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Tottenham Hotspur are expected to make another attempt to land Savinho after Manchester City informed the North London club of their valuation of the winger.

It is not hard to understand why Spurs want the Brazilian, with Savinho’s numbers from last season dwarfing those of the Tottenham wingers.

However, the Lilywhites have found out over the last couple of days that a deal for the 21-year-old will not be straightforward after Man City turned down Spurs’ £43m offer for Savinho.

It has been claimed by some sources that Tottenham are expected to return with an improved offer for Savinho, and a new report has now backed up that claim.

Man City tell Tottenham how much they want for Savinho

This update comes from The Daily Mail, who say that Tottenham are set to test Man City’s resolve to hold onto the Brazil international.

Tottenham are keen to add the 21-year-old to Thomas Frank’s attack and have not given up on the deal despite their approach being knocked back by Pep Guardiola’s men.

The report claims that City will only be entertaining offers of more than £50m for Savinho, who they signed from Troyes for £31m last summer on the back of his outstanding loan spell at Girona.

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It does not appear as if Tottenham are put off by City’s asking price as the outlet says that the Lilywhites ‘will go again’ for Savinho, with the North Londoners keen on landing the player.

Tottenham can hand Arsenal a huge blow by landing Savinho

The Mail back up what we have heard from other sources by stating that City have set their sights on Real Madrid star Rodrygo as a replacement for the Spurs target.

Spurs fans will be hoping that the club can pull off this sensational transfer, but given how this transfer window has gone so far, they would not be getting carried away until Savinho is signed, sealed and delivered.

Guglielmo Vicario has revealed what he told Ange Postecoglou after Tottenham sacked him and shed light on how Thomas Frank’s ideas are different to his predecessor’s.

Tottenham’s decision to sack Postecoglou did not go down well with many Spurs fans, who felt that the Australian had earned the chance to build on his Europa League success.

However, now that the dust has settled and the raw emotion of the trophy success has dissipated, the decision is viewed in a better light by the supporters, and there is a sense of excitement at the start of the new era under Thomas Frank.

The same appears to be true inside the club, with the Tottenham players said to be excited to play for Frank.

Guglielmo Vicario opens up on Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham departure

There were reports that many Spurs players were left angered by Ange Postecoglou’s sacking after the Australian had led the club to European glory.

Vicario was among the closest to the former Tottenham boss, being one of his first signings when he arrived in North London in 2023.

The Italy international has very positive words to say about his former boss, admitting that he will always be grateful to him for bringing him to N17 and making him a part of Spurs folklore.

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When asked about Postecoglou’s departure, Vicario told The Athletic: “I texted Ange when I heard the news. I will always be linked to him because we created history that night. He was the manager on that special night when we lifted that trophy.

“I can just say lovely words about him. He is a great character, and he gave me the opportunity to play in the Premier League and confidence in my abilities to be the first-choice goalkeeper. I will be thankful for my whole life.”

Vicario believes Spurs can have a lot of joy under Frank

Thomas Frank has said that he wants Tottenham to have more balance than they did last season, with the 51-year-old emphasising the need for the side to be good in all phases of the game.

Vicario has now admitted that the Dane has very clear principles, both offensively and defensively, and insisted that the Lilywhites can have success if they can implement his ideas.

When asked about what Frank has been working on this summer, the Tottenham number one responded: “He is focused and clear on what the team has to deliver on the pitch, both attacking and defending.

“Now we are on the way. It’s on us how we can be focused and tuned in to his instructions. If we do it 100 per cent every game, even when the toughest period of the year will come, we will get a lot of joy.”

Thomas Frank has spoken about how he will have to adapt his methods after taking over Tottenham Hotspur and has elucidated on what he wants to change from the way the Lilywhites played last season.

Tottenham Hotspur have been seesawing between different styles of managers over the last few years.

