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Frank Era Opens with PSG Heartbreak as Spurs Weigh Savinho vs. Kubo Transfer Battle<\/p>\n

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The Thomas Frank era at Tottenham Hotspur began with a gut-wrenching twist on Wednesday night, as his new side were edged out by Paris Saint-Germain in a penalty shootout in the UEFA Super Cup. Yet, for all the heartbreak, there was plenty to admire from an energetic and largely disciplined Spurs performance against one of Europe\u2019s most fearsome attacking machines.<\/p>\n

Spurs had more than matched the Champions League holders for much of the evening, showcasing the tactical organisation and counter-attacking intent Frank is known for. But the evening was overshadowed by a deeper concern \u2014 the absence of creative talisman James Maddison, whose injury threatens to derail some of the optimism surrounding Tottenham\u2019s season.<\/p>\n

Maddison\u2019s absence couldn\u2019t come at a worse time. The England playmaker, integral to both Spurs\u2019 attacking rhythm and Gareth Southgate\u2019s plans for the upcoming World Cup in the United States, faces a period on the sidelines that will leave a sizeable creative void. Dejan Kulusevski is still in recovery from a patella issue, while Tottenham\u2019s failed and controversial pursuit of Nottingham Forest\u2019s Morgan Gibbs-White now looks even more costly in hindsight.<\/p>\n

Compounding the situation is the summer departure of captain and club legend Heung-min Son, who completed a \u00a320m switch to MLS side LAFC. His move leaves Spurs not only light on experience but short of an attacker who can both create and score. Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze has emerged as the leading candidate to fill the Maddison-shaped hole, with advanced talks ongoing. Yet the PSG clash made one thing abundantly clear \u2014 Spurs require more than just a Maddison replacement if they are to compete with Arsenal and the rest of the Premier League elite.<\/p>\n

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Savinho: Tottenham\u2019s \u00a367m Brazilian Target<\/p>\n

One name firmly on Tottenham\u2019s radar is Savinho, the 21-year-old Brazilian winger currently on Manchester City\u2019s books. Signed from French side Troyes last summer for around \u00a331m, Savinho\u2019s debut season in Europe saw him contribute 13 assists and three goals in 48 appearances. While not prolific, his pace, creativity, and ability to stretch defences have drawn comparisons to some of Brazil\u2019s most exciting modern attackers.<\/p>\n

Savinho is a two-footed wide player capable of operating on either flank, making him a versatile weapon for Frank\u2019s high-energy, wide-forward system. His game is defined less by raw finishing numbers and more by his relentless running, clever off-the-ball movement, and capacity to break lines with direct dribbles. City, however, are reluctant sellers. With Pep Guardiola eyeing a move for Real Madrid\u2019s Rodrygo, the Premier League champions are holding out for a hefty \u00a367m fee \u2014 nearly double what they paid just 12 months ago.<\/p>\n

While Spurs have opened preliminary talks, Daniel Levy is wary of committing such a figure for a winger who scored just once in the league last season, especially given the club\u2019s other transfer priorities. That financial hesitation has led Tottenham to explore an alternative \u2014 one who could cost significantly less while offering a similar attacking profile.<\/p>\n

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The Kubo Option: A Rising Star Ready for a Bigger Stage<\/p>\n

Enter Takefusa Kubo. The Japanese international, currently starring for Real Sociedad, has quietly been one of La Liga\u2019s most technically gifted young wingers. Still just 23, Kubo\u2019s career has long been shadowed by the weight of expectation, having been labelled a \u201cspecial talent\u201d in his teenage years. Now, with Sociedad unable to match his ambitions, he appears ready for a move to a club competing regularly in the Champions League.<\/p>\n

Tottenham\u2019s opening offer of \u20ac40m (\u00a334m) was swiftly rejected, with the Basque club pointing to Kubo\u2019s \u20ac60m (\u00a351m) release clause. Spurs are not alone in the chase \u2014 Bournemouth, Everton, West Ham, and AC Milan are all keeping tabs \u2014 but their ability to offer European nights under the lights at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could prove decisive.<\/p>\n

Kubo, like Savinho, can operate across the frontline, though he is most comfortable cutting in from the right. His 2023\/24 season saw him become a focal point for Sociedad\u2019s attack, even as the team underperformed collectively. Despite failing to register a single assist in La Liga \u2014 a statistic that raised eyebrows \u2014 his underlying metrics tell a different story, with his chance creation numbers ranking among the league\u2019s most promising.<\/p>\n

His main shortcoming is an over-reliance on hugging the touchline rather than drifting into more dangerous central spaces. Still, Kubo offers a more clinical edge than Savinho, with sharper decision-making in the final third and a knack for finding pockets of space when attacking transitions develop quickly.<\/p>\n

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Who Should Spurs Choose?<\/p>\n

The decision ultimately comes down to Tottenham\u2019s appetite for risk versus their desire for proven adaptability. Savinho is younger, more physical, and arguably has the higher long-term ceiling, but his end product remains a work in progress \u2014 and at \u00a367m, he represents a significant gamble. Kubo, meanwhile, is further along in his development, has Champions League ambitions, and possesses a refined technical base that could make him a more immediate fit for Frank\u2019s system.<\/p>\n

Frank\u2019s track record of nurturing wingers into elite-level performers \u2014 turning raw pace into polished product \u2014 means either player could flourish under his guidance. But given City\u2019s hard stance on Savinho\u2019s price tag, Tottenham may find Kubo the more attainable, and possibly smarter, investment in the short term.<\/p>\n

If Levy can close the deal swiftly, Tottenham could have their Son Heung-min successor in place before the window closes \u2014 and in doing so, give Frank the firepower needed to turn near misses, like Wednesday\u2019s PSG defeat, into memorable victories.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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