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Tottenham are still looking to sign an attacking midfielder after missing out on Eberechi Eze, and have identified Morgan Rogers as an alternative.

Spurs looked set to sign Eze this week, after a deal was agreed in principle with Crystal Palace on Tuesday, 19 August.

But on Wednesday, Arsenal made their move and also agreed a deal with the Eagles, with the player opting to sign for the Gunners.

Despite the blow, Thomas Frank will still be desperate to add a midfielder to his squad before the window closes, after James Maddison underwent surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament.

Step forward, Rogers.

Tottenham make contact over Morgan Rogers

Spurs are currently without a creative midfielder, with injuries to Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski leaving Frank’s midfield devoid of forward-thinking players.

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Mohammed Kudus, who arrived for £55million earlier in the summer, is a candidate to play the position, but has performed excellently on the wing.

Eze would have been set to solve that problem for Frank, the midfielder having registered 25 goal contributions across all competitions for Palace last season.

The England international is the second player Spurs have missed out on in the final stages this summer, having also gone extremely close to signing Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest before the 25-year-old signed a new contract.

Landing Rogers would perhaps be viewed as a more impressive feat than the signings of either previously linked player, however.

Miguel Delaney reported on 21 August that Spurs have contacted intermediaries about the 23-year-old, who was crowned the PFA’s Premier League Young Player of the Year on Tuesday.

Villa do not want to sell the midfielder, but there is a feeling that an actual bid could alter the stance at Villa Park, amid the constraints of the Profit and Sustainability Rules.

Daniel Levy would be required to part with significantly more than the £67.5m agreed for the signing of Eze, however.

Morgan Rogers would be a staggering signing for Spurs

Rogers is all about power. The midfielder is often known to pick up the ball and drive towards goal, muscling off his opponents with ease.

And when in sight of goal, the England international is deadly, scoring 14 goals last season across all competitions for Villa.

Rogers’ potential, and contract, which expires in 2030, would mean Spurs would likely be required to lodge a bid worth more than £80m to tempt the Villans’ hand.

But if they can pull it off, the signing would send shockwaves throughout the Premier League.

Destiny Udogie was not part of the Tottenham squad for the opening game of the season against Burnley on Saturday.

Thomas Frank had to guide his Spurs side to a 3-0 victory with Djed Spence playing at left-back.

Udogie was also absent as Tottenham lost to PSG in the UEFA Super Cup due to the knee injury he picked up while warming up for a friendly against Luton in pre-season.

This article includes exclusive opinion from injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist.

Destiny Udogie unlikely to start against Manchester City

Spurs take on Manchester City next at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, 23 August, and Frank will be hoping for an injury boost ahead of that game.

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Udogie would have started for Tottenham had he been completely fit, but Dr Rajpal Brar does not expect that to happen.

While the injury expert believes that he’s progressing well from his knee setback, he’s not yet ready to be named in the playing eleven.

Dr Brar told Tottenham News: “Challenging to say if Udogie will be ready to start the next one and it’s highly unlikely, but it sounds like he is progressing well.

“This sounds like a moderate knee issue based on how long he’s been out for.

“He will need multiple bounce matches and consistent minutes to get closer to 100 per cent fitness.”

Djed Spence must be as consistent as Destiny Udogie at Tottenham

Spence needs to match Udogie’s consistency to justify Tottenham’s faith in him, especially after signing a new long-term contract.

While Spence has shown promise, earning Player of the Match against Manchester United on 17 February and scoring his first Premier League goal against Ipswich days later, his performances reveal inconsistency.

Udogie, despite injuries, is lauded as one of the league’s best left-backs due to his steady impact.

Spurs’ £20million investment and recent contract extension reflect belief in Spence’s potential, but he must refine his game to complement the defence and repay the club’s trust with reliable contributions.

Tottenham have had a dramatic summer transfer window to say the least, with the Eberechi Eze drama the latest twist.

