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According to talkSPORT, Man City have identified Neto as their primary target to bolster their attacking options if Savinho departs. Savinho has struggled to secure regular game time since arriving at the Etihad Stadium and is now heavily linked with a switch to Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham have been monitoring Savinho for the past 12 months and view him as a priority signing, although they are also keeping tabs on Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo.

With Savinho seemingly on his way out, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is keen to reunite with Neto, having previously worked alongside the Portuguese winger during their time together at Chelsea.

Neto has been a consistent performer since his £54 million arrival from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2024, starting 54 league matches and registering 21 goal involvements, including nine goals.

However, his future in west London appears increasingly uncertain ahead of the upcoming campaign. New Chelsea manager Alonso might struggle to offer Neto sufficient playing time following the club's failure to secure European football.

Furthermore, Chelsea have heavily invested in their squad, highlighted by the £117m acquisition of Morgan Rogers. The arrival of Rogers threatens to restrict Neto to a minor role, pushing the 26-year-old towards the exit door as he seeks regular first-team football elsewhere.

Man City are not the only club showing strong interest in Neto this summer. Liverpool have identified the winger as a prominent candidate to replace Mohamed Salah, who announced earlier this year that he will leave Anfield at the end of the season. Liverpool have yet to secure a new right winger and view Neto as an ideal addition.

Furthermore, Serie A outfit AC Milan are closely monitoring the situation. Ruben Amorim recently took charge of AC Milan after Max Allegri departed due to the team missing out on Champions League qualification. Amorim is reportedly eager to bring his compatriot to Italy, adding further competition for Manchester City.

Manchester City must first finalise the departure of Savinho before making a formal approach for Neto. Tottenham are expected to accelerate their negotiations to sign Savinho in the coming weeks. Once that transfer is complete, Manchester City will likely test Chelsea with an opening bid for Neto, though they will need to act swiftly to beat Liverpool and AC Milan to his signature.

According to talkSPORT, Man City have identified Neto as their primary target to bolster their attacking options if Savinho departs. Savinho has struggled to secure regular game time since arriving at the Etihad Stadium and is now heavily linked with a switch to Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham have been monitoring Savinho for the past 12 months and view him as a priority signing, although they are also keeping tabs on Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo.

With Savinho seemingly on his way out, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is keen to reunite with Neto, having previously worked alongside the Portuguese winger during their time together at Chelsea.

Neto has been a consistent performer since his £54 million arrival from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2024, starting 54 league matches and registering 21 goal involvements, including nine goals.

However, his future in west London appears increasingly uncertain ahead of the upcoming campaign. New Chelsea manager Alonso might struggle to offer Neto sufficient playing time following the club's failure to secure European football.

Furthermore, Chelsea have heavily invested in their squad, highlighted by the £117m acquisition of Morgan Rogers. The arrival of Rogers threatens to restrict Neto to a minor role, pushing the 26-year-old towards the exit door as he seeks regular first-team football elsewhere.

Man City are not the only club showing strong interest in Neto this summer. Liverpool have identified the winger as a prominent candidate to replace Mohamed Salah, who announced earlier this year that he will leave Anfield at the end of the season. Liverpool have yet to secure a new right winger and view Neto as an ideal addition.

Furthermore, Serie A outfit AC Milan are closely monitoring the situation. Ruben Amorim recently took charge of AC Milan after Max Allegri departed due to the team missing out on Champions League qualification. Amorim is reportedly eager to bring his compatriot to Italy, adding further competition for Manchester City.

Manchester City must first finalise the departure of Savinho before making a formal approach for Neto. Tottenham are expected to accelerate their negotiations to sign Savinho in the coming weeks. Once that transfer is complete, Manchester City will likely test Chelsea with an opening bid for Neto, though they will need to act swiftly to beat Liverpool and AC Milan to his signature.

Back-to-back 17th-place finishes have led to plenty of uncomfortable questions being asked at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - while managerial reins have passed through the hands of Ange Postecoglou, Thomas Frank, Igor Tudor and Roberto De Zerbi.

Premier League status has just about been preserved, meaning that more ambitious plans can be drawn up. Big money is being thrown at certain problems, with Spurs looking to spend their way out of trouble.

Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali and Jan Paul van Hecke have been acquired for a combined outlay of over £200 million ($269m), while Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi have arrived as free agents. Premier League pedigree has been the main focus.

