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Tottenham are advancing on a £60m deal to sign Manchester City star Savinho alongside Jan Paul van Hecke, according to the Daily Mail.

The north London club are in ongoing negotiations with a number of players to secure transfers, after Roberto De Zerbi secured the club's survival in the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Everton on the final day of the season.

Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi have already arrived at Spurs to begin a new era at the club, and now the club are advancing on a deal to bring in a third signing before the window has even officially opened.

Tottenham Advance on Savinho Deal

Savinho, who has been described as 'extraordinary' by Pep Guardiola, was on the verge of a move to Spurs last summer only for the City board to block the move and hand him a new contract instead.

But the Brazilian still barely featured in the 2025/26 season, making 46 appearances across all competitions, but restricted to just 14 starts, where he registered four goals and two assists. Now, he is pushing to make a move away from the Etihad Stadium, and Spurs are ready to make another move.

According to Simon Jones, Spurs are advancing on a £60m deal for the Brazil international, with talks ongoing over the payment terms to get a move done, including add-ons and bonuses.

The 22-year-old wants to join the club, and is someone who could become part of the squad in the coming weeks alongside Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke. The Netherlands international has already agreed personal terms over a move, however, Brighton are playing hardball and have rejected two offers so far, despite the player being in the final year of his contract.

De Zerbi Making an Immediate Impact

When Tottenham appointed De Zerbi back in April, their plan was to build a long-term vision with the Italian. Him keeping the team in the Premier League was a much-needed boost, and now they are seemingly making good on their promise to strengthen the squad for him.

Robertson and Senesi are solid arrivals in defence, while van Hecke would also be a statement signing considering the competition for his signature. But the attack needs reinforcements too, having lost Randal Kolo Muani after his loan expired, and with the likes of Richarlison, Mathys Tel, and Dejan Kulusevski's futures all unclear.

Savinho would be an exciting signing for Spurs fans, and he would have great potential to step into the squad, develop, and help the club get back where they feel they belong.

Tottenham have already failed with two bids for Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke, but they will not be deterred from trying to sign the 26-year-old, GIVEMESPORT understands.

After saving the club from relegation to the Championship on the final day of the season, Roberto De Zerbi's clear priority is improving the defence he has at Spurs, with Andy Robertson having already signed on a free transfer from Liverpool.

Marcos Senesi will join the Scot at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with confirmation of his transfer to the north London club expected imminently.

Tottenham have already had two bids rejected by Brighton

If Spurs are to get a deal over the line to sign van Hecke from the Seagulls, that would mean their first three signings of the summer window were all defenders. And it is no shock to see De Zerbi home in on the defence, after all, Spurs have shipped an incredible 113 goals in the last two Premier League seasons, finishing 17th in both campaigns.

Tottenham made a bid for van Hecke last week, although the exact fee was not disclosed. It was immediately rejected by Brighton, but Seagulls chief executive Paul Barber revealed the Lilywhites had followed up with a second offer too.

Speaking to Talksport, he said: "There's always going to be a lot of interest in our best players, and certainly in the case of Jan Paul.

"We've been very clear that that interest has been ongoing for a while, it's coming from multiple sources. Yes, we have rejected a bid from Tottenham over the last week or so, in fact, two bids.

"From that point of view, it has to be right for us as well as the player.

"We have to be in a position to make the best trades to suit our model and also to make sure that we're supporting Fabian [Hurzeler], because he's got another big season ahead of him."

Van Hecke is keen on making the move to London

GMS understands that Spurs intend to make a third bid for the Dutchman, who is currently out in the USA preparing for the Netherlands' 2026 World Cup campaign.

Brighton have their valuation of the defender - who turned 26 on Monday - which has been reported to be around the £70million mark, and they are notoriously hard to bargain with, sticking by their price tags. However, van Hecke only has one year left on his current contract at the Amex Stadium, with Spurs hoping to secure a cheaper deal for the player.

The one thing that could work in their favour is that van Hecke wants to make the move to north London. He is pushing hard to reunite with his former boss Roberto De Zerbi.

GMS sources close to the deal believe an agreement between the two clubs will ultimately be reached.

Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, as the club's big summer rebuild takes another huge step with a move for the defender.

Recent reports claim that Spurs have reached an agreement with the Dutch international over a deal on personal terms, while club-to-club talks are seemingly ongoing after two bids were rejected by the Seagulls.

With all indications seemingly pointing towards a deal being wrapped up, Van Hecke looks set to join Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi in a new-look backline for Tottenham and Roberto De Zerbi next season.

