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Tottenham forward Manor Solomon hopes to return to Leeds before the end of the summer transfer window, journalist Dom Smith has claimed.

The 'unplayable' 26-year-old winger is expected to depart North London this summer and reportedly prioritises a return to Elland Road as he is not part of new manager Thomas Frank’s plans.

Solomon spent last season on loan with Leeds in the Championship and was a key player in Daniel Farke’s side, scoring 10 goals and providing 12 assists in 39 appearances.

He last played for Spurs in September 2023 before suffering a serious knee injury and has amassed only six senior appearances for the Lilywhites to date.

Solomon joined Tottenham on a free transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer of 2023 and is under contract for another three seasons.

Manor Solomon Wants Elland Road Return

According to King, Solomon’s plans of returning to Leeds could be impacted by their interest in AC Milan forward Noah Okafor, who is highly rated within the Elland Road hierarchy.

Leeds believe they have an opportunity to sign Okafor before the deadline and have genuine admiration for the Swiss international, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Napoli.

He played only four times for the Serie A champions before returning to San Siro, where he is under contract until June 2028.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Okafor scored seven goals and provided five assists in 53 appearances for AC Milan.

Leeds have been one of the Premier League’s busiest clubs this summer as they are now working on their ninth signing, with talks ongoing for Leicester City defender James Justin’s arrival.

The Whites announced Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s arrival on a free transfer earlier this week and have also welcomed the likes of Anton Stach, Jaka Bijol and Lucas Perri.

Farke’s side kick off their Premier League season with a home clash against Everton on Monday.

Tottenham and Burnley will go head-to-head in their opening Premier League match on Saturday afternoon at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Thomas Frank's side come into the game on the back of suffering late heartbreak in the UEFA Super Cup against PSG in midweek, as they blew a 2-0 lead in the final five minutes before losing on penalties. Scott Parker's team on the other hand come into the season full of confidence following a 100-point Championship season, where they had record-breaking defensive numbers.

Both managers will have some big decisions to make with their starting lineups, and this is how GIVEMESPORT expect the teams to look.

Tottenham Team News

Spurs will come into the game with a number of injury problems for this game, but none bigger than playmaker James Maddison who will miss the majority of the 2025/26 season after rupturing his ACL.

Dejan Kulusevski, Destiny Udogie and Radu Dragusin are also set to miss the game, while summer signing Kota Takai and returning loanees Bryan Gil and Manor Solomon are also unlikely to feature. Yves Bissouma could return, however, after missing the Super Cup for disciplinary reasons after being late to training several times.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Frank shared an update on his squad ahead of the game.

"Every player is available for the team tomorrow. Destiny is progressing, but's too early for him to be involved in the squad.

"Bissouma was a situation. I addressed it. There was a consequence. Bissouma will be in the squad tomorrow. We move forward. We have a big game tomorrow.

"Every player here is part of the plans. Manor [Solomon] is just back from his injury in terms of being on the pitch, he had part training with the team yesterday."

Tottenham Predicted XI

Tottenham Predicted XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bentancur; Johnson, Richarlison, Kudus.

Tottenham Predicted Substitutes: Kinsky (GK), Gray (DEF), Davies (DEF), Bergvall (MID), Sarr (MID), Bissouma (MID), Solanke (FWD), Johnson (FWD), Odobert (FWD).

Frank's side turned in a sensational performance against PSG before ultimately falling short, and it seems unlikely that there will be too many changes in the team as a result.

A back five worked well with protection in front, but Brennan Johnson could come into the attack to provide an extra option. £90,000-a-week star Dominic Solanke is likely to be on the bench as he continues to step up his recovery from injury, while £120,000-a-week duo Lucas Bergvall and Yves Bissouma provide depth too.

Burnley Team News

Burnley have had a very busy summer transfer window as they look to bring in Premier League experience and quality, with the likes of Kyle Walker, Martin Dubravka, Axel Tuanzebe, Armando Broja and Lesley Ugochukwu joining alongside others.

Bashir Humphreys, Manuel Benson, Zeki Amdouni, Zian Flemming and Jordan Meyer are unlikely to return after missing pre-season, but Dubravka and Connor Roberts should be fit after recent knocks

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Parker shared an update on his squad ahead of the game.

"No injury concerns, we have had a good pre-season. Picked up a couple of little niggles along the way but we are in a good place.

