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.

The England forward was denied what might have been a winning goal by the VAR at Stamford Bridge as Tottenham aspire to lure him away

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;

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

England international playmaker Eberechi Eze continues to be linked with a summer move away from Crystal Palace and the Eagles' manager has now issued an update

EBERECHI EZE is expecting not to feature for Crystal Palace against Chelsea on Sunday as Tottenham push for his signing. Spurs are in talks over clinching a move for the England star, and though a

Eberechi Eze is set to be absent for Crystal Palace's Premier League opener against Chelsea as a transfer moves closer.