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Behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur, a concerted push is underway to secure the signature of Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze, with assistant coach Justin Cochrane emerging as a pivotal figure in negotiations.

The North London club have reignited their interest in the England international after initially appearing to step away from a potential deal, and now find themselves edging closer to a breakthrough.

According to respected journalist Ben Jacobs, Cochrane’s existing relationship with Eze has become a significant factor in Tottenham’s renewed pursuit.

Speaking on the Market Madness podcast, Jacobs revealed: “Justin Cochrane, who knows Eberechi Eze extremely well and serves as Thomas Frank’s assistant, is one of the driving forces behind this move. Alongside Frank, he has convinced Daniel Levy to allocate the necessary funds to make it happen.”

The personal connection between Cochrane and Eze, forged during their time together in England’s youth setup, could prove decisive in negotiations.

Palace value their star midfielder at £68 million, but Tottenham believe the player’s willingness to join could pressure the Eagles into accepting a slightly lower fee.

Eze has reportedly made his stance clear, signaling his openness to a move to North London. This development comes as a boost for Spurs, particularly with Arsenal previously considered potential rivals for his signature—now prioritizing alternative targets.

The Gunners’ focus on a left-sided attacker rather than a central creator has effectively cleared Tottenham’s path, allowing them to negotiate without the threat of a bidding war.

The 27-year-old’s versatility and creativity make him an ideal fit for Frank’s system, especially following James Maddison’s injury and the departure of club legend Son Heung-min.

Eze’s ability to operate as a No. 10 or off the left flank would provide tactical flexibility, while his 14 goal involvements last season (10 goals, 4 assists) demonstrate the attacking output Spurs crave.

With talks progressing, Tottenham are expected to submit an official bid in the coming days. Should they succeed, Eze’s arrival would mark a major statement of intent ahead of their Champions League campaign—and a testament to the influence of key relationships in modern transfer dealings.

As one source close to negotiations noted: “When a player wants the move and has people inside the club vouching for him, deals tend to get done.”