This article was originally published on www.si.com as Eberechi Eze: Arsenal, Tottenham Target Could Be Dropped As Transfer Talks ‘Intensify’. Crystal Palace are reportedly prepared to drop Eberechi Eze for the club’s first Premier League fixture of the season in response to intensifying transfer interest in their star playmaker.

Arsenal registered their interest in Eberechi Eze earlier this summer but Tottenham are now the favourites to sign him from Crystal Palace before transfer deadline day

Tottenham are stepping up their efforts to sign Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, according to BBC Sport. Positive progress has been made between the two clubs, though negotiations are still ongoing

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has a "long-standing relationship" which could help Spurs seal a high-profile deal for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.

Arsenal pulled out of the race to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, because they did not want to block the development of two players. The Gunners

Tottenham Hotspur are locked in talks with Crystal Palace over a deal for Eberechi Eze, sources have told TBR Football’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey. TBR Football understands that the Eagles are demanding in excess of £60 million, and it remains to be seen whether Spurs are willing to go to that figure.

Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on signing their key target Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. Spurs are making progress in their talks with the Eagles and the two clubs are expected to reach an agreement in the next 48 hours.

Tottenham will get a free run at signing Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace after Arsenal dropped their interest. Spurs are now increasingly confident of securing the signing of the England international for a fee in excess of £60 million.

The latest transfer news surrounding Eberechi Eze is very promising for Tottenham Hotspur fans, while a possible move for Savinho to Spurs is heating up too.