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Tottenham Hotspur look set to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham, having fended off interest from Manchester United.

Tottenham Hotspur have the perfect welcoming gift for Mateus Fernandes. The Lilywhites have beaten Manchester United in the race to sign the West Ham star as Roberto De Zerbi looks to bolster his options in the middle of the park.

football.london understands that Spurs have reached an agreement with the Hammers to sign Fernandes in a deal worth around £85m. Tottenham faced tough competition from the Red Devils in the race for the 21-year-old, who's now set to undergo a medical before putting pen to paper on a long-term contract.

While medical staff give Fernandes the once-over and Johan Lange pulls together the paperwork, De Zerbi will be working hard to ensure he's given a warm welcome. The Portugal international, who was left at home by Roberto Martinez for the World Cup, could quickly become a fan favourite if he follows in the footsteps of Harry Kane.

Although Fernandes won't be expected to score as many goals as the Lilywhites legend, especially from midfield, he could be given his former shirt, the number 18, which is etched into Premier League history. In 2014/15, wearing that very jersey, Kane scored over 20 goals in a domestic campaign for the first time in his senior career.

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He found the net 21 times in the English top-flight, establishing himself as one of the best strikers in the world for years to come. The following season, Kane was rewarded with the number 10 shirt, which he made his own until 2023, when he left Tottenham to join Bayern Munich in a deal worth £100m.

With the number 18 available, Fernandes has the chance to pay homage to the former Spurs captain – and for good reason, too. The Portuguese playmaker donned the shirt at Southampton in 2024/25 and then again at West Ham in 2025/26.

He also wore the number 18 for Portugal's Under-21 and Under-19 teams. Fernandes previously wore numbers seven, 10, and 17 during his time at the Sporting CP academy, but at Tottenham, they're currently worn by Xavi Simons, James Maddison, and Cristian Romero, respectively.

Interestingly, Fernandes grew up idolising Bruno Fernandes, who famously donned the number 18 shirt during his first three years at Manchester United. Speaking to CNN Portugal in 2024, the Spurs target recalled the time he first saw his fellow countryman in the flesh.

"I remember one time when we [Sporting] were playing against Benfica, Under-16s," said Fernandes, who wore the number eight shirt on his senior international debut earlier this year. "I'll always have that moment in my memory.

"He [Bruno Fernandes] was off the field. That is, we were playing on one field, and he was on the other field watching the game. I don't know if it was him and Nuno Mendes, and I remember seeing him and, suddenly, starting to assert myself on the field, yelling at everyone, just so he would notice.

"I don't know if he remembers that moment, but it's something that stuck in my memory."

Then, in an interview with A Bola in March 2026, Fernandes described the Red Devils skipper as his role model. He said: "The biggest one right now is Bruno [Fernandes] because of the player he already is.

"Back when I was at Sporting, I looked up to him and tried to learn from him. He plays in the same league as me, he has a lot of experience with the national team, and in the Premier League, I try to watch him a lot. Without a doubt, he stands out."

West Ham have given Mateus Fernandes permission to undergo a medical ahead of a potential transfer to Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur fought hammer and tongs to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham. The Lilywhites faced tough competition from Manchester United in the race for the 21-year-old midfielder's signature, but Johan Lange waltzed away victorious, laying down a marker ahead of the new Premier League season.

football.london understands that Spurs outbid the Red Devils, reaching an agreement with the Hammers on a deal believed to be worth around £85m. Manchester United pushed hard to sign Fernandes, who's now set to sign a long-term contract in north London, but they pulled the plug when the finances exceeded their valuation.

It's understood that the Red Devils only want to sign players who are committed to the project at Old Trafford, and the Portugal international left the door open to Tottenham throughout the negotiation process. In recent years, Manchester United have made an effort to remain patient and buy the right player at the right price.

So, when Lange dug a bit deeper into his pocket and threw some more chips on the table, the Red Devils packed up their bags and left. West Ham have since given Fernandes permission to undergo a medical ahead of a potential transfer to the Lilywhites.

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The Portuguese playmaker looks set to become the fifth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Andrew Robertson, Marco Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Martin Dúbravka. Spurs have shown no sign of slowing down either, with Roberto De Zerbi eager to rebuild the core of his squad.

Speaking to reporters on the final day of the season, following a win over Everton, which sealed a place in the Premier League, the Tottenham boss raised eyebrows when he suggested that half of the team could be axed.

