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Tottenham Hotspur are looking to strengthen all over the pitch after narrowly avoiding relegation to the Championship this season, with Fabrizio Romano issuing a teasing late-night transfer update on signing a new midfielder.

Even though the summer transfer window is yet to officially open, Tottenham have already announced the signings of two free-agent defenders in Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi, after they left Liverpool and Bournemouth respectively, following the expiry of their contracts.

Spurs are far from done there, and they are still targeting deals at both ends of the pitch in the coming weeks and months.

The north Londoners are in talks to add another centre-back to De Zerbi's squad in Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke, who played under the Italian at the Amex Stadium, which adds further fuel to the fire that captain Cristian Romero will be on his way out this summer.

Tottenham are also working on a deal to sign winger Savinho from Manchester City, 12 months on from previous interest in the talented Brazilian.

While defence and attack appears to be the priority right now ahead of the start of the World Cup on Thursday, Spurs chiefs are also looking at other areas of the pitch too.

Romano: Tottenham 'Busy' in Midfield Market

Romano has already confirmed in recent days that Joao Palhinha has given priority to joining Tottenham on a permanent basis following his season-long loan spell from Bayern Munich.

The Portugal international has a strong relationship with De Zerbi, who confirmed at the end of the season that he wants to sign the 30-year-old full-time for next season after his crucial impact in the closing stages of the campaign.

While a move for Palhinha is in the works, Romano has hinted that there could be even more to come in a Wednesday late-night update on his YouTube channel.

The Italian journalist said: "There are things to clarify on midfielders. I think it's been four or five months, I've been telling you here on my YouTube channel it's going to be a summer of midfielders.

"Man United will be busy, Man City will be busy, Arsenal will be busy. There are more clubs, also Tottenham will be busy with midfielders. Don't forget Tottenham in these conversations. So, for sure, there is going to be movement in England around midfielders."

Tottenham Eyeing New Goalkeeper

As well as the midfield, attack and defence, Tottenham could also add a new goalkeeper to their squad this summer.

Guglielmo Vicario had looked set for a move back to Serie A this summer with Inter Milan, but the champions have instead decided to promote in-house instead of investing in a new stopper.

Juventus are said to be keen on the 29-year-old, although they are also targeting Emiliano Martinez at Aston Villa too.

According to TEAMtalk, Spurs are primed to make a move for Manchester City number two James Trafford should Vicario complete a move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.

Brighton's Bart Verbruggen is another potential target, with De Zerbi also working with him during the duo's time together with the Seagulls.

It could be a busy summer transfer window for Tottenham, and not just in terms of incomings.

After such a disappointing period, a host of Tottenham's players could be looking to head through the exit door.

Spurs failed to qualify for European football, and many of the players who joined the club in recent years will have been expecting them to be competing in Europe regularly.

Tottenham narrowly escaped being relegated from the Premier League thanks to an upturn in form under Roberto De Zerbi, and now an important summer transfer window is approaching.

De Zerbi will undoubtedly be wanting to keep hold of his best players, but there is no guarantee that it's possible.

Juventus Eyeing Tottenham Star

According to reports in Italy, Juventus are working on a 'shock' deal to sign Tottenham defender Djed Spence ahead of the summer transfer window.

The report claims that the Serie A club are making quiet moves behind the scenes, while they initially wanted to sign Andy Robertson before Tottenham secured his signature.

Juve sporting director Marco Ottolini knows Spence from his time at Genoa, where the England international spent time on loan.

Spence enjoyed a mixed season with Tottenham, spending spells in and out of the side, but he's still been a key player for the north London club.

It will be interesting to see what Tottenham's stance is on selling Spence, and whether he'd be keen on a departure.

Tottenham Need to Keep Spence

Tottenham need to be keeping Spence, described as 'frightening' by former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman, in the summer transfer window, heading into the 2026/2027 season.

The England international is a versatile option in defence, capable of playing on either side, while he's also been utilised further forward at times.

Tottenham are unlikely to get a huge fee if they decide to cash in on Spence, labelled a 'big player' by De Zerbi, during the summer, so it makes little sense for them to offload him.

Spurs are already likely to lose a number of players when the market opens later this month, so keeping some of their stars will be imperative heading into the new season.

Tottenham Hotspur are in talks to sign Savinho and Jan Paul van Hecke as their summer business shows no signs of slowing down, but they are also negotiating terms to sign another player for Roberto De Zerbi, according to TEAMtalk.

