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Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to sign Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson, and intend to follow that up with the addition of Celtic winger Benjamin Nygren, according to reports.

Robertson, 32, has verbally agreed to join Spurs via free agency when his Liverpool contract expires, providing the London side avoids relegation.

But Roberto de Zerbi’s side are planning for a busy summer window and 24-year-old Celtic star Nygren could be a big part of that.

The nine-time capped Swedish international has been hugely impressive for the Scottish giants since joining from Nordsjaelland in a bargain £1.7million deal last summer.

Nygren has notched 19 goals and eight assists in 50 appearances across all competitions for Celtic this season, and a switch to a big club seems only a matter of time for him.

According to Sportsboom, Tottenham view Nygren as a ‘strategic and cost-effective’ signing for the summer, as they look to add to their attacking options.

However, any deal would likely be a ‘record’ sale for Celtic, who would only consider offers in the €30million (£26.1m / $35.2m) bracket, surpassing the £25m they received from Brighton for Matt O’Riley in 2024.

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Tottenham planning for summer ‘rebuild’

Should Tottenham avoid relegation, they are set to have a significant rebuild under Roberto de Zerbi.

Adding to their attacking options is certainly on the agenda, but we understand that the Italian coach is looking to strengthen in all areas.

Spurs have identified Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford as a key target, as previously revealed, with De Zerbi keen to bring in an upgrade on Guglielmo Vicario.

De Zerbi is also keen to bring in a new centre-back and we understand he is a big admirer of Atalanta star Giorgio Scalvini, with a summer move for him in the works.

With a deal for Robertson already agreed, Nygren represents and interesting option to potentially to join alongside those other names.

Whether Spurs would be willing to pay north of £25m for his signature still remains to be seen, however.

Sportsboom’s report notes that Brighton, Bournemouth, Valencia and other clubs in LaLiga, and Lille in France, are also interested in the Celtic winger.

Liverpool hero Andy Robertson could become the first signing of the Roberto De Zerbi era at Tottenham Hotspur, with Fabrizio Romano providing a crucial update on the transfer pursuit.

Tottenham held talks for Robertson during the January transfer window as they attempted to bolster their options at left-back. Liverpool were open to the move if they could bring Kostas Tsimikas back from his underwhelming loan spell at Roma.

However, Liverpool did not manage to agree Tsimikas’ return with Roma, which saw Robertson stay put.

Liverpool announced on Thursday that their legendary Scotsman will depart Anfield when his contract expires this summer.

The likes of Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Napoli have all registered their interest in snapping up Robertson on a free transfer.

But Spurs appear to have won the race for his services.

On X, formerly Twitter, Romano wrote: ‘Tottenham have a verbal agreement to sign Andy Robertson in June 2026, all terms in place.

‘Nothing signed/sealed yet as staying in Premier League will be a key factor ahead of proceeding. Robertson, ready to pick #THFC project if relegation battle has positive outcome.’

David Ornstein confirmed on Friday that Spurs are leading the charge for the full-back.

It emerged earlier on Saturday that Robertson will complete a U-turn on his move to north London if Spurs get relegated to the Championship.

West Ham United’s 4-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers has heaped yet more pressure on Spurs ahead of their difficult trip to Sunderland on Sunday.

De Zerbi is a highly regarded coach but he initially wanted to wait until the summer before making a final decision on joining Spurs. Club chiefs managed to get De Zerbi to change his mind, and the Italian has penned a five-year deal.

It will be intriguing to see how Spurs perform at the Stadium of Light. De Zerbi’s tactics normally take time for players to grasp, and he had the international break to get some of his ideas across.

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De Zerbi enters pressure cooker at Tottenham

But De Zerbi would have preferred to have the whole summer to instil all his ideas on the squad.

Relegation from the Premier League would be catastrophic for Spurs, both on and off the pitch. They would lose huge amounts of commercial revenue and would have to sell top players such as Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, Djed Spence, Dominic Solanke and Lucas Bergvall, just to name a few.

Returning to Robertson, it is the end of an era at Liverpool as fellow icon Mohamed Salah will also leave Anfield on a free transfer this summer.

Salah had another year left to run on his contract, but Liverpool have waived this out of respect for all he has achieved on Merseyside.

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Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur are among a number of clubs being left in limbo by Manuel Neuer’s delayed decision over his future, TEAMtalk can exclusively reveal.

