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Bundesliga side FC Koln are on the verge of securing a deal to sign highly rated Tottenham winger Mikey Moore on loan, having submitted an official proposal to the North London club, according to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano.

Negotiations between the clubs have reached an advanced stage, with all parties optimistic that an agreement can be finalised in the coming days.

Moore is open to a move to Germany as he looks to secure regular first-team football and continue his rapid development.

While several clubs across Europe – including Championship side Middlesbrough, Scottish giants Rangers, and German outfit Hamburg – have registered their interest in the 'special' 18-year-old, Koln have moved into pole position and are now strong favourites to secure his signature.

The move follows a highly productive 2025-26 season on loan with Rangers in the Scottish Premiership, where the teenage attacker made 47 appearances in all competitions, recording seven goals and four assists.

His performances in Glasgow earned him the Scottish Premiership Young Player of the Season award and established him as one of the standout young talents in British football.

With Spurs currently pursuing attacking signings, most notably Manchester City winger Savinho, the Lilywhites hierarchy believe another loan spell away from Hotspur Way represents the ideal pathway for Moore's long-term development.

In a recent report, The Sun claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are in the running to land Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini. It has been mentioned that Spurs would have to rival Chelsea and Newcastle United in the race to sign the Italian centre-back this summer.

Scalvini's Impressive Rise In Serie A

Scalvini had an impressive campaign at the Italian club as he put in a string of solid performances for them on the defensive end of the field. The 22-year-old registered three goals and grabbed one assist in 30 appearances for Atalanta last season on all fronts.

The Italian talent is currently among the most gifted young centre-backs in his homeland. Therefore, it is no wonder that Tottenham are in the mix to sign him this off-season.

His current deal at Atalanta will run out in the summer of 2028, which could make it tough for Spurs to sign him on a cut-price deal in this transfer window.

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 10: Giorgio Scalvini of Atalanta BC walk off with an injury during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 10, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Will Scalvini Be A Good Option For Tottenham Hotspur Boss Roberto De Zerbi?

Scalvini is a good tackler of the ball and can scan the danger well to earn the ball back for his team inside his half. He usually puts his foot through the ball when the opposition are on the front foot and can use his strong 1.94m frame to win a few aerial duels for his team.

The Italian sensation can be a rock at the back and has proven himself to be a decent performer in Serie A. However, the jury is out on whether he can cope with the high intensity of the Premier League if Spurs manage to get him on board later this year.

We can expect Scalvini to add more bite and steel to Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi's defence in the long run. He has what it takes to fight for a regular first-team spot at the North London club next season.

At 22, the future looks quite bright for Scalvini as long as he continues to improve with each year. He will also help Tottenham compete across all competitions over the next few years. Hence, Scalvini would be a decent option for Spurs to pursue before the end of this summer transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has made it clear that Richarlison will have to decide on his future before the club takes action into their own hands.

Tottenham are seriously considering parting ways with the Brazilian striker this summer and have already set his asking price at €30 million (£26m).

Spurs are preparing for a fresh start under De Zerbi and have been one of the busiest Premier League clubs in the transfer market so far.

While they're far from done with their summer business, Tottenham must now cash in on a few players to balance the books and free up space for further recruitment.

So far, Richarlison is one player whose Tottenham future is far from guaranteed.

De Zerbi has already made it clear that he doesn't know if Richarlison will leave Tottenham this summer as the striker 'sometimes' wants to jump ship.

"I don't know because I like him as a player and as a guy," De Zerbi said when asked about Richarlison's future (via BBC). "He's unbelievable in terms of attitude and behaviour.

"But, in the end, we have to respect what he wants to do." When pressed on whether Richarlison wants to leave, De Zerbi said: "I don't know.

"I didn't understand well because sometimes he says he wants to stay, sometimes he wants to leave. We have to speak anyway. There is not any problem. He's a lovely guy."

Tottenham have been in impressive form throughout their pre-season and are yet to suffer defeat.

Interestingly, they recently beat arch-rivals Chelsea in a friendly, with Richarlison scoring a late winner to secure a 2-1 victory for 10-man Spurs.

While De Zerbi has hinted that he'd want Richarlison to remain at Tottenham, the Brazilian is entering the final year of his contract, so a decision has to be made on whether to cash in this summer.

The 29-year-old has already been strongly linked with a move away. But if that doesn't happen, Tottenham will hope he signs a contract extension to avoid losing him on a free transfer.

