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Tottenham Hotspur are set to make an approach to sign Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo next week, according to journalist Sebastien Vidal.

It's been a relatively slow summer transfer window for Spurs so far, and their plans may have been scuppered in recent weeks after it was confirmed that James Maddison had suffered a serious knee injury. Attacking reinforcements may have quickly become a priority for the north London club, but Thomas Frank will likely be hoping for reinforcements all over the pitch.

Spurs endured a disappointing 2024/2025 campaign when it came to their performances domestically, finishing in 17th in the Premier League, losing 22 of their 38 matches in the competition. A Europa League triumph glossed over that, but it still showed the lack of quality and depth they have in their squad.

Tottenham Set to Make Approach for Ronald Araujo

According to journalist Vidal, Tottenham have earmarked Barcelona defender Araujo as a potential target for the summer transfer window. The Uruguayan international is valued at around £43m by the La Liga giants, while he's also a target for other sides in the Premier League. Vidal claims that Tottenham are set to make an official approach to secure his signature next week.

Araujo reportedly earns £268,000-a-week at Barcelona, which would make him one of Tottenham's highest earners if he were to join the club. Spurs will have to consider the financials involved carefully, especially if Barcelona are demanding a fee of around £43m alongside his salary package.

Adding a new central defender might not seem like an immediate priority, considering Spurs have both Micky Van de Ven and Cristian Romero at their disposal, but it was rare to see the duo partnered together during the 2024/2025 campaign. Van de Ven and Romero both missed a large portion of games due to injury troubles, with Van de Ven in particular enduring hamstring difficulties.

Radu Dragusin has also been on the treatment table with a serious knee injury, so it's not overly surprising to see Frank and his recruitment team in the market for a new centre-back in the summer transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur have been deterred in their bid to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, according to reports - with the Lilywhites having seen an offer rejected for the Valencia youth graduate as Daniel Levy ventures back on the transfer offensive.

Spurs' dismal campaign in the Premier League last time out has seen a need for squad depth to be improved, but they're in a great position to do so, having qualified for the Champions League via a Europa League win - and that has given them an enhanced budget to spend. With that in mind, a move for Torres has been looked at, even if they've been so far unsuccessful.

Report: Tottenham 'Have £43m Bid Rejected' for Ferran Torres

The report by Fichajes states that Torres has generated a lot of interest among top Premier League clubs, with Tottenham being one of those in the race for his signature.

Barcelona have decided not to sell the Spain international in the current window, despite receiving a £43million offer from Tottenham in recent days. Torres was previously on the transfer list at the Camp Nou, but he's since earned a place in the Catalonian giants' first-team after some top performances in La Liga last season - and his role as a substitute has seen him earn the trust of German boss Hansi Flick, who doesn't want the core of his team to be chopped and changed.

Interest in Torres' services is nothing new, with other Premier League clubs also in the race for him, though Tottenham have placed the former Manchester City star as a 'priority target' as Thomas Frank looks to bolster the attacking nature of his squad ahead of their Premier League curtain raiser against Burnley next weekend.

Despite Barcelona having financial issues, club president Joan Laporta and director of football Deco have discouraged the sale of Torres, wanting stability to compete in La Liga - and that has seen Tottenham's hopes for a move dwindle for the £210,000-a-week star.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ferran Torres has 44 goals in 158 games for Barcelona.

The Lilywhites have already signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United this summer, but a failed move for Morgan Gibbs-White has shown that they're still looking to add to their attacking ranks - alongside linked moves for Como star Nico Paz and more.

Club legend Son Heung-min has completed a move to MLS outfit Los Angeles FC, whilst youngster Mikey Moore has been sent on loan to Scottish Premiership side Rangers for a season - meaning that there is space on the left-side of their flanks to oust young duo Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert, as well as competition for Dominic Solanke.

Brighton’s sensational midfielder Carlos Baleba is being “closely monitored” by Tottenham Hotspur, according to CaughtOffside.

Tottenham are looking to improve on one of their poorest Premier League seasons, in which they finished 17th after losing 22 games from 38. Such form was the main factor in Ange Postecoglou’s dismissal from his post, despite the Australian becoming the first man in 17 years to win a major honour with Spurs by lifting the Europa League trophy.

