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Tottenham Hotspur could look to hand Dominic Solanke huge competition for a striking spot in the coming weeks of the transfer window, according to reports - with the Lilywhites being touted to make a move for Gabriel Jesus from local rivals Arsenal.

Thomas Frank's men have signed the likes of Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel after their loan spells were turned permanent, whilst Mohammed Kudus has been signed from West Ham United as their marquee signing of the campaign. Alongside various youth players, who will bolster their squad in the coming years in a bid to continue their Champions League qualification frequency after doing so by winning the Europa League last season, Frank may have another trick up his sleeve in the form of former Manchester City star Jesus.

Report: Tottenham 'Keeping Tabs' on Jesus Move

The Brazilian could make the switch across north London

A report by CaughtOffside states that although Jesus has been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium this summer, it hasn't quite paid off for him. With that in mind, Spurs are now thought to be 'keeping tabs' on the £265,000-a-week star to bolster their attack, given the huge competition for places at Arsenal at present.

New signing Viktor Gyokeres will undoubtedly be their first-choice striker after moving from Sporting after a year-long transfer saga, whilst German star Kai Havertz will act as his backup, having been in okay form for the Gunners prior to his injury in February.

That leaves Jesus as third-choice, and with the player now being 'in-demand', the report claims that sides across Europe have already initiated contact over his talents.

It's thought that suitors are waiting until he's fully fit to make a decision on whether to sign him or not, making a move in January more realistic - but a short switch over north London has not been ruled out this summer, with Champions League football being on offer to the Brazilian.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Gabriel Jesus has 19 goals in 64 games for Brazil.

Solanke scored nine goals for Tottenham last season in the Premier League in 27 games, although he was their European hero with five goals in 13 outings as Spurs won their first major trophy in 17 years, with goals in both semi-final legs, and the winner in the quarter-final. But Jesus boasts more European experience, and that could be key for the club this season.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 27-07-25.

Once in a while, a true, inspiring footballing cult figure along. Those that can effortlessly endear a collection of supporters, though often going under the radar amid those in the upper echelons of stardom. In fact, there’s the argument that every team needs one.

And you’d be lying if you said Adel Taarabt didn’t spring to mind. Adored by those who filled White Hart Lane on a week-by-week basis, his combination of flair and poise was captivating.

A divisive figure, he was, but when Taarabt stepped on the field, there was a guarantee of excitement. He first moved to England in 2007, moving from RC Lens to Tottenham Hotspur, but things didn’t start terrifically for the talented trickster.

Albeit captivating, the now-36-year-old failed to assert himself as a regular under a trio of managers – Harry Redknapp, Juande Ramos and Martin Jol – in north London. He became something of a journeyman, having played in all corners of the globe, but would things have been much different if he opted for Arsenal instead?

Spurs Cult Hero Taarabt Regrets Not Moving to Rivals Arsenal

‘I think it was a more French club – for me, it would have been easy with Arsene Wenger’

Although incomprehensible for those of a Tottenham persuasion, a move to Arsenal – who were in the infancy of their Emirates era at that point – was on the cards, according to the former Benfica and AC Milan ace, who is widely regarded as one of the Premier League’s most skilful players of all time.

He revealed all when speaking to former Tottenham teammate Jamie O’Hara. The two lined up alongside one another on five different occasions, and they recently caught up after Taarabt dialled in on O’Hara’s talkSPORT show.

O’Hara asked whether the fleet-footed Moroccan looks back on his time spent in England glowingly. “Yes, of course!” Taarabt said. “I am a big fan of football; I had a great time. Sometimes I reflect on my career and if I had made some decisions differently, I believe my career would be completely different.”

Taarabt perhaps shocked O’Hara by then insisting that moving to Arsenal may have been more beneficial to him at that point in time. He said, “My first choice that I think was not good – not signing for Tottenham, because Tottenham is a good club. But, at the time, I had the chance to go to Arsenal.”

“I think it was a more French club – for me, it would have been easy with Arsene Wenger, they had a lot of French players. And they were playing well.”

Not only did Arsenal employ more French-speaking players – but the issue was also to do with the fact that big-name players (Robbie Keane and Dimitar Berbatov were named by Taarabt) were at the forefront of Tottenham's future which meant minutes were limited.

