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Tottenham Hotspur have suffered a massive blow in their quest to sign Morgan Rogers as manager Thomas Frank and chairman Daniel Levy aim to recover from missing out on Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, with a report revealing that Chelsea are likely to be the Aston Villa star’s next club and the player himself making his stance on his future abundantly clear.

Eze is on his way to Arsenal, who have agreed on a deal with Crystal Palace. Tottenham were confident of signing Eze this week, but after the injury suffered by Kai Havertz, Arsenal stepped up their pursuit of the attacking midfielder and quickly wrapped up a deal.

Tottenham are now back in the market for an attacking player, with Son Heung-min having left for Los Angeles FC earlier this summer and James Maddison suffering a long-term knee injury in pre-season.

Villa attacking midfielder Rogers is a player that Tottenham would love to sign, according to Fabrizio Romano on his YouTube channel, although the trusted journalist has made it clear that it is very unlikely that the north London club will be able to get a deal done.

Tottenham, though, remain keen, with The Independent reporting that Spurs have made Rogers ‘a priority target’ and have made ‘contact’ with intermediaries.

Villa have PSR issues, which is encouraging for Tottenham, but, according to journalist Graeme Bailey, Chelsea are more likely to be Rogers’s next club.

The reporter has added that if Villa were to sell Rogers, then they would demand a fee similar to what Liverpool paid for Florian Wirtz.

The defending Premier League champions paid Bayer Leverkusen a club-record fee of £116m (€134m, $157m) including add-ons, for the Germany international attacking midfielder.

Bailey told TBR: “They’ve denied any approaches, any knowledge of the situation.

“I’ve been told by people who know the Villa situation that even if there was a fire sale tomorrow, the last player out the door at Villa would be Morgan Rogers.

“He’s not going anywhere this month. Villa do know of interest from elsewhere, but my understanding is that if and when Rogers does leave Villa, the chances are very high it’s going to be Chelsea.

“We know about the Joel Shields relationship, etc. I’d be very surprised if his next club wasn’t Chelsea purely because of that relationship, and we know they like him.

“Arsenal always had an interest in him, but it was never that strong. And obviously, in terms of a fee, if you’re going to get Morgan Rogers, I think you’re looking at Florian Wirtz territory-type money.”

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What Morgan Rogers has said about his future

Rogers has been on the books of Villa since February 2024, when he joined from Middlesbrough.

The 23-year-old has established himself as one of the best young players in the Premier League and has demonstrated his versatility by operating as an attacking midfielder, left-winger and right-winger.

Rogers has made 71 appearances for Villa so far in his career, scoring 17 goals and giving 17 assists in the process.

The England international is under contract at Villa until the summer of 2030, having signed an extension in November 2024.

Rogers won the PFA Young Player of the Year award this week and made it clear that he wants to stay at Villa.

The playmaker told The Times: “I’m happy here. I love football.

“I love nothing more than just coming out on the pitch and playing football and that’s what I’m doing. I don’t think about anything else.

“I can’t predict the next 12 months or anything in the future. It’s just about playing football, enjoying my football and showing everyone what I can do.”

Regarding winning the award, Rogers noted: “It means a lot, especially coming from the players that voted, playing against them.

“For them to acknowledge me as doing well this year, it hits different and it’s a different kind of feeling. It’s really nice. I’m so happy and so grateful that I managed to win this, and hopefully many more.

“Later down the line, I want to be one of them incredible players that people speak about, so to do that I’ve got to do what they did and what they followed after.

“It’s a nice recognition but there’s more to win, and I can’t wait. It’s my turn to show what I’m about, and I’m just looking forward to it.”

Rogers added: “The fact it’s happened quick has helped me. Everything’s just coming thick and fast and I’m trying to do what I can on the fly and just try and enjoy it and live in the moment.

“Maybe one day I’ll look back on it all and dissect it and how it came about, but right now I’m just living life, enjoying it and just taking every day and keeping a smile on my face and moving forward.

“It’s all happened so quickly and so fast, but I suppose that’s down to hard work and ambition which I’ve always had, and a dream and still trying to live that dream. It’s a really nice moment and I just want to keep going.”

