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Tottenham Hotspur are plotting an audacious move for Morgan Rogers after losing out on Eberechi Eze, but they would have to shatter their transfer record to get their hands on the Aston Villa star.

Spurs fans are now slowly coming to terms with the fact that they will be seeing Eze in an Arsenal shirt next season rather than a Tottenham one.

Daniel Levy and the Tottenham hierarchy do not have time to feel sorry for themselves and will have to act swiftly, with Thomas Frank’s squad in desperate need of creativity, given the injuries to James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski.

It was reported by Fabrizio Romano this morning that Morgan Rogers is Tottenham’s dream target, with the Lilywhites seeing the Villa star as a perfect fit for their setup.

Tottenham will have to break the bank to land Morgan Rogers

Romano claimed in the earlier update that according to industry sources, it will be very difficult – almost impossible – to get the 23-year-old out of Villa Park.

It has now been revealed by The Independent that Tottenham have had a longstanding interest in Rogers.

Interestingly, the outlet claims that there is a belief at Spurs that Villa will sell the attacking midfielder at the right price, due to the club’s PSR restrictions.

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However, it is revealed that it would take a fee in excess of £80m to land the former Middlesbrough man, which would far exceed the club-record £65m Tottenham paid for Dominic Solanke last year.

Tottenham are also eyeing an English teenage winger

Since last evening, a number of sources have also reported that Tottenham have made contact over a deal for Southampton starlet Tyler Dibling.

This latest update by The Independent has backed up this claim, stating that over the last few hours, an approach has been made by the Lilywhites for the 19-year-old.

Southampton want around £40m-£50m for Dibling, with Everton currently locked in talks with the South Coast club over the winger.

The Premier League officials for the Man City vs Tottenham Hotspur match have been confirmed, and there’s a first-time referee for this fixture.

Following a 3-0 win over Burnley on the opening day of the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur are handed a tougher challenge as they face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on Saturday.

Spurs’ victory came courtesy of a brace from Richarlison and a goal by Brennan Johnson, while City announced themselves in style with a 4-0 thrashing of Wolves, thanks to new signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki finding the net alongside an Erling Haaland brace.

Tottenham, however, won’t fear the trip to the Etihad. Last season, Spurs beat the blue side of Manchester twice. First, a 2-1 Carabao Cup win where Timo Werner scored his last goal in a Tottenham shirt, and also a stunning 4-0 league victory at the Etihad.

City did take the reverse fixture 1-0, in a match that saw an 18-year-old Archie Gray start in defence, but that was under Ange Postecoglou. Now, Thomas Frank leads Spurs into this one, a coach with a decent record against Guardiola: two wins and a draw from six meetings.

Peter Bankes confirmed as referee for Man City v Tottenham Hotspur

The referee for Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur will be Peter Bankes, who will take charge of this fixture for the very first time. Interestingly, Bankes has refereed nine combined defeats for Spurs and Man City, and just ten combined wins.

Bankes has overseen 14 Tottenham matches to date, with Spurs winning 6, drawing 3 and losing 5. His record with City is slightly less favourable for Guardiola’s side. Across nine matches, City have won four, drawn once and lost four (Transfermarkt).

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The full list of officials has also been confirmed:

Interesting facts and stats ahead of Man City v Tottenham

History shows Manchester City do not always have it their way at the Etihad. Over the past decade under Guardiola, they have lost more Premier League games to Spurs than to any other side in that period.

Remarkably, Spurs have scored multiple goals in each of their last three league visits to the Etihad. No team has ever managed it four times in a row.

Both sides also tend to produce high-scoring matches. Eight of City’s last ten league games and six of Tottenham’s last seven have seen over 2.5 goals. With attacking talent on both sides, everything points towards another entertaining contest.

It is first versus third in the Premier League as Spurs go visiting the Etihad Stadium this weekend. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Manchester City.

Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action this Saturday with one of the standout fixtures of the season as they visit Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Thomas Frank’s men head into the tie in a buoyant mood after brushing aside Burnley in a convincing 3-0 win, with Richarlison bagging a brace and Brennan Johnson also finding the net in style.

The challenge ahead, however, is far sterner. City have started the campaign with ruthless efficiency, sweeping Wolves aside 4-0 on the opening day, and arrive in the capital already top of the table.

When and where is the game?

The match between Tottenham and Manchester City will be staged at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, 23 August 2025, with kick-off at 12:30 PM (UK time).

