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There have been updates on the futures of Richarlison and Guglielmo Vicario, with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly aiming to sell the pair.

It has already been a huge summer for Tottenham, as they have smashed their transfer record twice to sign Mateus Fernandes and then Sandro Tonali. Tottenham have also brought in Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka to improve the defensive options available to Roberto De Zerbi.

They have offloaded Luka Vuskovic, Alejo Veliz, Alfie Devine, Radu Dragusin, Will Lankshear and Tynan Thompson to recoup funds.

De Zerbi wants more new signings to help fire Spurs up the Premier League table next season. Talks for Manchester City winger Savinho are advanced, while Eli Junior Kroupi is a target for the centre-forward position.

Spurs need to sell more players to help fund those captures, with the likes of Richarlison, Vicario, Cristian Romero and Lucas Bergvall all expected to move on.

According to CaughtOffside, Spurs have ‘opened talks’ to sell ‘Brazilian superstar’ Richarlison amid interest from Juventus and Fenerbahce.

Spurs have ‘opened the door’ to Richarlison’s exit in a potential deal worth €20-25million (£17-21m).

Juve have entered ‘discussions’ over the 29-year-old after identifying him as a striker alternative to Randal Kolo Muani, who was on loan at Spurs last season but recently returned to Paris Saint-Germain.

In a boost for Juve, Richarlison’s wages are understood to fit within their budget. Plus, the forward would prefer to move to Serie A than join Fenerbahce, as he wants to continue playing in one of Europe’s biggest leagues.

While Richarlison is certainly a big name in Premier League circles, CaughtOffside’s decision to call him a ‘superstar’ is dubious.

Meanwhile, Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport claim Vicario is firmly on Juve’s list of goalkeeping targets.

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Richarlison, Vicario could leave Tottenham

Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez is their No 1 objective, but he is proving difficult to sign. As a result, Vicario is ‘steadily climbing the list of candidates’ and is ‘quietly edging closer to Juventus’.

Inter Milan have previously held talks for the Italian, but Juve now look set to provide them with serious competition.

Spurs have told Vicario he is free to leave if an offer worth £20m comes in.

De Zerbi has made Antonin Kinsky his new first-choice keeper. The Czech has won over De Zerbi, despite his previous struggles under Igor Tudor.

Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero is edging ever closer to a move away from N17 this summer, with direct talks set to resume next week and with a return to Serie A now looking the likely destination for the Argentina international.

The 28-year-old centre-back is open to leaving north London following five rollercoaster seasons with Spurs, according to sources.

Inter Milan have emerged as the strongest contenders, initiating direct talks with both the player’s representatives and Tottenham. Negotiations remain at an early stage and are described as complex, given Spurs’ valuation of around €50m (£43m, $57m).

Inter view Romero as a priority target and have temporarily set aside other defensive options while discussions progress. Another meeting with his agents is expected this week as they look to close out the deal.

However, they are far from the only side keen on the two-time World Cup finalist, who has racked up 156 appearances and 13 goals during his time with Tottenham.

Indeed, Barcelona also retain an interest, though any move would depend on the Catalan club first securing the sale of an existing centre-back.

Romero has long expressed a preference for a move to Spain, and the opportunity to join a La Liga giant continues to appeal.

Atlético Madrid have also tracked the World Cup winner for several seasons. Diego Simeone’s side value his aggressive style, leadership and qualities that would suit their defensive approach. While no formal offer has yet materialised, the Spanish capital club remain attentive to developments.

Inter Milan lead the race to sign Cristian Romero

Romero’s stock has risen after solid performances for Argentina once again this summer.

Spurs, having already strengthened their defensive ranks, are willing to sanction a sale provided their asking price is met. His effective replacement, in Jan Paul van Hecke, has already been signed, with the Dutchman reuniting with De Zerbi in N17.

Romero’s contract runs until 2029, giving Tottenham a strong negotiating position, and with the north London side prepared to bide their time to ensure their valuation is met.

