Spurs open Eze talks as they try to beat Arsenal to Palace attacker

Tottenham Hotspur have initiated talks to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, as they aim to beat their North London rivals Arsenal to the attacker's signature. Arsenal's need to make sales in their attacking department, particularly with Leandro Trossard, has created an opportunity for Spurs to act on their long-standing interest in Eze. Eze's £68 million release clause expires on Friday, and Spurs are pushing to secure a deal before the deadline. The new Spurs manager, Thomas Frank, is looking to bolster his attacking options after the recent injury to James Maddison and the club's failure to sign Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White. Spurs can offer Eze Champions League football after their Europa League triumph last season. The article suggests that Spurs are unlikely to meet Eze's release clause, but they are determined to outmaneuver Arsenal in the race for the talented Crystal Palace player.