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Tottenham are preparing for one of their most crucial summer transfer windows in their recent history after being involved in a relegation battle during the 2025-2026 season.

It's the first window under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, and the hierarchy will likely be looking to back him in the market.

The Italian manager certainly did a good enough job in his first few months in charge to warrant the club backing him.

There's an argument to suggest that Spurs need reinforcements all over the pitch in the summer, especially as there's likely to be players that will want to leave the club.

So far this summer, Tottenham are already closing in on the double signing of Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson, who both look set to arrive on free transfers, GIVEMESPORT understands.

Tottenham Hold Striker Talks

According to a report from TeamTalk, Tottenham are one of the sides to have held talks with the camp of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Serbian forward looks set to leave Juventus this summer when his contract expires, and it's claimed that he would prefer a move to a European side despite interest from Saudi Arabia.

A host of Premier League clubs have also spoken to Vlahovic's camp. Many are likely to see him as one of the bargains of the summer due to his free agent status.

An announcement on Wednesday confirmed that Vlahovic would not be signing a new contract at Juve, and he's now free to join another club this summer.

Vlahovic's Wage Could be an Issue

Although Vlahovic is going to be available on a free transfer during the summer transfer window, Tottenham are still likely to have to pay him a significant wage package.

Reports have claimed that Vlahovic is demanding in the region of £266,000 a week, which is certainly a lot for a club like Tottenham.

Vlahovic, described as being one of the best strikers in the world by teammate Khephren Thuram, hasn't been at his best in the last few years.

There's no doubt Vlahovic would improve Tottenham's striker options, but they have to weigh up whether it makes sense from a financial perspective as well as a football one.

Tottenham are preparing for a busy summer transfer window, one that promises to be exciting and transformative after a disappointing campaign.

Roberto De Zerbi's arrival helped Spurs avoid relegation on the final day of the Premier League season, after falling to new lows in the division.

While survival was a monumental moment for the manager, he emphasised that a campaign like that last one simply cannot happen again for Tottenham, with the solution being some transfer activity.

Signings are a priority, with Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson set to join the club on free transfers. Then there's the bid made for Jan Paul van Hecke, which could see the Brighton defender move to North London.

Arrivals are key, but so too are exits, with a growing list of names set to leave Tottenham in the coming weeks.

Juventus Want Guglielmo Vicario

The latest reports from Gazzetta dello Sport claim that Juventus have joined the race to sign Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario in the summer transfer window.

The Serie A side were linked with the Italian shot-stopper previously, but with Inter Milan seemingly taking the lead, attention turned to Liverpool ace Alisson Becker.

That move has seemingly fallen through, leading to revived interest in Vicario, who could leave three years after moving to Tottenham from Empoli.

The 29-year-old was drafted in as the long-term replacement for Hugo Lloris, and started admirably with some top performances, not only in making saves but by playing out well, which was a requirement for then-manager Ange Postecoglou.

As time has gone on, however, Vicario has struggled alongside his teammates, conceding 50 goals in the Premier League this season and keeping just seven clean sheets.

There have been question marks over his future as a result, which have only been emphasised with the performances of Antonin Kinsky since he was put into the side.

De Zerbi has described Vicario as a "top player", however, and insisted that he was the number-one, despite selecting Kinsky ahead of him at the end of the campaign following his injury troubles.

It remains to be seen whether the manager will stand by that and insist that the goalkeeper stays, or whether Tottenham complete a deal and look to rebuild their goalkeeping ranks again.

Tottenham Must Rebuild Leadership Ranks

If Tottenham do decide to sell Vicario, then they will be losing a player who has been part of the squad's leadership circle for the past few seasons.

He isn't set to be the only one, as Cristian Romero's potential exit is compounding the impact of a team losing those key voices in the dressing room.

It means that the recruitment team needs to not only look at the profile of players they are bringing in, but what they will offer in the squad dynamics.

Robertson's impending arrival appears to be just as much about his experience and leadership as it is his quality and depth at left-back.

With so many young players in key areas of the squad, it's clear that there needs to be some guiding hands within the team who can help progress them into leaders of the future.

