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Tottenham should make a ruthless call on Son Heung-min, according to a senior journalist who has also detailed the unwinnable outcome Spurs find themselves in with another star.

Son is unquestionably the greatest South Korean footballer of all time, likely the No 1 Asian footballer of all time, and ranks extremely highly amongst the finest to pull on a Tottenham shirt.

The forward sits fifth in the club’s all-time top scorers chart with 173 goals, behind only Harry Kane (280), Jimmy Greaves (268), Bobby Smith (208) and Martin Chivers (174).

He’s also the club’s all-time leading assister in the Premier League era with 77 despite not joining the club until the age of 23.

Son finally lifted his first major honour in a Spurs shirt when winning the Europa League in May. However, while it wound up being a successful season for the club, Son’s individual fortunes suffered.

Injuries hampered his season at points, though in 46 appearances he scored just 11 goals. That was Son’s lowest goals return since his first season in north London.

Son is contracted to Tottenham for one more season but according to Dan Kilpatrick, the club would be wise to sanction a sale at a very opportune and brutally ruthless time.

“He’s won his trophy now, he’s got that moment and has a year on his contract,” said Kilpatrick who is the Deputy News Editor with The Athletic. “But I think it’s fair to say there was a decline last season.

“Even considering the conditions of the team he wasn’t the same Son we knew before.

“So I think it might make sense for all parties if he were to move on in the summer AFTER they’ve been on the Korea tour.

“That’s the key point, they’re not going to let him go before they’ve done that.”

Cristian Romero situation unwinnable for Spurs

Touching on the situation of centre-back Romero who has been linked with both Madrid clubs, Kilpatrick added: “For Romero I think it would be a bad message for Spurs to sell their World Cup-winning captain at this point.

“They’re looking to kick on and build on the Europa League success but he’s got two years on his contract and there’s no really good outcome for Spurs in this one.

“Either they sell him now and bank big money or they run the risk of him running it down and then being over a barrel in a year or 18 months’ time.

“So I think they have to consider any really good offers for Romero this summer. But the way he played in the Europa League I think he showed he’s a winner, he’s a leader.

“Spurs haven’t had many of them over the years, they don’t have many of them in the squad now, so they won’t want to lose the one they’ve got.”

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Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has privately told Eberechi Eze to move to the Emirates Stadium, according to a report, but a former Tottenham Hotspur striker believes that the Crystal Palace star should join Thomas Frank’s side instead and emulate a Manchester United legend.

Eze is one of the best attacking players in the Premier League and has drawn interest from bitter north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham. The 26-year-old, who played predominantly as an attacking midfielder last season, has been on the books of Palace since 2020 and is under contract at the London outfit until the summer of 2027.

TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, has reported that both Arsenal and Tottenham are keen on signing Eze in the summer transfer window and have already held talks over a summer deal.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Tottenham are ready to make Eze their club-record signing by triggering the £68million release clause in his Palace contract.

New Spurs manager Frank is so keen on working with the 26-year-old that the north London club are even willing to meet Palace’s demands of paying £45million upfront.

Per Fletcher, Arsenal have already made an offer to Eze, who is very happy with it.

Football Transfers has brought an update on Eze’s situation and has revealed what Saka has told the Palace star, who was described by former Chelsea and Liverpool ace Joe Cole on Channel 4 in June 2024 as “a world-class player”.

Saka and Eze are England international teammates and know each other well.

The duo are ‘good friends are are regularly seen together off the pitch’, according to the report, which has claimed: ‘Sources suggest that Saka has privately encouraged Eze to make the move to the Emirates’.

While Martin Odegaard is Arsenal’s playmaker-in-chief, Eze could be deployed on the left-hand side of the attack, where he has played for Palace in seasons gone past.

The future of Gabriel Martinelli at Arsenal is uncertain because of Bayern Munich’s interest in the Brazil international winger.

Although Arsenal have identified Real Madrid forward Rodrygo for the role on the left wing, the Brazil international has not yet made a final decision on his future.

The Gunners also hold an interest in Nico Williams, but the Athletic Bilbao winger has already agreed personal terms with Barcelona.

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Eberechi Eze backed to be Tottenham’s Eric Cantona

Former Tottenham striker Sheringham is a huge fan of Eze, and he believes that the attacking midfielder would be a brilliant addition to Frank’s team at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The former Manchester United striker believes that Eze could make the impact at Tottenham that Eric Cantona did at Old Trafford when he joined from Leeds United in 1992.