"The balance of the squad is crucial. We have signed players who have been in the division and understand what it looks like. It’s a young squad but these players are crucial for us. I am delighted to have them as part of our group."

Burnley Predicted XI

Burnley Predicted XI: Dubravka; Sonne, Walker, Ekdal, Esteve, Hartman; Cullen, Ugochukwu; Bruun Larsen, Foster, Anthony.

Burnley Predicted Substitutes: Hladky (GK), Roberts (DEF), Tuanzebe (DEF), Humphreys (DEF), Laurent (MID), Hannibal (MID), Edwards (FWD), Flemming (FWD), Tchaouna (FWD)

Parker is likely to stick with the players who have played regularly during pre-season and impressed, which means Armando Broja will probably miss out, but new striker Jacob Brun Larsen will start.

Tottenham Hotspur have taken a big step in their race with Arsenal to sign Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, according to reports - with the England star's personal terms being 'no issue' should the Europa League winners make an official approach to land his services ahead of the new season.

The report by talkSPORT on Monday states that Tottenham are set to make a bid for the Palace star, and so their chances of signing him have been given a huge boost - with Eze's camp letting them know that personal terms will 'not be a problem'.

Report: Tottenham to 'Make' Eze Bid, Personal Terms 'No Issue'

Spurs see the England international as a No.10, and amid James Maddison's long-term injury suffered at the start of the campaign, any move will be separate to a deal looking to bring Brazil star Savinho to the club, as Daniel Levy looks to plunge insane funds for Thomas Frank's men to compete both domestically and continentally.

Spurs, as a result of Arsenal's interest, as hoping to move quickly in the race to land Eze and that has been massively helped out by the fact that personal terms won't be an issue for the Eagles star. Eze is open to a move, and whilst he wants to play Champions League football, staying in London is key for him - which makes the north London duo the favourites to win his signature.

Arsenal do hold a tentative interest in Eze and a late window move cannot be 'discounted', though Ethan Nwaneri and Max Dowman will be banging on the door for minutes behind Martin Odegaard and therefore, Eze may not get the minutes he'd demand, should his arrival hinder the development of Nwaneri and Dowman.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Eberechi Eze has one goal in 11 caps for England.

Spurs want to move quickly, before Arsenal can 're-enter' the race for his signature, although they don't value Eze's £68million release clause as good value, instead ranking him closer to Mohammed Kudus at £55million, which was his fee after moving to north London from West Ham United earlier in the season.

It remains to be seen whether Palace will engage at the lower offer, but Spurs are optimistic a deal can be done and a first bid, even to test the waters, is now anticipated. Eze grabbed a personal-best eight assists in the Premier League last season, but his real strong showing for Palace was in the FA Cup where he scored in each of the last three rounds to lift their first-ever major trophy.

Tottenham Hotspur remain in direct talks today over a deal to sign Eberechi Eze, with a transfer now dependent on how negotiations proceed with Crystal Palace after the player gave the green light, according to GIVEMESPORT Senior Reporter Fabrizio Romano.

Spurs have been looking to add some more creativity to their squad after James Maddison suffered an ACL injury during the match against Newcastle United on their pre-season tour of South Korea.

Eberechi Eze 'Keen' to Join Tottenham

Eze has emerged as one of Thomas Frank's top targets - alongside Manchester City winger Savinho - in recent days as the north London outfit look to boost their frontline with just over two weeks of the transfer window remaining.

According to Romano, Eze has told Tottenham that he is 'keen' to join them this summer, which is a good starting point for discussions with Palace which are continuing on a daily basis.

Writing in his latest GIVEMESPORT newsletter on Friday, Romano said:

Eze is keen on a Spurs move, for sure. The deal depends on the two clubs now, who remain in direct talks.

A transfer now depends on what Tottenham are willing to offer Palace for Eze, whose £68m release clause expires on Friday ahead of the new Premier League season.

Previous reports suggested that the Eagles wanted potential suitors to pay the England international's clause in full, and their stance is unlikely to change much with regard to a potential fee after the deadline on Friday, according to David Ornstein.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Eze scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists in 43 appearances in all competitions for Crystal Palace last season.

Having lost Son Heung-min to the MLS and Maddison to injury in pre-season, some could argue that Spurs' attacking options are actually weaker than last term as things stand, despite the arrival of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham and the permanent signature of Mathys Tel.

Tottenham have already failed with a move to bring in Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White, and Frank will hope that negotiations prove to be more simple for both Eze and Savinho ahead of the club's Champions League campaign.

