Thomas Frank insists he only wants players who want to play for Tottenham Hotspur following Arsenal’s hijacking of an all but completed deal for Eberechi Eze.

Eberechi Eze is set to join Arsenal, despite Tottenham previously being confident of a deal, while Spurs also missed out on Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White earlier in the summer.

Eze, who grew up playing football in south London's cages, plays with confidence and flair, unafraid to beat players on the dribble

Akliouche enjoyed a breakout campaign in Ligue 1 last season, having teased his talent in 2023–24. He ended with 15 goal contributions in the league, including ten assists. The playmaker also started Monaco’s first Ligue 1 outing of the 2025–26 campaign, and completed their victory over Le Havre with a tap-in at the back post.

TBR can confirm that Real Madrid star Rodrygo Goes, who has fallen down the pecking order under Xabi Alonso, is being viewed by Manchester City as a potential option in case Savinho leaves. Bailey said: “We need to keep an eye on Rodrygo if Savinho goes to Tottenham. City are keeping tabs on that.”

Tottenham Hotspur only want players who want to play for them, manager Thomas Frank said on Friday in response to Eberechi Eze's apparent rejection of the Premier League club.

Contact between Tottenham and Crystal Palace was made a week ago, with Spurs developing a clear plan to progress talks. While there is an understanding that Palace could reject their first proposal, Tottenham remain poised to respond immediately with a follow-up offer.

Newcastle are under pressure to sign a new striker this summer. Callum Wilson was released following the expiration of his contract, but Eddie Howe’s side were forced to start the season without a recognised centre forward after Isak began his own protest over his desired move to Liverpool.

Exactly three months ago, Tottenham Hotspur won their first piece of silverware in 17 years. Beating Manchester United in the Europa League final, securing qualification for this season’s Champions League in the process, was supposed to transform the mood around the club and, for a brief time, it did.

Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up a surprise move for Chelsea attacker Christopher Nkunku, according to a recent TeamTalk report. After missing out on Eberechi Eze, who opted for a £60million switch to Arsenal, Spurs are turning their attention to the Frenchman as they look to reinforce their attacking ranks ahead of the new season.