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Tottenham's €35m wonderkid hands in transfer request after rough year originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Tottenham Hotspur are going into the summer transfer window as massive buyers, with the North London club looking to retool their squad after what was a dark chapter of their club's history, which could've ended worse. The Lilywhites struggled throughout the year, finishing in 17th place, for the second year running, with this finish being much more dramatic, as their Premier League survival was only guaranteed on the final match day of the season.

The North London giants have already secured the signatures of Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and, most recently, Jan Paul van Hecke to help bolster their back line. With two of those three moves being free pickups, the Lilywhites retain some serious money to help further fuel their transfer activities, and it appears they could be set for a further cash infusion, as they could be selling their wonder kid, Lucas Bergvall.

Bergvall wants out of North London

According to a recent report from The Athletic's David Ornstein, the Swedish midfielder informed the North London-based club that he would prefer a move away from the club in the summer transfer window.

"Lucas Bergvall has informed Tottenham Hotspur of his preference to seek a new challenge elsewhere," writes Ornstein.

The move comes after the Swedish midfielder's role in the Lilywhites' system shrank following the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi towards the tail end of the campaign, averaging 26 minutes on the field in the last six performances of the season. This reduction in playing time at the end of a season in which Bergvall would record five goal involvements, as well as 10 interceptions and 17 won tackles.

Ornstein was quick to point out that there are a few teams interested in acquiring the young Swedish midfielder in the Premier League, with Chelsea and Aston Villa among the clubs that have reached out in the past about making a move.

"Previously, both Aston Villa and Chelsea established contact with Spurs to check if an opportunity existed — but it was clarified they had no wish to consider a sale and the matter did not advance," explains Ornstein.

According to Transfermarkt, Bergvall's transfer value is estimated to be at €35 million, which, if accurate, would see them make a sizable return on their €10 million paid to Djurgarden back in 2024.

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Today's transfer rumours include Liverpool's shortlist of Yan Diomande alternatives, and Spurs' bid bid for Sandro Tonali.

Liverpool are preparing a new offer forYan Diomande after RB Leipzig snubbed an £86m bid for the teenager. Andoni Iraola's side are reportedly prepared to pay up to £100m for the Leipzig winger.

However,The Athletic are reporting that Liverpool are exploring back-up options in the event that Leipzig don't budge. Yankuba Minteh, Said El Mala and Matias Fernandez-Pardo are all shortlisted as potential options.

Liverpool are also in the running forFelix Nmecha. The German midfielder has piqued Premier League interest after an excellent start to the World Cup, with Manchester United also among his suitors. Nmecha is understood to be open to a return to England, report TEAMtalk, after a spell at Manchester City earlier in his career. Dortmund value the 25-year-old at £50m.

Another World Cup star who could be on the move isJonathan David. Fresh from a hat-trick in Canada's 6-0 thrashing of Qatar, the forward finds himself in the gossip columns. Corriere dello Sport say Juventus will entertain offers of just £26m for David after a disappointing time in Turin. Premier League clubs are on red-alert.

Tottenham Hotspur have had a big bid turned down for Sandro Tonali, but the North Londoners are not giving up. Spurs are ready to shatter their transfer record and wage bill to land the Newcastle midfielder, who could cost £100m. David Ornstein's intel is that Spurs are all-in on a deal for the Italian.

Across the capital,Chelsea are considering selling Malo Gusto. The French full-back has attracted interest from Manchester City and Inter Milan, and is free to leave if a suitable bid comes in.

Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in West Ham United forward Crysencio Summerville, according to footmercato.

They join Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Arsenal in the race for the Netherlands international.

West Ham are open to listening to offers for Summerville as they have to raise funds following their relegation to the Championship. They value him at €50 million.

Why Villa could be the best move for Summerville

Summerville impressed for West Ham last term, scoring seven goals and providing five assists across all competitions.

He has carried that form onto the international stage, scoring two goals in two games for the Netherlands at the World Cup.

The 24-year-old should prioritise a move to Villa as he stands a better chance of getting regular playing time there than at Arsenal, United or PSG.

While he would also be expected to play regularly at Spurs, they will not feature in next season’s Champions League and have struggled in the past two seasons.

