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Tottenham are said to be leading Manchester United in the bid to land West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer. The young midfielder is at the centre of one of the transfer sagas of the summer in the Premier League, having had a superb campaign of last for the Hammers.

West Ham's relegation only confirmed that Fernandes' future would be elsewhere, and the Iron are said to be asking for big money to sell their midfield talent. United and Spurs are now doing battle for the Portugal international's signature, with the former needing to replace Casemiro, while the latter have allowed Yves Bissouma to leave at the end of his contract.

The race to land Fernandes has been hotting up this week, and according to one journalist, it is Spurs who are leading the race thanks to an 'aggressive approach'.

Spurs leading the Fernandes charge

Speaking on The United Stand, the Daily Mail's Mike Keegan said: "Obviously there is the situation with Fernandes at West Ham, who they really like. But what I've heard recently is Spurs have come in, and Spurs are surprisingly, and not just with United, but across the Premier League, how it was described to me, is that they have been really aggressive with the amount of money they are willing to spend.

"I don't know if that's nearly getting relegated frightening the life out of them, they have a manager now who is really forthright, who will look to get his own way. I know that when he got in at the door, it was on his terms. So maybe what we are seeing now is 'I'll keep you in the Premier League, but you've got to back me in the summer.'

"My information is that Spurs are already at the higher end of what United are happy to pay for him (Fernandes). There is still a belief that he wants to come and play for United, but you know as well as I do, it's not just players, there are agents involved, and it tends to be that the player goes to whoever is offering the most money."

Fernandes could be cheaper than Tonali

The defining aspect for Spurs is that they have already tried to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali for £75million, only to see their bid rejected. The Magpies are said to want £80-£90million for the Italian this summer, so for Spurs, it's logical for them to go and offer £75million for Fernandes if they believe he is a close second in terms of their targets this summer.

West Ham are reportedly demanding at least £70million in any case, and the United interest is always going to drive up the price. As for United, they seem to have a set price in mind, and the Tottenham interest might end up making Fernandes a player they move on from.

Tottenham Hotspur are now in advanced talks to complete a club-record deal to sign West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, according to GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Ben Jacobs.

Even though they only avoided relegation to the Championship on the final day of the Premier League season, Tottenham are showing huge ambition in the transfer market.

Spurs have already announced four signings that offer huge Premier League experience in Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Martin Dubravka and Jan Paul van Hecke for a combined fee of just over £50m, but now they are set to go one step further.

Tottenham are now lining up an audacious double swoop for their midfield to sign Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali and Fernandes, who are valued at around £185m combined by their clubs.

When interest first broke in Fernandes, some may have assumed that it would either be Tonali or the Portugal international, but it quickly became clear that De Zerbi wants the north London outfit to get both as he looks to transform Spurs' engine room.

Tottenham are also looking to make additions to their frontline too in what looks set to be one of their biggest and most important summer transfer windows in years, and potentially ever.

Jacobs: Tottenham in Advanced Talks for Fernandes Deal

According to Jacobs, posting on X on Wednesday evening, Tottenham are now in advanced talks over a deal to sign Fernandes from their London neighbours.

The 21-year-old has emerged as one of the club's top transfer targets in recent weeks, and now they are looking to push a deal over the line and beat Premier League rivals Manchester United to his signature.

Separate reports have suggested that the north Londoners are 'very close' to an agreement on personal terms with the Portuguese star, who is keen to avoid playing in England's second tier next term.

West Ham are in a strong negotiating position thanks to an incoming £90m cash injection, with the club seeking £80-85m for their prized asset this summer even though they are a Championship club.

That fee would smash Tottenham's current transfer record, which is the £65m they paid to sign Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth last summer.

United also remain in talks with the player and West Ham over a deal.

Tottenham Also Targeting Alex Scott

According to Jacobs, Tottenham remain strongly in the race to sign Tonali from Newcastle, although they face competition from Manchester City for the Italian's signature, even though City are also working on a deal for Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson.

It isn't just Tonali and Fernandes who Spurs have an interest in though, as they also have Bournemouth star Alex Scott on their radar.