Interest from clubs in Italy and Spain suggests he does have options. Inter’s approach currently places them at the front of the queue, though Barcelona and Atletico’s longstanding admiration means the race is far from settled, and should either of them move, they will be in a very strong position as Spain is Romero’s preference.

Any deal will hinge on bridging the gap between Spurs’ valuation and the willingness of potential buyers to meet it. Inter are currently looking at a figure below, according to sources.

Spurs are in a new era with the Lewis family and De Zerbi, with an end in sight for stars like Romero, who have had long spells at the club but seen very little success.

With Romero departing this summer, De Zerbi looks set to hand the Tottenham armband to James Maddison, with the playmaker returning to the side at the back end of last season following a lengthy injury absence.

Brighton & Hove Albion are preparing to make a major push to sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall, TEAMtalk can exclusively reveal – and the Seagulls are ready to blow Nottingham Forest away by launching a bid which comes close to the north London side’s huge valuation.

Sources have confirmed to us that Brighton‘s recruitment department has identified the Sweden international as one of their priority targets and believes he has the potential to become another standout success at the Amex Stadium.

The Seagulls are prepared to back that belief financially.

Indeed, we understand that Brighton are willing to meet Tottenham‘s valuation, which is now approaching £60m (€70m, $80m), in a move that would likely be the biggest in the club’s history.

Brighton’s interest comes after they successfully tempted Luka Vuskovic away from Spurs earlier this summer, and they are now hoping to strike another deal with the north London club.

Bergvall has attracted widespread interest following another impressive campaign, with Nottingham Forest having led the chase for much of the summer.

Forest have held extensive discussions over the midfielder and remain keen, but Brighton’s willingness to match Tottenham’s demands has significantly altered the landscape.

However, they are far from the only clubs keen, with TEAMtalk also confirming that Bergvall’s representatives have held conversations with Aston Villa and Newcastle United, while Fulham have entered the picture as they continue to shape their squad under new head coach Alvaro Arbeloa and amid an evolving Tottenham stance…

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Brighton ready to push hard for Lucas Bergvall

Tottenham’s stance has also evolved in recent weeks. Sources indicate Bergvall made it clear earlier this summer that he wanted to explore a move away after concluding he would struggle for regular first-team football under Roberto De Zerbi following the acquisitions of both Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes for a combined £185m.

While Spurs continue to rate the 19-year-old highly, they are now prepared to listen to offers if their valuation is met, and they have already rejected offers from Forest and Newcastle.

With Spurs seeking a fee in excess of £50million, many of Bergvall’s European admirers have effectively been priced out of the race, leaving Premier League clubs in the strongest position to strike a deal.

Brighton, though, believe Bergvall is worth the investment.

The club’s recruitment model has consistently identified young talent capable of developing into elite Premier League performers, and sources say Bergvall fits that profile perfectly.

While Tottenham remain reluctant to lose one of their brightest young talents, they also recognise that a significant offer would strengthen their own transfer plans before the window closes. Brighton are now positioning themselves to test that resolve, with TEAMtalk understanding the Seagulls are ready to make their move.

Sources can also confirm the Seagulls are in talks to offload a 21-year-old forward, with a move to Glasgow Rangers soon expected to be finalised.

Elsewhere, we have previously explained why, in an ideal world, Manchester United would have signed Carlos Baleba already. And while their interest remains, deals for other targets look far more likely.

Middlesbrough are stepping up their summer recruitment drive with moves for two more Major League Soccer stars, while talks with Tottenham Hotspur over defender Ashley Phillips are also progressing, TEAMtalk understands.

Having already completed the signing of Tottenham striker Will Lankshear, Middlesbrough are wasting little time in moving on to the next phase of their transfer plans as they continue reshaping their squad.

