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Sacha Tavolieri Reveals Latest on Eberechi Eze to Tottenham Hotspur Transfer

Eberechi Eze Makes Himself Available for Chelsea Clash

Fabrizio Romano has previously revealed that Eze “has informed” his club, Crystal Palace, of his “desire” to secure his move across the capital to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. It appears Eze is keen to move across London, but there is still some way to go on negotiations between the club.

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Tottenham are said to be “confident” that the deal will happen, but until the deal accelerates further, it appears Eze is prepared to help his current club start the season well. Could this be a goodbye game for Eze? Sami Mokbel had previously revealed that Spurs are looking to negotiate a fee of slightly lower than the now-expired £68 million release clause.

Eberechi Eze

Eze is a creative force, and that’s why Tottenham Hotspur are so keen to sign him. He possesses exceptional dribbling and passing attributes, which sees him constantly impact the game in the attacking third. He’s a risk-taker and a strong addition to Spurs should the deal be completed.

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His ability to split defenses apart with incisive passes will be a major boost for the Spurs’ attack. Many creative players are often criticised for their work rate, but Eze works for his team and is effective at winning the ball back, which is a great asset for any team he plays for. Spurs are synonymous with attacking football, and should the 27-year-old move across London, his qualities would fit perfectly.

These are the confirmed lineups for PSG vs Tottenham in the UEFA Super Cup final. The Champions League winners take on the Europa League winners in this annual showcase. Europa Conference League winners Chelsea aren’t involved but they did defeat Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup just a few months ago. Let’s see how these teams set up as one rebounds from defeat while the other gets a first competitive look at their new coach.

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PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur Confirmed Lineups for UEFA Super Cup

PSG Team News

Lucas Chevalier starts in goal for his competitive debut. Nuno Mendes, Marquinhos, Pacho, and Achraf Hakimi are the back four. The midfield trio sees Warren Zaire-Emery and Bradley Barcola alongside Vitinha. Up front is the expected collection of Ousmane Dembele, Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Desire Doue.

Notable Changes

The obvious big change is between the sticks with Gianluigi Donnarumma being left out of the squad to make way for new signing Chevalier. The majority of the lineup is as expected, except for the midfield three with Barcola coming in for Fabian Ruiz. Joao Neves was suspended anyway and was replaced by a natural midfielder in Zaire-Emery. How Barcola fits in will be interesting.

Tottenham Hotspur Team News

Guglielmo Vicario starts with a back line of Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Kalvin Danso, Djed Spence and Micky Van de Ven. Joao Palhinha is in midfield with Rodrigo Bentacur and Pape Matar Sarr. Richarlison is supported by Mohammed Kudus up front.

Paris Saint-Germain Squad

Achraf Hakimi

Lucas Beraldo

Marquinhos

Kvicha Kvaratskhelia

Fabian Ruiz

Goncalo Ramos

Ousmane Dembele

Desire Doue

Vitinha

Lee Kang-In

Lucas Hernandez

Nuno Mendes

Bradley Barcola

Lucas Chevalier

Warren Zaire-Emery

Matvey Safonov

Noham Kamara

Ibrahim Mbaye

Willian Pacho

Renato Marin

Tottenham Hotspur Squad

Guglielmo Vicario

Antonin Kinsky

Brandon Austin

Pedro Porro

Djed Spence

Cristian Romero

Micky van de Ven

Kevin Danso

Destiny Udogie

Ben Davies

Joao Palhinha

Yves Bissouma

Archie Gray

Rodrigo Bentacur

Lucas Bergvall

Pape Matar Sarr

Mohammed Kudus

Brennan Johnson

Wilson Odobert

Mathys Tel

Richarlison

Dom Solanke

(Squad Details Source)

Stay tuned for the PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur confirmed lineups. There will be news as well as discussions on who started, who missed out, and what tactical changes the managers could make.

Spurs are continuing a busy window in which they have already signed five new incomings, as they are interested in another player to bolster their side ahead of a congested season. Now, Tottenham Hotspur are in talks for Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain.

