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Tottenham Hotspur have had a busy summer window so far, and now they are looking at ways to trim the squad down.

The north London club have signed six first-team players so far, with Roberto De Zerbi adding Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Marti Dubravka, Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes, and Sandro Tonali to his roster of options, while Luka Vuskovic and Will Lankshear have been allowed to depart.

But with more signings expected before the window closes, Spurs are working on ways to balance things out, and one star has been offered out to a Premier League rival as a result.

Tottenham Offer Sarr to Brentford

According to club insider Paul O'Keefe, Tottenham have offered midfielder Pape Matar Sarr out to Brentford during this summer's transfer window.

Sarr, who has been described as 'brilliant', has been at Spurs for four seasons, making 141 appearances and scoring 11 times during his career. That includes 37 appearances last season, which helped him earn a spot in the Senegal squad for the World Cup this summer.

But with Fernandes and Tonali having both been signed in midfield, and Conor Gallagher, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Archie Gray also options, Sarr's game time may be limited in the upcoming campaign, and that has seen the club make a move to try and potentially offload him.

O'Keefe has revealed that Sarr was offered to Brentford earlier in the transfer window as a potential option to raise funds. While the Bees didn't show an interest at the time, the situation is described as one that has 'potential to be revisited' at some point.

It's unclear how much Spurs would be looking to make from Sarr's sale, but he is currently under contract until 2030, meaning they have plenty of leverage when it comes to demanding a big fee.

Sarr Loss a Blow, But He's Not Irreplaceable

Sarr is one of those players who consistently performs to a good level for Spurs when he is called upon. But in reality, the truth is that he is not a needle-mover when it comes to playing at the very highest level.

Physically, he is an incredibly impressive midfielder, with a top engine and some decent technical attributes to go alongside it. But with the options Tottenham have in their squad, and the way the manager wants to play going forward, Sarr is unlikely to be a major loss if he isn't involved.

Letting him leave would be disappointing because he's a great talent, but he's not irreplaceable, and with the window still open for more arrivals, this exit would probably make sense.

Tottenham are set to enter the market to sign a third midfielder in the summer transfer window, but two of their current crop could head through the exit door.

It's already been an incredibly busy summer transfer window for the North London club, but their business appears to be far from over.

Tottenham are still in the market for further reinforcements as they look to bolster Roberto De Zerbi's options.

I suppose I've already brought in Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes in the middle of the park, but we could see them add another midfielder before the deadline.

Spurs appear keen to completely overhaul their squad, offloading a load of their current stars while bringing in new ones.

Tottenham eye third midfielder

According to a top Tottenham source, Tottenham are ready to enter the market for a third midfielder in the summer transfer window, but it could see two of them head through the exit door.

Lucas Bergvall is still expected to leave the club, and Pape Matar Sarr is also expected to go, with an interested club set to step up their interest soon.

Tottenham's business has slowed down slightly in recent weeks, but that's perhaps due to the fact that they still need to offload some of their stars.

Departures could see Tottenham's business sparking to life once again, and that appears to be the case in midfield.

Third midfielder options for Tottenham

It is unclear who the third midfielder option for Tottenham could be, but they have been linked with a move to sign Bournemouth's Alex Scott in the summer transfer window.

The English midfielder is believed to be a Tottenham supporter, and Spurs are one of the sides who are showing an interest in securing his signature.

Scott is believed to be interested in a move to Stamford Bridge to join Chelsea. It would be interesting to see if anything changes if Spurs firm up their interest.

Bournemouth are keen to keep Scott at the club heading into next season, and they are willing to offer him a new contract to tempt him to remain with the South Coast club.

Tottenham Hotspur's top transfer target after they hopefully complete a deal to sign Savinho from Manchester City has been named.

After completely transforming Roberto De Zerbi's defensive and midfield options before pre-season even got underway, Tottenham chiefs now have a new transfer priority as they look to avoid a repeat of what has happened in the Premier League in the past two seasons.

Spurs have the likes of Dominic Solanke, Richarlison, Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus to select from in attack, but De Zerbi has already made it clear in recent days that he wants a couple of 'important' attackers to arrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before the September 1 deadline.

It's been clear for more than a year now that the north London outfit have wanted to land a top-class left-winger, and Savinho has been their top target in the position for more than 12 months.

Tottenham's stance on the Brazil international hasn't changed, and they have decided that he is still their top target this summer, having failed to agree a deal with City to bring him to the capital a year ago.

