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Tottenham Hotspur are set to bring Italian director Fabio Paratici back to north London, according to GIVEMESPORT transfer correspondent Ben Jacobs - with the Lilywhites board seeing the Italian join for his second stint next week, once the transfer window has shut.

Paratici, 53, joined Juventus in 2010 and helped the club through their most successful period in its history on the pitch, reaching two Champions League finals, winning nine consecutive Serie A titles, five Coppa Italia trophies, before joining Spurs in 2021. However, after just under two years in the English capital, he resigned after being convicted of financial malpractice.

Jacobs: Paratici Set for Tottenham Return 'No Later Than October'

However, after his ban expired, the Italian has agreed to return to Tottenham, according to Jacobs. Posting on talkSPORT, it is claimed that Paratici has been a consultant for the club throughout the summer, though any return for his services has been called 'hypothetical' and 'speculative' for a number of weeks.

Instead, he will return to his official club role in September and October, ahead of the upcoming winter window, helping Thomas Frank continue his strong start to the Premier League season.

Spurs are insistent that Paratici is currently working on a consultancy basis, and they have denied suggestions that he is set to return in a formal role. But an agreement is in place, according to talkSPORT, with Paratici set to start no later than October 1. A return for Paratici to return to Tottenham has been in the works for quite a while, but with FIFA reducing his ban, a return to north London has been heightened.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Fabio Paratici had a strong playing career in Italy's football pyramid, playing from 1989 until 2004.

Paratici has had a huge say in Tottenham's current squad. Signing the likes of Cristian Romero, Pape Matar Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur, Dejan Kulusevski and Bryan Gil, who all remain at the club, as well as Destiny Udogie, Yves Bissouma, Djed Spence and Richarlison before his sudden departure.

More acquisitions have been made during his ban, but Romero, Sarr and Kulusevski especially have all been incredible assets in the capital and chairman Daniel Levy will be hoping that he can produce the same results again to fire them back into the Champions League.

Spurs have been strong this season, brushing Burnley aside before beating Manchester City in an impressive win at the Etihad Stadium, and that could see Frank and Paratici work in tandem to keep the good times coming in January should Spurs find themselves in the mix come the winter transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma is on the verge of joining Galatasaray after agreeing personal terms, according to Fabrice Hawkins.

The Mali international was looking to break into the Spurs side under new manager Thomas Frank but saw his future plunged into doubt after he was exiled from the squad for the UEFA Super Cup clash with PSG following disciplinary issues.

Frank suggested that the situation was now behind them ahead of the opening game of the season, but Bissouma was then absent from the match-day squad with claims of an injury in training, and he was once again missing for the 2-0 win over Manchester City this past weekend.

Bissouma Set to Sign for Galatasaray

Bissouma, who reportedly earns £100,000-a-week at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, is into the final 12 months of his contract in north London and he now looks to be on the move after Frank's decision.

According to a report by RMC Sport's Fabrice Hawkins, Bissouma has already agreed personal terms with the Turkish champions and talks between the two clubs are now at the final stages.

Telegraph journalist Mike McGrath has since added to that report, claiming that talks are ongoing over a deal that would see the former Brighton star initially move to Istanbul on a season-long loan, with an obligation to buy included for next year.

Tottenham's current midfield options have seen Rodrigo Bentancur and new signing Joao Palhinha installed as the first-choice pairing, while Pape Mate Sarr, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall have all featured already across the three games.

It had also been reported that West Ham were keen on a deal for the 28-year-old, with former Seagulls boss Graham Potter open on a reunion, but a move to Turkey will see Bissouma play European football and that is likely to be a key factor in his decision to leave the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur are now eyeing a move to hijack Chelsea's move to sign RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons before the deadline, according to CaughtOffside.

The Lilywhites have started the Premier League season in picture-perfect fashion with two wins from two games, defeating both Burnley and Manchester City without conceding a goal. But Thomas Frank still wants to add to his squad before the transfer window closes to make them even stronger.

After a move for Eberechi Eze was hijacked by fierce rivals Arsenal last week, a number ten remains a top priority for the north London club, and Simons has emerged as a top target.

