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Journalist Pete O’Rourke has shed light on the latest developments regarding Crystal Palace’s transfer plans, which bode well for Tottenham in their pursuit of Eberechi Eze.

Reports have indicated that Tottenham sources are confident that they will be able to strike a deal with Palace for Eze.

However, Eze got the nod to start in Palace’s clash against Chelsea on Sunday, which suggests that the Lilywhites have work to do to secure the player.

Some Spurs fans were concerned when the Independent’s Miguel Delaney reported that Tottenham’s pursuit of the Ealges star has “slowed” and added that the player starting against Chelsea is evidence of the same.

Pete O’Rourke’s latest revelation will give Tottenham Hotspur fans some positive feelings about the Eberechi Eze deal.

The journalist shared he has heard that Palace are now eyeing Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss as a potential replacement for Eze. That suggests that the Eagles are far from confident that the attacking midfielder will remain at Selhurst Park.

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Speaking to Football Insider, O’Rourke said about El Khannouss: “He was one of Leicester’s shining lights last season in the Premier League. He’s a very smart operator, and he’s got potential to move on to a bigger club and become a big player for them in the future.

“He isn’t letting the speculation affect him at the moment. He started for Leicester in their opening game of the season and got a couple of assists as well.

“There’s a lot of competition for El Khannouss. Leeds have been strongly looking at him to see if they can bring him in. There has also been talk that Crystal Palace could enter the race for El Khannouss if Eberechi Eze were to leave for Tottenham; he would be seen as a replacement for him.

“I think Leicester are open to selling him, and they’ll face a real battle to convince the player to stay in the Championship if he does have Premier League offers. He’s going to be one to keep an eye on before the end of the window because I think there are going to be offers for him between now and the end of the window.”

Spurs will feel they are in a strong negotiating position for Eze

It has been widely reported that Arsenal have decided against pursuing Eze as they are prioritising signing a left-winger over a number 10.

Additionally, reports indicate that Eberechi Eze has already informed Palace of his desire to join Spurs, and the player has agreed on personal terms with the Lilywhites.

Tottenham Hotspur are expected to accelerate their move for Eberechi Eze over the next 48 hours, according to a new report.

Tottenham have made some smart acquisitions so far this summer, securing the services of Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha, who have both hit the ground running at N17.

However, Spurs are expected to spend big in the final weeks of the transfer window, and they have now turned their attention to another experienced Premier League star.

According to various reports over the last 24 hours, Eze has agreed personal terms with Spurs, whose talks with Palace are now progressing.

Tottenham will accelerate Eberechi Eze talks over the next two days

It has now been revealed by BBC Sport that Spurs will step up their talks over a deal for Eze, which is expected to progress in the next 48 hours.

It is explained that Spurs and Palace have been locked in discussions over the attacking midfielder since the start of last week.

These discussions are said to be ‘progressing positively’ right now, with growing hope at N17 that a deal for the Palace star is now within reach.

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The report adds that Tottenham are negotiating an offer slightly lower than Eze’s release clause of £60m, plus a further £8m in add-ons, which has now expired.

A twist in Eze saga suggests deal is not close yet

Until Saturday, it was widely reported that Eze is not expected to feature for Crystal Palace against Chelsea as he was close to a move to Spurs.

However, the attacking midfielder was named in Oliver Glasner’s starting line-up at Stamford Bridge, which suggests that an agreement between the two clubs is still not close.

Fabrizio Romano has delivered the latest twist in the Savinho transfer saga, with Tottenham still pushing hard to bring the winger to north London before the summer window closes.

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City remain in contact during this transfer window as Spurs continue to pursue City winger Savinho.

The Brazilian youngster has emerged as one of the names Tottenham are intent on signing as Thomas Frank looks to bolster his wide options ahead of the long campaign.

The 21-year-old was not involved in City’s Premier League opener, with Pep Guardiola confirming that an injury kept him out of the matchday squad.

The summer transfer window remains open and so does Tottenham’s interest in Savinho, with Fabrizio Romano now providing the latest update on the winger’s situation.

According to the transfer expert, it is understood that Savinho remains attracted by the idea of a move to north London, with talks between both clubs not yet concluded despite City’s stance.

It is explained that Tottenham are expected to make another attempt after their opening proposal was rejected last week, as the north London club remains determined to test City’s resolve.

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Manchester City are currently not open to selling Savinho; however, there is a sense that an improved offer could potentially change the picture.

Savinho’s pace and trickery set to add another dimension to Spurs’ attack

Reports earlier this week revealed that Tottenham had submitted a £42 million bid for Savinho, a figure that fell short of Manchester City’s valuation and was swiftly dismissed by the former Premier League champions.

