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James McAtee is one of several Manchester City stars Tottenham have shown an interest in.

McAtee has become highly sought after following his form on loan with Sheffield United two seasons ago.

The midfielder has since struggled for gametime with the Cityzens and has pushed for an exit this summer, but now looks set to join Nottingham Forest despite interest from Spurs.

With Thomas Frank still wanting a new midfielder, Tottenham News looks at three alternative options.

Nico Paz could join Spurs

Frank is still looking to bolster his midfield, despite having already signed Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich.

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Paz transferred to Como from Real Madrid last summer and recorded six goals and nine assists in what was a stand-out season in Serie A.

Tottenham have shown with the likes of Lucas Bergvall that they can help develop young midfielders and can help them transition quickly into the first team.

The Lilywhites do face strong competition from Real Madrid, who reportedly have a buy-back option for the 20-year-old.

Eberechi Eze can add firepower to the midfield

Having missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White, Spurs will still be keen to add more creativity to their central midfield.

Having been linked with the likes of Xavi Simons and Jack Grealish in recent weeks, Tottenham clearly have money to spend.

Eberechi Eze is another name that has been floating around.

The former Queens Park Rangers midfielder has been due a move to a top club for the past couple of seasons, and given Crystal Palace’s demotion from the UEFA Europa League to the Conference League, he could find a move to Spurs attractive.

Eze is valued at around £80million by the Eagles, and the Lilywhites have the opportunity to move quickly for the 27-year-old.

Tottenham can take advantage of Douglas Luiz’s situation

Frank seems keen to offload Yves Bissouma this summer after his struggles last season.

Should Bissouma leave, Spurs will look for a deeper-lying player to replace him.

That’s where Douglas Luiz could come into play.

The Brazilian has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs after struggling to adapt to life in Italy, and Juventus are eager to sell him.

Top-flight rivals seem to be mulling over whether to pay the £30million fee for the 27-year-old, offering the opportunity for the Lilywhites to swoop in.

Thomas Frank has already indicated exactly what he wants to see at Tottenham next season.

Frank has become someone at Tottenham who has been able to wield authority on and off the pitch within a short period.

The Dane’s preferences in the transfer window have also started to come to light. Mohammed Kudus’s signing has been a particular success in recent weeks.

And the Spurs manager is not expected to stop there now that another change has taken place at Hotspur Way.

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

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Joao Palhinha to become first-choice Frank option at Tottenham

Joao Palhinha started for Tottenham during their heavy 4-0 defeat against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena (7 August).

It can’t have been the debut that Palhinha would have imagined, particularly against the side he’s currently on loan from.

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes the decision to start him demonstrated the role Frank envisions for him at Spurs next season.

“I was delighted with the signing,” Wenham said.

“It was a massive show of intent from Frank to start him against Bayen. It tells me that he will be the first choice for us this season, which I’m pleased with.

“And I think once he gets up to speed, we’ll see what an outstanding player he is and is going to be for us. So I’m pleased with the signing of Palhinha, and I think it was a big statement for him to start against Bayern.”

Palhinha could start against PSG

The defensive midfielder will likely start alongside Rodrigo Bentancur when Tottenham take on PSG in the UEFA Super Cup final on Wednesday (13 August).

While Frank has already made his intent on making him a first-choice option clear, he could also give the midfielder a nod for tactical reasons.

PSG are a team that can string together meaningful attacks from anywhere on the pitch. Luis Enrique likes to focus on wing play and often drives the ball up through the channels. But his side is also capable of seamlessly creating from the midfield.

This is where Palhinha comes in. His tendency to nip the ball and anticipate opposition plays will come in handy when PSG are on the counter or in possession.

Frank seems to think so as well and appears intent on making Palhinha a valuable member of his squad this upcoming period. Therefore, it may be a preference as much as a tactical reason that the Portuguese midfielder starts on Wednesday.

Tottenham have now been left with the unenviable task of trying to replace both Son Heung-min and James Maddison in the final few weeks of the transfer window.

The club captain recently left to join LAFC after a decade-long spell in N17, while Maddison is facing another lengthy period on the sidelines.

Tottenham have been eyeing a move for Morgan Rogers in the last few days, with the Aston Villa star seen as a capable replacement for either or both of the absentees.

Daniel Levy will know that only big-money signings will do if the Lilywhites are to adequately replace the duo, who were two of their most important players.

This article includes exclusive comment from former Tottenham scout Bryan King.

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Tottenham tipped to pay £110m for Rogers amid clear Villa stance

Spurs have been quoted around £100million for Rogers, and that would require them to break their previous transfer record if they are serious about getting a deal done.