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Tottenham are ready to make a bid for a Serie A playmaker, as the north London outfit aim to bounce back from the disappointment of missing out on Eze to Arsenal.

TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Rudy Galetti, has reported that Tottenham are ready to launch a massive bid for Savinho, with last season’s Europa League winners keen on bringing the Manchester City winger to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Manchester United are hopeful that Tottenham will enter the race to sign a winger that manager Ruben Amorim wants to get rid of.

After blowing Tottenham Hotspur out of the water for Eberechi Eze, Arsenal could affect Liverpool’s chances of signing one of Europe’s best players, according to a source, as Gunners manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta plan to further strengthen the attack so that they can wrestle the Premier League title away from Arne Slot’s side.

Just when Tottenham were gaining in confidence of sealing a deal for Eze, Arsenal pressed ahead for the signing of the Crystal Palace attacking midfielder and wrapped up a deal. Eze is expected to officially become an Arsenal player this weekend and enhance the Gunners’ attacking prowess.

Arsenal are now eyeing a move for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, a player that Liverpool are keen on signing before the summer transfer window closes on September 1.

TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Rudy Galetti, reported on July 27 that Liverpool are interested in signing Rodrygo as a replacement for Luis Diaz, who has joined Bayern Munich this summer.

A report on August 21 claimed that Rodrygo’s agents have flown into the UK to ‘hold talks’ with Liverpool as well as Manchester City, whose interest in the Brazil international winger stems from a potential departure of Savinho to Tottenham.

Arsenal, though, remain keen on Rodrygo despite the imminent signing of Eze and Leandro Trossard getting a new deal with improved terms, according to journalist Graeme Bailey.

Bailey told TBR: “Rodrygo didn’t get any minutes at all in the last match. Let’s see what happens this weekend.

“Rodrygo to Arsenal still has some legs. This is why we reported earlier this week that Arsenal could be interested in a possible loan move, and I wouldn’t rule it out.

“They’ve got a good relationship with Madrid. They’ve done it before with [Martin] Odegaard.

“I certainly wouldn’t rule that out, especially if Rodrygo pushes in the last 10 days, which is quite possible.

“And I still wouldn’t 100% rule [Manchester] City out of the equation just yet.

“But if Rodrygo doesn’t get game time this weekend, he’s one of those players – like many others in the first two weeks of the season – who could move if he’s not used.

“If he doesn’t start this weekend and doesn’t get minutes, he’s really going to come into focus.”

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Could Rodrygo leave Real Madrid for Arsenal on loan?

Rodrygo was an unused substitute in Madrid’s opening LaLiga game of the season against Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday evening.

Madrid manager Xabi Alonso included the 24-year-old just once in the starting line-up at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Rodrygo has clearly fallen down the pecking order at Madrid, but a loan exit does not seem likely.

TEAMtalk understands that Madrid want €100million (£86.2m, $116m) for Rodrygo, who was described as a “very complete” forward who is “fast, physical, technical” and “has great one-on-one skills” by Arsenal and Spain international midfielder Mikel Merino in Marca in April 2025.

It would not make much sense for Madrid to send Rodrygo out on loan when they could keep the three-time LaLiga and two-time Champions League winner in the squad to enhance their chances of being successful this season.

Moreover, Rodrygo himself may not fancy a move to Arsenal this summer.

Martin Odegaard and Eze will be the two number 10s for the Gunners, with Gabriel Martinelli and Trossard the two options for the left wing.

Rodrygo has been played predominately as a right-winger and as a centre-forward at Madrid, but he wants to play on the left flank.

A move to Arsenal would see him face the same issues that he has at Madrid right now.

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Paul Merson has given his verdict on Eze joining Arsenal, with the former Gunners star and Sky Sports pundit backing the north London club to win the Premier League title with the England international attacking midfielder in the team.

Arsenal have taken a shine to a Ligue 1 forward after Liverpool decided to step away from a potential deal.

A pundit has told Arsenal that they are making a mistake in signing Eze, claiming that the playmaker could create trouble at the Gunners.

Tottenham are readying an offer to sign a former Real Madrid playmaker in conjunction with a record-breaking move for Manchester City winger, Savinho, according to reports.

