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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.

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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.

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United have been in contact over Brahim Diaz, according to multiple sources in Spain, with the Real Madrid attacking midfielder making a final decision on his future.

Diaz has been on the books of Madrid since 2019, when he joined from Manchester City. After a three-year loan spell at AC Milan from 2020 until 2023, the Morocco international returned to the Santiago Bernabeu and has been part of Madrid’s first-team squad ever since.

The 26-year-old, who can also play as a winger, scored six goals and gave eight assists in 56 appearances for Madrid last season.

With Madrid having an array of attacking talents, Diaz will find regular playing time difficult to come by this season under new manager Xabi Alonso, as indicated by the attacker playing just 103 minutes at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

With Tottenham, who have been adversely affected by Son Heung-min’s exit to Los Angeles FC and James Maddison’s long-term injury, and Newcastle looking for attacking reinforcements, both Premier League clubs are said to have made contact over a summer deal.

According to E-Noticies, Newcastle have made an ‘offer’ of €40million (£34.6m, $46.5m) for Diaz, with the Magpies willing to increase the sum if need be.

Defensa Central, a Real Madrid-centric news outlet, too, has reported interest in Diaz from Newcastle, adding that AC Milan, Benfica and Inter Milan also want the two-time LaLiga and one-time Champions League winner.

Another Spanish news outlet, Madrid-Barcelona.com, has claimed that Tottenham have ‘contacted Brahim Diaz’s inner circle’.

The north London club have offered Diaz a five-year contract with a salary that is much more than what he gets paid at Madrid.

There is interest in the Morocco international attacker from clubs in the Saudi Pro League as well.

However, Diaz has ‘made it clear that his future is at Real Madrid’ and does not plan to leave the Santiago Bernabeu in the foreseeable future.

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Brahim Diaz to sign new Real Madrid contract

E-Noticies has reported that not only does Diaz not want to leave, but he is also going to sign a new contract with Madrid until 2031.

Madrid have reportedly informed Newcastle of their decision and will not accept their bid for the attacker.

Madrid-Barcelona.com has also noted that Diaz has accepted all the proposed conditions from Madrid and has ‘already conveyed his approval’ for a new deal.

These claims from the Spanish media have been echoed by trusted journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Romano wrote on X at 2:10am on August 3: “Brahim Diaz turns 26… and his new contract is almost ready, set to be signed.

“He’s already accepted all conditions of the new contract, only wanted Real Madrid.”

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Arsenal are reported to be planning a laughable offer for Rodrygo, with the Gunners hatching a clever plan to get the Brazil international forward out of Madrid this summer.

Madrid are facing competition from Chelsea for a top defensive target, but the star’s club are in no mood to do a deal for him.

A Spanish report has claimed that Madrid are planning to repeat their trick with Kylian Mbappe by waiting until next summer to sign one of Paris Saint-Germain’s best players on a free transfer.

Swansea City are at risk of losing two of their brightest young talents, Harlan Perry and Brogan Popham, TEAMtalk understands, with Tottenham among the clubs interested in both players.

The duo are attracting serious attention from top clubs in England and Scotland, with Swansea vulnerable to losing both if firm offers arrive this summer.

Perry, a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, and Popham, a towering 195cm centre-back, were both born in 2007 and are already Wales under-19 internationals.

The 17-year-old’s performances at youth level have wowed scouts across the UK, and TEAMtalk understands Tottenham and Watford have emerged as the most serious contenders for their signatures.

In the past, Manchester United and Manchester City also gathered information on the pair, even holding preliminary talks with their representatives, having already seen the great potential in the players months ago.

The focus now is firmly on Spurs and Watford, however, who see both players as long-term investments.

Perry, who will turn 18 in November, and Popham, who will reach the same milestone in September, have both yet to commit to a professional deal with Swansea.

This situation leaves Swansea vulnerable to losing two of their top prospects if the right offer comes in.

With their mix of physical presence, technical skill, and international experience, Perry and Popham are quickly becoming two of the most sought-after teenagers in British football.

Who are Harlan Perry and Brogan Popham?

Perry was named in Wales’ squad for the U17 European Championship in 2024. He played as a sub in two of their group games and a starter in one.

In March 2025, the midfielder went on to feature in a couple of friendlies at U18 level for his country.

Meanwhile, Popham has been credited with strong tactical awareness and physicality as a defender.

He has played at U16 and U18 level for Wales, showing maturity beyond his years. In fact, he was still 16 when he turned out for the U18s for the first time.

Eberechi Eze has been forced to keep an open mind over his next move as the wait for a bid from Arsenal drags on, TEAMtalk understands, amid rival interest from Tottenham Hotspur.

The Crystal Palace playmaker has a desire to join the Gunners this summer, with sources close to the player maintaining throughout the window that he was effectively “just waiting” for formal contact from Mikel Arteta’s side.

Eze had been hopeful Arsenal would make their move early enough for him to enjoy pre-season with Mikel Arteta’s squad. However, as of the weekend, no such bid had materialised.

Sources close to Arsenal continue to suggest there is hesitation within the club’s hierarchy about pushing ahead for Eze at this stage.

TEAMtalk understands Arsenal view him primarily as a No.10, and there is concern about whether there is sufficient room in the squad to justify a significant outlay for a player in that position.

