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Tottenham Hotspur transfer target Savinho missed Manchester City training today, with Fabrizio Romano issuing an update on the Brazil international on Thursday afternoon.

Tottenham have been trailing the Brazil international for more than 12 months and, having failed to bring him to north London last summer, they are determined to get their man this time around.

Savinho is clearly a club target, but a transfer has got the green light from manager Roberto De Zerbi too, as he looks to add at least two new attackers to his squad before the September 1 transfer deadline.

The 22-year-old was absent from City's open training session on Thursday, with the club revealing that he missed out due to illness.

Romano has just confirmed via his X account that the South American has also made it known to City again this week that he wants to leave the club to move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Romano has claimed in recent weeks that there is a 'very good chance' of the winger joining Spurs, but any deal could depend on City landing a replacement for him first, much the same as the situation with their other top target, Cody Gakpo at Liverpool.

A claim from a top Tottenham source on X in the last 24 hours says that Tottenham's move for Savinho is expected to come to a positive conclusion in the next week, with a deal expected to go through at around the £70m mark.

Are Tottenham Overpaying for Savinho?

Tottenham have shown that they aren't afraid to spend big as they look to back De Zerbi and rise back up the Premier League table following successive 17th-placed finishes, but they will also want to ensure they aren't overpaying for players.

Spurs certainly blew their rivals out of the water to sign Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali from West Ham United and Newcastle United respectively for a combined fee of £185m, but there should be question marks over paying £70m for Savinho, even in the current climate.

City signed the Brazilian from Girona for £30m two years ago, and since then he has made 84 appearances for the 8-time Premier League champions.

His numbers since then aren't incredible, and he failed to hold down a regular starting spot under Pep Guardiola, with new City boss Enzo Maresca seemingly ready to let him leave.

Savinho clearly has something about him having been at City, but he does need to show more at Tottenham to show he is worth £70m.

Perhaps regular football under a manager who clearly rates him could be the difference, but right now you have to say that Spurs are overpaying for a player, despite the fact they have wanted him for more than a year.

Tottenham Hotspur have lacked a prolific centre-forward since losing Harry Kane to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023, but this painful wait for a serious replacement may finally be close to coming to an end.

The Lilywhites have gone big this summer in an attempt to resurrect their broken squad and provide Roberto De Zerbi with the tools to commence a full-scale rebuild. Sandro Tonali has arrived for £100 million as the marquee addition, and the Italian has been accompanied by Mateus Fernandes, Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi in a statement window.

That said, Spurs are yet to address their highly flawed attacking unit. They continue to be linked with Savinho and Cody Gakpo as wide options, but there is an acknowledgement that a striker is also needed to propel De Zerbi's side towards the European places.

The void left by Kane is still keenly felt in N17, although the divisive Victor Osimhen could be on the verge of filling that void.

Tottenham Haven't Adequately Replaced Harry Kane

Kane was the centrepiece of Spurs' side for a decade, leading the North London club to punch above their weight. Netting 20 goals or more in nine consecutive seasons, the Englishman carried Tottenham through a golden era in which they were unfortunate to emerge with no silverware.

In 2023, Spurs allowed their greatest ever player to leave the club so that he could play at the highest level for a side competing for the Champions League. Bayern Munich swooped in, landing the then-30-year-old for around £82 million.

Since then, Tottenham have tried and failed to source a replacement. Richarlison was initially identified as the man to succeed Kane, but the Brazilian managed just 12 goals in the 2023/24 season — his first as the number nine in the England international's absence.

Then, Dominic Solanke was acquired for £55 million in the summer of 2024. The former Bournemouth star enjoyed a relatively productive debut campaign for the Lilywhites, netting 16 goals and registering eight assists across all competitions, but an injury-plagued second season has seen his Spurs career slip by the wayside.

Tottenham are now seeking a new potential solution in this position.

Victor Osimhen is the Answer for Tottenham

Spurs reportedly made an approach to sign Osimhen earlier this month. The Nigerian has spent the last two years plying his trade in Istanbul for Galatasaray, but is reportedly eager to return to a top-five league this summer.

While his wage package might be astronomical, this is certainly a deal Spurs should be doing everything in their power to pull off. Like Kane, Osimhen has enjoyed fruitful season after fruitful season in front of goal, and would therefore finally provide the Lilywhites with a dependable frontman again.

