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Tottenham Hotspur and new head coach Thomas Frank may feel that they still have issues which remain to be resolved as we approach the beginning of the new Premier League season this weekend.

These issues lie particularly in creative areas. Playmaker James Maddison has been struck down with an unfortunate ACL injury and may need replacing, while Dejan Kulusevski remains out until later on this year and captain Son Heung-min has departed the club for LAFC.

With a Champions League campaign on the horizon and high expectations for the former Brentford manager to turn the club’s league form around in N17, Spurs remain active in the transfer market with several players linked to a move late in the window. Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze remains linked alongside local rivals Arsenal, while surprise reports of a move for Manchester City winger Savinho have emerged in recent days. Another attacking player has emerged as a potential transfer target as Spurs look to strengthen in wide areas.

Spurs battle West Ham for Takefusa Kubo

According to reports, Tottenham are one of several English sides considering making a move for Real Sociedad and Japan winger Takefua Kubo this summer. Spurs may be prepared to outbid West Ham United for the forward, who has a €60million (£51.6m) release clause.

Kubo spent four years at Barcelona’s La Masia academy and was also on the books at Real Madrid for three years, but the 24-year-old failed to break through into Los Blancos’ first team and departed for Sociedad after several loan spells away. He has truly come into his own in San Sebastián, registering 23 goals and 18 assists in three seasons at the La Liga club.

Kubo has been targeted by Premier League sides in the past but it now appears that a move could be on the table, with the likes of Everton and Bournemouth also considering an approach for the 44-cap Japan international, who has informed Sociedad that he would like to leave the club, according to Fichajes. There has also been reported interest from Italian giants AC Milan.

‘My dream’ - Kubo speaks on his aspirations

Speaking back in 2020, a 19-year-old Kubo told France Football some of his aims for his career. It is fair to say that he has come a long way since then.

He said: “My dream has always been to become one of the best players and I won’t stop working to achieve that. I’ve always said that my goal was to play for Real Madrid and I work for that, doing the best job I can even if I don’t know what will happen. I love being able to play football in one of the best leagues in the entire world.

“I like to receive the ball between the lines or in the midfield, where there are more defenders. There, I try to challenge the defenders and be decisive. My dribbling ability is something I learned through the years and I have many years ahead of me and room for improvement, so that’s good. When I was young I played a lot, I never stopped and never got tired of it. It’s my passion and a part of my life since I was young, I play to improve.

“I’m never shy on the field though! A player must express himself on the field. You won’t grow if you’re shy while playing. His game must do the talking for him when he’s on the field.”

All the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Tottenham after their UEFA Super Cup defeat.

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Tottenham will now turn their attention to the start of the Premier League season after their heartbreaking defeat to PSG on Wednesday night. Spurs led by two but ultimately gave up their lead and succumb to a penalty shootout defeat.

Overall, Spurs will surely be pleased with how they are improving, but they must move on quickly, with the Premier League starting this weekend. Here we round up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Tottenham.

Eze ‘latest’

Tottenham are said to be interested in signing Eberechi Eze this summer amid ongoing links between the England international and Arsenal. In the meantime, David Ornstein has been speaking about the situation on the Sports Agent Podcast. He said: “Let's see if that happens. They've got an interest in him, and I think they're in and among the sort of conversation. It may activate later in the window. Eze, I think it's well documented, is an Arsenal fan, or grew up as an Arsenal fan, he would be in favour of a move there.

“I think it was being looked at when there was a possibility of Ethan Nwaneri, the young talent, leaving, because he was into the last year of his contract, because Arsenal now see him in the eight to 10 role, as opposed to the right side, where he played last season. Eze occupies the same space. They've got Martin Odegaard around there, and they've got Max Dowman coming through, and hopes could not be higher for him. So if Nwaneri had departed, I think the idea was not Noni Madueke, that was independent. It was Eze. Nwaneri signs his new contract, and so Eze is a less pressing concern."

Spurs stand with Tel

Tottenham say they are ‘disgusted’ by the racial abuse Mathys Tel is said to have received on social media after his penalty miss against PSG in the Super Cup defeat on Wednesday night.

A club statement read: “We are disgusted at the racial abuse that Mathys Tel has received on social media following last night’s UEFA Super Cup defeat. Mathys showed bravery and courage to step forward and take a penalty, yet those who abuse him are nothing but cowards - hiding behind anonymous usernames and profiles to spout their abhorrent views. We will work with the authorities and social media platforms to take the strongest possible action against any individual we are able to identify. We stand with you, Mathys.”

