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Tottenham have been handed a potential transfer boost in the summer window, as The Athletic reports that one target is likely to leave his club in the coming weeks.

It comes as Spurs are already hard at work to rebuild the squad, in the hopes of returning to the top of the Premier League table after consecutive 17th-placed finishes.

Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi are the first two signings of the window, with the former already announced while the latter is still awaiting final confirmation.

There has been a bid rejected for Jan Paul van Hecke, as the Brighton centre-back has emerged as another possible defensive reinforcement in the window.

Beyond that, the forward ranks are also under scrutiny, with a possible ramping up of interest in those positions to come.

Crysencio Summerville Transfer Latest

Tottenham have been linked with a move for Crysencio Summerville, following previous interest in the winger as early as the January transfer window.

The West Ham winger has impressed since making the step up from the Championship with Leeds to the Premier League, becoming a key player for the Hammers, particularly in the latter half of last season.

It wasn't enough to keep the side up, however, which means the club are looking to raise funds in the transfer market with the sale of some key players.

The report from The Athletic states that while West Ham are desperate to keep the likes of Mateus Fernandes and Jarrod Bowen, Summerville is a player who is expected to leave.

That opens up the possibility of Tottenham being able to finally seal a deal for the 24-year-old winger, handing Roberto De Zerbi a clear boost in the forward line.

There is competition for the Dutch international's signature, however, as Premier League rivals Aston Villa have been noted as a team who are monitoring his situation.

It remains to be seen whether Spurs will push ahead with a deal or not, given the club's recent priority in pushing for defensive signings, but attention could shift to the forward ranks soon.

Summerville Could Improve Tottenham

If Summerville did join Tottenham, then they could be boosted by bringing in a direct attacking threat, who still has plenty of potential to grow even further.

The 24-year-old could be the player to finally seal the left-wing role, which has been passed around several names in recent years, with seven goals and five assists to his name over the past season.

His improved form has seen the star called up for the Netherlands squad at the World Cup, with his debut made for the senior side in midweek's friendly clash with Algeria.

"Overall, Summerville proved he can be dangerous with his speed and dribbling and can also hold the ball well on the inside as an extra midfielder," a report from Dutch outlet NOS said about his display.

That would certainly add something to the Tottenham squad, but there would still need to be a rebalancing of the attacking options available.

Wilson Odobert, Mathys Tel, and Richarlison can all play on the left wing, which is a lot of competition for not many matches across a full season.

While injury will impact the former of the trio, there may be questions over the future of the other two and whether there needs to be some exits in the forward line before new stars can come in.

Andy Robertson has completed his free transfer from Liverpool to Tottenham Hotspur, signing a contract which will begin on July 1 after his deal at Anfield expires.

The 32-year-old is currently preparing to captain Scotland at the 2026 World Cup, where the Tartan Army will take on Haiti, Morocco and Brazil in the United States. Robertson did send a video message to supporters of his new club, where he explained how excited he is.

"I cannot wait to play for you guys, I cannot wait to meet you guys, I cannot wait to play in the stadium for the first time in front of you

"I’m already looking forward to next season."

Despite being one of the greatest defenders in Premier League history, 'Robbo' may be denied his ideal shirt number at the north London club.

Robertson Could Be Denied Spurs Number Not Worn in 14 Years

Throughout his club career, the Scottish defender has worn three different numbers on his back. At Queen's Park, Robertson bizarrely donned the No.11 on his back before switching to a more traditional number for a left-back.

He had the No.3 for his final season before leaving the club for Dundee United. This is where his most-used digits were born. The only number available at the Scottish Premiership outfit was 26. That's the shirt that has since become synonymous with the Scot, as he's stuck with it throughout his nine years at Liverpool.

"There was no meaning behind it really.

"It was the only number available when I joined Dundee United. It would soon have some significance. Just so happens, things have fallen on the 26th since then, such as my son being born! So it means a lot to me."

However, he is very likely to be denied the chance to continue with the No.26 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. That's because the shirt number hasn't been worn since ex-captain Ledley King retired in 2012.

While it hasn't been officially retired by the club, it has effectively become sacred due to King's legacy at the club and the significant injury issues he went through before hanging up his boots at just 31 years old.

Other Shirt Numbers Available to Robertson

If he is forced to choose another number at his new club, Robertson will have a few options to pick from. Vacant shirts at Spurs include two, five, six, 12 and 27.

Tottenham Hotspur are working on a move for unhappy Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo, according to SoccerNews.

Tottenham chiefs are working hard on strengthening Roberto De Zerbi's squad after a second successive disastrous Premier League season, which saw them finish 17th again and escape relegation to the Championship on the final day.

The Lewis Family have already confirmed that they can't let these two seasons be repeated, with the north London outfit expected to back their manager and make a big splash in the summer transfer window when it opens on June 15.