It’s back. After a summer of watching other sports – and the occasional football match, courtesy of the Club World Cup – the Premier League is returning like it never left. Liverpool won England’s top division at a canter last time out, and Arne Slot will be hoping to mimic the success from his maiden season.

Others – Arsenal and Manchester City, most notably – will be looking to knock the Reds off their perch and what they will need are top performers. But the question is, will those players be able to?

Every time a new season comes around, there are strikers who do not score as many goals as predicted, midfielders who do not dictate the engine room as expected and some defenders who leak more goals than they wanted to. Here is an XI of Premier League players who may end up not reaching the heights expected of them throughout the coming season.

Goalkeeper: Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United)

Aaron Ramsdale’s move to Newcastle United is, for now, merely temporary, but there is an option to make his move permanent at the end of next season. Whereabouts Eddie Howe’s side will be at come May 2026 is currently unknown, of course – but Ramsdale, a five-cap England international, will unlikely strike confidence into the St James’ Park faithful this season.

Born and raised in Stoke-on-Trent, the shot-stopper was seamlessly replaced by David Raya at Arsenal for a reason; he was part of one of the worst teams in Premier League history (Southampton in 2024/25) and his shot-stopping, on the whole, is rather shaky. Placing your trust in him is a risk.

Right-Back: Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool)

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure split the Liverpool fanbase: some believed he was well within his rights to leave; others are under the assumption that he let the club down. His replacement, Jeremie Frimpong, will be hoping to hit the ground running as he gets his Anfield career underway. But his introduction begs the question: will Arne Slot get the best out of him?

There is every chance that Frimpong, 24, will enjoy a solid season; but he is defensively vulnerable and is accustomed to bursting up the wing at every given chance. Conor Bradley, too, will provide plenty of competition, which means the Dutchman may not play week-in-week-out. There are going to be an awful lot of times when he’ll get caught out, especially with how defensively unstable the Reds have looked in pre-season.

Centre-Back: Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur)

Will the weight of the armband prove too heavy for the Argentina international? Perhaps. Cristiano Romero’s future at Tottenham Hotspur was hanging in the balance earlier in the summer – with the likes of Atletico Madrid sniffing around his signature – but he’s seemingly now solidified his status by taking on the captain of the north Londoners.

Thomas Frank, in comparison to Ange Postecoglou, is much more pragmatic, which could help the 27-year-old, but there is no man on earth that could shake the rashness out of Romero. The young and exciting Luka Vuskovic will also be knocking on the door throughout the campaign, unnerving the World Cup winner in the process.

Centre-Back: Ruben Dias (Manchester City)

There was a point during Ruben Dias’ career when he was widely recognised as one of the – if not the – best defenders in world football, but that is no longer the case. The centre-back’s first few seasons at Manchester City were fantastic, but he’s experienced a dip in form in recent times, and may no longer be Pep Guardiola’s go-to man in the heart of the back line.

The Catalonia-born boss has an array of central defenders to pick from – Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol and Manuel Akanji all spring to mind – and whether Dias can hold his place remains to be seen. Another important factor to consider is the fact that he missed 11 Premier League games last season through injury.

Left-Back: Destiny Udogie (Tottenham Hotspur)

Destiny Udogie, since signing for Tottenham Hotspur from Udinese in the summer of 2023, has been quietly brilliant; but he’s largely been without serious competition, allowing him to go about his business unphased. But who else foresaw Djed Spence, a right-back by trade, being so well-rounded on the left?

Pedro Porro seemingly has the right-hand side locked off, which means Spence and Udogie could battle it out for that spot under the stewardship of Frank, who has given the Englishman the chance to shine in pre-season. The Italian is also currently returning from an injury – so how quickly he can get back up to speed is the question on everybody's lips.

Central Midfield: Granit Xhaka (Sunderland)

There’s no doubt that Granit Xhaka will bring plenty of experience – especially in the Premier League – to Sunderland. An underrated asset for Arsenal between 2016 and 2023, he left and became key in Bayer Leverkusen’s incredible 2023/24 campaign. It’s, therefore, not unfair to say that he’s used to rubbing shoulders with the very best in the game.

That, despite Regis Le Bris’ side enjoying a fruitful summer, will not be the case at the Stadium of Light; but can Basel-born Xhaka, who is now 32 years of age, drag them through tough times? During his time in north London, he was known for his hot-headed approach and that will not be useful for a club fighting who are looking to avoid the prospect of relegation.

