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Tottenham are focusing their efforts on bringing in a new superstar winger after signing Mateus Fernandes and agreeing a deal for Sandro Tonali, with AC Milan ace Rafael Leao firmly on their radar.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side ambitiously kicked off the window with Fernandes’ arrival for £85million, while an offer worth £100million for Tonali has been accepted by Newcastle.

But Spurs won’t stop there, and they are in the market for a new winger. Man City star Savinho remains of interest, but Milan and Portugal attacker Leao is now emerging as a serious option.

Our friends at TEAMtalk have revealed today that Tottenham hold serious interest in Leao, and new Milan manager Ruben Amorim is prepared to sell him this summer.

The 27-year-old, who is currently starring for Portugal at the World Cup, is ready to take on a new challenge and crucially, ‘Leao is attracted by the prospect of a move to the Premier League and would seriously consider joining Spurs should a deal become possible.’

Manchester United, Arsenal and Barcelona have all been approached by Leao’s representatives too, per TEAMtalk’s report, but they have not made him a priority target.

Spurs are therefore in a strong position to sign Leao should they make a move, and they look primed to do just that.

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Spurs plotting move for Rafael Leao

The report notes that Leao’s willingness to listen to Tottenham’s project is viewed internally as a significant boost.

However, any deal would still require ‘substantial negotiations with Milan,’ who remain determined to secure a major fee for one of their marquee players.

Rival approaches from Man Utd, Arsenal and Barca haven’t been ruled out yet, either.

Leao signed for Milan back in 2019 and has since established himself as one of the Serie A’s best players.

He’s notched 80 goals and 65 assists in 291 appearances for the Rossoneri and if he could continue that form for Spurs, he’d be a game-changing addition.

Leao has also impressed for Portugal at the World Cup, scoring in a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in the group stage and providing a crucial assist in a 2-1 victory against Croatia in the Round of 32.

With this in mind, it’ll be interesting to see if Tottenham formalise their interest in Leao with a bid. If they do, they’ll be in a strong position to sign him this summer.

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Tottenham eye £101m double Man City swoop with first bid coming

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Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to move for Omar Marmoush amid their interest in fellow Manchester City attacker Savinho, a report has claimed.

Tottenham tried to sign Savinho last summer, proposing a £60million deal. However, City did not want to sell at the time and subsequently agreed a new six-year contract with the winger instead.

The 2026 summer transfer window has already been game-changing for Spurs, as they have captured Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson, Jan Paul van Hecke, Martin Dubravka and Mateus Fernandes at the request of Roberto De Zerbi, while also agreeing a £100m deal for Sandro Tonali.

Newcastle United star Tonali will cost an initial £92.5m plus £7.5m in potential add-ons, and he has travelled to London to complete the move.

It seems City duo Marmoush and Savinho are next on De Zerbi’s wish list.

CaughtOffside report that Spurs are ‘preparing an official bid’ for Egypt striker Marmoush, with his City exit ‘edging closer’.

READ: The biggest non-World Cup transfer in every World Cup year since 1966

Spurs are ‘showing strong interest’ in Marmoush, providing Barcelona, Juventus and Galatasaray with competition.

Galatasaray are ready to offer him a ‘substantial salary package’, though it remains to be seen whether the 27-year-old would be open to moving to the Turkish Super Lig.

City are ‘demanding a fee in the region of €60m’ (£51m) to sell Marmoush, who ‘needs a move’ so he can pick up regular starts elsewhere.

Spurs have identified him as a player who can provide Dominic Solanke with competition for a starting role up front. Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi is another striker on De Zerbi’s radar.

There is the potential for Spurs to land both Marmoush and Savinho this summer, as they have also reignited their interest in the latter.

It was claimed on Thursday that Spurs have agreed personal terms with Savinho and are planning to reopen talks with City, too.

Spurs are supposedly hoping to strike a £50m deal for the Brazilian winger. A transfer at that price seems ambitious, however, as City rejected a £60m approach for Savinho last year, and have since tied him down to a new, long-term contract.

