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According to reports from France, Tottenham Hotspur could soon make a move for an experienced French international who finds himself out of favour at his club after a controversial incident.

It emerged on Tuesday evening that the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has emerged as a potential destination for Adrien Rabiot this summer.

Subsequently, it was clarified by Fabrizio Romano that Rabiot had been offered to Spurs and other Premier League clubs and is expected to leave Marseille before the transfer window slams shut.

Romano asserted that Tottenham Hotspur have not held any concrete negotiations with Marseille over the France international, but according to a new update, that could soon change.

Tottenham could launch an offer for Adrien Rabiot

L’Equipe have now provided an update on the 30-year-old’s future, revealing that he has been frozen out at Marseille after clashing with a teammate.

The outlet says that the Ligue 1 club are now ready to cash in on Rabiot for £13m, which is the same fee reported by other sources.

L’Equipe say that multiple clubs have expressed an interest in the former Paris Saint-Germain man, including Spurs. In fact, the outlet alleges that the Lilywhites could ‘soon make an offer’ for the experienced midfielder.

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Rabiot does not want to leave Marseille

While this report claims that the midfielder is not wanted by Marseille, it has been suggested by other journalists that the player wants to remain at the club.

This was the information provided by Gianluca Di Marzio, who revealed that AC Milan want to sign Rabiot, but they feel that he does not want to leave Marseille.

The Premier League Player of the Week award has gone to a Tottenham Hotspur player for the second week in a row after the Lilywhites emerged with a 2-0 win from the Etihad Stadium.

There have been a lot of positives to take for Spurs at the start of the Thomas Frank era, with the North Londoners beginning their Premier League campaign with two wins and two clean sheets.

While the 3-0 win over Burnley was written off by some due to the fact that they came against a newly promoted side, Spurs showed that they mean business by emerging with a comfortable win from Manchester.

Tottenham have shot up in the prediction table of Opta’s SuperComputer following their performance and win over Pep Guardiola’s side.

Tottenham midfielder voted Premier League Player of the Week

It was Richarlison who won the Player of the Week award in matchweek one after his outstanding brace against the Clarets.

The award has once again gone to a Spurs player for the second week running, with Joao Palhinha being voted the Player of the Week in matchweek two.

The Portuguese midfielder proved an impenetrable wall in front of the Tottenham back four, and he netted his first goal for the Lilywhites at the end of the first half after Spurs latched onto a poor pass by Man City goalkeeper James Trafford.

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Tottenham had eleven outstanding performances against Man City

After the win over City, Thomas Frank admitted that the clean sheet pleased him most, revealing that he has talked a lot to the Spurs players about the importance of not conceding.

Palhinha was a big reason why Tottenham were able to keep City at arm’s length for the majority of the game.

However, there is no doubt that it was a complete team performance, with the Spurs players working tirelessly from back to front.

Tottenham look set to challenge Chelsea for Xavi Simons in what could become a tense late transfer battle, with the north London club desperate to bolster their attacking midfield options before the window closes.

The attacking midfield position in Tottenham Hotspur’s team remains a problem area at the moment, with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski both sidelined through injury.

Tottenham have looked to find solutions in the transfer market, but nothing has come to fruition as they have continually been met with setbacks in their pursuit of new signings.

Spurs’ attempt to land Morgan Gibbs-White was not successful, with the Englishman opting to remain at Nottingham Forest, while Eberechi Eze and Nico Paz also turned down opportunities to move to N17.

Tottenham rival Chelsea for Xavi Simons

With deadline day fast approaching, The Telegraph are now reporting that Tottenham remain desperate to add a new attacking midfielder to their ranks after missing out on Gibbs-White and Eze.

It is understood that Spurs are holding talks over a pre-deadline bid to rival Chelsea for Simon’s signature, with the club hopeful of landing a creative spark that can slot straight into Thomas Frank’s side.

Simons has been a long-term target for Chelsea this summer, but the Blues are said to be evaluating a move for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, which may open the door for Spurs to move to the front of the queue in the race for the RB Leipzig man.

