It has been all change for Tottenham this summer. A new manager in Thomas Frank. A new captain in Cristian Romero after Son Heung-min swapped London for LA. Mohamed Kudus became the new face of the attack following his move from West Ham, while Joao Palhinha has also returned to the Premier League to add some steel to the Spurs midfield.
The defeat in the Super Cup against PSG drew more positivity than negativity, as the Europa League champions went toe to toe with the best team in Europe and were unlucky not to come out on top. But with both their goals coming from defenders and James Maddison set for a significant spell on the sidelines, a new attacker is vital.
Of the names being mentioned as possible arrivals, the three at the forefront need no introduction: Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze, Real Madrid's Rodrygo and Manchester City's Savinho. But of the three, there is clearly one player who seems to be the best fit for Frank's side going into the new campaign.
Rodrygo - Real Madrid
Kicking things off with the least likely player of the pack to join Tottenham: Rodrygo has made it perfectly clear in the past that if he were to move to the Premier League, he would prefer to go to the red side of North London as opposed to the white. Nevertheless, it would be some coup from Spurs if they managed to pull the deal off, as despite his recent struggles in the Real Madrid squad, the Brazilian is still seen as a footballing superstar.
Rodrygo might not always be the headline act in Xabi Alonso's star-studded lineup, but that doesn't mean he should be overlooked. While the spotlight usually falls on the likes of Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappe, the Brazilian winger brings a unique threat down the left. His rapid bursts of speed combined with sharp footwork make him a nightmare for defenders — especially in open, fast-paced matches. In fact, he'd be a perfect fit for the Premier League, where his style could cause chaos. For any club looking to strengthen their attack, Rodrygo should be at the very top of the list.
However, the aforementioned issues with his interest in Spurs, coupled with the astronomical transfer fee, wages, and Manchester City's newfound interest, make this deal seem almost impossible.
Savinho - Manchester City
Spurs’ interest in Savinho appeared to come out of left field. The Brazilian only joined Manchester City last summer, having already been established within the City Football Group. And while he may have had some quiet spells, there was enough to see what Pep Guardiola appreciated in him so much.
The former Girona man is capable of playing more as an out-and-out winger but can also cut in and operate as an inside forward. If Dominic Solanke struggles to stay fit, that could be important to overload that area of the pitch. He is still only 21, too, so there is development to be had.
The main stumbling block is that City also see his potential and reportedly have zero interest in letting the talented attacker go anywhere. If that's the case, this could be dead in the water already, as it's not like City need to actively sell anyone they don't want to at this current moment in time.
Eberechi Eze - Crystal Palace
One of the main reasons Eze will have caught Frank's eye is his proven track record in the Premier League. He's already adapted to the physical demands and fast pace of top-flight English football, meaning there would be little to no transition period. Having regularly gone up against elite clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal, Eze’s experience at this level only boosts his value — and his current club will no doubt be ready to capitalise on that when the offers come in.
While Eze has the versatility to drift out wide on the left, his natural preference lies in a central playmaking role. Regardless of where he’s deployed, though, his talent is such that he would likely stand out as one of the best on the pitch.