Tottenham Hotspur are now zero for two in the transfer market as Thomas Frank looks to find a suitable replacement for James Maddison.
The England international’s ACL injury has forced Spurs into a desperate position. The club had wanted to acquire a new attacking-minded midfielder to boost their options, but their desire has now turned into a necessity.
Earlier this summer, Morgan Gibbs-White penned a new deal at Nottingham Forest despite Tottenham activating his existing release clause, and to add further insult to injury, Arsenal have now dealt the Lilywhites their latest blow.
TBR Football confirmed Arsenal have agreed to sign Eberechi Eze, and the player will undergo a medical at the Emirates on Friday after deciding to join Spurs’ North London rivals.
Crystal Palace v Liverpool - 2025 FA Community Shield
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Now, with only 11 days left in the transfer window, time is running out for Frank to move on to alternative targets; however, the Spurs boss may already have the solution to their woes at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Mohammed Kudus can fill the number 10 void at Tottenham
Mohammed Kudus arrived at Spurs in a £55 million deal from West Ham earlier this summer and stands as the club’s sole marquee addition thus far.
Although there were concerns regarding his form prior to leaving the London Stadium, Kudus made an immediate impact on his debut, playing an integral role in the 3-0 win against Burnley on the opening day.
Kudus assisted both of Richarlison’s goals in a dominant win as the forward turned back the clock and replicated the form shown during his maiden year in the Premier League.
Mohammed Kudus vs Burnley Total
Pass Accuracy 92%
Key Passes 5
Long Ball Accuracy 75%
Dribbles Completed 66%
Ground Duels won 71%
Distance Covered 8.7km
Statistics provided by Sofascore.
The 25-year-old plays primarily on the right flank but can operate in the number 10 position. Kudus has played over 50 times in the role throughout his career, including during Spurs’ UEFA Super Cup loss against PSG.
Considering Tottenham appeared set to sign Eze and are now dealing with the fact that their two main targets have slipped through their fingers, there isn’t much more embarrassment that Daniel Levy can withstand.
Indeed, there are alternative options Spurs can pursue, but with Brennan Johnson and Mathys Tel more than capable of performing on the flanks, Kudus could shine as the number 10.
Tottenham now want to sign Bilal El Khannouss
TBR Football understands Tottenham have enquired about Bilal El Khannouss of Leicester City in an attempt to hijack Crystal Palace’s move for the forward.
The Morocco international has agreed terms with Palace, but a deal has not reached the final stages, leaving Spurs with an opportunity to pounce.
Spurs have a long-standing interest in the 21-year-old, particularly after he shone as a standout performer last season as Leicester suffered immediate relegation to the Championship, but the club pivoted their focus towards Eze.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are exploring several options on the shortlist, including reigniting talks with Manchester City for Savinho.