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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.

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a deal to sign Rennes striker Arnaud Kalimuendo this summer with the Ligue 1 side open to a sale, according to RMC Sport.

The north London club are keen to strengthen their attack for Thomas Frank this summer and want a striker to compete with Dominic Solanke, having already added Ghana star Mohammed Kudus to their squad in a £55m deal.

While there is interest in Brentford striker Yoane Wissa, the club are being met with resistance by his club, and are now looking at a move for an alternative option instead.

Tottenham Want to Sign Kalimuendo

Rennes will sell for between £26-30m

Kalimuendo, who has been described as a 'real killer' by analyst Ben Mattinson, has emerged as a potential target for the Lilywhites after the Ligue 1 side admitted that they would be open to a deal.

The 23-year-old enjoyed a fine 2024/25 campaign where he scored 17 goals in 33 appearances, and that has attracted the attention of several clubs across Europe including Spurs.

Rennes would be willing to sell the Frenchman for a fee of between €30m-35m (£26m-30m), and that has sparked the attention of the north London side as they look for more attacking options for the upcoming season.

The player is out of contract in 2027 and Rennes are considering cashing in to ensure they get maximum value for their star man, which is a very different stance to what Brentford are currently taking for Wissa.

The DR Congo star wants to leave the club to pursue his dream of playing Champions League football, with Frank open to a reunion with the 29-year-old. However, Brentford don't want to sell despite him having just one year left on his deal plus the option of a further 12 months.

The Bees are valuing Wissa in excess of £50m and Spurs face stiff competition from Newcastle from his signature, which could see Kalimuendo provide a more realistic and easier alternative.

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Tottenham Hotspur have submitted a club-record offer to sign Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi, according to journalist Duncan Castles.

Spurs are entering a new era under manager Thomas Frank after he was brought in from Brentford to replace Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked at the end of the 2024/2025 season. Adding a new centre-back could be one of Tottenham's priorities, especially if Frank opts to play a three-at-the-back as he did at Brentford.

So far in the summer transfer window, Spurs have added Mohammed Kudus to their squad, joining the north London club from West Ham United earlier in the month. Mathys Tel also made his loan move from Bayern Munich permanent, and Daniel Levy is clearly showing he wants to back Frank in the market this summer.

Tottenham Make Club-Record Offer for Zabaryni

PSG are also keen on the defender

Speaking on The Transfers Podcast, Castles has confirmed that Tottenham have now submitted a club-record bid to sign Bournemouth's Zabarnyi, offering in the region of £60m. This bid surpasses the initial £55m Spurs paid for Dominic Solanke and does meet Bournemouth's asking price for the Ukrainian international...

“But Tottenham, one of several Premier League clubs who are unsurprisingly interested in the 22-year-old, one of the quickest centre-backs in the Premier League and almost a perfect attendance record in the Premier League over his two seasons at Bournemouth. Guidance from Bournemouth is that Tottenham have offered €70m [£60m] for the player, which is owner Bill Foley’s asking price, and which would represent a new club record transfer fee for Tottenham, exceeding the initial £55m with £10m of variables that they paid Bournemouth for Dominic Solanke last summer.”

Zabarnyi has been a superb addition for the Cherries, forming a strong partnership with Dean Huijsen before his much-deserved move to Real Madrid. The Ukrainian perhaps didn't get the credit he should have considering Huijsen's performances alongside him, but it appears that Tottenham are appreciative of the displays he's produced during his time at Bournemouth.

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Tottenham are ready to rival several Premier League clubs in the race for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, according to AS journalist Eduardo Burgos.

The Europa League winners are reportedly looking to make another ‘statement’ signing this transfer window and have identified the Brazil international as a potential target.

Rodrygo faces an uncertain future in the Spanish capital under new boss Xabi Alonso and is set to hold talks with the former Bayer Leverkusen manager over his role in the team and a possible departure.

The 23-year-old made just three appearances under Alonso during the Club World Cup, where Real were eliminated in the semi-finals by eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain.

Tottenham Eyeing Deal to Sign Rodrygo

Among Premier League clubs keen on the Brazilian

According to AS, Tottenham could face stiff competition for Rodrygo from a number of Premier League and European sides, with Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Chelsea all showing interest.