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Spurs must act fast to secure Simons deal

Simons has already started the season strongly with RB Leipzig, registering a goal and an assist, and his reputation continues to rise across Europe.

The likelihood, however, is that Spurs will only make an offer if they believe a deal can be concluded swiftly, as any delay would increase the risk of Chelsea hijacking the move and leaving Tottenham empty-handed once more.

It now feels like a situation where Tottenham must be the ones to strike first, given their long-standing interest in Simons, and there is some optimism that the player would be open to a move to north London despite his clear admiration for Chelsea.

A new report has shed light on Adrien Rabiot’s stance on his future amidst reports linking him with a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

While Tottenham’s priority is to sign an attacking midfielder and a winger in the final five days of the transfer window, we heard a very interesting transfer link on Tuesday night.

It was revealed by Fabrizio Romano that Adrien Rabiot has been offered to Tottenham as well as Manchester United.

The journalist explained that the experienced midfielder is expected to leave Marseille before the window slams shut, but made it clear that Spurs are not in active talks over a deal for the 30-year-old.

Gianluca Di Marzio has now provided a very interesting update about Rabiot while reporting on AC Milan’s interest in the midfielder.

He claims that the Rossoneri are keen to sign a number six before Monday’s deadline and have turned their attention to the French international.

The journalist says that Marseille are willing to let Rabiot go for €15m (£13m), but there is one big problem.

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Di Marzio says that Milan are getting the feeling that Rabiot’s priority this summer is to remain at the Orange Velodrome.

Why Spurs are unlikely to make a move for Rabiot

£13m for a player of Rabiot’s experience and quality is arguably a steal, and a few clubs in the Premier League might be interested.

However, Tottenham Hotspur are unlikely to be one of those, with Thomas Frank well-stocked with options in the middle of the park despite Yves Bissouma being close to an exit from Spurs.

Besides, Rabiot is currently on more than £100,000 per week at Marseille, and Tottenham would be reluctant to hand a big contract to a player who is now 30 years of age.

Tottenham have been dealt a major setback in their pursuit of Savinho, with Manchester City making their stance on the Brazilian winger crystal clear as the transfer window nears its end.

Tottenham Hotspur have been strongly linked with a move for Manchester City winger Savinho in recent weeks, as the club looks to reinforce their attack following the departure of Heung-min Son earlier this summer.

Savinho was believed to be keen on a switch to Tottenham, and there was growing optimism around Spurs that a deal could be possible.

Spurs even lodged a formal bid for Savinho, thought to be in the region of £45 million, yet their offer was immediately rejected by City, who showed little willingness to negotiate at that price.

Manchester City shut down Tottenham move for Savinho

It had been widely suggested that Pep Guardiola’s side might consider selling Savinho if a bid close to €70 million (£59 million) arrived, but Fabrizio Romano has now reported that Tottenham’s hopes of landing the winger have been completely ruled out this summer.

The Italian journalist, writing on X, revealed that Manchester City have made their position abundantly clear to Spurs, stressing that Savinho is not for sale under any circumstances at this stage of the window.

According to Romano, City see Savinho as a key figure for both the present and the future, and despite Tottenham’s interest, they are unwilling to cash in, not even for an offer exceeding €70 million (£59 million).

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He posted: “Manchester City have informed Tottenham today that they are not changing their position on Savinho. #MCFC have no intention to let him go, not even for fee over €70m — seen as key player for the season and for future. This also blocks any chance of Rodrygo to Man City.”

Spurs frustration grows as window ticks down

Tottenham now have less than five days remaining to address the glaring issues within their squad, with no recognised attacking midfielder signed and no new winger added, despite clear intent to strengthen those areas.

The transfer window so far has tested the patience of the Spurs supporters, and this latest blow will feel particularly damaging, leaving even the most optimistic fans wondering where the attacking spark will come from.

Yves Bissouma is edging closer to a move to Galatasaray, and a new report has revealed that Tottenham are prepared to take a loss on the midfielder.

Tottenham have been trying to find a buyer for Bissouma since the start of the summer, and it appears that they might finally have done so.