Eze looked all set to join Tottenham from Crystal Palace in what would have been a statement signing from Daniel Levy.

However, a deal now appears to be in tatters as Eze is instead closing in on a move to Arsenal in what is a double blow for Spurs fans.

It appears Tottenham are now looking at signing Morgan Rogers, but after the Eze farce and the collapse of the Morgan Gibbs-White transfer, all bets are off.

Tottenham offered Richarlison to Crystal Palace as part of Eze deal

Prior to the Eze deal collapsing, it was reported that Spurs were willing to offer Richarlison to Palace in a player-plus-cash proposal.

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This news came out of the blue, especially on the back of Richarlison scoring two goals for Tottenham in their 3-0 win over Burnley last weekend.

And in the view of talkSPORT pundit Alan Brazil, it is “shocking” that news of Spurs being open to offloading Richarlison was ever made public.

“He’s a bit of a screwball, but he can play,” Brazil said on talkSPORT Breakfast on 21 August.

“Then we read suddenly he’s part of that Eze deal. How does he feel? How does that get out? It’s shocking.”

Fellow pundit and former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor replied: “Going into training this morning, he’s probably thinking ‘thanks for that. So you don’t want me after the two goals I scored?'”

Richarlison looks set to retain his starting spot vs Man City

Richarlison was superb in the win over Burnley, with one of his strikes already a Goal of the Season contender.

The Brazilian looks set to start up top against Manchester City on Saturday, flanked by Mohammed Kudus and Brennan Johnson.

Richarlison has only scored twice in 12 Premier League appearances against City, but there is no way he should be dropped on the basis of last weekend.

As Brazil says, it is rather disrespectful that this news regarding Richarlison has emerged, and the player has every right to be disappointed.

Tottenham appear to have missed out on the signing of Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze to Arsenal.

Spurs accelerated their interest in signing Eze earlier in August, and it looked like they were ready to capture the Crystal Palace playmaker.

However, Arsenal have since re-entered the race to sign Eze, throwing a spanner into the works for Tottenham as a deal appears to be close to completion.

Prior to news of Arsenal’s transfer hijack, it had been reported that Spurs would be willing to offer Richarlison to Palace as part of a player-plus-cash deal.

Tottenham risk adding Richarlison to Eze deal

It has been suggested that Tottenham are willing to send Richarlison to Crystal Palace as part of a player-plus-cash deal for Eze.

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That could make Palace more willing to negotiate with Spurs than with their bitter rivals.

However, it could be a risky deal on the part of the Lilywhites, considering Richarlison’s recent upturn in form.

Richarlison currently boasts the best minutes-per-goal ratio of any player to have featured across the last two Premier League seasons.

While other players like Mohamed Salah have similar records despite having played more minutes, no-one can touch the Brazilian’s record at this time.

On that basis, selling Richarlison – even if not to Crystal Palace – would be a howler of sorts.

Tottenham should tread carefully when negotiating deal for Eze

Most people in the football world agree that Eze would be a fantastic signing for Tottenham, but they need to tread carefully in their efforts to outbid Arsenal.

Throwing Richarlison into the mix might catch Crystal Palace’s attention, but that could prove to be an error in the long-term.

Tottenham’s interest in Eze increased once James Maddison left them short with options in attack. If Richarlison leaves, they could find themselves lacking options again, albeit in a different area of the pitch.

Richarlison hasn’t been short of criticism at Tottenham, but there are signs he could regain his peak form under Thomas Frank. Could Frank want to keep exploring the Brazilian’s potential?

Another huge factor threatening to ruin this deal is that Richarlison might not want to join Crystal Palace. The Brazilian might see it as a step down, even if the Eagles finished above Spurs last season.

Tottenham have made it no secret that one forward’s time in North London is coming to an end.

The Lilywhites have seen several departures these past couple of weeks.