In Postecoglou’s place, Spurs have appointed Thomas Frank, who established himself as a tactically astute coach across seven years with Brentford. Not including pre-existing deals, the Dane has signed three players at the time of writing. Japanese defender Kota Takai has joined the club, as have Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha, the latter on loan for the season.

Spurs were interested in signing Morgan Gibbs-White before the number 10 signed a new contract with Nottingham Forest. Tottenham remain in the market for an attack-minded midfielder, particularly after James Maddison suffered a long-term injury in pre-season, though recent reports have suggested they are also keen on offering competition to their defensive midfielders.

Spurs ‘Observing’ Brighton Star Baleba

CaughtOffside have reported that Spurs appreciate Carlos Baleba, who has developed into one of the most promising midfielders in the Premier League since joining Brighton from Lille two years ago. A dominating presence in the middle of the pitch, Baleba has also displayed a brilliant passing range as he has become a crucial part of the Brighton team.

Manchester United have shown a concrete interest in Baleba as they look to continue their summer rebuild for Ruben Amorim. As displayed by the acquisitions of attacking trio Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, the Red Devils remain an attractive proposition for players despite such a poor campaign last time out.

Courtesy of winning the Europa League, Spurs will take part in next season’s Champions League, something that could prove a crucial negotiating tool should they pursue a deal for Baleba, who has been called an "exceptional" player. As per CaughtOffside, however, Brighton have “no intention of selling” Baleba this summer, so whether a deal is agreed remains to be seen.

Thomas Frank could unearth a Tottenham Hotspur partnership akin to Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa if Eberechi Eze follows Mohammed Kudus through the door.

GIVEMESPORT sources indicate that Spurs are considering hijacking Arsenal's move for Eze who seems keen to cross over the English capital and join a Champions League competing club. The English attacker starred for the Eagles in their FA Cup triumph last season, scoring the winner in a 1-0 win over Manchester City in the final.

Frank has already welcomed Kudus into his squad, and the Ghanaian's arrival from West Ham United is an exciting one. But the Lilywhites may need to swoop for another attacking midfield profile after James Maddison sustained an ACL injury in pre-season.

Tottenham Should Pounce For Excellent Eberechi Eze

One of Spurs' main problems last season was the team's lack of creativity and an injury crisis highlighted the lack of depth in their squad. The worst season in the club's history was saved by their Europa League win and it's crucial Daniel Levy builds on this with a team that can compete in Europe and domestically.

Maddison is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines but there should have been a long-term plan in place to replace the 28-year-old anyway. He was far from his best last season, and adding a more youthful presence into Frank's midfield could take the whites to the next level.

Eze, hailed a "superstar", fits the bill with his dribbling abilities and vision, opening up defences with clever passing but also moving the ball forward as one of the Premier League's best ball progressers. That was one of Mbeumo's main assets during his growth under Frank at Brentford, and his former Danish manager was keen to bring him to North London before he made a £71m move to Manchester United.

Mbeumo starred alongside Wissa in Frank's Bees team last season, and a similar partnership could ensue if Eze were to link up with Kudus. They have different characteristics that could tear the opposition apart, with Spurs' new signing offering a more powerful profile.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa managed 29 Premier League goals between them under Thomas Frank last season.

Eze had a £68m release clause which has expired, but that doesn't mean Levy shouldn't try and bring the 12-cap England international to N17. He'd also prevent rivals Arsenal from getting their hands on one of English football's most highly-regarded attackers, who could be the difference between Mikel Arteta's men finally winning the title and falling short once again.

Frank is thought to have green-lit a move for Eze, who has two years left on his contract at Selhurst Park. He enjoyed his best season to date last term, managing eight goals and as many assists in 34 league games.

Manchester City star James McAtee is waiting on Tottenham Hotspur to make their move for him after becoming aware of their interest, GIVEMESPORT sources understand.

McAtee is expected to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer as he has entered the final 12 months of his contract with the club, while also falling further down the pecking order following the arrivals of Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki during this transfer window.

Several clubs have shown an interest, with Nottingham Forest tabling a £25m bid for the England youth international, but City's valuation has so far seen no move materialise.

Tottenham Keen on Deal to Sign McAtee

McAtee, who has been described as "unbelievable" by Liam Delap, enjoyed a fine summer as he captained the England Under-21's to their second consecutive victory in the European Championships.

