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Arsenal and Tottenham are set to go head-to-head in the transfer market again after the Gunners signed Eberechi Eze from under their north London rivals’ nose

Arsenal and Tottenham are set to go head-to-head to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie.

The Gunners beat their north London rivals to the signing of Eberechi Eze over the weekend, with Arsenal unveiling their new £67.5million signing just days after Spurs reached an agreement with Crystal Palace for his signature.

And it appears that Arsenal are setting out to steal another signing from under Spurs’ nose with reports that 23-year-old Ecuador international Hincapie has been approach by both club.

Fabrizio Romano reported earlier on Monday morning that Tottenham made an approach to the Bundesliga club to sign the centre-back.

A loan deal with an obligation to buy for around £52m was proposed, with the figure the same value as the defender’s release clause. Hincapie reportedly wants to leave the BayArena and Spurs have started discussing personal terms.

However, Arsenal have reportedly swiftly entered the fray with The Athletic since saying that Arsenal are working on a deal to sign the Ecuadorian.

The Gunners’ move is said to be subject to player exits, amid Jakub Kiwior in talks with Porto. Arsenal are reportedly prioritising a move for Hincapie but efforts are ongoing to take the fee below his £52m release clause.

Hincapie joined Leverkusen in 2021 from Argentine club Talleres after impressing at Independiente del Valle in his homeland.

He’s played 166 times for Leverkusen to date, including 26 league appearances in their maiden Bundesliga title win. Hincapie also won the DFB Pokal in 2024 and the German Super Cup.

Capable of playing left-back as comfortably as centre-back, he has made 46 caps for Ecuador.

Glam footballer Gabriella Howell has joked she's 'falling in love' with Thomas Frank's Tottenham Hotspur as they stunned Manchester City over the weekend

Glam footballer Gabriella Howell has admitted she's "falling in love" after watching Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday lunchtime.

Spurs stunned a lacklustre Manchester City away from home as they moved to the summit of the Premier League table. Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha both found the net, leaving Pep Guardiola ripping up his tactics book.

And Gabriella, who is a massive Tottenham fan, took to social media to share her thoughts on the clash: "I feel I’m going to fall in love with this team like I did with the team under Poch..."

Spurs won the Europa League under Ange Postecoglou last season, but after a poor performance domestically he was shown the door by Daniel Levy.

Thomas Frank was drafted in from Brentford to full the Australian's shoes - and his team have now won their opening two Premier League games in an impressive manner.

Gabriella shared a snap on her Instagram story watching the game in her front room.

The stunning footballer might not have been able to make the trip due to her commitments for Dartford Women. Gabriella turns out at the back for the Darts Women.

And they'll be looking to their star to keep a clean sheet as they Sutton United to Princes Park on Sunday afternoon.

Howell once turned out for Sutton - and it was during her stint there she slammed sexist football fans.

"I like to keep [the hateful comments] on my profiles and I don’t delete them," she explained.

"Young girls think they want to be an influencer but they don’t see the downsides. I like to make people aware. Not everyone’s going to like you.

"I repeat that to myself when I see these comments. You got to develop a thick skin.”

Manchester City were forced to make an early change during the Premier League clash with Tottenham after their signing limped off with an ankle injury

Manchester City have suffered an injury setback with new recruit Rayan Ait-Nouri forced to leave the pitch early during their Premier League match against Tottenham.

The left-back seemed to twist his ankle while blocking a pass 15 minutes into the game, receiving on-pitch treatment as City's medical team evaluated the problem.

Despite initially continuing, City had Nathan Ake warming up and a staff member was seen putting him through his paces.

Ait-Nouri had to make a recovery run when Tottenham attempted to send Mohammed Kudus down his flank, and shortly after, he dropped to his haunches, prompting Ake to be called back.

City instructed Ait-Nouri to go down to allow them to make the substitution, with Ake stepping in at left-back.

The loss of Ait-Nouri is a significant blow so early in his City career following a £31million transfer from Wolves, reports the Manchester Evening News.