Frank on PSG defeat

Speaking about the defeat itself, Spurs boss Frank said: “First and foremost, I’m extremely proud of the team, the players, fans, the club... I think we showed that we can compete - more than compete - against one of the best teams in the world, maybe the best right now. Basically, for 75, 80 minutes, we were close to playing the perfect match, 2-0 up, that’s what makes it so brutal. Then it’s a penalty shoot-out, and that’s a flip of the coin. Many positives, but football is about winning, so it’s also brutal. In the end, key - good performances that over time, will bring us success. This was a good start.

“The players put in an unbelievable shift. They worked so hard throughout the game. We showed that we will be tactically adaptable throughout the season, whoever we’re facing. We were so close with everything in the game plan, then in football, it’s margins. You can say in a final, in the end you don’t care about the performance if you just win, but unfortunately football doesn’t work like that. You need good performances, and this was a very good performance. If we can put that together on Saturday as well, I’ll be very happy.”

Tottenham are being linked with a Premier League star that Pep Guardiola is a big fan of.

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Tottenham are still searching for new recruits as they look to add quality and depth across their squad. Thomas Frank needs more attacking weapons, in particular, with a new winger and new striker required ahead of a Champions League campaign.

High quality attackers seldom come cheap, and Tottenham are now said to be eyeing one within the Premier League. Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze is being linked again after James Maddison’s serious injury, but an out-and-out winger could also be on the table.

Manchester City star Savinho is now emerging as a potential option, with the 21-year-old reportedly wanting more starts. Savinho made 48 appearances across all competitions for City last season, but he only started 21 Premier League games, and it’s now being claimed that a move to Tottenham would appeal to the Brazilian.

“Savinho wants to make that move to Tottenham,” former scout Mick Brown told Football Insider. “He’s in and out of the team at City, but if he goes to Spurs, Thomas Frank will offer him more regular football and an improved standing in the squad. That’s what he wants to do, play more regular football than he’s currently getting.

“It’s something Man City have to live with and they’ve always managed to do well. Savinho has been frustrated with not playing as regularly as he would like, and wants to go and make his mark somewhere else.”

City boss Pep Guardiola has previously said of Savinho: “We’re a way from what we have to be as a team, but Savinho made an incredible performance again like he did against Everton. He’s a guy who can play on both sides, today he finally scored a goal. He has an incredible ability and quality he’s proven in that period.

“He arrived in the six months when the team isn’t in the best moment than maybe he expected, compared with the past. He makes one action fine, second fine, third miss it, four mistake, five mistake, the sixth try again and try again and try again. And until the end he tries. Defensively he’s not incredible in the one v one, but his work rate is impressive and he’s so aggressive on both sides. He’s had a lot of chances but the moment you score one or two, you’ll score a lot. I’m really pleased for him for the game, the goal, the assist for Erling. On the left he can make those crosses, the game he played was really good.”

City are said to prefer a Savinho star this summer, and they will reportedly ask for at least £50million to sell the attacker, and that fee is only the starting point for negotiations. That could be an expensive transfer for Tottenham, who also ideally need to sign an attacking midfielder, striker and a centre-back. It will be interesting to see if Spurs make their move and how they prioritise those positions of need.

Team news as Tottenham Hotspur prepare to do battle with PSG in Super Cup final

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Thomas Frank is preparing for his first competitive game as Tottenham Hotspur manager as his side aim for a second trophy in a matter of months in the Super Cup final against PSG on Wednesday evening at 20:00 BST.

The Champions League and Europa League winners do battle in the yearly showpiece final, which is taking place in Udine, Italy. It will give Spurs the chance to test themselves against the true European elite in the shape of Luis Enrique’s Parisian side, who swept aside four Premier League clubs on the way to becoming European champions with a resounding 5-0 victory against Inter Milan.

Though Club World Cup final defeat at the hands of Chelsea may have taken a little of the shine off PSG’s otherwise imperious season, the hard work and outstanding football it took to win the Champions League for the first time ever makes the Ligue 1 champions a formidable opponent for Frank’s first official match in charge of the north London side.

After a pre-season spent working with his new players, this will offer a true indication as to where this Spurs side are at ahead of the new domestic season this weekend. Here is the team news for the must-watch clash.

Tottenham injury news for Super Cup against PSG

Destiny Udogie - in squad: Left-back Destiny Udogie has been included in the squad for the Super Cup, having been a doubt after spending pre-season out with a knee injury. The Italian may not be fit enough to feature heavily in the game, though Frank said he is “getting closer” to reaching full fitness.