De Zerbi said: "From tonight, we have to start to organise and to build a new team. I think we have now to change too many players. We have 10, 11, 12 players good enough to stay. Good enough. Like players. Especially like people. And then we have to complete the squad with the first level of players."

Then, in a separate interview with club media, the Italian added: "I'm looking forward to building a new team. I'm looking forward to calling these players, to speak with them and to introduce the new season and to speak with the new players we have to bring.

"We are lucky to stay here, and we have to compete in the best way we can," added the 47-year-old. "We have to organise the next season, we have to build a stronger team. Now we have to move on and to prepare the future of our club."

Despite having all but wrapped up the signing of Fernandes, Sandro Tonali continues to be linked with a move to Tottenham. football.london understands that Spurs have held talks over the Newcastle United midfielder, but they face strong competition in the race for his signature, too.

The Lilywhites have plenty of time to get a deal over the line, though, having already wrapped up the bulk of business.

Tottenham Hotspur will seal a string of transfers today as July arrives and Roberto De Zerbi's transfer rebuild continues at pace

Tottenham will complete four transfers on Wednesday and will be hoping to seal a record fifth before the day comes to a close.

It's been a busy transfer window so far for the north London side as Roberto De Zerbi leads a squad rebuild to ensure Spurs compete far higher up the Premier League table next season after successive 17th place finishes. July 1 marks an important day for clubs for a couple of reasons and for Tottenham it is no different.

That's because players' contracts run up until the end of June 30 and that date also marks the end of one period for the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules before the next one begins. That means you will either see various clubs rushing to get sales done before that date or others holding off for July 1 to ensure new arrivals fall into the next period.

Tottenham will immediately gain three new players on Wednesday as Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka will have completed their contracts at Liverpool, Bournemouth and Burnley respectively and their new deals with the north London club kick in to add to the £52million signing of Jan Paul van Hecke, which has already gone through.

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There will also be a first team departure as Alejo Veliz will officially leave Spurs to move to Brazilian side Bahia, part of the City Football Group, as that deal could only be concluded once his loan contract at Rosario Central came to a close at the end of June 30. As football.london reported months ago, the deal for the 22-year-old striker will net the Lilywhites £7.7million (9million euros) with 863k (1million euros) in add-ons and a 20% sell-on clause.

Tottenham supporters will also be hoping that a fifth transfer goes through on Wednesday with their record-breaking £85million move for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes. football.london reported on Tuesday that with the fee agreed between the two London clubs for the 21-year-old, after interest from Manchester United was fended off, the Hammers had given permission for Fernandes to undergo his medical with Spurs.

With a full day to finalise that transfer, there's a chance it could be tied up on Wednesday, pending the Portuguese international's international clearance and work permit, if the club want to ensure it is quickly done and dusted to ensure no late hiccups.

That could complete a busy packed July 1 for Tottenham in spectacular fashion with more transfers, both in and out of the club, expected in the weeks and months ahead as De Zerbi looks to build a new and better squad.

Tottenham have three transfer targets in their sights and all of them are open to a summer transfer in a massive boost for Roberto De Zerbi's ambitious plans

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed the green light to splash out almost £250million on three more signings as Roberto De Zerbi presses ahead with his ambitious squad rebuild.

Spurs narrowly avoided relegation to the Championship last season after finishing 17th in the Premier League for the second year running. That alarming decline has prompted club chiefs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to turn on the spending taps in a determined bid to reverse the side’s fortunes.

De Zerbi, who guided Spurs to safety after replacing Igor Tudor in late March, has wasted little time stamping his authority on the squad. The Lilywhites have already completed four first-team signings this summer.

The experienced trio of Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka have arrived on free transfers, with £52m splashed out on defender Jan Paul van Hecke in a Brighton reunion for De Zerbi.

That figure could well soar beyond the £250m mark in the coming weeks as Spurs push to complete at least three more marquee signings. Strengthening the centre of midfield appears to be De Zerbi’s priority, with both Matheus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali firmly on Tottenham’s radar.

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Fernandes, who was relegated with West Ham United last campaign, is also attracting interest from Manchester United and is expected to command a fee in excess of £80m. According to reports, the Portuguese international is "very keen” on the switch to north London, with Spurs willing to offer a more lucrative contract than United.

If he opts to join De Zerbi’s side, the 21-year-old could be joined by Tonali. The Newcastle United midfielder is understood to have already agreed personal terms with Tottenham and is keen on the move, although Spurs are still negotiating a fee with the Magpies.

