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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made his opinion on Savinho abundantly clear amid claims that Tottenham Hotspur have had two bids rejected, as a football finance expert analyses how Spurs chairman Daniel Levy could fund the deal.

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is on the hunt for attacking players before the summer transfer window closes on September 1, with Son Heung-min having left for Los Angeles FC and James Maddison out of action for months due to a serious injury.

Tottenham are actively in talks with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze and are also aiming to sign Savinho from Man City.

Spurs, who won the Europa League last season and qualified for the 2025/26 Champions League, have had two bids for the Brazil international winger turned down.

Trusted journalist Fabrizio Romano reported on X on August 11 that Tottenham’s initial €50m (£43m, $58.5m) bid for Savinho was rejected.

According to GE Globo, Tottenham subsequently made a second offer of €70m (£60.3m) $81.8m) for the 21-year-old; Man City turned it down as well.

Man City manager Guardiola has broken his silence on the future of Savinho.

The Cityzens will take on Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday in their opening Premier League game of the season.

Ahead of the match, Guardiola gave a media briefing on Saturday, where the Man City boss said that he wants Savinho to stay, adding that the youngster is injured and will be out of action for a few weeks due to injury.

The Manchester Evening News quotes Guardiola as saying about Savinho: “Whether it’s Tottenham in that case or any other club, a player should call the club.

“I am only concerned right now that Savinho will be with us for the rest of the season and hopefully many years because at 21 with the potential he has he has to improve in final positions but he is an extraordinary player.

“Otherwise, he would not have played more than 3,000 minutes last season. At the end, as always, the desire of the players is above everything but then they have to find an agreement with the club.

“If they don’t take an agreement, the player will be here because the club spends money on those players.”

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Savinho ‘a big commitment’ for Tottenham

Tottenham are a wealthy club, and in recent years, they have not been shy of splashing the cash to sign big-name players.

Football finance expert, Dan Plumley, believes that Tottenham have the funds to go big on Savinho, noting that they will have Champions League money coming in this summer.

Plumley told Tottenham Hotspur News: “It’s a big commitment, for sure, but again, Spurs are one of those clubs that can always spend,” he said.

“We’ve said this time and time again, there’s no issue with them spending if they want to, new manager coming in, Champions League football, and also what’s happened in the context of the pre-season, obviously losing Son is a blow, but it does free up room.

“To bring somebody else in, and they’ve recouped some money for that, but also the injury to James Maddison, which of course you never planned for, but I think that in itself is a reason that they’ve had go back into the market because that’s a season-ending injury and it can shift the plans and move things around pretty quickly.

“He [Savinho] is a big commitment, but Spurs are good for that, and again, it shows that they are going to back Thomas Frank.

“If you look at where they are on the pitch, take out the league form, but it’s going to be a big season for them coming up, and you’ve got to put that kind of squad together to even compete in the Champions League at that very high level.”

Latest Tottenham news: Man Utd winger U-turn, Barcelona raid

Tottenham showed interest in a Manchester United winger earlier this summer, but the Europa League winners eventually decided to abandon their pursuit of the international star, who has now agreed on personal terms with Chelsea.

A Spanish report has claimed that Tottenham are ready to go big for a Barcelona star and are keen on bringing him to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before the summer transfer window closes on September 1.

There is a danger that Tottenham could lose a top midfielder this summer, with one of Europe’s biggest clubs chasing him.

Tottenham Hotspur have held a long meeting with Crystal Palace to beat Arsenal to the signing of Eberechi Eze, according to a report, as Spurs manager Thomas Frank and chairman Daniel Levy learn the outcome of a second bid for Manchester City winger Savinho.

It has been an eventful summer for Tottenham, who won the Europa League last season under Ange Postecoglou and will embark on the 2025/26 Premier League and Champions League campaign under Thomas Frank. Mohammed Kudus, Kota Takai, Joao Palhinha and Luka Vuskovic are the new players in the Tottenham squad, while the loan deals of Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel have also been made permanent.

Tottenham are still active in the summer transfer window, with the north London club looking for two more attacking players.

Son Heung-min has left for Los Angeles FC, while James Maddison has suffered a long-term injury.

