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Former Sky Sports pundit Jeff Stelling has claimed that Tottenham Hotspur had the best summer transfer window, rating how they conducted transfer business better than that of the likes of Arsenal.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club lost Son Heung-Min but completed permanent deals for Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel after their impressive loan spells last term.

Spurs also signed Luka Vuskovic (now on loan with Hamburger SV), Kota Takai, Mohammed Kudus, Joao Palhinha and Xavi Simons, while Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani joined on loan yesterday.

The North London club missed out on the likes of Eberechi Eze, Morgan Gibbs-White and Savinho, but Stelling insists they did better than everyone else in the window.

His claim is likely to divide Tottenham fans as they would have wanted more players in, but head coach Thomas Frank has strengthened in every department and he will be looking to challenge for major silverware this term.

Spurs won the Europa League with Ange Postecoglou in charge last term, but finishing 17th in the Premier League cost the Australian his job.

Frank has started his reign with two league wins and a defeat, and the addition of quality firepower in attack could get his team firing on all cylinders consistently going forward.

Kudus has plenty to prove, with Roy Keane insisting he is unconvinced by his signing, while Simons and Kolo Muani will be eager to prove themselves in the Premier League having both dominated in France and Germany.

Tottenham need quality depth to challenge across all competitions this term, and Frank has been supported by the board in the market.

The Danish tactician will be keen to impress in his debut Champions League campaign as a manager, and Spurs got a decent draw in the league phase.

They will face Villarreal, Bodo/Glimt, AS Monaco, Copenhagen, Paris Saint-Germain, Slavia Praha, Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt, and advancing to the knock-out stages should not be too tricky.

Roy Keane has revealed that he is not convinced by Tottenham Hotspur’s signing of Mohammed Kudus.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club brought in the Ghana international attacker from West Ham United earlier in the summer in a £55 million deal.

Kudus weighed in with two assists to help Spurs secure a 3-0 victory over Burnley on the opening weekend of the campaign, but Keane and Jamie Carragher think he is inconsistent.

“Not convinced, I have to say, not convinced,” Keane told Sky Sports when rating summer transfer deals.

“But it would be nice if he surprised me.”

Kudus was the real deal in his debut Premier League campaign in 2023-24, bagging 18 goals and ten assists for West Ham.

The 25-year-old also finished his debut season as the player with the most successful dribbles (124) in the Premier League.

However, he suffered a dip in form in 2024-25, ending the season with five goals and four assists in 35 appearances.

That did not stop Tottenham from splashing the cash on him, and he will be desperate to prove the detractors wrong.

Spurs have since signed Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani to bolster their attack further, giving manager Thomas Frank plenty of options in the final third.

The Lilywhites have had a decent summer transfer window after strengthening across all departments, and they will now look to challenge strongly across all competitions.

They will face Villarreal, Bodo/Glimt, AS Monaco, Copenhagen, Paris Saint-Germain, Slavia Praha, Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt in the opening phase of the Champions League.

Spurs had a woeful domestic campaign last term, finishing 17th in the Premier League, and Frank will be looking to ensure they finish in the top five and pick up major silverware again this term.

Crystal Palace have registered an interest in Tottenham Hotspur winger and Leeds United target Manor Solomon, according to The Times journalist Gary Jacob.

Leeds reportedly considered bringing Solomon back again on loan to the Elland Road club after their move for Facundo Buonanotte was hijacked by Chelsea last week.

However, nothing materialised and Palace are now looking to sign the 26-year-old Israeli international.

Solomon played a crucial role in helping Leeds secure promotion from the Championship last season after weighing in with ten goals and 12 assists in 39 games.

He is also on the radar of Leicester City and some other Championship clubs, but remaining in the top-flight could be more appealing after Palace made their interest known.

The Selhurst Park club approached Spurs over a deal last weekend but were rejected.

They are now looking to seal a loan deal for Solomon with an option to buy before the 7pm transfer deadline today.

Leeds are still keen on bolstering their attack, and while Tottenham are now willing to let the Israeli leave again, it appears the Whites are currently looking elsewhere.

They have shown interest in Aston Villa midfielder Emi Buendia as manager Daniel Farke eyes a reunion with the Argentine after their successful time together at Norwich City.

Leeds are not the only ones looking to recruit the services of the South American, and they need to move quickly if they want to strengthen their attack before the deadline.

They have started life back in the Premier League on a decent note having made some quality recruitment so far this summer.

One or two more additions capable of improving their attack could come in handy to help boost their survival chances.

Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has been offered to Tottenham Hotspur, according to The Times journalist Gary Jacob.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club want another attacking player after signing Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig on Friday.

Lookman wants to leave Atalanta, and around £43 million could get the deal done if Spurs are keen.

Bayern Munich wanted to sign the 27-year-old on loan with an option to buy, but his club have rejected the offer.

Lookman ended last season with 20 goals and seven assists in 40 appearances, and a move to Tottenham appeals to him.

