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Football clubs only know one way to fix their problems these days: transfers, transfers and more transfers.

But bringing in a new player can often get in the way of one of their youngsters progressing in the first team.

We’ve picked out seven moves this summer – either confirmed or expected – that could have consequences for young talents.

Marcos Senesi to Tottenham

Potential victim: Luka Vuskovic

Marcos Senesi has joined as a free agent from Bournemouth; the 29-year-old ticks the important box of being experienced – and in the Premier League to boot.

You can see why Spurs have done it, especially if they lose one of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.

But could it be at the expense of one of Spurs’ better performers – who naturally did that performing for a different team – from the season just gone?

Luka Vuskovic was a revelation in the Bundesliga while on loan with Hamburg. Now, the 19-year-old’s next step is uncertain.

Bayern Munich have already been linked in a sign that he might have outgrown Spurs before even making his debut.

Alternatively, Spurs could send him out on loan again. But either way, his prospects of being part of Roberto De Zerbi’s squad for the full duration of next season don’t look too promising.

New midfielder to Arsenal

Potential victim: Myles Lewis-Skelly

Whose 2025 crystal ball had Myles Lewis-Skelly starting the Champions League final in holding midfield?

That’s the reality that somehow came true after the midfielder-turned-left-back turned into a midfielder again.

Even though Arsenal didn’t win the Champions League, it was a big step for Lewis-Skelly, who’d fallen down the pecking order at left-back and seemed to have an uncertain future.

Deep down, he must have hoped for a future back in midfield. And with Martin Zubimendi falling off the pace by the end of the season, he finally got his chance.

But there’s a belief that Arsenal could look to strengthen their midfield further this summer as they look to take the next step at European level.

In that case, 19-year-old Lewis-Skelly would face more competition for gametime again – especially when you’d expect Zubimendi to acclimatise.

Bernardo Silva to Barcelona

Potential victim: Fermin Lopez, Gavi, Marc Bernal

There’s a player there for someone. You don’t need us to tell you about Silva’s qualities and ability to still cut it at the top level.

But as the 31-year-old moves on from Manchester City as a free agent, the suggestion of a move to Barcelona could cause some headaches for Hansi Flick.

Silva to Barcelona makes sense on paper. He’s good enough to play for them and he’s cheap enough for them too. It’s a very Barcelona signing.

But their pool of promising midfielders already includes Fermin Lopez, Gavi and Marc Bernal, all products of La Masia rated by Flick.

Lopez has just had the busiest and highest-scoring season of his career, whilst Gavi and Bernal have both had big injuries in recent years but still have big potential at the ages of 21 and 19.

Silva is a quality player, worthy of Barcelona’s level, but if any of their own talents are to reach those kind of levels too, they’ll need more gametime.

Ibrahima Konate to Real Madrid

Potential victim: Raul Asencio, Dean Huijsen

On one hand, you could view Konate’s impending move to Real Madrid as a way for them to replace the experience of the departing David Alaba.

But if Antonio Rudiger commits his future to the club for next season, you can imagine Jose Mourinho relying on those two as his preferred pairing.

Mourinho likes Dean Huijsen and knew about him before most of us did, encouraging Roma to loan him from Juventus in January 2024 and getting to work with him for a whole 10 days before being sacked.

But we suspect he’ll want as much experience as possible in his Madrid backline and could partner Konate with Rudiger.

Huijsen, 21, will get his chances. The bigger question marks may be over the future of 23-year-old Raul Asencio.

Under contract until 2031, Asencio reportedly wants to stay at the club where he developed. But he will likely start the season as fourth-choice centre-back and be demoted to fifth-choice once Eder Militao returns from injury.

New keeper to Newcastle

Potential victim: The other new keeper

Bit of a different one this given they’ve only just signed Ewen Jaouen, but the fact they’ve dropped £18m or so on him at the age of 20 suggests they see a big future for him.

