorrington has also been a rock at the back for the Under-21s, with Football Transfers even suggesting last week that Postecoglou is willing to promote the 18-year-old to the first team in case Eric Dier leaves in January.

Spurs Web Opinion

Neither Donley nor Dorringham are likely to get a place in the matchday squad anytime soon, with Alejo Veliz and Ashley Phillips being ahead of them in the pecking order respectively. However, it is clear that the two academy teenagers have caught the eye of Postecoglou and his coaching staff.

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We believe that Postecoglou will make two changes to the XI that beat Fulham 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday.

Predicted Tottenham XI vs Crystal Palace

Guglielmo Vicario starts between the sticks after yet another positive performance against the Cottagers.

Destiny Udogie passes a late fitness test to take his place in the starting XI, alongside the usual trio of Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Pedro Porro.

In midfield, Postecoglou recalls Yves Bissouma after his suspension, although he must avoid a yellow card in order to play a part next week against Chelsea. James Maddison retains his spot, while Pape Matar Sarr recovers from an illness to play.

In attack, Brennan Johnson comes in for Richarlison on the left, while Heung-min Son continues as the lone striker and Dejan Kulusevski supports from the right.

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The Lilywhites put in a professional performance against Fulham on their return from international duty on Monday and return earlier than usual this Friday evening.

That gives Tottenham the chance to go five points clear at the top of the table, albeit having played a game extra than the likes of Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool.

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We caught up with Tottenham legend and friend of The Spurs Web, Pascal Chimbonda once more to get his best score prediction for the Premier League match.

The Tottenham Predictions

Pascal – 2-0 Tottenham win

Spurs Web – 2-0 Tottenham win

The Rules

The rules are simple – We will be predicting Tottenham scores against Pascal for the entire 2023/24 season. Three points will be awarded for a perfect prediction, while a correct score will get one point.

The Table

Spurs Web – 14 points after 10 games (5 correct results, 3 correct scores)

Pascal – 8 points after 10 games (5 correct results, 1 correct score)

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Postecoglou has enjoyed an impressive start to life as head coach in North London which has seen his remain unbeaten and have already gained 23 points from nine games in the Premier League following the recent 2-0 win over Fulham.

Victory at Selhurst Park would take Tottenham five points clear at the top of the table ahead of Manchester City who face Manchester United, while Arsenal host strugglers Sheffield United.

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Spurs team news vs Crystal Palace

Yves Bissouma is available after serving a one-game ban, but is still facing the risk of a one-match ban should he pick up a yellow card at Palace which would rule him out of the derby against Chelsea which will see Mauricio Pochettino return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the first time since being dismissed by Daniel Levy in 2019.

Finding the back of the net has been a challenge for Palace in recent times, with just a single goal in their last four Premier League outings.

Such is the protocol, the media are informed of the availability of the Spurs squad ahead of the clash against Roy Hodgson’s side.

The Australian revealed that Destiny Udogie will be assessed ahead of the match after coming off against Fulham, while Pape Matar Sarr, who was also replaced has recovered from a brief illness.

Postecoglou told the press (Charlie Eccleshare): “Pape is fine – bounced back 24 hours after the game. Bit of an illness but has trained well. Destiny we’re still going to assess.

“Davies missed Fulham with a knock – fair to say training teeters on the edge and he took a sore one. Everyone else has come through fine.”

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After a straightforward 2-0 win over Fulham on Monday night, Spurs returned to the top of the Premier League table, and now sit two points clear of both Arsenal and Manchester City.

Ange Postecoglou has a chance to maintain his unbeaten start to life in North London this weekend, and could even see his side go five points clear at the top.

Standing in their way will be Crystal Palace. The Eagles have been pretty inconsistent this season, and sit just outside the top ten with 12 points from nine games.

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When and where is the Palace vs Tottenham game?

Crystal Palace host Spurs at Selhurst Park on Friday 27th October in an 8pm BST kick-off.

How to watch the Palace vs Tottenham game?

Sky Sports subscribers can watch the Palace vs Spurs game on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event. The coverage begins at 7 pm BST.

Palace vs Tottenham team news

The main concerns for Tottenham fans coming out of the win over Fulham were the potential injuries to Destiny Udogie and Pape Sarr. However, Postecoglou has suggested both players came away unscathed.

The big question will be whether Yves Bissouma, who is available for selection after his suspension, will be given the nod in the middle of the park. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg partnered Sarr on Monday night, and with Bissouma just one booking away from another ban, the Malian may be saved for the next game, against Chelsea.

