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Tottenham Hotspur have officially announced on their social media channels that Will Lankshear has sealed a permanent transfer to Middlesbrough.

The young striker was rated highly at the club and was initially set to depart on loan, but Boro’s offer ultimately proved to be too good to turn down as they reluctantly agreed to move him on.

In an elaborate statement on their website, Tottenham wrote: “We have reached agreement with Middlesbrough for the transfer of Will Lankshear.

“The striker joined our Academy from Sheffield United in August, 2022.

“He was top scorer in our Under-21s’ Premier League 2 title-winning season of 2023/24, earning recognition as the Premier League 2 Player of the Season.

“Making his first team debut from the start against Ferencvaros in the UEFA Europa League in October, 2024, Will made six senior appearances for us, scoring once against Galatasaray in the Europa League in November, 2024. His Premier League debut followed against Fulham in December, 2024.

“From there, Will spent time on loan in the Championship, first with West Brom for the remainder of the 2024/25 campaign, then with Oxford United last term, where he scored 12 goals in 46 appearances, including 11 in 43 league games.

“We wish Will all the best for the future.”

Tottenham get £20m package for Will Lankshear

When the deal was virtually agreed, Alasdair Gold revealed some numbers, which came as good news for Tottenham.

The Lilywhites are set to get a guaranteed fee of £10m plus another £10m in add-ons, taking the overall fee to up to £20m.

Additionally, they also have a 20% sell-on clause and matching rights for any future bids, which is a sign that Lankshear might just return to the club at some point in the future.

It goes without saying that it’s hard to see him go, but it is also the right move for all parties involved, as Lankshear has finally found a permanent home, while Tottenham got more than a decent fee for their development of the player.

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Tottenham Hotspur have been the most active English club in the transfer market and are showing no signs of slowing down.

According to the Daily Mail, the Lilywhites are closer to agreeing a deal to sign Isaac Allen.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side have already signed Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson, Martin Dubravka, Jan Paul van Hecke, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.

And now, they are wasting no time in bolstering their youth ranks, with Allen now edging closer to a move to the white half of North London.

Tottenham win race for Isaac Allen

Allen is currently at West Ham and is England’s U-15 captain, who is hailed as one of the best midfielders of his age group.

Isaan Khan, writing for the Daily Mail, has confirmed that he is now set to join Tottenham as they wait to get one over their arch-rivals.

He wrote on X: “Tottenham are close to beating Arsenal to signing West Ham’s Isaac Allen.

“The England Under 15 midfield captain has been actively pursued by the Gunners for weeks – the club are keen on the player. But Spurs are confident.”

In recent weeks, Tottenham have lost a handful of young players, with Luka Vuskovic, Alfie Devine, Will Lankshear and Tynan Thompson all leaving the club.

The impending arrival of Allen is a step in the right direction as a talent of his calibre wouldn’t be joining the club without a clear pathway mapped out to make it into the first team.

A lot has been written about Cristian Romero and Tottenham Hotspur in recent days.

And now, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that he will surely leave the club during the summer transfer window.

Romero has been linked with Inter Milan and Barcelona, while Atletico Madrid wanted to sign him earlier in the season.

Romano’s overnight transfer update, however, appears to suggest that Inter Milan are the favourites to snap up the Argentine defender.

Cristian Romero will leave Tottenham Hotspur

While his destination remains unclear, Romero has already played his last game for Tottenham.

The Lilywhites are set to lose their captain and a key player, but this is something they have prepared for with the additions of Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano confirmed that it’s ‘over’ between Tottenham and Romero while also elaborating on Barcelona and Inter’s interest.

“I stand by my information – I told you days ago that it’s over between Cuti Romero and Tottenham,” said the Italian transfer guru.

“He’s going to leave in the summer transfer window. They are ready to get him go. Inter remain keen on the move; they are in negotiations.

“Barcelona are interested but only if they sell a defender this summer.”

Tottenham name price tag for Romero

This isn’t a fresh update by any stretch of the imagination, but it does feel like a ‘here we go’ in the sense that Romano confirmed that Romero won’t play for Tottenham again.