Over the last 24 hours, a number of outlets have reported that the Tottenham midfielder is now on the verge of making a switch to Galatasaray.

It has been alleged that the Mali international has already agreed terms with the Turkish club, with the negotiations now at their final stages.

Tottenham prepared to accept a cut-price fee for Yves Bissouma

The Daily Mail have now also confirmed that the former Brighton man is currently in discussions over a move to the Istanbul club. The report says that the 28-year-old is set to join Galatasaray on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy.

Tottenham Hotspur signed the experienced midfielder in a £25m deal from the Seagulls three years ago, as he had just a year left on his deal at the Amex Stadium at the time.

The Mail say that Spurs are prepared to sell him at a small loss, with the Lilywhites valuing the player at around £20m.

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Spurs fans are happy to see Bissouma leave

There was a lot of excitement among the Spurs fan base when they landed the midfielder from Brighton three years ago.

However, the midfielder has not been able to hit the expected heights at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, being plagued by inconsistency during his time at N17.

Tottenham fans are once again united in their opinion about the latest midfielder to be linked with a late move to North London.

With less than five days left before the British summer window shuts, Tottenham Hotspur continue to be linked with more midfielders.

The latest reports state that Tottenham have now held talks with Adrien Rabiot’s entourage, with AC Milan and Aston Villa also doing the same as deadline day approaches.

However, it is further explained that those talks remain only with the player’s entourage, as Marseille are yet to be contacted by any of the interested clubs.

Taking to social media platform X, Spurs fans have not held back in their reaction to the latest links, with many supporters saying the same thing. The feeling around the fanbase is clear: they do not want Tottenham to sign the 30-year-old midfielder.

One fan commented: “I just simply cannot see how he fits Frank’s squad requirements. He is more trouble than almost anyone.” Another added: “Him and his Mum need to stay far away from my football club!” One supporter kept it brief: “No thanks.”

Another fan chimed in: “What is this. Tottenham are trying harder to p**s their fans off than signing decent players #THFC.” One more fan was clear about his feelings: “It is better we do not even sign anyone.”

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Before another supporter added: “Not a 10, not a LW, not a left sided CB. Typical last minute Levy signing”, then a final fan joked: “I would rather Levy playing as a 10!”

Tottenham must focus on signing a natural number ten

Even before the transfer has been completed, it does feel like the writing is on the wall, as Tottenham fans are angry at the thought of Rabiot joining their club.

The midfielder clearly has an attitude problem, and that explains why he has been frozen out of the Marseille squad, and for a team like Tottenham that is trying to rebuild, that matters a lot.

While Spurs have switched their focus slightly to signing more experienced players, it is hard to see where the 30-year-old Frenchman would fit in, as Tottenham’s focus should be on signing a number ten.

Teddy Sheringham believes Tottenham should not place too much expectation on one young midfielder, with the former striker urging patience as the youngster develops under Thomas Frank.

Tottenham Hotspur have enjoyed a perfect start to life in the Premier League this season, with Thomas Frank guiding his side to two wins in their opening two matches.

The new Spurs boss has already shown a willingness to be flexible with his selections, leaning on youth in some moments while turning to experienced heads in others.

In the comfortable 3-0 victory over Burnley, Frank handed opportunities to younger players, with Archie Gray, Pape Matar Sarr and Lucas Bergvall all playing their part in midfield.

However, when a different test came against Manchester City in the second matchweek, Frank was quick to lean on experience, reshaping his midfield and relying on figures such as Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha.

Teddy Sheringham sends a Lucas Bergvall message to Tottenham

It promises to be a long season, with different players called upon in different competitions and at different stages of the campaign. For Lucas Bergvall, that means managing expectations and not being asked to carry too much responsibility too soon.

Speaking to Snabbare, former Tottenham striker Teddy Sheringham explained that Spurs must be careful not to overload the teenager with pressure. He said: “Bergvall is still a young lad. I know there is a lot of promise for him but I would not put too much pressure on him.