Palace expect to have both Jeffrey Schlupp and Matheus Franca back in action after injury. However, star players Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise are both still roughly a week away from being ready. 

Roy Hodgson will also be without Dean Henderson, James Tompkins and Nathan Ferguson.

The Spurs Web prediction

Palace look a little toothless without the creativity of both Eze and Olise, and I just can’t see them having enough to punish Spurs. Being the away side at Selhurst Park isn’t easy, though, and Tottenham will have to battle for a win. I’ll go for a 2-1 Spurs win.

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Tottenham signed Jack Clarke from Leeds United back in 2019, but never managed to really get going for the Lilywhites. In total, he made just four first-team appearances for Spurs over the years (Transfermarkt), with the majority of his time spent out on loan.

Loan spells at QPR and Stoke were followed by a successful stint with Sunderland. That move became permanent last summer, in a deal believed to be worth up to £10m (Alasdair Gold).

Since then, Clarke has gone from strength to strength, scoring goals for fun and looking like one of the best players in the Championship over the last two seasons.

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Spurs may have a 50% sell-on clause for Clarke

Naturally, that kind of form is going to attract attention, and Sunderland are now thought to be fighting off interest from the likes of Crystal Palace, Brighton, and Burnley for their star man.

That’s according to a report from TeamTalk, who claim a number of Premier League clubs are keen to swoop for Clarke. It is believed Sunderland value the 22-year-old at “around the £20m mark,” and that could be great news for Spurs.

Apparently, there is a clause in the original deal to sell Clarke that guarantees Tottenham a sell-on percentage.

While the “cut of a future sale has not been disclosed,” the report suggests it could be “as high as 50%,” which would significantly offset the investment the North London club originally made in the youngster.

Spurs Web Opinion

It’s great to see Jack Clarke thriving at Sunderland and it’s surely only a matter of time before he is back in the Premier League, either with or without the Black Cats.

It will be interesting to see whether they can hold on to him in January, but any club that snaps him up will be getting a top talent.

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Tottenham’s issues at centre-back are well documented, with Eric Dier being the only senior central defender that Ange Postecoglou could turn to if there is an injury to either Cristian Romero or Micky van de Ven.

Unsurprisingly, reports over the last few weeks have indicated that signing a centre-back is one of the priorities for Spurs and their new technical director, Johan Lange, in January (CaughtOffisde).

VALLETTA, MALTA – JUNE 16: Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi of England interact during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group C match between Malta and England at Ta’ Qali Stadium on June 16, 2023 in Valletta, Malta. (Photo by Eddie Keogh – The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Spurs move for Eze and Guehi would be expensive

If Fichajes’ latest update is to be believed, one of the names on Tottenham’s radar is Guehi, who has had an impressive start to the season and has been a regular in Gareth Southgate’s England squads.

The report states that the 23-year-old’s ability on the ball and his proficiency in duals make him an attractive target for Spurs and other Premier League clubs. The outlet alleges that his teammate, Eze, is also a player that Ange Posteocglou’s men have their eye on.

However, the publication adds that Tottenham are not the only ones interested in the Palace duo, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United also monitoring them.

Fichajes assert that the Eagles would consider any ‘attractive offers’ that come their way for Guehi and Eze in January.

Spurs Web Opinion

I suspect Tottenham’s interest in Eze would have ended when we got a deal for Brennan Johnson over the line as it seemed like the club wanted to sign one of the two in the summer.

There is no doubt that Guehi will make a big move sooner rather than later and I expect a bidding war to ensue for the 23-year-old next summer if not in January. 

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It was widely reported until the end of the summer transfer window that Spurs were considering Eze as an alternative to Brennan Johnson (The Independent), but in the end, it was the Welshman who Spurs ended up signing.

Tottenham were not the only one on the Palace star’s trail at the time, with The Daily Mail reporting last month that Manchester City also had their eye on the 25-year-old.

The publication added that the Eagles valued the England international at around £70m at the time but their resolve would be tested if they received a big offer since the player’s contract at Selhurst Park runs only until 2025.

VALLETTA, MALTA – JUNE 16: Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi of England interact during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group C match between Malta and England at Ta’ Qali Stadium on June 16, 2023 in Valletta, Malta. (Photo by Eddie Keogh – The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Palace want to offer a new deal to Eberechi Eze

Romano has now taken to social media to reveal that Palace have already begun work to tie down Eze to a new contract.