Speaking on the Last Word on Spurs podcast, George Sessions confirmed that Tottenham will hold out for at least £40m to part with the Argentine this summer.

And with Barcelona in a state of financial turmoil and Inter not renowned for paying big transfer fees, it remains to be seen if either of the two sides makes a move for Romero in the coming weeks.

It’s been more than a year since Dejan Kulusevski played any competitive football after suffering an injury while playing for Tottenham Hotspur during the back end of the 2024-25 campaign.

Since then, the Swedish midfielder has worked his socks off to get back on the pitch, but it just hasn’t happened for him.

Kulusevski also missed the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which was a crushing blow for him and Graham Potter as he was widely seen as the creative hub of the team.

He hasn’t returned to competitive action yet but has been spotted doing a bit of work with the ball, which is obviously an encouraging sign.

And now, George Sessions has provided an update on his situation.

Dejan Kulusevski edges closer to Tottenham return

Tottenham have a lot of players on the treatment table currently, but no one has been out longer than Kulusevski.

Xavi Simons is recovering from his ACL injury and Mohammed Kudus is almost fully fit after his serious quadriceps injury, while Wilson Odobert isn’t expected to return in the foreseeable future.

James Maddison made his long-awaited ACL return during the back end of last season and has continued to work his way up to full fitness since, which is great news for Tottenham as he hasn’t suffered a setback.

And now, speaking on the Last Word on Spurs podcast, Sessions claimed that Kulusevski will return at some point during the first half of the forthcoming season, although he didn’t mention an exact timeline.

“I think Tottenham will have Dejan Kulusevski at some point in the first half of the season,” claimed the PA Sport correspondent.

Kulusevski’s return could prove to be priceless for Roberto De Zerbi, who hasn’t had the chance to work with him so far.

However, after such a long layoff, Tottenham must err on the side of caution as the Swedish midfielder is set to return from undoubtedly the toughest spell of his professional career.

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In recent weeks, speculation surrounding Cristian Romero’s Tottenham Hotspur future has dominated the back pages.

The Argentine missed the back end of the 2025-26 Premier League season with an injury he sustained against Sunderland after a needless push from Brian Brobbey.

Since then, things kind of got worse for Romero as he was spotted jetting to Argentina while Tottenham were fighting relegation, a gesture that wasn’t well received by the fans.

And now, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup also out of the way, Romero has taken a big step towards leaving Tottenham.

Cristian Romero says yes to Inter Milan

Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari has been spot on about a handful of transfers in recent months and had his say on Romero’s move to Inter Milan earlier today.

He wrote on his X account, “Cuti Romero’s decision to leave Tottenham is confirmed, as is Inter’s approval of the Argentine scooped in exclusive at the beginning of July.

“The Nerazzurri continue their contacts with Romero’s entourage and have received the direct interested party’s openness to the destination.

“Prices still too high, but Cuti is a profile that fully convinces.”

Tottenham well-stacked in central defence now

Judging by his latest update, there is a willingness between all parties involved to get a deal done, but it won’t happen for any price.

Tottenham have already signed Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi and have made peace with the fact that Romero would be leaving this summer, so they won’t lose too much sleep when he actually does.

Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso are also still at the club, so they have a decent central defensive unit under De Zerbi this time out.

However, they won’t sell Romero for cheap as he is wanted by some of the biggest clubs in the world, including Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

Tottenham managed to get around £50m for Luka Vuskovic even though the Croatian didn’t play a single competitive minute for the club.

And they will look to repeat their trick with Romero, whose future is set to be decided in the coming days.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly submitted a verbal bid to Chelsea for Portugal international Pedro Neto.

Spurs are seeking another wide attacker as Roberto De Zerbi continues to reshape his squad before the new Premier League season.

OneFootball, carrying a report from SportsView, claims Tottenham have made an initial verbal proposal for the 26-year-old. The size of the bid has not been disclosed.

There has also been no indication that Chelsea have accepted the proposal or opened formal negotiations over a sale.

