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The transfer saga for Xavi Simons is set to run late into the window with Chelsea potentially facing competition from a fellow Premier League side for the player’s signature. Varying reports have emerged that Tottenham Hotspur are planning to hijack the move but others have downplayed their efforts.

Fabrizio Romano Plays Rumour Killer on Tottenham-Simons Bid

Initial Report

Bundesliga expert Florian Plettenberg sounded the alarm initially by reporting that Tottenham Hotspur had jumped the gun and made a big for the RB Leipzig attacker. He notes that the team are expecting a fee in the region of around £60 million for the attacker.

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He finished his report by stating that the Blues had not made any official offer yet, hinting that the Lilywhites could hijack the move for the young Dutch talent. The team have suffered some losses in the summer market in this window after losing out on Eberechi Eze, which may have freed up funds for a shock hijacking.

Fabrizio Romano Clarifies

The war didn’t last too long as Fabrizio Romano quickly made his own report, clarifying the situation. According to the journalist, Tottenham have not made a bid yet for the attacker. This takes the pressure off of Chelsea as they can continue taking their time to sort out the details of their own bid.

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The presence of another major club does play into Leipzig’s hands as they can demand a little more for the player despite his willingness to leave.

Whoever signs Simons is getting a talented attacker. The former Paris Saint-Germain talent has dazzled in both the Eredivisie and Bundesliga. Including his time with PSG’s U19 team, he has a stellar record of 65 goals and 53 assists in just 178 games, averaging 0.66 goals per match. He has also been capped 28 times by the Dutch national team despite being just 22 year old.

Spurs are off to a flying start in the Premier League, as they sit second in the table behind fierce rivals Arsenal, only on goal difference. They have had a strong window so far, but will still want some more strengthening, especially after losing out on the signing of Eberechi Eze to the Gunners. Now, it has been revealed how much Tottenham Hotspur are willing to pay for target Savinho.

Tottenham Hotspur Budget for ‘Incredible’ Target Revealed After Eze Rejection

Savinho Keen on Spurs Move

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the Lilywhites “want to go over €70 million” in their efforts to acquire the services of Savinho. This equates to about £60 million, a fee just higher than they paid for Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United. This would bring their total spending this summer to over £125 million.

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Tottenham will “try until the end” to get Savinho; presumably, they are a lot more desperate following Arsenal’s hijack of Eze. However, the Brazilian is “keen” on a move to North London. He started 21 games in the league last season, but competition will be tough with Manchester City’s strong depth on the wings. The move now “all depends” on the Sky Blues.

Where Are Tottenham Planning to Play Him?

With the signing of Eze no longer happening, alongside Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison being injured for more than the short-term, some may speculate that the “incredible” Savinho would play in the number ten role for Tottenham. However, whilst the need for the 21-year-old has become higher with these circumstances, he may not be a direct replacement, instead strengthening the attack from the wide areas.

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This is a Tottenham predicted lineup for one of the first major tests of Thomas Frank’s stint in charge. They will take on a revitalised Manchester City team who blew away a resilient Wolves in their season opener. After a crushing defeat to PSG in the Super Cup, the Lilywhites rebounded with a win against Burnley. Now their focus turns to one of their first major fixtures of the Premier League season.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup vs Manchester City for Premier League Clash

How Tottenham Have Lined Up Recently

Guglielmo Vicario has started both matches in goal. Cristian Romero and Micky Van de Ven are the primary centre-back duo with Kalvin Danso joining when they needed to form a back three. Pedro Porro and Djed Spence have locked down the full-back/wing back spots.

Pape Matar Sarr has started in midfield along with Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, Joao Palhinha, and Rodrigo Bentacur in a midfield three. Richarlison and Mohamed Kudus have started up front as a duo with Brennan Johnson joining as the third man in a formation change.

Tottenham Recent Form & Tactics

Appointing a genuine tactician like Frank has seen the team change its shape to fit the opposition. While they set up in a 3-5-2 against PSG, they switched to a more offensive 4-3-3 against Burnley. In pre-season, they did try a 4-2-3-1 of sorts against Bayern Munich but lost 4-0 and seemingly scrapped the idea. They’re going to be a chameleon of sorts as they continue to game plan for opponents.

The defeat in the Super Cup final will sting as the Lilywhites initially led by two goals to nil against the Champions League holders. They didn’t let that get them down as they turned up for their season opener and put on a dominant display against the Clarets. Friendlies didn’t bear great results but they are definitely one to watch now that the campaign is underway.

Tottenham Injuries to Consider

Per PremierInjuries, there are a lot of absentees as last season’s injury record carries over to the start of this one. Destiny Udogie, Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski, Manor Solomon, Yves Bissouma, Bryan Gil, Kota Takai, and James Maddison are all sidelined with various issues.

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup vs Man City

The big question will be whether the manager reverts to the back five to contain City’s tiki-taka approach or if he’s got another trick up his sleeve. Currently, we expect him to try and follow what worked for his Brentford side and contain the opposition.

GK – Guglielmo Vicario

WB – Djed Spence

CB – Cristian Romero

CB – Micky Van de Ven

CB – Kalvin Danso

WB – Pedro Porro

CM – Pape Matar Sarr

CM – Rodrigo Bentacur

CM – Joao Palhinha

ST – Mohamed Kudus

ST – Richarlison

Spurs have missed out on a few key targets this summer, and with the season already one gameweek underway, this may be worrying to some fans. Of course, this didn’t cause too many concerns in their opening fixture as Burnley were blown away 3-0. However, with Manchester City (away) at the weekend, followed by a tough fixture against Bournemouth, they could do with some swift business. Tottenham Hotspur now appear to have their eyes on Maghnes Akliouche.

Tottenham Hotspur ‘Frantically’ Trying to ‘Bounce Back’ From Eze Rejection

Maghnes Akliouche Ready to Leave Monaco

Matt Law, of The Telegraph, has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Akliouche as a potential alternative to Eberechi Eze, who is now set to sign for rivals Arsenal despite having a verbal agreement with Spurs. The Lilywhites are now “frantically” trying to bounce back from missing out on the Englishman alongside Morgan Gibbs-White earlier this summer.

They have been “tracking” Akliouche, who is reportedly “ready to leave” AS Monaco this summer. They will have to battle Bayer Leverkusen, who are also interested, though his club are reluctant to sell; an “attractive” bid will be required.

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Meanwhile, Nico Paz, Savinho, and Tyler Dibling are all still candidates. Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the Brazilian is among the top options, though Manchester City are currently blocking the deal, whilst Everton lead the race for Dibling. There is also interest in Morgan Rogers, but this is seen as almost impossible.

What Can Akliouche Bring to Spurs?

Akliouche, usefully, is capable of playing as both an attacking-midfielder and as a winger, much like Eze. This is ideal, as in the short-term he can help fix their number ten problem, with Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison both out. However, when the duo eventually come back, it would be a struggle to retain that spot.

The ability to play on the wing helps Akliouche out here in terms of minutes. Regardless of where he plays, the “truly special” player will surely thrive.

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.

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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.