His participation in the tournament came after he opted to travel with the Young Lions instead of going to the Club World Cup with Pep Guardiola's side, which all but put the final nail in the coffin of his City career.

GMS sources understand that there has been plenty of interest in his services this summer, with clubs in Germany taking a particularly keen eye on the situation, but City's £40m valuation of the Englishman has proven to be a stumbling block in any deals.

Now it has emerged that agents became aware of interest from the Europa League champions this week, and McAtee would be very keen on making the switch to north London to link up with Thomas Frank's side. So much so that sources understand that McAtee is now waiting to see if they will formalise their interest with a concrete approach.

GIVEMESPORT key statistic: James McAtee scored one goal and registered two assists in six appearances for England U21's during this summer's Euros triumph.

It's understood that Tottenham are not put off by the valuation that Man City have set. However, McAtee is not the only player they're interested in.

Frank and the club's recruitment team have been assessing their options thoroughly over the last few weeks to ensure every opportunity is looked at. But their need for a new attacking midfielder has increased in recent days after James Maddison suffered a ruptured ACL injury, ruling him out for the majority of the 2025/26 season.

Tottenham Hotspur have considered a move for centre-back Malick Thiaw, whose future at current club AC Milan is “increasingly uncertain,” according to CaughtOffside.

Last season, Tottenham finally brought an end to their trophy drought which had spanned 17 years. Ange Postecoglou guided the club to Europa League glory, but the Australian was sacked just weeks after the fact, in no small part due to Spurs’ poor league form that saw them finish 17th in the Premier League.

In Postecoglou’s place, the Lilywhites have appointed Thomas Frank. Across seven years with Brentford, the Dane established himself as a tactically astute coach, one who turned the Bees into an established top flight side. With Champions League football to prepare for, it is no surprise that Spurs have been active in the market.

Tottenham have made notable signings in Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United and Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich to date. The club were keen on Morgan Gibbs-White before the midfielder penned a new contract with Nottingham Forest and this interest in another creative midfielder will remain, particularly after James Maddison’s long-term injury.

Now, though, it would seem the North London side want to bolster their options in central defence.

Tottenham Consider Move For Thiaw

CaughtOffside have reported that Malick Thiaw is of interest to Spurs as the club search for a new centre-back. Last season, both Micky van der Ven and Cristian Romero had periods of time on the sidelines. Both are brilliant options, but in their absence, Spurs reverted to playing the likes of Djed Spence and Archie Gray in the heart of their defence.

As such, Frank evidently feels his side need further depth which they would certainly find in Thiaw, described as a "physically dominant" defender. A German international, Thiaw has been with Milan since 2022, steadily developing into an important part of their first team. At just 24 years old, Thiaw still has time to improve his already impressive ability.

Tottenham would have to move swiftly for Thiaw, who is closing in on a move to Newcastle United. Should the Lilywhites manage to negotiate a deal for Thiaw, it may prove to be a brilliant addition as Thomas Frank looks to take them back to the top half of the Premier League table.

Crystal Palace are encouraging Tottenham Hotspur to make a move to sign playmaker Eberechi Eze ahead of their local rivals Arsenal this summer, GIVEMESPORT sources understand.

The England international had been expected to leave Selhurst Park during the summer transfer window after helping the club win the FA Cup for the first time in their history back in May, but with the Eagles' season beginning in less than 24 hours against Liverpool in the Community Shield, he is still very much a key man in south London.

Arsenal have been strongly interested for much of the window but are yet to make a formal move for his services, and now Palace are actively encouraging Spurs to make a move ahead of them in order to spark a bidding war.

Tottenham Eyeing Eze to Replace Maddison

Eze, who has been described as a "superstar", had a release clause this summer worth an initial £60m that could rise to £68m with add-ons, which expired on August 1st.

However, Palace are still open to letting the playmaker leave for a similar price so long as their conditions are met. Arsenal had been considered the frontrunners for his signature, but after a busy summer window they are now prioritising sales instead.

That has opened the door for Tottenham to potentially swoop in, as they begin to look at options to replace James Maddison in an attacking midfield role.

Maddison suffered a serious knee injury in their pre-season clash with Newcastle last week while in South Korea, and now looks set to miss the majority of the 2025/26 season with a ruptured ACL.