Tottenham make Pedro Neto transfer move

Neto joined Chelsea from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £54million in August 2024. He signed a long-term contract which places the Blues in a strong negotiating position.

The winger reportedly recorded 10 goals and 10 assists in 52 appearances last season. His pace and ability to operate on either flank would provide De Zerbi with another direct attacking option.

Neto can also play through the middle when required. However, he started regularly for Chelsea last season and may still feature prominently in Xabi Alonso’s plans.

Tottenham have considered several attackers during the summer window. Read Tottenham reported on Monday that the club lead the race to sign €50million Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup.

Spurs have also held talks over Manchester City winger Savinho, who has previously been described as their priority attacking target.

The reported Neto proposal suggests Tottenham are keeping several options open while those negotiations continue.

Chelsea have not publicly indicated that Neto is available. Tottenham may therefore need to submit a significant formal offer before the Blues consider selling a regular starter to a London rival.

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sell highly rated academy winger Tynan Thompson to Manchester United in a deal worth up to £8m.

The 18-year-old has officially left Spurs after progressing through the club’s youth system and reaching Roberto De Zerbi’s senior matchday squad three times last season.

According to Standard Sport, United will pay £4m immediately, with a further £4m available through performance-related add-ons.

Tottenham have also reportedly secured matching rights and a 20% sell-on clause. Neither club disclosed the financial terms when announcing the transfer.

Thompson requested the move because of personal family circumstances and wanted to relocate away from London. His departure was therefore not driven solely by Tottenham’s assessment of his footballing potential.

Spurs protect future value in Thompson deal

Thompson remained one of the leading prospects at Hotspur Way after signing his first professional contract in May 2025.

He scored 13 goals and supplied six assists across Tottenham’s youth teams last season. Seven of those goals arrived in seven UEFA Youth League appearances.

The winger also featured on the bench for first-team fixtures against Doncaster Rovers, Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund without making his senior debut.

Tottenham’s clauses provide protection if Thompson develops into a valuable first-team player at Old Trafford. Matching rights could give Spurs an opportunity to bring him back, while the sell-on clause would provide income from a future transfer.

His exit follows Elijah Upson’s move to Arsenal after the defender rejected a new contract. ReadTottenham recently examined how Spurs lost another highly rated academy prospect to their north London rivals.

Tottenham will still be disappointed to lose Thompson, but the reported package represents a significant return for a player without a senior appearance.

The move also respects the winger’s personal circumstances while allowing Spurs to retain a financial interest in his development.

Harry Kane and Tottenham Hotspur were a match made in heaven as the England striker became one of the most feared attackers in world football in North London.

And since his departure to Bayern Munich, he has continued in the same vein, banging in the goals for clubs and country.

However, Kane continues to be linked with a return to Tottenham as he has unfinished business – which is to win a trophy with the Lilywhites and also to beat Alan Shearer’s Premier League goalscoring record.

And now, German journalist Christian Falk has poured cold water over claims that the England captain could leave Bayern Munich this summer.

No Tottenham return for Harry Kane

There was a lot of chatter surrounding Kane’s future and his contract, but the 32-year-old blocked conversations about club football during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

And now that the tournament has concluded, Falk has brought to us a lot of detail on the England captain’s future.

He wrote via CFBayernInsider: “Bayern Munich will give Harry Kane some holiday time after England’s World Cup exit.

“Of course, now there will be extra time to take advantage of to start contract talks, and I hope this will happen soon, as we really want to keep Harry in the Bundesliga.

“What I’ve heard about the striker’s contract situation comes directly from the club, as Harry blocked any questions about his contract while he was concentrating fully on the Three Lions’ World Cup campaign.

“It was his last chance, I think, and I believe he was thinking the same thing, because when I looked at his face after the defeat to Argentina, when he was looking up at the fans in the stands, he seemed to be thinking, This could be the last time I’m here at the World Cup with a chance to actually win it.

“Now, he can focus on Bayern Munich again. Perhaps this showed him what he has at Bayern Munich.