Richarlison has recorded 32 goals and 15 assists in 133 games for Tottenham. He scored 11 times and provided four assists in 32 league games last season to help Tottenham survive relegation.

In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are close to recruiting Manchester City winger Savinho this summer. It has been stated that Spurs are inching closer to acquiring the services of the Brazilian talent this off-season.

Savinho’s Lack Of Game Time At Man City

Savinho struggled to earn a regular first-team spot at the Mancunian club but managed to catch the eye at times for them in the final third. The 22-year-old scored four times and earned three assists in 36 matches for Man City last season on all fronts.

The Brazilian talent is currently one of the most talented wide players in the Premier League. Hence, Spurs would do well to lure him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium later this year.

His current contract at the Mancunian club will expire in the summer of 2031, which could make it tough for the North London giants to sign him on a cut-price deal this off-season.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: Savinho of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James’ Park on March 07, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Will Savinho Be A Good Choice For Tottenham Hotspur Boss Roberto De Zerbi?

Savinho is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet and can make a few driving runs with it out in the wide areas. He has got the vision to create some inviting chances for his teammates in the final third and can shoot the ball with power from long range.

The Brazilian wide player can contribute by scoring and creating a handful of important goals for his team in the final third. Savinho is primarily a left-sided wide player but can also operate as a right-winger or play in the number ten position if asked to do so. He is already quite experienced in the Premier League and won’t take much time to adjust to life at Tottenham if they manage to get him on board later this year.

We can expect Savinho to enhance the quality of Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi’s frontline. He has what it takes to fight for a regular first-team spot at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next season.

At 22, Savinho has got the potential to be a world-class player in his position someday. Hence, he would be a good choice for De Zerbi to consider in this transfer window.

Arsenal are reportedly closing in on another exciting academy addition after emerging as favourites to sign former Tottenham Hotspur defender Elijah Upson.

According to SportsView, the Gunners have won the race for the highly-rated 18-year-old centre-back following his departure from Spurs, despite significant interest from clubs across England and Europe.

Arsenal reportedly win race for highly-rated defender

According to the report, Upson allowed his Tottenham scholarship to expire after rejecting the club’s offer of a professional contract.

That decision is said to have sparked widespread interest, with Chelsea, Manchester City and Everton all attempting to secure his signature.

The report also claims Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, along with Ligue 1 side Monaco, all made offers before the teenager opted to continue his development with Arsenal after visiting the club’s Sobha Realty Training Centre.

Should the move be completed, it would represent another impressive piece of academy recruitment by Arsenal as they continue strengthening their youth ranks.

Matthew Upson of England

Familiar family connection

There is also a notable Arsenal connection.

Upson is the son of former England international Matthew Upson, who began his Premier League career with the Gunners under Arsène Wenger before enjoying a successful top-flight career elsewhere.

The younger Upson has already represented England at Under-18 level and is regarded as one of the country’s most promising young defenders.

He combines his imposing physical presence with outstanding pace, having previously been a national schools 100-metre sprint champion.

His athleticism, aerial ability and composure in possession are believed to have attracted interest from several elite clubs before Arsenal reportedly won the race for his signature.

The report also suggests the arrival of Upson could help offset the expected departure of Hale End prospect Kyran Thompson, who has been linked with a move away from north London this summer.

As things stand, however, Arsenal have yet to officially announce the signing, so supporters may have to wait a little longer before any deal is confirmed.

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So Spence has been highly valuable to England this summer. Thomas Tuchel called him up with a lot of controversy, as many felt that Spence was taking the spot reserved for Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is, admittedly, the superior player. But Spence being in Tuchel's squad did not necessarily mean that he was taking a spot fromt Trent.

Time and time again this World Cup, Spence has proven himsel valuable to England, and even though he has been coming off the bench for Tuchel, he has honestly been producing his best work in that role. After holding the Mexico tide at bay in England's monumental 3-2 Round of 16 win at the Azteca, Spence was all over the place with another incredible performance off the bench to help England close out another Jude Bellingham inspired victory over the upstarts, 2-1 against Norway.

Djed Spence is getting his respect now

Former Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand echoed a lot of Spurs fans on social media when he tweeted, "DJED SPENCE - respect. People need to put some respect on his name! "

There have honestly been some Tottenham Hotspur fans who have not shown Djed Spence all that much respect either, as he did have some really rough patches during the 2025/26 season and is ideally a backup option on either flank for them.

