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Eberechi Eze is now expected to play for Crystal Palace against Chelsea today.

Palace had discussed leaving him out but with no agreement with Tottenham, he is ready to start.

Palace are still working on finding replacements with Bruges midfielder Christos Tzolis and El Bilal Khannouss of Leicester City among the targets they are discussing.

Tottenham are expected to offer around £55million for Eze plus bonuses after his clause of £60m plus £8m lapsed last week.

The attacking midfielder has emerged as one of the most wanted targets in the transfer market this summer after his sparkling performances over recent seasons for the Eagles.

Arsenal were touted with an interest, but Spurs have now emerged as front runners.

Eze played a starring role in Palace's FA Cup triumph last season, scoring the decisive goal at Wembley - and ended the campaign with 14 goals and 11 assists across all competitions.

Since joining from QPR in 2020, Eze has made 167 appearances, scoring 39 goals.

Alongside Eze, Palace are also at risk of losing captain Marc Guehi with the centre back strongly linked with Liverpool.

Meanwhile, striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is also being monitored by a number of clubs.

Thomas Frank's interest in Eze ignited after James Maddison suffered an ACL injury during Spurs' pre-season tour, with the Palace midfielder identified as their No 1 target to fill the creative void.

Eze was believed to have had a release clause in his contract worth £68m, which expired earlier this month.

Having already brought in Mohammed Kudus from London rivals West Ham United earlier this summer, Spurs are on a mission to bolster their front line before the end of the window.

As well as their interest in the Eagles' star man, Daniel Levy is also working on a deal to bring Manchester City winger Savinho to the club.

The Brazilian winger's agents flew into London earlier this week to begin talks, as exclusively revealed by Mail Sport.

With next year's World Cup well and truly on the horizon, it's thought Savinho is keen on a move to Spurs in order to secure regular playing time. City are thought to be demanding £67m for his signature.

When asked about a possible exit for the winger, Guardiola was rather coy in Friday's press conference.

'I don't know, if Tottenham or any other club wants a player, they should the call the club,' the manager said.

'My only concern today is that Savinho will be with us until the rest of the season and hopefully for many many years because with at only 21 years old, with the potential he has to play a lot of minutes.

'He needs to improve in the final positions but he's an extraordinary player.

'In the end, the desires of the players prevail above everything.'

The chance for the hat-trick vanished but the stadium rose in a roar to acclaim Richarlison as Thomas Frank called an end to his shift with the game won, and his delicate fitness record in mind.

There were 72 minutes on the clock, Tottenham led 3-0 and the Brazilian had scored two of them.

His first was the confident finish of a centre forward with his eye in. Swept in as it skipped up from the turf at pace. His second was simply sensational. A leap, a twist in midair and scissor kick.

It flew past Martin Dubravka in the Burnley goal and drew gasps of admiration from the crowd which became a little louder each time it was replayed on the big screens.

Both goals came from wonderful crosses by Mohammed Kudus, the big-money summer signing who sparkled on the right wing, and there was plenty more for Frank to savour about his first Premier League game as Spurs boss.

Three points and a clean sheet. Teenagers Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray back in the team and looking in fine shape. Last season's top scorer Brennan Johnson back in the goals and Pape Matar Sarr continuing to shine as the dynamo at the heart of the team.

But this victory belonged to Richarlison, a big-money signing from another summer who has never quite lived up to the billing in three years at the club.

It is not entirely his own fault. There have been a maddening series of injuries and the mental strain of this combined with the off-field problems relating to business relationships in his native Brazil.

'Exceptional,' was the summary of boss Frank, who put a consoling arm around his two-goal hero after replacing him with Dominic Solanke. 'I just said to him, very well done, I liked his performance and his work rate and we're looking after him.'

Perhaps this is Richarlison's time. At 28, he has a fresh start under a head coach who might have the understanding to coax him through difficult times. And one who will truly relish his physical qualities and aerial presence.

Burnley coped well with Tottenham's set plays, although Frank's selection was not as physically imposing as it was in the Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain. Up front, though Richarlison dominated against their three strong centre halves.

