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Tottenham fans have been met with disappointing news as the club prepares for its southern hemisphere tour, with Kulusevski and Kudus both left out of the travelling party. Roberto De Zerbi’s side are set to play three fixtures across Auckland and Sydney, building on their recent 1-0 victory over MK Dons.

The situation regarding Kudus is particularly frustrating given that there had been hope that he was closing in on a comeback, having not featured for Tottenham since significantly injuring his quad against Sunderland in January. While the former West Ham man had been pictured back at the gym at the Spurs training base recently, the decision has been made to keep him in London to focus on his recovery rather than risk the intensity of a transcontinental tour.

The picture looks less positive for Kulusevski, who remains absent from Tottenham's Enfield facility altogether, fuelling growing worry over the state of his knee. The Swedish winger has now gone 14 months without playing a competitive match, following patella surgery that followed an injury sustained just before Spurs lifted the Europa League in May 2025.

The 14-month layoff is a major concern for the technical staff, as the winger was once considered a foundational piece of the Tottenham attack. Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons are also remaining in London to continue their rehabilitation from respective injuries.

While injuries dominate the headlines, there is plenty of excitement surrounding the new faces who have made the cut for De Zerbi’s 35-man squad. Chief among them are the high-profile arrivals from the summer window, including the £185 million duo Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.

Andy Robertson, Jan Paul van Hecke and Martin Dubravka will also experience their first trip with Spurs, though Marcos Senesi has been granted an extended break after reaching the World Cup final with Argentina, while Guglielmo Vicario, who has been linked with a move to Napoli, also misses out after picking up a minor knock in training recently.

Tottenham narrowly avoided relegation last season, surviving a nail-biting fight against the drop before finishing 17th in the Premier League for the second consecutive campaign, a run of results that ultimately paved the way for the ambitious rebuild now taking shape under De Zerbi. Since then, the club have been among the busiest in the Premier League transfer market, moving quickly to strengthen across the pitch as they look to close the gap on the division's top sides, having already committed £237 million to incoming signings this summer.

Despite that outlay, De Zerbi has made clear his rebuilding project is far from complete. "I feel very good because we are working well. I think we are building a very good team, with some very important new players, and we are starting the project in another part of the history of the club," the Italian said, speaking to SpursPlay. "Now we have to finish, as it is not finished yet, our transfer market, in and out, but at the moment I am very happy, very proud and very positive."

Fernandes has wasted no time in making an impression following his high-profile move across London. Handed his first start for Tottenham in a behind-closed-doors friendly against MK Dons at Hotspur Way, the former West Ham man produced a moment of individual brilliance that has already gone viral among the Spurs faithful. Picking up the ball outside the area, the Portuguese international unleashed a venomous volley that flew into the net off the post, leaving the goalkeeper with absolutely no chance of making a save.

The goal was the decisive moment in a 1-0 victory over the League One side, and the sheer quality of the strike saw Fernandes immediately mobbed by his new team-mates. It was a perfect way to introduce himself to life under the radar at the club's training base, justifying the significant investment made to secure his services.

Speaking to club media after the final whistle, the man of the hour could not hide his delight at the nature of his first goal for the club. Fernandes was open about how much the strike meant to him, admitting that it sits at the very top of his personal highlights reel. "It was great, no? It was my favourite goal of my career by a mile. The second one was last season. I need to do this more, to shoot outside the box. I know I can do it," the 22-year-old explained with a smile, clearly relishing his fresh start in north London.

His confidence in possession and willingness to take on shots from distance were key components of his game at West Ham, and Spurs fans will be thrilled to see those traits seamlessly translating to his new surroundings. The strike served as a sharp reminder of the Portuguese midfielder's class, leaving Manchester United to reconsider their stance after opting against meeting his £85m upfront price tag. While the Red Devils were only willing to pay £70m upfront with £15m in add-ons, Tottenham did not hesitate to pay the full lump sum - a decision that is already paying off given his impressive early performances.