Spurs are reportedly unwilling to pay a ‘crazy’ fee for the Brazilian, and chairman Daniel Levy is expected to try and negotiate Real’s asking price down to below €90m (£78m).

Rodrygo, who joined Real from Santos in 2019, is under contract until June 2028 and is reportedly seeking a wage package of around £250,000 per week at his next club.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Rodrygo has scored 68 goals in 270 appearances for Real Madrid.

Tottenham have already bolstered their attacking options with the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham this summer and have also secured Mathys Tel on a permanent deal.

The Lilywhites remain interested in Nottingham Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White, although talks between the clubs have stalled following a £60m bid.

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Tottenham Hotspur are showing more intent in their pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho and are tempted to head to Manchester United with a formal offer as head coach Thomas Frank continues aiming to bolster his attacking options ahead of his first season at the Hotspur Way helm, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Spurs have already shown a willingness to splash the cash on fresh creativity and firepower since the transfer window reopened, with Mohammed Kudus completing a £55million switch from West Ham United earlier this month, but there remains a desire to bring in further reinforcements.

Although a move for Morgan Gibbs-White has been delayed, after Nottingham Forest threatened Tottenham and the attacking midfielder's agent with legal action due to concerns that there had been an illegal approach as well as a breach of confidentiality, Frank has been weighing up whether to swoop for Garnacho.

Spurs Increasing Intent in Chase for Garnacho

North Londoners may take advantage of forward's reduced price tag

Tottenham are becoming more serious in their push to sign Garnacho, according to GMS sources, after Frank and influential figures behind the scenes have been left intrigued by his value and determination to prove his worth after falling out of favour under Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim.

Spurs have seen the wide forward's price tag slashed to £40million in the last 24 hours, highlighting his current employers' determination to get him off their books ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline, and the north Londoners are continuing to monitor his situation at Old Trafford.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham have real interest in Garnacho, who enjoyed a productive 2024/25 campaign in the final third of the pitch, but they are facing stiff competition as Premier League counterparts Chelsea and Aston Villa have been in talks with Manchester United over a potential deal.

Red Devils tactician Amorim has made it clear to the Argentina international that he needs to head through the exit door and will not feature at the forefront of his plans in the upcoming season, resulting in Spurs and other admirers being put on red alert as they seek to upgrade their respective squads.

Tottenham have upped the ante in their pursuit of Garnacho this week, GMS sources have learned, but Frank and members of the recruitment department have not made a final decision on whether to table a formal proposal in an attempt to hand him a fresh challenge away from Manchester United.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Alejandro Garnacho boasted 79 per cent pass accuracy and registered one shot on target when he came on as a substitute during Manchester United's Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in May

Frank Seeks Garnacho Alongside Gibbs-White

Argentina international firmly on radar amid waiting game

GMS sources have been told that Tottenham remain determined to land Gibbs-White despite being forced to stay patient due to Nottingham Forest insisting that an illegal approach was made, leading to Frank exploring other options and pinpointing Garnacho as a possible recruit in the meantime.

Although the 21-year-old has been described as 'phenomenal' by journalist Ben Jacobs, falling out with Amorim has resulted in it being increasingly likely that he has already made his final competitive appearance for Manchester United and that has left the door open for Spurs to take advantage.

Tottenham are working to make another attacking acquisition alongside Gibbs-White, GMS sources understand, particularly as there is ongoing uncertainty over whether captain Heung-min Son will be given the green light to take his career in another direction before the transfer window closes.

GMS sources recently revealed that Garnacho has made staying in the Premier League a priority, which will come as a major boost for Spurs and their domestic rivals, and the north Londoners are contemplating whether to open negotiations with Manchester United in the coming days.

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Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha this summer but must first sell a midfielder before getting a deal done, according to journalist Alasdair Gold.

The Lilywhites are keen to strengthen their squad this summer for new manager Thomas Frank and have already completed deals to sign defender Kota Takai and winger Mohammed Kudus, while a £60m deal for Morgan Gibbs-White is currently on standby amid legal troubles with Nottingham Forest.

But now Spurs are looking to add more quality to their midfield options, with Portugal international Palhinha a top target, but there's a twist.