The Algerian made a strong impression at the Club World Cup and had a quiet game against his former club Wolves last week. He was City's first major left-back signing in eight years.

Josko Gvardiol and Nico O'Reilly shared responsibilities last season, but Gvardiol is still injured, and O'Reilly has been deployed as a midfielder this season.

City were below par for the opening half, with fellow summer recruit James Trafford's howler gifting Spurs their second goal of the afternoon.

It had been all City until Brennan Johnson swept home, rounding off a Spurs counter attack. Richarlison had been ruled as offside, but VAR overruled the call.

The Premier League's Match Centre said: "VAR checked the referee’s call of no goal for Tottenham Hotspur - and established that Richarlison was in an onside position in the build-up and recommended that the goal was awarded."

Arsenal have pulled off a dramatic late move for Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze, and former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie O'Hara was left fuming in a furious rant live on talkSPORT

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie O'Hara delivered a stunning on-air outburst on talkSPORT after Spurs missed out on Eberechi Eze to Arsenal. His explosive rant even forced the broadcaster to dramatically cut the live feed when the 38-year-old let slip an expletive.

Like countless Tottenham supporters, O'Hara is stunned that Spurs, who appeared poised to secure the Crystal Palace winger, have now seemingly been pipped by their north London rivals. Arsenal bided their time before swooping in at the final moment to agree a £68million deal – including £8m in add-ons – with Palace, while Eze has also agreed personal terms with the Gunners.

Speaking on talkSPORT to express his dismay, O'Hara wrapped up his passionate outburst by declaring he was "F*****g..." – though the remainder of his statement remains a mystery as producers swiftly pulled the plug on the transmission for several seconds.

The chaos erupted as co-presenter – and former Chelsea star – Jason Cundy suggested Spurs have delusions of grandeur and believe they're a more significant club than reality suggests. Cundy wound up O'Hara with a baby doll, complete with crying sound effects, prompting the ex-Wolves midfielder to explode.

"I'm disappointed in Tottenham, I'm disappointed. we should have had this deal done weeks ago, we should have had it over the line and got it done," O'Hara said.

"As soon as we started the season, we should have had Eze in the team, and do you know what, it serves us right. It serves Daniel Levy right, it serves Spurs right, it's the same old Tottenham, it happens every single season, we're penny-pinchers!

"It happened again, and we're going to miss out on a top-quality player who's proven in the Premier League. Just pay the money and get the player over the line! We got rid of [Heung-min] Son, [James] Maddison has done his ACL, we needed Eze, we needed him.

"It's an absolute joke that we're going to lose him to Arsenal of all teams, who are going to waltz in and pay and get it over the line in a couple of hours, it's a joke."

Cundy then questioned O'Hara about which club the Crystal Palace star would prefer if given the choice between Tottenham and Arsenal. O'Hara responded: "I get it, Arsenal are a better team than us, they're in a better position, I wouldn't say they're bigger.

"They're doing well and that's why Tottenham needed to get the deal done, so you can't get hijacked. This is what happens, the bigger clubs come in and get the players, you don't get the deal done, this is what's going to happen."

O'Hara then directed his anger squarely at Levy again, arguing the chairman had wasted opportunities in the transfer market following Son's departure to Los Angeles FC and Maddison's devastating injury blow.

He continued: "Levy is a penny-pincher. Maddison did his ACL a month ago, he could have got the deal done. Maddison is out for the season, he's done, Son's gone, he knew Son was going, he knew that a month ago.

"He knew those players were done and he still hasn't got it over the line, he still hasn't got it over the line knowing this was coming."

Then triggering the brief interruption, O'Hara added: "How have you not got this done? Honestly, it's a joke and I'm f*****g.."

Fortunately, the broadcaster managed to intercept O'Hara's blunder on the YouTube live-stream as well as on radio. The live-stream was quickly modified so audiences could only view a holding screen announcing that the pair would return shortly.