Central Midfield: Jordan Henderson (Brentford)

Keith Andrews, Thomas Frank’s successor at Brentford, would have scuttled around the options of the summer transfer market looking for experience with the London club’s status as a Premier League side looking shaky. They landed on Jordan Henderson – a Premier League-winning captain, of course, but his stocks have dropped exponentially over the years.

Once Jurgen Klopp’s utility man in the middle of the park, Henderson left for the allure of the Saudi Pro League in 2023 – and that went, well, we don’t have to remind you. He became a fan favourite at Ajax, where he took up the role as skipper, but the former Liverpool man is far past it. He’s no longer got the legs to match the physicality of English football.

Central Attacking Midfield: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Despite the additions of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes will remain Manchester United’s talisman for the coming season – though, he will likely be playing in a deeper midfield role. Since his arrival in January 2020, the Portuguese has thrived in a free-roaming role, but that won’t be the case under Ruben Amorim in the 2025/26 campaign.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: In May 2025, Fernandes became the first player to reach north of 30 goal contributions in the Europa League’s knockout stages.

Commonly admired as one of the best penalty takers in world football, scoring from the spot could be a chance for the Red Devils skipper to get on the scoresheet moving forward – but however much you rate him as a player, his output will likely see a decrease by virtue of playing in a role further back and sharing the load. Maybe his employers should have listened closer to the £100+ million offers from Saudi Arabia.

Right Winger: Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

A brilliant player during his time on the books of Wolverhampton Wanderers, Pedro Neto has not set the Premier League alight in west London for Chelsea. The winger moved in the summer of 2024, and he's since notched 18 goal contributions in 51 outings for the Blues. You’d expect more from £54 million, wouldn’t you?

A name that was bound to excite the Stamford Bridge faithful but the club’s willingness to splash the cash has now bloated their attacking areas… is Neto’s spot in the team secure? Combine that with the Portugal international’s eyebrow-raising injury record and there’s every chance that he flatters to deceive Enzo Maresca once again.

Striker: Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)

Happy to be proven wrong; but Chris Wood’s rampant form last season has to be something of an anomaly, right? The seasoned New Zealander plundered 20 goals in 36 Premier League appearances – but it’s important to note that two of those came in the final ten outings and having to balance Europa League football, too, will be a concern for Nottingham Forest’s striker.

Wood was one of the surprise packages of the 2025/26 season – but that level of potency is, surely, not sustainable. Especially with Anthony Elanga now being a Newcastle player, the service will not be as ready-made as it was last term and, while his instincts will still serve him well, there’ll certainly be a drop-off.

Left Winger: Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)

Ahead of Thomas Tuchel picking England’s 2026 World Cup squad, Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon will be wanting to stick out like a sore thumb – for a good reason, of course – in the northeast, but he’ll no doubt face far more struggle without Alexander Isak latching on to the end of his deliveries.

At the time of writing, with the Magpies not possessing an out-and-out target man, Gordon may be entrusted to lead the line for Howe – and that is a position he’s not all too familiar with. Last season in the league, he registered 12 goal contributions, but it's important to note that they all came within the first 23 games. It’ll be a risk to invest stocks in the Liverpool-born wide man.

It has been all change for Tottenham this summer. A new manager in Thomas Frank. A new captain in Cristian Romero after Son Heung-min swapped London for LA. Mohamed Kudus became the new face of the attack following his move from West Ham, while Joao Palhinha has also returned to the Premier League to add some steel to the Spurs midfield.

The defeat in the Super Cup against PSG drew more positivity than negativity, as the Europa League champions went toe to toe with the best team in Europe and were unlucky not to come out on top. But with both their goals coming from defenders and James Maddison set for a significant spell on the sidelines, a new attacker is vital.

Of the names being mentioned as possible arrivals, the three at the forefront need no introduction: Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze, Real Madrid's Rodrygo and Manchester City's Savinho. But of the three, there is clearly one player who seems to be the best fit for Frank's side going into the new campaign.

Rodrygo - Real Madrid

Kicking things off with the least likely player of the pack to join Tottenham: Rodrygo has made it perfectly clear in the past that if he were to move to the Premier League, he would prefer to go to the red side of North London as opposed to the white. Nevertheless, it would be some coup from Spurs if they managed to pull the deal off, as despite his recent struggles in the Real Madrid squad, the Brazilian is still seen as a footballing superstar.

