Maghnes Akliouche (AS Monaco), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)
August 2025
Tottenham shifted focus to Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche after Arsenal hijacked their move for Eberechi Eze at the final stage. The setback compounds Spurs’ struggles, with Maddison injured and failed pursuits of Gibbs-White exposing their fragile transfer strategy. Spurs reopened talks with Akliouche while exploring backup options like Southampton’s Tyler Dibling and unsettled Leipzig star Xavi Simons. The board faces rising pressure from fans frustrated by repeated transfer collapses, fearing mediocrity in yet another demanding Premier League campaign.