Villa risk looking lightweight in attack without reinforcements this summer. Jadon Sancho will leave after the expiration of his loan deal, while Donyell Malen, Leon Bailey and Morgan Rogers have been linked with moves away.

Summerville would give Unai Emery’s side directness, explosive pace, and close control, making him a genuine threat against both low-block and attack-minded teams.

His ability to play anywhere across the frontline would also also allow Emery to rotate and change tactics during games.

Villa are also exploring a move for PSG youngster Ibrahim Mbaye, but his lack of experience makes him a risky signing.

The West Midlands side have also been linked with Newcastle United forward Harvey Barnes, but the Magpies would demand a significant fee for him.

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Newcastle United have turned down a £75 million bid from Tottenham Hotspur for Sandro Tonali, per reputed journalist Craig Hope.

Spurs narrowly avoided relegation to the Championship last season, but they have been ambitious in the transfer market this summer.

After completing deals for Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi, Tottenham are targeting a move for Tonali.

They have already agreed personal terms with the 26-year-old.

The Lilywhites recently launched an opening £75m bid, which was rejected by Newcastle.

The Magpies are in a strong negotiating position, as Tonali is contracted until 2029, with the club also having an option to extend it by another year.

The Tyneside club maintain they will only sanction an exit if they receive offers over £100m.

Tottenham’s club-record signing is the £65m they paid for Dominic Solanke in 2024.

It remains to be seen whether they are prepared to meet Newcastle’s enormous valuation for their prized asset.

Tonali is one of the best midfielders in the Premier League, known for his energy, creativity and passing ability.

He has made 110 appearances across all competitions for Newcastle, bagging 10 goals and 10 assists in the process.

Tonali was instrumental in helping his side win the 2024-25 League Cup, ending their 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy.

The Italian has no shortage of suitors, with Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United all credited with an interest in signing him.

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Manchester United will be breathing a sigh of relief in their bid to sign midfielder Sandro Tonali after Tottenham Hotspur’s opening bid for him was rejected by Newcastle.

Tottenham step up Tonali chase

Tonali is believed to feature on a list of midfielders United are keen on signing this summer.

He is looking to leave Newcastle, who finished in 12th place in the Premier League and consequently missed out on Champions League football. The Magpies initially did not want to sell him but they have now opened up to the possibility of losing him for the right sum.

The reliable David Ornstein of The Athletic recently revealed that Newcastle want £100m to sanction Tonali’s sale.

Ornstein revealed that Tottenham have opened talks with Newcastle in an effort to try and strike an agreement for the Italy international. Discussions are also ongoing with the player’s camp regarding personal terms.

Manchester City are another party eyeing Tonali and have also reached out to his representatives, although they have yet to formally express their interest to Newcastle.

Another report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that United are among a number of suitors that have enquired about the 26-year-old.

As the situation develops, journalist Ben Jacobs has confirmed that Tottenham tabled an opening offer for Tonali, which was turned down by Newcastle.

Tonali bid

Jacobs wrote on X, ” Newcastle United have rejected a bid from Spurs in the region of £75m-£80m for Sandro Tonali, as @SkyFootball called.”

“Newcastle are looking for at least £85m fixed and a total package of around £100m.”

“Spurs and Manchester City the two clubs active on Tonali.”

This has information has been corroborated by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano who says, “Tottenham bid was sent 3 days ago, rejected by Newcastle.”

“£75m were never gonna be enough but part of the plan; talks have been underway since then with #THFC determined to get the deal done.”

“Spurs keep pushing. De Zerbi wants him.”

As it stands, Tonali does not appear to be a priority for United, with the club seemingly unconcerned about the prospect of him joining either Tottenham or City. Nevertheless, the situation is one to monitor closely, with further twists and turns expected.

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Although the transfer vibes around Tottenham Hotspur should be entirely positive right now with Roberto De Zerbi getting three established Premier League players in Marcos Senesi, Andrew Robertson, and his personal pick Jan Paul van Hecke with midfielders Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes potentially on the way as blockbuster additions, much of the conversation has shifted towards a high profile sale.

