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Conor Gallagher scored as Tottenham drew 1-1 with Getafe in a shortened behind-closed-doors friendly on Saturday, still missing several key players.

The former Chelsea midfielder raced on to a loose ball and fired into the bottom corner to earn Spurs a late share of the spoils against their LaLiga opponents at Hotspur Way.

Gallagher’s equaliser came with just two minutes remaining in a game that it was agreed between the clubs beforehand would only last for 70 minutes - 35 minutes per half - at Tottenham’s training base in Enfield.

Getafe had taken the lead 15 minutes from time when young Spanish midfielder Alberto Risco played a one-two with Francisco ‘Curro’ Burgos before firing past Antonin Kinsky.

However, Spurs fought back late again, a week after Richarlison’s last-gasp effort saw them beat London rivals Chelsea 2-1 in the Sydney Super Cup to close their successful tour of New Zealand and Australia despite the quick-fire dismissal of Kevin Danso.

Richarlison almost repeated those heroics against Getafe, but his header in the final seconds was saved by David Soria, who had denied the Brazilian in similar circumstances earlier in the second half as Tottenham’s appeals that the ball had crossed the line were waved away.

Tottenham remain unbeaten during a promising first pre-season campaign under head coach Roberto De Zerbi, who also guided his side to a 2-0 win over Auckland FC and penalty shootout victory against Sydney FC Down Under.

Spurs kicked off their summer with another behind-closed-doors game at Hotspur Way, with debutant Mateus Fernandes scoring a brilliant goal as third-tier MK Dons were beaten 1-0.

Tottenham face Hoffenheim at the same venue next Sunday, 24 hours after first meeting the Bundesliga outfit in an initial friendly at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. They begin the new Premier League season away at Brentford on August 22.

New signings Sandro Tonali, Jan Paul van Hecke and Andy Robertson all started against Getafe, with Archie Gray once again taking the captain’s armband in the absence of centre-backs Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, while Guglielmo Vicario was an unused substitute.

There were also starts for the wantaway midfielder Lucas Bergvall and young winger Mikey Moore, who is expected to join German side Cologne on a season-long loan.

Van de Ven - who has agreed a new five-year contract at Spurs - is still awaiting his first outing of pre-season after returning from World Cup duty with the Netherlands, while Fernandes also did not face Getafe having missed the final two games of Tottenham’s tour with a calf issue.

James Maddison - who missed most of last season with a serious knee injury - has also not featured for Tottenham so far this summer amid reports over a hip problem, while Destiny Udogie and Dominic Solanke also remained absent on Saturday.

Long-term absentees Mohammed Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski were pictured running together in training last week, but the latter remains some way off a return to match action following a patella injury that has kept him sidelined since May 2025.

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The summer window is heading into crucial weeks as the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham work on huge deals. The Gunners are assessing new targets after missing out on Vinicius Jr, with Julian Alvarez a key target for attack and Ezri Konsa for the defence. An approach for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero also failed. Bruno Guimaraes has been confirmed as the club’s fourth summer signing after passing his medical earlier in the week.

Manchester United are desperate for a new left-back, but have admitted defeat in attempts to sign Lewis Hall after Newcastle ruled out a sale so have turned to Jorge Salinas. Chelsea are set to confirm the arrival of Pep Chavarria, but could lose both Enzo Fernandez and Pedro Neto to Manchester City.

Liverpool have agreed a shock deal to sign Ronald Araujo on loan, but remain keen to wrap up a deal for Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye. Tottenham are exploring a deal for Georges Mikautadze, and remain keen on Cody Gakpo and Savinho, as Micky van de Ven agrees a new contract and Manor Solomon heads to West Ham. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

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Ferran Torres set for PSG switch after Arsenal links

It looks like Ferran Torres won’t be heading to Arsenal this summer.

The World Cup final match-winner had been very tentatively linked with a switch to north London this week after Vinicius Jr’s decision to extend his contract at Real Madrid.

However, Paris Saint-Germain had already made a lot of progress towards a deal to sign the former Manchester City star from Barcelona.

According to to Fabrizio Romano, an agreement has already been reached on personal terms, with PSG to submit an official bid soon as club-to-club talks accelerate.

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Manor Solomon set for West Ham medical

Here’s more from Standard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau on Manor Solomon’s move from Tottenham to West Ham...

