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Tottenham Hotspur are continuing discussions with Crystal Palace in a bid to seal the transfer for Eberechi Eze ahead of the weekend, when they might also get an answer on a second huge deal, TEAMtalk can reveal.

Spurs thought they were heading towards a total agreement on Tuesday, but ran into complications on the finer details of the agreement, which they aim to thrash out in a new round of talks.

Tottenham remained confident they would sign Eze, as of Tuesday night, but are focused on pushing towards a conclusion that remains in line with the terms and conditions they had already outlined.

Boss Thomas Frank has been anticipating the signing and believes he will unlock the player’s full potential in north London.

Tottenham have been aiming to have a transfer concluded in time for their weekend fixture at Manchester City – where they could also attempt to tie up one other transfer.

Hopes have been fading that Spurs can tempt City to sell Savinho, with the London side even beginning to look at other alternative options in the market.

Interest in Savinho had always been in hope of a deal, more than expectation, even though they know the player is interested in the switch.

The chances of a transfer are not high, but sources have hinted it would not be a surprise if Tottenham used the Premier League game as a final chance to talk City into a deal.

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Savinho move quashed

A couple of reports have suggested that Savinho will not be making the move to north London.

Firstly, Graeme Bailey said: “Savinho has been informed that the deal is a non-starter. I believe it was possible, but with just a few weeks left, it is not ideal.

“Also, as we reported, Pep Guardiola did not want to lose him, and I am told that was key. The hierarchy were open to a deal, but they wouldn’t simply go against Guardiola.”

Guillem Balague then followed up by stating that City have “decided Savinho is to stay.”

But with Spurs and City coming together at the weekend, the north London club could get their final answer on the Brazilian winger.

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Tottenham are among the Premier League clubs said to be interested in signing Brentford captain Nathan Collins this summer.

Spurs are now said to be stepping up their efforts to land the centre-back.

Meanwhile, the north London club are facing competition from rivals Chelsea for Piero Hincapie.

Spurs have identified the Bayer Leverkusen defender as their favoured left-sided centre-back, but after Levi Colwill’s injury at Chelsea, the Blues are considering making a late effort for Hincapie.

Tottenham Hotspur are ramping up their pursuit of Nathan Collins as they look to sign the Brentford captain before Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool, as per a report.

Collins rose through the Stoke City academy after joining from Dublin outfit Cherry Orchard FC. He went on to have spells in the first teams of Stoke, Burnley and Wolves before joining Brentford in July 2023.

Brentford broke their club record by paying Wolves £23million for the centre-back.

Collins has gone on to play 78 times for Brentford in all competitions, chipping in with four goals and six assists. He was named Brentford captain earlier this month after establishing himself as one of the key leaders in the dressing room.

Collins is emerging as one of the best central defenders in the Premier League. He is comfortable playing out from the back while he also stands at 6ft 4in tall, which allows him to dominate opposition strikers physically.

The 24-year-old is picking up interest from some of the biggest clubs around, most notably Tottenham, Man Utd and Liverpool.

Liverpool are particularly big fans of Collins, viewing him as a great defensive alternative in case they are unable to snare Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.

But according to CaughtOffside, Tottenham are ‘stepping up their efforts’ to win the race for Collins.

Spurs have already registered their interest in Collins and they are expected to make contact with Brentford ‘imminently’.

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy wants to reunite new head coach Thomas Frank with Collins. Frank does not take pleasure in raiding his former club – they have already lost players such as Bryan Mbeumo and Christian Norgaard this summer – but he sees Collins as a fantastic signing opportunity.

Due to Man Utd’s financial restraints and Liverpool seemingly prioritising Guehi, the report names Spurs as ‘the most likely destination for Collins’ this summer.

The main obstacle for Spurs will be convincing Brentford to sell. As their squad has already been weakened during the current transfer window, they will demand a big fee before letting their new skipper go.

Brentford are in a strong negotiating position as Collins’ contract runs for another four years.

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Nathan Collins has impressed several top clubs

It emerged in April that Arsenal have been impressed by Collins’ performances, but he is now more likely to join one of Spurs, United or Liverpool.

Liverpool were first linked with the Republic of Ireland international on August 5.