Tottenham chiefs knew that they had to make sweeping changes to their squad over the summer break following successive 17th-placed finishes in the Premier League, and the early signs are that they mean business.

Spurs might end the summer being the busiest Premier League club in the market if their early moves are anything to go by, with Andy Robertson already through the door at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on a free transfer.

Marcos Senesi is set to be announced on a similar deal after he left Bournemouth following the expiry of his contract, but the north Londoners are nowhere near being done.

De Zerbi wants to add a third new defender to his squad in Van Hecke, who he worked with during his spell as Brighton boss, which would suggest we could see a high-profile exit at the heart of the Spurs defence.

Cristian Romero looks the most likely candidate given the amount of talk there has been around his future in 2026, but the only changes won't be restricted to defence and attack.

Tottenham Re-Negotiating Joao Palhinha Terms

It was a rollercoaster season-long loan spell for Joao Palhinha at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Bayern Munich man started well, and it looked as though Spurs would be activating their £26m option to sign the Portugal international on a permanent basis.

However, a mid-season dip threw that into doubt, before his rejuvenation at the end of the season under De Zerbi changed minds again, with the Italian making it clear he wanted to sign the 30-year-old on a full-time basis. He has labelled him as 'one of the best' players to work with.

Tottenham are in talks to renegotiate the terms of the deal with Bayern as they look to get a deal over the line, according to TEAMtalk, with the hope of agreeing a reduced fee with the Bundesliga champions.

Joao Palhinha Wants Tottenham Move Despite Reports

Fabrizio Romano reported last week that despite reports from his home country that Tottenham had pulled out of the race for his signature as he was prioritising a move back to his homeland, it wasn't actually the case.

Romano claims that the 30-year-old is actually giving priority to staying at Spurs permanently because of his relationship with De Zerbi.

The Italian journalist does say that Sporting Lisbon are waiting in the wings if the north Londoners can't reach an agreement with Bayern however.

Tottenham chiefs appear to be spinning many plates at the same time right now in terms of transfers, but landing Palhinha could be one of their most important signings of the summer.

De Zerbi clearly loves the Portuguese star's experience, and despite his deeper midfield position, Palhinha showed his character and threat in the final third with two crucial goals against Wolves and Everton during the run-in as they staved off relegation from the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to make an ambitious move to sign James Trafford in a potential big-money double deal, according to TEAMtalk.

Tottenham chiefs know that big changes need to be made this summer if they are to bring the club back up the Premier League table next season.

The first stage of that process was to appoint Roberto De Zerbi on a long-term contract, and now they need to provide the Italian with a squad capable of finishing higher up the league in England's top tier.

Yves Bissouma was confirmed as leaving the club on Wednesday following the expiry of his contract, but Ben Davies has signed a new deal to remain at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

They have also completed two incoming agreements in Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free transfers, with the former already officially announced by the club.

More new additions are set to follow though, with the club also in talks over a deal to sign Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton and Hove Albion.

The Dutchman would be the second centre-back signing should a deal be agreed with the Seagulls, with the player already deciding he only wants to sign for Spurs, suggesting a big exit could be coming in that position.

Tottenham Primed to Make James Trafford Move

As well as Van Hecke, Tottenham are also in talks over a deal to bring Manchester City attacker Savinho to north London.

Spurs attempted to sign the Brazilian winger this time last year, although they were unable to get a transfer over the line.

Tottenham chiefs are hoping for better luck this time around, and the £60m-rated 22-year-old could end up being part of a double transfer agreement if the north Londoners have their way.

According to TEAMtalk, Spurs are primed to make a move for City goalkeeper James Trafford, as their busy summer of recruitment continues.

The report says that the club see the 'world-class' stopper as a reliable, long-term option for the goalkeeper position, despite a tough season for the England international at the Etihad due to limited minutes.

Should Vicario leave Tottenham, then De Zerbi has identified £40m-rated Trafford as an ideal fit for his possession-based style of football.

Tottenham Face James Trafford Transfer Competition

Tottenham might not have it all their own way in any bid to land Trafford though, who is attracting interest from a number of Premier League clubs having found himself being the number two option at City behind Gianluigi Donnarumma this term.

The 23-year-old is emerging as a strong candidate to replace Emiliano Martinez at Aston Villa, with the Argentina international currently being linked with a move to Juventus.

Newcastle United also have a long-term interest in the England international, having tried to sign him before his move to the Etihad.

The report suggests that Trafford would be keen on a switch to St James' Park even without European football next season, if he was guaranteed more first-team minutes.

