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Spurs manager De Zerbi targets Savinho and Gakpo with progress made on transfers

Spurs manager De Zerbi targets Savinho and Gakpo with progress made on transfers

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All of the latest Tottenham Hotspur transfer news, rumours and speculation coming out of north London

Welcome to our Tottenham Hotspur transfer live blog. Roberto De Zerbi is intensifying his preparations as the Premier League kicks off this week.

The Spurs manager has already spent £237million this summer, breaking the club’s transfer record on two occasions. Mateus Fernandes joined for £85m in the first record-breaking signing, before Sandro Tonali smashed that figure with his £100m move.

Marcos Senesi, Martin Dubravka and Andy Robertson all arrived on free transfers. Spurs have also allowed Cristian Romero, Djed Spence, Will Lankshear and Manor Solomon to depart.

Now, De Zerbi will aim to bring in more ready-made players to boost his attack before the Premier League begins. Savinho and Cody Gakpo are the manager’s main targets with progress being made on both transfers.

A replacement for Spence has also been eyed and another squad player looks to be following the defender to Italy.

Football.london’s live blog brings you all the latest transfer news and rumours coming out of Tottenham throughout the day.

Ex-Tottenham striker Troy Parrott has been subject to a lot of transfer speculation this summer.

Reports now suggest that he is a prime target for Real Betis, with West Ham abandoning their pursuit of the 24-year-old.

Dutch outlet Voetbal International claims that the Hammers are instead angling for Leeds United’s Joel Piroe.

With Guglielmo Vicario in Italy ready to put pen to paper on his Juventus move, this transfer provides a slight boost for now-first-choice shot-stopper Antonin Kinsky.

Vicario was given the No. 1 shirt at Spurs for the 24/25 season, but once he departs, it will be freed up.

It is tradition for the No. 1 goalkeeper to wear the No. 1 shirt, so perhaps Kinsky’s No. 31 squad number will be swapped out for a shiny new one.

Mikey Moore wowed against Hoffenheim with his two goals, leading many to hope he stays put this summer.

It is understood that for Moore to leave on loan, likely to Koln, Spurs must sign a new winger.

But regardless, the teenager has spoken incredibly highly of manager Roberto De Zerbi, perhaps hinting that he’ll be going nowhere, regardless of who comes to N17 in the coming weeks.

Speaking after the Hoffenheim match, Moore described De Zerbi as very intense, clear in all his ideas, and someone who ensures everyone understands what he wants. Moore said De Zerbi won’t give players a second to be careless on the ball or off it. He mentioned learning a lot from this approach, knowing he cannot switch off on his touch. Moore noted there might have been one moment in the first half that De Zerbi will point out, stating that’s not good enough and Moore agreed. He said players cannot get away with anything and De Zerbi has been outstanding.

Guglielmo Vicario is in Turin right now ahead of his season-long loan move from Tottenham to Juventus.

The 29-year-old is all set to sign after The Old Lady failed in their bid for Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez.

He will join on an initial loan with an option to buy set at £8.5m

Savinho’s move to N17 has been on the cards for some time and the Brazilian’s social media back-and-forth with ex-PSV team-mate Xavi Simons has always caught Spurs fans’ attention.

But after Tottenham’s friendly draw against Hoffenheim on Sunday, the 22-year-old’s supposed social media activity was yet again a topic of conversation.

The second of two fixtures against the German team ended in a 2-2 draw, with Ben Davies and Luca Williams-Barnett on the score sheet. Spurs prodigy Williams-Barnett took to Instagram after the game with a post captioned It’s time on the back of his goal and impressive performance.

Reports suggest, though, that Savinho liked this post, leading many online sleuths to think it hints at an imminent arrival. Who knows? Though ideally, the Manchester City star signs before Brentford or Beyoncé might have to be given a go out wide.

Mikey Moore’s loan move to Koln has reportedly been put on pause by Roberto De Zerbi. The Tottenham manager is reluctant to let Moore leave until the club strengthens in attack.

