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Tottenham fans will love what Stoke City boss Mark Robins has said about Jamie Donley after working with him for just over a week.

The Spurs attacking midfielder showcased his talent in League One last season, with Donley being named Leyton Orient’s Player of the Year after spearheading their promotion push.

The 20-year-old is thought of very highly at Hotspur Way, and it came as no surprise when Tottenham decided to loan him to the Championship this term, with the midfielder joining Ashley Phillips at Stoke City.

It did not take long for him to make an impact at the Bet365 Stadium, with Donley picking up an assist in his first outing for Stoke after coming on as a 74th-minute substitute in their 3-1 win over Derby.

Stoke City boss is in awe of Tottenham’s Jamie Donley

Following his debut for the Potters, manager Mark Robins could not stop raving about the Tottenham academy graduate.

Clearly impressed by what he has seen so far of the youngster in the training ground, Robins admitted that Donley reminds him of former Stoke City and Liverpool star Charlie Adam.

Robins told StokeonTrentLive about the debutant: “Class. He’s class. Really class. Stoke fans will be thinking back to players that they might be able to relate him to. I know I do – he looks a lot like Charlie Adam in some of the things that he does, and, if he can live up to that, then fantastic. He’s his own man – he’s Jamie Donley.

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“Some of the things he’s done in his career already have been phenomenal. The goal he scored against Man City last season – and I say his goal, it should be his goal because it was absolutely brilliant. He’s bright, and he’s great to have. I’m delighted we’ve got him and he’ll be a big player for us. He’ll get better and better over time.”

Thomas Frank will be keeping a close eye on Donley’s progress

It was reported last month that Spurs rejected several loan advances for Donley early in the summer as Thomas Frank was keen to run the rule over him.

The midfielder was one of a few academy players to fly with the Spurs squad on their pre-season trip to Asia, which suggests that he is very much on the radar of Frank and his staff.

If Donley dominates the Championship like he did League One last season, one certainly would not rule him out from challenging for a first-team spot at Tottenham next season.

Pep Guardiola has shed light on Savinho’s absence from training ahead of the Premier League opener, amid interest from Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham Hotspur are pushing to land their two top transfer targets before the summer window closes on 1 September.

Thomas Frank’s side is currently pursuing Manchester City winger Savinho, having already submitted a £43 million bid for the Brazilian, with Tottenham also in the race for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze.

City, however, has rejected Tottenham’s initial offer for Savinho, but reports suggest an improved bid from Spurs is expected soon.

Pep Guardiola addresses Savinho’s situation at Manchester City

There had been talk that Savinho had not been training with the City squad, amid links to Tottenham. Savinho is believed to be open to a move away from Manchester City, with reports claiming Savio’s agent has travelled to London to help push through a deal to north London.

Speaking during his pre-match press conference before Manchester City’s Premier League opener against Wolves, Guardiola was asked about the future of several players linked with moves away from the Etihad, including Savinho.

The Brazilian came off the bench for the second half of the friendly with Palermo last week and appears to have picked up an issue.

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The Spanish manager revealed that the winger is currently sidelined, he said: “Savinho is injured from Palermo. He will be out for a few weeks.

“Ederson did not come to me and say he wanted to leave. All the players are here and I want them.”

Spurs’ hopes of signing Savinho remain uncertain

While the winger is said to be receptive to the idea of joining Spurs, David Ornstein has indicated that a transfer to Tottenham is far from certain for Savinho.

Guardiola is not typically one to stand in the way of players who wish to move on, especially when a transfer is in the player’s interest.

Reports indicate this may be the case with Savinho, with suggestions that Pep is open to allowing him to leave should the right offer come in.

If City were to entertain the idea of selling, it would require a significantly higher offer than Spurs’ initial £43 million bid, raising questions over whether Spurs would be willing to meet their valuation.

Pep Guardiola has weighed in on the situation surrounding Manchester City winger Savinho, who has been heavily linked with a summer switch to Tottenham Hotspur.

It is no secret that Tottenham are pushing to secure the signature of Savinho, with new manager Thomas Frank eager to strengthen his squad before the summer transfer window shuts.

