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Tottenham Hotspur have turned their attention to an experienced Premier League playmaker, but they are now facing competition from Aston Villa.

Regular readers of Spurs Web will be aware that a whole host of attacking midfielders have been linked with Tottenham since Eberechi Eze snubbed the Lilywhites in favour of a move to their local rivals.

It appears that Spurs may have to move on from Nico Paz, who has now allegedly rejected the North London club’s offer and decided to stay put at Como.

According to reports, Real Madrid played a big role in stopping Paz from going to Tottenham, who may now be set to raid their London rivals once again this summer.

Tottenham face competition for Lucas Paqueta

Spurs raided West Ham for Mohammed Kudus earlier this summer, and it emerged a couple of days ago that Tottenham could now try to secure Lucas Paqueta from the London Stadium.

Tottenham’s interest in the Brazil international has now been backed up The Daily Mail, who confirm that the 27-year-old is indeed on the radar of Thomas Frank’s side.

However, the outlet suggests Spurs may not have a free run at Paqueta, who is also attracting interest from European hopefuls Aston Villa.

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The former Lyon man has now been cleared of the spot-fixing allegations that had hung over him for nearly a year.

Could Aston Villa’s interest in Paqueta be good news for Spurs?

It has been widely reported over the last few days that Tottenham may make an audacious late move for Villa star Morgan Rogers.

According to various sources, Spurs would have to pay well in excess of £80m to land Rogers, which would comfortably beat the North London club’s club-record transfer fee.

The fact that Villa are showing an interest in Paqueta may potentially offer Tottenham hope that the Midlands club could be open to cashing in on the England international if they receive a huge offer.

Joe Cole has given his opinion on how Daniel Levy will respond to Tottenham’s win at the Etihad Stadium and whether we can expect Spurs to make any late moves in the transfer window.

Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Manchester City was much needed to change the feeling of doom and gloom surrounding the fan base after Arsenal hijacked Spurs’ move for Eberechi Eze last week.

In fact, Tottenham fans were chanting for Daniel Levy to leave at the Etihad Stadium, with many feeling that the Spurs chairman is about to let down another new manager.

Thomas Frank has insisted that the Tottenham hierarchy are continuing to work on new signings, but Joe Cole is not too sure if the Dane will get any more top-class players before the September 1 deadline.

Joe Cole does not expect Tottenham to make any big signings

Reports indicate that Tottenham are still looking to sign a number ten, a winger and a centre-back before the window slams shut.

However, Cole believes that Levy will see the win over City as evidence that the squad is in a good place and will decide against making another big-money acquisition like Savinho this summer.

When asked if he expects Tottenham Hotspur to do much business before the deadline, the former Chelsea man told TNT Sports (23/08/25): “I can’t see there being much, much more happening. I think Daniel Levy is in a great position. He hasn’t spent a lot of money, but he seems to have got two great results with the squad moving.

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“After today, I think the Savinho deal is less likely. It could possibly happen, but it depends – because we don’t know what’s happening with Financial Fair Play.

“I don’t think he’ll go and get someone who’s already of age and ready to go. I think there’ll be a few young players coming in to bolster the squad.

“We also don’t know the needs of certain buying and selling clubs in terms of what they have to do. But as you can see there, Daniel Levy will be saying, ‘I’m pretty set with what I’ve got, maybe just one young player’.”

Tottenham need at least two more signings

Various reliable sources, including Alasdair Gold, have revealed that Tottenham are prioritising signing an attacking midfielder and a winger before the transfer deadline.

That is the bare minimum that Spurs fans will expect, and the supporters will be extremely angry if those two signings are delivered.

Tottenham Hotspur have not done a great job signing new players and getting rid of unused squad players is also proving to be a problem.

With each passing day, the end of the summer transfer window looms, yet Tottenham Hotspur do not appear to be acting with much urgency. The Tottenham first-team squad has enough quality to have delivered for Thomas Frank up to this point, but a couple more signings seem necessary if Spurs are to keep up this positive form.