Lankshear, who arrived after Boro beat off significant Championship competition, follows the earlier captures of Kyle Joseph from Hull City and Myles Peart-Harris as Kim Hellberg’s side continue to strengthen ahead of the new campaign under sporting director Kieron Scott and head of recruitment Chris Jones.

TEAMtalk can reveal Middlesbrough are now in discussions with Tottenham over a permanent move for England Under-21 centre-back Ashley Phillips.

The 21-year-old has spent the past two seasons on loan at Stoke City, and another temporary switch had initially been discussed with Spurs.

However, sources have confirmed Boro are now pushing for a permanent transfer, with Tottenham understood to value Phillips at around £12million.

As TEAMtalk revealed earlier this week, the two clubs have also discussed the possibility of additional loan deals involving other Tottenham youngsters, with the relationship between the clubs remaining strong following the Lankshear agreement.

Away from the domestic market, Middlesbrough are once again looking to Major League Soccer.

The club’s recruitment team have built strong connections in North America, and those links have already produced impressive results.

Aidan Morris and Adilson Malanda have both established themselves as key first-team players since arriving on Teesside from the United States.

TEAMtalk understands Morris, who joined from Columbus Crew in 2024, is now set for talks over a new long-term contract after impressing the club’s hierarchy.

Malanda, meanwhile, has also become an integral figure since his arrival from Charlotte in 2025.

Now Middlesbrough are looking to repeat that success.

TEAMtalk understands Columbus Crew wing-back Max Arfsten is firmly on Boro’s shortlist, with talks continuing over a move for the United States international.

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Middlesbrough pursuing Arfsten, Berhalter

The left-sided defender has emerged as one of MLS’ standout performers, and Middlesbrough believe he would be an ideal addition to strengthen their options down the flank.

Alongside Arfsten, the club are also making strong progress in negotiations for Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter.

The highly-rated American international, son of former United States manager Gregg Berhalter, has impressed with his energy and technical quality in MLS, and is viewed by Middlesbrough as a player capable of making an immediate impact.

TEAMtalk understands Boro have agreed a deal worth less than £2m with Vancouver, who are prepared to sanction his departure given his contract is due to expire later this year.

With agreements advancing on multiple fronts, Boro are continuing one of the Championship’s busiest recruitment drives as they look to assemble a squad capable of challenging at the top end of the table following their play-off final heartbreak.

The futures of three Tottenham Hotspur stars may well have been decided by their absence from a 35-man squad that is heading to New Zealand for a pre-season tour on Thursday.

Having recorded a 1-0 win over MK Dons in the club’s opening pre-season friendly on Wednesday, courtesy of a stunning debut strike from £85million signing Mateus Fernandes, the club have now confirmed the squad that will travel to Down Under.

Tottenham have actually been back in pre-season training for almost a fortnight, although some of the players who were at the World Cup have only linked up over the last few days.

Indeed, new signings Andy Robertson and Jan Paul van Hecke have now taken to the field, alongside the likes of Micky van de Ven and Lucas Bergvall, and will be on the plane.

However, the four Spurs players who were in the World Cup semi-finals – Pedro Porro, Marcos Senesi, Djed Spence and Cristian Romero – are not part of the trip to New Zealand, although the latter is fully expected to move on this summer.

The club have also confirmed that Mohamed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Dejan Kulusevski and Wilson Odobert will remain at Hotspur Way to continue their rehabilitation ahead of the new campaign, although it’s hoped that Kudus and Kulusevski will be good to go once the new campaign gets underway.

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Exit-linked trio left out of New Zealand squad

Interestingly, Spurs revealed that midfielders Pape Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur have been granted ‘extended leave’ after their World Cup participations.

Sarr featured for a Senegal side that crashed out of the tournament at the last-32 stage, the same as Van Hecke and Van de Ven with the Netherlands and Bergvall with Sweden, while Bentancur was in a Uruguay team that didn’t get beyond the group stage, the same as Robertson with Scotland.

