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Across recent years, Tottenham supporters have repeatedly criticised the board for failing to invest significant funds in the transfer window. That accusation certainly can’t be levelled at the Spurs hierarchy this summer as they’ve splurged on new signings with two months still remaining in the transfer window. An overhaul of the Tottenham squad was required after their massive underperformance last season and it was a prerequisite of Roberto De Zerbi accepting the job.

Spurs began their business with the shrewd acquisition of Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi before Jan Paul van Hecke reunited with De Zerbi in a €60m deal from Brighton. That was merely the start with Tottenham ramping up their spending by investing an initial €207m on two central midfielders, Sandro Tonali and Matues Fernandes. Spurs smashed their transfer record with the €99m acquisition of Fernandes from West Ham before breaking it again with the €108m signing of Tonali from Newcastle. The North London club are far from finished in the summer window and we’ve ranked where their current outlay ranks amongst their record spends in a single season.

Tottenham Hotspur: Highest expenditure in single season

As of July 3rd, Tottenham’s total spend so far this summer stands at €267m, which ranks second for the club’s highest expenditure in a single season. Spurs’ biggest spend in a single season was from 2023/24 when they invested €275m on new signings. Several major transfers were completed in the summer of 2023 with Brennan Johnson (€55m), James Maddison (€46.3m), Pedro Porro (€40m), Micky van de Ven (€40m) and Dejan Kulusevski (€30m) all joining.

Realistically, Spurs’ spending this summer will smash their current record for highest expenditure in a single campaign as the window doesn't close until August. Spurs have surpassed the €100m mark in terms of spending in ten seasons across their history with 2025/26 ranking third. Last season, Thomas Frank was backed with Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Conor Gallagher and Mathys Tel arriving but all were flops minus Kudus, who got injured after a promising start.

Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United. First reported by the Athletic, Newcastle have landed an eye-watering fee for the Italian international with Tottenham to pay an initial €108m, plus another €8.8m in bonuses based upon European qualification. Tottenham have already signed West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, which smashed their current transfer record but the signing of Tonali will eclipses that. The 26-year-old is also now the 9th most expensive player in Premier League history.

It’s understood that the Italian’s representatives made clear to Newcastle chiefs that he wanted to seek a new opportunity this summer and it represents a significant profit for the Magpies. Tonali was enticed by the move to London, while he will also earn a much higher wage and he’s been sold on the project by countryman Roberto De Zerbi. It will be a summer of upheaval at Newcastle with Anthony Gordon joining Barcelona and there’s also legitimate interest in club captain Bruno Guimarães from Arsenal.

It’s been an incredibly busy start to the summer for Tottenham as they aim to overhaul their squad and transform their squad after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. Before agreeing to take charge for the final six games of the season and mastermind their escape, De Zerbi sought assurances that he’d be backed in the transfer window and that’s certainly been the case. Andy Robertson and Marco Senesi joined on free transfers, Jan Paul van Hecke arrived from Brighton with Fernandes and Tonali bolstering the midfield department.

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We may be well and truly in the middle of the World Cup, but that hasn't stopped Premier League clubs from splashing the cash. On Thursday, Manchester City confirmed that they had reached an agreement to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson for no less than €135 million. On the same day, Newcastle star Sandro Tonali confirmed to reporters that he was set to complete a move to Tottenham Hostpur, in a deal worht a reported €108m, with a following €8.7m in add ons. Not only will both players break their new club's transfer records, but they'll also join an exclusive club of players that have demanded a fee higher than €100m.

Player Comparison

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When we collate the full list of players that have moved for €100m or more, we can quickly see that it is a who’s who of current or former world-class players. Unsurprisingly, Neymar’s €222m move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 remains the most expensive transfer in the history of the sport, followed by Kylian Mbappé’s move from Monaco to the French capital just one year later. Ousmane Dembélé claims third spot, following his move from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona in the same year as Neymar’s record sale, while Alexander Isak’s move to Liverpool takes fourth spot and Philippe Coutinho’s departure from Anfield sits fifth.

Tonali’s €108m move to Tottenham will place the midfielder 18th on the list, overtaking Paul Pogba’s €105m move to Manchester United in 2016, which sits above Gareth Bale’s departure from Spurs in 2013. The fee also means that Tonali will become the sixth most expensive midfielder of all time, listing behind Moisés Caicedo, Declan Rice, Enzo Fernández, Jude Bellingham, and of course Anderson's move to Man City in this summer window. However, Tonali will be the first Italian player to join this exclusive club and the first Tottenham player. But whether that changes this summer remains to be seen.