As the deal appears to be moving closer, there are other areas of rebuilding that need to be considered, with Tottenham lining up another two important transfers.

Tottenham Transfer Exits Planned

As Spurs close in on Van Hecke as their third addition to the defensive line, TEAMtalk reports that focus will shift towards exits in those areas in the coming weeks.

The three potential signings mean there will be too many players available at centre-back, especially for a campaign that won't feature European football.

With that in mind, it's claimed that Cristian Romero will part ways with Tottenham, as the club plan on letting the club captain leave in the coming weeks of the transfer window.

Reports have claimed that Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are interested in the Argentinian international, though it remains to be seen whether those clubs will make a move this summer.

Beyond Romero, there is also a plan to let Radu Dragusin leave, as the Romanian international looks for new opportunities elsewhere, where first-team football may be more regular.

Those two transfers are planned by Tottenham, but there is also a possibility that the club could receive interest in Micky van de Ven, as well as Luka Vuskovic.

It's unclear whether offers received for those two could change the plans to sell Dragusin and Romero, but that will depend on when teams make their move for the Spurs stars.

Tottenham Transfer Priority

While it's clear that Tottenham need to secure some sales to help balance out the numbers in the squad, as well as the finances, focus must still be placed on strengthening key areas, rather than weakening them.

That means Spurs must still make signings a priority, especially in the midfield and the forward areas, where the most improvement is still needed.

In the forward line, Tottenham are pursuing a deal to sign Savinho from Manchester City, with reports claiming that an agreement on personal terms has been reached.

Beyond a deal to sign the Brazilian winger, the Lilywhites must look at bringing some on-ball quality to the midfield to help build from the back and progress.

Tottenham are working at breakneck pace to get a squad together that can compete, after a clear wake-up call with the threat of Premier League relegation.

Now, things look set to get De Zerbi's first full season up and running in fine fashion.

Tottenham Hotspur could be set to complete another summer transfer agreement as soon as today, according to Football London journalist Alasdair Gold.

Tottenham and ENIC are already showing they mean business in the transfer market this summer, as they prepare to seriously back Roberto De Zerbi following successive 17th-placed finishes in the Premier League.

Spurs chiefs have been working to get four separate deals over the line, with Andy Robertson already confirmed as coming through the door on a free transfer after his contract at Liverpool expired.

The north London outfit are also 'progressing' with a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, according to Fabrizio Romano, with a different Italian journalist claiming that the Brazilian has agreed personal terms to move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on a five-year deal.

Those two additions would immediately boost De Zerbi's left-hand side, but there will be more additions to follow with a particular focus on bolstering a defence that has conceded 183 Premier League goals in the last three seasons.

Spurs fans may not have to wait too much longer for the next positive update after the addition of Robertson, with Gold predicting the latest announcement could arrive on Monday.

Tottenham Deal for Marcos Senesi 'Should Get Done'

The deal may have been given the 'here we go' treatment by Romano, but Marcos Senesi is yet to be officially announced as a new signing by Tottenham.

Barring any shock last-minute hitches, the Argentina international will be joining Robertson at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium imminently, and potentially on Monday, according to Gold.

Speaking on his latest YouTube video on Sunday night, the journalist said:

"Marcos Senesi that hopefully should get done. That should be the next announcement.

"I was hoping that that might be announced today before I did this video, but it has not as of this point. So, maybe that'll be a Monday thing. That would be great."

Tottenham Closing in on Another Defender Deal

The additions of Robertson and Senesi are unlikely to be the last for Tottenham's backline, with the club currently working on a deal to sign Jan Paul van Hecke from Premier League rivals Brighton and Hove Albion.

The Seagulls are notoriously difficult to negotiate with as they extract the most out of their valuation of their players, and it looks set to repeat with the Netherlands international.

Spurs have reached one major milestone for a potential deal however, with the 26-year-old already agreeing personal terms to join and deciding he only wants Tottenham, despite interest from other Premier League clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea.

Now the challenge will be to agree a fee with Brighton, who are said to value the player at £70m, with Tottenham already having two lower bids for the centre-back rejected.

The arrival of Senesi and Van Hecke at Tottenham would suggest that there will be one big exit in the centre-back position, with that looking most likely to be captain Cristian Romero, who has long been linked with an exit.

Tottenham Hotspur have moved one step closer to signing Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton and Hove Albion after he agreed to join, according to Voetbal International.

