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Tottenham may already know their ideal replacement for Guglielmo Vicario should the Italian return home this summer. The Spurs stopper has already been heavily linked with a number of Italian clubs, with Inter Milan said to hold the most serious interest in his services.

It's going to be a busy summer for Roberto De Zerbi, who will almost certainly make wholesale changes to this Tottenham team, which has finished in the bottom half of the Premier League in back-to-back seasons.

But while some players will be expended in the name of upgrades, others could be lured away, leaving gaps for De Zerbi and the club's recruitment staff to fill ahead of the new season.

Kinsky may not have done enough to replace Vicario

Vicario has been a steady performer for Tottenham, and with the club having endured a difficult couple of years, he is one of the obvious candidates to move on to join a club that is ready to compete for titles.

Reports suggest the Italian is of interest to Inter and other clubs, and he is likely to jump at such an opportunity despite clearly holding Spurs close to his heart, given the scenes of celebration we saw on the touchline during the finale of the relegation escape.

The question if Vicario does leave is whether Spurs replace him with a bona fide number one or look to give Antonin Kinsky an opportunity while bringing in strong competition. And we know De Zerbi liked what he saw from Kinsky during the final run-in in the absence of the injured Vicario.

The 23-year-old stopper produced a number of top-class saves to bail out Spurs during the run-in, but it doesn't look as though De Zerbi has seen enough to fully rely on him as the club's number one.

Vicario replacement identified by Tottenham

Tottenham now look likely to turn to PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier to replace Vicario should the Italian leave. According to l'Equipe, Spurs have already made an approach to see whether the 24-year-old will be allowed to leave this summer, matching a similar approach from Turkish club Besiktas.

Chevalier, who was described as 'top class' by RisingStarXI on X, made 17 league appearances for PSG, starting the season as the club's number one following the departure of Gianluigi Donnarumma to Manchester City. But he was dropped by Luis Enrique and spent the rest of the season as the back-up to Matvey Safonov.

That likely cost Chevalier a spot in France's World Cup squad this summer, but it's clear he has not impressed Luis Enrique enough to be the starter for arguably the world's best team. PSG are likely to invest in the position this summer, opening the door to a Chevalier exit, and Tottenham could benefit by adding a likely cost-effective goalkeeper with plenty of upside, given he is still only 24 years of age.

Tottenham have already announced one signing this summer, before the transfer window has even opened, with more set to follow.

Andy Robertson has been confirmed as a new Tottenham Hotspur player. He will join up with his new teammates after July 1 and after Scotland's participation in the 2026 World Cup has ended, following his move from Liverpool at the end of his contract at Anfield.

Marcos Senesi is also set to be confirmed as Spurs' second free transfer signing, arriving from Bournemouth at the end of his contract at the Vitality Stadium.

De Zerbi given money to spend in the summer transfer window

Tottenham are in talks with Manchester City over a move to sign Savinho, while the Lilywhites have also made two bids for Jan Paul van Hecke, although Brighton have rejected both of them.

The Spurs hierarchy are clearly ready to back Roberto De Zerbi in the transfer market and give him the tools he needs to succeed at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following back-to-back 17th place finishes in the Premier League.

De Zerbi knows van Hecke well from his time on the south coast and is desperate to team up with the 26-year-old again in north London.

So much so, that Spurs are not deterred by the double bid rejection and intend to go back to the Seagulls with a third bid. GIVEMESPORT understands that an agreement between the two clubs will ultimately be reached, with the player keen to sign for Spurs and reunite with De Zerbi once more.

GMS understands Spurs intend to make a third bid for van Hecke and reports have suggested that while the first two bids were in the region of £40million and £50million, the third is going to be closer to the £60million mark.

Brighton are understood to value van Hecke at around £70million, but with only one year left on his contract at the Amex Stadium, they may have to soften their stance on the price tag on his shoulders.

De Zerbi wants van Hecke reunion at Tottenham

Van Hecke was one of the most improved players at Brighton under De Zerbi's stewardship, with teammate Lewis Dunk saying: "He will give you everything he’s got. His is the biggest improvement I have seen in a player since the manager arrived. I love it."

De Zerbi has already spoken about how good of a player he is too, showing just why he wants to sign him this summer.

He said during his time at Brighton: "Jan Paul’s improvement has been incredible. He is a very smart player, he understands the spaces, and he has the courage to play the ball between the lines under heavy pressure.