The Bayern Munich legend, now 40, is yet to confirm whether he will continue playing beyond the current campaign, and his indecision is having a ripple effect across the transfer market.

Neuer underlined his enduring quality earlier this week by producing a Player of the Match performance in Bayern’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Initially, he had indicated a decision would be made around Easter, before pushing that timeline back until after the clash with the Spanish giants.

Now, TEAMtalk understands from German sources that Neuer could delay his call even further, potentially waiting until after the Champions League final at the end of May.

Former Bayern Munich goalkeeper legend Oliver Kahn believes that could be the perfect moment for Neuer to bring his remarkable career to an end.

Speaking to Sky Deutschland this week, Kahn said: “Isn’t now the perfect time to win all trophies with Bayern one last time and then retire at the very highest point possible?

“If he wins the Champions League again with Bayern, that would be his third title. He’s already a World Champion. Then it would be smart to say: ‘That’s it.’ – that’s quite an art for an athlete.”

The uncertainty is directly impacting Brighton’s goalkeeping situation, with both Bart Verbruggen and Carl Rushworth caught up in the knock-on effects.

Verbruggen, the Netherlands’ number one, is widely expected to leave the Amex this summer as Brighton look to secure a significant profit on the £16million they paid Anderlecht for his services in 2023. Interest in the 23-year-old is strong, with several of Europe’s elite clubs monitoring his situation.

Bayern Munich are among his long-term admirers and view Verbruggen as a leading candidate to succeed Neuer, but any move hinges on the veteran’s final decision.

Verbruggen is not short of alternative suitors. We can confirm that Inter Milan are also huge fans of the Dutchman, although the Italian champions are simultaneously tracking Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario, who is expected to move on this summer.

That situation could yet spark a chain reaction, with Tottenham themselves holding a strong interest in Verbruggen – admiration that has only intensified since the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi.

Brighton, for their part, are not planning to enter the market for a new first-choice goalkeeper. Instead, they see Rushworth as their long-term No.1.

The 23-year-old is currently excelling on loan at Coventry City, who are closing in on promotion to the Premier League.

Manager Frank Lampard is keen to secure Rushworth on a permanent deal, while we understand that Newcastle United and Leeds United have also made enquiries. Manchester United were among the clubs to assess him last summer.

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Brighton eager to keep Rushworth

However, Brighton are determined to retain Rushworth and are looking to tie him down to a new long-term contract, with just one year remaining on his current deal.

There is a complication, though, as sources indicate that Rushworth has made it clear he will only commit his future if he is guaranteed the No.1 role.

The England youth international is not prepared to be a backup option and wants assurances over regular first-team football before making a decision on his next move.

With Neuer yet to make his call, the situation remains finely balanced and until the Bayern legend decides his future, a complex goalkeeping domino effect across Europe shows no sign of slowing down.

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Ornstein confirms Tottenham as clear frontrunners to secure Liverpool stalwart after failed January swoop

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A Liverpool legend’s anticipated next move could be kiboshed, and it’d be entirely the buying club’s fault.

Liverpool will wave goodbye to two of their all-time greats this summer in Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah.

The Egyptian will depart on a free transfer despite still being contracted for one more year. Robertson, meanwhile, is also leaving on a free, though because his deal is up on June 30.

Since news of the Scot’s departure was announced, it’s been revealed why Liverpool never made even one attempt to agree a contract extension with Robertson.

In any case, the left-back’s future appears to lay down in north London, with David Ornstein confirming on Friday that Tottenham are clear frontrunners for the coup.

Spurs actually came close to signing Robertson in January, only to see Liverpool block the move after failing to bring Kostas Tsimikas back early from a turgid loan spell at Roma.

Tottenham hope to nab Robertson at the second time of asking, and believe his leadership, experience and winning mentality will greatly add to a squad lacking in all three departments.

However, there’s a critical caveat in Robertson’s proposed move to Spurs, with Ornstein revealing it’ll only happen if Tottenham remain a Premier League team.

Robertson has no intention of joining a Championship side, while Spurs won’t be dishing out big salaries to new recruits if they drop a division anyway.

And on Friday night, West Ham’s thumping 4-0 win over Wolves ensured Tottenham have dropped into the relegation zone for the first time this season.

