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Tottenham Hotspur is looking to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United this summer, and they are very close to agreeing on personal terms with the player.

They are yet to open official talks with West Ham United regarding the 21-year-old midfielder, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.

Fernandes has been linked with multiple Premier League clubs, but he is open to joining Tottenham this summer.

Matteo Moretto wrote on X: “Tottenham is very close to reaching an agreement with Mateus Fernandes on the contract. There have still been no official negotiations with West Ham. Mateus Fernandes, also on the radar of other big clubs, is open to signing for Tottenham.”

The Portuguese International was outstanding for West Ham United, and he will look to stay in the top flight. The Hammers have been relegated, and he will not want to head to the Championship with them.

Joining Tottenham could be ideal for him. The North London club needs more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the West Ham star would be ideal for them. He has the physicality and technical attributes to help them improve. He will add control, composure and defensive cover to the team. He is a young player with great potential, and he’s already settled into the Premier League. He could make an immediate impact at Tottenham, and he would improve further with coaching and experience.

It could prove to be an excellent investment for Tottenham if they manage to get the deal done. The fact that they are closing in on an agreement with the player will only strengthen their position when negotiating with West Ham United.

The Hammers will not want to lose an important player like Fernandes, but they are under pressure to sell players after relegation. They know that top players will not want to stick around in the second division. It would be ideal for them to sell the player and recoup as much as possible from his departure.

Joao Palhinha was on loan at Tottenham Hotspur last season, and the player has been linked with Sporting CP in recent weeks.

Tottenham have an option to sign the player permanently upon the expiry of his loan deal, but they are yet to trigger the clause. Naturally, there have been rumours surrounding his future, and he has been linked with a return to his former club. He does not have a future at Bayern Munich, and the German champions will look to sell him permanently this summer.

According to a report from Portuguese publication O Jogo (h/t SportWitness), it seems that the 30-year-old midfielder will now “slip through Sporting CP’s fingers”, and he is more likely to join Tottenham permanently.

They need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the Portuguese star could be ideal for them. He did quite well at Tottenham on loan, and he could be a very useful option for Roberto De Zerbi.

Tottenham need more defensive steel and physicality in the middle of the park. Keeping the player at the club would be a wise decision. He is well settled in the team, and he will be able to pick up where he left off last season.

The player will be hoping to sort out his future quickly and focus on his football. He enjoyed his time at the London club, and joining them permanently will be an attractive option for him as well.

It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Tottenham have done well to improve the defensive unit so far, and they need to add more quality to the midfield and the attack as well.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their attacking unit this summer and have identified Kevin Denkey as a target.

The 25-year-old striker has done quite well for FC Cincinnati and is a target for La Liga clubs like Real Betis (h/t SportWitness).

The attacker joined Cincinnati last summer and has scored 31 goals and picked up 6 assists in 51 matches. Prior to that, he was exceptional for Cercle Brugge in Belgium.

There is no doubt that he has the quality to do well in the Premier League, and he could be a very useful option for Tottenham.

Cincinnati are holding out for a €15 million fee, and Tottenham certainly have the financial muscle to get the deal done. Denkey could be a very useful option for them at a reasonable price. He will add goals and creativity to the team. Dominic Solanke needs more support in the attack, and the 25-year-old could be the ideal competition for him.

The opportunity to play in the Premier League would be a huge step in the player’s career, and he will be attracted to the idea of joining the London club. Regular football in England could bring out the best in him and help him fulfil his potential. Meanwhile, clubs like Paris FC and Lille are also interested in signing the 25-year-old striker. It will be interesting to see where he ends up. It is fair to assume that all three clubs have the financial muscle to meet the player’s reasonable asking price.

Having said that, Spurs will probably be a more attractive destination compared to the other two clubs. He would get to play in the Premier League at a higher level, and the London club should be able to offer him a more attractive deal as well.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United, and they are keeping tabs on Mateus Fernandes as well.

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Tottenham are “very focused” on signing the Italian international, but they are preparing for contingencies. They have also made “direct contact” with the agent of the Portuguese midfielder.

Tottenham need more control and composure in the middle of the park, and it is no surprise that they are looking at Tonali and Fernandes. Both players have shown their air quality in the Premier League with Newcastle and West Ham, respectively. They have the quality to play for a bigger club, and moving to the North London club could be exciting.

