Tottenham Hotspur’s summer has been anything but quiet.
After a rollercoaster 2023/24 season that saw them lift the Europa League trophy while only narrowly avoiding relegation with a 17th-place league finish, the club’s leadership took the controversial decision to part ways with Ange Postecoglou.
In his place, Brentford’s Thomas Frank has been handed the reins, charged with overseeing a rebuild that balances European competition with the demands of the Premier League.
Key players have come and gone in recent months. Club legend Son Heung-min brought the curtain down on a decade of service, heading to LAFC, while West Ham’s Mohamed Kudus arrived in North London for £60m to inject fresh attacking quality.
More recently, Spurs have moved closer to finalising a big-money deal for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, set to beat rivals Arsenal to his signature.
The 27-year-old England international is seen as a natural creative replacement after James Maddison was ruled out for the season with an ACL injury.
But Frank and the Spurs hierarchy know that one player alone cannot transform their attacking play.
Spurs eyeing La Liga star
Eze’s flair and invention will be vital, but Spurs remain determined to add further options before the window closes.
With Manchester City’s Savinho also linked, the North London club are actively scouring the market for players who can offer versatility, directness, and a final-third threat.
Among the names discussed internally, one winger in particular has emerged as a serious target.
According to reports from Spain, Tottenham are considering a move for Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo, with claims suggesting they are weighing up a €70m (£60m) bid to secure his signature.
The Japan international has become one of La Liga’s standout wide players in recent years, described by journalist Kiyan Sobhani as an “offensive menace.”
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Still only 24 years old, Kubo is tied down to Sociedad until 2029, but tensions between player and club have grown.
He has voiced frustration with president Jokin Aperribay’s management, publicly criticising the lack of squad investment and the absence of reinforcements needed to challenge for Champions League qualification.
His concerns were sharpened after Sociedad slumped to 11th last season, watching bitter Basque rivals Athletic Club celebrate a top-four finish. Despite this, manager Sergio Francisco has insisted that Kubo remains central to his plans.
Nevertheless, the winger is reportedly open to leaving and views the Premier League as the ideal next step in his career.
Interest from other Premier League sides – including West Ham and Everton – has been noted, but Spurs’ financial power and Champions League football give them an edge.
How Kubo and Eze could transform Spurs
Should Spurs complete the double swoop of Eze and Kubo, they would boast two of the most dynamic attacking midfielders in the league – players who thrive on creativity, dribbling, and unlocking defences.
Both possess the rare ability to make something out of nothing, and their numbers suggest they could be highly complementary in Frank’s system. Looking at their best seasons at club level, the data is telling.
Matches
36
Goals
5
Chances Created
45
Touches in opposition Box
129
Take-ons
75
Kubo averaged 4.32 progressive carries per 90 in 2022/23, compared to Eze’s 2.40 last season.
This demonstrates Kubo’s tendency to drive the ball forward aggressively from wide areas, while Eze excels in advancing possession through passing.
He averaged 3.37 progressive passes per 90, significantly higher than Kubo’s 2.99.
Together, they could provide balance: one primarily advancing with the ball at his feet, the other through vision and distribution.
Passing efficiency is similar, with Kubo completing 71% and Eze 74.2%, while both ranked highly in terms of creating danger.
Eze’s 4.69 shot-creating actions per 90 underline his playmaking pedigree, while Kubo produced a healthy 3.55.
In terms of dribbling, both are capable: Eze attempted 2.33 successful take-ons per 90, slightly above Kubo’s 1.81, but the Japan international had more overall carries (31.0 vs. 29.2) and more touches in the attacking third (27.2 vs. 20.7).
In other words, while Eze is more of a central orchestrator who combines creativity with goal threat – as shown by his 14 goals and 11 assists last season – Kubo offers relentless forward momentum from the wings, stretching defences and providing service into the box.
Between them, they could supply a constant stream of chances to Richarlison and Solanke, while also chipping in with goals themselves.
Comparisons have already been made between Eze and a young Dele Alli – a player once valued at £90m for his blend of skill, vision, and goalscoring instincts.
The financial outlay would be significant, but with Champions League football secured and the club eager to back Frank, there is a clear sense of ambition.
In a summer that began with disappointment over Postecoglou’s dismissal, Spurs are now building momentum.
If they can land both Eze and Kubo, Tottenham’s supporters may soon find themselves watching one of the most exciting attacking duos in Europe – a partnership capable of reviving the magic that once made the Lilywhites a feared force in the final third.
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