The club went from a counter-attacking head coach in Antonio Conte to a hyper-attacking one in Ange Postecoglou, and they have now reverted again to a more pragmatic tactician in Thomas Frank.

Some pundits have expressed concern that Frank will park the bus at Tottenham, like he did at times at Brentford, but the 51-year-old has now insisted that he will adapt his approach at N17.

Thomas Frank is aware that he will have to do things differently at Tottenham

The Dane has now admitted that some aspects of his approach will change at Tottenham, as the Lilywhites will have more of the ball in some matches than his Bees side did.

He also identified one strength that Tottenham had last season and explained his plan on building on that while also shoring up the side’s weaknesses.

Frank told UEFA.com: “I’m aware that there’s a difference between coaching Brentford and Tottenham in terms of – most likely – we will hopefully dominate more games. That means there’ll be phases of the game and principles in the way I see the game that we need to be more focused [on].

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“It’s clearly a squad that, over the last few years, has been very, very offensive and very all-in on the ball. There’s big strengths in that and I’d like to keep and build on it, but maybe add a bit more balance throughout the game in terms of how we attack, but also be able to defend well.”

Frank admits he is very focused on small details

The new Tottenham head coach made it clear that he has clear principles of play that have served him well through his career so far, which he is not going to deviate from.

Frank made no bones about the fact that Spurs will be pragmatic and defend deep if they have to in certain matches.

When asked to explain his style of play, he said: “As a person, I’m pretty down to earth. I’m just a normal guy who loves football and has always loved the game.

“As a coach, I would say I’m very focused on details. I have got all the details and principles for all phases of the game, all situations. I’ve figured out over the years how I want to do it, but I also constantly get inspired.

“I like to play offensively, but I’m also pragmatic enough that I know we need to defend as well. Most games, you need to defend [for] half of it, so that’s important as well.”

Tottenham appear to have burst into life in the transfer market over the last few days, leaving Spurs fans extremely excited about what is in store for the final weeks of the transfer window.

The chief reason for that is due to reports that Tottenham are now making progress over a deal to sign Savinho from Manchester City.

The 21-year-old had a very encouraging debut season in the Premier League following his move from Girona last summer, but it has now been revealed that Savinho is keen on completing a move to Spurs.

Savinho to Tottenham could scupper Arsenal’s transfer dream

It appears that Man City are now expecting their winger to complete a move to N17, and they have already turned their attention to a potential replacement.

This update comes from Fabrizio Romano, who has revealed on social media that Pep Guardiola’s men are ready to replace the Tottenham Hotspur target with Real Madrid star Rodrigo, who could cost €100m (£86.3m)

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This is terrible news for Tottenham’s fierce rivals as, according to GiveMeSport, Rodrygo had been identified as a ‘dream’ signing for Arsenal this summer.

Spurs could also hand Arsenal another huge transfer blow

Over the last few days, it has been reported that there could be a bidding war between Tottenham and Arsenal for Eberechi Eze.

Over the last few hours, a number of sources have claimed that Spurs have stepped up talks over a deal for Eze as Arsenal hesitate.

Thomas Frank is confident that Tottenham Hotspur have the tools to upset Paris Saint-Germain in Udine and win their second European trophy in three months.

Tottenham’s 22-man squad has now travelled to Italy to take on PSG in the Super Cup final, with Frank having the rare opportunity to win a trophy in his first competitive game in charge of the Lilywhites.

However, the North London club’s 4-0 demolition at the hands of Bayern Munich last week exposed their weaknesses, and they will arguably be going up against an even better side on Wednesday.

PSG not only breezed to the Champions League trophy last season, but also reached the final of the Club World Cup, and they come into the clash in Udine as massive favourites.

Thomas Frank on Tottenham’s challenge against PSG

Frank had previously said that Tottenham are in the Super Cup final to win it, and that is a message he has now reiterated on the eve of the clash.

The Dane acknowledged that his side are coming up against the best team in Europe, but he hopes that his players can use the experience of having recently emerged victorious in a European final.