Sure, this is the club who supposedly spent £20m on Odysseas Vlachodimos to be, erm, third choice. But there are big hopes for Jaouen’s progression at St. James’ Park.

Trouble is, Newcastle want a replacement for Nick Pope now – and it’s not thought that Jaouen is that man.

Thus, he could quickly find himself stuck behind a more established keeper. For how long remains to be seen.

It’s not quite a James Trafford to Man City situation, since he probably doesn’t expect to be a starter anyway – 20 is practically a child for a keeper – but if Newcastle are going to replace Pope with a new number one this summer, they’re going to want to get it right.

And that could mean a big investment that pushes Jaouen’s potential breakthrough further back.

New right-back to Man City

Potential victim: Rico Lewis

As a City academy graduate who can play in midfield but has settled at full-back, Rico Lewis has been upstaged somewhat by Nico O’Reilly on the opposite side.

Lewis’ future at City is now in doubt, especially when midfield and right-back are two positions the club could make signings for this summer.

The ridiculously priced Elliot Anderson is the big target in midfield, which could shut off Lewis’ chances of ever making it there, depending on how his new boss sees him.

But even at right-back, the 21-year-old could be pushed further to the fringes of the City team.

It would be a shame for a player who promised so much and still has time on his side, but he will have to consider his options. Is Fulham calling?

New winger to Liverpool

Potential victim: Rio Ngumoha

Liverpool’s main focus right now will be on finding a new right winger to replace Mohamed Salah.

But they could easily be tempted to find an upgrade for Cody Gakpo on the left wing as well.

If they do, they’ll have to be mindful of the consequences for their prodigious talent Rio Ngumoha.

Still only 17, Ngumoha dazzled when given a chance last season by Arne Slot. Now he’ll be learning from a new boss in Andoni Iraola and one with a good track record of improving young players.

But if Liverpool decide to swap out Gakpo for a better starting winger – and it’s still an ‘if’ at this stage – then that new player would be hoping for the lion’s share of gametime on the left.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi wants to keep Pedro Porro, amid claims that Manchester City want to bring the right-back to the Etihad Stadium.

Man City are planning to sign a new right-back in the summer transfer window, as Enzo Maresca gets set to replace Pep Guardiola as the manager at the Etihad Stadium.

The Premier League giants have made contact with the agents of Porro, who was on their books from 2019 until 2022.

There is interest in the Tottenham and Spain international right-back from Atletico Madrid.

Journalist Gianluigi Longari wrote on X at 9:33pm on June 10: “Pedro Porro could leave Tottenham.

“Among the clubs that have already made contact with his agents are Manchester City and Atletico Madrid.

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“Tottenham values Porro at nearly 60M.”

Tottenham Hotspur will not sell Pedro Porro

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has responded to the claim and has revealed that Tottenham do not want to sell Porro.

The Italian journalist has also stated that Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi is personally keen on keeping the Spain international right-back at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Romano posted on X at 9:01am on June 11: “Understand Tottenham manager De Zerbi see Pedro Porro as crucial player and the club also don’t want him to leave.

“Despite reports, #THFC want Porro to stay.”

This is not the first time that Romano has reported that De Zerbi wants Porro to stay at Tottenham.

Earlier this month, the transfer journalist revealed Real Madrid’s desire to sign Porro.

The Spanish and European giants were on the hunt for a right-back at the time.

Madrid eventually decided to strike a deal for Denzel Dumfries of Inter Milan.

At the time, Romano said that Tottenham want to keep Porro.

Romano wrote on X at 10:14pm on June 1: “Real Madrid plan to sign a right back this summer with Denzel Dumfries and Pedro Porro among options being considered.

“Ivan Fresneda has also been scouted recently.”

Romano added about Porro on his YouTube channel: “On this, let me mention to you that Real Madrid have started entering into the right-backs market.

“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.

“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.”

Tottenham have lined up Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez in case their deal for Jan Paul van Hecke collapses, according to reports.