Tottenham Hotspur Battle Manchester United for Striker Target

Positive Talks Underway

Santi Aouna has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur want to sign Kolo Muani, with the striker managing three goal contributions in as many games at the Club World Cup for Juventus. He reports that there are “talks underway”. Meanwhile, Juventus want to keep him after a loan spell last season, but despite talks being “positive”, negotiations have “stalled for weeks” with the clubs now “far from an agreement”.

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Spurs, amongst others, are “sérieux” (serious) about hijacking this deal. Premier League rivals Manchester United and Newcastle United are also “monitoring the situation”. For the Magpies, this comes after Liverpool took their top target Hugo Ekitike for £80 million and after Alexander Isak handed in a transfer request. Meanwhile, Manchester United look to strengthen their frontline even more, and have shown interest in other strikers like Benjamin Sesko.

Where Would Randal Kolo Muani Fit In?

This move seems curious, as Spurs signed Dominic Solanke for £65 million just a year ago. Thomas Frank will surely want to play a 4-2-3-1, which doesn’t leave much space for two strikers. However, at Brentford, Bryan Mbeumo had operated as a winger despite being a very direct forward, netting 20 in the league last campaign.

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Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White has signed a new three-year deal at the City Ground. Tottenham Hotspur had reportedly triggered a £60 million release clause in the midfielder’s contract on July 10, which Forest claim amounted to an ‘illegal’ approach, but the 25-year-old has now committed his future to the Midlands side.

Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White Rejects Tottenham and Signs New Three-Year Deal

What Do We Know So Far?

Gibbs-White has put pen to paper on what has been described as a “record deal” at Forest, extending his stay at the City Ground until the summer of 2028. Tying down the England international, who is one of the club’s most important and influential players, was heralded as a ‘statement of intent’ by the Tricky Trees.

Tottenham had reportedly booked in a medical for Gibbs-White after they appeared to trigger the midfielder’s release clause on July 10, but Forest have now silenced the speculation around the attacker’s future. The club have been considering legal action against the North London side, claiming a confidentiality agreement around Gibbs-White’s release clause was breached.

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The 25-year-old arrived at the City Ground from Wolverhampton Wanderers for more than £40 million in 2022, and has since become one of the club’s most important players, scoring 18 goals and recording 28 assists in 118 games. The Englishman enjoyed a standout season last year as Forest qualified for European football for the first time in 30 years, and will now continue his adventure with the Midlands side.

What Has Gibbs-White Said?

Following the contract announcement, Gibbs-White said: “I’ve felt at home at Forest from the moment I arrived. The support from the fans, my teammates, and everyone around the club has been unbelievable.

“I believe in what we are building here. I want to be part of something special.”

The midfielder has joined his teammates in Portugal for the club’s pre-season training camp after being granted additional time off due to a private family matter, and has since featured in friendly matches against Monaco and Fulham. His decision to extend his stay at the City Ground comes as a welcome boost for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, who have already lost one key player in Anthony Elanga this summer.

A Painful Misstep For Tottenham

Tottenham were one of a number of clubs keen on signing the former Wolves man this summer, with Manchester City also expressing an interest, but the situation appears to have gone from bad to worse for Thomas Frank’s side. Not only have the club missed out on one of their top targets this summer, but they are facing the possibility of legal action over their conduct.

Coming off the back of a tricky season, despite a long-awaited trophy in the Europa League, Spurs have been active in the transfer window, having already announced multiple exciting signings alongside lots of behind-the-scenes work to confirm more. However, with spending regulations alongside a growing squad, they may see some departures. LAFC are now trying to sign Son Heung-min from Tottenham Hotspur, with the forward’s future currently up in the air.

LAFC Submit Bid for Son Heung-min as Tottenham Hotspur Consider Future

Player and Spurs Will Have ‘Final Say’

The Telegraph now reports that there has been an offer submitted from LAFC for Son. However, he is contractually obliged to play in their pre-season tour in Seoul next month, or the club could lose 75% of their earnings for it. The confirmation of this transfer may therefore take longer.