Tottenham Must Sell to Buy Palhinha

£26m asking price also considered high

Palhinha, who currently earns £200,000-a-week with the Bundesliga club, had a terrible maiden campaign in Germany following his big-money move from Fulham as he made just six starts in the league over the whole season.

He is not part of Vincent Kompany's plans for the upcoming campaign and a move back to the Premier League seems to be the most likely destination for him, with Spurs having held talks with the Bavarian side about a move.

It's believed Bayern want around £26m to let him leave permanently, as they aren't interested in a loan and want to recoup as much of their transfer fee back as they can, but Tottenham have a policy of only spending big money on younger players and Palhinha is already in his thirties.

It's also now emerged that the north London club must first sell one of their current midfield options before pushing ahead with a formal offer for the Portugal international.

Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma are the current central midfield options while James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski are also capable of playing deeper - as is potential new signing Gibbs-White.

GIVEMESPORT sources understand that Bissouma is likely to leave the club during this transfer window, but a move for Palhinha could potentially happen after that.

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Brentford striker Yoane Wissa has left their pre-season training camp amid uncertainty over his future, with Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur accelerating their interest, according to BBC journalist Sami Mokbel.

The DR Congo international has been heavily linked with a move away from the Gtech Community Stadium this summer, after a fantastic Premier League campaign in 2024/25 saw him score 19 goals in 35 games.

But the west London club aren't keen to let him leave having already lost Thomas Frank to Tottenham, Christian Norgaard to Arsenal and Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United, leaving Wissa's future up in the air as a result.

Wissa Leaves Pre-Season Camp

Newcastle accelerating interest

Wissa, who has reportedly been valued in excess of £50m as a result of the club's wishes not to sell, has now had his head turned by the interest in him and is set to hold talks over his future with director of football Phil Giles.

Nottingham Forest have already had a bid rejected earlier in the window, while Newcastle have stepped up their interest in recent days after missing out on Hugo Ekitike, who is set to join Liverpool.

Reports suggest that he has already agreed personal terms with the Magpies, but a move to Tottenham is also still on the cards as Frank eyes a reunion with his former striker - and it's believed that the 28-year-old would prefer to link up with his former manager rather than move to St James' Park.

Personal terms are not expected to be an issue with Spurs, and with Nottingham Forest also able to offer European football in the 2025/26 season, Wissa would also be open to joining them.

The player is currently unsettled and Brentford are hopeful that after holding talks with him, they will be able to reintegrate him into their squad once they return to London from Portugal. However, until the talks happen his future remains up in the air.

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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly advancing with a move to sign Bournemouth centre-back Illia Zabarnyi, with a £60m offer likely to be accepted by the Cherries, according to Football Insider.

Zabarnyi has been a revelation since arriving in the Premier League for Bournemouth, forming a strong partnership with Dean Huijsen under Andoni Iraola last season. Huijsen perhaps took more of the credit during the 2024/2025 campaign, earning himself a move to Real Madrid, but Zabarnyi was a key cog in Iraola's side.

Tottenham could be in the market for a new centre-back this summer due to uncertainty surrounding the future of Argentinian defender Cristian Romero. GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed that Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Romero, with Spurs waiting to discover whether he wants to join the La Liga giants.

Tottenham Advancing Move for Illia Zabarnyi

A £60m offer likely to be accepted

A report from Football Insider has claimed that Tottenham are advancing with a move to sign Bournemouth defender Zabarnyi and are now the frontrunners to secure his signature, despite interest from French outfit Paris Saint-Germain. It's suggested that a bid in excess of £60m would likely be accepted and could see him complete a move to north London.

Thomas Frank, who was appointed as Tottenham manager earlier in the summer after Ange Postecoglou was sacked, did deploy a three-at-the-back system during his time with Brentford. As a result, he could be looking for an additional centre-back to help him implement this system, especially if Romero heads through the exit door.

In Tottenham's first pre-season friendly under Frank against Reading, the Danish manager played a four-at-the-back system, but with young defender Luka Vuskovic making an impressive impact off the bench, scoring and providing an assist, it will be interesting to see whether Frank tinkers with his formation in the coming weeks.

Zabarnyi, described as 'unbelievable' by Philip Billing, could be a smart addition for Spurs, considering the impact he's already made at Premier League level despite being far from reaching his full potential.

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