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Tottenham Hotspur are gearing up to close a deal for a rival side's captain – despite being snubbed by Marc Guehi.

The England international is the subject of interest from both Tottenham and Liverpool but recent reports suggest that Guehi is set to turn down Spurs in favour of a move to Merseyside.

Undeterred, however, the Lilywhites are pushing ahead with their next deal, which incidentally, involves another London club's captain.

Tottenham looking to snare a captain from their London rivals

Thomas Frank has enjoyed an auspicious start in N17, fashioning a 3-5-2 formation to put in a fantastic performance against Paris Saint-Germain in the Super Cup before returning to a back four and comfortably humbling Burnley in the Premier League opener.

Spurs have signed the likes of Mohammed Kudus and are on the brink of bringing in Eberechi Eze – but yet another star from a London club has now been linked with a move.

Caught Offside claims that Brentford captain Nathan Collins is now being targeted by Frank, as he looks to improve his side defensively.

The County Kildare-born defender has impressed hugely at the Gtech since arriving from Wolverhampton Wanderers two years ago and was handed the armband this summer by incoming manager Keith Andrews.

Spurs have tied Cristian Romero to a long-term contract and over the summer, triggered the buy option in Kevin Danso's loan move – but after suffering an injury crisis last season that saw Archie Gray fill in at centre-back, the club are keen to strengthen further defensively.

The report names Liverpool as another suitor, though FourFourTwo understands that with the Republic of Ireland star under contract until 2029, the Bees will demand a huge fee to part with their skipper after losing previous captain Christian Norgaard and top scorer Bryan Mbeumo over the summer, along with Frank and most likely, Yoane Wissa.

Spurs are also said to be in the market for a left-winger, given that they are yet to replace Son Heung-min, who left the club for Major League Soccer this summer.

Crystal Palace man Eberechi Eze is reportedly on his way to Tottenham Hotspur for £60 million.

It was alleged earlier this week that a fee had been agreed after talks took place between Palace chief Steve Parish and Spurs' chairman Daniel Levy.

The move does not appear as advanced as many of a Tottenham persuasion might hope, though, after images of Eze training at Crystal Palace's South London base emerged on Wednesday morning.

Eberechi Eze still in Crystal Palace training despite Spurs move

The Eagles hosted an open training session ahead of their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier against Fredrikstad FK on Thursday evening.

Eze was present for the session despite rumblings over his Palace future.

The England international is into the final two years of his deal at Selhurst Park and is open to a move this summer, according to various reports.

However, the midfielder has not pushed for a move, unlike other prominent Premier League players, nor has he gone on strike to force through a transfer, even after the expiry of a release clause in his Palace contract.

In FourFourTwo's opinion, Eze will still get his move to Spurs this summer, but talk of a deal being agreed is a little premature at this stage.

Football transfers tend to move very quickly during the final stages of a deal, therefore over the next 10 days, there will come a point where Eze is no longer involved with Palace on a day-to-day basis.

That is likely to come once a fee has been agreed and the player is granted leave to undergo a medical with Thomas Frank's side.

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a £60 million deal for Eze who is widely expected to leave Selhurst Park this summer.

Arsenal were reportedly interested in acquiring the playmaker earlier in the window but it now appears Tottenham have a clear run at the 27-year-old, per the latest reports.

The Athletic claim Spurs are unopposed in their pursuit of the Palace man, who saw a goal harshly ruled out for the Eagles on the opening weekend of the season against Chelsea.

Tottenham are in a 'one-horse race' for Eberechi Eze

Eze is, unlike Palace teammate Marc Guehi, contracted to the club beyond next summer, which means an imminent sale is not essential to maximise the player's value.

Nevertheless, there is sufficient interest in doing a deal from Spurs' side and initial talks are understood to be underway between Palace chief Steve Parish and Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy.

Eze's reported £68m release clause has now expired, according to various reports, but Spurs are said to be negotiating an initial £55m fee with £5m in future add-ons.

Palace could also lose skipper Guehi in a deal worth £40m, after the defender appeared to fall out with head coach Oliver Glasner following their 0-0 draw with Chelsea.

In FourFourTwo's opinion, signing Eze at £60m would represent excellent business for Spurs, who have looked impressive in their two competitive fixtures of the season so far.

While the North London club did lose out in the UEFA Super Cup to Paris Saint-Germain having led for much of the game, they will not come up against that calibre of opponent week-in, week-out in the Premier League.

The manner in which Spurs saw off Burnley in their season opener suggests they will be a force to be reckoned with this season, even more so if they manage to land Eze from London rivals Palace.

