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Lucas Bergvall has told Tottenham he wants to leave the club this summer, with the club setting their asking price at £45million.

The midfielder is currently at the World Cup with Sweden and has come off the bench in both their first two group-stage matches, assisting in the opening 5-1 win over Tunisia.

While that is currently Bergvall’s focus, Spurs have been informed that the 20-year-old is keen for a fresh start away from north London.

Standard Sport understands that Bergvall will consider proposals across Europe from clubs that will offer him regular starts at No8.

Bergvall has grown frustrated at the lack of opportunities he has been given in his preferred position at Spurs.

The Swede also feels his status at the club under Roberto De Zerbi has been made clear.

Bergvall started against Sunderland in April but had to settle for limited cameos off the bench from that point onwards.

With the midfielder believing other players are evidently above him in the pecking order and there is no clear route into De Zerbi’s first-choice plans, he is eyeing up a transfer this summer.

It is understood that several clubs have already contacted Spurs to understand the situation. A loan move is not under consideration, with Bergvall wanting a permanent exit.

It is understood Spurs would hope to net around £45m from a sale. No formal approaches have yet been made and Bergvall will wait until after the World Cup to fully assess the proposals from interested clubs.

Spurs have previously insisted Bergvall is not for sale and they are in a strong position considering he is under contract until June 2031.

However, Spurs have no European football next season and that will limit the minutes they can offer to those on the fringe of De Zerbi’s plans.

The summer window is open, and the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham have wasted no time making big moves in the market. As the Gunners wait to work on deals to sign Morgan Rogers and Bradley Barcola, progress is said to be made on interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi. All three are at the World Cup, but one deal could be wrapped up sooner rather than later if reports from Spain regarding Julian Alvarez are to be believed.

Manchester United will soon announce the signing of Ederson, and want both Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes but Tottenham are said to be more advanced in talks for the pair. Spurs have been very busy, and are also eyeing Arsenal youngster Kyran Thompson, who has been likened to Jude Bellingham. Luka Vuskovic, though, wants out and is prepared to hand in a transfer request to force a move to Brighton.

Chelsea’s main movements have been outgoings, with Marc Cucurella joining Real Madrid and Enzo Fernandez potentially following him. Newcastle’s Lewis Hall, a former Blues player, could replace Cucurella. is said to be of interest. Liverpool have signalled their intent to spend upwards of £85million on RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast star Yan Diomande. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!

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The summer transfer window may only be in its infancy, but deals are being finalised at pace as Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United all look to strengthen ahead of the new Premier League season. The Gunners have stepped up their interest in Jeremy Monga by making an opening bid for the 16-year-old, while they are set to offer a pre-contract to young Georgian talent Andria Bartishvili.

An overhaul of the Arsenal front-line is also expected amid interest in Morgan Rogers and Christos Tzolis. Bradley Barcola continues to be linked amid talk of a bid being prepared. Man United aiming to bolster their midfield but are set to face competition from Tottenham for Mateus Fernandes. Spurs have completed the signing of Jan Paul van Hecke and would appear to have given up on Sandro Tonali, who remains of interest to Manchester City.

Chelsea want to sign a new left-back after cashing in on Marc Cucurella. Liverpool have signed Victor Munoz from Osasuna and are still pursuing a deal for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!

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Real Madrid want €200m Olise

Spanish outlet Marca are reporting Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is ready to break the bank to land Bayern Munich and France star Michael Olise.

After announcing his intention to sign a €150m attacker should he secure the Real Madrid presidency - which he did - rumours are floating around that attacker is Olise.

Despite Madrid bidding a similar amount for Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, Marca insist this was purely to antagonise Barcelona, who were also interested in the Argentine.

The real target is actually Olise, who Perez may be willing to bid upwards of €200m for - and break the €200m record fee PSG paid for Neymar back in 2016.

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Everton set for Stones reunion

Sportsboom have reported Everton are interested in signing their former defender John Stones on the expiry of his Manchester City contract.

He joined City from Everton in 2016 for £47.5m, making the most expensive British defender ever at the time.

Stones announced in April he would leave City after a decade, saying he “lived all my dreams out” at the club, winning six Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups and five League Cups in his time there.

David Moyes is looking for reinforcements to build on their 13th-placed finish.

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Van Hecke speaks

Here are Jan Paul van Hecke's first words as a Tottenham player.