Tottenham are hoping that the arrival of Fernandes, alongside an ambitious summer recruitment drive, will spearhead their resurgence. The club has been exceptionally active in the transfer market, bolstering the squad with high-profile additions including Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson, Martin Dúbravka, Marcos Senesi and Sandro Tonali to overhaul their core.

This aggressive rebuild follows a gruelling and treacherous campaign last season, where Spurs narrowly escaped relegation with a 17th-place finish. Following the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi in the closing weeks of the season to steer the club to safety, Tottenham are now aiming to put those struggles behind them. With these heavy reinforcements in place, the team enters the new season determined to push back toward the top end of the table and secure a return to European competition.

With his move to Tottenham, Fernandes is determined to finally break his Premier League jinx, having first arrived in English football when he joined Southampton in the summer of 2024 - where he scored four goals and provided seven assists in 46 appearances. After enduring back-to-back relegations with both the Saints and West Ham, where he added four goals and four assists in 38 games, the Portuguese midfielder is now targeting a dramatic shift in fortunes, aiming to secure a top-five finish with the Lilywhites next season.

Fernandes has wasted no time in making an impression following his high-profile move across London. Handed his first start for Tottenham in a behind-closed-doors friendly against MK Dons at Hotspur Way, the former West Ham man produced a moment of individual brilliance that has already gone viral among the Spurs faithful. Picking up the ball outside the area, the Portuguese international unleashed a venomous volley that flew into the net off the post, leaving the goalkeeper with absolutely no chance of making a save.

The goal was the decisive moment in a 1-0 victory over the League One side, and the sheer quality of the strike saw Fernandes immediately mobbed by his new team-mates. It was a perfect way to introduce himself to life under the radar at the club's training base, justifying the significant investment made to secure his services.

Speaking to club media after the final whistle, the man of the hour could not hide his delight at the nature of his first goal for the club. Fernandes was open about how much the strike meant to him, admitting that it sits at the very top of his personal highlights reel. "It was great, no? It was my favourite goal of my career by a mile. The second one was last season. I need to do this more, to shoot outside the box. I know I can do it," the 22-year-old explained with a smile, clearly relishing his fresh start in north London.

His confidence in possession and willingness to take on shots from distance were key components of his game at West Ham, and Spurs fans will be thrilled to see those traits seamlessly translating to his new surroundings. The strike served as a sharp reminder of the Portuguese midfielder's class, leaving Manchester United to reconsider their stance after opting against meeting his £85m upfront price tag. While the Red Devils were only willing to pay £70m upfront with £15m in add-ons, Tottenham did not hesitate to pay the full lump sum - a decision that is already paying off given his impressive early performances.

Tottenham are hoping that the arrival of Fernandes, alongside an ambitious summer recruitment drive, will spearhead their resurgence. The club has been exceptionally active in the transfer market, bolstering the squad with high-profile additions including Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson, Martin Dúbravka, Marcos Senesi and Sandro Tonali to overhaul their core.

This aggressive rebuild follows a gruelling and treacherous campaign last season, where Spurs narrowly escaped relegation with a 17th-place finish. Following the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi in the closing weeks of the season to steer the club to safety, Tottenham are now aiming to put those struggles behind them. With these heavy reinforcements in place, the team enters the new season determined to push back toward the top end of the table and secure a return to European competition.

With his move to Tottenham, Fernandes is determined to finally break his Premier League jinx, having first arrived in English football when he joined Southampton in the summer of 2024 - where he scored four goals and provided seven assists in 46 appearances. After enduring back-to-back relegations with both the Saints and West Ham, where he added four goals and four assists in 38 games, the Portuguese midfielder is now targeting a dramatic shift in fortunes, aiming to secure a top-five finish with the Lilywhites next season.

Marcus Rashford faces an uncertain future at Manchester United. The club want to offload his hefty wages after a successful loan spell at Barcelona, and the England international is still hunting for his next move.

Tottenham Hotspur are chasing the 28-year-old forward with an offer of up to £40 million. They see Rashford as the ideal man to sharpen their attack under Roberto De Zerbi.

Barcelona took him on loan last season, where he scored 14 goals and provided 10 assists. A permanent deal never followed.