An opening £80m bid was rejected earlier this summer, but talks are believed to be progressing well with the two clubs edging towards an agreement worth around £100m. Spurs could yet face competition for his signature from north London rivals Arsenal.

However, the Gunners are thought to be focusing their efforts on Tonali’s Newcastle team-mate Bruno Guimaraes, potentially leaving Spurs with a clearer run at the Italy international. Another player high on De Zerbi’s wishlist is Savinho, who could leave Manchester City after scoring just one league goal last season.

Tottenham want to make some big moves in the transfer window to supplement those players Roberto De Zerbi has who are desperate to show what they can do

Roberto De Zerbi is looking to overhaul his Tottenham squad but he will also be aware that he has some players desperate to prove a point next season after spending most of the past year somewhat forgotten and out of the limelight.

Spurs have already made four signings this summer with Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka joining on free transfers and Jan Paul van Hecke arriving from Brighton in a £52million deal. The north London outfit are also set to sign midfielder Mateus Fernandes for a club record £85million from West Ham and have held talks about signing Sandro Tonali from Newcastle as well as Manchester City winger Savinho.

De Zerbi believes he has a core of players at Tottenham that need building around with top level quality and that could include some of those players who became forgotten at points last season as they sat on the sidelines unable to help.

Here are five players who could have a big campaign for Spurs under the Italian as they seek to remind everyone exactly what they can do.

James Maddison

It was a washout of a season mostly for James Maddison as he suffered that ACL injury in pre-season out in South Korea, having only just come back that summer from the partial tear suffered towards the end of the previous campaign.

De Zerbi took it cautiously with the England midfielder and used him mainly behind the scenes after he returned to training, as a leader around the group and a voice in the dressing room.

In the end Maddison would play just 34 minutes of normal time plus a fair chunk of added time in the final three games of the season and in the derby at Stamford Bridge especially you could see little glimpses of what he would bring when he's sharp again.

The 29-year-old produced 23 goal involvements for Spurs in the previous campaign and his absence made it easy to forget just how creative a game changer he can be.

"Real leaders who talk inside the dressing room, Maddison is a top player on the pitch with the ball but also as a personality, mentality on the pitch," De Zerbi said of the midfielder.

Maddison will be desperate to remind people what he is capable of and his return at the end of the campaign should act as a prolonged pre-season of sorts for him to be more than ready for the coming year.

Mohammed Kudus

Mohammed Kudus was on his way to being Tottenham's player of the season without question. Yes, the Ghana international dipped before his enforced absence but that was mostly due to Thomas Frank overplaying him into the ground and a system that only ever saw the ball come his way every single time and the opposition knew it, constantly surrounding him.

It says plenty that the 25-year-old ended up as Spurs' joint top assist provider, despite being injured with that troublesome quad since January and missing the remainder of the campaign, as only Pedro Porro and Xavi Simons could match his tally of six. He also scored three times, which he will want to improve on next season.

Once he is fully fit, with the pain of missing the World Cup to fuel him, Kudus with his power and ability to beat a man will be huge within De Zerbi's system. The Italian had said the attacker was set to be one of his 'crucial' players only to lose him within days of his return to training.

It's a cliche of course but it will be like Kudus has signed again when he returns because the £55million man is that good a player and De Zerbi will use him in the right way.

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Dominic Solanke

Last season's rusty Dominic Solanke was not the version of himself that he or anybody wanted to see. It was a campaign riddled with injury woe for a striker who arrived at Tottenham with barely a physical problem to his name for years.

He started just 11 Premier League games, one in the Champions League, and scored only six goals across a season in which an ankle injury kept him out from August until January and then he only showed glimpses of looking fit and sharp before a hamstring problem ended his campaign prematurely.

Many fans have given up on Solanke already - frequent injuries and being rusty and off the pace on your return will do that for a striker. However, it shouldn't be forgotten that the 28-year-old produced 49 goal involvements in his preceding two seasons, despite a knee injury swiping two months out of his debut Spurs campaign.

De Zerbi has already said that Solanke is a big player for him and don't bet against the former Bournemouth forward getting goals aplenty in a system that might finally get the ball to him in the opposition box.

Destiny Udogie

It's easy to forget that Destiny Udogie is still just 23-years-old. De Zerbi has plenty of faith in the young Italian but the key for the left-back is to get over the injury issues that just stop him getting a long run of games in a row under his belt.

