Oliver Glasner has praised Eze's professionalism but offered no guarantees he would remain at the club beyond the September 1 deadline.

Eberechi Eze will start Crystal Palace ’s opening Premier League fixture against Chelsea despite strong links connecting the forward with a move to Tottenham. The Independent understands that talks are progressing over a deal worth £55m plus add-ons for Eze to move to Spurs after a summer of speculation over the England international’s future.

Crystal Palace have already identified Eberechi Eze's replacement as the England international is all set to complete his transfer to Totteham Hotspur. Spurs and Palace are in advanced negotiations as they look to thrash out the final details of Eze's move to north London.