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Tottenham Hotspur could be set to cash in on Richarlison this summer.

The 29-year-old is entering the final year of his contract in N17, having joined from Everton all the way back in 2022.

A player who as somewhat flattered to deceive during his time in North London, the Brazilian international has consistently blown hot and cold for the Lilywhites.

Richarlison has made 133 competitive appearances for Tottenham, scoring 32 goals with 12 of those coming in all competitions last season.

Spurs chiefs are putting their money where their mouth is and backing Roberto De Zerbi in the transfer market this summer.

But, as one Italian puts his own stamp on his squad, one Serie A giant could have their eyes on Spurs' divisive striker to he help another Italian coach do the same.

Roberto De Zerbi's stance on Richarlison exit revealed

Tottenham News has recently heard from ex-Spurs scout Bryan King who has urged Tottenham to sell Richarlison this summer.

As it so happens, King may now be about to get his wish, as per reports coming out of Italy on Saturday.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, they've named Richarlison as a player to keep an eye on regarding Juventus potentially making a surprise move for.

They claim that the striker is looking for a new opportunity to revitalise his career, whilst he also matches the profile of the centre-forward Juve boss Luciano Spalletti wants.

The report also states that De Zerbi views Richarlison as "expendable", seemingly in large part down to his aforementioned contract status.

It's claimed that Richarlison has already received strong offers from Turkey this summer, but is an admirer of Juventus, but the Turin-based outfit are also in for ex-Spurs loanee Randal Kolo Muani, and that could dampen his chances of a move there.

So, how much might Tottenham be able to fetch for Richarlison this summer? Well, according to a different report from Italy, more than some Spurs fans may have expected.

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With now less than 12 months to run on his contract, if Tottenham want to bank a sizeable fee for Richarlison, this summer likely presents their last opportunity to do so.

However, coming off the back of scoring 11 goals in 32 Premier League games last season isn't a return to particularly write home about, and probably hasn't helped to inflate his transfer value by much.

Despite that, a report from Calciomercato has claimed that Tottenham value Richarlison at around €25m euros (£21.2m).

It remains to be seen whether that's a price Juventus would be prepared to pay, but if not, it would seem as though Spurs might be willing to come down from there slightly in order to get him off their wage bill.

Should Tottenham receive an offer north of £20m for Richarlison though, then they should be more than happy to commission his exit.

That's a very solid amount of money for a 29-year-old, out-of-contract striker who in Tottenham colours at least, has never been able to score more than 11 Premier League goals in a single season.

Nottingham Forest fans have demanded that the club walks away from any deal for Tottenham Hotspur's rising star Lucas Bergvall this summer.

This comes after reports that Newcastle United have entered the race for the 20-year-old midfielder and have seen a £46million bid rejected.

After this news, Forest fans fear that the club could be dragged into a bidding war with the Magpies, something that Spurs may be hoping for.

Therefore, many of the City Ground faithful believe that the Tricky Trees should just move on to other targets this summer.

Forest have previously had a £38m offer rejected by Spurs for Bergvall this summer.

Tottenham are happy to let the midfielder go in the transfer window, but only for the right price.

Nottingham Forest fans want club to move on from Lucas Bergvall

Bergvall is no doubt an exceptional upcoming player in the Premier League.

The 20-year-old previously won Tottenham's Supporters' Player of the Season, and has an abundance of talent.

However, Forest could end up paying an eyewatering price for Bergvall, especially if Newcastle submit further bids.

Therefore, fans simply do not believe the youngster is worth such a saga, with many taking to X to state that the East Midlands club should simply move on to other targets after The Athletic's report.

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The 2025-26 campaign was not a good time for Bergvall.

The midfielder had limited playing time as Tottenham struggled near the relegation zone.

According to Fotmob, his stats were not great in the Premier League across the season.

Overall, he was averaging, 0.09 goals, a 0.13 xG, 0.28 assists, 0.47 chances created, 1.12 shots, 4.57 duels won and 0.19 interceptions.

