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Tottenham Hotspur are running out of time in the summer transfer window to upgrade a squad that finished an embarrassing 17th in the Premier League last season, but if they can manage to close out the window strong and add the right pieces alongside Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha - two quailty Premier League footballers - then there is more than just hope of them securing a top five finish for the 2026/27 Champions League season.

Already, Tottenham have qualified for the 2025/26 Champions League campaign through an inspired Europa League title run, and that should be more than enough impetus to give Daniel Levy the extra push he needs to get ENIC to invest properly in August.

There is still time left, and according to information from Michael Bridges of Sky Sports, Tottenham have their eyes on three signings they want to make before the clock strikes midnight on Aug. 31 and ends the summer 2025 transfer window.

Tottenham aren't only looking at attackers

Firstly, Tottenham are, as every fan would expect, prioritizing signings to change the complexion of their attack. Spurs would like to sign a winger and an attacking midfielder. However, Tottenham are also looking at a third area of the squad they'd like to strengthen before September, and that is the defense.

Tottenham have been showing major interest in Savinho, and the Manchester City winger appears to be the new top transfer target for Thomas Frank and the key decision-makers at N17. Secondary to Savinho, Spurs are looking back to Crystal Palace hero Eberechi Eze as their top attacking midfield target, and there is a desperate need for a No. 10 after the ACL tear to veteran James Maddison.

Beyond the winger and attacking midfield positions, Tottenham could go for a grab bag in defense. The priority should, in theory, be a new left back to give depth to Destiny Udogie, because an injury to the Italian standout would force Djed Spence to cover and then leave Tottenham precariously thin at both fullback positions.

Although fullback is more of a depth issue, Tottenham could stockpile center backs and even use a back three more often under Frank, who was known to mix up his tactics and formations at Brentford over the years. Marc Guehi is likely out of reach, but there are other center back options that could intrigue Tottenham, whose ideas in defense remain far less concrete than their priorities on the front line.

It was always going to be Cuti.

Tottenham may have frustrated supporters with their rather slow summer transfer window, but it's nonetheless been a huge summer of change. Most notably, Ange Postecoglou, the man responsible for delivering our first piece of silverware in 17 years, has been replaced by a hipster Dane, with Thomas Frank the man to lead the club into an exciting new dawn.

There's also a seismic emotional void to fill following the departure of Son Heung-min after a decade of wonderful service. Replacing his efficiency in front of goal will surely prove an impossible task, but Frank did have to name a new captain after Son donned the armband during Ange's two years at the helm.

Cristian Romero named new Tottenham captain

This was Frank's first major decision as Tottenham boss, and Cristian Romero was the obvious choice.

The Argentine stepped in for Son when he was absent during the back-end of last season, having been named a vice-captain by Frank's predecessor, and he produced a stellar captain's performance in the Europa League final.

James Maddison may well have been another contender, but the Englishman's long-term knee injury ruled him out.

While Romero's fitness issues and previous chaotic tendencies could frustrate, his status as one of the world's most dominant centre-backs when he's injury-free is undeniable. We're lucky to have him, and the club must aim to tie our new skipper down for the long haul after resisting Atletico Madrid's advances at the start of the summer.

"I think he [Romero] has all the right qualities," Frank said on the decision. "He leads from his behaviour on the pitch, driving the team forward in every way, and outside the pitch he’s always pushing the team."

The manager also confirmed that he'll name his leadership group following the conclusion of the transfer window.

Romero himself has expressed great pride, taking to Instagram on the morning of the UEFA Super Cup. "Today begins a new season for us, one that is truly special to me. Becoming the first captain of this beautiful club is an incredible honour," the skipper wrote.

The defender also sat down for an interview with the club's media team, and hearing him speak English was like hearing the mysterious antagonist talk for the first time. He could do it all along!

An introvert at heart, Romero isn't one for camera talk, but he's absolutely the right choice to succeed Sonny. This is a young Spurs team that will continue to endure bumps in the road, but the Argentine at the helm is a winner, and he's a character his teammates can lean on for salvation in times of strife.

