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Tottenham Hotspur could be set for a frantic end to the summer transfer window, as Thomas Frank looks to finalise his squad plans for the 2025/26 season. The ex-Brentford boss got off to the perfect start in his first match as Spurs boss last weekend, but Frank is keen to add forward players to his squad before the September 1 deadline.

One of the names mentioned has been Eberechi Eze, who emerged as a target for both north London clubs earlier this summer. Arsenal had looked like the most likely suitor at one point, but talk about a switch to the Emirates Stadium has died down in recent weeks, with Spurs now poised to secure his signature.

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However, it's reported by Sky Sports that Spurs could look to include Richarlison as part of a deal for Eze, with the Brazil international joining Crystal Palace instead. While an eyebrow-raiser at first, Palace will likely have European football to offer Richarlison, as well as regular playing time - something which won't be guaranteed under Frank at Spurs.

Given it's a World Cup season, that could prove crucial to Richarlison, as he looks to book a spot in the Brazil squad for next summer's tournament. But it's also suggested that Spurs have an ulterior motive in using Richarlison as part of the Eze deal - one which could leave those in Newcastle feeling a tad nervous.

That's because Spurs could free up space in their squad by allowing Richarlison to join Palace, and in turn plotting their own move for the highly sought-after Yoane Wissa. The attacker excelled under former boss Frank during the pair's time together at Brentford, with a reunion being mooted this summer.

Wissa has been subject to several bids from Newcastle, with the 28-year-old believed to be keen on a move to St. James' Park. It isn't yet known whether Wissa is open to a Tottenham transfer, but much like the Magpies, Spurs also have Champions League football on offer this season.

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Tottenham are reportedly lining up a move for Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche as an alternative for Manchester City winger Savinho. Spurs have been tracking the 21-year-old Brazilian, who appears to have a fight on his hands to get game time at City this season.

However, their Premier League rivals are said to want £70million to let him go. That’s despite him scoring just once last season following his £30.8m move from Troyes. The player was omitted from the squad for Saturday’s 4-0 win at Wolves, although his absence was due to injury after limping out of a pre-season game with Palmero

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According to the Independent, Monaco wants around £47.5m for Akloiuche, who was capped by France at under-21 level and represented his country at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He came through the ranks at the Ligue 1 club and has scored eight times in 44 senior appearances.

That included a goal in the club’s season-opener with Le Havre on the weekend, which Monaco won 3-1. Critically, he’s adept in both an attacking midfielder role and out wide, with Thomas Frank still looking for forward signings following the long-term injury to James Maddison.

In addition to that blow, South Korea forward Son-Heung Min left the club after a decade this month, joining Los Angeles FC. Furthermore, midfielder Dejan Kulusevski is still out after knee surgery.

The development comes as Tottenham make a major breakthrough with another transfer target. They have reached an agreement to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in a deal worth just over £60million.

Eze, 27, was expected to be left out of the Palace side to travel to Chelsea on Sunday, and yet started the game for the Eagles. His performance caught the eye, with a first-half free kick controversially ruled out after VAR intervention.

Eze's contract previously contained a £68m release clause, but manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed it expired last Friday. Spurs were reluctant to meet that fee, and have tabled a verbal offer for around £55m plus bonuses.

Tottenham appear poised to secure a major transfer breakthrough in talks with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze. The clubs are engaged in direct discussions over a permanent move, expected to cost around £60million, with hopes the attacking midfielder could feature in Spurs' upcoming Premier League clash away to Manchester City.

The potential transfer seemed to reach a pivotal moment this past weekend when Eze's absence from Palace's match against Chelsea became a genuine possibility. Nevertheless, both the player and Oliver Glasner decided he would take part in the fixture.

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Following that scoreless stalemate at Stamford Bridge, Eze appeared to bid farewell to the Palace faithful in the visiting section. Should that prove to be his final outing for the Eagles, Eze was robbed of a storybook ending when his spectacular free-kick was ruled out due to an infringement by Marc Guehi.

Oliver Glasner believes that wasn't his final appearance though, with the Palace boss making his stance on the Eze transfer situation crystal clear.

Discussing the England international on Sunday afternoon, he stated: "He will come tomorrow to the Crystal Palace training ground, Tuesday off, we take Wednesday, and I expect him to be back playing for us against Fredrikstad."

With two years left on his contract and Eze expressing his desire to join, it's unlikely that Palace will block his move. However, the deal could potentially stall until Palace secures a replacement, a goal that seems closer following an update on Bilal El Khannouss.

Selhurst Park has reached out to the Leicester City star, with TBR Football reporting that he prefers a move to Palace over Everton, Leeds United, and West Ham.

TBR Football's lead reporter Graeme Bailey shared: "I am told that El Khannouss has been considering his options and they are plentiful – varying from England, Europe and Saudi Arabia. However, Palace sources are very happy with how talks have gone, and they like the player."