The club had also been keen on a deal for Morgan Gibbs-White earlier in the summer after triggering his £60m release clause, but Nottingham Forest challenged the legality of the deal and eventually convinced him to sign a new three-year deal instead, which has left Spurs looking at alternatives.

Eze is someone who has been seriously considered by the Europa League winners, and GMS sources understand that Frank has already given the green light to the England international being brought in. However, the club are being very thorough in exploring all potential opportunities in the market before making their move.

Palace are hoping to spark some competition for Eze's signature to ensure that they get maximum value for their star forward, and believe Tottenham could do just that by challenging Arsenal for a deal.

GIVEMESPORT key statistics: Eberechi Eze scored the winning goal in Crystal Palace's first-ever FA Cup final win over Man City last season.

But Spurs have so far been slow to commit to a deal, even though he is perfectly suited to the number ten and left-wing positions where there is a shortage of options, following Maddison's injury and Heung-Min Son's exit to LA FC.

Tottenham sources insist that there has been no formal contact yet over a deal for Eze, but there is a belief in football circles that enquiries were made this week.

Arsenal have been expected to make a move to sign the 26-year-old but are hesitating at the moment, as they see him primarily as a number ten and don't feel that fits with their current squad set up, and are unsure about the amount of game time he would get as a result.

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Tottenham have been offered the chance to sign AC Milan forward Rafael Leao this summer, journalist Graeme Bailey has claimed.

The Europa League winners have reportedly been contacted through intermediaries over a potential move for the Portugal international, as they look to replace captain Son Heung-min, who joined LAFC.

Leao is believed to have attracted interest from several Premier League clubs but, at this stage, has no plans to depart San Siro, with head coach Massimiliano Allegri keen to keep him.

The 26-year-old winger, who joined Milan from Lille in the summer of 2019, is under contract until June 2028 with the seven-time Champions League winners.

Rafael Leao Offered to Tottenham

The 26-year-old wants to stay at AC Milan

According to Bailey, Leao himself is keen to remain at Milan this summer and is ‘excited’ by the prospect of playing under Allegri.

The ‘explosive’ Portuguese winger will be aiming to recapture his best form following an underwhelming 2024/25 campaign, during which Milan finished just eighth in Serie A – their lowest result in 10 years.

Tottenham, meanwhile, are said to be in ‘desperate’ need of reinforcements to Thomas Frank’s attacking options following Son’s departure to Los Angeles FC and James Maddison’s injury.

The Lilywhites are believed to be considering several available market opportunities, including a deal for Manchester City ace Jack Grealish.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Leao registered 25 goal contributions in 50 appearances for Milan last season.

Spurs have welcomed Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha as their two most notable senior additions this summer and have also secured permanent deals for Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel.

They are believed to have made an initial phone call to explore Grealish’s situation and are among several Premier League clubs considering the Englishman.

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Tottenham are among a host of Premier League clubs eyeing a summer move for Juventus outcast Douglas Luiz, according to CaughtOffside.

The Europa League winners are reportedly keeping a close eye on developments surrounding the Brazilian midfielder’s situation, as Juventus are open to his departure just 12 months after signing him from Aston Villa.

Luiz is believed to be available for €40m (£35m) this summer and has no shortage of suitors in England, with Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Everton, Leeds and West Ham all keen.

Forest are said to be leading the race for Luiz’s signature at the moment, though no agreement has been reached yet over his move to the City Ground.

Tottenham Eyeing Juventus’ Douglas Luiz

Among Premier League clubs keen on the 27-year-old

According to CaughtOffside, Luiz is believed to be prioritising a return to the Premier League this summer, having turned down a potential move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce.

The 'world-class' Brazilian midfielder would bring proven top-flight experience to Tottenham this summer, having made 175 Premier League appearances during his time at Villa Park.

Luiz has struggled for regular opportunities since joining Juventus last summer, making just three starts in Serie A and amassing a total of 516 minutes.

His debut campaign with the Bianconeri was disrupted by two separate injury setbacks, which also limited his involvement in the Champions League, where he made six appearances.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Luiz made 27 appearances for Juventus in all competitions last season.

Tottenham are anticipating a busy end to the summer transfer window, as they eye further reinforcements following Joao Palhinha’s arrival on loan from Bayern Munich.

According to reports, the Lilywhites have recently made a phone call to explore the conditions of a possible deal for Manchester City forward Jack Grealish.

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