Son Heung-min’s transfer to LAFC is the most notable one. After almost a decade in North London, he was applauded off in Spurs’ pre-match friendly game against Newcastle United.

Daniel Levy has also gotten several loan spells over the line. Mikey Moore has joined Rangers for the season, while Yang Min-Hyeok recently arrived at Championship side Portsmouth.

But Tottenham have another couple of departures to finalise before closing that book for another season.

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

Bryan Gil tipped to return to Sevilla

Bryan Gil has disappointed since Tottenham signed him from Sevilla at the beginning of the 2021/22 season.

This came as part of an exchange deal with Argentine Erik Lamela, who headed the other way.

Levy has been criticised at Tottenham for his transfer decisions surrounding Gil.

Gil is expected to leave Spurs this summer, but a deal has yet to materialise. Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes he could end up returning to Sevilla before 1 September.

“The player of seemingly zero interest is Gil,” Wenham said.

“I don’t know what’s going to happen if he’s just going to run out the last 11 months of his contract and find a pre-contract to go for nothing in January to go back to Seville or something like that.

“I don’t know what will happen, but there have been no pictures of him even training since that very first day back when he was on the bike. He’s not been seen since there was some report that he’s gone back to Spain or something. So that’s the situation that needs resolving as an outgoing.”

How much are Tottenham set to lose if Gil leaves for free?

With his contract expiring during the summer of 2026, there is every chance that Gil leaves Tottenham on a free transfer.

According to Capology on 20 August, Gil’s estimated annual wage is £2.08m. Since he was signed in 2021, his total cumulative wage would equal £10.4m before his contract runs out.

Combined with the £21.6m spent to sign him, Tottenham should spend £32m by the time 2026 rolls around.

However, there are a couple of caveats. There were unconfirmed reports of a wage reduction when he moved to Girona on loan, while it is unknown whether either Sevilla, Girona or Valencia covered part of his wages.

Even so, the Lilywhites have undoubtedly covered their fair share. All things considered, this is a poor bit of business from Daniel Levy.

Tottenham have a week-and-a-half remaining to right their wrongs in the transfer market.

When Thomas Frank made the move to North London, he will have done so on the back of promises made by Levy and his team.

After such a wretched domestic campaign last time out, it was clear that Tottenham had to make the most of the summer transfer window, and as of yet, that criterion has not been met.

Levy’s unwillingness to sign off on the big deals at Tottenham have severely restricted their ability to progress, and after developments on Wednesday evening, he has nowhere to turn back.

Tottenham’s failure to sign Eberechi Eze could be detrimental for Daniel Levy

At one point this week, it seemed nailed on that Eberechi Eze would be joining Tottenham, but that changed dramatically on Wednesday night.

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Off the back of Kai Havertz’ injury, Arsenal swooped for the Palace star, and it now looks as though he is destined for the Emirates, in a move that seems to have been on the cards for a few weeks.

Levy may or may not be directly to blame for this, though the saga has seen the Tottenham chairman reveal his cards in North London.

Spurs were ready to pay upwards of £60million to land Eze‘s signature, showcasing the fact that the money is there to be spent.

Tottenham need to replace James Maddison, and after Levy committed to spending on Eze, he simply cannot withdraw those funds that were made available.

Eberechi Eze blow may not be what it seems for Tottenham

Eze is a fantastic player, but what Tottenham now need more than anything is an out-and-out number 10, and it’s debatable as to whether the Englishman fits that criteria.

There is still a lot of work to do for Spurs, though, with just 11 days left in the transfer window; efforts are going to have to be accelerated.

Replacing Maddison is going to be a non-negotiable, but it needs to be with someone who can play that role directly.

Morgan Gibbs-White would have been perfect, but with him and Eze now off the cards, Tottenham need to act fast to identify their next man.

Tottenham are hoping to secure Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze’s services ahead of the transfer deadline.

Thomas Frank wants the England international at Spurs, but the deal may not go ahead.