Eze is expected to feature on Thursday evening as the Eagles take on Fredrikstad FK in UEFA Conference League qualifying.

Liverpool have agreed terms with Marc Guehi to become their 10th signing of the summer.

It's been a frenetic transfer window for Liverpool boss Arne Slot, who has welcomed Jeremie Frimpong, Armin Pecsi, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Freddie Woodman, Hugo Ekitike, Will Wright and Giovanni Leonni to the Premier League champions.

Having smashed the British transfer record for Wirtz, upgraded their two full-backs, added a wonderkid defender and signed three goalkeepers, there may yet be further Anfield activity.

Liverpool close to Marc Guehi deal – with one obstacle to complete

Liverpool left it late to beat Bournemouth 4-2 on Friday night in the opening night of their title defence, in a game that suggested they may need adaptation defensively – something Alisson himself confirmed with comments.

The champions have spent close to £300 million already this summer, offsetting that spend with significant sales, but there's optimism that Guehi could be closed for a bargain deal, even before a potential move for Alexander Isak.

TEAMtalk have provided a report on Guehi's move to Merseyside, noting that personal terms have been agreed and that Liverpool and Crystal Palace are just £5m out from one another in terms of their respective valuations for the England international.

The report adds, meanwhile, that Tottenham Hotspur have offered Guehi terms, described by journalist Paul O’Keefe on Last Word on Spurs as “very, very, very good” – but that Guehi is set to snub the Lilywhites in favour of the Reds.

“The word from within Palace is saying that it’s Liverpool or bust,” O'Keefe said, adding, “But I think it might be a case with Marc that if he doesn’t get his Liverpool move, then he’ll stay the season and see it out, then go on a free.”

FourFourTwo understands that Arsenal and Newcastle United also expressed interest in Guehi prior to signing Cristhian Mosquera and Malick Thiaw, respectively, with the price quoted for a player with a year left on his contract deemed too expensive for each.

Liverpool, however, run the risk of losing Ibrahima Konate to Real Madrid with the Frenchman stalling on extending his deal – and Guehi could establish himself as a first-choice partner either alongside Konate or as a long-term heir for 34-year-old Virgil van Dijk.

Eberechi Eze could soon become a Tottenham Hotspur player, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Crystal Palace midfielder is reportedly keen to join Spurs from the South London club this summer, however, a release clause in his Palace contract is now understood to have expired.

Palace will be keen to maximise any prospective Eze sale given the 27-year-old's impact at Selhurst Park over the past five years.

Eberechi Eze to Tottenham Hotspur accelerates

Eze arrived from Queens Park Rangers and has gone on to score over 40 Premier League goals for the Eagles.

Spurs have already recruited well this summer, adding Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United and ex-Fulham enforcer Joao Palhinha on a loan deal from Bayern Munich.

The club will be without attacking midfielder James Maddison for the majority of the season after it was revealed the England hopeful underwent surgery on an anterior cruciate ligament injury on the eve of the 2025-26 campaign.

Spurs got off to an emphatic start last weekend, defeating Burnley 3-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Eze, meanwhile, saw VAR rule out his fierce free-kick during Palace's opening weekend stalemate with Chelsea.

Arsenal are also said to have held an interest in Eze, whose reported £68 million release clause expired earlier this summer, but it now appears Spurs are in pole position to land the player's signature.

According to Romano, Spurs' offer is likely to be an initial £55m plus £5m in future add-ons.

Watch Tottenham vs Burnley as the new Premier League season opens up for both sides at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Tottenham have a new man at the helm and will be hoping for better fortunes as their Premier League campaign gets underway on Saturday.

The Europa League holders decided to part ways with Ange Postecoglou after his success last term, with Thomas Frank now installed as his replacement.

Spurs did throw away a 2-0 lead against PSG in the UEFA Super Cup just days ago and will be looking to make a statement against Burnley on their home patch.

Here, FourFourTwo brings you all the info you need on how to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley online and on TV, anywhere in the world.

Can I watch Spurs vs Burnley in the UK?

Tottenham vs Burnley falls during the Saturday 3pm blackout, which means it cannot legally be shown live in the UK. All other games outside this specific kick-off slot are televised.

What's more, all games, including the Saturday 3pm fixtures, are shown live in pretty much every other country in the world.

You can get your usual coverage from anywhere with a VPN such as NordVPN.

Watch Tottenham vs Burnley in the US

In the USA, the Peacock streaming platform has the TV rights to Tottenham vs Burnley.

How to watch Tottenham vs Burnley in Australia

Fans down under can watch Tottenham vs Burnley in the Premier League through Stan Sport.

