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Tottenham are in contact with a European giant over the exit of one of their midfielders, while TEAMtalk is aware of a Premier League rival that also wants him.

Spurs have made wholesale changes in their midfield over the summer. They spent £185million on Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, who started together for the first time in the 2-0 loss against Newcastle on Saturday.

Rodrigo Bentancur rounded out the midfield three in that game, with Conor Gallagher and Lucas Bergvall on the bench.

Pape Sarr has yet to make a Tottenham squad this season, and though Roberto De Zerbi revealed he had a minor injury for the Newcastle game, he stated the Senegalese midfielder has asked to leave.

According to insider Sacha Tavolieri, Juventus are looking to ‘pull off a surprise move’ for the midfielder.

It’s said Sarr is an alternative for the club after they failed to land Frank Kessie, and and there are talks ongoing between the two clubs in regards to the transfer.

Tavolieri states that move would be on loan with an option for Juventus to buy the Spurs man.

Nottingham Forest want Pape Sarr

Juve are not the only club with an interest in Sarr. Clubs in Turkey have been linked, while in England, so have Everton, and, according to TEAMtalk sources, Nottingham Forest.

Indeed, we have been told that the City Ground outfit have been considering the Tottenham man.

While there’s known interest from Galatasaray, Besiktas, Brentford and Crystal Palace, Forest remain among the clubs keen on Sarr.

Forest did turn their attention to Everton’s Harrison Armstrong, with a £40million bid lodged.

But heavy backlash from Toffees fans means there’s no chance of that move going through, and attention could be placed more heavily on Sarr.

A move for the Spurs man could mean that Forest do end up landing a midfielder from the north London club, after their attempts to land Bergvall earlier this summer amounted to nothing.

Tottenham Hotspur have turned to Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye, with a deal being lined up that would see Richarlison move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk.

Sources have indicated that Spurs have now moved for Ndiaye after their preferred route to another option changed dramatically.

Everton had been due to sanction a sensational deal that would have seen Ndiaye move to Manchester City in a package worth £80million plus Jack Grealish.

However, that agreement has now fallen away following developments involving Cody Gakpo, with the Liverpool forward heading to the Etihad Stadium and City consequently no longer pursuing Ndiaye in the same way.

That has opened the door for Tottenham, who are ready to pay the same price for Ndiaye that they were for Gakpo.

We understand Spurs have now stepped up their interest in Ndiaye and are working towards a deal that would also facilitate Richarlison‘s return to Everton.

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Richarlison, Grealish heading back to Everton

The Brazilian, who made the move from Everton to Tottenham in 2022, is now at the centre of discussions that could see him return to the club where he established himself as a Premier League star.

For Everton, the situation represents a significant change of direction.

The club had been prepared to lose Ndiaye to Man City in what would have been a huge financial package, while also securing Grealish as part of the agreement.

We can confirm, however, that Everton remain interested in Jack Grealish despite the collapse of the proposed City-Ndiaye arrangement.

Grealish spent last season on loan with the Toffees, scoring two goals and adding six assists in 22 games in all competitions.

Tottenham Hotspur are working hard on attacking reinforcements, and TEAMtalk understands that AC Milan star Christian Pulisic has been the subject of enquiries as Spurs assess their options ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.

Spurs have been left reeling by the news that Cody Gakpo has changed his mind about moving to north London, with the Dutchman now favouring a switch to Manchester City should Liverpool allow him to leave.

Tottenham had been preparing to spend in excess of £70million on Gakpo, but his decision to snub them has forced the club to accelerate work on alternative attacking targets.

And we can confirm that Pulisic is one of the players Tottenham have asked about.

The American is understood to remain part of Ruben Amorim’s long-term plans at AC Milan, despite being left on the bench for their opening two games of the new season.

