Transfers: Spurs sign Dubravka, Burnley close on Bellamy

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Tottenham have made Martin Dubravka their fourth signing of the summer in a move which will pave the way for Antonin Kinsky to become first-choice goalkeeper.

Experienced former Newcastle and Manchester United stopper Dubravka has agreed to join Spurs on a free transfer after he left Burnley at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.

The decision to turn to Dubravka instead of target a high-profile keeper is the latest show of faith in Kinsky, who bounced back from a nightmare display against Atletico Madrid in March to star in Tottenham's successful relegation battle.

It's understood that Italy goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is expected to leave Spurs this summer, so Kinsky will become number one and have Dubravka, 37, behind him for support and competition.

Dubravka spent the 2022-23 season on loan at Manchester United as back-up keeper and will likely get opportunities at Tottenham in domestic cup competitions.

Excellent with the ball at his feet, the Slovakia international follows Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke in joining De Zerbi's revolution at Spurs this summer.

Wales seem set to lose manager Craig Bellamy (pictured above) with the 46-year-old in advanced talks to take charge at Sky Bet Championship club Burnley.

Bellamy - who is halfway through a four-year contract - was initially prepared to commit himself to Wales and their Euro 2028 campaign amid speculation linking him to Celtic and Burnley.

But Burnley have pushed hard for their former coach to succeed Scott Parker following their relegation from the Premier League, and the Press Association now understands Bellamy is in contract talks with the Clarets.

Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney told S4C: "You have to be open to the fact that people can express themselves in different ways. But Craig has been special to Welsh football.

"Craig has been fantastic for us in terms of the football we play and the energy we have.

"But of course, we have to be aware of the fact that we are in a huge football industry and that people have different objectives.

"In my opinion, Craig will go on to be a world-class coach."

Arsenal are in club-to-club contact with Leicester for a deal to sign Jeremy Monga.

According to the Athletic, no agreement has yet been reached for the 16-year-old winger.

The Daily Mail reports that Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking Alex Scott, who would cost around £60m (€69.5m).

The 22-year-old midfielder enjoyed a stellar season for Bournemouth last term, making 37 Premier League appearances.

According to the Sun, Everton have approached West Ham regarding a deal to sign skipper Jarrod Bowen, with a formal bid yet to be made.

The 29-year-old has been with the Hammers since January 2020 and was part of the team relegated from the Premier League in May following an 18th-placed finish.

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