Besides the goals, he held up the ball to great effect, helping Spurs up the pitch and linking passes with his back to goal. Johnson's strike, Tottenham's third was a perfect example.

Richarlison battled to protect possession, resisting the challenge from behind, refusing to collapse in search of a free kick, and nursed a pass into the path of Sarr, on the move as always, charging forward before releasing Johnson, last season's top scorer, to get off the mark again.

This has not always been Richarlison's strength. Yes, he has spectacular goals in his locker. This scissor-kick volley, 'world-class' according to Burnley boss Scott Parker, revived memories of one he scored on the spin for Brazil against Serbia in the World Cup finals in Qatar in 2022.

Equally, there are times when he can be untidy. When his control is flawed, and he can be hard on himself when form and fitness waver. Confidence can drain away quickly but fans here and at his previous club Everton, where he remains popular, have never doubted his endeavour and desire to succeed.

When it all comes together, he has the air of a complete centre forward. If only it came together more often.

Spurs were keen to cash in on him last summer. There was interest from Saudi Arabia and they wanted the cash to rebuild but Richarlison stuck to his guns. He did not want to leave. It was the same story this summer. He is determined to prove his worth at a Big Six club and leaving Tottenham would be the end of that ambition.

He finished last season well, with a key role off the left in the Europa League triumph, and yet there would have been few tears shed among fans had he been sold and the money reinvested.

Spurs were linked to Yoane Wissa, who is on his way out of Brentford where he excelled under Frank but looks most likely bound for Newcastle.

Richarlison though can fulfil a similar role. He is versatile enough to play in other positions and share the burden with Solanke, who missed most of the pre-season schedule with an ankle injury.

But only if he stays fit. Obvious but true. This has been the problem in the past and Frank has promised to proceed carefully with this in mind.

'The dream scenario is to have two good strikers,' said the Spurs boss. 'Hopefully we are playing 60-plus games this season. If we do that we have done something right. It is only one game.'

Richarlison left fans speechless with a stunning overhead kick on the volley in Tottenham's 3-0 win over Burnley on Saturday afternoon.

Fans are already calling it a 'goal of the season' contender and believe it could be remembered as a 'legendary moment'.

The Brazilian only scored four Premier League goals last season but has already bagged half that after his brace against the Clarets.

Richarlison opened the scoring after 10 minutes with a half-volley but it is his effort on the hour mark which is taking all the plaudits.

Mohammed Kudus knocked the ball past Quilindschy Hartman on the right flank before hanging a cross in the air and Richarlison sent it flying into the corner with his airborne smash from 12 yards out.

'Goal of the season already,' wrote one fan on X.

'Legendary moment,' said another.

'Kudus and Richarlison are going to cook this season,' one predicted.

One fan, clearly harder to impress, doled out more moderate praise: 'Goal of the month'.

Another felt the forward is in for a big year, writing: 'Richarlison about to rediscover himself.'

Brennan Johnson joined Richarlison on the scoresheet to complete the rout as Thomas Frank started Premier League life in the Spurs dugout perfectly.

Tottenham haven't won on the opening day since 2022, when they thrashed Southampton 4-1, and this was an ideal antidote to the pain of losing the UEFA Super Cup final on penalties in midweek to Paris Saint-Germain.

Richarlison battled three prolonged injuries last season, meaning he only made 15 Premier League appearances, and only four of those were starts.

But Spurs fans know what he is capable of after a prolific 2023-24 campaign which saw him score 12 goals in all competitions.

He is now in his fourth season with the north London side and is assuming more responsibility with them.

The 28-year-old started up front in place of Dominic Solanke, who has been a fitness doubt, and will be expected to step up his attacking numbers after captai Son heung-min left for Los Angeles FC.

Eberechi Eze has asked not to be involved in Crystal Palace’s Premier League opener against Chelsea, fuelling speculation that a move to Tottenham could be edging closer.

The England international trained as normal with Oliver Glasner’s squad throughout the week, but he has now indicated he would prefer to sit out Sunday's London derby at Stamford Bridge.

Eze's request comes as Tottenham push hard to bring the 27-year-old to north London before the close of the transfer window.