They are the latest Premier League side to show an interest in the England international, who has gone from strength to strength throughout the last two seasons.

However, the Villans are also thought to be lining up the offer of a new contract for the 23-year-old, which could potentially throw a significant spanner in the works for the North Londoners.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Spurs would need to go above and beyond the £100m mark if they were to have any hope of their counterparts entertaining a deal for Rogers.

“Rogers is certainly the kind of player who is in the class of Son and Maddison,” King said.

“The only way Villa would even think about getting rid of him is if there was an offer in excess of £100m.

“I think it would take more than £100m, I think Spurs would be up to £110m.

“He’s come on in the last eighteen months, he’s an England international and he’s been central in transforming Villa and getting them into Europe.

“It would certainly take more than £100m to get him out of there.”

Rogers links hand Levy big decision

The departures of Son and Maddison leave a gaping hole at Tottenham, and the only way that they will be able to fill that is by spending big.

Levy has not exactly been notorious for flaunting his cash over the years, but he now faces a huge decision over his next move.

If he were to table the cash for a player like Rogers, he would be handing Thomas Frank a figurehead for his team and somebody to build his plans around.

However, if the replacements either come from within or are not seen as statement signings, then it could easily create the impression that Levy is failing to back the new boss.

Tottenham are involved in a transfer merry-go-round in the race for Manchester City’s Savinho.

The Lilywhites had been interested in City midfielder James McAtee earlier in the summer, before interest cooled, and he now looks set to sign for Nottingham Forest.

Thomas Frank has more recently shown interest in Jack Grealish and Savinho as they look to strengthen their attack following Heung-Min Son’s departure.

With negotiations for Savinho advancing, a deal could have a knock-on effect for London neighbours Chelsea.

Man City to target Xavi Simons as Savinho replacement

Grealish is set to join Everton on loan. As a result, Spurs are now expected to go all out for Savinho.

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Therefore, Manchester City could need a replacement, and they look set to go after one of Chelsea’s top targets. As reported by Sacha Tavolieri via X (11 August), due to “the likely departure of Savino”, Manchester City have now entered the race for Xavi Simons, who continues to hold talks with Chelsea.

Frank’s side had shown interest of their own in the Dutchman earlier this summer. However, with competition now from the Blues and City, and focus on Savinho, a move looks unlikely.

It is thought that should City sell Savinho this summer, they would want a ready-made replacement.

Therefore, if Tottenham sign Savinho, it could also be a huge blow for Chelsea, which would delight supporters in North London.

How do Simons and Savinho compare?

Simons is one of the most highly sought-after youngsters in the world at the moment, but Savinho would be a cheaper and smarter option.

The winger would be more of a like-for-like replacement for Son Heung-min, with Simons preferring to operate in the centre of the pitch.

Frank won’t regret missing out on Savinho, and Tottenham will start to look a lot more like a top side should they land their targets.

Guglielmo Vicario has not had the easiest start to life under Thomas Frank at Tottenham.

The Italian was Frank’s starting keeper when Spurs held four to Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena (7 August).

While Vicario was not at fault for most of the goals, he looked shaky when anticipating shots and with his distribution. This display would not have escaped Frank’s notice, who has assessed his players vigilantly during pre-season.

As a result, there have been question marks surrounding whether Vicario will continue as Spurs’ number one next season.

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

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Frank to start Guglielmo Vicario against PSG

The Dane has constructed a fierce battle between Vicario and Antonin Kinsky during pre-season.

Both keepers have had their fair share of starts this summer, with the scales tightly tipped in Vicario’s favour. There was initial speculation on who would start against PSG in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday (13 August), given Kinsky’s strong showing against Newcastle (3 August).

However, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes it is evident the Italian will start the all-important game against the Champions League holders.

“From pre-season, we can see a clear identity of the squad and the players Frank is going to be relying on,” Wenham said.

“And I think we can see that Vicario is going to be the number one this season. I know some fans were talking and debating about Kinsky coming into that role.

“But I think it’s pretty obvious that Vicario will be the number one for this season, and we’ll be starting the Super Cup.”

Vicario will need to bring his A-game against PSG

The Parisian side made history when they put five past Yann Sommer during the Champions League final.

PSG know how to score goals and will be a formidable team to contend with in the final. As a result, Vicario will need to perform heroics to stop the French side.

This means being alert and ready to stamp out attacks at all times.

Tottenham are backing Thomas Frank this summer ahead of the new Premier League season.

Spurs have already landed Mohammed Kudus for £55million, but they are stepping up their recruitment further.

