After Tottenham’s late collapse in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday evening, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy and technical director Johan Lange are under slightly more pressure to reinforce Thomas Frank’s squad with proven quality.
In truth, Spurs were extremely impressive against last season’s French treble-winners, especially considering they were minus chief creators Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison.
Frank’s side found themselves 2-0 up just after half-time, and deservedly so, courtesy of two excellent finishes from central defensive duo Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero.
However, for all their dogged defending thereafter, PSG managed to claw their way back in with two very late strikes from Lee Kang-in and Gonçalo Ramos – taking the game to penalties.
Luis Enrique’s men reigned victorious in the shootout, but the PSG boss himself admitted that Spurs were superior and deserved something from the game.
Barring their capitulation in the dying minutes, there were definitely positives for Frank to take from this game, but the Lilywhites now head into their first Premier League match of 2025/2026 on the back of defeat.
There are still over two weeks to go until the summer window closes, with supporters extremely eager to see Levy make a late transfer statement ahead of a long campaign – even more so after their PSG loss.
Earlier this week, reports emerged that Tottenham opened talks with Crystal Palace to sign Eberechi Eze, who’s been a long-time target for north London rivals Arsenal, as Spurs look to beat them to the punch.
Eze, who bagged 14 goals and 11 assists in all competitions last season, would fill the gaping creative void left by Maddison’s long-term absence.
The England international is reportedly open to joining Tottenham as well, but the Lilywhites have a limited time only to trigger Eze’s £68 million release clause – which expires this Friday.
The 27-year-old isn’t Levy’s only late-summer attacking target, either, with Spurs also in talks over a deal for Man City winger Savinho.
Tottenham place opening bid for Man City forward Savinho
Right now, the Londoners are negotiating moves for both forwards in separate moves (Fabrizio Romano), so the prospect of Tottenham making a very ambitious double-attacking signing is very much alive.
There is a case to be made that the direct and pacey Savinho would be a perfect replacement for club legend Son Heung-min, and according to journalist Jorge Nicola, who spoke to the player’s agent, Tottenham have now placed their opening bid.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, as translated and relayed by Sport Witness, Nicola shared some intriguing information he’s heard from the 21-year-old’s representative, Frederico Moraes.
It is believed that Tottenham’s opening bid of £42 million has been rejected, and City are holding out for a fee closer to the £67 million mark if they’re to do business.
Pep Guardiola is also yet to give his green-light to the player leaving as well, so it appears Levy and Lange still have work to do when it comes to signing Savinho.
The South American, who only joined City from sister club Troyes last summer, was once a key member of Girona’s squad that surprised everyone by challenging for the La Liga title in 2023/2024.
Brazil’s winger bagged 11 goals and 10 assists that year, with Savinho also hitting double-figures for goal contributions in his first season at the Etihad.