But he isn't their only attacking target.

O'Keefe: Tottenham's Top Target After Savinho is Junior Kroupi

Spurs are continuing talks over a deal to bring Savinho to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with one report suggesting that they have already made a bid of £70m for his services.

The suggestion is that City are looking to land a left-winger themselves before they sanction the exit of the 22-year-old, who Pep Guardiola was always so complimentary about before his departure this summer.

Reliable Tottenham source Paul O'Keefe was asked on X on Sunday who Spurs' absolute number one transfer target is, apart from Savinho, and he replied saying: 'It's Junior'.

De Zerbi has shown a preference to bring in players with Premier League experience this summer, and Savinho and Junior Kroupi would be two more examples of that.

Tottenham Face Stiff Competition for Junior Kroupi

Not only are Bournemouth in no mood to sell Junior Kroupi as they gear up for their first-ever European campaign, but Tottenham will also face stiff competition for the Frenchman's signature from some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

It remains to be seen how much the Cherries would demand to sell the 20-year-old sensation, with some suggestions that he could have a release clause worth £100m next summer.

That isn't the only issue facing Spurs though, with Fabrizio Romano revealing on Monday that Barcelona have now opened talks with Junior Kroupi's representatives and Bournemouth over a potential move.

Romano also says that there is interest from Manchester City too, as interest builds in a young player who was so impressive in his debut Premier League campaign, scoring 13 goals in 33 appearances for the south coast side.

Tottenham have shown, after breaking their transfer record twice this summer, they aren't afraid to be ambitious and back De Zerbi with the players he wants, and they will need to do it again to have any chance of landing Junior Kroupi.

Tottenham Hotspur winger Manor Solomon's agent has revealed that the player is seeking a permanent departure from the Premier League club this summer, after spending each of the last two seasons out on loan.

Solomon joined Spurs from Fulham on a free transfer in 2023, and has since made just six appearances for the North London club. A serious injury in his first campaign with the Lilywhites essentially put an end to his career at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and he's subsequently been shipped out to Leeds United, Villarreal and Fiorentina on temporary deals.

The Italian club declined the chance to sign the Israeli permanently for €10 million (£8.6 million), meaning the wide forward has been forced to return to N17 for pre-season.

Despite featuring in a few recent friendlies, and previously working under Roberto De Zerbi at Shakhtar Donetsk, Solomon is still expected to leave Tottenham this summer.

Manor Solomon Wants Permanent Exit From Tottenham

Despite enjoying an outstanding loan spell at Leeds in the 2024/25 season, Solomon hasn't been able to find a permanent new home since.

He's now back at Tottenham, where he isn't wanted and is likely to leave, in spite of his prominence during pre-season. To the surprise of many, the 27-year-old is still under contract at Spurs for another two years.

According to his agent, Ronen Katzav, Solomon is eager to settle somewhere indefinitely this summer, rather than enduring another short stint at a club that doesn't intend to sign him permanently.

“He needs to be given a training camp as a Tottenham player right now. The fact that he’s starting in friendlies doesn’t mean anything, a coach can start with a second or third, string lineup and then mix things up; it doesn’t mean a thing," Katzav told Israel's Sport 5.

“Next season? I don’t like to speculate.

"We have over a month left in the transfer window. What I will say is that the goal will be a permanent transfer, not a loan. Statistically speaking, the last week of the window is the busiest.

“He wants to be dominant and make an impact, and that probably won’t happen at Tottenham. It doesn’t seem like the right place for him, and they’ve given up on him too easily along the way. The real goal is to find a place where he can play regularly. Manor is a very high-quality player, both mentally and professionally.”

Manor Solomon is One of a Number of Players Tottenham Must Sell This Summer

Spurs have spent big money already this summer. Sandro Tonali has arrived for £100 million from Newcastle, Mateus Fernandes has joined from West Ham for £85 million, and Jan Paul van Hecke has signed for £52 million from Brighton.

More work needs to be done on De Zerbi's squad, most notably at the top end of the pitch. That said, funds are likely to be scarce at this point, meaning sales may be required to fuel further investment.

Tottenham Hotspur anticipation is building ahead of next season under Roberto De Zerbi, with club insiders particularly 'excited' about one of their younger players in pre-season, according to Football London correspondent Alasdair Gold.