The summer transfer window doesn't open for another week, but Tottenham have already been busy in the market as they look to ensure they don't repeat the two 17th-placed finishes in the Premier League in the last two seasons.

Andy Robertson has already completed his free transfer move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium having already agreed to join in the January transfer window, while Marcos Senesi will also join for nothing imminently, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Having got two free transfers over the line for Roberto De Zerbi, attentions are turning to big-money signings for the Italian that will transform a squad that has struggled domestically for two years now.

De Zerbi has already hinted that big changes are needed in the squad if they are to turn their fortunes around, and they will have the benefit of having no European football to contend with during the 2026-27 season.

Last season, Manchester United finished third without the distractions of Europe, and Tottenham will be hoping for a much stronger campaign too.

Van Hecke Decides He Only Wants to Join Tottenham

Brighton CEO Paul Barber revealed over the weekend that the Seagulls have already rejected two bids from Tottenham for their Dutch defender, who is said to be rated around the £70m mark.

Spurs are clear in their bid to land the 26-year-old, but the south coast side also will only sell if their valuation of the player is met.

According to Voetbal International, despite interest from other Premier League clubs and contact with Liverpool previously, Van Hecke has decided he only wants to join Tottenham to link up with De Zerbi for a second time following talks with the Italian manager.

The report says that he has already agreed personal terms to join Spurs, and the only thing missing now is a club-to-club agreement.

Van Hecke is said to want the move completed soon so he can focus on the World Cup with the Netherlands knowing where he will be playing next season.

Savinho Also Agrees Personal Terms With Tottenham

Tottenham are looking to strengthen multiple areas of the pitch as they look to freshen up the squad ahead of next season, including in attack.

According to Romano, Spurs are progressing with a deal to sign long-term winger target Savinho from Manchester City, a year after they attempted to bring him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

A fresh claim from a journalist in Italy says that the Brazilian has agreed personal terms to join the north Londoners on a five-year contract already, with the club-to-club agreement the only thing missing, like in the case of Van Hecke.

Savinho primarily plays on the left-hand side but is able to feature from the right too, meaning he would be competing with the likes of Mathys Tel and Dejan Kulusevski for a spot in De Zerbi's starting XI.

Tottenham have made a fast start to the summer transfer window as they look to put last season's disastrous campaign well and truly behind them, and their early business doesn't look like stopping.

Roberto De Zerbi has already brought in two new additions to his squad in left-back Andy Robertson and centre-back Marcos Senesi on free transfers from Liverpool and Bournemouth respectively.

Spurs need wholesale reinforcements after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League. They conceded the fourth-most goals in the top-flight last season (57), but also scored the joint-eighth fewest goals (48).

As part of a significant rebuild this summer, Tottenham will be monitoring an array of players across Europe as De Zerbi looks to stamp his authority on his squad following the Italian's arrival in March. It appears as though the Spurs boss could look to his home country for solutions.

Tottenham monitoring Raoul Bellanova situation

As part of a significant rebuild this summer, Tottenham will be monitoring an array of players across Europe as De Zerbi looks to stamp his authority on his squad following the Italian's arrival in March. It appears as though the Spurs boss could look to his home country for solutions

According to Italian outlet Tuttomercato, Tottenham are amongst the clubs that are monitoring the situation of Atalanta right wing-back Raoul Bellanova.

The 26-year-old's future is uncertain after a mixed campaign for the Nerazzurri, with the report claiming that Spurs, as well as Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest and Fulham, are amongst the clubs keeping tabs on the Italian. AC Milan are also said to be long-term admirers.

Bellanova, described as 'outstanding', registered just two assists and no goals in his 36 matches last season, having recorded an impressive 11 assists in the campaign prior and struggled for consistency. However, the report states that Atalanta could seek as little as 15-20million euros for the wing-back's services.

Bellanova could be a bargain addition

Despite an inconsistent season last term, Bellanova has shown that he is a competent wing-back, particularly during an excellent 2024/25 campaign.

If Tottenham could land the 26-year-old's services for a fee of around 15million euros, that would be seen as a bargain in today's market.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Spurs don't want to sell right-back Pedro Porro this summer amid interest from Real Madrid, but struggled with squad depth last campaign amid an injury crisis, particularly on the right-hand side.

The Lilywhites need to improve at both ends of the pitch and Bellanova could help do just that with his offensive and defensive capabilities.

Tottenham have had a busy start to the summer transfer window, and their early business doesn't look like stopping any time soon.

