Not just Savinho: “Sensational” £60m gem wants Spurs move, he’s better than Gibbs-White
Tottenham Hotspur will head into the 2025/26 Premier League season with a point to prove. Last term was nothing short of disastrous for the North London club, who fell well short of their own lofty expectations and barely avoided a complete collapse.
The Lilywhites finished the 2024/25 campaign in a disappointing 17th place, just one spot above the relegation zone, a position almost unthinkable for a club that has spent the last decade competing for European places. That underwhelming performance ultimately cost Ange Postecoglou his job, bringing an abrupt end to his tenure.
Into the dugout steps Thomas Frank, who leaves Brentford after an impressive seven-year spell that saw him transform the Bees into an established Premier League side. For Frank, this is a major step up in his managerial career, and he will be tasked not only with steadying the ship but also restoring Spurs’ reputation as a force to be reckoned with.
Frank has wasted no time in reshaping the squad. Mohammed Kudus and João Palhinha have already arrived to bolster the midfield, but with the September 1st transfer deadline looming, Spurs are expected to be active right up until the final hours of the window.
Spurs’ summer transfer hunt
In recent days, Spurs’ recruitment radar has lit up with a number of high-profile names. The most surprising link is to Manchester City winger Savinho. The 21-year-old only joined City last summer, but reports suggest he could be on the move again, with Tottenham emerging as a serious contender for his signature. City are said to value the Brazilian at around £60 million, and the player is reportedly open to the switch.
Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze is another target. According to GIVEMESPORT, Spurs have already opened talks with the 27-year-old’s camp. Arsenal are also keen, but Frank is believed to be a huge admirer of Eze’s creativity and dynamism. The England international has a £60m release clause in his Palace contract, and it is understood he is open to the idea of joining Spurs.
From Gibbs-White to Eze — a better fit?
Tottenham’s pursuit of an attacking reinforcement could already have been resolved had their move for Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White not collapsed. The club triggered his £60m release clause earlier in the summer, and a medical was reportedly scheduled.
However, Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis intervened, expressing strong dissatisfaction over what he claimed was an illegal approach by Spurs. The deal stalled, and Gibbs-White went on to sign a new three-year deal with Forest, ending any immediate hope of a transfer.
This setback has forced Tottenham to explore other avenues — and in many ways, it might be a blessing in disguise. Statistically, Eze outperformed Gibbs-White across several key attacking metrics last season. He scored more goals, provided more assists, and registered a higher number of shot-creating actions per 90 minutes. His vision and passing range also stood out, with more key passes and final-third deliveries than his Forest counterpart.
Eze’s ability to beat his man is another major asset. His take-on success rate and volume of progressive carries highlight his knack for driving the ball into dangerous areas, creating chaos for opposition defences. TalkSPORT’s Rory Jennings has labelled him “sensational,” and for good reason — he has the tools to be a game-changer for Spurs.
A crucial few weeks ahead
While missing out on Gibbs-White was a blow, securing Eze’s signature would arguably be an upgrade. For Frank, it would add a player capable of both unlocking stubborn defences and chipping in with vital goals. For the club, it would represent a statement of intent after last season’s nightmare.
With just weeks left before the window shuts, Spurs’ hierarchy know they cannot afford to stand still. The pressure is on to deliver reinforcements that can help propel the team back into the top half of the table — and perhaps even challenge for Europe again. Landing Eze, alongside other targeted signings like Savinho, could give Tottenham their best shot at a revival in 2025/26.