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The Tottenham Hotspur full-back is set to take part in his first World Cup after the competition kicked off on Thursday night

Eric Dier admits he spoke to Djed Spence ahead of the World Cup to ensure the Tottenham and England full-back enjoys it to the maximum.

Like Dier in the past for England, Spence's versatility has been a major factor in his chances of making Thomas Tuchel's squad with the 25-year-old able to play in either his natural right-back role or at left-back. He has been required in that role for much of the past couple of seasons as Spurs have suffered injuries in that position and Spence has also played as a winger on both flanks in games for the north London club.

Spence now has six England caps and will be hoping to play at the World Cup, which is being held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. His first opportunity to make his debut in the showpiece competition comes on Wednesday night when Tuchel's men take on Croatia in Dallas.

Spence will play at the tournament in a custom-made jaw protector after the flying elbow from Chelsea striker Liam Delap that broke the full-back's jaw last month.

Dier, who spent almost a decade at Spurs and 18 months of that with Spence, played at two World Cups and was asked if he had a message for his former team-mate.

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"Just to enjoy it - I've already told him to! We were together at the club for a while and we stay in touch. I spoke to him a couple of days ago," he said in an interview with Tottenham.

"It will be one of the best experiences he's going to have in his career and, hopefully, he’ll have more. I think Djed has fantastic individual characteristics, some of them physical, some of them technical and some of them mental."

Dier believes Spence has a bright future under new Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi after overcoming his early struggles to get minutes at the club.

"I'm excited to see him with the new manager at Spurs next season," said the 32-year-old Monaco centre-back. "I think he has fantastic attributes. He just needs to keep working hard and stay calm. He has fantastic abilities and I like him, too. I feel like he had a tough time, you know, for a while and he showed real resilience to get through that."

Tottenham Hotspur confirmed the signing of Marcos Senesi on a free transfer with his contract at Bournemouth set to expire this summer

New Tottenham Hotspur signing Marcos Senesi has been called up to the Argentina squad for this summer’s World Cup, a little over 24 hours after agreeing a deal to join the club.

Spurs confirmed on Wednesday that Senesi would be moving to north London, with the defender arriving on a free transfer following the end of his contract with Bournemouth.

Senesi moves to Tottenham as Roberto De Zerbi prepares for the start of the new Premier League season, where the club will hope for a significant improvement on their 17th-place finish from last term.

Just a day after being confirmed as a new Tottenham signing, Senesi has been called up to the Argentina squad, which could serve as a potential blow to De Zerbi’s preparations for next season.

The Tottenham boss now likely to be forced to wait to have the defender in the squad for pre-season training this summer, with his return to England now dependent on how Argentina fare at this summer's World Cup.

Senesi has been named in Argentina’s squad on the same day that the tournament gets underway in the opening fixture between South Africa and co-hosts Mexico.

Argentina have been handed an injury blow ahead of the tournament with Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi being withdrawn from the squad.

"Defender Leonardo Balerdi suffered a muscle injury in the soleus of his right leg and will not be able to be part of the squad that will play the World Cup," Argentina confirmed in a statement last week.

"Hang in there, stay strong, and get well soon."

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As a result, Senesi has been called up to Lionel Scaloni’s squad, with the country’s first match as they defend their crown taking place on Tuesday night against Algeria in Kansas City.

Argentina will then have Group J fixtures against Austria and Jordan to complete the initial phase of the competition, where Senesi will now be hoping to play a key role for his country’s bid to win back-to-back World Cups.

Senesi will also link up with new Tottenham teammate Cristian Romero, who is also part of Argentina’s squad for this summer’s World Cup.

When asked about his move to Tottenham, Senesi told the club website: "It's a very special feeling to be a Tottenham Hotspur player.

"From the first moment, the club has shown why they want me and how much they want me to be a part of what they are building. It's exciting and something I can't wait to be involved in.

"Every time I step on the pitch, I will do my best to make the fans proud and to take the club back to the place it belongs. I want to win things with Tottenham and will do everything I can to make that happen."

