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Tottenham Hotspur have been given another huge boost in the summer transfer window with Mateus Fernandes giving his green light to join the club, according to journalist Matteo Moretto.

Tottenham and ENIC have gone into overdrive in the market, surprising many of their Premier League rivals with their ambition, with four deals already completed 10 days after the window officially opened.

The club and manager Roberto De Zerbi clearly realise there was a lot of squad maintenance to carry out following successive disastrous Premier League seasons, with a desire to get the majority of their work done in time for the return to pre-season as they look to hit the ground running next term.

Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke and Martin Dubravka are through the door, and now De Zerbi wants the north Londoners to pull off an audacious double central midfield swoop on their rivals.

Spurs remain in talks over a move for Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali, with Fabrizio Romano's latest update on Thursday confirming it is 'deal on', while the Italian manager also wants Fernandes in alongside him for the 2026-27 campaign.

Manchester United also want to land the Portugal international, with the latest suggestion being that whoever offers West Ham the most amount of money will get the player, as he's open to joining both clubs.

Mateus Fernandes Approves Tottenham Transfer

According to Matteo Moretto, posting on X, Fernandes has given his approval for a move to Tottenham.

The Italian journalist says Spurs have overcome a major hurdle to any deal with the 21-year-old willing to join to link up with De Zerbi, who has made him one of his priority targets.

The north Londoners are already in club-to-club negotiations with their London rivals over a deal for the 'underrated' player, with separate suggestions that they are willing to meet West Ham's £85m valuation, albeit as part of a structured deal.

Tottenham Eyeing Third Midfielder Deal

According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham are also considering a third midfield signing even if they get both Fernandes and Tonali, with Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney on their radar.

The Boro star was crowned as the Championship Player of the Year last season as he helped his side finish in the play-off positions, but he was unable to help them towards the end of the campaign through injury.

Nevertheless, the 23-year-old is rated very highly and has been described as the 'Championship version of Declan Rice' due to his level of performance and style of play.

The number of potential midfield additions also hint at two things; Spurs are unlikely to sign Joao Palhinha on a permanent basis from Bayern Munich following his loan spell last season, and that there could be other exits in that area of the pitch.

It has already been confirmed that Lucas Bergvall is keen to explore a move away this summer ahead of expected limited minutes next season, while Pape Matar Sarr could be another player who suffers with De Zerbi's preference for experience as he looks to drive Spurs back up the Premier League standings.

Tottenham are the only club currently making a move to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Spurs have already done good business in the early stage of the summer transfer window, bringing in Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka on free transfers from Liverpool, Bournemouth and Burnley respectively.

They have also splashed out £52million on signing one of head coach Roberto De Zerbi's priority targets in Jan Paul van Hecke from his previous club Brighton & Hove Albion.

Newcastle have outlined their stance on a sale

The owners vowed to back the Italian with investment and they are certainly living up to that promise with a £75million bid having already been rejected by Newcastle for Tonali, as De Zerbi looks to improve his midfield options, having already got to work on his back line.

Newcastle are holding out for a fee in the region of £100million to sell the 26-year-old this summer, whom they paid £55million for in 2023. That is the total package required to sanction a deal, although some of that figure can be negotiated in add-ons.

GIVEMESPORT understands that the Spurs' first bid was worth a total package of £80million including add-ons, meaning they came up around £20million short.

A number of other clubs are keen on signing Tonali too, with Manchester City understood to be the most likely other bidders for his signature. However, they remain focused on signing Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for now and that could leave the door open for Spurs to complete a deal for Tonali, before City even make their move.

Tonali is understood to be open to a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium which should help get a deal over the line quickly too, if Spurs can agree a fee with the Magpies.

Tottenham are the only team in the race to sign Tonali

Speaking on his YouTube channel, transfer expert Romano explained the situation with Spurs the only club involved in talks right now.

He said: "On Sandro Tonalli, I keep receiving many questions, many people mentioning Arsenal, many people mentioning Manchester City. 'What's going on with Tonali? Is he going to Tottenham as you say it or not?'

"I stand by my news from last week out of nowhere, exclusive news, Sandro Tonali, Tottenham, full stop.

"I keep mentioning Tottenham and Tonali, Tonali and Tottenham. I remain on my position. Tottenham are working on a deal to sign Sandro Tonali, and that remains the case. Deal on. Tottenham, Tonali.

"I'm not coming here mentioning Man City, I'm not coming here mentioning other clubs. Since I told you Tonali Tottenham last week, the other clubs are no longer mentioned by myself, at least, so let's follow the situation, but the deal is on."