Man City have held talks with Tottenham over Savinho, with a fee of around £45m being discussed.

However, the North London club are now backing Frank on the training ground by doing something they also did for Harry Kane.

Tottenham make training ground amendments for Frank

Frank will need to improve Spurs’ defensive record ahead of the new campaign if they are to witness positive change.

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Last season, the North London outfit conceded the fifth-highest number of goals in a season plagued by injuries.

While the defence will be a focus on the training ground, there is clearly room for fun to be had by the Dane, too.

That is because a new padel court is being installed at the state-of-the-art facility in Enfield, according to Mike Keegan of the Daily Mail, page 61 (11 July).

Frank is an avid padel player and defeated the publication’s Oliver Holt and a friend 6-0, 6-0 in a doubles match while he was Brentford boss.

The Daily Mail reports that Tottenham installed a putting green in 2019, with Kane among a group of keen golfers at the North London club.

Frank must now drive Spurs forward against PSG

Now that pre-season is complete, Tottenham are preparing to face PSG in the UEFA Super Cup final.

The Lilywhites will be underdogs heading into the game, but Frank will be hoping to spring a surprise result.

Last season, Luis Enrique’s side won the Champions League in some style by dismantling Inter Milan with ease.

However, they showed their frailties in the FIFA Club World Cup final against Chelsea, meaning they can be beaten.

Having been beaten 4-0 by Bayern Munich, Tottenham will have to be at their defensive best to claim a result.

With the Lilywhites heading into the final as underdogs, they must channel that label to drive them to an unlikely win.

Jack Grealish or Savinho: Which Man City stars presents better value transfer?

Tottenham have been keen to strengthen their attack this summer and have been linked with Manchester City attackers Jack Grealish and Savinho.

Spurs failed to bring in Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White this summer.

As a result, despite recruiting Mohammed Kudus for £55million, there is still an emphasis on adding quality attacking options.

While Jack Grealish is now Everton-bound, Savinho remains available, and Tottenham News explores how their transfer fees, wages, and stats compare.

Savinho would be a cheaper option overall

Should Spurs have signed Grealish, it would have been a loan move.

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The Englishman is now moving to Everton. However, Tottenham look to have dodged a bullet.

It is reported that a loan move would’ve cost the Lilywhites £12million, and Thomas Frank’s side would have likely had to have covered his wages.

A move for Grealish won’t have included any option to buy, either, making the possible signing a tough one to understand.

According to Capology, the winger is on £300,000 a week with the Cityzens, making the overall cost of a season-long loan a possible £27m.

In comparison, Savinho is on £40,000 a week in Manchester.

Should he move to North London, his wage is expected to increase to a possible £80,000 as Tottenham are exploring a permanent move.

His transfer fee is likely to be around £60m, and it is expected that he would sign a long-term deal totalling five years.

That would mean that in total, Tottenham would be paying a total of £80m across the five years for Savinho’s services.

That equates to around £16m a year. Therefore, this is a significantly better deal than the £27m for Grealish.

Savinho and Grealish’s stats compared

Both players offer different qualities to Spurs, with Savinho’s ability to drive at players just as attractive a trait as Grealish’s ability to cut inside.

Savinho’s gametime and readiness to slot straight into Spurs’ set up is a lot more of an attractive proposition than Grealish.

The former Villa winger struggled with injuries last season, and given Tottenham’s injury record of their own, Frank won’t want to add to that.

Therefore, should Spurs sign Savinho, it seems like they get the better value transfer.

Tottenham could potentially transform their attack as they explore a transfer for Manchester City forward Savinho.

Spurs have set their sights on the Brazil international, who impressed Pep Guardiola during his debut season at the Etihad Stadium.

James McAtee is another Man City player the North London outfit have their eyes on as they look to give Thomas Frank a more competitive squad ahead of next season.

With Savinho’s prospective move to the Lilywhites on the cards, here’s everything you need to know about the deal.

Tottenham discuss £43.3m package for Savinho transfer

Tottenham have already held talks with Man City to sign Savinho for a package worth £43.3million.

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It was shared on 11 August that while the Sky Blues aren’t looking to sell the 21-year-old, he’s open to a move to the North London outfit.

While an agreement hasn’t been reached, Spurs should be confident about signing the right-winger, who moved to the Etihad Stadium for £30.8m last summer from Girona.

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Spurs could offer Savinho £80,000 a week

Savinho currently earns a modest £40,000 gross per week at Man City, as per Capology.

Considering that the likes of Richarlison and Dominic Solanke have a weekly salary of £90,000, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Brazilian winger earn a similar amount.

