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Tottenham Hotspur have missed out on Morgan Rogers after Chelsea agreed a £117m deal with Aston Villa for the England international.

Rogers had reportedly emerged as a dream signing for Roberto De Zerbi as Spurs searched for greater creativity and power across their attack.

The 23-year-old can play from the left or behind the striker, offering the positional flexibility De Zerbi values in his forwards.

However, Chelsea have moved decisively to secure Rogers. He is expected to undergo a medical on Monday before signing a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Tottenham were never described as being as advanced as Chelsea or Arsenal, but the agreement removes one of the most attractive Premier League attackers from their shortlist.

Tottenham must now complete their attacking rebuild

Rogers’ move places greater importance on Tottenham’s pursuit of Savinho.

Read Tottenham reported on Friday that Spurs were closing in on a deal worth around £65m after agreeing personal terms with the Manchester City winger.

Savinho would bring direct running and natural width, although he offers a different profile to Rogers. The Brazilian is more comfortable stretching defences from wide areas, while Rogers regularly carries possession through central spaces.

Eli Junior Kroupi also remains on Tottenham’s attacking list. The Bournemouth forward scored 13 Premier League goals last season and could add greater penalty-area threat around Dominic Solanke.

According to The Times, Rogers is now set to become Chelsea’s highest-profile signing under Xabi Alonso.

Spurs have already strengthened De Zerbi’s midfield and defence with Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali and Jan Paul van Hecke.

Missing out on Rogers is disappointing, but Tottenham’s summer will be judged by whether they complete the attack. Savinho now looks increasingly important to finishing that rebuild.

Tottenham supporters will be able to watch all seven of Roberto De Zerbi’s pre-season fixtures live through SPURSPLAY this summer.

The schedule begins with a behind-closed-doors meeting against MK Dons at Hotspur Way on Wednesday, 22 July.

Spurs will then travel to New Zealand and Australia for matches against Auckland FC, Sydney FC and Chelsea. Further fixtures against Getafe and Hoffenheim will complete their preparations for the 2026/27 campaign.

The club’s official SPURSPLAY guide confirms that even the three behind-closed-doors matches will be streamed, subject to regional availability.

Tottenham pre-season fixtures and how to watch

Tottenham’s complete schedule is:

MK Dons: Wednesday, 22 July – 5pm

Auckland FC: Sunday, 26 July – 4am

Sydney FC: Wednesday, 29 July – 10.45am

Chelsea: Saturday, 1 August – 10.45am

Getafe: Saturday, 8 August – 3pm

Hoffenheim: Saturday, 15 August – 3pm

Hoffenheim: Sunday, 16 August – 12 noon

Season Ticket Holders and One Hotspur+ Members can claim SPURSPLAY without paying an additional subscription fee.

Standard One Hotspur Members receive a discounted annual price of £35. Other supporters can subscribe for £45 per year.

Eligible members must sign into the club account connected to their membership and use the exclusive code supplied by Tottenham during checkout.

The coverage will give supporters their first opportunity to assess De Zerbi’s new-look squad. Sandro Tonali has now joined training after his delayed start to Tottenham’s pre-season preparations.

SPURSPLAY will also show home matches involving the Under-18s and Under-21s during the season, alongside selected women’s and academy fixtures.

According to City Source, Spurs have struck a deal to bring the highly-rated 21-year-old to North London. The reported £60m fee is understood to consist of an initial £50m, with a further £10m structured as performance-related add-ons.

The report notes that the Brazil international has already agreed to a five-year contract with Tottenham, having successfully finalised his personal terms prior to the Club World Cup. Discussions are also said to be ongoing regarding the inclusion of an option for a further 12 months.

Savinho is expected to travel to Hotspur Way to undergo his medical next week before officially completing his move to Spurs.

The dynamic winger originally joined Manchester City from City Football Group side Troyes in 2024, following a spectacular loan spell at Girona where his performances helped guide the Spanish outfit to a historic Champions League qualification.

During his first season at the Etihad Stadium, Savinho showcased his attacking prowess by registering 10 goals and 14 assists in 48 appearances across all competitions.

Now, it appears he will be bringing that creative flair and end-product to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, providing a massive boost of firepower to Ange Postecoglou’s frontline ahead of the new campaign.

At the time of writing, neither Tottenham nor Manchester City have officially commented on the reported agreement.

It has been another frantic week for Tottenham Hotspur, with the summer window lurching between breakthroughs and setbacks almost by the day.

Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke have come through the door to reshape the defence, while the £50m sale of Luka Vuskovic to Brighton showed the club are willing to do business when the price is right.

At the same time, captain Cristian Romero continues to be courted by Barcelona and Inter Milan, and Roberto De Zerbi is still pushing hard to strengthen his attacking options before the new season arrives.

It is a window in which little has stood still for long. Deals have been done quickly, sagas have dragged, and supporters have barely had time to digest one story before the next arrives.

Amid all this, there is some encouraging news for Spurs regarding a forward they have been strongly linked with in recent days. It concerns a fresh development at Manchester United.

Fabrizio Romano confirms Fenerbahce ruled out for Manchester United forward

According to Fabrizio Romano, Marcus Rashford has zero plans to move to Turkey this summer, with the Italian reporting “zero talks with Fenerbahçe” despite a wave of speculation linking the forward with a move to Istanbul.

Romano adds that Rashford is returning for pre-season at Manchester United, with Carrick keen to work with him at Old Trafford.

Crucially for interested clubs, though, the door has not been slammed shut. Romano notes that the England international could still leave United this summer, but only if a bid arrives from a top club.

That wording matters in north London. Reports earlier this week suggested Tottenham Hotspur were leading the race for the 28-year-old, and a move to Fenerbahce would have ended that chase before it properly began.

Instead, the situation remains open. Rashford is staying put for now, United are reportedly only interested in serious offers, and the clubs credited with genuine interest know exactly where they stand.

Of course, a player reporting for pre-season is not the same as a player being taken off the market. Romano’s update reads less like a door closing and more like United setting out the terms on which it might open.

What Rashford’s stance means for Tottenham

Rashford’s last 12 months have been eventful, to say the least. The Manchester United academy graduate spent last season on loan at Barcelona, who reportedly opted against triggering a buy option worth around £26m at the end of that spell.

Back at Old Trafford, his long-term future remains one of the more intriguing questions of the window. He is a proven Premier League forward and an England international, and players of that profile rarely stay on the market for long once clarity arrives.

He also offers the kind of versatility De Zerbi tends to value, having spent his career operating across the front line rather than being tied to one role. For a squad still being rebalanced in attack, that flexibility is no small thing.

For Spurs, the takeaway is fairly simple. The Turkish option is off the table, and United’s position, as Romano describes it, effectively invites the sort of club Tottenham consider themselves to be to make their move.

Admittedly, nothing in Romano’s update suggests a deal is close, and Spurs would still need to agree terms with United and convince the player himself. This remains a race rather than a run-in.

To be fair, De Zerbi’s recruitment team have shown no shortage of ambition this summer, with the club also continuing their push for Manchester City winger Savinho as the attacking rebuild gathers pace.

If Tottenham genuinely are at the front of the queue for Rashford, Thursday’s development will only encourage them. The next move, it seems, is theirs to make.

Cristian Romero Transfer Circus

Tottenham’s captain remained at the centre of European interest as Barcelona and Inter Milan intensified pursuit. Spurs held firm on valuation, with Daniel Levy reportedly setting the bar at €60 million or above. Romero’s contract security is expected to see the Argentine remain in N17 for the coming season, though interest will persist through August.

Spence-Inter Talks Stall

Right-back Djed Spence’s proposed move to Serie A hit a snag as Inter Milan and Tottenham failed to align on price. The Nerazzurri’s offer fell short of Spurs’ £30 million asking price, leaving Spence’s future unresolved. A late-window move remains possible if valuations align.

Kulusevski Transfer Briefing

Swedish winger Dejan Kulusevski featured prominently in transfer analysis as Spurs continued assessment of their attacking options. The player’s form and availability remain central to Tottenham’s squad planning ahead of the new season.

Pedro Porro’s World Cup Glory

In a separate storyline, Spurs’ right-back Pedro Porro scored as Spain knocked out France to reach the World Cup final. Porro’s international form has been a bright spot for both club and country as England and Spain head into the tournament’s closing stages.

Wednesday brought the most delicate balancing act Tottenham have faced all summer: a captain being quietly shopped around Europe’s biggest clubs, a right-back edging closer to Serie A, and three Spurs players on World Cup duty on the very same afternoon their futures were being valued back in north London. Roberto De Zerbi’s rebuild and the club’s biggest asset in Cristian Romero are, for now, moving on entirely separate tracks.