The 27-year-old may not be capable of replicating some of Kane's playmaking skills. He's not renowned for dropping into the midfield and spraying passes to on-rushing wide players, or being involved in neat combination play in and around the box.

However, he is extremely effective at getting on the end of moves inside the box. His physicality and intelligent movement allows him to create separation from defenders, meaning he doesn't need elite service to still find the back of the net on a regular basis.

His international manager, Eric Chelle, has been full of praise for the striker too:

I love him. He is the best striker in the world. But I’m proud of all the players because everybody brought something to this team. I’m especially proud of my captain because he scored a great penalty (in the last match). They all gave everything.

Spurs are never going to be able to truly replace Kane. The Leytonstone-born man is a generational talent and a unique profile who cannot simply be unearthed in a new player every ten years.

However, the Lilywhites can find a player who will score goals at a similar rate, who can operate in a slightly different way to Kane. Osimhen is the best option on the market for the North London club, and De Zerbi ought to be pushing his board to make the deal happen.

Tottenham are considering making a move for Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, according to TEAMtalk.

The north London club have been incredibly active in the transfer market this summer but things have slowed down in terms of incomings since Sandro Tonali joined the club in early July.

Tottenham are in desperate need of adding to their attack over the coming weeks as Roberto De Zerbi looks to get his team challenging for the top four once again.

Goals were a real problem for Spurs last term and the addition of a new attacker who can either play centrally or out wide could prove huge come May when it comes to the club achieving their goals or not.

Fernandez-Pardo, who can play as a centre-forward or on either wing, is the latest name to be linked with a switch to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after wowing in Ligue 1 for Lille over the past two seasons.

Tottenham are also being linked with attackers too, including:

Folarin Balogun

Eli Junior Kroupi

Savinho

Cody Gakpo

Omar Marmoush

Victor Osimhen

Ferran Torres

Tottenham certainly won't have it all their own way if they do indeed move for Fernandez-Pardo.

According to TEAMtalk, Atletico Madrid have launched a £30m move for the versatile 21-year-old.

The Belgian is believed to be open to a move to the Spanish capital as Diego Simeone's team look to boost their attacking options amid question marks over what happens with Julian Alvarez.

"He needs to realise just how talented he is because there aren’t many players like him." - Thomas Meunier on Mathias Fernandez-Pardo

TEAMtalk report that Fernandez-Pardo is now an alternative attacking option for Tottenham, with Savinho's potential move from Manchester City dragging on.

City themselves are interested in Fernandez-Pardo, who finished last season with eight goals and seven assists in 41 games for Lille in all competitions.

What Tottenham can expect from Fernandez-Pardo

Fernandez-Pardo looks destined to secure a big move away from Lille at some point in the not too distant future.

Right-back Thomas Meunier knows his fellow countryman very well after playing alongside him for Lille and Belgium over the past two years.

Speaking back in April, the 34-year-old, who joined Sunderland this summer, waxed lyrical about the youngster and outlined just how talented he is.

"Compared to the start of the season, when he’d sometimes play on the left, on the right, as a number 9, or even come off the bench, you can tell he’s taken his game to the next level," said Meunier.

"Matias has an incredible array of skills: he can play in support, get behind defenders, dribble…he needs to realise just how talented he is because there aren’t many players like him. When you have a player with that kind of potential, you have to set even higher standards for him."

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven is the current fastest recorded player in Premier League, after reaching speeds of 37.38km/h, but it is nothing compared to Fernandez-Pardo, who is regarded as one of the fastest players in Europe.

Tottenham Hotspur's season commences next weekend when they travel to West London to take on Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.

The Lilywhites narrowly avoided relegation last term and will be eager to avoid a third straight season of flirting with the drop zone this time around. The North London club's hierarchy have backed Roberto De Zerbi in the transfer market in an attempt to provide the Italian with the squad he needs to ensure yet another disastrous campaign doesn't ensue.

Sandro Tonali has arrived for £100 million from Newcastle United as the marquee addition, while Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke have also arrived from West Ham United and Brighton, respectively. On top of this, Spurs have added free agents Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka to their ranks.

Further reinforcements are needed in the forward line to give De Zerbi a chance of fielding something resembling his dream eleven against Brentford.