TEAMtalk’s transfer insider, Dean Jones, has reported that Tottenham are keen on signing Eze from Palace before the summer transfer window closes.

While Palace want £68million (€79m, $92m) for the England international attacking midfielder, sources have told TEAMtalk that Tottenham are ready to pay £55m (€64m, $74.6m) for the 27-year-old, who was described as “dangerous”, “absolutely top” and “an unbelievable finisher” by Eagles manager Oliver Glasner in The Independent in September 2024.

Arsenal hold an interest in Eze, but the Gunners are hesitant about making a bid because they are not certain where the star would play in manager Mikel Artetea’s team.

According to talkSPORT, Eze is ‘open to the move’ to Tottenham, with last season’s Europa League winners being told by his camp that personal ‘terms will not be a problem’.

CaughtOffSide has reported that Tottenham have been in talks with Palace over Eze and have ‘held a two-hour meeting’ with the Eagles’ officials.

The report has also noted that Eze is ready to join Tottenham instead of waiting for Arsenal to firm up their interest in him.

A source has told CaughtOffSide that the next 48 hours will be decisive in the race for Eze.

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Manchester City respond to second Tottenham bid for Savinho

While Tottenham are working on a deal to sign Eze, the north London club are also pressing ahead in their quest to sign Savinho from Manchester City.

Tottenham have had a bid of €50m (£43m, $58.5m) for Savinho already turned down by Man City, and a report in the Brazilian media has revealed that Spurs’ second offer has also been rejected.

According to GE Globo, Tottenham made a second bid of €70m (£60.3m) $81.8m) for the Brazil international winger.

Man City have rejected it, but ‘negotiations’ are going on over reaching a compromise.

Savinho’s agents have flown to England to hold talks, with the winger seemingly ready to leave Man City for Tottenham before the summer transfer window closes.

Latest Tottenham news: Man Utd winger U-turn, bid for Barcelona star

Tottenham Hotspur had shown interest in a Manchester United winger earlier this summer, but the north London club have abandoned their pursuit of the youngster.

A Spanish report has claimed that Tottenham are planning to make a huge bid for a Barcelona star and convince him to move to north London before the summer transfer window slams shut on September 1.

Tottenham are in danger of losing a star midfielder, with Serie A giants Juventus taking a shine to him and looking at him as a potential replacement for Douglas Luiz.

Tottenham are reportedly ‘preparing’ to lodge a £60.2million bid on a Barcelona star who could join alongside Crystal Palace man Eberechi Eze.

Spurs look likely to be busy at the back end of the summer window. They have already signed six players so far, with Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha the biggest names.

And there is interest in some more big players: Eze and Savinho.

But beyond that, Fichajes reports Tottenham are interested in signing Barcelona star Dani Olmo, and are preparing a €70million (£60.2m) offer for the midfielder, who was directly involved in 19 goals in his first season at the club.

The report suggests the ‘financial urgency’ means Olmo could indeed be sold by La Blaugrana.

It is reiterated that Eze is being looked at by Tottenham, and Olmo is in their sights ‘in addition’ to him.

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Double signing not unlikely

It is not unlikely that Tottenham sign two new players at the back end of the window. Eze and Olmo can both play as attacking-midfielders and wingers, and Spurs have lost Son Heung-min to LAFC, while James Maddison has suffered a bad injury, meaning signings are needed in both areas.

TEAMtalk is aware that the north London club are confident that their efforts to sign Eze will bear fruit, and that follows a report which suggested a second bid would be made for Manchester City winger Savinho.

A first bid of £42million was turned away, but it’s expected Tottenham are coming back to the table.

With bids being made for both Eze and Savinho, Spurs clearly feel they’ll be able to add two new stars to the side.

But with Olmo said to be in the mix, there would surely need to be a decision made between him and Savinho, with Eze the top target.

The validity of the original report on interest in Olmo could be questioned, but there is no reason why two stars won’t be signed at Tottenham soon.

Tottenham round-up: Bissouma could leave

Juventus are reportedly soon to make an offer for Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma.

The midfielder was left out of the UEFA Super Cup squad, with Thomas Frank citing frequent lateness as the reason.

