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Tottenham Hotspur will be aiming to record a third consecutive victory at the beginning of the 2025-26 Premier League season when they host Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.Â

Spurs followed up a 3-0 opening-day win over Burnley with a superb 2-0 victory against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, leaving them with a flawless record after two matchdays.Â

Meanwhile, the Cherries were beaten 4-2 by Liverpool on the opening day before narrowly beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0, though they have since lost 2-0 to Brentford in the EFL Cup second round.

Here, Sports Mole provides details of how to tune into the Premier League encounter.Â

What time does Tottenham Hotspur vs. Bournemouth kick off?

The Premier League clash will kick off a 3pm local time on Saturday afternoon.Â

Where is Tottenham Hotspur vs. Bournemouth being played?

The match will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which has a capacity of 62,850.Â

Tottenham have a strong home record against Bournemouth in recent history, with six wins, one draw and only one defeat in their last eight home meetings.

How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs. Bournemouth in the UK

TV channels

Unfortunately for UK fans, the game will not be available for live broadcast due to the 3pm blackout rule.Â

Online streaming

With the match not eligible for live coverage, none of the UK broadcasters will be showing the game on their online platforms.Â

Highlights

Sky Sports will release highlights on their dedicated sports app, as well as on their social media and YouTube channels.Â

Alternatively, UK viewers can catch the highlights of the game on Match of the Day, which will start at 10:20pm on BBC One, with the game's highlight package also available on the iPlayer from 8pm on the same day.

Who will win Tottenham Hotspur vs. Bournemouth?

Tottenham Hotspur have made a sensational start under Thomas Frank at the beginning of the new campaign, with back-to-back Premier League wins, including keeping clean sheets in both matches.Â

Alongside their return to home ground on Saturday, where they have dominated recent meetings with the Cherries, Spurs will be supremely confident of securing another three points.Â

Thomas Frank will take charge of his third Premier League game in the Tottenham Hotspur dugout on Saturday when they welcome Bournemouth to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The former Brentford manager has made an excellent start to life with the Lilywhites, collecting six points from a possible six, including a highlight 2-0 victory against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium last time out.

Frank's side have also kept two clean sheets while scoring five goals of their own in their first two league matches, an impressive feat considering that the Londoners have been without a number of key players such as Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison.

Ahead of this weekend's clash, Sports Mole rounds up all of Tottenham's latest injury and suspension news.

Destiny Udogie

Status: Doubt

Type of injury:Â Knee

Possible return date:Â September 13 (vs. West Ham United)

Left-back Destiny Udogie was a key part of Ange Postecolgou's setup during his two seasons at Spurs, and he will be keen to re-establish himself as a regular when he returns to action after the international break.

Frank explained that the 22-year-old has returned to training, but this weekend may come too soon as Udogie needs to build fitness after missing much of pre-season.

Manor Solomon

Status: Out

Type of injury:Â Calf

Possible return date:Â September 13 (vs. West Ham)

Winger Manor Solomon was on loan at Leeds United in 2024-25, helping the Peacocks to earn promotion back to the Premier League and win the Championship.

He has now returned to training, but it remains to be seen whether he will be part of Frank's plans in the long term given that the club have an abundance of attacking talent, and he could depart on loan before the transfer window shuts.

Bryan Gil

Status: Out

Type of injury:Â Knee

Possible return date:Â September 13 (vs. West Ham)

One of a number of Spurs players dealing with a knee issue, Bryan Gil has been in and out of the side since his arrival in the capital, and he unfortunately suffered a knee injury that required surgery when he was on loan at Girona last season.

The Spanish forward could be a useful squad option once he recovers, though he will not be ready until at least the middle of next month.

Yves Bissouma

Status: Doubt

Type of injury:Â Knock

Possible return date:Â September 13 (vs. West Ham)

Yves Bissouma has been the subject of transfer speculation after reports of disciplinary issues at Tottenham, including repeated lateness, but the talented midfielder will be a miss on Saturday.Â

Kota Takai

Status: Out

Type of injury:Â Foot

Possible return date:Â September 13 (vs. West Ham)

Young centre-back Kota Takai is yet to make his debut for Spurs after signing from Kawasaki Frontale following a foot injury that has sidelined him since July, and the severity of his plantar fascia issue is being assessed.

