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Tottenham Hotspur have identified AS Monaco attacker Maghnes Akliouche as a transfer target due to the asking price for Manchester City’s Savinho, according to the Independent journalist Miguel Delaney.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club want to bolster their attack, and while a deal for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze is on the cards, head coach Thomas Frank wants one more player in the position.

Spurs have held talks to sign Savinho, but Man City want £60 million for the Brazilian, and they have now moved on to Akliouche.

The 23-year-old Frenchman, with ‘exceptional dribbling skills’, ended last term with seven goals and 12 assists in 42 appearances, and he scored in the 3-1 win over Le Havre at the weekend.

Akliouche bagged eight goals and four assists in 2023-24, and Tottenham have been impressed with his performances over the last two campaigns.

The France youth international right winger also boasts a great work rate, pressing ability, and game intelligence both on and off the ball, and Spurs need such a player.

Akliouche also plays centrally, and is a threat in counter-attack situations due to his pace.

He also contributes defensively, and his finishing and passing are some of his abilities which make him a solid player with huge potential.

Moving to the Premier League could appeal to the Monaco star, and Tottenham playing in the Champions League is also a plus for the North London club in their pursuit.

He has been unable to force his way into the star-studded French senior national team, but impressing in the English top-flight and elite European competition with Spurs could boost his chances.

This 2025-26 campaign is crucial for Akliouche if he wants to play in the next World Cup, and he may need to leave the Ligue 1 club for his dream to come true.

Tottenham could be offering him that opportunity, and talks are expected to take place between both parties in the coming days.

Tottenham Hotspur target Savinho will not be moving to North London this summer, according to talkSPORT.

Spurs wanted the Manchester City winger and were in talks to sign him.

However, Tottenham will not be getting the 21-year-old because Man City boss Pep Guardiola has closed the door to a potential departure.

The Brazilian winger, who impressed in his first Premier League season with Manchester City, had been linked with a £50 million move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Missing out on Savinho is a blow for Tottenham, considering how good the ex-Girona star is.

In 29 league appearances last season, Savinho showed why he is considered one of the most exciting young wingers in Europe.

Hailed by Guardiola as a player with ‘incredible ability’, he averaged 0.5 assists per 90 minutes and created 2.3 chances per 90.

His numbers far outshine most of Tottenham’s current wide options.

His ability to take on defenders was particularly impressive, completing 2.7 take-ons per 90 – a level of directness Spurs have often lacked.

Who should Spurs turn to after missing out on Savinho

Tottenham should turn their attention to Takefusa Kubo after missing out on Savinho.

The Japanese international has been one of La Liga’s most exciting wide forwards since joining Real Sociedad in July 2022, tormenting defenders with his pace, flair, and close control.

At 24, Kubo is entering his prime and offers the kind of direct dribbling and creativity Spurs need to replace the spark Savinho could have provided.

Last season, he recorded seven goals and four assists in 52 appearances across all competitions, while already opening his account this campaign.

Kubo’s versatility and ability to break down low blocks make him an ideal target to refresh the forward line.

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Tottenham Hotspur are pushing to finalise the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, with chairmen Daniel Levy and Steve Parish now holding direct talks.

The England international has already agreed personal terms with Spurs, leaving only the fee between the clubs as the final obstacle.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano claims Levy and Parish are in contact today, with Tottenham ready to offer £55 million plus a further £5mn in add-ons.

Eze informed Palace last week that he wanted to make the move to north London.

The 27-year-old has emerged as a priority target for Spurs following James Maddison’s long-term injury and the departure of Heung-min Son to Los Angeles FC earlier this month.

Eze’s versatility and creativity have made him a standout option for Thomas Frank as he prepares for a Champions League campaign in his first season as Tottenham manager.

Palace remain reluctant to lose their talisman but accept that a sale is likely if a suitable replacement can be secured.

They have identified Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss and Club Brugge’s Christos Tzolis as possible signings if Eze departs.

Parish is pushing for a larger portion of the fee to be paid up front so the Eagles can immediately reinvest.

Eze’s release clause of £67.5m expired earlier this summer, giving Palace more leverage in negotiations.

Levy is seeking to keep the deal closer to £55m while structuring add-ons to bridge the gap.

Both chairmen have reputations as stubborn negotiators, with Levy known for extracting maximum value for Spurs and Parish for resisting bids until his valuation is met.

The situation has echoes of Palace’s previous high-profile sales, including Aaron Wan-Bissaka to Manchester United and Wilfried Zaha to Galatasaray.

Spurs are confident an agreement will be reached, with optimism that Eze could even be registered before the weekend’s clash with Manchester City.

Eze featured in Palace’s goalless draw with Chelsea on the opening weekend, but sources indicate he remains determined to leave Selhurst Park.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Djed Spence has signed a new long-term contract with the club.