The decision to leave Pulisic out is understood to be partly connected to managing the 27-year-old after he suffered a microfracture of his leg at the World Cup, rather than an indication that Milan are actively looking to sell him – although they are close to completing the loan signing of Nottingham Forest winger Omari Hutchinson, with the move set to provide further attacking competition at the San Siro.

We understand a number of clubs have now made enquiries about Pulisic, who has notched a combined 55 goals/assists in 100 Serie A games for Milan, with Tottenham among those exploring his availability.

Pulisic would provide Spurs with the versatility they are looking for, capable of operating across the forward line and offering another experienced attacking option.

A move for the former Chelsea player would not be cheap, but Tottenham’s willingness to commit more than £70million to Gakpo demonstrates that the finances are available should they decide to pursue a deal.

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Tottenham have three more Gakpo alternatives on their radar

Pulisic is not the only attacking option being considered.

Indeed, TEAMtalk understands Spurs have also made enquiries about Lyon’s Malick Fofana, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Jean-Matteo Bahoya and Lille’s Matheus Fernandez-Pardo.

Fofana has attracted significant interest in recent days, with Hull City and Sunderland both holding talks over the Belgian.

Bahoya is also being pursued by Hull, while Fernandez-Pardo has emerged as a major target for Newcastle United.

Arsenal and Liverpool have also made enquiries about the Lille forward, with Tottenham now joining the list of clubs monitoring his situation.

Spurs therefore have several options under consideration as they attempt to respond to Gakpo’s decision.

Pulisic, in particular, would offer immediate Premier League experience and the ability to play in several attacking positions.

We understand Tottenham are certain they need further attacking reinforcements before Tuesday’s transfer deadline, and the club are now working through their options with Pulisic among those on their radar.

Tottenham Hotspur have been left shocked by Cody Gakpo’s decision to snub a move to North London and instead pursue a switch to Manchester City, TEAMtalk can reveal.

Gakpo had already agreed terms in principle to join Tottenham, with Spurs preparing to pay in excess of £75million to Liverpool for the Netherlands international.

Liverpool themselves value the 27-year-old at a similar level to Savio, whose move to Manchester City was worth close to £80million.

Talks between Liverpool and Tottenham had been progressing, with Spurs believing they were closing in on an agreement for Gakpo as the clubs waited for Liverpool to complete their own transfer business.

The Reds have now finalised their deal for Bradley Barcola, but their stance remains that Gakpo cannot leave unless they bring in another forward on top of the Frenchman.

We understand that position remains unchanged, despite continued club-to-club discussions with Tottenham.

Personal terms had already been agreed in principle between Gakpo and Spurs, and Tottenham were increasingly confident of getting their man.

However, Man City have now changed the situation dramatically.

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Man City swoop leaves Tottenham turning to alternative options

City made an initial enquiry about Gakpo earlier this month, as we revealed, but their interest has now accelerated and the Premier League champions have persuaded the Dutchman that The Etihad is his preferred destination.

That has come as a major shock to Tottenham.

Sources with knowledge of the situation have explained Spurs’ understanding to TEAMtalk.

“The club are shocked, not getting away from it – they were planning for Gakpo to come in, they thought he was coming and were committed to him.

“They firmly believed their plan for him was the best option for him, but he now clearly thinks battling for a place at City is the right project.”

Gakpo’s change of heart leaves Tottenham needing to reassess their attacking plans with the transfer deadline rapidly approaching.

Our sources indicate Spurs are already working hard on alternative options, with the club determined to bring in another forward before the window closes.

For Liverpool, meanwhile, the situation has become increasingly intriguing.

Their position is still that Gakpo can leave if they secure another attacking addition, but the Dutchman’s preference for Manchester City could now force the Reds to consider whether to negotiate with a direct Premier League rival.

With Barcola already on his way to Anfield, Liverpool have strengthened their forward line significantly, but they remain active in the market.

Gakpo had been heading for Tottenham, but City’s late intervention has changed everything and Spurs are now scrambling to find an alternative.