“At Tottenham, I arrived in the dressing room with Robbie Keane and Dimitar Berbatov, big characters, difficult to get a chance. I followed Damien Comoli, he was at Arsenal, I should’ve gone to Arsenal, but suddenly he was at Tottenham, and he brought me there.”

Taarabt has publicly spoken about the biggest regret of his unorthodox career before. Speaking to The National in 2024, he said that his preference was moving to the red side of north London. "I signed for Tottenham, but I wanted to sign for Arsenal and Arsene Wenger, the legendary Frenchman,” he said.

“But (Spurs director of football) Damian Comolli wanted me to go to Tottenham. He told me he was creating something. Gareth Bale arrived at the same time as me, Kyle Walker soon after – it was a good club, but not one that gave young players many chances."

Taarabt’s Unique Career Post-Tottenham

Now 36, he’s playing in the UAE Pro League

Footballers like Taarabt – who, for good reason, is one of the most frustrating players in Premier League history – are a dying breed. They don’t follow patterns of rules and that’s evidenced by his career path following a short stint with Spurs.

He joined Queens Park Rangers in the summer of 2010 after back-to-back loan stints. Loftus Road was often flat – but Taarabt ensured to keep spirits high with glimpses of brilliance, chipping in with an impressive return of 34 goals and 41 assists.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: It took Taarabt, thanks to his route to the first team via the B-team and a loan to Genoa, four years to make his senior debut for Benfica.

His subsequent 16-game loan spell at Fulham may be less memorable, but he still caught the eye of AC Milan, who signed the Fez-born star on loan in January 2014. Spells at Benfica, Genoa, Al-Nasr followed and now, at the age of 36, he’s still playing.

For Sharjah FC in the UAE Pro League, that is. A player able to enchant and frustrate in equal measure, he scored nine goals and six assists in 41 outings last term. Many witnessed what the real Adel Taarabt was about; but it’s a career shrouded in regret.

The important question is: when he eventually hangs up his boots, will the streets ever forget him? Definitely not.

Tottenham Hotspur have decided to let their young sensation Mikey Moore depart on loan this season, according to Football Insider.

The 2024/25 season was a polarising one for Spurs. Ange Postecoglou became the man to finally end Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought by guiding them to Europa League success, but in the Premier League, the club finished just one place above the bottom three, losing 22 games from a possible 38.

As such, the Lilywhites decided to part ways with Postecoglou, choosing to replace him with Thomas Frank who, in a seven-year tenure at Brentford, took the Bees from the Championship to the Premier League and established the club in the top flight.

Spurs have wasted little time in strengthening their side for Frank, signing Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United and pursuing Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest with Champions League football to prepare for. Tottenham are exploring further deals alongside the aforementioned pair.

Now, though, it would seem the club have decided to let one of their younger talents leave on a temporary basis.

Moore to Leave

Numerous clubs have shown interest

Football Insider have reported that, despite Frank’s wish to keep Moore, the teenager has requested a loan move in order to receive more first-team minutes. Debuting in 2024 as Spurs’ youngest-ever player, Moore had further chances with the first team last season, becoming the club’s youngest goalscorer in Europe and breaking a record set by legend Jimmy Greaves in the process.

As per Football Insider, a number of Championship clubs, namely Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion, are interested in signing Moore, who would certainly be a starter for the majority of clubs within the English second tier. Still under 18 years old at the time of writing, Moore, dubbed a "generational" talent, could spend time away from Spurs and still feasibly become a long-serving first-team player in North London.

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Tottenham Hotspur have made contact with Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha over a summer transfer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Spurs have had a relatively quiet start to the transfer window compared to their fellow 'Big Six' clubs. With Mohammed Kudus through the door, and the young Japanese defender, Kota Takai, signing on the dotted line, that completes the north London side's transfer business so far.

Alongside the loan deals for Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel becoming permanent, the Lilywhites are now awaiting their next incoming. That player that looked to be Morgan Gibbs-White, but a move that has since stalled due to legal issues, it appears Spurs will now turn their attention to Palhinha, having contacted the Portuguese player's camp.

No formal proposal, but further action expected in the coming weeks

Hoping to bolster in the middle of the park, Fabrizio Romano has reported that Frank's side have 'genuine interest' in Palhinha, who has been described as 'world-class', and have made an initial approach to his camp to discuss a move.

Having arrived in Germany just last season, the midfielder managed just 25 games, with a move away from the Bundesliga champions, where he earns £200,000-a-week, appearing most likely.