While he is still 20 years old, and has plenty of time to improve and develop, the Sweden international may not be a luxury that Forest should prioritise.

There are likely many better upcoming stars around the globe that are available for a lower price, and could make a bigger impact on the pitch next season.

Nevertheless, it remains to be seen what Forest do in the transfer window over the coming weeks as Oliver Glasner looks to push the club back into the top half of the Premier League once again.

Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on a deal for Manchester City winger Savinho, sources have told Football Insider.

The 22-year-old is expected to cost in the region of £60million and is keen on the move, but City must find a replacement first.

The Lilywhites' interest in the Brazil international dates back to last summer, when they were keen to sign him but ultimately failed to get the move done.

Savinho joined Man City from fellow City Football Group (CFG) club Troyes in 2024, and made just seven Premier League starts this season amid injury trouble.

The winger could well be Tottenham's seventh permanent signing of the summer, in what is turning out to be a sensational window.

Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes have been the standout new arrivals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with £237m spent so far.

Everything Pep Guardiola said about 'incredible' Savinho

It was Savinho's singular season in La Liga that ultimately convinced Man City to take him away from Troyes.

In a bizarre and uncomfortable consequence of the multi-club system, the winger had signed for Troyes in 2022 for a club-record fee, but never actually made an appearance for them.

Instead, he first went on loan to PSV before joining another CFG club, Girona, on loan in 2023.

There, Savinho would establish himself among the most exciting talents in Europe, scoring nine goals and providing 10 assists in a superb La Liga season.

Man City signed the winger for £30m in 2024 and he initially seemed to struggle in the Premier League, but ultimately provided eight assists in his debut campaign.

After he had scored his first league goal, against Leicester City in December 2024, Pep Guardiola said: "We're a way from what we have to be as a team, but Savinho made an incredible performance again like he did against Everton.

"He's a guy who can play on both sides, today he finally scored a goal. He has an incredible ability and quality he's proven in that period.

"He arrived in the six months when the team isn't in the best moment than maybe he expected, compared with the past.

"He makes one action fine, second fine, third miss it, four mistake, five mistake, the sixth try again and try again and try again. And until the end he tries. Defensively he's not incredible in the one v one, but his work rate is impressive and he's so aggressive on both sides."

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Savinho is rapid with the ball at his feet, and will provide Tottenham with huge threat out wide.

The winger can be found wanting in front of goal, but he will undoubtedly create chance after chance.

Such was his breakout in La Liga impressive, Savinho even drew comparisons to Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior.

Michel, who left Girona for Ajax earlier this month, was left astounded by the 22-year-old's first training session.

"I know this is a big statement, but I hadn't seen anyone so effective in one-on-one situations since Vinicius Jr emerged," he said.

"He was perhaps the most surprising talent in La Liga if you consider that [Jude] Bellingham was already known by everybody."

Savinho now may be set to take those talents to North London, as Tottenham look to continue their rebuild.

Tottenham Hotspur may thank and curse Djed Spence for his World Cup performances.

Indeed, when Thomas Tuchel named his England squad bound for this summer's tournament in North America, Spence's inclusion was one of the big shocks.

The 25-year-old has been a divisive player during his time at Tottenham, with his ability and potential always clear to see, but consistency issues and competition for playing time has hindered his progress.

Spence played in every single one of England's seven World Cup games this summer, starting three and culminating over 300 minutes of tournament action.

His best performance was saved for last though, as he was by far and away England's standout player in an inspired semi-final showing against Argentina, despite the Three Lions crashing out in typical England style.

Spence's exploits at the World Cup casts a new spotlight on his Tottenham future though, and one it remains to be seen whether Spurs chiefs are happy to have him stand in or not.

How much Tottenham now want for Djed Spence revealed

Tottenham News predicted Spence would star for England against Argentina, and that's exactly what he did.