But as Spence is showing for England this World Cup, being a backup option who can play both left and right back is still immensely valuable in the modern game. And when everyone else is tired and the game needs to be closed out, having someone like Spence who is willing to run through brick walls, crunch into challenges, and make those lung busting forays into the final third with the ball to unbalance the defense is massive. It wins you games, and Spence has just helped England win two very tough World Cup battles.

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Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence played a crucial role in helping England advance to the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup.

The Spurs full-back came on from the bench and delivered a solid performance as the Three Lions sealed a date with destiny.

Despite a difficult season for Tottenham, Thomas Tuchel still called up the 25-year-old, and that decision paid dividends in the latter stages of the quarter-final match-up.

Spence came on to add defensive solidity and did just that, making key contributions to help keep out the Scandinavians in North America.

The Spurs man made seven defensive contributions, winning three out of four ground duels and all his aerial duels (one).

He also completed 12/14 passes and carried the ball with energy. He appeared to have won a penalty off Oscar Bobb, but VAR and the referee overturned the decision.

His 34-minute cameo was hailed as ‘absolutely outstanding,’ and another media personality lauded it as a ‘terrific display.’ He was excellent in both halves of the pitch.

Spence’s display should also serve as a timely reminder to Tottenham ahead of the new season.

Reports have linked Everton and Juventus with moves for the versatile defender, but this is not the time to cash in.

Spence is entering his prime and has finally shown the consistency many believed he was capable of after a difficult start to life in north London.

His ability to play on either flank, defend aggressively in one-on-one situations and drive forward in transition makes him a valuable asset for Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi.

Tottenham need squad depth if they are to compete on multiple fronts, and selling a homegrown England international would be a backwards step.

Unless an extraordinary offer arrives, Spurs should resist all interest and make Spence a key part of their plans.

Leyton Orient have signed winger Yusuf Akhamrich on a season-long loan deal from Tottenham Hotspur.

The Spurs academy graduate was named on the bench for their first team in November 2025 and earned a first call-up to the Morocco Under-23 squad in March.

He spent the second half of last season on loan at Bristol Rovers where he provided six goals and three assists in 19 League Two appearances.

Akhamrich, 20, becomes the League One side's sixth summer signing after Tony Springett, Fin Stevens, Armando Dobra, Nathan Baxter and Isaac Hayden.

"I had a really positive loan last season and now I want to test myself at League One level," Akhamrich told the club website.

"I like to excite people when I get the ball. I'm a very positive and direct player and I hope that I can help us to have a good season."

According to Tuttosport, ex-Tottenham loanee Palhinha has attracted interest from Juventus, who have also been offered Sassuolo’s Nemanja Matic.

Juventus have prioritised the purchase of a goalkeeper and a centre-forward but are also looking for reinforcements in central midfield.

Juventus’ potential midfield targets

According to Tuttosport, ex-Tottenham loanee Palinha is an option for the Bianconeri, who, however, have not yet made a move to sign the Portuguese from Bayern Munich.

The Serie A giants are not yet in talks for any potential reinforcement in the middle of the park and are keeping an eye on several targets.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 24: Joao Palhinha of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after the team secured safety from relegation during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

According to Tuttosport, even Sassuolo midfielder Matic, a former Chelsea and Roma star, has been offered to the Bianconeri.

Giovanni Carnevali signed the experienced 37-year-old central midfielder at Sassuolo last summer, and Matic has the same agents as Emiliano Martinez, who is Juventus’ top target in goal.

Juventus failed to qualify for the Champions League in 2025-26 and will be playing in the Europa League in 2026-27.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly pushing hard and are firmly in the race to sign Mishel Nduka after he left Arsenal last week.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club are admirers of the 16-year-old but will face competition from Manchester City.

Nduka’s scholarship terms with the Gunners ended last week but the Emirates Stadium offered him a new deal, which he rejected.

The teenage sensation, who has been described as ‘one of the top midfielders in England’, visited Spurs’ training ground today.

Leicester City academy attacker Darren Motsi is also on Tottenham’s radar, but they face competition from Liverpool and Man City for the 15-year-old.

The youngster joined the Gunners academy in September 2025 after eight years at Charlton Athletic.

The England under-16 international regularly featured for Arsenal’s under-18s last term and also made one appearance for the under-19s in a UEFA Youth League match.

Nduka was named in their under-21s matchday squad twice last season and his huge potential has attracted the bigwigs to him.

Luring two of the best 16-year-olds in the country away from the Gunners will be huge for Tottenham.

Both Nduka and Thompson have what it takes to become Premier League stars in the near future, and Spurs will hope they prove to be quality additions to their youth ranks.