Spurs narrowly avoided relegation on the final day of the Premier League season as a 1-0 win over Everton confirmed their Premier League status for next season.

Tottenham finished two points ahead of 18th-placed West Ham, who were relegated to the Championship, and now Spurs are taking to steps to avoid a repeat performance next season.

Spurs announced earlier this week that Andy Robertson is joining on a free transfer from Liverpool as they look to add experience to their squad.

A deal for Bournemouth centre-back Marco Senesi has been in the pipeline for a long time and now Romano has confirmed that the Argentina international has completed his move to Tottenham.

Romano wrote on X: ‘Tottenham have completed their double free agent signings as planned since April. After Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi joins on a four year deal until June 2030 — never in doubt, no chance for hijacks as Marcos said yes to Spurs weeks ago. Medical done today. #THFC.’

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Tottenham have also been bidding on Brighton defender Van Hecke with two offers turned down and Ben Jacobs revealing that Spurs are set to make another soon.

Jacobs wrote on social media: ‘Spurs intend to place a third bid for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke. Van Hecke only has a year left on his contract and wants to join. There remains optimism an agreement can be reached.’

But now Tottenham website Harry Hotspur claims that Club Brugge centre-back Ordonez is ‘on their shortlist as they look to reinforce their backline in the summer window’.

READ: Tottenham ‘primed to sign’ second Man City star in potential £100m double deal – ‘advancing’

The report insists that if the Van Hecke transfer ‘collapses’ then Ordonez is an ‘alternate option’ with De Zerbi’s ‘previous interest in the Ecuadorian defender during his time at Marseille’.

However, interest from other big clubs ‘might have complicated Tottenham’s chances of landing the player’ while Brugge are looking for around €45m (£39m) for the defender.

Juventus have ‘made an offer’ for the Club Brugge star, while Chelsea and Liverpool are also interested, with the report adding: ‘Tottenham sought to leverage De Zerbi’s influence to gain ground in the race, but Liverpool and Chelsea’s financial strength and European competition status could prove decisive. Brugge’s valuation underlines the defender’s rising market value, setting the stage for a fierce battle for his signature.’

Tottenham are also ‘advancing’ towards a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho with the Citizens looking for a deal worth around £60m.

Occasionally, a transfer link surfaces that makes no sense whatsoever, a nonsense for all parties involved. A classic of the genre is Manchester United moving for Cristian Romero.

It was claimed on Monday evening in Romero’s native Argentina that the Red Devils want to sign the Tottenham Hotspur captain and they were preparing to submit an offer.

Of course it is.

Firstly, United don’t need a central defender this summer.

Sure, they could improve their centre-back options. Among Harry Maguire, Matthijs De Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Leny Yoro, and Ayden Heaven, for reasons of fitness, age or experience, there is neither an individual nor a partnership that Michael Carrick can identify as the cornerstone of his team.

The United boss will be hoping that changes this season; that De Ligt recovers fully and promptly; that Martinez too can stay off the treatment table for long enough to make more than his average of 16 Premier League starts; that Yoro’s form more closely mirrors the potential he was bought for; and that Heaven continues the encouraging progress he has made during sporadic runs in the team.

Maguire is the most trustworthy of Carrick’s centre-backs but he is likely entering the final season of his United career.

All that said, perhaps United could use a centre-back after all. But not at the expense of their other priorities. Carrick ought to be able to mend and make do for another year with his current centre-back options.

But if he was looking to add another this summer, it would surely be one more reliable than Romero.

The Spurs skipper can be a very fine defender when him and his team aren’t suffering the consequences of his all-too-regular brain farts. Perhaps it is harsh to make Romero the face of Tottenham’s failures in recent seasons, but the captain certainly makes the poster. Assuming he hasn’t flown back to Argentina on the day of the shoot.

United already have too many defenders too often unavailable. Through injury and suspension, Romero has missed an average of 16 games a season through the five campaigns he has fought with Spurs.