Fabrizio Romano has reported that Liverpool will make a final decision on the future of Cody Gakpo after the match against Nottingham Forest, as TEAMtalk reveals the chances of Tottenham Hotspur striking a deal for the winger.

Liverpool have sealed a deal with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola, who will undergo a medical imminently.

Andoni Iraola’s side are on the hunt for another winger, as Liverpool aim to launch a serious bid for the Premier League title as well as make a huge impact in the Champions League this season.

The future of Gakpo has been called into question, with the winger willing to leave Liverpool.

Sources have told our transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, that Gakpo has made it clear that he wants to leave Liverpool this summer.

The 27-year-old winger does not believe that he features prominently in manager Iraola’s plans at Anfield this season.

We understand that both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City are interested in signing Gakpo from Liverpool before the end of the summer transfer window.

Transfer guru Romano has now claimed that the future of Gakpo will become clearer after the Premier League game between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.

Romano wrote on X at 11:03am on August 29: “Cody Gakpo’s future will be decided after today’s game with key meetings set to take place.

“Manchester City still heavily involved in talks to sign the Dutch winger, Tottenham there since July.

“But Liverpool will only sell Cody if they can get a top replacement.”

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Liverpool willing to sell Cody Gakpo – sources

We understand that Liverpool are willing to sell Gakpo, as long as they find a suitable replacement.

Our transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, has reported that Gakpo wants to join Tottenham from Liverpool before the summer transfer window closes next week.

Sources have told us that Tottenham are willing to pay over £60million for Gakpo.

Liverpool had previously been reluctant to sell the winger, but this stance has now softened.

Tottenham could be able to sign Gakpo in the final days of the summer transfer window, as long as Liverpool get a replacement.

Nottingham Forest have turned their attention to Everton midfielder Harrison Armstrong after failing in their efforts to land Tottenham Hotspur duo Lucas Bergvall and Pape Matar Sarr, TEAMtalk understands.

Forest made an approach for Bergvall earlier in the window, but Spurs rejected their bid for the Sweden international.

Sarr has also been under consideration, although the Senegal international is assessing his options with a host of clubs showing interest.

Galatasaray and Besiktas have both been monitoring Sarr, while Crystal Palace and Brentford are also understood to have looked at the Tottenham midfielder. Forest remain among the clubs keen.

With their pursuit of the Spurs pair proving difficult, Forest have now switched their focus to Armstrong and TEAMtalk understands progress is being made.

The 19-year-old has made huge strides this summer and has emerged as an increasingly important player for Everton.

Indeed, Armstrong started Everton’s opening game of the season – a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace – alongside new signing Hayden Hackney.

Everton are now facing a major decision over his future.

TEAMtalk understands the arrival of Christian Norgaard has contributed to Everton being willing to listen to Forest’s interest, despite Armstrong’s rapid emergence.

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Nott’m Forest bid £40m plus add-ons for Harrison Armstrong

Forest have now made an offer worth £40million plus add-ons, with Everton discussing the proposal.

That represents a significant valuation of a player who has only recently established himself in Everton’s first-team plans.

However, Forest see Armstrong as a player with enormous potential and believe he could follow a similar path to Elliot Anderson, who made the move from Newcastle United to the City Ground in similar circumstances.

Anderson arrived as a young player with huge potential but relatively limited Premier League experience and has since developed into an important part of Forest’s side.

Crucially, TEAMtalk understands Armstrong is open to the move, with Oliver Glasner a big admirer of the teenager.

Glasner believes Armstrong could make a similar impact at Forest and sees his technical ability, energy and versatility as a strong fit for his midfield.

Forest are now pushing to make the deal happen, with Everton considering their position after receiving the substantial offer.

TEAMtalk understands talks are ongoing between the clubs, with Forest hoping the £40million-plus package can convince Everton to part with one of their most promising young players.

