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Fabrizio Romano has delivered a fresh update on Savinho after Pep Guardiola’s recent comments, as Tottenham continue their pursuit of the 21-year-old.

Tottenham Hotspur have already completed five signings in this transfer window, yet they remain short in some areas of their squad, and the imbalance has been obvious in pre-season.

The attacking midfield role has been an issue for some time, with Morgan Gibbs White initially identified as the preferred option, but that move collapsed after talks broke down.

Focus has since shifted to other names, with Eberechi Eze considered as an option in the number 10 role. At the same time, the departure of Heung-min Son has also pushed Tottenham towards strengthening out wide, with Manchester City’s Savinho quickly becoming a prime candidate.

Ahead of Manchester City’s clash with Wolves, Pep Guardiola was asked about Savinho’s absence and his links to Tottenham. The City boss explained that the Brazilian winger was unavailable due to injury, but did not close the door entirely on the transfer speculation.

Fabrizio Romano has now provided an update of his own, making it clear that despite Guardiola’s comments, Tottenham remain locked in talks with City for Savinho and continue to view him as their top target in this window.

The journalist also highlighted a recent Instagram story posted by Savinho, showing the winger working out in the gym just hours after Guardiola had insisted he was sidelined.

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Spurs bid rejected as Savinho deal drags on

Although Guardiola publicly stated that City would love to keep Savinho for many years to come, he also admitted that any club wishing to sign him must be prepared to meet City’s valuation.

Reports have suggested that Tottenham submitted a £42 million bid for Savinho, but this was turned down by City, who feel the offer falls short of their asking price.

Talks remain ongoing, and with Savinho himself open to the move, this is beginning to feel like a deal that is Tottenham’s to lose. The outcome is likely to hinge on whether Spurs are prepared to increase their bid to match City’s demands.

Thomas Frank has provided a key update on Tottenham winger Manor Solomon as the Israeli international works his way back from injury.

While much of the focus this summer has been on Tottenham Hotspur securing reinforcements for their squad, there is also a clear need for a few exits before the window closes.

For some time now, it has been widely expected that one player who could depart Spurs is Manor Solomon, who spent last season on loan at Leeds United, where he delivered a string of standout performances.

The Israeli international scored a decisive goal against Plymouth Argyle, which sealed the Championship title for Daniel Farke’s men, and across the campaign, Solomon also registered 10 goals and 12 assists in 39 appearances, making him one of the more influential players in the division.

Speaking to football.london, Thomas Frank delivered an update on Manor Solomon ahead of the new season.

The winger has been sidelined with injury and was not involved in Spurs’ pre-season preparations, but is edging his way back into the picture. In his press conference, Frank revealed that Solomon is fit again while stressing that the player remains part of his plans.

He said: “Every player that is here is part of the plans. Manor is just back from his injury, in terms of being on the pitch he had a part training with the team yesterday, so hopefully he can progress after that.”

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It will be interesting to see whether Manor Solomon carves out a role in the Tottenham squad this season, particularly with the club intent on strengthening the attacking positions.

Eberechi Eze has been strongly linked with Tottenham, a player capable of operating on the left flank or centrally as a number ten, while Savinho is also on Spurs’ radar and offers versatility across either wing.

Of course, should Tottenham secure both Eze and Savinho, it would be a considerable uphill battle for Solomon to get into Frank’s side.

With just over two weeks remaining before the transfer window closes, it remains to be seen whether Tottenham look to move Solomon on permanently or keep him within the squad.

Interest in him has not been short, with Marseille, Leeds and Everton all previously registering admiration for his services.

Amidst reports that Tottenham Hotspur are pressing forward with a move for Eberechi Eze, Alasdair Gold has revealed one factor that put off the North London club from signing the Crystal Palace star in the past.

There are some players whom Tottenham Hotspur are reliably linked with almost every transfer window, but the club never end up signing.

Leandro Damio and Wilfried Zaha are perhaps the most famous examples of those, and it appeared like Eze was very much set to join the list, with the attacking midfielder being linked with a move to N17 in each one of the last few transfer windows.

However, it now finally looks like we may see him in a Lilywhite shirt, with reports indicating Tottenham are inching closer to agreeing a deal for Eze.

Why Tottenham decided against signing Eberechi Eze in the past

Football.London’s Alasdair Gold has now revealed that while Tottenham have seriously looked at the Palace star in the past, they had one major doubt about him.

Analysts at the club are said to have raised questions about Eze’s physical data. While the Eagles star’s ability on the ball was never in doubt, his numbers suggest that he covers less ground than others in his position.

However, Gold adds that that may have been down to other factors, such as the system he played in or the injuries he suffered.

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The journalist also points out that Eze might have answered some of those question marks over the last 18 months, as Oliver Glasner’s system requires the players to do a lot of off-the-ball running.

Eze was not Thomas Frank’s top target for the number ten role

It is no secret that Tottenham wanted to land Morgan Gibbs-White earlier this summer, with the transfer collapsing under strange circumstances.

Gold reveals that Gibbs-White was seen as the ‘perfect fit’ for Thomas Frank’s system, partly because of his impressive running states.

However, the journalist adds that Eze will bring some versatility that the Forest star lacks since the 27-year-old is also able to play out wide.

Alasdair Gold has revealed Fabio Paratici was in attendance at Tottenham’s UEFA Super Cup clash against Paris Saint-Germain, and the Italian was spotted doing something very interesting at half-time.

While Spurs were going toe-to-toe with Paris Saint-Germain at the Blueenergy Stadium, there was heavy speculation linking Savinho and Eberechi Eze with moves to Tottenham.

The Spurs top brass, barring Daniel Levy, were in attendance during the final as they watched the Lilywhites snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, and throw away their chance to lift a second European trophy in the space of three months.

Thomas Frank has said that he was delighted with the mentality his players showed against PSG. However, one can argue that it was the lack of squad depth that let the Dane down, with the substitutes who came on not having the desired impact for the Lilywhites.

What Fabio Paratici was doing during Tottenham’s Super Cup clash

The game against PSG perhaps showed that Tottenham need more reinforcements, especially in attack, and it turns out that Paratici may have been working on potential deals during half-time.

It has been revealed by Football.London’s Alasdair Gold that the club’s technical director, Johan Lange, and Paratici were sitting next to each other during the game.

He explains that while the Dane went down into the stadium at half-time, the Italian remained in his seat and was deep in conversation with his phone to his ear. That potentially suggests that the 53-year-old was working on some deals during the final.

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Paratici is expected to return to Spurs in an official role

Gold confirms what has been reported by other sources over recent weeks by stating that Paratici’s contract as a consultant with Tottenham Hotspur finished at the end of this month.

He reveals that the former Juventus director is expected to return to Spurs in a more official capacity once the contract runs out.

Thomas Frank has shed light on the Tottenham hierarchy’s efforts to bring new players through the door in the final two weeks of the transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur have made four signings so far this summer, but it is clear, based on various reports, that they are not done just yet.

The club appear to be focused on reinforcing their attack, with several sources claiming over recent days that Spurs are working on deals for Savinho and Eberechi Eze.

Frank is not one to comment on Tottenham’s transfer targets, but he has made an admission about the work that is underway to bring more players through the door.

Thomas Frank says Daniel Levy is working very hard to make Tottenham signings

Many Tottenham fans are frustrated that the club have once again left it until late in the window to address key holes in the squad, but Frank insists that he is happy with the options he has going into the new season.

The Tottenham head coach admitted that everyone at the club would like to do deals early, but insisted that it is not always possible.

When asked about the makeup of the squad and potential incomings, Frank said (via Tottenham’s official website): “I’m very happy with the squad. We have a lot of good players, as you saw the other day.

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“I know Daniel [Levy], Johan, and Vinai are working night and day – and I know that for sure. They like to do deals early, but we know that is not always so easy.”

Tottenham have money to spend over the next two weeks

It was reported by BBC Sport earlier this week that Tottenham have plenty of money to spend due to a cash injection by ENIC.

The same update revealed that Frank is having a major say in Spurs’ transfer business so far this summer.

Fabrizio Romano has delivered a fresh update on Eberechi Eze’s future, as Tottenham and Crystal Palace continue to hold talks.

Given how long Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Eberechi Eze, supporters of the north London side will be hopeful that a deal can finally be struck for the Palace talisman.

Eze was a standout performer last season, building on his previous campaigns with 14 goals and 11 assists in 43 appearances for the Eagles.

Beyond the numbers, the midfielder etched his name into Palace folklore by playing a vital role in guiding the club to their first-ever major trophy, lifting the FA Cup in what was a historic achievement for the South London outfit.

Tottenham’s interest in the Palace man, which had seemed to cool earlier in the summer, has now gathered pace once again in the past few days. Respected transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has now provided yet another update on the future of Eze.

According to Romano, it is understood that Eberechi Eze informed Crystal Palace earlier this week of his desire to join Tottenham.

Talks are said to be progressing, with the player reported to be convinced by Spurs’ project and is ready to make the move this month.

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However, Romano also made clear that nothing has been finalised yet, and while Eze is pushing for a switch to north London, negotiations are still ongoing as the transfer window edges towards its conclusion.

Eze agrees on personal terms with Spurs

Romano has also gone on to reveal that while both clubs are working on finalising a deal, Eze has now agreed on personal terms with Tottenham, with an agreement having been reached since last week.

The Premier League season is already underway, and Crystal Palace are set to face Chelsea in their league opener on Sunday.

