DONE DEAL IMMINENT; Spurs ready to land “sensational” £40m star who’s more bigger talent than Eze, talk already in progress as player keen for London Stadium move as deal will be complete in days
Tottenham’s European Form Signals Bright Future Under New Leadership
Tottenham Hotspur’s strong finish to the season in European competition has demonstrated their potential to challenge at the highest level in the near future.
Thomas Frank is set to take charge in North London following the surprising dismissal of Ange Postecoglou, despite the team’s Europa League success.
The Danish manager will be aiming to put his stamp on the squad this summer, with several players expected to arrive and depart over the coming weeks.
Behind-the-scenes work is already underway to equip the 51-year-old with the resources he needs to succeed in his debut campaign as Spurs boss.
The transfer window has only recently reopened, and although numerous targets have emerged, Tottenham have yet to complete any signings.
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One name that had been strongly linked with a move to Spurs was Bryan Mbeumo. However, the Brentford forward now appears to be heading to Manchester United instead.
Another target is West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus. The Ghanaian midfielder is on Spurs’ radar, but his £85 million release clause could prove a stumbling block.
Meanwhile, a new option has surfaced—Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott. According to TBR Football, Spurs have submitted an enquiry about the 22-year-old, who could be available for around £40 million.
Elliott is reportedly open to leaving Anfield in search of regular first-team football, especially after Liverpool’s recent £116 million acquisition of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.
Why Elliott is a Smarter Signing Than Eze
Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze is once again on Tottenham’s shortlist, with the England international continuing to impress. He contributed eight goals and eight assists in the Premier League last season and remains a key figure for Palace.
However, with Arsenal also interested and a £68 million release clause in place, competition for his signature is stiff.
While Eze is undoubtedly talented, Spurs may be better off targeting Elliott. Not only is the Liverpool youngster four years younger, giving him more room to grow, but his performances in key metrics also surpass Eze’s.
Elliott, described as “sensational” by journalist Jonathan Higgins, boasts a higher goals-per-shot-on-target ratio and offers superior creativity—registering more passes and nearly triple the number of progressive passes per 90 minutes.
He also excels in carrying the ball into the final third and winning aerial duels, highlighting his all-around game and potential to thrive under Frank.
At £40 million, Elliott could represent outstanding value for Spurs. His versatility across attacking positions would be a major asset for the 2025/26 season and beyond.
Given his price, age, and potential, pursuing Elliott over Eze looks like a clear decision. With the right development, he could become a cornerstone of Tottenham’s new era under Frank.
