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Tottenham Hotspur are considering AS Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche (23) as an alternative to Manchester City forward Savinho (21), according to a report from The Independent.

Akliouche has been linked with a move away from Monaco all summer, however, that expected departure has yet to materialise. There are plenty of suitors for the France youth international, including Bayer Leverkusen, however, Monaco’s €70m asking price has thus far deterred those suitors.

There is now a new suitor in the form of Tottenham Hotspur. Savinho remains the priority target for Thomas Frank’s side, however, Manchester City’s demands are proving difficult to meet. The Cityzens want £60m for the Brazilian. Spurs have already seen two bids rejected.

Akliouche is a viable alternative. Whilst Monaco still state that €70m is the asking price for the forward, The Independent believe that a deal could be done for a lower figure of €55m. Asked about his future following ASM’s win over Le Havre AC over the weekend, Akliouche was non-committal. Asked if he wanted to stay at Monaco, he responded, “I’m here. I’m here at Monaco.”

UEFA Super Cup final, 13/08/2025

After a week’s holiday following a long season that only finished on the 25th of July, UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain were back in action as they travelled to the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine to take on UEFA Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Super Cup.

The Match

Despite an early high press from Tottenham, there were no surprises as to who controlled the lion’s share of possession as the game settled into its rhythm. Paris Saint-Germain moved up the field and pushed Tottenham back into a shape that looked to camp deep within their half and hit on the break.

It was a different approach to the one Chelsea FC had deployed to great impact in the FIFA Club World Cup final, but it seemed promising nonetheless. PSG struggled to find a way through the white shirts, while Spurs threatened on the break (albeit only ever forcing Lucas Chevalier into one save) during the opening exchanges.

Tottenham would turn their promise into results in the 39th minute when PSG struggled to deal with a free kick towards Cristian Romero. The captain headed the ball into the mixer. João Palhinha was able to release a scrappy shot that Chevalier pushed onto the crossbar, but Micky van de Ven was the first to react as he scrambled into action, heading the ball over the line.

PSG had laboured throughout the first half, which was hardly surprising considering the club had only a week’s holiday before being flung back into action tonight. They would need big changes in the remaining 45 minutes. However, it was Tottenham who came out with far more vigour, a side energised and with the bit between their teeth.

Romero would make it two in the 48th minute. Another free kick towards Romero saw the captain head the ball towards Chevalier. It was a low effort that looked comfortable to save, but the ball bounced off the debutant’s glove and found its way into the back of the net to double the lead.

Luis Enrique made a host of changes across the second half. Which late in the game wrestled control back to PSG. It would take substitutes Lee Kang-in and Gonçalo Ramos to level the scores near the death. Lee struck from distance in the 85th minute, and Ramos in the 3rd minute of injury time to send the game to penalties.

PSG would complete the comeback in the penalty shootout. Vitinha missed the first chance, but Tottenham would stumble with Chevalier saving Van de Ven’s effort. Momentum would swing in PSG’s favour with Mathys Tel missing. PSG would hit their next four with Nuno Mendes scoring the winning goal. It was finished, PSG would be the crowned Super Cup winners.

Paris Saint-Germain Player Ratings

Lucas Chevalier – 7

The new signing is filling big boots in Gianluigi Donnarumma, and he looked extremely nervous tonight. He made a key mistake in the second goal, but overall had a promising performance, making some key saves which kept the scoreline narrow. In the shootout, he shifted momentum in PSG’s favour, making a big save against Micky van de Ven to help PSG complete a remarkable comeback.

Nuno Mendes – 6

Willian Pacho – 4

Marquinhos – 4

Achraf Hakimi – 5

Désiré Doué – 3

Replaced by Gonçalo Ramos in the 77th minute.

Vitinha – 6

Warren Zaïre-Emery – 5

In for the suspended João Neves. In brief moments, he looked at times like the best out of the midfield three. He had some drive and could have secured an assist if Kvaratskhelia was able to sort out his feet. Replaced by Lee Kang-in in the 67th minute.

