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Tottenham have been slammed by a pundit as they have made one of their own stars “unhappy” in their futile attempts to land Eberechi Eze.

Spurs have lost Son-heung Min, who has left for LAFC, and James Maddison through injury of late. As such, they are hopeful of landing a new talent to improve their attack.

Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, who can play both as an attacking midfielder and a winger, was their favoured target of late.

Though they thought the deal was close to being agreed, it stuttered and north London rivals Arsenal have swooped in to snatch the England star.

At the latter stages, it was suggested that in order to get the deal done, Tottenham would be willing to offer up Richarlison to Palace.

But with the deal not going through and Eze now going to Arsenal, pundit Gabby Agbonlahor believes Spurs have created an issue for themselves.

“Do you know what is worse, there were reports last night that Spurs wanted to include Richarlison in the deal,” he said on talkSPORT.

“If you’re Richarlison, you have just scored two screamers, and you’re hearing you could be included in a deal. Now, you have an unhappy Richarlison as well and an unhappy Eze. There’s probably nobody now available for them to go and get to fill that [James] Maddison role, disappointing.”

Indeed, it might not be good for Richarlison’s confidence to know that his club were considering letting him go despite his fast start to the season.

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The Brazilian was preferred to Dominic Solanke in Tottenham’s season opener, and as Agbonlahor says, scored two great goals. That suggests a confidence in his game which might now have taken a hit due to his club’s actions.

That could be the case more so given reports regarding Spurs’ interest in Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson.

The report stated that Spurs were interested in the Blues man, and had “made contact with Jackson in case Richarlison leaves.”

That suggests Tottenham might be preempting the exit of Richarlison by putting another prospective transfer in place.

Should the Brazilian feel disrespected by constantly being the subject of suggestions Spurs could let him go, that might not be good for his form, and in turn might mean the team struggle.

However, it is distinctly possible that they are simply rumours and the club could be on hard to reassure the striker – who started the first game for a reason – that he is being backed.

Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing a Chelsea forward after they lost out to Arsenal for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.

Spurs have been eager of late to add more firepower to their attacking ranks. It comes with two of their most potent assets from last season now unavailable to them.

Son Heung-min – who was directly involved in 23 goals in all competitions – has moved onto LAFC, while James Maddison will be sidelined for a while through injury. The attacking midfielder was also directly involved in 23 goals last season.

Palace man Eze seemed perfect for Tottenham, as he can play both as an attacking midfielder and a winger, so could have covered for the losses of both men.

However, while they thought a deal was essentially done to sign the Eagles man, rivals Arsenal fully agreed a deal to sign him on Wednesday.

That leaves Tottenham scrambling for more options, and they might have found one at another rival side, Chelsea.

According to Chelsea News, Spurs are ‘interested in’ signing Blues forward Nicolas Jackson amid their desire to add attacking quality to their side.

Further to that, it’s believed contact has been made for the potential signing of the forward. The report states Tottenham have “made contact with Jackson in case Richarlison leaves.”

They also explain that the sale of the Brazilian – who scored twice on the opening weekend of the season for Spurs – would bring the north London club the €60-70million (£51.9-£60.6m) needed to make a deal happen.

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One could question whether Tottenham need to make any money to be able to finance a deal for Jackson. They were closing in on a £67.5million move for Eze, though that they didn’t end up signing him suggests the conditions were not perfect.

But Jackson won’t cost quite the level of Eze, as reports have placed him at £60million. Should they need to raise some money to sign him, it shouldn’t be a huge amount.

Jackson is also being linked with Aston Villa and Newcastle at the moment.

What’s more, it now seems unlikely that Richarlison will be allowed to leave Tottenham. While there have been reports over the summer suggesting he could be surplus to requirements, those have largely died down of late.

What’s more, Richarlison was given the nod to start up top over Dominic Solanke against Burnley, and repaid the faith of Thomas Frank with two goals, including a sumptuous bicycle kick, suggesting confidence in his game at the moment.

According to reports, Tottenham have agreed a deal with Real Madrid to sign Rodrgyo on loan this summer, with Spurs now in talks with the La Liga giants over a ‘purchase clause’.

The Brazil international has been heavily linked with a move to England throughout the summer, with his lack of minutes at the Club World Cup encouraging interest from Tottenham, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City in his services.