Goalkeeper and Defence

In goal, Antonin Kinsky looks to be De Zerbi's definitive first choice. Recovering from his humiliation at the Wanda Metropolitano earlier this year, the Czech shot-stopper ended last season on a high and is now firmly favoured over Vicario in the pecking order.

Pedro Porro hasn't featured in pre-season yet as he's been enjoying a well-earned break following his exceptional World Cup campaign. However, the world champion is set to return to Hotspur Way this week, giving him enough time to prepare for the Brentford clash.

At centre-back, De Zerbi could field a brand-new partnership on the opening day. Like Porro, Senesi reached the World Cup final and has subsequently only just been integrated into the Spurs fold. He should, however, be ready to feature against the Bees alongside fellow new signing Jan Paul van Hecke.

There have been suggestions that Micky van de Ven will be shuffled across to left-back to accommodate the two new centre-backs, acting as a Kyle Walker-esque sweeper, while the new additions focus on ball progression with their excellent range of passing. There's little reason as to why De Zerbi wouldn't look to implement this system from the outset.

Midfield

Like at centre-back, De Zerbi is expected to roll out a completely new pairing in midfield for the majority of next season. Spurs have spent a combined £185 million on Fernandes and Tonali, and thus, the two should be in line to dominate the midfield minutes in 2026/27.

The duo have only started together once throughout pre-season, but could be granted their first outing together in a competitive fixture at the Gtech in less than two weeks' time.

There is significant debate around whom the third midfielder might be in De Zerbi's dream eleven. Conor Gallagher is the most likely to start in West London given how readily available he's been in pre-season, but James Maddison might be De Zerbi's idealistic number ten. The latter is yet to feature in the recent friendly matches as his physical condition is carefully monitored, but the Italian manager might be saving the playmaker for the opening match of the campaign.

Forwards

Spurs' forward department looks somewhat bleak at the moment. With Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Wilson Odobert and Dejan Kulusevski all out injured or unfit, De Zerbi has a thin selection of attackers to select from heading to Brentford.

Major work needs to be done in this part of the Lilywhites' squad before the end of the window. While it's extremely unlikely that three new additions will be through the door before the trip to West London, De Zerbi can dream.

Savinho has long been mooted as a priority target for Spurs, and it looks increasingly likely that they'll get a deal for the Brazilian over the line. He'll slot into De Zerbi's team perfectly on the right-hand side.

Down the middle, Tottenham are said to be going 'all in' to sign Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian is hopeful of securing a move to a top five league after plying his trade in Turkey for two years, and Spurs are seemingly willing to do everything in their power to land the player before turning to alternatives.

Reports of Tottenham closing in on a deal to sign Monaco and USMNT striker Folarin Balogun are wide of the mark. Spurs have had a busy summer so far, racking up a club-record spend of more than £235million, which has largely been made up of the signings of Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke.

Roberto De Zerbi has been handed more financial resources than any other Spurs manager before him in his first summer in charge, and the spending is not done yet. Tottenham still want to add attackers, with a winger signing the next priority, while they could end up signing a striker if the right deal comes up, or indeed if one of Dominic Solanke and Richarlison leave, and it is not clear De Zerbi wants either to leave.

On Wednesday, it was reported that Tottenham were closing in on a deal to sign Monaco striker Balogun, who impressed for his national team at this summer's World Cup. Balogun is a former Arsenal player, which would make the deal a controversial one.

But GIVEMESPORT understands that the reports are wide of the mark and that Tottenham are not interested in a deal to sign Balogun this summer. Spurs may well end up signing a striker this summer, but it won't be the London-born USMNT international.

Tottenham's signings so far this summer

Sandro Tonali

Mateus Fernandes

Jan Paul van Hecke

Marcos Senesi

Andry Robertson

Martin Dubravka

Balogun has a reported asking price of £51.2million this summer, which would make him a pricey deal for a club that has already amassed a huge spend this summer, while the winger position now appears to be their priority.

Spurs have been heavily linked with a move for Manchester City star Savinho this summer, while Liverpool's Cody Gakpo is another who has been linked. In terms of the striker position, Spurs have three out-and-out strikers on their books, which includes Solanke, Richarlison and Dane Scarlett.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly accelerating a move to sign Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, but they have a better option available to them right in front of their eyes in the Premier League.