Radu Dragusin

Status: Out

Type of injury:Â Cruciate Ligament

Possible return date:Â October 19 (vs. Aston Villa)

Romanian centre-back Radu Dragusin has shown glimspes of his potential since his arrival from Genoa, but he has missed almost the entirety of 2025 after suffering a cruciate ligament in January.

Dejan Kulusevski

Status: Out

Type of injury:Â Knee

Possible return date:Â November 29 (vs. Fulham)

One of the most creative players in the Premier League, Dejan Kulusevski has been vital to Tottenham since his arrival from Juventus, but the versatile 25-year-old attacker remains out with a knee injury that he picked up towards the end of the 2024-25 season.

James Maddison

Status: Out

Type of injury:Â Cruciate Ligament

Possible return date:Â April 11, 2026 (vs. Sunderland)

Having just come back from a different injury, James Maddison was preparing for a fresh start and a new campaign under a new manager, but he suffered a heartbreaking cruciate ligament injury moments after being substituted on against Newcastle United in an early-August pre-season clash.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR SUSPENSION LIST

Tottenham have no players suspended for their Premier League clash against Bournemouth.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly looking to rival Chelsea for RB Leipzig winger Xavi Simons in the closing stages of the summer transfer window.Â

Spurs are badly in need of bolstering their attacking department after the departure of Son Heung-Min and the ACL injury to James Maddison.Â

The north London club made a concrete approach to sign Eberechi Eze, but he moved to Arsenal instead.Â

Spurs also failed in their approach to sign Nico Paz from Como, and they could miss out on Piero Hincapie, who is reportedly being chased by Arsenal.Â

Tottenham eye move for Simons?Â

According to a report from the Telegraph, Spurs have entered discussions to sign Simons from Leipzig.Â

Chelsea have been in talks with the 22-year-old attacker for the past few weeks, but the Blues have failed to secure an agreement.Â

Enzo Maresca needs to offload the likes of Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku before proceeding with the potential signings of Simons and Alejandro Garnacho.Â

The report claims that there is optimism that Simons could move to north London, despite his apparent interest in joining Chelsea.Â

Can Spurs hijack Chelsea deal for Simons?Â

After missing out on so many targets, Spurs are desperate to land at least one new attacking midfielder before the close of the window.Â

Tottenham can offer the former Paris Saint-Germain winger Champions League football this season if he wants to leave Leipzig and join them.Â

The German club value him at around £60m, and meeting that price should not be a problem for Spurs, considering they were willing to pay a similar amount for the likes of Eze, Paz or Morgan Gibbs-White.Â

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in the 'final stages' of negotiations with Turkish club Galatasaray to offload midfielder Yves Bissouma.Â

The 28-year-old has not been included in Spurs' match-day squads this season, and he was expected to leave the club following the arrival of Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich.Â

Thomas Frank earlier dropped Bissouma from the travelling squad for the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain due to persistent lateness, and it became clear that his time at the club is coming to an end.Â

The midfielder joined Spurs from Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer of 2022 and has made 100 appearances in all competitions.Â

The Mali international started only 16 games in the Premier League during the 2024-25 campaign but played the full 90 minutes in the Europa League final against Manchester United.Â

Bissouma heading to Turkey?Â

According to journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Bissouma has already agreed personal terms with Gala, and the two clubs are close to reaching a deal.

Transfer expert Ben Jacobs further added that it will be a loan deal with the obligation to sign him permanently next summer.Â

West Ham United reportedly showed interest in signing the Spurs midfielder in recent weeks, and he would have been an ideal fit for the Hammers.Â

However, Galatasaray moved quickly ahead of other suitors, with head coach Okan Buruk looking to build a strong squad to defend their league title and do well in the Champions League.