Watch Tottenham vs Burnley from anywhere

Out of the country when Tottenham vs Burnley is on? That doesn't mean you have to miss the game. A VPN - or Virtual Private Network - means you can set your IP address to make your device appear to be in any country in the world, bypassing streaming geo-restrictions.

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Tottenham vs Burnley: Premier League preview

It's been a summer of change at Tottenham, with Frank now tasked with leading the Lilywhites into a new era.

Pressure will be high, and the master tactician will have to do so without the experienced head of Heung-min Son, who left for the MLS just last week.

That being said, Joao Paulinha and Mohammed Kudus are solid, Premier League-proven pieces of business and get a thumbs up from us, on each account.

At the back, Spurs often struggled to keep a consistent backline fit last term, but Micky van de Ven is, on his day, one of the best in the division.

Cristian Romero seems a solid partner on paper, but the two will have to build that partnership back up after lengthy respective periods on the sidelines.

As for the Clarets, it may be a tough season ahead for Parker and his men, who were promoted as the second-best side in the Championship.

New recruits Lesley Ugochukwu and Armando Broja will have to settle in quickly at Turf Moor, having both signed from Chelsea.

Tipped to be relegated back to the second tier, losing James Trafford will be a huge loss, too.

The young England international signed for boyhood club Manchester City, despite links with Newcastle United last month.

Tottenham vs Burnley: Expected line-ups

FourFourTwo's prediction

Tottenham 4-0 Burnley

FourFourTwo sees Tottenham running riot on home turf, especially given their quality against the Clarets when matched up man-for-man. Parker will have to hope Spurs have an off day, but given their display against PSG in midweek, they could be in for a long day if Spurs find their groove early on.

Tottenham Hotspur have been given a clear pathway to bring Conor Gallagher to the club.

Despite their impressive showing in the UEFA Super Cup defeat this week, Tottenham are still in the market for new signings, having had a quiet summer under new manager Thomas Frank.

Spurs have confirmed Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso on permanent deals following their loan spells last term, while adding Mohammed Kudus – but could yet be about to make further additions in finalising their squad.

Conor Gallagher's long-awaited Tottenham Hotspur move is finally on the cards

Spurs were heavily rumoured to be interested in Conor Gallagher when he left Chelsea for Atletico Madrid, and were linked once again last summer amid Ange Postecoglou's squad rebuild.

While the Lilywhites moved to bring highly-rated wonderkids Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall to the club, however, they could look to improve their midfield once again this summer following Yves Bissouma's disciplinary issues and James Maddison sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in preseason that will likely sideline him for the whole season.

Friday’s edition of Spanish publication Marca has revealed via Sport Witness that Gallagher is “seriously considering” his return to England amid boss Diego Simeone favouring Pablo Barrios and summer signing Johnny Cardoso in central midfield.

The report names Newcastle United as an interested party – despite their imminent move for Jacob Ramsey – with journalist Ruben Uria claiming via Fichajes that Spurs and an unnamed club are also in the mix for Gallagher.

FourFourTwo understands that while the Epsom-born schemer is a long-term target, a playmaker may well be a higher priority for the North Londoners right now – unless they pivot and view Gallagher as a player who can make a difference creatively.

Tottenham are said to have approached Crystal Palace over Eberechi Eze – and after Gallagher impressed on loan at Selhurst Park during the 2021/22 season, in which the club made the FA Cup semi-finals under Patrick Vieira, Palace could well be Uria's “unnamed club”.

Tottenham are also in the market for a replacement for Son Heung-min, who left for Major League Soccer earlier this summer.

Watch Paris Saint-German vs Tottenham Hotspur tonight as the Champions League winners and Europa League victors face off in Italy in the European curtain raiser for the prize of the UEFA Super Cup.

• Date: Wednesday, 13 August, 2025

• Kick-off time: 8pm BST / 3pm ET

• Venue: Stadio Friuli, Udine, Italy

• TV & Streaming: TNT Sports/Discovery+ (UK), Paramount+ (US), Stan Sport (Australia)

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The UEFA Super Cup is an annual match between the winners of the UEFA Champions League and the Europa League. French side Paris Saint-Germain claimed their first-ever Champions League title back in May, when they thrashed Inter Milan 5-0 in Munich. Facing them in Udine, Italy, will be Tottenham, who beat Premier League rivals Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao to claim their first European honour since they listed the old UEFA Cup in 1984.

The UEFA Super Cup comes days beefore PSG and Spurs kick off their domestic league seasons this weekend, with both teams hoping that a trophy-winning performance will kick-star their 2025/26 campaigns and give their supporters another gong to celebrate.