It was his names on the lips of every England fan coming out of that match, and there will no doubt have been many a Tottenham fan watching on with pride and excitement.

Excitement at the possibility of some extra digits being added to his price tag this summer, if, indeed, Spurs have any interest in selling him now.

According to a report from Italian outlet Tuttosport, Inter Milan are now convinced on signing Spence this summer off the back of his aforementioned Argentina performance, and is their number one target at the right-back position.

It's stated that talks between Inter and Tottenham are likely to begin again on Monday, after England's third-place match with France on Saturday night.

The report claims that Spurs had initially given off the impression that Spence could be had for between €35-40million euros (£29.7-34m) prior to the World Cup.

However, it's now claimed that Tottenham's asking price will be far closer to €40m (£34m), and that several Premier League sides are also making their interest known.

We know that Spence played superbly well against Argentina, but just how strong was his tournament overall compared to his positional rivals?

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A versatile defender, Spence was predominantly played as a left-back by Tuchel at the World Cup, but did feature once or twice down the right.

In a tournament that sets him up for many future England caps moving forward, the Tottenham man proved why he can be one of the very best full-backs in world football.

As per FotMob, Spence ranked in the top 5.7 per cent of players in his position at the World Cup for his 10.1 defensive contributions, 4.04 tackles won and 0.19 non-penalty xG (expected goals) per game respectively.

He also put 0.58 shots on target per match, which placed him in the leading 9.2 percentile amongst his positional rivals, whilst also averaging 4.04 clearances and just 0.29 fouls committed per game as well.

Spence won a total of 22 duels at a 61.1 per cent win rate, took 247 touches, blocked two shots and wasn't shown a single card of any colour throughout the whole tournament.

Roberto De Zerbi must be on the phone to Tottenham chiefs instructing them not to sell Spence after the World Cup, as he now enters the prime of his career, all of that potential and ability might be truly starting to come together.

Inter step up pursuit after World Cup displays

Inter have identified Spence as their priority target to strengthen the wing-back position following his performances at the World Cup, as per Gazzetta. The England international caught the club's attention with his recovery pace and defensive work, reinforcing the belief that he suits the high-intensity style Inter want to play.

However, his tournament has also created concern inside the club. Inter fear Spence's growing profile could increase his transfer value and attract rival interest, prompting club president Beppe Marotta and sporting director Piero Ausilio to accelerate their plans.

According to the same reports, the Serie A side are now prepared to raise their offer after previously setting aside around £21 million plus bonuses for another target. Tottenham are expected to demand between £30m and £35m for the 25-year-old, with Inter willing to increase their investment.

Chivu gives the green light

The pursuit of Spence has the full backing of Chivu, who is reportedly enamoured by the defender's versatility. Before travelling to Germany recently, the Romanian coach held a meeting with club directors to reiterate his desire for the signing. Chivu views Spence as a player capable of featuring on both the right and left flanks, providing tactical flexibility that the current squad lacks.

Operating within the financial guidelines set by owners Oaktree, the Inter board is ready to take the "foot off the brake" regarding the transfer fee. While it is not yet an advanced negotiation, the shift in Inter's financial stance suggests they are serious about making Spence a core part of their project for the upcoming season.

The cost of ambition in Milan

Increasing the level of investment in this position is a clear signal of ambition from the Nerazzurri. After Denzel Dumfries secured a high-profile move to Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid, Inter have struggled to find a consistent replacement. Plans to sign Marco Palestra did not materialise as hoped, and a backup move for Anan Khalaili was tragically derailed following a medical examination that revealed a heart issue, changing the trajectory of the Israeli international's career.

Although alternatives remain under consideration, Spence is currently at the top of the shortlist. Nahuel Molina, Monaco's Vanderson and Strasbourg's Guela Doue are all being monitored should negotiations with Tottenham prove unsuccessful.

Talks expected after the World Cup

Formal negotiations are expected to begin after the World Cup concludes, with Spence still due to feature in England's third-place play-off. Inter remain optimistic about the player's interest in a move to Giuseppe Meazza, but any agreement will depend on reaching a deal with Tottenham, who are expected to be firm in their valuation.