The Cherries are hoping to tie the England international down to a new contract, but he is also attracting interest from Arsenal and Manchester United alongside Tottenham.

Tottenham could be given a clear route to sign a highly productive attacking midfielder thanks to former boss José Mourinho, Spurs are on a mission to overhaul their squad this summer, with Roberto De Zerbi hoping to take the North London club back to competing for European qualification.

Back-to-back bottom half finishes finally look to have sparked the Spurs chiefs into action, and it seems there will be mass investment at Hotspur Way this summer after disappointing recent recruitment campaigns.

With Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke already snapped up, Spurs now want a holding midfielder and a winger, and there will still be more business to do after those boxes are ticked off.

The Paz route clears

Spurs have been credited with an interest in Como attacking spark Nico Paz this summer, along with a host of other clubs. The 21-year-old scored 13 and provided eight assists for Como to help them to European qualification during the season just gone, and he now finds himself at the centre of a giant transfer saga.

That's because, with interest in Paz ramping up, Real Madrid still have the option to re-sign the Argentine for just £8.6million. According to TeamTalk, and indeed reports in Spain, Mourinho is not likely to see the 2025-26 Serie A midfielder of the season in his plans, but Los Blancos are still expected to exercise the option this summer.

Los Blancos are expected to re-sign Paz, tipped to become 'one of the best players in the world' by Francesco Totti, for the clause stated and then try to sell him for around £51.8miillion. That would see them net a huge profit, but the news will excite other clubs, who may now have a chance to land Paz this summer.

Messi's Paz praise

Paz is already a 10-time Argentina international, and he is at the World Cup with his nation this summer, albeit he will largely be a supplementary option. Back when Paz made his debut for the World Cup winners in 2024, Lionel Messi said: "We played very well between the lines, at a high level. Now Nico Paz has made his debut, and he has a lot of quality and I hope he continues to grow. He wasn't born when I made my debut in Primera, yes, I knew (laughs).

"He has a great head, he understands the game perfectly and I hope he continues like this. He played, he enjoyed it and I think he'll feel comfortable in this team because he likes having the ball."

Spurs now potentially have the option to land that talent, but they would need to work out where he fits, given they have James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall and Xavi Simons under contract. Paz's best position is in the number 10 role, but he can also play wide.

Arsenal look set to get one over on Tottenham Hotspur after being given a huge boost in their pursuit of a transfer target this summer, according to Quotidiano Sportivo.

The Gunners and Tottenham are reportedly battling for the same player as the Gunners continue to assess their options in the market, with the aim of improving the players available to Mikel Arteta after winning the Premier League last season.

The forward areas are of interest, with talks ongoing to sign Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, as well as wonderkid Jeremy Monga from Leicester City.

There could be changes in midfield, too, as an exit for Christian Norgaard could force through a new signing for Arsenal in the central ranks.

One key target has been on the club's radar, but Tottenham have also been in the race. Now, both teams have their answer for the player's preference.

Manu Kone Prefers Arsenal Transfer

Arsenal have held interest in AS Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone this summer, but have recently faced a battle with Tottenham for the player, with their North London rivals joining the race for his signature.

The 25-year-old has caught the eye in Serie A, while his exploits at the World Cup with Les Bleus have only furthered the talks of a possible transfer this summer.

While the Gunners have shown keen interest, the recent rapid progress of Spurs in the market may well allow them to make a quick move for the midfielder.

However, according to Italian outlet Quotidiano Sportivo, Kone wants a move to Arsenal and is keen to compete in the Premier League next season with the champions.

That gives Arteta a clear advantage in the race for the midfielder, who has been described as "monstrous" in his playing style, if they make a concrete move to sign him.

As it stands, however, it's not just the two English clubs lining up for a deal. Atletico Madrid has been touted as a possible destination, as well as Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen.

It means Arsenal may have to move quickly while they have the advantage over their rivals, as things could quickly change in the coming weeks.

Arsenal's Midfield Depth

Heading into the summer transfer window, a lot of the focus will naturally be on the forwards that Arsenal will try to sign, with the need to land someone who can create a spark and score out of nothing.

However, the midfield could be an equally important area to consider too. Out of the two deeper roles in Arteta's system, he relied heavily on Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice for much of last season.