During his time at Man Utd, Cantona won the Premier League title four times and the FA Cup twice.

FourFourTwo quotes Sheringham as saying about Eze: “Players like Eze would enhance that football club.

“They’re in the Champions League this coming season, so they can afford to push the boat out and sign some players with a big stature and reputation.

“I think Eze is definitely one of those that would walk into Tottenham Hotspur and think ‘This is a proper place, I’m going to enjoy playing my football here’.

“I think he can shine the way Eric Cantona did when he went to Man United all those years ago.

“He could become the main man at Spurs, and that’s the type of player you want coming into your club.”

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Tottenham have conceded defeat in the race to sign Bryan Mbeumo, with Manchester United the only club left standing amid a comprehensive update on the ongoing transfer saga.

Bryan Mbeumo is on course to leave Brentford this summer, though not on the cheap. The livewire attacker only has one year remaining on his contract but the Bees hold a club option for an extra 12 months. As such, and effectively tied down for two more years, Brentford are holding out for a premium sum.

Mbeumo has made no secret of his desire to sign for Man Utd and that is music to the ears of Ruben Amorim.

The United boss wants to field Mbeumo alongside Matheus Cunha in the two No 10 roles behind the striker.

Tottenham emerged as a credible threat to Man Utd’s plan, especially in the wake of Thomas Frank – Mbeumo’s former manager at Brentford – replacing Ange Postecoglou.

However, a fresh and comprehensive update from The Athletic’s David Ornstein has shed new light on the transfer saga.

Firstly, Ornstein insisted Spurs are denying they’ve ever tabled a bid for Mbeumo this summer.

That is not to say Spurs don’t admire the player, but reports of Tottenham thundering in with an offer are not accurate, according to club sources.

Furthermore, Ornstein declared Tottenham are ‘no longer pursuing the situation.’ That stance will only change if Man Utd fail to seal a deal of their own.

Exact Man Utd bid revealed, but it wasn’t enough

The Red Devils have launched two separate bids thus far. The first was worth £45m plus £10m in add-ons. The second was described as being in excess of £60m, though exact details were scarce.

The report has provided clarity on United’s second bid, claiming it comprised of £55m plus £7.5m in add-ons.

The total value of the offer is £62.5m and that is the exact amount it cost to sign Cunha from Wolves. Brentford are believed to value Mbeumo at £70m, though have been using the £62.5m Man Utd paid for Cunha as a measuring stick.

Ornstein noted United’s second bid has been rejected, though talks between the clubs are continuing.

One figure who’ll certainly hope a decisive third bid is tabled is Mbeumo himself.

Ornstein stressed the left-footer has ‘informed Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur of his decision to sign for Manchester United if he makes a transfer this summer.’

As such, all eyes are on whether United launch a new and improved third bid, or whether they stick to their £62.5m figure and simply offer a higher proportion of the sum up front.

Another way in which Man Utd might be able to get the green light from Brentford is to make the add-ons involved more easily achievable.

In any case, what is clear is Man Utd do have the wriggle room to sign Mbeumo without selling players first.

Ornstein concluded: “Funds are said to be available for Manchester United to secure the former Troyes attacker without requiring sales in advance.

“However, they plan to remain disciplined and avoid overpaying for players in the market.”

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Tottenham are open to shifting a 2023 signing once and for all, though the rumoured move doing the rounds in the media is not advanced, according to reports.

It’s all change at Tottenham this summer with Thomas Frank displacing Ange Postecoglou despite the latter leading Spurs to their first trophy since 2008.

Tottenham have already got their window underway by signing loan pair Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel to permanent deals.

Japan international Kota Takai is the next to arrive, while first-teamers Fraser Forster and Sergio Reguilon will leave when their contracts expire on June 30. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been sold to Marseille.

Another forgotten man Spurs are reportedly prepared to wave goodbye to is striker Alejo Velix.

The Argentine cost £13m when signed Rosario Central in 2023, though his impact in north London has been negligible.

Veliz, now 21, has made just eight appearances in a Spurs shirt, scoring once. He’s spent time out on loan at Sevilla and Espanyol, but per talkSPORT and Ben Jacobs, the next step is a permanent sale.

talkSPORT wrote: “Tottenham are open to selling striker Alejo Veliz this summer.