Savinho is keen on joining Spurs as they have promised him more game time, but City will ultimately have the final say.

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Tottenham make approach for seventh signing after Tonali as £17m fee is being discussed

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Tottenham have made an approach to sign Atalanta wing-back Raoul Bellanova as their next summer signing, according to reports.

Spurs have made a flying start to the 2026 summer transfer window with ENIC already securing five new signings, while another is almost sealed.

Tottenham came close to being relegated last season with Roberto De Zerbi’s side surviving on the final day of the campaign, courtesy of a 1-0 win over Everton.

Spurs finished just two points in front of 18th-placed West Ham, who were relegated to the Championship, and the Tottenham hierarchy are determined to have a season towards the top end of the division instead,

Tottenham have already signed Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka on free transfers, while Jan Paul van Hecke has arrived from Brighton for £52m and Mateus Fernandes has joined in a £85m transfer from London rivals West Ham.

A deal for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is also very close with reports that the Italy international went for a medical in London earlier this week.

READ:The biggest non-World Cup transfer in every World Cup year since 1966

On Wednesday Fabrizio Romano confirmed that a deal for Tonali was ‘here we go’ done as Tottenham and Newcastle agreed a fee.

The journalist posted on X: ‘EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham agree record deal to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle, HERE WE GO!

‘Agreement between clubs closed and also on player side with the Italian midfielder.

‘Fee higher than £85m paid for Mateus Fernandes.’

Before The Athletic‘s David Ornstein clarified on X that a deal would be worth £100m: ‘EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham Hotspur reach agreement with Newcastle United to sign Sandro Tonali.

‘Deal for 26yo Italy international to join #THFC from #NUFC £92.5m + £7.5m in potential add-ons based around multiple Champions League qualifications @TheAthleticFC.’

READ: Tottenham receive official offer for £60m star after he was tipped to be ‘collateral damage’

Before Romano confirmed on Thursday that Tonali was heading for a medical, he added: ‘Understand Sandro Tonali will be in London today with agents and family to undergo medical at Tottenham.’

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And now Tottenham’s next signing could be a defender with Italian website Tuttomercatoweb claiming that Spurs have made an approach for Bellanova.

Tottenham, along with Fulham and Nottingham Forest, ‘have reached out to enquire about the deal’ while fellow Premier League side Everton have also ‘tried to gauge the feasibility of the deal’.

The report adds that the Italian side are demanding between €15m (£13m) and €20m (£17m): ‘Atalanta are asking for between €15 and €20 million, and a move to Napoli is also possible, given that Massimiliano Allegri likes him a lot.’

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Tottenham receive official offer for £60m star after he was tipped to be ‘collateral damage’

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Tottenham have received an offer from a Turkish giant to take Richarlison off their hands in the summer transfer window, according to reports.

Spurs narrowly avoided relegation at the end of last season as a 1-0 victory over Everton kept them in the Premier League, as they go another campaign without European competition.

Tottenham have already brought in five new faces this summer with Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka joining on free transfers, while Jan Paul van Hecke arrived from Brighton in a £52m deal and Mateus Fernandes became a new Spurs player for £85m from West Ham.

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is the next star through the door after flying to London to complete a medical ahead of a £100m move to Tottenham.

After their huge expenditure, Tottenham will now need to recoup some of the money they have spent and reports in Turkey are indicating they have received an ‘official offer’ for Richarlison.

READ: The biggest non-World Cup transfer in every World Cup year since 1966

The Brazil international has not had the desired impact since his £60m move from Everton in 2022 and Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoglu has reported on a potential move to a Super Lig giant.

Sabuncuoglu wrote on X: ‘EXCLUSIVE | One of the big teams from the Süper Lig has made an official offer to Richarlison, who wears a Tottenham shirt.’

Richarlison only has one year left on his contract and now the question is whether Tottenham will look to move the Brazilian on while he still has some value.