The United of old might have been lured by the streaks of form Romero has strung together in the Premier League, but it seems the Red Devils have recovered a modicum of competence in the transfer market of late.

A factor in that is perhaps the ‘no-dickheads’ policy that United adopted at a time when they couldn’t move for them. Mercifully for Carrick, most have now been thrust through the exit door and there is now serenity about the dressing room at Old Trafford.

It can be a counterproductive policy because, very occasionally, a dickhead becomes available who might be worth the potential grief.

Does Romero fall into that category? Nope.

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In any case, why would Romero want to join United? If he is to leave Spurs – they are certainly trying to phase him out – then why would he want to stick around in a league where the referees have got his number?

Okay, aside from the Premier League money, why would Romero seek to stay where the perception of him would be so hard to shift? Recent links with Atletico Madrid are almost too perfect.

Perhaps the absence of intent from Atletico or anyone else at this early stage of the summer is what has prompted the United links; we assume they were fed to the Argentinian media from the player’s camp in an effort to generate some noise. You can’t blame them; putting a player in the same story as United is the oldest tactic in the grubby agents’ handbook.

But it’s an old and tired trope. There are plenty of clubs Romero’s reps could have used to manufacture a more credible link; maybe try Chelsea next time.

According to reports, Tottenham Hotspur are now ‘primed to sign’ a second Manchester City star in this summer’s transfer window.

Spurs have made a fast start to this summer’s transfer window, having already signed Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free transfers from Liverpool and AFC Bournemouth.

Man City winger Savinho could be their next addition, but it has now emerged that they are plotting a move for England international James Trafford.

Trafford returned to Man City in last summer’s transfer window, but he was only a bit-part player for Pep Guardiola’s side in the 2025/26 campaign as they also signed Gianluigi Donnarumma.

And with Trafford firmly behind Donnarumma in the pecking order at the Etihad, the 23-year-old is expected to pursue an exit this summer to play regularly elsewhere.

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According to our colleagues at TEAMtalk, Spurs are ‘primed to sign’ Trafford as a £40m replacement for Guglielmo Vicario, who is also being heavily linked with an exit this summer.

Trafford is said to have been ‘told’ by Man City that he is ‘sellable this summer’ and they ‘will consider offers’ for him.

It is also stated that Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi ‘loves’ Trafford, who would take Antonin Kinsky’s place as his No.1 goalkeeper if they sign him from Man City.

Three rivals for James Trafford revealed with Savinho deal ‘advanced’

However, the same report claims Spurs face competition from three Premier League clubs for Trafford, with Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Leeds United also interested.

Regarding Savinho, a report from The Daily Mail has claimed that Spurs are now ‘advancing’ towards completing a deal for the winger for around £60m.

Fabrizio Romano, meanwhile, has provided more details on this transfer in a recent update, claiming Savinho was “ready” to join Spurs “one year ago”.

Romano said on his YouTube channel: “Savinho was ready to go to Tottenham one year ago. Then if Man City tell you you have to stay, Pep Guardiola is trusting you, obviously Savinho was more than happy to stay and to continue and to sign a new contract as he did in September.

“But Savinho was attracted by Tottenham one year ago and Savinho is again attracted by Tottenham today. So on player side, I don’t see big issues. I think Savinho Tottenham on player side can get done quite soon.

“Now it’s so Manchester City and Tottenham negotiating, discussing, talking about the transfer fee. So let’s be patient. Let’s see what happens there. But Tottenham are on it. Tottenham are working on the Savinho deal.”

Liverpool will fail in their quest to bring Jan Paul van Hecke to Anfield, with a report claiming that the Brighton and Hove Albion defender wants to move to Tottenham Hotspur and work with Roberto De Zerbi instead.

With Ibrahima Konate leaving and Virgil van Dijk ageing, Liverpool are on the hunt for a new defender in the summer transfer window.

While Giovanni Leoni and Jeremy Jacquet will be part of Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola’s squad for next season, both are very young.