However, bringing new players to the club only decreases the opportunities some fringe players could be given. Even without any further signings, there are players who may never get another game and need to be offloaded before the end of the month.

Here are five players who Tottenham must move on as soon as possible, whether that is on a season-long loan move or a permanent sale.

Bryan Gil has never established himself at Tottenham

Tottenham supporters were eager to see Timo Werner sent back to RB Leipzig after his poor second loan spell, and the club eventually made the correct decision. However, even Werner was a better left winger for Spurs than Bryan Gil.

Three loan spells in Spain and there have been no signs that Gil will come good. He is now 24 years old and only has two years remaining on his contract. If Tottenham are to get a deal worth anywhere near what they paid for Gil, a sale needs to happen now. Although if truth be told, no club is likely to pay good money for him.

Dane Scarlett will only get game time with another loan move

Will Lankshear looks to have moved ahead of Dane Scarlett in the Tottenham pecking order. Indeed, while Lankshear scored against Reading in pre-season, Scarlett was only afforded 13 minutes in just one friendly fixture.

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Considering Lankshear joined Oxford United on loan earlier in the month, it is hard to see what chance Scarlett has of ever making the Tottenham first-team. He could be handed a start in the Carabao Cup depending on their draw, but he would be nothing more than a backup in case of injuries.

Spurs already have Richarlison and Dominic Solanke, while Mathys Tel could play as a striker if required. Therefore, another loan move to the Championship could be good for Scarlett, before a decision is made on his future next summer.

Yves Bissouma’s Tottenham fate already looks to have been sealed

Disciplinary action has been followed by an injury, and surely that will conclude the Spurs career of Yves Bissouma. Tottenham already appear to have found his replacement in Palhinha and the midfield is the area of the team with the most depth.

There is already a much younger defensive midfield option in Archie Gray, while Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall and Pape Matar Sarr have all made good starts to the season.

The only reason to keep Bissouma is if he is going to be offered a new contract, but with the current circumstances considered, getting some money for him seems like the best call.

Manor Solomon also needs to be moved on by Tottenham

It would be the most Tottenham move ever to lose out on Savinho and keep Manor Solomon, a player who might then be described as like a new signing. However, the former Fulham loanee is too injury-prone and has not made an appearance for the club in more than a year.

Solomon did have a positive loan spell at Leeds United last season, but there is a big difference between the Championship and the Premier League. The sensible option for Spurs is to sign a new left winger, use Tel as a young backup option and cash in on Solomon.

Of course, there is still a possibility that Solomon comes good and has a shocking break into the first-team. However, he has already missed the entirety of pre-season and would have a better chance of making regular starts at a team in the bottom half of the Premier League table.

Luka Vuskovic must be given match time away from Spurs

Tottenham have already signed one new centre-back this season and if the latest rumours are to be believed, Spurs want to sign Piero Hincapie. If that move goes through, it seems highly unlikely that Vuskovic will receive many first-team opportunities this season.

It is a shame, as many supporters were excited to see the defender in action. He played well when given the opportunity in pre-season, showing how he is capable not just of defending, but causing problems in front of goal.

However, he is yet to get a real taste of English football and a loan move in the Championship, or to another team in the top flight, would be a fantastic experience for Vuskovic to understand what it will take to make it as a Tottenham player. He is only 18 and will have plenty of time further down the line to impress at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

West Ham are suddenly eyeing a move for a Tottenham midfielder valued at £22m, after Thomas Frank made the player available ahead of deadline day.

Tottenham Hotspur have enjoyed the perfect start to the new Premier League season, with the Lilywhites grabbing two wins from their opening two fixtures.

However, the same could not be said of their London rivals, West Ham United, who have suffered two defeats in their opening matches, while also conceding a whopping eight goals in the process.

Spurs and West Ham put their differences aside earlier this summer, following the £55m transfer of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham to Tottenham.

West Ham United consider move for Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma

TBR Football are now reporting that Tottenham and West Ham United could once more be doing business before the close of the summer transfer window.