Dominic Solanke - fit: In another boost for Frank, striker Dominic Solanke is fully fit and available against PSG. The Spurs head coach said: "Dom [Solanke] is the positive one. He is available for selection tomorrow, that is very good.”

Radu Dragusin - out: Romanian defender Radu Dragusin has been out since last winter with a ruptured ACL and is not expected until late autumn at earliest.

Dejan Kulusevski - out: The Swedish playmaker was a star performer for Spurs before undergoing surgery on a knee injury in May. Frank said earlier this summer on his return: “I don’t like to put a timeline on it. Put it this way, he’s not ready for the first game of the season.”

James Maddison - out: Spurs’ latest high-profile injury blow, James Maddison suffered an ACL injury earlier this month and looks likely to be out for the majority of the season. It is unlikely we see him back in action until late spring at earliest.

Bryan Gil - out: Winger Bryan Gil was another unfortunate recipient of a knee injury in the spring while on loan at Girona in La Liga. It is currently unknown when he will return.

Kota Takai - out: New signing Kota Takai has not been named amongst the squad for Wednesday’s match after suffering with a foot injury during pre-season. Frank said in late July: “Kota got a plantar fascia injury, unfortunately, we don’t know the scale of it - weeks!”

Manor Solomon - out: Wide man Manor Solomon was out on loan at Leeds United last term but has not had the opportunity to push on during the close season due to an unspecified injury, which has kept him out of the whole of pre-season.

Yves Bissouma - left out: The midfielder has been left at home for persistent offences of lateness. 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."

PSG team news to face Spurs in Super Cup

Nordi Mukiele - out: Defender Nordi Mukiele is PSG’s only injury absentee and was unlikely to feature in the match anyway amidst reports that he is not part of Luis Enrique’s plans.

Joao Neves - suspended: In what will be music to the ears of Spurs fans, influential 20-year-old midfielder Joao Neves is out of the Super Cup final after receiving a red card for pulling the hair of Marc Cucurella in the Club World Cup showpiece.

Gianluigi Donnarumma - left out: In possibly the biggest piece of team news of all, Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has been left out of the PSG squad to face Spurs amidst rumours of a move to the Premier League. This means new signing Lucas Chevalier may make his competitive debut for the club.

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are both seeking defensive reinforcements this summer

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We have reached the very week where it will all begin once again, which means it is time for clubs up and down the country to worry about whether they are actually ready for the new Premier League season.

Most clubs in the top flight will feel there are still gaps to be filled with work yet to be done. This no doubt applies to Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, both of whom have spent big in this window but have seen a spanner thrown in their summer plans by an unfortunate ACL injury apiece, to Levi Colwill and James Maddison respectively.

Spurs are no strangers to injury issues in recent years, having seen Ange Postecoglou’s two years at the club blighted by extended lay-offs to key players. The Blues, on the other hand, will feel they are close to creating something special and will be determined not to allow a defensive injury set-back to jeopardise this.

Chelsea and Tottenham target set for move to Marseille

London rivals Chelsea and Spurs could miss out on a potential target as reports by TBR Football state that Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez nears a move to Ligue 1 giants Marseille. The 21-year-old has reportedly been tracked by several Premier League clubs, who are aware of the vast potential possessed by the Ecuador international.

In addition to Chelsea and Tottenham, Liverpool and Aston Villa are also being ‘kept informed’ on Ordonez, though it appears that a move will need to be made soon if a Premier League outfit is to hijack his prospective transfer to France.

TBR Football’s report states that Ordonez is a ‘huge talent’ who is held in high regard by numerous Premier League clubs and stands out on the pitch in addition to analytically. Chelsea were previously reported to be scouting the Brugge star back in November.

Reports from last season claimed that Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo encouraged Ordonez to move to Stamford Bridge. Caicedo has seen first-hand the qualities of the young centre-back, who has been compared to Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger in the past.

Could Ordonez help solve Chelsea and Spurs’ defensive issues?

Following Colwill’s recent ACL injury, Chelsea are in the market for a new centre-back before the end of the window. A young player with high potential such as Ordonez fits in well with the Blues’ business model and Enzo Maresca will aim to help the Ecuadorian grow into a role of responsibility at Stamford Bridge.