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Tottenham Hotspur announced the signing of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes on Thursday. According to Sky Sports, the North London club have paid €98.6 million for the Portuguese talent. Such a fee comfortably surpasses Tottenham’s previous transfer record, which was the €65m paid for RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons last summer. The fee will be the second-highest transfer fee West Ham have received for one of their players, coming in behind the €116.6m Arsenal paid for Declan Rice in 2023.

"I'm very excited for this next step. Spurs is a massive club and the head coach was a key part of why I have decided to join," said Fernandes in a statement on the Tottenham website. "When we spoke, it was very special. We look at football in the same way - going onto the pitch as a strong team, with fight and energy, to try and win every game. I can't wait to get started, to meet the fans, to meet everyone, and give everything for the club."

Tottenham’s ability to secure the signature of Fernandes will be celebrated by fans of the North London club, with the midfielder being heavily linked wth moves to Manchester United, Real Madrid, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain in recent weeks. The move is also the latest sign of Tottenham’s aggressive transfer policy this summer, with the club having already spent €60m to sign Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke, as well as Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free transfers, with Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali reportedly set to join the club for an even larger fee.

Fernandes made the move to West Ham less than 12 months ago, when the Hammers paid Southampton €44m for his signature ahead of last season. The Portuguese talent wasted little time establishing himself as one of West Ham’s most important players, and while the club were unable to avoid relegation, Fernandes showcased his evident ability to thrive in the Premier League. As such, the player’s market value has shot up from €8m to €50m in the space of two years. Now that Tottenham have signed Fernandes for €98.6m, it takes the total transfer fees paid for the midfielder over the course of his career to €157.6m, making him the third most expensive Portuguese player of all time in terms of cumulative transfer fees.

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United have reached an agreement on a deal for Sandro Tonali to move to the North London club. First reported by the Athletic, Newcastle have landed an eye-watering fee for the Italian international with Tottenham to pay an initial €108m, plus another €8.8m in bonuses based upon European qualification. Tottenham have already agreed a €99m deal for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, which would smash their current transfer record but the imminent signing of Tonali will eclipse that. The 26-year-old will become the 9th most expensive player in Premier League history, when Elliot Anderson's move to Manchester City is completed too.

It’s understood that the Italian’s representatives made clear to Newcastle chiefs that he wanted to seek a new opportunity this summer and it represents a significant profit for the Magpies. Tonali was enticed by the move to London, while he will also earn a much higher wage and he’s been sold on the project by countryman Roberto De Zerbi. It will be a summer of upheaval at Newcastle with Anthony Gordon joining Barcelona and there’s also legitimate interest in club captain Bruno Guimarães from Arsenal.

It’s been an incredibly busy start to the summer for Tottenham as they aim to overhaul their squad and transform their squad after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. Before agreeing to take charge for the final six games of the season and mastermind their escape, De Zerbi sought assurances that he’d be backed in the transfer window and that’s certainly been the case. Andy Robertson and Marco Senesi joined on free transfers, Jan Paul van Hecke arrived from Brighton with Fernandes and Tonali set to bolster the midfield department.

The summer transfer window has officially opened and while the main attention is on the World Cup, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs, planning will already be complete and they will have identified which players they want to sign, and which players they want to sell.

Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals this summer. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we've collated some of the biggest current transfer stories - you can access the full rumour mill below.

Today's biggest transfer stories

Christian Pulisic is reportedly on Liverpool's shortlist as they consider options for a new winger this summer. Yan Diomande was their priority target but the Ivory Coast international prefers a move to PSG and AC Milan star Pulisic is a potential alternative.

Tottenham are on the verge of completing a deal to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United. It's understood Spurs will pay around €98m for the midfielder, which will smash their transfer record. Manchester United were also interested but Spurs have won the race.

Chelsea's dream signing this summer is Bournemouth attacker Junior Kroupi. The 19-year-old was a revelation for the Cherries in his maiden Premier League season with his price tag around €100m.

The summer transfer window has officially opened and while the main attention is on the World Cup, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs, planning will already be complete and they will have identified which players they want to sign, and which players they want to sell.

Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals this summer. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we've collated some of the biggest current transfer stories - you can access the full rumour mill below.

