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Tottenham and West Ham United have held talks over a potential 'blockbuster' swap deal involving Lucas Paqueta and Yves Bissouma, according to TBR Football.

The Lilywhites have already completed a stunning deal earlier this summer to sign Mohammed Kudus from the Hammers, with the two clubs previously having an informal deal in place that meant they didn't do transfer business with each other directly.

But now it has been revealed that the clubs have held talks over more business during the transfer window as Thomas Frank looks to add another attacking midfielder to his squad.

Tottenham and West Ham Hold Swap Deal Talks

Spurs are keen to bring in more attacking options after losing Heung-Min Son to LAFC and James Maddison to a serious knee injury during pre-season.

Paqueta was finally cleared of spot-fixing charges this summer after a two-year-long hearing, and it's believed that both the player and West Ham would be open to a deal that would see him move on for the right price.

It's now understood that Spurs are interested in a deal for the Brazilian, who is valued at £60m, and West Ham hold an interest in Bissouma. Talks were held over a deal that would have seen the two players swap clubs on loan.

However, talks never progressed beyond initial discussions as the Mali international opted to join Galatasaray instead. But in an ironic twist, Bissouma's move to Galatasaray has now also collapsed, which could see the deal revisited.

Tottenham have, however, begun to advance on talks to sign Xavi Simons as their new number ten, with a formal offer made to hijack Chelsea's move for the Netherlands international. Simons is open to moving to north London, and talks over personal terms are progressing.

West Ham on the other hand are on the verge of completing deals for Soungoutou Magassa from Monaco and Mateus Fernandes from Southampton to bolster their midfield, which could see their interest in Bissouma cool.

Tottenham Hotspur have held discussions with Manchester City in a bid to discover whether it would be possible to lure Nathan Ake to Hotspur Way as they go in search of adding another defensive presence before the summer transfer window slams shut, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Spurs head coach Thomas Frank has splashed the cash to bolster the squad he inherited from predecessor Ange Postecoglou, with Mohammed Kudus being the most expensive arrival following his £55million switch from West Ham United last month, but there is an appetite to secure further reinforcements.

South Korea international Heung-min Son's departure for Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC earlier this month, in a deal worth more than £20million, has resulted in Tottenham heading towards deadline day with additional funds as they aim to build on clinching silverware last season.

Spurs Hold Talks Over Last-Gasp Ake Swoop

Tottenham have made an enquiry to sign Ake, according to GMS sources, after influential figures behind the scenes saw last weekend's victory over Manchester City as an ideal opportunity to hold discussions with their counterparts over what it would take to strike an eleventh-hour agreement.

The Champions League-winning central defender has entered the final two years of his £160,000-per-week contract at the Etihad Stadium and, despite coming on as a substitute during his current employers' defeat to Spurs, the north Londoners were eager to gauge whether an offer would be entertained before Monday's 7pm deadline.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham have embarked on a wide-reaching search for a new option at the heart of the backline, even though they have started the Premier League campaign with back-to-back clean sheets, and key decision-makers opened face-to-face talks over Ake when they were in attendance for the victory over Manchester City.

Frank is a firm admirer of the 30-year-old, who has been described as 'incredible' by Sky Blues boss Pep Guardiola, and he will be tasked with providing captain Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven with fresh competition for a regular starting berth if he is given the green light to head to Spurs.

Tottenham also held further conversations about landing Savinho from Manchester City while chairman Daniel Levy and members of the recruitment department were in attendance at the Etihad Stadium last weekend, GMS sources have learned, but they are facing an uphill battle to secure the Brazilian.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Nathan Ake made three clearances and won as many ground duels during Manchester City's defeat to Tottenham Hotspur last weekend

Frank Has a Serious Interest in Recruiting Ake

GMS sources have been told that Ake is of serious interest to Tottenham, with his versatility meaning that he would also be capable of challenging Destiny Udogie for the left-back spot, and they will use the final days of the transfer window to consider upping the ante in their pursuit.

The Netherlands international has been on Manchester City's books since August 2020, when he sealed a £40million switch from domestic counterparts Bournemouth, but Spurs are tempted to hand him the opportunity to embark on a fresh challenge as Frank continues aiming to improve his options.