Spurs were hit with their own central defensive injury crisis last season and there is no guarantee both of Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero stay fit for the entirety of the upcoming campaign under Thomas Frank. With Kevin Danso and Ben Davies the club’s only other fit senior centre-backs at present, the Dane could do with another option to ensure his side can compete in the Champions League in addition to domestically.

Speaking last season, Ordonez admitted that he would be open to a Premier League move. He said: “The Premier League? I would like that. About the interest from abroad? Honestly, I don’t know anything about that at the moment. I’m just trying to focus on Club Brugge and my team. My concentration remains 100 per cent here.”

Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to bring in more creativity in the remainder of the transfer window

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Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for their first season under new boss Thomas Frank and the north London side will feel that their summer transfer business is not done just yet.

An unfortunate ACL injury to James Maddison in pre-season has left Spurs in a difficult position as we enter the final stretch of the transfer window. Frank may feel that creative reinforcements are needed as he aims to drag his players up from their shock 17th-placed finish last campaign which was juxtaposed by Europa League glory against Manchester United.

Mohammed Kudus has already been brought in for £55million from West Ham United while a deal for Morgan Gibbs-White fell through, which makes the situation surrounding Maddison all the more frustrating. Manchester City winger Savinho has emerged as a surprise target in recent days after an initial £43m bid was rejected, while Spurs may yet return for a top transfer target with whom they were heavily linked earlier in the window.

Tottenham ‘back in talks’ with Eberechi Eze

According to reports by Fabrizio Romano on X, Spurs are ‘back in talks’ with long-standing target Eberechi Eze, who may still depart Crystal Palace this summer despite playing a role in the Eagles’ Community Shield victory against Liverpool.

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

In a follow-up, he added in another post on X: “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.”

Eze previously had a £68m release clause within his deal at Palace, which Spurs and arch-rivals Arsenal both explored paying earlier in the summer. The clause recently expired, meaning there is no guarantee the Eagles allow their star player to depart, though both north London clubs will hope they can negotiate down a transfer fee below the original price if the player requests a move.

The Guardian has reported that Arsenal’s interest is still current but the Gunners “need to make sales in attack before pressing ahead with their pursuit of the England international.”

Eze and Savinho moves could make Spurs top-four contenders

Following last season’s struggles, it is paramount that Spurs take advantage of this summer and the pull of Champions League football to build a squad capable of challenging for a return to Europe’s top table once again.

Particularly when playing on several fronts, squad competition is important and Spurs saw several injuries in key positions last season which left their squad threadbare around the mid-point of the season. The signings of Eze and Savinho would not only directly improve Spurs’ starting XI and replace Son and Maddison, they would result in a squad brimming with competition when the likes of Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski return from injury.

Eze brings a flair and directness through the centre of the park which is rare to find and very difficult to stop. Also capable of operating from the left, the England international could be just the spark Spurs need to inspire an exciting year on the pitch for Frank’s side.

Meanwhile, Savinho has immense potential at the age of just 21 and became one of Manchester City’s chief creators with 13 assists in his first season at the club. There is no doubt he could combine effortlessly with Eze to create endless chances for the likes of Dominic Solanke, Kudus and Brennan Johnson. These would be two statement signings if Spurs can get them done and ensure they are in the picture to get back into the Champions League.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to get more transfer business done with the 2025-26 Premier League campaign around the corner

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Tottenham Hotspur are busy preparing for the start of the Premier League campaign but first have the UEFA Super Cup with Paris Saint-Germain to contend with on Wednesday night.

Spurs set up the clash with the French champions after beating Manchester United in the Europa League final while PSG hammered Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final.

Thomas Frank then takes charge of his Premier League game as Tottenham boss on Saturday afternoon at home to newly-promoted Burnley.

However, while the competitive on-pitch action gets underway this weekend there is still time to get more transfer business done with the window open until 7pm on September 1. Spurs have reportedly opened talks with Man City for forward Savinho as Thomas Frank looks to add more threat to his attacking ranks in North London.

Tottenham improved offer expected after Man City reject £43m bid

According to the Daily Mail, Spurs are ‘expected to return with an improved offer’ for Savinho after City rejected an opening bid of £43m. The 21-year-old signed for Pep Guardiola’s side for around £31m 12 months ago and was given plenty of minutes last term but now appears eligible for an exit.

He made 48 appearances scoring three goals and providing 13 assists. He appeared to be part of Guardiola’s plans for next campaign after playing a key role at the Club World Cup. He started three of the four games.

The winger was rested for the 6-0 Group G win over Al-Ain but started against Juventus and in the round of 16, as City were knocked out of the tournament by Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.