When asked if Spurs will look to cash in on Richarlison this summer, Danny Murphy told Goal last month: “I think so. The problem is [Dominic] Solanke has got lots of attributes that De Zerbi would like. De Zerbi loves a high press and he likes intense football. Solanke at his best is brilliant at that, but he just can’t stay fit. When you look at that, and obviously he’s not getting younger, then I think De Zerbi will bring in a striker.

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“I probably think Richarlison could be collateral damage in that because he’s not really got the fans behind him. He tries his best. He doesn’t have the quality that the Tottenham fans want to see leading in the line. I think a striker inevitably will come through the door.”

Who would replace Richarlison at Tottenham?

Speaking about potential additions to Tottenham’s frontline, journalist Ben Jacobs said on the Last Word on Spurs YouTube channel: “I think that Liam Delap could be one to watch from Chelsea, another club that Tottenham wouldn’t normally do too much business with.

“Newcastle, Everton, Tottenham, the three clubs that like Delap. Before we can clarify whether anything is going to develop there, Delap wants to stay and fight for his place, so he’s going to understand where he is in this pecking order, with Joao Pedro number one under Xabi Alonso, who is going to be the number two striker?

“Is it still going to be Delap? Is it alternatively going to be Nico Jackson, who’s coming back from a loan spell at Bayern? I think unlikely, but Jackson wants pre-season to see if he can change the new manager’s mind.

“Once all that falls into place, if Delap is available on the market, Newcastle, Everton and Tottenham are the three Premier League clubs I’m hearing.”

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Tottenham will ‘allow’ star to leave days after telling him he’s going nowhere

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Tottenham will “reluctantly allow” Lucas Bergvall to leave the club, as per insider Pete O’Rourke, just days after reportedly telling him otherwise.

Spurs have gone huge in the summer transfer window. They have officially signed Mateus Fernandes, paying £85million for the former West Ham man’s transfer, and they’re following it with the snare of Sandro Tonali from Newcastle, for a fee rising to £100million.

That will immediately become one of the Premier League’s most exciting midfields, but Tottenham have been hamstrung in that one of their most promising midfield stars wants to leave the club.

Bergvall has told them of his desire to exit, feeling there’s no obvious route into Roberto De Zerbi’s side after he started just one of the seven games the Italian took charge of last season – and the new recruits should only make that harder.

And while reports of late suggested Spurs have told Bergvall he’s going nowhere, O’Rourke suggests they’re open to selling.

He told Football Insider: “Bergvall himself has indicated that he would like to leave Tottenham this summer for a new challenge.

“Tottenham reluctantly would allow him to move on for the right offer, and they’ve obviously spent big in midfield with Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes on the verge of joining the club as well so that would likely push Lucas Bergvall down the pecking order.

“With this big transfer outlay, Spurs are going to have to balance the books, so selling somebody like Bergvall, who they’ll make a big profit on having signed him from Sweden, I think could be smart business.”

Bergvall going nowhere?

That’s quite the contrast from the recent reports, suggesting Bergvall had been told he’ll be a valued member of the Spurs squad next season.

Insider Michael Bridge has suggested that both are true – the Swede has been told he’s not leaving, but offers might be listened to.

He wrote: ‘Understand Lucas Bergvall has been told he’s not leaving Spurs.

‘The 20-year-old midfielder had made the club aware of his desire to move on in search of a fresh start due to concerns over his first-team involvement.

‘Nottingham Forest are one of the clubs that have a strong interest in the Sweden international, who has five years left on his deal. #THFC.

‘Worth adding (my opinion) if Spurs received a large offer for Bergvall they’d surely consider it.

‘De Zerbi likes the player. Let’s see.’

De Zerbi’s desire to keep Bergvall was not evident when he gave him just 113 minutes – and two games in which he never got on at all – in the manager’s Tottenham spell so far.

And while there’s some darkness over what is going on with the Swede, a previous report has suggested he’d be available for £45million.

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€100m French winger wants ‘to join Tottenham’ after ‘holding talks in last 24 hours’ – report

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Eli Junior Kroupi is ready to join Tottenham Hotspur and play under manager Roberto De Zerbi, according to a report.