Leeds United are also keen on the former Burnley man as they look to secure a new number one before the 2026-27 campaign gets underway.

Tottenham are incredibly busy in the summer transfer window already, but Tuttosport reports that a surprise swap deal could now be on the cards.

It comes as Spurs are looking to rebuild the squad to improve on their recent disappointing campaigns in the Premier League, with an initial focus on the backline.

Andy Robertson has been announced as the first deal of the summer, joining from Liverpool at the end of his contract, while Marcos Senesi is set to join shortly after on a free transfer from Bournemouth.

A new contract for Ben Davies keeps even more depth and leadership in the squad, while work is underway to sign Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton.

Despite that, another centre-back could be on the cards in a surprise swap deal.

Gleison Bremer Swap Deal

According to reports from Tuttosport, Tottenham are interested in a move for Juventus defender Gleison Bremer as an option to replace Cristian Romero this summer.

It's claimed that Roberto De Zerbi is keen on the 'monster' centre-back, having seen his work during his time at Sassuolo, while the Brazilian is also open to a potential exit from Juventus.

A €58 million (£50 million) release clause exists in the 29-year-old's deal that the Bianconeri can point to in transfer discussions, but Spurs may have a trick of their own.

The report adds that Tottenham are trying to lower that valuation in transfer discussions by offering Guglielmo Vicario as an option, in what could be a potential swap deal if discussions moved in that direction.

The goalkeeper has been linked with an exit from the North London club this summer, and has been outlined as a potential target for Juventus.

A €20 million (£17.25 million) has been placed on the Italian goalkeeper, and while the interest in Bremer may not necessarily lead to a swap deal, it is suggested as an option for Spurs.

It remains to be seen whether it is possible, but it would be quite a surprise move for the Lilywhites, for several different reasons.

Bremer Transfer Surprise

While Bremer has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past, a switch to Tottenham this summer would come as something of a surprise.

Even with exits expected for Romero and Radu Dragusin, Spurs are set to have plenty of centre-back options if they can get their current targets through the door.

Senesi and Van Hecke would be competing with the likes of Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, and Luka Vuskovic for minutes, while the pairing of Robertson and Davies could also function on the left-side of the central pair.

Throwing Bremer into the mix would only unbalance things even further, not least when Tottenham don't have the schedule to justify such strength in depth for one specific area.

Adding Vicario in for a potential swap deal may also be a surprise, as Spurs would likely reinvest anything into another goalkeeper to compete with Antonin Kinsky.

The goalkeeper does look set for an exit, however, even despite De Zerbi describing Vicario as a "top player" during his stint at the club so far.

Even if that is the case, he may not end up at Juventus, because recent reports have suggested that their priority will be Aston Villa ace Emiliano Martinez.

It remains to be seen if there is a twist in the tale that will see a swap deal occur, but it would be quite the surprise if so.

It feels like a pivotal few months for Tottenham as they aim to head it back in the right direction after a disappointing few years.

Spurs have been involved in back-to-back relegation battles, finishing 17th two seasons on the bounce in the Premier League.

There needs to be change at Tottenham in various departments if they want to avoid being in the bottom half of the Premier League table once again.

Spurs appear to have made the correct managerial decision after Roberto De Zerbi guided them away from the relegation zone after an impressive turnaround.

Now, there could be further changes with the North London club, particularly behind the scenes, as they look to reshape the backroom team.

Tottenham Fail With Move After Talks

According to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, Sebastian Kehl will not join Tottenham after holding concrete talks with the club.

Kehl was Tottenham's leading candidate for a newly created director role, with discussions ongoing over the last few months, but he has now rejected a move to Spurs.

Kehl was expected to help reshape the squad and work closely with Johan Lange, but it's now back to the drawing board for Tottenham as they look to find a new director.

The German left Borussia Dortmund back in March before Tottenham then held talks to try to bring him to the Premier League.

Huge Change Needed at Tottenham

There's no doubt there needs to be a lot of change at Tottenham when it comes to decisions made behind the scenes. Their recruitment certainly has to improve if they want to head back in the right direction as a club.

The blame certainly can't be solely placed on the managers. Plus, it was Tottenham's decision to bring in the likes of Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor during the 2025/26 season.

Now that the manager situation has been resolved, with De Zerbi doing a great job since he arrived at the club, changes can now be made behind the scenes to help Tottenham get back on track.