The journalist reveals that amidst interest from the likes of Man City during the summer, the Eagles hierarchy are now in talks with the player’s camp over an extension, with negotiations set to continue over the coming weeks.

Talks already started between Crystal Palace and Eberechi Eze’s camp over new contract #CPFC

Eze was in Manchester City list this summer but negotiations will continue in order to discuss new deal at Palace, as @Podcast_TBG revealed. pic.twitter.com/82wzy9JAUe

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 21, 2023

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A lot of clubs will be closely watching how these contract talks unfold as one would expect Palace to listen to offers for Eze in January if they are not successful in tying the 25-year-old to a new deal.

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As Ange Postecoglou continues to imprint his own identity on the Tottenham squad, and the transfer window nears its conclusion, speculation is mounting when it comes to a whole host of players coming in and out of North London.

Spurs have already recruited well, with the likes of James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, and Guglielmo Vicario impressing early on in their career at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

However, there is always room for improvement, and one name that has been linked with the Lilywhites of late is Crystal Palace star, Eberechi Eze (Express).

The problem is, Palace are reluctant to let Eze go. Fabrizio Romano claims it would take a ‘huge’ offer for them to sell, and insisted it is very unlikely the playmaker would switch clubs this summer (CaughtOffside).

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Will Eberechi Eze sign a new contract at Palace?

Despite reports that Eze had turned down the offer of a new contract at Palace recently (90 Min), it appears the Eagles are going to ramp up their efforts to tie down their talented midfielder.

That’s according to the latest from The Sun, who claim Palace are ready to give Eze a “major pay hike” in order to “keep the giants of the game away.”

It is thought the new deal will be worth £5m-a-year. While this new contract should be enough to keep Eze at the club during the current transfer window, the report suggests the inclusion of a “fixed release price” in the deal could “leave the door open” for clubs such as Manchester City and Barcelona to swoop in the future.

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Crystal Palace did well to keep Michael Olise recently amid interest from Chelsea, and it seems they are doing the same with Eze.

It’s a smart move, which not only protects them now but offers them some reassurance that they can demand a huge bid later down the line. Sadly, this very likely puts Spurs out of the picture.

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Eze enjoyed the best season of his career so far in 2022-23, with the attacking midfielder putting his injury problems behind him and finishing the campaign with 14 goal contributions (10 goals, 4 assists) in the Premier League.

The 25-year-old now appears to be fulfilling the immense potential he has always possessed, winning his first cap for England back in June in the Three Lions’ 4-0 over Malta.

The Palace star now looks ready to make the step up to a bigger club, which is perhaps why it comes as no surprise that he is allegedly of interest to both Tottenham (Football.London) and Manchester City (Daily Mail) this summer.

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Eze has turned down new deal from Crystal Palace

90 min’s latest update comes as a boost to Tottenham in their pursuit of Eze, with the publication revealing that the player was offered a contract extension by the Eagles earlier this summer but declined to put pen on paper.

The outlet also discusses City’s interest in the former QPR star and adds that his decision to turn down the new deal ‘casts doubt’ over his future at Selhurst Park.

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Eze only has two years left on his contract at Palace. So, if he has no intention of signing a new deal, this could well be the last transfer window where the Eagles can expect to get a massive fee for the attacking midfielder.

So, the South London club’s resolve will be tested if Tottenham make an offer of around £55m-£60m for Eze in the final week of the transfer window.

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Eze has just two years left on his contract with Palace and Alasdair Gold revealed in his column on Football.London a couple of weeks ago that Tottenham are monitoring the player’s situation.

Fabrizio Romano also subsequently told CaughtOffside earlier this week that Spurs ‘appreciate’ the Palace star but he expressed doubt over whether the Eagles would be open to selling their talisman.

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Spurs could face competition from Man City

If The Mail’s latest update is to be believed, Tottenham could not face competition from Man City for Eze’s signature, with the Premier League champions said to be weighing up a move for the 25-year-old after their pursuit of Lucas Paqueta collapsed.

The report states that the England international has been on the Manchester club’s radar for quite a while and scouts from the Etihad were ‘heavily impressed’ with the way he controlled games last season.

The outlet explains that while Palace are expected to demand more than £70m for Eze, a big offer could test their resolve, given that the attacking midfielder has two years left on his deal at Selhurst Park.

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I would much prefer that we go after Eze rather than Brennan Johnson as the Palace star would be a transformative signing. However, the 25-year-old is probably out of our price range while City entering the race would only further complicate the situation. 

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