Tottenham Eyeing Xavi Simons Hijack

Simons, who has been described as a 'superstar', is expected to leave the Bundesliga club this summer as they look to raise funds after missing out on a place in this season's Champions League.

The Netherlands international has been heavily linked with a move to join Spurs' Premier League rivals Chelsea, with personal terms even agreed over a move to Stamford Bridge, but so far the Blues and Leipzig have failed to come to an agreement over a fee.

Now Spurs are planning to make a move of their own for the 22-year-old, and have made enquiries to Leipzig over what terms they would find acceptable to get a move to happen.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Xavi Simons has five goals in 28 caps for the Netherlands - including one in the EURO 2024 semi-finals vs England.

As things stand Chelsea are still the frontrunners for Simons' signature, as the former PSV Eindhoven attacking midfielder is intent on moving to west London after agreeing personal terms.

But as a deal drags on towards the end of the window, Spurs are hopeful they will be able to convince him to go to north London instead.

Frank has so far added Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha to his squad this summer, while a move to sign Eze isn't the first deal for a number ten that collapsed this summer. The club were also close to signing Morgan Gibbs-White earlier in the window, only for the player to make a U-turn and sign a new deal with Nottingham Forest following a legal challenge from the club.

The club also took a strong interest in Como playmaker Nico Paz, but saw a £60m+ bid rejected by the Serie A side this week, according to GIVEMESPORT senior reporter Fabrizio Romano.

Tottenham are accelerating a deal to sign promising Monaco starlet Maghnes Akliouche before the transfer deadline, journalist Pete O’Rourke has claimed.

The North London side are reportedly targeting the promising Ligue 1 playmaker as an alternative to Savinho, whom Manchester City are unwilling to sell in the final days of the summer transfer window.

Spurs saw two bids rejected for the 21-year-old winger, with their latest proposal of £60m failing to satisfy Man City, who signed Savinho from French side Troyes for £30m last summer.

There is a sense Akliouche, who is an excellent dribbler of the ball ‘like Eberechi Eze’, could be available for the much cheaper valuation of £47.5m, with Monaco open to a sale if their demands are met.

The 23-year-old, who made his Monaco first-team debut in October 2021, is under contract with the Ligue 1 club until the summer of 2028.

Spurs Pushing to Sign Maghnes Akliouche

According to O’Rourke, Akliouche is seen as a more realistic alternative for Spurs in their pursuit of Savinho, with Monaco ready to accept a bid for the 23-year-old if it matches their reported £47.5m valuation.

The 23-year-old winger is reportedly a leading candidate to join if Tottenham are unable to convince Man City to sell Savinho, with Akliouche seen as an even more versatile option.

Akliouche has emerged as one of France’s most exciting young talents in the past two seasons and has been a regular for Monaco since the 2023/24 campaign, scoring 17 goals and providing 17 assists in 98 Ligue 1 appearances.

The France U21 international scored for Monaco on the opening day of the 2024/25 season, helping them to a 3-1 home victory over Le Havre.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Akliouche has won 12 caps for France U21 to date, scoring three goals.

Tottenham are set for a busy end to summer business as they aim to bolster Thomas Frank’s attacking options with new arrivals before the deadline.

The North London side saw former captain Son Heung-min depart to MLS side Los Angeles FC earlier this month and lost James Maddison to a serious ACL injury.

The England international is likely to miss around six months of action, joining the likes of Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin and Destiny Udogie on the sidelines.

Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie is open to joining Arsenal before the transfer deadline, despite interest from their North London rivals Tottenham, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

The Ecuadorian centre-back is pushing to leave Leverkusen in the final week of the summer transfer window and has set his sights on a late move to the Emirates, with Arsenal now exploring a potential deal.

Leverkusen are currently only prepared to sell Hincapie on their terms and insist his €60m (£52m) release clause must be triggered for a deal to happen.

However, there is a sense that the one-time Bundesliga champions could lower their demands in the final days of the transfer window, with both Arsenal and Tottenham monitoring the situation.