Tottenham's busy summer transfer window is continuing to move at pace, as the club are closing in on their fifth signing of the market so far.

Spurs have already made several key additions to the squad, as the free agent pairing of Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson were the first two through the door.

Jan Paul van Hecke then joined from Brighton for a fee in the region of £52 million, before the most recent addition of Martin Dubravka from Burnley to help bolster the goalkeeping ranks.

While all of those moves are helping Tottenham move closer to completing a full rebuild of the team, there is still work to do, and the club are determined to get that wrapped up as soon as possible.

Tottenham Reach Mateus Fernandes Agreement

The midfield is an area that Tottenham are keen to strengthen next, with several targets outlined as options who could bring extra quality to the role.

Talks are underway to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle, with contact made between clubs to explore the terms for a deal that could total £100 million.

The Italian international isn't the only one, however, as Tottenham have also been linked with Mateus Fernandes of West Ham in recent weeks.

The 21-year-old has been a target for a whole host of clubs, including Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Arsenal, but it seems as though the Lilywhites have pushed on to get a deal over the line.

Now, according to freegard media, Tottenham have reached a verbal agreement with West Ham over a deal to sign the Portuguese international.

It appears to put Spurs in the most advanced position of all their rivals in the race to land Fernandes, with recent reports claiming that a valuation of £80 million was being set by the Hammers.

It's unclear whether that is the rough agreement Tottenham have struck with their London rivals or not, but it certainly stands them in good stead this summer.

Can Tottenham Land Tonali Too?

If Tottenham get a deal over the line for Fernandes in the coming weeks, then they will have done well to beat several of their rivals to his signature this summer.

The midfield will be reinforced with an impressive all-round option with plenty of potential to grow further, though there may be questions about whether he will inject enough quality into the team.

That's where a deal for Tonali could come in, with the 26-year-old showing plenty of quality as he moves towards the peak years of his career.

Adding the Italian midfield maestro into the mix will bring another layer of class, with his out of possession work being complemented well by a decent range of in-possession skills.

The larger question is whether Tottenham can afford to complete both deals. The duo could cost up to £180 million combined, a huge fee that would be tough for any team to achieve, let alone one without Champions League football.

However, if sales can help push through those moves, it could bring instant impact to the team for next season.

Tottenham are said to be leading Manchester United in the bid to land West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer. The young midfielder is at the centre of one of the transfer sagas of the summer in the Premier League, having had a superb campaign of last for the Hammers.

West Ham's relegation only confirmed that Fernandes' future would be elsewhere, and the Iron are said to be asking for big money to sell their midfield talent. United and Spurs are now doing battle for the Portugal international's signature, with the former needing to replace Casemiro, while the latter have allowed Yves Bissouma to leave at the end of his contract.

The race to land Fernandes has been hotting up this week, and according to one journalist, it is Spurs who are leading the race thanks to an 'aggressive approach'.

Spurs leading the Fernandes charge

Speaking on The United Stand, the Daily Mail's Mike Keegan said: "Obviously there is the situation with Fernandes at West Ham, who they really like. But what I've heard recently is Spurs have come in, and Spurs are surprisingly, and not just with United, but across the Premier League, how it was described to me, is that they have been really aggressive with the amount of money they are willing to spend.

"I don't know if that's nearly getting relegated frightening the life out of them, they have a manager now who is really forthright, who will look to get his own way. I know that when he got in at the door, it was on his terms. So maybe what we are seeing now is 'I'll keep you in the Premier League, but you've got to back me in the summer.'

"My information is that Spurs are already at the higher end of what United are happy to pay for him (Fernandes). There is still a belief that he wants to come and play for United, but you know as well as I do, it's not just players, there are agents involved, and it tends to be that the player goes to whoever is offering the most money."

Fernandes could be cheaper than Tonali

The defining aspect for Spurs is that they have already tried to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali for £75million, only to see their bid rejected. The Magpies are said to want £80-£90million for the Italian this summer, so for Spurs, it's logical for them to go and offer £75million for Fernandes if they believe he is a close second in terms of their targets this summer.

West Ham are reportedly demanding at least £70million in any case, and the United interest is always going to drive up the price. As for United, they seem to have a set price in mind, and the Tottenham interest might end up making Fernandes a player they move on from.

Tottenham Hotspur are now in advanced talks to complete a club-record deal to sign West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, according to GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Ben Jacobs.