Tottenham are looking for market opportunities and have been seeing the Sky Blues as a side who could be prepared to do business due to Guardiola not wanting to have an inflated squad, GMS sources understand, which led to them also getting in contact over Jack Grealish and James McAtee's availability earlier in the window.

GMS sources recently revealed that the north Londoners are considering a move for Bilal El Khannouss, who has found himself in the Championship after suffering relegation with Leicester City last term, highlighting that they are in the market for creativity in the final third of the pitch as well.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 28/08/2025

Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on a deal to sign Ademola Lookman alongside Xavi Simons before the transfer deadline, according to talkSPORT.

The Lilywhites have had a fine start to the Premier League season with victories over Burnley and Manchester City in the opening two games, with new signings Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha making a big impact for new manager Thomas Frank.

But with the transfer deadline just days away now, the north London side are still keen to add more options to their attack during the summer, and the Serie A star has now emerged as a target.

Tottenham Want Lookman Alongside Simons

Lookman, who has been described as 'unstoppable', has been one of the stories of the window so far with the Nigeria international handing in a formal transfer request to force an exit away from Atalanta.

Despite a fallout with the club hierarchy, a deal to Inter Milan collapsed because of Atalanta's demands. However, the player has no interest or intention of being reintegrated into the squad, and has reportedly already relocated to London ahead of a potential transfer away.

Now Spurs are eyeing a potential move to bring the forward to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before Monday's deadline, with Frank hopeful of signing two attackers in the coming days.

GIVEMESPORT key statistic: Ademola Lookman scored 20 goals in all competitions for Atalanta in 2024/25.

A move for Lookman is currently being pushed by Fabio Paratici, who is set to return to the club in a full-time role once the window closes formally, and Atalanta are said to be looking for a fee in excess of £40m to let him move on.

Spurs have lost captain Heung-Min Son this summer after they allowed him to leave and join LAFC earlier in the window, while playmaker James Maddison suffered a ruptured ACL during pre-season and is expected to miss the majority of the season. Dejan Kulusevski is also still recovering from a serious knee injury, with Frank saying he will still be missing for a while.

That has seen the club step up their attempts for a new number ten as well, and after missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze already, they have tabled a bid for RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons ahead of Chelsea.

The hope would be that they are able to do a deal for both Simons and Lookman, while interest remains in Man City winger Savinho too, although the Premier League side have taken a not for sale stance and that isn't expected to change.

Tottenham Hotspur appear to be moving forward in their bid to sign RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons in the final days of the transfer window, according to reports - though the Bundesliga star has issued Tottenham with hefty wage demands if he is to make the switch to north London.

The report by The Sun states that Spurs have made their move for Simons, who is in London to sort out a transfer, with a £61million bid being lodged for his services. However, their update states that Simons would be looking for a wage of around £200,000-a-week to join the north London outfit, which would see him become their highest-earning player, according to Capology.

Report: Simons Wage Demands for Tottenham Move Revealed

The website estimates that Cristian Romero is currently their top-earning star after signing a new contract earlier this month, with the Argentine reportedly earning £195,000-a-week under Thomas Frank - whilst James Maddison, Joao Palhinha and Dejan Kulusevski make up the quartet of players who are earning north of £100,000-a-week.

The same website estimates Simons' current wage to be around £165,000-a-week, meaning that he will garner a 25 percent increase on his current contract in the Bundesliga if those estimates are correct.

Leipzig told German outlet BILD that Simons has been 'released until further notice for future discussions', and having reportedly flown to London, that has seen Tottenham make their move to steal him from under the noses of Chelsea.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Xavi Simons made seven appearances for PSG before venturing elsewhere.

Spurs have been after a new playmaker throughout the summer, missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White despite activating his £60million release clause as Nottingham Forest made claims that they had 'illegally' approached the star, before he signed a new deal at the City Ground.

Following that, they looked to be making inroads to signing Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace before local rivals Arsenal swooped in at the eleventh hour - and with James Maddison suffering a long-term knee injury in their final pre-season game, that has only expedited the need for a new midfielder.