United, meanwhile, are keen to sell and ease the wage bill.

One problem stands in the way. United will not sell to a Premier League rival, fearing Rashford could rediscover his best form against them.

Arsenal and Chelsea have also been linked, but the same rule applies to them, according to a report by Caught Offside.

Spurs finished 17th last season and badly need reinforcements after landing Sandro Tonali, Matheus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke.

Able to operate on the wing or as an out-and-out striker, Rashford could slot straight in.

For now, the forward favours a move abroad while Barcelona keep tabs on his situation, and interest from Turkish clubs has left him cold. United may be forced to soften their stance if suitable offers from abroad fail to arrive, the same source claims.

Having made her professional breakthrough with Les Fenottes at just 16 years old, the young footballer etched her name into history as the first player of Thai heritage to lift the Women's Champions League trophy.

Armed with valuable experience following her call-up to the France squad for Euro 2025, the gifted defender is eager to embrace her new adventure in England with Tottenham. Speaking to the club's official website about the move, Sombath said: "I had a lot of talks with my entourage and I thought it was also another step for me to change clubs and try to give myself a new challenge.

"It means a lot. It's a new team for me. After six years in my past club, it's going to be a new challenge and I can't wait to start the season. The league is very competitive. It's the difficult games I'm most looking forward to. Every game is a tough game and coming here, that's what I'm most excited about."

The capture of Sombath completes all six of Ho's primary transfer targets, following the earlier arrivals of Shekiera Martinez, Kirsty Hanson, Victoria Pelova, Caitlin Dijkstra, and Selma Panengstuen.

Assessing the pedigree of a player who boasts five domestic titles alongside European silverware, Ho stated: "She fits the profile of what we’re building. She has already shown real maturity in her performances, and we believe she has all the qualities to continue developing into a top player within our environment.

"Alice is an aggressive defender who is comfortable in possession, competitive in her duels, and has the ambition to keep improving every day. Those characteristics are really important to us, and we’re excited to help her take the next step in her career while strengthening the squad."

The landscape at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona is shifting rapidly following the departure of Antonio Conte and the subsequent appointment of Massimiliano Allegri. The incoming manager is already evaluating his options between the sticks, a decision that could have significant ramifications for the club's current roster. Under Allegri’s new regime, the hierarchy in goal is expected to undergo a tactical revision, with Alex Meret potentially returning to a central role in the starting lineup.

This shift in philosophy has immediately put Vanja Milinkovic-Savic’s future in doubt. The Serbian international, who was signed just one year ago for a fee in the region of €22 million, now appears to be on the periphery of the club's plans.

According to Rai, a compelling new possibility has emerged in the form of a direct swap deal between Napoli and Tottenham. The Italian side are keen to secure the services of Vicario, who has been linked with an exit from north London for some time, with the feasibility of the operation expected to become clearer in the coming days as talks between the two clubs continue.

Should the deal go through, Milinkovic-Savic would head to London to work under Roberto De Zerbi, while Vicario would make the reverse journey to Naples to link up with Allegri's rebuilding project – a swap that would resolve two separate goalkeeping dilemmas in one stroke.

Vicario has made 117 appearances for Tottenham across all competitions since arriving at the club, keeping 29 clean sheets in that time while conceding 170 goals along the way. The Italian goalkeeper has established himself as a key figure at the club, playing a regular role in Spurs' Europa League triumph last year, though speculation over his long-term future in north London has continued to build in recent months.

Tottenham narrowly avoided relegation last season, surviving a nail-biting fight against the drop before finishing 17th in the Premier League for the second consecutive campaign, a run of results that ultimately paved the way for the ambitious rebuild now taking shape under De Zerbi. Since then, the club have been among the busiest in the Premier League transfer market, moving quickly to strengthen across the pitch as they look to close the gap on the division's top sides.