Frank told UEFA.com: “We’re playing in a final; it’s fantastic. Hopefully, we can use some of the experience we have from the last final that the team played against Manchester United. [Paris] are the best team in Europe. They won the treble, and it looks like they are extremely strong in all 11 starting positions.

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“It’s a fantastic challenge to have in the first game, but, of course, we believe in ourselves. We’re going to a final, and there will be one objective – try to win it. We don’t see it as a test; we see it as two good teams against each other, and we want to win.”

Winning the Europa League has not only earned Spurs an opportunity to win the Super Cup, but it has also seen them book a place in Europe’s premier club competition.

Tottenham will be back in the Champions League after a two-year absence, and Frank admitted that he is looking forward to experiencing the tournament for the first time.

When asked about the Champions League, the Spurs boss said: “I’m looking forward to it and very excited about it. In the Champions League, with all the extra focus and all the extra emotions, that’s something we need to experience.

“But I have good people around me, and I’m pretty sure that we have brought some good processes in around all that to make sure we can do our best to perform.

“First and foremost, we need to compete in it. Our objective will always be that we can go from the league phase to the knockout phase. That will be the objective, but there are eight games in the league phase, so that will definitely be one game at a time.”

This will be Thomas Frank’s first competitive match in charge of Tottenham since replacing Ange Postecoglou, the man who ended the club’s 17-year trophy drought last season.

And what a rollercoaster of a season it was for the North London Club last season. From Postecoglou famously claiming he “always wins in his second season” to Spurs crashing out of every domestic competition and sitting 17th in the Premier League table, it all came down to one final chance to salvage the campaign. They took it, edging Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao to lift the Europa League.

However, that wasn’t enough to save Postecoglou’s job, with the club opting to move into a new era under Thomas Frank.

The Dane’s pre-season brought mixed results: two wins (Reading and Arsenal), three draws (Wycombe, Luton, Newcastle), and a 4-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in their most recent outing. Still, just 90 minutes stand between Spurs and a second European trophy.

Paris Saint-Germain arrive with the confidence of a club that has just enjoyed arguably the best season in football history. Ligue 1 winners, Trophee des Champions winners, Coupe de France winners, and finally, Champions League winners, after dismantling Inter Milan 5-0 in the final.

Their only real blemish was a shock 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final, which might remind you of a viral meme: “If the Conference League winners can do this to PSG, just imagine what the Europa League winners can do.”

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Under Luis Enrique, PSG have been ruthless and are firmly in the conversation for the greatest single-season side ever assembled.

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PSG vs Tottenham Hotspur: Head-to-head record

These two sides have met only once before. It came in the 2017 International Champions Cup in North America. Spurs, then under Mauricio Pochettino in their prime, came out 4-2 winners. Of that matchday squad, however, only Ben Davies remains for Tottenham, while Marquinhos and Kimpembe are still with PSG.

In present-day terms, PSG are an entirely different beast. They love facing English teams. Last season, they beat Liverpool, Aston Villa, Arsenal, and Manchester City, winning every tie (some on aggregate).

Tottenham team news

Spurs head into this match without a recognised creative midfielder, with no new signing expected before kick-off. James Maddison is the latest casualty, sidelined long-term after rupturing his ACL against Newcastle earlier this month. He joins Dejan Kulusevski (also recovering from knee surgery) on the treatment table.

Radu Dragusin, Bryan Gil, Manor Solomon, and Kota Takai are also absent from the 22-man squad.

On the brighter side, Dominic Solanke is included in the squad, however, Yves Bissouma has been left out due to disciplinary problems and remains in London.

PSG team news

PSG have no confirmed injury absentees, but a few selection questions remain. Gianluigi Donnarumma is expected to make way for new signing Lucas Chevalier, who arrived from Lille yesterday amid reports the Italian goalkeeper has rejected a contract extension.

