Now, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that Tottenham and Crystal Palace chairmen, Daniel Levy and Steve Parish, are in direct talks over a potential deal for Eze. Tottenham are set to make an offer of £55m in fixed fee, along with £5m in add-ons, according to Romano.

Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while a new-look Liverpool launch the new Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on Friday.