Spurs need to bolster their attacking midfield areasÂ

Bissouma was already behind Rodrigo Bentancur and Pape Matar Sarr in the midfield pecking order, and Frank probably will not need any more central midfielders as a replacement, now that he has Palhinha as another option.Â

Spurs need more depth and quality in their attacking midfield areas following the ACL injury to James Maddison, and this is where the north London club have been left frustrated.Â

Tottenham Hotspur could still have a chance to sign Chelsea attacker Christopher Nkunku if they decide to make an offer this week, according to a report.Â

Spurs are desperate to bolster their attacking areas following the ACL injury to James Maddison, but they have failed to land some of their major targets. Â

The north London club were in talks to sign Eberechi Eze, but the England international moved to Arsenal instead.Â

Spurs switched their attention to Nico Paz, but Thomas Frank has been left disappointed again after Como rejected a massive bid for the player.Â

Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie has been considered an option, but Spurs could face north London rivals Arsenal again in the race to sign him.Â

Chelsea could relax their transfer stanceÂ

The Blues are looking to offload some of their unwanted players to make room for new additions, and Nkunku is one of them.Â

The French attacker has been left out of Chelsea's matchday squad for the opening two games, and he is expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with Bayern Munich reportedly keen for his services.Â

Spurs reportedly enquired about potentially bringing Nkunku to North London, but Chelsea refused to do business with their London rivals.Â

According to a report from the Daily Mail, while the Blues would rather not sell the 27-year-old to a direct rival, they will 'take a call' if Tottenham make a formal offer this week.Â

Nkunku prepared to take a pay cut?Â

Bayern are only willing to sign him on loan, while Chelsea want to offload the former RB Leipzig winger permanently, which leaves Spurs with a hope to land the attacker if they are really interested.Â

According to a report from the Telegraph, the Frenchman is prepared to take a pay cut to secure the right move away, the club valuing him at about £42m.

Nkunku scored 15 goals and provided five assists in 48 competitive appearances last term, and he could be a smart addition for Tottenham.

Pep Guardiola’s new-look Manchester City squad will need time to develop cohesion and supporters must remain calm during the early stages of the new season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany has told Sports Mole.

After kick-starting the 2025-26 campaign with an eye-catching 4-0 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Man City were brought back down to earth when they suffered a disappointing mistake-strewn 2-0 home defeat to a tremendous Tottenham Hotspur outfit last weekend.

Many Citizens supporters have been left scratching their head wondering where Guardiola’s team are at this moment in time following two contrasting performances and results, but the Catalan coach has stressed that it is too early to judge his side and he has no doubts that they will improve going forward.

“We missed the simple things. I never asked them to play exceptional things,” Guardiola told reporters after the match. “The first was about effort to run and that was extraordinary like it has been for many years.

“I don’t have doubts. Last season, we didn’t achieve but in the training we were really good. In the pressure, we missed simple things and then we create enough chances but it’s happened, it’s football.

“It’s just the second game. Last game against Wolves, everyone said everything it’s fine and I said it’s just one game and a lot is going to happen.

“I know how we are working and what the players are doing. There are many good things but we have to improve. Step by step we will improve and make more connections.”

Calls for calm follow City’s loss to Spurs as new-look team needs time to gel

McInerney is inclined to agree with Guardiola and believes that the “biggest story” of Man City’s loss to Spurs is the fact that a squad comprised of a number of new signings and young players will need time to “find their rhythm and structure”.

James Trafford - who was at fault for the second goal conceded - Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki were all handed their home debuts after arriving earlier this summer, while January additions Nico Gonzalez and Omar Marmoush were also named in the starting lineup.

“I actually agree with Guardiola's assessment that the game wasn't as bad as it maybe appeared on the surface of things,” McInerney told Sports Mole. “There was lots to like and there is just lots to work on at the same time.

“Essentially, it boiled down to City not taking their chances while also making a couple of mistakes, and Spurs taking theirs. That's a very simple way of putting it, that's most of football, but it doesn't mean you necessarily played terribly, or it doesn't necessarily mean you aren't moving in the right direction if you have a performance like that, given how early on it is in the season still.

“It’s just the second game, barely any pre-season for Manchester City. A lot of the issues were avoidable that led to City conceding soft goals, incredibly soft goals, and I suspect they'll be fixed. It's just going to be a matter of rhythm and time.

“Whether we can get there, we don't know, but I don't think it's definitely a case of throwing the baby out of the bath wall yet. I think we can be quite calm and just see how this new side develops.

“It was a very new side. There's so many changes to the City side. All the fan favourites were playing. James Trafford, Ait-Nouri - him going off injured definitely did not help City in terms of their rhythm - Cherki, Reijnders, Oscar Bobb, Marmoush, Nico Gonzalez, it was a vastly changed Manchester City side from a year ago.