Tottenham may already know their ideal replacement for Guglielmo Vicario should the Italian return home this summer. The Spurs stopper has already been heavily linked with a number of Italian clubs, with Inter Milan said to hold the most serious interest in his services.

It's going to be a busy summer for Roberto De Zerbi, who will almost certainly make wholesale changes to this Tottenham team, which has finished in the bottom half of the Premier League in back-to-back seasons.

But while some players will be expended in the name of upgrades, others could be lured away, leaving gaps for De Zerbi and the club's recruitment staff to fill ahead of the new season.

Kinsky may not have done enough to replace Vicario

Vicario has been a steady performer for Tottenham, and with the club having endured a difficult couple of years, he is one of the obvious candidates to move on to join a club that is ready to compete for titles.

Reports suggest the Italian is of interest to Inter and other clubs, and he is likely to jump at such an opportunity despite clearly holding Spurs close to his heart, given the scenes of celebration we saw on the touchline during the finale of the relegation escape.

The question if Vicario does leave is whether Spurs replace him with a bona fide number one or look to give Antonin Kinsky an opportunity while bringing in strong competition. And we know De Zerbi liked what he saw from Kinsky during the final run-in in the absence of the injured Vicario.

The 23-year-old stopper produced a number of top-class saves to bail out Spurs during the run-in, but it doesn't look as though De Zerbi has seen enough to fully rely on him as the club's number one.

Vicario replacement identified by Tottenham

Tottenham now look likely to turn to PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier to replace Vicario should the Italian leave. According to l'Equipe, Spurs have already made an approach to see whether the 24-year-old will be allowed to leave this summer, matching a similar approach from Turkish club Besiktas.

Chevalier, who was described as 'top class' by RisingStarXI on X, made 17 league appearances for PSG, starting the season as the club's number one following the departure of Gianluigi Donnarumma to Manchester City. But he was dropped by Luis Enrique and spent the rest of the season as the back-up to Matvey Safonov.

That likely cost Chevalier a spot in France's World Cup squad this summer, but it's clear he has not impressed Luis Enrique enough to be the starter for arguably the world's best team. PSG are likely to invest in the position this summer, opening the door to a Chevalier exit, and Tottenham could benefit by adding a likely cost-effective goalkeeper with plenty of upside, given he is still only 24 years of age.

Tottenham have already announced one signing this summer, before the transfer window has even opened, with more set to follow.

Andy Robertson has been confirmed as a new Tottenham Hotspur player. He will join up with his new teammates after July 1 and after Scotland's participation in the 2026 World Cup has ended, following his move from Liverpool at the end of his contract at Anfield.

Marcos Senesi is also set to be confirmed as Spurs' second free transfer signing, arriving from Bournemouth at the end of his contract at the Vitality Stadium.

De Zerbi given money to spend in the summer transfer window

Tottenham are in talks with Manchester City over a move to sign Savinho, while the Lilywhites have also made two bids for Jan Paul van Hecke, although Brighton have rejected both of them.

The Spurs hierarchy are clearly ready to back Roberto De Zerbi in the transfer market and give him the tools he needs to succeed at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following back-to-back 17th place finishes in the Premier League.

De Zerbi knows van Hecke well from his time on the south coast and is desperate to team up with the 26-year-old again in north London.

So much so, that Spurs are not deterred by the double bid rejection and intend to go back to the Seagulls with a third bid. GIVEMESPORT understands that an agreement between the two clubs will ultimately be reached, with the player keen to sign for Spurs and reunite with De Zerbi once more.

GMS understands Spurs intend to make a third bid for van Hecke and reports have suggested that while the first two bids were in the region of £40million and £50million, the third is going to be closer to the £60million mark.

Brighton are understood to value van Hecke at around £70million, but with only one year left on his contract at the Amex Stadium, they may have to soften their stance on the price tag on his shoulders.

De Zerbi wants van Hecke reunion at Tottenham

Van Hecke was one of the most improved players at Brighton under De Zerbi's stewardship, with teammate Lewis Dunk saying: "He will give you everything he’s got. His is the biggest improvement I have seen in a player since the manager arrived. I love it."

De Zerbi has already spoken about how good of a player he is too, showing just why he wants to sign him this summer.

He said during his time at Brighton: "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."

Tottenham's hierarchy may have plenty of regrets over the transfer business of the past, but perhaps none are quite as scarring as last summer's market and the damage it has done.

Spurs were made to look weak at times last year, as targets came and went, with rivals left and right snapping them up instead of the Lilywhites.