There is also uncertainty over Ilya Zabarnyi, whose move from Bournemouth was reported by Fabrizio Romano three days ago but is still awaiting official confirmation from the club.

Predicted Tottenham line-up

Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence, Bergvall, Bentancur, Sarr, Kudus, Richarlison, Odobert

Based on pre-season performances, this is the most likely XI. The back line picks itself, with little room for changes. Midfield is a problem area, however. Joao Palhinha endured a debut to forget against Bayern, but could start over Bergvall if Frank wants more physicality.

Rodrigo Bentancur impressed in the Bayern defeat, while Pape Matar Sarr was arguably Spurs’ standout player all pre-season.

Odobert looks set to start ahead of Mathys Tel and Brennan Johnson after a strong pre-season, while Kudus feels a lock for the right wing. If Solanke is fully fit, expect him to lead the line over Richarlison.

Our prediction

Neither side has ever lifted this trophy, and from a neutral’s point of view, PSG are overwhelming favourites. But Thomas Frank’s track record against English giants during his Brentford days, now combined with a stronger Spurs squad, suggests he might just have a plan.

Keep an eye on Mohamed Kudus, eager to impress in his first competitive Spurs start, and Cristian Romero, who has never lost a final in his career and will fight tooth and nail to preserve that record.

For PSG, Ousmane Dembele, who is also the current Ballon d’Or favourite, is the danger man. Luis Enrique’s side press and counter with frightening intensity, and given Spurs struggled against Bayern Munich’s U21s in similar situations, Tottenham will have to pull off something special if they want to add another trophy to their cabinet.

To dare is to do, and we’re daring to back Tottenham for the win here.

Tottenham face a huge test in the UEFA Super Cup final against a PSG side stacked with talent, and if Thomas Frank’s men are to lift the trophy, they will need to find a way to keep several key players quiet.

It does not get any bigger for Tottenham Hotspur when they take on Luis Enrique’s side on Wednesday in the UEFA Super Cup final.

The French outfit boasts one of the most complete squads in Europe, having just secured a treble while dispatching several top teams along the way.

In the UEFA Champions League, PSG defeated every single Premier League side they faced; however, Chelsea showed that there are chinks in their armour, with Enzo Maresca masterminding a 3-0 dismantling of the Parisians in the Club World Cup.

We have now highlighted the five PSG players Thomas Frank and his staff will have to silence if they are to come away with silverware in Udine, Italy.

Ousmane Dembele as a false nine could trouble Tottenham

Ousmane Dembele was one of Paris Saint-Germain’s standout performers last season, with the French forward amassing 51 goal contributions, scoring 35 goals and providing 16 assists.

His role in Enrique’s system has elevated his all-round game, making him a constant threat both in and out of possession.

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The 28-year-old is relentless when pressing from the front, often forcing mistakes from sides looking to play out from the back and ensuring PSG maintain their aggressive, front-foot style.

With the ball, Dembele’s ability to link play, find the net, and pick the right pass makes him a nightmare for centre-backs. His false nine positioning can pull defenders out of shape, and if Tottenham’s back line loses discipline, it could open up dangerous spaces. If Spurs are to prevail, denying Dembele influence in both phases will be vital.

Vitinha’s understated influence is equally vital

PSG’s XI blends headline-grabbing stars with less glamorous but equally important figures, and Vitinha epitomises that balance.

Operating in the midfield engine room, the Portuguese international keeps PSG ticking, dictating tempo and linking phases of play.

Last season, he registered eight goals and five assists, proving that he can influence matches in the final third as well as maintain control in possession.

Tottenham will need to limit Vitinha’s time on the ball and disrupt his rhythm if they want to disturb PSG’s flow and prevent him from pulling the strings.

Fabian Ruiz offers threat from deep and late runs

One of PSG’s greatest strengths is that almost every player in their line-up carries a goal threat, and Fabian Ruiz is no exception.