In terms of their defence and midfield, Tottenham are ready to go ahead of the new season, but Roberto De Zerbi is yet to add the attacking upgrades he wants with less than a fortnight to go until they kick off their Premier League campaign with a trip to Brentford.

According to GMS sources, Spurs want to bring both Savinho and Cody Gakpo in from Manchester City and Liverpool respectively, but they are unlikely to make progress on those deals until their rivals have secured replacements.

De Zerbi suggested in recent weeks that there could be two or three more arrivals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, including the aforementioned duo, with the possibility of a striker also joining.

While any move could depend on Richarlison leaving, L'Equipe claimed on Tuesday night that the north London club are now accelerating a £51m move to sign the USA international.

Romano: 'Nothing Concrete' on Balogun Joining Tottenham

Responding to the rumours on Wednesday morning, Fabrizio Romano has denied that Spurs are ramping up their interest in the 25-year-old former Arsenal striker.

The Italian journalist says that while Saudi clubs and Galatasaray have contacted Monaco over the conditions of a deal, there is 'nothing concrete' in links with Tottenham.

Balogun is being monitored by a number of clubs across Europe following an outstanding 2025-26 campaign which saw him score 19 goals for the Ligue 1 outfit, before netting a further three for his country as they hosted the 2026 World Cup.

The striker isn't the only one where there is a deal to be done if Tottenham want to do it, according to a top Spurs source on X, with Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta another option.

Why Tottenham Must Sign Jean-Philippe Mateta Instead

A move for Balogun would seem risky for a few reasons, not least the fact that he is an ex-Arsenal player who fans could turn on quickly should he get off to a bad start.

De Zerbi has also clearly made having Premier League experience a key prerequisite for his summer targets, with all six arrivals so far having plenty of it, with Savinho and Gakpo also fitting that criteria.

Balogun has made two English top flight appearances in his career, which is in stark contrast to Mateta's record at this level.

The Frenchman has been on the scene for so long it may be a surprise that he has only just celebrated his 29th birthday, but he still has plenty to offer to a club like Tottenham.

He is tall, he is strong and, most importantly, he has shown he is a clinical finisher in the box, as shown by 12 goals in 32 Premier League appearances for the Eagles last term.

Opta have described him as being 'among Europe's best strikers' and it isn't hard to see why, with Wayne Rooney one of the pundits who have waxed lyrical about him in recent years.

He’s been one of the best forwards in the league over the last two seasons - Rooney, speaking in 2025.

With less than one year remaining on his contract, there will also be an expectation that the 29-year-old will be a much cheaper option than the £51m fee mooted for Balogun, which could prove to be a bargain - especially in the short-term, as De Zerbi looks for immediate success.

Tottenham are now said to have been given the green light to sign former Arsenal star Folarin Balogun. Spurs are hoping to add a couple of forwards to their record-spending summer, having so far concentrated on bolstering their defence and midfield.

Roberto De Zerbi has already spent £237million on new recruits, with Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke taking up much of that spend. But he is yet to add any forwards, and that is expected to change over the coming weeks.

Tottenham are said to be prioritising a move for a winger currently, but they could yet add another striker, as long as the right deal comes up, or if they can shift one of their current frontmen.

According to new reports, Monaco and USMNT World Cup star Balogun is said to have approved a move to Tottenham, despite having come up through the ranks at Arsenal. Balogun grew up in London but ended up playing for the US due to being born Stateside.

Footmercato journalist Santi Aouna posted on X: "Folarin Balogun has given his green light to join Tottenham. As revealed on @footmercato, the Monaco striker is the Spurs' priority. No official offer yet, but discussions are progressing between the various parties."

Balogun has scored 24 goals in 72 league games for Monaco, and he scored three goals in five games as USMNT reached the World Cup Round of 16. Of course, he was notably at the centre of a controversy that saw him sent off and then dodge a suspension after a supposed Donald Trump interference.

“Obviously he’s a striker who’s very versatile. He can hurt you on the dribble, hurt you in behind, he’s a clinical finisher.” - Weston McKennie on Folarin Balogun

The 25-year-old didn't have a say in that, though, in his defence, and he will be looking to build on his impressive World Cup form at club level this coming season. Spurs are reportedly hoping that will be in North London, and they will reportedly have to pay €60million to get the deal done, which works out as £51.2million.