According to the publication, it is understood that Tottenham Hotspur are working hard to move Yves Bissouma this summer, and West Ham United have now emerged as a possible destination.

It is claimed that Tottenham could make Bissouma available on loan, and West Ham United are open to taking him if that turns out to be the case. This comes after the Hammers lost Edson Alvarez, with the midfielder completing his switch to Fenerbahce.

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It is further believed that Graham Potter wants to add to his midfield options before the window slams shut, and Bissouma is firmly on the list, given the two already worked together at Brighton.

Tottenham are said to be looking for around £22m for Bissouma this summer. Interestingly, Spurs have also been linked with a move for West Ham midfielder, Lucas Paqueta.

Bissouma could have played final game in Spurs shirt

Yves Bissouma is yet to kick a ball for Tottenham this season as he missed out on the UEFA Super Cup final, due to disciplinary reasons, which saw Thomas Frank leave him out of his squad entirely.

The Malian is still out nursing an injury picked up in training ahead of Spurs’ opening Premier League tie against Burnley, which has delayed his return further.

There is currently no fixed timeline on when Bissouma will be back to full fitness, and if a deal is struck before the deadline, the midfielder may well have played his final game in a Tottenham shirt.

Daniel Levy has stepped back into the transfer spotlight, with Tottenham moving to rival Crystal Palace for a midfielder who could well be the club’s last big push of the summer window.

It has been a frustrating last few weeks for Tottenham Hotspur in the transfer market, with the club facing rejection after rejection in their chase for a creative number ten.

The North London side looked set to have landed their preferred attacking midfielder target earlier in the window, after reports suggested Spurs had triggered Morgan Gibbs White’s £60m release clause and even scheduled a medical for the player.

That move collapsed soon after, with Gibbs White committing his future to Nottingham Forest instead. Eberechi Eze was another name on the table and looked destined for Tottenham, but Arsenal swooped in and secured the Englishman, leaving Spurs scrambling as the transfer deadline approaches.

Tottenham set to rival Crystal Palace for Bilal El Khannouss

A report from Foot Africa now states that Tottenham have entered the race to sign Leicester City midfielder Bilal El Khannouss.

Crystal Palace have had the Moroccan international firmly on their radar and viewed him as the ideal replacement for Eberechi Eze, but it is now being suggested that Spurs could gazump their London rivals for his signature.

Sources said to be ‘very close’ to the player claim Tottenham’s approach has come directly from Daniel Levy, who is personally driving the attempt to land El Khannouss.

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The 21-year-old is understood to have already reached an agreement in principle with Palace, with Leicester holding discussions over a fee of around €35m (£29.5m).

El Khannouss impressing as Spurs weigh up move

Tottenham have not yet lodged a formal bid for El Khannouss, which makes the situation one to watch closely in the final stretch of the window.

The Leicester City man has enjoyed a bright start to life in the Championship, registering two assists in his first two games of the season, and his performances have only strengthened the interest surrounding him.

West Ham are prepared to consider serious offers for Lucas Paqueta, with Tottenham keeping a close eye on developments as they look to strengthen their midfield before the summer window closes.

Thomas Frank’s side has coped admirably so far this season without a recognised number ten in the Tottenham Hotspur line-up, with Frank having to rely on makeshift options so far this campaign.

Two victories from their opening matches are certainly an encouraging sign for the Dane, yet Tottenham remain firmly in the market for a new creative midfielder.

The Lilywhites appeared to have tested the waters yesterday with a bid for Nico Paz, but their £60million offer was swiftly rejected by Como, sending Spurs back to the drawing board with only a few days left of the summer window.

Tottenham monitoring Lucas Paqueta situation at West Ham

Lucas Paqueta is a name that has been linked with Tottenham, with reports suggesting that Spurs have shown interest in the midfielder.

GIVEMESPORT have now provided an update on the Brazilian, revealing that West Ham are open to letting the attacking midfielder leave this summer, but only if the right offer arrives.