The Spaniard has a knack for popping up with decisive goals and assists for both club and country. Tottenham’s failure to close down Bayern Munich in their last friendly clash proved costly, and Ruiz is more than capable of exploiting similar gaps, whether with long-range strikes or well-timed surges into the box.

If Spurs are to limit PSG’s scoring options, they must track Ruiz’s runs diligently and apply pressure before he can get a shot away.

Spurs must find a way to deal with Nuno Mendes

While the obvious focus will be on PSG’s attacking stars, Tottenham must also deal with the threat posed by Nuno Mendes at the back.

The full-back was outstanding last season, combining strong one-v-one defending with recovery pace that allows him to join the attack without leaving gaps in behind.

Mendes has consistently shut down top wingers, but Chelsea found joy against him in the Club World Cup by deploying Cole Palmer inside while Malo Gusto held the width, nullifying his influence.

If Tottenham can identify and exploit similar weaknesses, restricting Mendes both defensively and offensively, they will improve their chances of controlling the game.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia remains a danger on the wing

Tottenham were linked with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia before he joined Napoli, and since then, the Georgian has evolved into one of Europe’s most dangerous wide players.

Now at PSG, the 24-year-old’s blend of pace, direct dribbling, and unpredictability makes him a nightmare for defenders.

In the Super Cup final, it will likely fall to Pedro Porro and Mohammed Kudus to contain him, which will be no small task.

Kvaratskhelia is comfortable taking on opponents inside or outside, and his creativity can unlock defences in an instant. Limiting his space and cutting off supply will be essential if Spurs are to avoid being undone on the flanks.

Tottenham have set their sights on Savinho as their winger target this summer, and we have now compared his underlying numbers with Spurs’ current wide players.

Tottenham Hotspur are now reported to be in advanced talks with Manchester City over a deal for winger Savinho, who only joined the Citizens last summer.

Savinho is reported to be keen on a move to Tottenham, while reports claim that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola would not stand in the way of the Brazilian should he want out.

It is understood that club-to-club talks are still continuing as both parties look to reach a deal for the winger, who could very much become Spurs’ sixth signing of the summer window.

How Savinho compares with Tottenham’s current wingers

With talks still ongoing, it only makes sense to see how Savinho compares with other Tottenham Hotspur wingers. At the moment, Tottenham have Mathys Tel, Wilson Odobert, Brennan Johnson and Mohammed Kudus as their wide options.

In comparison with these players, looking at the goal involvement metric, Savinho outperforms every single Tottenham winger except Johnson.

The City youngster managed a respectable 11 goal contributions in the Premier League after playing 1,772 minutes in 29 appearances.

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In comparison, new signing Mohammed Kudus managed five goals and three assists in 2,603 minutes in 32 appearances for former side West Ham United.

Mathys Tel managed two goals and two assists in 913 minutes from 13 appearances, while Odobert scored just one goal in 16 appearances after playing 849 minutes.

Why Savinho could be key for Spurs

Johnson tops this chart as he was Tottenham’s top scorer in the Premier League last term, with the Welshman scoring 11 goals and assisting five in 33 appearances after playing 2,179 minutes.

Of course, based on these metrics, one thing is sure about Savinho. He is a player with end product, especially on the creative side, as he assisted more goals than he scored.

For Tottenham, a side that often struggled with breaking down low blocks last term, Savinho, should he sign, would bring some creative spark from the wide areas.

The winger also stands impressively when it comes to taking on his man, as he is in the 96th percentile for successful dribbles. The Brazilian also ranks highly for progressive carries, being placed in the 98th percentile.

Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Eberechi Eze is beginning to gather pace, and with the club operating under one of the Premier League’s strictest wage structures, the midfielder’s earnings could prove decisive in any potential move.

Following the departure of Heung-min Son from Tottenham Hotspur to MLS side LAFC, Spurs have seen a significant reduction in their wage bill.

