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Tottenham’s £60 million deal to sign Morgan Gibbs-White is currently off as Nottingham Forest have pursued legal action over Spurs’ move for the midfielder.

Spurs moved quickly to complete a deal for Gibbs-White this week as they indicated to Forest that they are prepared to meet the 25-year-old’s £60m release clause.

Gibbs-White was due to undergo a medical with Spurs on Friday and finalise his £60m move this weekend.

However, Forest have put the transfer on hold as they believe Spurs have made an illegal approach for their player and claim that they did not give permission for their Premier League rivals to approach the England international.

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Forest have ceased all communication with Spurs and believe there hasbeen a breach in confidentiality around Gibbs-White’s £60m release clause.

Forest have now contacted their legal team and have submitted a complaint to the Premier League.

Gibbs-White joined Forest in a £42.5m deal from Wolves in August 2022.

Last season, the midfielder was one of Forest’s standout players with seven goals and eight assists in the Premier League as the team finished seventh in the table.

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Tottenham have agreed a £55 million deal to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham.

The 24-year-old has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle United.

Spurs, meanwhile, had a £50m bid for Kudus rejected by West Ham earlier this month but their improved offer of £55m has now been accepted.

Kudus, who has a £85m release clause in his deal with West Ham, has agreed a six-year contract.

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The Ghana international is now scheduled to undergo a medical with Spurs on Thursday.

West Ham signed Kudus for an initial £38m fee from Ajax in August 2023.

In two seasons with West Ham, Kudus has scored 19 goals and registered 13 assists in 80 appearances.

Spurs are also targeting a move for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa, who could link back up with Thomas Frank after he replaced Ange Postecoglou earlier this summer.

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Tottenham are planning to make an improved bid for West Ham star Mohammed Kudus, but there is competition for his signature.

The Hammers are open to selling the 24-year-old, who has a release clause of £85m.

Spurs have seen a bid of £50m rejected for the former Ajax star, but believe they can get their man for less than his release clause.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Tottenham are expected to make another bid for the Ghana international, with new manager Thomas Frank signing off on a move for Kudus.

There is plenty of interest in the attacking midfielder, though, with the BBC reporting that ‘at least six top clubs’ have contacted West Ham about the availability of Kudus.

Chelsea is one of those clubs that have made an inquiry and could still beat Tottenham to signing Kudus.

The player is happy to make a move, targeting a Champions League club, with both Chelsea and Tottenham able to offer him that.

Kudus joined the Hammers from Ajax in the summer of 2023 for an initial £38m and had a standout first season with the east London club.

He scored 14 goals in all competitions, making 45 appearances as he swiftly became a key player.

The last campaign was less fruitful, scoring five goals in 35 outings across a difficult season for the club.

Spurs are looking to build a new squad under manager Thomas Frank, although the only confirmed signings so far have been loan moves made permanent.

Mathys Tel has signed from Bayern Munich and Kevin Danso from Lens, but the club want to bring in further additions after winning the Europa League and qualifying for the Champions League.

Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo and Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze have all been linked with moves to Spurs, but there is competition for all of them.

Manchester United are leading the chase for Mbeumo, while Arsenal are also being heavily linked with signing Eze.

There will also be outgoings this summer from Spurs, with Richarlison linked with a move away from the Premier League, while Cristian Romero also looks likely to leave.

Captain Son Heung-min has also been linked with a move, with MLS sides interested in the South Korean forward.

The Sun report that 32-year-old is set for talks with Thomas Frank next week over his future, with just one year left on his contract in north London.

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Tottenham striker Richarlison is likely to leave the club this summer after new manager Thomas Frank signed off on a sale, according to reports.

The 28-year-old has been underwhelming since arriving from Everton in 2022, scoring just 16 Premier League goals in three seasons with Spurs.

The Brazil international has scored a total of 20 games in 90 outings, with injuries hampering his progress but form also proving difficult to find consistently.

The Sun report that Tottenham are happy to sell Richarlison this summer and could accept as little as £20m for him, despite paying the Toffees £50m just three years ago.

A loan exit could also be a possibility for the man with 50 caps for his country, but Spurs would prefer a permanent sale.

The forward still has two years left on his contract in north London, the same five-year deal he signed when he arrived from Goodison Park.

The Sun’s report states that Galatasaray is his most likely destination, going as far as saying Richarlison is now ‘expected’ to sign for the Turkish club.

Okan Buruk’s side dominated the Super Lig last season with Victor Osimhen their star performer, scoring 26 goals in 30 league games.

The Nigerian netted a total of 37 times in 41 appearances across all competitions during his loan spell from Napoli, but Gala are struggling to secure a deal to bring him back to the club.

