Tottenham targets Eze and Savinho after Super Cup

Tottenham analyze the Super Cup setback and lay out a plan to press for two big signings while Paratici eyes a formal return to the club.

Paratici returns to Tottenham as club targets Eze and Savinho

Tottenham fell short in the UEFA Super Cup against PSG after a tense 120 minutes and a penalty shootout in Udine. Thomas Frank set up a 3-5-2 system designed to blunt PSG’s quality, with Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso forming a back line that helped Spurs control transitions and set pieces. Romoero’s header and Danso’s long throws highlighted a plan built around strong rearguard work and rapid breaks, while subs and fresh legs from PSG shifted momentum late in the game. The shootout decided the result, but the night underscored a clear path: refine the base, then push for marquee signings to lift break-even results in a crowded league.

Behind the scenes, Paratici’s long-awaited return to a formal role at Tottenham was on show. He stood alongside Johan Lange in Udine, with the Italian’s consultancy tied to the current window, as the club eyes moves for Eberechi Eze and Goncalo Savinho. The message from inside the club is a mix of patience and appetite for boldness: build a flexible spine under Frank and fill the attacking gaps with players who can create and stretch defences. The immediate challenge remains matching rivals on depth and consistency, especially with Burnley’s visit looming and the need to reconfigure a forward line that has leaned on set pieces for goals this summer.

Tottenham is betting on a longer arc. The Super Cup showed a functional base that can handle top-level pressure, yet the lack of a creative No 10 was conspicuous as the game wore on. Bringing in Eze and Savinho would address that gap with two young, versatile players who can operate across a front five. But big-money bids bring risk: they invite scrutiny from fans and critics alike, test the club’s wage structure, and raise expectations in a window where the club has talked about a 'big splash'. Paratici’s public presence signals intent, but his return also invites questions about governance and timing. The real test will be whether Spurs can convert talks into deals that fit Frank’s system and sustain performance through a demanding schedule.

The broader tension is clear: Spurs want to close the gap to the top end of the table, not merely flirt with it. If the club can secure both Eze and Savinho, it would signal a new level of ambition and a readiness to compete with Arsenal and the top six for talent. If deals stall, the narrative will shift to how much Spurs value patience over urgency and whether the backroom team can translate strategy into execution with the resources at hand.

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The coming weeks will reveal how boldly Tottenham can translate plans into real progress.