West Ham are closing in on the permanent signing of Tottenham winger Manor Solomon.

Standard Sport understands that while a deal for the Israel international has yet to be finalised, it is now near to completion.

West Ham are believed to have reached an initial agreement over a transfer worth £5m up front, plus a further £2m in add-ons. Spurs have also reportedly added a 10 per cent sell-on clause into the deal.

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Tottenham retain sell-on for Manor Solomon

More now on Manor Solomon’s impending move from Tottenham to West Ham.

We’ve already heard that the deal between the London rivals is worth an initial £5m up front, plus a further £2m in add-ons.

Ben Jacobs of GiveMeSport now adds that Spurs will also retain a 10 per cent sell-on as part of the agreement.

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West Ham agree Manor Solomon deal with Tottenham

Manor Solomon is leaving Tottenham for London rivals West Ham.

The Israel winger is following the opposite path to Mateus Fernandes, who swapped the relegated Hammers for Spurs in an £85m transfer earlier this summer.

The two clubs have been locked in talks for some time over Solomon, but Fabrizio Romano says a deal is now agreed that will see West Ham pay an initial £5m plus a further £2m in add-ons.

The former Fulham man, 27, will travel for a medical tomorrow having agreed an initial three-year contract at the London Stadium until 2029 that includes the option for a further 12 months beyond that.

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Nottingham Forest set to sign £34m Ousmane Diomande

Nottingham Forest closing in on the signing of Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande.

According to reports, the deal is expected to be worth around €40m (£34.3m), with talks between the two clubs having been ongoing for several weeks.

An agreement has now been reached and Diomande is set to undergo a medical.

Oliver Glasner has driven Forest’s interest after previously trying to sign the defender as Crystal Palace manager.

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Tottenham agree new Micky van de Ven contract

Micky van de Ven has agreed a new Tottenham contract amid interest from Barcelona and others.

News emerged earlier this week that the Dutch defender had entered into contract talks with Spurs, who have already agreed new deals with the likes of Pedro Porro and Antonin Kinsky this summer.

According to Fabrizio Romano, an agreement has now been reached between Tottenham and Van de Ven on a new long-term contract that includes a salary increase, with a sale never considered in this window.

The BBC have reported that it’s a five-year deal, insisting that Van de Ven was considering his future at Spurs before the arrival of manager Roberto De Zerbi.

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Official! Ipswich sign Lukic

Sasa Lukic has left Fulham for Ipswich in a deal worth around £9million.

The Serbian midfielder has signed a four-year contract until 2030 with the newly-promoted Tractor Boys.

The 29-year-old becomes the second player to join Ipswich from Fulham this summer, following defender Issa Diop.

Man City keen on Barcelona youngster

Manchester City are interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Tommy Marques.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are open to selling the 19-year-old with a buy-back clause, while City could loan him to Girona to ensure regular first-team minutes.

Sporting Braga and Borussia Dortmund are also in the race for Marques, with Braga currently pushing hardest to sign the youngster.

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Arsenal explore Ferran Torres move

Arsenal have made contact with Ferran Torres’ representatives as they search for a new attacking option.

According to Football Transfers, the Gunners are exploring a move for the Barcelona forward after missing out on Vinicius Jr, with Torres now among the alternatives being considered.

Arsenal are monitoring the Spain international’s situation as they continue to search for a new winger ahead of the season.

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Aston Villa close in on Ruggeri as Atleti push for Romero

Aston Villa are reportedly closing in on the signing of Atletico Madrid defender Matteo Ruggeri.

The clubs have agreed a fee in the region of £17m for the 24-year-old Italian, who is set to move to Villa Park.

Ruggeri is expected to be a direct replacement for Lucas Digne, who joined PSG earlier in the transfer window.

That will also free up space for Atletico to sign Tottenham captain Cristian Romero.

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Tottenham’s pre-season campaign continues this afternoon with a 70-minute behind-closed-doors friendly against Getafe at Hotspur Way.

Spurs have returned to London after a productive tour of New Zealand and Australia, and will be looking to make it five games without defeat this summer as the start of the Premier League draws nearer.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side ended their trip Down Under with a dramatic 2-1 victory over London rivals Chelsea, scoring with virtually the last kick of the game through Richarlison despite being reduced to 10 men after Kevin Danso was sent off.