"For my style of football, he became a crucial player because he plays with his head as well as his heart."

Tottenham's hierarchy may have plenty of regrets over the transfer business of the past, but perhaps none are quite as scarring as last summer's market and the damage it has done.

Spurs were made to look weak at times last year, as targets came and went, with rivals left and right snapping them up instead of the Lilywhites.

In the end, very few of the arrivals in that market made the impact that many would've hoped for, as Tottenham narrowly avoided an embarrassing relegation from the Premier League.

After a clear warning shot from last campaign's dismal performance, work is already being done to improve the team, erasing the ghosts of transfer windows past.

Plenty of the deals being conducted are with a view to the future, but perhaps the club would do well to look back at last year's window to push for one star they missed out on.

Tottenham Revive Morgan Gibbs-White Interest

Last year, Tottenham missed out on a few players, one of them being Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White, after a long pursuit of the playmaker.

The England international had a £60m release clause in his deal, but his side decided to offer a new contract that would keep him at the City Ground until 2028.

Tottenham quickly moved on, with a move for Eberechi Eze falling through, before the Lilywhites eventually landed Xavi Simons for the role instead.

It hasn't quite worked out for the Dutchman, who struggled to match the pace and physicality of the Premier League, even though there were signs that he has the quality to take control of a game.

A serious knee injury looks set to rule Simons out for a while, as Dejan Kulusevski's condition remains unknown, Mohamed Kudus has battled injury issues, and James Maddison has only just returned from a long lay-off of his own.

With that in mind, SportsBoom reports that Tottenham are back in for Gibbs-White once again, following another impressive campaign with Nottingham Forest.

Spurs aren't the only team in the mix, however, as Aston Villa, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and PSG have all been listed with interest.

It's no surprise, given the campaign Gibbs-White enjoyed, with his manager Vitor Pereira describing the star as "special" with his displays for the team.

That creates a potentially tough environment for Tottenham to operate in, especially as all their rivals have the advantage of being in Europe next season.

However, it also represents a chance to fix a mistake from last summer.

Tottenham's Premier League Mistake

Tottenham made several mistakes last summer, one of them was not being able to convince Gibbs-White to make the move from Nottingham Forest.

The other is the lack of Premier League experience they brought in, which translates to stars being unable to adjust to the demands of the league as quickly.

In signing within the division, there is almost a guarantee of a base level quality that the star will bring, which was the strategy Manchester United followed when they signed Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.

The only signings made like that last summer were Joao Palhinha and Kudus. That blueprint is now one that Tottenham are following closely, with Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson adding that experience of the division, while pursuits are ongoing for Jan Paul van Hecke and Savinho.

Throwing Gibbs-White into the mix would not only fix the error of missing out on the star, who showed his worth with the individual displays for Forest, but it will add that proven ability to the team.

Spurs must add that extra quality, especially in the midfield, to get the team moving in the right direction once again, and that starts with throwing everything at landing the Nottingham Forest star.

Tottenham have been handed a boost in their pursuit of one transfer target, but could face a battle to land him over their rivals in the coming weeks in the market.

It's part of a busy summer for Spurs, as Roberto De Zerbi and the recruitment team have already shifted focus towards rebuilding the squad to avoid a repeat of the consecutive 17th-placed finishes the club have suffered from.

Two deals have already been sealed in the backline, while moves are also being made to sign Savinho and Jan Paul van Hecke in swift fashion.

Other targets are in mind too, with an open race to land a particular forward.

Antonio Vergara Transfer Battle

Tottenham have been linked with a move for Napoli forward Antonio Vergara, as CalcioNapoli24 claims that the club are monitoring a move for the 23-year-old.

Spurs aren't the only team in the mix, as Como are also eyeing a move as they look to add more homegrown talent to their squad ahead of their move into the Champions League next season.

It's claimed that the Serie A side have already made contact for the 23-year-old, as the two teams position themselves for a possible deal in the market.

Napoli are believed to be open for a switch in the region of £26 million, which could prove to be a bargain, if Tottenham are able to agree a switch.

It remains to be seen whether De Zerbi's side will formalise their interest, as Como appear to be pushing ahead with their own move for the forward.

How Good Is Antonio Vergara?