It remains to be seen whether Tottenham will look for more leadership candidates to bring in during the summer window, but it's clearly an area that needs addressing as much as the need for on-ball quality.

Tottenham supporters may be feeling slightly uneasy that the club have been close to wrapping up the signings of two free transfers for days, if not weeks, yet neither has been confirmed yet.

Spurs agreed deals in principle for both Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi before the 2025/26 Premier League season ended, although both moves were contingent on Tottenham remaining in the top flight.

Once that was confirmed, with a 1-0 win over Everton on the final day of the season, it looked a foregone conclusion that the two transfers would be completed and Roberto De Zerbi would have his first two new faces at the club.

Konate departure led to nervousness over Senesi

However, no official unveilings have yet happened, with Robertson now out in America with Scotland for the World Cup and Senesi seemingly on holiday after a long season with the Cherries.

There was talk, towards the end of the season, that Liverpool might make a move to hijack Spurs' deal for 'elite market opportunity' Senesi, depending on what happened with Ibrahima Konate. Konate has since confirmed he is leaving the Reds, now his contract is up, which would have concerned Tottenham fans further.

Add to the fact that Arne Slot was sacked and his replacement at Anfield is going to be Andoni Iraola - Senesi's manager at Bournemouth - and there are growing concerns that there might be a change of heart, both from Liverpool and Senesi.

But GIVEMESPORT senior football correspondent Ben Jacobs has allayed any fears Spurs fans might have. Jacobs was asked about the Senesi deal during the Market Madness podcast on Wednesday evening and said that it was a "done deal" as much as it can be without being confirmed.

Senesi and Robertson to Tottenham are done deals

He went further and said: "It's basically all agreed with Tottenham, that's where we stand now. Spurs will obviously want to get everything signed and unveiled and announced as quickly as possible to avoid any surprises and was anything late, late late [in terms of a] hijack to change, I'll let you know, but those close to Senesi insist they have given their word to Tottenham."

The same can be said of Robertson, who had agreed to join Spurs all the way back in January, only for his move to be called off because the Reds could not bring in a replacement.

Jacobs added on the Scot: "Tottenham faced a slight late nervous wait after they stayed up as Juventus tried to make an approach, but Robertson is not just a fantastic footballer, he's a tremendous character and he wanted his future clarified before the World Cup, he gave his word to Tottenham and he's kept it, so that one can be considered a done deal as well."

Arsenal and Tottenham are set to go head-to-head in the pursuit of a new forward during the summer transfer window.

The Gunners could be one of the most attractive prospects in European football heading into the summer after they lifted the Premier League title during the 2025-2026 season.

Arsenal almost completed a double, losing the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on penalties last month.

For Tottenham, attracting players isn't going to be as easy after two years in a row spent battling to avoid relegation.

Spurs undoubtedly need a huge overhaul of their squad in the summer, but it's not going to be easy due to their current situation.

Tottenham and Arsenal Battling for Forward

According to a report from Sports Boom, Arsenal and Tottenham are locked in a hot pursuit to try to sign Real Sociedad forward Ander Barrenetxea in the summer transfer window.

It's claimed that Arsenal are already preparing an opening bid in the region of £26 million, but Tottenham intend to make him a key target.

Barrenetxea is believed to have a release clause in the region of £65 million, and Real Sociedad will be pointing directly to that in negotiations.

It appears Arsenal's potential offer isn't going to be enough, and either they or Tottenham will need to fork out a hefty amount of money to secure his signature.

It feels unlikely that either club would be willing to pay the £65 million, and it remains to be seen whether Real Sociedad are willing to negotiate.

Arsenal Likely to Have Advantage in Race

If Arsenal and Tottenham are both battling it out for the signing of Barrenetxea, described as a 'baller', it feels unlikely that Spurs would be able to win the race.

Arsenal were able to offer Champions League football, which in turn would likely mean more game time due to more competitions and rotation.

On the other hand, Tottenham's squad certainly isn't as good, so there is a chance that Barrenetxea could nail down a starting spot in Roberto De Zerbi's side.