Tottenham have already officially confirmed the signings of Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Martin Dubravka, Jan Paul van Hecke and Mateus Fernandes.

Spurs also have a deal in place with Newcastle United for Sandro Tonali, who will cost the north London club £100million in transfer fees.

Tottenham are now planning to sign a winger, with Eli Junior Kroupi on their radar, according to The Independent.

Kroupi was a star for Bournemouth last season, as the 20-year-old France Under-21 international scored 13 goals in 33 Premier League matches.

Tottenham want Eli Junior Kroupi

The report, published on July 1, stated: ‘Spurs want a left forward, in particular, with Kroupi heading the list, though fierce competition awaits.

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‘The Bournemouth star is wanted by Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain and the south-coast club want a figure north of £80m to part ways with the 20-year-old.

‘But Spurs are nevertheless willing to spend big once again in a bid to avoid a repeat of the last two seasons, which have seen them flirt with relegation, despite winning the Europa League.’

It has now been claimed that Kroupi has already held talks with Tottenham and wants to work with manager De Zerbi.

An X account with 64,5000 followers, Krrish, has claimed that the youngster is ‘excited’ at the prospect of playing for Tottenham.

The account, which has been very active with transfer news this summer, has added that Bournemouth do not want to sell Kroupi and want €100million (£86m) for him.

Eli Junior Kroupi wants to join Tottenham – report

It posted on X at 9:04am on July 3: “Eli Junior Kroupi has confirmed his interest in a move to Tottenham Hotspur, he is open to joining Spurs in next weeks!

“Understand Spurs did hold talks with the camp of Eli Junior Kroupi in the last 24 hours, and have talked directly with Kroupi, who is excited to the idea of joining Spurs.

“Eli Junior Kroupi is excited with the idea of playing under Roberto De Zerbi, he is very attracted to the Spurs project and would love to join Tottenham if clubs agree a deal.

“AFC Bournemouth are currently NOT open to selling Eli Junior Kroupi for cheap as he is a key player for the club. Sources suggest a package worth €100m would be needed to convince them for a sale!

“No club to club talks as of now, only initial enquiries and talks with the player’s camp. One to watch in the next days if Spurs decide to push!

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Tottenham: Agreed signing '100% off' with 'talks ongoing' for different deal

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A fully agreed Tottenham transfer has been confirmed as ‘100 percent off’, and an alternative deal is ‘complicated’ due to the costs involved.

Tottenham are making blockbuster moves this summer, with ENIC backing Roberto De Zerbi in a big way. The need for greater leadership and experience has been filled with the triple free agent signings of Martin Dubravka, Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson.

While those deals are handy, they pale in comparison to the big-money moves for Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali. Combined, that trio have cost £237m when factoring in future add-ons.

De Zerbi now boasts an embarrassment of riches in central midfield, with Tonali and Fernandes joining a corps that already comprised Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Conor Gallagher, Rodrigo Bentancur and Pape Sarr.

And in a campaign where there’s no European football, you can obviously see there’s going to be an issue satisfying each of those player’s desires for regular action.

As such, it came as little surprise on Thursday night to learn Tottenham had pulled the plug on signing Joao Palhinha outright.

The Portuguese, 30, helped secure Spurs’ Premier League status on the final day of last season with a crucial goal.

The loanee could have been signed via an option to buy in his agreement with Bayern Munich worth €30m / £26m. Had the option been taken up, personal terms were already sealed.

However, Palhinha’s deal was called off in lieu of Spurs signing Tonali and Fernandes. According to the latest from Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, a secondary move for Palhinha – to Sporting CP – has also hit trouble.

Joao Palhinha latest with Tottenham move ‘100% off’

Taking to X, Plettenberg wrote: ‘João Palhinha is set to return to FC Bayern for now.

‘The Tottenham deal is now 100% off following the signings of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.

‘A possible move to Sporting is also complicated due to Bayern’s asking price. There are further interested clubs. Talks are ongoing.’