A move for Vergara could add more attacking depth to the Tottenham forward line, but there are question marks over how well he would adjust to the Premier League.

The 23-year-old can play as both an attacking midfielder and as a right-winger, but he has often been used as a squad player since returning to Napoli from a loan spell at Reggiana.

Last season, Vergara made 19 appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals and assisting four times, with just under 1,000 minutes to his name.

The former Italy youth international saw his season interrupted by injuries, which certainly didn't help his case to be a regular starter under Antonio Conte.

At 23, there is room to grow further, but it's unclear whether Tottenham can take such a risk when they have a squad filled with potential but a lack of quality for the here and now.

Tottenham are stepping up their interest in transfer targets, as a report from BILD claims that a winger is back on the club's radar for this summer.

Spurs have already wasted no time in trying to strengthen Roberto De Zerbi's squad, adding the free signings of Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi, while progress is being made to try and sign Savinho and Jan Paul van Hecke.

However, after the head coach claimed that "only ten to 12" players were good enough to play for the Lilywhites, there is still work to be done.

That is why Tottenham continue to push forward with a few other key moves, with a winger seemingly on the shortlist for a switch this summer.

Jean-Matteo Bahoya Transfer Move

According to a report from BILD, via Sports Witness, Tottenham are described as "particularly interested" in a move to sign Jean-Matteo Bahoya from Eintracht Frankfurt this summer.

It comes as the Bundesliga outfit are looking to raise funds in the transfer market, with the 21-year-old winger listed as one of three players who could be available in the coming weeks.

North London rivals Arsenal were linked with a potential move for Bahoya, but the report suggests that the Gunners may well have walked away from a move.

The French winger has impressed over the past season, with promising performances in the Bundesliga and the Champions League, suggesting he could become even better in the future.

Bahoya has been described as "unbelievably fast", potentially adding an injection of pace that Tottenham need in the forward line moving forward.

That said, it remains to be seen whether an offer will be lodged in the coming days and weeks of the market.

Tottenham Transfer Challenge

While Bahoya may be a promising option for Tottenham, the priority has to be on improving the base quality of the team, not the potential for the future.

Spurs have plenty of young players who could become great, but miss that consistent quality that can often be found with the stars who have experience, particularly in the Premier League.

This approach in signing the likes of Robertson, Senesi, and Van Hecke shows that the club know this, but the same must come from the forward areas.

Manchester United used this effectively last year, with the signings of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha for the forward line.

While Savinho has some experience, he still lands more on the side of potential, meaning that Spurs should look to land more immediate forward quality.

Bournemouth do not intend to sell any of their prized assets this summer, having seen head coach Andoni Iraola and defender Marcos Senesi leave the club at the end of their contracts on the south coast.

The Cherries qualified for European competition for the first time in the club's history this season, finishing sixth in the Premier League thanks to ending the season 18 games unbeaten to make it into the UEFA Europa League.

At the heart of that were a number of impressive young players - Eli Junior Kroupi, Rayan, Alex Scott, Adrien Truffert chief among them.

Midfielder Scott has garnered a lot of interest from other Premier League teams already this summer, despite the transfer window not yet being open.

Scott played a massive role for Bournemouth this season

The 22-year-old enjoyed a fine campaign at the Vitality Stadium, scoring three goals and assisting one from central midfield. He was trusted by Iraola, starting 34 of the Cherries' 38 Premier League matches, only missing the final game of the season after not being named in the squad.

Scott, who former Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson said was "destined for the elite", has only two years left on his current contract at Bournemouth, with Cherries officials keen to tie him down to a longer-term deal. However, they will face a battle to keep hold of him, with the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all linked with making a move to sign him this summer.

United are in the market for at least two new central midfielders this summer, with Ederson expected to be the first through the door from Atalanta. Liverpool and Spurs may also move for midfield options as the summer goes on, too.

And all three clubs have been told how much it will cost to sign the midfielder this summer, if he does not put pen-to-paper on a new contract at the club.

Scott has a big price tag on his shoulders

GIVEMESPORT understands that Bournemouth value the player at around £80million.

Bournemouth owner Bill Foley is intent on keeping Scott with the hope that he will sign a new contract, likely with a release clause. This was the case when Antoine Semenyo extended last summer.

Roy Keane has been impressed by the midfielder, saying earlier this season: "I’ve watched him a few times and he’s an exciting player. He looks very comfortable on the ball, possesses real quality, and you can see why there’s a lot of interest in him. He doesn't look fazed by the occasion at all."

