Tottenham in race to secure huge double deal as Frank wants first move imminently – sources
The final days of the transfer window are heating up for Tottenham Hotspur, as the club works tirelessly to pull off two major signings that would completely reshape their attacking options.
At the center of their ambitious plan is a determined push to finally secure Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze, a deal that has been in the works for weeks but has recently hit some last-minute complications.
Tottenham officials felt confident they were closing in on a complete agreement for Eze earlier this week. However, the final stages of negotiation have proven tricky, with both clubs needing to work through some finer details of the proposed transfer.
Despite these hurdles, everyone at Spurs remains optimistic that a deal can be reached. The club is committed to finding a solution that satisfies all parties while staying within their predetermined financial structure.
Manager Thomas Frank has been eagerly awaiting Eze’s arrival, believing strongly that the player’s unique talents will flourish within his system at Tottenham.
The hope within the club is to have everything finalized before their challenging weekend match against Manchester City—a game that could also serve as an opportunity to discuss another potential transfer.
That other transfer involves Manchester City’s exciting Brazilian winger, Savinho. For weeks, Tottenham have held onto hope that they might convince the champions to part with the talented young attacker.
However, that possibility now appears increasingly unlikely. Recent reports indicate that City manager Pep Guardiola has personally intervened to block any potential sale, despite some within the club’s hierarchy being open to a deal.
Two respected journalists, Graeme Bailey and Guillem Balague, have both confirmed that Savinho will be staying at Manchester City this season. Bailey explained, “Savinho has been informed that the deal is a non-starter. I believe it was possible, but with just a few weeks left, it is not ideal. Also, as we reported, Pep Guardiola did not want to lose him, and I am told that was key.” Balague simply stated that City have “decided Savinho is to stay.”
Despite these definitive statements, Tottenham might use their face-to-face meeting with City officials during the weekend match to make one final attempt at changing their minds.
While the chances of success are slim, the club views it as worth one last effort before finally moving on to other targets.
The potential signing of Eze takes on even greater importance given James Maddison’s extended absence due to injury. A comparison of their Premier League statistics from last season shows why Eze represents such an attractive solution.
While both players produced similar numbers in goals and assists, Eze brings an additional dimension with his exceptional dribbling ability. He completed 67 successful take-ons compared to Maddison’s 33, demonstrating his capacity to break defensive lines through individual skill.
Beyond these two primary targets, Tottenham are also monitoring other potential reinforcements. The club has shown interest in Brentford captain Nathan Collins, who could provide valuable defensive depth.
Additionally, Spurs face competition from Chelsea for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, with the Blues potentially entering the race following an injury to their own Levi Colwill.
These final days of the transfer window represent a critical moment for Tottenham’s season. Securing Eze would provide an immediate creative boost following Maddison’s injury, while any movement on other targets would further strengthen Frank’s options.
The coming hours will determine whether Tottenham can successfully navigate these complex negotiations and emerge with the quality additions they seek before the window slams shut.