However, it is understood that Eze is not sitting out Sunday's game because a move to Tottenham is imminent.

Instead, it is believed that the player does not feel he is in the right state of mind to feature for Palace while he seeks a move away.

Spurs have been circling since the news of James Maddison’s ACL injury, with Eze identified as their No 1 target to fill the creative void.

Eze's £68million release clause reportedly expired earlier this month, with Palace now able to charge whatever they choose for their prize asset.

For the Eagles, Eze's absence is a significant blow on the eve of the new campaign.

He played a starring role in Palace's FA Cup triumph last season, scoring the decisive goal at Wembley, and ended the campaign with 14 goals and 11 assists across all competitions.

Not to mention, Palace are also at risk of losing captain Marc Guehi with the centre back being linked with Liverpool.

Meanwhile, striker Jean-Phillipe Mateta is also being monitored by a number of clubs.

Since joining Palace from QPR in 2020, Eze has made 167 appearances, scoring 39 goals and establishing himself as one of the most exciting attacking midfielders in the division.

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Savinho has been left out of Manchester City's squad for their first game of the new Premier League season as speculation continues over his future.

City will kick off their campaign against Wolves on Saturday afternoon, with Pep Guardiola's side looking to regain the Premier League title after losing it to Liverpool last campaign.

They have a bloated squad, and Guardiola has expressed the need for his side to offload players before the transfer window closes - though the winger is not one of the players he is looking to lose.

Spurs are keen on signing Savinho, who moved to City from Girona in Spain a year ago and the move appeals to the 21-year-old winger because he wants to star as a Premier League regular rather than a fringe player in the season with a World Cup at the end.

Daily Mail Sport exclusively revealed that Frederico Moraes of ProManager, Savinho's agent, left Brazil on Thursday to fly to Europe with a view to further negotiations next week.

Guardiola, meanwhile, revealed on Friday that the youngster would not be part of the side to take on Wolves at Molineux - but cited an injury as the reason for his exclusion.

After being asked whether Savinho would be travelling with the team for the game, Guardiola took a long pause before replying: 'No. Savinho is injured. Sorry, I didn't remember. He is injured from Palermo, a few weeks he will be out.'

Spurs boss Thomas Frank wants to sign both Savinho and Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze - it is not a case of one of the other. They have different profiles and would fulfil very different roles in the squad if he managed to secure them both.

He is desperately short of creativity with both James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski injured long term and this was evident from open play in the Super Cup, when the two Spurs goals came from set pieces.

City knocked back an enquiry for the Brazil international, revealed earlier in the week, and are thought to only be entertaining offers of more than £50million.

Were City to do business with Spurs, they would turn their attentions to Real Madrid superstar and Savinho’s international team-mate Rodrygo.

Rodrygo has been a constant thorn in City’s side during the titanic Champions League battles of recent seasons and is thought to want a fresh challenge away from the Bernabeu.

Khaldoon Al Mubarak had promised aggression in the transfer market, with City having brought in five new faces either side of the Club World Cup.

Guardiola also left it unclear whether goalkeeper Ederson would be travelling, replying: 'Apparently, yeah.' Some have suggested he was saying he is injured, while others claimed he was saying he has been told he's travelling.

Ederson, also from Brazil, has been linked with a move away following the arrival of James Trafford and City's interest in Gianluigi Donnarumma.

'If they want to leave, they will come to me,' Guardiola said. 'I am working with them because I am here. If they want to leave, they will knock my door.

City still need to let a number of non-homegrown players go to avoid having to omit anybody from their European squad, which limits the number of registered foreign stars.

Tottenham hope their Yves Bissouma problem might be solved by Manu Kone's proposed move from Roma to Inter Milan.

Midfielder Kone is wanted by Inter who are prepared to pay £25million plus add-ons. Roma are holding out for more. They value the France international midfield closer to £45m but talks are open.

New Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini is prioritising two new wingers, with Leon Bailey of Aston Villa and Jadon Sancho of Manchester United at the top of the wish list.