It has been confirmed that the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder will leave the club this summer to start a new chapter in his football career

Leo Black reacted to his Tottenham exit with a heartfelt social media post which drew plenty of responses from within the Premier League club.

The 20-year-old midfielder was announced among the string of development squad players who will depart Spurs this summer once their contracts come to an end. Black was joined by under-21s exits for Pele Arganese-McDermott, Tyrell Ashcroft, Dante Cassanova, Matthew Craig and Calum Logan as well as, from the under-18s, Jamel Beggs, Samal Bangura and Leon Myrtaj, while Elijah Upson has rejected the offer of a contract and will leave the north London outfit.

On Wednesday, Black posted an old photo of himself as a young child beside the old White Hart Lane pitch on Instagram in contrast to a more recent image of him in action for the club in the season just gone. The midfielder, who can also play as an inverted right back, has played around 100 matches for the U21s and U18s over recent years.

The England U19 international trained with the first team on various occasions and made a senior appearance for the club under Ange Postecoglou in the friendly against Newcastle United in Melbourne on Spurs' post-season tour of Australia in the summer of 2024.

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"After 12 years at this amazing club, my time has come to an end. A place I’m proud to call my second home," Black said on social media.

"Being part of this club has helped shape who I am today, and I will always look back on my time here with gratitude. Thank you for investing your time, energy, and care in helping me progress and I wish everyone nothing but the best for the future."

First team left-back Destiny Udogie simply replied: "Baller!" while others liked his post. Mikey Moore responded "All the best mate" while Mason Melia, who made his Republic of Ireland debut in the past fortnight, posted "All the best brother".

Various development squad players from the present and past commented underneath and Tottenham's first-team academy transition coach Stuart Lewis, who would have coached Black for the U18s, said: "Good luck Leo! It’s been a pleasure seeing you progress both on and off the pitch over the years.. All the best for the future."

Black's future looks to be bright despite his exit from the Premier League club with Hull City and Birmingham City both credited with interest in recent weeks in signing him as a free agent, with the midfielder having played on trial for the former's U21s last month.

The north London club's supporters' trust have sent a letter to Tottenham's non-executive chairman about the concerns of the fanbase

The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust have sent a letter to Spurs' non-executive chairman Peter Charrington to convey the concerns found in a survey of its members.

It was a dreadful season for the north London club with another 17th place finish and a year that brought four different head coaches before Roberto De Zerbi finally ensured Spurs escaped relegation by just two points on the final day of the miserable Premier League campaign.

In the days after that desperately-needed victory against Everton there were public communications to the supporters from Charrington, CEO Vinai Venkatesham and also a rare statement from Lewis family, who own the majority of the club.

Since then the Trust invited their members to take part in a consultation designed to gauge confidence in those responsible for leading the club and delivering success on the pitch.

Their survey received 1,696 responses and when asked whether they had confidence in the current club leadership to build a team capable of competing for league titles and cups, the results showed 57.15% scored one for no confidence and 24.57% scored two meaning a combined low-confidence score from 81.72% of those surveyed.

Members were also asked whether they had confidence in the current club ownership to build a team capable of competing for league titles and cups and the results were similar. They showed that 54.97% scored one for confidence and 28.48% answered two, meaning a combined low-confidence score percentage of 83.44% of those asked.

Alongside those scores, supporters raised concerns about leadership and decision-making, their perceived lack of elite football expertise within the club’s senior structure, recruitment and squad-building, the level of injuries suffered during the season and the performance of the medical department. Many also highlighted concerns around the pathway from academy football into the first team, while a recurring sentiment was that football considerations had not been prioritised sufficiently in recent years.

The trust sent a letter to Charrington in order to present the concerns of their members and the urgent need to strengthen De Zerbi's squad in the summer transfer window.

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"In response to the consultation findings, the Trust has written to Peter Charrington, the club’s Non-Executive Chairman, following his recent letter to supporters," read a statement from THST.

"The Trust welcomed the acknowledgement from both Mr Charrington and the Lewis Family that the past two seasons have been unacceptable and that football success had not been the driving factor behind key decisions. However, the letter also reflected members’ concerns that there has been insufficient recognition of decisions taken during the current season that contributed to the club’s decline, despite repeated warnings from supporter representatives.