While Paqueta could indeed be sold, it is understood that West Ham values him at around £60million. It has also been revealed that the player himself has not indicated that he is desperate to push for a move or embark on a new challenge.

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However, there remains a possibility of a deal if the Hammers see an opportunity to reinvest and strengthen other areas of their squad.

Spurs could push for Paqueta after Nico Paz rejection

The West Ham midfielder opened his Premier League account in matchweek two with a stunning strike against Chelsea.

Tottenham and West Ham have already conducted business this summer, with Mohammed Kudus making the switch from the London Stadium to N17, and the Ghana international has already settled well into life at Spurs.

Tottenham have demonstrated that they possess the funds required to pursue Paqueta, given that their £60million bid for Nico Paz was turned down earlier this week.

Spurs fans have also been vocal about their ideal alternative following the latest setback with Nico Paz, with many fans naming Paqueta as their preferred number ten target.

Tottenham Hotspur have reiterated their willingness to break the bank for Savinho, and the club’s pursuit of the Man City star now depends on just one factor.

Last week, it looked like Tottenham’s pursuit of the Brazilian may have been dead as reports indicated that Man City had no intention of selling Savinho.

However, the speculation linking the winger with a move to N17 has once again gathered momentum since Tottenham Hotspur and City played each other on Saturday.

It emerged on Sunday that Spurs are willing to bid upwards of €70m (£60.6m) for Savinho, and are prepared to try until the very end to get the deal over the line.

Fabrizio Romano has now claimed on his YouTube channel that Spurs reaffirmed to Man City today that they are willing to pay over £60m for the 21-year-old.

He says that Tottenham ‘will push’ for Savinho in the final week of the transfer window and adds that the ‘deal is absolutely on’.

However, the journalist explains that at this stage, the deal completely depends on whether Man City can find a replacement for Savinho.

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Romano adds that Pep Guardiola wants to replace the former Girona man with Rodrygo, but signing the Real Madrid star will not be easy for City, given the winger’s wage demands and Los Blancos’ asking price.

Spurs believe that a deal for Savinho is possible

It was explained by Greame Bailey over the weekend that Tottenham feel that the deal for Savinho is doable before the window slams shut.

It has been widely reported over the last few weeks that Thomas Frank is a big fan of Savinho and sees him as the perfect fit for his set-up.

Tottenham sources have now reacted to the reports suggesting that they have launched a big offer to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Piero Hincapie.

Many Spurs fans were pleasantly surprised this morning when it emerged that the Lilywhites had made an offer for the Leverkusen star.

It was claimed by Fabrizio Romano that Tottenham made a loan offer with an obligation to buy for £52m for Hincapie, who had made up his mind to leave the Bay Arena this summer.

However, very soon after that update, The Athletic’s David Ornstein revealed that Arsenal had also entered the race for Hincapie after hearing about his availability.

Ornstien said that the Leverkusen star is prioritising a move to the Emirates, and that update left Spurs fans fuming at the prospect of their fierce rivals hijacking another one of their targets, following the Eberechi Eze fiasco.

Tottenham deny any offer for Piero Hincapie

However, subsequently, Alasdair Gold took to social media to claim that Hincapie is not one of Spurs’ priority targets.

The journalist explained that the Lilywhites are prioritising signing a number ten and a winger in the final week of the transfer window.

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This has now been backed up by The Mirror, who have revealed that Spurs sources have rubbished the Hincapie links.

The outlet reveals that Tottenham are adamant that, despite the speculation linking the Ecuadorian with a move to N17, they have never made any contract with Leverkusen or shown interest in the player.

Tottenham may not have the funds to pursue Hincapie

It is continuing to be reported that Tottenham would have to pay a club-record fee to sign Savinho, while several sources have said that Spurs are also ready to spend big on a number ten.

That would likely not leave Thomas Frank’s men with much money to spend on a new centre-back, which is why paying over £50m for Hincapie seems like a stretch.

