Rodrygo loan in focus for Spurs

Tottenham shift gear in the final days of the window as Arsenal beat them to a top target and Rodrygo becomes a serious option.

Spurs near Rodrygo loan after Eze setback

Tottenham are active in the closing days of the transfer window after a deal for Eberechi Eze collapsed to rivals Arsenal. Arsenal moved quickly, agreeing terms with Crystal Palace and clinching a deal worth 60 million pounds up front plus 7.5 million in add-ons, despite Tottenham having personal terms and a deal in principle with Palace. The setback leaves Spurs searching for alternatives to fill their creative void, especially with Son Heung-min and James Maddison unavailable for extended periods.

On Rodrygo, Defensa Central reports Real Madrid are open to a loan arrangement with a buy option. Tottenham are willing to cover the full 208 000 pounds per week salary. A key hurdle is whether there will be a buy option or obligation, as Florentino Perez would prefer a full price but could wait until 2026 if needed. Rodrygo reportedly wants more game time and is tempted by a Premier League move, making this a high-stakes pursuit for Spurs and a potential turning point in their window strategy.

Tottenham must navigate a window where ambition collides with budget realities. The Eze setback exposes how quickly one rival can reset a market, while the Rodrygo talks test the club’s willingness to back big salaries for short terms of success. The strategy hinges on balancing immediate need with long term finances, especially after injuries bite into the squad’s creative options.

The broader lesson is clear: in modern football, timing and structure matter as much as talent. A loan with a buy option can offer flexibility, but it also carries strategic risk if the player’s development outpaces the club’s long term plans. Spurs are betting that a bold, patient approach will pay off in the final weeks, even as another club steals the momentum in hours.

Highlights

The coming days will reveal how far Spurs are willing to push their transfer budget and how quickly they adapt to a shifting market.