Fabrizio Romano had revealed last night (July 23) that LAFC have approached Son himself over a move this summer, as the MLS side plan to make him their “new superstar”, after Olivier Giroud has departed for Lille. He reported that the talks are only at early stages currently, though it has been said that the MLS outfit are “pushing hard” to make this deal happen in the coming weeks.

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Romano understands that both Son and Spurs will have the “final say” over this move; the player has options in Saudi Arabia, whilst the club may want to keep their captain in a period of heavy turnover. Frank described this as a “tricky situation” as the South Korean has been in North London for a long time, though doesn’t appear to feature too heavily in the Dane’s plans for this season.

Is There a Future at Tottenham Hotspur for Son Heung-Min?

Tottenham have already strengthened their attacking line with the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £55 million, alongside the permanent signing of Mathys Tel after a loan spell. Furthermore, they had looked set to bring in Morgan Gibbs-White before Nottingham Forest decided to take legal action against the move, though fans are still optimistic that this could still happen.

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These signings join a squad with the likes of the talented James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Brennan Johnson, alongside Wilson Odobert, Mikey Moore, Manor Solomon, Bryan Gil, and Min-Hyeok Yang all potentially trying to break in. Son will likely prefer a destination where he is guaranteed more gametime. Moreover, whilst keeping their club captain would be good for leadership, Spurs may prefer to give a place in the squad or lineup to a younger player who can benefit from experience.

It seems that if the 33-year-old wants to play a central role this coming year, he may have to look at his options elsewhere.

Despite winning the 2024/25 Europa League, and therefore breaking a 17-year trophy drought, Tottenham Hotspur aim to bolster their side in this summer transfer window as new manager Thomas Frank will hope to eclipse their previous 17th-place finish in the Premier League. Whilst fans want Adam Wharton to move to North London, it appears that Tottenham Hotspur have their eyes on Joao Palhinha as an alternative.

Tottenham Hotspur Monitoring Joao Palhinha As Adam Wharton Alternative

Bayern Munich Open to Talks

Florian Plettenberg has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are “monitoring” Palhinha’s situation at Bayern Munich. He reports that they have an interest in the midfielder, though it is not concrete as of yet. This comes just a year after the “world-class” Portuguese international left Fulham for almost £50 million.

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The player’s camp has been informed, whilst Bayern Munich are “open to talks” if a suitable offer comes in for the 30-year-old; he made just six league starts last year. However, Spurs are looking at a loan move rather than a permanent transfer. A temporary spell could make this a better alternative than Wharton, who would cost a hefty fee. Signing a stopgap could give the likes of Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, and Pape Matar Sarr enough time to develop into a Champions League-level midfielder.

What Qualities Would Joao Palhinha Bring?

The benefit of bringing in Palhinha is that they get an experienced defensive midfielder. At 30-years-old he is mature and has plenty of seasons under his belt. Furthermore, he is a strong, holding midfielder; Spurs have a few central options, most of whom are box-to-box runners, but Palhinha is the perfect composed number six to sit back and read the game.

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He is strong in a tackle but has the positional awareness to time one right, whilst he controls the tempo well as a playmaker on the ball. After a season in which Tottenham conceded the 16th most goals in the league, many of which were through counter-attacks, this is a necessary signing.

Nottingham Forest are considering reporting Tottenham Hotspur to the Premier League about their £60 million move to sign Morgan Gibbs-White, according to The Athletic. Forest are also discussing legal action against Spurs, who they say were not granted permission to speak to the England international, claiming this amounts to an ‘illegal’ approach.

Nottingham Forest Consider Reporting Spurs Over ‘Illegal’ Move for Morgan Gibbs-White

What Do We Know So Far?

Tottenham reportedly triggered the £60 million release clause in Gibbs-White’s contract on July 10, with a medical booked for the following day. However, the move is now on hold as Forest prepare a complaint to the Premier League, but Thomas Frank’s side remains positive that the deal will go ahead.

