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Yves Bissouma is nearing the end of his time at Tottenham, and interest in the experienced midfielder is growing across Europe.

Sources close to the player’s situation have informed TheBoyHotspur that Bissouma had a “fallout” with manager Thomas Frank, especially after being left out of the UEFA Super Cup Final squad due to repeated lateness.

Spurs want the midfielder gone

Frank openly criticised Bissouma for breaking internal rules, and the club now seems ready to move him on.

Sources have indicated that Tottenham have now officially placed Bissouma on the transfer list after signing Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich. With his contract expiring next summer, the club is expected to be flexible in negotiations.

Yves Bissouma is a player in demand

Juventus are among the frontrunners. The Turin side is preparing for a possible departure of Douglas Luiz and sees Bissouma as a good fit. While they consider Tottenham’s asking price too high, they plan to wait until the final days of the window to negotiate. His salary and age profile are seen as reasonable by Juventus staff.

West Ham are also in the mix. The London club is preparing an official offer and looking for a midfielder who can compete with the likes of Alvarez, Soucek, and Ward-Prowse. Bissouma’s desire to stay in London makes West Ham an attractive option.

Fenerbahçe stand out as one of the few clubs that can offer Bissouma a guaranteed starting role. The Turkish side are expected to make contact with Tottenham soon. His profile fits well with the demands of the Süper Lig, and Fenerbahçe are pushing hard to secure the deal.

Roma have also entered the race. The Italian club is looking to add depth in the midfield and sees Bissouma as a cost-effective solution.

After what felt like an eternity watching Spurs lose most weeks under the last guy, one gets a sense that this Tottenham side is capable of offering up some football that’s finally worth watching.

The return of Scott Parker will be mentioned due to his Spurs connection, and the bookies have us down as notable favourites. I would advise caution against a side that so adeptly fought its way out of the Championship.

Prediction

We should have too much for them, but I don’t trust Vicario, and this lot may well be still feeling it after a long night in France; 2-1 to Spurs.

Well, that was nice while it lasted, or at least, that’s what Jorge Nicola would have had us believe, and it was this yet more work of an influencer, telling us that the Savinho’s agent was flying in from Brazil to oversee discussions.

Earlier today Savinho appeared to be taking steps

We dropped coverage of the original story at 8 am this morning, detailing that Manchester City wanted some £67 million for the Brazilian, whom they sourced from another City Group side, Genoa, for over €40 million less.

Now Pep Guardiola has addressed the matter in his press conference, and here, via Fabrizio Romano, we see the deal is either still on, or that City are playing us for all they are worth.

🚨 Pep Guardiola on Savinho and Spurs: “The only thing I’m concerned about today is that Savinho will be with us until all the season, and hopefully for many, many years”.

“He’s extraordinary! But at the end, as always, the desire of the player prevails above everything, and… pic.twitter.com/rFVpKOsPGV

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 15, 2025

“The only thing I’m concerned about today is that Savinho will be with us until all the season, and hopefully for many, many years”.

“He’s extraordinary! But at the end, as always, the desire of the player prevails above everything, and after there has to be an agreement with the club. If you don’t take an agreement, the player will be here”.

The quote from the City gaffer more than suggests that he doesn’t want the player to go, but equally infers that should the player desire the move, and should Daniel Levy pays the magic number, that it could be game on.

But the queation is, do Spurs need Savinho?

It would seem bizarre that a side missing so many components, even when everybody was fit, might rune their nose up the Brazilian. He has form for playing both in the division and generating assists.

Tottenham are a Deloite Moeny League top ten side, and quite frankly we out to bring in both this chap and Eze from Crystal Palace.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing the Argentine prospect Facundo Buonanotte this summer.

According to journalist Sebastien Vidal, the Brighton attacking midfielder could be on the move this summer, and Tottenham are facing competition from West Ham for his signature. The player was on loan at Leicester City last season, and he was quite impressive for them.

He is highly rated across Europe, and Tottenham would do well to secure his signature. It would be interesting to see if they decide to sign the player on loan or on a permanent deal. Buonanotte was linked with Spurs last season as well.

Spurs need someone like Buonanotte

They need more creativity and cutting-edge in the final third, and the 20-year-old could be the ideal long-term acquisition. He is capable of operating centrally as well as on the flanks. He will help create opportunities for his teammates with his vision, passing and technique.