Liverpool ‘in contact’ with Jan Paul van Hecke

According to VI, Liverpool have been in contact with Jan Paul van Hecke, who is out of contract at Brighton and Hove Albion in 2027.

The report in the Dutch news outlet has reported that Liverpool have made ‘contact’ with the 26-year-old Netherlands international.

There is interest in Van Hecke from Chelsea and Newcastle United, too.

READ: Liverpool accelerating £164m double winger signing as two more exits gather pace

VI has noted: ‘Over the past few months, many Premier League clubs showed interest in Van Hecke.

‘Brighton’s absolute star player was in contact with Liverpool and was being monitored by Chelsea and Newcastle United.’

However, it is Tottenham Hotspur who have ‘pushed ahead in recent weeks’ and could end up signing Van Hecke.

Tottenham are planning a third bid for Van Hecke, who has agreed on personal terms with Spurs.

Van Hecke worked with current Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi at Brighton and reportedly ‘became enthusiastic about the talks’ with the Italian manager.

Jan Paul van Hecke wants to join Tottenham Hotspur

‘Van Hecke himself has therefore made up his mind: it has to be Tottenham’, according to the report.

VI has added: ‘Although interest from other clubs has been mentioned in the British press in recent days, Van Hecke now only wants to go to Tottenham.

‘Consequently, the club is not giving up and is working to quickly bring the deal to the final stages.

‘As a result, Van Hecke can start the World Cup without distractions and is assured of a top transfer.’

Tottenham central defender Micky van de Ven is also pushing for Van Hecke to join him at Tottenham.

The Netherlands international said about his compatriot: “I did talk to Jan Paul briefly about Tottenham. I think it is a good step for him.”

Netherland manager Ronald Koeman has also given his take on the future of Van Hecke.

When asked about Van Hecke’s proposed move to Tottenham, Koeman said: “Ideally, I would prefer a player to have peace of mind regarding his club,” he said on Sunday. And that there is clarity about the future. But I cannot stop it.”

Tottenham Hotspur are planning to raid Juventus to bring Gleison Bremer to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, according to a report, as the north London club strike an agreement with Jan Paul van Hecke.

Roberto De Zerbi rescued Tottenham from relegation to the Championship, and the Italian manager is now planning to make major signings in the summer transfer window.

Andy Robertson has already been announced as a Tottenham player for next season and beyond.

Marcos Senesi is also set to move to Tottenham as a free agent, with the Argentina international defender out of contract at Bournemouth at the end of the month.

Tottenham are determined to sign Jan Paul van Hecke, too, with the north London club having already made a second bid of £50million for the Brighton and Hove Albion defender.

Spurs have reached an agreement on personal terms with Van Hecke, as the north London club go into overdrive to sort their defensive issues.

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Tottenham Hotspur want Gleison Bremer

It has now emerged that Tottenham are planning to make a bid for Juventus defender Gleison Bremer.

According to TuttoJuve, Tottenham ‘could make a concrete offer for Bremer in the coming days’.

The Brazil international defender has a release clause of €58million (£50m) in his contract at Juventus.

The Juventus-centric Italian news outlet has reported that Juventus could consider selling Bremer to Tottenham for less than his release clause.

TuttoJuve has also reported that Tottenham have ‘ expressed interest’ in the 29-year-old centre-back.

The report has added: ‘To facilitate the deal, Spurs could offer Guglielmo Vicario, a goalkeeper long-time target of the Juventus management and who would represent a reliable option for a future between the posts.

‘There are currently no definitive agreements, but discussions could intensify in the coming weeks.’

Meanwhile, Harry Redknapp has urged Tottenham manager De Zerbi to build his team around Archie Gray.

The former Tottenham manager told The London Evening Standard: “I think Archie Gray would be one of the people that you look to build your team around,” he said.

“He looks a fantastic young pro, good player, and over the last two years, he’s probably been their best player, I think.

“He is, I assume, a captain of the club in the not-too-distant future. Even next year, if I was there, I wouldn’t hesitate to make him captain, even though he’s only a young kid.