Either way, it appears that Real Sociedad aren't going to let him go without a fight unless one of the two sides decides to trigger his release clause.

Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement with Jan Paul van Hecke over a move from Brighton this summer, according to Voetbal International.

Spurs are in the midst of a major squad rebuild this summer after narrowly avoiding relegation to the Championship thanks to a win on the final day of the Premier League season against Everton.

Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson have already agreed deals to join from Bournemouth and Liverpool respectively, and a bid has now been tabled to Brighton to bring in yet another central defender for Roberto De Zerbi.

Tottenham Agree Terms With Van Hecke

The bid has been described as 'serious' according to a report by Dutch outlet VI, and it has now emerged that the two clubs are in negotiations to find an agreement, with a deal possibly being finalised before the World Cup begins next week.

Van Hecke is understood to be very open to joining the north London club, having entered the final year of his contract with the Seagulls, and is looking for a new challenge in his career.

Spurs are understood to be in pole position to get a deal done for the 25-year-old, despite rival interest from the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City.

Personal terms are not an issue, with a contract broadly agreed between club and player, and van Hecke believes that Tottenham will quickly bounce back towards the top of the division under the management of De Zerbi.

De Zerbi and Van Hecke worked together at Brighton between 2022 and 2024, and the Italian coach views the centre back as a crucial building block to getting the team away from relegation battles and back to contention in Europe.

Van Hecke Valuation Could Be an Issue

Van Hecke is entering the final year of his contract at the Amex Stadium, but that hasn't stopped Brighton from slapping a £70m valuation on his head as they look for maximum value.

Spurs' initial bid was below that valuation, although it hasn't been made public what the amount was, but if Brighton are going to keep demanding such a big fee, then it could well stop any deal from progressing as quickly as they'd hope.

Tottenham are set to rekindle their interest in Manchester City winger Savinho, GIVEMESPORT understands.

Spurs made a series of offers for the Brazilian last summer, with the highest bid exceeding £60million. Savinho wanted to join, but GMS understands Manchester City board member Ferran Soriano blocked the move.

City felt selling Savinho was a mistake, believing his high-ceiling was just cause to keep him at the club. The Brazilian went on to make 24 Premier League appearances last season, scoring just once.

Savinho will miss the World Cup in America, Canada and Mexico

The 22-year-old Savinho failed to make Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad for the World Cup and will now consider his Manchester City future. Key to any decision will be incoming new manager Enzo Maresca, and whether Savinho feels he will get enough game time at the Etihad Stadium.

Spurs’ bid last summer was viewed as competitive, but Manchester City decided not to sell at any price.

There has been no new bid for Savinho yet, but that could change this month as Spurs want to move quickly to back Roberto De Zerbi in the transfer market.

Agreements in principle are already in place with defenders Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi to sign on free transfers from Liverpool and Bournemouth respectively. Spurs want to move quickly to formalise both deals to avoid any surprises.

Spurs have also seen a bid rejected by Brighton for centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke. Brighton are thought to be holding out for a fee in the region of £70million for the defender who has just one year left on his contract.

Two midfielders Tottenham are interested in signing

And a new central midfielder is on the cards too. Joao Palhinha, who spent the season on loan at Spurs from Bayern Munich, is open to staying, and clarity on his future is expected soon. De Zerbi has already admitted that he would "100%" like to sign the Portuguese permanently.

Spurs are also one of the clubs to have considered Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, but Everton are considered frontrunners for his signature.

And there is an appreciation for Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, who is also on Manchester United’s list of options to sign this summer. Bournemouth intend to try and ward off suitors for him by offering Scott a new deal as they hope to end summer speculation over his future.

Roberto De Zerbi will be in the market for players who can easily slot into his brand of high-risk football at Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

After saving the club from relegation to the Championship on the final day of the season, De Zerbi will want to put his stamp on an ailing squad that he inherited from interim head coach Igor Tudor and previous permanent boss Thomas Frank.

The Italian has admitted that he has "10, 11, 12 players good enough to stay" suggesting that Spurs are in for a massive overhaul this summer.

