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da pinnacle： Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League triumph at the end of the 2024/25 campaign has injected a newfound sense of excitement into the fanbase for the future of the club.

da bet sport： Ange Postecoglou may have lost his job despite the success, and Daniel Levy’s position as chairman, remarkably, is no more, but with Thomas Frank at the helm, the man tasked with the responsibility of building on the European victory, things look rosier.

The Dane has already made an incredible start to life in North London, winning two of his three outings – including a superb display against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City at the Etihad.

The fanbase mustn’t get carried away with the recent showings, but it’s excellent to see the Lilywhites moving in the right direction after years of failures on the pitch.

However, if the club are to mount any serious charge up the Premier League this campaign, they will likely need to nullify the threat of one big-money transfer in the months ahead.

Alexander Isak's record against Spurs

Despite owner Daniel Levy spending over £120m on new additions this summer, top-flight rivals Liverpool have obliterated such a number – dropping over £400m in the window despite winning the league in 2024/25.

The likes of Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiké had already completed moves to Merseyside before the Reds dropped an English record £125m fee to secure the services of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United.

Arne Slot’s side now possess a huge array of attacking talent, further strengthening their grip at the top of the table – with the Lilywhites needing to try and keep the Swede quiet after his big-money move.

Over the years, Isak has enjoyed coming up against Spurs, netting six times in his five outings against the club – the joint-most of any side he’s faced in his professional career.

Such a move has left the rest of the division in awe, offering a real fear factor to any side who dares go toe-to-toe with them – but Frank’s side now also possess a player of similar quality within their ranks.

The Spurs player who’s worth more than Isak

In an attempt to bolster the options at the new manager’s disposal, Levy secured the signature of winger Mohammed Kudus, with the Ghanaian joining in a £55m transfer from West Ham United.

He’s already made an immediate impact in North London, registering two assists on his league debut for the club – subsequently nailing down the right-wing position as his own.

However, he could be aided in the final third by another one of the club’s additions – potentially linking up together and creating their own deadly partnership.

Xavi Simons was selected as the man Levy and Co wanted to fill the number ten role in North London for 2025/26 and beyond – forking out a fee in the region of £52m for his signature.

He’s become a recognisable name over the last couple of years after starring for RB Leipzig, but he now has the chance to further impress upon his move to the Premier League.

The Dutchman impressed in the Bundesliga last campaign, subsequently ranking in the 97th percentile for passes into the final third per 90 (2.5) and the 97th percentile for carries into the final third (2.9).

Such numbers highlight the talent the 22-year-old possesses with the ball at his feet, able to provide needed quality to Frank’s side, whether that be in a wide left or central attacking midfield role.

However, it’s all well and good getting into good areas – but it’s another being able to add an end product, something which Simons demonstrated last season, as he ended the year with 17 goal contributions in Germany’s top-flight.

Creating a connection with Kudus is one thing, but his transfer to the club has already generated massive excitement – with the hierarchy getting themselves a bargain given his recent upturn in market value.

Simons’ stats – Bundesliga (24/25)

Statistics (per 90)

Tally

Games played

25

Goals & assists

17

Pass accuracy

83%

Chances created

2.2

Successful dribbles

1.4

Tackles won

75%

Duels won

5.7

Stats via FotMob

Simons, who’s been labelled “world-class” by Rafael van der Vaart, has now been valued at a staggering £92.2m by FootballTransfers – a near 100% increase on the fee paid not even a week ago.

Such a figure is higher than that of Isak, with the new Liverpool man only valued at £89.4m despite his recent record-breaking transfer to Anfield on deadline day.

If Simons can replicate the numbers which led to his move to join Spurs, his transfer fee would be a huge bargain – potentially fulfilling the board’s ambitions of building on the Europa League win.

At just 22, he has bags of time to reach the next level in his career, with his value only going to rise higher if he can keep improving under Frank’s guidance. This could well turn out to be an amazing parting gift from Levy.

da blaze casino： With the summer transfer window now closed, one Celtic star has revealed how transfer talks over a shock late departure delayed his international duty.

Celtic's transfer window frustrates fans

da lvbet： The fact that it was free agent Kelechi Iheanacho that arrived on deadline day should just about sum it up for Celtic. Whilst the Bhoys did well to welcome the likes of Benjamin Nygren and, at long last, Michel Ange-Balikwisha, there remain question marks about whether they’ve improved their title-winning side from last season.