Simons would fit the bill immensely. At just 22 years of age, the 'phenomenal' star already has 137 appearances in all competitions at club level, including 22 European outings for PSV and Leipzig combined - whilst time spent in the French capital alongside exposure to game time in the Bundesliga will have done his development wonders.

That, alongside regular caps for the Netherlands, means that Tottenham would be adding an incredible player to their ranks, helping to extend their strong run of form in the Premier League so far.

Tottenham Hotspur are moving closer to the signing of RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons, according to reports - with the north London outfit having made a bid for his services on Thursday afternoon.

Spurs have been itching to sign a new playmaker throughout the summer, especially after a long-term knee injury picked up by James Maddison in the final pre-season game of their tour - and that has seen them advance with a move for the 'exceptional' Dutch star. Reports earlier on Thursday stated that Simons was on his way to London to discuss a move, although a bid hadn't been fully submitted for his services just yet - though that has now changed course.

Sky Sports: Tottenham 'Make £60m Bid' for Xavi Simons

The report by Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg on X (formerly Twitter) states that Tottenham have now officially submitted an offer to Leipzig for Simons, with the bid being close to Leipzig's valuation of €70million (£60million) all in.

There has not been an offer from Chelsea yet, and that could be the key to Spurs adding Simons to their midfield after a window where they have constantly chased a playmaker to come into their ranks.

Morgan Gibbs-White was targeted earlier in the transfer window, though he extended his deal at Nottingham Forest despite Spurs' £60million bid activating his release clause - and then a move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze was hijacked at the last-minute by local rivals Arsenal, leaving Thomas Frank short in his playmaking ranks.

Simons has been linked with Chelsea throughout the window after his exceptional form in the Bundesliga, but it now appears that Tottenham are in the driving seat after submitting a bid.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Xavi Simons has five goals in 28 caps for the Netherlands.

It's yet to be seen whether that figure will be accepted by the German outfit, but with Plettenberg stating that it's close to Leipzig's valuation, a move may not be far off with just under four days left in the market.

Simons was loaned to Leipzig in August 2023, undergoing an eighteen-month loan spell at the club before making that move permanent in January. However, with Leipzig not qualifying for the Champions League this upcoming season, that has made a move to Tottenham massively favourable for a star who deserves to be on the biggest stage.

Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping it is third time lucky in their bid to land a player without Arsenal hijacking the move - with the north London outfit eyeing a move for Brentford star Nathan Collins, following some incredible form in the Premier League over the past four years.

The report by TBR Football states that Tottenham and Arsenal could once again battle it out for a signing in the transfer market - this time for Collins, who has picked up vast interest from clubs across the Premier League.

Report: Tottenham Now Want to Sign Nathan Collins

The two clubs battled it out to sign Eberechi Eze earlier in the window, with the Crystal Palace star looking as though he was Tottenham-bound before Arsenal hijacked a move at the last-minute, giving them the bragging rights in north London as a result.

Tottenham then looked to make a deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie to strengthen their backline, but Arsenal's keenness on a deal once again has tested their nerve, and as such, a deal for the Ecuadorian looks to be more likely for the Gunners. With that in mind, Collins has now been added to Tottenham's shortlist, and despite Arsenal being keen, Thomas Frank's side will look to get a deal done for the Republic of Ireland star.

Brentford have made it clear that they aren't looking to let their 'outstanding' skipper depart this week, despite interest in his services, but with Champions League football on the table, that could see a deal progress.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Nathan Collins has 30 caps for Ireland, scoring twice.

Branded by journalist Graeme Bailey as being 'major admirers' of Collins' talents, it's clear that Frank would love to raid his former club for one of his ex-defensive stars, who he fielded 70 times in the Premier League - keeping 14 clean sheets in the process.

The report further states that young defender Luka Vuskovic is heading out on loan to Bundesliga outfit Hamburg, and it's thought that the club are 'unconvinced' about Romanian star Radu Dragusin as backup to Cristian Romero and Micky Van de Ven - which is where Collins would come in for what is a busy, demanding campaign.