The Foxes are now demanding £30million for the Moroccan international after his relegation release clause, which was significantly cheaper, expired. This financial requirement likely means that Palace will want a large portion of the Eze fee paid upfront, while Spurs will hope they can pay it in favorable installments given their other transfer plans.

In addition to Eze, Savinho from Manchester City has also been targeted, but it will probably require a record-breaking package deal to sign the 21-year-old. Thomas Frank is also seeking a new defender, even with Cristian Romero's long-term future secured after signing a new contract.

Arsenal could reap the benefits of Tottenham doing them a huge favour as Mikel Arteta eyes a statement signing. It has already been a productive window for the Gunners, who have made improvements in a number of key areas. The likes of Victor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke have all moved to the Emirates Stadium since the end of last season.

The arrival of Cristhian Mosquera has provided crucial depth at the back, while Christian Norgaard offers some extra quality and leadership in the engine room. However, there is still work to be done before the window closes at the start of next month. Arsenal are in desperate need of a left-sided attacker to replace Gabriel Martinelli, who is the obvious weak link in the squad.

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They were heavily linked with a move for Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze but he now looks set to join Tottenham. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 27-year-old has informed Palace chiefs that he wants to join Arsenal's local rivals.

Tottenham have also been tipped to land Manchester City winger Savinho, with negotiations said to be taking place. If they fail to get a deal over the line, it would be good news for Arsenal in more ways than one.

It could allow the Gunners a free hit at Rodrygo, who continues to be linked with a summer move to the Premier League. He appears to be facing an uncertain future at Real Madrid and is thought to be a player of interest to Arsenal.

Manchester City have also been mentioned in connection with Rodrygo over the last few weeks. They are preparing an £86million package which includes around £69m upfront and another £17m in potential add-ons, according to CaughtOffside.

However, the report adds that City will only move for the Brazilian in the event Savinho joins Tottenham. It would, therefore, benefit Arsenal if the latter ends up staying at the Etihad Stadium this summer.

City would no longer need to find a replacement for Savinho, meaning the Gunners could swoop for Rodrygo without having to worry about their Premier League rivals.

Micah Richards urged Arsenal to go for the Real Madrid winger following their narrow victory over Manchester United, saying on Sky Sports: "I still think they’re a left winger short or left forward short.

"Although I prefer Madueke on the right-hand side rather than the left, I just look at that position on the left-hand side [and] think if they could sort that. They were linked to Rodrygo, that could solve a lot of problems for them."

Only time will tell if Arsenal decide to take that advice, with just two weeks remaining until the summer transfer window slams shut.

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Chelsea agreed personal terms with Mohammed Kudus before he decided to join Tottenham, according to reports. Last month, the former West Ham winger moved to north London in a deal worth around £55million. He has enjoyed a great start to life at his new club, registering two assists in their victory over Burnley on the weekend.

Things nearly ended up very differently, though, with Kudus fielding interest from several clubs before committing to Tottenham. Newcastle were linked with the 25-year-old but a move to St James' Park never materialised. He was also keenly admired by Chelsea, who reportedly firmed up their interest with a player-plus-cash offer.

They offered Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in addition to a proposed £20m fee in exchange for Kudus, according to The Sun. It is claimed that Chelsea valued Dewsbury-Hall at around £30m, bringing the total value of the package up to £50m.

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West Ham, however, thought the midfielder was only worth £20m and rejected Chelsea's ambitious offer. Dewsbury-Hall has since joined Everton with the Toffees reportedly paying around £28m for his signature.

The report adds that Kudus agreed personal terms with Chelsea, having been placed high on their shortlist of targets. Before the Blues could submit a renewed offer, Tottenham jumped in with a £55m bid which was accepted by West Ham.

Hammers vice-chairman Karren Brady aimed a thinly-veiled dig at Kudus on Monday morning, insisting that he was sold after failing to meet expectations last season.

Appearing on talkSPORT, she said: "It’s always difficult to lose players you want to keep, but the financial restraints and the PSR and all the rules and regulations in football mean you have to do some trading, that’s just the way it is.

"All clubs are having to do it. You’re either restricted on what you can buy because you have to be careful of the financial rules, or you have to sell to try and buy.

"That was the decision that was made. He [Kudus] didn’t have a particularly good season for West Ham last year by his own standards, so we looked to move on."

Speaking after his move to Tottenham was confirmed, Kudus said: "I've always wanted to play at the highest level. I know how big the club is, the history and the Champions League as well, so it’s a big moment for me.

"I'm finally here, I’m very happy and can't wait to start. The most important part of why I came here is the project and how the manager sees I can develop under him.

"Where he's come from and seeing the amount of talent he’s developed to become great players, it’s a big sign of why I wanted to work under him as well."