It’s fair to say the second half of Tottenham’s transfer window has not gone as the club intended. Spurs were blocked from signing Morgan Gibbs-White despite activating the player’s release clause and agreeing personal terms.

That prompted Tottenham to reignite their interest in Eberechi Eze and again, agreements were struck on both the player and club sides.

However, Arsenal brutally hijacked the move and Eze will now undergo a medical with the Gunners later today (Friday).

With James Maddison suffering an ACL injury, Tottenham are desperate to sign a No 10. A new winger to replace Son Heung-min who joined LAFC is also on the agenda.

Today’s update regards the chase for a No 10 and both The Telegraph and Times stated Spurs are turning their attention to Nico Paz.

The Argentina international, 20, left Real Madrid for Serie A side Como last summer. Paz blitzed the Italian top flight in his maiden season and was named Serie A’s best player aged 23 or under after registering six goals and nine assists.

Paz – along with Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche – was named in both reports as being on Spurs’ radar. Per The Times, Tottenham are now rapidly accelerating their search for a new playmaker after the Eze miss.

And according to a separate report from Spanish outlet Marca, Tottenham are ready to act on their interest. They claimed Tottenham ‘prepare an offer for Nico Paz’.

The Times suggested Spurs must go above and beyond to seal a deal for two reasons. Firstly, Como don’t want to sell.

Secondly, Real Madrid would be due 50 percent of the sale price via a hefty sell-on clause, meaning Como must secure a high price in order to make a sale worthwhile.

Aside from the sell-on clause, Real Madrid also have the right to match any bids made for Paz. They also have three buy-back clauses which can be activated in the summers of 2025, 2026 and 2027.

Real Madrid have opted against triggering their buy-back clause this summer, but can re-sign the Argentine for just €9m in 2026 and €10m in 2027.

If Spurs were to thunder in with a significant bid for the Argentine, Real Madrid would have the opportunity to match the offer.

But given they’ve already turned down the opportunity to re-sign Paz for just €8m this summer, it appears they won’t stand in Spurs’ way.

Savinho transfer latest

Regarding the winger pursuit, TEAMtalk has exclusively been told by transfer insider, Rudy Galetti, that Savinho is now actively pushing to join Spurs.

The Brazilian is desperate to feature regularly in a World Cup year and has tasked his representatives with convincing Man City to let him go.

City have thus far refused to entertain a sale but TEAMtalk understands Spurs are ready to go as high as €85m / £73.5m to seal a deal.

Thomas Frank has full belief he can turn Savinho into one of the league’s best wingers and Tottenham’s retain hope Man City can be convinced to cash in.

If City do decide to sell, the expectation is they’ll move for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo.

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Tottenham are ready to obliterate their transfer record with the signing of Savinho who is pushing to leave Manchester City and join Spurs, TEAMtalk can exclusively reveal.

Tottenham are determined to sign two new attackers in the final days of the window, with additions being sought in the No 10 and winger positions.

Eberechi Eze’s move was hijacked by Arsenal, while their favoured winger target, Savinho, has been blocked from leaving so far from Man City.

However, we can now reveal the 21-year-old Man City winger has tasked his agents with securing a move to Spurs and his entourage are working feverishly to soften City’s stance.

Savinho’s desire for regular playing time at Tottenham, to boost his chances for the 2026 World Cup, is emerging as the main factor pushing him to leave Man City.

The Brazilian talent has a strong supporter in Tottenham manager Thomas Frank, who has long admired his abilities and sees him as a key piece for the squad and starting eleven.

Tottenham have informed that they are ready to offer up to €85m, including bonuses, to convince Man City to agree to the transfer. However, the Citizens remain firm and have not yet shown willingness to let Savinho go.

A transfer on that scale would smash the club’s record with regards to arrivals. The current record-holder is Dominic Solanke by way of his £65m / €75m arrival from Bournemouth and that figure assumes all add-ons are met.

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Savinho’s agents are working daily to try to change City’s mind, engaging in ongoing discussions and negotiations.

Savinho himself is pushing for the move, motivated by the opportunity to play regularly and prepare for the World Cup.

If successful and Savinho is allowed to depart, the expectation is City will move for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo.

With a substantial Spurs offer formalised on the table and with Savinho’s clear desire to move, there is potential for the deal to move forward.