Kvhicha Kvaratskhelia – 2

A very quiet evening for the January signing, who was unable to demonstrate his quick feet and eye for goal with any consistency. Kvaratskhelia struggled to make an impact during the match and was hooked midway through the second half. Replaced by Fabián Ruiz in the 60th minute.

Ousmane Dembélé – 6

Bradley Barcola – 5

Replaced by Ibrahim Mbaye in the 67th minute.

Tottenham Hotspur Player Ratings

Guglielmo Vicario – 4

Djed Spence – 6

Micky van de Ven – 7

The centre-back looked as if he would once again be Tottenham’s hero when he opened the score for the Premier League side, and put on a dominant performance for most of the game. However, his penalty miss in the shootout would prove to be the first in a slide that saw the cup slip out of Tottenham’s hands.

Kevin Danso – 7

Cristian Romero – 8

Pedro Porro – 7

Rodrigo Bentancur – 7

Pape Matar Sarr – 7

João Palhinha – 7

Richarlison – 5

Mohammed Kudus – 7

Two players are expected to make their competitive debuts for Tottenham Hotspur when they face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup in Udine on Wednesday night.

Spurs, who will be led by Thomas Frank for the first time in a competitive fixture, have injury absences to contend with. James Maddison will miss this game, as well as much of the upcoming season having suffered an ACL injury during the club’s pre-season preparations.

Destiny Udogie, Radu Dragusin, and Dejan Kulusevski will also miss out for Tottenham on Wednesday night. However, there will be competitive debuts for Palhinha, who joined Bayern Munich in the summer, as well as Mohammed Kudus, who joined from West Ham United. Dominik Solanke and Mathys Tel are expected to start from the bench.

Tottenham Hotspur likely line-up v PSG

Guglielmo Vicario; Djed Spence, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Pedro Porro; Palhinha, Pape Matar Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur; Wilson Odobert, Mohammed Kudus; Richarlison. (L’Éq)

Champions League winners PSG take on Europa League holders Tottenham Hotspur for tonight’s UEFA Super Cup tie. The game will be played in Udine’s Stadio Friuli. Luis Enrique’s Les Parisiens will try to clinch a fifth trophy this year after winning the Trophée des Champions, the Coupe de France, Ligue 1 and, of course, the Champions League. Only the Club World Cup has eluded PSG’s grasp this year.

During the competition’s final against Chelsea, Portuguese midfielder João Neves was sent off for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair. The former SL Benfica Academy product has been handed a two-game suspension and will therefore miss tonight’s outing against Thomas Frank’s Spurs. He is expected to be replaced in Luis Enrique’s three-man midfield by Warren Zaïre-Emery.

Much of the focus tonight will be on France international goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier as PSG embark on the post-Donnarumma era, despite the Italian’s heroics during PSG’s run to their maiden Champions League title. The Euro 2020 winner has been omitted from the squad that flew to Udine and has announced he would be leaving Paris amid interest from Manchester City.

PSG likely line-up v Tottenham

Lucas Chevalier; Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi; Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Warren Zaïre-Emery; Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué. (L’Éq)

GFFN | Bastien Cheval

Lille OSC are in talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a loan move for Czech goalkeeper Antonín Kinský (22), according to L’Equipe. The Ligue 1 side is expected to part ways with France international Lucas Chevalier, who is heavily courted by Champions League winners PSG amid a contractual stand-off with Gianluigi Donnarumma. With Chevalier looking increasingly on his way out – he has reportedly agreed personal terms with PSG – Lille OSC have scoured the market for a goalkeeper.

NEC Nijmegen’s Robin Roefs, Marseille’s Jeffrey de Lange and Toulouse’s Guillaume Restes were all linked with a move to Les Dogues. Now, L’Equipe understands that Lille’s priority target is now Kinský as a loan move is being negotiated with Tottenham. The Czech goalkeeper joined the North London side only six months ago from Slavia Prague. He played ten games under the tutelage of previous Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou when Gugliemo Vicario suffered an ankle injury.

