Tottenham Hotspur must reportedly overcome a fresh obstacle in their efforts to sign Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze, as the £68m release clause in his contract has expired.

Eberechi Eze ’s £68million release clause at Crystal Palace has now expired. Eze’s buyout clause lapsed on Friday, after Standard Sport first revealed earlier this month that it would expire when the new Premier League season gets underway.

Crystal Palace star midfielder Eberechi Eze has informed the club of his decision on his future as Tottenham wait in the wings to sign him. It’s been a difficult summer for the Eagles, who learned their fate of demotion to the Conference League after a dispute with UEFA over multi-club ownership rules.