In the end, very few of the arrivals in that market made the impact that many would've hoped for, as Tottenham narrowly avoided an embarrassing relegation from the Premier League.

After a clear warning shot from last campaign's dismal performance, work is already being done to improve the team, erasing the ghosts of transfer windows past.

Plenty of the deals being conducted are with a view to the future, but perhaps the club would do well to look back at last year's window to push for one star they missed out on.

Tottenham Revive Morgan Gibbs-White Interest

Last year, Tottenham missed out on a few players, one of them being Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White, after a long pursuit of the playmaker.

The England international had a £60m release clause in his deal, but his side decided to offer a new contract that would keep him at the City Ground until 2028.

Tottenham quickly moved on, with a move for Eberechi Eze falling through, before the Lilywhites eventually landed Xavi Simons for the role instead.

It hasn't quite worked out for the Dutchman, who struggled to match the pace and physicality of the Premier League, even though there were signs that he has the quality to take control of a game.

A serious knee injury looks set to rule Simons out for a while, as Dejan Kulusevski's condition remains unknown, Mohamed Kudus has battled injury issues, and James Maddison has only just returned from a long lay-off of his own.

With that in mind, SportsBoom reports that Tottenham are back in for Gibbs-White once again, following another impressive campaign with Nottingham Forest.

Spurs aren't the only team in the mix, however, as Aston Villa, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and PSG have all been listed with interest.

It's no surprise, given the campaign Gibbs-White enjoyed, with his manager Vitor Pereira describing the star as "special" with his displays for the team.

That creates a potentially tough environment for Tottenham to operate in, especially as all their rivals have the advantage of being in Europe next season.

However, it also represents a chance to fix a mistake from last summer.

Tottenham's Premier League Mistake

Tottenham made several mistakes last summer, one of them was not being able to convince Gibbs-White to make the move from Nottingham Forest.

The other is the lack of Premier League experience they brought in, which translates to stars being unable to adjust to the demands of the league as quickly.

In signing within the division, there is almost a guarantee of a base level quality that the star will bring, which was the strategy Manchester United followed when they signed Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.

The only signings made like that last summer were Joao Palhinha and Kudus. That blueprint is now one that Tottenham are following closely, with Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson adding that experience of the division, while pursuits are ongoing for Jan Paul van Hecke and Savinho.

Throwing Gibbs-White into the mix would not only fix the error of missing out on the star, who showed his worth with the individual displays for Forest, but it will add that proven ability to the team.

Spurs must add that extra quality, especially in the midfield, to get the team moving in the right direction once again, and that starts with throwing everything at landing the Nottingham Forest star.

Tottenham have been handed a boost in their pursuit of one transfer target, but could face a battle to land him over their rivals in the coming weeks in the market.

It's part of a busy summer for Spurs, as Roberto De Zerbi and the recruitment team have already shifted focus towards rebuilding the squad to avoid a repeat of the consecutive 17th-placed finishes the club have suffered from.

Two deals have already been sealed in the backline, while moves are also being made to sign Savinho and Jan Paul van Hecke in swift fashion.

Other targets are in mind too, with an open race to land a particular forward.

Antonio Vergara Transfer Battle

Tottenham have been linked with a move for Napoli forward Antonio Vergara, as CalcioNapoli24 claims that the club are monitoring a move for the 23-year-old.

Spurs aren't the only team in the mix, as Como are also eyeing a move as they look to add more homegrown talent to their squad ahead of their move into the Champions League next season.

It's claimed that the Serie A side have already made contact for the 23-year-old, as the two teams position themselves for a possible deal in the market.

Napoli are believed to be open for a switch in the region of £26 million, which could prove to be a bargain, if Tottenham are able to agree a switch.

It remains to be seen whether De Zerbi's side will formalise their interest, as Como appear to be pushing ahead with their own move for the forward.

How Good Is Antonio Vergara?

A move for Vergara could add more attacking depth to the Tottenham forward line, but there are question marks over how well he would adjust to the Premier League.

The 23-year-old can play as both an attacking midfielder and as a right-winger, but he has often been used as a squad player since returning to Napoli from a loan spell at Reggiana.

Last season, Vergara made 19 appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals and assisting four times, with just under 1,000 minutes to his name.

The former Italy youth international saw his season interrupted by injuries, which certainly didn't help his case to be a regular starter under Antonio Conte.

At 23, there is room to grow further, but it's unclear whether Tottenham can take such a risk when they have a squad filled with potential but a lack of quality for the here and now.