El Capitan.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to end the summer 2025 transfer window on a high note after only signing Mohammed Kudus as a new starter to a permanent deal. The Kudus coup from West Ham could be a game-changing addition to an attack that is reeling from a combination of injuries and the departure of club legend Son Heung-min, but it alone is insufficient.

Spurs, after all, finished just 17th in the Premier League last season and now have the Champions League to compete in next season with the need to finish in the top five. That requires a marked improvement, and Spurs simply don't have the current personnel to compete with the likes of Chelsea.

So Tottenham are showing interest in established Premier League stars like Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze and Manchester City winger Savinho. They have to sign not one, but two, difference-makers to the attack, and striking out on even one of these targets necessitates a contingency plan.

Tottenham have one such player on their list in Brighton's Facundo Buonanotte. According to a report from the Daily Mail's Simon Jones, Tottenham have added the 20-year-old Argentinian international to their transfer wishlist in the final weeks of the summer.

Buonanotte is such a smart addition for Spurs to their wishlist, though the concern is that Brighton likely won't give him up for anything on ther than a simple one-year loan. But that's better than nothing and even if it does not include a buy option, it gives Spurs a leg up on Buonanotte if he really wants to move there after a successful season.

He spent the last season on loan at Leicester City and has been impressive both for the Seagulls and the Foxes, capable of starting as an attacking midfielder or a winger at the Premier League level. That versatility, upside, and combination of explosiveness and playmaking creativity makes him a solid transfer market for Tottenham.

Spurs should go for Savinho as their priority on the wings, but if Manchester City drive too hard of a bargain or ultimately decide that they don't want to sell one of the best wingers in the world, Tottenham can go for Buonanotte as a cheap option who is still more proven than the likes of Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel in the Premier League.

Even though he didn't start every game last year, Buonanotte still scored five Premier League goals, which is a better return than most Tottenham wingers, even though Buonanotte is primarily a creator and progressor and not a scoring winger.

The histories of Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain are far from inextricably linked, with our meeting in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup the first competitive fixture between the two clubs.

At just 55-years-old, PSG ranks among the younger of contemporary supergiants, and for much of their history, like Spurs, they were regarded as an impressive cup team with only a humble pedigree.

Superstars came and went, although there was more than sporadic success in the 80s and 90s, long before Qatar became aware of the fruitful possibilities that football investment could supply. The 2000s brought about a litany of crises, with financial woes threatening to compromise their existence.

It wasn't until Qatar Sports Investments arrived in the French capital that PSG started to emerge at the summit of the game. Over the past 15 years, they've monopolised Ligue 1 and welcomed the sport's grandest names to the Parc des Princes, all with the hope of conquering the continent. However, it took a considerable shift in policy for PSG to achieve their ultimate goal.

Their latest iteration is slightly more modest in terms of star power, but supreme as a collective. In Udine, Thomas Frank's Lilywhites are facing up against the undisputed best team in the world.

Luis Enrique's current squad is bereft of N17 connections, but there are six players who may well be torn as to who they support in the Super Cup. This lot all represented Tottenham and PSG, with varying degrees of success!

David Ginola

The swashbuckling Frenchman was far more than a pretty face. He was also great on "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!"—a popular reality TV show in the UK.

Long before he got to grips with Steve from Corrie or EastEnders' Ian Beale, Ginola was dazzling supporters with his flamboyant, easy-on-the-eye wing play. A master technician, Ginola joined PSG in 1992 off the back of Canal+'s arrival as benefactors. He was an immediate hit, with his distinct talent overshadowing his youthful allegiances to fierce rivals Marseille.

He was named France's Footballer of the Year in 1993 before helping PSG to just their second league title in 1994, ending that campaign as PSG's leading scorer.

A move to Spurs came in 1997 following a rollercoaster ride at Newcastle, and Ginola took little time to capture hearts and minds. This club has long been associated with star soloists, and Ginola epitomised the allure of majestic individualism during his time at White Hart Lane. He appeared over 100 times in the Premier League, claiming PFA Players' Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year honours in 1999.

He stood out like a sore thumb in a so-so Spurs outfit, but was nonetheless stunned and upset when he was sold to Aston Villa in 2000.