That uncertainty is forcing Eze to consider other destinations if he is to secure a move away from Palace before the transfer window closes.

One alternative has begun to gather momentum in recent days, with Tottenham showing a growing willingness to explore a deal…

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Tottenham keen on Eberechi Eze and Savinho

TEAMtalk understands Spurs’ interest in Eze began to progress last Wednesday – around the same time they also checked in on Manchester City trio Jack Grealish, Savinho and James McAtee.

Tottenham have since opened talks with Man City to sign Brazilian winger Savinho, and the 21-year-old is reportedly open to the move if the clubs can agree on a fee.

However, Eze remains a player of interest for Spurs, and they are understood to have a clear grasp of the financial terms required to tempt Palace into selling, with an asking price in excess of £60 million to be the benchmark.

Crucially, Spurs see Eze as a versatile addition who could not only operate as a No.10, but also provide quality on the left side of their attack.

That positional flexibility makes him an appealing target in light of losing James Maddison to injury and Son Heung-min to LAFC.

Eze is continuing to wait but knows Palace will sell if strong offers land. Arsenal must move quickly if they are to beat Tottenham and other suitors to his signature.

Following Palace’s win over Liverpool in the Community Shield on Saturday, the Eagles’ co-owner and chairman Steve Parish was asked about Eze’s situation.

“Players come and go in football clubs, you know, I mean it’s a life cycle isn’t it? You know, hopefully they’re still here,” Parish said. “That’s what I’d like, but we’ll see.”

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Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Tottenham Hotspur have ‘opened talks’ with Manchester City over the signing of Brazilian winger Savinho – and the star could be one of FIVE major names Pep Guardiola is forced to fast-track out of the club over the next fortnight.

Thomas Frank’s side have bid farewell to legendary star Son Heung-min, after the South Korean departed the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after 10 excellent seasons in north London. With a gaping chasm in his side to fill exacerbated further by the recent loss of James Maddison to an ACL injury that could see him sidelined for nine months, Tottenham are now mobilising quickly towards a quality capture of their own.

And while the club have initially expressed an interest in signing Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, Frank has instead decided to pursue his Etihad Stadium teammate, Savinho, who now looks set to leave Guardiola’s side after just one season with the club.

Per a post on X from Romano, the Italian reporter has confirmed negotiations between City and Tottenham are underway over a big-money move.

‘Tottenham open club-to-club talks to sign Savinho from Man City! Negotiations ongoing between Spurs and City, also understand that Savinho is open to the move if the clubs can agree on fee. Spurs boss Thomas Frank indicated Savinho as the ideal player.’

In a follow up post, Romano added: ‘More on Savinho and Tottenham exclusive story. First proposal has already been sent by Spurs, worth €50m — and Man City want more. Negotiations ongoing with City open to selling as Sávio’s keen on the move, but only at their conditions. Deal absolutely on.’

That interest and those talks have since been confirmed by a variety of other sources, including The Athletic.

Indeed, the fact that the move to north London has already been green-lighted by the 21-year-old winger will be music to Frank’s ears.

His side badly need a quality replacement for the icon that was Son, and with similar qualities to the South Korean, it seems the 13-times capped Brazilian star is that man.

He figured 48 times for the Cityzens across his debut season under Guardiola, and despite the strong competition for places, he contributed three goals and 13 assists in that time.

However, in a World Cup season, Savinho knows he will need to feature regularly to claim a place in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad next summer and will see a move to north London as an ideal chance to figure more prominently and take his career to the next level.

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With Grealish now having reportedly chosen to join Everton on a season’s loan arrangement, it could prove a busy week on the departures front for Guardiola’s side.

Indeed, having already added six new additions of their own in Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Sverre Nypan and keepers James Trafford and Marcus Bettinelli, a report on Sunday claims they now face the difficult task of offloading FIVE players to comply with UEFA rules in the Champions League.

And while Kyle Walker, Kevin de Bruyne, Maximo Perrone, Yan Couto, Scott Carson, Vitor Reis (loan), and Juma Bah (loan) have left so far, The Mirror claims the Cityzens must act fast to get five more out of the door.

Man City still have 32 players in their squad and in terms of the Premier League, due to different homegrown and Under-21 rules, only one more exit is required.

But as per UEFA rules, clubs cannot have more than 25 players on List A in the Champions League, meaning Man City are in a race against time to shift more stars before the transfer window closes on September 1.

A host of Man City stars have been linked with moves away from the Etihad in recent weeks, and it now looks like both Savinho and Grealish will be the next ones out of the door…

Best City star considering Real Madrid; Tottenham close on Liverpool star

Meanwhile, another player who has also learned his fate is Ilkay Gundogan, with Guardiola making a firm decision on his ‘last chance to cash in on him’ just a year after his return to the club.

Elsewhere, the best and most important player at the Etihad is giving serious consideration to joining Real Madrid, per a report, which has also revealed City’s panicked response.

Down at Tottenham, Frank has also been given the belief that a deal for a top Liverpool star is there to be done after positive talks with the Dane, while a transfer journalist has revealed why the Reds will ‘reluctantly’ allow the 22-year-old to move on.

On the subject of Maddison replacements, Tottenham are reportedly also targeting a former Real Madrid playmaker to plug the gap – and one report even claims a €40m bid has already been lodged.