At the moment, the negotiations remain complicated, but with around ten days left in the transfer window, there is still time for both clubs to find common ground and complete what would be a statement signing for Tottenham this summer.

Savinho’s ambitions and Tottenham’s willingness to spend big could be the key to unlocking this high-profile transfer.

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Manchester United are reportedly hoping that Tottenham Hotspur will choose to re-enter the race to sign Alejandro Garnacho, in the hope that it will then force Chelsea’s hand to seal a more expensive deal for the Argentine attacker.

Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim is actively looking to offload as many as five first-team stars in the remaining weeks of the summer transfer window, with Garnacho firmly on the chopping block.

Chelsea have emerged as major suitors for the explosive 21-year-old talent, who was linked with Tottenham earlier in the window before they moved on to other targets.

However, a fresh report from GiveMeSport states that United are concerned they will be forced to allow Garnacho to join Chelsea for a cut-price fee if no other suitors are prepared to put cash on the table – hence them opening the door to a Spurs raid.

The north London outfit have already been fleeced twice in the summer window so far, having agreed deals to sign Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze only for both transfers to fall through.

The second of those deals has clearly hit the hardest, with negotiations going on for days and Crystal Palace and the player both agreeing to the transfer only for Arsenal to storm in and strike a deal of their own after suffering an injury to Kai Havertz.

Eze is now expected to undergo a medical with the Gunners on Friday after pulling out of Palace’s Europa Conference League play-off tie on Thursday evening through illness.

The Egland playmaker’s brutal snub has left Tottenham now pursuing alternative targets, and it looks like United are trying to take advantage of their desperation, with GMS stating they have been informed that the Red Devils are eager for Spurs to reignite their pursuit of Garnacho.

It’s claimed that Tottenham used intermediaries to gauge what would be needed to recruit Garnacho and also made checks on his desire to quit Old Trafford earlier in the transfer window.

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Chelsea, meanwhile, remain confident that they will end up acquiring Garnacho for as little as £30million due to his desire to head to Stamford Bridge. But with United desperate to maximise his value, they are hoping that a renewed approach from Spurs will drive that price up and force The Blues to pay more.

Quite whether Daniel Levy and co. are ready to be used again, only to walk away with no deal, remains to be seen as Garnacho likely ends up in west London by the time the window shuts on September 1.

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Tottenham Hotspur are exploring a potential move for Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku as they seek to bolster their attacking options, sources reveal.

The north London club had targeted Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, but with the dynamic playmaker securing a £60million switch to Arsenal, Spurs have shifted their focus to the versatile Frenchman as a key alternative. No formal approach has been made, but Nkunku is firmly on Tottenham’s radar as a player of interest.

The 27-year-old, who joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig in 2023 for £52m, has struggled to secure a consistent role at Stamford Bridge due to injuries and competition.

Despite flashes of brilliance, including his standout performances in the 2024/25 season, Nkunku’s future remains uncertain. Sources indicate he would be open to a return to Germany, with Leipzig keen to re-sign their former star. However, no significant club-to-club talks have materialized with the Bundesliga side, leaving the door ajar for Spurs to pursue a deal.

Tottenham’s urgency to add a creative forward has intensified following a long-term injury to midfielder James Maddison, whose absence leaves a significant gap in Thomas Frank’s set-up.

Nkunku’s ability to play as a forward or attacking midfielder, coupled with his flair and goal-scoring instinct, makes him an ideal fit for Spurs’ system.

His 20 goals in 34 Bundesliga matches during the 2022/23 season with Leipzig underline his potential to transform Tottenham’s frontline.

While Chelsea are slightly reluctant to sell to a Premier League rival, the door is not closed and Nkunku’s limited minutes could prompt negotiations, with Spurs considering testing their resolve.

Leipzig’s interest adds complexity, but Tottenham’s ambition to compete for a top-four spot drives their pursuit.

As the transfer window edges toward its climax, Frank will hope to secure a statement signing in Nkunku to reignite Spurs’ attacking spark and fill the void left by Eze’s move to Arsenal and Maddison’s injury.