The 26-year-old is wanted by a string of clubs, linked with the likes of Manchester United, Juventus and Chelsea, although the Blues have already brought in Liam Delap and secured a deal to sign Joao Pedro from Brighton.

Richarlison explained some of his struggles during his early days at Tottenham were partly down to mental health struggles after the 2022 World Cup.

He bravely opened up about going through depression after the Qatar World Cup, saying he considered quitting football.

‘Before I went to training, I wanted to go home, I wanted to go back to my room because, I don’t know what was going through my head,’ he told ESPN Brasil in 2024. ‘I even went and told my dad I was going to give up.

‘It’s kind of sad to talk like that, you know? What I went through after the World Cup, discovering things here at home from people who had lived with me for over seven years … It is crazy.

‘To go to my father, who was the guy who chased my dream with me, and say, “Dad, I want to give up,” is crazy.

‘I’d just played in a World Cup, man, at my peak. I was reaching my limit, you know? I don’t know, I’m not going to talk about killing myself, but I was in a depression there, and I wanted to give up.

‘Even I, who seemed to be mentally strong. After the World Cup it seemed like it all fell apart. I think the therapist, like it or not, saved me, saved my life.’

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Tottenham have stepped up their interest in Mohammed Kudus and club bosses are optimistic they can strike a cut-price deal for the West Ham forward this summer.

Kudus, 24, has racked up 19 goals and 13 assists in 80 appearances since joining the Hammers from Ajax in a £40million move from Ajax in 2023.

But there is mounting speculation that Kudus could be set for the exit door at the London Stadium, with several top teams alerted to a potential agreement for the Ghana international.

Chelsea have been credited with a strong interest as they scour the transfer market for attacking reinforcements having already signed Liam Delap from Ipswich.

But the Blues have instead decided to focus their attentions on Brighton’s Joao Pedro and Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens, who are both expected to finalise transfers to Stamford Bridge over the coming days.

According to The Telegraph, Spurs would be prepared to break their ‘unofficial transfer embargo’ with West Ham to land Kudus and are ready to make their move. Scott Parker was the last player to make the controversial switch way back in 2011.

The report states that Tottenham’s hierarchy are upbeat about their chances of reaching an agreement with the Irons for a fee ‘well below’ Kudus’ £85m release clause, which is said to be valid for the first ten days of July.

It’s claimed West Ham will listen to offers for Kudus as they look to raise funds for a summer rebuild under Graham Potter – and the ex-Ajax man is ‘open’ to the idea of a move across the capital.

However, Spurs – who appointed Thomas Frank as their new head coach earlier this month – may first need to offload players before tempting West Ham with an opening bid for Kudus.

Kudus’ current deal with the Hammers runs through to June 2028.

Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo and Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze have also been linked with moves to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in recent weeks and months.

Asked about his West Ham future in April, Kudus told SportsBoom: ‘I’m just here to play my football, enjoy myself, and help the team as much as I can.

‘The future will take care of itself.’

Spurs wrapped up their first piece of summer transfer business a fortnight ago as they confirmed that Mathys Tel had signed on a permanent basis following an initial loan deal.

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The 20-year-old Frenchman put pen to paper on a six-year deal, tying him to the club until 2031.

‘I’m very, very excited about Mathys signing with a permanent deal,’ Frank said of Tel’s switch from Bayern Munich.

‘I think he’s a very talented player who can play across the front four positions.

‘He’s a goalscorer, that we can develop even further, and be even more consistent in his all-round game and also more consistent to land in the right positions in the box. I’m looking forward to it.’

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Manchester United have been dealt a transfer blow which could lead to an awkward moment for head coach Ruben Amorim.

Following their worst season in Premier League history, United have been busy in the transfer market, signing Matheus Cunha with a deal for Bryan Mbeumo getting closer.

However, they’ve not made much progress in selling off unwanted stars, with Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Jadon Sancho still at Old Trafford.

Rashford has reportedly rejected three Premier League clubs as he holds out for a dream move to Barcelona, while Real Betis want to re-sign Antony but finances are proving tricky.

And on Sunday, United’s problems were exasperated as PSV announced they would not be buying Tyrell Malacia following the end of his loan spell.

‘On July 1, the tenures of Tyrell Malacia and Rick Karsdorp at PSV will expire,’ the Dutch champions said in a statement.

‘Tyrell will return to Manchester United after his rental period, while Rick Karsdorp’s expiring contract will not be renewed.

‘PSV announced the arrival of Tyrell on loan from Manchester United on February 4 this year. The 25-year-old made 12 appearances in PSV’s first team. With the club he captured the first national title of his career.’