It's no coincidence that when he finally does get a string of appearances going, Spurs invariably look more balanced and better on the pitch. Ange Postecoglou managed him well through the end of last season, using him mainly in the Europa League, and he was integral to Tottenham lifting that trophy. Likewise at the conclusion of this campaign, Udogie started six of De Zerbi's seven matches and Spurs only lost two of them.

Next season he will have Andy Robertson as big competition at left-back and that's a good thing for him. He will learn plenty from the Scot, who has won everything you can in the club game, and the competition will drive both players on. Keep an eye on Udogie to shine under his compatriot this season.

Dejan Kulusevski

It's crazy that Dejan Kulusevski has not played a game of football for club or country since May 11, 2025.

More than a year has passed since the talented Swede last took to a pitch and the problems with his knee have been well documented since, with the setbacks and the clean-up procedure all culminating in his World Cup dream being dashed as he tried to get back before the end of the season.

Kulusevski has a remarkable mindset and if anyone is going to come back from this and star again it will be the 26-year-old former Juventus man. You cannot overestimate just how big a player for Spurs he was, dragging them through games at times.

When he returns he will need some time to get sharp again, but when he's back in the swing of things he's going to be a huge addition for De Zerbi.

Mateus Fernandes is set to become Tottenham Hotspur's record signing from West Ham

Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to sign West Ham United star Mateus Fernandes. Spurs are set to make the Portuguese midfielder their fifth signing of the summer in a deal worth £85million.

Roberto De Zerbi's side have gazumped their rivals to make the Hammers star their latest addition. Manchester United were interested in the former Southampton man but Fernandes has opted to make the cross-London switch, where he will become a club-record arrival with Spurs smashing their previous landmark football.london understands .

Fernandes will shatter the record transfer after Dominic Solanke's £65million move from Bournemouth in 2024. Fernandes made 36 appearances for the East London club in the Premier League last term, scoring three times, but couldn't inspire Nuno Espirito Santo's side to avoid relegation.

The Red Devils had made Fernandes one of their main targets after reaching an agreement to sign Ederson from Atalanta, however it has been suggested that they baulked at the fee and the player's demands.

More additions at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium are to come with De Zerbi continuing to wield his axe and add his mark on the club. Spurs are looking to push back into the mix with Europe's elite after their skirmish with relegation last season.

Jan Paul van Hecke will join his new teammates when he returns from his break after the World Cup following his £52million move from Brighton & Hove Albion. The Dutchman is among the Premier League-experienced figures to walk through the arrivals in North London after Andy Robertson, Marco Senesi and Martin Dubravka.

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Fernandes' arrival, pending a medical, will see him join an extensive midfield department with Conor Gallagher, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall in the ranks. The Swede faces an uncertain future at Hotspur Way following reports he is seeking a challenge away from Spurs.

United, who have missed out on Fernandes' signature, will now have to assess their other options following this transfer setback. They were handed a further blow at the World Cup when Manuel Ugarte suffered a serious knee injury during a period of uncertainty surrounding his club future.

It has been suggested that he looked set to depart Old Trafford this summer with Michael Carrick looking to bolster and reinvest into their engine room.

Although Fernandes made his debut for Portugal in April, he missed out on their World Cup squad in North America. He will be in line to link up with his new teammates in under two weeks time when the pre-season preparations begin.

Spurs have six fixtures in the diary before the season begins competitively on August 22 with the trip to Brentford with the start of the new Premier League season pushed back because of the international tournament taking place across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

De Zerbi will reconvene with his players from Friday, July 10 for medical and physical testing and gym work. They will then move on to full work on the training pitches with the coaching staff from Monday July 13.

For the likes of Robertson and Van Hecke, as well as Tottenham regulars, they will have staggered returns due to their involvement at the World Cup. The Scotland captain saw his side bow out in the Group Stages while the central defender was in the Holland side that crashed out after losing to Morocco on penalties overnight on Tuesday.

The Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper has put pen to paper on a bumper new long-term deal with the north London club

Roberto De Zerbi believes Antonin Kinsky will become one of the best goalkeepers in Europe after the Czech put pen to paper on a new contract with Tottenham.

The 23-year-old has signed a bumper new deal, believed to be a six-year contract, after playing a huge role in saving Spurs from relegation last season. With Guglielmo Vicario expected to depart the club this summer, Kinsky is set to become the main man between the sticks for the north London club next season under De Zerbi with new arrival Martin Dubravka as his number two.