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Crystal Palace have made a £26million bid for Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis, according to reports. The south London club and Tottenham Hotspur are discussing a deal for Eberechi Eze, with Palace now pursuing replacements.

Eze seemed to wave Palace fans goodbye at Stamford Bridge on Sunday after being substituted during their 0-0 draw against Chelsea. Spurs want to sign the playmaker as a replacement for the injured James Maddison.

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Palace had a release clause in Eze's contract for much of this summer transfer window, but that expired last week when the Premier League season kicked off. However, they appear to be bracing themselves for his departure.

According to The Telegraph football reporter Mike McGrath, Palace have tabled a £26million offer for Tzolis, although Brugge reportedly value their forward closer to £35million. McGrath suggests that the Greece international is one of the players they are considering, linking this to Tottenham's attempts to sign Eze.

The Athletic football correspondent David Ornstein reported on Sunday that Palace already had a bid turned down, but did not reveal any fee. However, he stated that they plan to come back with a better offer while acknowledging that the club are in discussions with Tzolis' representatives, who is emerging as a serious contender.

Bilal El Khannouss appears to be another target for Palace. They have reportedly contacted Leicester City about the possibility of a move for the Morocco international.

The Athletic, however, concedes that the conditions of a departure are intricate, with no assurances that the 21-year-old will depart. That is despite the midfielder reportedly being receptive to such a move.

Leicester shelled out approximately £20million to Genk, Brugge's rivals, for El Khannouss last summer, so they would presumably want to recoup their investment at the very least. Any fee Palace garner for Eze could essentially fund both of these transfers.

Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri will be under pressure to deliver at the Emirates Stadium this season after the Gunners opted not to pursue a transfer for Eberechi Eze. The 18-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough season in north London last time around and penned a new contract in the summer.

Arsenal had been strongly linked with Eze ahead of the new campaign and were said to be considering a swap deal to get him to the club last month. Gunners transfer chief Andrea Berta reportedly held talks with the winger’s representatives, with Eze believed to be keen on a move to the Emirates. But they never followed up to get a deal over the line, and Tottenham are now close to signing him instead.

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According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal ultimately chose not to pursue Eze as they were quite happy with their situation.

And Nwaneri’s contract extension was an important factor in determining the Gunners’ sentiments around Eze, with the Arsenal man previously linked with a move to Chelsea.

Nwaneri featured 37 times for the Gunners in all competitions last season and contributed nine goals and two assists. He was named in the starting line-up in 11 Premier League matches and also found the back of the net during his two Champions League starts.

The teenager went on to star for England at the European Under-21 Championship in the summer as his country won the title, so he clearly has a big future at the top of the game.

If Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta avoided signing Eze because of Nwaneri, then the youngster is clearly held in high regard in the capital.

But he will need to produce the goods when given the opportunity to shine as Arsenal would have welcomed a proven Premier League gem if Eze had joined the club.

Nwaneri is unlikely to be given a starting spot immediately this season, with Arteta having a plethora of talented attackers to choose from. But the young player should get plenty of game time throughout the campaign and is more than capable of playing a big role in any success his team enjoy.

“Signing this contract means everything to me,” Nwaneri told the Arsenal website after putting pen-to-paper on his new long-term contract.

“I see this as my first real season in men’s senior football, as part of the squad in the changing room.

“I'm so excited for what I can bring to the team, I want to help us win as much as possible and bring happiness and glory to the club. This is where I feel at home.”

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said Eberechi Eze will play for as long as he remains at the club and urged fans not to believe "rumours" the England international is about to be sold.

Amid reports of an imminent move, Eze was a surprise inclusion as Palace began their Premier League campaign with a goalless draw against a lacklustre Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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He looked to have delivered a potential parting gift to supporters with a brilliant first-half free-kick before VAR intervened controversially to disallow the goal.

Referee Darren England initially allowed Eze's bullet finish after 15 minutes to stand, but a rarely-invoked rule stating an attacking player may not stand within a yard of the defensive wall at a free-kick meant the presence of Marc Guehi - another surprise starter amid interest from Liverpool - next to Moises Caicedo constituted a foul.

"We know the rule that you have to be one yard away from the wall," said Glasner. "At the beginning we were, maybe we stepped too early because you have to wait until the kicker kicks the ball. If this was the case then maybe it's right."

Palace have had talks with Tottenham over Eze and Arsenal are also reported to be keen to sign the midfielder, who scored the winner when the Eagles beat Manchester City to lift the FA Cup at Wembley in May, in light of which he was not expected to feature in west London.

The 27-year-old's contract included a £68million release clause that expired on Friday, with neither Spurs nor Arsenal reportedly willing to go that high.