GFFN | Bastien Cheval

Castello Lukeba (22) is looking to leave Red Bull Leipzig this summer, according to a report from Foot Mercato. There is no shortage of interest in the Frenchman.

Since making the move to the Bundesliga side from formative club Olympique Lyonnais, Lukeba has built his reputation. The centre-back, who, to date, has just one cap for Les Bleus, has made 72 appearances for RB Leipzig, but there is a chance that he has played his last.

The Frenchman is very much open to a departure this summer. He is attracting interest from three clubs who will play UEFA Champions League football next season: Bayern Munich, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool.

Whilst the defender has a release clause worth €90m, RB Leipzig are open to parting ways with their player for a lower fee. Lukeba has also previously been linked with the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, and Real Madrid, and his current deal runs until 2029.

According to a report from L’Équipe, Maghnes Akliouche (23) will be allowed to leave Monaco during the summer transfer window for the right price. The Moroccan attacking midfielder is valued by the Principality club at a fee in the region of €60m.

The 23-year-old has attracted interest from clubs in the Premier League, including Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur. However, no club from the English top-flight has yet been forthcoming with any concrete offer or interest to acquire the services of Akliouche.

Fati deal in the balance

Les Monégasques are hoping to complete a deal to sign Ansu Fati (22) on loan with an option to buy from Barcelona this summer. However, whilst Akliouche, Aleksandr Golovin (29) and Eliesse Ben Seghir (20) remain on the books with the Principality club, there is no rush or any pressure to complete the deal at any cost with several attacking options at the club already who would be competing for the same positions as the former Brighton loanee.

GFFN | Liam Wraith

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Tottenham Hotspur are expected to ramp up their pursuit of Rennes striker Arnaud Kalimuendo (23), according to a report this Monday from L’Équipe. The 23-year-old centre-forward has logged 18 goals and three assists in 34 games played with Les Rouge et Noir this season. The outlet adds that Erik ten Hag’s Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle United are said to monitor Kalimuendo’s situation, but they are yet to submit an official bid to the Ligue 1 club.

Kalimuendo has spent three seasons in Brittany on the back of a €25m move from Racing Club de Lens. Rennes may be tempted to cash in now, considering the striker’s value has hit its ceiling. Tottenham Hotspur, who previously announced the signing on a permanent basis of Mathys Tel, are reportedly committed to taking their pursuit of Kalimuendo – also a France U21 international – to the next level.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning to make contact with Rennes to enquire about the terms of Kalimuendo’s exit. The former PSG Academy youth product is tied with Rennes over a contract set to expire in 2027.

According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, Olympique de Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi has rejected an approach from Tottenham Hotspur, with the Italian intending to stay with Les Olympiens next season. Spurs are preparing to advance talks to replace Ange Postecoglou at the Premier League side, with Brentford manager Thomas Frank in pole position for the job.

Spurs reportedly approached De Zerbi for the job in recent days, with other reports suggesting he was one of the candidates also for the Inter Milan job. The club and De Zerbi dispelled the Inter rumour last week, with the Italian speaking to the press after becoming an Honory Citizen of Foggia “I’m happy in Marseille and I haven’t received any calls from other clubs, I want to do good things in the right way there.”

After a summit held in the US following the end of the season, De Zerbi agreed with club president Pablo Longoria, sporting director Medhi Benatia, and owner Frank McCourt that he would renew his commitment to the club ahead of a return to Champions League football at the Vélodrome next season.

The former Brighton and Sassuolo manager signed a three-year deal with OM and led the side back into Europe’s top club competition after his first season in French football. Yet links to Serie A jobs, including to AC Milan had raised minor alarm bells among the Marseille faithful.

At a press conference attended by Get French Football News, De Zerbi said “It’s been a tough season, we have to be objective about that. I’m grateful to Frank, Pablo and Medhi. I don’t want to leave.”

“We need to look at what to do for the future, plan it and see where we stand, and talk honestly. Things need to be said. I haven’t started talks with any club,” said the Italian following OM’s 4-2 win over Rennes in Les Phocéens’ final game of the season.