The 20-year-old is highly rated, and former Premier League star Carlos Tevez once claimed that Buonanotte reminds him of Lionel Messi.

He said: “I watch football and it’s been a long time since I’ve seen someone play who gives me as much pleasure as Buonanotte.

“When he brakes and accelerates, he reminds me of [Lionel] Messi. He is at a very high level.”

Can Spurs sign Facundo Buonanotte?

It will be interesting to see if the player ends up at Tottenham this summer. It could be an exciting opportunity for him. He would get to test himself in the UEFA Champions League.

Tottenham need a deeper squad to do well across multiple competitions, and signing talented young players like Buonanotte would be a step in the right direction.

Meanwhile, West Ham could use more creativity in the final third as well. Lucas Paqueta has been linked with an exit, and Mohammad Kudus has been sold to Tottenham. Buonanotte could help them improve.

Tottenham are hoping to sign Savinho from Manchester City during the summer transfer window.

The 21-year-old needs to leave Manchester City in search of regular football, and Tottenham are prepared to provide him with that opportunity. According to a report from the Daily Mail, the player’s agents have flown to England for transfer talks with Tottenham next week.

Man City set Savinho asking price

Manchester City are holding out for a fee of £67 million for the Brazilian attacker, and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham are willing to pay. He is not a player for Manchester City, and it is highly unlikely that any club would be willing to pay that kind of money for the South American.

Tottenham will hope to negotiate a more reasonable deal to sign the player. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. The player is reportedly keen on the move to Tottenham, and he believes that he will be able to play regularly with them.

With the World Cup coming up in 2026, he needs regular football in order to cement his place in the Brazilian national team. Sitting on the bench at Manchester City will not benefit him.

Spurs could use Savinho

Tottenham need more depth in the attacking unit, and signing a versatile attacker like Savinho could prove to be a wise decision. The 21-year-old is capable of operating on either flank. He will add pace, flair, and unpredictability to the side.

Tottenham have an exciting project, and they will be able to offer him Champions League football. It is no surprise that the player is open to joining them. All parties will now look to sort out the move quickly.

Even if Tottenham have to pay a premium for him now, he is only 21 and he could justify the investment in future.

Good morning, all and welcome to another instalment in this series of daily shorts from The Boy Hotspur himself, sharing opinions on and insights from behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.

Losing the Super Cup final was no disgrace; however, it served as a salutary reminder to Daniel Levy that one cannot rely solely on youth players.

Whatever transpires from this window is likely to define our season. Over to you, Mr CEO.

Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to sign Dani Olmo from Barcelona during the summer transfer window.

According to a report from Fichajes, they are prepared to offer €70 million (£60m) for the midfielder this summer. Barcelona are going through financial difficulties and they are willing to sanction his departure.

Can Spurs sign Dani Olmo?

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can take advantage of the situation and get the deal done. The 26-year-old Spanish international is a top-class player who has proven himself for club and country. Olmo could add a new dimension to the Tottenham attacking unit. He is capable of operating centrally as well as on the flanks. He will add goals and creativity to the side.

Julian Nagelsmann has described him as a player with “extraordinary abilities”. There is no doubt that he has the technical attributes to succeed in the Premier League. He could be an important player for Tottenham. It remains to be seen whether Barcelona are prepared to accept the £60 million offer from Tottenham when it arrives.

Olmo will help Spurs improve

Tottenham need to improve their squad if they want to fight for trophies next season. The Spanish international would be the ideal acquisition. He has recently won the league title with Barcelona, and his winning experience could prove to be invaluable. He has proved himself in Germany and Spain. There is no doubt that he could be an instant hit in the Premier League as well.

The opportunity to move to Tottenham could be quite exciting for the attacking midfielder. It will be a new challenge for him, and he’s at the peak of his career. This could be the right time for him to take on the challenge in the Premier League.

It remains to be seen whether all parties can wrap up the move quickly.

Djed Spence has previously been linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur, but he has turned his career around at the London club.

The 25-year-old was expected to sign a new contract with the club recently, and Tottenham insider Paul O Keefe has now revealed on his X account that the north London outfit have already ‘sealed’ an agreement with the player. He will commit his long-term future to the club.