The pace hasn’t let up. Spurs set a valuation on their captain before 8am, confirmed Pedro Porro’s growing World Cup legend before lunch, and by early afternoon were managing a genuine gap in expectations over Djed Spence’s proposed Inter Milan exit. Add in fresh interest in two potential signings emerging through the evening, and it’s fair to ask: with Romero’s value reportedly around £50m and Manchester City midfielders going for well over double that elsewhere in the market this summer, how long can Spurs realistically hold their line?

What’s the latest on Cristian Romero’s future?

Tottenham have set a valuation of around £50m for their captain, according to David Ornstein, as Barcelona, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid all continue to circle. Fabrizio Romano reports Romero’s own preference remains a return to Spain with Barcelona, though Inter have held exploratory talks and view any fee close to €60m as too rich for their budget. Atletico’s interest, with Romero said to have spoken to Diego Simeone, is the freshest strand. No formal bid has landed from any club as of this evening.

Where do things stand with Djed Spence’s Inter Milan move?

Inter remain in active talks for Djed Spence, but Sky Sports reports Inter are working to a ceiling of roughly €30m (£25.6m) — well below what Spurs are said to be demanding. Everton are also credited with interest as David Moyes looks to reinforce his right-back options. Spence started for England throughout their run to Wednesday’s semi-final, adding a fitness and form angle to any move.

How did Pedro Porro help send Spain into the World Cup final?

Porro’s involvement is confirmed and already banked: he scored Spain’s second goal in a 2-0 win over France in Dallas, combining with Dani Olmo before beating Mike Maignan in the 58th minute. It was his second goal of the tournament and gave Sofascore’s highest match rating of the game, at 8.1. Spain now wait on the winner of England’s semi-final against Argentina for Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium.

What about Tottenham’s other two players still in the World Cup?

Wednesday’s second semi-final, England against Argentina, carries its own Spurs subplot: Djed Spence lines up for England against captain Cristian Romero and summer arrival Marcos Senesi for Argentina. The match was still being played as Read Tottenham went to press this evening, so no result is confirmed here yet — check Read Tottenham’s live coverage and tomorrow’s reporting for the outcome and what it means for pre-season return dates.

Who else are Tottenham looking at before the window shuts?

Away from the club’s own players, Wednesday evening’s transfer briefing covered two live threads: Arsenal are reportedly favourites over Spurs for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, with the Cherries said to want “well in excess” of £100m, while Manchester City have joined Spurs, Aston Villa and two Bundesliga clubs in watching PSG’s 18-year-old winger Ibrahim Mbaye. Neither is close to a bid.

What has Tottenham’s summer business looked like so far?

The captain-and-full-back sagas are playing out against a defence and midfield De Zerbi has already substantially reshaped. Here’s where the confirmed summer business stands:

Player Type Detail Andy Robertson In Free transfer from Liverpool, confirmed 2 July Marcos Senesi In Free transfer, confirmed 14 July Jan Paul van Hecke In Fee agreed with Brighton, confirmed 14 July Luka Vuskovic Out £50m exit to Brighton, confirmed 14 July Sandro Tonali Pending Work permit issue kept him out of pre-season training, 12 July Cristian Romero Rumoured out Spurs valuation ~£50m; no bid yet Djed Spence Rumoured out Inter Milan valuation gap (~€30m vs Spurs’ asking price)

Tottenham Talking Points Facts — 15 July 2026

Has Tottenham sold Cristian Romero? No. As of 15 July 2026, Spurs have set a £50m valuation but no club has lodged a formal bid.

Is Djed Spence’s move to Inter Milan close? Not yet. Inter’s reported ceiling of roughly €30m (£25.6m) remains below Tottenham’s asking price as of this evening.

Has Pedro Porro reached the World Cup final? Yes. Porro scored as Spain beat France 2-0 in Dallas on 15 July 2026 to reach Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium.

Who are Tottenham’s live transfer targets right now? Reports on 15 July link Spurs with Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi, where Arsenal are said to be ahead, and PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye, who is also being watched by Manchester City.

Expect Romero’s suitors to sharpen their interest once World Cup duty ends, and the Spence-Inter gap to be the next transfer story to watch as Tottenham’s pre-season squad continues to take shape.

Tottenham Hotspur have set a valuation of around £50m for captain Cristian Romero as Barcelona, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid all continue to weigh up a move for the Argentina international this summer.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Inter Milan have already held exploratory talks over Romero after the defender’s situation was raised during separate discussions with Spurs over Djed Spence, with the Nerazzurri understood to view any fee close to €60m as too rich for their budget. Romero’s own preference, per Romano, remains a return to Spain, with Barcelona the club he favours. David Ornstein has separately reported that Tottenham value the 28-year-old at close to £50m and that Romero has spoken with Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone as a rival move to the La Liga club also gathers pace.

