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Tottenham Hotspur have begun transforming their first-team facilities ahead of the coming season.

It has been a summer of wholesale change so far, after Premier League survival was sealed in May.

Things could have been very different for the Lilywhites, had Roberto De Zerbi not sparked the needed turnaround.

Instead, they are able to rebuild and reset after successive 17th-place finishes.

Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and more have all came through the door, while Spurs are not stopping there with incomings.

And alongside this, Tottenham seem keen to finally address key issues that have been holding them back for year after year when compared to their rivals.

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At the end of last season, the hierarchy all promised action, with the club acknowledging that the 2025-26 campaign had been unacceptable.

It was said that football and performance were being placed at the heart of decision-making, and that has most certainly been the case so far.

Alasdair Gold of Football.London reports that the team gym is undergoing a "complete transformation," forcing De Zerbi's players to conduct their opening pre-season tests in a smaller gym in The Lodge - the hotel on Hotspur Way.

When performance director Dan Lewindon was appointed last October, his review findings outlined that the gym was "nowhere near the level of bigger club's ones."

The most important thing is that Spurs have listened to Lewindon's advice, and that performance really does seem to be at the centre of the approach.

Alongside the gym, the restaurant and tactical spaces are also undergoing changes.

Tottenham fans have wanted to see action for years, and they are finally beginning to get exactly that.

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After years of mismanagement, fans in North London naturally ended up fearing the worst as their side slipped towards relegation last term.

Just a matter of months later, it really does feel that a fresh start has been granted.

Promises have been kept, and for once, real action does seem to be being taken - in the transfer market and behind the scenes.

New boss De Zerbi has been a combustible figure in previous roles, and has never been afraid to speak his mind if he does not get what he wants.

At Tottenham, he is in an environment that is functional, and healing from the wounds of recent years.

In general, that is quite unbelievable for Spurs fans, but there genuinely is an exciting future, and the hierarchy deserve every bit of credit for adjusting the direction and making this happen.

Tottenham Hotspur have shown their "prudent planning" once again with their move to install solar panels on the roof of their stadium.

That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, who believes that Spurs have shown "good cost-control" through the move.

The Lilywhites are currently waiting on planning permission to install 3800 panels on the roof of their North London home, with plans already submitted to Haringey Council.

Wyness has made it clear that while the solar panels won't be a game-changer in terms of revenue for the club, they will represent a useful saving.

The panels are set to provide around 1.64 megawatts of energy if they are approved, which could then be used to run other areas of the stadium.

Wyness made it clear that Everton are currently the gold standard when it comes to eco-friendly stadiums, but Spurs are now moving to close the gap.

Tottenham solar panels 'very good for the brand'

Everton's former chief Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes that Tottenham's solar panels could provide a big boost to their reputation as a club.

The Scottish businessman made it clear that the installation would be "very good for the brand" of the capital club, provided their plans get approved.

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider's Inside Track podcast, Wyness made it clear that while the panels are a "prudent" investment for Spurs, it won't have a major effect on their revenue.

"I've looked at the whole issue of sustainability. The reality is it's good, obviously, to do it in terms of efficiency and cost reduction, and the main thing is actually keeping costs in control because we've all seen the electricity spikes that have happened over the last few years," he said.

"Given the usage of the stadium with all the big power-hungry concerts and different things as well as just the football matches alone, it's a very prudent thing to do. It's not going to be earth-moving in terms of balance sheets, but it is good cost control.

"It's very good for the brand to be doing things like this in terms of the UN sports climate mandates and all those sorts of things.

" I think it's the right thing to do. It shows prudent planning. Everton is probably the most eco-friendly stadium at the moment, but I think for Spurs to do this just makes sense."

Stefan Borson drops '£150m' Tottenham claim amid transfer transformation Finance expert opens up on Tottenham spending

Former Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson recently told Football Insider that Tottenham are determined to close the gap between themselves and the Premier League's biggest spenders.

The Lilywhites have already splashed well over £200million on new additions this summer, and recent reports have suggested that they could still spend a further £250m.

Borson outlined that Spurs have been spending around £150m less than the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool in recent years, but he now expects that to change moving forward.

Tottenham had a major scare with their relegation battle last term, and they are determined to avoid a repeat of that scenario in the coming years.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence put in an impressive cameo as England fought back to beat Norway.

The Three Lions needed extra time to get past Stale Solbakken's men 2-1 in Miami to set up a World Cup semi-final with old rivals Argentina.