“However, the club have yet to receive a formal bid for the Argentine, with no potential deals currently at an advanced stage.

“Racing Club in his native Argentina have been linked with a move for Veliz.”

As mentioned, Racing Club in Veliz’s home country of Argentina have been linked across the media of late.

But per journalist Ben Jacobs, suggestions a deal is close or advanced are not accurate just yet.

Taking to X, Jacobs wrote: “Suggestions Alejo Veliz is close to Racing are wide of the mark.

“Spurs are open to an exit, but haven’t received any formal bid. Nothing is advanced or concrete so far.”

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Arsenal have been encouraged by Eberechi Eze’s response to their offer, sources have told TEAMtalk, but Tottenham Hotspur remain a major threat to the Gunners in their pursuit of the Crystal Palace winger.

Eze is one of the best attacking midfielders in the Premier League and has developed into a very dangerous player during his time at Palace. The 26-year-old England international has scored 40 goals and registered 28 assists in 167 appearances for the Eagles since his move to Selhurst Park in 2020.

TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, reported interest from Manchester United and Newcastle United in Eze on May 13.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Eze has a release clause of £68million in his contract at Palace.

While Palace are open to accepting the payment in installments, they want at least £45million upfront.

Sources have intimated to TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, that Arsenal have made a play for Eze.

On June 26, Arsenal presented Eze with a deal that TEAMtalk understands the attacking midfielder is very happy with.

Sources indicate that there would be no issue with the 26-year-old, who scored eight goals and gave eight assists in 34 Premier League matches for Palace last season, agreeing on personal terms with Arsenal.

While Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Sporting Director Andrea Berta are keen on signing a top number nine in the summer transfer window, the north London club are also looking at bringing in a wide player.

While Eze played predominantly as a playmaker for Palace last season, he did feature as a left-winger thrice and has played out wide before.

Arsenal are interested in signing Rodrygo from Real Madrid, but the Brazilian forward has not made a final decision on his future.

There is also the danger that Arsenal could lose Gabriel Martinelli to Bayern Munich this summer, with the Brazilian winger contemplating his future.

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Tottenham a major threat to Arsenal for Eberechi Eze – sources

TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, reported on June 26 that Tottenham are very keen on signing Eze in the summer transfer window.

Not only are Spurs prepared to trigger the attacker’s £68million release clause, but the north London club are also ready to fulfil Palace’s demands by paying £45million upfront for Eze, who scored the winning goal in the Eagles’ 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley in May.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Eze himself is enthusiastic about the move to Tottenham and has been encouraged by new manager Thomas Frank’s vision.

Tottenham had initially wanted to sign Bryan Mbeumo, but with the Brentford winger on his way to Man Utd, Spurs are now focusing on Eze.

Spurs will play in the Champions League next season after winning the Europa League in the 2024/25 campaign, and Frank is keen on investing in their squad to challenge for the Premier League top four.

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A report has revealed Arsenal’s current stance on signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig in the summer transfer window.

Arsenal have received encouragement in their pursuit of Nico Williams, with TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Rudy Galetti, reporting the problems that Barcelona are facing in signing the Athletic Bilbao winger.

Tottenham are preparing a move for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, with TEAMtalk sources revealing the club are ready to meet the attacking midfielder’s £68 million release clause.

The 26-year-old, who dazzled last season with key goals against top sides, is a prime target for new Spurs manager Thomas Frank as he looks to reshape the squad for a Champions League campaign.

Palace are open to accepting the clause in instalments, but sources indicate the first upfront payment must be close to £45 million, a demand Tottenham are willing to meet to secure the deal.

Eze is enthusiastic about the move, drawn by the growing excitement around Frank’s vision for Spurs. The former Brentford boss, who took over at Tottenham, sees Eze as a versatile addition, capable of thriving off the flank while complementing James Maddison in a dynamic attacking setup.

Frank’s belief in Eze has intensified following the fact that Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, another target, is set to join Manchester United, prompting Spurs to prioritize the Palace star instead.

The North London club is keen to act swiftly, with Frank eager to integrate new signings early in his tenure.

Eze’s creativity, flair, and proven Premier League pedigree make him an ideal fit for Spurs, who are looking to bolster their attack amid uncertainties over Son Heung-min’s future and a lack of quality options.

