Palace prodigy Bostock set to join Tottenham

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Bostock, who made his debut for Palace aged 15 years 289 days, was told he could leave Selhurst Park last Wednesday and Tottenham sporting director Damien Comolli believes he has persuaded the England Under 17 midfielder, also wanted by Barcelona, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United, to move to White Hart Lane.

Palace, who hope to overturn a 2-1 deficit against Bristol City in the Championship play-offs second leg on Tuesday evening, are demanding around £5million, with a series of bonus clauses dependent on club and country appearances.

Palace season ticket-holder Bostock wants to be close to his family and that will reinforce his decision to stay in London.

His schoolboy contract at Selhurst Park expired last week and although Palace offered him a professional deal he has decided to pursue his football education at another club.

Bostock burst on to the scene when he made his debut in Palace's 2-0 loss against Watford in October and went on to make another four appearances for the club.

He came through Palace's excellent academy system but it is understood that Bostock's chances have been limited because of the more direct approach used by current manager Neil Warnock.