Uefa Super Cup: Paris Saint-Germain finalize a €66 million deal for Illia Zabarnyi before facing Tottenham Hotspur
After a turbulent transfer window, Tottenham Hotspur find themselves in a creative void following the unexpected hijack of their agreed deal for Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze, who is now set to join North London rivals Arsenal[1][2][4]. This leaves Spurs without a key creative player in their squad amid injuries to James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, as well as the recent departure of Son Heung-min[2].
Despite missing out on Eze, Tottenham's current transfer focus includes other attacking options like Rodrygo from Real Madrid and Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche as alternative targets to strengthen their creative and winger positions[2][3]. The club is prepared to spend up to £60 million on desired players after unsuccessful bids for Morgan Gibbs-White and Eze[3].
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain have strengthened their squad with the signing of Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi for €66 million. Zabarnyi has agreed to a five-year contract with PSG, and the deal includes performance-related add-ons that could raise the transfer fee to €69 million[1]. Zabarnyi's arrival suggests that Gianluigi Donnarumma's days at PSG may be numbered, as the Italian goalkeeper has so far refused to sign a new contract, with one year left on his current deal[1].
In other news, Tottenham have already strengthened their squad this transfer window with the signings of defender Kevin Dann, winger Mohammed Kudus, and striker Mathys Tel[1]. Thomas Frank, the new Tottenham manager, believes his team can win the Uefa Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain, which will take place at the Stadio Friuli in Udine[1].
Reports also suggest that Brazilian winger Savinho could also join Tottenham, but Spurs have not yet matched Manchester City's valuation, so this remains a developing story with uncertainty about any imminent deal[1].
Sources:
- The Guardian
- Sky Sports
- BBC Sport
- The Athletic
- The European sports scene is abuzz with Tottenham Hotspur's current transfer focus on Rodrygo from Real Madrid and Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco, following the unexpected loss of Eberechi Eze to Arsenal.
- The world of football has been shaken by Paris Saint-Germain's recent signing of Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi for €66 million, potentially signaling the end of Gianluigi Donnarumma's tenure at the club.
- Amidst the ongoing transfer saga, the sports world is keeping a close eye on the potential transfer of Brazilian winger Savinho to Tottenham Hotspur, with Manchester City currently holding a more favorable valuation.
- In a bid to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season, Tottenham have already made notable signings such as defender Kevin Dann, winger Mohammed Kudus, and striker Mathys Tel this transfer window.
- The UEFA Super Cup is fast approaching, and the sports news features a head-to-head match between Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain, with new Tottenham manager Thomas Frank expressing confidence in his team's ability to secure the victory.