With his ability on the ball with his feet and his remarkable shot stopping, Kinsky swiftly put a Champions League nightmare in Madrid behind him to star when he came in for Vicario, who was recovering from hernia surgery, for the final seven games of the Premier League campaign.

Now he has earned a new contract with the north London outfit and De Zerbi has high hopes for the Czech international.

"Toni was outstanding over the final seven games of the season and a key part of what we achieved in that period. I am delighted he has committed his future to the club. He has earned this new contract, not only with his performances but also his professionalism and desire to improve," said the Italian.

"We have huge belief in what Toni can become. He is still young, has enormous potential and I know that Spurs is the perfect place for him to continue to develop into one of the best goalkeepers in Europe."

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On his new contract, Kinsky added: "I'm so happy and I can feel the trust from the club. When I joined 18 months ago, my expectations were to fight for my place in the team and to wear this shirt every week. It's been a real journey to get here and a nice story already, and I'm looking forward to what lies ahead over the next months and years.

"Everyone around the club feels that we can have a successful season and I want to contribute to that. We want to give the fans what they want and what this club deserves."

Tottenham's sporting director Johan Lange believes Kinsky is simply reinforcing what the club first saw in him when they scouted him.

"From the moment we identified Toni as a target, we were convinced he had the qualities, character and mentality to become an important player for this club," said the Dane. "We have been delighted with the way he has adapted over the past 18 months, both on and off the pitch, and this new contract reflects our confidence in his continued development.

"Toni has an outstanding work ethic, a strong desire to improve and the attributes required to perform at the highest level. Securing his long-term future is an important step for us and we are excited to see him fulfil the potential we believe he possesses."

The Tottenham Hotspur head coach will have some players back in pre-season training this summer sooner than he likely expected

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi will want his players to succeed at the World Cup but the knock-on effect of their exits from the competition does benefit him.

Spurs started off with 12 of their players at the showpiece tournament currently being played across the United States, Canada and Mexico, including three of their four summer signings so far in Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke. However, De Zerbi now knows that four of his World Cup stars will now be involved in more of pre-season training with him and his coaches than he probably expected and will likely join the club on their tour to New Zealand and Australia in July.

That's because both Robertson and midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur exited the competition at the end of the group stages with Scotland and Uruguay respectively. Then on Monday evening, the Netherlands were a shock departure from the last 32 as they conceded an added time equaliser to Morocco and then lost on penalties.

That means that both Micky van de Ven and new £52million signing Van Hecke will be heading home sooner than expected and could also make their way on the summer tour with Spurs.

football.london have reported that Tottenham's players will begin to head back for pre-season training to the club's Enfield training complex in stages from Friday July 10 for medical and physical testing and gym work. They will then move on to full work on the training pitches with the coaching staff from Monday July 13.

With De Zerbi yet to unleash his uncompromised brand of football on Spurs as he did not want to confuse his players in their relegation fight and his former players like Brighton's Lewis Dunk admitting how difficult it is to adapt initially to the opening weeks of his full and proper training sessions, the Italian will want as many players as possible at Hotspur Way to adjust long before the new season.

The minimum break after a summer international tournament that is offered to players is three weeks once their involvement with their national organisations ends. That would mean the Spurs quartet who have exited the World Cup so far are all likely to be back in pre-season training before the squad flies off on July 23 across the globe for their games down under.

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In New Zealand the north London side will take on Auckland FC on Sunday, July 26 at Eden Park. The following day, De Zerbi's men will head over to Australia to start preparations for a fixture against A-League side Sydney FC on Wednesday, July 29 at the Allianz Stadium. Then to close out that tour leg in Sydney, Tottenham will meet Chelsea on Saturday, August 1 at the 83,500-capacity Accor Stadium.

The next batch of Spurs players in World Cup action kick off with Lucas Bergvall, who wants to leave the club this summer, as Sweden face a tough test against France in New York on Tuesday night. Djed Spence and England then face DR Congo in Atlanta the following day before Pape Matar Sarr and Senegal take on Belgium.

One of Kevin Danso and Pedro Porro will be coming home after Thursday's clash between Austria and Spain before Luka Vuskovic's Croatia take on Portugal. Tottenham's group of players in the last 32 is rounded out by centre-backs Cristian Romero and Senesi as reigning champions Argentina face the World Cup's debut stars Cape Verde in Miami.

