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Tottenham are lining up deals to sign Royale Union Saint-Gilloise’s Anan Khalaili and Dinamo Zagreb’s Sergi Dominguez, according to reports.

Spurs narrowly avoided relegation on the final day of the Premier League season as a 1-0 win over Everton was enough to beat the drop.

Tottenham finished two points ahead of 18th-placed West Ham United, who were relegated to the Championship, and now Spurs are attempting to make sure they don’t end up in a similar position next term.

The Spurs hierarchy have already committed funds to their first two signings of the summer with both Liverpool’s Andy Robertson and Bournemouth’s Marco Senesi set to join Tottenham on free transfers on July 1.

Fabrizio Romano confirmed on Tuesday that Spurs have identified their third signing with a deal for Manchester City winger Savinho said to be ‘on’.

Romano said on X: ‘Negotiations ongoing for Savinho to Tottenham as revealed two weeks ago… and progressing well. #THFC believe Savinho wants the move, talks continue as Man City could open doors to his exit in case of good proposal. Deal on.’

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And now Tottenham are lining up their fourth and fifth signings of the summer with Belgian outlet Het Laatste Nieuws (via Sport Witness) claiming that Spurs are ‘keeping an eye on’ Khalaili ahead of the summer transfer window.

The report adds that it is ‘more than likely’ that the Israeli will be leaving Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the summer with the right wing-back’s departure ‘almost a certainty’.

If Tottenham do end up buying Khalaili it is expected to set them back around €25m (£21m) with Spurs unlikely to have a problem paying that sort of fee.

As reported on Tuesday by Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, Tottenham are showing a strong interest in signing Dinamo Zagreb’s Dominguez this summer.

Tottenham have another two players on their radar

Spanish newspaper Sport (via Sport Witness) have claimed that Dominguez’s ‘sale is virtually certain to happen in the coming weeks’ and the Spaniard ‘could be headed’ to Tottenham this summer.

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The report adds that Spurs could be willing to pay around €9m (£8m) to land the former Barcelona academy graduate from the Croatian side.

Tottenham winger Manor Solomon could find himself back at Spurs next season after spending the 2025/26 campaign on loan at first Villarreal and then Fiorentina.

Roberto De Zerbi is said to have a good relationship with the Israeli and Solomon’s agent, Gilad Katsav, is keen to see the winger back Tottenham.

Katsav said: “There has not been a conversation between Roberto De Zerbi and Manor yet. I want Manor Solomon to be at Tottenham, that is my desire.

“There is Pini Zahavi, Shlomy Ben Ezra and me. There is a team, they may announce tomorrow and they may announce in two weeks. He deserves to get a chance (at Spurs).”

Tottenham are now ahead of Man Utd in the race to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in the summer transfer window, according to reports.

Spurs and the Red Devils are both looking for reinforcements in midfield over the summer as they look to better their performance next season.

It is not yet clear whether Tottenham will bring defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha back to north London after their buy-out clause in their loan deal with Bayern Munich expired.

Man Utd are definitely in the market for at least two, possibly three, midfielders with Casemiro leaving the club and Manuel Ugarte up for sale this summer.

Brighton star Baleba has been linked with a move to Man Utd for a few transfer windows now and Fabrizio Romano recently explained the Cameroon international’s situation.

Romano said on his YouTube channel: “I want to mention a player I have been discussing since August last year, Carlos Baleba. The Brighton midfielder was a top target for Manchester United last summer and remains under consideration.

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“At this stage, nothing has been decided or advanced. However, he is still on the club’s shortlist as they plan potential midfield reinforcements.

“In August 2025, Manchester United had an agreement in principle with Baleba on personal terms. The player was keen on the move, but Brighton refused to sell.

“The same situation occurred again in January. At that time, Manchester United indicated that they could revisit the deal in the summer of 2026.”

Romano added: “Now, Baleba remains a target for both the scouting department and figures within the club.

“There are still several factors to consider, including the appointment of a permanent manager, budget decisions, and Brighton’s stance.

“However, what I can confirm is that the verbal agreement between Baleba and Manchester United from 2025 remains valid for 2026.

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“The player is still very keen on a move to Manchester United.”

Tottenham: De Zerbi ‘might feel he can get the best out of him’

But now Football Insider claims that Tottenham ‘now lead’ Man Utd in the race to sign the Brighton midfielder with Roberto De Zerbi his former manager now at Spurs.