"As much as I know, Eze has a contract with Crystal Palace, he's a Crystal Palace player and he showed it today," said Glasner. "As long as he is a Palace player and performs like this he will play for us. Nobody has told me something else.

"He was picked because he's a Crystal Palace player and he's a very good player. He trained the whole week so there was no reason not to pick him.

"The players are giving their answer (to press speculation) week by week. Last week winning against Liverpool on penalties (in the Community Shield) and here against the club world champions.

"Don't always believe what you read, especially on the internet. And here it's the same. Who knows that this is the truth, what is written? You've got rumours, so many rumours."

After a truncated pre-season following victory in the Club World Cup, everything pointed to a Chelsea side lacking both preparation and rest as Glasner's men coped relative easily with a new-look yet disjointed attack.

Playing 35 days after their win in the final against Paris Saint-Germain, Enzo Maresca's team bore signs of mental fatigue, particularly in a first half low on creativity.

Marc Cucurella came close with a header that was cleared off the line, while on their league debuts for the club Liam Delap and 18-year-old Brazil international Estevao Willian also missed chances.

However, Maresca was reluctant to blame limited pre-season preparations for a leggy display.

"I don't think so, because in the end we competed, we tried to win the game," he said. "We had some chances at the end with Estevao, with Andrey Santos. That showed probably we competed quite good.

"They (Palace) have played already seven or eight games, for us we played two friendly games where we tried to share minutes, so our first real game was today.

"(Estevao) was very good, he showed personality. He has already showed that in training. No doubt that slowly, slowly he will be a very important player for this club."

Tottenham Hotspur could be set to shatter a near decade-long transfer policy if they opt to make Joao Palhinha's move permanent next summer. The Portuguese sensation arrived in north London earlier this month on loan from Bayern Munich.

This comes as Spurs are looking to rebuild and recover from a lacklustre Premier League season. The club found themselves in a woeful 17th place last season under Ange Postecoglou, although he did manage to end the club's trophy drought by securing the Europa League title. After an impressive seven-year stint at Brentford, Thomas Frank made the move across London this summer to replace Postecoglou, and he has hit the ground running in strengthening the squad he took over.

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Alongside securing permanent contracts for Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso, Frank has been given a lift with the arrival of Palhinha on a season-long loan, with an option to buy for £27million next summer.

Fernando Llorente, the last outfield player over 30 that Spurs shelled out a transfer fee for, was a £12.1m acquisition from Swansea City in the summer of 2017 when he was 32. Unfortunately, the move turned out to be a disaster for Spurs, with Llorente only managing to score two goals in 36 Premier League appearances before being offloaded to Napoli on a free transfer in 2019.

However, Palhinha, who is primarily a defensive midfielder, won't have the same goal-scoring pressure. With an impressive resume that includes spells at Sporting CP, Fulham and Bayern, Palhinha arrives in north London boasting a host of accolades, including a Primeira Liga title, three Taca de Ligas and a Bundesliga crown.

He's also earned 34 caps for Portugal, winning the Nations League with them earlier this year. Palhinha made his official debut for Spurs during Saturday's Premier League opener against newly-promoted Burnley at home, coming on as an 80th-minute substitute for Lucas Bergvall to help secure a comfortable 3-0 victory.

Richarlison kicked off the scoring for Spurs just 10 minutes into the match, volleying Kudus' cross from the right past Martin Dubravka. The Brazilian doubled his tally 15 minutes into the second half with a spectacular overhead kick, again connecting with a Kudus cross, before celebrating in style.

Brennan Johnson sealed the deal six minutes later, with Pape Matar Sarr providing the assist. Despite the high spirits in the Spurs camp, Frank is fully aware of the daunting task his team faces when they travel to the Etihad Stadium next week to face a rejuvenated Manchester City side.

Pep Guardiola's Cityzens ascended to the top of the Premier League after a commanding 4-0 victory over Wolves at Molineux on Saturday evening, with goals from new signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki, as well as a brace from Erling Haaland.

Savinho's agent, Rodrigo Zeitel, is set for face-to-face discussions with Tottenham in London this weekend. The Brazilian winger, who Pep Guardiola is keen to retain this summer, has become a key attacking target for Spurs.

Despite an initial approach being rejected by Manchester City, the door remains open and Tottenham are exploring the possibility of a deal. A £45million offer was turned down, but Spurs believe Savinho is interested in the move, giving them hope of reaching an agreement with their Premier League rivals, whom they face next weekend at the Etihad Stadium.

Savinho's representative, Zeitel, arrived in London on Friday, reportedly flying in from South America for talks. On Friday, Guardiola expressed his desire to keep the 21-year-old for "many, many years", revealing that the forward has sustained an injury that will keep him out for several weeks.

Guardiola stated: "As always, the desire of the player prevails above everything and after that there has to be an agreement with the club."

He added: "If you don't make an agreement, the player will be here."