We have long reported that Tottenham are now being overtaken by the likes of Newcastle United and Aston Villa in terms of player salaries, despite being one of the so-called big six.

The club operates with a relatively strict wage structure that caps the highest-paid player at £190,000 a week, and with Heung-min Son now gone, that figure drops to £170,000 a week for their top earner.

Tottenham target Eberechi Eze’s wage fits existing structure

Tottenham are reportedly back in the race to sign Eberechi Eze, with suggestions that Eze is keen on a move to Spurs after holding talks with the club’s representatives.

We have now turned to Capology to assess whether Eze’s wages would fit into Tottenham’s salary framework if a deal were agreed.

According to the data, the England international currently earns £100,000 per week at Selhurst Park, amounting to an annual income of £5,200,000.

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Even with an improved wage upon joining Tottenham, Eze should still comfortably fit into the structure the club has operated under for some time. However, he would become a rare earner of over £100k at Tottenham, along with the likes of Kulusevski, Romero, Maddison, and Palhinha (loan).

Spurs’ injury crisis increases urgency in transfer market

Tottenham are in urgent need of reinforcements, with injuries to several key players threatening their start to the season.

Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison have both suffered injuries, with Maddison facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to an ACL injury.

This situation explains why Tottenham are pushing to strengthen their squad, with Eze and Savinho now firmly on their radar and just over two weeks remaining before the transfer window closes.

Thomas Frank faces his first competitive test as Tottenham boss with silverware on the line, and three key players must deliver flawless performances to topple Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup final.

Thomas Frank’s first competitive game as Tottenham Hotspur boss is set to see him take on the champions of Europe, Paris Saint-Germain, in the UEFA Super Cup final.

The Spurs boss will be desperate to secure a win in his first competitive clash as Tottenham manager and add to the club’s European trophy cabinet following their Europa League triumph in Bilbao, Spain, in May.

A victory for Frank would also see him claim his first trophy as manager, making this tie even more significant for the Dane.

However, if he is to get his hands on silverware, he will need several players to perform at their absolute peak, and we have highlighted three who could be crucial to a Tottenham victory.

Guglielmo Vicario must be solid at the back

An elite shot-stopper can be the difference between victory and defeat, especially in a final, and if Tottenham are to walk away with silverware against Paris Saint-Germain, Guglielmo Vicario must be operating at the very peak of his game.

The Italian has shown his quality but is not immune to lapses, with the occasional error in distribution from the back or in dealing with set pieces proving costly in the past.

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PSG will be primed to exploit any weaknesses on Wednesday, yet if Vicario can deliver a composed and commanding performance against one of world football’s most dangerous forward lines, Tottenham will give themselves a genuine chance of becoming European champions again.

Cristian Romero needs to be a rock at the back

Tottenham’s defenders will need to be switched on from the first whistle against the attacking threat of Ousmane Dembele and company, who will undoubtedly look to put the Spurs‘ back line under sustained pressure.

Much of the game will likely see Tottenham on the defensive, and with the quality PSG possess in the final third, the likes of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven cannot afford any lapses in concentration.

Dembele, particularly when deployed in a false nine role, has the movement to cause serious problems for any defence, and if Tottenham’s centre-backs, especially Romero, are not aggressive and decisive in closing him down, the Frenchman could dictate the contest in dangerous areas.

Richarlison needs to be clinical

With PSG expected to dominate possession, Tottenham may be limited to only a handful of clear chances, which makes the performance of Richarlison all the more critical.

When those moments arrive, the Brazilian must be razor-sharp in front of goal, ready to seize any opportunity that comes his way, as this final could very well be decided by the smallest of margins.

Pre-season has seen Richarlison’s finishing come under scrutiny, and against a side of PSG’s calibre, any wastefulness could prove fatal, as the battle will be decided in both penalty areas.

Beyond his goalscoring, his ability to hold up play and relieve pressure will also be vital in giving Tottenham breathing room when under siege.