Today's biggest transfer stories

Michael Olise has asked for a meeting with Bayern Munich amid interest from Real Madrid, according to AS. The 24-year-old has been a revelation at the Bundesliga champions but wants clarity on how much he's valued by Bayern, it's claimed in the report.

Aston Villa have reportedly set Morgan Rogers' price tag at €150m amid interest from several English Premier League clubs. Manchester United hold an interest in the England international but Arsenal are the frontrunners as they aim to strengthen their left-wing options.

Harry Kane is expected to sign a new contract with Bayern Munich amid speculation over his future. Barcelona made an approach to Kane's representatives with the England captain's deal ending in 2027 but it's viewed as an almost certainty that he pen an extension.

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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly agreed a deal to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes for a club record transfer fee of €98.6 million. According to Sky Sports, Spurs have reached an agreement with their cross-city counterparts to sign the 21-year-old talent when the summer transfer window opens. Such a fee would comfortably surpass Tottenham’s previous transfer record, which was the €65m paid for RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons last summer. The fee will be the second-highest transfer fee West Ham have received for one of their players, coming in behind the €116.6m Arsenal paid for Declan Rice in 2023.

Rumour M. Fernandes Central Midfield

West Ham 73 % Tottenham Premier League Premier League

Tottenham’s reported ability to secure the signature of Fernandes will be celebrated by fans of the North London club, with the midfielder being heavily linked wth moves to Manchester United, Real Madrid, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain in recent weeks. The move will also be the latest sign of Tottenham’s aggressive transfer policy this summer, with the club having already spent €60m to sign Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke, as well as Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free transfers.

Fernandes made the move to West Ham less than 12 months ago, when the Hammers paid Southampton €44m for his signature ahead of last season. The Portuguese talent wasted little time establishing himself as one of West Ham’s most important players, and while the club were unable to avoid relegation, Fernandes showcased his evident ability to thrive in the Premier League. As such, the player’s market value has shot up from €8m to €50m in the space of two years. Should Tottenham sign Fernandes for €98.6m, it’ll take the total transfer fees paid for the midfielder over the course of his career to €157.6m, making him the third most expensive Portuguese player of all time in terms of cumulative transfer fees.

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Manchester United have stepped up their bid to sign Mateus Fernandes signature in what could prove to be one of the longest sagas of the summer transfer window. The 21-year-old, currently on international duty with Portugal at the World Cup, is the subject of a tug-of-war between several clubs across Europe, although a Premier League stay looks the most likely option.

It had previously been reported that Spurs were favourites to land Fernandes. However, the north London side are also pursuing Newcastle midfelder Sandro Tonali, and that has allowed United to haul themselves back into the running. Per Sky Sports Germany, United remain in talks with the player as they attempt to convince him to snub a move across London for Old Trafford.

Interest from Real Madrid, who recently appointed Jose Mourinho, appears to have cooled as they focus their efforts elsewhere. Chelsea and Arsenal have also been credited with an interest, but United and Spurs are ready to pay €90 million to West Ham to win the race - giving the young midfielder a tough decision to make on his future.

His rapid rise has been documented in his meteoric market value increase over the past two years. Starting out at Sporting Lisbon's B team in 2022 with a market value of €500,000, he sealed a move to Estoril Praia in 2024 and began to impress in the Primeira Liga, rising to €8 million. Since June 2024, his market value has shot to €50 million and he could be set for another increase in October's update if he moves club.

Huge interest despite relegation trend

It's all the more curious considering his time in England has been shrouded in disappointment. While it would be unfair to pin it entirely on Fernandes, the truth is that he's now been involved in back-to-back relegations with Southampton and West Ham.

In the 2024/25 season, he contributed two goals and four assists, with eight yellow cards. After his move to West Ham, fans might've expected a little more - and that's exactly what they got: three goals and four assists in 34 appearances, in addition to six yellow cards.

Given his role as a box-to-box midfielder - commonly known as a 'No.8' - those numbers don't exactly set the world alight. But where Fernandes adds value is almost disguised and only really discernible when watching him in action. He'll often be the man to bring the ball from deep and progress the ball up the pitch.

It's an understated quality and a thankless task, but it's crucial when playing against low blocks. It's something his namesake Enzo Fernandez does for Chelsea, demanding the ball in deep positions, spraying it left or right, or even through the lines.