Xabi Alonso has insisted throughout the speculation that he’s counting on Rodrygo this season and reports suggested after a meeting between the new Madrid boss and the winner earlier this month that he was set to stay at the Bernabeu.

Earlier on Thursday, Brazilian journalist Jorge Nicola has now revealed that Rodrygo is indeed set for a move to the Premier League this summer.

“Exclusive information on Rodrygo,” Nicola said on his YouTube channel. “Real Madrid’s Brazilian striker is heading to the Premier League.

“The question is whether he will play for Liverpool or Manchester City. The two Premier League giants are the most interested.

“Guardiola has been trying for a long time to sign Rodrygo, but Liverpool have entered the fray in recent days – willing to make Rodrigo the replacement for Luis Diaz.”

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But now, according to Defensa Central, following Arsenal’s swoop to sign Eberechi Eze ahead of them, Tottenham have beaten their rivals to the punch to land Rodrgyo.

Despite what Nicola claimed, the report suggests ‘the only possibility left is Tottenham’ as Liverpool and Arsenal have ‘decided to bet on other attackers’, while Manchester City are ‘not really interested’.

It’s claimed Real have now ‘accepted’ Tottenham loan proposal, with Spurs agreeing to ‘pay his entire salary’, which stands at just over £200,000 per week.

‘The only doubt is whether or not a purchase clause is included in the loan’ amid previous reports claiming the Spanish side want €90m [£78m] for the winger.

Rodrygo was an unused substitute in Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Osasuna on Tuesday, and Alonso was again asked about his future after the game.

“It was only a match. If in three months he still isn’t getting these minutes, then it’s different,” Alonso said. “Nothing’s going on. The Club World Cup was a different context because of the competition that it was. But this was just one game. I think we can leave the Club World Cup behind us and what really counts is this season. And of course I count on Rodrygo. It’s just one game, we don’t have to read too much in the future.

“If he has those [lack of] minutes in three months, then I can tell you with more certainty. But, today was the circumstances of the match and my decisions [not to play him].”

Tottenham are reportedly planning a second bid for Manchester City’s Savinho having embarrassingly lost out on Eberechi Eze to north London rivals.

Spurs’ worst fears appear to be coming true as they are subject to a good old-fashioned transfer gazumping with Arsenal swooping in and stealing Palace out from under the white side of north London.

As Eze goes through the final stages of his transfer to the Emirates, Spurs have reportedly gone back to previous target Savinho and according to Brazilian outlet Globo, Thomas Frank’s team have submitted a £70m bid for the 21-year-old.

Globo say ‘the London club has vowed to spare no effort for Savinho’ with the player’s agents remaining in London while the deal is negotiated.

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However, City are reluctant to sell and have already rejected a bid for the player earlier in the window.

Savinho is ‘a request from coach Thomas Frank’ but his arrival could well cost a club-record fee with Daniel Levy often unwilling to splash out.

As for the player, next summer’s World Cup could be key to his decision as ‘Savinho understands that a move to Spurs could be interesting in the fight for a spot’ in Carlo Ancelotti’s team.

Transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano however says Tottenham ‘have not stopped thinking about Savinho’ but City ‘insist on blocking the deal’.

The failure to land Eze coupled with the injury loss of James Maddison means Spurs will almost certainly make a move in the final days of the window, the question is though who can they attract to the club.

TBR Football’s Graeme Bailey has named four players Spurs are interested in, including who Palace are trying to sign to replace Eze, Leicester’s Bilal El Khannouss.

Bailey said: “Tottenham have enquired about the situation surrounding Bilal El Khannouss, who Crystal Palace have agreed terms with to replace Eze.

“However, despite El Khannouss agreeing to join Palace, the deal is not done.

“I have also been told that Spurs have again asked about Savinho, but they have received no encouragement from City.

“Tyler Dibling is another player on Tottenham’s radar, and Spurs have maintained an interest in him too. Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott is another one they admire.

“Tottenham are working hard; they already know the market.”

Romano also said Morgan Rogers was a “dream target”, though admits any deal for the forward, whom Aston Villa value at £80m – will be “very difficult”.

“What happens with Tottenham now?” Romano told GiveMeSport. “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.”