Reports indicate that Savinho is open to a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Tottenham having already lodged an official bid for the 21-year-old.

Manchester City have rejected Spurs’ opening offer, which is believed to have fallen short of their valuation, but it is understood that Tottenham are expected to return with an improved bid for Savio.

Pep Guardiola speaks on Savinho’s future at Manchester City

Speaking ahead of City’s Premier League opener against Wolves, Guardiola provided an update on the winger’s future.

The City boss was quick to praise Savinho, describing the youngster as an “extraordinary” talent. Still, he stressed that the player’s future will ultimately hinge on his wishes and an agreement between both clubs.

Guardiola told the press conference: “The only thing I am concerned about today is that Savinho will be with us until all the season, and hopefully for many, many years.

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“He is extraordinary! But at the end, as always, the desire of the player prevails above everything, and after there has to be an agreement with the club. If you do not take an agreement, the player will be here.”

Why Savinho could be an ideal signing for Spurs

Savinho’s creative output stands out when compared to Tottenham’s current wide options, offering a level of flair and end product that would bolster Frank’s attacking setup.

Guardiola’s comments are notable in that they do not close the door on a potential exit this summer. Should Spurs match City’s valuation, the move appears feasible.

Given the player’s openness to a switch and Guardiola’s track record of not standing in the way of those seeking a fresh challenge, this could well be a case of Tottenham’s deal to lose.

Luis Enrique saw his Paris Saint-Germain side emerge victorious against Tottenham Hotspur via a penalty shootout in the UEFA Super Cup, but he has made an interesting confession about the North London side.

Spurs are still licking their wounds from the UEFA Super Cup loss after throwing their 2-0 lead away in the dying stages of the game.

Some Tottenham players have admitted that the nature of the defeat against PSG was a hard pill to swallow, given the position that they got themselves into.

Thomas Frank’s men now need to put the result behind them quickly and focus on Saturday, with Burnley visiting the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in their Premier League season-opener.

Luis Enrique reveals Tottenham’s approach in 2023

PSG’s win means that Enrique added yet another trophy to his CV, which is brimming with silverware.

The Spaniard has transformed the Parisians since taking over two years ago, but in an alternate world, he could have potentially been in the Spurs dugout.

In his pre-match press conference ahead of the Super Cup clash, the 55-year-old confessed that Tottenham were one of the sides who approached him before he decided to take over at Parc des Princes.

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When asked if he had the chance to go to Spurs, Enrique responded (via George Sessions): “Well, there were some options for me in the last six months before I came to Paris, and Tottenham were one of them.”

Enrique makes an admission about Tottenham’s performance in Super Cup

After his side won on penalties, the PSG boss made a confession which comes as a huge compliment to Thomas Frank and Tottenham.

Enrique admitted Spurs were the better side and PSG were lucky to win the Super Cup, pointing out that the Premier League side were on top for 85 minutes of the game.

Frank can take heart from winning the tactical battle against one of the best managers in the game, but he will now have to gear up for a very different challenge against Burnley on Saturday.

Tottenham Hotspur are now set for their Premier League opener against Burnley, and their matchday one officials have been named.

Football as we know it is well and truly back this week, and for Tottenham Hotspur supporters, they will see their side play two competitive matches in the space of just four days.

Spurs’ 2025/26 campaign officially began with the UEFA Super Cup final in Udine, where they lost on penalties to PSG.

Now, the Lilywhites turn their attention to Premier League action, kicking off their domestic campaign against newly-promoted Burnley.

Michael Oliver to officiate Tottenham vs Burnley in the Premier League

Thomas Frank will be eager to get life as Tottenham boss off to a flying start with victories in both the Super Cup and the league opener.

With the Premier League season starting on Friday, 15 August, the match officials for each fixture have now been revealed on the official Premier League website.

For Tottenham’s meeting with Burnley, it has been revealed that Michael Oliver will take charge. The English referee will be assisted by Stuart Burt and James Mainwaring, with Adam Herczeg named as the fourth official. Meanwhile, VAR duties will be handled by Neil Davies, assisted by John Brooks.

