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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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Tottenham Hotspur have been warned that they will only be able to sign Joao Palhinha if they make a permanent offer as Bayern Munich are unwilling to entertain loan proposals for the Hotspur Way target ahead of the summer transfer window slamming shut, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Head coach Thomas Frank has been determined to upgrade the Europa League-winning squad he inherited from predecessor Ange Postecoglou last month, resulting in the north Londoners splashing the cash on Mohammed Kudus after a £55million deal was agreed with cross-capital rivals West Ham United.

Although attempts to land Morgan Gibbs-White have been delayed, due to Nottingham Forest threatening Tottenham with legal action, there remains a desire to make further big-name acquisitions as preparations are made for a Super Cup meeting with Paris Saint-Germain on August 13.

Spurs Hold Discussions Over Palhinha Swoop

Portugal international remains firmly on north Londoners' radar

Tottenham have discovered the terms required to strike a deal for Palhinha, according to GMS sources, after discussions with Bayern Munich have resulted in it becoming clear that they will only stand a chance of securing his services if they are prepared to put a big-money bid on the table in the coming weeks.

The reigning Bundesliga champions are in a strong negotiating position as the defensive midfielder still has three years remaining on a contract which allows him to pocket close to £200,000-per-week when bonuses are triggered, but Spurs have been keeping tabs on his situation since the transfer window reopened.

GMS sources have been informed that Frank has pinpointed Palhinha as a target after seeing him struggle to break into the forefront of Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany's plans during the 2024/25 campaign, leading to Tottenham holding talks over what it would take to reach an agreement.

Although Spurs have been looking into the possibility of handing the Portugal international an opportunity to return to the Premier League just 12 months after he left domestic counterparts Fulham in a deal worth more than £47million, it has been acknowledged that loan offers will be rejected.

Tottenham have been in direct contact with Bayern Munich since Palhinha worked his way onto their radar as a potential recruit, GMS sources have learned, but it has been uncovered that a permanent sale is the German heavyweights' preferred option and they are not prepared to consider allowing him to leave on a temporary basis at this stage.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Joao Palhinha was limited to just 45 minutes of action at the Club World Cup this summer

Palhinha Not Desperate to Seal Summer Move

Defensive midfielder has strong desire to stay at Allianz Arena

GMS sources have been told that Tottenham are in danger of facing an uphill battle to convince Palhinha to join even if they agree a fee with Bayern Munich as he does not want to leave the Allianz Arena and is willing to fight for his place instead of giving indications that he is keen to embark on a fresh challenge.

The 30-year-old, who has been described as a 'sensation' by former Spurs midfielder Jamie Redknapp, has enjoyed his time in Bavaria and is desperate to convince Kompany that he deserves more opportunities to make himself one of the first names on the team sheet rather than being cast aside.

Palhinha has a strong desire to stay at Bayern Munich even though he has been given very little clarity about the amount of game time he can expect in the upcoming campaign, GMS sources understand, while his representatives have been made aware that Fulham and Manchester United are interested in negotiating a loan deal if the opportunity arises.

The development comes after GMS sources recently revealed that Spurs were keen to learn more about the ex-Sporting man's situation as he fits the criteria of what Frank is looking for due to there being an eagerness to land big-names who already boast plenty of Premier League experience.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 21/07/2025

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to hijack Liverpool's move to sign Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton this summer, according to The Sun.

The Lilywhites are keen to add to their midfield options this summer for new manager Thomas Frank, with the England international seen as the top target following deals to sign Mohammed Kudus and the controversial move for Morgan Gibbs-White.

But Liverpool are also keen on a move for the former Blackburn star, and Spurs are keen to hijack the progress they've made on a deal by moving ahead of them in the race for his signature.

Tottenham Want to Hijack Liverpool Move for Wharton

Wharton keen to stay at Palace for another season

Wharton, who has been described as 'phenomenal', has been targeted by several top clubs across Europe, with Spurs reportedly preparing a £60m offer for the classy midfielder.

However, the England star would prefer to stay at Selhurst Park for another season as he looks to secure regular first-team football ahead of next summer's World Cup, which has made Liverpool favourites for his signature.

According to a report, the Reds have been eyeing a move for Wharton for months but with so many changes to their squad this summer under Arne Slot they would prefer to make a move happen next summer instead.

Tottenham are keen to bring Wharton in too, and want to use that as an opportunity to convince the 21-year-old to make the switch across London this summer instead - hijacking Liverpool's plans in the process.

Palace don't want to lose Wharton in this transfer window with the club already expected to lose captain Marc Guehi and star forward Eberechi Eze, and will demand a huge £100m fee for the player as he has four years remaining on his contract while Blackburn are due 15% of any profit they make on the £18m they paid for him.

Tottenham are also looking at deals for Conor Gallagher and Bayern Munich star Joao Palhinha to strengthen the midfield, but Wharton is their top target.

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Tottenham have made contact with Atletico Madrid star Conor Gallagher about a summer transfer, according to TBR Football.