That begs the question as to why they have been omitted from the trip, although the writing was almost certainly on the wall as soon as Tonali and Fernandes walked through the door.

Sarr has been heavily linked with an exit since the summer window opened, while De Zerbi was impressed by Bentancur during the Italian’s relegation-saving stint in charge last season. However, concerns have been raised over his lack of mobility and whether he can actually return to being the same player who was so impressive prior to suffering an ACL injury in February 2023.

The fact that both players are now heading Down Under suggests there is every chance that transfers could be imminent, while goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has also remained at Hotspur Way.

Spurs have officially said that the Italy international suffered a ‘minor knock’ in training, although it’s no secret that Vicario wants out amid talk of a return to Serie A.

Indeed, we revealed recently that Juventus and Napoli are currently going head-to-head for the stopper, who lost the No.1 spot to Antonin Kinsky after having hernia surgery towards the end of last season.

The arrival of Dubravka also made it pretty clear as to De Zerbi’s thoughts on Vicario’s future in north London, especially with Kinsky now in the hotseat as the Italian’s first choice.

Meanwhile, it’s also being reported that Manchester United are considering moving for another Tottenham star, who is also being shown the exit door.

Manchester United are considering moving for a standout Tottenham Hotspur star, according to a report, while they have also made a new approach for a Real Madrid midfielder.

Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, Karl Darlow and Tynan Thompson have all joined Man Utd so far this summer, and there are expected to be more new arrivals before the transfer window closes. United are prioritising the capture of a third midfielder, and they would also like to bring in a left winger, left-back and centre-half if finances allow.

Djed Spence’s impressive versatility could see him move to Old Trafford and bolster Michael Carrick’s full-back ranks, it has been claimed…

Man Utd keen on Djed Spence

Spence has become a new target for United after emerging as one of England’s best players during their run to the World Cup semi-finals, Football Insider report.

‘Spence has emerged onto United’s radar over the last few weeks after impressing at the World Cup with England,’ they write.

‘He was a surprise inclusion in Thomas Tuchel’s squad as some big names were left at home, but proved why he was picked with several key performances.

‘Man United are weighing up a move for Spence after Carrick was impressed with his World Cup performances.’

The report includes quotes from Gary Neville, who has praised Spence for his ‘aggressive’ defending and ‘tenacity’.

Spence, who can operate as either a left-back or right-back, is valued at £40m by Spurs. Inter Milan have walked away from talks for the 25-year-old after failing to get close to his price tag.

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New Tchouameni approach

United have restarted their pursuit of Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni by making a new ‘enquiry’ into his situation, according to The Sun’s Samuel Luckhurst.

Tchouameni has reportedly agreed a new contract with Madrid, though United believe they can still strike a deal worth £70m for him.

Luckhurst suggests Madrid could consider selling the Frenchman to make room for Manchester City’s Rodri, as links with the World Cup winner have intensified of late.

United have opened talks with fellow midfielder Manu Kone of Roma, but Tchouameni would likely be their dream signing.

Transfer miss confirmed

Crysencio Summerville had been on United’s shortlist of possible additions at left wing, though they have missed out on him.

Fabrizio Romano has given Summerville’s transfer from West Ham to Saudi club Al-Hilal his ‘here we go’ confirmation.

Al-Hilal have reached a ‘verbal agreement’ with West Ham worth £55m plus £10m in potential add-ons, and the Dutch attacker has now given the transfer his ‘green light’.

Romano states that it has been a ‘crazy’ 48 hours as Roma ‘tried until the end’, but Summerville is set to chase the money by heading to Al-Hilal instead.

Tottenham Hotspur are trying to sign Benfica winger Andreas Schjelderup before Liverpool, though a report has warned that his price tag has doubled in recent months.

Schjelderup is a left-sided winger who managed 10 goals and seven assists in 43 games for Benfica last season, form which earned him a place in Norway’s World Cup squad. After notching three assists in the tournament, Schjelderup stunned England with a cross-turned-shot in their quarter-final clash, only for Jude Bellingham to knock Norway out.