Fabrizio Romano was among those to report Palhinha had wanted to stay at Spurs, and gave the north London side priority with regards to his future.

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But with Tottenham breaking the bank for two midfield signings, he’s merely a victim of circumstance right now.

Others coming under the microscope are Bergvall and Gray, the latter of which Newcastle have already seen a bid turned down for.

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Tottenham star told to leave over 'cruel' De Zerbi

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Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall has been told to change clubs if “cruel” Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi tries to change his playing style.

Spurs have been making huge strides in the transfer market this summer with Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Martin Dubravka, Jan Paul van Hecke and Mateus Fernandes all signed.

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is set to be next in the door in a record-breaking deal worth £100m as he headed to London on Thursday to complete his medical.

After signing two new midfielders, there have been rumours that Tottenham could move on some of their players in that area with Bergvall being linked with a move away.

The Athletic reported in June that Bergvall had told Tottenham that he wanted to leave the club this summer with interest from Nottingham Forest emerging.

IFK Värnamo midfielder Simon Thern has insisted that rumours De Zerbi doesn’t like players “who take too many touches on the ball” and that Bergvall should leave Tottenham if that is the case.

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Speaking about several Sweden national team players during the World Cup, Thern told Fotbollskanalen: “Incredible player. The speed and the desire to always move forward on the pitch makes me happy. Always tries to be fair.

“Heard talk about De Zerbi not liking players who take too many touches on the ball… stupidest thing I’ve ever heard! Had the Tottenham coach left Messi out of the eleven then for the sake of ‘his’ system? For God’s sake, don’t change your playing style, Lucas! Because it’s cruel. Rather change teams if it becomes a ‘problem’.”

Sky Sports journalist Michael Bridge insists that Tottenham have told Bergvall that he is going nowhere this summer amid concerns the 20-year-old will struggle for game time next season.

Bridge posted on X on Thursday: ‘Understand Lucas Bergvall has been told he’s not leaving Spurs.

‘The 20-year-old midfielder had made the club aware of his desire to move on in search of a fresh start due to concerns over his first-team involvement.

‘Nottingham Forest are one of the clubs that have a strong interest in the Sweden international, who has five years left on his deal. #THFC’

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Bridge later added: ‘Worth adding (my opinion) if Spurs received a large offer for Bergvall they’d surely consider it.

‘De Zerbi likes the player. Let’s see.’

Bergvall ‘more suited for Nottingham Forest’ than Tottenham

Former Tottenham scout Bryan King recently described Bergvall as a “fancy Dan” who won’t help Spurs win the Premier League title in the future.

King told Football Insider: “He’d probably be more suited for Nottingham Forest than he is for Tottenham. Don’t fancy him.

“I honestly don’t think he’s strong enough to become a top-class midfield player. Fancy Dan, likes to do a little bit on the ball, but for me, he isn’t going to win you a title.

“Decent young player. Potential. But he isn’t going to be top, top flight. He’s not a Stefan Schwarz from the old Swedish days.

“I mean, you know, talking about the old Swedish players. They were proper players. They were proper midfield players.”

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Tottenham get green light to complete Man City signing after connected deal ‘agreed’

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Tottenham now have a clear path to completing yet another impressive signing after Manchester City agreed a deal that will facilitate an exit.

Tottenham added vast experience to their ranks when landing veteran trio Martin Dubravka, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi.

A combined £237m has since been spent on Jan Paul van Hecke (£52m), Mateus Fernandes (£85m) and Sandro Tonali (£100m).

Spurs are far from finished, however, with at least one new winger wanted. Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo is a possibility, as it Savinho of Man City.

But according to The Independent, Savinho isn’t the only City star Tottenham want, with James Trafford also in their crosshairs.

Trafford won’t be kept at the Etihad against his will after the club effectively railroaded the stopper with the surprise signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma last summer.

Trafford had originally been earmarked as the starter when replacing Ederson, though City couldn’t refuse the chance to add Donnarumma, leaving Trafford to warm the bench.