The Lilywhites have made it clear that they want to strengthen their midfield this summer for new manager Thomas Frank, with a deal for Morgan Gibbs-White currently on hold due to legal trouble with Nottingham Forest, while the expectation is that Yves Bissouma will be allowed to leave the club too.

Now it's been revealed that the club are looking into a potential deal for a previous long-term target in England star Gallagher as a potential option.

Player would prefer to stay in Madrid

Gallagher, who currently earns around £200,000-a-week with Atletico Madrid after joining from Chelsea last summer, enjoyed a fine first season under Diego Simeone.

His performances have seen Spurs maintain their interest in the England international, with Frank an admirer of the combative midfielder, and now the club have made contact with intermediaries to enquire about whether a deal to bring him back to the Premier League would be possible.

The 25-year-old is aware that he may not be a regular starter for Atletico Madrid next season, and with the World Cup on the horizon Spurs hope they can convince him to join. However, journalist Graeme Bailey believes he would prefer to stay at the Wanda Metropolitano instead.

“Gallagher at this point is happy at Madrid, very happy, he has thoroughly enjoyed working with Simeone and feels he made the right choice in moving.

“He does have the England situation in the back of his mind, I am told, and feelers have been put out by intermediaries to check on his potential options, but as said, ideally he stays put.”

Gallagher isn't the only midfielder being looked at by Tottenham, with talks having been held for Bayern Munich outcast Joao Palhinha about a potential return to the Premier League just 12 months after leaving London rivals Fulham.

Bayern have made the Portugal international available for just £26m and want to sell him, but Spurs are yet to firm up their interest with a formal offer.

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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been handed a boost in a potential pursuit of Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey.

Graeme Bailey of TBR Football reports that Ramsey and Villa are considering parting ways this summer, and that previous frontrunners, Nottingham Forest, are no longer viewed as a likely destination. A potential switch to North London could be on the cards for the Englishman who has two years left on his contract.

The 24-year-old wants assured game time, which he's unlikely to receive at Villa Park, and he could be one of the Villans' high-profile departures to allow them to comply with PSR. Unai Emery would rather keep him but may struggle to do especially if a Champions League club come to the negotiating table.

Tottenham Eye Villa's Ramsey

A summer move could take place

Tottenham aren't alone in the race for Ramsey despite Forest seemingly falling behind the Lilywhites. There is also interest in the Birmingham-born talent from Newcastle United, who like Spurs, can offer him Champions League football next season.

Villa may be willing to sell the midfielder at around £40-50m, and it's said that the North Londoners are "hugely keen". Daniel Levy and his recruitment team have got to work on building on their Europa League win and embarking on a new era under new manager Thomas Frank.

Mohammed Kudus arrived from West Ham United in a £55m deal, while Croatian centre-back Luka Vuskovic joined from Hadjuk Split for £12m. The midfield is an area that could use improvement following a disappointing 17th-placed finish in last season's Premier League.

Spurs had been close to completing a deal for Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White after triggering his £60m release clause. The transfer has been paused after the Tricky Trees claimed an unlawful approach was made for the English midfielder, who was ready to undergo a medical.

Whether this will have implications on a potential pursuit of Ramsey, dubbed "dangerous", remains to be seen, but they are admirers of the Villa academy graduate. He will be eager for more first-team opportunities ahead of England's 2026 World Cup campaign next summer.

All statistics courtesy of SofaScore - correct as of 20.07.2025

Tottenham could make a move to sign AC Milan star Rafael Leao this summer with Fabio Paratici a big fan of the player, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.

The Lilywhites have moved quickly to bolster Thomas Frank's squad this summer after he replaced Ange Postecoglou as manager, signing highly-rated Japan defender Kota Takai and Ghana superstar Mohammed Kudus from West Ham, while a £60m move to sign Morgan Gibbs-White continues to hang in the balance.

But while some deals are already in motion, the club are still keen to strengthen their attack further and the Portugal international has emerged as someone who could be looked at for a deal.

Tottenham Move for Leao 'Could Develop'

Leao, who has been described as an 'electrifying' forward by journalist Kim McCauley, is one of the most feared wingers in Europe after his performances for the Serie A club in recent seasons.

But after Milan missed out on qualifying for the Champions League in the 2025/26 season, there has been speculation that he could be sold to help the club raise funds, while he could look for a new challenge and to play at the highest level.

While speaking on The Last Word on Spurs podcast, Jacobs has now revealed that former managing director of Spurs Paratici is a big fan of the winger and a move to north London could develop later in the window if the opportunity presents itself.

"I think Rafael [Leao] was a target that Paratici, in particular, who we know is still involved, really likes, so that one could develop if a scenario arises where the price drops and the player shows a willingness to finally leave Milan.

"Leao has always been a bit of a red herring, because, of course, people like him, but when there were seasons where Milan had Champions League football, Leao just didn't want to go anywhere.

"And then now you've got a rare season for Milan where they need money, where they haven't got Champions League football. "So would they reluctantly sanction a Leao deal? And Tottenham have looked there, but it will all depend on the player, because he's kind of in love with Milan, and he's never, sort of shown a huge willingness to leave."