When broadcasting resumed, O'Hara was seen with his head buried in his hands whilst Cundy remarked: "Oh my word. He had to dump himself, he swore!" A sheepish-looking O'Hara then composed himself, before stating: "I don't think I've ever done that before."

Tottenham forward Richarlison has been linked with a move away from the club this summer, with the Brazilian reportedly a target for former side Everton

Former Everton striker Richarlison could be on the brink of a surprising departure from Tottenham Hotspur this summer, with reports suggesting that the Europa League champions might use the Brazilian as part of a deal to secure Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.

The 28 year old has been with Spurs for the past three seasons, having moved from Everton in a £60m deal back in June 2022. However, under the management of Antonio Conte and Ange Postecoglou, Richarlison has found himself playing a peripheral role at Tottenham.

There are rumours that the Brazilian could make a sensational return to Everton, but recent reports from the Daily Mail suggest that he might be used as part of a swap deal to bring Eze to North London.

Negotiations between Tottenham and Crystal Palace reportedly kicked off last week, with Spurs keen on bringing the England international to their ranks.

Eze, who is also on Arsenal's radar, has allegedly expressed his wish to join the Europa League victors to Palace officials.

The 27 year old midfielder featured in Palace's Premier League opener against Chelsea on Sunday, and following the match, manager Glasner hinted that Eze is likely to play in Thursday's Europa League Conference qualifier against Fredrikstad, reports the Liverpool Echo.

"There are a lot of rumours about Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi, but they were 100% with this group... and they have proved that in a big way," Glasner stated.

Regarding Eze, he further commented: "He will come tomorrow to the Crystal Palace training ground, Tuesday off, we take Wednesday and I expect him to be back playing for us against Fredrikstad."

Last week, Richarlison scored a stunning scissor kick effort to double Tottenham’s lead against Burnley.

The Brazilian was the difference between the two teams after he followed up his well-taken first-half goal with a brilliant strike in the second.

The provider for the first goal, Mohammed Kudus assisted Richarlison again with a cross from the right-hand side. However, his cross was slightly behind the striker who pulled out an incredible scissor kick to reach the ball and fire it past Martin Dubravka and into the bottom corner.

Richarlison’s goal was reminiscent of his wonderful goal in the 2022 World Cup, and is starting to become a trademark of his. He was replaced minutes later, with Frank denying him the chance to score his first hat-trick in English football.

Champions League winners PSG took on Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday evening at Stadio Fruili in Italy in the UEFA Super Cup final

PSG dramatically beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties this evening in the UEFA Super Cup final in a stunning comeback.

The game at Stadio Fruili in Italy finished 2-2 as defender Micky Van de Ven scored the first goal from a ball that was tipped onto the bar, only for the Dutchman to tap in the rebound. The result means that Spurs couldn't win their second cup in three months after winning the Europa League in May - their first silverware in 17 years.

Christian Romero scored the second goal after starting as the new captain for the first time since Son Heung-Min departed for Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC earlier this month.

But Lee Kang-in managed to pull one back for PSG in the 85th minute before Gonçalo Ramos dramatically equalised in injury time and took the game to penalties.

The French champions won it 4-3 after misses by van de Ven and Mathys Tel.

With Son now gone, the Lilywhite's creative outlet had already taken another blow after James Maddison suffered a horrific ACL injury in a pre-season friendly draw against Newcastle in South Korea. The midfielder is set to miss the majority of next season following surgery.

Yves Bissouma was also another notable absence in the squad tonight - through his own doing.

Thomas Frank, who took charge of his first competitive game as Spurs manager, explained that the 28-year-old was being punished his persistent lateness.

He said: "He's been late several times and now this time the latest time was one too many. With everything you need to give your players a lot of love.

"There need to be demands and consequences and this time there was a consequence."

Despite a terrible campaign last season, finishing one place above relegation, Spurs won the Europa Cup final 1-0 against Manchester United in an under-par game.