Collins made his Premier League bow at Burnley, and although they suffered relegation in his first season in the top-flight, he impressed enough to garner a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Another solo season in the west Midlands saw him move on to the capital, and he's now a crucial part of Keith Andrews' setup, which could make him hard to prise away from west London - but with 117 Premier League appearances at the age of just 24, he's a dependable member of their side.

Tottenham Hotspur will return to the Bilal El Khannouss situation - but they will only sign the Leicester City star as a last resort on deadline day.

The north Londoners and their rivals from south of the water, Crystal Palace, have moved into a position to buy the Morocco international. But while the Eagles would have automatically considered him for a spot in Oliver Glasner’s side, it’s not the same story at Spurs.

Spurs Keep Tabs on El Khannouss' Situation

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank has money to spend on his squad following an injury to James Maddison and the embarrassing U-turn from Eberechi Eze, who snubbed them in favour of a move to rivals Arsenal.

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy and other influential figures behind the scenes are keeping an eye on El Khannouss' situation, but they want a player of more proven quality who can step straight into the thoughts of the Danish tactician.

Maddison was already in that position and, had Eze arrived at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, he would have been in contention for a first-team spot immediately.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Bilal El Khannouss made four key passes and grabbed two assists during Leicester City's Championship victory over Sheffield Wednesday earlier this month

El Khannouss, who has been described as 'unbelievable' by former Leicester teammate Jamie Vardy, does not have the same level of experience as either of those two players.

The No.10 arrived at the King Power Stadium last season and although he impressed during his debut campaign in the Premier League - scoring a winner against Spurs when the two teams met in January - he is not so far up the pecking order that he can command an immediate spot in the first-team.

What might work in the favour of Tottenham and Crystal Palace is the fact that the player himself does not want to leave England.

Reports that Leicester are trying to push him towards an exit to Saudi Arabia are circulating. But El Khannouss holds the upper hand as he does not have to agree to a move, regardless of whether the Foxes have thrashed out a deal with any club in the Middle East.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 28/08/2025

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank has been presented with an opportunity to lure Jadon Sancho to Hotspur Way in the final stages of the summer transfer window after Premier League rivals Manchester United have remained desperate to get him off their books, according to TBR Football.

Spurs are scouring the market for reinforcements after their move for Eberechi Eze was hijacked by arch-rivals Arsenal last week, with the England international completing a £67.5million switch to the Emirates Stadium, and there is determination to secure additional creativity in the final third of the pitch.

Sancho Pushed in North Londoners' Direction

Tottenham have been offered the chance to sign Sancho in a late deal, according to TBR Football, but last season's Europa League winners are working on landing alternative targets before potentially handing him a route out of his current surroundings as the September 1 deadline edges closer.

Manchester United are eager to offload the winger, who has entered the final 12 months of a contract which allows him to pocket up to £350,000-per-week when bonuses are triggered, and he has been pushed into Spurs' direction to see whether they would be interested in striking a deal.

Sancho is still on the market after rejecting a move to Serie A giants Roma earlier this month, but he is running out of time to embark on a fresh challenge and will not be given game time if he remains at Old Trafford as he has been frozen out by Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim since returning from a loan spell at Chelsea.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Jadon Sancho has scored 12 goals and registered six assists over the course of 83 appearances for Manchester United

Although Tottenham spent big to land Mohammed Kudus, who rubber-stamped a £55million move from West Ham United last month, James Maddison's long-term injury has resulted in Danish tactician Frank being eager to make a last-minute attacking acquisition before the 7pm cut-off point on Monday.

Sancho was described as 'special' by Chelsea chief Enzo Maresca when he helped the west Londoners to UEFA Conference League glory during the 2024/25 campaign, but the Blues did not keep him at Stamford Bridge on a permanent basis and that has opened the door for the likes of Spurs.

GMS sources recently revealed that Manchester United are increasingly fearful that the 25-year-old will choose to run down his contract due to being on lucrative terms, leading to them toying with the idea of listening to loan offers as the closure of the summer transfer window approaches.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 27/08/2025

Tottenham Hotspur could look to make a real statement in the transfer market at the third time of asking, according to reports - with a move for Como attacker Nico Paz hopefully being a charm this time around, after two bids were rejected for his services earlier in the window.