Rodrygo might not always be the headline act in Xabi Alonso's star-studded lineup, but that doesn't mean he should be overlooked. While the spotlight usually falls on the likes of Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappe, the Brazilian winger brings a unique threat down the left. His rapid bursts of speed combined with sharp footwork make him a nightmare for defenders — especially in open, fast-paced matches. In fact, he'd be a perfect fit for the Premier League, where his style could cause chaos. For any club looking to strengthen their attack, Rodrygo should be at the very top of the list.

However, the aforementioned issues with his interest in Spurs, coupled with the astronomical transfer fee, wages, and Manchester City's newfound interest, make this deal seem almost impossible.

Savinho - Manchester City

Spurs’ interest in Savinho appeared to come out of left field. The Brazilian only joined Manchester City last summer, having already been established within the City Football Group. And while he may have had some quiet spells, there was enough to see what Pep Guardiola appreciated in him so much.

The former Girona man is capable of playing more as an out-and-out winger but can also cut in and operate as an inside forward. If Dominic Solanke struggles to stay fit, that could be important to overload that area of the pitch. He is still only 21, too, so there is development to be had.

The main stumbling block is that City also see his potential and reportedly have zero interest in letting the talented attacker go anywhere. If that's the case, this could be dead in the water already, as it's not like City need to actively sell anyone they don't want to at this current moment in time.

Eberechi Eze - Crystal Palace

One of the main reasons Eze will have caught Frank's eye is his proven track record in the Premier League. He's already adapted to the physical demands and fast pace of top-flight English football, meaning there would be little to no transition period. Having regularly gone up against elite clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal, Eze’s experience at this level only boosts his value — and his current club will no doubt be ready to capitalise on that when the offers come in.

While Eze has the versatility to drift out wide on the left, his natural preference lies in a central playmaking role. Regardless of where he’s deployed, though, his talent is such that he would likely stand out as one of the best on the pitch.

Manchester City forward Savinho’s agents have flown to England in a bid to secure his desired move to Tottenham, according to MailOnline.

The 21-year-old’s representative, Frederico Moraes of ProManager, reportedly left Brazil on Thursday and is aiming to push negotiations further next week.

Spurs have identified Savinho as an ‘ideal’ reinforcement to Thomas Frank’s attacking options and are now working on the move, with club-to-club talks ongoing with Man City.

Pep Guardiola’s side are said to be open to selling the 'incredible' Brazil international on their own terms and are reportedly demanding a fee in the region of £67m.

Savinho is believed to have opened the door to Spurs, who have promised him a key role in Frank’s squad next season and can also offer Champions League football.

Tottenham Pushing to Sign Man City’s Savinho

According to MailOnline, Frank is keen on bringing in multiple attacking reinforcements before the transfer deadline and has set his sights on signing both Savinho and Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze.

A deal for the England international is expected to cost a similar figure, with talks between clubs ongoing and edging closer to a breakthrough.

Arsenal have also shown interest in Eze, but the 27-year-old appears to favour a move to Spurs, as senior GIVEMESPORT reporter Fabrizio Romano has previously revealed.

Spurs are desperate for late additions to the squad following former captain Son Heung-min’s move to Los Angeles FC and the long-term injury to James Maddison, who is expected to miss around six to seven months.

The Lilywhites are also without Dejan Kulusevski, who underwent surgery following a serious knee injury in May and has missed the entire pre-season.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Savinho scored three goals and provided 13 assists in 48 appearances for Man City last season.

Tottenham have welcomed Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha as their two most notable first-team reinforcements this summer and also struck permanent deals for Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso.

The North London side kick off their Premier League campaign on Saturday by hosting Burnley and will be looking to bounce back after a dramatic UEFA Super Cup loss to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties on Wednesday.

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a €70m (£60m) offer to sign Barcelona superstar Dani Olmo as they look to bring in a late-window replacement for James Maddison, according to Fichajes.

Spurs were rocked by the news that Maddison could miss the entirety of the 2025-26 season after rupturing his ACL against Newcastle during the club's tour of North Korea, with the 28-year-old since undergoing surgery.

It means that Thomas Frank is short on creativity ahead of the new campaign starting this weekend, with the north London outfit now lining up an audacious swoop for Olmo.