Roberto De Zerbi Already Building Life After Romero

The valuation gap is significant enough that neither Inter nor Barcelona has yet lodged a formal bid, but Tottenham’s business elsewhere suggests the club are braced for their captain’s exit. Roberto De Zerbi has already brought in Marcos Senesi on a free transfer and completed a deal for Jan Paul van Hecke this summer, giving the head coach two ready-made options at centre-back should Romero depart.

Romero has captained Tottenham since 2024 and was central to the club’s Europa League triumph in 2025, making him a reluctant sale even at a favourable price. Spurs are not thought to be actively shopping the Argentine, but with Barcelona monitoring the situation under Hansi Flick and Atletico’s interest now public via Ornstein, the north London club look increasingly resigned to negotiating an exit before the transfer window closes.

For now, Tottenham’s asking price stands firm, and the next move belongs to Romero’s suitors.

Tottenham Hotspur’s summer rebuild reached a milestone on 14 July, with Roberto De Zerbi’s reshaped defence finally taking shape as Luka Vuskovic’s departure was confirmed alongside a busy day of reporting on the club’s remaining forward-line targets. Six separate stories moved across the day, from a done deal at the back to fresh interest in three attacking options.

It is the clearest single-day snapshot yet of where the rebuild stands: two new centre-backs already in the building, one academy product sold on for a club-record fee received by Brighton, a first-team full-back’s future under scrutiny from a Premier League rival, and De Zerbi’s search for a winger and a right-back option both still very much live. With four Spurs players away at the World Cup and Pedro Porro facing France in Wednesday’s semi-final, De Zerbi’s in-tray shows no sign of shrinking before pre-season begins on 22 July.

What did Tottenham confirm on 14 July?

Spurs confirmed Luka Vuskovic’s departure to Brighton in a deal worth up to £50m, announced on the club’s official website. According to Sky Sports, the fee is structured as an initial £46m with a further £4m in add-ons, plus a 20 per cent sell-on clause and matching rights. The move makes the 19-year-old Brighton’s club-record signing and closes the door on a Tottenham career in which he never made a competitive first-team appearance, with his path blocked by the summer’s other defensive arrivals.

How do Van Hecke and Senesi fit De Zerbi’s new-look defence?

Vuskovic’s exit lands the same day the picture becomes clear at the other end of the position: Jan Paul van Hecke’s £52m move from Brighton and Marcos Senesi’s free transfer from Bournemouth now form the spine of De Zerbi’s rebuilt back line. Van Hecke, who worked under De Zerbi at Brighton between 2023 and 2024, arrived for a fixed fee with Brighton negotiating a 20 per cent sell-on clause. Senesi became a free agent when his Bournemouth contract expired on 1 July and has been described by sporting director Johan Lange as bringing “quality, intelligence and leadership” to the squad.

Could Djed Spence leave for Everton?

Not yet, and not without a fight from Spurs. Everton’s growing interest in Djed Spence was reported by Sky Sports on 14 July, with David Moyes weighing Spence as one of three right-back options alongside Arsenal’s Ben White and Strasbourg’s Guela Doue. There are no talks between the clubs at this stage. Tottenham are under no pressure to sell with Spence contracted until 2029, and Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke reports Spurs would want at least £40m — up from the £25m previously mentioned before his England World Cup form improved his profile.

Who else are Tottenham monitoring in the transfer market?

De Zerbi’s forward-line search continued on three fronts, per Tottenham’s interest in Andreas Schjelderup, Ferran Torres and Neco Williams. ESPN, citing Portuguese outlet A Bola, named Spurs among three Premier League clubs monitoring Benfica winger Schjelderup, whose price has climbed to around €50m after a strong World Cup, according to The Hard Tackle. Fichajes reported Tottenham are also tracking Barcelona’s Ferran Torres, valued at around €35m, though Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are also credited with interest. At the back, TEAMtalk reports Spurs have joined Manchester United and Newcastle in tracking Nottingham Forest’s Neco Williams as a possible option given the uncertainty over Spence’s long-term role.

How are Tottenham’s World Cup players getting on?