Liverpool have finalised their agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola, TEAMtalk understands, while the Reds have softened their stance on Cody Gakpo’s potential departure to Tottenham Hotspur.

The Barcola deal is now set at £123million, which includes add-ons, and will make the PSG winger the second-most expensive signing in British football history, behind only Liverpool’s £125million outlay on Alexander Isak from Newcastle United last summer.

Barcola is now heading to Merseyside to undergo his medical ahead of signing a five-year contract that is already in place.

The arrival of Barcola could also have a major impact on the future of Gakpo, with TEAMtalk speaking to sources about the Netherlands international’s situation.

The 27-year-old has made it clear to Liverpool that he wants to leave the club and specifically wants to join Tottenham.

Tottenham have already agreed terms in principle with Gakpo and, crucially, we understand that reaching an agreement with Liverpool would not be an issue, with the north London club prepared to pay a fee in excess of £60million.

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Liverpool stance on selling Cody Gakpo to Tottenham

Liverpool’s stance on selling Gakpo has, however, been one of resistance.

That position has now softened to a certain extent, with the Reds prepared to allow him to leave, but only if they can bring in another forward following Barcola’s arrival.

Liverpool do have an interest in Crystal Palace’s Ismaila Sarr, while they have also made contact over Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo, who Newcastle United are attempting to sign.

With just days of the transfer window remaining, Liverpool are assessing whether they need to make another attacking addition before sanctioning Gakpo’s departure.

We understand that the Reds have no qualms about keeping Gakpo if the right replacement cannot be secured.

Indeed, his performance in Liverpool’s opening game of the season has reinforced that stance, with Gakpo scoring in their entertaining 2-2 draw at Newcastle.

Therefore, Liverpool remain comfortable with the Dutchman staying at Anfield, despite his preference to move to Tottenham.

The arrival of Barcola gives Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola another major attacking option, but the Reds do not want to leave themselves short if Gakpo departs.

The situation means Gakpo’s future does depend on Liverpool’s ability to complete another forward signing before Tuesday’s deadline.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed how Tottenham Hotspur have reacted to Sunderland’s offer of a season-long loan deal for Kevin Danso.

The Italian journalist has claimed that Sunderland want to sign Danso from Tottenham before the summer transfer window closes next week.

The Black Cats are keen on a season-long loan deal for the 27-year-old Austria international central defender.

While Danso is willing to leave Tottenham for regular playing time, the north London club have rejected Sunderland’s offer of a season-long loan deal.

Kevin Danso willing to leave Tottenham Hotspur

Romano said on his YouTube channel: “And then important to mention also, keep an eye on the situation of Kevin Danso because the centre-back of Tottenham Hotspur could be one to watch in the next days.

“My understanding is that Kevin Danso would be open to leaving Tottenham in the final days of the summer transfer window.

“For Tottenham, he remains an important player.

“Obviously, at centre-back, Tottenham have several players for Premier League plus internal competition, domestic competition, not European football.

“And so, when you have Senesi, when you have Micky van de Ven, when you have Van Hecke and more options, obviously, is not easy for Kevin Danso to accept to be on the bench for most of the time.

“At the same time, for Roberto De Zerbi, he was always an important player before the summer transfer window, so, in the final part of the season last season since De Zerbi arrived.

“Now, Danso wants to play more.

“So, let’s see what’s going to happen there.

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Tottenham reject Sunderland offer for Kevin Danso

“Sunderland called for Kevin Danso.

“Tottenham said no to loan.

“So, we have to see what’s going to happen, but for sure, there is movement around Kevin Danso, and there would be some evolution.”

BBC Sport, too, has reported that Tottenham have rejected Sunderland’s offer to sign Danso on a season-long loan deal.

Everton are among the clubs interested in a 2026 summer deal for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, according to a journalist, who has also reported Nottingham Forest’s desire to sign the Senegal international midfielder.