"The Trust made clear that supporters’ trust and confidence in the club’s leadership has reached an historic low and that fans now want to see meaningful action rather than further promises.

"The Trust’s letter emphasised the need for leadership with proven elite football expertise, urgent strengthening of the squad and a significant change in approach to demonstrate that lessons have been learned.

"We stressed that this summer represents both a critical opportunity and a critical challenge for the club. The coming months will be crucial in rebuilding not only the team on the pitch but also supporters’ trust and confidence off it.

"While the Trust welcomes the commitments made by the club and its owners, the message from supporters is clear: actions must now match the words.

"We will carefully assess both the club’s response to our letter and, more importantly, the actions it takes in the weeks and months ahead. We recognise that many members believe the club has reached a critical juncture, and we will continue to engage with the club on the supporters’ behalf while monitoring developments closely.

"The message from members is simple: the commitment to put football first must now become a reality."

Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham are being linked with a host of potential new signings, with the summer transfer window set to officially open on Monday

Tottenham Hotspur could be set to have a busy summer transfer window as they prepare for their return to Premier League duties. Roberto De Zerbi will have a full pre-season to prepare for the new campaign, having helped steer the club away from relegation to the Championship last term.

The club's attention will now turn to the summer transfer window, where Spurs are already being linked with a host of potential new signings.

Andy Robertson has already agreed to become the first new signing of the summer for Tottenham, arriving on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Liverpool.

Bournemouth defender Marco Senesi has also joined Tottenham on a free transfer, while Jan Paul van Hecke and Savinho are also thought to be targets for this summer.

Here, football.london are taking a look at some of the latest Tottenham transfer news and gossip that has emerged over the last 24 hours.

Bremer interest

Tottenham are reportedly showing an interest in signing Juventus defender Gleison Bremer this summer.

Tuttosport have reported that Spurs are looking to strengthen their centre-back options and have identified Bremer as a potential target.

The report also claims that Bremer could go on to replace Cristian Romero, whose future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium remains increasingly uncertain, with Manchester United mentioned as a potential destination.

Bremer is reported to be valued at around €58million (£50million) this summer.

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Spence wanted

Juventus have reportedly expressed an interest in signing Tottenham star Djed Spence this summer.

Spence is currently with the England squad ahead of this summer’s World Cup and is now being linked with a move away from Spurs.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, via TuttomercatoWeb, Spence has been identified by Juve as the player they want to sign to strengthen their full-back department.

The report claims that Andrea Cambiaso could head for the exit door at the Serie A giants, with Spence mentioned as the player they want to replace the full-back in the event of a departure.

Marcos Senesi has joined Tottenham after leaving Bournemouth at the end of his contract

Tottenham have officially confirmed the signing of Marcos Senesi. He follows Andy Robertson into the club on a free transfer after his Bournemouth contract expired.

He will wear the No.5 shirt - left vacant since Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's departure - that he wore with the Cherries. Speaking on the move, as quoted by Spurs, he said: "It's a very special feeling to be a Tottenham Hotspur player.

"From the first moment, the club has shown why they want me and how much they want me to be a part of what they are building. It's exciting and something I can't wait to be involved in.

"Every time I step on the pitch, I will do my best to make the fans proud and to take the club back to the place it belongs. I want to win things with Tottenham and will do everything I can to make that happen."

Head coach Roberto De Zerbi said: "Marcos' experience, quality on the ball, and competitive edge will strengthen us defensively, as well as giving us flexibility in formation.

"He's comfortable playing in a possession-based team, reads the game very well and has the personality to thrive in a demanding environment.

"I also love his mentality and desire to keep improving and I'm looking forward to working with him and seeing the big contribution he can make to the team."

Sporting director Johan Lange added: "Marcos is a defender who brings a combination of quality, intelligence and leadership to our squad.

"His experience at the highest level, his composure in possession and his desire to compete for every ball make him an excellent fit for the way we want to play.

"We are delighted to welcome him to the club and believe this is the perfect place for him as he enters a great stage in his career."