Bissouma though could emerge as a viable option to plug the void left by Kone in central midfield and intermediaries have made an approach. Spurs would accept anything close to £20m for a player whose contract expires in less than a year and yet there have been no firm bids.

Although his well-documented disciplinary issues could force the figure down. Thomas Frank axed him from the squad for Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain because he was late once too often.

It was the latest in a series of indiscretions. A year ago, he was left out by Ange Postecoglou after being filmed inhaling nitrous oxide from a balloon.

Frank confirmed on Friday, he was prepared to move on from the matter and that Bissouma was back in the fold and available for Saturday's Premier League opener against Burnley.

'We have dealt with the situation internally,' said the new Spurs boss. 'There was a situation. I addressed it.

'There was a consequence and he will be in the squad. It is dealt with. We move forward to a big game.'

There has been interest in Bissouma from Fenerbahce where Jose Mourinho is looking for an athletic and creative midfielder who would provide an upgrade on Sofyan Amrabat as he looks to chase down champions and arch rivals Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig.

Bissouma fits the bill perfectly but the asking price was too high for Fenerbahce earlier in the summer when Spurs were laughing off suggestions they might sell for as little as £10m.

With little more than a fortnight before the transfer market closes again there may be scope for movement to generate more funds for their pursuit of top targets Eberechi Eze and Savinho, both valued by their clubs at £67m.

Savinho's agents are bound for Europe in a bid to secure the transfer he wants from Manchester City to Tottenham.

Frederico Moraes of ProManager left Brazil on Thursday with a view to further negotiations next week.

Spurs are keen on Savinho who moved to City from Girona in Spain a year ago and the move appeals to the 21-year-old winger because he wants to star as a Premier League regular not a fringe player in the season with a World Cup at the end.

Pep Guardiola has been seeking ways to trim the size of his squad as part of a reboot at the Etihad Stadium, but City have demanded £67million according to reports in Brazil.

Tottenham are also in pursuit of Eberechi Eze, who would cost a similar figure. They are in talks with Crystal Palace and inching closer to a deal but not yet in agreement.

Arsenal have shown an interest in Eze but at present, the 27-year-old England forward looks most likely end up at Spurs.

Thomas Frank wants to sign both players. It is not a case of one of the other. They have different profiles and would fulfil very different roles in squad if he managed to secure them both.

He is desperately short of creativity with both James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski injured long term and this was evident from open play in the Super Cup, when the twp Spurs goals came from set pieces.

Frank though will be cautious having seen a move for Morgan Gibbs-White collapse in the final stages.

Tottenham's performance in the Super Cup, however, might convince any potential targets they are a serious outfit going into this season. They led Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 before conceding two goals late on and losing on penalties.

'It is the beginning of a journey together,' said midfielder Joao Paulinha, who made his debut against PSG after a loan move from Bayern Munich. 'It's a new team for me. Tottenham is a great club. It has all the conditions to achieve good things.

'It showed in the past and for sure it will show again in the future. We have a top coach with a top human being. I think we have all the conditions together to achieve good things.

'We just need to be with our heads up and keep fighting because the journey is really long, but we are really motivated for the beginning of the Premier League. And I think the future will bring us something special.'

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has admitted his side were 'very lucky' to win the Super Cup on penalties against Tottenham.

Spurs dominated the French giants for the majority of Thomas Frank's first competitive match in charge of the club, seizing full control of the contest thanks to goals from Micky van de Ven and newly-appointed captain Cristian Romero.

But PSG staged a dramatic late comeback in Italy after second-half substitutes Lee Kang-in and Goncalo Ramos netted to force a penalty shootout, which the Ligue 1 champions won 4-3 following misses from Van de Ven and Mathys Tel.

Enrique gave a brutally honest verdict of his side's performance after the match, admitting PSG were 'very lucky' and that Tottenham deserved to lift the trophy.

'For 80 minutes, we didn't deserve that,' he confessed. 'I think Tottenham deserved winning the match because we can feel they were in form and can feel they have been training for six weeks.

'They played a great match and we have only been training for six days. Sometimes football is unfair and I have to say we were very lucky in the last 10 minutes to score two goals.