“That ultimately is going to take its toll on the side. City are going to need a little bit of time to find their rhythm and structure - and to me, that's the biggest story of this game.

“There were mistakes that maybe came as a result of a lack of repetition, lack of time on the training ground. With more practice and more work on the structure, the shape, where people need to be, and hopefully a little bit more sharpness in front of goal, maybe this is a different story.”

“Managers prefer an evolution as opposed to revolution”

Discussing the importance of Guardiola’s side needing to gel in training sessions in the coming weeks, McInerney added: “Absolutely. It's all about that cohesion within the team. If you look at the team from a year ago, it's chalk and cheese. It's so different to where City are right now. They're trying new things with new players and new ideas and so on.

“I think there's a reason why managers prefer an evolution as opposed to revolution, a gentle change, because when you [integrate] this many new players into a side, unless you get very, very lucky, it's going to be very hard to hit the ground running to the extent that Man City are used to, because there's just too many players who are still trying to find themselves in a City shirt.

“It’s all about cohesion” - Man City fans “have to be patient”

“Nico Gonzalez, for example, he started a little bit when he first joined, but then didn't play much. Now he's been entrusted with the number six shirt in Rodri’s absence and he's doing quite well. But he maybe doesn't have the chemistry with Reijnders, who yet doesn't have the chemistry with the full-backs who are going forward either side of him, or with Cherki or [Erling] Haaland, because they're trying to learn each other's rhythms and patterns.

“That is a natural part of how a team develops. Previously, if you had introduced a new signing, you had the structure and the security of Ederson, Dias, De Bruyne, Rodri and Haaland as the spine, with multiple players either side. Kyle Walker was there for years, or [Josko] Gvardiol playing left-back, who you could trust to do the job, because they knew what they were doing and they essentially held the hands of the new players.

“There's none of that now. Everyone's trying to hold each other's hands, but some people don't know where to go yet. That's absolutely fine, it's just makes it difficult to really gauge where the team is at.

“It also makes it difficult to gauge the quality of these players. I think they're good enough, but we just don't know yet. We just don't know yet how they're going to adapt to the Premier League, and it's very hard to judge their individual performances in isolation, knowing there's so many parts around them that aren't moving in sync yet.

“It's all about that cohesion. Until we know that these players have had that chance to play alongside each other, we don't really know where City are at, and I think that's fine. It's early on in the season and we just have to be patient.”

McInerney has also shared his thoughts on the injury picked up by summer signing Ait-Nouri and how his absence might impact Guardiola’s side should he fail to recover in time for Man City’s next Premier League game away against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.

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Arsenal are supposedly working to hijack Tottenham Hotspur's deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, but there is a catch.

The Gunners have already broken Lilywhites hearts once in the summer transfer window, stealing Eberechi Eze from under the noses of their most bitter adversaries.

Eze was presented to the Emirates crowd on Saturday prior to Arsenal's 5-0 Premier League thumping of Leeds United, and he was widely expected to be the Gunners' final signing of the summer window.

However, Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta are still searching for ways to reinforce the squad further, and according to The Athletic, a deal for Ecuadorian defender Hincapie is in the works.

It was reported earlier on Monday that Hincapie had expressed a wish to leave Leverkusen in the final knockings of the transfer window, and Tottenham were readying an offer of a loan deal with a £52m purchase obligation.

Hincapie 'prefers' Arsenal move amid Tottenham transfer links

Now, Hincapie would allegedly prefer a move to Arsenal if a deal can be agreed between the two clubs, and 'efforts' are being made to reduce his £52m release clause to an amount seen more in line with his realistic market value.

The 23-year-old has supposedly been a prominent name on Arsenal's recruitment list for some time, although his prospective arrival in North London will depend on at least one defensive exit between now and next week's deadline.

Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko could both be sold if the right offer comes in; Porto are working on a move for the former and are said to be increasingly optimistic about their chances of a loan deal with an obligation for a permanent transfer in 2026.

Meanwhile, Zinchenko is out of contract at the end of the season but is yet to receive any firm offers, so the Ukrainian could stay for the final year of his agreement before departing on a free transfer in 2026.

Elsewhere on the field, Fabio Vieira, Reiss Nelson and Albert Sambi Lokonga are also on the chopping block, but the former's potential move to Bundesliga side Stuttgart has broken down.

