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Tottenham will look to win their second trophy in three months when they take on Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup.

Spurs will take on PSG in the Super Cup on Wednesday (13 August) at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy.

This will be Thomas Frank’s first opportunity to win a competitive trophy since taking over as head coach at Tottenham. While the Dane has had some hiccups during pre-season, Spurs fans will look to remain optimistic.

Meanwhile, the current UEFA Champions League holders may not be as invincible as they first appear. But whatever side of the fence fans sit on, the confrontation promises to be a blockbuster event.

PSG vs Tottenham preview

Tottenham will be keen to start the Frank era on the right foot with a victory against PSG.

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Both teams will be coming into this match on varying levels of team form. The French giants have won four of their last five matches, while Spurs have just one win in five.

However, PSG have yet to take to the pitch since their mammoth 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final. Meanwhile, the Lilywhites have had six pre-season fixtures to get back into shape.

As a result, Tottenham may have the advantage heading into the tie.

Team News

Tottenham welcomed James Maddison back into the fold last month, only for him to sustain an ACL injury against Newcastle in South Korea.

As such, Frank will be without his midfield maestro for the game and some time after, while Dejan Kulusevski is not expected to return in time for the Premier League’s return.

But in a huge boost for the North London side, both Dominic Solanke and Destiny Udogie have been named in Spurs’ 22-man squad for the clash with PSG. This comes after both were sidelined during pre-season due to different injuries.

Solanke could even start over Richarlison in Udine despite just returning to the team.

Meanwhile, Djed Spence should feature over Udogie, and Guglielmo Vicario will likely retain his starting spot. Furthermore, Frank could hand both Joao Palhinha and Mohammed Kudus starts in Italy.

Predicted Lineup

Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bentancur, Bergvall; Kudus, Tel, Solanke

Prediction: PSG 2-1 Tottenham

While Tottenham could have the edge at certain points, the North London club will likely suffer defeat on Wednesday.

Luis Enrique’s side is not invincible, as Chelsea revealed to the world. However, he is a manager who tends to learn from his mistakes.

Pedro Porro’s long balls could provide an escape for the Lilywhites. However, it’s a trick which could be found out quickly by the Spanish manager.

But football is on the day, and the Dane could hold off the opposition long enough to make some meaningful damage. Even if Tottenham were to walk away with a 2-1 defeat, it could be the narrowest of ones.

Tottenham have emerged as surprise candidates to complete the signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea this summer.

Deals between the Lilywhites and the Blues are hugely uncommon, but Daniel Levy could be about to buck that trend to secure the Senegalese striker.

Tottenham have recently made an approach to sign Jackson, who would surely cost them a significant fee if they can convince their London rivals to do business with them.

The N17 outfit are undergoing a rebuild under Thomas Frank, and it looks as though the 24-year-old could become the next new face to join the ranks.

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

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Richarlison and Dominic Solanke face exit threat

There have been question marks about whether Chelsea would even consider selling Jackson to Spurs, such is the relationship between the two clubs.

However, that didn’t deter Levy and Co. from pursuing Mohammed Kudus at West Ham, and it doesn’t appear to have hindered their hopes of a deal here either.

Given the depth that the Lilywhites already have at the club, they may have to move on one of their current options if they are to make a serious offer for Jackson.

Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that both Richarlison and Solanke could find themselves under threat, as Levy tries to raise funds for the Chelsea star.

“Spurs spent vast sums of money on Richarlison and Solanke, and that hasn’t paid off so far,” King said.

“If you’re going to bring in somebody like Jackson, then one of those two has definitely got to go. You’ve got to move one on, and you’ve got to try and get decent money.

“Spurs have got to stop sitting on the fence. They’ve either got to say these two are good enough for the new season, or they’ve got to split them up and get one out of the door to bring a new man in.

“I think Jackson could certainly play up front with Solanke. It’s got to be this class of player, if Tottenham want to improve on what they did last season.”

Richarlison should be the fall guy for Tottenham

Richarlison has already been close to a Tottenham exit this summer, and it makes sense for him to be the sacrifice if one is needed to get Jackson in.

The Brazilian has been linked with a move to Palmeiras, but nothing ultimately materialised when they showed an interest earlier in the summer.

The former Everton and Watford man simply hasn’t lived up to his expectations in the three years since his move to North London, and it feels as though the time has come for him to move on.

Solanke has also been largely disappointing so far, but with the ex-Bournemouth striker just one year into his stint as a Tottenham player, there will surely be hope that he could yet come good.

Ex-FIFA official can’t get head around new Tottenham and Burnley announcement

Tottenham are set to get their 2025-26 Premier League campaign underway against Burnley this coming weekend.

A summer of change has all built up to this weekend, when Tottenham will face newly-promoted Burnley in their Premier League opener.

Scott Parker will make his return to North London with the Clarets as Burnley look to cause an immediate upset in their battle to avoid relegation, though Tottenham will be looking to build on their pre-season and prevent that from being the case.

However, an announcement made ahead of the encounter has left a former PGMOL official baffled.

This articles includes exclusive comment from ex-FIFA official Keith Hackett.

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Michael Oliver set to take charge of Spurs vs Burnley

From Tottenham’s point of view, they will be pleased that Michael Oliver has been announced as the official for their clash with Burnley, given their record when he has been the man with the whistle.

Spurs have won 17 of their 51 encounters where he has been in charge, while only losing 13.