Meanwhile, the prospective forward signings at Tottenham could help Leeds to sign Manor Solomon.

He’s said to be surplus to requirements, and with a loan not ruled out, his last short-term location of Leeds – who are still interested in him – could pounce.

Tottenham are confident they have put together a framework of a deal for Eberechi Eze that will satisfy Crystal Palace, according to TEAMtalk sources.

Arsenal’s failure to lodge a bid has left Eze more open minded about where his future lies.

Spurs made contact one week ago and have been working on a plan to make a quick breakthrough in negotiations.

There is an acceptance that Palace might still knock back their initial approach – but Tottenham will be poised to follow up quickly if that is the case, as they want the deal wrapped up and believe they have a structural plan to make it work.

Indeed, the north London club are said to value Eze at £55million, while Palace want £68million for him.

The star is waiting on the deal to now open up but it is likely he has played his last game for Palace.

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Arsenal have let Eze slip

Reports have suggested for some time that Eze would be open to a move to Arsenal if they offered it.

However, TEAMtalk is aware why the Gunners have hesitated on the prospective addition.

They were not certain that Eze would get into Mikel Arteta’s starting XI.

Indeed, the midfielder is viewed primarily as a No.10, the position frequented by captain Martin Odegaard, so it would take a lot to usurp him of his place.

The hesitation has let Tottenham in and it seems there’s a good chance they now get the deal over the line.

Tottenham round-up: Savinho offer coming

As well as their offer for Eze, reports have stated that Spurs will make a fresh bid for Savinho.

After lodging a £42million offer which was said to have been rejected, it’s reported Tottenham will make an improved offer for the £67million-rated Manchester City winger.

Meanwhile, Tottenham could lose another midfielder as it’s been reported Juventus are planning to make an offer for Yves Bissouma.

Spurs have already lost James Maddison to injury for most of the season.

Tottenham will launch their opening bid for Eberechi Eze and an improved bid for Savinho, and reports have detailed how much it’ll take to secure the double coup.

Spurs battled hard against quadruple-winners PSG on Wednesday night and came within minutes of lifting their second major European trophy within a matter of months.

Tottenham ultimately fell on penalties, though the club’s encouraging display was all the more remarkable considering the players Thomas Frank was without.

Son Heung-min is now an LAFC player, while James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski were both absent through injury. Maddison (ACL) is expected to miss most if not all of the new campaign.

Accordingly, Tottenham are determined to provide Frank with attacking reinforcements and an opening offer for Crystal Palace talisman, Eberechi Eze, is imminent.

Taking to X, reporter Ben Jacobs stated: “Spurs set to place an opening bid for Eberechi Eze. Tottenham moving fast to avoid Arsenal counter.

“Optimism Eze prepared to join with personal terms not a problem. New push for Eze after James Maddison’s ACL.”

As mentioned, Eze is also a target at Arsenal but in lieu of Maddison’s injury, it’s Spurs who are showing the stronger interest.

They’re now prepared to act on that interest and per a separate update from Jacobs, they value Eze at £55m.

An opening offer around that amount is expected to be lodged, though Palace value Eze at £68m.

Eze’s release clause – set at £68m – expires tomorrow but even on the open market Palace will strive to collect the same £68m figure.

As such, don’t be surprised if Tottenham’s opening gambit is turned down if it is worth £55m.

Improved Savinho bid prepped

Elsewhere, Tottenham also intend to return with a new and improved offer to sign Savinho.

The Brazilian isn’t unhappy at Manchester City but does want to be a regular starter in a World Cup year. Savinho is open to joining Spurs and personal terms are not expected to be an issue.

With Jack Grealish joining Everton (loan) and James McAtee on course to join Nottingham Forest, City will move for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo if Savinho leaves too.

Spurs have already bid roughly £42m / €50m for the 21-year-old. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano subsequently stated Man City will not sell for less than €60m / £51.7m and could even hold out for as much as €70m / £60,3m.

A fresh update from The Times has revealed Tottenham will bid again for Savinho, though the cost of doing business is even higher than first thought.

They stated: ‘Manchester City are holding out for a fee of about £67million for the Brazil winger Savinho, who is of interest to Tottenham Hotspur.