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Senesi enjoyed a great 2025/26 season at the Vitality Stadium after stepping up to the plate following exits for Dean Huijsen and Illia Zabarnyi.

Following the addition of Robertson, he adds even more experience to Tottenham's squad with over 100 Premier League appearances.

Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham are being linked with a host of potential new signings, with the summer transfer window set to officially open on Monday

Tottenham Hotspur could be set to have a busy summer transfer window as they prepare for their return to Premier League duties. Roberto De Zerbi will have a full pre-season to prepare for the new campaign, having helped steer the club away from relegation to the Championship last term.

The club's attention will now turn to the summer transfer window, where Spurs are already being linked with a host of potential new signings.

Andy Robertson has already agreed to become the first new signing of the summer for Tottenham, arriving on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Liverpool.

Bournemouth defender Marco Senesi is also expected to join Tottenham on a free transfer, while Jan Paul van Hecke and Savinho are also thought to be targets for this summer.

Here, football.london are taking a look at some of the latest Tottenham transfer news and gossip that has emerged over the last 24 hours.

Bremer interest

Tottenham are reportedly showing an interest in signing Juventus defender Gleison Bremer this summer.

Tuttosport have reported that Spurs are looking to strengthen their centre-back options and have identified Bremer as a potential target.

The report also claims that Bremer could go on to replace Cristian Romero, whose future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium remains increasingly uncertain, with Manchester United mentioned as a potential destination.

Bremer is reported to be valued at around €58million (£50million) this summer.

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Spence wanted

Juventus have reportedly expressed an interest in signing Tottenham star Djed Spence this summer.

Spence is currently with the England squad ahead of this summer’s World Cup and is now being linked with a move away from Spurs.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, via TuttomercatoWeb, Spence has been identified by Juve as the player they want to sign to strengthen their full-back department.

The report claims that Andrea Cambiaso could head for the exit door at the Serie A giants, with Spence mentioned as the player they want to replace the full-back in the event of a departure.

Micky van de Ven's future at Tottenham Hotspur remains uncertain, with Real Madrid the latest club to be linked with a move for the Dutchman over the weekend

Micky van de Ven continues to be linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur. The defender’s Spurs future has been the subject of speculation for some time, with Liverpool named as a possible destination.

However, the Sunder Mirror reported over the weekend that Real Madrid were looking at the possibility of signing the Dutchman this summer. The report claimed that the La Liga giants are keen to strengthen their backline under new boss Jose Mourinho.

Van de Ven’s agent, Jose Fortes, gave an interview with Spanish outlet Marca last year where he admitted that a move to Madrid could be on the cards in the future.

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He said, "Micky also has the quality to play for a big club like Real Madrid someday. Besides, Madrid needs a defender with his characteristics."

Spurs, it has been claimed, would want £75m for the defender this summer, but the speculation could open an opportunity for Roberto De Zerbi to strengthen his own squad in the form of a swap deal.

The Spanish outfit are thought to be close to signing Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer from Liverpool, and the arrival of Van de Ven, too, would likely result in some players leaving the Santiago Bernabeu.

Dean Huijsen left Bournemouth last summer to complete a £50million move to Madrid but endured a difficult debut season with the La Liga outfit.

The defender made 40 appearances for Madrid and was handed 24 starts in La Liga during Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa’s time as manager.

Raul Asencio is another player whose future at Madrid could be in doubt following the arrival of Konate and the potential signing of Van de Ven, with the 23-year-old only featuring 23 times in La Liga last season.

Antonio Rudiger’s future at Madrid has also been in doubt for several months, with the former Chelsea star’s contract set to expire at the end of the month.

However, there have been reports that Rudiger will sign a one-year extension to remain a Madrid player. This, though, could give the Spanish giants the chance to receive a fee for the 33-year-old rather than letting him leave for free in 12 months' time.

Tottenham have announced a surprise new contract extension to a player who hasn't featured since injuring his ankle in the defeat against West Ham in January

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Ben Davies has signed a new one-year contract with the club.