Spurs now sit two points adrift of safety, and all eyes are on whether Roberto De Zerbi can make an immediate impact as the new manager.

If the Italian can’t turn the club’s fortunes around almost instantaneously, relegation will await and it’s already been confirmed De Zerbi will stick around for a promotion push in the Championship.

However, if that scenario does unfold, De Zerbi will have to make do without Liverpool legend Robertson in his ranks.

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A Tottenham star is reportedly ‘confident’ of returning to his old side from Spurs, and has made that ‘clear’ both to the club and his old team-mates.

It has not been a good season to be a Tottenham player. The club have been knocked out of every competition and are fighting relegation – just one point above the drop zone.

Summer loan signing Randal Kolo Muani wanted to escape the horrors in January, but was forced to remain for the rest of the season.

It’s almost certain he’ll be on the move in the summer, with his loan from Paris Saint-Germain up then, with no option or obligation for Tottenham to buy him, and surely no desire to given he’s scored just once in 23 Premier League games.

According to Tuttosport, Kolo Muani is ‘confident’ of returning to former loan club Juventus, where he spent the second half of last season, and he’s ‘made that clear’ both to the club and his former team-mates.

Juventus reportedly see him as one of their favourite options for the No.9 role, and it seems he’ll be available for ‘significantly’ lower than he would’ve been in the summer, when they tried and failed to land him permanently.

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Juventus the likeliest destination

The report states that PSG have no desire to keep Kolo Muani, though he’s set to return there, at least briefly.

Indeed, TEAMtalk is aware Tottenham have no desire to keep their association with the striker going, so he’s currently destined to return to France.

However, we’re also aware that Juventus is the most likely destination for him.

Having pushed hard for his signing in January, after doing the same in the summer, Juve have maintained contact in regards to Kolo Muani and are hopeful that he’ll be their player in the coming transfer window.

Tottenham round-up: Spurs likeliest destination for Robertson

It’s been confirmed that Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool at the end of the current season, and insider David Ornstein has stated Tottenham is his likeliest destination.

The north London club were interested in the left-back in January but no move was made.

Meanwhile, TEAMtalk is aware Italian defender Giorgio Scalvini is firmly in Tottenham’s plans as they look to strengthen their backline in the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly remain in pole position to sign Andy Robertson from Liverpool this summer, following the announcement that the Scotland skipper will be leaving Anfield when his contract expires.

The 32-year-old has won the lot on Merseyside, having joined the Reds from Hull City for an initial fee of just £8million back in 2017, and has made over 350 appearances in all competitions.

However, after falling behind summer signing Milos Kerkez in the pecking order under Arne Slot, the Liverpool legend, who flirted with an exit in January, is now definitely moving on.

On making his announcement this week, Robertson said: “It’s never easy leaving a club like Liverpool, it has been a huge part of mine and my family’s life for the last nine years. But for me, players move on, other people move on – the thing that stays the same is the club and obviously the fans. I’ve had an amazing nine years here.”

Robertson’s focus is finishing the campaign strongly for a Liverpool side on the brink of a Champions League exit ahead of the second leg of their quarter-final with holders PSG, while also looking to secure a top-five finish that will get them back into the competition next season.

However, speculation has been rife over where the veteran defender will end up next, although The Athletic‘s David Ornstein claims that Tottenham remain the frontrunners to secure his signature.

Premier League survival will have to be secured first to land Robertson, though, with Spurs facing the prospect of being in the bottom three by the time they face Sunderland on Sunday.

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Second time lucky for Tottenham, Robertson deal

It was the north London side who came close to signing Robertson in a cut-price deal in January, only for the deal to fall through.

Tottenham’s current left-back options include Destiny Udogie and Djed Spence, although the former has been riddled with injury issues since his arrival back in 2023.

Robertson, who is certainly not the same lung-busting force he was during Jurgen Klopp’s reign, is viewed as a leader with valuable experience that is desperately needed in a Spurs squad that is one of the youngest in the Premier League.

In some ways, he would be viewed as the James Milner-type figure, who De Zerbi had during his time in charge at Brighton.

And, while Tottenham are still leading the way for his signature, other options continue to be mooted, including Scottish giants Celtic and ambitious Welsh outfit Wrexham.

Celtic are Robertson’s boyhood club, while Wrexham will be looking to make statement signings and add much-needed Premier League experience if they win promotion to the top flight through the play-offs.

