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.

Frank’s side threatened little for the rest of the half, allowing Burnley to grow into the game, but a moment of magic from Richarlison put Spurs in control — Kudus wriggled free down the right and sent in a cross for the Brazilian, whose acrobatic volley left Dubravka with no chance. Brennan Johnson added a third six minutes later.