How to watch Tottenham vs Manchester City in the UK

Supporters can follow every kick as Spurs face Manchester City live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage set to bring all the build-up and analysis straight from the ground.

Spurs and Man City team news

Tottenham have several injury concerns to contend with. Bryan Gil is sidelined with a knee problem, while Dejan Kulusevski is also nursing a knee issue.

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Destiny Udogie faces a race to be fit after a muscle injury, and James Maddison is recovering from a cruciate ligament setback.

Young defender Kota Takai is managing a foot issue, Manor Solomon has picked up a knock, Radu Dragusin is working his way back from a cruciate ligament injury, and Yves Bissouma remains doubtful after a knock.

Manchester City also have their own fitness problems. Claudio Echeverri has an ankle injury, while goalkeeper Ederson has been unwell.

Josko Gvardiol and Marcus Bettinelli are both doubts with knocks, Mateo Kovacic is battling an Achilles tendon issue, and Phil Foden faces a spell out with an ankle problem. Rodri is managing a muscle injury, and Savinho is also struggling with a knock.

Spurs Web score prediction for Tottenham vs Man City

Thomas Frank will be hoping his side can build on their bright start to the campaign when they face the former Premier League defending champions.

Spurs’ recent record against Manchester City offers encouragement, as the Lilywhites have claimed 12 wins from their last 28 away fixtures against Guardiola’s team.

It is always difficult to predict this fixture, but with both teams still sharpening up in the early stages of the season, an entertaining draw could be on the cards at the Etihad.

Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski has been out since May with a knee injury and his international manager has given an update on whether he will be fit to compete for Sweden in September.

Dejan Kulusevski has had an unusual Tottenham Hotspur career up to this point. It began in style, as he got off to a brilliant start, completing the perfect front three alongside Harry Kane and Heung-min Son.

Since then, Kulusevski has experienced a number of dips and rises in form. Questions were asked of his lack of pace on the ball, but he looked electric during the first half of last season. In January, many would have backed the 25-year-old to be named as the club’s player of the season.

However, Kulusevski began to look like a shadow of his former self as time went on. To make things worse, he was kept out for more than a month after picking up a foot injury in March. This was followed by his knee injury, which continues to keep him out of action.

Dejan Kulusevski will not be back for Tottenham any time soon

Earlier in the month, Thomas Frank confirmed that Kulusevski would be out for a long time. This was backed up by Physio Scout, an injury expert, who said Kulusevski likely suffered a patella fracture, which could keep him off the pitch for up to 10 months.

A new update has emerged from Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson, but it only confirms what has already been revealed about Kulusevski’s injury.

Fotbollsaknalen asked Tomasson whether Kulusevski would be available to play for Sweden next month. He said: “I have had a lot of contact with Kulu; he will not be available. He is injured and is trying to get back. He is doing well, but it is too early.”

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Sweden are competing in two World Cup qualifiers next month, where they will take on Slovenia and Kosovo.

Kulusevski may struggle to find his way back into the Spurs team

If Kulusevski does take the maximum time to recover from his injury, he could take time to get back to his best. This alone might be a struggle, but the added competition in the Tottenham first-team squad will make life even harder for the ginger from Sweden.

Mohammed Kudus looks to have claimed the right wing position and he has plenty of time to keep growing in confidence before Kulusevski returns.

The former Juventus man can also play in attacking midfield, but Tottenham are expected to sign a new number 10 before the transfer window ends. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Kulusevski.

After being handed a bitter blow by their North London rivals in the race for Eberechi Eze, it appears Spurs are acting fast to secure other alternatives, and they have already advanced towards one versatile attacker.

According to various reports, Eze has now agreed to join Arsenal after the club agreed to meet the Eagles’ asking price for the attacking midfielder.

It has been reported by various sources, including Fabrizio Romano, that Tottenham have already turned their attention to other attackers since being snubbed by Eze.

According to a new update, the Lilywhites have swiftly begun working on signing a young French attacker they were first linked with last week.

Tottenham make Tyler Dibling approach and advance towards Maghnes Akliouche

It was first reported by Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe last week that Tottenham are considering Maghnes Akliouche as an alternative for Savinho.

The Monaco man scored eight goals and provided 12 assists in what was a stellar campaign last term, and he has begun the new season with a goal in the club’s season-opener against Le Harve.

According to a new report in The Independent, after being snubbed by Eze, Spurs have now stepped up their efforts to land Akliouche.