Even though they only avoided relegation to the Championship on the final day of the Premier League season, Tottenham are showing huge ambition in the transfer market.

Spurs have already announced four signings that offer huge Premier League experience in Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Martin Dubravka and Jan Paul van Hecke for a combined fee of just over £50m, but now they are set to go one step further.

Tottenham are now lining up an audacious double swoop for their midfield to sign Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali and Fernandes, who are valued at around £185m combined by their clubs.

When interest first broke in Fernandes, some may have assumed that it would either be Tonali or the Portugal international, but it quickly became clear that De Zerbi wants the north London outfit to get both as he looks to transform Spurs' engine room.

Tottenham are also looking to make additions to their frontline too in what looks set to be one of their biggest and most important summer transfer windows in years, and potentially ever.

Jacobs: Tottenham in Advanced Talks for Fernandes Deal

According to Jacobs, posting on X on Wednesday evening, Tottenham are now in advanced talks over a deal to sign Fernandes from their London neighbours.

The 21-year-old has emerged as one of the club's top transfer targets in recent weeks, and now they are looking to push a deal over the line and beat Premier League rivals Manchester United to his signature.

Separate reports have suggested that the north Londoners are 'very close' to an agreement on personal terms with the Portuguese star, who is keen to avoid playing in England's second tier next term.

West Ham are in a strong negotiating position thanks to an incoming £90m cash injection, with the club seeking £80-85m for their prized asset this summer even though they are a Championship club.

That fee would smash Tottenham's current transfer record, which is the £65m they paid to sign Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth last summer.

United also remain in talks with the player and West Ham over a deal.

Tottenham Also Targeting Alex Scott

According to Jacobs, Tottenham remain strongly in the race to sign Tonali from Newcastle, although they face competition from Manchester City for the Italian's signature, even though City are also working on a deal for Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson.

It isn't just Tonali and Fernandes who Spurs have an interest in though, as they also have Bournemouth star Alex Scott on their radar.

The Cherries are hoping to tie the England international down to a new contract, but he is also attracting interest from Arsenal and Manchester United alongside Tottenham.

Tottenham could be given a clear route to sign a highly productive attacking midfielder thanks to former boss José Mourinho, Spurs are on a mission to overhaul their squad this summer, with Roberto De Zerbi hoping to take the North London club back to competing for European qualification.

Back-to-back bottom half finishes finally look to have sparked the Spurs chiefs into action, and it seems there will be mass investment at Hotspur Way this summer after disappointing recent recruitment campaigns.

With Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke already snapped up, Spurs now want a holding midfielder and a winger, and there will still be more business to do after those boxes are ticked off.

The Paz route clears

Spurs have been credited with an interest in Como attacking spark Nico Paz this summer, along with a host of other clubs. The 21-year-old scored 13 and provided eight assists for Como to help them to European qualification during the season just gone, and he now finds himself at the centre of a giant transfer saga.

That's because, with interest in Paz ramping up, Real Madrid still have the option to re-sign the Argentine for just £8.6million. According to TeamTalk, and indeed reports in Spain, Mourinho is not likely to see the 2025-26 Serie A midfielder of the season in his plans, but Los Blancos are still expected to exercise the option this summer.

Los Blancos are expected to re-sign Paz, tipped to become 'one of the best players in the world' by Francesco Totti, for the clause stated and then try to sell him for around £51.8miillion. That would see them net a huge profit, but the news will excite other clubs, who may now have a chance to land Paz this summer.

Messi's Paz praise

Paz is already a 10-time Argentina international, and he is at the World Cup with his nation this summer, albeit he will largely be a supplementary option. Back when Paz made his debut for the World Cup winners in 2024, Lionel Messi said: "We played very well between the lines, at a high level. Now Nico Paz has made his debut, and he has a lot of quality and I hope he continues to grow. He wasn't born when I made my debut in Primera, yes, I knew (laughs).

"He has a great head, he understands the game perfectly and I hope he continues like this. He played, he enjoyed it and I think he'll feel comfortable in this team because he likes having the ball."

Spurs now potentially have the option to land that talent, but they would need to work out where he fits, given they have James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall and Xavi Simons under contract. Paz's best position is in the number 10 role, but he can also play wide.

Arsenal look set to get one over on Tottenham Hotspur after being given a huge boost in their pursuit of a transfer target this summer, according to Quotidiano Sportivo.

The Gunners and Tottenham are reportedly battling for the same player as the Gunners continue to assess their options in the market, with the aim of improving the players available to Mikel Arteta after winning the Premier League last season.