‘After having an initial bid of about £42million rejected, Tottenham are set to return to the table with an improved offer, although it remains to be seen whether Spurs will meet City’s asking price.’

If Palace and City both hold firm and Tottenham pay full price for both players, the Eze, Savinho double coup could cost as much as £135m.

One player who could make way to free up both room and funds for Eze and Savinho is Manor Solomon.

Both Fabrizio Romano and the Evening Standard stated on Wednesday that the 26-year-old winger is a genuine candidate to leave in the final weeks of the window. Prior reports have cited a £20m valuation if Solomon is sold and not loaned.

Tottenham are at risk of losing another midfielder this summer, as a European giant is keen on one of their players and it’s believed an approach could materialise shortly.

Spurs’ summer has been a bit of a mixed bag. They have gone some way to improving their side, with Mohammed Kudus a particularly positive addition, along with last season’s loanees Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso, who both looked useful.

But forward icon Son Heung-min has gone after 10 years, following the Europa League triumph of last season, and James Maddison is likely to be out for most of the season with an injury.

That leaves Tottenham a midfielder down, and soon that could be two.

Indeed, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus remain keen on the signing of Yves Bissouma, given they expect Douglas Luiz to leave the club.

Further to that, it’s believed an approach for his signature could materialise shortly.

It’s felt the Tottenham midfielder would be a an immediate and longer-term solution for the midfield area beyond the sale of Luiz.

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Bissouma value revealed

TEAMtalk revealed before last season was up that Tottenham would ask for £35million for Bissouma.

There is no suggestion in the new report of that Juventus would be willing to pay for him.

In any case, it seems Tottenham remain happy to push the midfielder out the door.

He was left out of their squad for the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain due to persistent lateness.

Boss Thomas Frank said: “Bissouma isn’t here because of disciplinary reasons. He has been late several times, the latest one too many.

“We need to give love and have demands but there have to be consequences. There’s a been a consequence, we will follow it up when we get home and park it for now.”

Tottenham round-up: Spurs to bid for Eze

Tottenham reportedly feel £55million is a fair valuation for Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze.

But rivals Arsenal reportedly already have the midfielder on-side, making a Spurs move tough.

Tottenham have also reportedly lodged a bid of £43.2million for Manchester City winger Savinho.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz is said to have made it clear that his future is with the Spanish club, despite an approach from Spurs.

Tottenham’s grand plans for Eberechi Eze and Savinho will come with a casualty and Leeds United could be the ones to capitalise, per reports.

Tottenham aim to finish with a flourish in the summer transfer window, with Thomas Frank and Co targeting two blockbuster signings.

Spurs have already bid €50m for Man City’s Savinho. City are open to cashing in but want closer to €70m.

Savinho is not unhappy at Man City but wants to be a regular starter. He’d get that chance at Spurs and manager Thomas Frank believes he can polish the diamond.

Elsewhere, Tottenham are the most serious contender to sign Crystal Palace talisman, Eberechi Eze.

The ACL injury suffered by James Maddison has forced Spurs into the market for a high calibre No 10.

Arsenal are also in the mix but TEAMtalk understands the Gunners have concerns over whether Eze would be worth the money.

Arsenal aren’t sure whether Eze would break into their starting eleven given the presence of Martin Odegaard. That is not an issue Spurs are grappling with given Maddison’s injury and the Morgan Gibbs-White transfer miss.

Reporter Ben Jacobs recently claimed Spurs want to open the bidding around the £55m mark. Palace are demanding £68m, be that via the player’s release clause – which expires on Friday – or in a deal negotiated from scratch.

Crucially for Spurs, Fabrizio Romano revealed Eze is willing to join, meaning agreeing personal terms will not be an issue.

Romano wrote on Tuesday: “Eberechi Eze, keen on Tottenham move as Palace are informed of his desire to play Champions League football.

“Deal now depends on club to club talks but Spurs are seriously working on it, as reported earlier.”

Eze, Savinho deals come with casualty

According to fresh updates from both Romano and the Evening Standard, Tottenham’s late-window splurge could see Manor Solomon forced out.