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As soon as it became apparent that they were not going to sign the Crystal Palace star, Thomas Frank’s men allegedly started making overtures towards the French youngster.

The Independent also claim that Tottenham have already made an approach for Southampton winger Tyler Dibling this summer.

Xavi Simons may be an option for Tottenham amidst big Chelsea development

It was reported by Fabrizio Romano this morning that Tottenham reached out to Xavi Simons but he has his heart set on a move to Chelsea.

However, this latest report from The Independent contradicts that claim, insisting that Simons’ move to Stamford Bridge has now stalled.

A Tottenham star has secured the Premier League Player of the Week award for the opening weekend of the competition, and there are no prizes for guessing who it is.

At the start of the summer, many Spurs fans would have felt that the club needed to upgrade on Richarlison, who had failed to fulfil his potential in his three years at Tottenham due to constant injury issues.

However, Dominic Solanke’s injury has given the Brazilian an opportunity to impress at the start of the Thomas Frank era, and he has grabbed it with both hands.

The 28-year-old produced a centre-forward masterclass against both PSG and Burnley, repaying Frank’s faith in him and serving a reminder of why the Lilywhites spent £60m on him.

Tottenham’s Richarlison wins Premier League Player of the Week award

Against the Clarets, the former Everton man produced two outstanding finishes.

While his second goal has got the limelight due to the acrobatic strike, his first goal also showed a touch of class, with Richarlison producing a cultured finish rather than smashing the ball despite the ball being crossed into him at an awkward height.

The striker also played a key hand in Tottenham’s third, using his body to shield the ball brilliantly before Pape Sarr played it forward to Brennan Johnson, who finished with ease.

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Richarlison has deservedly been voted the Player of the Week, and there is no doubt that he will take plenty of confidence from the performance.

Pundits are excited about what Richarlison could do this season

Gary Lineker has backed Richarlison to have a great season for Tottenham if he can stay fit, with the BBC pundit insisting that the Spurs man’s quality has never been in question.

Troy Deeney also believes that Richarlison could produce his best ahead of next year’s World Cup, with the former Watford man putting the Spurs striker in his Team of the Week over Erling Haaland.

A number of Spanish outlets are now reporting that Tottenham Hotspur have made an approach to sign Rodrygo, and it has been revealed that Real Madrid’s stance on the winger is now softening.

After Arsenal hijacked Tottenham’s move for Eberechi Eze, Daniel Levy and the Spurs hierarchy are under pressure to make some big moves to save face and appease the supporters.

It has now been alleged that the North London club are turning to a superstar they explored a move for earlier this summer.

It was widely reported last month that Tottenham showed serious interest in signing Rodrygo, and it turns out that Thomas Frank’s men are now back in for the Brazilian.

Tottenham Hotspur are trying to sign Rodrygo on loan

This report comes from Defensa Central, who say that Spurs have a free run at Rodrygo as Arsenal and Liverpool are currently focused on other targets, while Man City have made no progress in their talks over the 24-year-old.

Thomas Frank’s men are said to be keen on signing the Real Madrid man on loan, and the La Liga giants are willing to sanction a temporary move as long as the Lilywhites can cover the player’s entire salary.

The outlet explains that while Madrid initially wanted €100m (£86.4m) for the winger, they are now receptive to loan offers as no club is willing to meet their asking price.

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It is revealed that Spurs and Madrid are currently considering whether to include an option to buy in any loan deal for Rodrygo.

Only Tottenham have approached Real Madrid over Rodrygo

The print edition of Mundo Deportivo (as relayed by Sport Witness) reports something similar, claiming that Tottenham are the only club who have made a move for Rodrygo so far.

The outlet claims that while Xabi Alonso’s men would like to keep the winger at the Santiago Bernabeu, his future is far from certain.

If Rodrygo asks to leave the Spanish capital, Madrid, are not expected to stand in his way this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur are now looking to sign one of Crystal Palace’s top targets after Eberechi Eze decided to join Arsenal over the Lilywhites.

Spurs fans who did not check the news last evening were in for a rude awakening when they woke up this morning.

The Eze deal, which appeared to be in the bag for Tottenham, collapsed spectacularly on Wednesday evening, courtesy of their North London rivals.

Arsenal have now successfully managed to hijack the Eze deal, with the 27-year-old having chosen to join the Gunners over the Lilywhites.