Spurs appear to be looking at bolstering their squad in multiple positions, with two deals already agreed to strengthen a backline that conceded 57 goals in 38 top flight games this term.

Marcos Senesi will join Andy Robertson at the club after completing free transfer moves from Bournemouth and Liverpool respectively, unless there is a last-minute hitch, and the duo look to be two smart deals right at the beginning of the summer.

Tottenham need reinforcements in attack too, with the club not expected to sign Randal Kolo Muani on a permanent basis following a loan spell from Paris Saint-Germain, while doubts have been raised over the future of two more forwards in Richarlison and Mathys Tel.

Tottenham Have 'Serious' Interest in Cody Gakpo

According to Dutch-based outlet SoccerNews, Gakpo is keen to leave Liverpool following the exit of Arne Slot as manager, with doubts over whether he will be a preferred option for new boss Andoni Iraola on the left wing.

SoccerNews claim that Tottenham are 'seriously' interested in prising the Netherlands international away from Anfield this summer, just 12 months after he signed a new £250,000-a-week deal to remain on Merseyside.

Spurs and De Zerbi are hoping to convince the attacker to make the move to London, as they work on a plan that would see him leave Anfield for the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham see Gakpo as the perfect player for their big summer rebuild, although they could face competition from other Premier League clubs, as well as teams in Spain and Germany.

Tottenham Progressing With Savinho Deal

Tottenham making a serious push for Gakpo would be a surprise unless they end up failing to secure a deal for top target Savinho from Manchester City.

Fabrizio Romano has already reported that a Spurs move for the Brazilian is progressing, 12 months on from another attempt to bring him to London from Manchester.

One insider has suggested that Tottenham have already lodged a contract offer worth £120,000-a-week to the 22-year-old, as they look to add him to their frontline ahead of next season.

Like Gakpo, Savinho favours playing from the left-hand side and it's hard to see how Tottenham could sign both, unless he see one of them playing a different role.

One thing in Spurs' favour is the fact that Micky van de Ven and Xavi Simons are already at the club, and they could help convince their Dutch compatriot to join them despite a horrendous 2025-26 season.

Tottenham Hotspur have submitted a £120,000-a-week contract offer to Manchester City forward Savinho, according to a reliable insider.

Having staved off the threat of relegation, Tottenham now look ready to make a real statement in the summer transfer market.

Not only do Spurs chiefs need to back the manager who saved them from dropping into the Championship, but they need to build a squad that significantly improves on two successive 17th-placed finishes in the Premier League.

After two disappointing seasons, it is imperative and likely that there will be a number of player exits, but Roberto De Zerbi will also want to add multiple new faces to his team too.

Tottenham have already agreed their first two signings of the summer, both on free transfers, in Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi following their exits from Liverpool and Bournemouth respectively.

There had been some talk that Liverpool could hijack the Senesi deal after Andonio Iraola's appointment at Anfield, but that has been played down by GIVEMESPORT sources.

Changes to the north London outfit's frontline are also likely, with Randal Kolo Muani returning to Paris Saint-Germain following his loan spell, while doubts have been raised over the futures of Mathys Tel and Richarlison.

Tottenham Confident of Reaching Savinho Agreement

Tottenham wanted to sign Savinho from Manchester City last summer but a deal ultimately failed to materialise.

Now, Spurs are back in for him, and they want to get a transfer over the line this time around with a move progressing, according to Fabrizio Romano.

According to one reliable City insider account on X, the north London outfit have offered the Brazilian a deal worth around £120,000-a-week to move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The 'extraordinary' 22-year-old's salary went up to £92,000-a-week, plus bonuses, last summer following Spurs' interest, with City informing their Premier League rivals they would need to pay in excess of £60m to land a top target.

Nevertheless, there is 'confidence' that an agreement will be reached between all parties.

Savinho Signing Would Raise More Questions Over Mathys Tel

If Savinho does arrive at Tottenham in a big-money swoop, you would assume he would immediately lock down the left-wing position in De Zerbi's starting XI.

That would instantly raise question marks over Mathys Tel's role in the team moving forward, even though De Zerbi has labelled him as a 'big talent'.

The Frenchman is able to play as a striker as well as on the left-hand side, but it was the latter position that he featured in mostly for Spurs in the final weeks of the season, with Richarlison and Dominic Solanke preferred in the centre-forward position, when the latter was fit.

Spurs could look to bring in a new striker this summer and if Savinho also arrives, then it might be the bench at best for Tel at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

One report this week has suggested that the player is looking to leave the club after just 12 months, with Bournemouth and FC Porto already making enquiries about signing the 21-year-old.

He scored four goals in 31 Premier League appearances for Tottenham this season.