Oliver’s record in charge of Tottenham games.

However, Oliver is also due as VAR for the Liverpool game the night before, leaving Keith Hackett bemused by the decision to appoint him again less than 24 hours later.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “It is important that any athlete should get a good night’s rest before performing on the big stage.

“I am sure that operating in the role of VAR is mentally tiring and demanding, and Oliver will be VAR on the Liverpool game and unlikely to return to his hotel room before midnight.

“If an error of judgment is made, and the outcome of a big decision is wrong. Then it will be in the media on Saturday morning.

“I do not believe that an official should do two appointments in the Premier League on consecutive days for the reasons outlined.”

Thomas Frank needs to get off to a winning start

Burnley are most people’s pick for an immediate relegation, and Tottenham cannot afford to drop points when they host them at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Spurs were dreadful domestically last season, and to avoid any of those feelings creeping back into the atmosphere, it is imperative that they get off to a convincing winning start.

Tottenham will take on Paris Saint-Germain for the UEFA Super Cup in Udine on Wednesday.

The Lilywhites earned the right to compete for this trophy against Champions League winners PSG by winning the Europa League last season.

Thomas Frank’s side are lacking firepower after selling Son Heung-min and losing James Maddison to injury. Dominic Solanke is also a doubt due to his own injury problems.

Perhaps Frank would have imagined having more of his own signings available for this match, but the transfer window hasn’t panned out that way for him.

Nevertheless, everyone associated with Tottenham is likely to be buoyed by the latest update to come out of the PSG camp.

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Donnarumma to miss UEFA Super Cup after contract talks break down

Gianluigi Donnarumma will be left out of PSG squad for the game against Tottenham as he has refused to sign a new contract.

It is being reported that Donnarumma will leave definitely Paris either during this transfer window for a fee or next summer as a free agent.

It’s echoes of Kylian Mbappe all over again for PSG. This news could easily harm morale in the squad ahead of Wednesday’s Super Cup match.

The fact that he has been left out of the squad certainly plays into Spurs’ hands.

Tottenham could make an audacious bid to sign Donnarumma

Donnarumma has been described “world-class” by Carlo Ancelotti and is certainly one of the best goalkeepers in the game today.

He single-handedly bailed out his team on so many occasions in the Champions League last year, and is certainly one of the best goalkeepers in the game today.

Spurs would undeniably love to have him in goal for them if they had any chance of signing him.

A £26million price tag has supposedly been put on the Italian’s head after these contract disputes. So, what’s stopping Tottenham from launching an audacious bid for him?

They’re a Champions League team now. Qualification for this tournament has given them the funds to afford players like Donnarumma.

Crazier things have happened in football.

Tottenham must attack PSG to stand any chance of winning UEFA Super Cup

Former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou masterminded the perfect game plan to win the Europa League final against Manchester United.

His Spurs side got an early goal from Brennan Johnson then sat deep and defended their lead. ‘Angeball’ was laid to rest on the Australian’s final game as manager and it worked a treat.

However, it’s hard to see a world where that strategy would work against Paris Saint-Germain in Udine on Wednesday.

The French champions showed in the Champions League that their attack is far too strong to be thwarted by a low block.

Thomas Frank should instead do what Chelsea did to PSG in the Club World Cup and stun them with their own attack.

There’s no Son, there’s no Maddison, and possibly no Solanke, but Frank may still have enough in reserve to trouble his opponents if he dares to take the game to them.

Dominic Solanke returns, Richarlison missing- Tottenham predicted XI vs PSG

Tottenham have announced their 22-man squad for the UEFA Super Cup against PSG.

The Lilywhites will play the French giants in the prestigious Super Cup, after Spurs won the Europa League and PSG won the Champions League.

Thomas Frank will no doubt be expecting a tough final in his first competitive game in charge and has risked including a couple of players who are newly back from injury in the squad.

Given the surprising team news coming out of North London, Tottenham News predicts how the Lilywhites could line up against PSG at the Bluenergy Stadium on Wednesday (13 August).

PSG game to come too soon for Destiny Udogie

Destiny Udogie has been surprisingly included in Tottenham’s 22-man squad despite battling through a knee injury for much of the summer.

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The Italian has also been linked with a Spurs exit this summer, but Frank’s latest move is a sign that he is firmly in the Dane’s plans.

The left-back had been expected to miss the first couple of games of the Premier League, but he is now seemingly fit enough to get some minutes on the pitch.

With that said, though, the Lilywhites must be careful not to aggravate the injury, and he isn’t expected to start.

Udogie is unlikely to feature at all, but may be on the side as emergency cover, given that Frank’s side are short of left-backs

Predicted lineup

Predicted XI: Vicario, Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky Van De Ven, Djed Spence, Joao Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel, Dominic Solanke.

Solanke to replace Richarlison

Solanke has been included in the squad, showing that he is nearing a return to the starting lineup.

Should Solanke come in and replace Richarlison straight away, it would be a clear sign of Frank’s intent going into next season.

The Brazilian has yet to get going during Spurs’ preseason friendlies and is unlikely to be a starter for Tottenham going into next season.

Solanke was a surprise inclusion in the squad to face PSG, after missing all but one of Spurs’ preseason friendlies due to an ankle injury.

Elsewhere, Dejan Kulusevski is clearly not nearing a return to first-team action as he wasn’t included in the squad, and James Maddison will be unavailable for a while after suffering an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury.

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.