The Lilywhites have already confirmed the signing of left-back Andy Robertson from Liverpool and are expected to announce the capture of centre-back Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth imminently, with both deals free transfers.

Spurs desperately need a strong summer after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League last season and back-to-back 17th place finishes in the English top-flight.

Reinforcements in defence appears to be the priority for Roberto De Zerbi at this moment in time, and the Italian is reportedly seeking another defender after the additions of Robertson and Senesi.

Tottenham in the race for Roma defender

According to Transferfeed, Tottenham are showing interest in Roma defender Evan Ndicka, alongside Inter Milan and Marseille, after an impressive season in Serie A. Additionally, the centre-back is reportedly being valued at around 35 million euros (£30.2m).

The six-foot-four defender played 42 times for Roma last term as Gian Piero Gasperini's team finished third in the Italian top-flight, qualifying for the Champions League.

Following his arrival in Italy from Frankfurt in 2023, Ndicka has become one of the best centre-backs in Serie A, earning praise from former bosses Jose Mourinho and Claudio Ranieri, with the latter labelling the Frenchman as a "warrior".

It is no surprise that De Zerbi has been quick to bring in two experienced defenders this early into the summer after Tottenham's woeful defensive record last season. Only the three relegated clubs conceded more goals in the Premier League than their 57.

Tottenham Need Ndicka

In Ndicka, Spurs would be signing a defender whose stock is continuously rising, but is still "underrated" according to European football expert Andy Brassell.

There is no doubt that, should the price tag prove to be in the region of 35 million euros, Tottenham would be able to afford the Frenchman. However, the lack of European football could hold them back in their pursuit.

Both Inter and Marseille are also reportedly showing interest in the 26-year-old and will be competing in the Champions League and Europa League respectively next campaign, while Spurs won't have European football to offer. Roma will also play in Europe's elite competition.

Tottenham need further additions in defence but they may have to look elsewhere if Ndicka's priority is to continue competing in European competition next season.

Tottenham's summer of change could bring about some tough exits, as Gianluigi Longari reports that contact has been made for one star, who may be open to a move away from the club.

It comes as the great Spurs rebuild is already underway, with the hierarchy looks to avoid a repeat of the consecutive 17th-placed finishes the team have endured over the past two seasons.

A move for Andy Robertson has been confirmed, with Marcos Senesi expected to join shortly after in a double switch that will bolster the backline.

While that, combined with an attempted bid to sign Jan Paul van Hecke, will certainly improve the defensive solidity of the team, it may cause some other changes in the squad.

Cristian Romero is expected to leave, but he may not be the only Tottenham centre-back who could be on the move this summer.

Luka Vuskovic Linked With Transfer Exit

Among those who have an uncertain future in North London is Luka Vuskovic, who will return to Tottenham after his loan at Hamburg comes to an end.

The 19-year-old has been touted as one of the best young centre-backs in the world, with plenty of potential to grow having broken through at such a young age.

However, according to a report from Longari, Vuskovic would be open to leaving Spurs if an offer arrives, with clubs circling a possible deal.

Bayern Munich and some Premier League clubs are claimed to have made initial contact to see if a deal can be done, with it being uncertain where he fits into the club's plans.

It remains to be seen whether the Croatian international will be available or not in the window, but there could be some huge decisions to make in the recruitment team surrounding his future.

While Vuskovic has plenty of potential, it's clear that Tottenham need immediate improvement, and it's uncertain whether he will be given an opportunity to progress in the immediate future.

How Good Is Vuskovic?

Having been a senior professional for a few seasons now, Vuskovic has demonstrated that he is capable of playing at a top level, with the potential to grow even further.

Moving from that current level to the potential he has is another thing, however, and requires a player to gain more experience and even make mistakes.

Given the campaign Tottenham have had, it makes sense that quality at centre-back is fresh on the club's mind, with Senesi and Van Hecke two clear targets.

While that may block out a pathway for Vuskovic, there are questions over how good he would be for Spurs in their current guise, though other players have suggested he is top quality.

"I think he [Vuskovic] has a very good and successful future ahead of him," Bayern Munich and Germany centre-back Jonathan Tah recently said ahead of his nation's World Cup campaign, having come up against the defender in the Bundesliga over the past season.

It's an assessment that other clubs clearly agree with, as they now swarm a potential deal. It's up to Tottenham whether they can give him the right game time or risk losing him in the process.

Tottenham are closing in on another potential arrival in the summer transfer window, with Italian journalist Nico Schira reporting that an agreement in principle has been reached on personal terms with one target.