Piero Hincapie Wants to Join Arsenal

Tottenham are understood to have made an approach for Hincapie last week, followed by a loan bid with an obligation to buy in recent days, GIVEMESPORT sources have learned.

However, Hincapie is prepared to wait and see if Arsenal can swoop in with a late offer, which depends on whether the Gunners can secure outgoings to create space and funds for a potential deal.

Mikel Arteta’s side could offload both Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko in the final days of the window, with Porto pushing to sign the Poland international before the deadline.

The Portuguese club are optimistic that a loan with an obligation to buy worth £25m will be enough to persuade Arsenal to sell Kiwior, who has yet to play a single minute for the Gunners this season.

Zinchenko, who was not included in Arsenal’s squad for their first two Premier League games, could also depart before the window closes, with less than a year remaining on his contract.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Hincapie made 45 appearances for Leverkusen last season, scoring two goals in the Bundesliga.

Hincapie, described as a ‘warrior’ by his agent Manuel Sierra, joined Leverkusen from Argentine side Talleres in the summer of 2021.

He helped the German club win their first-ever Bundesliga title in 2023/24 and could soon depart as part of the ongoing first-team exodus, alongside Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Jonathan Tah and Granit Xhaka.

West Ham United are interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur's Yves Bissouma on loan, with Spurs aiming to get the midfielder out the door before the transfer window closes, according to TBR.

Bissouma is surplus to requirements in north London, as the club put him up for sale following the UEFA Super Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The 28-year-old was omitted from the squad, having been dropped for repeated lateness and breaking the club's "internal rules," and has not featured in the squad for Spurs' Premier League wins against Burnley and Manchester City.

West Ham manager Graham Potter has repeatedly stressed the need for new signings before September 1st, most recently before the Irons' 5-1 loss against Chelsea. And a reunion with former Brighton midfielder Bissouma could be on the cards.

West Ham Want Bissouma

According to TBR, West Ham have emerged as a serious contender to sign Bissouma before the window closes. Spurs are reportedly "desperate" to ensure that he leaves before the deadline, while they are also pushing for the sales of Bryan Gil and Manor Solomon.

Despite Tottenham's desire to sell, they would sanction a loan deal. And the Hammers would be interested in a temporary switch as they seek to replace Edson Alvarez, who has joined Fenerbahce.

Bissouma, hailed as "ridiculous" by his Spurs teammate James Maddison, has several potential suitors. Everton are reportedly "monitoring" his situation at in north London, as David Moyes seeks to add further cover in the engine room.

Since arriving at Tottenham in 2022 from Brighton, Bissouma has been a key player for the Lilywhites. Earning £100,000-a-week, he was a constant in Ange Postecoglou's setup, making 100 appearances and scoring two goals.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Bissouma has missed 25 games for Tottenham through injury since arriving at the club.

His departure could hasten Tottenham's desire to sign an additional midfielder, although they have signed Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich. The Portuguese international is one of six signings made by Daniel Levy this summer, along with Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel, Kevin Danso, Luka Vuskovic and Kota Takai.

Tottenham are keeping tabs on West Ham's Lucas Paqueta, so the Brazilian and Bissouma may well switch homes before transfer window shuts. West Ham, meanwhile, are interested in signing Hector Fort on loan from Barcelona, with midfield reinforcements a key priority for manager Potter.

Tottenham Hotspur have made the last-gasp decision to enter the race to sign Bilal El Khannouss and will discover whether they have done enough to convince the Leicester City star to head to Hotspur Way instead of Crystal Palace in the coming days, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Spurs head coach Thomas Frank suffered a significant blow last week, when arch-rivals Arsenal beat him to the £67.5million acquisition of Eberechi Eze, and that has resulted in plans being made to bring in an alternative target ahead of the fast-approaching September 1 deadline.

But Tottenham have been forced to deal with another snub, thanks to Nico Paz deciding he wants to stay at Como after the Serie A side rejected a big-money offer, and influential figures behind the scenes have continued scouring the market as they seek additional creativity in the final third of the pitch.