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Tottenham Hotspur have suffered a major blow in their quest to sign one of Europe’s best goalscoring wingers, with Fabrizio Romano revealing that he is set on a move to Chelsea and wants to play under Enzo Maresca, but there are six other options for manager Thomas Frank and chairman Daniel Levy to explore.

With Son Heung-min leaving for Los Angeles FC and James Maddison suffering a long-term knee injury in pre-season that will see him miss most of the 2025/26 campaign, Tottenham are on the hunt for attacking players before the summer transfer window slams shut on September 1.

Tottenham were in advanced talks with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze, but Arsenal pressed ahead with their interest in the England international attacking midfielder and now have a deal in place.

This has forced Tottenham to go back into the market, with trusted journalist Romano revealing that last season’s Europa League winners would love to sign Xavi Simons.

Simons is one of the best young players in Europe, with the RB Leipzig and Netherlands international star adept at playing as a winger and in attacking midfield.

The 22-year-old scored 11 goals and gave eight assists in 33 matches in all competitions last season, while in the 2023/24 campaign, the young Dutchman found the back of the net 10 times and provided 15 assists.

Although Tottenham have shown interest in Simons, Romano has revealed that the 22-year-old has made it clear to the north London club that he wants to join Chelsea instead.

Chelsea and RB Leipzig are in talks over Simons, who, according to his former team-mate Dani Olmo on the German club’s official website in February 2024, is “a really complete player” and “has an amazing dribbling technique”.

RB Leipzig want €80million (£69m, $93.6m) for Simons, while Chelsea need to move on Christopher Nkunku to fund a deal for the former Paris Saint-Germain attacker.

Romano said on his YouTube channel: “A player they would love to have, and they made some contact a few days ago already, was Xavi Simons.

“But Simons has his heart set on a move to Chelsea Football Club.

“So, now for Tottenham, it’s not going to be easy for sure after the crazy Morgan Gibbs-White story and after the Eze story. to try and understand what they can do next.

“Rogers very difficult, Simons wants to go to Chelsea, Tyler Dibling and Everton already in negotiations, obviously a different kind of player.”

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Who are the other attacking options for Tottenham?

As Romano has noted, Southampton winger Tyler Dibling is also on Tottenham’s radar.

However, TEAMtalk understands that Dibling is keen on a move to Everton, who have had three bids for the 19-year-old already turned down.

Savinho, too, is on Tottenham’s radar, with a new Brazilian report claiming that Spurs have made a new bid for the Manchester City winger after having their initial offer turned down.

According to The Independent, Morgan Rogers is also a player that Tottenham like, a claim that Romano has backed.

Tottenham reportedly believe that Villa would be willing to sell Rogers because of their PSR issues, but the Villans will demand at least £80million (€92.5m, $107.6m) for the 23-year-old attacker.

Nico Paz, too, is an option for Tottenham, who have had a bid for Como already turned down earlier this summer.

Tottenham tried to sign Conor Gallagher from Chelsea last summer before he moved to Atletico Madrid and still hold an interest in him.

However, Spurs believe that the England international midfielder’s wages at Atletico Madrid are too high for them to do a deal.

The Independent has noted that Tottenham have taken a shine to Maghnes Akliouche of AS Monaco, adding that ‘an approach has been made’ for Dibling and have ‘discussed’ Simons.

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Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of signing Rodrygo from Real Madrid, according to an ambitious report in Spain, as Spurs quickly move on from missing out on the signing of Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, but TEAMtalk analyses why Spurs fans should not get carried away just yet.

With Son Heung-min leaving for Los Angeles FC earlier this summer and James Maddison suffering a long-term knee injury, Tottenham are on the hunt for two new attacking players before the transfer window closes on September 1.

Tottenham were confident this week of signing Eze, but Arsenal made a late play for the Crystal Palace attacking midfielder on Wednesday following the injury to Kai Havertz and now have a deal in place.

Spurs manager Thomas Frank and chairman Daniel Levy are now back to the drawing board, with Tottenham reigniting their interest in Manchester City winger Savinho, according to TEAMtalk’s transfer insider, Dean Jones.

Rodrygo is also an option for Tottenham, with TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, reporting on August 4 that the Madrid star is a leading candidate to replace Son.

Defensa Central has now made a bold claim about Rodrygo, with the Real Madrid-centric news outlet reporting that a loan deal is now just one step away from being finalised.