Labelled as "one of the best in the world" by national team manager Roberto Martinez, is someone that Tottenham have looked at as a potential option, although no official talks have been held.

Spurs would also have to convince the player, who has thus far shown no desire to leave the San Siro, and any fee is likely to be large, which could leave Daniel Levy with a decision to make.

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Tottenham Hotspur are on course to have their resolve tested by Borussia Dortmund as the Bundesliga heavyweights have set their sights on heading to the negotiating table in an attempt to lure Mikey Moore away from Hotspur Way ahead of the upcoming season, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Spurs have been threatened with legal action by Nottingham Forest following their pursuit of England international Morgan Gibbs-White, but head coach Thomas Frank has remained determined to make alterations to his squad after being appointed as boss Ange Postecoglou's successor.

Although Mohammed Kudus became a statement signing earlier this month, thanks to completing a £55million switch from cross-capital rivals West Ham United, there remains a serious possibility that there will be departures from Tottenham before the transfer window slams shut on September 1.

Spurs at Risk of Facing Battle to Retain Moore

North Londoners on course to have resolve tested over teenager

Tottenham are poised to receive an offer for Moore, according to GMS sources, as Borussia Dortmund are readying a proposal to sign him after deciding that they are keen to test the waters and discover whether the north Londoners will entertain the possibility of sanctioning their academy graduate's departure.

The wide forward has entered the final two years of a contract which allows him to pocket £5,000-per-week at Spurs, resulting in the German giants seeing the remainder of the summer transfer window as an ideal opportunity to make advances as they seek to secure fresh attacking talent.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham have been eager to tie Moore down to fresh terms and convince him to stay at the club instead of allowing him to join Borussia Dortmund, while there are plans to utilise him in pre-season clashes after he was handed chances by Frank's predecessor Postecoglou during the 2024/25 campaign.

But the 17-year-old, who has been described as 'outstanding' by scout Jacek Kulig, is in danger of falling down the pecking order thanks to Kudus' summer arrival and that has resulted in his admirers being eager to gauge whether Spurs would be prepared to entertain a deal before the deadline.

Tottenham are in line to be forced to make a decision over Moore's future, GMS sources have learned, as Borussia Dortmund have a serious interest after already raiding the Premier League by landing Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland and making Yan Couto's loan switch from Manchester City a permanent deal.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Mikey Moore was handed 310 minutes of action during Tottenham Hotspur's triumphant 2024/25 Europa League campaign

Moore to Get More Game Time in Bundesliga

German giants have held talks with wide forward's representatives

GMS sources have been told that Borussia Dortmund have been keeping tabs on Moore's situation and their ability to offer him more first-team minutes than he would get if he remains at Tottenham could prove to be key as he weighs up whether it is in his best interests to embark on a fresh challenge.

Influential figures at Signal Iduna Park have already held discussions with the teenager's representatives in an attempt to gauge whether he would be open to heading to Germany, but they have stopped short of entering club-to-club talks at this stage and are preparing their opening proposal.

Borussia Dortmund are expected to be left frustrated if they aim to strike a permanent agreement for Moore, GMS sources understand, meaning that their best chance of persuading Tottenham to do business would be if they make an offer to take him on loan for the upcoming campaign.

GMS sources revealed in May that the north Londoners were ready to hand the up-and-coming youngster an improved contract, but a managerial change and attempts to strengthen a squad preparing to compete in the Champions League have resulted in Spurs being unable to convince him to sign on the dotted line so far.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 18/07/2025

Tottenham Hotspur have made contact with Bournemouth over a deal to sign defender Ilya Zabarnyi, according to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook.

Thomas Frank is keen to strengthen his squad this summer after taking over as manager this summer, and so far he has brought in highly-rated Japanese defender Kota Takai, while a deal to bring in Mohammed Kudus has also been completed.

But the club are still keen to further bolster their defensive options, and they are now looking to rival Paris Saint-Germain for a top young defender in Zabarnyi.

Willing to pay £60m for the Ukraine international

Zabarnyi, who has been described as an 'elite duel winner' and 'unbelievable' by former teammate Phillip Billing, was a standout performer for the Cherries in the 2024/25 season and formed a solid partnership alongside Dean Huijsen.

The Spaniard has already moved to Real Madrid this summer, and Paris Saint-Germain have been keen to add the Ukraine international to their squad - but so far have struggled to find an agreement with Bournemouth due to their £60m asking price.

Now Spurs are looking to steal a march on their rivals for the defender's signature, and according to Sky Sports journalist Gianluca Di Marzio the north London club would be willing to reach the asking price to get a deal done.

Tottenham currently have Cristian Romero, Micky Van de Ven and Kevin Danso as natural centre-back options in their first-team while Archie Gray and Ben Davies have also played there last season.

But Romero has been strongly linked with a move to Atletico Madrid this summer, and Zabarnyi's arrival would ensure that they aren't weakened in the position if he does end up going.

The club also remain keen on bringing in Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White after agreeing to pay his £60m release clause, but the deal is currently being held up by Forest's threat of legal action due to what they deem to have been an illegal approach.

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