The Nigerian international can play on both wings and through the middle, and Spurs manager Thomas Frank could do with his versatility.

The club want a forward and centre-back before Monday night’s transfer deadline, and they have also been looking at AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao.

However, a deal for the Portuguese would be difficult to complete before 7.00 pm, and a chance to sign Lookman has presented itself.

The London-born attacker is a brilliant finisher on his day, with his dribbling, pace, technical ability and passes being some of his major strengths.

Lookman has Premier League experience, having featured for Everton, Fulham and Leicester City.

He did not impress at any of those clubs, and he will be eager to prove what he is capable of doing in the best league on the planet if he joins Tottenham.

Lookman won the Europa League in 2024, scoring a hat-trick in the final against Bayer Leverkusen, and he is capable of replicating such moments of brilliance elsewhere.

Spurs could do with such a player within their ranks after the defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday exposed their need attacking reinforcements.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao, according to the Independent journalist Miguel Delaney.

However, a deal to bring the Portuguese dribbling sensation to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club is a difficult one to do.

Spurs signed Xavi Simons last Friday. While he can play as a winger, manager Thomas Frank could do with a player like Leao.

The 26-year-old, who has been likened to Ronaldo, is one of the best wingers in the world. Adding him to the Tottenham attack would be a superb move.

He ended last term with 12 goals and 13 assists in 50 appearances and was involved in 29 goals in 2023-24.

Leao is primarily a left winger, but he can also play through the middle, and his versatility and quality in the final third would come in handy if Spurs sign him.

He has been constantly linked with a move to the Premier League, but getting a deal done for him before the transfer deadline could prove tricky.

His ability to slice defences open with through balls and pinpoint passes is a skill Tottenham need after losing James Maddison to a long-term injury.

He is also a great finisher, and he has what it takes to improve the Tottenham attack.

Leao is unlikely to be the only one on Spurs’ radar as they strive to bolster their attacking ranks, and it will be intriguing to see what happens between now and the deadline tomorrow.

Their defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday underlined their need to bring in a winger capable of playing through the lines and unlocking defences with individual moments of brilliance.

RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons completed a medical yesterday ahead of completing a move to Tottenham Hotspur, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club have agreed personal terms with the Netherlands international and are paying €60 million for the 22-year-old.

Spurs tabled a bid for Simons yesterday once it was clear he was keen on moving to the North London club.

Chelsea were also keen on the former Paris Saint-Germain attacker, but they did not make a bid for him.

The Dutchman will now be joining Tottenham, with head coach Thomas Frank receiving a huge boost in his attempt to bolster the position.

The Lilywhites have been dealt a couple of blows in their attempt to strengthen in the final third this summer.

They missed out on a deal for Morgan Gibbs-White, with the England international opting to remain at Nottingham Forest.

Eberechi Eze also came close to moving to Tottenham but has since joined Arsenal from Crystal Palace after the deal was hijacked.

James Maddison is out for a large chunk of the 2025-26 season after an anterior cruciate ligament injury he picked up in pre-season.

Dejan Kulusevski has yet to return having been out of action since May due to a knee injury.

Simons will be desperate to hit the ground running at Spurs having been linked with a move to the Premier League way before he turned professional.

Tottenham are back in action on Saturday when they host Bournemouth, and they will be looking to continue their perfect start to the campaign following victories over Burnley and Manchester City.

Simons is unlikely to be registered on time for the game and will be unable to make his Premier League debut this weekend from the look of things.

They are back in action next month with a trip to the London Stadium to take on struggling West Ham United on September 13, and the Dutchman will be eager to make his Spurs bow.

Tottenham Hotspur will not be allowed to sign Manchester City winger Savinho despite Spurs pushing hard for his signature.

According to Fabrizio Romano, City told Tottenham that the player will not move to North London, even if Spurs bid €70 million to secure his services.

Spurs are in the market for attacking reinforcement, with Dejan Kulusevski set to be sidelined for some time, and have identified Savinho as a replacement for the Swede.

However, Tottenham have faced a massive stumbling block with Man City refusing to budge.

The Brazilian is now set to miss out on a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Lauded as ‘unbelievable’ by City boss Pep Guardiola, Savinho is an exciting wide playmaker, and his signing would have allowed Tottenham to shift Mohammed Kudus to his natural position in the middle.

A line-up of Brennan Johnson, Kudus, and Savinho would have been a fearsome force for any Premier League defence.

Unfortunately, Spurs will have to turn elsewhere for reinforcement before the summer window closes.

Who should Tottenham sign after missing out on Savinho?

Tottenham should consider a deadline week swoop for Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kang-in Lee. He can shine as a winger or no. 10 under Spurs boss Thomas Frank.

Tottenham got an up-close view of what he can do when he speared in a shot to lead PSG’s comeback versus Spurs in the UEFA Super Cup final.