Stephane Dalmat

Going from David Ginola to Stephane Dalmat is a bit like going from Harry Kane to Vincent Janssen. Nothing against Dalmat, but his spells at PSG and Spurs were unremarkable.

A creative midfielder who drew comparisons to Zinedine Zidane at the start of his career, Dalmat spent just a season at PSG and was loaned to Spurs after joining Inter in 2001.

He was gifted, but injuries limited his effectiveness in north London, as he made 22 Premier League appearances, scoring three goals. His loan wasn't made permanent, and after returning to France in 2006, Dalmat spent the remainder of his career in obscurity.

Benjamin Stambouli

Okay, we might've peaked incredibly early with Ginola. How Benjamin Stambouli got a gig in Paris after his Tottenham stint, I do not know.

The midfielder was no more than a steady Eddie at the start of his senior career with Montpellier, the sort of reliable figure that most teams seemingly boast. His unremarkable profile wasn't compensated by a semblance of consistency in N17, and he left after one forgettable season.

Still, Spurs ending up selling him to PSG for a £1.3m profit. He did play 40 times for the dominant French outfit under Laurent Blanc, but it was clear that Stambouli was not cut out for the elite. He susbequently spent five years at Schalke, and, at 35, is back in Ligue 1 with Metz.

Serge Aurier

The Ivorian had the talent to shut down the world's best on his day, but Serge Aurier was equally capable of sparking cardiac trouble among supporters every time he took to the field.

You simply never knew what you were going to get from the right-back, which made him oddly endearing. He was meant to replace Kyle Walker in north London, having spent three years in Paris.

In a way, Aurier was a success. He played 110 times for the club over four seasons, and enjoyed impressive runs of form when Jose Mourinho was at the helm. However, Kieran Trippier was Mauricio Pochettino's preferred choice after the Ivorian joined, and for good reason!

Aurier was simply far too chaotic and impulsive for any manager, other than José, to place any sort of trust in him.

Lucas Moura

I remember his full debut at Rochdale in early 2018, when Lucas Moura showed on a far from pristine pitch why he'd spent five years at PSG.

Many first interacted with the Brazilian via his 82-rated ’CAM’ card on FIFA 12—when he still had a bit of hair and was playing for Sao Paulo. He moved to Paris in 2013 for a then club-record fee, and appeared in at least 29 Ligue 1 games during his first four full seasons at the Parc des Princes.

Moura perhaps failed to boast the prestige of some of his teammates, but was nonetheless a key support piece for much of his time at the club. He oddly fell out of favour after his most productive season (2016/17), and there was an opportunity for Spurs to pounce midway through the 2017/18 campaign.

The Brazilian, again, was a supporting act in north London. Remarkably mobile and explosive, Moura was capable of the majestic, and he etched himself into Lilywhite folklore with that stunning hat-trick in Amsterdam. By the time he departed in 2023, Lucas had made 221 appearances for the club, scoring 39 times.

Giovani Lo Celso

The fateful summer of 2019, eh. The window that set the club back years.

Tanguy Ndombele could've been special, and it looked like Giovani Lo Celso was poised to emerge as the spiritual leader of a struggling Tottenham side just before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lo Celso was genuinely superb for a period of time during his first season at the club, but the pandemic spoiled his momentum, and his career never quite recovered.

The Argentine enjoyed loan spells in the safer haven of Spain, with Spurs struggling to get him off their books permanently. He eventually returned to Real Betis for £8.4m in 2024, having previously joined the La Liga club after an indifferent three-year spell at PSG.

Tottenham Hotspur are easily one of the biggest clubs in world football, and there's a strong case to be made that when it comes to organic support, they are the most beloved club in London. They are even the biggest club in the league on TikTok, and both that statistic and the images of the crowd to celebrate their Europa League triumph are reminders of how massive Spurs are.

The problem for Tottenham is that their Premier League and Champions League cabinets are barren, and it all goes back to ENIC and Daniel Levy. It's pathetically simple. Tottenham don't invest into their club, and as massive as the fanbase is, the club's mentality has been miniscule.

And there's no better way to highlight that than to compare how Chelsea and even Arsenal invest on the transfer market. Obviously, Tottenham are not going to come anywhere near Chelsea's haphazard spending on the mercato - nor should they - but even Arsenal, who have struggled to win major trophies in their own right lately, have lapped them in transfer battles.