It would be "absolutely insane" for Tottenham to sanction one rumoured transfer exit, according to football.london correspondent Alasdair Gold.

Spurs have already confirmed one signing this summer, before the transfer window has even opened, with Andy Robertson arriving in north London from Liverpool on a free.

Marcos Senesi is set to follow him, with a four-year deal agreed in N17 following his departure from Bournemouth, also on a free.

Tottenham have also seen two bids for Jan Paul van Hecke rejected by Brighton & Hove Albion, as they look to further bolster their defence, with club captain Cristian Romero likely to leave this summer.

Van de Ven will not be leaving Tottenham

There had been rumours about Micky van de Ven potentially leaving before Roberto De Zerbi came in as the club's new permanent head coach at the end of March, but GIVEMESPORT understands the Dutchman is now happy to stay and could sign a new deal with the club.

There remain suggestions that highly-rated teen defender Luka Vuskovic could leave Tottenham though. The 19-year-old spent this season on loan with Hamburg in the Bundesliga and won the league's young player of the season award.

He has admitted he would like to stay at Hamburg and play alongside his brother Mario, who is currently serving a doping suspension. There have even been reports that Spurs could sell the teenager without having played a game for the club.

Bayern Munich have also been linked with a move for the talented 19-year-old, who scored six league goals from defence this season and reports have suggested the player would be open to leaving Tottenham.

Spurs player who will be better than van Hecke

Gold finds any question of Vuskovic departing the north London club permanently preposterous.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: "Everyone I've spoken to said Vuskovic has got way higher ceiling than van Hecke. Van Hecke is a very good Premier League player, but Vuskovic can be, in the words of Thomas Frank, a top, top, top player in world football, and I know there's some suggestions that Spurs, you know, maybe would accept a bid for him this summer. That would be insane! That would be absolutely insane!

"You don't sign a player of that much talent, and then everyone else sees that talent, wants to sign him, and then you go, 'yeah, we don't need him'. Yes, you do need him, whether it is now or in the future, you need potentially world-class players, and that is what people are saying about Vuskovic. He will reach that level, so no way on earth, that would be the stupidest transfer."

It's all systems go at Manchester United in the transfer market, despite the summer window not yet being open.

The Red Devils are closing in on a deal to sign Ederson from Atalanta, with at least one other central midfielder to follow suit at Old Trafford.

United will be looking for players on the left-hand side too, with a left-back and left winger on the wishlist, while another striker could arrive if Joshua Zirkzee leaves the club.

With Harry Maguire putting pen-to-paper on a new contract this summer, Manchester United are not actively looking for centre-back reinforcements, but they have been linked with a move to sign Tottenham club captain Cristian Romero in recent days.

Romero set to leave Tottenham this summer

However, GIVEMESPORT understands that reports of a move for the Argentinian are wide of the mark. GMS understands that United are not actively pursuing a central defender at this stage of the summer.

Their stance on signing a centre-back could change, of course, as the summer goes on, but right now, links with a move to sign Romero are wide of the mark.

Romero has been linked with United in the past and looks set to leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.

GMS senior football correspondent Ben Jacobs said last month: "My information on Cristian Romero is he will depart...or at least there's a high likelihood of that. It would be a begrudging exit for Tottenham."

Spurs will look for at least £50million to sell Romero this summer, with the likes of Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid both having been linked with signing him.

He missed the end of the season with Tottenham after picking up a knee injury in the defeat to Sunderland, in what was Roberto De Zerbi's first game in charge. He has been named in Argentina's squad for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, however, and Tottenham officials will be hoping he enjoys a good tournament to bump his price tag up a bit higher.

Lionel Messi is a big fan of Cristian Romero

Lionel Messi once described Romero as the "best defender in the world", something that was backed up by compatriot Alexis Mac Allister, who snubbed club mate Virgil van Dijk when saying as much.

Spurs are already looking at replacements for the Argentine, with Romero's countryman Marcos Senesi set to be confirmed as their second signing of the summer on a free transfer from Bournemouth in the coming days.

Tottenham have also had two bids rejected by Brighton & Hove Albion for Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke. GMS understands Spurs will go back to the Seagulls with a third bid for the 26-year-old who worked under De Zerbi on the south coast.