How Hincapie could fit in at Arsenal ahead of possible hijack

Is it happening again?

Seeing Eze don the red and white of their most hated rivals was one thing, but a penny for the thoughts of all Spurs fans if Hincapie also snubs the Lilywhites in favour of their noisy neighbours.

On the other hand, some Tottenham fans may wish to see their side prioritise another creative midfielder as opposed to a new defender, so not every member of the Spurs faithful should be losing sleep over this possible hijack.

Hincapie has nevertheless established a reputation as one of the Bundesliga's finest defenders, excelling as the left-sided centre-back for Leverkusen during their Bundesliga Invincibles campaign and also functioning as a left-back and left wing-back.

The 23-year-old could therefore provide greater cover and competition for Gabriel Magalhaes - the most likely scenario - as well as battling Riccardo Calafiori and Myles Lewis-Skelly for left-back minutes.

However, this one will almost certainly not get off the ground unless Arsenal can trim their defensive ranks; while squad depth is key, a bloated squad could be detrimental.

Tottenham Hotspur have supposedly been handed encouragement in their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, who wants to leave the German giants this summer.

The Lilywhites boast an impeccable defensive record from two Premier League matches under Thomas Frank, keeping back-to-back clean sheets against Burnley and Manchester City so far.

Spurs set a new Premier League record in Saturday's tremendous 2-0 triumph over Pep Guardiola's side at the Etihad, where the effective pairing of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven nullified Erling Haaland and co.

Captain Romero has also just signed a new long-term contract with the Europa League winners, snubbing interest from Atletico Madrid to commit his future to the North London club, while Luka Vuskovic and Kota Takai have arrived this summer.

Nevertheless, the Lilywhites are still understood to be monitoring developments surrounding Hincapie's future, and according to Fabrizio Romano, the Ecuador international is indeed keen to leave Erik ten Hag's team in the coming days.

Hincapie 'wants Leverkusen exit' after Tottenham enquiry

Romano adds that Spurs submitted an enquiry for Hincapie a week and a half ago, and numerous Premier League clubs are attentive to the situation after learning of the versatile defender's stance.

Hincapie's Leverkusen contract does not expire until the summer of 2029 - he signed an extension as recently as December - but his terms are understood to include a €60m (£52m) release clause.

The onus is now on Tottenham or another interested party to stump up the full value of that option, but agreeing personal terms with Hincapie should not prove problematic given his desire to explore a new career path.

The 23-year-old was a critical component of Leverkusen's Invincibles squad in the 2023-24 Bundesliga campaign, and he has come up with seven goals and five assists in 166 appearances for Die Werkself in total.

Leverkusen paid just £5.5m to bring Hincapie to the club from Talleres in 2021, and the German powerhouses are now set to bank a significant profit on the adaptable defender.

Why are Spurs pursuing Hincapie transfer?

Hincapie has made a name for himself as the left-sided centre-half in Leverkusen's back three, but the South American is also comfortable as an out-and-out left-back and has even functioned as a wing-back on occasion.

While there is little chance of Van de Ven losing his place in the Tottenham backline, Hincapie would provide genuine competition and cover for the speedy Dutchman while Radu Dragusin is recovering from his devastating ACL injury.

Furthermore, Vuskovic is said to be close to joining Hamburg on loan, while the young Takai is struggling with a foot injury, and the veteran Ben Davies will most likely depart when his contract expires at the end of the season.

At left-back, Destiny Udogie has struggled to stay fit over the past 12 months, and while Djed Spence has held the fort effectively, he is without genuine cover while his Italian counterpart is on the sidelines.

Spurs' pursuit of Hincapie therefore makes complete sense from a depth point of view, although Tottenham supporters may wish to see their side splurge on a new playmaker rather than forking out £50m for a new defender.

Tottenham Hotspur have had a bid worth over £60m rejected for Como attacker Nico Paz, the latest report has claimed.

Spurs have enjoyed an exceptional start to the Premier League season, winning their opening two games of the campaign.

Their most recent victory was a 2-0 triumph against Manchester City on Saturday afternoon, and forward players like Richarlison and Mohammed Kudus were key to the club's strong performance.