'I have to say my players had faith until the last minute like our supporters but football is unpredictable and in that sense I have to say we were very lucky.'

PSG's lack of training ahead of the new campaign occurred as a result of their participation at the inaugural Club World Cup.

The Paris outfit suffered a 3-0 defeat by Chelsea in the final, which was staged in the United States only one month ago.

Asked whether a lack of preseason training affected their performance in the Super Cup, Enrique replied: 'Absolutely, from the first minute when the players touched the ball, when the players played without having the time to think about where to pass.

'Yes - a lot of unprecise passes and it's difficult to play the way you want to play if you don't train. I have to say it was like a miracle (to win).'

After the match, TNT Sports pundit Glenn Hoddle claimed Spurs can take plenty of positives from the match, despite losing in a heartbreaking manner on penalties.

The Tottenham legend, who like Enrique believed Frank's side were superior to PSG, said: '(Spurs_ more than held their own, they were the better team by far. I think Luis Enrique actually sort of apologised in a way when he went up to Thomas Frank at the end there.

'For me, when they analyse the performance, that will give them so much belief going into the Champions League. Playing against this great side that have won the Champions League, "we went toe-to-toe and more, and over 90 minutes we were the better team".

'The substitutions made the difference but at the end of the day they have got a Champions League to play and I think that's a template.

'The way they played there, don't be surprised if they play Liverpool, if they play Manchester City, if they play Arsenal - that's a template to play in the Champions League and maybe away from home.

'That is something they will really grasp. They will look at that and analyse and say "we were the better team".

'So that's a template now to go on the front foot and go toe-to-toe with these teams. That is a massive performance from Tottenham tonight from a manager's point-of-view.

'Yes it's emotional and disappointing because you are 2-0 up with 10 minutes to go and you've lost the trophy, but at the end of the day I think it's a real positive night for Tottenham.'

Goals from set plays. Goals from centre halves. Long throws, an aerial assault and defensive resilience to neutralise the European champions.

The Thomas Frank revolution is under way. The style of football could hardly be more distinct from the one we witnessed under Ange Postecoglou but the thrill and the drama not at all dissimilar.

Two goals up through Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero and Tottenham seemed to be coasting to another piece of silverware when Paris Saint-Germain slipped into the groove, fought back level and took the UEFA Super Cup final to penalties.

Vitinha missed the target, and Spurs went 2-0 up again before Van de Ven’s was saved and Mathys Tel pulled his wide. Nuno Mendes scored the winning spot kick and the silverware goes to Paris not London.

With the performance over 90 minutes, though, Frank has imposed himself on Tottenham supporters. This is the way the Dane operates, with a strategy designed to combat the strengths of the opposition and a team packed with aggression.

His new chairman, Daniel Levy, who missed the game while in the United States with his family, would have enjoyed the occasion if not the final outcome.

Spurs didn’t have much of the ball. Passes did not purr, they did not pour forward, and here’s the thing. There are different ways to play the game. Different way to go about collecting your silverware.

They came within three minutes of adding another trophy to the one they claimed in Bilbao, in May, and nobody will complain if they take the good points from this performance and build them into something more over the course of the season.

Not even at Spurs, where they can be derided for their purist principles.

Frank handed debuts to his two senior summer signings Mohamed Kudus and Joao Paulhina and lined the team up with a back three. Freshly appointed captain Romero was central between Van de Ven and Kevin Danso.

Kudus and Richarlison worked in tandem up front with Pape Matar Sarr breaking out as the most advanced of three midfielders. They made a strong start as you might expect for a team six games into their preparation and opponents who came in straight off the beach.

Pedro Porro, enjoying the freedom of the wing back role, fizzed the first effort of the game narrowly over from 25 yards.

PSG returned to training this week after the FIFA Club World Cup final a month ago, and working a significant change into their game, with goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier in at the expense of Gianluigi Donnarumma, the scourge of the English on so many occasions.

Donnarumma is bound for the exit with Manchester City reportedly interested.

