Summer signings Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha both starred for Tottenham as they fell agonisingly short of lifting their second trophy in the space of four months, but Frank added post-match that he needs reinforcements in the closing weeks of the window.

Contact between Tottenham and Crystal Palace was made a week ago, with Spurs developing a clear plan to progress talks. While there is an understanding that Palace could reject their first proposal, Tottenham remain poised to respond immediately with a follow-up offer.

Pape Matar Sarr is once again set to play in the more advanced midfield role, with the deal for the 27-year-old unlikely to be done in time for the first game of the new season. That means just one change for the former Brentford manager, with Wilson Odobert coming in to replace Kevin Danso to allow Spurs to be a bit more attacking.

Tottenham Hotspur’s search for a new playmaker has returned to Eberechi Eze in the final week before the Premier League season. What seemed a closed chapter earlier this summer is now active again after the club reopened talks with Crystal Palace.

Tottenham and Arsenal are currently tussling over the signature of Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, with key details now coming to light on the attention-grabbing transfer race. Secure your premium matchday experience through Seat Unique. Options include premium tickets to fine dining experiences or unmatched player meet and greets.

Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze is pushing to join Tottenham before the end of the summer transfer window, Sky Switzerland journalist Sacha Tavolieri has reported.

Tottenham are not yet done in the summer transfer market as updates emerge on Savinho, Eberechi Eze, and now Piero Hincapie.

Hotspur are in talks with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze and have also learnt the outcome of a second and improved bid for Savinho.