Madrid are said to be ready to send Rodrygo ‘on a loan’ deal to Tottenham, who are willing to cover the Brazil international winger’s salary in full.

Rodrygo himself is said to have ‘decided to embark on a period away from the Spanish capital’, realising that he does not feature in Madrid manager Xabi Alonso’s plans after failing to come on even as a substitute against Osasuna in their opening LaLiga game of the season at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.

Madrid are ‘close to reaching an agreement’ with Tottenham for Rodrygo, claims the report, which has noted that Los Blancos hope to get €100m (£86.5m, $116.5m) for the 24-year-old next summer.

With no club willing to pay €100m (£86.5m, $116.5m) for Rodrygo, who has won LaLiga thrice and the Champions League twice with Madrid so far in his career, Los Blancos have decided to send him out on loan, claims the report.

‘The only question’ in the deal between Madrid and Tottenham over Rodrygo is whether the Premier League club include a buyout clause.

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Could Tottenham really sign Rodrygo on loan from Real Madrid?

This is not the first time that Rodrygo has been linked with Tottenham in the Spanish press.

The media in Spain has been quite robust this summer in their claims that Tottenham are very keen on a deal for Rodrygo.

AS and journalist Ramón Álvarez de Mon are among the prominent sources that have claimed Spurs’ desire to sign the Brazilian, who was described as a ‘world-class superstar’ by Madrid legend Luka Modric in Get Spanish Football News in September 2024.

Cadena SER has also previously reported Tottenham’s willing to bid for Rodrygo.

However, no media outlet other than Defensa Central is currently reporting that Madrid are willing to send the 24-year-old to Tottenham on a loan deal.

It would not make sense for Los Blancos to do such a deal, except to save money on his wages.

While Alonso does not fancy Rodrygo as a player to start regularly, the Madrid manager will be well aware of his exploits in LaLiga and the Champions League in seasons gone by.

If Madrid are unable to offload Rodrygo for good this summer, it would make sense for Los Blancos to keep him in their squad, as they aim to win LaLiga and the Champions League this season.

Moreover, Marca, which has close ties to the Madrid hierarchy, has reported that Rodrygo will make a final decision on his future only after Madrid’s LaLiga game against Real Oviedo on Sunday, August 24.

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Tottenham have made a bid for a Brazilian winger, with the north London club ready to make him their most expensive signing in history.

Jamie O’Hara has urged Tottenham to offload an attacker, with the former Spurs player and talkSPORT pundit of the belief that he is not good enough for the Premier League club.

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Pep Guardiola has made a big decision on whether to sell Manchester City star Savinho amid interest from Tottenham Hotspur, TEAMtalk understands.

Arsenal’s late move for Eberechi Eze has rocked Tottenham’s plans to sign the Crystal Palace star, and there is a possibility they will reignite interest in the player.

After a failed attempt to sign Savinho last week, Spurs have him back in consideration ahead of their game against City at the weekend – and could even use that fixture at Etihad Stadium as a chance to tie up a deal.

No decision has been made in the hours since Spurs began reeling from Arsenal hijacking the Eze deal, but they know that City had been willing to negotiate.

Their initial approach for the player was too low, but if they were to get to a level of £65million then officials at City had shown an openness to a deal.

However, Spurs might yet discover that such terms are no longer on the table, TEAMtalk understands.

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Pep Guardiola is likely to get his wish

Following Tottenham’s initial approach for Savinho, we understand that Guardiola has intimated that he would prefer not to lose the player.

The Man City manager is more reluctant to sell the 21-year-old winger following the exits of Jack Grealish and James McAtee to Everton and Nottingham Forest, respectively.

It is thought that the City hierarchy are willing to listen to him on this one – unless a ridiculous offer lands for Savinho that is too good to turn down.

Tottenham had identified Savinho as a top target as Thomas Frank looks to add to his attacking options before the transfer window closes.

Spurs have lost two wingers since last season in Son Heung-min and Mikey Moore (loaned out) and Savinho, who can play on either flank, figures highly on the shortlist.

The Brazilian international joined the Cityzens from fellow City Group club Troyes last summer for a fee of £30million. Savinho made 48 appearances across all competitions for City last term, notching three goals and 14 assists in the process.