Cristian Romero is bound for a move abroad after it emerged that he is set to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

That is according to former senior Tottenham scout, Bryan King, speaking exclusively to Football Insider.

The Lilywhites are set to offload the 28-year-old this summer, with several clubs, including Inter Milan, said to be interested in making a move for him.

Romero has three years remaining on his contract at Tottenham, and transfer chiefs are reportedly looking for a fee in the region of £42.5million.

His future will likely be settled after Sunday's World Cup final, where the defender could become a two-time winner of the legendary trophy.

The Tottenham man has performed exceptionally well for Argentina this summer, displaying form that he has not for a long time in North London.

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Romero joined Tottenham in 2022 and his quality was immediately apparent.

The Lilywhites appeared to have pulled off a significant coup, but the years since have not worked out as many suspected they would.

For the most part, Romero's quality was not surrounded by players of a similar calibre, and as Tottenham slipped down the Premier League table, the defender's focus appeared to drift.

Lapses in concentration, which simply never happen for Argentina, began to creep into his game. Romero's potential future at Tottenham likely came to an end when he steamed into a needless challenge and was sent off at Manchester United ahead of key games in the fight against relegation.

"I think he'll go abroad. I think he'll go to Spain. There are three clubs there who would take him tomorrow," King told Football Insider.

"Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. He's a good player. You can't take it that way, he's a good player, but his discipline, there's the problem.

"I think [with] his consistency of being sent off far too much, I don't think he should ever have been captain of that football club."

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Romero featured as Argentina beat England 2-1 in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.

Before the game, Gary Neville had described the Tottenham defender and Lisandro Martinez as "the best, worst centre-half pairing in the world".

Speaking after Argentina's win, Romero said: "The only thing that I hope for is that when I retire, I am not that stupid. Hopefully I won't criticise a player or anyone.

"Because at the end of the day, we are doing our best for our national team. Sometimes it goes right for us, sometimes badly, but we are just happy to be in a World Cup final again.

"I think we are making history, for us it is something really huge, and we feel the significance of this shirt like no-one else."

Tottenham could be set to name a new captain next season, with Cristian Romero’s future at the club in doubt.

Romero has been heavily linked with a move away from Spurs this summer and is reported to be attracting interest from clubs in Spain and Italy.

Vice-captain Guglielmo Vicario is also expected to leave Spurs before the start of next season, potentially leaving Roberto De Zerbi with a decision to make about who will take the armband next term.

Spurs were devoid of leadership last season, with Romero routinely neglecting his responsibilities as captain through rash dismissals and misguided social media outbursts.

This is something De Zerbi has been keen to address in the summer transfer window, and he hopes the arrivals of Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka will add experience and leadership to his squad.

Spurs are not blessed with options to take on the captaincy, but Standard Sport assessed the three best candidates to take on the role next season…

Micky van de Ven

Micky van de Ven struggled when taking on the captaincy in Romero’s absence last season, but at 25 years old, he is still considered one of the key voices in the dressing room and was added to Thomas Frank’s leadership group in October last year.

His sending off at a crucial point in a crunch relegation clash at home to Crystal Palace in March showcased his naivety and a propensity to look inward when Spurs are struggling.

The Dutch centre-half has, however, looked back to his best since De Zerbi took charge and now appears set to stay in north London after rumours had surfaced linking him with a move away.

A strong communicator and an influential presence both on and off the pitch, Van de Ven could benefit from taking on the added responsibility of the captaincy.

It is up to De Zerbi, though, to decide whether he feels Van de Ven is ready for the captaincy, given his age and relative lack of experience in a leadership role.

Pedro Porro

Spanish full-back Pedro Porro dropped to the ground as the full-time whistle sounded to confirm Spurs had survived relegation on the final day of the season.

