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Tottenham Hotspur have asked about the situation of Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Illya Zabarnyi, but a deal looks unlikely.

Spurs have moved on from three centre-backs this summer, sending Radu Dragusin on loan to Fiorentina while selling Luka Vuskovic to Brighton and Cristian Romero to Atletico Madrid.

In their place, two new centre-backs have arrived in Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi, with both making their competitive debuts in the club’s 3-0 defeat to Brentford at the weekend.

Last summer, the Lilywhites wanted Zabarnyi while he was on the books at Bournemouth and were prepared to meet the asking price, but their pursuit ultimately came to nothing as the Ukrainian opted for a move to PSG.

This summer, Tottenham have renewed their interest and are among the admirers monitoring his situation, alongside another Premier League side and an Italian club.

It is understood Spurs have taken their interest a step further by making an enquiry about the Ukrainian defender, but there appears to be slim chance that a deal can happen, with PSG actually looking to add rather than lose at centre-back.

PSG insider PSG Inside-Actus wrote on X: “Among the interested parties, I know that Tottenham is one of the teams that have made enquiries.

“That said, I absolutely don’t see Paris looking to part with him, especially since they’re seeking another one.”

Zabarnyi made 26 Ligue 1 starts last season under Luis Enrique and, with the French side also in the market for another central defender, it appears highly unlikely they will sanction his departure.

Adding to the complications, Spurs have no European football on offer this season and can only provide Premier League football, something that could make it difficult to tempt the 23-year-old Champions League winner into a move.

Tottenham, meanwhile, are also closing in on reinforcements at the top end of the pitch, with Savinho nearing a move from Manchester City and Omar Marmoush set for a medical.

Spurs look poised for a busy end to the summer transfer window as De Zerbi looks to fill more gaps in his squad, with the knowledge he will not be able to make any more changes until the January transfer window.

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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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