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Sources suggest Tottenham’s confidence in landing Eze is boosted by his openness to the project and the club’s financial willingness to structure the deal to Palace’s satisfaction.

The England international is described as incredibly professional and will not do anything to force a move from Palace but there is a internal understanding that this summer is the perfect time for him to take that next step.

If completed, the transfer would mark a club-record signing for Tottenham and a statement of intent under Frank’s leadership.

Spurs’ current transfer record stands at £65m (including add-ons), which they paid to sign Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth.

With competition for Eze from other top European sides lingering, Spurs are moving decisively to bring Eze to N17, aiming to kickstart a new era with a player tailor-made for their ambitious plans.

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Tottenham are very much considering a move to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace this summer in what could prove a club-record shattering transfer, with Rio Ferdinand also sharing why he thinks the 11-cap England star will be on the move.

The 26-year-old has grown into one of the Premier League’s most outstanding playmakers during his time at Selhurst Park, playing a part in 68 goals (40 scored, 28 assists) in 167 appearances for the Eagles. Proving every inch a bargain signing since his £20m move from QPR in 2020, Eze is now established as a regular in the England squad, having won 11 caps for his country.

However, there is a strong possibility he will leave the FA Cup winners this summer. And with just two years remaining on his deal, talk of a move away has been aided by the £68m exit clause that exists in his contract.

To that end, it was reported on Tuesday how new Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank was ready to turn his focus towards a deal for Eze after failing to reunite with Bryan Mbeumo.

And while any deal would likely set Spurs back a new club-record fee, Frank is understood to have endorsed a possible deal to club bosses, with the player seen as a key target this summer to help catapult the north London club back into the upper echelons of the Premier League.

Now Fabrizio Romano has given his take on a possible deal, and has confirmed Spurs do “love” the player in a 17-word update.

“Tottenham love Eze, he’s on the list for sure. But no final decision has been made yet,” Romano told Givemesport.

Furthermore, Tottenham’s hopes of a deal have multiplied further amid claims that the 26-year-old would prefer a move to Spurs over Arsenal, with the Gunners also having been touted as would-be candidates for his signature.

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Our transfer correspondent Fraser Fletcher revealed last week that the clause in Eze’s contract, which can be triggered for £68m, is valid only til mid-August, by which time it will expire and Palace will have the right to reject any offers that come their way.

However, transfer journalist Paul O’Keefe has taken to social media to explain that any deal for Eze could be done for slightly cheaper, with the Eagles open to accepting three payments worth £20m a time for their mercurial midfield talent.

Speaking to TNT Sports about Eze back in March, pundit Rio Ferdinand explained why he feels the Palace star is now perfectly primed to move to a bigger side.

“His journey has been unique. He’s had disappointments in his academy life, released from clubs, found a new journey and a different pathway for himself. He’s got to this level and now he’s an England international,” Ferdinand beamed.

“This kid, no disrespect to Palace, could go on and play for one of the top teams. He’s got that individual brilliance; he’s got the awareness when he’s dribbling to keep his head up and bring others into play. I speak to other players that play against him, and they say he’s such an elusive player, unpredictable in the way that he carries the ball, but also [his strength].

“If you look at the size of him, he’s got the strength and power to go with it. Again, you’ve got to get out on the pitch and you’ve got to be available.”

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Meanwhile, Real Madrid still have Tottenham Hotspur star Cristian Romero on their radar as a potential target in the summer transfer window, though a report insists they also have two other defenders that Xabi Alonso has his eyes on.

On the incoming front, multiple sources have confirmed that Spurs have agreed a deal for Japanese centre-half, Kota Takai, which will net the selling side a club-record fee.

Frank is also plotting a crafty free-transfer swoop to bring a former Spurs academy man back to the club this summer, per reports.

Tottenham Hotspur have received a huge boost in their quest to sign one of the best players in the Premier League, with a report claiming that the star is ready to snub interest from the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United to make the switch to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Arsenal and Tottenham are bitter north London rivals and had a successful 2024/25 campaign. Although Spurs were dire in the Premier League, they won the Europa League and will play in the Champions League next season. Arsenal could not win the Premier League title, but a second-placed finish shows the progress that the Gunners are still making under manager Arteta, who also guided the team to the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Both Tottenham and Arsenal will be determined to win major trophies next season and are keen on strengthening their respective squads in the summer transfer window.