The 25-year-old defender first joined Spurs from Middlesbrough in 2022 but had to wait until late 2024 to become a regular in the first team.

Spence made his full Premier League debut in Tottenham’s 5-0 victory over Southampton last December and quickly established himself as a reliable option.

He went on to make 35 appearances across the 2024-25 campaign, scoring his first Premier League goal in February during a 4-1 win against Ipswich Town.

His strong form earned him a nomination for the Premier League’s Player of the Month award later that month.

Spence also played an important role in Tottenham’s successful Europa League campaign, which ended with them lifting the trophy in May.

The right-back was also trusted to start in the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain last week, where he operated on the opposite flank as a left wing-back in the penalty shoot-out defeat.

He featured again on Saturday, playing the full 90 minutes of Tottenham’s 3-0 Premier League victory over Burnley.

The club announced on their official website that they were delighted to tie the full-back down to new terms, rewarding his breakthrough year in London.

It is the second time in less than 12 months that Spence has signed a contract extension, having previously inking a four-year deal in October 2024.

His latest contract comes as new manager Thomas Frank looks to shape the squad ahead of his first full season in charge.

Before establishing himself in the first team, the London-born defender spent time on loan with Rennes, Leeds United and Genoa.

Those loan spells helped him gain valuable experience after struggling to break into the Spurs side in his first two seasons at the club.

He has now become a dependable member of the squad, particularly during the second half of last season when he filled in at left-back following Destiny Udogie’s injury.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to seal a transfer for Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze after offering £60 million over the weekend, according to the Sun.

However, the 27-year-old is unlikely to join the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club before Palace play Fredrikstad in the first leg of the Europa Conference League play-off on Thursday.

Eze wants to join Spurs, and the Eagles will not stand in his way, but the speed with which the deal will happen will depend on their assurance of quickly signing a replacement.

The Selhurst Park club are reportedly demanding more of the transfer fee up front, and it is unclear if the £60m bid Tottenham brought to the table is for a total package.

Eze previously had a £60m release clause, with a further £8m in add-ons, but it has now expired and Palace will determine the fee they want.

Spurs consultant Fabio Paratici was at Stamford Bridge yesterday when Chelsea hosted the Eagles in the Premier League.

Talks over Eze joining the club were held, and an agreement appears to be on the cards.

However, Tottenham may need to wait until next weekend for the move to be finalised as Palace want the Englishman to feature in the crucial Europa Conference League game.

The Lilywhites kicked off the new campaign with an outstanding 3-0 win over Burnley on Saturday. They will be looking to win again when they visit Manchester City next Saturday.

Eze will not be available for the game from the look of things, but Spurs manager Thomas Frank will not mind as long as he eventually completes the move.

Tottenham Hotspur consultant Fabio Paratici was in the crowd at Stamford Bridge today for the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea, according to the Independent journalist Miguel Delaney.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club are looking to wrap up a deal for Palace attacker Eberechi Eze and it is believed their former director of football was at the match to hold further talks.

There was considerable progress over Friday and Saturday between Spurs and the Eagles, and it looked like a deal could be struck for £55 million plus add-ons.

Delaney had reported on Friday that Tottenham were at least £7m off what Palace would want for the 27-year-old.

The idea of Eze not playing today was also discussed, but negotiations had run into some “difficulties” by Saturday evening.

Palace are now demanding more of the fee up front to boost their chances of immediately signing a replacement for the Tottenham target.

They have Leicester City attacker Bilal El Khannouss and his Club Brugge counterpart Christos Tzolis on their wishlist.

Both London clubs are expected to continue talks, but Eze could still feature for the Eagles when they take on Fredrikstad in the first-leg of the Europa Conference League play-off on Thursday.

Spurs kicked off their campaign with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Burnley at home on Saturday and they could do with Eze before their next game.

They travel to Etihad Stadium next Saturday to take on Manchester City, and having the Palace star available will be a huge boost for Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank.

Securing all three points at the expense of Pep Guardiola and his men will be a massive boost for the North London club, and having a player like Eze for the trip will come in handy.

They will need to meet the demands of Palace as soon as possible to have a chance of getting their man in for their first away game of 2025-26, and fans will be hoping for good news in the coming days.

West Ham United and Everton are both monitoring the situation of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma due to the uncertainty over his future, according to Sky Sports Switzerland journalist Sacha Tavolieri.

The Spurs star could leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club this summer, and Hammers manager Graham Potter and his Toffees counterpart David Moyes would love to recruit his services.

West Ham need an enforcer in the middle of the park, and Everton also want to bring one to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank dropped Bissouma from the squad for the UEFA Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday because the Malian international was late once too often.

Former Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou also once axed him from a matchday squad last year after he was filmed inhaling nitrous oxide from a balloon.

His disciplinary issues could see the North London club part ways with him, but he prefers to remain in England were he to leave this summer.