United then joined the hunt on Monday after sending scouts to watch the defender in action.

Although, all interested clubs have already been warned it will be a difficult deal to complete.

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One of Europe’s best players has made contact with Arsenal and is open to a move to the Emirates Stadium right now, according to a report, which has claimed that the star has also held conversations with Tottenham Hotspur, as TEAMtalk analyses whether the development on the future of Leandro Trossard could scupper a transfer.

Arsenal are determined to beat the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea to the Premier League title this season and have been very busy in the summer transfer window. Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera and Viktor Gyokeres are the new players in manager Mikel Arteta’s team.

The north London club are also said to be keen on adding a left-winger, with Real Madrid star Rodrygo their ‘dream target’.

Ademola Lookman has also been on Arsenal’s radar, with TEAMtalk’s Italian football correspondent, Rudy Galetti, reporting on July 20 that the Gunners’ sporting director, Andrea Berta, was looking at the Atalanta forward’s situation and was considering making a concrete move after making enquiries.

Lookman, who, according to then-Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini in December 2024, “has become a truly extraordinary player, among the best in Europe and the world”, has told his Italian club that he wants to leave.

Inter Milan have been trying to get a deal done for Lookman, who has put in a transfer request at Atalanta.

However, Inter are unable to meet the demands of Atalanta, who want £45million (€52.2m, $60.7m) for the 27-year-old Nigeria international forward.

According to TBR, Lookman’s camp has reached out to Arsenal and have held talks with the Gunners, with Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester City and Aston Villa also in the frame.

The report has claimed that ‘Ademola Lookman has had conversations with Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester City and Aston Villa in the last 48 hours’.

Journalist Graeme Bailey told TBR: “Lookman is hugely disappointed not to move to Inter, his head was in Milan and he put in a transfer request, which in itself is quite rare nowadays.

“But his people are looking at options and there are teams, big teams, in England who would be interested.

“Tottenham’s move for Savinho has stalled, Arsenal still haven’t got their new left winger, and Chelsea haven’t finalised the Garnacho deal yet.

“City might yet need to replace Savinho whilst Aston Villa have just sold Jacob Ramsey – it is not hard to see why Lookman’s people are in contact with these Premier League clubs.”

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Trossard deal could scupper Lookman to Arsenal transfer

While Arsenal have been on the hunt for a new left-winger, the development on the future of Leandro Trossard could affect any potential deal for Lookman.

Gabriel Martinelli and Trossard are the two main options at left wing for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

Martinelli is not going to leave the Gunners between now and the end of the summer transfer window.

There was speculation on the future of Trossard at Arsenal, but it now looks as though the 30-year-old will not leave the Emirates Stadium.

According to BBC Sport, Trossard has agreed a new deal at Arsenal that will see him get a pay-rise.

While the winger is still under contract at the Gunners until 2027, he is now on a better pay package.

Arsenal signed Noni Madueke from Chelsea earlier this summer to support Bukayo Saka at right wing.

Martin Odegaard is the playmaker-in-chief for Arsenal, who want to develop Ethan Nwaneri in that role and plan to give him valuable minutes this season.

While Lookman is also able to play as a centre-forward, Arsenal already have three options for that particular role – Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.

However, with a player like Lookman on the market, anything is possible, especially with Arsenal determined to win the Premier League title.

Lookman operated mainly as a second striker last season, scoring 20 goals and giving seven assists in 40 appearances for Atalanta.

The forward also won the Europa League with Atalanta in the 2023/24 campaign.

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Kylian Mbappe is personally involved in trying to stop Arsenal from making one of the best signings of the summer transfer window.

Berta is working on a deal for next summer as Arsenal plan to raid Barcelona for one of their players in a bargain move.

Tottenham will NOT complete a deal to sign a high profile attacker they’ve already bid for, with a reporter also claiming a connected and even bigger second deal is also now off.

Tottenham are determined to add firepower to Thomas Frank’s side before the September 1 deadline comes and goes.

James Maddison’s ACL injury and the departure of Son Heung-min to LAFC has left Frank short on quality options in a season in which Spurs will once again grace the Champions League.