Nonetheless, Brendan Rodgers welcomed Iheanacho’s arrival with open arms, telling the club’s official website: “He is such a talented player, with great ability, athleticism and work-rate.

“He has great experience and he is right in his peak years, so he can be a great signing for us. I am sure he will make a big contribution to the team.”

Nygren’s impressive start to life in Scotland should also be noted. The winger has scored three goals and assisted one more in just four Scottish Premiership games.

The likes of Shin Yamada and Sebastian Tounekti also arrived in moves that should help replace the goals of Nicolas Kuhn, who left for Serie A side Como 1907 at the start of the summer.

The Bhoys have already felt the full extent of his departure, crashing out of the Champions League against Karat Almatay and failing to score once across both legs.

As much as his exit was an undeniable blow at the start of the summer, however, things very nearly became far worse for Celtic as one player recently revealed.

Maeda reveals exit talks

As the forward revealed, Daizen Maeda held shock talks to leave Celtic and was delayed joining up with Japan for the international break as a result. The forward revealed that he wanted to leave the Scottish champions, but they blocked a move amid their own struggle to find a good enough replacement.

It’s a major concern for Rodgers, who lost Kyogo Furuhashi in January and Kuhn during the summer transfer window. To now have a player who scored 33 goals in all competitions eyeing the exit door is far from ideal, to say the least.

When January arrives, the Celtic stance must not change. Having already lost two attacking stars this year, keeping hold of Maeda should be seen as a priority.

da heads bet： Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie before the deadline on Monday, but a deal may not be as straightforward as that after all.

da imperador bet： The Ecuador international is poised to come in as a direct replacement for Jakub Kiwior, who has now sealed a loan move to FC Porto ahead of a permanent switch in 2026.

Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta are looking to both grant Kiwior’s wish for more game time elsewhere, whilst also ensuring that the Gunners are not left too exposed defensively in case one of William Saliba or Gabrial Magalhaes succumbs to injury at some point this season – which is a distinct possibility.

Arsenal’s confirmed summer signings

Price tag

Kepa Arrizabalaga

£5m

Martin Zubimendi

£60m

Christian Norgaard

£15m

Noni Madueke

£52m

Cristhian Mosquera

£13m

Viktor Gyokeres

£55m

Eberechi Eze

£67.5m

Cristhian Mosquera helps to reinforce Arteta’s options in this regard, but the young Spanish prospect is untested in England and would benefit from a more experienced partner of the highest calibre.

Hincapie played a key role under Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen last term and was a member of their Bundesliga-winning side in 2023/2024 – a team that also went unbeaten all campaign until their loss to Atalanta in the Europa League final.

The 23-year-old also offers versatility and can play in multiple defensive roles, with Arsenal believed to be closing in on a loan deal which includes an obligation to buy next year – similarly to Kiwior.

The Premier League title hopefuls appear determined to get Hincapie over the line with time running out, but according to BBC journalist Sami Mokbel, they face a late roadblock.

Arsenal talks for Piero Hincapie take late transfer twist

According to Mokbel, due to “concerns” over UEFA’s squad coast ratio rule, Arsenal are working to sell players before finalising a deal for the defender.

In his piece for the BBC, Mokbel also reports that a successful move for Hincapie “hinges” on Berta getting players out of the door with Kiwior.

Of the names up for grabs at Arsenal, it is believed Reiss Nelson, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Fabio Vieira could all leave the Emirates before Monday’s deadline.

Zinchenko has attracted interest from Italy and Turkey, while Stuttgart were in talks for Vieira and Fulham have approached for Nelson – but the latter want to sign him on a straight loan and are reluctant to agree to any permanent deal conditions (BBC).

da dobrowin： Everton manager David Moyes has responded to his opening-day defeat at the hands of newly-promoted Leeds United in the Premier League by striking a deal for a top transfer target.

da marjack bet： Yes, a £40m deal has been agreed for Southampton’s Tyler Dibling, the 19-year-old attacking midfielder who has been described as a “world-class talent” by former Saints academy manager Andy Goldie.

It fixes a gaping hole on the Toffees’ attacking right flank, though there remains a desperate need for greater depth, if Moyes is to pull it all together and ensure his side challenge for a place at the higher end of the league table.

In particular, Everton need a right-back.

Everton pushing to sign new right-back

Everton released the 40-year-old Ashley Young at the end of his contract last season, retaining club legened Seamus Coleman. However, the skipper is into the twilight of his career, and so Jake O’Brien continued to deputise as a right-back at Elland Road.