Malacia moved to Old Trafford in the summer of 2022 for £13million, becoming the first signing of the Erik ten Hag era.

The left-back enjoyed a decent debut season, making 39 appearances and winning the Carabao Cup, but he would miss the entirety of the 2023/24 campaign because of a serious knee injury.

Tyrell Malacia Man Utd stats

Appearances: 47

Goal contributions: 0

Yellow cards: 11

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United were hopeful that the loan move would lead to a permanent exit but now they must find a new club for him, a tricky task given the player is still struggling for fitness.

And when Malacia returns to Carrington things could be a tad awkward given the Dutchman’s parting shot at Amorim and the club.

Upon joining PSV. the defender notably said: ‘I’m happy to be here. Finally playing good football again.’

The Dutchman has one-year left on his contract and because of PSR United need to sell him for around £3m in order to break even on the player.

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Jamie O’Hara said Tottenham should consider a move for Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott in their search for attacking midfield reinforcements.

Spurs are targeting Eberechi Eze as a marquee signing for new manager Thomas Frank, but could face stiff competition for the Crystal Palace and England midfielder.

Eze, who has a £68 million release clause in his deal, has also attracted interest from Manchester United and Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta’s side adding the 26-year-old to their transfer shortlist in recent days.

A return to Arsenal, where he spent several years in the academy set-up, may appeal to Eze and could mean Spurs have to consider alternative options.

And O’Hara believes his former club should take a look at Elliott whose impressive performances for England at the U21 Euros have caught the eye of many this summer.

Elliott scored twice against the Netherlands to guide Lee Carsley’s side to Saturday’s final, but faces lingering questions over his long-term future at Liverpool due to a lack of game time.

The 22-year-old played just 360 Premier League minutes last season, but O’Hara believes the midfielder could play a far more influential role in Frank’s side.

‘I’d have him at Tottenham,’ Ohara said of Elliott, whose asking price is believed to be around £40million, on talkSPORT.

‘100 per cent I’d have him at Tottenham. He’d play on the right and compete with Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski.

‘Kulusevski is quite a similar player, but I think Harvey Elliott has got something about him.

‘He can play in the No10, further back in central midfield – there’s a lot to like and he’s only 22. He could definitely play for a team that is playing in Europe.’

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Meanwhile, former England winger Joe Cole recently suggested that Elliott will be on the radar of several top European clubs after his stellar performances in the U21 Euros.

‘Anyone outside the top six he comfortably walks into and becomes one of the main players,’ Cole told Channel 4.

‘Once he has two years at that level, he can come back to the very top at a club like Liverpool and compete. I just think he needs to be playing more regularly.

‘I still think there’s more to come from him and after playing like he has this tournament, I think there will be clubs all around Europe looking for his agent’s number and thinking he could be right for them.’

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Tottenham have been urged to replenish their attacking options by making a move to sign one of Manchester United’s top transfer targets this summer.

It’s a summer of change in north London after Spurs decided to sack Ange Postecoglou despite the Australian’s successes in the Europa League.

Former Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has arrived as his replacement, and will be tasked with improving Tottenham’s league fortunes after a dismal 17th-place finish last campaign.

As Frank looks to put his own spin on the squad, the Dane had sought to bring Bryan Mbeumo with him to Tottenham, but the Cameroon international appears to prefer a move to United instead.

However, both clubs could be involved in another transfer battle this summer, with Steffen Freund urging his former club to pursue a deal to sign Chelsea wantaway Christopher Nkunku.

Nkunku looks set to leave Stamford Bridge in pursuit of regular first-team football after two largely unsuccessful seasons at Chelsea.

The potential of a swap deal with United’s Alejandro Garnacho has been reported in recent days, while Arsenal have also been credited with interest in a deal for Nkunku.

But Freund believes that Spurs should consider a move for the 27-year-old and is confident that Frank could breathe new life into Nkunku’s fortunes in the Premier League.

‘Tottenham need another attacking option,’ the former Spurs midfielder told Hochgepokert.

‘I’d look at Christopher Nkunku if I were them – he can make the difference.

‘He can play in behind the striker and up front, he’s already at Chelsea. He did an outstanding job at RP Leipzig; he’s currently underperforming but there’s a great player in there.

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‘Mathys Tel is a good signing, he can play up front, and, on the wing, he’d link up well with Nkunku.’

Alongside the signing of Tel, Tottenham have agreed a deal with J. League side Kawasaki Frontale for 20-year-old Japan defender Kota Takai.

The club are also interested in a deal for Eberechi Eze and are long-time admirers of Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo.