Olmo Joining Tottenham 'Seems Increasingly Likely'

Tottenham want to sign the Spain international and are ready to make a £60m bid to bring him to the English capital, according to Fichajes, in what would be a statement deal.

The report says that despite Barcelona only signing the 27-year-old from RB Leipzig last summer, they are considering selling him 12 months on to raise some money and free up wages after the arrivals of Marcus Rashford and Joan Garcia.

Meanwhile, Spurs are looking to sign a top playmaker and Olmo - who earns £235,000-a-week - fits the bill because he is versatile, creative and has experience of playing in Europe as Frank prepares his team for their Champions League campaign.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Dani Olmo has 12 goals and 7 assists in 39 appearances in all competitions for Barcelona.

Tottenham do have other targets on their list such as Eberechi Eze, but Fichajes report that they fear arch-rivals Arsenal in the race for the Crystal Palace star.

Former Real Madrid player Nico Paz is another player they are considering after he shone under Cesc Fabregas at Como in Serie A last term.

However, Olmo's experience - both at club and international level - could see him become the preferred option for Spurs, even if losing him would be a 'sporting blow' for Barca.

The report also adds that if Tottenham do submit a £60m offer, a transfer could be 'increasingly likely' to happen with Barcelona urgently needing cash before the transfer deadline.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to make an opening bid to sign Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze ahead of Arsenal, according to GIVEMESPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs.

Thomas Frank's side have had a strong summer window with the additions of Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha, but they are keen to add to their attacking options following the departure of captain Heung-Min Son and a serious knee injury to James Maddison.

The club have revisited their interest in Eze since that injury to Maddison, and are now ready to table their opening formal bid for the England international.

Tottenham Set to Bid for Eze

Eze, who has been described as a "superstar", had been expected to leave Selhurst Park this summer after scoring the winning goal in the FA Cup final for the Eagles last season, earning them the first major trophy in their history.

The player has a release clause worth £60m plus a further £8m in add-ons, which is set to expire on Friday, but so far nobody has tabled an offer to trigger that or bid anything that has convinced Palace to part ways with their star man.

But now Spurs are ready to test their resolve by placing a formal offer, as they look to act quickly to beat their local rivals to the deal.

While Eze has been strongly linked to Arsenal all summer, it's believed that the forward is also open to joining Tottenham this summer as they have Champions League football, and it's understood that personal terms are not expected to be an issue either. GIVEMESPORT sources also understand that Thomas Frank has given his green light for the deal.

Spurs' new push for the player has come since Maddison was ruled out for the majority of the 2025/26 season after rupturing his ACL during a pre-season friendly with Newcastle, while a move for Morgan Gibbs-White collapsed after legal trouble with Nottingham Forest ended with the player signing a new deal at the City Ground.

Tottenham Hotspur have held talks over a potential deal for Savinho, but the word from Manchester City is that it's not going to go any further, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein.

Spurs are in the market for new attacking options in the summer transfer window, and they've been stepping up their pursuit of new additions after James Maddison suffered a serious injury. It's not been confirmed that the England international has undergone surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament injury, meaning he's likely to be out for the majority of the season.

There are just a few days before the new Premier League campaign gets underway, and Tottenham are working to bring in a new attacker in the final third. So far in the summer transfer window, Tottenham have added Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha to Thomas Frank's squad, but they'll be hoping for more reinforcements before the market closes in September.

David Ornstein: Tottenham Hold Talks to Sign Savinho

Speaking on The Athletic FC podcast, Ornstein has confirmed that Tottenham have held talks over a potential deal for Savinho, submitting an enquiry to Manchester City. The respected reporter adds that the word from the Etihad Stadium is that an enquiry was made and rebuffed, and it's expected to go no further...

"Some conversations have been held that focused on a deal in the region of €50m. Clearly Manchester City, if there's going to be any departure, and I say that with a capital if, because the word coming from the Etihad is that there was an enquiry, it was rebuffed, and it's going no further. But if they were to consider parting with him, it would take, evidently, a far higher number. Are Tottenham willing to stretch that far? If they are, then possibly there could be a deal."

Man City clearly don't want to lose Savinho easily, especially with only a few days remaining before the Premier League season begins. Pep Guardiola has already lost Jack Grealish, with the 29-year-old joining Everton on loan for the 2025/2026 campaign.

Rayan Cherki, who is capable of playing out wide, has arrived at the Etihad Stadium, but City might want to bring in a specialist winger before allowing Savinho to head through the exit door.