Schjelderup’s exciting displays for both club and country have sparked speculation he could join a Premier League club this summer.

We revealed on Monday that Tottenham have made contact for the 22-year-old after he impressed their scouts. Sources told us that Benfica have quoted Tottenham a huge €80million (£68m) to sign the player.

Portuguese newspaper O Jogo have followed up on our reporting by also stating that Spurs have ‘contacted Benfica’ to try and get a transfer moving.

Roberto De Zerbi has seemingly asked Spurs to sign Schjelderup, having made him a ‘preferred target to reinforce the wings’.

The report explains how Benfica were previously holding out for €40m (£34m) to sell Schjelderup, but his value has since risen to €80m, making a deal difficult for Spurs.

O Jogo claim Liverpool and Chelsea are keen on Schjelderup and are monitoring his situation, too. But it is Spurs who can be considered frontrunners in this transfer chase.

Spurs’ interest in the forward was first revealed on June 26.

It emerged on July 13 that Schjelderup has rejected a contract offer from Benfica in order to secure a major move, with the Premier League his most likely destination.

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Tottenham close to signing Schjelderup alternative

Schjelderup is on Spurs’ winger shortlist alongside Rafael Leao, Cody Gakpo and Savinho.

With Liverpool unwilling to sell Gakpo, Spurs have been forced to prioritise Schjelderup, Leao and Savinho.

While O Jogo suggest Schjelderup is De Zerbi’s No 1 attacking target, separate reports claim it is actually Savinho.

Indeed, we confirmed on July 17 that Spurs are closing in on a £60m agreement with Manchester City for the Brazilian.

Spurs failed to sign Savinho last summer but are confident of getting the move over the line this time around.

Tottenham have been labelled “insane” by an insider if they let a star go for a quoted fee, as Inter Milan have left the chase for him as a result of the price.

TEAMtalk is aware Spurs told Djed Spence this summer that he won’t be part of Roberto De Zerbi’s plans next season. But if he’s not to remain in north London, he’ll have options.

The likes of Inter, Liverpool and Everton have all been linked, and there are varying price tags reported for him.

Tottenham insider Gold feels one of those, £25million, is ridiculous, with a sale in its entirety talked down.

He said on YouTube: “We’ll talk about Djed a little bit and how the price tag that I’ve heard about is utterly ridiculous. I mean, utterly ridiculous.

“£25m as a price tag for him – not a chance. You’d have to be insane, Tottenham. First off, I don’t think they should sell him anyway. Have two terrific players for every position, that would be the best way to do it.

“But £25m, they signed him for a £20m package. He’s got three years left on his contract, and he’s just had a mega World Cup. Just no, don’t do it.”

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Inter exit Spence chase

However, it’s more widely expected that it’ll take £40million to prise Spence from Tottenham.

That is the price that has seen Inter leave the chase, with journalist Orazio Accomando citing the ‘excessively high’ fee as the reason for that.

Inter retain an interest in Spence’s current team-mate, Cristian Romero, and TEAMtalk is aware Tottenham want £50million for him, but would allow packages closer to £40million if they’re deemed right.

We have also been told that the Serie A side are one of the clubs most interested in Romero.

It’s not currently known, though, whether they’d be able to pay Spurs’ demands for the Argentine centre-back.

Fabrizio Romano has given an update, stating: “Romero, I stand by my information, it’s over between Romero and Tottenham. Romero is going to leave Tottenham this summer. He’s leaving, that’s the intention.

“Inter Milan are very keen on the player. We have to understand if financially they can make it happen, but Inter are on it for Romero.”

Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White has been urged to “start thinking” about if a move for Tottenham is best for one future prospect in particular, by former club scout Bryan King.

Gibbs-White’s £60million release clause was triggered by Spurs last summer. However, Forest claimed their approach was unlawful and threatened legal action.