Tottenham plot move to sign Crystal Palace’s top target

It has now been revealed by TBR Football that after being snubbed by Eze, Tottenham launched an enquiry for Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss.

The Moroccan international was one of the lone shining lights in what was a terrible season back in the Premier League for the Foxes last term.

The report says that Spurs were monitoring El Khannouss at the start of the summer window before shifting their focus to Eze, and they are now back in for the 21-year-old.

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Interestingly, it had been widely reported over the last few days that El Khannouss is Palace’s top target to replace Eze, but it now appears that the Eagles may be under threat of having their move hijacked by the Lilywhites.

Greame Bailey says Spurs are ‘working hard’ after Eberechi Eze snub

Transfer market expert Greame Bailey confirmed that apart from El Khannouss, Thomas Frank’s men are continuing to eye Savinho, although they are not getting encouragement from Man City.

Additionally, the journalist adds that Southampton’s Tyler Dibling and Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott remain on Tottenham’s wishlist.

Bailey told TBR: “Tottenham have enquired about the situation surrounding Bilal El Khannouss, who Crystal Palace have agreed terms with to replace Eze.

“However, despite El Khanouss agreeing to join Palace, the deal is not done. I have also been told that Spurs have again asked about Savinho, but they have received no encouragement from City.

“Tyler Dibling is another player on Tottenham’s radar, and Spurs have maintained an interest in him too. Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott is another one they admire. Tottenham are working hard; they already know the market.”

After being left humiliated by Arsenal in the race for Eberechi Eze, Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to respond by launching a huge offer for another one of their top targets.

The Eze saga could not have gone any worse for Tottenham fans, who had already been through the strange Morgan Gibbs-White fiasco earlier this summer.

Only this time, it was even worse. Spurs fans were already talking about how Eze would elevate the Tottenham side, but out of nowhere, their North London rivals have managed to hijack the deal.

According to various reports, Eze has now agreed to move to the Emirates Stadium, with the development leaving Spurs fans on social media fuming.

Tottenham ready to break the bank to land Savinho

According to a report in Globo Esporte, after losing Eze to their rivals, Spurs are now ready to go ‘to the limit’ to secure Savinho from Manchester City.

The report alleges that the North London side are now ready to make an offer of around €80m (£70m) for the Brazilian, which would be a club-record fee, beating out the £65m they paid for Dominic Solanke last summer.

Spurs are expected to formalise a new offer soon, and the London side have ‘vowed to spare no effort’ in getting a deal for the 21-year-old over the line.

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A deal for Savinho will be complicated for Spurs

Globo Esporte say that Savinho’s agents are still in London, mediating the negotiations between Man City and Tottenham.

However, the outlet makes it clear that Pep Guardiola’s men are ‘continuing to play hardball’ over the former Girona man after rejecting Spurs’ first offer.

Tottenham Hotspur are back to square one after being snubbed by Eberechi Eze, and a new report has now shed light on the other names currently on the club’s wishlist as they try to rescue their transfer window.

Since Arsenal hijacked Tottenham’s move for Eze last evening, the anger from Spurs fans on social media has been unlike anything we have seen before in the ENIC era.

It appears that failing to get the Eze deal over the line is the straw that broke the camel’s back, with Spurs fans demanding answers from Daniel Levy and many calling for the Tottenham chairman to depart.

The Spurs hierarchy and Levy will have to pull off a couple of huge surprises in the final 10 days of the transfer window if they are to save face and appease the supporters.

Tottenham still eyeing Savinho and two other players

The Times have now revealed where Tottenham Hotspur now stand with respect to other alternatives after facing defeat in their pursuit of Eze.

The outlet claims that while the Lilywhites were interested in Savinho, they did not want to pay Manchester City’s £67m valuation of the winger.

The report confirms what we have heard from other sources by revealing that Aston Villa’s Morgan Rodgers is also on the club’s radar.

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Interestingly, the publication adds that Tottenham are also monitoring Yoane Wissa, but he is expected to join Newcastle United.

Deal for Morgan Rogers will be complicated for Spurs

It has also been reported by Fabrizio Romano that the Aston Villa attacker is on the Lilywhites’ wishlist.

The Italian journalist even alleges that Rogers is Tottenham’s dream signing, with the club believing that he will be the perfect fit for Thomas Frank’s set-up.

However, Romano added that industry sources believe it will be very difficult to prise the 23-year-old away from Villa Park, with some of the opinion that it will be nearly impossible to do so.