The latest from The Independent states Tottenham are ‘pushing’ to sign the 23-year-old England international. If arriving, he’d supersede Antonin Kinsky as the starter, with Guglielmo being sold back to a Serie A side.

What’s more, Man City are primed to sign a new goalkeeper that will facilitate Trafford’s departure.

Man City deal allows Tottenham to sign James Trafford

Both Fabrizio Romano and Ben Jacobs have confirmed Enzo Maresca’s side are bringing Pierce Charles back to Man City.

The 20-year-old rose through City’s ranks as a youngster before leaving for Sheffield Wednesday in 2021. He’s now primed to return home.

Romano wrote on X: ‘Pierce Charles has agreed to return to Manchester City, deal in place with Sheffield Wednesday with formalities being sorted.

‘#MCFC to decide next about Charles staying or leaving on loan.’

Jacobs reported much the same, though suggested Charles will be loaned out to begin with.

He stated on X: ‘Manchester City are close to re-signing 20-year-old goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday.

‘Should a deal be completed, Charles is likely to be sent out on loan.’

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You might think Charles being loaned out would mean City insist on keeping Trafford around. However, our colleagues over on TEAMtalk have been informed the Charles deal signifies Trafford has the green light to leave, even if Charles is loaned out.

In that scenario, City would dip into the market for a more experienced No 2, just like they used to have with Stefan Ortega.

Alternatively, they may yet decide Charles of already of the standard to be installed as Donnarumma’s No 2 from day one.

In any case, what is clear is Trafford can now leave Man City and Tottenham are lurking with intent.

Regarding cost, Trafford returned to Man City last summer by way of a £31m deal. City won’t want to sell for less.

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Tottenham tipped to crush West Ham’s resolve again with second damaging signing

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Tottenham Hotspur are being tipped to crush London rivals West Ham again by following up their record signing of Mateus Fernandes with the addition of Hammers skipper Jarrod Bowen as well.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side completed the record £85million signing of midfielder Fernandes on Thursday, although that very record is set to be shortlived, as Spurs prepare to announce the £100m signing of Sandro Tonali from Newcastle.

It’s been an incredible window to date for a Tottenham side that recorded back-to-back 17th-placed Premier League finishes, with Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke and Martin Dubravka following Fernandes through the door.

However, De Zerbi also wants to fix a faltering frontline after Spurs managed just eight goals in his seven games in charge towards the end of the disastrous 2025/26 campaign.

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Only three of those eight strikes came from the front three, with Richarlison grabbing two of them, and Spurs insider John Wenham is backing the club to raid West Ham again for Bowen.

The 29-year-old had 20 Premier League goal involvements for relegated West Ham this past season and has long been linked with a switch to north London.

And Wenham thinks he would be an upgrade on the attacking options De Zerbi currently has at his disposal, telling Tottenham News: “He [Bowen] needs to move for his own career – he’s too good for the Championship.”

Asked if he’d want him at Tottenham, Wenham said: “Yeah, absolutely. It wouldn’t be a punt – he would start for us at right-wing.

“He would 100 per cent start for us and be good and be a guarantee of goals. I would 100 per cent take him.

“He would be one of our main goalscorers. He’d solve the issue we have in that Mathys Tel, Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons, when he is fit, do not score enough goals.”

Everton, Aston Villa also in Bowen mix

The likelihood of West Ham actually selling their two best players to a major rival appears pretty slim at this stage, not to mention the angry reaction it would almost certainly warrant from Hammers fans.

Fernandes is bad enough, having only been at the London Stadium for one season, but Bowen is already at legendary status for the Hammers after six years with the club.

Sources at our friends over at TEAMtalk have revealed how Aston Villa are the current frontrunners to sign Bowen ahead of Premier League rivals.

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Everton are also in the mix, with Bowen reported to be keen on linking up with David Moyes again, having played his best football under the Scot during his time in charge in east London.

As for any Tottenham move, they already have Mohammed Kudus who operates on the right flank, with the Ghana international expected to be back for pre-season training after missing the final six weeks of the season with a quad injury.

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