Having achieved great personal success with Fulham, playing for the Cottagers for two seasons, and establishing himself as a viable Premier League midfielder, it seems a move back to the league is on the cards.

In what would be considered a more than sturdy signing, he will help add depth to the Spurs' midfield, and potentially replace players like Yves Bissouma, who appear more out than in. In addition to the links to Italian defender Giovanni Leoni, it seems Tottenham are getting ready to dabble in the market again.

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Thomas Frank and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly eyeing up a move for highly-rated Italian centre-back Giovanni Leoni, with an 'official move' for the 18-year-old set to be on the cards.

Having finally achieved silverware in the form of the Europa League, Spurs have taken to the summer transfer window slowly, appearing in no rush to get their business done early. Having converted the loans of Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso into permanent deals, the north London side have further added Mohammed Kudus to their attacking ranks, alongside young defender Koto Takai from Japan.

Nearly adding Morgan Gibbs-White to their side, if not for legal issues arising during the process with Nottingham Forest, Frank's Spurs aren't letting that hold up hinder their plans for further incomings. Already possessing a young squad, another teenager could be on their way to Hotspur Way if reports are to be believed.

Tottenham Set to Make 'Official Move' For Leoni

Spurs set to continue their run of young defensive incomings

As per CaughtOffside, Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Giovanni Leoni of Parma. The Italian U19 international, who has been described as 'one of the most complete teenager centre-backs in Europe', has impressed the footballing world with his mix of technical attributes and defensive awareness.

With clubs aiming to buy young before any prices can be inflated, the report suggests that Parma, managed by Carlos Cuesta, formerly of Arsenal, will accept bids in the range of €35-40m (£30.5-35m).

The going rate for in-demand youngsters, Spurs will have to fend off interest from Newcastle, with Eddie Howe keeping tabs on the youngster. For the Magpies, defensive reinforcements are a must and CaughtOffside sources claim moves from both clubs can be expected soon.

Elsewhere, Leoni has garnered interest from fellow Italian clubs, with Juventus, AC Milan, Napoli, Bologna and Inter Milan all aware of the 18-year-old's progress, as well as Marseille in France, but no attempts at signing the youngster have started at any of these teams.

In what would be Tottenham's third official signing of the summer, Frank will be hoping the Lilywhites will dip back into the market and revisit a move for Gibbs-White, if not another attacking midfielder. An exciting link for Spurs fans, they will be hoping they can continue their streak of successful young signings with Leoni.

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Morgan Gibbs-White still wants to join Tottenham despite arriving for pre-season camp with Nottingham Forest, according to TBR Football.

The north London club are looking to strengthen their squad for new manager Thomas Frank ahead of a Champions League campaign, with Kota Takai and Mohammed Kudus already arriving.

But the club have been left in limbo over a move to sign the England playmaker due to a legal complaint from Forest, despite believing they had triggered his £60m release clause, and now an update has emerged.

Gibbs-White Still Wants Tottenham Move

Player has gone on tour with Forest but wants to leave

Gibbs-White initially didn't travel to Portugal with the rest of the Nottingham Forest squad for their pre-season camp due to a personal issue, but has since linked up with the team.

That has led to some speculation that he could stay at the City Ground for the 2025/26 season; however, journalist Graeme Bailey has revealed that the player is still pushing to make the move to north London.

The England international has previously told club owner Evangelos Marinakis that he wants to join Tottenham, and while Forest are still challenging the deal as they never gave Spurs permission to speak to the player yet somehow they triggered a confidential clause in his contract, the Lilywhites are still prioritising finalising a deal.

Forest were hopeful that Man City would come back to the table after showing interest earlier in the window, but the Cityzens are no longer considering a move after signing Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders before the Club World Cup.

In any case, GMS sources understand that Gibbs-White would prefer to join Tottenham even if City did return for him as they can also offer Champions League football alongside a regular spot in the starting lineup.

Frank wants to get a deal for the 25-year-old done sooner rather than later, and Spurs are doing all they can in order to make that happen, but they're currently handicapped by Forest's stance and a deal is currently not any closer to completion.

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Tottenham Hotspur are willing to lower their asking price for Heung-Min Son to let him join LA FC if he so wishes, GIVEMESPORT sources understand.

New manager Thomas Frank has been looking to put his own stamp on the squad after taking over from Ange Postecolgou in north London this summer, with the arrivals of Kota Takai and Mohammed Kudus confirmed, while a deal for Morgan Gibbs-White hangs in the balance amid a legal challenge from Nottingham Forest.