Micky van de Ven is likely to stay despite continued rumblings from Barcelona and Liverpool, and nobody is really scared of losing Cristian Romero at this stage, especially after Spurs signed Van Hecke and Senesi.

But after signing Van Hecke, 19 year old center back Luka Vuskovic is throwing a tantrum about his future. Brighton initially lowballed Tottenham with a 30 million pound offer for Vuskovic when Spurs first approached them for Van Hecke, and while they were able to hold off, the Seagulls are back again with a 45 million pound transfer offer.

Tottenham may have to grant the request

While Tottenham will probably reject that and hold out for 60 million pounds, Vuskovic continues to use his reps in the media to bang the drum that he either wants to start immediately for Tottenham Hotspur or be transferred permanently. Whereas he was telling people just a couple of months ago that he actually wanted another year on loan to play with his brother in Hamburg, he is now saying the exact opposite with no particular reason in mind - clearly an agent driven ploy, then.

According to a report from Sam Tabuteau of the London Standard, Luka Vuskovic and his camp are now prepared to escalate things further, and if this happens, it could potentially be a point of no return for Spurs and the player. Because Tabuteau says that Vuskovic is prepared to submit an actual transfer request to the club in order to facilitate his permanent departure this summer.

It appears Vuskovic's camp is very smart and understands that despite all the stinks they are making in the press, Tottenham hold all the cards over the Croatian international's future. He is under contract, he is their player, and they can do as they wish. The only thing Vuskovic can do to fight back is get nasty, throw a tantrum, threaten not to go out on loan and play for whoever signs him, or submit a transfer request and become so abrasive that Tottenham do not want to deal with his head case anymore. And unfortunately, it appears that it is what we are all headed for.

Tottenham Hotspur have made a major move in an effort to win the race for Manchester United midfield target Sandro Tonali, The Athletic’s David Ornstein has revealed.

Tonali interest

United have wrapped up a deal with Atalanta for Ederson but that’s just the start of the club’s midfield rebuild. At least two more top-class midfielders are expected before the close of the window, with United keen on having quality depth in the middle of the park ahead of their participation in the Champions League next season.

In addition to the likes of Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton and Mateus Fernandes, United have also been heavily linked with Tonali.

It’s looking increasingly likely that Tonali’s time at Newcastle has come to an end, more so after the club’s failure to secure Champions League qualification. His agent pitched him to Arsenal in January, but Newcastle refused to sanction the exit, given the lack of time to find a replacement.

In addition to United, Manchester City and Tottenham have also been mentioned to be admirers of Tonali. It’s believed that City’s interest in Tonali is completely separate to their pursuit of Anderson.

A return to Italy for Tonali has also been mooted. Newcastle are resigned to losing Tonali, although they remain adamant that he will leave for nothing less than £100m. There have been suggestions that United are prepared to meet this valuation.

More recently, a report covered by The Peoples Person claimed that United told Newcastle they do not intend to enter the race for Tonali’s signature. Ornstein has now issued an update, revealing that Tottenham have opened talks with the Magpies to try and strike an agreement for the Italy international.

Tonali latest

Ornstein writes, “The north London club are vying with Manchester City to sign Tonali if he leaves St James’ Park — but by making club-to-club contact, it steps up the pursuit and underlines their intent to strike a deal.”

“Discussions between the 26-year-old midfielder’s representatives and both suitors continue, as they attempt to strike an agreement on personal terms.”

The report further states, “Spurs will hope that a high salary offer, head coach Roberto De Zerbi pushing for the transfer and the appeal of London may help swing the situation in their direction.”

Ornstein also confirms that Newcastle do indeed want at least £100m to sanction Tonali’s sale.

Whether this new development jolts United into action remains to be seen, though it appears they are not pushing particularly hard for Tonali.

The 26-year-old made 53 appearances for Newcastle in all competitions last season, contributing three goals as they finished 12th in the Premier League.

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Tottenham Hotspur are braced for bids for Micky van de Ven, who is attracting interest from clubs across Europe, including Barcelona and Liverpool.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Spurs have slapped a whopping £115 million asking price on the Netherlands international in a bid to ward off potential suitors.