However, Manchester United and Arsenal have also been linked with the two players. They will be able to offer Champions League football and the platform to fight for trophies. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can convince top players to join the club without European football. They finished 17th in the league table last season, and it could be difficult for them to convince elite players to join.

Tottenham are looking to significantly improve the team this summer, and they have already been quite active in the market. However, improving the attacking unit and the midfield should be priorities for them before the window closes. They need a defensive midfielder, a central midfielder, a striker and another quality winger.

Roberto De Zerbi will be expected to turn things around at the London club, but he will need support in the transfer market. The club hierarchy should do everything in their power to sign Tonali or Fernandes this summer.

Luka Vuskovic has been linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur this summer, and Brighton is keen on signing him.

They have submitted a third offer to sign the 19-year-old central defender for around £45 million. Tottenham are considering the situation, and it remains to be seen what they decide.

According to a report from The Standard, the 19-year-old defender would be willing to submit a transfer request to force an exit.

Roberto De Zerbi cannot guarantee him first-team football next season, and the young defender wants to move on. He was on at Hamburg last season, and he was outstanding for the German club. He will look to play regularly at this stage of his career. He’s already starting for his country in the World Cup.

Vuskovic is a prodigious young talent with a huge future, and he will not want to sit on the bench at the London club next year. It remains to be seen whether Brighton can convince Tottenham.

They lost Jan Paul van Hecke to Spurs in the summer and are hoping to sign the 19-year-old Tottenham defender to replace the Dutchman. Vuskovic has all the tools to develop into a top-class player in future, and he could be a star for the Seagulls. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.

Spurs will be under pressure to cash in on the player. If he submits a transfer request, it will only weaken their negotiating position. £45 million seems like a substantial amount of money for a 19-year-old defender, and it could be wise for the north London club to sanction his departure.

Meanwhile, losing a talented young player like him could be a mistake for Tottenham. They need more depth in the defensive unit, and he could have been a star for them.

Tottenham Hotspur are facing a major decision over the future of young centre-back Luka Vušković after Brighton & Hove Albion reportedly returned with a new official bid.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Brighton have submitted a fresh proposal worth around £45m including add-ons.

Spurs have already rejected two offers for the Croatian defender, but this improved package could now force the club into a serious internal discussion.

Brighton’s interest is not new. The Seagulls have been pushing for Vušković for several days, with talkSPORT previously reporting that Tottenham had turned down an earlier approach and that the player was attracting interest after an impressive loan spell away from North London.

Brighton hold genuine interest in the Tottenham defender

Brighton’s plan is easy to understand. They have built a reputation for identifying elite young talent before other clubs fully commit, developing them properly and either turning them into first-team stars or selling them for major profit.

Vušković fits that model perfectly. He is still only 19, but already has senior experience, physical presence and strong technical qualities for a defender.

His loan spell at Hamburg boosted his reputation, with Cartilage Free Captain noting that Brighton’s earlier interest came after his rise in Germany.

Spurs must choose pathway or profit

For Tottenham, this is not a simple yes-or-no decision. Roberto De Zerbi’s side have already strengthened defensively, including the signing of Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton.

That could make game time harder for Vušković.

However, selling such a highly rated defender before he has properly played for Spurs would carry risk.

If he becomes a star elsewhere, Tottenham could regret it badly.

Brighton are pushing hard, Spurs are weighing up the offer, and Vušković’s future now depends on whether Tottenham value his long-term potential more than a sizeable £45m package.

Tottenham Hotspur are not working on a deal to sign Mason Greenwood this summer, despite recent reports linking the Marseille forward with a move to North London.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Spurs are not currently pursuing the former Manchester United attacker, and there is no active negotiation taking place.

That update will bring clarity after speculation suggested Roberto De Zerbi could look to reunite with a player he previously worked with in France.

The rumour always felt like one that needed caution.

Tottenham are trying to build a fresh project under De Zerbi, and their recruitment focus appears to be on midfield reinforcements, defensive upgrades and younger long-term targets rather than a move as sensitive and complicated as this one.

Links started due to Greenwood-De Zerbi connection

Greenwood enjoyed a productive spell at Marseille under De Zerbi, which naturally led to claims that Tottenham might explore a deal following the Italian coach’s arrival.

FourFourTwo had previously reported that De Zerbi admired the forward’s footballing qualities.

However, admiration from a previous manager does not always translate into a transfer plan.

Tottenham’s stance appears firm: there is no move being worked on at this stage.