Tottenham have drawn up a shortlist of five alternatives for Eberechi Eze after Arsenal hijacked their move for the Crystal Palace star.

Spurs were inching closer to a deal for Eze before Arsenal swooped in on Wednesday evening following Kai Havertz injury to reach an agreement with Crystal Palace and the player for his transfer.

Fabrizio Romano wrote on X: ‘Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties. Crystal Palace to receive package in excess of £60m as Eze preferred #AFC over Spurs. Arsenal win race over Tottenham, been in advanced talks for days but never sealed.’

It’s a huge blow for Spurs and chairman Daniel Levy, who will now go back to the drawing board to sign a new playmaker/forward to bolster Thomas Frank’s squad.

TBR Football’s Graeme Bailey has named four players Spurs are interested in, and may look to get their own back on Palace by pushing for their top target to replace Eze at Selhurst Park.

Bailey said: “Tottenham have enquired about the situation surrounding Bilal El Khannouss, who Crystal Palace have agreed terms with to replace Eze.

“However, despite El Khanouss agreeing to join Palace, the deal is not done.

“I have also been told that Spurs have again asked about Savinho, but they have received no encouragement from City.

“Tyler Dibling is another player on Tottenham’s radar, and Spurs have maintained an interest in him too. Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott is another one they admire.

“Tottenham are working hard; they already know the market.”

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Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has also thrown Morgan Rogers’ name into the mix as a “dream target”, though admits any deal for forward – whom Aston Villa value at £80m – will be “very difficult”.

He told GIVEMESPORT: “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.”

Arsenal swooped in ahead of Tottenham to beat them to the signing of Eberechi Eze on Wednesday night, but a move billed as a hijacking had actually been made long before Spurs struck a deal for the playmaker.

The Athletic’s David Ornstein broke the bombshell news that the Gunners had ‘made their move’ to beat Spurs to Eze on Wednesday evening, also revealing that Eze ‘wants to join’ them over their bitter rivals, with Fabrizio Romano dropped his ‘here we go’ soon after.

He wrote on X: ‘Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties. Crystal Palace to receive package in excess of £60m as Eze preferred #AFC over Spurs. Arsenal win race over Tottenham, been in advanced talks for days but never sealed.’

It was reported as the latest of late hijacks, and it does appear as though the Gunners wouldn’t have made their move without Kai Havertz’s knee injury, but The Independent claim ‘Arsenal had actually struck the principles of an agreement with Palace as early as the morning of Sunday 10 August’.

They ‘managed to keep it extraordinarily quiet’ in the time between that broad agreement and that push for Eze on Wednesday and ‘didn’t look like they would follow through on that agreement’.

The word was that they preferred a left winger and wanted to sell before another purchase as ‘mixed messages’ were broadcast, to the point where Eze had ‘accepted Arsenal wasn’t going to happen’, with the England international pushing Palace chairman Steve Parish to get the deal done with Tottenham on Monday.

He was is said to have been ‘genuinely excited’ about joining Spurs, though it ‘wasn’t the one he really wanted – his dream was a move to Arsenal’.

On Spurs’ struggles to complete the deal for Eze, the report states:

‘One description over the last few days was that “the deal is both almost done and constantly at the point of collapse”. There is now a belief, especially within Spurs, that Palace were stalling. They were waiting for Arsenal to come back, since competition would mean getting a better price.’

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It’s further claimed that the ‘closer relationship’ Parish has with Arsenal’s Tim Lewis compared to Daniel Levy may have played its part, while Palace’s greater interest in Gunners cast-offs is another factor mentioned in them beating Spurs to the punch on Wednesday.

The report adds:

‘Arsenal finally acted on that deal. That shift will be linked to Kai Havertz’s injury but there is actually hope the German’s absence won’t be that long, maybe less than three months. The Havertz development just accelerated everything. Arsenal wanted to make sure they didn’t miss out.

‘Parish and Arsenal executive vice-chairman Tim Lewis have a closer relationship than Parish and Levy, even if they often bicker. They WhatsApp a lot about regulations and other in-game issues. That helped by Wednesday, especially given that Sunday 10 August agreement.

‘Arsenal also have more players they can offer who Palace need. It is possible a deal is next done for Jakub Kiwior, given how Oliver Glasner’s side need a centre-half on that side.’

