Tottenham Pursue Midfielders After Maddison, Kulusevski Blows

Tottenham Hotspur are urgently seeking a new attacking midfielder following injuries to James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, as well as recent squad departures. Their €40 million (£34–35 million) bid for Como's 20-year-old Argentinian midfielder Nico Paz was rejected, with Como demanding close to £60 million. Real Madrid retains a 50% sell-on clause and buy-back option on Paz, complicating any transfer negotiations. Tottenham are also pursuing Liverpool's Harvey Elliott, valued at £40–50 million, though RB Leipzig is currently leading that race. The need to strengthen the midfield is intensified by failed attempts to sign Morgan Gibbs-White and the club's determination to secure a creative playmaker before the season starts. Manager Thomas Frank is overseeing these transfer efforts amid significant competition and contractual challenges.