Van Hecke said: "It's a huge honour to become a Spurs player and when you join such a big club, it's a dream come true.

"I already have a really strong connection with the Head Coach, who I'm looking forward to working with again. Micky [van de Ven] has also told me some great things about the club, so I can't wait to get started.

"I've been at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as an opposition player and now I'm looking forward to walking out there in front of our fans wearing the Spurs shirt. That will be a special moment."

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Romero absent as Tottenham unveil new kits

Tottenham have unveiled their new home and away kits for the upcoming 2026-27 season, with one key player missing.

The Nike designs are being marketed as “the start of a new era built on reconnection with fans, the local community and heritage.”

The likes of men’s players Micky van de Ven, James Maddison, Mathys Tel, Archie Gary, Conor Gallagher, Destiny Udogie and Dominic Solanke join fans young and old to offer the first look at the new shirts.

Women’s players on show include Olivia Holdt, Cathinka Tandberg, Toko Koga and Signe Gaupset.

But Romero, the men’s club captain, has not been included. Bethany England was the women’s club captain, but has already announced her exit this summer, and is also not involved.

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Rashford asking price revealed

Manchester United are open to letting Marcus Rashford leave on a permanent transfer this summer.

Rashford is on course for a return to Old Trafford after the World Cup, as Barcelona passed up the option to sign the forward following a successful loan spell this season.

As per The Athletic, Rashford's deal at Man Utd includes £40million clause for all clubs excluding Manchester City and Liverpool.

However, his preference is to honour his contract which expires in 2028 rather than join another Premier League side.

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Here is the new Tottenham kit in which their summer signings will be wearing from next season.

Spurs enter Fernandes race

Tottenham are interested in West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, according to David Ornstein.

It is believed that Roberto De Zerbi is a big fan of the Portuguese, who is also on the radar of Manchester United.

Any pursuit of the West Ham would be separate to a potentiald deal for Sandro Tonali of Newcastle.

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Wharton keen on Liverpool move

Adam Wharton is willing to move to Liverpool and play for new head coach Andoni Iraola.

That is according to TEAMtalk, who claim Liverpool have stepped up their interest in the Crystal Palace midfielder.

Having spent the past week ‘intensifying their work on a potential £70million deal for Wharton’, the Reds are said to believe can reach an agreement with Palace.

Furthermore, the report states Wharton is apparently 'eager about the prospect of moving to Anfield and becoming part of Iraola’s new era'.

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Why Arsenal want to sign Christos Tzolis

Few had Christos Tzolis down as a potential Arsenal signing at the start of the summer, writes Matt Verri.

It is no secret that Mikel Arteta wants to add more goals and threat to his attacking options.

The Gunners are eyeing more than one signing to bolster those options and the likes of Bradley Barcola and Morgan Rogers are among those being considered.

Andrea Berta makes enquiries for a large number of players when putting together a shortlist, before then narrowing his focus and intensifying discussions with clubs.

Checks have been made for Club Brugge winger Tzolis and it is understood that the 24-year-old would be available for a fee in the region of £35million.

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Diomande to Liverpool

Liverpool are willing to put forward a package of €100m for RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande

This is according to The Athletic as the Reds are showing little sign of slowing down despite confirming the signing of Osasuna winger Victor Munoz for £34.5m.

It is understood that while PSG are also interested in Diomande, Liverpool are in a better position, having offered the Ivory Coast international better terms at present.

Breakout star: Yan Diomande

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The Premier League fixtures for the 2026/27 season have now been announced, with plenty of London derbies to look forward to as ever.

There are two all-capital showdowns on the opening weekend alone in August, with Brentford hosting Tottenham before Xabi Alonso takes Chelsea on the very short trip to Fulham to open his Blues tenure.

Arsenal have a home clash with Chelsea coming up in early September, but we have to wait until December for the first north London derby contest of the campaign between the champions and Spurs.

Chelsea and Tottenham go head to head for the first time in the season on October 24, though the return fixtures in both of those most high-profile London derbies are not until May.

One of the biggest pairs of London derbies this season will come in the Championship, where West Ham, following their disastrous relegation on the final day last term, will renew hostilities with arch-rivals Millwall for the first time in 14 years.

The EFL fixture schedule is released at 12pm BST on Thursday, June 25, with all eyes set to be focused on when those sure-to-be-heated games at the London Stadium and The Den will land.