Eberechi Eze is set to snub Tottenham and move to Arsenal after the Gunners reignited their interest in the Crystal Palace star on Wednesday.

Mikel Arteta’s side have already taken significant strides to improve their squad this summer, with Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Christian Norgaard, Cristhian Mosquera, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga arriving for around £200m.

They were heavily linked with Eze earlier in the window, but appeared to drop their interest as Spurs pushed for the playmaker’s transfer.

Eze reportedly agreed terms with Spurs ahead of Palace’s 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Sunday, and on Monday evening, Fabrizio Romano revealed Spurs and Palace had a meeting over Eze to discuss the final terms.

“Tottenham keep working on Eberechi Eze. A direct meeting took place on Monday between Daniel Levy and Steve Parish,” Romano said on his YouTube channel.

“An offer of £55m, plus £5m in add-ons is on the table and Tottenham are trying to reach an agreement after Eze informed Crystal Palace last week of his desire to go to Tottenham.

“He really wants to go after winning two titles, the first two in the history of Crystal Palace, as he believes this can be the moment to go and play in the Champions League.”

On Tuesday afternoon, Romano added: “Negotiations for Eberechi Eze to Spurs are again underway today after £55m plus £5m proposal yesterday.

“Daniel Levy and Steve Parish, in direct contact to seal the agreement.”

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In a huge blow to Spurs, The Athletic’s David Ornstein revealed on Wednesday that Kai Havertz’s knee injury saw Arsenal ‘make their move’ for the playmaker, adding that Eze ‘wants to join’ them over Spurs.

And now Fabrizio Romano claims an agreement has been reached with all parties, giving the transfer his ‘here we go’ seal.

He wrote on X: ‘Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties. Crystal Palace to receive package in excess of £60m as Eze preferred #AFC over Spurs. Arsenal win race over Tottenham, been in advanced talks for days but never sealed.’

Ornstein confirmed Arsenal have reached ‘an agreement in principle’ with Palace before adding that despite his imminent move to the Emirates, Eze is still ‘expected to play for Palace against Fredrikstad in the Conference League play-off on Thursday before undergoing a medical with the north London club’

Arsenal have hijacked Tottenham move for Eberechi Eze, according to David Ornstein.

Mikel Arteta’s side have already taken significant strides to improve their squad this summer, with Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Christian Norgaard, Cristhian Mosquera, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga arriving for around £200m.

They were heavily linked with Eze earlier in the window, but appeared to drop their interest as Spurs pushed for the playmaker’s transfer.

Eze reportedly agreed terms with Spurs ahead of Palace’s 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Sunday, and on Monday evening, Fabrizio Romano revealed Spurs and Palace had a meeting over Eze to discuss the final terms.

“Tottenham keep working on Eberechi Eze. A direct meeting took place on Monday between Daniel Levy and Steve Parish,” Romano said on his YouTube channel.

“An offer of £55m, plus £5m in add-ons is on the table and Tottenham are trying to reach an agreement after Eze informed Crystal Palace last week of his desire to go to Tottenham.

“He really wants to go after winning two titles, the first two in the history of Crystal Palace, as he believes this can be the moment to go and play in the Champions League.”

On Tuesday afternoon, Romano added: “Negotiations for Eberechi Eze to Spurs are again underway today after £55m plus £5m proposal yesterday.

“Daniel Levy and Steve Parish, in direct contact to seal the agreement.”

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But now, in a huge blow to Spurs, following Kai Havertz’s knee injury, Arsenal have reignited their interest in Eze, who ‘wants to join’ them over their bitter North London rivals.

Reports on Wednesday claim Arsenal are also ‘weighing up’ a move for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, while teammate Ollie Watkins and Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson have also been linked with a move to the Emirates.

Ornstein added for The Athletic:

‘Talks over the England international between Palace chairman Steve Parish and counterpart Daniel Levy have taken place over recent days but Arsenal’s interest has remained with negotiations now underway between the clubs following the knee injury suffered by Kai Havertz.

‘Spurs had the conditions of a deal agreed with Palace today and the player but are ready to move on to alternative targets if Eze chooses Arsenal.