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The Tricky Trees are also suggesting that Spurs have “breached confidentiality” in regards to the midfielder’s release clause, as they bid the exact amount required to trigger the clause, which Forest believed was information they should not have been aware of. According to Sky, the Midlands side have now ceased communication entirely with their Premier League rivals, but it is unclear as to whether they will be able to completely stop the transfer or simply delay it.

The 25-year-old has had a number of potential suitors this summer, with Manchester City showing interest earlier in the window, but Thomas Frank’s side now look likely to land the midfielder despite this “unprecedented” situation.

A Bittersweet Ending For Gibbs-White

Since moving to the City Ground in the summer of 2022 on a deal worth up to £42 million, Gibbs-White has flourished. The former Wolves man quickly became one of Forest’s most important players, with his outstanding form under Nuno Espirito Santo earning him a first senior call-up for England in 2024.

The midfielder has played 106 Premier League matches for the Tricky Trees, scoring 17 goals and recording 26 assists. The 25-year-old was instrumental in the club’s remarkable 2024/25 season, scoring five goals and providing eight assists as Nuno’s side secured a first return to European football in 30 years.

What Will Gibbs-White Bring to Spurs?

Tottenham have wasted little time this summer, already bolstering their attack with Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel, who was on loan at Spurs last season, and West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus. The £60 million addition of Gibbs-White would bring the club’s summer spending on forwards to almost £145 million, as Thomas Frank prepares for his first season in charge in North London.

Gibbs-White is a highly creative, technically gifted attacking midfielder who enjoys driving forward with the ball and excels in counter-attacking situations. This makes him a rather different option to Tottenham’s James Maddison, with whom he will likely be in direct competition with.

Whilst Maddison excels in tight pockets of space and likes to dictate the tempo, the Forest man offers more athleticism, pressing, and directness, and is capable of playing anywhere along the forward line. Although it is unclear how Frank will set up his Spurs side, Gibbs-White appears a more natural fit for the counter-attacking style the Danish manager preferred at Brentford, and it could be a match made in heaven for Tottenham fans.

After the signing of Mohammed Kudus has effectively been completed, Tottenham Hotspur are now “turning attention” to Morgan Gibbs-White, according to David Ornstein. Signing the attacker with “fearless attitude” would be another huge coup for the Lilywhites, and represents the level of ambition that the board now have, and their faith in new manager Thomas Frank.

Tottenham Hotspur in for Morgan Gibbs-White After Completing Mohammed Kudus Move

High on Lists of Several Leading Clubs

Ornstein, of The Athletic, has revealed that Tottenham are now focusing on a move for Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest. This comes after the £55 million move for Kudus, and so will not affect it. Ornstein outlines that Frank has been a “long-term admirer” of the Englishman, who is coming off the back of his best Premier League season to date.

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Meanwhile, the 25-year-old is reportedly also “high on the recruitment lists of several leading clubs”, suggesting that Spurs will have a tough battle to win his signature. Manchester City “strongly considered” a move, but landed on the acquisition of Rayan Cherki, who has managed a goal and an assist in 121 minutes for the Cityzens at the Club World Cup.

Where Do All These Attackers Fit In?

The signings of Gibbs-White and Kudus would add to the group of Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Brennan Johnson, Mathys Tel, Wilson Odobert, and Son Heung-min as players who can play as supporting wide-players or attacking midfielders. Whilst the South Korean club captain may depart, Mikey Moore looks to break into the squad, and Manor Solomon’s destination is not yet confirmed.

However, whilst this may seem to be an overcrowded squad, Spurs head into an action-packed season in which they play Champions League football for the first time in two years. The reformed competition now has eight games in the first phase (alongside a likely play-off match) in which every fixture matters; with just eight automatic qualification spots, there are no longer low-stakes matchups at the end of the group/league stage.

