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Tottenham Hotspur could be about to win the battle to sign West Ham United's creative spark Lucas Paqueta, according to reports - with a slashed asking price potentially putting Thomas Frank's side into the lead in an intense bout to land his signature over other clubs in the Premier League.

The report by CaughtOffside states that Tottenham are in the race for Paqueta's signature, despite their keenness to bring in Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace - with new boss Frank 'eager' to inject vision, creativity and versatility into his squad, which has suffered injury problems already this campaign.

Report: Tottenham Want to Sign Lucas Paqueta, Asking Price 'Slashed'

The attacking midfield star faces an uncertain future at West Ham, with interest increasing in his services, and now the Hammers may have to prepare for life without their creative maestro despite being cleared of any spot-fixing allegations that presided over him for the best part of a year.

However, with his reputation now restored, Tottenham are keen to take a punt on him to increase their creative ranks. Spurs are looking to close a deal for Eze, but at the same time, would like to add a combative nature to their engine room - and Paqueta has that in abundance with three years of experience at the London Stadium.

Paqueta's preference for a move is for top-level European football, which Tottenham possess having won the Europa League last season, and any notion of a move to Saudi Arabia or back home to Brazil has been firmly cast aside for now.

West Ham's perspective is clear. They have placed a £40million valuation on their Brazilian star, a huge drop from their £80million valuation that they fielded last summer before his legal case stalled any negotiations - though any move would be a surprise, with former Hammers teammate Mohammed Kudus having already undertaken the same journey this summer.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Lucas Paqueta has 11 goals in 55 caps for Brazil.

Although they would prefer to keep the £150,000-a-week Brazil international, the reality is that they are open to offloading him if Spurs can match the asking price - and any rebuttal could see them unsettle Paqueta with an exit now being deemed as 'likely'.

Paqueta has 93 appearances at Premier League level, scoring 12 goals in the process, as well as a further 28 in other competitions with six goals to boot in those trophies - and that experience in a central role at the age of just 27 could be vital for Spurs, especially with creative star James Maddison being ruled out for a large part of the season with an ACL injury that he unfortunately picked up in pre-season.

Tottenham Hotspur could have been set to scupper a move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi in the coming weeks of the transfer window, according to reports - with the north London outfit making a 'very good personal offer' to the former Chelsea academy starlet to make the switch across the River Thames.

Guehi has been in incredible form over the past 18 months, taking England to the EURO 2024 final after forming a strong relationship with John Stones, as well as making Palace history by becoming the first club captain to lift a major trophy after winning the FA Cup trophy in May. And that form has seen the 'superstar' linked with a move elsewhere, including Tottenham.

Report: Tottenham Made 'Very Good Offer' for Guehi

The report by TEAMtalk states that despite Guehi making up his mind to join Liverpool, there was interest from Tottenham in recent days as they looked to incredibly hijack a deal for the Palace star against the odds.

Arne Slot has been given an ultimatum in his effort to sign the Eagles skipper, who is out of contract at the end of next season and thus the subject of interest from various clubs in the Premier League, thanks in no small part to his rising value since his move to Selhurst Park.

And, despite Liverpool monitoring Guehi throughout the summer, Spurs have recently come into the equation - with journalist Paul O'Keefe now revealing that their offer to the defender in terms of personal salary is 'very good'.

Tottenham memorably had a bid turned down for Guehi in the middle of last season, and Thomas Frank's side are still interested in the 25-year-old despite their change in management. O'Keefe said, via Last Word on Spurs:

“The word from within Palace, my Palace contact, is saying that it’s Liverpool or bust. But he did say that Spurs’ offer to him on personal terms was ‘very, very, very good’."

Interestingly, Tottenham's proposed move for Palace teammate Eberechi Eze could have huge implications over Guehi's potential away from Selhurst Park to Anfield, with the Eagles unwilling to lose both of their in-demand England internationals in one window.

If Spurs can get a deal over the line for Eze, that could scupper the Reds unless they decide to pay an extortionate fee for the starting Three Lions centre-back, despite moving away from a move for Manchester City winger Savinho.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Marc Guehi has 23 caps for England, although with no goals to show just yet.

Guehi has 133 Premier League appearances, winning a further 24 in other competitions - and that has seen him become one of the top-flight's most dependable players at the age of just 25.