The forward areas are of interest, with talks ongoing to sign Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, as well as wonderkid Jeremy Monga from Leicester City.

There could be changes in midfield, too, as an exit for Christian Norgaard could force through a new signing for Arsenal in the central ranks.

One key target has been on the club's radar, but Tottenham have also been in the race. Now, both teams have their answer for the player's preference.

Manu Kone Prefers Arsenal Transfer

Arsenal have held interest in AS Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone this summer, but have recently faced a battle with Tottenham for the player, with their North London rivals joining the race for his signature.

The 25-year-old has caught the eye in Serie A, while his exploits at the World Cup with Les Bleus have only furthered the talks of a possible transfer this summer.

While the Gunners have shown keen interest, the recent rapid progress of Spurs in the market may well allow them to make a quick move for the midfielder.

However, according to Italian outlet Quotidiano Sportivo, Kone wants a move to Arsenal and is keen to compete in the Premier League next season with the champions.

That gives Arteta a clear advantage in the race for the midfielder, who has been described as "monstrous" in his playing style, if they make a concrete move to sign him.

As it stands, however, it's not just the two English clubs lining up for a deal. Atletico Madrid has been touted as a possible destination, as well as Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen.

It means Arsenal may have to move quickly while they have the advantage over their rivals, as things could quickly change in the coming weeks.

Arsenal's Midfield Depth

Heading into the summer transfer window, a lot of the focus will naturally be on the forwards that Arsenal will try to sign, with the need to land someone who can create a spark and score out of nothing.

However, the midfield could be an equally important area to consider too. Out of the two deeper roles in Arteta's system, he relied heavily on Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice for much of last season.

Both looked exhausted towards the end of the campaign, and while Myles Lewis-Skelly provided some much-needed quality and energy at the end, there were still questions about whether Arteta rotated enough.

An exit for Norgaard could open space in the middle of the pitch for an arrival, and Kone would help bring immediate cover to allow for greater rotation.

Whether he would be happy with likely playing behind some others, remains to be seen, but it comes with joining a team as strong as Arsenal, and there will be plenty of games to feature in too.

David Ornstein has offered the latest on Arsenal potentially hijacking Tottenham's bid to land Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali this summer, Spurs are in the midst of a huge window, already splashing out significant money to land Jan Paul van Hecke, while they have also signed Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free deals.

More big signings are on the way for Tottenham, who are hoping to give Roberto De Zerbi the tools he needs to turn a relegation-battling team into one capable of qualifying for Europe.

There are going to be some juicy deals at Hotspur Way, and their latest pursuit involves a midfielder who could cost up to £90million.

Tonali battle latest

Tottenham are dead-set on signing Newcastle star Tonali this summer, with the midfielder seen as the ideal addition for the holding role. But given the Italian is one of the best in the league in his position, he is going to be a very pricey signing this summer, even with Newcastle having missed out on Europe.

Spurs have already seen a £75million bid rejected, and the Magpies are said to be demanding somewhere between £80million and £90million, though we are yet to see a follow-up offer just yet.

That will have Tottenham fans nervous, especially with Tonali likely to attract interest from elsewhere, and it's no secret that Arsenal have been interested in the Italian previously. But there is good news for Spurs on that front.

Arsenal not currently likely to approach Tonali

According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, Arsenal are not likely to approach Tonali this summer. He said on The Athletic FC Podcast: "A lot of people have mentioned Arsenal, they've had long-standing interest in him. We reported that on deadline day of the January transfer window, and I'm sure they've explored it again for this summer, but right now, at the time of recording this, I don't know of them pursuing it in the way that Tottenham and Manchester City certainly appear to be."

That will be music to the ears of Tottenham fans who want to see Tonali snapped up this summer, but the City interest is still a concern, given their financial power and the obvious attraction they have when it comes to convincing players of a chance to compete for trophies.

That's where Spurs are going to struggle against such rivals due to recent failures, but given the money the North London side plan on spending this summer, there may still be an attractive project to present.

Tottenham Hotspur have now agreed their fourth summer signing as ENIC go into overdrive, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Tottenham have already been the busiest club in the summer transfer window, having completed and announced three deals, as they look to give Roberto De Zerbi the strong squad he needs to make the club contenders at the right end of the Premier League table again.

The additions of Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke have added experience and quality to a backline that has leaked goals for fun in recent years, with De Zerbi and the club still looking at making additions in other areas of the pitch.