Read on as FourFourTwo brings you all the information on PSG vs Spurs live streams, so you can watch the UEFA Super Cup online, on TV, and from anywhere on Wednesday.

Can I watch the Super Cup for free?

You can watch the Super Cup for free in Ireland, with public broadcaster RTÉ showing the game.

TV viewers will find the action on RTÉ 2, while a Spurs vs PSG free live stream will be on the RTÉ web browser player.

Coverage is geo-restricted so will only work in Ireland unless you use a VPN to get your usual access while abroad – more on that below.

Watch the UEFA Super Cup from anywhere

What if you're away from home when the UEFA Super Cup is on, and find access to your usual streaming service geo-blocked? The solution is a VPN, a piece of software that sets your devices to appear to be in any country in the world.

Assuming it complies with your broadcaster’s T&Cs, you can use a VPN to unblock the streaming services you're subscribed to, with a host of privacy and protection benefits on top – that sounds like a result.

FourFourTwo’s colleagues TechRadar are experts in this field, and they reckon NordVPN is the best VPN provider on the market.

Watch PSG vs Spurs in the UK

In the UK, the UEFA Super Cup match between PSG and Spurs is being broadcast by TNT Sports and its streaming platform Discovery+.

TV viewers can watch PSG vs Spurs on TNT Sports 1, while the UEFA Super Cup live stream is at Discovery+.

Coverage starts at 7pm BST.

Watch PSG vs Spurs in the US

In the USA, Paramount+ has the rights to the UEFA Super Cup and will be providing a live stream on their app.

How to watch the UEFA Super Cup in Australia

Fans down under can watch PSG vs Spurs in the UEFA Super Cup through Stan Sport.

Stan Sport is the new home of football in Australia, taking over from Optus Sport, with every single Premier League and Champions League game shown live.

See also ► Premier League TV guide

PSG vs Spurs: UEFA Super Cup preview

PSG's 2024/25 season ended exactly a month before this week's UEFA Super Cup, as Luis Enrique's men finally looked to have run out of steam when they were beaten 3-0 by Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey.

That would be the only blot on PSG's copybook that season, after they added the Champions League to a domestic treble in what was a dominant season for the Parisiens.

Tottenham, meanwhile, are now under new management, with Thomas Frank getting the chance to pick up some early silverware after Ange Postecoglou paid for his side's poor domestic season with his job.

Frank will have a host of new faces he can call on as he looks to make an immediate impact following his departure from Brentford, with the club bringing in the likes of Mohammed Kudus, Kevin Danso, Luka Vuskovic and Kota Takai this summer, while Mathys Tel's loan move has been made permanent.

But what will be exciting Spurs fans just as much as their new signings will be Frank's record of developing young players, meaning players such as Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall will fancy their chances of becoming key players in north London this season.

PSG have had a quieter summer window, with Lucas Chevalier their main signing, but Enrique will be relishing the prospect of getting a full season out of January signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and hope that Ousmane Dembele can repeat his 35-goal campaign.

Expected line-ups

FourFourTwo's prediction

PSG 3-1 Tottenham

PSG were deservedly crowned European champions last season and their attacking firepower is simply too much for most teams to cope with. It's early days for Frank at Spurs, who will be hoping that PSG's short summer break will give them an opening.

Tottenham have stepped up their efforts to try and sign one of the brightest playmakers in the world.

Thomas Frank's side kick off their Premier League campaign against Burnley on Saturday, with progress needed after slumping to a 17th-placed finish last season under Ange Postecoglou.

Captain Son Heung-min has left the club, whilst Ghanaian forward Mohammed Kudus has joined in a high-profile move, but who could be next through the door in north London?

Tottenham want playmaking superstar in key summer signing

With Champions League football to come, it's set to be a big debut season for Frank at Tottenham, and one that is likely to contain a lot of pressure and optimism.

The Dane has never managed in the competition before, and expectations will be high, especially given that the Lilywhites won the Europa League last term, beating Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao.

With European football comes the need for a bigger squad, especially given the extra stress it will put on an already-frail Spurs squad, as we saw last season.

According to Fichajes in Spain, Real Sociedad star Takefusa Kubo has asked to leave the club before the summer window slams shut. That has, naturally, but plenty of Europe's big clubs on high alert.