While Arsenal have not brought in a new player yet, Spurs have announced the permanent signings of Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso from Bayern Munich and Lens, respectively, while Luka Vuskovic is also set to team up with Thomas Frank’s side from Hajduk Split after a deal was struck back in September 2023.

Eberechi Eze is another player that Tottenham are keen on, with TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, reporting on May 30 that Spurs are ready to trigger the £68million release clause in the Crystal Palace attacking midfielder’s contract.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Tottenham are also ready to propose a player-plus-cash deal, but Palace are in talks with Eze over a new contract.

TEAMtalk understands that Manchester United, Newcastle United, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Bayern Munich are also interested in the 26-year-old England international, who scored the winning goal for Palace in their 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the final of the FA Cup in May.

Eze scored 14 goals and gave 11 assists in 43 appearances for Palace last season, with Eagles manager Oliver Glasner describing him in The Independent in September 2024 as an “absolutely top” player who is “always dangerous” and is “an unbelievable finisher”.

TBR has now reported that Eze wants to join Tottenham in the summer transfer window.

The report has claimed that ‘one of Frank’s top targets is now eager to join him in North London and is pushing to leave his current club’, adding that Eze ‘is now very keen on a move to’ Spurs.

While Eze’s entourage are ‘working hard and are talking to numerous suitors, including Arsenal, Aston Villa and Manchester United’, the playmaker wants to join Tottenham, with Spurs also confident that they will be able to secure his prized signature.

Tottenham to miss out on Real Betis star Jhonny Cardoso

While Tottenham will be delighted to know that Eze wants to join them, the north London club have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Jhonny Cardoso.

TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, reported on June 3 that Tottenham hold a first-refusal clause on Real Betis midfielder Cardoso.

While Spurs have been impressed with the USA international midfielder, sources have told TEAMtalk that the 23-year-old prefers a move to Atletico Madrid instead.

Trusted journalist Fabrizio Romano has now brought an update on Cardoso’s situation.

The Italian journalist has reported on X that a deal between Atletico and Betis for the midfielder will be sealed imminently.

Romano wrote at 8:59pm on June 24: “Jhonny Cardoso deal between Atlético Madrid and Real Betis will be sealed in the next 24 hours.

“The two clubs are finalising details of transfer fee and package worth over €30m.

“Matter of (short) time.”

However, Spurs will still benefit from the move, with journalist Dean Jones telling Ranks FC: “Spurs are not signing Johnny Cardoso. If he goes somewhere else, they still get a fee, so they are taking a fee instead.”

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The Spanish media have revealed that one of Tottenham’s best players is on Real Madrid’s radar.

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Real Madrid have Tottenham Hotspur star Cristian Romero on their radar as a potential target in the summer transfer window, according to a report, but there are two other defenders that Xabi Alonso has his eyes on, including a Liverpool ace.

Madrid have embarked on a new era following the departure of Carlo Ancelotti. After a disappointing season in which Los Blancos failed to win LaLiga, the Champions League or the Copa del Rey, Madrid decided to bring in Xabi Alonso from Bayer Leverkusen as their new manager.

The Spanish giants have also been very active in the summer transfer window and have made three major signings already.

Spain international central defender Dean Huijsen has joined from Bournemouth, England international right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has moved from Liverpool, and Argentina international midfielder Franco Mastantuono will link up with Los Blancos in August following a deal with River Plate.

Madrid, though, are not done yet in the summer transfer window, with the Spanish media reporting that Alonso wants to sign another central defender this summer.

According to Fichajes, Tottenham centre-back Romero is on the radar of Madrid.

Alonso has ‘made it clear that he doesn’t count on Raul Asencio’ in defence and has ‘firmly requested the immediate addition of a reliable centre-back’.

The new Madrid manager ‘needs a defender who can take on responsibility from day one’, and his bosses have identified Romero as a potential target.

Fichajes has claimed that the Argentina international centre-back ‘expressly wants to leave Tottenham this summer’ and ‘is seen as a market opportunity’ by Madrid.

Romero has been one of the best players for Tottenham since joining the north London club and is under contract until the summer of 2027.

Described as “world-class” and “a top-class player with the ball and without the ball when defending” by his Tottenham team-mate Micky Van de Ven on Optus Sport in March 2024, Romero clinched the Europa League with Spurs in 2024/25 and is also a two-time Copa America winner with Argentina, while also helping his national team emerge victorious at the 2022 World Cup finals.