Spurs have already brought in Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, alongside free transfers for Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth and Andy Robertson from Liverpool, while goalkeeper Martin Dubravka arrived from Burnley to provide competition for Antonin Kinsky. The rebuild has continued in midfield, with Mateus Fernandes signing from West Ham for £85 million before that fee was surpassed entirely by the club-record £100 million capture of Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United, underlining the scale of De Zerbi's ambitions for the season ahead.

The landscape at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona is shifting rapidly following the departure of Antonio Conte and the subsequent appointment of Massimiliano Allegri. The incoming manager is already evaluating his options between the sticks, a decision that could have significant ramifications for the club's current roster. Under Allegri’s new regime, the hierarchy in goal is expected to undergo a tactical revision, with Alex Meret potentially returning to a central role in the starting lineup.

This shift in philosophy has immediately put Vanja Milinkovic-Savic’s future in doubt. The Serbian international, who was signed just one year ago for a fee in the region of €22 million, now appears to be on the periphery of the club's plans.

According to Rai, a compelling new possibility has emerged in the form of a direct swap deal between Napoli and Tottenham. The Italian side are keen to secure the services of Vicario, who has been linked with an exit from north London for some time, with the feasibility of the operation expected to become clearer in the coming days as talks between the two clubs continue.

Should the deal go through, Milinkovic-Savic would head to London to work under Roberto De Zerbi, while Vicario would make the reverse journey to Naples to link up with Allegri's rebuilding project – a swap that would resolve two separate goalkeeping dilemmas in one stroke.

Vicario has made 117 appearances for Tottenham across all competitions since arriving at the club, keeping 29 clean sheets in that time while conceding 170 goals along the way. The Italian goalkeeper has established himself as a key figure at the club, playing a regular role in Spurs' Europa League triumph last year, though speculation over his long-term future in north London has continued to build in recent months.

Tottenham narrowly avoided relegation last season, surviving a nail-biting fight against the drop before finishing 17th in the Premier League for the second consecutive campaign, a run of results that ultimately paved the way for the ambitious rebuild now taking shape under De Zerbi. Since then, the club have been among the busiest in the Premier League transfer market, moving quickly to strengthen across the pitch as they look to close the gap on the division's top sides.

Spurs have already brought in Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, alongside free transfers for Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth and Andy Robertson from Liverpool, while goalkeeper Martin Dubravka arrived from Burnley to provide competition for Antonin Kinsky. The rebuild has continued in midfield, with Mateus Fernandes signing from West Ham for £85 million before that fee was surpassed entirely by the club-record £100 million capture of Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United, underlining the scale of De Zerbi's ambitions for the season ahead.

The landscape at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona is shifting rapidly following the departure of Antonio Conte and the subsequent appointment of Massimiliano Allegri. The incoming manager is already evaluating his options between the sticks, a decision that could have significant ramifications for the club's current roster. Under Allegri’s new regime, the hierarchy in goal is expected to undergo a tactical revision, with Alex Meret potentially returning to a central role in the starting lineup.

This shift in philosophy has immediately put Vanja Milinkovic-Savic’s future in doubt. The Serbian international, who was signed just one year ago for a fee in the region of €22 million, now appears to be on the periphery of the club's plans.

According to Rai, a compelling new possibility has emerged in the form of a direct swap deal between Napoli and Tottenham. The Italian side are keen to secure the services of Vicario, who has been linked with an exit from north London for some time, with the feasibility of the operation expected to become clearer in the coming days as talks between the two clubs continue.

Should the deal go through, Milinkovic-Savic would head to London to work under Roberto De Zerbi, while Vicario would make the reverse journey to Naples to link up with Allegri's rebuilding project – a swap that would resolve two separate goalkeeping dilemmas in one stroke.

Vicario has made 117 appearances for Tottenham across all competitions since arriving at the club, keeping 29 clean sheets in that time while conceding 170 goals along the way. The Italian goalkeeper has established himself as a key figure at the club, playing a regular role in Spurs' Europa League triumph last year, though speculation over his long-term future in north London has continued to build in recent months.

