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Pape Matar Sarr ‘has told Tottenham he wants to leave’ and Roberto De Zerbi has accepted the midfielder’s view, according to journalist Tom Allnutt.

Spurs are undergoing major changes this summer under De Zerbi, but did not make a positive start as they were thrashed 3-0 by Brentford in their opening Premier League game on Saturday evening.

De Zerbi started with Sandro Tonali and Lucas Bergvall in the engine room against the Bees, while Conor Gallagher also played from the off.

He made changes at half-time amid Spurs struggling, with Mateus Fernandes brought on to replace Gallagher and Rodrigo Bentancur replacing Bergvall.

Sarr was not in the matchday squad for the clash with Brentford.

The midfielder is being chased by Turkish giants Galatasaray, though a move to Istanbul is not yet advanced.

It has been claimed that Tottenham have told Sarr they will listen to offers for him this summer and that message did not go down well with the midfielder.

Now Sarr, having thought about his situation, has told Tottenham he wants to leave to make sure he gets more game time, which is likely to be lacking in north London.

De Zerbi understands and accepts the midfielder’s view, but while Galatasaray are an option for Sarr, he would rather stay in England.

There is interest in Sarr from unnamed Premier League sides, which could well open up a chance for the midfielder’s wish to be granted.

Tottenham will want to bring about his exit quickly as they focus on more additions of their own, especially in the final third.

Savinho is expected to join from Manchester City, despite a disappointing spell at the Etihad, while Omar Marmoush could then make the same journey.

De Zerbi continues to be keen on bringing in Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo, but that could depend on the Reds managing to pull off a deal for Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola.

Liverpool are also interested in another PSG man in Ibrahim Mbaye, while they have had an offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh turned down.

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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pape Matar Sarr is not close to a move to Galatasaray despite the Turkish giants’ interest in taking him to Istanbul.

It has been suggested that Spurs would not stand in the way of a move for the Senegalese if the right proposal were to arrive, given they have already reinforced their engine room with the arrivals of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.

Galatasaray are long-time suitors of Sarr and have spied an opportunity to potentially bring their chase to a successful conclusion.

There have been claims that the Cimbom had moved a step closer by making an offer to the Lilywhites, although that was later revealed not to have happened.

Nonetheless, Sarr has successfully agreed personal terms over a move to Istanbul this summer, while there have also been indications that a deal between the clubs could be in line.

However, according to Nigerian journalist Buchi Laba, ‘nothing very concrete’ has happened as Galatasaray’s pursuit of Sarr has yet to advance.

Given the Senegalese is receptive to the prospect of a switch, however, the situation could take another turn in the coming days.

What Tottenham would demand as their valuation for Sarr remains to be established, while whether the Cimbom would be prepared to meet it is another question still awaiting an answer.

Even if everything is sorted between the clubs, Galatasaray are believed to first need to offload Mario Lemina from Istanbul before they can welcome Sarr.

Should the midfielder remain in north London beyond this summer, he could find his opportunities restricted under Roberto De Zerbi, with Spurs’ midfield already heavily stocked and no European football to offer additional minutes.

Spurs are currently putting their attention towards attacking reinforcements, closing in on Manchester City star Savinho, while another attacker from the Etihad could follow in Omar Marmoush.

The Lilywhites are also preparing a fresh offer for Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo as they continue to pursue another attacking addition for N17.

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Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a fresh proposal for Liverpool star Cody Gakpo as they look to strike a deal with the Reds.

Spurs remain heavily focused on reshaping their attacking options before the window closes, with substantial spending lined up to make it happen.

The Lilywhites are currently closing in on Savinho in an £85m package with Manchester City, with their long-standing admiration for the winger now seemingly translating into a deal.

Tottenham are also pursuing another attacking option from the Etihad in Omar Marmoush, with an agreement potentially edging closer there as well.

Even with those two arrivals now in sight, Spurs’ plans for another attacker have not diminished, with their pursuit of Gakpo continuing in parallel, with Roberto De Zerbi clear he wants all three.

Gakpo is receptive to the prospect of moving to north London this summer, while Tottenham have already seen an initial proposal knocked back by Liverpool.

Now according to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, ‘soon a new offer’ will be sent from Tottenham to Liverpool to try to land the Dutchman.

The financial details of the proposal, and whether it will be sufficient to prise the Dutchman away from Anfield, remain unclear, although a development could emerge very soon.