Reports in Germany claim that the 19-year-old has already given the green light to the temporary spell. Koln’s managing director Thomas Kessler declined to comment specifically on the Moore deal when asked about it on Sunday, noting that he typically does not discuss players under contract with other clubs.

Tottenham are reportedly interested in Galatasaray winger Baris Alper Yilmaz. Turkish news outlet Fanatik reports that the 26-year-old is being eyed by Everton and Spurs.

The report states that the Toffees have placed a verbal £35million (€40m) bid for the winger. However, Galatasaray are still awaiting an official offer from either club.

Yilmaz played 49 times for the Turkish side last season, scoring 12 goals and assisting 16 times. His contract runs until 2028.

Everton are reportedly eyeing Tottenham’s Pape Matar Sarr as a replacement for Idrissa Gueye. Afrik Foot claims that Sarr is at a crossroads due to the arrivals of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.

Tottenham are under no immediate pressure to let Sarr leave as he is contracted until 2030. However, an offer of £21.4million – not including add-ons – could convince the club to facilitate his departure.

Toby Alderweireld has urged Tottenham to make a move for Victor Osimhen before their Premier League rivals. In comments to Hajper, he said Spurs are not the only club that could use a striker like Victor Osimhen but they need his goals because it is what they lacked last season as well. He noted the only concern for clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United might be his age. He is not the youngest player anymore and it seems everyone wants to find a 23-year-old superstar who can score consistently for the next seven or eight years, and he understands that. Alderweireld pointed out you also need a good mix, which is why it can be important to sign proven players who know how things work so they can bring on the younger, potential superstars alongside them, because they can set the best example. He referenced his time at Ajax, saying the mix was on another level with Dušan Tadić and Daley Blind and Frenkie De Jong and Matthijs de Ligt coming through, adding that is what you need.

Marcus Rashford could make a sensational return to Barcelona this summer. The Manchester United forward had been linked with Tottenham earlier this summer but looked to be remaining at Old Trafford for the foreseeable.

However, TEAMTalk has claimed that Barcelona remain in contact with Rashford’s representatives. This could result in a dramatic return to Spain before the end of the transfer window.

Barca are said to be assessing the market after selling Ferran Torres and losing Robert Lewandowski on a free transfer.

Cody Gakpo is reportedly fully convinced about joining Tottenham Hotspur after talks with Roberto De Zerbi.

TEAMTalk reports that the Liverpool star has agreed personal terms, with Spurs preparing to make an official move for the Liverpool winger this week. Liverpool value Gakpo at £60-£70million, while a package of around £65m could be enough to secure a deal.

Spurs are expected to finally launch an official bid this week.

Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen has made it clear he would be open to joining Manchester United or Arsenal this summer. Reports claim that United have submitted an enquiry to sign the striker and are finding out what it could take to acquire him.

The report also states that Osimhen would be open to a move to Old Trafford, with the Gunners exploring a deal of their own. However, other reports claim that Galatasaray recently knocked back a £111million offer from Al-Hilal.

Juventus would have to pay Tottenham £8.5million to sign Guglielmo Vicario next summer. The Standard reports that the goalkeeper is heading to Turin right now to complete an initial season-long loan that includes the option for a permanent transfer.

The Italy international has been a long-time target for Juve but it looked like they had opted to pursue Emiliano Martinez instead after Aston Villa agreed a deal with Parma for Zion Suzuki.

Negotiations for the Argentina international fell through and the Serie A side quickly turned to Vicario instead.

Tottenham were on the brink of relegation during the 2025/26 season, with Roberto De Zerbi pulling them back from the drop zone. Now, the Spurs boss has splashed the cash and is targeting a more successful campaign this time around.

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Liverpool hope to tie midfielder Alexis Mac Allister down to a new contract this summer. The Reds are not planning to entertain talk of a transfer for the Argentina international.

