Tottenham attack new transfer targets before deadline after Eberechi Eze blow

Tottenham Hotspur are trying to get Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche and one other attacker in, after the club was left scrambling to find a solution since being gazumped by Arsenal for Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze.

The club are shocked at how the transfer played out, and there is considerable supporter unrest, especially since James Maddison succumbed to injury. Spurs have now lost out on two major transfers late into negotiations, after Morgan Gibbs-White decided to stay at Nottingham Forest.

There are still several targets available, albeit with Spurs having lost their leverage now that every club knows they need to do business.

While The Independent first reported the Akliouche interest on Tuesday, other overtures have been made in the 24 hours since it became apparent that Tottenham were going to lose out on Eze. An approach has been made for Southampton’s Tyler Dibling, and the possibility of Xavi Simons has been discussed, after the Leipzig player’s move to Chelsea stalled.

The Independent has also been told that Spurs had looked at reviving interest in Conor Gallagher, but there is a feeling that his wages at Atletico Madrid are too high, and many close to the situation feel Como’s Nico Paz is the most achievable transfer.

Spurs are one of a few clubs with a long-standing interest in Morgan Rogers, and believe that Aston Villa would consider a deal at the right price – upward of £80m – due to PSR constraints. A bid of around £67m for Manchester City’s Savinho has faltered.