The last five players to play for both Arsenal and Tottenham

Emmanuel Adebayor — Arsenal (2006–09), Tottenham (2011–15)

William Gallas — Arsenal (2006–10), Tottenham (2010–13)

David Bentley — Arsenal (2004), Tottenham (2008–11)

Sol Campbell — Tottenham (1992–2001), Arsenal (2001–06, 2010)

Rohan Ricketts — Arsenal (2001–02), Tottenham (2002–05)

What Spurs can expect from Balogun

Balogon has received high praise over recent times, having established himself as a goalscorer for club and country. USMNT teammate Weston McKennie has said: “Obviously he’s a striker who’s very versatile. He can hurt you on the dribble, hurt you in behind, he’s a clinical finisher.” Meanwhile, Christian Pulisic has described him as 'insane'.

Tottenham Hotspur will name their 25-man squad for the Premier League after the transfer window closes on September 1 and one key man may be left off the list.

All Premier League clubs are allowed to use whichever players they want in their squad for the first few weeks of the season, with clubs not expected to name their final 25-man squad until after the transfer window closes - giving them the ability to add new signings if they wish.

But there are certain rules that every club has to abide by when naming their squads for the campaign ahead.

The rules when naming a 25-man squad:

Every squad must have no more than 17 players deemed as non-homegrown in it.

Every squad should therefore have eight homegrown players in it. For every homegrown player a team does not have, the squad size depreciates by one.

A homegrown player is someone who, irrespective of nationality or age, has been registered with any club affiliated to the Football Association or the Football Association of Wales for a period, continuous or not, of three entire seasons, or 36 months, before his 21st birthday (or the end of the season during which he turns 21).

All U21 players can be left off the squad list and can be used at any time during the season. For the 2026/27 Premier League season, U21 players will have been born on or after January 1, 2005.

With little more than a week until the new Premier League season gets under way, there is still plenty of work to be done when it comes to incoming and outgoing transfers across the board.

And that is no more apparent than at Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs have already made six new signings and allowed eight players to leave.

All of Tottenham's transfer business so far in summer 2026:

Tottenham may have let more players leave than they have signed currently, but at the time of writing, heading into the 2026/27 campaign, they have 28 senior players on the books, with 20 classed as non homegrown and eight homegrown.

Non-homegrown: Guglielmo Vicario, Antonin Kinsky, Martin Dubravka, Andy Robertson, Pedro Porro, Destiny Udogie, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, Kota Takai, Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert, Richarlison. Homegrown: Brandon Austin, Kevin Danso, Ben Davies, Djed Spence, Conor Gallagher, James Maddison, Dominic Solanke, Dane Scarlett.

As it stands, three of those players would miss out on a place in De Zerbi's Premier League squad.

That may not be too difficult to work out, with Vicario, Romero and Spence all linked with exits from the club this summer and Takai likely to go out on loan.

Those four exits would open up one space in the squad for the season, although De Zerbi has admitted that there are likely to be "two or three" more signings coming into the club. Scarlett could also depart the club this summer, but if three new signings arrive, another player would have to be left off the final squad list for the first half of the campaign.

The big-name player De Zerbi could leave out of his squad

Clubs are permitted to make changes to their squad halfway through the season, to incorporate new signings in the January transfer window, and as a result £52million signing Xavi Simons could be a major omission from the Premier League squad when it is announced a the beginning of September.

Simons suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in just De Zerbi's third game in charge in 2025/26. Such an injury will see him miss nine months of action, with his expected return to action being the end of January.

With the Dutchman unlikely to play any part during the first five months of the season, it would make sense to leave him off the squad list to allow any other new signings to take up a spot in the squad instead.

Tottenham remain in talks with Manchester City over a move to sign Brazilian Savinho, while De Zerbi's comments about a "bomba" signing were about someone completely different.

Premier League clubs are keen on a move to sign Folarin Balogun this summer, but Tottenham Hotspur are not in the race, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The AS Monaco star has emerged as one of the most sought-after forwards on the market this summer after an excellent World Cup with the USMNT, where he scored three goals in four appearances, and hit the headlines after his red card in the final group stage game was suspended following intervention from President Donald Trump.