“He will win titles in Bavaria, but of course he wants to win the Champions League – that’s the next big title he can win.

“And, crucially, it’s one he’s yet to win! Kane knows he has a big chance to win it if he stays with Bayern.

“As for reported interest from Real Madrid and Tottenham. Los Blancos have to make a new plan, which could take a year, perhaps even two.

“Perhaps they’ll be good enough next year under new manager Jose Mourinho, but they don’t know. At Bayern Munich, Harry Kane knows there’s a chance.

“Sorry, Tottenham. Harry wants to win the Champions League now. He can’t wait for Spurs to build towards something. He wants the big title.”

Long story short, Kane is going nowhere this summer as Bayern Munich want to keep him for the long haul.

That last paragraph from Falk is particularly telling as despite his love for his former club, it goes without saying that Tottenham aren’t currently in a position to fulfill his ambitions, which is why he left in the first place.

Tottenham Hotspur have been active in the transfer market under Roberto De Zerbi as they aim to finish as high as possible in the Premier League next season.

The Lilywhites narrowly avoided relegation on the final day of the 2025-26 campaign and have made it their mission to avoid slipping to such crushing lows.

The likes of Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson, Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Jan Paul van Hecke and Martin Dubravka have joined the club to add some much-needed quality to their squad.

In terms of outgoings, Luka Vuskovic’s surprise move to Brighton raised a lot of eyebrows as the Seagulls moved quickly to snap him up after losing Van Hecke.

And now, it appears as if Tottenham have lost another talented young player in the form of Tynan Thompson, who has officially joined Manchester United.

Tynan Thompson joins Manchester United from Tottenham Hotspur

Thompson is a household name at N17 and scored 13 goals and recorded six assists across the age group sides last season.

He was also named in a handful of matchday squads, although he didn’t make his debut for Tottenham.

In an official statement, Manchester United confirmed the signing of the exciting winger, which came as a massive blow for De Zerbi and co.

Interestingly, he has also been confirmed as a first-team signing and not one for the academy, which is a sign that the Red Devils have mapped out a clear pathway for him.

Thompson’s transfer fee hasn’t been officially confirmed, but as seen above, a lot of sources say the deal is worth an initial £4m plus £4m in add-ons, with Tottenham also retaining a 20% sell-on clause and matching rights in any future transfer.

Sad to see you go, but good luck with everything, Ty!

Tottenham Hotspur are set to lose highly-rated coach Stuart Lewis after he accepted an opportunity to join Ipswich Town’s first-team staff.

The 38-year-old currently works as Tottenham’s first-team academy transition coach, helping young players adapt to senior training under Roberto De Zerbi.

However, football.london reports that Ipswich approached Spurs over Lewis this summer. He has now decided to join Gary O’Neil’s coaching team following the club’s promotion to the Premier League.

Lewis gained his UEFA Pro Licence this year and views the move as the next stage of his development. The Ipswich role will allow him to work with senior players regularly rather than operating primarily between the academy and first team.

Tottenham lose important academy link

Lewis was promoted into his current position last summer after four successful years as Tottenham’s under-18 head coach.

His sides won the Under-18 Premier League Cup three times and lifted the Under-17 competition twice. Lewis also helped develop Mikey Moore, Jamie Donley, Will Lankshear, Alfie Dorrington and Luca Williams-Barnett before their senior debuts.

His departure leaves Spurs needing to replace an important connection between De Zerbi’s squad and the academy.

Tottenham have already lost highly-rated defender Elijah Upson to Arsenal after the teenager rejected a professional contract. Retaining a clear pathway remains important as several academy players push for first-team opportunities.

Lewis is not leaving following a reported disagreement with De Zerbi. Ipswich are offering a more conventional first-team coaching position and a chance to continue his rise through senior football.

Spurs must now decide whether to appoint a direct replacement or distribute Lewis’ responsibilities across De Zerbi’s existing staff.

His departure represents recognition of Tottenham’s coaching development. It also removes a respected figure who played a major role in producing the club’s latest academy generation.