Tottenham have other priorities in the market right now

This is important because Spurs have several other issues to solve.

The club have been linked with midfielders such as Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, while defensive decisions around players like Luka Vušković also remain part of the summer agenda.

Cartilage Free Captain also reported that Tottenham sources have dismissed the Greenwood rumours, reinforcing the idea that this story is not one to take seriously right now.

The message is simple, Tottenham are not pursuing Greenwood.

De Zerbi may know the player well, but Spurs’ current transfer strategy is moving in a different direction.

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign Mason Greenwood from Marseille during the summer transfer window, as per L’Equipe.

The 24-year-old has worked with Roberto De Zerbi during their time together at the French club, and he could prove to be a very useful acquisition for the north London club. However, it remains to be seen how the Tottenham fans react to the situation.

When Roberto De Zerbi was confirmed as the club’s manager, the Tottenham supporters’ group released a statement criticising the Italian manager’s public backing of Greenwood despite being charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault during his time at Manchester United.

Greenwood has been outstanding for the French club, and he is valued at €80 million. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham is prepared to pay that kind of money for the player. He can operate on the flank as well as centrally. There is no doubt that he could solve Tottenham’s goal-scoring problem. However, the signing might not go down well with the fans.

On the other hand, Arsenal are monitoring his situation as well. They need to add more goals to the team, and a 24-year-old would be a handy option. He can operate in multiple attacking positions, and he will add some much-needed sharpness in the final third. Greenwood scored 26 goals last season and picked up 11 assists.

It remains to be seen whether Arsenal or Tottenham decide to follow up on their interest with an official proposal. The French outfit is under pressure to sell players in order to comply with FFP rules. The England attacker is currently the most prized asset at the French club, and therefore the club is ready to sanction his departure for a premium. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign Celtic attacker Benjamin Nygren.

According to Sports Boom, Tottenham are looking to add more cutting-edge in the final third, and they have identified the Swedish International as a target. Celtic will demand €30 million for the player, and it remains to be seen whether Tottenham is prepared to break the Bank for him.

They have the financial muscle to get the deal done. Meanwhile, there have been initial contacts between Tottenham and the player regarding personal terms, and the player is willing to join them. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can finalise a deal.

Nygren can operate in the central attacking midfield role as well as on the flanks. He will add goals and creativity to the Tottenham attack.

The north London club were quite mediocre going forward last season, and they need to improve in the attacking unit. The Swedish attacker could prove to be a wise decision. He’s at the peak of his career, and the opportunity to play in the Premier League will be exciting for him. He will look to make an immediate impact in the Premier League.

The 24-year-old scored 21 goals in all competitions last season and picked up nine assists along the way. He will only improve with coaching and experience. At 24, there is plenty of room for improvement, and regular football in England could bring out the best in him. The €30 million investment could look like a bargain in future if he manages to adapt to the Premier League.

Tottenham have been quite active in the transfer market so far, making multiple signings. It remains to be seen whether they can improve the attacking unit before the window closes.

Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to sign Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace during the summer transfer window.

According to a report from TEAMtalk, they were hoping to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United, but the move seems unlikely. Therefore, they have decided to switch their attention towards the Crystal Palace star.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are also interested in signing Wharton and have already held talks with the player’s representatives in recent weeks. Manchester United have been monitoring him for quite some time. The 21-year-old is one of the most talented young players in the Premier League, and he has all the tools to develop into a future star. There is no doubt that he could prove to be an exceptional acquisition for Tottenham.

Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly a huge admirer of the 21-year-old, and he believes that he has the technical ability and composure to control the tempo of the game and protect the defensive unit from the midfield. He has been hailed as “incredible”.

Crystal Palace will not want to lose a talented player like him, and they are likely to demand a premium. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham is prepared to break the Bank for him.

With Liverpool interested in signing the player, this could be a difficult move for Tottenham. Liverpool will be able to offer him Champions League football, and they have a more ambitious project. The 21-year-old midfielder could be attracted to the idea of joining them. Liverpool needs a specialist defensive midfielder, and Wharton would be the ideal investment. He could form a solid partnership with Ryan Gravenberch at the heart of the Liverpool midfield.

Manchester United need more quality in the middle of the park as well, and it is no surprise that they are keen on the 21-year-old. They are looking to rebuild the midfield this summer, and someone like Wharton could be a game-changer for them.