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Spurs’ strong record against Burnley

Tottenham’s opening match will kick off at 3pm UK time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the home crowd set to provide a lively atmosphere.

The Lilywhites boast a strong record against Burnley, winning 12 of their 18 Premier League meetings with the Clarets.

It is a trend that Frank will be eager to continue as the Spurs aim to improve on last season’s disappointing 17th-place finish.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed that a Tottenham figure has a close relationship with Eberechi Eze, and he is one of the people pushing the North London club to strike a deal for the Crystal Palace star.

After it appeared as if Spurs’ pursuit of the Palace star had ended, the Lilywhites have sensational rekindled their interest in the England international over the last week.

A number of sources are reporting that Eze is far more likely to end up at Tottenham than Arsenal this summer.

In fact, according to an update by The Daily Mail, Spurs are now ‘inching closer’ to striking a deal for Eze, who is valued at around £68m by the Eagles.

Justin Cochrane is driving Tottenham’s pursuit of Eberechi Eze

It was previously reported by Spurs insider Paul O Keefe that Tottenham assistant coach Justin Cochrane has a very close relationship with Eze.

This has now been confirmed by Ben Jacobs, who revealed that Cochraine and Frank are the ones who are the driving forces behind the Lilywhites’ push to land the 27-year-old.

Jacobs said on the Market Madness podcast: “The last thing I can exclusively reveal relates to Justin Cochrane, who is somebody very well known to Eberechi Eze, and also a confidant of Thomas Frank being an assistant coach at Tottenham.

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“He and Frank are the two that are driving this move, and Daniel Levy is prepared to back Thomas Frank with budget.”

Eze makes Tottenham transfer intention clear

According to reports, the former QPR man has taken a decisive step as Tottenham prepares their opening offer for him.

It was reported by Fabrizio Romano yesterday that Eze has made it clear to Palace that he is keen on joining Tottenham.

Manchester City have now rejected another big offer from Tottenham Hotspur for Savinho, according to reports from Brazil, but the North London club are still optimistic about getting the player.

Regular readers of Spurs Web will be aware that Man City turned down Tottenham’s £43m offer for Savinho earlier this week.

It was widely reported that Spurs are expected to return with an improved offer for Savinho, with the Lilywhites determined to get the 21-year-old.

It has now emerged that an improved offer sent by the Lilywhites still has not been enough to clinch the deal for the Brazilian.

Tottenham optimistic despite Man City turning down £60m for Savinho

This update comes from Globo Esporte, who say that Spurs sent a bid of €70m (£60.3) for the winger, but the Manchester club rejected the offer.

However, it is revealed that Thomas Frank’s men have promised to return with another offer for Savinho before the transfer window closes in two weeks.

The report adds that the player’s representatives have travelled to England to oversee the negotiations, with all parties viewing the deal positively.

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This is not the first outlet to make this claim, with The Daily Mail reporting earlier today that Savinho’s agent has travelled to London to push through his client’s move to Spurs.

How much would Tottenham have to pay for Savinho?

It was revealed by journalist Jorge Nicola on Thursday that Tottenham have already been made aware of what it will take to prise the winger away from the Etihad Stadium.

He claimed that Savinho’s agent had informed Spurs that they would have to pay €80m (£67m) to land his client.

If Tottenham pay that fee, it would make the Man City star the club’s record signing, eclipsing the £65m they paid for Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth in August 2024.

A Tottenham fan favourite has officially called time on his playing career at the age of 33, bringing an end to a professional journey that spanned over a decade and saw him grace some of Europe’s biggest stages.

Former Tottenham Hotspur winger Erik Lamela only recently showed that Spurs still hold a special place in his heart, leaving a heartfelt comment under one of their social media posts.

The Argentine, who will forever be remembered for his iconic rabona strike against Arsenal in the 2021 season, reminded supporters that he still keeps tabs on the north London side, writing, “Tottenham Hotspur, I miss you,” in the comment section under a post that they tribute to his derby day strike.

Lamela’s time at Tottenham was filled with moments of flair and commitment, but his journey after leaving the club saw him turn out for Sevilla and AEK Athens, adding new chapters to his career.