Both looked exhausted towards the end of the campaign, and while Myles Lewis-Skelly provided some much-needed quality and energy at the end, there were still questions about whether Arteta rotated enough.

An exit for Norgaard could open space in the middle of the pitch for an arrival, and Kone would help bring immediate cover to allow for greater rotation.

Whether he would be happy with likely playing behind some others, remains to be seen, but it comes with joining a team as strong as Arsenal, and there will be plenty of games to feature in too.

David Ornstein has offered the latest on Arsenal potentially hijacking Tottenham's bid to land Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali this summer, Spurs are in the midst of a huge window, already splashing out significant money to land Jan Paul van Hecke, while they have also signed Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free deals.

More big signings are on the way for Tottenham, who are hoping to give Roberto De Zerbi the tools he needs to turn a relegation-battling team into one capable of qualifying for Europe.

There are going to be some juicy deals at Hotspur Way, and their latest pursuit involves a midfielder who could cost up to £90million.

Tonali battle latest

Tottenham are dead-set on signing Newcastle star Tonali this summer, with the midfielder seen as the ideal addition for the holding role. But given the Italian is one of the best in the league in his position, he is going to be a very pricey signing this summer, even with Newcastle having missed out on Europe.

Spurs have already seen a £75million bid rejected, and the Magpies are said to be demanding somewhere between £80million and £90million, though we are yet to see a follow-up offer just yet.

That will have Tottenham fans nervous, especially with Tonali likely to attract interest from elsewhere, and it's no secret that Arsenal have been interested in the Italian previously. But there is good news for Spurs on that front.

Arsenal not currently likely to approach Tonali

According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, Arsenal are not likely to approach Tonali this summer. He said on The Athletic FC Podcast: "A lot of people have mentioned Arsenal, they've had long-standing interest in him. We reported that on deadline day of the January transfer window, and I'm sure they've explored it again for this summer, but right now, at the time of recording this, I don't know of them pursuing it in the way that Tottenham and Manchester City certainly appear to be."

That will be music to the ears of Tottenham fans who want to see Tonali snapped up this summer, but the City interest is still a concern, given their financial power and the obvious attraction they have when it comes to convincing players of a chance to compete for trophies.

That's where Spurs are going to struggle against such rivals due to recent failures, but given the money the North London side plan on spending this summer, there may still be an attractive project to present.

Tottenham Hotspur have now agreed their fourth summer signing as ENIC go into overdrive, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Tottenham have already been the busiest club in the summer transfer window, having completed and announced three deals, as they look to give Roberto De Zerbi the strong squad he needs to make the club contenders at the right end of the Premier League table again.

The additions of Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke have added experience and quality to a backline that has leaked goals for fun in recent years, with De Zerbi and the club still looking at making additions in other areas of the pitch.

Spurs are now working on two blockbuster midfielder deals as the club look to try and land both Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali and West Ham United's Mateus Fernandes, with both players attracting interest from other top Premier League clubs this summer.

The North Londoners are also ready to transform their attack too, following the exit of Randal Kolo Muani after his unsuccessful loan spell, with Paul O'Keefe suggesting they want a left-winger, right-winger and a new centre-forward ahead of next season.

Tottenham are also looking to make a signing between the posts too.

Romano: Tottenham Agree Dubravka Deal

According to Romano, posting on X, Tottenham have now agreed their fourth signing of the summer as their business shows no signs of slowing down.

Spurs have wrapped up an agreement to sign Martin Dubravka on a free transfer, with his contract at Burnley due to expire at the end of this month.

The Slovakia international played 35 matches for the Clarets last season after joining them from Newcastle, but he was unable to stop them making an immediate return to the Championship.

The addition of the 37-year-old would suggest that one of Tottenham's goalkeepers will be on their way out, with Guglielmo Vicario the most likely candidate following rumours he will return to Serie A this summer.

Bringing in Dubravka would also hint at Antonin Kinsky becoming De Zerbi's first-choice keeper next term after an impressive end to the campaign under the leadership of the Italian.

De Zerbi Tells Tottenham to Sign Man United Star

Tottenham's current focus appears to be on trying to wrap up deals for Dubravka, Fernandes and Tonali, but after that they will need to look at their attack.