Spurs missed out on Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze earlier in the transfer window, being hijacked by local rivals Arsenal at the last minute in their quest to bolster their attacking ranks - and that has seemingly pulled them back to the negotiating table with Como, who are reluctant to let their Spanish star leave.

Report: Tottenham See 'Third Bid' Rejected for Nico Paz

The report by Italian outlet Quotidiano Sportivo states that although 'everyone is crazy' about Paz, Spurs are now set to offer offer €80million (£69million) for his services - but it's likely to be rejected by Como.

However, Thomas Frank remains to be beaten. Tottenham are ready to make yet another offer for the 'incredible' attacker, after their bids so far have failed, but Como are in talks with Real Madrid to hold the 'buyback right' for next season.

The Lombardy-based outfit signed Paz from Real Madrid at the start of last season, for a fee of around €6million (£5million) - though Real Madrid have a buyback option for €10million. As a result, and as Como's biggest 'coup' of their top-flight crusade so far, bids for Paz are being turned down as they aim to keep ahold of their best players. Inter Milan have tried to sign him, alongside La Liga clubs.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Nico Paz has three caps for Argentina, qualifying through his father, Pablo - who is also a former Argentina international.

But in recent days, Tottenham have made an initial offer of €40million, which was rejected; before making a total offer of €75million, with €65million of that being guaranteed - and after that itself was turned down, chairman Daniel Levy is prepared to come to the table with a €80million (£69million) offer for a player who has won the hearts of the Como fanbase.

The issue is that Tottenham are offering seven times as much money, and although Paz doesn't currently have his heart set on a return to the Spanish giants, the bid being rejected means that, due to Real's 'excellent relationship' with the Serie A side, they will look to 'compensate' the Italian club for their lost income, which is more bad news for Spurs after a failed move for Manchester City star Savinho.

As a result, barring any 'sensational' twists, Paz will remain at Como for the upcoming season, where he scored six goals in 35 appearances last season before opening his league account on the opening weekend against Lazio earlier this month.

Arsenal are ready to embarrass Tottenham Hotspur in the transfer market again as the two sides could go head-to-head again to sign Brentford captain Nathan Collins in the final days of the window, according to TBR Football.

The north London rivals have butted heads twice already this summer for Eberechi Eze and Piero Hincapie, with the former completing a move to the Emirates when Spurs thought they had a deal tied up to sign the England international from Crystal Palace.

Tottenham also looked to be the Premier League frontrunners for Bayer Leverkusen star Hincapie, before it emerged that Arsenal had made their move and the player also preferred to join them - a deal is yet to advance for the Ecuador international, however.

Arsenal and Tottenham Could go 'Head-to-Head' for Nathan Collins

According to TBR Football, Arsenal and Tottenham could now clash for a third time this summer to sign Brentford skipper Collins.

Both clubs are looking to add a left-sided centre-back to their squads before the transfer window slams shut on Monday night, with Hincapie's £50m+ release clause proving to be an issue as things stand.

According to TBR, the London rivals are now both keen on Collins in the remaining days of the window should a swoop for Hincapie prove impossible, and are ready to make their move for the 'high-quality' 24-year-old.

The report says they could face issues dealing with Brentford too though, with the Bees making it clear they are unwilling to lose such a key player at this stage of the window.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Brentford paid £23m to sign Nathan Collins from Wolves in a then-club-record deal in 2023.

Liverpool also have a long-standing interest in Collins, although Arne Slot is currently preferring a move to sign Crystal Palace and England star Nathan Collins instead.

Meanwhile, Tottenham boss Thomas Frank remains a big fan of the defender having managed him at Brentford prior to joining Spurs in the summer.

If Arsenal can bring in a new defender before the deadline, it will represent a strong and successful summer for director of football Andrea Berta, who has already added Kepa, Christian Norgaard, Cristhian Mosquera, Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres, and Eze to Mikel Arteta's squad.