On August 13, TEAMtalk’s transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, reported that Tottenham could offload Sarr before the summer transfer window closes.

We reported at the time that Aston Villa and Brentford are among the clubs that have shown interest in the 23-year-old Senegal international midfielder.

Sarr has been on the books of Tottenham since 2021 and is under contract at the north London club until the summer of 2030.

The Senegal international midfielder has not been particularly great for Tottenham in recent times.

On August 22, Sky Sport Switzerland journalist Sacha Tavolieri reported that Tottenham have told Sarr that they want to sell him this summer.

Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi reportedly does not have any plans for the 23-year-old.

Tavolieri posted on X: “Tottenham Hotspur have informed Pape Matar Sarr that he is on the transfer market.

“An invitation to leave the club that did not go down well with the Senegalese midfielder, which is why he deleted all his posts related to the club from social media.

“Talks with Galatasaray are continuing. More to follow. #THFC”

Nottingham Forest in talks with Tottenham for Pape Matar Sarr

Tavolieri provided an update on Sarr’s situation on Friday.

The journalist wrote on X at 12:41am on August 28: “Nottingham Forest have made progress in the Pape Matar Sarr deal in recent hours.

“Talks with Tottenham have advanced and could lead to a paid loan with an option to buy.

“NFFC really appreciate the Senegalese midfielder and are trying to convince him of their project.”

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Everton target Pape Matar Sarr

It has now emerged that Everton, too, are keen on a deal for Sarr before the summer transfer window closes next week.

The Daily Telegraph’s Football News Correspondent, Matt Law, who has over 682,000 followers on X, has reported that Everton have shown interest in Sarr, along with Forest and Besiktas.

Law posted on X at 3:33pm on August 28: “Nottingham Forest and Besiktas have both shown an interest in signing Pape Matar Sarr from Tottenham.

“Sarr has the green light to leave Spurs.”

Law added at 3:52pm: “Also Everton”

According to reports, Manchester United are planning to ‘submit an official bid’ for Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta once another deal is completed.

Man Utd have now completed their midfield rebuild, having invested around £150m to sign Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.

The Red Devils have also signed Karl Darlow and a few youngsters, but they remain in the market for more additions in the final few days of this transfer window.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that their current priorities are to sign a striker and a left-back, which is hardly surprising.

Man Utd need a left-back to provide cover for injury-prone Luke Shaw, while they also need competition for Benjamin Sesko up front.

Michael Carrick’s side also have Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Marcus Rashford as potential striker options, but they could do with adding another natural No.9 and we have reported that they have been offered Atletico Madrid star Alexander Sorloth.

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But United are also linked with other options, including Crystal Palace standout Mateta.

A new report from Caught Offside claims Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are also in the running to sign Mateta, but Man Utd’s ‘calculated position’ is that they will not ‘submit an official bid’ until Joshua Zirkzee and/or Marcus Rashford leave.

And the Red Devils may now step up their interest in Mateta, with it reported this week that Zirkzee is on the exit ramp amid interest from Serie A outfit Fiorentina.

On Thursday, Romano confirmed that there is a ‘deal on’ for Zirkzee, with Man Utd and Fiorentina in ‘advanced talks’ over a loan deal with a buy option.

In a follow-up report, Romano revealed the terms of Zirkzee’s possible move to Fiorentina, while he also stated that the Red Devils will move for a new striker if/when he leaves.

Romano explained: “And also a striker if Joshua Zirkzee is leaving with Fiorentina pushing. Fiorentina sent an official bid. I told you, a story from yesterday morning, offering five million euros loan fee plus a buy clause.

“There are more clubs also involved. Let’s see if Juventus to return to the table, for example, if they can sell Jonathan David, the Canadian striker. So there are more clubs also in other countries.

“If Zirkzee leaves Manchester United they will need a new striker. So there could be movement at United for the striker, for sure the left-back, and then the striker depending with Joshua Zirkzee.”