Speaking to Football Insider, ex-Man Utd chief scout Mick Brown said: “I was disappointed by Baleba this season.

“The first time I saw him, I thought he was a really promising talent, and from what I’m told there were clubs including Man United who thought the same.

“He’s still a talented player, don’t get me wrong, but his performances have dropped off massively and I’m led to believe Man United’s interest is not as strong.

“Tottenham could be tempted to make a move, though, and if clubs are dropping out of the race then it might give them a better opportunity.

“De Zerbi has worked with him before and might feel he can get the best out of him and get him back to playing at his top level again.

“They’re going to need to strengthen, Tottenham, and it’s going to be difficult because of the position they’re in, but if the manager can attract players that will be a boost.”

Real Madrid will sign a right-back this summer and have fixed their gaze on Tottenham ace, Pedro Porro, with Fabrizio Romano now revealing what happens next after Roberto De Zerbi intervened.

Real Madrid and Tottenham both endured nightmare campaigns last season, with the former experiencing a rare trophyless season and the latter coming close to relegation.

Thankfully for those of a Spurs persuasion, disaster was avoided thanks in large part to De Zerbi and the impact he made following his mid-season appointment.

Both clubs are keen to avoid a repeat of last year’s omnishambles, with Tottenham already mapping out several moves in the market.

Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi will both arrive via free agency, while a potentially record-breaking move for Manchester City winger, Savinho, is ON, as far as Fabrizio Romano is concerned.

And according to the transfer guru, Tottenham have work to do in protecting one of their best players from Real Madrid and former boss, Jose Mourinho.

Real Madrid want Pedro Porro

Taking to X, he revealed Real Madrid ‘plan to sign a right-back this summer’ before naming Porro as a confirmed target at the Bernabeu.

Romano subsequently provided a more detailed update on his YouTube channel, in which he revealed Spurs boss De Zerbi has already intervened and if getting his way, Porro will stay put.

“On this, let me mention to you that Real Madrid have started entering into the right-backs market,” began Romano. “And here we have the link with Tottenham.

“Pedro Porro is one of the players appreciated by Real Madrid, but my understanding is that Tottenham, despite the rumours we had also Manchester City, Tottenham don’t want to sell the player.

De Zerbi ‘closes doors’ to Tottenham sale

“Tottenham want Pedro Porro to stay. Roberto De Zerbi sees Pedro Porro as one of the crucial pieces of his squad to restart the Tottenham project in the best way possible.

“So, at the moment, Tottenham are closing doors for Pedro Porro.”

With the Porro route closed as far as Spurs are concerned, Romano named Ivan Fresneda (Sporting CP) and Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan) as being on Real’s radar too.

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Both Porro and Dumfries have also been linked with Liverpool, with the former similar from a stylistic point of view to former Reds favourite, Trent Alexander-Arnold.

But with De Zerbi putting his foot down and Dumfries’ fellow Dutchman, Arne Slot, no longer at Anfield, it appears unlikely Liverpool will enter next season with either of Porro or Dumfries in their ranks.

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Tottenham have finalised the free agent signing of Marcos Senesi, while their transfer record could fall with a winger move now fully approved and the green light has been given to a midfield deal too.

Tottenham are making plenty of moves this summer, and they’re making them early. The arrival of Andy Robertson from Liverpool was given Fabrizio Romano’s signature ‘here we go’ confirmation on Wednesday.

At 32, the left-back’s best is behind him, but he’ll add crucial leadership and experience to a squad that is sorely lacking both.

Tottenham are well aware they need bigger characters in the dressing room and as such, they’ve just wrapped up the arrival of 29-year-old centre-back and Argentina international, Marcos Senesi, too.

“Marcos Senesi to Tottenham, here we go! Deal in place after the verbal agreement reported since March,” wrote Romano on X.

“Four year contract for Senesi who’s set to put pen to paper soon and join #THFC as free agent. Another one after Robertson.”

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Next on the agenda is turning Joao Palhinha’s loan spell permanent. Our colleagues over on TEAMtalk brought news late on Thursday night of Spurs giving the green light to signing the midfield colossus outright.

Palhinha stood up tall in a difficult season in north London and scored the goal that helped Tottenham avoid relegation on the final day.

Bailey revealed all of Portugal’s big three – Sporting, Porto, Benfica – are circling, but Spurs are firm in the belief Palhinha will commit his future to Tottenham and sign on the dotted line.