Tottenham Hotspur are close to an agreement with Crystal Palace for the signing of Eberechi Eze, working on the final details while the Eagles hunt for a replacement, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed, writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter.

Tottenham are in the market for a new attacking midfielder, and have been throughout the summer transfer window. Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White was a target for the north London club, with a deal looking close at one point, but the England international eventually signed a contract extension.

Tottenham's need for an attacking midfielder has intensified in recent weeks, after James Maddison suffered a serious knee injury, which could keep him out for the majority of the season. Eze has emerged as a target for Spurs. GIVEMESPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs confirmed that the Palace midfielder did have a release clause in his contract, but that expired before the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign began.

Fabrizio Romano: Tottenham Close to Eze Agreement

Writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, Romano has confirmed that an agreement between Tottenham and Crystal Palace for Eze is now, with talks continuing to get a deal over the line. Tottenham are working on the final details, while Palace are looking to bring in a replacement for the England international.

"It's close, conversations continue to get it done. The agreement is very close, working on details and replacement for Palace."

Eze, described as 'unbelievable' by Palace manager Oliver Glasner, has played a crucial role for the Eagles over the last few years. Palace won't want to lose Eze, but GIVEMESPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs has confirmed that the English attacking midfielder has informed the Eagles that he wants to join Tottenham this summer.

If Tottenham can get a deal over the line for Eze, which is now looking increasingly likely, it would be a marquee addition for the north London club. Losing Maddison was a big blow for Thomas Frank, but replacing him with a player of the calibre of Eze is an impressive move from Spurs.

Tottenham Hotspur have been given a huge setback in their bid to sign Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Piero Hincapie, according to reports - with the German club having 'no intention' of selling the Ecuador international this transfer window as they look to keep the core of their remaining squad ahead of a challenging campaign.

The report by Fabrizio Romano states that despite Premier League clubs appreciating his talents, Leverkusen see Hincapie as a key part of their project - especially having lost Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, Odilon Kossounou and Granit Xhaka this summer.

Report: Tottenham Suffer Setback in Race for Piero Hincapie

The Bundesliga giants have no intentions of selling the Ecuadorian star this summer, as he's seen as a crucial star for Erik ten Hag to work with, and that has ruled Tottenham out of the race.

Spurs have already suffered transfer setbacks in the transfer window this summer, with a bid for Morgan Gibbs-White being unable to go through after their 'illegal' approach to Nottingham Forest, as well as a move for Manchester City star Savinho being blocked - but they've instead chucked the money at Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze, agreeing a £60million fee with the Eagles for his services.

Yet having already brought in three centre-backs this summer in the form of Luka Vuskovic, Kota Takai and Kevin Danso, with the latter making last season's loan spell a permanent move, it remains to be seen whether they'll dip into the market for another centre-back to fit into their ranks alongside Radu Dragusin, Cristian Romano and Micky Van de Ven ahead of their Champions League crusade under new boss Thomas Frank.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Piero Hincapie has three goals in 46 caps for Ecuador.

Tottenham insider Paul O'Keefe previously stated that Spurs had identified the former Talleres star as their 'favoured' left-sided centre-back, despite a deal being difficult to do, though he was their ideal candidate before Leverkusen's hard-stance, which now means that Tottenham won't be able to sign the 23-year-old.

Hincapie joined Leverkusen in the summer of 2021, and has since been an extremely dependable member of their squad during their revival under manager Xabi Alonso, which saw them claim the Bundesliga title for the first time in the club's history with an invincible season, as well as winning the DFB-Pokal and reaching the final of the Europa League, losing in what was their only defeat in all competitions in the entire campaign.

A defender with such an impeccable record could be the difference between another trophy and failure for Spurs this summer, having secured the Europa League trophy themselves against Manchester United in May.

Tottenham Hotspur have identified Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche as a 'new target' due to Man City's asking price for Savinho, according to The Independent.

Tottenham Hotspur enter the 2025/26 campaign with renewed ambition under new manager Thomas Frank, following a turbulent yet trophy-winning season. Despite finishing 17th in the Premier League last term, their lowest in nearly five decades, Spurs lifted the Europa League, ending a 41-year wait for major European silverware.