Here is a full list of when every London derby is taking place in the Premier League during the 2026/27 season.

One-sided rivalry: Arsenal have won all of their last five north London derbies against Tottenham

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Every Premier League London derby in 2026/27 season

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Two men accused of burgling Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Beyonce performed to a sellout crowd have denied “any intent or involvement in criminal damage”.

They were also charged with causing £1,700 of damage to an electronic keypad used to access the terrace.

Dag admitted criminal damage to the door access control panel and his co-defendant pleaded not guilty to the same charge at Wood Green Crown Court on Thursday.

Defence lawyers Tetevi Davie and Anisa Kebbati, representing Dag and Kodalakoglu respectively, both said their clients had no intent to steal in relation to the burglary charges.

Their trial was set for February 18, 2030 and, due to the length of time until that date, Judge Daniel Fugallo issued the sole bail condition of informing their solicitors within seven days if their address or contact number changes.

The prosecution claimed at a previous Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court hearing that the two men broke in “with intent to steal”.

The incident occurred on June 16 last year, on the final night of six sellout shows at Spurs’ ground for Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter world tour.

It is alleged Dag, from Tottenham, and Kodalakoglu, from Chelmsford, burgled Lilywhite House, which houses administration offices at the £1 billion stadium.

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Tottenham have unveiled their new home and away kits for the upcoming 2026-27 season, with one key player missing.

The Nike designs are being marketed as “the start of a new era built on reconnection with fans, the local community and heritage.”

The likes of men’s players Micky van de Ven, James Maddison, Mathys Tel, Archie Gary, Conor Gallagher, Destiny Udogie and Dominic Solanke join fans young and old to offer the first look at the new shirts.

But Romero, the men’s club captain, has not been included. Bethany England was the women’s club captain, but has already announced her exit this summer, and is also not involved.

Gray, often tipped as a future Spurs captain, is front and centre of the home kit unveil, while Maddison, tipped as a possible immediate successor to Romero should he leave, fronts the away kit launch.

Romero is widely expected to leave the club this summer, despite being made skipper and signing a new contract 10 months ago.

It is a surprise move then, with Atletico Madrid pursuing the centre-back.

The Spanish giants are expected to compete for his signature again this summer, though Romero’s involvement with Argentina at the World Cup will likely delay any Spurs exit.

Manchester United have also been linked with a move for Romero, though further reports downplayed the club’s interest.

Romero has been a vocal critic of the club hierarchy during two years of underachievement, which has seen Spurs finish 17th in back-to-back Premier League campaigns.

The World Cup winner almost missed the club’s final-day relegation-decider, having instead said to have prioritised the final of the Argentine Championship between boyhood club Belgrano and River Plate.

Come game-day, Romero was at the stadium as Spurs beat Everton to avoid relegation by two points.

Tottenham have wasted no time bolstering Roberto De Zerbi’s squad, and have already signed three defender - two of them centre-backs.

Marcos Senesi has arrived on a free transfer from Bournemouth and, on Thursday, Jan Paul van Hecke’s £52million move from Brighton was confirmed.

Those two, along with Kevin Danso and potentially teenager Luka Vuskovic will compete with Van de Ven for first-team starts next season.

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Spurs are closing in on their third signing of the summer after reaching an agreement with fellow Premier League side Brighton for the central defender.

With regard to Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi - two players who will join the club officially on July 1 - Spurs were able to finalise those free transfers before the World Cup got underway.

Whereas the agreement for Van Hecke was struck after the Netherlands’ opening game of the tournament - a 2-2 draw with Japan last Sunday.

Nevertheless, completing a deal for the Dutchman does not necessarily depend on how far Ronald Koeman’s side go in North America as he’s already confirmed his stance on transfers taking place during the World Cup.

"Ideally, I would prefer a player to have peace of mind regarding his club,” Koeman said in a news conference. And that there is clarity about the future.

"First of all, I just want to focus on the Dutch national team,” he told reporters before the draw with Japan.

“That is a very important match for us, for me. So that’s my focus until now. Of course, things are also playing, and I know that myself too. But that’s not for now, that’s more after the World Cup. I will then see where I play.

“I have also said very clearly that I would like to have clarity for myself before the World Cup. And I have that too. But then for now for myself it’s just clear. I just want to play the World Cup as well as possible.