Tottenham were reportedly moments away from signing Eze, 27, before North London rivals Arsenal swooped in and hijacked their deal.
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Thomas Frank is now on the lookout for a different number ten to sign with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski both out with long-term injuries.
According to Africa Foot, Spurs have switched their attention to Leicester’s El Khannouss, 21, the player Palace want to replace Eze.
The Morocco international was a standout for Leicester last season, scoring three goals and providing five assists but was ultimately powerless to stop them getting relegated.