An option to buy is present in the Bayern Munich loanee’s terms worth €30m / £26m. Spurs now hope to conclude Palhinha’s permanent signing ‘shortly’, and the Portuguese is already viewed as a ‘crucial’ player mopving forwards for Roberto De Zerbi.

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Savinho signing could set new Tottenham transfer record

In the final third, Tottenham could be about to make Savinho the most expensive signing in the club’s history.

Tottenham tabled two offers for the Manchester City winger last summer, with the highest reportedly worth €80m / £70m.

Savinho was open to joining Spurs, though Man City rejected both bids and shut the move down after failing to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid.

Savinho would go on to sign a new contract at the Etihad, but after enduring a frustrating campaign in which starts have been in short supply, the time is now right to move on.

Spurs have ‘reactivated talks’ with City, according to Fabrizio Romano. And crucially, our colleagues over on TEAMtalk broke news of City approving Savinho’s sale.

The 22-year-old left-footer is more than willing to join Tottenham, and that’s a stance that has now been backed up by Football Insider. All three parties – Spurs, City, Savinho – are now pulling in the same direction.

Assuming Spurs have to bid close to what they put forward last summer, Savinho would become the club’s all-time record signing, surpassing Dominic Solanke (£65m add-ons included).

According to reports, Tottenham Hotspur have fended off competition from elsewhere to seal Roberto De Zerbi’s first two summer signings.

Spurs narrowly avoided disaster at the end of the 2025/26 campaign, with De Zerbi guiding the Premier League side to safety on the final day of the season.

Their survival is largely thanks to De Zerbi, as their fortunes significantly improved after he replaced Igor Tudor, though he was quick to insist after the 1-0 final-day win against Everton that they need a major overhaul this summer.

And this is already underway, with the north London side primed to finalise two free transfers.

Firstly, Spurs secured the services of Andy Robertson ahead of his exit from Liverpool next month, though they have had to fend off late competition from Serie A giants Juventus to get a deal over the line.

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On Wednesday afternoon, Fabrizio Romano said on X: ‘EXCL: Tottenham reach verbal agreement to sign Andy Robertson, here we go!

‘Pact expected to be respected and deal to be signed soon despite Juventus proposal to try hijack the deal.

‘Robertson, wanted by #THFC last January and again now with De Zerbi. It’s happening.’

Shortly after, German journalist Florian Plettenberg revealed that a medical has been ‘scheduled’ for Robertson to formalise his move to Spurs.

Pletteberg said on X: ‘Andy Robertson to Tottenham – DONE DEAL.

‘Tottenham have received the final green light. Following the verbal agreement that he would join on a free transfer if Tottenham stayed in the Premier League, as reported in our Transfer Update show. Medical scheduled.’

Marcos Senesi to follow Andy Robertson in joining Spurs this summer

De Zerbi’s side have also been hard at work on a free transfer for Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi, who has been one of their most consistent performers this season and has been attracting interest from across Europe.

Senesi, like Robertson, reportedly declared before the end of the 2025/26 campaign that he favours a move to Spurs, though this transfer was dependent on them avoiding relegation.

And now that their Premier League status is secure, journalist Rudy Galetti has confirmed that Senesi to Spurs is a ‘done deal’.

Galetti said on X: ‘Marcos Senesi will become a new Tottenham player, decision made.

‘The Argentine defender, already in talks with Spurs for over a month, has now agreed all terms and is expected to sign his contract soon.

‘Done deal, only formal steps remain.’

Man City winger Savinho has decided that he wants to move to Tottenham in the summer transfer window, according to reports.

Spurs survived relegation on the final day of the season by beating Everton 1-0 as they finished two points clear of West Ham, who will be playing Championship football next term.

And now De Zerbi and the Tottenham hierarchy can plan for next season knowing they will be playing their football in the top flight.

One position they really want to improve is in wide areas with Man City winger Savinho, who has been linked in past windows, once again picked out as a top target.

It has already been revealed that Man City are open to selling Savinho in the summer after the Brazil struggling to feature in the starting XI regularly under Pep Guardiola, who is leaving.

And Football Insider are claiming that Savinho is ‘keen on the idea of a move’ to Tottenham in the summer with sources indicating ‘that the chance to work under Roberto De Zerbi strongly appeals to the player’.