Nathan Patterson, after all, was sidelined through injury once again.

O’Brien, 24, is a talented, tenacious defender, but he’s naturally a centre-back, and so it’s clear that Everton need to make a signing who could add a bit more dynamism and impetus to the side.

Well, according to Spanish outlet Sport, Barcelona are preparing for the departure of young prospect Hector Fort, with the 19-year-old at the centre of a loan approach from West Ham United.

The report continues to suggest that the Premier League is the likely destination for the up-and-comer and that other teams, such as Everton, remain in the running.

Just last summer, Barca rejected an offer north of £30m so it would not be a surprise if the Toffees had to pay big to secure his services.

What Hector Fort would bring to Everton

Fort, a versatile full-back, would join a list of players to have made the move from La Blaugrana to the blue half of Merseyside, but his ability to play across both flanks, his technical gifts and his ball-playing acumen suggest he could become Everton’s next version of cult hero Gerard Deulofeu.

Swiftly asserting himself as he joined Everton from Barcelona on loan for the 2013/14 season, Deulofeu notched eight goal contributions across 29 matches for the club, with the manager at the time, Roberto Martinez, going on to hail him as a “real diamond” of a player.

He spent two-and-a-half years at Goodison Park, all told, playing with a point to prove, and though he ebbed and flowed, none can contest the winger’s skilful style.

The same could be attributed to Fort, who, hailed for his “immense” talent by journalist Antonio Mango, would be determined to showcase his qualities and unleash some of his Catalonian flair on the Premier League, be that at right-back or on the left.

Hector Fort – Career Stats by Position (all levels)

Position

Apps

Goals

Assists

Right-back

43

2

1

Left-back

11

–

3

Data via Transfermarkt

As per FBref, Fort ranks among the top 1% of positional peers across Europe’s top five leagues for pass completion, the top 2% for passes attempted, the top 26% for shot-creating actions and the top 14% for ball recoveries per 90.

In La Liga, he might have only featured 17 times last term, but he played his part in winning the title, with Sofascore recording that the teenage talent completed 92% of his passes and avoided making a single error, bespeaking his cultured style even at this stage of his career.

Fort would certainly present Everton with a welcome contrast on the right side of defence, and with a point to prove on a short-term deal, the Spaniard might even find himself enjoying the same success as Deulofeu when his 31-year-old compatriot was in his pomp.

And as a natural right-back, he would surely mark an upgrade on O’Brien too, allowing the Irishman to shift into his own natural berth and enrich the dynamism and fluency that Moyes is trying to achieve.

da bwin： Despite already spending big this summer, Manchester City are now reportedly set to hold talks in an attempt to seal one last blockbuster move for Pep Guardiola.

Man City targeting late transfer flurry

da cassino： After starting the transfer window so strongly with the arrivals of Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Ait-Nouri, it looked as though Manchester City had commenced and ended their summer business in clinical fashion early on. Since then, however, Savinho and Ederson have thrown unexpected spanners into the works which could force the Citizens to land at least one more blockbuster move.

Both players missed City’s opening day thrashing of Wolverhampton Wanderers through ill-timed injuries as rumours continue to emerge over their futures. Whether they make swift recoveries in the event of a late summer switch will certainly be interesting to see, however, with Tottenham Hotspur chasing Savinho and Galatasaray already in talks to sign Ederson.

In the event that Ederson does depart, which looks likely at this stage, Guardiola could reportedly welcome Senne Lammens before the end of the month. Although the Citizens initially had their sights set on Gianluigi Donnarumma, reports have since emerged that any deal to sign the Italian has become difficult due to Paris Saint-Germain’s £22m asking price.

As a result, City have reportedly turned their attention towards Lammens and hijacking Manchester United’s move to sign the Royal Antwerp shot-stopper.

Meanwhile, when it comes to potentially replacing Savinho, those at the Etihad have shifted their focus towards what would be one of the headline deals of the summer in the closing stages of the window.

Man City set to hold talks to sign Rodrygo

According to Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider, Manchester City are now set to hold talks to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid, with the Brazilian’s representatives already on their way to commence discussions. Madrid reportedly value the winger at around £87m, but are open to letting him leave before the end of the month.

Reportedly going head-to-head with Liverpool in the race to sign Rodrygo, City will have their eye on revenge on the Reds after watching on as Florian Wirtz chose Anfield over the Etihad earlier this summer.

