Thomas Frank only wants players who want to wear ‘fantastic badge’ of Tottenham

Spurs were all set to capture Eze until Arsenal hijacked the transfer of the England international, who has previously revealed he was a boyhood fan of the Gunners.

Thomas Frank takes Tottenham to Manchester City on Saturday (Adam Davy/PA)

Thomas Frank has brushed off Tottenham’s failure to sign Eberechi Eze by insisting he only wants players who want to wear the “fantastic badge” of the club.

Spurs were all set to capture Eze after reaching an agreement with Crystal Palace on Wednesday for a £60million plus £7.5m in extras deal until Arsenal hijacked the transfer of the England international, who has previously revealed he was a boyhood fan of the Gunners.