There has not been much movement on the departures front, with Van de Ven among the most prized assets to have been retained. There had been fears that the Netherlands international - who has been on World Cup duty - could be one of those to pack bags for pastures new.

Several heavyweight outfits were supposedly ready to test Tottenham’s resolve - with proven defensive additions required at Old Trafford, Anfield and Stamford Bridge - but no deal has been done, and there is no indication that one could be in the pipeline.

Asked about why interest in Van de Ven has not been followed up, former Spurs centre-half Alderweireld - speaking in association with Hajper - told GOAL: “Everyone talks about Micky van de Ven and his speed but he's a very good defender. I wish I was as quick as him!

“But don’t forget that Tottenham Hotspur almost got relegated and he was part of that. That’s the reality. Regardless of how good he is, that’s the reality. Maybe clubs are looking at that and thinking he should have done better to help the club last season.

“On the other hand, if he stays at Spurs, it’s not a bad situation for him because you can see the signings they are making. The vibe around the club is changing. He’s playing for a very good manager in Roberto De Zerbi. Maybe it’s now a good thing to stay and show everyone that now you’re going to see the real us after what happened last year. I think there are even bigger opportunities and challenges for him to take on at Spurs.”

At 25 years of age, Van de Ven is yet to reach his peak and still has potential to be unlocked. Alderweireld has previously told GOAL when asked if the flying Dutchman can go on to become the best centre-half in world football: “I think he has the right mentality. Of course, it's not easy when all the team is not playing well to get to the same level because he wants to help and stuff like that. I don’t think he had the best season because of the club, but I think he has the potential to become one of the best centre-backs in the world.

“Of course, he needs to level up as well, but sometimes it's part of the team. He has the attributes to become very, very good. He's still not that old, so he can improve and hopefully he wants to stay and improve himself in the club.”

Spurs have Van de Ven tied to a contract through to the summer of 2029, so are under no pressure to sell. Offers are not being invited, with there a key role for the former Wolfsburg star to play in De Zerbi’s plans - particularly as club captain Cristian Romero is seeing a move elsewhere mooted.

A rare success story for Tottenham in recent times is seemingly willing to spend at least one more season in the English capital before any thought is given to what happens next, with individual ambition needing to be matched by collective effort.

World Cup-winning Argentina international Romero is, after five years in north London, being heavily linked with Serie A giants Inter. Atletico Madrid have also been credited with interest in the no-nonsense centre-half.

Spurs are seemingly willing to listen to offers for the 28-year-old, who has taken in 156 appearances for them. The mercurial South American was named captain at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium heading into the 2025-26 campaign.

He did not enjoy the best of times, as a second successive 17th-place finish in the Premier League was taken in. Romero also attracted criticism at the end of the season when heading back to his homeland - although he did return to watch a crucial victory over Everton from the stands.

If he is to move on in the current transfer window, could the armband be passed to his centre-half partner Van de Ven? Quizzed on whether the Dutchman should be next man up, Alderweireld - speaking in association with Hajper - told GOAL: “Micky van de Ven seems like a good guy to me and that’s important but the captain needs to be someone who wants to stay at Tottenham Hotspur.

“He needs to be clear that he’s here to stay for the next couple of years. Show them he’s the guy you can trust. That’s what they need. We don't need anyone who is a captain but maybe thinking about leaving.”

If Van de Ven is not first in the queue, then who is? Asked if Maddison and Kulusevski - who are returning to prominence following long-term injury absences - form part of that pack, ex-Spurs defender Alderweireld added on an important decision: “For me, people talk a lot about captains and what they need to do but sometimes you have what I call alibi captains. They’re the ones who make being the captain a performance, throwing their hands around and shouting and pointing a lot.

“For me, a captain is a player who you can count on to perform. They always deliver a seven or an eight out of 10. They’re not throwing in a three or a four out of 10. How can someone tell you what to do if they’re performing badly too?

“The first thing you need, no matter your position on the pitch, is to perform and perform consistently on a good level, and then it’s about helping your team-mates as well. You need to speak to them and get to know them because it’s not only on the pitch when a team needs their captain, it’s off the pitch as well.

“When I was captain at Royal Antwerp, if someone was struggling with something, I spoke to them. That’s why sometimes you need to have some age too to have the right sense and feeling of what’s happening around you. You need to be able to tell some players to take it easy and their time will come if they’re not playing, to work hard for the opportunities.