The Parisians ended up winning Ligue 1 for the fourth consecutive time and the Champions League for the first time earlier this year.

Luis Enrique earlier admitted that Spurs contacted him in 2023 approached him with a view to appointing him as their manager.

"There were some options in the last six months before I came to Paris and Tottenham was one of them," the PSG coach said during a press conference in the build up to European final.

Tonight must be a bittersweet game for ex-Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou, who ended the team's 17-year trophy drought before being sacked.

The Australian has hardly been seen since his dismissal - but perhaps he won't mind too much.

He banked more than £7million and in recent days he was pictured eating out at a posh steak with a celebrity chef.

Levy reportedly paid out almost £4m to Postecoglou as part of a severance package and he also earned another £3.1m as a bonus for winning the Europa League. Easy money.

In a statement released 16 days after the cup final read: "Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties.

"We are extremely grateful to Ange for his commitment and contribution during his two years at the club. Ange will always be remembered as only the third manager in our history to deliver a European trophy, alongside legendary figures Bill Nicholson and Keith Burkinshaw.

"However, the board has unanimously concluded that it is in the best interests of the club for a change to take place."

Morgan Gibbs-White has signed a new three-year contract with Nottingham Forest, just weeks after Tottenham attempted to sign him in a £60million deal

Morgan Gibbs-White has astonishingly penned a new three-year deal with Nottingham Forest, despite a £60million offer from Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs were under the impression they had activated a release clause with their bid for Gibbs-White earlier in the month, but Forest's response was one of fury, contemplating legal action against what they perceived as an unlawful approach.

The club was incensed that Spurs appeared to have contacted the England midfielder without permission and disclosed confidential details of his contract.

Despite Spurs hoping to push forward with the transfer, Forest dropped a bombshell on Saturday evening by revealing Gibbs-White had committed his future to the club with a new three-year agreement.

The club announced: "A central figure in Forest's Premier League resurgence and a fan favourite at the City Ground, Gibbs-White has underlined his long-term commitment to the Club by agreeing to fresh terms.

"This move reaffirms the ambition of Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, who is intent on European glory and continued Premier League development, driving the club's trajectory."

Gibbs-White expressed: "I've felt at home at Forest from the moment I arrived. The support from the fans, my teammates, and everyone around the club has been unbelievable.

"I believe in what we're building here – and with the backing of Mr Marinakis and the enormous ambition he has, I want to be part of making something special. I'm excited for what's to come."

Forest owner Marinakis, seen beaming alongside Gibbs-White in snaps marking the new deal, remarked: "Morgan is a special player – not just in terms of talent, but character and mentality.

"He represents everything we want this football club to be: he is a winner, talented, ambitious, fearless, and proud.

"There was significant interest from various clubs, but we were determined to build our future with Morgan at the heart of it. I promised our fans we would not only compete, but grow stronger and stronger every season. Today is another big step in that journey."

The highly-rated Nottingham Forest midfielder, 25, will undergo a medical at Spurs as they look to bolster the squad ahead of their return to the Champions League

Morgan Gibbs-White is set for a medical at Tottenham Hotspur after they triggered his £60m release clause at Nottingham Forest.

The midfielder, 25, could be confirmed as Spurs' latest signing by the weekend with personal terms considered to be no issue as new head coach Thomas Frank looks to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season. Forest were under no financial pressure to sell Gibbs-White, having already sanctioned the £55m sale of Anthony Elanga to Newcastle earlier this week.

But once Gibbs-White's release clause was met, they had little option but to prepare for the departure of the England international.

Manchester City had also been weighing up a move only to cool their interest in the past fortnight.

Gibbs-White, whose Forest contract had two years remaining, moved to the City Ground from Wolves in August 2022 for an initial fee of £25m plus £17m in add-ons and Wolves stand to earn a 10 per cent cut from any profit made on his sale.

He was a key figure last season as Forest returned to Europe for the first time since 1995-96, scoring seven goals and providing eight assists in 34 league appearances.