Despite his positive start to life as Tottenham boss, Thomas Frank is still thought to be keen on making more additions to his forward line this summer.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Spurs have had a bid of just over £60.5m turned down for attacker Paz, with the player keen to stay at Como before completing a move back to Real Madrid in the future.

Why Tottenham wanted Nico Paz this summer transfer window

Paz played 35 games in Serie A for Como in 2024-25, and the forward scored six goals while also providing eight assists.

His return is more impressive when considering he was 19 at the start of that season, and he had only played four league matches in his career prior to his move to Italy in the summer of 2024.

The Argentinian has predominantly played in a number 10 role, and the attacker made the most passes into the penalty area (38) of any Como player last term.

If Tottenham are to secure Paz, they may have to significantly increase their offer due to the fact Real Madrid will take 50% off the fee paid for the player, though that clause in his contract expires in 2027.

Why Thomas Frank needs an attacker

While it would be unfair to rely on the 20-year-old as a starter in every game, Spurs would be wise to strengthen in attacking midfield considering they have suffered a number of injuries in that position.

James Maddison has been ruled out for the season as a result of an ACL injury, while Dejan Kulusevski is expected to be out for months due to a knee issue.

Tottenham did make an approach to Nottingham Forest for Morgan Gibbs-White and Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze, but the former signed a new deal while the latter moved to Arsenal.

Joao Palhinha, Pape Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur started in midfield against Manchester City, and though the trio are all defensively strong, they are not specialists against low blocks.

In order for Frank's side to break down more stubborn opposition, then the addition of someone with Paz's skillset would be benefiicial.

Tottenham Hotspur have supposedly identified Leicester City's Bilal El Khannouss as a potential alternative to Arsenal new boy Eberechi Eze.

The Lilywhites faithful were left crestfallen in midweek when their bitter adversaries hijacked their proposed deal for Eze, whom they had already agreed a financial package with Palace for.

However, Arsenal swiftly shook hands on a fee with Palace after losing Kai Havertz to a knee injury, and Eze - a former Hale End graduate - sided with Mikel Arteta's side as a result of his emotional ties to the club.

Thomas Frank's side did not need Eze, Dejan Kulusevski or ACL victim James Maddison to stun Manchester City on Saturday, though, sinking Pep Guardiola's men 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium thanks to Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha's goals.

The latter formed an effective midfield trio with Pape Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur, while £55m signing Mohammed Kudus has quickly made his mark since joining from West Ham United in the summer too.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy 'directly relaunches' El Khannouss pursuit

Nevertheless, Tottenham fans have expressed their discontent at their side's inability to get deals for Eze or Morgan Gibbs-White over the line, voicing their frustrations at club chairman Daniel Levy during Saturday's win in Manchester.

Spurs boss Thomas Frank has confirmed on multiple occasions that his side remain in the market for more additions, and according to Africafoot, the Lilywhites are now in for Leicester City playmaker El Khannouss.

The 21-year-old could not prevent the Foxes from suffering relegation from the Premier League last season, but he caught the eye nonetheless, registering three goals and five assists in 36 matches for Leicester across all competitions.

El Khannouss - a £19.5m arrival from Genk last summer - has already set up two goals in two Championship appearances in the 2025-26 season, and the report claims that Spurs chairman Levy has 'directly initiated' a relaunch of Tottenham's pursuit of the 2004-born playmaker.

El Khannouss still has three years left to run on his contract at the King Power Stadium, and Leicester would be well-placed to demand a profit on the £19.5m they paid for the Morocco international last year.

Spurs could gain transfer revenge over Palace with El Khannouss transfer

Levy has been and will always be the subject of fierce criticism from Tottenham fans, many of whom understandably needed a scapegoat to vent their anger towards after news of the Eze hijack reached social media.

Ultimately, there is little more that the chairman could do when Eze had such an unbreakable bond with another club; he reportedly even called Mikel Arteta on Wednesday to see if there was any chance of a deal happening with Arsenal before committing to Spurs.

Nevertheless, there is sure to be some chagrin from Tottenham fans towards Palace themselves, but after having Eze stolen from under their noses, the Europa League winners could now pull off their own hijack as a measure of revenge.

The Eagles are also thought to have earmarked El Khannouss as the perfect Eze successor, and discussions over a €35m (£30.3m) deal are underway after the two parties reached an agreement on personal terms.