The season began with a narrow UEFA Super Cup defeat to PSG, but they returned to Premier League action with a comfortable win over newly promoted Burnley. Mohammed Kudus joined from West Ham United for a fee of around £55m, while permanent deals were struck for Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso. Joao Palhinha also arrived on loan from Bayern Munich, but Spurs' business doesn't appear to be over just yet, with another attacker being targeted.

Tottenham Eyeing Akliouche as Savinho Alternative

Reporting for The Independent, journalist Miguel Delaney has confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur are widening their search for attacking reinforcements, with Monaco’s Akliouche now under serious consideration as a more affordable alternative to Manchester City winger Savinho. Spurs have already submitted two offers for Savinho, but City are standing firm on their £60m valuation, a figure that has tempted Tottenham to explore alternatives.

Akliouche, who has a 'left foot made of gold' according to scout Jacek Kulig, impressed last season with seven goals and scored in Monaco’s opening win over Le Havre. The £47.5m-rated star could be seen as a natural replacement for James Maddison, who recently suffered a serious knee injury, which is likely to keep him on the sidelines for the majority of the season.

Savinho was notably absent from Pep Guardiola’s squad for the Premier League opener against Wolves, raising questions about his role this season. Despite contributing eight assists in 29 league appearances last term, Savinho faces fierce competition for minutes, with City boasting a stacked squad of wide players including Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku, Rayan Cherki, Oscar Bobb and Omar Marmoush.

With City unwilling to budge and Tottenham reluctant to meet the asking price, attention has shifted to Akliouche. The 22-year-old is a player who could naturally replace James Maddison, with the England international suffering a serious knee injury, which could keep him out for the majority of the season. GIVEMESPORT reporter Romano has suggested that Man City are 'blocking' a deal for Savinho.

Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement in principle with Crystal Palace for the signing of Eberechi Eze, according to GIVEMESPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs.

Eze's future has been a topic of discussion over the last few weeks, with multiple clubs showing an interest in securing his signature. The England international had a release clause, Jacobs previously confirmed, but that expired when the 2025/2026 Premier League season got underway.

Tottenham are in the market for a new attacking midfielder, especially after James Maddison suffered a serious knee injury, which is going to keep him out for the majority of the season. Spurs appeared to be pushing for a player in this position even before Maddison's injury. The north London club were close to signing Morgan Gibbs-White, before he signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest.

Tottenham Reach Agreement With Palace for Eze

Reporting on X, Jacobs has confirmed that Tottenham have now reached an agreement in principle with Crystal Palace to sign Eze. The Eagles now need to find a replacement for Spurs to be able to formalise a deal, with Eze waiting and training as normal.

"BREAKING: Tottenham have reached an agreement in principle with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze. Palace must now find a replacement with Eze waiting and training as normal."

GIVEMESPORT correspondent Fabrizio Romano recently reported that Tottenham were willing to pay in the region of £60m to secure the signature of Eze, with the two parties holding fresh talks on Monday to try and get a deal over the line. Eze has informed Palace of his desire to make the switch to north London, and he now looks set to complete a move to Spurs.

Eze will likely come straight into the starting XI, with Maddison out of the picture, and play in the number 10 role under Thomas Frank. The Palace star can also be utilised out wide, so his versatility could make him a useful option for Spurs. Dejan Kulusevski is also currently on the treatment table for Tottenham, leaving them short of creative players in the middle of the park.

Former West Ham man Kudus provided a creative spark on the right-hand side of attack for Spurs at the weekend, setting up two goals. The Ghanaian international added a new dimension for Tottenham in the final third, but it appears Frank and his recruitment team are looking to bring in more bodies before the end of the summer transfer window.

Tottenham are willing to offer £60m to sign Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze before the deadline, GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano has revealed.

The North London side continue to push for Eze’s arrival in the coming days, with a fresh round of talks between Daniel Levy and Palace chairman Steve Parish taking place on Monday.

Eze informed Palace of his desire to join Tottenham last week, with Spurs ready to offer a similar package to what they paid West Ham for Mohammed Kudus’ arrival earlier this summer.

The Lilywhites are reportedly open to offering a £55m fixed fee plus £5m in add-ons to get the deal done before the transfer window shuts on September 1.

Spurs Pushing to Sign Eberechi Eze

Romano, writing on X, revealed that Levy and Parish were in direct contact regarding a deal for Eze on Monday, with Spurs ready to propose a £60m offer.