That led to the midfield staying and penning a new contract, ahead of a 16th-placed Premier League campaign.

Following that, there are suggestions that Gibbs-White could look to leave the club, and with Tottenham likely to be far more competitive next season, having signed fellow midfielder Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, he’s been urged to think about whether a move to Spurs would be good for him.

Former Tottenham scout King told Football Insider: “Well, you had all this fuss last year, didn’t you, with him? He was going, he was staying, he was going, then the new contract came up.

“There’s no point in having an unhappy footballer within your football club. But he’s got to start thinking: ‘How will I get back in the England reckoning. Have I got more chance playing for a London club than I have for being up here?’

“Spurs are a bigger club than Nottingham Forest at this moment in time. So, you know, they’re all things to be taken into consideration.”

There have been suggestions that Forest’s pursuit of Lucas Bergvall could help Tottenham land Gibbs-White.

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Forest slap huge price tag on Gibbs-White

The six-times capped midfielder has not played for England since October 2025 and could look favourably on a move away if it would push him back into contention.

But Forest will firmly stand in the way of his exit, having already lost fellow midfielder Elliot Anderson in a £116million move to Manchester City.

TEAMtalk is aware that both manager and chairman at Forest are agreed that Gibbs-White should be going nowhere, with Tottenham’s interest remaining.

A source has stated Forest wouldn’t accept under what City paid them for Anderson, and his former team-mate could in fact command an even larger fee.

Tottenham seem unlikely to pay that, having already spent around £230million this summer – £185million of that on two midfielders.

But there are other clubs interested in the 26-year-old, with Arsenal, Manchester United, City and Chelsea all having shown interest in recent months, while away from the Premier League, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid are all believed to be interested.

United, City and Chelsea have all either spent big money this summer or signed midfielders – or both – and thus feel unlikely to go big for Gibbs-White.

Tottenham will part ways with one of their best players before the transfer window closes, and Fabrizio Romano has detailed which of Barcelona or Inter Milan he’s likelier to join and why.

Tottenham have backed Roberto De Zerbi in a big way this window, splashing out a combined £237m on Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.

The need for experience and leadership has also been filled by the free agent arrivals of Martin Dubravka, Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson.

With two of the six signings coming at centre-back, and Spurs not competing in Europe next season, there’s a logjam at the back.

To clear the blockage, the overwhelming expectation is Argentina international, Cristian Romero, will go.

Romero has been a mainstay in Tottenham’s rearguard ever since he arrived initially on loan way back in 2021.

However, the decision has been made to part ways, with the champions of LaLiga and Serie A both looking into a move.

Taking to YouTube, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano explained which of Barcelona or Inter Milan Romero is likelier to join and why.

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Cristian Romero heading to Barcelona or Inter Milan?

“Romero, I stand by my information, it’s over between Romero and Tottenham,” declared Romano. “Romero is going to leave Tottenham this summer. He’s leaving, that’s the intention.

“Spurs signed so many centre-backs. They have Micky van de Ven, Van Hecke, Senesi, Kevin Danso, and don’t play European football this season, so they’re ready to let Romero go.

“Inter Milan are very keen on the player. We have to understand if financially they can make it happen, but Inter are on it for Romero.

“Barcelona are interested, but only if they sell a defender this summer. If they let a centre-back leave, in that case there’s a possibility for Romero to join, but only as a domino.”

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A separate report out of Italy has confirmed that not only are Spurs ready to sell Romero, but the centre-back is perfectly happy to bring his career in north London to a close this summer.

They also noted Romero is willing to join Inter, and it’s not a case of he’ll hold out for Barcelona.

Regarding cost, our insider, Graeme Bailey, recently revealed Tottenham are targeting a £50m windfall.

However, with the player’s chequered injury record and age (28) taken into account, there’s an acceptance at Spurs that they may have to settle for around £40m to ensure a deal gets done.