Spurs’ summer signing Mohammed Kudus apparently earns £150,000 per week [Salaryleaks], and while the 21-year-old forward may feel he should be paid around the same after providing 10 assists in the Premier League last season, Daniel Levy is known to be a tough negotiator.

Even so, the advent of Savinho potentially doubling his salary at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium feels fair, although it will be interesting to see what the actual numbers are once an agreement is reached.

Savinho shirt number at Tottenham

Savinho currently wears the number 26 at the Etihad Stadium, having previously worn the number 16 for Girona.

The usual numbers that attackers usually want to wear, like nine, 10 and 11, are already taken by the likes of Richarlison, James Maddison and former Bayern Munich attacker Mathys Tel, respectively.

With 16 and 26 available at the North London outfit, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Man City forward keep his current shirt number if he moves to N17.

Dominic Solanke does not seem set to feature in Thomas Frank’s plans against Paris Saint-Germain.

Tottenham will play PSG in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday (13 August) at the Stadio Friuli stadium.

The confrontation will provide Tottenham with the chance to win a second trophy within three months. As a result, Frank will be looking to field his most competitive side.

However, it looks like Solanke will not feature.

This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.

Richarlison to start for Tottenham in the UEFA Super Cup

Richarlison’s future at Spurs has made headlines in recent weeks, with a departure more than likely.

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It was believed that the London club were at the end of their tether where the striker’s injuries are concerned. Last season, he made 24 appearances for Ange Postecoglou, scoring five and assisting two within that period.

His departure process was expected to accelerate under Frank. However, the Brazilian has slotted in up front over Mathys Tel, with Solanke still nursing an injury.

As such, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes this is a clear indication that Frank wants the Brazilian to start the final.

“We’ve seen Richarlison get lots of minutes in pre-season, while Solanke’s only played that first half at Reading,” Wenham said.

“Therefore, despite the talk about Richarlison leaving and everything else, we’re probably looking at him starting the Super Cup.”

Tottenham should still look to sell Richarlison

The Lilywhites have a decent record when it comes to incomings. The likes of Lucas Bergvall and, more recently, Mohammed Kudus are living proof of this.

However, outgoings is a department where Daniel Levy has taken his eye off the ball. With the exception of Harry Kane to Bayern Munich, Tottenham have struggled to sell their players for a decent profit.

In fact, Spurs are finding it difficult to dispose of their players at all. In addition to Richarlison, Yves Bissouma and Bryan Gil are two names the Lilywhites still need to sell this summer.

With this in mind, the London side should be looking to profit from Richarlison this summer. The Brazilian has two years left on his contract, and with a renewal unlikely, a sale seems like the most beneficial option.

Tottenham haven’t had much luck with strikers since losing Harry Kane to Bayern Munich.

The Lilywhites brought in Richarlison for £60million one year before Kane’s move to Bavaria, but the Brazilian has failed to show the form that he did for Everton.

Equally, Dominic Solanke has struggled with form last season following injury setbacks, with Spurs often having to play with a utility striker.

However, there has been hope that Spurs can produce a homegrown striker of their own, like they did with Kane in the coming years.

Will Lankshear left disappointed after his Oxford United debut

Tottenham have been on a spree of sending their young talents out on loan to gain more playing time this season.

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The likes of promising midfielders Jamie Donley and Alfie Devine have joined Stoke City and Preston North End on loan, respectively, with a view to becoming part of the Spurs squad in the coming seasons.

Striker Will Lankshear was highly sought after by Championship sides, and ultimately, Oxford United got their man.

The O’s lost 1-0 to Portsmouth in their Championship opener on Saturday (9 August), leaving Lankshear disappointed.

In an Instagram story on Sunday (11 August), the loanee wrote: “Disappointed not to get anything out of yesterday’s game. However, I’d like to thank the fans for the warm welcome; the support was top.

“Time to put it right this week.”

Lankshear is highly rated in North London, and despite a difficult loan spell in the second half of the 2024/25 campaign with West Brom, he still showed promise.

The Baggies constantly chopped and changed their forward line, with plenty of turbulence within the managerial staff, no doubt making it a tough environment to play in.

Tottenham have managed their youngsters well this summer

Tottenham have been smart with how they have utilised their youngsters this summer.

Many of their younger squad members gained valuable experience and fitness among the first team during their preseason tour, before heading out on loan.

Giving youngsters experience by loaning them out has proved to be far more fruitful for players than being stuck with the Under-21s.

The likes of Kane and Dele Alli developed into top players as a result of their loans, and Spurs will hope their current batch of youngsters can replicate their careers.