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More Tottenham news: New centre-back targeted; keeper battle

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Tottenham Hotspur are stepping up their plans to strengthen at the heart of their defence this summer, and TEAMtalk can reveal that Italian star Giorgio Scalvini is firmly on their radar as interest in the Atalanta man intensifies.

Spurs head into the window fully aware that reinforcing their central defensive options is a top priority after a disastrous domestic campaign that leaves them battling the drop.

Regardless of how their season concludes, uncertainty continues to surround the futures of current first-choice pairing Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, leaving the club preparing for significant movement in that area.

While there is internal optimism about highly-rated youngster Luka Vuskovic returning from his loan spell at Hamburg and playing a role next season, sources have confirmed that Tottenham are planning to recruit at least one new centre-back.

A number of names have been discussed as part of their ongoing recruitment work, including Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke, who is admired by Roberto De Zerbi following their time together on the south coast.

However, our sources indicate that Scalvini is a player Spurs are now actively doing extensive background work on.

The 22-year-old has long been regarded as one of Europe’s most promising defensive talents, though his development has been disrupted by injury setbacks in recent seasons, including a serious cruciate ligament issue and shoulder surgery.

Now fully fit again, Scalvini is beginning to rediscover the form that made him such a sought-after prospect, and his resurgence has not gone unnoticed.

Tottenham are among a growing list of admirers, with sources indicating that multiple top Premier League clubs are closely monitoring his situation.

Newcastle United, in particular, have tracked Scalvini for several years and remain firmly in the mix, while it is believed that virtually every major club in England holds a strong appreciation for the Italian’s qualities.

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More Tottenham news: New keeper transfer scrap; Xavi Simons warning

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Leeds United are plotting a move for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford this summer, though they face competition from Tottenham Hotspur, who have identified him as a key target.

Leeds‘ planning for the transfer window is underway and signing a new shot stopper is a top priority, though the level of player they can attract may hinge on whether they avoid relegation.

Daniel Farke’s side are in a good position as things stand, as they sit 15th in the Premier League table, four points outside the bottom three. That gap could be closed to three points, though, if West Ham beat Wolves this evening.

We reported Leeds’ strong interest in Trafford back in February and now FourFourTwo have backed up our information, stating that they ‘hope to sign’ the once-capped England international this summer.

The Yorkshire side are looking to bring in more competition for summer signing Lucas Perri, whose form has been inconsistent, though he did play a heroic role in the club’s FA Cup quarter-final victory over West Ham on Sunday.

Illan Meslier, meanwhile, is expected to leave Elland Road this summer, while back-up stopper Karl Darlow is out of contract at the season’s end.

Trafford is a top quality keeper and given he is behind Gianluigi Donnarumma at Man City, he’s considering his options. The 23-year-old would certainly be a statement addition for Leeds, but we understand they face serious competition from Tottenham.

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Battle erupts for Man City star with exit looming

TEAMtalk transfer insider, Fraser Fletcher, revealed in an exclusive update on Wednesday that Roberto de Zerbi wants to make Trafford a key part of a major ‘rebuild’ at Spurs this summer.

He wants to bring in an upgrade on Guglielmo Vicario, who has made some costly errors this term.

Like Leeds, Tottenham are also battling relegation. They sit one point outside the drop zone as things stand, but will fall into the bottom three if West Ham win tonight.

However, interestingly, our sources indicate that Trafford would still be open to joining Tottenham even if they are relegated to the Championship, which suggests they are his preferred next move.

Leeds have some work to do to convince Trafford to join them ahead of other suitors, with Newcastle and Aston Villa also in the mix.

Man City, for their part, are already planning for a potential Trafford departure.

TEAMtalk correspondent, Graeme Bailey, exclusively revealed yesterday that Man City are considering a move for former youth player Pierce Charles, who has performed well for Sheffield Wednesday this season amid their struggles.

The 20-year-old Northern Ireland international, who left the Cityzens as a 16-year-old, is being targeted amid the uncertainty surrounding Trafford.

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Xavi Simons has been warned he has just seven games to save his Tottenham Hotspur career, while a Sky Sports reporter has analysed how Roberto De Zerbi could use the attacking midfielder.

Simons arrived in north London last summer when Tottenham paid RB Leipzig €60million (£52m) for his services. Simons arrived with a great reputation, having emerged as a key player for Leipzig and the Netherlands national team.