Even so, the player’s openness to the move provides encouragement for Spurs, who are eager to strengthen their forward line.

The need for a new wide player has grown sharper following the departure of Heung-min Son, and Savinho’s profile fits perfectly into what Frank is trying to build at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

His pace, trickery, and direct style would give Spurs an added dimension in the final third, as Tottenham’s attack has already looked dangerous this season, with Mohammed Kudus bringing flair and unpredictability on the right.

Frank appears intent on adding further variety, and it comes as little surprise that he is pursuing another highly talented wide option in Savinho.

Fabio Paratici was spotted in the stands at Stamford Bridge during Crystal Palace’s clash with Chelsea, fuelling speculation over Tottenham’s push to sign Eberechi Eze.

While Tottenham Hotspur managed a rather comfortable 3-0 win against Burnley in their opening Premier League game, attention was still firmly on Sunday’s set of fixtures.

This is because of Spurs’ continued pursuit of Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, who was rumoured not to be a part of the Palace squad this afternoon, amid interest from Tottenham.

However, Eze did turn up in the starting eleven for Oliver Glasner’s side in their game against London rivals, Chelsea.

Fabio Paratici spotted watching Tottenham target Eberechi Eze

As reports of links between Tottenham and Eze continue to intensify, Fabio Paratici’s presence in the stands at Stamford Bridge has only led to more speculation.

Paratici remains a name that is often associated with Tottenham transfers, with the former Spurs sporting director frequently acting as a consultant for the club, and his presence in the Palace tie has left fans talking.

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Eze did manage to impress in the clash against Chelsea, grabbing a well-taken goal from a free kick, only for it to be disallowed, with the game ending at 0-0.

Spurs pursuit of Eberechi Eze remains ongoing

Spurs‘ pursuit of the Crystal Palace winger continues as club-to-club talks remain ongoing over a fee that would be deemed enough to strike a deal.

Eze has already agreed personal terms with Tottenham, leaving the north London club in a position where they have to agree on a fee with Palace before they can land their number ten target.

The transfer window still has a few weeks in it before it shuts this summer, leaving Tottenham with some time to work out terms with the Eagles.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has now provided a positive update on Tottenham’s pursuit of Eberechi Eze, revealing what the attacking midfielder has informed his England teammates of his transfer desire.

Tottenham fans were delighted to see their side make a winning start to the season on Saturday, with the Lilywhites making easy work of Burnley in Thomas Frank’s first Premier League game in charge of the club.

In the hours following the 3-0 win, the supporters became even more excited as it was widely reported that Eze is now close to completing a move to Spurs.

Tottenham Hotspur looked formidable going forward against the Clarets, and the prospect of adding the Palace star to the attack is certainly a tantalising one. It appears that the 27-year-old expects the move to go through.

What Eberechi Eze has told his England teammates about Tottenham move

It has now been revealed by journalist Ben Jacobs on talkSPORT that Eze has reached an agreement with Spurs and is now waiting for the North London club to strike a deal with Palace.

The report claims that Tottenham are looking to pay around £60m for the 28-year-old, whose £68m release clause expired on Friday.

Most interestingly, it is alleged that the former QPR man has already informed his England teammates that he expects his move to Spurs to go through.

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Eze wants to play Champions League football and remain in London, which is why a move to Tottenham is very appealing for him.

Eze will play against Chelsea this afternoon

While Jacobs says in the report that the Tottenham target is likely to miss Crystal Palace’s season opener, that appears to have changed since this morning.

Several sources, including David Ornstein, are now reporting that Eze is expected to feature against Chelsea this afternoon, even though Tottenham’s pursuit of the midfielder is still ongoing.

That suggests that a deal may not be as close as previously thought, and Spurs still have work to do to get the transfer over the line.

Ian Wright has made a bold claim about Harry Kane that will surely grab the attention of Tottenham fans around the world.

Harry Kane has been away from Tottenham Hotspur for two seasons now, but a second reunion came during pre-season when Bayern Munich faced Spurs.

The striker, who remains Tottenham’s all-time leading scorer, wasted little time in reminding the Lilywhites of his quality as he struck early in the game, though he also missed a penalty in the same match.

Tottenham fans are well accustomed to seeing the England captain hit the back of the net, as Kane scored 213 goals in 320 Premier League appearances, leaving him just short of Alan Shearer’s long-standing record of 260 goals.

That tally remains one of the most significant individual achievements left in the English top flight for the England captain. However, with Kane continuing his career in the Bundesliga, it seems highly unlikely that he would ever get the chance to surpass Shearer’s record.

Ian Wright tips Kane for Premier League return

That is where Ian Wright’s prediction becomes particularly interesting for Spurs fans. Speaking on the ‘Stick to Football’ podcast, the panel were challenged to make their bold predictions for the upcoming season.

While Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher all offered playful answers, it was Wright who made a statement that carried genuine weight.

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“Harry Kane to come back to the Premier League,” Wright said firmly, which prompted Neville to question whether he truly believed that might happen as soon as January, once the mid-season transfer window opens.

In response, Wright doubled down: “Yeah, I am going to say yeah.” It was a simple prediction – one that Spurs supporters in particular will not ignore.

Could Tottenham bring Harry Kane back?

If Kane does return to England, then Tottenham would appear to be the most realistic destination.

Manchester United have already signed Benjamin Sesko, Arsenal have secured Viktor Gyokeres, Manchester City boast Erling Haaland, and Liverpool have Hugo Ekitike, while also maintaining interest in Alexander Isak.

Heung-min Son has already made history in the United States, with his latest feat putting him above global icons Lionel Messi and LeBron James just days after leaving Tottenham for LAFC.

A new era at Tottenham Hotspur had already begun before the club kicked a ball in their first competitive match of the 2025/26 season.

Heung-min Son’s departure was announced during Spurs’ pre-season tour in South Korea, and it immediately stirred emotions across N17 and the wider football world, as the player long regarded as ‘Mr Tottenham’ brought an end to his decade-long stay, closing a chapter that defined an era.

Son is firmly a Tottenham legend, and while Spurs supporters mourn the loss of their captain, the club will take solace in the fact that they managed to collect a fee of £19.5 million, a respectable profit given the revenue he generated throughout his ten years in north London.

Tottenham legend Heung-min Son breaks global shirt sales record at LAFC

The former Tottenham captain has not taken long to make his mark in the MLS, with LAFC’s Co-President and General Manager John Thorrington revealing that Son has already smashed records since arriving in Los Angeles.

Speaking to talkSPORT, Thorrington explained that Heung-min Son’s LAFC shirt has become the best-selling jersey of any athlete across the globe, overtaking the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and basketball superstar LeBron James.

“This is now the second week where we are not just talking about the highest-selling football jersey in the MLS,” Thorrington said. “It is the highest-selling jersey of any sport in the world right now.”

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When pressed by host Andy Goldstein to clarify if he really meant Son’s shirt, Thorrington confirmed: “I am talking about Son. Right now, he has sold more jerseys than Messi.”

Still stunned, Goldstein questioned again if this included all athletes worldwide, to which Thorrington replied: “If you take from when he signed at LAFC to now, he has sold more jerseys than any other athlete in the world.”

“That is the scale of this,” Thorrington added.

Son’s popularity continues to deliver staggering numbers

While the statistic is astonishing, it should not come as a complete surprise given Heung-min Son’s global appeal and the fanbase he has built over the years.

At 33 years old, Son commands support from across the Middle East, a strong following in England from his Tottenham years, and now an ever-growing fanbase in the United States.

During his time at Tottenham, Daniel Levy was reported to have earned between £40 million and £60 million annually due to Son’s presence, a figure that experts believe Spurs will now miss out on.

The scale of his popularity was clear in north London, where an average of 5,000 Korean fans attended Tottenham home matches to watch their hero.

Tottenham Hotspur fans have been quick to share their thoughts after a well-known club insider revealed that the North London side are showing interest in a versatile defender capable of bolstering their back line.

Fresh reports have emerged indicating that Tottenham Hotspur have identified Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie as their preferred option for the left-sided centre-back role.

It is believed that if Spurs are to secure the services of the Ecuador international this summer, they would need to part with a substantial fee for a player who can also operate effectively as a left back when required.

While Tottenham are not short of options in central defence, last season’s injury troubles have heightened the need for a reliable left-sided centre-back who can deputise for the injury-prone Micky van de Ven.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have been vocal in their response to the latest reports linking the club with a move for a defender of Hincapie’s calibre.

Many fans are excited by the prospect, while others have questioned the financial side of things, especially as Spurs is also said to be in pursuit of Savinho and Eberechi Eze.

One fan remarked: “Wtf ??? Have we got an unlimited money glitch?”. Another admitted they love the idea but questioned its feasibility: “Love the idea and he’s a very good player, BUT did not Leverkusen say that after Xhaka, no more outgoings would be happening?”

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Another supporter remained cautious, asking: “When are any of these deals coming in Paul? Savinho, Eze, now Hincapie. At the moment, it is all fugazi until they are there holding the shirt”.

One fan urged the club to prioritise the other targets first: “Wonderful player. But get Savinho and Eze done first, please.”

Others were more straightforward, with one saying: “Omds yes please” and another asking: “On top of Eze and Savinho??” to which O’Keefe replied: “Yes”.