England found themselves trailing to Andreas Schjelderup's somewhat fortuitious opener in the 36th minute.

Jude Bellingham stepped it up, though, levelling with a fine individual goal, and following up Morgan Rogers' saved effort to make it 2-1 in extra time.

Spence was brought on in the 85th minute, and then played the entirety of extra time, and drew plaudits for his performance.

Indeed, there were plenty of aspects of his performance that might just have created a re-think for Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi.

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It reports are to believe, then Spence may not be a Tottenham player for too much longer.

The 25-year-old is drawing reported interest from Everton, and there is a prospect that Spurs could cash in this summer.

But De Zerbi will have enjoyed several aspects of Spence's performance, not least his impressive willingness to close down in the extreme Miami heat.

There was one moment in particular where Spence almost scored after sprinting from left-back to close down Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.

Defensively, Spence was simply excellent, winning one tackle, making one interception, and finishing with four clearances.

Those contributions were crucial in keeping Norway at bay during those tense final moments.

But he also made two recoveries for England, while winning three of four ground duels, and his one solitary aerial duel, in an all-action cameo.

Going forward, he had a successul dribble to his name, made five carries, and even managed to register a shot on target.

He was also desperately unlucky to see a penalty decision overturned, a moment that left Alan Shearer seething.

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With England having already gone ahead thanks to Bellingham's second, there was an almighty flash point.

Spence marauded into the Norway box, then was awarded a penalty after being felled by Oscar Bobb.

However, referee Clement Turpin was sent to the pitchside monitor, and overturned his original decision after deciding Spence had manufactured the contact.

Shearer, speaking on the Rest is Football podcast, felt it was a "nonsense" decision, and described Spence as "magnificent".

He said: "Spence came on I thought he was absolutely magnificent up and down that left-hand side, I thought the decision to deny him a penalty was a joke, I thought that was rubbish, I thought that was so bad.

"What is Djed Spence meant to do? He's well within his rights to step across him, its not for the ref to decide where he puts his leg.

"He put it across, which you're taught as a forward, as a kid. He did everything right, he did his job perfectly.

"If the defender is stupid enough to make the challenge like he did then you're running the risk of giving the penalty away.

"So, the ref gave it, but for him to then say he's got it absolutely wrong and (it's) a howler was nonsense again. For me it was a clear penalty."

It could not only lead to a Tottenham re-think, but could see Spence start a World Cup semi-final on the biggest stage of all.

ENIC have had mixed reviews as Tottenham Hotspur owners over the years.

The football on the pitch has simply not been good enough for supporters, but one thing that cannot be taken away from them is their business acumen.

The building of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has opened new ways for revenue streams to pour in.

Using the stadium as a venue for concerts, events and other sports such as NFL has proved to be a revolutionary financial weapon for the Lilywhites.

But, there is still plenty more juice to squeeze out of the stadium, and the ownership have seemingly found another way.

New renovations are in the works as ENIC look to provide Tottenham with added financial muscle.

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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is planning to have construction work starting in September 2026, with it finalising in December.

The stadium will see 3,800 solar panels installed on the roof of the 62,850 capacity ground.

That is should their application for the construction be accepted by the Haringey Council.

As shared by Energy News Live: "The electricity produced would help power the stadium's extensive operations, which include matches, concerts, hospitality, catering, lighting and other major events.

"Any reduction in grid demand could also help Spurs lower energy costs and the carbon footprint associated with running the 62,850-seat ground."

So, while it will not provide an incoming financial boost for Tottenham, it will help free up funds through savings.

After utilising the stadium as a prime location for events outside of football as a revenue stream, ENIC have once again proved to be financially savvy owners.

These savings could certainly go a long-way into making Spurs even more financially secure and the ownership deserve immense praise for that fact.

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While it is hard to depict an exact figure for the savings made, West Ham have previously shown what is possible.

The Hammers, like Tottenham want to have, do have solar panels on the roof of London Stadium.

In 2025, talkSPORT reported that it is "estimated that the project will lead to savings in the stadium's energy bill of up to £350,000 a year."

While, it is not known how similar West Ham's system of 6,500 square metres worth of panels is compared Tottenham's total of 3,800 panels, the impact of how much can be saved has been shown.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to earn millions by hosting one of the stops in Jay-Z's brand-new tour across the UK, USA and France.