Spurs have their eye on Eberechi Eze for the No 10 role. According to reporter Ben Jacobs, a club-to-club agreement is now in place.

However, today’s update regards the other high-profile attacker Tottenham wanted to sign – Savinho.

Spurs launched a bid worth roughly £42m for the Brazilian winger earlier this month. Manchester City were understood to be asking for upwards of £60m and potentially even as high as £67m, per The Times.

Savinho was not pushing to leave Man City, though he was willing to join Spurs. A desire to feature regularly in a World Cup year was on his mind.

However, reporter Graeme Bailey recently stated Man City have put the brakes on Savinho’s exit.

Now, fresh updates from Spanish football expert, Guillem Balague, has confirmed Savinho to Tottenham is OFF.

Taking to X on Monday, Balague wrote: “Manchester City have decided Savinho is to stay.”

Savinho staying at Man City also torpedoes an even bigger move that could and perhaps would have quickly followed…

Connected deal bites the dust

Pep Guardiola personally requested the signing of Real Madrid’s Rodrygo if Savinho and James McAtee were both sold.

McAtee has joined Nottingham Forest but with Savinho now staying, there’ll be no move for Rodrygo.

Rubber stamping that course of events, Balague added: “[Savinho staying] kills any possibility of Rodrygo joining City (Real Madrid did not get an offer for him as it was depending on Savinho leaving).”

And in a more recent update on X on Tuesday, Balague once again declared Savinho is going nowhere this summer.

“Now City have decided to keep Savinho, the option of Rodrygo going to City is over,” stated the reporter.

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Tottenham Hotspur are facing competition from Chelsea for one of the best players in Europe, claims a reliable source, as Fabrizio Romano reveals whether his club would sell him to Spurs or the Blues.

Both Tottenham and Chelsea have been very active in the summer transfer window, as the two London clubs aim to have a successful 2025/26 campaign. While Tottenham are looking to finish in the Premier League top four and also make an impact in the Champions League, Chelsea are determined to become the champions of England and Europe.

Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha are among the major signings that Tottenham have made so far this summer, while Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens are three of the key additions that Chelsea have made to their squad.

Neither Tottenham nor Chelsea are finished bringing in new players yet, with both Spurs and the Blues looking to make more attacking signings.

A defender is also on the agenda, with Bayer Leverkusen star Piero Hincapie on the radar of both Tottenham and Chelsea.

Journalist Paul O’Keefe reported on X at 5:10pm on August 15: ‘Spurs have identified Piero Hincapié as the favoured left sided CB.

“Appreciation any deal will be very difficult and involve large fee – manager and club see him as an ideal candidate #THFC’

GiveMeSport has now revealed that Chelsea are planning a bid for Hincapie following the long-term injury suffered by Levi Colwill, with London and Premier League rivals Tottenham aware of the situation.

Chelsea are reported to be considering ‘a late attempt’ to sign Hincapie, who is said to have a release clause of £52million (€60.1m, $70.3m) in his contract at Bayer.

The report has noted that Tottenham are ‘admirers’ of Hincapie, who is a centre-back by trade but has featured at left-back.

Tottenham ‘have discovered during their checks’ on Hincapie that there is a ‘danger’ of Chelsea making a move for the 23-year-old Ecuador international.

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Bayer Leverkusen stance on selling Hincapie to Tottenham or Chelsea

GiveMeSport has reported that Bayer do not want to sell Hincapie to Tottenham or Chelsea before the summer transfer window slams shut on September 1.

With Jonathan Tah, Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong having already left this summer, Bayer do not want to weaken their squad further.

Trusted journalist Fabrizio Romano, too, has said that Bayer manager Erik ten Hag wants to keep the youngster.

Romano noted on X: “Despite Premier League clubs’ appreciation, Bayer Leverkusen see Piero Hincapié as key part of the project.

“No intention to sell the Ecuadorian defender this summer, seen as crucial player by Erik ten Hag.”

However, if Hincapie has a release clause in his contract, as reported by GiveMeSport, then there is nothing that Bayer would be able to do if Tottenham or Chelsea decide to trigger it and are ready to pay it in full.

Latest Tottenham news: Eberechi Eze boost, Savinho decision

TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, has reported the big step that Tottenham have taken in their quest to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace before the summer transfer window closes on September 1.