But they fell out of the Champions League places late in the season and will instead participate in the Conference League.

Spurs are also pushing ahead with a move to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £55m with new boss Frank preparing for the club's return to the Champions League.

On Tuesday they confirmed the arrival of Japan defender Kota Takai, 20, from Kawasaki Frontale for £5m, having also made loan agreements with Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel permanent.

Forest, meanwhile, are expected to reinvest heavily in the coming weeks. They have banked £16.8m from the departures of Ramon Sosa and Andrew Omobamidele to Palmeiras and Strasbourg.

There remains a chance they could be promoted to the Europa League should UEFA rule in the coming days that Crystal Palace are unable to compete because of multiclub ownership rules relating to shareholder John Textor's majority stake in Lyon.

If Palace are blocked from the Europa League they could drop down to the Conference League.

But that is complicated by Brondby, who are owned by another of Palace's minority owners David Blitzer, already qualifying for that competition via the Danish league.

That ranking takes precedence over teams who qualify by winning a domestic cup competition.

In the event that Palace are denied entry to both competitions their bitter rivals Brighton may find themselves in the Conference League on account of finishing ninth in last season's Premier League with Nottingham Forest promoted to the Europa.

Harry Kane was a man in demand in the summer of 2023 when he finally left Tottenham, with Manchester United among those desperate to prise him away from north London

Ultimately, it was the prospect of trophies that lured Harry Kane to Bayern Munich.

During his time at Tottenham, Kane had established himself as one of Europe's elite forwards, attracting attention from all the top clubs. In 2021, Kane pulled out all the stops in an attempt to secure a move to Manchester City, even going so far as to publicly express his wish to depart Spurs during a golf game with Gary Neville.

However, it would be another two years before Bayern shelled out £100m to whisk him away from north London. Despite Bayern clinching the deal, Manchester United had been quietly plotting a move for the England captain over the years.

When Erik ten Hag first took the helm at United, the Mirror stated the Dutchman had earmarked Kane as one of his initial transfer targets. But the timing wasn't right for Kane, who had set his focus on becoming Spurs' all-time leading scorer.

Furthermore, if the England captain were to leave, it would have to be for a club ready to compete for major honours immediately, not one in the midst of a rebuild or transition. After surpassing Sir Jimmy Greaves' Spurs record the following February, United believed they had the perfect window to sign Kane.

Spurs ended the season outside the top four in a campaign that saw Antonio Conte given the boot, while United had just lifted the League Cup, reached the FA Cup final and secured third place. Kane had also boldly declared his ambition to smash Alan Shearer's record of 260 Premier League goals, hinting he's not keen on a move away from English football.

With City revelling in Erling Haaland's prowess and Liverpool snapping up Cody Gakpo, a switch to United seemed the only viable option within the Premier League. The situation looked more favourable than a year earlier when Kane was hesitant about joining United due to their woes under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick.

The Red Devils had slumped to sixth place, marking their lowest points haul in 32 years and were also trophyless for the fifth season running. Kane's itch to leave Spurs was fuelled by his hunger for silverware, but at that specific point, Tottenham appeared closer to clinching a title than United did.

The England striker had resolved to only exit Spurs for a club that was a serious contender for major honours immediately, rather than one undergoing a rebuild. Despite a stellar final season at Tottenham, their eighth-place finish signalled that Kane's days in N17 were numbered.

Rumours swirled that Kane's agents had a "secret meeting" with Paris Saint-Germain chiefs, who were eyeing a deal. PSG's transfer guru Luis Campos was reportedly engaged in an "informal conversation" about Kane's prospects, as per Foot Mercato.

During that period, PSG were shifting their transfer strategy and aimed to offload Lionel Messi and Neymar to cultivate a younger and revamped squad. A transfer did not culminate, most likely because PSG were in a rebuild - and Bayern capitalised.