That is according to former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson, who exclusively told Football Insider that Tottenham can take hope from the concerts taking place at Wembley Stadium.

Spurs' iconic stadium has been added to Jay-Z's list of stops, alongside the Yankee Stadium, Stade de France and SoFi Stadium.

Despite often being criticised during his reign in North London, Daniel Levy can certainly be thanked for his role in building the Lilywhites' new home.

While the likes of Aston Villa, Leeds United and even Manchester United are making new stadium plans, Spurs are ahead of the curve in that capacity.

Of course, performances on the pitch were disappointing in 2026-27, but the revenue side of things continues to impress, with the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium generating more and more income.

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Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson estimated that Spurs are likely to make in the region of £4.5million due to the concert, albeit not all of that would be profit.

"It's hard to say. It's hard to know exactly because we don't know the commercial arrangement," he said.

"But just for background, if you go into the Wembley accounts, last year they added extra concerts and the stadiums of similar size, the revenue generated from each event will be similar.

"And their headline revenue from each of those events was an average of £4.5million. So, you'd think it'd be similar for Spurs.

"And then it's a question of how much cost comes out for servicing those and what does the commercial arrangement look like?

"You'd think, profit-wise, they'd probably make £1m [per concert]. It's not going to be the full £4.5m of revenue. That's for sure.

"So it's good, but just just temper expectations about just how good it is for for them in terms of profit."

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For years, Levy was heavily criticised for his lack of spending, especially in the transfer market, but the Lewis Family have already corrected that.

Fans have been jumping for joy after eye-watering deals for Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali were agreed, spending just below £200m on the duo.

That is without mentioning the £52m deal for Jan Paul van Hecke, and it would appear that Levy's lack of desire to spend has put Spurs in an incredible position financially.

Of course, had the Lilywhites been relegated last season, things could have changed drastically, but looking ahead to next term, it all looks positive.

Pedro Porro has become undroppable for Tottenham Hotspur.

The Spaniard proved crucial at the back end of last season under Roberto De Zerbi, as Spurs avoided relegation.

Now, he has been mentioned by fans as a potential captain, with a Cristian Romero departure likely this summer.

Porro joined in 2023, before he became one of the Premier League's best full-backs under Ange Postecoglou.

Tottenham are looking to climb back up the standings under new boss De Zerbi, after successive 17th-place finishes.

And based on his showings for Spain, Porro is going to be absolutely pivotal to this.

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Taking on Belgium for a World Cup semi-final spot, Spain would leave it late to take victory, as Mikel Merino swept home from close range in the 88th minute.

Luis de la Fuente's side did take the lead in the 30th minute through Fabian Ruiz, with Porro playing a huge part, as the Spurs man fired a first-time ball in towards Dani Olmo, before the ball was bundled in by PSG man Ruiz.

It would not go down as his assist, but it was another indication of just what he can do in the final third.

Typical of Spain on the night, Porro would remain comfortable in possession, completing 66 out of 75 passes, with three long balls completed out of six.

At the back end of last season, he acted as an extra midfielder for Spurs, needed due to the creative issues in there.

But in a Spain team blessed with talent in the middle, he was able to operate in a more familiar wide role, where his versatility was on show alongside his supreme ball-playing abilities.

Completing two dribbles and six passes into the final third, he flanked Lamine Yamal expertly, while he did well to prevent Jeremy Doku from making too much of an impact at the other end.

Alongside four defensive contributions, he made four recoveries, earning him a 7/10 in ESPN's player ratings, complimented for his "extremely active" performance.

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After taking the armband from Son Heung-min last summer, defender Romero had a rough season in North London.

With a departure now likely, Spurs are in the same position twelve months down the line.

But, Porro has demonstrated that he is absolutely the right man to be considered.

The perfect link between defence and attack, he is involved in almost everything for club and country - the midfield improvements this summer will loosen the burden on his shoulders.

And, he is a fantastic personality, who is never shy to get involved with the crowd, or take responsibility at a time of need.

For Spain, he has shown his ability in a well-organised outfit, a side deemed as World Cup favourites before a ball was kicked, while Spurs as a side will be looking to develop into this under De Zerbi.

With this in mind, Porro should be the first name on a list of potential captain candidates, and he thoroughly deserves that for his continued development at Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur have their eyes firmly set on Aston Villa starlet Heaven Kilwa.