Tottenham Hotspur have been incredibly active in the transfer market already this summer, with Roberto De Zerbi looking to make a major statement.

Spurs narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League thanks to a 1-0 win over Everton on the final day of the season, and the Italian has now moved to strengthen the squad to ensure that is a situation they're not in again next season.

Andy Robertson has already been announced as the first signing of the new era, while Marcos Senesi is due to be announced imminently to strengthen the defence. Jan Paul van Hecke has also emerged as a target, with personal terms agreed despite two bids being rejected, and Man City star Savinho is advancing on a move, but another deal is now considered to be 'off'.

Tottenham Move for Summerville 'Off'

According to Dutch journalist Joost Blaauwhof, Tottenham's move for West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville is now 'off'.

The north London club are keen to bolster their forward options with Randal Kolo Muani's loan expiring, Richarlison expected to be sold, and Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, and Xavi Simons all dealing with long-term knee injuries.

But with Savinho's move from Man City understood to be advancing, it's now reported that Summerville will not be moving across London at this stage.

Spurs were understood to be leading the race for the Netherlands winger, who is set to star at the World Cup in Ronald Koeman's side having earned a call-up despite West Ham's relegation to the Championship.

The club were ready to make a 'concrete offer' for the 24-year-old winger, but they have now stepped back in their interest. A number of clubs in Italy are understood to be showing an interest in Summerville, including Champions League side AS Roma, and they are now expected to be taking the lead in the race for his signature.

Tottenham Moving Aggressively in Market

Tottenham are pushing hard in the market to strengthen the squad for De Zerbi, and it seems that they have made their mind up on who they want to pursue as a forward option.

Savinho was the top target last summer and they convinced the player to join, only for City to block the move and get him to sign a new deal. But the Brazilian now looks set to depart this year, and Spurs are ready to get it done.

That lessens the need for Summerville to come in, and it makes sense that the club are now prioritising certain deals over others, rather than keeping their fingers in all the pies just for the sake of it.

Tottenham have wasted no time since the end of the season in making sure they have a squad ready to compete next season, as Fabrizio Romano reports on a fourth signing being worked on by the Lilywhites in a matter of weeks.

After narrowly avoiding Premier League relegation, Roberto De Zerbi called for improvement in the team with investment to be made in the summer transfer window.

Quick deals have been on the cards, as Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi agreed moves on a free transfer, to help improve the squad from the start.

Then there's been an ongoing saga with Jan Paul van Hecke, as Tottenham have made two bids for the defender, with expectations being that a third will be sent to Brighton soon.

While they are all exciting deals in their own right, Spurs may be closing in on another deal that could be even more exciting.

Savinho To Tottenham Excitement

Fabrizio Romano recently reported that Tottenham have revived their interest in Manchester City winger Savinho, after failing to land the forward last summer.

He claims that there are no issues expected between the player and Spurs when it comes to his desire to join, as well as the personal terms.

It remains to be seen whether an agreement can be reached with Man City over a final fee, but it's a move that signals even more progression for the Lilywhites.

While Van Hecke may be an exciting move, Savinho may be even better, due to the improvement he could bring to the forward ranks this summer.

Tottenham have been waiting for someone to take the left-wing role as their own ever since Heung-min Son left the club, with none of the current players able to cement the position as theirs.

In Savinho, Tottenham could have their long-term replacement in a star who has plenty of quality and trickery now, as well as room to grow further in the future.

While the team needs an uplift in defence, one of the main criticisms over the past year has been how boring the side has been to watch when they've been struggling.

Adding a player who has that creative spark, that drive to change a game, should bring some excitement back to Tottenham that is so desperately needed.

While there are doubts over whether Savinho can add some end product to his game, fans only need to look towards Pep Guardiola for a glowing review of the star.

Pep Guardiola On Savinho Quality

There are few who can judge players quite as well as Guardiola, and he gave quite the review of Savinho last year when reflecting on the winger at Man City.

"He [Savinho] is a player with incredible potential," the manager said. "We cannot forget he is so young. He needs to make more decisive actions in the final third... The moment he makes this step.... He will be an extraordinary player."

Much of that assessment is still true today, a player who has quality now, but needs that extra step to become one of the best in his position for the future.

If De Zerbi can add that to his game at Tottenham, he could be the next superstar at the club.