Tottenham only secured Premier League survival on the final day of the 2025-26 campaign, but there is already a completely different mood around the club ahead of next season.

The quality and ambition of De Zerbi is part of that, and it has been helped even more by Spurs backing the Italian with half-a-dozen signings so far, with more still to come.

The north London outfit have transformed a defence that was in desperate need of freshening up after the number of goals they have been conceding in recent years, with Micky van de Ven, Jan Paul van Hecke, Kevin Danso and Marcos Senesi likely to compete for the two starting spots in De Zerbi's preferred back-four system.

Two top starting midfielders have also arrived in Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, with De Zerbi's next focus being on adding at least two new players to an attack that also often underwhelmed last term.

What is already clear in pre-season is that Tottenham have signed some big talent.

Gold: Tottenham Insiders 'So Excited' About Fernandes

Tottenham fans haven't had a chance to see the likes of Andy Robertson, Van Hecke and Senesi in action yet following their exploits at the 2026 World Cup, but it has been a different story for Mateus Fernandes.

The 22-year-old scored a stunning goal in Spurs' opening pre-season friendly win against Milton Keynes Dons, and then played half-an-hour of the 2-0 win against Auckland in New Zealand.

The Portugal international has impressed the most so far, including behind the scenes, according to Gold when speaking on his YouTube channel.

He said: "Fernandes scored that incredible goal against MK Dons, and he's only 18 months older than Archie Gray, but he's got a similar all-round ability, I think.

"But he's just got this ceiling that is probably higher than most in the game. Honestly, people inside the club are so excited about him, Mateus Fernandes, because I think they knew he was going to be class.

"They knew the stats suggested he was going to be class, and then they've worked with him up close and personal, and they've realised, 'holy moly, this is a guy that could be one of the best in the midfield in the game'."

Romano: Barcelona Open Talks to Sign Top Tottenham Target

According to Fabrizio Romano on Monday afternoon, Barcelona have just opened talks to sign one of Tottenham's top transfer targets.

While Spurs are focused on agreeing a deal with Manchester City to sign left-winger Savinho, one top Spurs source claims that even if they land the Brazilian, they will also make a move for Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi.

The 20-year-old is in demand across Europe following an outstanding breakthrough campaign in the Premier League with the Cherries, where he scored 13 goals in 33 top flight appearances to help them qualify for Europe for the first time in their history.

However, Tottenham face stiff competition for his signature, with Barca now making their move for the Frenchman, who Bournemouth won't allow to leave on the cheap.

Tottenham Hotspur have received a potential blow in their bid to sign one of their top transfer targets, after Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Barcelona have opened talks for him.

After two demoralising Premier League campaigns that ended in successive 17th-placed finishes, expectations and excitement are building ahead of the 2026-27 season for Tottenham.

New manager Roberto De Zerbi steered the club to safety last term, and he is now working with club chiefs to ensure they have a squad that will be nowhere near the bottom three again in the upcoming campaign.

Spurs have already added half-a-dozen new faces to their squad before pre-season started, although the Italian has confirmed that he still wants to add more attacking players to his squad ahead of the summer window closing on September 1.

De Zerbi hinted that he wanted a 'couple' of important new additions for his frontline, with doubts over the future of someone like Richarlison this summer.

Romano: Barcelona Open Talks to Sign Junior Kroupi

In a brand-new update posted on his official YouTube channel on Monday afternoon, Romano issued an update on Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, who is attracting interest from some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

Tottenham are said to be targeting a move for the young French forward even if they land top winger target Savinho from Manchester City, but now they have been joined in the race by Barcelona.

According to the Italian journalist, the Catalan giants have held discussions with both the player's camp and the Cherries over a move.

He said: "One name to watch in the next weeks of transfer window is Junior Kroupi, the striker from Bournemouth.

"According to my information, Barcelona opened talks with people close to Kroupi and spoke also to Bournemouth about Kroupi as a possibility upfront. So Barcelona took some information and made some calls to understand the situation.

"He's a player they appreciate. So for sure, the name of Kroupi is a name to keep under consideration for Barcelona. The problem is that this deal is also very complicated because Bournemouth don't want to sell the player this summer. Bournemouth insist on keeping Kroupi at the club this summer, and so it's not easy for Barcelona."

Tottenham Move Into Pole Position to Sign £70m Star

Reports on Sunday claimed that Tottenham have now moved to the front of the queue to sign Savinho from City, with negotiations over a deal 'well advanced'.