After the Morgan Gibbs-White saga, Tottenham’s chase of Eze may also come to an abrupt end.

Arsenal hijack Spurs attempt to sign Eze

After finishing second in back-to-back seasons, Arsenal are aiming to win the Premier League this season.

Mikel Arteta wants the Gunners hierarchy to strengthen the side and he’s keen on the Tottenham-linked Eze.

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The 27-year-old appears set to leave Selhurst Park this summer and will be playing for a Champions League club this season.

The Athletic’s David Ornstein reported on 20 August that the Gunners have made a last-gasp approach for Eze.

Gabriel Agbonlahor could not help but poke fun at the Lilywhites as they appear to have been beaten to the deal by their arch rivals.

He wrote on X: “This is so spursy.”

Tottenham pay price for delaying Eze deal

Tottenham’s failure to secure Eze, who now seems poised to join Arsenal, stems from their own delays in finalising the deal.

Despite early interest and negotiations with Crystal Palace, Spurs hesitated, allowing Arsenal to capitalise on their indecision.

Tottenham’s £7million shortfall in their offer, coupled with their focus on other targets like Savinho, slowed progress.

Eze appears to favour Arsenal, his boyhood club, and Spurs’ late push after James Maddison’s injury was too slow.

Now, Tottenham must pivot to alternatives to bolster their attack.

Their procrastination, despite knowing Palace’s demands, has left them scrambling as the transfer window nears its close, highlighting poor strategic timing.

Tottenham are on track to have one of their best summer transfer windows in years, and it could be down to one man.

Daniel Levy has accelerated his interest in the transfer market this month. Eberechi Eze is close to completing his move from Crystal Palace, while Spurs are still looking to agree a fee with Manchester City for Savinho.

Meanwhile, the Lilywhites’ newest recruits are thriving. Joao Palhinha was formidable in the UEFA Super Cup final against PSG, and Mohammed Kudus shone for Spurs against Burnley in their first Premier League win of the season.

But Spurs are not done, and there’s only one man who can get these final deals over the line.

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

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Fabio Paratici tipped to secure more good deals for Tottenham

In January 2023, Fabio Paratici was handed a 30-month ban from football-related activities due to financial irregularities.

The Italian has since served his ban and has a consultancy contract with Tottenham until the end of this summer transfer window.

As reported by Football London on 14 August, Paratici is expected to return to Spurs in a more official capacity eventually.

The Italian has been credited with some phenomenal market business in the past. And Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes fans could see more of that soon.

“I’m delighted Paratici’s come back,” Wenham said.

“And when you look at our better signings over the last couple of years, these have all been heavily influenced by Paratici and his network of contacts, ability to speak with agents and get good deals for Tottenham.

“So hopefully we can see some more of that soon as well.”

Who are some of Paratici’s best signings?

Paratici has been vital in Spurs’ recruitment over the years, with several of his signings still a massive feature in the squad.

Cristian Romero is undoubtedly his most successful signing. After a successful loan spell, the Argentine was signed in 2022. He has gone on to be Man of the Match in the UEFA Europa League final and is now the current captain at Spurs.

Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur are two notable names. The Swede had a rocky beginning in North London but has since become one of their best-performing players when deployed in the midfield.

Equally, Bentancur was saddled with injury woes for a period, which prevented him from hitting his best form at Spurs. However, these past two seasons have seen him revived, and he’s now a consistent starter for Thomas Frank.

With the summer window still open, Tottenham can expect another couple of great signings before 1 September.

Thomas Frank still has plenty of work to do at Tottenham in the final stages of the transfer window.

The Dane watches his new side get off to the perfect start in the Premier League with a 3-0 win over Burnley on the opening day, but he will still be hoping to do more work on the squad before the 1 September deadline.

Tottenham are pushing hard to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, but there is also an emphasis on fringe players heading out of the door in a bid to trim the squad.