With two years remaining on his current deal, Liverpool want to underline his importance to the squad and keep him as a central figure in their long-term project. Tottenham were reportedly interested in Mac Allister, alongside Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid.

Liverpool set a £86million (€100m) asking price in July in a bid to ward off suitors.

Guglielmo Vicario is set to arrive in Turin today to sign for Juventus. The club have planned the medical and will expect the goalkeeper to sign his loan deal.

The Serie A side will allow Michele Di Gregorio to leave for a season, having been offered to Marseille and one other club. Spurs will move forward with Antonin Kinsky and Martin Dubravka in their squad for the 2026/27 season.

Tottenham have made six signings so far this summer, bringing in midfielders and defenders. Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke have joined for a combined £237million.

Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka all arrived on free transfers. So, where should Spurs head to next in the transfer window?

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Guglielmo Vicario is heading to Italy to join Juventus this summer. Reports have claimed that a loan deal has been agreed with an option-to-buy clause tacked on by Tottenham.

The goalkeeper will travel to Italy to finalise the move with the Serie A outfit. Vicario will undergo a medical ahead of the transfer.

Destiny Udogie is reportedly open to a transfer from Tottenham this summer. Current reports claim that the 23-year-old could leave north London with AS Roma keen on his signature.

The Serie A side are said to be preparing an offer for the Italy international. Udogie is valued at around £25million by Tottenham.

Pape Matar Sarr is reportedly emerging as a target for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli. The Daily Mail reports that the midfielder is open to exploring a move away.

Brentford and Aston Villa are also keeping tabs on Sarr but a move to the major money league could be more attractive to the 23-year-old.

Al-Ahli are ready to offer Sarr personal terms, after he was deemed surplus to requirements in north London.

Guglielmo Vicario could be on his way to Juventus as the Tottenham goalkeeper finally gets his summer move. This comes after the Italian outfit’s plans to sign Emi Martinez collapsed.

The Serie A giants have decided to switch targets, having previously looked to loan Spurs’ Italian goalkeeper. Juve are now in direct negotiations with Tottenham over a loan with a buy clause, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Spurs are understood to prefer a permanent sale for the 29-year-old to avoid his value decreasing. Juve’s interest will serve as a boost for the player and the club, with Inter Milan no longer chasing his signature.

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Daniel Munoz has appeared on Roberto De Zerbi’s desk as a key replacement for Djed Spence. The England international exited Tottenham at the weekend to sign for Inter Milan in a £30million deal.

Now, Spurs are looking for competition in the right-back position to work alongside Pedro Porro. Munoz has emerged as a major target, and Crystal Palace values the veteran defender at around £20m.

The Daily Mail reports that Everton are also interested in the 30-year-old. Munoz is contracted to Palace until 2028 and the club are under no pressure to sell.

Cody Gakpo looks to be nearing a move from Liverpool to Tottenham. The Dutch forward was on the scoresheet for the Reds on Sunday as they beat Como 2-0 in their final pre-season friendly.

Now, Gakpo is one step away from a switch to north London. Reports suggest that personal terms are sorted on a contract running until 2031.

All that’s left to do is to negotiate with Liverpool as Roberto De Zerbi looks to be closing in on yet another main target this summer.

Savinho is reportedly one step away from getting his move to Tottenham. The Manchester City forward was absent from Enzo Maresca’s Community Shield squad amid speculation about his future.

Now, reports have claimed that the Brazilian is edging closer to joining Spurs with Roberto De Zerbi playing a decisive and key role in the transfer.

Personal terms have reportedly been agreed on a contract until 2032 and Savinho is pushing to head to north London as soon as possible.

Good morning and welcome to football.london’s transfer live blog.

Here, we will be keeping you up to date with all the latest news and rumours coming out of north London. Every arrival, departure or hint of a deal will be covered throughout the day.

Keep your eyes peeled for all the latest news regarding Roberto De Zerbi’s squad.

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