Owners the Lewis Family have pledged to invest in the squad in order to give De Zerbi the tools he need to succeed in north London and banish the memory of back-to-back 17th-placed finishes.

Two new Tottenham signings are already agreed

Sensible free transfers for Andy Robertson to arrive from Liverpool and Marcos Senesi to come in from Bournemouth should be completed in the coming days, with agreements in place and just confirmation of the deals going through required.

And De Zerbi is not done there when it comes to Spurs' defence.

According to the Telegraph, Tottenham have seen a bid for Jan Paul van Hecke rejected by Brighton as De Zerbi looks to link up with one of his former players in N17.

Van Hecke is currently out in the United States of America with the Netherlands squad for the 2026 World Cup, so any deal will likely have to wait until his participation in the tournament is over, but Spurs have set out their stall early in a bid to sign the 25-year-old.

Reports suggest that Brighton value van Hecke at around the £70million mark, with no indication as to what price Spurs went to the Seagulls with initially.

Van Hecke was the joint-seventh highest scoring defender in the Premier League this season, netting three goals, while only 11 defenders got more than his three assists too.

De Zerbi expects a lot from his defenders on the ball, and only Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Nottingham Forest man Elliot Anderson having more touches of the ball this season than the Brighton man. Van Hecke also made more passes than anyone else in the Premier League bar van Dijk.

Only three players in the league had more successful short passes than van Hecke, while only four defenders were more successful with long passes too.

He was ninth in the league for total number of interceptions made and ninth for duels won, showing just how important he was to Brighton.

If Tottenham could get a deal over the line, they would certainly be getting one of the Premier League's elite defenders, but should they go back to the table with another bid?

Spurs may be better off waiting on van Hecke deal

Van Hecke only has one year left on his contract at the Amex Stadium and Brighton will want to make some money from him, rather than see him leave on a free next summer.

But they may find Spurs - and others - walking away from a deal if they demand £70million for a player with only one year left on his current contract. Even though he is a player De Zerbi loves.

Speaking during his time at Brighton, the Italian said: "Jan Paul’s improvement has been incredible. He is a very smart player, he understands the spaces, and he has the courage to play the ball between the lines under heavy pressure. For my style of football, he became a crucial player because he plays with his head as well as his heart."

This is likely to be a transfer saga that runs on and on. Brighton are notoriously tough negotiators and will demand top dollar to sell the player, who has also been courted by Chelsea and Liverpool so far this summer. They will hope to start a bidding war for the 25-year-old, but while Spurs will want to get a deal over the line, for a player De Zerbi knows and loves, they may be best placed to play the waiting game on this one, to see if they can test Brighton's resolve over that price.

Doing so could count against them if the player has a strong World Cup and Brighton think about increasing the price tag on his shoulders, although the point will still stand that he only has a year remaining on his deal.

If Brighton do not budge, they risk losing the defender for nothing next summer and from Spurs' point of view - with lots of other deals to be done all over the park - spending £70million may not make sense on a player available for free next summer.

Tottenham have tabled a bid to sign Brighton star Jan Paul van Hecke for Roberto De Zerbi, according to David Ornstein.

Spurs are keen to bolster their squad this summer after narrowly avoiding relegation this season, with De Zerbi guiding the team to safety in his seven games in charge thanks to a 1-0 win over Everton on the final day of the Premier League season.

The club are now desperate to strengthen their squad to avoid it happening again, and after agreeing deals for Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi, they have now made their move to bring in another defender.

Tottenham Table Bid for Van Hecke

Van Hecke, who has been described as 'incredible', has been impressive in the Seagulls defence in recent campaigns, and has been identified by De Zerbi as someone who could bolster the defence in north London.

The Netherlands international, who has been included in their squad for the World Cup this summer, is entering the final 12 months of his contract at the Amex Stadium, and is attracting the interest of several clubs.

But Spurs have become the first club to make a formal move, tabling an official bid for his services.

While the value of the bid is currently unclear, it's reported that the bid was rejected as it fell below Brighton's valuation of the defender, with reports suggesting they will demand as much as £70m to let him leave.

