Tottenham Hotspur have enjoyed huge success in the transfer window over recent seasons, with their work massively contributing to their Europa League triumph last campaign.
Brennan Johnson scored the winner in the final against Manchester United back in May, topping off what was a fine individual season for the Welsh international.
He netted 18 goals in his 51 appearances for the Lilywhites throughout 2024/25, with his £47.5m transfer from Nottingham Forest now somewhat of a bargain given his success in the side.
However, whilst boss Thomas Frank has already completed multiple shrewd pieces of business by landing Mohammed Kudus, Joao Palhinha and Mathys Tel - the new boss undoubtedly wants further additions to bolster his squad.
Numerous players have been touted with moves to North London throughout the ongoing transfer window, but one saga has been a huge talking point in recent days.
Spurs’ failed saga to land Eberechi Eze this summer
Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze has been a huge target for Spurs over the last couple of months, with constant talks being held between the two sides over a £60m transfer.
At one stage, it appeared as though a deal would be completed without any fuss, even leading to the player himself being keen on a move to join Frank’s side for the 2025/26 campaign and beyond.
However, after talks which lasted around a fortnight, no deal was completed - subsequently handing North London rivals Arsenal an open-goal opportunity to land the 27-year-old’s signature.
Mikel Arteta’s men gratefully accepted, strolling into negotiations, and reaching a total agreement with the player and the Eagles - leading to a £60m up-front transfer fee being accepted.
It’s been reported by numerous sources that Eze is expected to complete his medical and be announced as an Arsenal player in the coming days - rubbing salt into the wounds of all associated with the Lilywhites.
Other targets will now have to be drawn up to avoid a complete disaster this summer, but the club do already have a hugely talented player on the books - one who’s valued more than Eze at present.
The Spurs player who’s worth more than Eze
As previously mentioned, Spurs have conducted some excellent business over the last few seasons - with not all of the work completed by the hierarchy negative in recent times.
Alongside Johnson, talents such as Pape Sarr have also showcased that they’ve been worthwhile investments, massively exceeding the expectations placed upon him after his move to North London.
The Senegalese star joined the Lilywhites from French side Metz back in the summer of 2022 after spending an additional year on loan at the side he started his professional career with.
However, in the last couple of years, he’s become an influential part of the first-team, racking up over 100 appearances for the Lilywhites - scoring nine times, including in the season opener against Burnley.
He’s not the only first-team member who’s endured somewhat of a rise in recent months, with Archie Gray another player on the books who possesses a whole heap of potential.
Eyebrows were raised last summer when owner Daniel Levy forked out £40m for the 19-year-old’s signature - especially after he had just ended his only previous year as a professional with Leeds United the season prior.
Given his tender age, he found consistent minutes hard to come by, racking up 46 appearances across all competitions - many of which were in unfamiliar roles such as right-back and central defence.
However, Gray, who's been labelled "unbelievable" by teammate Kevin Danso, was rewarded with a start in his natural central midfield position against Burnley last week, highlighting the trust new boss Frank has in the youngster.
Whilst he’s been limited as to how much he can showcase his talents in recent months, he’s still seen his market value soar since his arrival, now being valued at £61.5m by FootballTransfers.
Such a figure is higher than that of Eze, with the Palace star expected to cost £60m before his subsequent transfer to join Frank’s side fell apart in recent days.
It’s easy for the fanbase to lose faith in the ownership, understandably so, given the recent failure to land new talent and back the new manager.
However, it’s evident that the deals they have completed in recent years have been a success, with faith needed to put in the owner to find another top talent before the window slams shut.