Spurs Showing Late Interest in El Khannouss

El Khannouss is considering making an eleventh-hour U-turn and completing a move to Tottenham after initially showing interest in joining Crystal Palace, according to GMS sources, and he is preparing to make a final decision over his future in the coming days as he will weigh up his options at the start of the week.

The creative midfielder, who has been described as a 'magician' by scout Jacek Kulig, is eager to make a quickfire return to the Premier League after suffering relegation with Leicester last season and he was not involved in his current employers' win at Charlton Athletic on Saturday due to ongoing speculation.

GMS sources have been informed that El Khannouss, who produced five top flight goal involvements during the 2024/25 campaign, has been alerted to Tottenham's sudden pursuit after he was added to their shortlist of potential recruits when Eze's rejection forced them to look at alternative targets.

Although there were suggestions that Crystal Palace were close to wrapping up a £32million deal for the Morocco international last week, with the south Londoners aiming to secure a playmaker as they look to build on FA Cup and Community Shield glory in recent months, he has still not headed to Selhurst Park.

El Khannouss was open to joining the Eagles when they lodged the best offer on the table, GMS sources have learned, but Tottenham's admiration has resulted in him having a rethink and there is a serious possibility that he will choose to become the latest addition to Frank's squad.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Bilal El Khannouss made four key passes and registered two assists during Leicester City's victory over Sheffield Wednesday earlier this month

El Khannouss Ambitious as Frank Eyes Swoop

GMS sources have been told that El Khannouss is determined to push himself by joining a side competing at the highest level, which has allowed Tottenham to become increasingly confident of overcoming competition from Crystal Palace as they are able to hand him the opportunity to feature in the Champions League.

The 21-year-old is on a contract which allows him to pocket £35,000-per-week, highlighting that he will be a cheaper alternative to Eze if Spurs opt to head into negotiations, and he is desperate to prove his worth in the top flight after being unable to stop Leicester dropping into the Championship.

Tottenham are in a race against time because El Khannouss wants his situation to be sorted before deadline day on September 1, GMS sources understand, and he has previously turned down moves to the likes of West Ham United after the east Londoners were unable to match his ambition.

Spurs are not only in the market for fresh attacking influences as GMS sources recently revealed that Frank wants to advance in his pursuit of a new defender after he was given assurances by members of the hierarchy that they would bolster his options in the position when he succeeded Ange Postecoglou in the hot-seat.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 25/08/2025

Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Tottenham's transfer plans ahead of the window's closure in his exclusive newsletter for GIVEMESPORT.

Spurs are seeking to make late additions to Thomas Frank's squad before the deadline passes. Having lost out on Eberechi Eze, after north London rivals Arsenal hijacked their move for the former Crystal Palace star, they are looking for an attacking-minded midfielder.

Speaking ahead of Tottenham's 2-0 victory against Manchester City, Frank said that he was confident that the club would sign another player before the deadline passes. But according to GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Romano, there could be multiple incomings in north London.

Asked about potential defensive signings at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Romano revealed that the club's priority before the transfer window closes is to attract two attacking players. Frank and Daniel Levy are looking to sign a winger and a number 10 before September 1st, but they could also make a move for a defender if they have any funds remaining.

"It could be an option, but it will also be based on funds available as a winger and No.10 are needed."

The news comes after reports that Spurs were 'stepping up their efforts' to sign defender Nathan Collins from Frank's former club Brentford. The Irishman has impressed in west London since arriving from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2023, with Frank a known admirer.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statisic: Collins played 77 matches for Frank during their time together at Brentford.

Having conceded 65 goals in the league last year as they finished 17th in the table, there is certainly a desire to sure up the backline for the 2025/26 season. Romano has also revealed that Tottenham have made an approach for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, who is pushing to leave the club.

The Ecuadorian is highly-rated, though, and is attracting interest from fellow north Londoners Arsenal, according to David Ornstein, with his preference being a move to the Emirates. Although another hijacking could be in the offing, the Gunners would have to sell players before they sign him, which could potentially allow Spurs to complete a deal instead.