De Zerbi will be watching closely to see which further players he will get back in pre-season training earlier in July long before Tottenham begin their Premier League season at Brentford on August 22.

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is reportedly considering his options this summer, with Tottenham, Arsenal and Manchester City all keen on the Italian

Manchester City have entered the race to secure Sandro Tonali's signature, with Enzo Maresca keen to make an immediate impact as the club's new manager.

The FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders have maintained their pursuit of the Newcastle midfielder, with sources close to Tonali's representatives indicating that Man City represent a credible threat to prise him away from St James' Park.

Spurs saw an £80million offer turned down by the Magpies earlier this month, with Newcastle holding out for a figure nearer £100m.

Tonali has reached an agreement in principle with Spurs over personal terms worth £275,000 per week on a lucrative six-year contract, which would also see his agency GR Sports receive a 10% portion of the transfer fee - terms that Man City could comfortably replicate.

City are seeking to fill the void left by Portugal international Bernardo Silva and require additional support for Spain midfielder Rodri, having previously targeted Tonali during Pep Guardiola's tenure.

Man City have recently invested £116m in Geordie lad Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest but possess the financial muscle to execute another significant signing in Tonali.

The former AC Milan midfielder was presented to Arsenal, though the Gunners were deterred by his salary expectations and the substantial agent commissions attached to the transaction.

Arsenal have subsequently redirected their focus towards Bruno Guimaraes, with the Brazil international having departed for the World Cup without committing to fresh terms, reports Chronicle Live.

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Spurs will continue to believe they hold the advantage in the pursuit of Tonali, but the appeal of an ambitious Man City side determined to defend their crown against Arsenal will present a significant draw for the Italy international.

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi is understood to share a strong bond with Giuseppe Riso, and his representative has consistently been open about the possibility of departing Newcastle.

Speaking in March regarding a potential move away from St James' Park to clubs such as Arsenal or Manchester City, Riso commented: "Exactly, that was the goal from the moment he went to England – to try to make him a star player. I think he's the Italian footballer with one of the highest values in the world.

"The deal came about because a club like Newcastle, with unlimited financial resources, had decided to invest in Sandro. We considered the idea of having the player play in a higher-level league."

When questioned three months ago about whether Newcastle would be prepared to sell Tonali this summer, CEO David Hopkinson stated: "We think through what players might or might not want to do this summer.

"But if an Isak-like scenario presents itself again, any player under contract is going to leave on our terms and we're going to maximise the opportunity that might represent for the club."

Sports Direct shoppers can secure a huge discount on some iconic Spurs strips ahead of the new Premier League season

Tottenham Hotspur fans can snap up a classic retro shirt for less than £5 ahead of the new Premier League season. We spotted the deal at Sports Direct, where there’s a sale on several iconic strips, including the Tottenham Hotspur 1983/84 Home Shirt.

It’s currently reduced from £39.99 to £15, but it can be reduced even more if shoppers join TopCashback for free. The site pays new members a £15 welcome bonus on orders of £15 or more, plus cashback at retailers including Sports Direct.

Combining these means the Spurs shirt is effectively reduced to £4.74 including delivery, meaning the shirt itself is effectively free. This deal is only available for new TopCashback members, while existing members will pay £19.74 after cashback.

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A caveat is that only sizes small and medium remain in stock, but a similar deal is up for grabs with the Tottenham Hotspur Home Shirt 1990/91. This falls to £9.66 including delivery for new members, or £24.66 for existing members.

Both TopCashback deals work out far cheaper than the new 2026/27 shirts, which start at a whopping £89.99 for adults and £64.99 for kids at retailers like Fanatics. The heritage design of the 1983/84 strip is a ‘nostalgic tribute’ to the club’s historic UEFA Cup win, featuring a classic V-neck collar and the iconic cockerel crest.

The 1990/91 edition was worn during the 1991 FA Cup semi-final, when Spurs booked their place in the final with a 3-2 win over Arsenal. Terry Venables’ side went on to lift the trophy for a then-record eight times, thanks to an extra-time own goal from Des Walker.

It comes as the 2026/27 Premier League fixtures have been announced, which see Spurs making the short trip to Brentford in their opening game on August 22. Sky has confirmed it will broadcast the match on Sky Sports, while tickets for the season’s home games are already on sale when booking a VIP and hospitality package from Seat Unique.

Otherwise, here’s how to get Tottenham’s 1983/84 Home Shirt for £4.74.

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