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Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed Sandro Tonali will miss Tuesday’s Carabao Cup clash with Liverpool after picking up a knock.

Spurs head to Anfield for their third-round tie with Pedro Porro also unavailable having missed Saturday’s goalless draw with Everton.

Destiny Udogie is available for selection, while there has been no change to Richarlison’s situation after he was left out of Tottenham’s Premier League squad.

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“Kulusevski is not available. Pedro is still not available. Udogie, yes,” De Zerbi said.

“Richarlison, you already know. Nothing changes for the Carabao Cup, Premier League. Nothing has changed.”

Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that James Maddison is ready to be involved against Everton.

The midifielder has missed the last three games in all competitions with a shoulder issue but has been deemed fit to return.

Dejan Kulusevski will remain sidelined for Tottenham having not trained during the past week, meanwhile.

The Swede has been out for more than a year with a knee injury and returned to training recently, but has since suffered a small setback.

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“No, Kulusevski is not working with us the last week,” the Spurs boss said. “It’s not a big problem. It’s a normal problem.”

Mykhailo Mudryk is also unavailable after suffering what De Zerbi described as a “stupid injury”, with Spurs taking care over his recovery following his lengthy spell without regular football.

“It was a stupid injury of Mudryk, and we hope he can be back as soon as possible,” De Zerbi said. “For him and for us.

“For him, because he suffered too much and for us because we lost one player, an important player. He played 20 minutes, 15 minutes in Nottingham. He played well, but it’s the normal process when one player doesn’t play for a long time.

“He felt pain (in the) ankle and then after two days he made the medical check and we knew the problem, but after a long time, we knew (it could happen).

“A stupid injury but we are not stupid. When we signed Mudryk, we already knew it could be difficult to come back as a normal player.”

Nottingham Forest midfielder Ibrahim Sangare is expected to be available for selection for this weekend’s Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur.

Sangare missed last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool after sustaining a minor calf injury in training having played 90 minutes in Forest’s opening day defeat to Leeds United.

Summer signing Xaver Schlager started in his place at Anfield, where partner James McAtee received the Premier League’s player of the match award following Glasner’s decision to deploy him deeper in midfield, with Sangare returning to provide the pair competition on Saturday.

The 53-year-old also revealed he was “very happy” with the club’s transfer business over the summer.

This follows the Midlands club making six acquisitions, including Colombian wing back Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace, and striker Liam Delap – for a club-record £45m fee – from Chelsea.

Forest did see bids for Palace goalkeeper and captain Dean Henderson and 19-year-old midfielders Harrison Armstrong (Everton) and Trey Nyoni (Liverpool) rejected late on in the window, but Glasner reiterated his appraisal for the club’s summer business.

“We wanted to reduce the number of players because we won’t be playing European football this season,” Glasner said. “While adding quality players with top character, and I think we achieved everything.”

Munoz, currently sporting a facial protection mask in training after undertaking nose surgery in pre season, will be available for selection against Tottenham, but Glasner emphasised his lack of “minutes in pre season” and the need for him to “settle” until he can “play with his full strengths” for the club.

Glasner confirmed that 23-year-old Italian defender Nicolo Savona returned to partial training this week after being out since January with a knee injury.

“Hopefully he can train fully with us in the international break and be back soon after that,” Glasner said, suggesting he saw Savona and club captain Ryan Yates as viable options at centre back, as the deadline day loan departures of Morato (West Ham) and Zach Abbott (Southampton) left Forest with four senior central defenders.

Pape Matar Sarr has joined Juventus on loan for the 2026/27 season, with the deal including an obligation to make the move permanent subject to performance-related conditions.

The Senegal international midfielder will spend the season in Serie A before Juventus could be required to complete a permanent transfer next summer if the agreed conditions are met.

The 24-year-old went on to make 141 appearances for Spurs in all competitions.

Sarr played a key role in Tottenham’s UEFA Europa League triumph in 2025, providing the assist for Brennan Johnson’s winning goal against Manchester United in the final in Bilbao.

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More exits could follow at Spurs too before the transfer deadline at 11pm.

Sunderland are expected to finalise a move for defender Kevin Danso.

Richarlison will also be allowed to leave if a deal can be agreed, with the Brazilian previously looking set for a return to former club Everton.

However, that has since stalled and he currently looks set to stay.

Tottenham have reached an agreement with Everton to sign Iliman Ndiaye, with Richarlison set to move in the opposite direction, according to The Athletic.

Ndiaye is set to leave Goodison Park, with the Senegal international now closing in on a move to Tottenham for around £60m.

Richarlison, meanwhile, will return to Everton in a £35m deal, having previously spent four years at the club before joining Spurs in 2022.

Everton have also decided against selling Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, according to The Telegraph.

The midfielder had been the subject of a bid from Forest, but Everton have now opted to keep hold of the 19-year-old.

The Toffees are also continuing to strengthen their squad, with Sky Sports reporting they have agreed a £9.4m deal with Fulham for Kenny Tete.

Everton are also continuing talks with Manchester City over a potential deal for Jack Grealish as they look to add further attacking quality before the transfer window closes.

Elsewhere, Cody Gakpo decided to join Manchester City rather than Tottenham.

Liverpool are closing in on a major attacking signing, with Bradley Barcola undergoing his medical ahead of his £120m move from Paris Saint-Germain.

Nottingham Forest are also closing in on a new signing, with Daniel Munoz undergoing his medical ahead of his move from Crystal Palace, according to Sky Sports.

Chelsea have completed the signing of Emi Martinez from Aston Villa.

Aston Villa are, however, closing in on another addition, with Ibrahim Mbaye nearing a £47m move from Paris Saint-Germain.

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has revealed the club could make one more signing before the transfer window closes.