Tottenham will be anticipating a hectic end to the summer window, as they hope to conclude a deal for Manchester City winger Savinho. Sales could then allow them to sign either Hincapie or Collins, with Yves Bissouma a potential target for London rivals West Ham.

Arsenal have set their sights on beating Tottenham Hotspur to another signing as influential figures at the Emirates Stadium have turned their attention towards winning the race for Bayer Leverkusen star Piero Hincapie before the transfer window slams shut next week, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein.

The Gunners hijacked their arch-rivals' move for England international Eberechi Eze last week, with him completing a £67.5million switch from Premier League counterparts Crystal Palace, and boss Mikel Arteta is in the market for further reinforcements ahead of the fast-approaching September 1 deadline.

Gunners Make Move to Win Race for Hincapie

Arsenal are working to sign Hincapie, according to The Athletic journalist Ornstein, and there are ongoing efforts to land him for less than his £52million release clause after he has already made it clear to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen that he wants to embark on a fresh challenge.

The Gunners' pursuit of the central defender has come to light after GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano revealed earlier on Monday that Tottenham have made an approach to agree an initial loan deal which would include an obligation to make him a permanent member of the squad.

Hincapie - who has been described as a 'warrior' by agent Manuel Sierra - is looking to take his career in another direction after already seeing the likes of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Jonathan Tah leave Bayer Leverkusen since the end of last season, while head coach Xabi Alonso has also been replaced by Erik ten Hag.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Piero Hincapie won five aerial duels during Bayer Leverkusen's defeat to Hoffenheim in their opening Bundesliga encounter of the season last weekend

Ornstein has suggested that Arsenal's interest in the Ecuador international hinges on whether Arteta is able to sanction departures in the coming days, but his preference is to follow in Eze's footsteps by heading to the Emirates Stadium instead of linking up with north London rivals Tottenham.

Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jakub Kiwior are two defenders who could make way to create space in the squad, with the latter attracting interest from Portuguese giants Porto, meaning that it could prove to be a pivotal few days as the Gunners aim to get their hands on the Premier League title this season.

Bayer Leverkusen's preference is to hold onto Hincapie, who still has four years remaining on a contract which allows him to pocket more than £60,000-per-week, but Arsenal have set their sights on overcoming competition from Tottenham and luring him away from his current surroundings.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 25/08/2025

Tottenham are working on a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie before the transfer deadline, GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano has revealed.

The North London side have reportedly approached Leverkusen with a new proposal after their initial efforts were rebuffed a few weeks ago, with talks over personal terms also ongoing.

Spurs have proposed a loan deal with an obligation to buy for around €60m (£52m), matching Hincapie’s release clause.

The Ecuador international is believed to be pushing to leave Leverkusen in the final days of the summer window and has several suitors in the Premier League, as Romano previously revealed.

Spurs Pushing to Sign Piero Hincapie

Romano, writing on X, revealed that Tottenham have intensified their efforts to sign Hincapie before the deadline, with club-to-club talks ongoing over a potential loan move:

Hincapie, who joined Leverkusen from Argentinian side Talleres in the summer of 2021, has been a regular for the Bundesliga side since, making 116 appearances and scoring five goals.

He helped Leverkusen win their first Bundesliga title ever in 2023/24, as well as a German Cup, making 43 appearances during their historic campaign.

Hincapie could soon join Leverkusen’s ongoing summer exodus, with first-team stars Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Jonathan Tah, Granit Xhaka, Amine Adli and Lukas Hradecky all departing.

The 23-year-old is under contract until June 2029, having penned a fresh five-year extension in December last year.

Tottenham are anticipating a busy end to the summer transfer window, with attacking reinforcements also on the agenda for Thomas Frank.

The Lilywhites saw Arsenal hijack their pursuit of Eberechi Eze last week and are now on the lookout for an alternative, with a move for Como starlet Nico Paz also failing to materialise.

Spurs have started the season without injured James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, while former captain Son Heung-min has departed for MLS side Los Angeles FC.

After opening the campaign with wins against Burnley and Manchester City, the North London side next take on Bournemouth at home on Saturday.