‘Palace would not finalise a deal because they wanted the 27-year-old available for Thursday’s Conference League play-off match with Fredrikstad.

‘Arsenal have indicated a willingness to meet the conditions and he wants to join them, leaving Spurs with little option but to look elsewhere.’

Any potential deals for Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi look unlikely to be confirmed in the near future with Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner confirming the pair will start the club’s next match.

While the likes of Yoane Wissa and Alexander Isak were left out of the squads, the inclusion of both Guehi and Eze in Palace’s starting lineup to face Chelsea at the weekend was a surprise with players usually keen to avoid any injuries.

But, despite the transfer speculation surrounding both players, Glasner has confirmed that the duo will start Palace’s Conference League playoff fixture against Fredrikstad on Thursday.

“The player gives 100 per cent because he is under contract,” Glasner said in his press conference building up to the game. “We don’t have to say thank you every day, he is getting a few pounds every week.

“Many of you were surprised he and Marc started against Chelsea, most of you will be surprised that they will start again tomorrow, but they are committed to the team.

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“They will play a crucial part as long as they are here they are committed to the team. If they leave, they want to leave as the guys who gave 100 per cent to Crystal Palace.

“Here at the training ground it’s not a big issue. We’re not talking every day to Ebs and Marc and kneeling and saying ‘thank you, you arrived today’.

“We know things can happen. The window is not closed. They are always focused on what we have to do, our games. The rumours are not just for three days. We take it game by game, prepare in the best possible way, show the best performance and that’s the only way we can handle it.”

Of the two players, it would appear Eze is the closer to leaving with reports that Spurs are close to agreeing a £55m + £5m deal for the 27-year-old.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed Spurs and Palace had a meeting over Eze to discuss the final terms.

“Negotiations for Eberechi Eze to Spurs are again underway today after £55m plus £5m proposal yesterday,” Romano said.

“Daniel Levy and Steve Parish, in direct contact to seal the agreement.

“An offer of £55m, plus £5m in add-ons is on the table and Tottenham are trying to reach an agreement after Eze informed Crystal Palace last week of his desire to go to Tottenham.

“He really wants to go after winning two titles, the first two in the history of Crystal Palace, as he believes this can be the moment to go and play in the Champions League.”

According to reports, Eberechi Eze to Tottenham Hotspur has moved a step closer as Crystal Palace are ‘close to an agreement’ for a potential replacement.

Eze has emerged as Tottenham‘s top target in recent weeks and they have moved ahead of rivals in the race to sign the England international.

Earlier this summer, the 27-year-old was on Arsenal’s radar, but Mikel Arteta’s side decided against stepping up their interest in the attacking midfielder.

This is somewhat surprising as Eze has been one of the standout performers in the Premier League in recent years and grabbed 25 goal involvements in all competitions last season.

The £68m release clause in Eze’s contract recently expired, but this has enabled Spurs to negotiate a lower fee for the Crystal Palace star.

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On Tuesday, it emerged that Spurs and Crystal Palace have reached an ‘agreement’ over an overall package worth around £60m for Eze, who is ‘waiting’ for his current side to land a replacement.

Crystal Palace have been linked with several potential options, though journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed that they are ‘close to an agreement’ to sign Leicester City star Bilal El Khannouss.

Jacobs said on X: ‘Crystal Palace close to an agreement with Leicester for Bilal El Khannouss. £30m+ package broadly in place, with the Moroccan attacker keen on the move.

‘Palace now deciding whether to proceed or bid for Tyler Dibling. Christos Tzolis another leading option, but Club Brugge prefer not to sell.

‘Eberechi Eze training as normal until Palace inform him a replacement has been found.’

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Eze may not be Tottenham’s last summer signing as they are also linked with other potential targets.

Brentford centre-back Nathan Collins has been mentioned as an option, with a report from Caught Offside claiming Spurs are ‘stepping up their efforts’ to ‘beat Liverpool to the signing’.

The report explains:

‘Collins is under contract with Brentford until 2029, which makes any potential transfer complicated, with the Bees eager not to lose more key players after a difficult summer.

‘Collins is now attracting interest from Tottenham, Liverpool and Man United, and Spurs are now upping their efforts to lure the Republic of Ireland international to north London. Frank is keen to work with his former player again and contacts are expected to take place imminently.’