“Being a captain is about more than shouting and showing people look at me, I'm very busy. You need to perform and to help, even away from the cameras. That’s where you prove you’re a good captain, when you’re not on camera.”

Tottenham Hotspur have moved aggressively to land Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea, with manager Roberto De Zerbi naming the forward among his priorities to strengthen the attack before next season.

According to Britain's "Daily Mail", the Spurs board are giving Jackson serious thought as a leading attacking option, though official contact with Chelsea is yet to begin. The London club, by all accounts, would not stand in their striker's way this summer. He spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich and now sits outside the Blues' technical plans.

Chelsea have slapped an initial price of 65 million pounds on the Senegal international. Aston Villa loom as rivals for his signature, having already opened early channels with the Chelsea board to explore a deal.

Spurs' interest is nothing new. The striker sat on their radar long before De Zerbi took charge. The move follows a transfer window that began with Tottenham fixing the defence and bolstering midfield, all part of the comprehensive squad overhaul driven by the Italian coach.

Back-to-back 17th-place finishes have led to plenty of uncomfortable questions being asked at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - while managerial reins have passed through the hands of Ange Postecoglou, Thomas Frank, Igor Tudor and Roberto De Zerbi.

Premier League status has just about been preserved, meaning that more ambitious plans can be drawn up. Big money is being thrown at certain problems, with Spurs looking to spend their way out of trouble.

Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali and Jan Paul van Hecke have been acquired for a combined outlay of over £200 million ($269m), while Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi have arrived as free agents. Premier League pedigree has been the main focus.

There has not been much movement on the departures front, with Van de Ven among the most prized assets to have been retained. There had been fears that the Netherlands international - who has been on World Cup duty - could be one of those to pack bags for pastures new.

Several heavyweight outfits were supposedly ready to test Tottenham’s resolve - with proven defensive additions required at Old Trafford, Anfield and Stamford Bridge - but no deal has been done, and there is no indication that one could be in the pipeline.

Asked about why interest in Van de Ven has not been followed up, former Spurs centre-half Alderweireld - speaking in association with Hajper - told GOAL: “Everyone talks about Micky van de Ven and his speed but he's a very good defender. I wish I was as quick as him!

“But don’t forget that Tottenham Hotspur almost got relegated and he was part of that. That’s the reality. Regardless of how good he is, that’s the reality. Maybe clubs are looking at that and thinking he should have done better to help the club last season.

“On the other hand, if he stays at Spurs, it’s not a bad situation for him because you can see the signings they are making. The vibe around the club is changing. He’s playing for a very good manager in Roberto De Zerbi. Maybe it’s now a good thing to stay and show everyone that now you’re going to see the real us after what happened last year. I think there are even bigger opportunities and challenges for him to take on at Spurs.”

At 25 years of age, Van de Ven is yet to reach his peak and still has potential to be unlocked. Alderweireld has previously told GOAL when asked if the flying Dutchman can go on to become the best centre-half in world football: “I think he has the right mentality. Of course, it's not easy when all the team is not playing well to get to the same level because he wants to help and stuff like that. I don’t think he had the best season because of the club, but I think he has the potential to become one of the best centre-backs in the world.

“Of course, he needs to level up as well, but sometimes it's part of the team. He has the attributes to become very, very good. He's still not that old, so he can improve and hopefully he wants to stay and improve himself in the club.”

Spurs have Van de Ven tied to a contract through to the summer of 2029, so are under no pressure to sell. Offers are not being invited, with there a key role for the former Wolfsburg star to play in De Zerbi’s plans - particularly as club captain Cristian Romero is seeing a move elsewhere mooted.

A rare success story for Tottenham in recent times is seemingly willing to spend at least one more season in the English capital before any thought is given to what happens next, with individual ambition needing to be matched by collective effort.

Cristian Romero has edged closer to a move to Inter Milan. The Italian club have struck an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur for the Argentine's transfer, worth around 40 million euros.

According to "Mundo Deportivo", talks are now under way to finalise the contract with the agents of the defender, who turned out for his country at the 2026 World Cup.

His exit from Tottenham has been on the cards for a while. Negotiations with Inter have picked up again, with both parties keen to wrap up the deal this summer.