Spurs are understood to be in the market to bolster their forward options this summer, with Man City winger Savinho their top target, but a striker is also wanted amid question marks over the future of Richarlison.

Romano: No Tottenham Interest in Balogun

Reports in France emerged on Tuesday that Tottenham were ready to step up their interest in the Monaco striker, with the Ligue 1 side open to a sale as they look to raise funds after missing out on Champions League football for the upcoming season.

But while speaking on his latest YouTube video, the ever-reliable Romano has revealed that his information is stating the opposite, and there is in fact no interest from the north London club at this stage in the 'insane' striker.

"About strikers, many questions about Folarin Balogun and Tottenham Hotspur," he said.

"A big story coming out of the French press, but at the moment, according to my information, guys, nothing advanced for Folarin Balogun to Tottenham Hotspur.

"At the moment, for Balogun, there are some options in the Premier League, but Tottenham are not among them. Galatasaray is interested in the player as well, but at the moment, it is financially not easy to reach an agreement. So let's see what's going to happen.

"But there is movement around following Balogun for sure, not with Tottenham at this stage."

Tottenham Striker Search Stepping Up

Tottenham are beginning to be linked with many strikers, including the following:

Victor Osimhen

Harry Kane

Georges Mikautadze

Balogun is someone who knows English football well, having come through the academy at Arsenal, before lighting it up abroad. His experience at the highest level would be great for Spurs.

Someone who knows both him and Tottenham well is Mauricio Pochettino, former Spurs boss and current USMNT manager, and he has previously praised the 25-year-old for his ability.

“Always a striker needs to need to fill the net. And his work ethic is amazing in the way that he is always available in every single aspect of the game, with and without ball. Yes, I am so pleased about his performance.”

While Spurs would be well within their rights to make a move, it seems as though the club are prioritising other options at this stage, and it may be his agent or Monaco who are pushing the interest from north London in the final weeks of the transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence has agreed personal terms with Inter Milan after the Serie A side made a formal bid, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Spurs have had a very busy summer transfer window, including the arrivals of defenders Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Jan Paul van Hecke, while first-choice right-back Pedro Porro has also signed a new long-term contract with the club.

Spence is understood to be available for a transfer despite a sensational World Cup campaign with England, with Destiny Udogie, Robertson, and Porro all ahead of him in the pecking order, and Inter have now made a move to take him back to Italy.

Inter Table Formal Bid for Spence

According to Fabrizio Romano on X, Inter Milan have tabled a formal €30m (£25.6m) offer for the 25-year-old full-back, as they look to bring in a new option for manager Christian Chivu.

Spurs are understood to be demanding at least €35m (£30m) plus add-ons for the former Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough star, and talks are ongoing between the clubs to find an agreement. But in a fresh update, it has also been revealed that Spence has agreed to contract terms with Inter, and a deal now looks closer than ever before to being completed.

Spence has attracted the interest of a number of clubs this summer, with Man Utd and Liverpool reportedly keen. However, Romano told the Market Madness podcast that Liverpool's interest had been exaggerated and nothing was advanced.

Now Spence, who previously had a loan spell at Genoa, looks set to return to Serie A, with the clubs closing in on an agreement.

'Frightening' Spence a Surprising Spurs Exit

Spence was one of the shining lights for Tottenham last season as they narrowly avoided relegation, and he was praised by Ian Wright and Gary Neville as being the standout defender for England during the World Cup this summer too.

His pace is one of his biggest attributes, and it has seen former Arsenal legend David Seaman describe him as 'frightening'.

"When I first saw him, when he first came in… he was a bit like when Kolo Toure came to Arsenal," he said.

“He was like the schoolboy in the playground, just followed the ball everywhere, and Djed was getting like caught out of position quite a bit, but now he’s like (much better).

“The more he’s playing in that position (left-back) he’s getting used to it, and his pace is frightening – he had a one-v-one with somebody and like totally outpaced them, easy.”

With limited games this season, it makes sense that he may play less and find himself on the sidelines. But it's quite surprising to see that De Zerbi is willing to let him go, and Spurs are willing to let him go so cheaply since he has a contract until 2029.

It will be a blow for Spurs to lose a player of that quality, but a deal now seems to be on the verge of being done.