Tottenham may be forced to look elsewhere for a new winger if Guardiola gets his wish.

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Tottenham Hotspur have made a new bid for Savinho as Thomas Frank and Daniel Levy stay persistent in their quest to sign the Manchester City winger, according to the Brazilian media, as Fabrizio Romano names the Aston Villa star that Spurs have identified after losing Eberechi Eze to Arsenal.

Although Tottenham were confident this week that they would be able to sign Eze from Crystal Palace, the England international attacking midfielder is on his way to Arsenal. Eze is expected to have his medical at Arsenal on Friday, with the Gunners paying the Eagles a total of £68million (€78.5m, $91.5m) for his services.

This is a huge blow for Tottenham, who are looking to bring in more attacking players before the summer transfer window closes on September 1.

Son Heung-min has left for Los Angeles FC, and James Maddison will miss the majority of the season after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee.

While missing out on Eze, who is an attacking midfielder by trade but has also played on the left wing, to Arsenal is a bitter blow for Tottenham, manager Frank and chairman Levy have responded by making a new bid for Man City winger Savinho.

GloboEsporte journalist Cahe Mota reported on X at 1:56am on August 21: “Tottenham have increased their bid for Savinho to around €80 million after Eze’s decision in favor of Arsenal.

“The player’s agents remain in the UK to manage talks between the clubs.”

If the north London club’s bid of €80million (£69.2m, $93.1m) is accepted, then it will make Savinho the most expensive signing in Tottenham’s history, with Dominic Solanke currently holding that record at £65m (€75m, $87.4m).

TEAMtalk’s transfer insider, Dean Jones, reported on August 17 that Tottenham had an initial bid of £60million (€69.3m, $80.6m) for Savinho turned down by Man City.

Man City manager Pep Guardiola does not want the 21-year-old Brazil international winger to leave.

However, sources have told TEAMtalk that Tottenham have received encouragement from Savinho that he would be willing to make the move.

GloboEsporte has reported that Savinho’s agents are in London, ‘mediating negotiations between the clubs’, but a deal is not straightforward as Man City are not receptive to the idea of losing the winger they signed only last summer.

There has been speculation in recent days that Man City have made a final decision not to sell Savinho to Tottenham, a claim that has been refuted by Romano.

The transfer guru wrote on X at 11:09pm on August 20:” Tottenham have not stopped thinking about Savinho among top targets. City insist on blocking the deal in the last 10 days.”

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Morgan Rogers and Tyler Dibling on Tottenham’s radar

Romano has added that Tottenham have made calls for Tyler Dibling, but it is Everton who are in pole position for the 19-year-old Southampton winger.

Sources have told TEAMtalk’s Everton correspondent, Harry Watkinson, that Everton have had three bids for Dibling already rejected, with the winger keen on a move to the Toffees.

Romano has also reported that Tottenham are also keen on Morgan Rogers, but a deal for the Aston Villa star is going to be tough.

The reporter wrote on X: “Spurs also made calls for Tyler Dibling with Everton leading… and Morgan Rogers but seen as almost impossible, unlikely.”

Romano added on his YouTube channel: “And in this case, after 10 days of negotiations, advanced negotiations, Arsenal appeared, and Tottenham lost the player.

“What happens with Tottenham now? They started making some calls today already to try and understand the situation for new players to add to their squad.

“For example, I can tell you that one of the dream targets they have at Tottenham internally is Morgan Rogers at Aston Villa. But it’s seen as a very difficult deal because Villa don’t want to lose the player.

“So people in the industry believe that this deal is almost impossible for Morgan Rogers, but I can guarantee you that Tottenham are thinking internally about him as a perfect candidate.”

Latest Tottenham news: £60m player swap, Savinho alternative

Tottenham were so keen on signing Eze that they were ready to sacrifice a £60m star to get a deal done with Palace.

Jamie O’Hara has urged Tottenham to sell a player he has never been convinced by, with the former Spurs player and talkSPORT pundit saying that he is not good enough for the north London club.

Tottenham have identified a left-footed 23-year-old Ligue 1 winger as an alternative to Savinho, with the youngster valued at £47.6m.