It comes as Spurs continue to move at a quick pace in the market, sealing moves for Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free transfers.

There have been two bids now rejected for Jan Paul van Hecke, with a potential third on the way, as Roberto De Zerbi's rebuild is now firmly underway.

While the defensive ranks have been a clear area of focus, the next priority is the forward areas, with an agreement reached for one potential arrival.

Savinho Contract Agreement

Tottenham have shown plenty of interest in Savinho over the past year or so, opting against in the past two transfer windows, but interest has been revived once again.

Recent reports have claimed that Spurs are pushing to land the Manchester City winger, with a contract offer in the region of £120,000-a-week claimed to be made.

Now, Schira has reported via X that an agreement in principle has been reached between Tottenham and Savinho on the terms of a contract that will last until 2031.

The journalist claims that Roberto De Zerbi is keen on the 22-year-old, who has been described as "gifted" for his performances so far with City after costing them £30m.

All that is left is for a club-to-club agreement to be reached, before putting the finishing touches on the contract talks to secure yet another high-profile arrival.

That may get Tottenham closer to where they want to be, adding a player with Premier League quality and potential to grow even further in the future.

Pep Guardiola On Savinho

In Savinho, Tottenham could have an ideal one-on-one winger, who is capable of driving the team forward and making things happen in the final third.

It's something Spurs have been lacking in recent seasons, not least due to injuries in the forward areas, but the Brazilian forward could provide that in bucket loads.

There are question marks over his end product, having scored just seven goals for Man City since joining the club, but that clinical edge is all that is missing so far.

It was something Pep Guardiola touched on earlier this season, when he said: "What I like from Savinho is always he is digging, go, go, go, all the time.

“The final decision can be better, of course, but always I reward this work ethic and especially because he goes and he goes all the time."

That's something Tottenham will be hoping De Zerbi can add to his game, coaching the 22-year-old to capitalise on the quality he has in general play.

If the forward can do that, then he will go on to become an important player in the Premier League for Spurs.

Brighton CEO Paul Barber has confirmed that Tottenham have made a second bid to sign Jan Paul van Hecke ahead of the summer transfer window.

Tottenham have been showing an interest in signing Van Hecke ahead of the summer transfer window, with manager Roberto De Zerbi clearly keen to work with one of his former players.

Spurs may need defensive reinforcements in the summer transfer window, with Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero both linked with departures.

De Zerbi could be looking to bring in players that he knows he can trust as he aims to guide Spurs into the top half of the Premier League table.

Reports emerged this week that Tottenham had made a bid to sign Van Hecke, but it appears they've made another one as the Brighton CEO speaks out.

Brighton CEO Speaks on Tottenham Interest

Speaking live on Talk Sport, Brighton CEO Barber has confirmed that Tottenham have made a second bid to sign Brighton defender Van Hecke.

"There's always going to be a lot of interest in our best players, and certainly in the case of Jan Paul. We've been very clear that that interest has been ongoing for a while, it's coming from multiple sources. Yes, we have rejected a bid from Tottenham over the last week or so, in fact, two bids. "So from that point of view, it has to be right for us as well as the player, we have to be in a position to make the best trades to suit our model. And also to make sure that we're supporting Fabian (Hurzeler, head coach) because he's got another big season ahead of him. "He's had two seasons in the Premier League, he's finished eighth on both occasions, this time we've been fortunate enough to qualify for a European competition. "We want to go as deep in that competition as we can, while also doing well in the Premier League. "To do that, we need to make sure Fabian's got the best possible squad and we've got the right balance between the young players that typically we like to bring in and develop, "And the more experienced players like Pascal Gross and others, who can actually help us progress in all of the competitions that we're in. "As always, it's a balancing act, and hopefully this summer we can work hard to pull it off again."

Brighton appear to be standing firm with the Dutch defender as they understandably don't want to lose him this summer.

Tottenham's second bid was rejected by the Seagulls. It will be interesting to see whether Spurs return to the negotiating table once again.

Tottenham Should Walk Away

With reports suggesting that Tottenham's initial offer was in the region of £70 million, it could be time for the North London club to walk away from a deal.

That would suggest that Spurs' second offer was even more, which clearly shows that Brighton aren't going to let him go on the cheap.

Van Hecke would undoubtedly improve Tottenham, especially if they lose van de Ven and Romero, but there are certainly question marks as to whether he's worth over £70 million.

At this stage, Tottenham should be walking away rather than continuing to negotiate, as there is undoubtedly better value elsewhere in the centre-back market.