What’s more, if City are looking to replace Savinho, then doing so with a star of Rodrygo’s calibre would certainly send a statement of intent around the Premier League. Dubbed “special” by former Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, the 24-year-old is arguably one of the best wingers in the world.

Rodrygo

Real Madrid stats

Appearances

270

Goals

68

Assists

51

In one swoop, City could have the potential to form one of the Premier League’s most deadly partnerships between Erling Haaland and Rodrygo – one which could see them restore their English crown just one year after conceding it to Liverpool.

da prosport bet： With just under a month remaining until the transfer window slams shut, Leeds United are reportedly racing Borussia Dortmund to seal an “ambitious” move.

Leeds still chasing summer additions

da spicy bet： Despite already welcoming as many as seven fresh faces this summer, Leeds still have unfinished business in the summer transfer window. With their Premier League opener against Everton now just over a week away, Daniel Farke and the 49ers have their sights set on further reinforcements as they aim to ensure that they avoid the familiar feeling of relegation this season.

Farke, himself, recently admitted that the Whites remain short on attacking quality, telling reporters: “We know in the offence we are not ready for Premier League level. We’ve proven we can be ready for one game and for that I am not too concerned at the moment as it stands.

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“I know especially with the offence, in the last bit you can add some quality. Of course as a manager you want all the players available on the first day of pre-season and to have training sessions with them because they need to adapt to the group and the principles.”

With that said, it’s been no surprise to see the likes of Aleksandar Mitrovic enter Leeds’ radar in recent days. The Al-Hilal forward knows all about finding the back of the net in the Premier League, having become a consistent goalscorer at Fulham before swapping Craven Cottage for Saudi Arabia. Now, reports suggest that Leeds are weighing up whether to pursue his signature.

Those at Elland Road are certainly in an ambitious mood in the final stages of the window, and it’s not just Mitrovic on their radar as they look to add Premier League quality to their attack.

Leeds interested in "ambitious" move for Buonanotte

According to transfer reporter Ben Jacobs, Leeds are now interested in a move to Facundo Buonanotte ahead of Borussia Dortmund in what is considered to be an “ambitious” swoop.

However, the German giants have reportedly already opened talks to sign the Bright & Hove Albion attacking midfielder to instantly hand the Whites an uphill battle to secure his signature. That said, one advantage that Leeds could have is the fact that the 20-year-old is represented by the same agent as Wilfried Gnonto.

Such high interest in the Argentine should come as no shock. Buonanotte was an undeniable standout whilst on loan at Leicester City last season, ending the season with six goals and three assists in all competitions, as the Foxes suffered relegation.

Dubbed “talented” by former Leicester boss Steve Cooper, the 20-year-old Brighton star could now get a second attempt at survival by joining Leeds this summer.

da doce： Two big Italian clubs are worried that Liverpool are “really serious” about a highly-rated player they both want to sign this summer.

Van Dijk demands more after Community Shield defeat

da blaze casino： The Reds lost to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield on Sunday afternoon, losing on penalties after a 2-2 draw, never quite getting going after a promising start. Captain Virgil van Dijk conceded a penalty and wasn’t at his imperious best, and speaking after the game, he demanded more from Liverpool with the new Premier League season approaching.

“We all have plenty of experience, winning and losing. What kind of impact it should have is that we realise we need a couple of things that we have to improve as a team if we want to retain the title, which obviously will be a very big job in itself.

“We have a recovery day tomorrow and then we fully focus on Bournemouth, which will be a very tough game. But I’m really looking forward to the start of the Premier League. Friday at home with our fans, we know it’s going to be emotional obviously with everything that is going on and happened. But I’m really looking forward to it.”

Liverpool supporters will be hoping to see more transfer business completed at both ends of the pitch this month, and now a new update has emerged regarding their pursuit of a new centre-back.

Liverpool "really serious" about signing "complete" ace

According to Tuttosport [via Sport Witness], Liverpool are “really serious” about £34.6m-rated Parma centre-back Giovanni Leoni, amid plenty of interest in him this summer.

Both Inter Milan and AC Milan are also keen on signing the 18-year-old, with the report stating that the Serie A giants need to “watch out” for the Reds hijacking a move for him. Meanwhile, Parma Live claim that the Merseysiders are “in pole position” to get their man.

A new centre-back is imperative for Liverpool before the transfer window closes, with rumoured target Marc Guehi impressing for Palace against them on Sunday.