Spurs are in talks with Manchester City over a move for Savinho, although no progress has been made in negotiations yet.

Tottenham are looking at other left-sided alternatives to the Brazilian if reports are to be believed, with one report suggesting that De Zerbi is pushing the club to agree a deal to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United.

The England international is currently likely to leave Old Trafford this summer, although the Red Devils are keen to sell the 28-year-old on a permanent deal, with a £40m release clause available for all clubs apart from Liverpool and Manchester City.

Spurs are said to be unwilling to pay that amount, but they are exploring making a lower offer for a player who De Zerbi is a big fan of.

Tottenham are showing interest in a Premier League striker this summer, according to TeamTalk, as focus shifts to potential signings up front.

The change in direction follows the Lilywhites bolstering their defence, with three signings already confirmed to help tighten up a leaky backline for next season.

The midfield is a problem area, with Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes viewed as ideal potential candidates to fill the void, and then there's the forward areas.

Tottenham are keen on wingers, with Cody Gakpo and Savinho emerging as options, but they may not be the only arrivals in the forward areas.

Strikers are being considered, and there's a World Cup ace on the club's radar.

Tottenham Linked With Brian Brobbey Transfer

As links continue to emerge over potential transfer options, TeamTalk reports that Sunderland and Netherlands striker Brian Brobbey is being monitored by Tottenham.

The report claims that Spurs have been tracking the 24-year-old before he made the move to the Black Cats, and retain an interest in him to this day.

The former Ajax star, who is 'an absolute freak of a number nine' according to one analyst on X, is attracting interest beyond North London as well, however, as Manchester United, Chelsea, and Aston Villa have all been credited with admiration for the striker.

Brobbey, who scored seven goals in 31 appearances last season, is under contract at Sunderland until 2029, and the club currently has no interest in facilitating a sale just one-year on from signing him.

There is no price set on the centre-forward, though the report does suggest that an offer could yet test their resolve in the market.

It remains to be seen whether any club will step forward, with his World Cup performance so far suggesting that he has plenty more to offer in the future.

Ronald Koeman handed Brobbey his first start in the tournament against Sweden, where he bagged two goals and ran the defence ragged with his relentless physical ability, and showed why he has been described as "excellent".

It showed exactly what Tottenham could have, and what the side are currently lacking in the forward areas.

Tottenham Need Striker Presence

Tottenham have lacked a lot of things in the past few seasons, but since the exit of Harry Kane, the lack of presence up front has been noticeable.

Dominic Solanke was signed as the replacement, but a mixture of injuries and just a general lack of impact means he is still trying to get his Spurs career off the ground.

Richarlison is inconsistent at best. He can put himself about, but rarely in a way that will hold up the ball and bring others into play like Roberto De Zerbi would want.

So, therefore, a move in the transfer market for someone who does all of that makes total sense. Brobbey has his flaws, and would certainly be a work in progress, but he has shown good glimpses in the past six months of what he can do.

Whether he'd be the perfect fit for what Tottenham would want right now remains to be seen. But he would certainly add something the team has been lacking.

Tottenham Hotspur are trying to beat Manchester United to the signing of West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, and they have received a huge boost in their pursuit, according to the Independent.

Tottenham fans would have been excited when Fabrizio Romano dropped the bombshell earlier this month that they were working on a deal to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, and that feeling would have only increased further after David Ornstein confirmed that Roberto De Zerbi also wants to sign Fernandes in a separate deal to the Italy international.

Man United have been viewed as the frontrunners to sign the 21-year-old for weeks now, having entered talks with the player and his agent over personal terms.

One report has claimed that the player has agreed to join after being happy with the financial offer, with the player said to be keen to link up with compatriot and idol Bruno Fernandes at Old Trafford as he looks to avoid playing Championship football next term.

However, Spurs are serious about landing the Portugal international, and they are willing to go to big lengths as club chiefs look to deliver a fourth signing of the summer for their Italian boss.

Tottenham Make Bigger Offer Than United for Fernandes

According to the Independent, Tottenham have now made headway in the battle with United to sign Fernandes.