According to Spanish outlet MARCA, Erik Lamela has now decided to retire from professional football after 16 years at the top level.

The report stated that while his playing days have come to an end, his involvement in the sport will continue, with the Argentine set to join Matías Almeyda’s coaching staff at Sevilla.

During his time at Tottenham, Lamela made over 250 appearances, scoring 37 goals and providing 46 assists, cementing his place as a cult figure among the fanbase.

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Lamela’s legacy on and off the pitch

Lamela also left his mark at Sevilla, helping the Spanish side lift the Europa League trophy in the 2022-23 season, but he never won silverware in a Tottenham shirt.

Individually, however, his career highlight for Spurs came in the form of the FIFA Puskas Award, which he won for that outrageous rabona against Arsenal, a strike that remains one of the Premier League’s most iconic goals.

With his playing career now concluded and his focus shifting towards coaching, Lamela steps into a new chapter of football, and his journey will be followed closely by those who have admired his talent and passion over the years.

David Ornstein has revealed from a Manchester City perspective there is no change on Savinho’s future since they rejected Tottenham’s opening offer for the winger.

It was widely reported earlier this week that Tottenham’s £43m offer for Savinho was turned down by Man City.

It was subsequently claimed that Man City told Tottenham that Savinho is not for sale, and Pep Guardiola’s men consider the matter to be closed.

However, since then, several outlets have claimed that the Lilywhites have not given up on the Brazilian, with Spurs expected to return with a second offer for Savinho.

Man City are willing to sell Savinho for the right price

Ornstein has now revealed that his sources at City maintain that Tottenham’s enquiry for the 21-year-old was rebuffed, and talks went no further.

However, he adds that the Manchester club would be willing to cash in on the winger if Tottenham sufficiently increase their offer.

When asked about Savinho’s move to Spurs, Ornstein said on The Athletic FC podcast (via GiveMeSport): “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.

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“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.”

Savinho’s agent is on his way to London

There has been a big development this morning, which will give Tottenham fans optimism that the club can secure the Man City star.

According to reports, Savinho’s agent is on his way to England to negotiate the winger’s move to Tottenham.

Tottenham return to Premier League action as they face Burnley in their season opener, with Thomas Frank aiming to start his tenure on a winning note. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Burnley.

Tottenham Hotspur are back in Premier League action for the first time since their final league outing of the 2024/25 season against Brighton and Hove Albion.

That match ended in a heavy 4-1 defeat, a result that summed up a campaign to forget as Spurs recorded their worst-ever Premier League finish, ending up in 17th place.

With Thomas Frank now in charge, the hope is for a fresh start and a significant improvement in domestic form, and a win on matchday one would be the perfect way to set the tone for the campaign ahead.

When and where is the game?

The match will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, 16 August 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 PM (UK time).

How to watch Tottenham vs Burnley in the UK

Unfortunately for Tottenham supporters, the fixture will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the 3 pm blackout rule. Fans, however, can watch highlights later in the evening on BBC’s Match of the Day or through the club’s official social media channels.

Spurs and Burnley team news

Tottenham will be without Bryan Gil, who is sidelined with a knee injury. Dejan Kulusevski is also out with a knee problem and is expected back sometime in the Spring.

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Destiny Udogie remains doubtful due to a muscle injury, while James Maddison is recovering from a cruciate ligament injury with no timeline for his return set.

Kota Takai has a foot injury and is expected to return in late August, while Radu Dragusin is recovering from a cruciate ligament injury, with a return anticipated in mid-October.

For Burnley, Bashir Humphreys is out with a muscle injury until mid-September. Connor Roberts is doubtful after picking up a knock.

Zeki Amdouni is sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury until mid-January, while Zian Flemming is also a doubt with a muscle issue.

Spurs Web score prediction for Tottenham vs Burnley

Tottenham produced a spirited display in their recent UEFA Super Cup tie against Paris Saint-Germain, despite losing on penalties.

If Frank’s side can replicate that level of performance against newly promoted Burnley, they will be strong favourites to claim three points.

Their recent record against the Clarets also adds confidence, with three consecutive league wins over the Lancashire side. Another victory looks like a realistic prospect on Saturday.