Serie A giants AC Milan are also in the race for the Brazil international after failing with an ambitious approach to sign his City teammate Phil Foden, who has since signed a new long-term contract to stay at the Etihad.

City are said to be open to letting Savinho leave the club this summer after rejecting Spurs' advances 12 months ago, but they want to land their own targets first.

Tottenham are showing an interest in signing a new left back in the summer transfer window as they look to continue improving Roberto De Zerbi's squad.

Spurs have already brought a left back to the club in the summer window, securing the signature of Andy Robertson on a free transfer after he left Liverpool.

Djed Spence, who spent a lot of last season playing as a left-back despite naturally being a right-back, has also been linked with a move away. That means Tottenham could be in the market for a replacement.

It's been an incredibly busy summer window for Tottenham so far, and it certainly wouldn't be a surprise if they continue bringing in reinforcements.

Signing a left-back might not seem like the immediate priority, but Tottenham are clearly looking to strengthen in multiple areas.

Tottenham eye left-back transfer

According to reports in Italy, Tottenham are one of the sides showing an interest in signing Atletico Madrid left-back Matteo Ruggeri in the summer transfer window.

Spurs face competition for his signature from clubs such as Fiorentina, AC Milan, Juventus and sides in the Premier League.

Atletico Madrid are hoping to keep hold of Ruggeri in the summer after a successful stint with the La Liga club.

Ruggeri, described as 'warrior-like', could also be a versatile option for Tottenham, considering he is also capable of playing further forward as a left midfielder and has even slotted in at centre-back.

Despite interest in the defender, Ruggeri's agent has claimed that he isn't going anywhere in the summer transfer window.

Tottenham close to forward signing

Tottenham are also close to bringing in a new forward in the summer transfer window as they continue to bolster De Zerbi's squad in multiple different positions.

Reports have claimed that Spurs have moved into pole position to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, and talks are now advancing over a deal.

Recent reports have claimed that Tottenham have already made a £70 million offer to secure the signature of the Brazilian, but they do face competition from AC Milan.

The Brazilian has been a long-term target for Tottenham, and it appears they are now closer to getting their man through the door.

One European club's chief has declared he wants to sign a Tottenham star this summer. It has already been a busy summer for Spurs, who have spent big money to improve their squad significantly, hoping to go from being relegation candidates to a team capable of qualifying for Europe.

Roberto De Zerbi is tasked with making that happen, but he will not be without options, with Spurs having already put together a club-record spending of more than £235million, and they are not done there. Spurs will sign a winger before the window is over, and they could yet address other areas.

Meanwhile, Spurs are going to have to balance their spending with some exits, albeit Luka Vuskovic has already been sold, and some significant exits are expected before the end of the window, with Guglielmo Vicario, Lucas Bergvall and Cristian Romero looking like the most likely to depart.

Inter Milan confirm Cristian Romero interest

Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio has been speaking to Sky Italy this weekend, and he has confirmed that the Italian club are indeed interested in signing Spurs star Romero. "It’s definitely a deal we are trying to sign with the player and the club (Tottenham),” he admitted.

“These things take some time but there’s definitely interest. Let’s see. We are interested in signing Cuti Romero. We have met his agent and we have already talked with Tottenham. Let's see what happens.”

Spurs will be open to a sale this summer, given they have already replaced Romero with the signing of Jan Paul van Hecke, but they will still want good value for their World Cup winner. Spurs are reportedly asking for 50million euros to sell, which works out at around £42.7million, but Inter will want to do a deal at a lower amount. Add-ons could bridge the gap, especially with Spurs actively looking to sell this summer.

De Zerbi a big fan of Romero's

De Zerbi is a big fan of Romero's, and he repeatedly spoke positively of the Argentine towards the end of last season. He said: “Cristian Romero is a big player, you know he is a big player, but he is an amazing guy because he has been a great captain in my time even though he didn’t play.”

But there is a reality to the situation, and Romero has made it clear he wants to move on, while Spurs have already prepared for that eventuality. At this point, a move is almost certain, it's just a case of to who and for how much.

Tottenham Hotspur are now in advanced talks to complete yet another major summer signing, as Roberto De Zerbi closes in on his first attacking addition.

Tottenham have worked from back to front so far in terms of their summer transfer business, bringing in Andy Robertson, Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka to reinforce their defence, before adding two experienced Premier League stars in Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali to their midfield, both club-record deals at the time.