West Ham and Everton will be open to having him, but other options could emerge for the former Brighton & Hove Albion star.

Tottenham reportedly would accept anything close to £20 million for the 28-year-old as his contract has less than a year left on it.

AS Roma and Fenerbahce are also keen on Bissouma, with the manager of the Turkish club, Jose Mourinho, a huge admirer of his qualities.

He has been reinstated and will be in the Spurs matchday squad for their Premier League opener against Burnley at home tomorrow, but Joao Palhinha has been signed as his direct replacement.

Frank brought in the Portuguese from Bayern Munich as he wanted a new number 6 and was unconvinced that either Rodrigo Bentancur or Bissouma is perfect for the role.

The chance to cash in on him would appeal to Tottenham instead of losing him for nothing next summer, and an exit could be on the cards.

Tottenham Hotspur are still at least £7 million off what Crystal Palace would want for Eberechi Eze, according to the Independent journalist Miguel Delaney.

He claimed in the Friday edition of his ‘Inside Football’ bi-weekly newsletter that the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club are clear favourites to sign the England international.

Spurs ‘just have to go and strike a deal’ for Eze after Arsenal decided not to firm up their interest with any bid.

However, Tottenham now need to meet the demands of Palace if they want to quickly get a deal over the line for the 27-year-old attacker.

“Tottenham Hotspur, right now, are the outstanding favourites for his signature,” Delaney wrote.

“They have an almost clear run. Almost. Arsenal currently aren’t acting on their long-standing interest. As previously stated here, they prefer to sell first and are considering a left-winger instead.

“Spurs consequently just have to go and strike a deal, and the latest information is that they are still at least £7m off what Palace would want.”

Tottenham are in dire need of a quality addition in the final third after Heung-min Son left and James Maddison was ruled out for most of the season due to an injury.

Dejan Kulusevski is also yet to return to action as he nears full recovery, while Morgan Gibbs-White has opted to remain at Nottingham Forest.

Eze has what it takes to take Spurs to the next level. He will be desperate to prove himself in the Champions League, having established himself as one of the best attackers in the Premier League.

Tottenham have also been linked with Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers.

He plays in a similar position to Eze and could be an alternative if a move for the Palace star falls through.

Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White has phoned Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank to apologise for the transfer not going through, according to The Athletic.

The attacker was set to move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club after Spurs tabled bids for him that met and then exceeded a £60 million release clause in his former contract.

Gibbs-White was set for a medical at the North London club, only for the deal to fall through, with him ending up signing a new contract with the City Ground club.

He put a phone call across to Frank afterwards, saying sorry for how the situation played out, but the Spurs boss told him an apology was not required.

Gibbs-White was set on the move to Tottenham, but a 30-minute meeting with Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis in Portugal helped change his mind.

Spurs were ready to make him their most expensive signing of all time and the deal would have eclipsed the £65m they paid Bournemouth for Dominic Solanke last summer.

Both parties have now moved on and Frank is looking to add an attacker to his ranks after Son Heung-Min left and James Maddison picked up a long-term injury.

Tottenham are plotting a move for Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers, but it remains to be seen whether they will make an official bid as the Midlands club are insisting he is not for sale.

Spurs cannot afford to go without signing an attacker this summer given the current situation of their squad, and more names could emerge in the coming weeks.

Their capitulation in the UEFA Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain is a timely reminder for Frank that his team is not just good enough, and more additions are needed.

They need quality squad depth to challenge effectively across the Champions League and other domestic competitions, and time is not on their side with around 15 days left in the transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in recruiting the services of Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers this summer, according to the Daily Mail.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club want to reinforce in the final third after the departure of Son Heung-Min, and they are looking to lure the England international away from the Villa Park club.

Rogers is a wanted man in the Premier League after impressing for the Villans last term.

A move to join Spurs could be appealing as they are playing in the Champions League this season.

The Midlands club were fined £9.5 million last month for breaching UEFA’s financial rules.

While they could be forced to sell key players this summer as they need to remain compliant with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules, they do not want to sell the 23-year-old.

It is unknown whether Spurs will firm up their interest in Rogers with a bid as manager Thomas Franks is desperate for attackers.

He has lost James Maddison to a long-term injury and also missed out on Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White.

Villa have always insisted the England international is not for sale and want to offer him a new contract that reflects his status as a key player at the club.

Morgan bagged 14 goals and 16 assists in 54 games across all competitions last season after ending 2023-24 with ten goals and ten assists in 49 games.

Rogers has five years left on his current contract after signing a six-year extension last November, but discussions over fresh terms and an extension are in preliminary stages.

Spurs may need to look elsewhere as Villa will not be keen on losing another key player as Jacob Ramsey closes in on a move to Newcastle United.

The Midlands club will look to win the Europa League this term given the track record of manager Unai Emery in the competition, and they need to retain key players to have a chance.