Hayters understands that Spurs are continuing talks over a move for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, which would be dependant on the Reds completing the signing of Bradley Barcola.

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“I didn’t expect a transfer market, one window, like we have done,” De Zerbi said.

“I think we can do one player more in one specific position.

“Yesterday we went for dinner with the owner, with Vinai, with Johan, and we spoke about this.

“We have all of us on the same page and there is a very good connection.”

Exits at Spurs are also likely, with De Zerbi admitting that Pape Matar Sarr could leave before the window shuts.

Mohammed Kudus could return to the Tottenham squad for Saturday’s clash with Newcastle United, Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed.

The Ghana international could make his comeback from injury from the bench having been out since January, with De Zerbi set to assess his condition ahead of the Premier League fixture.

“Maybe Kudus can come on the bench, we have to see,” De Zerbi said.

Micky van de Ven is also fit to feature, although it remains unclear whether he will start or come off the bench.

“Micky van de Ven is right to play, we have to understand if for the beginning or part of the game like Savio and Pedro (Porro),” he added.

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Omar Marmoush is available and could also be handed a starting role against Newcastle after completing his move from Manchester City earlier this week.

“Marmoush is available to play, maybe also from the beginning of the game,” De Zerbi said.

There was further positive news for Spurs regarding Destiny Udogie, who returned to action and completed more than an hour against Charlton.

“Udogie is good news for us because he’s very important and he played well for 60 minutes, like was the plan,” De Zerbi said.

However, James Maddison remains a doubt after suffering pain in his left shoulder.

“James Maddison has not a big problem but he felt pain in his shoulder, the left shoulder, he’s working but I don’t know if he’s available,” De Zerbi said.

De Zerbi also addressed speculation surrounding Pape Matar Sarr’s future with the transfer window approaching its conclusion.

“Pape is good, we have to see in the last days of the transfer market what can happen with him,” he added.

Tottenham have completed the signing of Omar Marmoush from Manchester City on a season-long loan, with an obligation to make the move permanent next summer.

The Egypt international becomes the latest addition to Roberto De Zerbi’s squad as Spurs continue to strengthen their attacking options.

Marmoush said he was excited to begin his Tottenham career after being attracted by the club’s project and his conversations with De Zerbi.

“It feels amazing to be here. I’m so excited to get started with the team and I can’t wait to meet the fans,” Marmoush said.

“Tottenham Hotspur is one of the biggest clubs in England, if not the world, and the project was very attractive to me.

“I’ve spoken with the Head Coach, I loved what he had to say and I’m sure our passion for the game will go very well together.”

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Sporting director Johan Lange described the move as a “statement of our intent” as Spurs look to build a squad capable of competing at the top end of the Premier League.

“Omar is a quality player and his arrival represents a statement of our intent,” Lange said.

“He has demonstrated that he can perform at the highest level, and we believe he can play a major role in what we want to achieve over the coming years.”

De Zerbi also welcomed the forward, praising his ambition and attacking qualities.

“Omar is exactly the kind of player we want at this club – ambitious, hungry and determined to make a difference,” De Zerbi said.

“He has incredible attacking quality but what I also love is his desire to improve and to win.

“He brings pace, intelligence and a real threat in front of goal, and I believe he can take our attacking play to another level.”

Spurs remain keen on Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo as they continue to look to add to their attacking additions before the transfer window closes.

Liverpool’s £120m agreement to sign Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain could open the door for Gakpo to leave, with Tottenham continuing talks over a deal.

Tottenham have completed the signing of Sávio from Manchester City in a deal worth £75m plus £10m in potential add-ons.

The Brazil international becomes the latest addition to Roberto De Zerbi’s squad in what has been a busy summer at the club.

Sávio said: “It’s taken a while but I’m very happy to be here.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity at a brilliant club with one of the best managers in the world.

“As soon as I spoke to the Head Coach I knew I had to come. He told me he wants to help me reach the highest level, and I believe we can do that together, as a team.”

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Tottenham sporting director Johan Lange revealed the club have tracked the winger for some time and believes he will be a strong fit for De Zerbi’s side.

“Sávio is someone who has been on our radar for a while and I’m delighted that he is now a Tottenham Hotspur player,” Lange said.

“He has already shown his quality at the highest level, and we believe his ability, style and mentality will be a great fit for the squad we are building here.”

De Zerbi is also excited to work with the 22-year-old, praising his creativity and ability to take on defenders.

“Sávio is a player who brings energy, imagination and quality in wide positions,” he said.

“He has the courage to attack defenders and the ability to change a game with his creativity.

“We’re very pleased to have him with us, and I’m looking forward to working with him, helping him continue to grow and seeing him bring his personality to the team.”

Spurs are also set to bolster their attack further before the window shuts, having agreed a deal to sign Omar Marmoush from Manchester City on loan with a conditional obligation to buy.

They also remain keen on Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo, but face competition from Manchester City.

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has revealed that he wants Lucas Bergvall to remain at the club amid uncertainty over the midfielder’s future.

Bergvall has impressed De Zerbi during pre-season, with the new Spurs head coach describing the Sweden international as a player with “top potential”.

Both Newcastle and Nottingham Forest are among the clubs to have expressed interest in the 20-year-old.

“Yes, yes, Bergvall, 100%,” De Zerbi said when asked about the 20-year-old.

“We spoke a lot in pre-season. He’s a top player, he’s a top potential player.

“And I would like him to stay here. But I think now he wants to stay and we have no problem.”

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De Zerbi also provided an update on midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, who joined up with Spurs later in pre-season after remaining in Senegal.

“Pape started the pre-season late because he stayed in Senegal, I think, until the first week, the first days in August,” he said.

“He’s a good player. I don’t know if he stays or not.

“We have to see, we have to analyse the situation. But he’s another very important player.”