Spurs have completed a permanent deal for Mathys Tel this summer and signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham in a £55m deal. However, their other signings have focused on the defensive side with Frank keen to add another attacker.

Savinho has ‘something special’ - Pep Guardiola player verdict

After being involved in three goals in a 4-1 win over West Ham back in January, City boss Pep Guardiola was full of praise for Savinho. The winger forced an own goal from Vladimir Coufal and then provided two assists for Erling Haaland.

“I think he’s clean in his mind,” said Guardiola.

“He doesn’t think too much in his head. When you are many years here, players think they deserve something special for what they have done.

“That is a big mistake. You have to prove it again and again. Savinho has everything to win and prove.

“Having old fashioned football with left foot on the left and right on the right, these kinds of crosses help the kind of striker we have.

“The second goal at Leicester and the second goal today. He has a lot to improve, he is not aggressive enough without the ball, but right now he has something special to help the team.

“His goal was lucky, but the two assists were brilliant. I am so happy for him, and he deserves to play.”

Tottenham Hotspur are still targeting signings with the new season approaching

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The new Premier League season is just a few days away for Tottenham Hotspur and the north London club continue to target squad improvements as Thomas Frank looks to make a strong start to his time as Spurs head coach.

The Lilywhites won the Europa League final against Manchester United in May and have made a few additions to their squad over the summer but will hope there is further business yet to be done, with Champions League football at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the horizon.

Mohammed Kudus arrived in a huge £55million purchase from London rivals West Ham United, while a deal for Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White fell through at the final stages and the playmaker has now signed a new deal at the City Ground. This has become an even bigger blow since James Maddison picked up an ACL injury and may be out for several months, meaning Spurs are in need of some extra creativity.

Spurs target Man City winger Savinho

Reported by Fabrizio Romano on X, Spurs have opened talks over the surprise signing of Manchester City and Brazil winger Savinho. Romano states that ‘club to club talks’ have begun over a transfer for the 21-year-old, amidst reports that a €50m (£43m) bid has been submitted by Spurs. It is believed that this is below City’s valuation of the winger, said to be around £50m. They signed him for £30.8m from sister club Troyes last summer after a stand-out loan spell at Girona.

Romano’s report continues that Savinho could be open to the move if the two clubs can agree a fee. The Brazil international is said to be an ‘ideal’ player for new Spurs boss Frank, particularly amidst the recent departure of club captain and legend Son Heung-min.

While it will be difficult to replace the South Korean’s goalscoring output, Savinho managed 13 assists in his debut season in Manchester and he could be a valuable asset in setting up goals for the likes of Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson, replacing both the pace and directness of Son and the creativity of Maddison in one go. There will likely be further developments in this story in the coming days as we learn whether City might sanction an exit for the youngster.

Pep Guardiola would be sad to see ‘incredible’ Savinho leave

Pep Guardiola is said to be a huge fan of Savinho, to whom he gave over 3,000 minutes of playing time in his first season in England. He spoke with high praise on the winger following his goal against Juventus in the Club World Cup.

"He is a player with incredible potential," he said. "We cannot forget he's so young. He needs to make the final third more decisive in aspects like the goal he has done in the last game. He has to do it more. The last goal is more and more complicated and difficult to score than the previous ones - one against ones, the 'keeper, that maybe last season he missed.

"The moment he will make this step, which will come in a natural way because he has incredible individual quality, when it arrives for his commitment to say I want to do it, I want to be decisive, I want to score goals and make more assists, he will become an extraordinary player. He can play on both sides, right and left, he's so fast, he understands tactically the movements he has so to do so that's why he can play with us."

This would be a major coup if Spurs can secure a deal for a player Guardiola evidently rates so highly. It would no doubt signal the ambition of Frank and the club ahead of what could be an important season.

Thomas Frank has been handed a boost with PSG set to be without a key midfielder this week.

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Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a boost ahead of the UEFA Super Cup clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night with the French giants sent to be without midfield linchpin Joao Neves for the clash.

Thomas Frank’s first competitive match in charge comes as a result of Spurs winning the Europa League under Ange Postecoglou last season. The victors of that tournament take on the winners of the Champions League in a curtain raiser for the season ahead.

It gives the former Brentford manager the chance to get his hands on a piece of silverware immediately but Paris Saint-Germain represent a notoriously difficult opponent. The Champions League winners made it to the final of the Club World Cup this summer but will be weakened against Tottenham Hotspur having picked up a red card in that game.

