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

Eberechi Ezes free-kick was ruled out by an unusual law following a VAR check as Crystal Palace held Chelsea to a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge; VAR James Bell spotted an infringement to the Chelsea wall;

Eze’s thunderous hit was disallowed as Marc Guehi was standing too close to the Chelsea wall as he pushed Moises Caicedo out of position

Spurs opted against triggering a £68 million ($92 million) release clause before it expired last Friday, which would have required the total fee to be paid up front, and are hoping to negotiate a deal starting at a guaranteed £55 million, plus add-ons.

Report and free match highlights from the Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge; Eberechi Eze has goal ruled out after VAR check for wall infringement by Palace captain Marc Guehi;

Eberechi Eze looked as though he said his goodbyes to the Crystal Palace fans at Stamford Bridge after being denied what might have been the perfect farewell by a little-known rule.

Crystal Palace could be without Eberechi Eze for their Premier League opener against Chelsea due to transfer speculation, according to reports.

Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Eberechi Eze has been heating up, with talks reportedly reaching an advanced stage before the match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace.