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Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Manchester City to add some extra firepower to their attack in the form of Brazilian winger, Savinho.

Spurs boss Thomas Frank has seen him without the services James Maddison due to an ACL injury with the England international set for an extended spell on the sidelines.

Frank has also been lacking the services of Dominic Solanke during pre-season due to injury and also saw Heung-min Son complete his transfer to LAFC earlier this week.

With Tottenham set to face PSG in the UEFA Super Cup final on Wednesday, the club’s attacking options are lacking somewhat.

Tottenham in talks to sign Savinho from Manchester City

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has taken to social media platform X to confirm that Tottenham are currently in talks to sign Savinho from Manchester City.

The winger is said to be keen on a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium if both clubs are able to reach an agreement on a transfer fee.

Savinho showed his creative worth in the City side in the 2024/25 campaign, having been their leading creator with nine assists across the Premier League and Champions League.

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Romano also added that Savinho is ‘keen on the move’ to Spurs, although Man City will only sell for more than the €50m Tottenham have offered.

Romano wrote on X: “More on Savinho and Tottenham exclusive story. First proposal has already been sent by Spurs, worth €50m – and Man City want more.

“Negotiations ongoing with City who are open to selling as Savinho is keen on the move, but only at their conditions. Deal absolutely on.”

Savinho would help to answer Tottenham’s creative problem

Tottenham have looked toothless in attacking phases for most of pre-season, especially during the 4-0 defeat to Bayern Munich last time out.

Fans have already seen the Morgan Gibbs-White deal fall through and time is clearly running out with the transfer window closing at the end of the month.

Daniel Levy and the other Spurs figures need to get this deal over the line, rather than drawing it out to try to save a couple of million.

Squad depth is desperately lacking if Levy and the board expect Thomas Frank to compete on multiple fronts this season, a deal for Savinho would be the first piece towards salvaging the window.

Tottenham Hotspur are stepping up talks with Manchester City over a deal for Savinho, and David Ornstein has now revealed the value of the deal that is currently being negotiated between the two clubs.

It emerged out of nowhere a couple of days ago that Tottenham had expressed an interest in signing Savinho from Man City.

Most Spurs fans initially took the speculation with a pinch of salt, given that the Brazilian had a solid first season at the Etihad Stadium after arriving from Genoa last summer.

However, over the last 24 hours, it has become clear that there is a legitimate chance of a deal happening, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that Tottenham are holding talks over a deal for Savinho.

David Ornstein reveals how much Tottenham may have to pay for Savinho

The Athletic’s David Ornstein has now also backed up the ongoing talks between Spurs and City over Savinho.

He reveals that the two clubs are currently negotiating a package worth in the region of €50m (£43.3m) for the 21-year-old, who moved to Manchester in a £30.8m deal last summer.

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Ornstein says that while City are not actively looking to sell the winger, they are open to the possibility of cashing in on him, with Pep Guardiola not wanting to stand in the way of the player if he decides to leave.

While an agreement has not been reached between the two clubs, the journalist adds that Tottenham Hotspur are continuing to work on a deal to bring the Brazilian to N17.

Savinho deal would be an outstanding piece of business by Spurs

One would have thought that City would demand upwards of £50m or perhaps even closer to £60m for Savinho, given how positively Guardiola has spoken about the winger.

It would be an outstanding deal for Tottenham if they manage to get him for the reported price, as the 21-year-old would add exactly what the Spurs squad is lacking: one-v-one ability in attack.

However, given how this transfer window has gone so far for the Lilywhites, Tottenham fans would be wary of getting excited about this deal until it is signed, sealed and delivered.

Tottenham Hotspur need a number ten to replace James Maddison and cover for the recovering Dejan Kulusevski this season, but they have just missed out on another target.

It emerged last week that Tottenham launched an enquiry for Jack Grealish as soon as James Maddison suffered a serious injury.

We know that the Man City star has been on the North London club’s radar for a while, as Johan Lange held talks with Grealish’s representatives in January.

However, another Premier League club have won the race for the 29-year-old, who wants to get back playing regularly ahead of next year’s World Cup.

Jack Grealish had his eye on Champions League with Tottenham

TEAMtalk originally claimed that Grealish was happy to wait on other offers beyond Everton, with Tottenham and Aston Villa also circling over the experienced attacker.

The former Villa star wanted to give himself the best chance of being in England’s World Cup squad next summer, and did not want to drop below the elite level.

It was revealed that he was thus very much open to Tottenham, who would offer him a chance to showcase his skills at the Champions League level. The winger was thought to be particularly keen to move to London, but Spurs did not make an official offer.

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While the North London club held discussions this week over a potential move for Grealish, his £300,000-a-week wages were seen as a potential sticking point.

Grealish agrees to join Everton on loan

Fabrizio Romano has now revealed that, despite reports of Tottenham interest, Jack Grealish has now agreed to sign for Everton on loan for the 2025/26 season.

The journalist wrote: ‘Jack Grealish to Everton, here we go! Loan deal agreed with Man City and medical booked later today. Grealish said yes to EFC project and he’s now set to complete his move in next 24 hours.’

Tottenham Hotspur are now pushing forward with negotiations to sign a Premier League-proven midfielder, who has expressed a willingness to move to N17.

According to reports over recent days, signing an attacking midfielder has now become a priority for Tottenham after the injury to James Maddison.

Regular readers of Spurs Web will be aware that a number of sources over the last few weeks have claimed that Harvey Elliott is one of the names at the top of Tottenham’s wishlist.

It was reported by The Mirror a couple of days ago that RB Leipzig are pushing ahead with talks over a deal for Elliott, but it now looks like Spurs have responded by stepping up their interest in the 22-year-old.

Harvey Elliott’s move to Tottenham is said to be advancing

Football Transfers now say that Spurs are making ‘significant progress’ in their pursuit of Elliott after stepping up talks with Liverpool.

The report claims that Tottenham had already expressed an interest in the England Under-21 international earlier in the summer, but there is now an urgency in the negotiations following James Maddison’s ACL injury.

The outlet reveals that Thomas Frank is a fan of the Reds star and has already held conversations with the player regarding a move to N17.

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The Dane pitched a vision to Elliott of deploying him as a number ten, with the Tottenham head coach believing that the player’s technical and physical qualities will make him a good fit for his Spurs side.

Elliott’s and Liverpool’s stance revealed

According to Football Transfers, the Liverpool star is keen on getting regular football under his belt and sees a switch to Tottenham as an ‘ideal opportunity’ to stake a claim in England’s World Cup squad.

Liverpool are open to selling Elliott to Spurs for £40m, but they are insistent on adding a buy-back clause to the deal.

Interestingly, the publication asserts that Tottenham are willing to meet all of Liverpool’s demands, including the insertion of a buy-back clause.

Thomas Frank has wasted little time in putting in one of his first requests to improve the facilities at Tottenham Hotspur’s training ground.

Tottenham’s Hotspur Way facility is regarded as one of the most impressive training grounds in world football, having first opened its doors back in 2012.

Frank, who replaced Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham head coach in June has been busy with pre-season preparations which have included trips to Hong Kong, South Korea and Germany.

The Dane is currently preparing his players ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup final against PSG in Italy.

Thomas Frank requests padel court at Hotspur Way

Despite the abundance of facilities currently at Hotspur Way which includes a putting green having been added to he complex in 2019, a padel court is currently being installed at the state-of-the-art complex, according to the Daily Mail.

Frank is understood to be a keen padel player during his time in charge of Brentford, where a court was added during his time in charge of the Bees.

Hotspur Way also boasts player accommodation called, the Lodge which is adjacent to the training ground where players and backroom staff can stay within a 40-bedroom, two-floor, purpose-built crescent building.

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Investment also needs to be made in the first-team squad

Daniel Levy wants Tottenham to win the Premier League and Champions League having made the claim in a recent interview with the club, something which seems to be completely unrealistic given the current shortage of depth in the first-team squad.

We all witnessed Ange Postecoglou struggle at times with the fixture schedule of trying to field strong teams in the Europa League and Premier League, with our domestic form having been the worst in living memory.

If Levy wants to compete, a padel pitch is great for team morale but significant investment has to be made in the first-team before the transfer window closes.

Jermain Defoe says one midfield target already looks like a natural Tottenham Hotspur player, given the way he plays his football.

James Maddison’s injury blow comes at a time when Dejan Kulusevski is already sidelined, and it thus comes as no surprise that signing an attacking midfielder has become a priority for Thomas Frank.

Several number tens from across the Premier League have been linked with a move to Tottenham, including Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.

The England international will not come cheap this summer, but Defoe feels that signing him would be a no-brainer for the Lilywhites.

Jermain Defoe insists Eberechi Eze is a natural fit for Tottenham

Over the years, Tottenham have had several technically gifted number tens who get the fans off their seats with their guile and creativity, and Defoe believes that Eze very much fits that mould.

The former Spurs striker described the England international as ‘special’ and admitted that he would love to see him at N17.

Defoe told talkSPORT: “Eze is someone who, if this makes sense, is a Tottenham player, someone who plays with freedom, and you look at the great players over the years that the players have had.

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“Technically, how good he is and how confident he is and another special footballer. If that can happen, then it will be only good for the team, because when you get the injuries, you need to replace these players.”

Tottenham may have to battle Arsenal for Eze

Over recent weeks, plenty of outlets have reported that Arsenal have emerged as the front-runners for the £68m Eze.

However, it was reported by GiveMeSport on Saturday that Crystal Palace have encouraged Tottenham to make offers for the attacking midfielder, with the Eagles keen to get a bidding war going between the two North London sides.

The report added that Thomas Frank has approved the signing of Eze, but Spurs are continuing to assess the various options in the market.

Tottenham Hotspur made a last-minute attempt to hijack Chelsea’s move for a full-back a couple of weeks ago, but the Lilywhites were unsuccessful in their pursuit.

Since James Maddison’s injury news came to light, the topic that has dominated the headlines is which attacking midfielder Tottenham will sign this summer.

There has also been a lot of speculation on potential big-name forwards Spurs could turn to as Heung-min Son’s replacement.

However, the Lilywhites are also thought to be looking for additions to their back line, with several sources claiming that Thomas Frank wants to add a left-back to his squad.

Tottenham failed with a late move for Jorrel Hato

Jorrel Hato completed a £37m move to Chelsea a little over a week ago on the back of a couple of outstanding seasons for Ajax.

It has now been revealed by journalist Ben Jacobs that Tottenham Hotspur tried to hijack the deal for the Netherlands international, but it was too late in the end.

Jacobs said on The Last Word on Spurs podcast: “There is a possibility that another left back is looked at. For example, nothing came of it, but very soon after Chelsea came formally to the table for Jorrel Hato, Tottenham put in an enquiry to Ajax as well. It didn’t lead to anything, but it shows you that there’s a young profile of left back that Tottenham are prepared to consider.

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“So, let’s see if they sort of stick with Ben Davies, knowing that he’s valued on and off the field, or actually, they try and bring in a sort of teenage profile of left back to compete with Destiny Udogie. But either way, I don’t think we’re done with the exploration of the left back position.”

What is the latest on Destiny Udogie?

Signing a left-back has perhaps become an even bigger priority for the Lilywhites, given Udogie’s troubling injury record over the last 12 months.

Concerningly, the Italy international has barely kicked a ball in pre-season, and the club has not shared much information about his status.

Tottenham Hotspur may be set to re-enter the race to land Eberechi Eze after James Maddison’s injury, with the Lilywhites potentially set to go toe-to-toe with Arsenal for the Crystal Palace star.

Spurs fans will be aware that, at the start of the summer transfer window, Tottenham had been installed as the favourites to land Eze.

However, the speculation linking the 27-year-old with a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has died down over the last month.

Instead, it is Arsenal who have made advances towards Eze over recent weeks, but it turns out that the door may have been opened for the Lilywhites to try again for the England international.

Crystal Palace are encouraging Tottenham to bid for Eberechi Eze

GiveMeSport have now revealed that the Eagles are encouraging Tottenham to battle Arsenal for the playmaker, with the South London club keen to get a bidding war going for their star man.

The outlet confirms that the Gunners have been ‘strongly interested’ in Eze for much of the summer, but they are currently prioritising player sales.