Pedro Porro’s World Cup semi-final test arrives on 14 July as Spain face France in Dallas, with the Tottenham right-back set to start after playing every minute of Spain’s four knockout matches, including the extra-time winner against Austria. His involvement follows a run of Spurs players featuring heavily for their countries this summer, adding an extra layer of scrutiny — and pride — to a transfer window already moving at pace.

Tottenham’s 14 July transfer state of play

Player Direction Club Latest fee/status Update Luka Vuskovic Out Brighton Up to £50m (£46m + £4m add-ons) Confirmed Jan Paul van Hecke In from Brighton £52m fixed fee Confirmed Marcos Senesi In from Bournemouth Free transfer Confirmed Djed Spence Speculation Everton interest Spurs want £40m+ No talks yet Andreas Schjelderup Target from Benfica ~€50m valuation Linked Ferran Torres Target from Barcelona ~€35m valuation Linked, Arsenal also interested Neco Williams Target from Nottingham Forest Not disclosed Linked

That puts 14 July alongside Monday’s talking points as one of the busiest stretches of De Zerbi’s rebuild so far, with a confirmed sale, two now-settled centre-back signings and three separate attacking sagas all developing within the same 24 hours.

Summer 2026 Transfer Window Facts

Has Tottenham confirmed any transfers on 14 July 2026? Yes. Spurs confirmed Luka Vuskovic’s departure to Brighton in a deal worth up to £50m, announced via the club’s official website.

How much have Tottenham paid for Van Hecke and Senesi? Van Hecke cost a fixed £52m from Brighton. Senesi arrived on a free transfer from Bournemouth after his contract expired on 1 July 2026.

Is Djed Spence leaving Tottenham this summer? Not concretely. As of 14 July 2026, Everton have only discussed a possible approach, with no talks yet between the two clubs.

Which Tottenham player features in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final? Pedro Porro starts for Spain against France in Dallas, having played every minute of Spain’s knockout run so far.

Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up moves for two of the World Cup’s form attackers in Andreas Schjelderup and Ferran Torres, while also keeping tabs on Nottingham Forest full-back Neco Williams as Roberto De Zerbi continues reshaping his squad.

According to a fresh update from ESPN, citing Portuguese outlet A Bola, Tottenham are one of three Premier League clubs monitoring Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup after his performances at the World Cup, alongside Liverpool and Chelsea. The 22-year-old set up two goals for Erling Haaland as Norway beat Brazil before scoring a spectacular quarter-final goal against England, form that has pushed Benfica to raise their asking price.

Schjelderup’s Price Climbs While Torres And Williams Also Linked

The Hard Tackle reports that Benfica have lifted their valuation of Schjelderup from around €40m to at least €50m on the back of his tournament exploits, with the winger contracted until 2028 and carrying a €100m release clause. The site rates his one-versus-one ability and left-sided flexibility as a possible fit for Roberto De Zerbi’s possession-based approach, part of De Zerbi’s wider wing search this summer.

Spurs are also being linked with Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, with Fichajes reporting that Arsenal have now entered the race too. Barcelona reportedly value the 26-year-old at around €35m given he has just a year left on his contract, though Paris Saint-Germain are understood to hold an advantage in talks.

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the departure of Luka Vuskovic, with the Croatia international’s move to Brighton & Hove Albion agreed in a deal worth up to £50m.

Spurs announced on their official club website that the two sides had “reached agreement” for the 19-year-old defender’s transfer, ending a stint in north London in which he never made a competitive appearance for the first team. According to Sky Sports, the fee is structured as an initial £46m with a further £4m in add-ons, alongside a 20 per cent sell-on clause and matching rights protecting Tottenham if Vuskovic fulfils his potential elsewhere. The move comes with Vuskovic away at the World Cup with Croatia, for whom he made his senior debut last month against England.

Jan Paul Van Hecke And Marcos Senesi Arrivals Ended Vuskovic’s Path To Regular Football

The exit follows Tottenham’s busy summer rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi, with Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi’s arrivals pushing Vuskovic down the pecking order behind Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven too. Brighton’s fee makes him their club-record signing, surpassing the £40m paid to Leeds United for Georginio Rutter in 2024, and he leaves as one of Tottenham’s most expensive sales without a single first-team appearance.

Vuskovic joined Spurs from Hajduk Split in 2023 as a 16-year-old for around £9.5m and spent last season on loan at Hamburger SV, scoring six goals in 30 appearances and emerging as one of the Bundesliga’s standout young defenders. That form, plus his World Cup exposure, is what pushed Brighton to return with an improved bid after an earlier £45m offer was rejected.