Eze, who joined Palace from Queens Park Rangers in 2020, has been a key player for the Eagles since, making 169 appearances, scoring 40 goals and providing 28 assists.

The ‘unbelievable’ 27-year-old helped Palace lift their first major trophy with FA Cup success at Wembley last season and featured in their Community Shield victory over Liverpool earlier this month.

Eze also started in their Premier League season opener against Chelsea on Sunday, despite initial suggestions he may be left out of the matchday squad amid his ongoing transfer saga.

Tottenham are on the lookout for late attacking reinforcements following former captain Son Heung-min’s move to MLS side Los Angeles FC and James Maddison’s injury.

The England international sustained an ACL setback in a pre-season friendly earlier this month and is expected to miss six to seven months of action.

Spurs were also without first-teamers Destiny Udogie, Yves Bissouma, Radu Dragusin and Dejan Kulusevski for the 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge, with Kulusevski still recovering from a serious knee injury sustained in May.

A Manchester City official is currently blocking Tottenham Hotspur's move to sign Savinho, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Savinho has been linked with a move away from City, with some reports suggesting that Spurs have offered a fee in the region of £60m to prise him away from Pep Guardiola's side. The Brazilian winger missed City's victory over Wolves at the weekend, sparking fresh rumours about his future, despite Guardiola saying he was injured.

Spurs are in the market for new additions in the final third after James Maddison's serious knee injury was confirmed. The England international looks set to miss a large portion of the season, and Tottenham are now pushing to bring in reinforcements in attack. Thomas Frank's side looked free-flowing in the final third against Burnley at the weekend, but they will likely face tougher tests than the newly promoted outfit.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano has confirmed that a Man City club official is currently blocking Tottenham's move to sign Savinho, as he believes they should keep him at the Etihad Stadium.

"As of today, there is someone specific, very important, at Manchester City blocking the deal for Savinho to Tottenham. The player is keen on a move to Tottenham, but the player is not breaking his relationship with Manchester City. So the player is kind of positioned like, okay, if I can go to Tottenham, I'm happy, because Thomas Frank wants to make him one of the faces of the project, because he could play on a regular basis. So Savinho would like to go to Tottenham."

It's no surprise that some people at Man City internally want Savinho to stay at the club, as he's a player already making an impact for Guardiola's side while also having plenty of potential. If Tottenham can convince City to part ways, it could be an impressive signing for Frank's side, but they might need to break the bank to secure his signature.

Savinho is capable of playing on either wing, but it doesn't solve Frank's problem with replacing Maddison. GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Ben Jacobs has confirmed that Tottenham are also in talks to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze, and he could sign for Spurs this week, with an agreement nearly complete for the England international.

Tottenham Hotspur could look to complete a deal for Manchester City's prodigy defender Rico Lewis in the coming weeks, according to reports - with the club having fielded an enquiry to the Premier League title contenders in a bid to bring him down south.

Spurs have already completed the signings of Mohammed Kudus, Kevin Danso, Mathys Tel and Joao Palhinha as first-team options, as well as Luka Vuskovic, Kota Takai and Mason Melia as youth players for the coming years. But Lewis would be an option rolled into both categories, and he's been the subject of an enquiry from the Europa League champions.

Report: Tottenham 'Make Enquiry' for Man City Starlet Rico Lewis

The report by CaughtOffside states that despite an official bid from Nottingham Forest for Lewis' services, City wasted no time in rejecting the proposal - and that has opened the door for Tottenham to make their move.

The Lilywhites have joined the list of 'rapidly growing competition' for the teenager, with the north London club going as far as making enquiries with City to take the youngster to the capital.

However, City are wary of strengthening direct rivals and with Spurs having qualified for the Champions League plenty in recent years, that could see them become a tougher club to negotiate with rather than someone of Forest's ilk.

City's priority is clear, and that is keeping Lewis at the Etihad Stadium, where he has been since he was eight years old. 59 Premier League appearances by the age of 20, as well as a further 36 in other competitions, have seen him become a dependable member of the team and Pep Guardiola would be pushed to lose the homegrown star.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Rico Lewis has five caps for England's senior squad.