Tottenham have made a ‘very good’ offer to a £45million star, as the north London club join the race for a top Liverpool target.

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Tottenham Hotspur are READY to match Crystal Palace’s asking price for Eberechi Eze, with TEAMtalk sources revealing the final hurdle that must be cleared for the transfer to be completed.

Spurs are pushing to complete the signing of the 27-year-old attacking midfielder, who is considered to be one of England’s most exciting talents.

TEAMtalk understands that club-to-club negotiations are progressing slowly, and a deal is increasingly likely before the transfer deadline. Tottenham are in ongoing discussions to sign Eze, whose flair and creativity have made him a standout performer at Selhurst Park.

Eze, who earned his spot in England’s Euro 2024 squad last year, has expressed a strong desire to make the move to north London, viewing it as a step up to challenge for trophies and European spots.

Palace insiders confirm they are preparing for his potential departure, acknowledging the player’s ambition while seeking to maximize their return on a star they signed from Queens Park Rangers in 2020 for around £20million.

The sticking point in talks has centered on the payment structure rather than the valuation itself.

Palace are holding firm on a £68million asking price, and Spurs are ready to match their demands in total, but there are still some things to be ironed out…

Eberechi Eze to Tottenham ‘getting closer’ – sources

Tottenham’s initial offers for Eze have fallen short on the upfront cash component, with the Lilywhites preferring a deal weighted toward add-ons and instalments to manage their financial commitments under Financial Fair Play regulations.

Despite this hurdle, optimism is growing. “It’s getting closer,” one source told us, emphasizing that both sides are motivated to find common ground.

Should an agreement be reached, Eze is set to ink a long-term contract at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, potentially running until 2030 or beyond.

Spurs sources exude strong confidence that the versatile forward will be donning the white jersey this season, bolstering manager Thomas Franks attacking options.

Eze’s ability to dribble past defenders, score from range, and create chances aligns perfectly with Frank’s style. His character and attitude have also been seen as key due the the importance Thomas Frank places on the clubs culture.

This pursuit comes amid Tottenham’s ambitious rebuild following a poor league campaign last season under Ange Postecoglou. Eze’s addition would signal intent, especially after losing key players in recent windows.

Palace, meanwhile, have already eyed replacements, scouting young talents across Europe to fill the void.

As TEAMtalk transfer correspondent Dean Jones reported this morning (August 19), Palace are very keen to bring in Bilal El Khannouss as a replacement and the Leicester star has told his club he wants the move.

Yet, as with all transfers, caution remains. Nothing is finalised until contracts are signed and medicals completed. Fans on both sides will be watching anxiously as the clock ticks down.

If Spurs pull this off, it could be the marquee signing that propels them toward European contention. For Eze, it’s a chance to shine on a bigger stage. The Premier League transfer mill continues to churn, but this one feels tantalizingly close to resolution.

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Tottenham Hotspur remain in talks with Crystal Palace over a move for playmaker Eberechi Eze, with David Ornstein revealing the likelihood of a blockbuster deal being struck.

Spurs’ Premier League campaign got off to the perfect start on Saturday when they beat newly-promoted Burnley 3-0, but Thomas Frank is keen to bring in more reinforcements.

Tottenham received a boost in defence by tying exit-linked centre-back Cristian Romero down to a new four-year contract, and now the London side have their full attention on luring Eze from Selhurst Park.

TEAMtalk transfer insider Dean Jones revealed on August 14 that Spurs are confident of putting together a framework for a deal for Eze that will satisfy Palace. Our understanding is that Tottenham value Eze at £55million and Palace want £68million, so there is some negotiating to be done.

Reliable journalist Ornstein, writing for The Athletic, now reports that club-to-club conversations are ‘continuing’ and there remains a ‘good chance a move [for Eze] will happen.’

Spurs are said to be in a ‘one-horse race’ for Eze after rivals Arsenal have not backed up their interest in the England international with a formal approach.

Ornstein has also confirmed that Palace are looking at two potential replacements for Eze as they anticipate his potential switch to Tottenham…

Crystal Palace preparing for Eberechi Eze exit

Palace are considering a move for Leicester City attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss, as stated in Ornstein’s report, after ‘establishing contact’ with the Foxes.