Amidst the swirling gossip of a potential switch to German soil at the time, former Liverpool ace Danny Murphy encouraged Kane to seize the chance with Bayern. Penning his thoughts for the Daily Mail, Murphy said: "If Bayern Munich come calling this summer, he should go. It would be hugely sad if a player of his quality finished [his career] without winning a trophy. It's something he himself would regret after retirement."

He added: "Going abroad might cost him Alan Shearer's Premier League goals record but, in the grand scheme of things, that shouldn't put him off. In five years, we could be talking about Harry Kane, Champions League winner with multiple Bundesliga titles and cup medals.

"I'm sure Kane will get other offers. Manchester United have been mentioned, but he hasn't got time to be part of a team that is building. If he was going to leave, it would be primarily to win trophies from the get-go, which would make Bayern his best option."

Kane disregarded any further interest from United to seal his £100m transfer to Bayern. The German giants then failed to win a trophy for the first time in 10 years, despite Kane hammering in a record haul of 36 goals and eight assists in his debut Bundesliga campaign.

However, Kane triumphed in the Bundesliga under Vincent Kompany's leadership, bagging 38 goals and providing 13 assists in 47 games on his way to his first major trophy this year.

Bryan Mbeumo is one of the most in-demand forwards in the Premier League, and amid interest from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, his previous comments may shed light on his next destination

Bryan Mbeumo previously expressed his desire to compete in the "biggest competitions" for "the best clubs" amid interest from Manchester United and Tottenham.

The Brentford star is tipped for a big-money move this summer following a stellar 20-goal season in the Premier League. The 25-year-old has had his most campaign season yet, having joined the Bees from French outfit Troyes six years ago for a then-record £5.8million.

Fast-forward to the current transfer window, and he's attracting whopping offers over £55 million from both the Red Devils and Spurs.

Earlier in the month, it seemed like Mbeumo was headed for Old Trafford, with reports indicating he had 'prioritised' a switch to United, and that agreeing on personal terms wouldn't be an issue. But Thomas Frank's departure from Brentford to take over at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has thrown a spanner into United's plans.

With Frank now at the helm of Spurs, it appears he's keen to reunite with Mbeumo in North London. Tottenham have surged ahead in the race for Mbeumo's services, slapping down a hefty £70m bid – a clear £15m more than what United had on the table.

It's now believed that Mbeumo is 'more open' to remaining in London, and remarks from the player last May could give Frank's new team an advantage in the chase. Interest from elite clubs in Mbeumo dates back to the summer of 2024, when he netted a commendable nine league goals, attracting attention from Liverpool and Newcastle.

Mbeumo opened up about the transfer buzz around him to L'Equipe, saying: "I have spent five years at Brentford, at a club that has allowed me to grow and pass a milestone but yes, I would like to play in the biggest competitions, at the best clubs. It is tantalising to see some big clubs interested in me."

Despite the interest, the winger remained with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium last summer. His ambition to compete in top tournaments lends credence to Tottenham's current pursuit of his talents.

Amorim's United will miss out on European football next season after ending the campaign in 15th place, whereas Spurs are set to participate in the Champions League.

Tottenham's victory over United in the Europa League final, which secured their first trophy in 17 years and a spot in UEFA's premier competition, adds to their appeal. Mbeumo did specify, however, that his goal is to play in events like the Champions League with the 'best clubs.'.

Despite finishing just above Spurs in the Premier League this term, United boast a more illustrious history, with a joint record 20 top-flight league titles and numerous other honours that eclipse Tottenham's achievements.

Mbeumo himself has given few clues as to his preference, though a post on Instagram when it was announced that head coach Frank would be leaving was quite revealing.

The forward posted pictures of himself and Frank, captioned only with two prayer emojis, possibly hinting at a desire to reunite - or perhaps just wishing his former boss good luck.

Regardless, the allure of Champions League football and the prospect of playing under the coach who guided him to stardom could give Tottenham the upper hand in this bidding war.

Although United still cannot be discounted. The latest reports suggest that the Red Devils are relaxed about the persuit of Mbeumo, with a new bid for the Brentford star expected soon.