Spurs are said to have held positive talks with West Ham over a potential deal, with De Zerbi being backed with a significant summer transfer budget.

The Hammers are demanding £85m for their 'superstar' player, and they want a significant portion of that fee paid upfront, with Tottenham already offering a higher overall package than the Red Devils.

De Zerbi is a huge fan of Fernandes and Spurs have also launched a salary offer higher than United's as they look to come out on top in this transfer battle.

Crucially, the report adds that the Portugal international is 'very keen' on a switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which would also allow him to carry on living in London.

United don't want to get involved in a bidding war and could walk away from a deal and look at alternative targets.

Romano: Tottenham Want to Sign Impressive World Cup Star

As well as transforming their central midfield options, Tottenham are also looking to make changes all across the frontline too.

Spurs remain in talks to sign Manchester City left-winger Savinho, but they are clearly looking at alternative targets to the Brazilian with progress slow on agreeing a deal with the Premier League runners-up.

One of those is Liverpool star Cody Gakpo, with Romano confirming that De Zerbi and Tottenham do have an interest in the Netherlands international.

The Dutchman had already been linked with a summer move away from Anfield even before they signed Victor Munoz, with the Spain international usually operating from the left flank.

It remains to be seen if that addition could spell the end for Gakpo at Anfield, but his performances for his country at the World Cup are only showcasing his ability, with two goals and an assist in the latest 5-1 win against Sweden.

Arsenal have made a shock offer to sign Manchester City forward Savinho on loan, with their Premier League title rivals making their stance on a move clear.

Arsenal have had a quiet start to their summer transfer window, which isn't too surprising because the Gunners don't need to major work on their squad after a season where they won the Premier League and finished as runners-up to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

While some of their rivals like Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have already made signings, with three in the case of the latter, the Gunners are taking their time to ensure they land the right targets who will improve them as they look to retain their Premier League title and go one better in Europe's elite club competition next term.

Arsenal chiefs will be considering any position where they feel they can sign an upgrade, but their attack appears to be one area where there could be activity in the summer window.

With some doubts over the future of Gabriel Martinelli, the north Londoners have been looking at left-sided attacking options, with Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers emerging as a key target in recent weeks.

He isn't the only left-sided Premier League player on the radar though.

Arsenal Hold Talks With Man City Over Savinho Deal

According to RTI Esporte, in Savinho's homeland of Brazil, Arsenal have held talks with Manchester City over a potential move for Savinho.

The Gunners are said to have expressed an interest in signing the 22-year-old on a loan deal from the Etihad, but the proposal was instantly rejected by City, who will only consider permanent offers to let the forward leave.

Tottenham appear to be the club best placed to prise the 'extraordinary' Brazilian away from City, having shown interest in buying him last summer.

The report claims that Spurs have opened initial talks with City and the player's representatives over a move, with the player also attracting interest from Clube Atletico Mineiro in his home nation.

RTI Esporte claim that City would be willing to sell for around €50m (£43m) with Arsenal and Tottenham needing to decide what they're going to do next.

Arsenal Making Progress on Morgan Rogers Deal

While negotiations over a move for Savinho have fallen flat, according to RTI Esporte, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed that Arsenal are making progress over a move to sign Aston Villa and England star Morgan Rogers.

The Gunners want to add a starting left-winger and Rogers fits the bill, with the Englishman having the added bonus of being able to operate in the No.10 role too.

The north Londoners have now made the 23-year-old their top transfer target and club chiefs are expected to submit an offer to Villa for his signature soon.

While he has firm interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, Rogers is said to be keen to seal a move to the Premier League champions, with Villa reluctant sellers if their asking price is matched.

That number is around £100m, according to GMS sources, with Arsenal set to begin formal talks with Villa imminently.

Tottenham Hotspur's owners are putting their money where their mouths are and backing new head coach Roberto De Zerbi in the summer transfer market.

Spurs have finished 17th in the Premier League in back-to-back seasons, failing to live up to the 'big six' billing. They only survived in the top flight on the final day of last season, beating Everton 1-0 to stave off relegation to the Championship and condemn fierce rivals West Ham United to the second tier instead.