Despite Spurs' 2-0 pre-season friendly win against Auckland in New Zealand in the last 24 hours, De Zerbi wants more new faces in his squad before the September 1 deadline, with a big focus on the attack.

The Italian said after the game against Auckland that he wants a 'couple' of important signings for his frontline, to support the likes of Mathys Tel, Dominic Solanke and Richarlison, with the latter continuing to be linked with a move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

De Zerbi is said to want to add a left-winger and a striker to his squad in the coming weeks, with their Premier League campaign due to get underway in a month's time, with Manchester City star Savinho emerging as the top target for the former.

Tottenham Move to Pole Position to Sign Savinho

According to the Sun, Tottenham have moved into pole position to sign the Brazilian from City with talks now advanced over a deal for the 22-year-old.

Italian giants AC Milan are also in the race to sign the forward, but the report says it's believed that Spurs have made him their number one target, with discussions progressing positively.

Milan turned their attentions to Savinho at City having initially registered their interest in an ambitious move for Phil Foden, but the England international has since signed a new contract to remain at the Etihad.

The San Siro outfit are said to be preparing a loan offer with a mandatory buy clause worth between £43-47m, with recent reports suggesting that Tottenham have made a £70m offer to ensure they get the man they have wanted for more than a year.

Tottenham Make Enquiry for Exciting PSG Forward

Tottenham have also made an enquiry to sign another exciting winger in Paris Saint-Germain's Ibrahaim Mbaye, according to the latest reports on Sunday evening.

While Savinho often plays from the left-hand side, Mbaye is more right-sided, which could suggest that Spurs are open to signing two more wingers before the window closes.

The north Londoners will face stiff competition in their bid to prise the talented 18-year-old away from the Parc des Princes however, given he is also attracting interest from Manchester City, Liverpool, Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund.

With four goals and four assists in 42 appearances for PSG, they Champions League holders are said to value the Senegal international at in excess of €50m, but they would be willing to sell for that price.

Now it is up to Tottenham to decide if they are willing to reach that fee for a relatively unproven 18-year-old.

Arsenal are in the market for a centre-back this summer following an injury to defensive lynchpin William Saliba at the World Cup, and could take their shopping over the road to local rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Saliba suffered a back injury at the tournament and, while he has avoided the need for surgery, is set for an extended period on the sidelines. It's a serious blow for the Gunners given how impressive Saliba and centre-back partner Gabriel Magalhaes were in last season's title triumph.

Arsenal are keen to ensure that Mikel Arteta has enough strength in depth at the heart of defence with several experienced players emerging on a shortlist. Manchester City man John Stones and Aston Villa star Ezri Konsa have both been linked, but there could be an unexpected candidate at Spurs.

Arsenal linked with Tottenham Hotspur defender

Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero is expected to leave the club this summer, with Spurs unlikely to stand in his way.

The Argentina international has another three years left on his contract but frustrated supporters with his attitude last season. Romero has been regularly linked with a move away from the club over the past 12 months and could now finally get his wish.

Inter Milan appear to be frontrunners for a deal at this stage, with sporting director Piero Ausilio explicitly confirming that the club were keen to complete a deal. However, there could be unlikely competition from Arsenal.

Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport report the latest on Inter's pursuit of the 28-year-old and name check both Arsenal and Barcelona as other teams who are monitoring a move for Romero, whom Lionel Messi once described as the "best defender in the world". There is no indication as to how far the Gunners may be in considering a swoop, which would be a rare piece of transfer business with their biggest rivals.

Inter Milan chasing Cristian Romero

The report from Italy claims that Inter and Spurs have been negotiating the Romero deal for days and that the Serie A giants are 'confident' of reaching a breakthrough.

Inter are hoping that a fee of €40million, around £35million, would be enough for Tottenham to shake hands on a deal. It's expected that if an agreement is reached, it would be before next weekend.

That £35million fee is reportedly the same figure that Arsenal are willing to pay for Aston Villa man Konsa, who is available for a transfer this summer. However, the Villans are demanding a lofty £60million for the England international. It is unlikely Arsenal would fork out that fee.

Three Lions teammate Stones would be available on a free transfer following his departure from Manchester City. However, at 32 years old and with a patchy injury record, he may not guarantee the availability Arsenal need to cover Saliba in his absence.