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Manchester United are considering a swap deal with Chelsea involving Alejandro Garnacho and Christopher Nkunku, according to reports.

Chelsea held talks to sign Garnacho in the January transfer window but were unable to reach an agreement with United, who had lowered their asking price to €65 million (£54.8m).

After being dropped for the Europa League final, Garnacho took aim at Ruben Amorim and indicated after the defeat to Spurs in Bilbao that his future is in doubt.

Amorim then made it clear to Garnacho that he should find a new club in the summer transfer window and was left out of the squad for United’s final Premier League game of the season last month.

Nkunku, meanwhile, has struggled to secure a regular role at Chelsea since his £52m move from RB Leipzig in 2023.

The 27-year-old started just nine games in the Premier League last season and was an unused substitute in Chelsea’s victory against Real Betis in the Conference League final.

According to The Telegraph, Chelsea and United are now considering a swap deal involving the two players as they are both looking to leave their clubs this summer.

United had considered signing Nkunku in January but the French forward turned down a potential loan move.

Arsenal and Bayern Munich also enquired about Nkunku earlier this year but did not follow up their interest with Chelsea.

Garnacho, meanwhile, has angered United fans after he posed for a photo on holiday while wearing an Aston Villa shirt with Marcus Rashford’s name and number on the back.

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When asked about his future after United’s defeat in the Europa League final, Garnacho said: ‘The game has an impact, but the season itself, the club’s situation… I’m going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens next.’

Napoli had also held advanced talks to sign Garnacho in January as a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who joined Paris Saint-Germain in a €70m (£58.9m) deal.

However, the Serie A champions claimed that Garnacho’s wage demands were not in line with the rest of their squad.

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Chelsea have opened talks to sign Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports in France.

PSG spent £76m to sign the French forward from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2023 but are ready to cash in less than two years later.

Kolo Muani scored 23 goals during his final season with Frankfurt but has flattered to deceive at PSG and struggled for game-time in an incredible talented and young squad.

The 26-year-old failed to hit double digits in his first season in the French capital and only scored two league goals last term before being sent on loan to Juventus.

Kolo Muani impressed in Turin – scoring ten goals in 20 appearances – and the Serie A giants are keen to sign him on a permanent transfer this summer.

The player is also said to be keen to extend his stay at Juve but has been offered another transfer option in the form of Chelsea.

L’Équipe say Chelsea have ‘entered into negotiations’ with PSG to sign Kolo Muani, who was heavily linked with Manchester United and Tottenham earlier in the year.

Enzo Maresca has already signed one new striker this summer in Liam Delap but Chelsea are keen for another attacker to arrive through the doors at Stamford Bridge.

Nicolas Jackson continues to frustrate Chelsea fans – being sent off in two of his last five games – and Christopher Nkunku is set to be sold following a dismal spell in west London.

Chelsea have expressed interest in Hugo Ekitike, who is also a target for Liverpool, but have been put off by Eintracht Frankfurt’s £84m valuation.

As a result the Blues, who won the Conference League last season and qualified for the Champions League, have turned to Kolo Muani.

The PSG outcast has 31 caps for France and played in the 2022 World Cup final defeat to Argentina.

Kolo Muani has enjoyed a superb finish to the 2024-25 campaign, scoring six goals in his last eight appearances, including two in Juventus’ opening Club World Cup win over Al Ain.

Randal Kolo Muani and Chelsea both at Club World Cup

Chelsea will get the chance to take another look at Kolo Muani when Juventus face Manchester City and Wydad AC in their two remaining Group G games.

Maresca’s side are of course also in the States for the Club World Cup and followed up their opening win over Los Angeles with a defeat to Flamengo.

The west London outfit face ES Tunis in their final group game in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella says the heat in the United States has made it more difficult for European teams at the Club World Cup.

‘Flamengo also have a good team, they are first in the league with a lot of international players and are in the middle of their season and physically did better than us in this moment,’ he said.

‘Some of our players had a few weeks off and now we need to restart again so it’s a bit tough for the European teams.

‘They also played in the heat and maybe these things we can control better in this moment and we can learn, but it’s better it happens now in these stages rather than in the later rounds.

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‘The conditions are not the same as well for European teams and it’s not an excuse. It’s a reality and it’s one of the reasons.

‘But this is the tournament we need to play, we cannot make excuses and if we win the next game then we will go through.

‘The two goals were pretty similar. They were crosses, they won the first contact, and just put the ball in the net. We need to improve.

‘We have a tactic to defend and we can do better but it’s true that it’s our second game in a short space of time and these things can happen.’

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