Carrick & De Zerbi roles to fill

Michael Carrick was never the most glamorous central midfielder in his playing days at Old Trafford. A lot of the work he did went unnoticed or unheralded, so perhaps he recognises that quality in Fernandes and how his all-round game will add something that's been missing from United's midfield. With Ederson arriving from Atalanta after the World Cup, he already has a genuine all-action operator. Fernandes can provide some finesse and composure on the ball to allow Bruno Fernandes to concentrate his efforts in the final third as their primary playmaker.

Tottenham are clearly looking for a dictator of their own. Roberto De Zerbi has wasted no time in trying to get one in, having bids for Sandro Tonali turned down in addition to their interest in Fernandes. They have an energetic presser in Conor Gallagher, a playmaker in James Maddison, but not a genuine ball-carrier who will bring his team further up the pitch.

Rumour M. Fernandes Central Midfield

West Ham 68 % Man Utd Premier League Premier League

The squabble for Fernandes may not be over yet. While Spurs are reported to have agreed personal terms with the Portuguese midfielder, there is no denying the pull of playing for Manchester United is significant. United are also playing in the Champions League next season, while Spurs aren't and only just survived relegation themselves with back-to-back 17th-place finishes. If Carrick is keen to get his man, United may have the financial and sporting advantage to convince Fernandes to snub Spurs at the eleventh hour. But the clock is ticking.

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Lucas Bergvall has informed Tottenham Hotspur of his desire to leave the club on a permanent deal this summer, which has alerted a host of top European clubs. Bergvall arrived in North London from Djurgarden in 2024 with the reputation as one of the best teenage talents in Europe, who possessed the potential to develop into a world-class midfielder. Despite showing glimpses of quality, Bergvall has failed to truly maximise his talent, albeit in a Tottenham side that has struggled badly since his arrival.

The 20-year-old only started 11 English Premier League games for Spurs last season and wasn’t favoured by Roberto De Zerbi as they successfully avoided relegation. Bergvall didn’t start any of the six games under the Italian manager and was an unused substitute for the final two games. With no European football next season, the Swedish international is concerned over his prospects and wants to depart permanently. Therefore, we’ve analysed five potential destinations for Bergvall.

Five transfer destinations for Lucas Bergvall

Bayern Munich

Bergvall spent time on trial at Bayern Munich's academy, before he moved to Tottenham and it’s understood that the Bundesliga champions have retained an interest. The Bavarian club would be a brilliant environment for the Swedish midfielder to develop as they are one of the best slides in Europe currently. Talented youngsters generally thrive in the Bundesliga, but one major concern over a potential move to Bayern is that Bergvall would be far from a guaranteed starter. In Lennart Karl and Tom Bischof, Bayern already have two excellent young midfielders and a move to Die Roten should be categorised as unrealistic.

Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund would represent a brilliant move for Bergvall for multiple factors. Die Borussen have earned the reputation as one of the best clubs in Europe for developing youngsters and they’ve enjoyed great success in plucking players from England. Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho are the most high-profile examples and Bergvall could truly prosper at Dortmund. The biggest problem for a potential move to Dortmund is that Tottenham reportedly want €52 million, which is €17m higher than their record signing - Ousmane Dembele from Rennes for €35m.

Inter Milan

It’s understood that Inter Milan are one of several Italian clubs interested in signing Bergvall. As Serie A champions, Inter would be the most attractive destination for Bergvall and they can also offer Champions League football. There’s been a conscious shift from Inter to lower the average age of their squad, following their 5-0 defeat to PSG in the Champions League final in 2025 and Bergvall fits that policy. Italian clubs, however, are notorious for preferring deals to be structured as initial loans with buy-options or obligations included and that could be problematic.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa enquired over Bergvall in January and they are likely to revive their interest this summer. Villa’s financial constraints have eased significantly after securing Champions League qualification and they’ll be able to afford Tottenham’s asking price. Villa are well stocked in central midfield but Douglas Luiz and Ross Barkely face uncertain futures and Emery could refresh his options with the acquisition of Bergvall.

Nottingham Forest

According to the Athletic, Nottingham Forest have joined the race to sign Bergvall and view him as the ideal replacement for Elliot Anderson. The England international is expected to join Manchester City for a fee in excess of €120m, so Forest will have no issue reinvesting that money into Bergvall. Unlike the aforementioned options, Forest aren’t as prestigious as those clubs and can’t offer European football, so it would be unclear whether Bergvall would be interested in a move to the City club.