The 26-year-old shone on loan at Leeds United last term and Daniel Farke’s side did show interest in bringing the winger back on board.

However, reports earlier in the summer stated Thomas Frank wanted to take a close look at Solomon before determining whether he has a future in north London.

According to Romano and the Standard, Frank has now decided Solomon is surplus to requirements.

“Manor Solomon could leave in the final weeks of the window with La Liga and Premier League clubs calling in the recent days,” wrote Romano on X. “Movement started with Spurs aware of interest.”

That was backed up by the Standard who stated they: ‘understand that Spurs would be willing to sell Solomon this summer if a suitable offer comes in, with the player not viewed as a key part of Frank’s plans.

‘Another loan spell away from the club has not been ruled out, depending on what level of interest Spurs receive in a permanent exit.’

Leeds continue to be linked with moving once more for Solomon who hit double figures in both goals and assists in their promotion-winning campaign.

Reporter Graeme Bailey recently stated that if Solomon leaves on a permanent basis, Spurs will demand close to £20m.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to be disappointed in their quest to sign a top defender, with Liverpool now leading the race for him, as Fabrizio Romano reveals that he is “super-excited” to make the move to Anfield, while Theo Walcott gives his verdict on Marc Guehi moving to Arne Slot’s side.

Liverpool have been very busy in the summer transfer window, with the Premier League champions bringing in seven new players. Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong are among the new stars in manager Slot’s team, as Liverpool aim to become the champions of England yet again next season as well as win the Champions League.

TEAMtalk understands that Liverpool remain in the hunt for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, despite having an initial bid of £110million (€127.2m, $148.5m) plus add-ons turned down.

Liverpool are also looking for defensive reinforcements before the summer transfer window slams shut on September 1.

Jarell Quansah left for Bayer Leverkusen earlier this summer, while Ibrahima Konate is out of contract at Liverpool at the end of the season.

Liverpool are in talks with Crystal Palace over Marc Guehi and are also trying to get a deal done with Parma for Giovanni Leoni.

TEAMtalk’s Italian football correspondent, Rudy Galetti, has reported that Tottenham want to sign Leoni and value the defender at around €35m (£30.3m, $41m).

However, Parma want at least €40m (£34.6m, $46.7m) guaranteed for the Italy Under-19 international, with Tottenham’s ‘informal approach’ for the centre-back turned down.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Liverpool are keen on bringing Leoni to Anfield before the summer transfer window closes, with Fabrizio Romano revealing how the defender feels about a potential move to the Premier League champions.

The reliable journalist has claimed that talks between Liverpool and Parma for Leoni are going on, with the 18-year-old centre-back ready to switch to the Reds.

Romano said on his YouTube channel: “I can tell you, and I think this is something important, there were reports in England about Leoni maybe not being convinced, that it will take some hard work to convince the player to go to England.

“Guys, Leoni is super-excited about Liverpool and Liverpool project. So, personal terms are not an issue. Leoni is convinced.

“Who would not be convinced about joining Liverpool? One of the best projects in the world, ambitious coach, ambitious director, fantastic club.

“I think that’s absolutely pointless to mention that. So, Leoni wants to go to Liverpool. And now the two clubs are negotiating.”

Romano added: “Negotiations are going with Parma for Leoni, with the player keen on the move. 18 years old, Italian defender, who did a fantastic season last season in Serie A, was wanted by all the top Italian clubs, but he is heading to Liverpool with negotiations underway.”

Marc Guehi backed for Liverpool success

It is not just Leoni that Liverpool are in talks with, with the Merseyside club also determined to sign Guehi from Palace.

TEAMtalk understands that Guehi has already agreed on personal terms with Liverpool, who are in talks with Palace over a deal worth £35m (€40.5m, $47.3m), including add-ons, according to The Times journalist, Paul Joyce.

Guehi, who is out of contract at Palace at the end of the season, is one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League, and former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott believes that the 25-year-old England international would be a success at Liverpool.

Walcott said on It’s Call Soccer!: “For Guehi, he would fit into that Liverpool team and they have the ball all the time, so he’s not going to be challenged as much.