Tottenham, as well as West Ham, Everton and Bournemouth, are reported to have already shown interest in the Japan playmaker, with his €60m (£51.7m) release clause still active. Initial offers are thought to be in the region of €40m (£34.5m). Transfermarkt value him at €30m (£25.8m)

Milan are also watching Kubo's situation with interest. The 24-year-old – recognised in FourFourTwo's list of the best right wingers in the world – played 52 times for La Real last season, proving his durability across multiple competitions, scoring seven goals and registering four assists.

In FourFourTwo's view, Kubo's name is one that is constantly linked with the Premier League, but his game will be tested in various different ways in England.

It remains to be seen whether Spurs push ahead with a move, for now, but his future does look bleak at in the Basque Country.

The Tottenham Hotspur Season Preview 2025/26 is here: are Spurs about to capitalise on their European glory with more success?

FourFourTwo's Tottenham Hotspur Season Preview

FFT's view

The Plan

Lose fewer than 22 league games? In October, Ange Postecoglou said Spurs’ league form should be “most meaningful”; in the end, he was hoisted by that petard rather than, “I always win things in my second season.”

Tottenham tipped their recent history on its head, eschewing entertainment for anti-football in the Europa League final to end a 17-year trophy drought, but finishing 17th in the Premier League. Thomas Frank, ranked at no.15 in FourFourTwo's list of the best managers in the world right now, and Big Ange’s angular replacement, must bridge the gap between Spurs’ signature to-dare-is-to-do attack and their newfound taste for silverware. He is adaptable – even pragmatic – in his tactics but loves risk-takers and front-foot pressure.

The Coach

Thomas Frank’s success with Brentford earned him a shot at Spurs, where fans will want to see hard work – Frank’s “non-negotiable”, in his words – from the start. A top-half return with an attacking system would be a good opening act for the 51-year-old Dane.

Key Player

Protect Micky van de Ven’s paper hamstrings at all costs. Having a centre-back with such extraordinary pace and technical quality is huge for Spurs: the team can press aggressively, knowing the Dutchman can cover any balls in behind with unsettling ease.

Lesson From Last Year

You should’ve listened, mate. Ange has gone, and the brutal number of sprints – only Bournemouth recorded more – that put huge physical demands on a creaking squad may have gone, too.

For two months, a threadbare roster full of youngsters played out of position (Djed Spence, centre-half!) and a repeat against Champions League teams doesn’t bear thinking about. Daniel Levy must spend on experience for once: Spurs lost a league-high 29 points from winning positions last term, more than any other side. Oh, and don’t bin off the league entirely. Winning only five matches after a 4-0 gubbing of Manchester City at the Etihad in November isn’t OK.

The Mood

Post-trophy-winning elation mixed with scepticism after Postecoglou’s sacking. With Frank in place, the scales have tipped back towards cautious optimism, if not without a tinge of regret. Son Heung-min’s record of one goals in his last 18 games of 2024-25 also came at a time when speculation began of the legendary 33-year-old’s departure.

One To Watch

Archie Gray. Frank has his man after Spurs gazumped Brentford last summer – the 19-year-old could become an integral part of a new-look midfield in N17.

Most Likely To…

Pull off a stunning Champions League victory and fall to a dire Premier League defeat within the space of four days.

Adapting from Barcelona to Burnley is never easy.

Least Likely To…

Quietly go about their transfer business and have everything sorted before the window shuts on September 1. Expect a major signing to likely be announced five minutes beforehand, after Levy has spent time quibbling over £5.50’s worth of add-ons.

FFT VERDICT

The Number Cruncher

The Fan View

Can Spurs propel themselves up the table once more? FourFourTwo gets the view from the stands from Tom Hayward.

The big talking point is if a squad that struggled so much can handle the Champions League.

I won’t be happy unless we see some bang for our buck with the stadium. It opened six years ago now. When will we start acting like a proper club?

Our key player will be Dominic Solanke. I am hoping Frank can balance his incredible work rate with a bit more output.

Our most underrated player is Pedro Porro. He is suspect defensively, but he creates so much.

Look out for Archie Gray. If he can make his case, there’s a starting spot up for grabs.

The opposition player who grinds my gears is Bruno Fernandes. Grow up, mate.

The pantomime villain will be Daniel Levy. He has never been more unpopular and will be a prime target if we have another poor summer.

I’m least looking forward to playing Arsenal. And Chelsea is always a write-off. St James’ Park will be on that list soon.

The thing my club really gets right is buying young, hungry players.

The one change I’d make would be ticket prices. The most expensive in Europe, no less.

A social media account to follow is fan group @ChangeForSpurs.

Fans think our owner is not remotely interested in building a genuinely competitive squad.

Fans think our gaffer is going to steady the ship, even if it comes with less silverware in the hold.