Already this summer, Arsenal beat Tottenham to the punch for defensive midfielder Christian Norgaard, who should have been a slam-dunk signing from Brentford as a vetearn leader in the 6 position for Thomas Frank to bring with him to Spurs. Instead, Arsenal bagged him after already spending big bucks on Martin Zubimendi. Tottenham have signed Mohammed Kudus this summer, but their one big investment is dwarfed by Arsenal signing Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres, and Zubi.

Tottenham have to win this transfer battle

However, Tottenham may be turning a corner to close the summer transfer window, because Fabrizio Romano recently revealed on the Give Me Sport YouTube channel that Tottenham are actually ahead of Arsenal to sign Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, owing to the fact that they are being "very strong" in their pursuit of the FA Cup-winning attacking midfielder.

This report is notable not only because it represents the frustratingly rare case of Tottenham finally getting the leg up on their North London rivals for a marquee Premier League transfer target, but it's also notable because Arsenal were viewed as overwhelming favorites to sign Eze this summer.

Tottenham were interested in Eze earlier in the window, but not only were Arsenal favored, but Spurs backed off of Eze and basically gave the Gunners the green light to sign him. Now, Arsenal already have a top-class No. 10 in Martin Odegaard, so that's probably why they were slow to actually sign him.

That's given Spurs the opening to circle back to Eze, and with James Maddison out with a torn ACL and Dejan Kulusevski also injured for another month, there's more of an impetus from Spurs to sign Eze. If Tottenham can't close this deal out over their North London rivals, then that will be more egg frying on top of Daniel Levy's head and dripping down his face.

Tottenham Hotspur were always looking at another playmaker in the summer transfer window this year, but after missing out on Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White last month, the push from the fans to sign another playmaker only increased after the sweet taste of success was replaced with the bitter state of missing out.

And now, Tottenham have to be desperate for a new No. 10 to start immediately, as Spurs lost star man James Maddison to a torn ACL that will likely end up costing him the entire 2025/26 season, unless the Premier League veteran makes a swift and full recovery.

Tottenham have circled back to Eberechi Eze as their main transfer target in the No. 10 spot, as he is a proven London-based star in the Premire League and is fresh off winning the FA Cup without Michael Olise by his side.

Tottenham have to sign Eberechi Eze now

Spurs have even more reason to place Eze at the top of their list, because another key attacking midfield transfer target whom the club showed interest in earlier in the transfer window is apparently set to make a move to the same club that cost them a major signing.

Per a report from Ben Jacobs of Give Me Sport, not only have Manchester City youngster James McAtee and Nottingham Forest agreed to terms, which Fabrizio Romano had already reported was close, but Forest now have an "agreement in place" with Man City on a transfer. A deal could be done officially before the Premier League season begins this weekend.

McAtee is one of the brightest young stars in the Premier League, and he could have been a nifty signing for Tottenham at half the price of Eze. Now, Spurs have the Champions League to worry about and probably preferred someone like Eze because they are proven, but Daniel Levy's M.O. has also been to go after ascending young stars.

There's no doubt that McAtee has the potential to be one of the best in the Premier League one day, and the 22-year-old talent does have more long-term upside than Eze. Since Morgan Gibbs-White already signed a contract extension with Forest, this transfer isn't going to help Spurs get their hands on MGW, so it's more of an act of revenge from Forest to take a top young target off the table from Spurs after already preventing them from activating MGW's 60 million pound release clause. It's going to be full steam ahead for Eze from a Spurs perspective now.

Tottenham Hotspur fired Ange Postecoglou after winning the Europa League and replaced him with Thomas Frank, so if Spurs made that move believing fully that Frank can achieve more than Big Ange did, then that means they think their new coach can bring them a Premier League title one day.

At least, that's the kind of rhetoric chairman Daniel Levy implies when he says that he wants to win both the Premier League and Champions League, which is obviously the common, shared goal amongst Frank, the players, and the fans.

If that's what Levy plans on doing and if he thinks Frank is the guy to bring those titles to him, then he and ENIC have to put their money with their mouth is. So far in the transfer window, they haven't exactly done that, though they have shown signs of being serious.