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Tottenham’s attackers are also quite injury-prone, with many of last season’s cohort missing chunks of the season. More depth and rotation could be key to avoiding issues. Furthermore, Frank is a new manager, and some of Ange Postecoglou’s stars may not thrive under the Dane. Giving him plenty of options should enable the team to hit the ground running, which is desperately needed after years of inconsistency.

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to sign West Ham United attacker Mohammed Kudus according to leading journalists Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein.

Tottenham Hotspur Secure Signing of Mohammed Kudus

Kudus Costs Tottenham a Sizeable Fee

Thomas Frank’s side are reportedly paying around £55 million to secure the services of the Ghanaian international. Neither Romano nor Ornstein have made it clear as to whether there are any add-ons involved in the deal, but the initial fee already represents a significant outlay for a Tottenham side who are notoriously reluctant to spend big under Daniel Levy. According to Transfermarkt, Kudus will become, at least, the second most expensive signing in Tottenham’s history.

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The 24-year-old is set to sign a six-year deal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, thereby keeping him in North London for the prime of his career. Ornstein reports that the versatile attacker is due to have his medical on Thursday before the deal is finally confirmed, whilst Romano gave his “Here We Go”.

Despite rumoured interest from Chelsea, Kudus “only wanted Tottenham” according to Romano. The Blues may not be too unhappy about the transfer falling through as they have recently signed another young, yet Premier League-proven attacker in Joao Pedro.

Why Have Spurs Signed Kudus?

Although his performance levels this season may have dipped, Kudus clearly has tonnes of underlying talent. In fact, his manager at West Ham, Graham Potter, acknowledged this in an interview in February, saying that Kudus had been “brilliant“, but that this has not been recognised by the football world due to West Ham having a poor season.

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Although Spurs looked good at points under Ange Postecoglou, they majorly lacked strength in depth in all areas of the pitch. Kudus is able to play on either wing, in the number 10 position and as a striker which will help add to a high-potential Tottenham attack that includes the likes of James Maddison and Dominic Solanke.

The North London giants are also entering the Champions League this season, meaning they will have to cope with an even more vigorous fixture schedule than they did in the 2024/25 campaign. Kudus will therefore have plenty of opportunities to showcase his talent to Spurs fans; he has the potential to become a real fan favourite at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur’s 2024/25 season was largely forgettable until they defeated Manchester United in the Europa League final to qualify for the Champions League. Their 17th-place finish in the Premier League saw Ange Postecoglou replaced by Thomas Frank, who will be eager to help Spurs improve and compete well in Europe. According to Fabrizio Romano, West Ham player Mohammed Kudus is seemingly edging closer to joining them.

Tottenham Hotspur Aim to Strengthen With Mohammed Kudus Signing

Kudus Only Wants Spurs Move

Thomas Frank will be keen to strengthen the Spurs squad, and so far this summer, they’ve secured Mathys Tel’s permanent move from Bayern Munich. Kevin Danso has also joined from Ligue 1 team Lens, with fellow defender Luka Vuskovic signing from Hajduk Split.

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Now, it seems Mohammed Kudus could be next through the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium doors. According to Romano and other reports, Kudus’ “clear intention is to join Spurs.” He had been linked with a move to Chelsea, but it appears the Ghanaian international has said yes to the Spurs project. Club-to-club talks will continue soon, with the hope that a deal can be reached for Kudus to join Thomas Frank’s squad.

Qualities Mohammed Kudus Would Bring to Tottenham Hotspur

Kudus has previously been described as a “top talent,” and his close control and dribbling ability would surely excite the Tottenham faithful, who had little to celebrate last season. He would bring versatility to their attack, whether on either flank, in an attacking midfield role, or even as a striker.

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His low sense of gravity and speed ensure he glides past defenders effortlessly. This type of player would bring swagger back to a Spurs attack that lacked confidence throughout last season. Despite his abilities as an individual, he’s a good team player who links up well with his teammates, whether with short 1-2 passes or more ambitious long balls.

Fast, skilful and direct, Kudus would undoubtedly be embraced by the Tottenham Hotspur faithful.