“He could be like Ray Wilkins, who became captain of Chelsea when he was very young. He’s good enough to do that.”

Redknapp has also backed Spurs to finish in the Premier League top six next season, after narrowly escaping the dreaded drop to the Championship this time around.

The pundit said: “I think the new manager has sorted it out. I think Tottenham next year, for sure they’ll be a top-six team.

“De Zerbi, I like him. He did a great job at Brighton. All the people I talk to who have played for him like him and respect him. I think he’ll do well, I think next year they’ll be up there.”

Tottenham are closing in on their third signing of the summer as they advance towards a deal for Manchester City star Savinho, according to reports.

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

Tottenham finished two points ahead of 18th-placed West Ham, who left the Premier League via the trap door, and now the Spurs hierarchy are keen to avoid being in another relegation struggle next term.

The North Londoners have already confirmed Andy Robertson is joining from Liverpool on a free transfer, while Marco Senesi is also inbound from Bournemouth.

Fabrizio Romano wrote on X last week: ‘Tottenham have completed their double free agent signings as planned since April. After Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi joins on a four year deal until June 2030 — never in doubt, no chance for hijacks as Marcos said yes to Spurs weeks ago. Medical done today. #THFC.’

Speaking recently about a potential move for Man City winger Savinho, Romano added on his YouTube channel: “Savinho was ready to go to Tottenham one year ago. Then if Man City tell you you have to stay, Pep Guardiola is trusting you, obviously Savinho was more than happy to stay and to continue and to sign a new contract as he did in September.

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“But Savinho was attracted by Tottenham one year ago and Savinho is again attracted by Tottenham today. So on player side, I don’t see big issues. I think Savinho Tottenham on player side can get done quite soon.

“Now it’s so Manchester City and Tottenham negotiating, discussing, talking about the transfer fee. So let’s be patient. Let’s see what happens there. But Tottenham are on it. Tottenham are working on the Savinho deal.”

And now the Daily Mail have claimed that Tottenham are ‘advancing’ in their attempts to sign Savinho with Spurs ‘in talks over a deal worth around £60m’ for the Man City winger.

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Man City ‘blocked’ the transfer last summer when the Citizens were looking for as much as £70m with speculation all summer and January about a potential move.

The Daily Mail adds: ‘Talks are ongoing over the structure of the offer which will include add-ons and bonuses..

It is understood that Tottenham are also ‘hopeful’ that a third bid can be successful for Brighton centre-back Jan Paul Hecke after their first two bids were rejected by the Seagulls.

The Daily Mail continues: ‘Further signings are planned as discussions continue with other targets.’

Manchester United have decided whether or not to sign Cristian Romero who is on course to leave Tottenham, and Spurs have now agreed personal terms with the Argentine’s replacement.

Romero may be Tottenham’s captain, but he’s no true leader. Our colleagues over on TEAMtalk recently brought news of the Argentine’s stunt at the end of the season going down like a lead balloon among the Spurs hierarchy.

Ahead of Tottenham’s final day clash where their Premier League status was still hanging in the balance, Romero flew back to Argentina where he intended to watch his boyhood club Belgrano take on River Plate.

The visual of the club’s captain jetting off ahead of the biggest game of the season – even if he was injured and unavailable to play – was an extremely poor one.

Ultimately, internal pressure resulted in Romero returning to England to offer his support for his teammates and relegation was avoided. However, the damage was done.

TEAMtalk and now The Athletic have both confirmed the expectation is Romero will leave Tottenham this summer.

On Tuesday morning, The Athletic wrote: ‘There is a strong chance the 28-year-old will leave this summer but he is representing Argentina at the World Cup over the next few weeks.

‘Spurs are being proactive by trying to secure Romero’s replacement before he is sold.’

They added: ‘Romero looks set to be the most eye-catching departure [from Spurs].’