For example, Tottenham did sign Mohammed Kudus for 55 million pounds from rivals West Ham and nearly signed Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest for 60 million pounds right afterwards. But just as well, you can fault them doubly as hard as you would have praised them for ultimately dropping the ball on MGW. On top of that, Tottenham failed to sign Bryan Mbeumo for Frank - his best player at Brentford.

Tottenham need a new playmaker badly

Tottenham, however, are pushing to make some big transfer before the window closes at the end of August amidst a serious attacking crisis between Son Heung-min's departure and a rash of key injuries. Spurs are already gunning for Manchester City winger Savinho, who could cost a mere 60 million pounds.

It's wild to think of a player as "only" being worth 60 million pounds in those terms, but top-class Premier League attacking starters tend to go for more. Kudus as high upside but isn't proven, and even he cost Tottenham 55 million pounds. Players like Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha went for around 70 million this summer to Manchester United.

Tottenham aren't just eyeing Savinho, though. They are circling back to an old transfer flame earlier this window whom they also backed out of to try and sign Gibbs-White, but now with Gibbs-White off the table and starting No. 10 James Maddison out for the foreseeable future with a torn ACL, Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze has become a big topic again.

According to a fresh report from Give Me Sport reporter Ben Jacobs, who has been money this transfer window, Tottenham are preparing a 60 million pound transfer for Eze. They are also talking with Palace about activating his 68 million pound release clause, which reportedly expires this Friday. Jacobs reports that Tottenham are considering meeting the clause, but it appears they are first discussing it to better understand when exactly the clause ends.

The difference between 60 million and 68 million pounds doesn't seem like much, but since Tottenham do like to pile up 5-10 million pound flier signings among young players around the world - such as Kota Takai this summer and Lucas Bergvall last season - every bit saved can go a long way.

Signing Eze for less than his release clause, like Tottenham did with Kudus, would be a huge signal of bargaining power and intent from Tottenham, particularly when you consider that these are two of the best attacking players in London and have yet to reach their prime.

Eze is fresh off winning the FA Cup for Crystal Palace, and there is no doubt that most Tottenham supporters would be elated to bring him in at any reasonable price. And while 60 million pound isn't exactly cheap for a player with limited resale value, it is absolutely reasonable.

Tottenham Hotspur have found a transfer target worthy of their time, and after letting so many great players like Bryan Mbeumo slip through their grasps this summer, perhaps Daniel Levy and the club will finally put their money with their mouth is when it comes to the claims of pushing Spurs to winning the Premier League and Champions League after all these years.

Following their Europa League triumph in May over Manchester United, Tottenham have brought in only one big talent in the attack, and while Mohammed Kudus has a ton of upside, there is nothing proven about him to this point in his early Premier League career.

And although Savinho is still a bit raw around the edges, the Manchester City star has become a dream target for Tottenham and would immediately be their biggest star on the wings if signed. He recorded eight assists in his first Premier League season in a surprisingly dysfunctional Manchester City side that had no real midfield, and this was a year after the 21-year-old was one of the best players in all of La Liga.

Tottenham are reeling from the James Maddison injury

If Tottenham are able to sign Savinho, which is a huge must at this point after losing Son Heung-min to MLS, then they can't simply rest there either. They still need to add another difference maker, and Tottenham fans will be happy to hear that they have their mind on the right position.

According to a report from Tom Allnut of The Times, Tottenham are still interested in signing a creative midfielder in the summer transfer window before the deadline officially kicks in on Aug. 31. So even if they sign Savinho, the club will still be in the market for a No. 10 afterwards.

Since they missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest, an attacking midfielder is a no-brainer. Tottenham have even more urgency to sign a creator now after James Maddison's ACL tear, and Dejan Kulusevski won't even be able to replace him when the season starts since he's out for another month himself, too, recovering from last season's ailment.

Tottenham fans have been putting Daniel Levy's feet to the fire as best as they can, and for the sake of this team's ability to compete in the Champions League next season and make it to that competition year after year - and actually threaten in it - these are the signings they have to make. Savinho and a playmaker the caliber of an Eberechi Eze or a Xavi Simons; these are the moves that have to happen in 2025.