Coach Cristian Chivu and the Inter hierarchy want another top-class centre-back. They recently landed John Stones on a free transfer after his ten seasons at Manchester City.

One hurdle remains: an agreement with the player himself. Through his agents, Romero is demanding a net annual salary of 6 million euros.

Inter's management see those figures as too steep and will push to bring them down. Atletico Madrid linger in the background as another possible suitor, but the Nerazzurri have already got their agreement with Tottenham over the line.

Barcelona have also been linked with the defender in recent weeks. He sits among their list of candidates and is a player their sporting directors admire, though the Catalans are yet to open any talks.

Five years Romero has spent at Tottenham since arriving from Atalanta in 2021. Should the move go through, he returns to Italian football, where he made his name as one of the best defenders in Serie A.

Jan Paul van Hecke looks set to have one less rival at Tottenham Hotspur. Cristian Romero is closing in on a move to Inter, according to, among others, La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Inter have reportedly already agreed a €40 million transfer fee with Tottenham Hotspur, the Italian sports newspaper reports. They are now in talks with Romero's management.

His salary remains the main issue. Romero is demanding €6 million, but Inter are unwilling to match that. Both parties are expected to reach an agreement quickly.

Serie A is no unfamiliar competition for Romero. Before moving to Tottenham Hotspur, he spent years with Atalanta and Genoa. Now a return looks close.

That still comes as something of a surprise, given Romero only signed a new Spurs contract last summer until mid-2029. He also captained the side last season and, when fit, formed a reliable partnership with Micky van de Ven.

Van Hecke will fill Romero's place in the centre of Tottenham Hotspur's defence next season after arriving from Brighton & Hove Albion for €60 million.

Last weekend, the Dutchman already started the friendly against Chelsea, a 2-1 win. In the British media, Van Hecke was described as making a 'fierce and eager' impression.

The planned loan move could be wrapped up as early as this week. The transfer expert says talks between the two clubs are already at an advanced stage. Despite interest from several other clubs, the 18-year-old left winger wants to join Cologne.

Moore could take the squad place of Said El Mala, who continues to be heavily linked with a move to Borussia Dortmund. A deal does not look imminent, though. According to consistent reports, BVB have so far offered around €40 million including bonuses, while Cologne are demanding around €50 million.

In English football, Moore is regarded as one of the biggest talents around. The London-born player made his professional debut for Tottenham in May 2024 at just 16. He then made 21 appearances in the following 12 months, scoring one goal and supplying two assists, before moving on loan to Rangers in Scotland in the summer of 2025.

Mikey Moore still under contract at Tottenham until 2030

During last season at Rangers, Moore nailed down a regular starting spot and returned seven goals and four assists in 47 appearances. He played mainly on the left flank, but also featured occasionally through the middle and on the right.

Since the Under-15s, Moore has also represented various England youth national teams. He is currently with the Under-19s and has already scored seven goals in 14 games for them.

Tottenham Hotspur have Moore under contract until 2030. After a successful loan spell at Cologne, he could well give himself a serious chance of a major breakthrough with Spurs. Right now, that could be complicated by Tottenham's spending spree.

The planned loan move could be wrapped up as early as this week. The transfer expert says talks between the two clubs are already at an advanced stage. Despite interest from several other clubs, the 18-year-old left winger wants to join Cologne.

Moore could take the squad place of Said El Mala, who continues to be heavily linked with a move to Borussia Dortmund. A deal does not look imminent, though. According to consistent reports, BVB have so far offered around €40 million including bonuses, while Cologne are demanding around €50 million.

In English football, Moore is regarded as one of the biggest talents around. The London-born player made his professional debut for Tottenham in May 2024 at just 16. He then made 21 appearances in the following 12 months, scoring one goal and supplying two assists, before moving on loan to Rangers in Scotland in the summer of 2025.

Mikey Moore still under contract at Tottenham until 2030

During last season at Rangers, Moore nailed down a regular starting spot and returned seven goals and four assists in 47 appearances. He played mainly on the left flank, but also featured occasionally through the middle and on the right.

Since the Under-15s, Moore has also represented various England youth national teams. He is currently with the Under-19s and has already scored seven goals in 14 games for them.

Tottenham Hotspur have Moore under contract until 2030. After a successful loan spell at Cologne, he could well give himself a serious chance of a major breakthrough with Spurs. Right now, that could be complicated by Tottenham's spending spree.