Porro had given everything to get Spurs over the line, producing an all-action display against Everton to ensure Spurs’ safety on an emotional afternoon at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Porro was one of De Zerbi’s key players in the final seven games of last season, and he was rewarded for his contributions with a new five-year contract last month.

Despite interest from elsewhere, Porro is set to stay at Spurs, and whether or not he takes on the captaincy, he will nonetheless form a vital part of De Zerbi’s leadership group.

Porro captained Spurs for the first time last season, and De Zerbi will likely entrust him to take on more responsibility should Romero and Vicario leave.

James Maddison

James Maddison’s return from injury in the final few games of last season was revitalising for Spurs.

Even though his impact on the pitch was limited, his presence alone provided a real boost as Spurs took 11 points from their final six games.

With a full pre-season under his belt, Maddison is expected to play an important role next season, and De Zerbi will rely on the Englishman to provide inspiration on and off the pitch.

A well-liked and well-respected character around the club, Maddison has all the attributes to be captain.

It would, however, come as a surprise for De Zerbi to name him as Romero’s replacement, given he handed the captaincy to centre-backs Leonardo Balerdi and Lewis Dunk during his respective spells at Marseille and Brighton.

While manager of Sassuolo, De Zerbi was not afraid to give the armband to more attacking players, with Domenico Berardi and Francesco Caputo both taking on the captaincy at times during his tenure.

But nonetheless, Maddison would be considered an outside shout to become Spurs captain next season.

Everton will soon learn their transfer fate in their pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur's Djed Spence.

The Toffees have made it clear that signing a right-back is at the top of their priority list this summer.

David Moyes has a long list of potential targets, with Spence being one of them.

There have been reports to suggest that the 25-year-old could depart Spurs this season, with Inter Milan also another side interested.

After England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, the full-back will soon return to North London to evaluate his future with the Lilywhites.

However, Spence's recent performance for England may not be good news for Everton.

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Goodison News has reported that Everton are willing to pay £25million to sign Spence from Tottenham.

As mentioned, Inter Milan are also interested in the versatile full-back, who is open to a move to the Italian giants, though this isn't a main worry for the Toffees.

Spence was given a shock start in England's semi-final against Argentina, but it could be argued that it was the only decision Thomas Tuchel got right on the night.

The former Nottingham Forest loanee was the best player on the pitch and may have cemented his name in England squads for the foreseeable future.

Given Spence's overall success at the World Cup this summer, it's hard to see how a possible £25m bid from Everton would be met by anything other than laughter from Tottenham.

The Blues have already decided that other targets, Ben White and Raoul Bellanova, are too expensive, with the latter being reportedly valued at £40m.

Unless Everton are prepared to pay the big bucks for Spence, they can put their efforts elsewhere, as the player is soon set to make a call on his future.

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Spence still looks likely to leave Tottenham, even after his impressive World Cup display.

Destiny Udogie and Pedro Porro have been tipped to be Roberto De Zerbi's first-choice full-back's with Spence wanting regular game time.

It had appeared that Spurs were anticipating the Englishman possibly leaving the club, with Neco Williams a target to replace him.

As reported by The Telegraph on Thursday, it looks like Williams will be staying at Nottingham Forest.

Regardless, Spence was never going to make a transfer decision while at the World Cup, but is now set to sit down and decide once he gets back to England.

Pape Matar Sarr could become a casualty of Tottenham Hotspur's business so far this summer.

That is the view of Lilywhites expert John Wenham, who has pointed out the new midfield depth that Roberto De Zerbi now has.

Conor Gallagher, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray are competing with the Senegal star for a berth in the side.

Tottenham News has already covered the signings of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes in-depth, which only adds to Sarr's insecurities.

Spurs are understood to be reluctant to let the 23-year-old depart this summer, and it would take a bigger offer to change that view.

However, Wenham has now predicted the amount which would see their stance change.

How much would it take for Tottenham to sanction Pape Matar Sarr exit?