De Zerbi rescued the club in the final two months of the campaign, saving them from what looked like a perilous position.

Now the plan is clear - for a season like that to never happen again.

Spurs owners are following through with their vow to invest in the squad

The Lewis Family, who own the club, made a statement to the fans after the final game of the season, saying: "We take responsibility for rebuilding Spurs. Our ambition is to recapture the spirit of the club and bring back the excitement, the fearlessness and the bold football we have always felt defined us. That means football comes first. The board and executive team have laid out their plans to meet this ambition.

"This will require investment - in our teams, the academy, our backroom functions and more - and we are fully committed to this. We are not selling the club. We are all in. We are investing in it. You will see more of this in the coming months."

That vow has already bore fruit with three defensive signings arriving at the club early in the transfer window. Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke have already joined the De Zerbi revolution in N17 and more signings are set to follow.

After addressing the defence - Spurs have conceded 246 goals in the last four Premier League seasons combined - the Italian has turned his attention to the midfield department.

They have seen one bid of around £75million rejected by Newcastle for Sandro Tonali, while there are talks over bringing Mateus Fernandes to the club from West Ham. Spurs face a battle with Manchester City for Tonali and Manchester United for Fernandes, with reports suggesting it is not one or the other, but that the Lilywhites would be keen to add both to their ranks.

But with a new plan to bring in big-money signings and change to a more 'win now' approach, there are sure to be some painful decisions to be made with current members of the squad.

Two young players are ready to leave Tottenham

And that is already being seen, with talk of two talented youngsters wanting to leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in search of more game-time elsewhere. Nineteen-year-old defender Luka Vuskovic has been the subject of two bids from Brighton & Hove Albion, having impressed on loan with Hamburg in the Bundesliga last season. He is a highly-rated centre-back reportedly keen to leave having never made an appearance for the Lilywhites.

There is a feeling that Vuskovic, who started Croatia's World Cup opener against England, could go on to become a £100million player if nurtured the right way.

And then there's Lucas Bergvall, the 20-year-old Swede whom Spurs beat off competition from Barcelona to sign in 2024 for just £8.5million.

Bergvall got perhaps more game time than he would have expected in the 2024/25 season due to a wealth of injuries to first-team stars, but did not look out of place at all, becoming a firm fans' favourite in Ange Postecoglou's second season and winning all three of the club's end of season awards.

Three different managers and Spurs battling relegation stunted his opportunities in 2025/26 and with big-money signings being touted and having only played 113 minutes under De Zerbi in the final seven games of the season have led to the 20-year-old seeking pastures new too.

As Mauricio Pochettino alluded to in 2019, before he was sacked, a painful rebuild was required and seven years later it looks like that is finally happening and supporters may have to come to terms with some decisions that, on the face of it, look very strange and disappointing.

Bergvall would be a painful loss at Spurs

Bergvall falls into that category. Signing Tonali, a ready-made, 26-year-old midfielder makes a lot of sense. Signing Fernandes, while letting Bergvall go, however, does not.

The Hammers star has two years' experience in the Premier League - like Bergvall - and is aged just 21, a year older than the Swede.

Fernandes also has two relegations to his name, having gone down with Southampton before making the move to the London Stadium last summer and then suffering the same fate.

Now that is not all his fault, of course, but does Fernandes, offer anything better than Bergvall, given they both play in the same position and both prefer to be an 8 rather than a 6?

True, we've probably seen more of what Fernandes is capable of, but Bergvall being buffeted around the pitch, playing as a 6 a 10 and even wide does him a disservice. We really need to see what he can do in his favoured position on a regular basis before just discarding him.

And then there's the price tag. West Ham want around £80million to sanction a deal for Fernandes. Spending that kind of money on Tonali again makes complete sense, but doing it twice, for a player who may or may not be better than what you already have, who cost just £8.5million is confusing.

Ask any Spurs fan and they will tell you they have been waiting a long time for the club to truly invest and embrace a win now approach rather than being in transition and 'building for the future'. Bergvall may well be for the future, but he has already shown he is for the here and now too and is probably just as good, if not better, than an £80million Fernandes and that is why his exit will really hurt.