Chevalier, 23, has been signed from Lille for £33million and Luis Enrique, who was effusive in praise of Donnarumma on the eve of the game, claimed it was about a strategic change of direction.

This means he has signed a ‘keeper who oozes comfort on the ball and likes to come out and join the play, although judging by the second goal he ought to prioritise keeping it out.

His first save of the night was a routine one to turn over a 20-yarder unleashed by Richarlison after a promising link up with Kudus. Not a difficult save. Rodrigo Bentancur headed wide from the corner which followed.

Enrique’s team were certainly not in the groove they were when they swatted aside four Premier League teams and destroyed Inter Milan on the way to their first Champions League title.

But they have such quality that it could not fail to sparkle when they did begin to zip some passes about and always threatening on the break with scintillating pace and four out-and-out attacking players in the starting line-up.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia fizzed one wide on the turn and Bradley Barcola buzzed in the space behind Porro, the space most teams usually seek to exploit when they play against Spurs.

Ousmane Dembele lashed over a chance that fell to unexpectedly from a hoof clear by Van de Ven.

But Frank’s back five were strong. One striking aspect of his first selection was the sheer size and power on parade as Spurs lined up for ceremonial duties before kick-off.

With Vicario in goal, three huge centre-halves, two huge midfield screeners, Djed Spence at left wing back and Richarlison up front. Strong too, as Kudus proved when he flattened Vitinha, simply by running into him.

Spurs were aggressive, physical and menacing from set plays, the last of which will have delighted the new boss. It is one of his central to his methodology and distinct from his predecessor.

Van de Ven’s goal was classic Frank. A long diagonal free-kick launched into the deep by Vicario for Romero to head back across goal from somewhere near the left wing. Paulinha rolled Marquinhos and his shot was turned onto the frame of the goal.

It was a fine reflex save by Chevalier but Van de Ven was first to the rebound, sweeping the ball into the open net with his right foot. The sharpness of the extra preparation and the aerial power together with great effect.

They led at the interval despite only 35 percent of the ball and Kudus was close to making it 2-0 in stoppage time at the end of the first half, heading against a post after Danso and Richarlison won headers.

Romero headed in the second, with a run to meet a Porro free-kick beyond the back post soon after the restart. Chevalier made a complete mess of it. He reached it with both hands and tried to push it wide under pressure from Sarr but only pushed it into the corner of the net.

Spurs might have scored more. Danso crashed a header into the side netting and fooled 4,500 fans into thinking it was 3-0 and Porro swerved a free kick wide.

PSG rallied, finding their best in the final third of the game. Frank’s team had to defend as they tired and substitutions disrupted the flow.

Barcola had a goal ruled out for offside. Then Kang-in Lee scored. There were hints of the closing stages of the Europa League final about the nerve-jangling ending as six minutes were added on.

But this time Spurs conceded late. Dembele’s cross was headed in by Goncalo Ramos and a thrilling contest would be decided on penalties. Chevalier emerged as a hero but there is plenty to encourage Frank.

Match facts and ratings

PSG XI (4-3-3): Chevalier (6); Hakimi (5), Marquinhos (6.5), Pacho (5), Nuno Mendes (6.5); Zaire-Emery (5) (Kang-in 68), Vitinha (6), Doue (5.5) (Ramos 77); Kvaratskhelia (5) (Ruiz 60), Dembele (6.5), Barcola (6.5) (Mbaye 67)

Subs not used: Beraldo, Hernandez, Safonov, Kamara, Marin

Goals: Kang-in, Ramos

Booked: Pacho, Dembele, Barcola

Manager: Luis Enrique (7)

Tottenham XI (5-3-2): Vicario (6.5), Porro (6.5), Danso (7), Romero (7.5), Van de Ven (7), Spence (6.5); Palhinha (7) (Gray 72), Bentancur (7), Sarr (8) (Bergvall 90); Kudus (7.5) (Tel 79), Richarlison (7.5) (Solanke 72)

Subs not used: Johnson, Odobert, Kinsky, Davies, Austin, Byfield, Vuskovic

Goals: Van de Ven, Romero

Booked: Danso, Richarlison

Manager: Thomas Frank (7)