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Fichajes has named the two other defenders that Madrid have on their radar as a potential addition to Alonso’s squad this summer.

Along with Romero, Madrid are also targeting Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate and Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie.

While Fichajes is not the most reliable of sources, Madrid’s interest in Romero and Konate can be backed up by more reputable organisations.

TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, reported on March 28 that Madrid have Romero on their list of targets for the summer.

Sources have since told TEAMtalk that Tottenham are willing to sell the 27-year-old centre-back for offers exceeding £60million.

Romero would love to play in LaLiga, with Madrid’s city-rivals, Atletico Madrid, also one of his suitors.

As for Konate, Marca are among the publications that have consistently reported Madrid’s interest in the Liverpool centre-back, who is out of contract at the Premier League champions next summer.

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Tottenham Hotspur are ready to put all their energies into a new club record deal for an elite Premier League playmaker who they have ‘relief belief’ they can sign, and with Thomas Frank understood to be ready to pull the plug on their move for Manchester United target Bryan Mbeumo.

Mbeumo has found himself in huge demand this summer after making it clear he was keen to leave Brentford and make the next step in his career. And while the Bees are not prepared to stand in the 25-year-old Cameroon international’s way, they have made it clear they will demand a high price to let the talismanic star move on.

However, after Mbeumo made clear his preference to join Manchester United, the Red Devils have been feverishly working at trying to strike a deal with the Bees. Their first offer – worth £45m guaranteed and a further £10m in add-ons – was quickly batted away.

It has now emerged that United have lodged a second offer with the London club – now worth around the £60m mark and with a larger percentage of the cash laid down up front.

And while it has been said that Tottenham Hotspur were prepared to make a more hefty offer, Sky Sports now suggests the renewed offer from United, coupled with the fact that Mbeumo’s preference has always been Old Trafford, means they are now prepared to walk away from a possible move for the Brentford man.

Spurs, though, are not prepared to dwell on that apparent miss for too long, with multiple sources now revealing that a bold move is being planned for an alternative addition.

And according to both The Mirror and talkSPORT, Frank has now ordered Spurs to instead put their energies into a move for Crystal Palace superstar Eberechi Eze.

The 11-cap England star was mentioned as a target for Spurs last summer before they instead decided to strengthen in other areas of their side.

However, per the latest reports, Spurs now have a renewed belief that a deal is there to be done and a deal is seen as a relatively straightforward one to complete with a £68m exit clause existing in the player’s Selhurst Park contract.

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Per The Mirror, Frank wants Spurs bosses to move quickly and decisively for Eze, believing a deal will be far easier to strike than moves for both Mbeumo and another reported target in Antoine Semenyo.

Indeed, with Bournemouth having already lost Dean Huijsen this summer and with Milos Kerkez and Illia Zabarnyi also subject to big-money offers, the Cherries are ready to play hardball and demand an eye-watering fee for winger Semenyo.

But with a price in place for Eze – set at £68m (€80m, $92.5m) – Spurs know exactly what would be required to land the 26-year-old and without the need for messy negotiations.

Furthermore, the fact they can offer Eze, who finished the 2024/25 campaign with 14 goals and 11 assists from 43 appearances – the Champions League football he craves and stay in his native London has given them ‘real belief’ a deal is there to be done.

Such a move, though, would still represent a new club-record deal for Tottenham, beating the £65m package (£55m up front, £10m in add-ons) paid last summer to Bournemouth for Dominic Solanke.

Indeed, according to our transfer insider, Fraser Fletcher, Spurs have already been in contact over a deal for Eze, having learned they have until mid-August to trigger his clause before it expires.

Fletcher has also revealed that Spurs could yet look to offer the Eagles a possible swap deal in order to reduce their initial outlay for Eze.

Tottenham transfer latest: Deal on for Japan defender; Richarlison upgrade eyed

Meanwhile, multiple sources have confirmed that Spurs have agreed a deal for Japanese centre-half, Kota Takai, which will net the selling side a club-record fee.

Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly given the ‘green light’ for injury-plagued striker Richarlison to join a European heavyweight this summer, with an exciting replacement for the Brazilian already lined up.

Frank is also plotting a crafty free-transfer swoop to bring a former Spurs academy man back to the club this summer, per reports.