Frank has had decisions to make on several first-team stars, and the fate of one man in particular has now become clear.

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

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Tottenham ready rapid deal as Manor Solomon wants Leeds move

Solomon’s future at Spurs has been under scrutiny for the vast majority of the summer, after his hugely productive loan spell with Leeds United in the Championship last season.

The Lilywhites are understood to be open to allowing the 26-year-old to leave once again this summer, be that permanently or on loan, according to The Standard.

Solomon for his part is now understood to be clear that he wants to return to Leeds, with the transfer deadline now approaching on the horizon.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that the North Londoners should be looking to strike a quick agreement with the Whites to sell the attacker.

“I can’t see him (Solomon) being part of Frank’s plans this season,” King said.

“It’s not a good start to be injured and unavailable when a new manager comes in.

“He’s got a lot of players to make his mind up about and wide players aren’t a problem for Spurs. You’ve got Johnson, and as soon as Kulusevski’s fit he’ll be back in the side.

“I think for Solomon’s best interests, and if Leeds are still interested, then I’d get that deal done as quickly as possible.”

‘Pocket rocket’ needs regular football away from Spurs

Solomon’s time at Spurs has largely been difficult since his move to N17 on a free transfer back in 2023.

The Israeli had enjoyed a productive loan spell with Fulham in the 2022/23 campaign, which saw branded as a “pocket rocket” by Jamie Redknapp during Sky Sports’ Super Sunday coverage.

However, he has hardly had the opportunity to show what he can do in a Tottenham shirt.

Solomon notched two assists for the Lilywhites in just 198 minutes of league football back in 2023/24, and then spent all of last season out on loan.

With Spurs’ wide options having now grown stronger around him, it surely makes sense for Solomon to be allowed to leave for Leeds in a bid to rediscover his best form.

Tottenham already looking for the next Son Heung-min as Daniel Levy takes new hit

Tottenham have begun life without Son Heung-min in positive fashion under new manager Thomas Frank in the Premier League.

Son enjoyed a decade with the Lilywhites and was responsible for some of their best moments in recent years.

However, Spurs sold Son to LAFC this summer in a transfer that makes sense with all things considered.

While the move could hurt Daniel Levy financially now, there is reason to be optimistic for the future.

This article includes exclusive comments from Dr Dan Plumley.

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Tottenham to lose immediate ground after Son Heung-min sale

Son’s impact at Tottenham is obvious after Spurs shirts filled the stands in the forward’s latest MLS show.

Indeed, only Lionel Messi is ahead of Son in all-time MLS jersey sales after a team switch to the United States.

Now, football finance expert Dan Plumley – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has provided insight into the finances of the deal.

“Of course, players come and go, and he’s had a brilliant career at Spurs, and they have maximised him as a brand asset as well; it’s pretty clear to see that,” he said.

“Obviously, you look naturally in the immediate term, it will lose them a little bit of ground in that market, for sure.

“We know a lot of those fans around the world follow players nowadays more so than they follow clubs, so it gives you a bit of a short-term hit to manage, but everything comes to an end, doesn’t it? And no player is ultimately irreplaceable in that regard.

“So it’ll be looking at the next player that comes through and how you leverage that, and that doesn’t have to be, in South Asia, that can be all around the world.

“Yes, it’ll be a blow in the short term, but in time, Spurs will leverage their other players, the show goes on kind of thing.

“It’s brutal and it’s relentless, but that’s the nature of professional football.”

How much could Spurs lose from Son departure?

Tottenham made around £20million in terms of an initial fee for the South Korean international.

Son was on approximately £190,000 a week in North London and was their highest earner before securing a switch.

However, his immense popularity in his homeland generated significant commercial income, estimated at £40–60m annually from merchandise, sponsorship, ticket sales, and media exposure.

Over time, it seems that the Lilywhites will lose money from Son, but in time, they can find the ideal replacement.