This has opened the door for Tottenham to swoop in, with the club keen to bolster their options in the number ten role after James Maddison’s ACL injury.

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In fact, it is alleged that Thomas Frank has already given the green light for the Palace star to be brought through the door, thus raising the possibility of a potential bidding war between the two North London giants.

How much would Eze cost Spurs this summer?

GiveMeSport say that Eze’s release clause, which stood at £68m with add-ons, has already expired, which means that Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal would have to strike a deal with the Eagles for the player.

However, the report claims that Oliver Glasner’s men are willing to sell the former QPR man for a similar fee as long as certain conditions are met.

The publication adds that Tottenham have been slow to substantiate their interest and have not formally contacted Palace over a deal for Eze, with Frank’s men being ‘very thorough in exploring all potential market opportunities’.

One Tottenham academy graduate believes that Daniel Levy is the best chairman across the Premier League by far, given how much the North London club has grown in stature during his tenure.

Levy’s record at Spurs has been the subject of much debate in the media over the last week following the 63-year-old’s in-depth interview with Gary Neville.

During the interview, the Tottenham supremo admitted that the construction of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is his biggest achievement during his time at the club.

Levy insisted that he might get his due credit once he leaves Spurs, pointing out that many Premier League clubs are now trying to copy the Lilywhites on their stadium.

Andros Townsend says Tottenham are a ‘big six’ club because of Daniel Levy

Townsend agrees with the Spurs chairman’s assessment, insisting that it is only due to his foresight that Tottenham are now considered part of the ‘big six’.

The former Tottenham winger praised Daniel Levy for transforming the club from a mid-table side to one that can dine among the elite clubs across Europe due to their financial success.

The 34-year-old told talkSPORT: “I’ve said it before, and I’m not afraid to say it. I’ll get some stick, but I think he’s the best chairman in the Premier League by far. Where he’s taking Spurs from to where they are today, it’s chalk and cheese.

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“I remember 10 years ago, Spurs were a mid-table club playing in front of 25,000, not generating enough funds to be able to compete at the top level.

“Brand new training ground, brand new stadium, and now season in, season out they’re competing at the top level, they’re in the Champions League, they won the Europa League, and they’re considered a big six side, whereas before Spurs, it was the big four.

“And now, Spurs have broken into that, not because of their achievements on the pitch, but [because] what Daniel Levy has created, the brand he’s created off the pitch.”

Levy admits he is hurt by Spurs fan protests

While Daniel Levy’s achievements on the business side cannot be disputed, his critics will point to the fact that Tottenham have only won two trophies during his tenure.

In his interview on The Overlap, Levy insisted that his ambition has always been to win trophies and that he hurts as much as anyone when the results are poor.

The Tottenham chairman also admitted that he was hurt by the protests targeted against him last season, but added that he understood the fans’ pain.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with Bilal El Khannouss and Harvey Elliott but they are more interested in one than the other this summer.

After James Maddison was ruled out for much of the season with an ACL injury, it has been widely reported that signing a number ten has become a priority for Spurs.

A whole host of attacking midfielders have been mooted as targets for Tottenham over recent weeks, and it is unclear at the moment who the Lilywhites’ top target is.

Among those are Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss and Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, but it has now been revealed that Spurs have decided against pursuing one of the two.

Spurs will not press ahead with a move for Harvey Elliott

This update comes from The Times, who say that Tottenham Hotspur held talks over a deal for Elliott, but they have decided not to pursue the 22-year-old following those initial conversations.

However, the outlet says that El Khannouss is still very much being monitored by the North London club as they remain keen to add ‘depth and quality’ in the final third.

GiveMeSport relay this report from The Times and add that the Leicester man’s versatility appeals to Tottenham, who see the 21-year-old as someone who can offer plenty of options for Thomas Frank in attack.

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Tottenham will face competition for Bilal El Khannouss

A deal for the Moroccan international will not be straightforward for Spurs to complete, with the player having no shortage of admirers in the Premier League.

It was revealed just a few days ago by The Mirror that Aston Villa, Sunderland and Leeds United are ready to challenge Tottenham for El Khannouss.

The same update also revealed that RB Leipzig are now the frontrunners to sign Elliott and are currently holding negotiations with Liverpool over the England Under-21 international.