PSG handed suspension blow ahead of Tottenham Hotspur

Neves was sent off in the closing stages of that 3-0 defeat to Enzo Maresca’s side in what was a crazy incident involving full-back Marc Cucurella. The PSG star was left fuming by the Spaniard’s trademark antics and resorted to pulling on his long hair late on.

It’s now been confirmed by French journalist Fabrice Hawkins that the red card will rule Neves out of the fixture against Spurs, despite that red card coming in a separate tournament. The player will then also miss out of Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 opening against Nantes on August 17.

It’s a big blow for Luis Enrique. Neves made 59 appearances in all competitions last season and the player was regularly praised by his manager. Speaking about the 20-year-old last September, Enrique said: “What I expect from him is the same as I expect from all midfield players.

“He adapts perfectly to my idea of ​​the game: his style of play, his physical strength, his intelligence, his relationships with his teammates. He has one important characteristic: he doesn't lose the ball. He adapted to the team very quickly. He and the other players who arrived have a good connection with the rest of the team.”

Thomas Frank ready for Super Cup clash

Neves played 84 minutes in the 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final and became a regular starter in Enrique’s XI despite his young age. The French outfit forked out a €59.9 million fee with €10 million of add-ons in 2024 to sign the player from Benfica.

Speaking ahead of the Super Cup, Thomas Frank said: “We will 100% be ready for that game. I’m not in doubt about that. There are six days ahead… then we will be ready against PSG.

“The lesson I want to learn is that we won. That game will be about winning. If, for whatever reason, we shouldn’t win, then we will learn from it. We don’t see it as a test. We see it as two good teams against each other, and we want to win."

In other news, Tottenham vs PSG early injury news as 5 ruled out and 4 doubts for UEFA Super Cup.

Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham had been linked with a transfer move for the former Premier League winner.

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Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham are set to miss out on a loan swoop for in-demand Manchester City winger Jack Grealish this summer with Premier League rivals Everton now in advanced talks to bring the England international to Merseyside.

Grealish, who signed for Manchester City for £100 million in 2021, only played 715 minutes of football in the league for Pep Guardiola last season. The winger was handed just four minutes of action in the top flight over the final seven fixtures of the campaign.

As a result, Manchester City were expected to green light a loan move for the player this term in a bid to help him get his career back on track. The 29-year-old hasn’t played for England since October 2024.

West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur linked with Jack Grealish

Having sold Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham Hotspur for £55 million already this summer, West Ham are in the market for a new wide player. Callum Wilson has arrived as a free agent from Newcastle United to bolster attacking options but plays through the middle and is known to struggle with injuries.

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur have seen club legend Son Heung-min depart north London, which has opened up another berth for a winger alongside Kudus. An injury to James Maddison has also underlined the need for another midfield signing.

It’s been a slow start to the window for the Hammers but manager Graham Potter has remained calm. When recently asked if he felt he had been backed in the window, Potter said: "Yes, I don't see it in those ways, to be honest. I don't see it as backing me or not, it's about what's right for the club, the parameters that the club have to work in. I'm really happy with what we've done already, we'll always look to improve the team while the window's open, and if there's an opportunity to do that, we will."

Everton set to win Manchester City transfer race

GiveMeSport had claimed that West Ham could look to sign Grealish in a swap deal that would see Lucas Paqueta head the other way while The Standard had named Spurs as potential suitors. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has now claimed that those London clubs are set to miss out with Everton in pole position.

Writing on social media platform X on Sunday, Romano said: “Everton keep advancing in talks for Jack Grealish as priority target. The player has opened doors to the move and negotiations are underway. Everton and Man City, discussing terms of loan deal as @_pauljoyce reports.”

Despite struggling for minutes under Guardiola, the Manchester City boss continued to speak positively about the player. In February, following an FA Cup win over Leyton Orient, Guardiola said: “I want much more. This is the level I would like to see from Jack but it has not been like that.

“Every club brings in new players every season. We don’t have the squad that won the Treble or the 100 points. We have maybe three, four, five, six players - no more than that. No new contracts make the players better. It’s the competition on the pitch and in the locker room, that makes the players better. They have to feel it and they have to fight with Savinho, Doku and Phil can play there as well.

“He accepts it’s never against him. Accept the challenge and prove your best. I saw a glimpse, I am going to rebel and show the manager how wrong he is. That’s the point, I love that. It’s about performance to deliver assists and goals for the people up front.”

In other news, Fabrizio Romano: Tottenham making phone-calls to sign new player after devastating injury blow.