Leoni could be a cheaper option than the Eagles captain, however, as well as being seven years younger, with scout Jacek Kulig among those who admire him, describing him as a “complete” player.

At just 18, Leoni is already an established player at a high level, starting 14 matches in Serie A for Parma last season, as well as averaging 3.6 clearances per game.

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Unlike Guehi, the Italian is also more likely to be content with a squad role at Liverpool to begin with, given his age, and he could prove to be an ideal understudy to Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.

da spicy bet： Arsenal have now struck a full agreement on personal terms with a “gifted” forward, who is keen on a move to the Emirates Stadium, according to a report.

Berta enjoying impressive first transfer window

da apostaganha： In his first transfer window since taking over as sporting director, it would be fair to say that Andrea Berta has done a stellar job, having been given the licence to splash the cash by the board.

Berta has strengthened the squad in a number of key areas, perhaps most importantly sealing a deal for a new striker, having gotten a deal for Viktor Gyokeres over the line last week.

New signing

Transfer fee

Position

Kepa Arrizabalaga

£5m

GK

Martin Zubimendi

£56m

CM

Christian Norgaard

£15m

CM

Noni Madueke

£48.5m

Winger

Cristhian Mosquera

£13m

CB

Viktor Gyokeres

Initial £55.3m

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In a promising new update, Mikel Arteta also seemed to indicate that William Saliba is likely to be willing to sign a new contract, saying: “Obviously, it’s our negotiations and things that have to take time and process and [we have to] be on top of them.

“But I’m quite confident that William is very happy here and that’s the place that he wants to be.”

As such, things are certainly looking up for the Gunners, and they have now made progress in their pursuit of yet another new signing.

That is according to Sports Zone, who recently took to X to state that Arsenal have now struck a “full agreement” on personal terms with Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.

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Eze has been “keen on a move” to the Emirates Stadium for a few weeks, and the north Londoners are now considering triggering the £68m release clause in his contract with the Eagles.

However, they could test the waters with a bid of a different nature first, with it recently being revealed they have now reached an agreement in principle with the forward’s current employers.

"Gifted" Eze could be final piece of the jigsaw

As previously highlighted, Arteta’s side have already had a fantastic summer transfer window, and the Crystal Palace star could be the final piece of the jigsaw, having impressed in the Premier League for quite some time.

Once lauded as a “gifted” player by Statman Dave, the Palace star enjoyed a very impressive 2024-25 campaign, picking up 14 goals and 11 assists in all competitions, and his versatility could also be of great use to Arteta.

It would be fair to say Martin Odegaard didn’t enjoy the best of campaigns last season, scoring just three Premier League goals, and the England international would be able to fill in at attacking midfield when required, while he is also capable of playing on the wing.

Eze could be an exciting signing for Arsenal, and having struck an agreement on personal terms, they should look to get a deal over the line as quickly as possible, before any rival suitors intensify their interest.

da betsson： West Ham United have made another disastrous start to the season, with under-fire manager Graham Potter at the centre of reports that he could be sacked after just nine months in charge of the east London club.

Graham Potter's terrible West Ham start in numbers

da lvbet： Numbers never lie, and the statistics from Potter’s tenure at West Ham so far make for pretty grim reading.

Potter’s men have shipped 11 goals already this term, and out of every West Ham side in Premier League history, only Avram Grant’s Hammers from 2010/2011 have conceded more at this stage of the season — they were relegated.

Potter has also recorded the second-worst Premier League win percentage of any West Ham manager since the competition’s inception, behind only Grant, and even the maligned Julen Lopetegui fared better last season.

Worst West Ham managers in the Premier League

Win percentage

9. Sam Allardyce

30.7%

10. Julen Lopetegui

30%

11. Gianfranco Zola

27.8%

12, Graham Potter

27.3%

13. Avram Grant

18.9%

via StatMuse

West Ham’s losses so far have all come by a three-goal margin too, and it’s the joint-earliest a Premier League team has lost this many games by such a score since Bournemouth in 2022/2023 — who eventually avoided a drop to the Championship by the skin of their teeth.

To make matters even less flattering for Potter, he also boasts the worst overall record of every single present Premier League club since his appointment in January.

Taking all of this into consideration, alongside the lack of a real playing identity under the 50-year-old, it is hardly surprising that West Ham are backing Potter for now but have a number of managers on their shortlist in case they decide to part company.