Spurs are now working on two blockbuster midfielder deals as the club look to try and land both Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali and West Ham United's Mateus Fernandes, with both players attracting interest from other top Premier League clubs this summer.

The North Londoners are also ready to transform their attack too, following the exit of Randal Kolo Muani after his unsuccessful loan spell, with Paul O'Keefe suggesting they want a left-winger, right-winger and a new centre-forward ahead of next season.

Tottenham are also looking to make a signing between the posts too.

Romano: Tottenham Agree Dubravka Deal

According to Romano, posting on X, Tottenham have now agreed their fourth signing of the summer as their business shows no signs of slowing down.

Spurs have wrapped up an agreement to sign Martin Dubravka on a free transfer, with his contract at Burnley due to expire at the end of this month.

The Slovakia international played 35 matches for the Clarets last season after joining them from Newcastle, but he was unable to stop them making an immediate return to the Championship.

The addition of the 37-year-old would suggest that one of Tottenham's goalkeepers will be on their way out, with Guglielmo Vicario the most likely candidate following rumours he will return to Serie A this summer.

Bringing in Dubravka would also hint at Antonin Kinsky becoming De Zerbi's first-choice keeper next term after an impressive end to the campaign under the leadership of the Italian.

De Zerbi Tells Tottenham to Sign Man United Star

Tottenham's current focus appears to be on trying to wrap up deals for Dubravka, Fernandes and Tonali, but after that they will need to look at their attack.

Spurs are in talks with Manchester City over a move for Savinho, although no progress has been made in negotiations yet.

Tottenham are looking at other left-sided alternatives to the Brazilian if reports are to be believed, with one report suggesting that De Zerbi is pushing the club to agree a deal to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United.

The England international is currently likely to leave Old Trafford this summer, although the Red Devils are keen to sell the 28-year-old on a permanent deal, with a £40m release clause available for all clubs apart from Liverpool and Manchester City.

Spurs are said to be unwilling to pay that amount, but they are exploring making a lower offer for a player who De Zerbi is a big fan of.

Tottenham are showing interest in a Premier League striker this summer, according to TeamTalk, as focus shifts to potential signings up front.

The change in direction follows the Lilywhites bolstering their defence, with three signings already confirmed to help tighten up a leaky backline for next season.

The midfield is a problem area, with Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes viewed as ideal potential candidates to fill the void, and then there's the forward areas.

Tottenham are keen on wingers, with Cody Gakpo and Savinho emerging as options, but they may not be the only arrivals in the forward areas.

Strikers are being considered, and there's a World Cup ace on the club's radar.

Tottenham Linked With Brian Brobbey Transfer

As links continue to emerge over potential transfer options, TeamTalk reports that Sunderland and Netherlands striker Brian Brobbey is being monitored by Tottenham.

The report claims that Spurs have been tracking the 24-year-old before he made the move to the Black Cats, and retain an interest in him to this day.

The former Ajax star, who is 'an absolute freak of a number nine' according to one analyst on X, is attracting interest beyond North London as well, however, as Manchester United, Chelsea, and Aston Villa have all been credited with admiration for the striker.

Brobbey, who scored seven goals in 31 appearances last season, is under contract at Sunderland until 2029, and the club currently has no interest in facilitating a sale just one-year on from signing him.

There is no price set on the centre-forward, though the report does suggest that an offer could yet test their resolve in the market.

It remains to be seen whether any club will step forward, with his World Cup performance so far suggesting that he has plenty more to offer in the future.

Ronald Koeman handed Brobbey his first start in the tournament against Sweden, where he bagged two goals and ran the defence ragged with his relentless physical ability, and showed why he has been described as "excellent".

It showed exactly what Tottenham could have, and what the side are currently lacking in the forward areas.

Tottenham Need Striker Presence

Tottenham have lacked a lot of things in the past few seasons, but since the exit of Harry Kane, the lack of presence up front has been noticeable.

Dominic Solanke was signed as the replacement, but a mixture of injuries and just a general lack of impact means he is still trying to get his Spurs career off the ground.

Richarlison is inconsistent at best. He can put himself about, but rarely in a way that will hold up the ball and bring others into play like Roberto De Zerbi would want.

So, therefore, a move in the transfer market for someone who does all of that makes total sense. Brobbey has his flaws, and would certainly be a work in progress, but he has shown good glimpses in the past six months of what he can do.

Whether he'd be the perfect fit for what Tottenham would want right now remains to be seen. But he would certainly add something the team has been lacking.