However, it took the playmaker time to adapt to the Premier League. His first season has been underwhelming, as he has notched just four goals and five assists in 38 games so far.

Simons was expected to step up and be Spurs’ main creative spark in the absence of players such as Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Mohammed Kudus, but he has struggled to live up to the hype.

On talkSPORT’s Inside Spurs podcast, presenters Abbi Summers and Sonny Snelling predicted what life could be like for Simons under new head coach De Zerbi.

“This is a fresh slate for him,” Summers said. “I’m hoping that we’re going to actually start to see some performances.

“But also at the same time I think that the formation will suit him. I think the playing style will suit him more.

“Obviously he’s still going to get the same amount of time and space on the ball. He’s going have to just think a bit faster and be a bit stronger.

“But I think that this manager will suit him way more than the other two.”

Summers added: “I’m looking at De Zerbi to try and get the best out of Xavi Simons – especially positionally as well.

“I think for him, he has to start in that number ten role. You’ve got to be able to give something, you’ve got to be able to provide.

“If he cannot provide under De Zerbi, he isn’t going to provide under anybody.”

Snelling warned: “His Tottenham career is over [if he doesn’t perform].”

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Xavi Simons moves on from ‘baffling’ Tudor treatment

Sky Sports journalist Michael Bridge has taken a look at Spurs’ potential first lineup under De Zerbi when they face Sunderland on Sunday.

After backing Simons to play a ‘huge role’ under De Zerbi, Bridge wrote: ‘The curious case of Xavi Simons will enter its next chapter.

‘He starred in the Champions League last 16 second-leg win over Atletico Madrid with two goals, but was then dropped by [Igor] Tudor for the 3-0 drubbing by relegation rivals Nottingham Forest.

‘It was a baffling decision by the Croatian, but under De Zerbi, he could be given a start in the No 10 role, where he is far more effective than out on the left wing.

‘Spurs are lacking creativity, and with Dejan Kulusevski expected to miss the rest of the season and James Maddison still recovering from his ACL injury, Simons will have a huge role under De Zerbi.’

Tottenham news: Liverpool tussle ON; £19m target moving

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Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are all in discussions for Bournemouth star Marcos Senesi, according to a report, and we have already revealed his dream destination.

Senesi came through the San Lorenzo academy in his native Argentina, before going on to spend three years in their first team. He moved to Europe in September 2019 by joining Feyenoord in a €7million deal.

While at Feyenoord, Senesi developed a reputation as one of the Eredivisie’s best centre-backs, prompting Bournemouth to sign him for €15m in 2022.

Senesi has emerged as a crucial player for Cherries boss Andoni Iraola, having missed just one Premier League match this season.

Senesi is a player coveted by elite sides, as he is an aggressive, left-footed defender who boasts great leadership skills and is comfortable on the ball.

CaughtOffside claim Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea are ‘in talks’ to sign the 28-year-old when his contract expires this summer.

Bournemouth would love to agree a new deal with Senesi, but he knows he has a fantastic opportunity to join a top club.

Senesi is ‘very confident he can shine at a higher level’, the report adds.

Senesi wants guarantees over playing time, plus big wages, before he decides his next destination.

We revealed on April 3 that Liverpool are in contact for the three-cap Argentina international, though he ‘dreams’ of joining Barcelona.

CaughtOffside’s report has followed up on our information, with a source quoted as saying: “Senesi is yet to make a final decision on his future, but Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have been in talks for some time.

“I wouldn’t rule out Premier League clubs just yet, but a move to Spain is more likely.”

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Barcelona could sign Liverpool target

A second source added: “Keep an eye on Chelsea because they’re growing increasingly aware of the need to add some experience. With Senesi set to be available on a free, he’s an ideal candidate.”

Liverpool have already agreed a £60m deal for French defender Jeremy Jacquet to join this summer, but they need a second centre-half to arrive.

Virgil van Dijk has looked past his best this season, while Joe Gomez has been tipped to leave. Ibrahima Konate has been heavily linked with Real Madrid, though he finally looks set to commit to the Reds by signing a new deal.

Senesi would have been a superb option to help Liverpool move on from Van Dijk. With Barca confident about ruining such plans, Liverpool could turn to Maxence Lacroix, Micky van de Ven or Nico Schlotterbeck.

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