Roberto De Zerbi has already enjoyed a host of transfer breakthroughs this summer, as Tottenham aim to start competing at the right end of the Premier League once again.

With Spurs' recruitment so far being largely centred around adding proven stars to their squad, perhaps Lilywhites transfer chiefs are ready to switch gears somewhat.

Tottenham have been putting more of an emphasis on signing high-potential youngsters in recent years, and Kilwa fits that profile.

A 16-year-old winger, he's now seemingly ready to make a move to another top Premier League academy side.

However, if Tottenham want to secure his services, they may have to win a fiercely competitive transfer battle.

Who Tottenham are competing with for Heaven Kilwa

As shared by The Athletic, Kilwa's contract with Aston Villa expired at the beginning of this month.

That has now opened the door for interested parties to get a deal done this summer, and Tottenham are said to be in the chasing pack.

The Talent Hunter claim that Spurs are keen on signing Kilwa, but face competition from Manchester City and Arsenal respectively.

Kilwa looks a serious talent too, with international experience on his CV as well as some highly impressive production at academy level.

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Signing for Aston Villa from Coventry City in 2021, Kilwa has been turning heads in Aston Villa's youth ranks for some time now.

As detailed by The Athletic, he was the only player in his age group to reject a scholarship offer to remain with the Villains.

This would suggest he's a teenager not short on confidence in his own abilities, and why wouldn't you be when you delivered 51 goal contributions in the 2025-26 season alone?

Predominantly a left winger, Kilwa can also operate from the right, and even made six appearances in the Under-18 Premier League last term, stepping up to play above his age group.

Kilwa has been capped 11 times by England at Under-16 level, scoring once and providing three assists, whilst also earning a further four Three Lions caps for the Under-15s respectively.

A left-footed player, he's also got pace to burn and is a nightmare for opposition full-backs to keep in check.

So, this is a transfer race that Tottenham should want to win, as Kilwa looks to have all the tools to enjoy a very bright and successful career ahead of him.

Benfica make Palhinha their priority

Benfica have turned their attention to Palhinha after completing the signings of Clement Lenglet and Jakub Kaminski. Silva has identified the Portugal international as his preferred defensive midfielder as he looks to strengthen the heart of his squad, as per A Bola.

Silva and Palhinha worked together at Fulham between 2022 and 2024, with the midfielder establishing himself in the Premier League during that spell. Benfica's hierarchy, including Rui Costa and Mario Branco, are now assessing whether a deal can be completed within the club's financial limits.

Palhinha joined Bayern Munich from Fulham for €50 million in 2024 before spending last season on loan at Tottenham. Spurs have decided not to make the move permanent, leaving Bayern willing to listen to offers as they seek to recover around €20m of their investment.

Benfica assess transfer

The same report suggest Bayern are prepared to sell the midfielder, while Benfica face competition from Juventus and AC Milan. The Portuguese club hope the prospect of returning home can strengthen their position, although Palhinha's salary remains a significant hurdle. Benfica are also considering a loan with an obligation to buy, allowing them to spread the financial cost while remaining within the club's transfer strategy.

Silva wants a specialist holding midfielder

Palhinha is viewed as a key tactical target rather than a sentimental signing. Silva believes the 31-year-old can provide the defensive stability currently missing from Benfica's midfield and create a stronger platform for the team's attacking players. Any move is likely to depend on outgoing transfers. Benfica are expected to make room in the squad and balance their finances before completing another major signing.

Benfica must create room for a deal

Benfica will continue exploring a deal with Bayern while working on player sales to finance the move. A loan with an obligation to buy remains a possible solution if both clubs can agree on the structure. The club are also expected to strengthen other areas of the squad, with Silva believed to want a new winger for squad depth.

Tottenham Hotspur have officially announced that Radu Dragusin has joined Fiorentina.

The Lilywhites have announced that the centre-back has joined the Serie A side on a season-long loan.

Fiorentina hold the obligation to make the move, should he meet certain conditions for the Italian outfit this season.

Dragusin will permanently join Fiorentina for around £16million if he makes 22 appearances that are of at least 45 minutes or more.

The Romanian made just 11 appearances for Spurs last season, but did recover from a long-term injury which all but ended his career in N17.

Now, Dragusin can officially call himself a Fiorentina player, as multiple Tottenham stars have reacted to the news of his exit.

Radu Dragusin sends message to Tottenham fans

Dragusin joined Tottenham from Genoa in the winter window of the 2023-24 season and only went on to play 48 games in total.