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After being linked heavily with a move to Tottenham in previous windows, the Man City winger ‘is now prepared to try to get a deal over the line at his end’.

It is understood that Man City have lost a ‘crucial block’ on the deal with the report adding: ‘Guardiola’s decision to step away could also have a significant impact on Savinho’s future, given that he was one of the driving factors behind City fending off Tottenham’s advances for the wideman last summer.’

This season at Tottenham was unacceptable – Venkatesham

Tottenham CEO Vinai Venkatesham has called out an “unacceptable” season from the club as he reflected on the past 12 months in north London.

Venkatesham told Spurs’ website: “Well, I think to start with, I just wanted to just be obviously completely clear that the season has been completely unacceptable. The men’s first team should never, ever be involved in a relegation battle. It is just so far beneath the standards that this football club has. And I know for our supporters, it has been impossibly difficult. It has been exhausting. It has been painful. It’s just been embarrassing.

“It’s just not where this club can ever, ever be again. So I just wanted to say thank you, first of all, for our supporters for sticking with the team all the way through to the end of the season. It has been critically important, but home and away, the team have really felt that support and felt it really genuinely.

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“I know the club has grown really significantly over the last decade, but I need to say it as I saw it. I think it’s fair to say that the club was in a much worse state when you’re able to look at it from the inside than I thought when I looked at it from the outside. So it was going to be a much bigger challenge than I thought it would be.

“None of this is meant to be a criticism, by the way, of anyone or anything. I want to be clear on that. Some areas of strength on the commercial side, the stadium operations, very important because they drive the revenue to invest in the team, and in today’s world of football, importantly, the financial fair play headroom.

“But on the football side, a big gap between where we were and where we should be, and what has happened in football over the last five years is there’s been an unbelievable acceleration of quality across all Premier League clubs and football operations, big, small or medium and Tottenham has been left behind in far too many of those areas.

“So we have been doing a really, really big reset of the club from September to fix that, because this is not going to be fixed by a tweak here, a player here, a member of staff here, an investment here. It needs a fundamental rebaselining, a complete reset, which is going to take time to deliver.

“These challenges, the reason why we’re in this situation, have developed over many years and I wish I could just click my fingers in September and go from where we were to where we want to be. But it’s just not realistic.

“It’s going to take some time to get back to where we need to be. We are in the process of delivering this reset, and we need to complete this reset to get the club to where it wants to be. It might not be the answer that everybody wants. It might be that everybody wants and feels that we should have to fix all of this straight away, but it’s just not the reality of the situation.”

Tottenham legend Harry Kane has revealed his prediction ahead of the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.

Kane’s Bayern Munich side lost to PSG in the semi-finals in an entertaining 6-5 defeat on aggregate with some pundits declaring that the game should have been the final.

However, Arsenal have proved themselves to be one of the best teams in Europe this season with the Gunners lifting the Premier League title last week.

Kane, who is one of the most successful goalscorers in Premier League history, has a good perspective on how the Champions League final will pan out, having played PSG recently.

Spurs legend Kane told Sky Sports: “It’s two different styles playing against each other but I think it will be a really even test. Both teams have good qualities and can be dangerous.

“PSG are obviously reigning champions so of course they’re a difficult team to beat but I think Arsenal have shown this year that they can be one of the best teams in Europe, for sure.

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“It will be an interesting final, we’ll have to see what happens.”

Despite hailing Arsenal as “one of the best teams in Europe”, Kane still thinks PSG have to be “slight favourites” as they won the Champions League last season.

Kane added: “I think it’s really even.

“Two totally different teams in the way they play but two very strong teams. It will be an interesting final, for sure.

“I think PSG being the reigning champions obviously hold the right to maybe be slight favourites. But overall I think it will be two top teams going at it, it’ll be an even match.”

Mikel Arteta: I am convinced we are going to do it

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta revealed he is “convinced” they will go on to win the Champions League after their Premier League title triumph last week.

Arteta said: “We have the opportunity to create new history in our club. I am convinced we are going to do it.

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“We need this [celebratory] energy to flow and going against that, I think it will be a big mistake.

“We talked about already what we have to do in Budapest, how we’re going to use all the incredible energy that we’re all carrying towards that final, and tomorrow we’re going to start to prepare it.

“I said to the boys that this shirt now represents something else. We are the champions, and that brings a lot of confidence and a different kind of presence and energy to it.