Spurs are gearing up nicely for the new campaign, but there are still a few issues for De Zerbi to iron out before they head to Brentford in two weeks' time.

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Tottenham’s pre-season campaign continues this afternoon with a behind-closed-doors friendly against Getafe at Hotspur Way.

Spurs have returned to London after a productive tour of New Zealand and Australia, and will be looking to make it five games without defeat this summer as the start of the Premier League draws nearer.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side ended their trip Down Under with a dramatic 2-1 victory over London rivals Chelsea, scoring with virtually the last kick of the game through Richarlison despite being reduced to 10 men after Kevin Danso was sent off.

Spurs are gearing up nicely for the new campaign, but there are still a few issues for De Zerbi to iron out before they head to Brentford in two weeks' time.

Injury concerns continue to hamper the team’s preparations and De Zerbi has been careful not to take unnecessary risks with certain players so far this summer.

Destiny Udogie and James Maddison have still yet to feature at all in pre-season, and there are suggestions that the latter is in a race against time to be fit to face Brentford due to a hip problem.

Micky van de Ven, who is on the verge of signing a new contract, has also sat on the sidelines since his return from the World Cup, while Dominic Solanke was given his first minutes of pre-season against Chelsea.

In contention: Mateus Fernandes will hope to return to Tottenham action against Getafe

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De Zerbi is right to be cautious as Spurs’ season unravelled in large part due to injuries last year.

Building relationships and understanding, especially after a heavy summer of spending, is important, though, and the Italian will hope to name a near full-strength team against Getafe.

There was encouraging footage of long-term absentees Mohammed Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski in training this week, with videos of the pair running together at Hotspur Way.

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Kudus has been out since January with a serious quad injury, while Kulusevski has not played for over a year after suffering a patella injury in May 2025.

Spurs are being particularly careful with Kulusevski after such a long period on the sidelines. The Swedish playmaker is not yet in team training and remains some way from returning to match action.

Kudus, though, is closing in on a return to full fitness and is training with the rest of the squad. It seems doubtful, however, that he will play any part against Getafe.

Mateus Fernandes has also returned to training after a calf issue ruled him out of Spurs’ last two games, and the £85million man will be in contention to play on Saturday.

After Getafe, Spurs take on Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim in a double-header of friendlies next weekend before their Premier League curtain-raiser away to Brentford.

Predicted Tottenham XI: Kinsky, Gray, Van de Ven, Van Hecke, Robertson, Fernandes, Tonali, Williams-Barnett, Gallagher, Tel, Solanke

Doubts: Maddison, Udogie, Kudus

Time and date: 3pm BST on Saturday August 8, 2026

Venue: Hotspur Way

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Spurs are now back home after their productive pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia, where they earned bragging rights over London rivals Chelsea thanks to Richarlison’s last-gasp strike despite the earlier quick-fire dismissal of Kevin Danso off the bench.

Before travelling Down Under, Spurs also defeated MK Dons 1-0 at Hotspur Way courtesy of a brilliant debut goal from new £85million signing Mateus Fernandes.

Tottenham are reaching the business end of their preparations for the new Premier League campaign, with only a double-header to come against Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim next weekend before they get under way with a short trip to Brentford on August 22.

Getafe finished seventh in LaLiga last term under Jose Bordalas and come into this fixture following consecutive friendly defeats by Monaco and Atletico Madrid.

They also played out a goalless draw with Real Valladolid after opening the summer with back-to-back wins over Tenerife and Reading.

This is Getafe’s final friendly before turning their attention to the Conference League play-off round and an opening LaLiga contest away at Alaves on August 15.

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Tottenham’s pre-season campaign continues with a behind-closed-doors friendly against Getafe at Hotspur Way this weekend.

Spurs have returned to London after a productive tour of New Zealand and Australia, and will be looking to make it five games without defeat this summer as the start of the Premier League draws nearer.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side ended their trip Down Under with a dramatic 2-1 victory over London rivals Chelsea, scoring with virtually the last kick of the game through Richarlison despite being reduced to 10 men after Kevin Danso was sent off.

Spurs are gearing up nicely for the new campaign, but there are still a few issues for De Zerbi to iron out before they head to Brentford in two weeks' time.

Injury concerns continue to hamper the team’s preparations and De Zerbi has been careful not to take unnecessary risks with certain players so far this summer.