The 25-year-old centre-back has three years left on his contract with Spurs, but speculation about his long-term future has dominated the headlines.

Tottenham have tried to secure his long-term commitment by opening talks over a new contract, but negotiations have stalled in recent weeks.

Despite the situation, Tottenham are reluctant to part ways with Van de Ven, who is seen as a key part of the club’s long-term plans under new manager Roberto De Zerbi.

While Van de Ven is reluctant to pledge his allegiance to the club, Tottenham are still in a strong negotiating position and will demand an earth-shattering fee to let go of one of their captains.

Van de Ven has grown into one of the most highly regarded centre-backs in European football since joining Tottenham, drawing interest from several top clubs.

Former Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld has described Van de Ven as ‘one of the best in the world’, and his performances for the club have caught the eye over the years.

After being part of a Spurs side that finished 17th in back-to-back Premier League seasons, Van de Ven is reportedly ready to jump ship this summer.

He wants to take the next step in his career and would welcome the opportunity to join either Liverpool or Barcelona, who seem to be the most interested.

Tottenham’s asking price will ward off Barcelona, who are looking to invest their summer budget wisely after finding some semblance of financial stability.

Liverpool may be looking to test the waters later in the transfer window, especially after losing Ibrahima Konate to Real Madrid on a free transfer.

However, any deal for Van de Ven will likely set a new world record transfer for a defender, eclipsing Harry Maguire’s move to Manchester United.

Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are among the clubs open to signing Serhou Guirassy this summer.

The forward has informed Borussia Dortmund of his desire for a new challenge this summer, sparking interest from across Europe.

According to Sky Germany, Spurs have identified Guirassy as a leading target. The 30-year-old has scored 60 goals in 92 games across two seasons with Dortmund, and was the joint-leading scorer in the 2024/25 Champions League.

With Richarlison’s future in doubt and Randal Kolo Muani’s loan expiring, Spurs want to bring in a forward to compete with Dominic Solanke.

Aston Villa are also monitoring developments, alongside AC Milan and Atletico Madrid. The latter are assessing the centre-forward market with Alexander Sorloth subject of interest from Juventus, and Julian Alvarez attracting bids. Atleti rejected an offer of €150m from rivals Real Madrid for Alvarez earlier in the window.

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Tottenham linked to Juventus striker amid salary dispute issues originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The story of Tottenham Hotspur's offseason planning has been all about overhauling their backline, following a season that saw them allow 57 goals, the fourth most in the league, only trailing the three teams that were relegated to the Championship. This overhauling has come through the acquisition of Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson on free transfers, while also being in pursuit of Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke, with the Lilywhites' initial bid of £30 million getting rejected in favor of a fee somewhere close to double their original one.

But according to recent reports, Spurs aren't just fixated on fixing their defensive woes, as they've looked towards the Serie A to add a new member to their front line, Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic. The Serbian forward is in the midst of a dispute with the Italian side over a new contract, with the two sides failing to reach an agreement regarding the salary, with Vlahovic requesting an annual salary of £8 million, per TEAMtalk's Graeme Bailey.

Vlahovic tied to North London, again?

Given that Vlahovic is a free agent at the end of the month, with his contract at the Allianz set to expire then, he'd be free to talk to clubs all around the association about the setting for the next chapter of his career. It appears that one of those settings could be in North London with Tottenham Hotspur.

According to Bailey, the Lilywhites are keeping a close eye on Vlahovic's contract discussions in Italy, and are interested in bringing him over to the English top flight, a division that he was linked with a move to years ago when Arsenal and Manchester City came knocking. It's not hard to see why Tottenham are reportedly interested in acquiring the Serbian, as he bagged 12 goal involvements last season.

This might not sound impressive when looking around at some of the talents already present in the Premier League, but given that a move, if complete, would be absent of a fee, it's not so bad after all. When it comes to the reported annual salary of £8 million, this wouldn't be a big deal for Spurs, as they have several players either at that mark or well above it, according to Spotrac.

Given that Vlahovic's contract expires at the end of the month, it will be an interesting two weeks to see what comes out of the further discussions in Italy and the potential negotiations in North London.

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