Oliver Glasner has confirmed that Eberechi Eze has trained with the Palace squad this week, yet fresh reports suggest that a major clue regarding his future could emerge tomorrow.

Tottenham Hotspur left their Super Cup heartbreak in the rear-view mirror this afternoon as they put three goals past Burnley without reply in the Premier League.

Let’s take a look at the five things we learned from Tottenham 3-0 Burnley:

Tottenham practice for the Champions League

Tottenham Hotspur need to get used to playing huge games in midweek before getting the job done in the Premier League at the weekend this season. And what better way to do that than playing against the best team in Europe – PSG – just three days before a Premier League opener? Spurs could face even tougher challenges in the future too, with Burnley at home being a pretty preferable fixture to face off the back of a European away trip. For Frank and co, it’s all about balancing fitness and form, and getting the best out of the full squad, rather than just the first-choice XI. This week, they got it spot on and got the job done.

Thomas Frank rings the Tottenham changes

We are only one game into the Premier League season and Thomas Frank has already shown that he isn’t afraid to make changes when needed. With Tottenham only having a few days’ rest after their flight back from Udine, the new Spurs boss decided to name a few of his first-team stars on the bench.

Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur, who covered every blade of grass between them in the Super Cup, were handed a well-deserved breather. Kevin Danso dropped to the bench, with Frank preferring a 4-3-3 rather than a 3-5-2 this time around. Brennan Johnson also came into attack to take some of the pressing and running burden from the likes of Mohammed Kudus and Richarlison.

While Ange Postecoglou rarely liked to deviate from his tried-and-tested methods, it seems Frank is more than happy to adapt his formation and starting XI to each individual challenge.

Dominic Solanke has real competition from Richarlison

Richarlison has been injured so often for Tottenham Hotspur, fans have forgotten to look at him as any more than a Dominic Solanke backup. However, Thomas Frank has been singing the praises of Richarlison all summer long, and with Solanke still not ready to start, the Brazilian impressed once again this afternoon.

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After working his socks off to lead the line in his trademark nuisance fashion against PSG, Richy also showed his goalscoring prowess against Burnley. The Spurs striker dispatched a tricky chance in the first half, getting his hip over the ball to guide a Kudus cross into the far corner on the volley. Fast forward to the second half and Richarlison one-upped himself with an acrobatic bicycle kick, once again from a Kudus cross. World-class goalscoring. If they can keep him fit, Tottenham may have a genuine number 9 battle over the coming weeks.

Tottenham are going to score plenty of goals this season

It’s easy to get ahead of yourself after a home win against newly-promoted Burnley, but I think it is safe to say that Tottenham Hotspur will score goals this season. Thomas Frank has already shown how direct he wants his Spurs side to play, with plenty of balls in behind and early crosses into the box.

Richarlison already has a brace. Brennan Johnson, who need I remind you didn’t even get a kick against PSG, has opened his account. Dominic Solanke is back, fit and ready. Mohammed Kudus has two assists to his name and looks consistently dangerous. Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert offer young, pacy, direct options off the bench.

Not to mention the fact that Spurs could still sign Eberechi Eze and Savinho AND they have James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski to come back into the side in the future. Spurs are scoring goals without a creative spark in the number 10 – they should only improve once they nail that down.

Lucas Bergvall long throw understudy

Tottenham Hotspur began their Premier League campaign with an emphatic 3-0 victory against newly promoted Burnley, and our player ratings are in.

Tottenham player ratings vs Burnley

Guglielmo Vicario – A first clean sheet of the Premier League season for the Tottenham goalkeeper. It was not entirely straightforward, as he was called upon to make a couple of important saves to preserve it. 7.

Pedro Porro – A performance the full-back can certainly be proud of. He kept his winger quiet and also brought much-needed creativity from deep areas. 8.

Cristian Romero – Aggressive in the first half when contesting both aerial and ground duels. His passing was progressive throughout, and it was his forward ball that sparked the build-up for Tottenham’s third goal. 7.

Micky Van de Ven – Had a few opportunities from set pieces in the second half but could not find the net with any of them. Nonetheless, it was a very solid display from the Dutchman. 8.

Djed Spence – Endured a few nervy moments on his side of the pitch, with Burnley managing to get in behind on occasion, but ultimately it caused no lasting damage. 8.

Archie Gray – Tireless in his running, always chasing down loose balls and pressing aggressively. His best chance came in the first half when he forced a point-blank save. 7.5.

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Lucas Bergvall – The Swedish international was not tired of running, as he looked to chase every ball. His best chance did come in the first half, where he drew a save from point-blank range. 8.

Mohammed Kudus – The Ghana international continues to play with great confidence and is forging an impressive partnership with Porro down the right. A constant creative spark, his delivery from wide areas was excellent, and he was rewarded with two fine assists. 8.5.