Meanwhile, the Reds continue to work towards a deal for Bradley Barcola, having been pursuing the winger as a marquee signing for the past few weeks, though they are yet to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain.

There have been suggestions that Barcola’s arrival at Anfield could become a realistic possibility, offering Liverpool renewed encouragement.

Should that move materialise swiftly, Gakpo’s departure for N17 could also gather pace, with Spurs continuing to seek alignment on a deal.

Liverpool would likely want to sell Gakpo to help cover the cost of signing Barcola and his club team-mate Ibrahim Mbaye.

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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pape Matar Sarr continues to be wanted by Turkish champions Galatasaray and Spurs are prepared to open the door on a deal.

The Lilywhites have overseen significant changes to their squad this summer, particularly in midfield, with the arrivals of Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United and Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United.

With no departures from that area of the pitch, Spurs are now well-stocked in midfield and are prepared to listen to suitable offers for some of the players on their books.

Sarr is a player who could well depart and he has had interest from Galatasaray.

And, according to Turkish journalist Serhan Turk (via Fotomac), Galatasaray ‘are persistent in their pursuit’ of the midfielder, with Tottenham ready to open the door on a deal.

The Senegal international was also considered by the Super Lig side in 2023 and again in January this year, although he was not among their top targets at the time.

A fee in the region of €30m was previously understood to be required to prise him away from north London, although it remains to be seen whether Spurs will maintain that valuation.

Since then, Sarr represented Senegal at the World Cup, featuring twice before their round-of-32 exit to Belgium.

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The 23-year-old joined Tottenham from Metz in 2021 before spending the entirety of the 2021/22 season back on loan with the French club, eventually making his Premier League debut for Tottenham in January 2023.

The Senegal international has nevertheless played a significant role as a squad player over the past three-and-a-half seasons, making more than 140 appearances in the Lilywhite shirt.

Sarr also played a crucial role in the 2024/25 Europa League campaign, providing the assist for Brennan Johnson’s goal that secured the trophy and ended Spurs’ 17-year wait for silverware.

Last season, however, saw his involvement reduced, with Sarr making 26 Premier League appearances, but with another four years remaining on his contract, Roberto De Zerbi could still cash in on the midfielder.

Napoli were also keeping tabs on him in June, although there has been little movement on that front since.

It remains to be seen when Cimbom will make their move with a bid, and whether a transfer can materialise over the next week or so with the window now entering its final days.

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Tottenham Hotspur will ‘try to accelerate today’ on a double swoop for Manchester City attacking pair Omar Marmoush and Savinho.

Following a highly disappointing last season for Tottenham, the Lilywhites have been highly active in the summer transfer window to back Roberto De Zerbi.

Spurs have bolstered their squad by signing players such as Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi, Andrew Robertson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.

After strengthening their defence and midfield, the Lilywhites are now looking to improve their attack and are keen on signing Savinho and Marmoush from Manchester City, while Liverpool‘s Cody Gakpo is also wanted.

Savinho has been of interest to Tottenham for some time, with Spurs also pursuing the winger last season, but no deal materialised.

This summer, Spurs intensified their pursuit of the Brazilian back in June, when it was suggested that the N17 outfit ‘opened initial talks’ for the player.

However, it was recently suggested that Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal could pose a serious threat to Tottenham in signing Savinho, with the Saudi side seeing the 22-year-old as a ‘strong alternative’ to their primary target.

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That threat has not gone away and has in fact only grown, but Tottenham are taking action as, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano Spurs will ‘try to accelerate today’ with their efforts to sign Marmoush and Savinho.

It has been suggested that Tottenham plan to sign two wingers and a striker in the remainder of the transfer window.

It has also been suggested that the N17 outfit could chase Chelsea’s Pedro Neto in the event they are not able to sign Savinho.

Neto though is wanted by Al Hilal and is a player Chelsea would rather keep hold of.

Tottenham also have other irons in the fire and may need to switch focus quickly if they cannot land their primary targets.

Monaco striker Folarin Balogun is a player Spurs have been chasing, but they face serious competition from Paris Saint-Germain, who are exploring a late move for the USA star.

Tottenham are now entering a crucial period in the transfer window and De Zerbi will want the attacking tools put at his disposal.

There are also still question marks over the futures of existing Tottenham attackers Richarlison, Mathys Tel and Dominic Solanke.