Spurs need to keep their key players

The development will come as a huge boost for Tottenham. Apart from improving the squad, they need to keep their best players as well. The 25-year-old has been outstanding for them. He is capable of operating on either flank, and he is an important member of the first team squad.

The defender is valued at the club, and it is no surprise that he has chosen to commit his long-term future to the club. He will look to focus on his football now and help Tottenham do well in the upcoming campaign.

Djed Spence could be a star for Tottenham

The defender is still quite young, and he will look to improve further in the coming season. He is entering the peak years of his career, and he will hope to compete at the highest level with Tottenham regularly. They have secured Champions League football for the upcoming campaign, and it will be interesting to see if the 25-year-old can hold down a regular starting spot.

If Tottenham can help him improve further in the coming months, they could have a future star on their hands. There is no doubt that the 25-year-old has the ability to improve further in the near future. He had a difficult start at Tottenham, but he has turned things around.

Meanwhile, Tottenham fans will be delighted with the fact that the club have agreed on a new deal with the defender. It remains to be seen whether a formal agreement is announced shortly.

Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace before the summer transfer window closes.

The 27-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from the Eagles. He was outstanding for the last season, and he registered 25 goal contributions. He could prove to be an excellent acquisition for Tottenham if they can get the deal done.

Tottenham preparing Eberechi Eze bid

According to insider Paul O Keefe, Tottenham are now ‘preparing first official bid’ to sign the player. It will be interesting to see if they can secure an agreement with Crystal Palace.

Meanwhile, they have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of the attacker. Arsenal were keen on securing his signature, but they have abandoned their pursuit of the England International as per TBR. Tottenham have a clear run at the player now, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done.

Spurs need someone like Eze

They need a dynamic attacker like Eze after the departure of the South Korean international Son Heung-min. The 27-year-old will add creativity and goals to the Tottenham attack. He has the quality to compete at the highest level, and he will look to make his mark in the Champions League with them. Tottenham need better players in order to do well in Europe next season.

Eze is a reliable performer in the Premier League, and he could make an instant impact. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can sign him for a reasonable amount of money. Improving the attacking unit will be the top priority for them this summer.

We lost, which was barely surprising, but the manner of the loss raised some interesting thoughts on what the coming season for Tottenham might look like. Specifically, what Daniel Levy needs to do in order to enhance his new coach’s chances of success.

This Tottenham look a lot more tactically savvy

From Tottenham, this was a tactically much more Mourinho or Conte-like game. Despite being a fan of both of those coaches, this is not a derogatory remark.

It might be of note that Richarlison looked more like an actual threat than usual, but previous juries have come in against the Brazilian, so we’ll wait to see if this mounts to anything.

Until the personnel at Spurs are improved, the result of playing a looser style of football is chaos, but then, we, here, know this to be the case.

We got three centre-halves and two mobile wing-backs, and until the 85th minute, we prevented the tide from turning.

Enrique took his chances

Enrique’s side pressed us all to hell, and it was Lee Kang-in who drove home the first. Then Gonçalo Ramos took another in added time, which meant penalties.

Van de Ven’s tame effort was no threat at all, and Mathys Tel didn’t even hit the target.

Vicario has a poor penalty-stopping track record and needs coaching; he goes too quickly and in the wrong direction.

Richarlison, Pedro Porro and Joao Palhinha, Romero and Van de Ven were all very good.

Frank’s patented Brentford throw-ins were wonderfully disruptive, but the Norwegian needs more than one of Daniel Levy’s ‘They’ll be back soon’ conversations, or he’s unlikely to get into Europe this season.

Should Tottenham simply spend, spend, spend?

We all know where Tottenham needs reinforcing, and more money needs to be spent. For me, we need someone who can assist or score open play goals. Thomas knows how to defend, but sheer pragmatism alone won’t be enough, as the introduction of our substitutions proved.

Long-time readers will be aware of this place’s battle cry of ‘back the damn manager’, and it feels as if little has changed. PSG grew into the game, and by the time we made our substitutions, Enrique found the opportunity he required.

Daniel Levy ought to take comfort from a solid performance, but spare some thought as to how he plans to amplify what Frank brings to the party.