TEAMtalk will have more to follow on Palace’s interest in El Khannouss later today. Our transfer insider Dean Jones understands Palace are in a strong position to sign the 21-year-old.

Ornstein, meanwhile, adds that Palace are also keen on Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis, though the Belgian club are ‘determined to keep’ the player.

What’s clear is that Eze is likely to be a Tottenham player within the next week if talks with Palace continue to progress.

The 27-year-old, who can play as an attacking midfielder or left-winger, notched 14 goals and 11 assists last season, attracting the interest of multiple clubs.

Tottenham are the only side to formalise their interest by holding talks with Palace so far, though, and they are the clear favourites to sign Eze.

Eze could help replace the attacking creativity left by James Maddison, who has suffered a serious knee injury, and also Son Heung-min, who left for Los Angeles FC.

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Marc Guehi has made up his mind to join Liverpool despite interest from Tottenham Hotspur, according to a source, as a former Premier League scout believes that Arne Slot and Richard Hughes have been given an ultimatum over the Crystal Palace defender.

Guehi is out of contract at Palace at the end of the season and is the subject of interest from Tottenham and Liverpool in the summer transfer window. While Liverpool, who won the Premier League title last season, have been monitoring Guehi all throughout the summer, in recent days, Europa League winners Tottenham have come into the equation.

Although Liverpool have signed Giovanni Leoni from Parma, the Reds are on the hunt for another centre-back, especially with Jarell Quansah having left for Bayer Leverkusen earlier this summer and Ibrahima Konate out of contract at the end of the season.

Liverpool are in talks with Palace over Guehi, who does not want to sign a new deal with last season’s FA Cup winners.

TEAMtalk’s transfer insider, Rudy Galetti, reported on July 3 that Guehi has already agreed on personal terms with Liverpool.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Palace want £45million (€52.1m, $61m) for Guehi, but the Merseyside outfit will not pay more than £40m (€46.3m, $54.2m) including bonuses.

ESPN reported last week that Tottenham are monitoring Guehi, with journalist Paul O’Keefe now revealing that the north London club’s offer to the defender on personal terms is very good.

Palace turned down Tottenham’s bid for Guehi in the middle of last season, and while Thomas Frank’s side are still interested in the 25-year-old, Liverpool are now the club that he wants to join, claims O’Keefe.

O’Keefe said on Last Word on Spurs: “The word from within Palace, my Palace contact, is saying that it’s Liverpool or bust. But he did say that Spurs’ offer to him on personal terms was ‘very, very, very good’.

“But I think it might be a case with Marc that if he doesn’t get his Liverpool move, then he’ll stay the season and see it out, then go on a free.”

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While Liverpool and Palace are yet to come to an agreement over a fee, former Manchester United and Tottenham scout Mick Brown believes that the Eagles will make it clear to Reds manager Slot and sporting director Hughes what needs to happen for the transfer to go through.

Brown told Football Insider: “Crystal Palace don’t want to lose both Eze and Guehi. Especially after the season has already started, losing two of their best and most important players would be a significant blow to the manager’s plans.

“If they lose players, of course they can replace them, but replacing both Eze and Guehi with such little time left in the window would be very difficult.

“I understand he’s in the last year of his contract, but Palace are very reluctant to lose him.

“From the outside looking in, I’d expect it would always have been either him or Eze to leave.

“So now that it looks like Eze could be joining Tottenham, I expect Palace will tell Liverpool that there’s no chance of Guehi going anywhere.

“Either that, or they’ll stick with this £40million+ price tag they’ve put on him and give Liverpool the ultimatum of pay up or shut up.

“If it’s going to happen, they need it to happen quickly so they can go and find replacements.

“It won’t be something they let go through on deadline day, that is for certain.”

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Liverpool are facing competition from Manchester United and Tottenham for a top defender, but his club are determined to hold onto him and do not want to sell him before the summer transfer window closes.

Ben Doak may have left for Bournemouth, but Liverpool have included a clause that guarantees them that they will be able to bring him back in the future.

A top Liverpool defender is on his way out of Anfield, with Slot not having him in his plans for this season.

