Fabrizio Romano: “Elite” attacker wants to join Tottenham instead of Eze amid Thomas Frank plan

Tottenham fans were left frustrated once again on Wednesday as hopes of signing Eberechi Eze completely collapsed. For days, it seemed like the move was all but done, with the Crystal Palace star agreeing personal terms and preparing to make the switch to North London.

Many believed it was only a matter of time before Eze was holding up the Tottenham shirt and becoming the club’s third major signing of the summer. But in a dramatic twist, Arsenal entered the race late and stole the player away, leaving Spurs disappointed and forced back to the drawing board.

The 27-year-old midfielder was seen as the perfect addition to Thomas Frank’s squad, a world-class number ten who could lift the creativity of the side. Tottenham had worked hard to push the deal forward and even matched Palace’s asking price.

Everything pointed towards a successful signing. But when Kai Havertz suffered an injury at Arsenal, the Gunners acted fast. They approached Palace with the same financial package Tottenham had agreed, and Eze, who already felt a strong connection to Arsenal, chose them instead.

Journalist Alasdair Gold summed up the situation, explaining that Spurs had done the hard work of reaching an agreement with both the club and the player. Palace had held off finalizing the deal because they needed Eze available for a European match.

In that short delay, Arsenal stepped in and turned the player’s head. For Tottenham, it felt like another major blow in the transfer market, a sign that all the time and effort spent on negotiations could be undone in a matter of hours.

This marks the second painful episode of the summer for Spurs after they also failed to land Morgan Gibbs-White earlier in the window, despite getting as far as scheduling his medical.

For supporters, the repeated setbacks raise concerns about the club’s ability to complete deals quickly and decisively, especially when rivals are circling.

For Thomas Frank, who has big ambitions for this new Tottenham project, missing out on top targets makes his job even harder.

With Eze now gone to Arsenal, Tottenham are again searching for a new number ten. The pressure is on Daniel Levy and the recruitment team to deliver before the window closes.

Every missed opportunity makes it harder to convince fans that the club is serious about competing with the very best.

Despite the frustration, there is still hope in another pursuit. Tottenham remain interested in Savinho, the exciting young winger from Manchester City.

At only 21 years old, Savinho has already been praised as an elite ball carrier and made a huge impact on loan at Girona, helping them compete near the top of La Liga last season. He also produced 13 assists in all competitions for City, underlining his creative ability.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Savinho himself is keen on a move to Tottenham. The player would like the chance to play regular football and sees Thomas Frank’s project as a good fit.

However, the problem lies with Manchester City, who have so far refused to allow him to leave. Reports suggest someone high up in the club is personally blocking the deal. City are also demanding a huge fee of £67 million, a price that makes negotiations difficult.

Even with those obstacles, there is still belief that Tottenham can push the deal through. For Levy, securing Savinho would be a strong statement of intent after the disappointment with Eze.

Bringing in a young Brazilian talent with such potential would show fans and rivals that Spurs are still capable of making bold signings. With just days left in the window, every decision counts, and the club cannot afford another high-profile failure.

As the transfer deadline approaches, Tottenham face a defining moment. The disappointment of losing out on Eze to Arsenal hurts, but football moves quickly, and opportunities still remain.

If they can land Savinho, it would change the mood completely and give Frank the kind of exciting attacking option he is looking for. Supporters want to see ambition, and now it is up to the club to deliver.