One Tottenham star wants to leave Spurs in the summer transfer window, and Bournemouth have already opened talks to secure his signature.

Unfortunately for Tottenham, there could be a host of players who look to leave the club during the summer transfer window after they failed to qualify for European football.

Last summer, Tottenham still had Champions League football to attract players after they won the Europa League in the previous campaign.

Now, it's going to be a tricky task for Tottenham to bring in new additions while some of their key stars will likely be looking for fresh challenges.

As a result, it could be an incredibly busy summer for the North London club in terms of incomings and outgoings.

Tottenham Star Wants to Leave

According to journalist Joao Van Boysen, Premier League side Bournemouth have opened talks to secure the signature of Tottenham forward Mathys Tel ahead of the summer transfer window.

The journalist claims that Tel wants to leave Spurs with a loan with an option to buy, the likely solution.

A host of clubs are in the race to secure his signature this summer, with Porto emerging as the main interested party.

Tel was signed on a permanent deal by Tottenham last summer, but it appears he could already be on the move.

Tottenham Need to Try Keep Hold of Tel

Tel is one of the players Tottenham need to try to keep at the club heading into the 2026-2027 season.

The French youngster hasn't been given a fair crack of the whip just yet, and he's looked fretful almost every time he's played for the club.

Tel was one of Tottenham's most positive players since Roberto De Zerbi joined last season, and it wouldn't make sense for them to allow him to go out on loan this summer.

Tottenham are already likely to lose a host of their players in the upcoming window, so keeping some of their youngsters will be imperative as they look to turn things around.

Tottenham appear to be in the market for good quality, sensible free transfers this summer.

Deals are agreed in principle for Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi to arrive at the club, following the end of their contracts at Liverpool and Bournemouth respectively.

Spurs have also been linked with moves to sign John Stones, following his release from Manchester City, and Harry Wilson, who is leaving Fulham at the end of his contract at Craven Cottage.

All four, should Tottenham complete deals, would be impressive deals for Roberto De Zerbi and would give him the strength in depth he is looking for in his Spurs team ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

Free transfers would allow Spurs to spend in other areas of the pitch

Even if it is only the first two, or three of the four that come in, it would represent good business from a club that has so often been derided for its work in the transfer market in recent seasons.

Signing players out of contract would allow Tottenham to spend big on other players, spreading the overall cost of improving the squad in the summer transfer window somewhat.

And there is another free transfer that Spurs should definitely be looking at - Dusan Vlahovic - and it appears as though they are after reports they are in talks with the Serbian's representatives.

It was revealed on Wednesday that there would be no agreement between the 'world-class' striker and Juventus over a new deal to remain at the Allianz Stadium, meaning he is out of contract this summer.

Tottenham are likely to be in the market for a new No.9 this summer, with question marks over the futures of both Richarlison - who was Spurs' top scorer in the 2025/26 season - and Dominic Solanke.

GIVEMESPORT senior football correspondent Ben Jacobs said last month: "Richarlison has had an excellent season, but is drawing interest from Saudi Arabia, and Dom Solanke even has some formative interest too, and regardless of what happens with either of them, I expect Tottenham to attack the market for a No.9, and a new winger is possible too."

Vlahovic has spent the last four-and-a-half seasons with Juve, after signing in a £66.6million deal from Fiorentina in the January transfer window of the 2021/22 season.

The big Serbian is only 26 years old and entering his prime as a striker and his profile would surely fit the Premier League. Upon signing for Juventus, a BBC analysis described him as being "strong in the air, skilful on the ground".

Former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri said after signing him: "He is a young boy, with little international experience, who however has quality, wants and can improve, and has plenty of time to do it. He has an absolute nastiness. Juventus made an important purchase. In the world, he, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland are the strongest of their generation."

High praise indeed from someone who has been around the football block.

Vlahovic has the stats to back up his price tag if you dive deep enough

On the face of it, Vlahovic's numbers do not stand out as exceptional. He notched 10 goals this season and provided a further two assists. But delve a little deeper and you find that these goals and assists came from just 23 appearances, so he averaged a goal contribution better than every other game.

Delve even deeper and you see that he only played 1,162 minutes of football. That means he actually averaged a goal contribution very 96.8 minutes on the pitch - not bad at all.

It was a reasonably similar story last season when he netted 17 goals and gave five assists to teammates in 44 matches. He was on the pitch for 2,696 minutes that season, meaning he averaged a goal contribution every 122.5 minutes on the pitch.

He has had his injuries and he has had his problems at Juventus, but when he plays, he has an impact where you want him to most.

Tottenham need a striker and while he may not be one that you can rely on to play every single game, a profile of his in squad rotation could be perfect for De Zerbi and on a free transfer, it's a no-brainer.

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.