Van Hecke is understood to be very close to coach De Zerbi from their time together at Brighton between 2022 and 2024, and a move to north London would appeal to the 25-year-old.

Van Hecke Arrival Would Surely Mean Romero is Off

With the signing of Senesi already agreed, and Micky Van de Ven someone that the club want to keep, the arrival of van Hecke would suggest that captain Cristian Romero is on his way out.

The Argentine has been strongly linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur this summer, and while the club tied him to a new long-term contract last summer, they are unlikely to stand in his way if they receive an acceptable offer.

Van Hecke, Senesi, Vand de Ven, and Kevin Danso would provide excellent centre-back options in his absence, and would provide fantastic quality depth and competition for places. This is most certainly a chain of events to keep a close eye on.

Tottenham have held talks to sign a new winger ahead of the summer transfer window, and he could be a better option than Manchester City star Savinho.

Savinho has been a target for Tottenham over the last couple of windows, but they failed to get a deal over the line.

With Pep Guardiola leaving Man City, it'll be interesting to see if his situation at the Etihad Stadium changes, because there's no doubt he's frustrated at the moment.

Savinho started just 7 Premier League games during the 2025-2026 season, playing a total of 833 minutes. As a result, a departure can't be ruled out, but it remains to be seen whether he would make the move to Tottenham.

Tottenham do appear to have alternative targets, and we are yet to see who they commit to trying to sign.

Tottenham Hold Talks for Alternative Winger

According to reports, Tottenham have held talks to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Bundesliga club are believed to be holding out for a fee in the region of £87 million, but if he refuses to sign a new deal, there's a chance that could drop.

Diomande, who has been described as 'outrageous', is also believed to have interest from other clubs such as Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, but there's no doubt he's likely to receive more game time if he were to join Tottenham.

Unfortunately for Spurs, being without any European football could be a problem, but they should certainly be looking to at least try to secure his signature this summer.

Diomande a Better Option Than Savinho

Making a move to sign RB Leipzig winger Diomande would be better for Tottenham than forking out for Man City winger Savinho.

Diomande has age on his side, at just 19 years old, and he's already making a significant impact at a strong level.

The Ivory Coast forward provided 19 goals and assists in the Bundesliga during the 2025-2026 campaign, despite being far from reaching his full potential.

Savinho is coming off a disappointing season where he struggled to make an impact, whereas Diomande is in red-hot form.

The Leipzig winger will likely cost more and be a difficult deal to complete, but Tottenham need to ask the question again.

Tottenham have reportedly opened talks about signing a Manchester United star ahead of the summer transfer window.

Spurs are certainly not messing around in the summer market as they have all already agreed to bring in two new additions.

GIVEMESPORT understands that Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi are both set to join Tottenham after they secured their Premier League status at the end of the season.

Robertson and Senesi are set to leave Liverpool and Bournemouth, respectively, following the expiration of their contracts, and Tottenham have acted fast to secure their signatures.

Tottenham will need further reinforcements after the defensive duo, and it appears they are also in the market to sign a new attacker.

Tottenham Open Attacker Transfer Talks

According to reports in Spain, Tottenham are among the sides who have opened talks ahead of a potential deal to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford in the summer transfer window.

Rashford spent the 2025/2026 season on loan at La Liga side Barcelona, who have the option to turn the loan deal permanent.

After securing the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle, it remains to be seen whether Barcelona will also look to bring Rashford back permanently.

The report claims that Rashford has no interest in joining Tottenham, with three Premier League sides keen on securing his signature.

If Barcelona opt against signing Rashford permanently, it will be interesting to see if his stance on joining Tottenham changes.

Rashford Might Need to Reduce Wages

If Rashford wants to find a new club in the summer transfer window on a permanent basis, he might need to consider dropping his wage demands. The English forward reportedly earns in the region of £325,000 a week, but his performances have certainly not warranted that salary over the last few years.

It feels unlikely that a club like Tottenham would be willing to pay him this much, while other Premier League clubs could struggle to justify it too.

There's no doubt Rashford would be a smart option for Tottenham, but being without European football could harm them in the race to secure his signature.