Given the PR damage the Eze transfer saga has done for the Lilywhites, one can understand why they are keen to clear the air on Hincapie.

Tottenham are preparing to test Aston Villa’s stance on Morgan Rogers, with a firm bid expected to land soon as the club looks to finally strengthen their attack before the transfer window closes.

The summer transfer window has been anything but straightforward for Tottenham Hotspur, who remain threadbare in the attacking area of their squad.

With less than a week left before the summer window slams shut on 1 September, Tottenham are yet to complete the signing of a creative number ten, leaving them without a natural option in the role after injuries to Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison.

Moves for high-profile targets have fallen through. A push for Eberechi Eze ended with Arsenal swooping in to secure the Crystal Palace midfielder, while a €70m (£60m) offer for Nico Paz was turned down by Como, with the talented Spaniard not showing any appetite for a move to N17.

Tottenham set sights on Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers

Journalist Pete O’Rourke has now provided an update on Tottenham’s chase for a new attacking midfielder this summer.

According to his report, Spurs are understood to have turned their focus to Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, who caught the eye last season after contributing eight goals and eleven assists in the Premier League.

Tottenham are believed to be preparing a concrete offer to test Aston Villa’s resolve to keep their player, with some outlets dubbing Rogers as Spurs’ dream target this summer.

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His tweet on X reads: “Tottenham are ready to test Aston Villa’s resolve to keep hold of Morgan Rogers with a firm offer expected soon.”

Spurs may face record transfer outlay for Rogers

This is not the first time Morgan Rogers has been linked with a move to Tottenham this summer, with previous reports stating that if Spurs are to sign Rogers, they would need to break transfer record to make it happen.

The North London side have not been afraid to spend in recent windows, but the scale of this potential deal will hinge on Villa’s stance.

Aston Villa are not actively looking to sell Rogers this summer, although with Profitability and Sustainability Rules in play, there is a belief that an offer of the right size could tempt the club into considering a sale.

Tottenham are back in the Champions League this season, and we have now compiled everything fans need to know, including details about the all-important draw and when the road to Budapest officially begins.

Tottenham Hotspur secured their place in the UEFA Champions League after lifting the Europa League trophy last season, edging out Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao in what was a night to remember for the club and its supporters.

That victory not only delivered silverware but also restored Spurs’ seat at European football’s top table, ensuring their return to the Champions League after a two-year absence.

For Frank, it is a debut campaign in the competition, with the Danish coach set to take charge of Spurs on the grandest stage of all for the very first time in his managerial career.

Spurs Web has all you need to know about the upcoming UEFA Champions League, including details on when the league phase draw begins, how to watch the draw and much more.

When is Tottenham’s league phase draw for the 2025–26 Champions League?

Tottenham fans will not need to wait too long for clarity on their European fixtures, as the 2025–26 Champions League league phase draw takes place on Thursday, 28 August at 6 p.m. BST (12 p.m. ET, 9 a.m. PT).

How to watch the UEFA Champions League draw

The draw will be staged in Monaco and broadcast live on UEFA’s official website and YouTube channel, allowing Spurs supporters to tune in from anywhere.

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How does the league phase work?

The last time Tottenham were in the Champions League, back in 2022–23, the format was different, with no league phase in place. This time, however, things have changed considerably.

Spurs will play eight matches in the league phase, with all 36 clubs split into four separate pots. Each team will play two matches against sides from each pot, one at home and one away.

Once all eight fixtures are completed, the top eight sides automatically qualify for the round of 16, while those finishing from ninth to 24th enter a two-legged play-off to join them. From there, the competition reverts to the traditional knockout format.

When does the 2025–26 league phase begin for Tottenham?

The action begins on 16 September and will run across eight matchdays, concluding at the end of January. The full schedule is as follows:

When is the 2025–26 Champions League final?

This season’s Champions League final is scheduled for 30 May 2026 at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. The stadium, which opened in 2019, previously hosted the 2023 Europa League final between Sevilla and Roma.