Tottenham narrowly avoided relegation last season, surviving a nail-biting fight against the drop before finishing 17th in the Premier League for the second consecutive campaign, a run of results that ultimately paved the way for the ambitious rebuild now taking shape under De Zerbi. Since then, the club have been among the busiest in the Premier League transfer market, moving quickly to strengthen across the pitch as they look to close the gap on the division's top sides.

Spurs have already brought in Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, alongside free transfers for Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth and Andy Robertson from Liverpool, while goalkeeper Martin Dubravka arrived from Burnley to provide competition for Antonin Kinsky. The rebuild has continued in midfield, with Mateus Fernandes signing from West Ham for £85 million before that fee was surpassed entirely by the club-record £100 million capture of Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United, underlining the scale of De Zerbi's ambitions for the season ahead.

United have reached an agreement to sign Thompson from Tottenham. The deal represents a significant coup for the club, who have successfully warded off competition from domestic and European suitors to secure the services of the England Under-18 international.

The club did not disclose the details of the transfer, but according to the Daily Mail, the deal is for an initial fee of £4 million, with a further £4 million structured as performance-based bonuses and a 20% sell-on clause for Spurs.

Thompson leaves the Tottenham academy after six years, having joined the club at the age of 12. The Red Devils expressed their delight in an official club statement, saying: "Manchester United have agreed the signing of exciting young winger Tynan Thompson, subject to registration. The England youth international has joined from Tottenham Hotspur.

"The 18-year-old scored 13 goals and contributed six assists last season across Under-18s to Under-21s level, including seven goals in seven UEFA Youth League games. His performances earned him opportunities within Spurs’ first-team matchday squads. Everyone at United would like to welcome Tynan to the club and wish him the very best of luck for the future."

Thompson is the latest arrival in a busy period for United that has already seen several high-profile deals completed to improve the starting XI and the wider squad depth. Before moving for the Spurs winger, United had already finalised deals for Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos, and veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow.

The move for Thompson highlights a specific intention to enhance the quality of their youth team while simultaneously providing Michael Carrick with versatile attacking options.

Despite his age, Thompson was already knocking on the door of senior football during his final season at Tottenham. His consistent goal-scoring exploits and creative output earned him a spot in Spurs' first-team matchday squads on multiple occasions. Most notably, he was named as an unused substitute in two Champions League fixtures, suggesting he was already deemed ready for the highest level of pressure. Thompson is expected to join up with his new United teammates shortly, with the club's staff eager to integrate him into the training environment.

United have reached an agreement to sign Thompson from Tottenham. The deal represents a significant coup for the club, who have successfully warded off competition from domestic and European suitors to secure the services of the England Under-18 international.

The club did not disclose the details of the transfer, but according to the Daily Mail, the deal is for an initial fee of £4 million, with a further £4 million structured as performance-based bonuses and a 20% sell-on clause for Spurs.

Thompson leaves the Tottenham academy after six years, having joined the club at the age of 12. The Red Devils expressed their delight in an official club statement, saying: "Manchester United have agreed the signing of exciting young winger Tynan Thompson, subject to registration. The England youth international has joined from Tottenham Hotspur.

"The 18-year-old scored 13 goals and contributed six assists last season across Under-18s to Under-21s level, including seven goals in seven UEFA Youth League games. His performances earned him opportunities within Spurs’ first-team matchday squads. Everyone at United would like to welcome Tynan to the club and wish him the very best of luck for the future."

Thompson is the latest arrival in a busy period for United that has already seen several high-profile deals completed to improve the starting XI and the wider squad depth. Before moving for the Spurs winger, United had already finalised deals for Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos, and veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow.

The move for Thompson highlights a specific intention to enhance the quality of their youth team while simultaneously providing Michael Carrick with versatile attacking options.

Despite his age, Thompson was already knocking on the door of senior football during his final season at Tottenham. His consistent goal-scoring exploits and creative output earned him a spot in Spurs' first-team matchday squads on multiple occasions. Most notably, he was named as an unused substitute in two Champions League fixtures, suggesting he was already deemed ready for the highest level of pressure. Thompson is expected to join up with his new United teammates shortly, with the club's staff eager to integrate him into the training environment.