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Tottenham Hotspur forward Mathys Tel ‘has been offered’ to Turkish giants Galatasaray by agents, with talks expected to now follow on the basis of a loan deal.

Tel initially joined Tottenham in February 2025 on a loan deal from Bayern Munich, a move which was later made permanent in the summer of 2025.

The French striker impressed under former boss Ange Postecoglou, registering five goal contributions in 20 appearances and playing an important supporting role in Tottenham’s Europa League-winning campaign.

Roberto De Zerbi though is reshaping the Spurs squad and Tel could well be on his way out.

Interest in the 21-year-old has existed since the winter transfer window, when Roma pushed hard to sign the Tottenham forward.

Paris FC also chased the Frenchman, who was their ‘absolute dream transfer target’ during the winter window.

However, nothing materialised and the forward finished the recent campaign strongly under De Zerbi, starting Tottenham’s final four matches of the season and contributing one goal and one assist during that run.

The French forward is again attracting interest this summer, with Roma reviving their pursuit in May.

Turkish giants Galatasaray also approached Tottenham to find out ‘transfer fee expectations’ of the north London club to let Tel leave this summer.

Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt also emerged as a side who were ‘one of the observers’ keeping tabs on the Frenchman.

Now agents have been working to secure possible options for Tel to consider this summer.

According to Turkish outlet Fanatik, the agents have approached Galatasaray, who were linked with Tel earlier this summer, to offer the Frenchman.

It is suggested that Galatasaray are now plotting to hold talks about loaning Tel.

Whether a loan deal would be one that Tottenham are prepared to discuss is very much open to question.

Despite De Zerbi suggesting the Frenchman has ‘big potential’, he could well move over game time worries, with the forward ‘eager for a change of scenery’ this summer.

Tel’s future could well depend on who De Zerbi brings in to boost his attacking options and whether that pushes the Frenchman out of favour at N17.

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Tottenham Hotspur target Rafael Leao has ‘decided to stop using a dedicated agent’ amid the likelihood that he could well be on the move from AC Milan this summer.

The 27-year-old has been at the San Siro since 2019 and has cemented his place as one of the club’s key figures over the years.

The Portuguese has amassed 145 goal involvements in 291 appearances across all competitions for the Rossoneri, playing a pivotal role in several of the club’s successes, including their Serie A title triumph.

Leao also showcased his quality on the international stage at the World Cup, producing a goal and an assist despite being handed just a solitary start, although Portugal’s campaign ended in disappointment with a round of 16 exit to Spain.

This summer, however, the prospect of Leao leaving Milan has gathered genuine momentum after the forward expressed his desire to embrace a fresh challenge.

The Serie A giants will not stand in his way either, having already been advised earlier this year to cash in on the Portuguese.

Consequently, Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham side have identified the winger as a player capable of adding another dimension to their rebuilding project in north London.

There have also been claims that Leao is intrigued by the prospect of joining Spurs as De Zerbi’s side look to tempt him.

The Lilywhites, however, are far from alone in the race, with Saudi interest remaining firmly in the picture.

Now, according to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Leao has ‘decided to stop using a dedicated agent’ and will instead work with several different people as part of his plans to secure a move away from Milan this summer.

For the Saudi interest, the Portuguese will be represented by a ‘local agency’, with preparations already in place should negotiations gather pace.

That development is unlikely to go unnoticed in north London, with Tottenham aware that the financial muscle of the Saudi Pro League could yet prove challenging in the battle for Leao’s signature.

Spurs have, however, recently been handed encouragement in their pursuit after it emerged that Barcelona are not pursuing a move for the Portuguese.

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Former Italy defender Marco Lanna believes Fiorentina are the ideal club for Tottenham Hotspur out-on-loan star Radu Dragusin to reignite his career, backing the Romanian to flourish in Tuscany.

The 24-year-old never managed to establish himself in north London, with limited opportunities compounded by an untimely injury that further stalled his progress.