“But as well, another kind of responsibility as well. My job now and everybody at the club is going to be lift those standards now and achieve much more, because I think we are capable of doing it.”

Manchester City have approved the sale of an attacker Tottenham are in talks to sign, and with the player’s green light already given, Spurs could well break their transfer record.

Tottenham’s most expensive signing remains the relatively modest £65m (£55m plus £10m in add-ons) arrival of Dominic Solanke in 2024.

But after successive 17th-placed finishes, Spurs are well aware there needs to be significant investment in Roberto De Zerbi’s playing personnel.

Tottenham aim to add leadership and experience with the double free agent signings of Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi. Both deals are agreed in principle.

But to add spark to the attack, Tottenham have gone back in for a player they twice bid for last summer – Savinho.

Spurs’ biggest offer for the 22-year-old Brazilian was reportedly €80m / approximately £70m. Man City turned the offer down and chose to retain Savinho after failing to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid.

Savinho then signed a new contract at the Etihad, but one year on, his future is a hot topic once again.

Tottenham want Savinho, Savinho wants Tottenham

Reporting on his YouTube channel on Tuesday, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano declared: “Keep an eye on Tottenham and Savinho. Last summer they wanted to go all in for Savinho. They sent two officials bids to Man City, but City decided not to proceed.

“It’s a story from August 2025. City were considering going for Rodrygo from Real Madrid and letting Savinho go to Tottenham.

“Then the Rodrygo deal was not possible and also City decided to trust Savinho, so they decided to offer him a new contract and in September he put pen to paper.

“But this season for Savinho at Man City has not been easy. He wants to play regularly and now Spurs are prepared to go for it.

“Roberto De Zerbi and people at Tottenham want Savinho, and so they’re prepared to re-open negotiations with Manchester City.”

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Romano concluded by noting Savinho is on board with the move to Spurs and if they strike an agreement with Man City, he “will be a Spurs player.”

Man City approve Savinho transfer

And according to our colleagues over on TEAMtalk, Man City have now said yes to selling Savinho this summer.

Their insider, Graeme Bailey, wrote: “Manchester City have informed Savinho he can leave the club this summer.”

He added: “Sources close to the situation indicate Spurs remain huge admirers of Savinho’s profile, and the player himself is also understood to be very open to the idea of a move to north London.

“Tottenham believe the Brazilian’s directness, creativity and ability to operate across multiple attacking positions would fit well within their evolving squad plans ahead of next season.”

Trusted reporter Romano has already confirmed on X that Spurs have ‘reactivated talks’ with Man City. And with all parties now working towards the same outcome, Savinho could soon become the most expensive signing in Tottenham’s history.

According to reports, Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi ‘wants’ to sign three Brighton players this summer.

At the end of March, Spurs appointed De Zerbi to replace Igor Tudor, having been tasked with guiding the Premier League side to survival.

There were bumps on the road for De Zerbi and Spurs, but they certainly improved following his arrival and he saved them from relegation on the final day of the 2025/26 campaign.

Tottenham beat Everton 1-0 on Sunday afternoon to secure survival and this was a rare day of joy for the club’s supporters, but De Zerbi has already alluded to the fact that he will be hard at work throughout this summer to overhaul their squad.

Speaking on Sunday, De Zerbi admitted: “From tonight, we have to start to organise and to build a new team.

“I think we have now to change too many players. We have 10, 11, 12 players good enough to stay. Good enough. Like players. Especially like people. And then we have to complete the squad with the first level of players.”

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He added: “First level of players because we suffered too much.

“I suffered a lot but I think the fans, the club, the board, the players, they suffered too much. We are Tottenham and we can’t suffer like this until the last second of the last game to stay up. And I will be stronger. I will be stronger.”

De Zerbi ‘wants’ to sign three Brighton players this summer

And according to The Independent’s Miguel Delaney, De Zerbi is ‘planning a triple raid’ on former club Brighton this summer, with Carlos Baleba, Bart Verbruggen and Jan Paul Van Hecke ‘wanted’ as the head coach’s ‘top targets’.

However, Spurs chiefs have already acknowledged that they may not be able to sign all three of these players and have four other players on their radar.

The report claims:

‘There is naturally an acceptance they may not get all of those, which is why Spurs are also looking at Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi, Liverpool’s Andy Robertson and Manchester City’s James Trafford.

‘Tottenham are even considering a deal for John Stones in order to bring in some badly-needed leadership.’