Spurs face competition for Piero Hincapie’s signature

Tottenham are not alone in their interest in Piero Hincapie, with reports suggesting that Atletico Madrid have also been monitoring the centre-back. However, talks appear to have broken down, with the Spanish club unwilling to meet his £52.5m release clause.

Liverpool and Chelsea are also said to have made enquiries about the Ecuadorian, but Leverkusen have reportedly made it clear they are not willing to entertain offers for him.

Bayer Leverkusen manager Erik ten Hag has also stated his desire to keep Hincapie at the club, especially in light of Jonathan Tah’s departure earlier in the window.

Jamie O’Hara has hit back at a bold Premier League prediction involving Tottenham, branding it a “stupid comment” and accusing the pundit of trying to be funny but ending up boring.

Of course, it was a domestic campaign for Tottenham Hotspur to forget last season, as the Lilywhites finished just a spot above the relegation zone after losing 22 top-flight matches.

The blow of that dismal showing was softened by Ange Postecoglou delivering Europa League silverware, although even that was not enough to save him from the sack.

A new era has now begun at Tottenham, with Thomas Frank taking charge and aiming for a much stronger league campaign than his predecessor managed.

Jamie O’Hara clashes over Tottenham relegation prediction

During a debate on talkSPORT, Cundy made the claim that Tottenham could be relegated this season, when asked about his wildcard prediction ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

He said: “Wild predictions, I do not think this is that wild actually, Spurs get relegated… Let me ask you this question, go back twelve months to this very day, we are doing the same show and you say exactly the same thing, and I would say to you Spurs finish 17th, what would you have said?”

Jamie O’Hara responded sharply: “I would laugh.” When asked why he was not laughing now, he replied: “Because it is not going to happen, we have improved the squad, gotten a new manager. Come on…”

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Cundy pressed again: “Let us go back 12 months and I am saying Spurs to finish 17th, what would you have said?”

O’Hara answered: “I would have said you are joking, but that did happen, but we won a trophy. So why are we talking about last season?” Cundy doubled down with: “Spurs get relegated and wins a trophy.”

The former Spurs midfielder snapped back: “I am asking you for a story which is unrealistic that you think might happen this season.

“Do not say Spurs are going to get relegated because it is not going to happen. You know it is a stupid comment, you sit there smirking at me, you think you are funny, but you are boring, mate. Alright. So take it serious.”

Cundy ended with: “What I am saying to you is think about what I have said, it is not as ridiculous 12 months ago if I had said you finish 17th.”

To which a visibly irritated O’Hara replied: “Well done Jase, Spurs get relegated, that is what you pay the big bucks for.”

Could Tottenham really face relegation?

The club have been active in the summer transfer window so far, with reports still linking them to further additions. Should Eberechi Eze and Savinho arrive, Tottenham could well be in the mix for a top-six finish or, at the very least, European qualification.

Spurs only finished 17th last season due to an unprecedented injury crisis, and the fact that Postecoglou prioritised Europe over the Premier League in the final months of the season.

Cundy is just looking for cheap clicks. There is no doubt that Tottenham will make big strides under Frank this season. Hopefully, the 3-0 opening day win will silence the doubters, at least a little bit.

Tottenham’s pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho has taken another twist, with reports now revealing why the Brazilian is tempted by a move to north London.

It is no news that Tottenham Hotspur are looking to complete the signing of Manchester City winger Savinho this summer.

Tottenham are even understood to have put in a bid for Savio, only for it to be rejected as it fell short of City’s valuation of their player.

Savinho, however, is open to a move to Tottenham, according to reports, and now it has been revealed why the Brazilian is keen on N17.

Why Savinho is tempted by a Tottenham move

This is according to the Daily Mail, who report that Savinho remains unsure of the role he would be given at Manchester City, which is why he has left the door open for Tottenham to make their move.

Spurs, on the other hand, are understood to be preparing to return with a fresh move for Savinho after Manchester City rebuffed their initial enquiry.

The north London side are said to be readying a firm bid for the Brazilian winger as they continue to push for his signature.

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City are reported to be demanding a fee in excess of £50million, but the very fact that Savinho is weighing up his future offers encouragement for Tottenham, who know the winger is not fully settled about his prospects under Pep Guardiola.

Guardiola addresses Savinho’s future amid Spurs interest

The City boss himself has already spoken on Savinho’s situation, admitting that while he would prefer to keep the 21-year-old, the club could do business if the right bid were to come in.

It is also claimed that Manchester City face the challenge of balancing their squad for European football, as UEFA’s restrictions mean they must trim their number of non-homegrown players ahead of the Champions League campaign, which could make Savinho one of the players available for sale despite his talent and promise.