That has seen the future of captain Son come under question, with MLS side Los Angeles FC emerging as the strongest suitors for his signature, and Spurs are open to accommodating the player's wishes when making a decision.

Tottenham Open to £20m Sale

Wanted £35m but player not interested in Saudi

Son, who has been described as "world-class" and currently earns £190,000-a-week, currently has one year remaining on his contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after the club triggered an option to extend his deal earlier this year.

But they are said to be open to a deal that would allow him to leave this summer, and have set his value at around £35m as they anticipate interest from mega-rich Saudi Arabia.

However, GMS sources understand that the club are aware that Son isn't particularly keen on a move to the Middle East, and would therefore be willing to lower their asking price considerably out of respect for his service and achievements in north London should he want to move.

Tottenham want to part ways with the player on good terms, and it was communicated before the transfer window that a transfer was possible this summer.

The MLS has now emerged as the most likely destination for the South Korea international, and there is an acceptance from Spurs chiefs that a move to that league would never bring about the same sort of money as a move to Saudi.

LA FC Keen on Son Deal

Talks ongoing since June

LA FC have been mooted as the most interested club, with talks said to be ongoing between all parties, and GMS sources understand that a deal has slowly opened up since the beginning of June.

Those talks, plus the fact Spurs want to part on good terms with the legendary forward are why they are more willing to do a deal for the mooted £15-20m, rather than the original £35m asking price.

GIVEMESPORT key statistics: Son has scored 173 goals in 454 appearances for Tottenham, ranking him fourth in the all-time list behind Harry Kane (280), Jimmy Greaves (266) and Bobby Smith (211).

Son joined Tottenham back in 2015 from Bayer Leverkusen and has gone on to score 173 goals in 454 appearances for the club, and wore the captains armband as they lifted the Europa League trophy in May - the first trophy of his senior career.

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Tottenham Hotspur are disappointed that they have been unable to get the deal over the line for Morgan Gibbs-White even though the Nottingham Forest star has remained adamant that he wants to head to Hotspur Way despite his current employers' preference being for him to join Manchester City, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has given new head coach Thomas Frank the green light to spend big on attacking reinforcements, resulting in £55million being forked out to land Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United, and the north Londoners are in the market for further fresh faces as preparations are made for the new season.

Having ended their 17-year wait for silverware in May, when Brennan Johnson's first half goal clinched a narrow win over Manchester United in the Europa League final, Tottenham are desperate to challenge for more honours and are showing plenty of ambition ahead of the transfer window slamming shut on September 1.

Gibbs-White Still Eager to Make Spurs Switch

Attacking midfielder excited by role north Londoners put forward

Tottenham are frustrated that they have been unable to make progress in their pursuit of Gibbs-White, according to GMS sources, and he has performed a U-turn as he has made north London his preferred destination despite previously being keen to embark on a fresh challenge at Manchester City when boss Pep Guardiola showed interest.

Spurs and the creative midfielder's agent have been threatened with legal action by the Tricky Trees, due to the Midlands side's hierarchy being confident there had been an unlawful approach and a breach of confidentiality thanks to his £60million release clause being triggered.

But GMS sources have been informed that Gibbs-White, who played a crucial role in spearheading Nottingham Forest to European qualification during the 2024/25 campaign, wants to join Tottenham and is excited by the role put forward by Frank when the capital club initially tried to secure his services.

The 25-year-old has not travelled with his teammates for the Tricky Trees' pre-season training camp due to a personal matter, which is not transfer-related, and there remains ongoing uncertainty over where he will be plying his trade by the time the upcoming season gets underway next month.

Nottingham Forest's preference is for Gibbs-White to seal a move to Manchester City instead of Tottenham, GMS sources have learned, but his eagerness to take his career to the Etihad Stadium is not as strong as it was when he agreed terms after Guardiola originally showed interest.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Morgan Gibbs-White won six duels and registered two shots during Nottingham Forest's victory over Tottenham Hotspur in April

Gibbs-White's Head Turned By Frank's Vision

England international's ongoing situation remains complicated

GMS sources have been told that Tottenham's interest and plans for Gibbs-White turned his head and gave him a vision of something different compared to what would be on offer at Manchester City, resulting in him prioritising a transfer to north London as he aims to prove he deserves to be involved at the 2026 World Cup.