According to reliable media sources, like GiveMeSport’s Ben Jacobs, West Ham have internally discussed hiring Sean Dyche, Nuno Espírito Santo and former boss Slaven Bilic.

The latter, who was a fan favourite and managed the Irons from 2015 to 2017, took charge of 109 games before David Sullivan and the board replaced him with David Moyes on an interim basis.

Now, Bilic is emerging as a favourite for the potential West Ham job, as Sullivan apparently favours re-hiring the Croatian over alternative candidates (Ben Jacobs).

The 57-year-old’s stance on a return to east London has now emerged too, courtesy of Jack Rosser in The Sun.

Slaven Bilic would love to re-join West Ham amid Graham Potter uncertainty

According to Rosser, Bilic would be open to a West Ham comeback as senior figures present him as an option, but there is an err of caution as it is also believed that the tactician has offers from elsewhere.

In his opening season, Bilic guided the club to one of their highest ever league finishes, seventh, which also earned them a place in the early Europa League qualifying rounds.

West Ham finished 11th in his second campaign before Bilic was shown the door early in his third season, having left with the club sitting in the relegation zone, but Rosser also reports that Bilic would come in on an initial caretaker basis.

Slaven Bilic’s managerial record at West Ham

Number

Matches

109

Wins

42

Draws

30

Losses

37

Goals scored

160

Goals conceded

167

Points

156

Average points per game

1.43

via Transfermarkt

Amid the fierce backlash from West Ham supporters, who are planning protests this Saturday before their home game against Crystal Palace, the board is under mounting pressure, and it is vital they get their next appointment right if Potter does leave.

Bilic has been out of management for well over a year, departing Saudi side Al-Fateh in 2024, and it is very debatable whether the ex-Hammers defender is really the right man to take them forward, especially with Nuno also readily available.

That being said, Bilic was once a popular figure, with Aaron Cresswell hailing his passion.

da betano casino： Tottenham are very active in the transfer market right now ahead of Thomas Frank’s first full season in charge, and the Dane got a first look at his new side in action with their friendly against Reading on Saturday afternoon.

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da pixbet： As Frank takes charge of his first-ever game in the Lilywhites dugout, chairman Daniel Levy and co are working to back the 51-year-old behind-closed-doors, having already done so with the signings of Mathys Tel, Kota Takai and Mohammed Kudus.

By all accounts, Morgan Gibbs-White should’ve been announced as their fourth deal of the summer window long ago.

Tottenham’s best-performing regulars in the Premier League – 2024/2025

Average match rating

Son Heung-min

7.00

James Maddison

6.98

Pedro Porro

6.95

Dominic Solanke

6.84

Dejan Kulusevski

6.83

via WhoScored

The Nottingham Forest playmaker was set to have a medical last Friday and Levy was prepared to pay his £60 million release clause, but his club have since put a grinding halt to the transfer with a threat of legal action against Spurs and the player’s agents (Sky Sports).

Tottenham are still optimistic they can finalise a deal for Gibbs-White, but amid Forest’s complaint to the Premier League over an unlawful approach for the 25-year-old, Frank is being forced to wait.

Meanwhile, Spurs have maintained their interest in Brentford striker Yoane Wissa.

A move could be made more complicated by Bryan Mbeumo’s now imminent move to Man United, as the Bees will be reluctant to let both of their star players from last season leave in the same window.

Reports also suggest that Brentford have opened new contract talks with Wissa in a last-ditch bid to keep the Congolese, but they’re unlikely to get anywhere, given he’s intent on finding a new club (BBC).

Taking this into account, Keith Andrews’ side are taking to the market in search of possible replacements for the 28-year-old if they’re forced to sell.

Brentford open talks with Daizen Maeda to replace Yoane Wissa

According to TEAMtalk, Brentford have opened talks with the representatives of Celtic striker Daizen Maeda, who they view as a “prime contender” to step into Wissa’s shoes.

Going back to Wissa, who scored 20 goals in all competitions last season, including 19 in the Premier League, has set his sights on a move to Tottenham.

TT reiterates that Wissa has expressed a desire to reunite with Frank at Spurs, backing up numerous other reports that they’re his preference if he can secure a move away from the Gtech Community Stadium.

Multiple sources, including talkSPORT, have also shared information that the ex-Lorient gem is pretty keen on a move to the English capital.

However, he won’t be cheap, with Brentford set to demand around £50 million, even if the “exceptional” player looks as if he’s pushing to leave right now.