The South Korean star recorded six goals and created 16 big chances in 30 Ligue 1 appearances last season. Spurs should be all over him.

Lee is an underrated creator who will seamlessly fill the void left by James Maddison and Kulusevski.

He could jump at the chance to play consistently for Spurs, a place where South Korean icon Son Heung-min remains an adored figure.

Tottenham can offer him playing time, and he can take his game to the next level. He has everything to be a world-class player, but needs a new stomping ground.

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Tottenham Hotspur are holding talks over a pre-transfer deadline bid to rival Chelsea for RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons, according to the Telegraph.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club want to bolster their options in the final third, and the versatile Dutchman has emerged as a target.

Spurs are optimistic that Simons would be open to a move, despite his apparent interest in joining Chelsea.

Leipzig value the 22-year-old at around £60 million, and Tottenham could be ready to meet their demands as they were willing to pay the same fee for Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze.

However, Spurs will likely only table an official bid if they are fully convinced they can quickly close a deal for the Netherlands international.

Having seen the aforementioned duo turn them down, the Lilywhites want to minimise the threat of the Blues stealing Simons away.

Signing the talented La Masia graduate would be huge as his versatility and quality would come in handy as they seek quality squad depth.

The former Paris Saint-Germain winger can play centrally as a No. 10, off the left and right.

He will perfectly fill the void in head coach Thomas Frank’s Tottenham squad after the departure of Son Heung-Min and injury to James Maddison.

He bagged ten goals and seven assists in 25 Bundesliga games last term after ending 2023-24 with ten goals and 15 assists in 43 appearances.

The Spurs target left the Eredivisie after 22 goals and 11 assists for PSV Eindhoven at the end of 2022-23, and he will fancy his chances of impressing in the Premier League.

The excellent dribbler is a constant counter-attacking threat whose passes and through balls open up defences, and he also loves to shoot from a distance.

There are no guarantees that Tottenham will be able to pip Chelsea to his services, but a deal is possible if they can manage to convince him to join them.

Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are in talks with the representatives of Adrien Rabiot over a summer deal, according to RMC Sports journalist Fabrice Hawkins.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club and their Villa Park counterpart want to strengthen in the middle of the park, and the Marseille midfielder has emerged as a target.

Rabiot has been told to leave the Ligue 1 club following a post-match altercation with Jonathan Rowe earlier this month, and Spurs and Villa are looking to swoop.

Former Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris once dubbed the 30-year-old a ‘very elegant player’ who ‘works incredibly hard and covers a lot of ground’.

His old club could do with services as Yves Bissouma closes in on an exit to Galatasaray.

Rabiot, formerly of Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus, brings the much-needed experience and quality Spurs need as they look to bolster their squad depth in midfield.

He has won 22 trophies across 14 seasons as a professional footballer, and having him in their dressing room could teach Tottenham players one or two things about the art of regularly winning silverware.

The France international could be available for a decent fee with Marseille looking to sell him as fast as they can, but Spurs will face competition from several suitors.

West Ham United also want to recruit his services, with the likes of Galatasaray and Inter Milan monitoring his situation too.

The availability of Champions League football at Tottenham could work in their favour as the long-term Premier League target loves to play in the elite European competition.

Agreeing personal terms with him could be tricky as his agent – his mother – is known to be a tough negotiator, but a deal can be struck if both parties are willing to make something work.

Rowe has left Marseille and Rabiot is expected to follow suit, and football fans are waiting to see where he heads next as his exciting career continues.

Tottenham Hotspur are not interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, according to The Athletic.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club had reportedly contacted Leverkusen over a deal for the versatile Ecuador international.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed Spurs were willing to sign Hincapie on loan with an obligation to buy him for around €60 million (£52m).

However, they were not interested in signing him, according to the Independent journalist Miguel Delaney.

“The Bayer Leverkusen defender has generated a lot of interest,” he wrote in his ‘Inside Football’ bi-weekly newsletter on Monday evening.

“Although Tottenham Hotspur were quick to let it be known they weren’t in for him once news of Arsenal’s interest came.”

The Ecuador international can cover centre-back and left-back, so a move to Spurs would have made sense.

Hincapie wants to leave Leverkusen, but Spurs were never interested in doing a deal, and he is likely to link up with Arsenal instead.

The Gunners recently pipped the Lilywhites to Eberechi Eze, and their supporters went into overdrive on social media after news broke that the Bundesliga star wanted to join them ahead of their rivals.

It is unknown whether Tottenham have plans to add another defender to their ranks after signing Kevin Danso permanently and adding Kota Takai and Luka Vuskovic to the squad earlier this summer.

Takai is currently injured, while Vuskovic is expected to go out on loan after he was left on the bench for their opening two Premier League fixtures.

The 18-year-old could remain at the club beyond this summer, but it appears Spurs have enough depth at the back even without him and they are unlikely to bring in another player in the position.