Pape Matar Sarr – Another strong showing in midfield. Pressed intelligently, pinched possession several times and capped off his display with a perfectly weighted pass to set up Johnson’s goal. 8.

Brennan Johnson – Involved early in the second half when his cut-back found Richarlison, only for the shot to be blocked. Tottenham’s top scorer came alive in the 66th minute, slipped through by Sarr, and finished coolly into the bottom corner. 7.5.

Richarlison – It was a complete centre-forward display from Richarlison in the first half, with the Brazilian not only finding the back of the net but also linking play well. His excellent performance continued after the restart, with two quick-fire chances that he was unable to convert. However, on the hour mark, he made it two with a stunning overhead kick to cap off a superb display. 9.

Substitutes

Dominic Solanke – Came on in place of Richarlison, had a sniff at goal, but pulled his shot wide. 6.

Rodrigo Bentancur – The Uruguayan came on for Archie Gray and kept things ticking down in midfield. 6.

Mathys Tel – The young Frenchman replaced Mohammed Kudus and was greeted with a warm welcome from Tottenham fans, after his penalty miss that saw him get racially abused. N/A.

Wilson Odobert – The young wide man replaced Brennan Johnson.

The half-time whistle has blown between Tottenham and Burnley in Thomas Frank’s Premier League opener as Spurs boss, and the player ratings are in.

Tottenham half-time player ratings vs Burnley

Guglielmo Vicario – No real threats on his goal so far, meaning the Italian has not been called into action too often. Comfortable playing out from the back and assured whenever involved. Struggled to deal with one spinning, deflected shot and could only palm it behind. 6.

Pedro Porro – Still conservative as a full-back in this tie, preferring to create from deep with crosses rather than bombing forward. 7.

Cristian Romero – Spurs have held a high line, and their captain has relished it, aggressive in the tackle both on the ground and in the air. Gave the ball away a fair few times and walked the tightrope of a yellow card. 6.

Micky Van de Ven – Looks sharp and ready to accelerate when called upon. Was quick to prevent Lye Foster from going through on goal with his pace late on in the first-half. 7.

Djed Spence – The one tucking in closest to the Tottenham centre-backs during build-up, allowing Spurs to progress the ball smoothly. Yet to offer much in attack. 7.

Archie Gray – Sitting deepest in midfield, he hasn’t put a foot wrong so far. Shielded the back four, nipped in with interceptions and kept play ticking from deep. 7.

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Lucas Bergvall – Bright start. Involved straight away, controlling neatly in the box before firing at Dubravka inside the opening minute. Energetic and tidy on the ball for Tottenham. 7.

Mohammed Kudus – Spurs’ most dangerous outlet in the first half. Beat his man on the wing and delivered a superb cross for Richarlison’s opener. Creative and sharp. 8.

Pape Matar Sarr – Operating in a deeper role, focused on regaining possession in midfield. Disciplined and effective in breaking up play for Tottenham. 7.

Brennan Johnson – Saw little of the ball with Spurs’ attacks largely down the opposite flank. Worked hard off it, but struggled to make an impact going forward. 6.

Tottenham Hotspur kick off their Premier League campaign this afternoon with a home fixture against Burnley.

Thomas Frank will be looking for his side to put the midweek disappointment behind them after Tottenham lost to PSG in the UEFA Cup final, having conceded two late goals and ultimately lost the penalty shoot-out.

Burnley, managed by former Spurs midfielder Scott Parker, will be looking to capitalise on any tired legs in the home side following their European exploits.

Tottenham fans will be expecting the Dane to hit the ground running in a Premier League match where the home side are expected to take all three points.

How Tottenham line up against Burnley

Frank had some decisions to make on whether to change his starting XI after the likes of Brennan Johnson did not feature.

Dominic Solanke came off the bench for the last 18 minutes in Udine, but having missed all of pre-season due to injury, did not have the same impact as the industrious Richarlison.

Dragusin, Udogie, Takai, Maddison, and Kulusevski all miss out once again due to injury.

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This is the Spurs team which takes to the field at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium today:

As expected, new club captain Cristian Romero leads out the side in N17 for the first time since being confirmed as the successor to Heung-min Son.

Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Gray, Bergvall; Kudus, Sarr, Johnson; Richarlison.

Subs: Kinsky, Danso, Palhinha, Tel, Vuskovic, Solanke, Odobert, Bentancur, Davies.

For those wondering how to watch Tottenham vs Burnley in the Premier League, unfortunately, the match will not be televised live in the UK.

Tottenham face some tough upcoming fixtures

Following today’s game, Tottenham will travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City next weekend. While Spurs have enjoyed decent success at City’s home in recent years, they simply cannot afford to go into the match without a win.

Bournemouth showed last night against Liverpool that they are capable of causing plenty of problems, and consecutive away fixtures at West Ham and Brighton are never easy.