Wenham believes it would take an offer between £25million and £30m for the N17 side to part ways with the 42-cap international.

The Lilywhite Rose owner thinks that it would be a great piece of business if they could manage to earn that fee.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: "I just can't see Pape Sarr getting any football at Tottenham next season.

"The starters in midfield are going to be Tonali and Fernandes, then you've got Rodrigo Bentancur, who De Zerbi obviously likes and played a lot last season.

"You've then got Conor Gallagher, who the manager also likes and played a lot last season, Bergvall and Gray are still there.

"I just see Sarr as the odd man out, and it'd be sensible for him to move, hopefully Tottenham can get a deal around £25-30m, which would be great business."

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Sarr is a prime candidate for an exit, because he played just four times under the Italian.

None of those appearances came in the starting line-up, showing exactly how little faith De Zerbi has in him.

Given the significant additions in midfield and the fact that such a fee would allow them to make more moves to strengthen the squad, it is a no brainer for Spurs.

If they can't generate a decent price, then they can keep him around, but if a solid offer comes in, a sale can't be ruled out for the Senegalese ace.

Cristian Romero had the last laugh over Gary Neville as the Tottenham Hotspur defender helped Argentina reach the World Cup final.

The Spurs centre-back was influential as the defending champions fought back to defeat England 2-1 in Atlanta on Wednesday.

Anthony Gordon's 55th-minute opener had England dreaming of reaching Sunday's showpiece.

But late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez saw Lionel Scaloni's men book a date with Spain on Sunday.

In the pre-match build-up, Romero had been the subject of discussion from Neville on the Stick to Football podcast.

And the 28-year-old could not resist taking a sly dig back at the former Manchester United defender.

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Tottenham News has been covering the performance of Tottenham defender Romero throughout Argentina's World Cup run.

The Spurs skipper, who has been linked with a move to Inter Milan, has been in good form for his country.

But Neville noted Romero and his playing partner Lisando Martinez of Man United as a potential weak spot for England to target.

He said on Stick to Football: "They're the best-worst center-back pairing in the world. Between the two of them, they give away a goal per game."

Speaking to DSports after Argentina's comeback win, Romero couldn't help but aim a dig back.

He said: "Lisandro and me, we were on fire before the game because of Gary Neville.

"In England they love to speak before. We send him a big hug. The only thing that I hope for is that when I retire, I am not that stupid. Hopefully I won't criticise a player or anyone."

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Romero is facing an uncertain future at Spurs, but he gave a timely reminder of his quality against England.

The media in Argentina were full of praise for how her performed against Thomas Tuchel's men.

TYC Sports scored him an 8/10, and wrote: "His best work was in tackling rather than playing the ball out from the back.

"He was always excellent at anticipating plays, in the air, tracking back, and recovering possession.

"In the second half, he anchored the team from his position, well-organized, with that winning mentality that inspires and motivates everyone. When it came to defending, he delivered. The best center-back of the World Cup."

La Pagina Millonaria went with a 7/10, opining: "He was caught out by Spence in what turned out to be a dangerous attack, but he was generally solid. When playing out from the back, he always looked to play the ball out from the back and was accurate.

TN also went with a 7/10 and merely added: "An impressive attitude, as usual."

Romero was well worthy of the praise as well. He was influential in limiting England's attacks, and was a colossus whenever anything came near him.

Indeed, in total he made 17 defensive contributions to Argentina's cause, actions which were particularly influential in help them win the ball back late on to apply relentless pressure on England.

He won three out of four tackles he attempted, made two interceptions, and finished with an extremely impressive 10 clearances.

Moreover, he blocked one shot, made four four recoveries, won six of nine ground duels, and was successful in his solitary aerial duel.

In possession, he had completed 51 of 53 attempted passess (96 per cent success rate), including finding a team-mate with each of 16 he attempted in the opposition half.

He made Nevill eat his words, and honestly you simply cannot blame him for biting back. His performance backed him up.