“He’ll get fitter, he’ll learn so much. To play at Liverpool and be next to Virgil van Dijk, these opportunities might not come again.”

Who is Giovanni Leoni?

One of the latest big defensive prospects in Italian football, Leoni has worked his way up through the ranks and already has one season of Serie A action behind him by the age of 18.

Born in the Italian capital, he was raised as a Roma supporter. But he never joined his hometown team’s academy, since his family relocated to Padua when he was five years old.

Vigontina were his first youth club, before he developed with Cittadella and ultimately joined Padova as a 12-year-old.

Leoni made his Serie C debut in March 2023, becoming Italy’s youngest professional footballer that season at the age of 16 years and three months.

He made three Coppa Italia appearances for Padova in the first half of the following season before setting out on a loan spell with Sampdoria, stepping up to Serie B in the process and helping his new side reach a play-off spot.

Leoni was an unused substitute in the preliminary round of the play-offs, which Sampdoria lost, and barely two months after his move was made permanent, he was being transferred again.

This time, it was a step up to Serie A for the youngster, still only 17 at the time he was acquired by Parma (his 18th birthday wasn’t until December). Coincidentally, he made 17 appearances in his first Serie A season.

While he statistically doesn’t stand out too much yet, Leoni’s potential makes him attractive to a number of clubs. He has an imposing figure at 6ft 5in, which he makes the most of in aerial duels.

But he also possesses good traits with the ball at his feet and can slot in on the right-hand side of a centre-back department.

That has usually been within a back three so far, but given his ability to play in the middle of that kind of backline, he should be able to adapt to a back four as well. In fact, he was trusted to be at the heart of Parma’s defence in games against the likes of Napoli and Lazio towards the end of the 2024-25 season.

Parma’s head coach at the time, Cristian Chivu, earned a step up to Inter over the summer. And after taking the job, the former Ajax, Roma and Inter defender backed Leoni for a bigger destiny as well, stating his expectations of Leoni becoming a full international for Italy on a regular basis.

So far, Leoni has represented his nation at under-18 and under-19 level. He was named in Italy’s preliminary squad for the under-21 European Championship this summer as well, but didn’t make the final cut.

His trajectory is certainly an upwards one, though, and after the incremental increases in quality he has shown so far, the big boys are now circling.

Latest Liverpool news: New Isak bid details, rising star won’t join

A reliable source has revealed the details of Liverpool’s potential second bid for Alexander Isak, as Newcastle United plan to hold urgent meetings this week.

Man Utd could help Liverpool in their quest to sign Isak, with Newcastle taking a shine to a striker that Amorim wants to rid.

Tottenham are determined to break up Arsenal’s move for Eberechi Eze and how much they’re expected to bid has been revealed.

Spurs are gearing up for a blockbuster end to the summer transfer window, with the action coming thick and fast in the attacking ranks.

Tottenham have already bid €50m for Manchester City winger, Savinho. City value the Brazilian around the €70m mark and Savinho is open to the move.

Elsewhere, multiple sources have confirmed Tottenham are back in talks to sign Crystal Palace talisman, Eberechi Eze.

A move for the playmaker has assumed greater significance after the Morgan Gibbs-White transfer miss and ACL injury suffered by James Maddison.

Eze is a target across north London at Arsenal too. According to Ben Jacobs, the Gunners have Eze’s ‘buy in.’

In other words, Eze has indicated he’d be open to joining Arsenal even though personal terms are not yet in place.

Tottenham hope to bust that move wide open by launching a move of their own for Eze and capitalising on Arsenal’s hesitation.

Transfer insider, Dean Jones, told TEAMtalk Arsenal are not fully convinced Eze would be worth the money given he might not break into their starting eleven. Captain Martin Odegaard currently occupies the No 10 role where Eze plays.

Accordingly, the door is ajar for Spurs who according to Jacobs, do not want to pay Eze’s full valuation.

Reports differ on whether Eze’s £68m release clause has expired already, or whether it expires on Friday, August 15.

In any case, Palace will seek £68m irrespective of the clause and per Jacobs, Tottenham feel £55m is a fairer valuation.