Spurs could see Lewis as competition for Pedro Porro, who has been linked with moves away in the past, and he can also play in holding midfield, in a similar role to fellow England youngster Archie Gray.

They are in the market for various additions, even if a deal for Lewis' City teammate Savinho doesn't appear to be happening - and with Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze in their sights, a deal may be put on the back burner until the Eagles man is brought to north London.

But Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is interested in Lewis nonetheless, and that could be a deal to look out for in the final weeks of the transfer market, with the club aiming to flex their Champions League muscles ahead of the new campaign.

Eric Dier has been out of the English football scene for two years now after leaving Tottenham Hotspur, having spent time at Bayern Munich for the past couple of seasons prior to joining AS Monaco on a free transfer over the summer months - and his time in Ligue 1 has got off to a flier, with the centre-back scoring on his debut in the competition.

Tottenham icon Dier joined the Monegasque outfit back in July, securing a three-year-deal on the Côte d'Azur, which will see him remain at the club until he's 34. And, after a solid spell in the Bundesliga, his praise has continued into his ventures abroad - seeing his debut tagged as 'exuding serenity' by French footballing critics, alongside his comparisons to Spurs legend Glenn Hoddle.

French Media React to Eric Dier Performance for Monaco

Dier lined up for Adi Hutter's side as they took on Le Havre on the opening weekend of the calendar, with Dier starting alongside Christian Mawissa in the heart of defence - and it wasn't long before they took the lead, thanks to an own goal.

But it was Dier's contribution on the hour that saw him claim a debut goal, with his header from Lamine Camara's corner beating goalkeeper Mory Diaw all ends up, to mark a solid first outing. Although Rassoul Ndiaye halved the deficit just six minutes later for Le Havre, Maghnes Akliouche wrapped up the game 15 minutes from time with a strike of his own to send Monaco top of the table on goal difference after Gameweek 1, and into the Champions League spaces.

Incidentally, Hoddle also scored on his debut for Monaco against Le Havre in a strange turn of events, but Dier's performance has received a fair share of praise. Esteemed French sporting newspaper, L'Equipe, stated that Dier was hired to bring exerpiecne and knowledge of major matches to a young squad - though he's already exuded a 'great deal of confidence and serenity' by leading a defence that was seldom-troubled by Le Havre.

Elsewhere, outlet 'Monaco Tribune' stated that it was the 'dream' Monaco debut for the English star, with Dier 'hardly putting a foot wrong at the Stade Jean Louis II, where he operated with composure, assuredness and clarity at the heart of their defence.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Eric Dier made 28 appearances for Bayern Munich last season, scoring three goals.

Although his goal drew the headlines, there were other key aspects - including his 'instrumental' passing, where he failed with just one of his 109 attempted passes, an incredible tally from the Cheltenham-born star. Also praised for his 'impeccable spatial awareness' and 'slick' scanning, that experience is exactly what Hutter will need over the course of the campaign if Monaco are to qualify for the Champions League spots again, alongside mounting a potential transfer push.

Finally, the official Ligue 1 website named it a 'perfect' debut for Dier, who is now featuring in his fourth European league at four different clubs - quite a rare feat for an England international.

Dier scored one of his three England goals in south France, albeit in Marseille, with a free-kick at EURO 2016 - and his form in France could hoist him back into the national team again, especially with Thomas Tuchel now acting as England boss, as he brought Dier to Bayern 18 months ago.

Eric Dier Bears Major Glenn Hoddle Resemblances

Dier, born in Cheltenham, moved to Portugal as a seven-year-old, coming through the ranks at Sporting as a youth player. Featuring 31 times for the capital outfit, he largely impressed on the Iberian Peninsula before moving to Tottenham in 2014, aged just 20.

He spent ten years in north London, generally being a backup centre-back for large spells of his north London stint, as well as a defensive midfielder in their golden era under Mauricio Pochettino - though, largely speaking, he wasn't rated overly-highly in England.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Glenn Hoddle won the French top-flight and Foreign Player of the Year in his first season at the club (1987-88)

If Dier can keep his strong form up in Ligue 1, then he would further follow in the footsteps of Hoddle, despite the former England gaffer winning the French top-flight in his first season in the competition. Even without the major accolade, that could be a huge recognition on Dier's part and quite the comparison, given the two differing viewpoints that Tottenham fans had over their separate careers in north London.