Tottenham Hotspur have one of the best center back trios in world football. Cristian Romero is fresh off another big-tournament showing, winning Europa League Player of the Tournament as vice captain, while Micky van de Ven is arguably just as good despite receiving less hype.

And new third-choice center back Kevin Danso is, likewise, a player with a pedigree for being one of the best in a top five league while at Lens in Ligue 1. Danso proved his mettle in the knockout stages of the Europa League, and Tottenham may not have won the tournament without all three of their contributions to the cause.

The craziest thing is the most gifted center back in the entire Tottenham squad may be someone who isn't even the fourth or fifth-choice right now. Teenage sensation Luka Vuskovic closed the preseason as perhaps the most hyped young player in the squad, with Spurs fans fawning over his rare blend of athleticism, offensive capabilities, and defensive aptitude at his age.

All that is waiting is Tottenham's word

There's an understanding, though, that Vuksovic needs regular playing time next season and is still a little too raw to break into the top four center backs in the squad, assuming Radu Dragusin still stays. Clubs have been lining up to sign Vuksovic on loan, but the most likely landing spot has always been Hamburg, who finally earned their return to the Bundesliga this season.

According to reporting from Kicker, Luka Vuskovic has given Hamburg his OK and has agreed to move to the proud Bundesliga club, who are seeking a return to prominence in the top flight. All that is needed is for Tottenham to give the go-ahead to a deal and agree to loan terms with Hamburg over the move.

Given that Tottenham have been on a spree loaning out players and have been actively shopping for clubs to send Vuskovic to, an agreement is likely a formality at this point. Vusksovic has the makings of a world-class center back and could be a special player for Tottenham, and it's to a point where he's now more highly projected than winger Mikey Moore.

Hamburg is a great landing spot for him, too, and Daniel Levy and Thomas Frank should have no objections to them. They will be playing in a competitive league, and they have enough defensive deficiencies that Vuskovic should be a nailed-on starter for them next season, which will be invaluable for his development.

Tottenham Hotspur have been met with setback after setback on the summer transfer window. Aside from the 55 million pound signing of West Ham forward Mohammed Kudus and the loan acquisition of former Fulham defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha, Spurs have done very little on the transfer market this summer.

It's been a disappointing window for a team that finished just 17th in the Premier League last season and whose fanbase were looking forward to more investment after the club won the Europa League to qualify for the Champions League next season - and also hired a new manager in Thomas Frank.

Well, Frank has gotten precisely none of his desired players from Brentford, and aside from Kudus, he hasn't gotten anyone else he's wanted for the club. But that could change in the final weeks of the transfer window, as Tottenham do indeed appear to be full steam ahead for one of the best wingers in the Premier League.

According to a report from Fabrizio Romano alongside fellow insider Matteo Moretto, the rumors of Tottenham Hotspur being in on Manchester City right winger Savinho are a reality, as the dual-sided wide playmaker is seen as the "ideal player" to manager Thomas Frank.

Tottenham need to be serious here

Furthermore, Tottenham have reportedly opened up club to club negotiations with Manchester City, and the 21-year-old Brazilian star himself is "open to the move" if Man City and Tottenham can hammer out an agreement on the transfer fee.

So Tottenham HAVE to make this one count and agree to something. Savinho was excellent in his first season with Man City from Girona, but after the Citizens signed Rayan Cherki, whom Tottenham honestly screwed up not going after early in the window, Savinho is expendable...for the right price.

Valued at 50 million euros by Transfermarkt, Savinho is a left-footed right winger who is young, proven in the top two leagues in European football (he was a Player of the Season candidate for Girona before moving to partner club Manchester City last year), and under contract through the 2028/29 season.

Savinho would be a serious coup for Tottenham and give them a great group of wingers in Mathys Tel, Wilson Odobert, Kudus, Savinho, Dejan Kulusevski, and Brennan Johnson. That's a young, high-upside stable for Frank to work with, and if Spurs can land Savinho's Man City teammate James McAtee as a partial James Maddison replacement, then maybe this window won't be such a disaster after all.