The four-cap England international has entered the final two years of his £80,000-per-week contract at Nottingham Forest, leading to suitors sniffing an opportunity to pounce, but chief Nuno Espirito Santo and influential figures behind the scenes have been desperate to tie him down to fresh terms.

Gibbs-White has found himself in an awkward situation that remains complicated for Tottenham and Nottingham Forest, GMS sources understand, with the latter starting to find it difficult to bring in marquee signings due to the high-profile drama and there is a lot of frustration among all parties at this stage of proceedings.

GMS sources recently revealed that Spurs have discovered that they will only be able to sign Joao Palhinha permanently, thanks to Bayern Munich being unwilling to sanction a loan departure from the Allianz Arena, and Frank is remaining in the market as he prepares for his first season in charge.

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Tottenham have made a ‘shock’ enquiry for Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, journalist Graeme Bailey has claimed.

The Europa League winners have reportedly asked about signing the 20-year-old England international this summer and are keeping close tabs on his situation at Old Trafford.

Mainoo’s current deal with United runs until June 2027, and talks over a new contract remain ‘at a stalemate’, despite having been ongoing for more than 12 months.

Should he become available for transfer this summer, Tottenham would likely be keen to enter the race to sign Mainoo, alongside London rivals Chelsea, who are long-time admirers.

Tottenham Make Kobbie Mainoo Enquiry

The 20-year-old wants to stay at Old Trafford

According to Bailey, Mainoo is keen to remain at Man United this summer, but the ongoing uncertainty over the 'generational' midfielder's contract increases the possibility of a future departure.

United hold an option to extend Mainoo’s current deal by an additional year until June 2028, and talks over a new agreement are still underway.

Mainoo endured a stop-start 2024/25 campaign due to injury and struggled to secure a regular starting spot in Ruben Amorim’s first XI.

The £70m-rated England international made just 19 Premier League starts last season and failed to register a goal contribution in his 1,651 minutes on the pitch.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Mainoo has scored seven times in 72 Manchester United appearances to date.

Tottenham have announced the arrival of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham as their latest signing, and are now believed to be on the lookout for reinforcements to Thomas Frank’s midfield.

According to reports, the Lilywhites have also held talks to sign Bayern Munich ace Joao Palhinha and are considering bringing him back to the Premier League.

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Leeds United may still be able to bring a fan favourite back to the club, despite spending a huge amount of money so far in the summer transfer window, according to reports - with Manor Solomon having a 'very good chance' of returning to Elland Road in the remainder of the summer transfer window.

Solomon, employed by Tottenham Hotspur, only made five Premier League appearances for Spurs in the 2023/24 campaign, struggling to find his way into the first-team under Ange Postecoglou, and that resulted in a loan move to Leeds last season, helping them win the Championship title and reaching 100 points with a last-minute winner against Plymouth Argyle on the final day of the season.

Bailey: Leeds Have 'Very Good Chance' to Bring Solomon in

The Whites are still needing a winger and Solomon could be the man

With Spurs having Son Heung-min, Richarlison, Mathys Tel, Wilson Odobert and Mikey Moore all capable of playing in the left-wing role, Solomon may struggle for minutes in north London - and with Leeds now in the Premier League, the 'unplayable' star has a golden opportunity to return to west Yorkshire in the remainder of the transfer window.

And, according to journalist Graeme Bailey, Daniel Farke's men 'still really like' the Israeli winger, and a deal could be done once he realises that he's not first-choice at Spurs once the first few games of the season are underway. He told TBR Football:

"Leeds still really like Manor Solomon.

“I think there’s a very good chance after a couple of games once we get into the start of the season and Solomon sees he’s not first choice at Spurs and involved — I think we could see him at Leeds.

“Leeds still like him an awful lot, I think there’s a very good chance Solomon still ends up at Elland Road.

“For the sake of Leeds going for their second choice, they may as well hang on. They wanted Solomon and he’s not going to be particularly expensive. So I think he is in their minds.”

Solomon was linked with a move to Leeds earlier in the window, for a fee of around £15million.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Manor Solomon has seven goals in 44 caps for Israel.

So far, they've signed Jake Bijol, Sebastian Bornauw, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff and Anton Stach, with a move for Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri also imminently on the cards. Those incomings have proven to be an outlay of around £75million, and there may still be money left to bring the Israeli in alongside supposed target Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 24-07-25.