Taking to X, Jacobs wrote: “Fresh talks started in light of James Maddison injury and failure to land Morgan Gibbs-White.

“Eze a longstanding target, but earlier in the window Spurs had decided not to move. Spurs aware Arsenal have player buy in, but believe Eze has not discounted their project. Spurs also prepared to move quickly.

“Both Spurs and Arsenal view Eze as a No.10. Understand Spurs’ starting valuation similar to the £55m paid for Mohammed Kudus. Palace want £68m release clause triggered or matched, even after it expires.”

A subsequent update from Jacobs stressed Eze is open to joining Spurs: “Eberechi Eze open to Tottenham, and would also welcome an Arsenal bid having spoken to Mikel Arteta already.

“Spurs are the ones moving. Arsenal waiting as it stands with outgoings the focus.”

With Tottenham ready to move quickly for Eze, all eyes are now on whether Arsenal respond by tabling a bid of their own.

What about Savinho?

As mentioned, Spurs believe Eze’s best position is the No 10 role. As such, both Jacobs and Fabrizio Romano confirmed Tottenham could sign Savinho AND Eze, and it’s not a case of one or the other.

“Spurs also view Eberechi Eze as a No.10. It means their pursuit is separate to Savinho, who Man City insist they don’t wish to sell,” wrote Jacobs on X.

Romano stated: “Tottenham keep working on both Savinho and Eze deals, as exclusively revealed.

“Spurs want to add two attacking players to the squad and talks with Palace/City are ongoing.”

A follow-up from Romano early on Tuesday afternoon reaffirmed Eze is receptive to the idea of joining Tottenham.

He wrote: “Eberechi Eze, keen on Tottenham move as Palace are informed of his desire to play Champions League football.

“Deal now depends on club to club talks but Spurs are seriously working on it, as reported earlier.”

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Tottenham intend to sign an even more expensive attacker than Savinho after concluding a deal for the Manchester City winger, according to a trusted source.

News broke over the past 36 hours of Tottenham opening club-to-club talks with Man City for the signing of Savinho. The Brazilian winger, 21, is not unhappy at City but is determined to be a regular starter and sees a potential move to north London as enhancing his chances of making the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Savinho showed flashes of brilliance during his first season at the Etihad. However, his end product proved lacking, with just one Premier League goal notched from 29 appearances.

City are in the midst of a winger clear-out ahead of making a gigantic splash for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo. Spurs and new boss Thomas Frank are understood to view Savinho as a player whose true potential they can unlock.

Tottenham have already bid €50m / £43.2m for Savinho – sometimes known as Savio – and per Fabrizio Romano, City’s valuation is €70m / £60.5m.

There is understood to be growing confidence among all parties that a deal for Savinho WILL get done.

And according to the latest from Romano on Tuesday morning, Savinho could quickly be followed into Spurs by Eberechi Eze…

Savinho AND Eberechi Eze

TEAMtalk’s newest transfer insider, Dean Jones, brought news on Monday of Spurs re-entering talks for the Crystal Palace talisman.

Romano backed up our reporting on Tuesday morning and crucially for Spurs, insisted it could be both Savinho and Eze for Spurs and not one or the other.

“Understand Tottenham are also back in talks for Eberechi Eze in separate deal from Savinho,” wrote Romano.

“Spurs trying again for Eze while they work on Savinho, following Maddison injury and Son exit.

“Eze keen but deal depends on Palace as release clause expired.”

Arsenal have been persistently linked with Eze throughout the summer and some outlets have gone as far as claiming a club-to-club agreement is in place.

However, insider Dean Jones exclusively told TEAMtalk that Arsenal are hesitant to seal a deal owing to concerns over Eze’s position.

The Gunners believe Eze is purely a No 10 and with Martin Odegaard on the books, there is concern as to whether Eze is truly required.

Palace’s £68m release clause has expired but the Eagles are still expected to demand roughly that figure in negotiations. Paying upwards of £60m and potentially as much as £68m for a bench player is sparking hesitation at the Emirates.

Spurs, meanwhile, believe Eze can be just as effective while operating from the left as he is at No 10. Furthermore, the ACL injury suffered by James Maddison has left the club with a glaring void in the playmaking position.