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Tottenham’s Super Cup Heartbreak Turns Spotlight on Levy and Lange to Deliver Big in Transfer Market
Tottenham Hotspur’s dramatic collapse in the closing stages of Wednesday night’s UEFA Super Cup has cranked up the pressure on chairman Daniel Levy and technical director Johan Lange to strengthen Thomas Frank’s squad with genuine top-tier talent before the summer transfer window slams shut.
For much of the evening in Udine, Spurs looked every bit the equal—if not the better—of last season’s French treble winners Paris Saint-Germain. This was all the more impressive given that they were missing two of their primary creative sparks, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison, both sidelined with injuries.
Frank’s men started brightly, showing tactical discipline and clinical finishing. Just after the interval, central defensive pair Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero both found the net with well-taken efforts, putting Tottenham 2-0 ahead and fully deserving of their lead. For over 70 minutes, they matched PSG’s technical quality with a mixture of grit and defensive organisation.
However, the closing stages told a different story. Despite Tottenham’s resilience, PSG clawed their way back into the contest. Lee Kang-in struck first in the 87th minute, followed by Gonçalo Ramos deep into stoppage time, snatching away Spurs’ hopes of lifting the trophy. The French champions eventually prevailed in the penalty shootout, securing another piece of silverware.
Even in defeat, there was respect from the opposition. PSG boss Luis Enrique openly admitted that Tottenham had been the superior side for large portions of the match and were unfortunate not to walk away with a win. For Frank, there were plenty of positives to take into the new season—but the sting of defeat, particularly in such a cruel fashion, lingers.
With the Premier League season kicking off this weekend, Spurs now enter their first domestic fixture of 2025/26 on the back of a setback. Supporters are increasingly vocal in their calls for late-window reinforcements, believing that one or two marquee arrivals could transform Tottenham into genuine contenders across multiple competitions.
The timing is key. There are still over two weeks until the transfer deadline, but Spurs’ hierarchy faces growing urgency to act decisively. The defeat to PSG has only amplified those demands.
Earlier this week, Tottenham were reported to have opened formal talks with Crystal Palace over a move for Eberechi Eze—a creative midfielder who has also been heavily linked with Arsenal. Eze, who notched 14 goals and 11 assists across all competitions last season, would be a natural fit to help fill the creative void left by Maddison’s long-term injury layoff. Sources suggest the England international is open to a move, but Tottenham must move quickly, as his £68 million release clause expires this Friday.
Eze is not the only forward on Levy’s radar. The club is also in active negotiations with Manchester City for Brazilian winger Savinho, a player known for his blistering pace, direct running, and ability to stretch defences. The 21-year-old, who joined City from sister club Troyes last summer, enjoyed a breakout spell with Girona during their surprise La Liga title push in 2023/24, contributing 11 goals and 10 assists. He also hit double figures for goal contributions in his debut season at the Etihad.
According to Brazilian journalist Jorge Nicola, Tottenham have already submitted an opening bid of £42 million for Savinho, but City have rejected it, holding firm for closer to £67 million. Pep Guardiola has yet to give the green light for the winger’s departure, meaning Levy and Lange face another complex negotiation.
If Spurs can somehow pull off both deals for Eze and Savinho before the deadline, it would be one of the most ambitious double signings in recent club history—possibly altering the trajectory of their entire campaign. For now, though, Tottenham’s hierarchy must turn urgency into action, or risk the disappointment of their Super Cup collapse casting a long shadow over the start of the season.