Manchester City have reportedly told Tottenham that they won’t be snatching one of their stars this summer on the instruction of manager Pep Guardiola.

City have been happy to let a few useful players leave this summer. Stalwarts Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne were both allowed to leave, with academy graduate James McAtee the other big exit.

Another potential big departure has been bubbling of late, with Tottenham coming out of nowhere with interest in Savinho.

The winger was directly involved in 11 Premier League goals last season, but was said to be eager for more consistent football, and it was felt that might be available to him in north London.

It has been widely suggested that City are open to the transfer, but they have been forced to shut down the exit of the winger due to manager Guardiola’s stance.

TBRFootball insider Graeme Bailey said: “Savinho has been informed that the deal is a non-starter. I believe it was possible, but with just a few weeks left, it is not ideal.

“Also, as we reported, Pep Guardiola did not want to lose him, and I am told that was key. The hierarchy were open to a deal, but they wouldn’t simply go against Guardiola.”

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Man City were ready to sell for right price

TEAMtalk is aware that City’s board would not have stood in Savinho’s way had Tottenham offered the right price.

That price was £65million, according to TEAMtalk sources.

But Spurs were not easily going to cave to the demands of City, while it was made clear that Guardiola did not want to lose Savinho.

As such, the manager seems to have got his way, and the Brazilian will not be going anywhere.

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Rico Lewis is likely to stay at Manchester City, with Pep Guardiola confirming: “I think he’s going to stay, I think. He told me that… Today, I think he’s going to stay, but I don’t know what’s going to happen…”

It comes amid interest in the full-back from Nottingham Forest, who made a £26million bid and believe that Lewis is keen on the move. However, City are holding out for £35million, and it seems Lewis is not quite as ready to move as Forest believe.

Meanwhile, though City are interested in RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons, he’s said to have made it clear that he only wants to move to Chelsea.

And City have reportedly registered an interest in young Chelsea full-back Josh Acheampong, though Enzo Maresca wants to keep him at Stamford Bridge.

Yves Bissouma could yet seal an exit from Tottenham and Fenerbahce have begun to make new attempts to land him, TEAMtalk can reveal.

Spurs are open to the midfielder leaving but sources state that they are trying to fight against a lowball offer.

Tottenham have been looking at rebuilding the midfield depth for Thomas Frank and there have been possibilities all summer in terms of Bissouma leaving.

It is thought the Turkish club are trying to get a potential deal down towards £10million as they revisit their interest in him from earlier in the summer, but Spurs want to strike a deal better than that if he is to leave.

There is a feeling that Galatasaray may also yet come back into the picture but for now Fenerbahce have had the chance to seal a deal for Bissouma.

The player needs to be convinced of the move, after previously being touted for transfers to both France and Italy.

Some sources are suggesting Bissouma would prefer to hold out for now as intermediaries have also been trying to set up the chance for him to make a move within the Premier League.

For now it is Fenerbahce in discussions and clarity over their financial positioning and capabilities should become clear soon.

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Bissouma not high in Frank’s good books

Bissouma has not made a great impression on new Tottenham boss Frank at the beginning of his tenure at the club, with the boss revealing he had to leave the midfielder out of the UEFA Super Cup squad due to persistent lateness.

He said: “Bissouma isn’t here because of disciplinary reasons. He has been late several times, the latest one too many.

“We need to give love and have demands but there have to be consequences. There’s a been a consequence, we will follow it up when we get home and park it for now.”

Bissouma was then absent for the Premier League opener against Burnley, with Frank stating then that the midfielder had picked up an injury.

But with the scoreline 3-0 to Spurs over Burnley in that game, and the north Londoners giving Paris Saint-Germain a good game in the Super Cup, both without Bissouma, it does not appear he is needed.

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Tottenham and Manchester United have reportedly both joined Liverpool in the race for Brentford centre-back Nathan Collins.

But for Spurs, manager Frank’s respect for his former side Brentford could mean they do not move for the defender.

Meanwhile, it’s said that Tottenham are ‘set to seal’ the signing of Eberechi Eze after lodging a £60million bid.

Personal terms with the Crystal Palace man are already believed to have been agreed.