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“I think if he plays half the games, I would be delighted if I was part of his party to encourage him and what he should be looking to do. I think he would be delighted too and then to learn his trade while he is doing that and improve by the end of the season.

“That is what he has got to be looking at. Watch and learn the other players that are around him at the football club and try to get better every day.”

Bergvall must continue to progress under Thomas Frank

Lucas Bergvall already proved himself last term with outstanding displays in the second half of the campaign, performances that earned him three awards: the OSC Player of the Season, the One Hotspur Player of the Season and the One Hotspur Juniors Player of the Season.

Tottenham further underlined their belief in him by handing Bergvall a new six-year contract following those impressive showings, a statement of trust in his long-term importance to the squad.

With Thomas Frank now at the helm, bringing with him a strong reputation for developing young talents, Bergvall’s focus will be on continuing to refine his game and growing into a more influential presence over time.

Tottenham and Manchester United are in the picture for a highly-rated U21 defender, with officials reportedly sent to keep tabs on his development.

Tottenham Hotspur are not one to shy away from signing young talent, often even paying big money for them, as we saw with Archie Gray last summer when £40 million was spent.

However, this summer window, Spurs look to have hit the brakes on that transfer strategy, with experience now being the focus following the signings of Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha.

Regardless, reports have now linked Tottenham with an exciting youngster in the Turkish league, who has also caught the eye of another English side.

Tottenham target Turkish defender Yusuf Akcicek

This report comes from Sabah (as relayed by Sport Witness), who state that teenager Yusuf Akcicek is on the agenda of Tottenham Hotspur.

The youngster is clearly one who has impressed, with his scouting reports attributing him with standout qualities. The left-footed centre-back, who stands at 1.93m and is also capable of filling in as a wing-back, has been described as physically strong, effective aerially and capable of making line-breaking passes.

Spurs are said to have an interest in the young centre-back, who has played 27 games so far, with 20 of those appearances coming last season.

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Manchester United and European giants also keen on Yusuf Akcicek

Tottenham, however, are not alone in their pursuit, as Manchester United are among the clubs to have Akcicek on their list.

The Red Devils, alongside Spurs, are reported to have sent their officials to Turkey to take a closer look at the youngster last season.

Interest in the centre-back also goes beyond England, with Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen and Inter Milan keeping close tabs on his progress.

However, it is understood that if any of these clubs are to secure the services of Akcicek, a fee in excess of €20 million (£17 million) would be required, which looks unlikely for Tottenham, Manchester United or another suitor to commit to in this window.

Jose Mourinho has once again found himself at the centre of a storm, with the media in Turkey suggesting he is to be blamed for Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma slipping through Fenerbahce’s grasp.

Recent reports have it that Yves Bissouma is on the verge of making a switch from Tottenham Hotspur to Galatasaray this summer transfer window.

It is understood that personal terms between the Turkish club and the Spurs man have been reached, while discussions with Tottenham are in the advanced stage.

Galatasaray are reported to be working on securing an initial loan move this summer, with an obligation to buy the Mali international later.

Jose Mourinho blamed as Galatasaray close in on Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma

During this summer window, Bissouma has attracted plenty of interest from sides in the Premier League, the Middle East and Turkey, with Fenerbahce also credited with interest.

However, it does appear that Fenerbahce’s rivals have now edged closer to securing his signature, and the Turkish media have pointed the finger at former Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho.

AjansFener quoted journalist Volkan Demir as saying: “Mourinho gave a negative report regarding Bissouma.”

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While another journalist, Erdem Akbas, added: “Fenerbahce management brought in four of Mourinho’s starting eleven players for this match. Mourinho is one of the highest-earning managers in the Super Lig and one of the highest-earning managers in Europe. Therefore, the management has the right to expect certain things from Mourinho.”

Why Mourinho’s stance is under scrutiny

Jose Mourinho never worked with Yves Bissouma during his time at Tottenham, with the midfielder arriving a year after the Portuguese coach had left north London.

Still, Fenerbahce were long reported to have shown interest in Bissouma this summer, with the Turkish side even tabling a £13 million bid (around €15 million), one that was swiftly turned down.