As a result, his entourage explored opportunities elsewhere, with the Romanian linked with RB Leipzig and Juventus over recent months, although neither path led to a move.

Fiorentina’s interest first surfaced back in April, with La Viola quietly laying the groundwork behind the scenes in an effort to bring the defender back to Serie A.

Their persistence eventually paid off as Dragusin completed a loan switch to Tuscany, handing the Romanian the opportunity to embark on a fresh chapter and rebuild his career.

The agreement also includes an obligation to buy should the centre-back reach 22 appearances during his spell with the Serie A outfit.

If the Romanian can make the desired impact, it would also please Tottenham by giving them the opportunity to part with him permanently for a substantial fee.

Emerging from Juventus’ academy, Dragusin spent the 2021/22 season on loan at Sampdoria, where Lanna had the opportunity to watch the Romanian closely during his development.

Now, Lanna highlighted Dragusin’s blend of size, pace and strength, while admitting the defender’s biggest issue was often making mistakes in otherwise straightforward situations despite excelling defensively.

He also pointed to the progress the Romanian has made over the years, insisting Fiorentina will provide the ideal environment for the defender to realise his full potential, while backing him to make a significant impact in Tuscany.

Lanna told Radio Firenze Viola: “He’s a player with tremendous physical attributes.

“He’s tall, but also quick and powerful, and he’s exceptionally strong from a muscular standpoint.

“Back then, I used to tell him that he did everything well, only to make mistakes in the simplest situations.

“But in one-on-one duels and marking, he has always been outstanding.

“Over the years, he has improved as well, and Tottenham invested heavily in him.

“I believe Florence could be the perfect place for him to relaunch his career at the highest level and fulfil the potential he has always shown.

“It will be an excellent signing.”

A former Serie A star has also recently spoken glowingly about Dragusin, while an Italian journalist also lauded the Romanian’s qualities.

Despite spending 30 months at Tottenham, the centre-back managed just 48 appearances and will now hope to relaunch his career in Fiorentina colours.

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Tottenham Hotspur out-of-favour winger Manor Solomon could have an escape route from N17 as he is ‘back in fashion’ at Fiorentina.

Spurs have been extremely busy in the summer transfer window under boss Roberto De Zerbi, making a real splash in the market.

They have already signed Martin Dubravka, Andrew Robertson, Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali this summer, and show no sign of stopping with the Italian manager at the helm.

However, the Lilywhites will also look for opportunities to raise funds by offloading certain members of the squad in the transfer window, and Solomon could be one of the players to leave this summer.

The 26-year-old spent the entire recent season on loan, first at Villarreal and then with Fiorentina, who had the option to buy him permanently, but chose not to trigger the clause.

La Viola wanted to sign the Israeli attacker on a discount deal, but with Spurs unwilling to move from the €10m option to buy price, it appeared the Italian club had cooled their interest in him.

Now, Fiorentina could return for Solomon as La Viola consider him a viable option to complete the attack, according to Italian daily La Nazione (via FirenzeViola) and he is ‘back in fashion’.

However, La Viola want to sign at least two wingers in the summer transfer window, and Solomon is not the only attacker on the club’s wish list.

Fiorentina are also eyeing to sign Burnley attacker Luca Koleosho, though a former La Viola star has told the club to prioritise the signing of Solomon.

Spurs and La Viola have recently been in transfer negotiations, as defender Radu Dragusin has joined the Italian club on a season-long loan, and the Romanian international’s move could become permanent as well.

Solomon has only featured six times for Spurs since he arrived at the club back in 2023, and in the recent campaign was limited to 30 appearances all season due to several injuries.

The Israeli international revealed that he had big-money offers from clubs outside Europe’s top leagues, but currently wants to prioritise his career and ‘immediately ruled out’ the idea.

Whether Tottenham will soon be willing to move on Solomon’s price remains to be seen.

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