It wasn't just the last campaign which blighted him with injuries, as it feels like every season he spent with the Lilywhites, he had some form of setback.

Spurs paid a package deal of £25m for the 24-year-old in 2024, and it's safe to say that his transfer has been a let-down, for one reason or another.

Tottenham announced his exit this Wednesday, and Dragusin had some words upon his departure.

The defender wrote: "From the day I arrived at Tottenham, I was proud to wear this badge, and looking back, I'm grateful for all the memories I made at this club.

"During the toughest period of my career, when injury kept me off the pitch, I never felt alone.

"As I take the next step in my career, I do so with nothing but gratitude and respect. Thank you, Spurs."

Dragusin leaves as a Europa League winner, and for that, he will be remembered for at least some good by Tottenham fans, as he seemed a popular figure in the dressing room.

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Tottenham have already spent big this summer, with a rough expenditure of £240m, so outgoings were always expected.

The likes of James Maddison, Destiny Udogie, Dane Scarlett, Dominic Solanke, Guglielmo Vicario, Pape Sarr and Micky van de Ven have all liked Dragusin's emotional Instagram post.

Van de Ven, Scarlett, Udogie and Solanke all left white love hearts to resemble Spurs' colour in the comments section, as many players wish him all the best in his return to Italy.

More Spurs players may react in due time.

Roberto De Zerbi has already added Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi to his defensive options, and so Dragusin may have found it hard to make a breakthrough next season.

Now attention turns to what's next with van de Ven and Cristian Romero, who face uncertainty at Tottenham.

Mikey Moore could become the "next Jadon Sancho" as Tottenham Hotspur plan to agree a deal with Bourria Dortmund this summer.

The 18-year-old enjoyed a strong loan spell at Rangers last season, and Spurs are now keen to see him tested at a higher level as he continues his development.

After the success of star players like Jadon Sancho who have honed their skills in the Bundesliga, there is a feeling that could be the best destination for the winger.

Former Tottenham scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Moore is very highly regarded in North London, and the club are keen to boost his development.

After a strong first full season in senior football, there is a feeling the teenager is ready for a step up, with a move to the Bundesliga seen as the ideal next step.

Borussia Dortmund are believed to be among the interested clubs, and given their track record of developing young talent, are seen as the perfect destination for Moore.

Could Borussia Dortmund make a move for Mikey Moore?

Football Insider exclusively revealed on 5 July that Dortmund are among three European sides who have expressed an interest in signing Moore on loan this summer.

Fellow Bundesliga outfit FC Koln are also believed to be monitoring the winger, while PSV Eindhoven could provide an opportunity in the Dutch Eredivisie.

Dortmund are seen as the best destination for Moore, however, and Spurs are now hopeful of agreeing a loan move in the near future.

"It seems like Tottenham are going to let Mikey Moore go out on loan again," Brown told Football Insider.

"He had an impressive season at Rangers, where he earned a lot of praise, and is clearly making good progress, but isn't quite ready to make his mark on the Tottenham team.

"A move to the Bundesliga would be ideal for him. I don't know of any player who has gone there from the Premier League and hasn't come back a better player.

"Look at Jadon Sancho, for example, he went to Dortmund from Man City and went from strength to strength over there.

"Obviously it hasn't quite worked out for him in England, but the opportunity to develop his game and grow into a top player at Dortmund was there for him.

"They're now interested in Moore, and that would be the perfect destination for him, becaue he can play regularly at a high level and take another step in his development.

"All of the top clubs in Germany play good football, so he would benefit from that without it being quite as fast-paced as the Premier League, and that would be a boost.

"So it sounds to me that would be the ideal move, if they come in for him, because Tottenham are keen for him to go out on loan again and I can't think of a better destination."

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Tottenham made great efforts to keep Moore at the club when he signed his first professional contract in 2024, and are now keen to fast-track his development.

A loan move to Rangers was seen as the first major step towards landing a place in the Spurs first-team, and they had considered keeping him as part of this seaon's squad.

However, Football Insider revealed on 4 July that Tottenham are prepared to send Moore back out on loan, as he has been informed there is no clear path for his involvement.

They are keen for him to continue playing regular first-team football, and believe that may not be possible as they line up new attacking additions this summer.

Hopes are high for his long-term development, however, and plans are still in place for him to eventually make his mark on the first-team at Spurs.