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.

Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi has become one of the most talked-about names of the summer window, with Liverpool emerging as frontrunners in the race for his signature. According to Sky Sports, discussions have taken place but the valuation remains a stumbling block.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed on Thursday an agreement reached with Parma to sign teenage defender Giovanni Leoni. Slot, however, refused to discuss any potential deal for another center back — England international Marc Guehi — and said any comments would need to come from his club,