Davies, 33, was set to be a free agent come the end of June, but Spurs have decided to offer him fresh terms and he has agreed to remain at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

The Welshman has been at Spurs since 2014, when he made the move from Swansea City and has become a cult figure during his time in north London, making 363 appearances and being part of the team that won the Europa League last season.

Speaking after penning a new Tottenham contract, Davies told the club's website : "Tottenham Hotspur really feels like home. It's been a huge part of my football journey and I'm grateful for what the club has given me so far in my career.

"It's been difficult over the past few months, not being able to help the team on the pitch in some tough moments due to injury. So I tried to help the boys off it as much as I could, being a voice in the dressing room and around the group, contributing in any way I could.

"My heart's on my sleeve for this club and I'll give everything for it."

There were fears that Davies' Tottenham career was over when he suffered a horrific ankle injury during a 2-1 defeat against West Ham in mid-January. He underwent two surgeries to fix the problem and was ruled out for the remainder of the season, missing the final 22 matches.

In total, Davies played just five times for Tottenham across the 2025/26 campaign, after missing more than a month earlier in the season after suffering a hamstring problem.

Although it's unclear if Davies will be fit for the start of the new season, his presence in the dressing room is no doubt going to be invaluable, especially to the younger players.

Indeed, Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi name-checked Davies as someone who helped the club get across the line to remain in the Premier League at the end of last season.

After the 1-0 win against Everton - which secured Tottenham's top-flight status - De Zerbi praised the players who have been able to turn the club's form around and avoid relegation.

He said: "Dragusin. Dragusin was top because he didn’t play, but he was always positive inside the dressing room. Inside the pitch. [Rodrigo] Bentancur. Because Bentancur, when he came back from the injury, he wanted to play. He came to me to say, 'Hey, I want to play. I'm ready to play.'

"Joao Palhinha, because at the beginning of my time, he didn't play in Sunderland, here with Brighton and Wolverhampton. Ben Davies. Yesterday, he came to the Lodge with us.

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"Djed Spence. Before the Chelsea game, he came in my office. Another one to say 'I want to play.' He said, 'You always speak about the personality, the courage. I'm here, if you want to play with one player,' and he was fantastic, I love it. Micky van de Ven. Great guy, sensitive guy.

"I spent a lot of time with him, because I consider him the best centre-back, left-centre-back in the Premier League, with Levi Colwill, because he was my former player, and I can't forget him. But a lot of other players. Richarlison, Archie Gray, I can't say one."

De Zerbi has done an excellent job since being appointed at Spurs in March, winning three and drawing two of his seven matches in charge - a run that helped keep Tottenham in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur have announced their retained list with Yves Bissouma set to leave the club at the end of this month

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Yves Bissouma will leave the club this summer, as the club announces its retained list. Spurs will already be preparing for next season after they avoided relegation from the Premier League on the final day of the campaign last month.

In a post via the club’s social media account, Tottenham sent a message of appreciation to Bissouma.

“We can confirm the departure of Yves Bissouma following the conclusion of his contract,” the post on X, formerly known as Twitter, read.

“Thank you for your service and all the best for the future, Biss.”

The Mali international joined Spurs from Brighton in the summer of 2022 for £30million, with the midfielder going on to make 111 appearances for the club during his time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

However, a combination of a knee and ankle injuries stopped Bissouma from featuring for Spurs across the entire first half of last season, and he was forced to wait until January 17 to make his first appearance of the campaign, which ended in a 2-1 defeat to West Ham.

Bissouma went on to feature just 11 times for Tottenham across the rest of the season, and was an unused substitute in the final three Premier League matches of the campaign.

Elsewhere, Tottenham went on to confirm that 10 players from their academy will also be leaving the club this summer.

Under-21 stars Pele Arganese-McDermott, Tyrell Ashcroft, Leo Black, Dante Cassanova, Matthew Craig and Calum Logan will all leave North London this summer when their current deals with the club come to an end.

Four players from the Under-18s will also depart this summer, including Elijah Upson, who has rejected a contract offer from the club. Jamel Beggs, Samal Bangura and Leon Myrtaj have also been confirmed as players who will depart this summer.

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