The ‘replacement’ Tottenham plan to sign is Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke, with an agreement on personal terms with the 26-year-old now in place.

Spurs have launched two bids for the Dutch international so far, with the first worth £40m and the second totalling £50m.

A third bid which Spurs are confident will seal the deal has been approved and is imminent.

Truth on Cristian Romero to Man Utd

Reports in Spain claimed Man Utd were about to put an offer to Spurs for Romero, who could be the subject of a £56m switch to Old Trafford.

Man Utd’s interest in Romero was then backed up by journalist Gaston Edul, who is generally regarded as being a reliable source on news concerning Argentine players.

However, TEAMtalk’s transfer insider, Fraser Fletcher, has now been reliably informed the links between Man Utd and Romero are overblown.

He explained: ‘Manchester United sources have moved to shut down speculation linking them with Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero, with sources confirming the club are not actively pursuing the Argentine centre-back despite recent reports.’

Rather than move for the Tottenham centre-back, the Red Devils are emphasising signings in other positions.

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One and more probably two more midfielders are wanted after Ederson. A left-back – with Lewis Hall cited in Fletcher’s piece – is also a priority. A left winger is on the agenda too.

It is not being denied that Romero may have admirers at Man Utd, but that’s not to say he’ll be heading to Old Trafford during a summer in which other moves are taking far greater priority.

Of course, this doesn’t mean Romero is staying put either, it just means the club he does go on to join won’t be named Manchester United.

A switch to Spain where his volatile nature would mesh well with Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid continues to be mooted as a far more realistic outcome.

Tottenham are keen on signing France Under-21 international Jean-Matteo Bahoya from Eintracht Frankfurt after Arsenal pulled out of the race, according to reports.

Spurs narrowly avoided relegation at the end of the season as a final day win over Everton secured the club’s Premier League status for next term.

Tottenham finished two points ahead of 18th-placed West Ham, who were relegated to the Championship, and now the Spurs hierarchy are looking to make sure they aren’t in another survival scrap next season.

Spurs have already sealed the signings of Liverpool’s Andy Robertson and Bournemouth’s Marco Senesi on free transfers this summer.

Fabrizio Romano wrote on X last week: ‘Tottenham have completed their double free agent signings as planned since April. After Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi joins on a four year deal until June 2030 — never in doubt, no chance for hijacks as Marcos said yes to Spurs weeks ago. Medical done today. #THFC.’

Man City winger Savinho could be their third signing of the summer with Romano revealing that a transfer “can get done quite soon”.

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Speaking about the latest on Spurs’ move for Savinho, Romano said on his YouTube channel: “Savinho was ready to go to Tottenham one year ago. Then if Man City tell you you have to stay, Pep Guardiola is trusting you, obviously Savinho was more than happy to stay and to continue and to sign a new contract as he did in September.

“But Savinho was attracted by Tottenham one year ago and Savinho is again attracted by Tottenham today. So on player side, I don’t see big issues. I think Savinho Tottenham on player side can get done quite soon.

“Now it’s so Manchester City and Tottenham negotiating, discussing, talking about the transfer fee. So let’s be patient. Let’s see what happens there. But Tottenham are on it. Tottenham are working on the Savinho deal.”

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Tottenham are also set to make a ‘third bid’ for Brighton centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke as the Seagulls continue to value the Dutchman at around £70m.

Voetbal International have revealed that Van Hecke ‘only wants to go to’ Tottenham with the Brighton star no longer talking to any other clubs.

If possible, Van Hecke wants a deal completed before the World Cup starts and Tottenham are ‘working to quickly bring the deal to the final stages’.

Tottenham ‘particularly interested’ in Frankfurt star

And now Tottenham also have their eyes on another target with German publication Bild (via Sport Witness) claiming that Spurs are ‘particularly interested’ after Arsenal ‘walked away’ from the deal.

Tottenham and Roberto de Zerbi are not put off by his dip in form towards the end of the season with Frankfurt looking for €35-40m for the attacking midfielder.