Destiny Udogie and James Maddison have still yet to feature at all in pre-season, and there are suggestions that the latter is in a race against time to be fit to face Brentford due to a hip problem.

Micky van de Ven, who is on the verge of signing a new contract, has also sat on the sidelines since his return from the World Cup, while Dominic Solanke was given his first minutes of pre-season against Chelsea.

In contention: Mateus Fernandes will hope to return to Tottenham action against Getafe

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De Zerbi is right to be cautious as Spurs’ season unravelled in large part due to injuries last year.

Building relationships and understanding, especially after a heavy summer of spending, is important, though, and the Italian will hope to name a near full-strength team against Getafe.

There was encouraging footage of long-term absentees Mohammed Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski in training this week, with videos of the pair running together at Hotspur Way.

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Kudus has been out since January with a serious quad injury, while Kulusevski has not played for over a year after suffering a patella injury in May 2025.

Spurs are being particularly careful with Kulusevski after such a long period on the sidelines. The Swedish playmaker is not yet in team training and remains some way from returning to match action.

Kudus, though, is closing in on a return to full fitness and is training with the rest of the squad. It seems doubtful, however, that he will play any part against Getafe.

Mateus Fernandes has also returned to training after a calf issue ruled him out of Spurs’ last two games, and the £85million man will be in contention to play on Saturday.

After Getafe, Spurs take on Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim in a double-header of friendlies next weekend before their Premier League curtain-raiser away to Brentford.

Predicted Tottenham XI: Kinsky, Gray, Van de Ven, Van Hecke, Robertson, Fernandes, Tonali, Williams-Barnett, Gallagher, Tel, Solanke

Doubts: Maddison, Udogie, Kudus

Time and date: 3pm BST on Saturday August 8, 2026

Venue: Hotspur Way

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Standard Sport understands that the Championship club will pay an up-front fee of £7million plus potential future add-ons for the 21-year-old, who is set to undergo a medical.

It is believed that Spurs have also negotiated a sell-on clause in the deal to take Phillips to the Riverside Stadium.

Middlesbrough have been in pursuit of Phillips all summer and now look set to raid Tottenham for the second time in this window after securing the signing of striker Will Lankshear last month in a club-record move that could rise as high as £20m.

Kim Hellberg’s side are targeting another Premier League promotion push this season after losing to Hull in the play-off final in May and have identified Phillips to bolster their defence.

Phillips has a wealth of experience in England’s second tier, having made over 100 Championship appearances already across spells with Blackburn, Plymouth and Stoke.

Spurs signed Phillips for £2.5m from Blackburn in 2023, with Rovers agreeing a 15 per cent clause on the profit from any future sale.

The England youth international will become the latest academy player to leave Tottenham permanently this summer after the departures of Lankshear, Alfie Devine and Tynan Thompson.

Spurs have been keen to maximise player sales and are edging close to banking £100m in outgoing transfer fees following the sale of Phillips.

Tottenham are looking to offset the £237m they have already spent on new players this summer and expect to bring in two or three more signings before the end of the window next month.

Solomon is understood to not have a future in Spurs' first team under Roberto De Zerbi, despite a prominent - and, at times, impressive - role so far during pre-season.

West Ham have been credited with interest, along with Hull City, and Solomon's agent, Shlomi Ben Ezra, has talked up the Hammers.

"Manor isn’t expected to be a starter at Tottenham, at least not in the near future," he told Sport5, via Sport Witness.

"If I were a Tottenham player, I’d also aim to join a club where I’d be in the starting line-up, that’s the goal. A player’s career is short, and after eight years in Europe, Manor wants to make an impact.

“I think, without any personal bias, he has to play. He has a place at Tottenham, but some people think otherwise.

"He was also quite successful last year at Fiorentina, aside from a month and a half of bad luck and injury. I’m sure he’ll continue; he just needs the spot he deserves.”

Solomon has spent the last two seasons out on loan, first with Leeds when in the Championship and then last season at Villarreal and then Fiorentina.

"I think that at 27, he’s already at an age where he has experience, and there’s a consensus about Manor. Many teams like him because he’s a good player and a good person.

“As you’re reading, seeing, and reporting, Manor is in high demand this summer. We’ll see what happens in the coming days.

“Manor wants to play and be a key player. I believe that will happen in the coming days. I believe he’ll be playing in England next year, it’s very likely."