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Will Lankshear has been linked with an exit from Tottenham Hotspur this summer

Tottenham have agreed a fee with Middlesbrough over the sale of Will Lankshear, football.london understands.

It was reported on Monday that the Championship side were in advanced talks with Spurs to sign the striker, who impressed on loan at Oxford United last season, where he scored 11 goals in 44 appearances.

It's now understood that Tottenham have agreed a fee with Boro worth a guaranteed £10million for the 21-year-old. The deal could potentially rise to £20million with add-ons. A 20 per cent sell-on clause will be included in the deal, plus matching rights for Spurs for any future bids.

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Personal terms between Lankshear and Middlesbrough are progressing well, it is understood, and a medical is expected to take place on Tuesday afternoon or evening.

It's understood the young striker will not leave the club unless he's certain of game time to develop. football.london reported last week that Sporting CP, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton all made approaches for Lankshear, but those were rebuffed by Spurs.

Teeside Live, sister-site of football.london, state that Middlesbrough have monitored Lankshear for several years, and Kim Hellberg tried to bring him to Riverside Stadium in January.

The young forward joined Tottenham from Southampton, but was part of Arsenal's academy before that. He has made six competitive appearances for the Lilywhites, with his first professional goal coming in the Europa League clash against Galatasaray back in November 2024.

The news of the agreement between Tottenham and Middlesbrough comes just days before Tottenham are scheduled to fly out to New Zealand and Australia for the club's pre-season tour. Spurs will play a behind-closed-doors friendly against MK Dons on Wednesday before jetting off the following day.

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Spurs could be about to take their transfer spending above the £300million mark with another high-profile deal

It has already been a busy summer for Tottenham Hotspur and the spending doesn't look like stopping. After clinching deals for Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, Spurs' next signing could take the summer outlay above £300million.

There have also been some high-profile free transfers, with Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi moving to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium along with Martin Dúbravka. And, like Robertson, the next new face is set to be someone the club have pursued for some time.

According to The Mail, Spurs and Manchester City are on the verge of wrapping up a deal to send Savinho to north London. A fee of £65m has been cited, which would mean City more than double their money on the Brazil international, who was pursued long before Roberto De Zerbi took charge.

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The 22-year-old is unlikely to be the only forward joining this summer, with a wider revamp of the forward line planned. Senegal star Ibrahim Mbaye is another target, though City themselves are among the other suitors for the youngster.

Mbaye, 18, has his path to regular minutes blocked at current club Paris Saint-Germain. However, he caught the eye at the World Cup, scoring in his country's group stage defeat to France.

City, Spurs, Aston Villa and RB Leipzig are named as potential suitors. Despite Mbaye having two years left on his contract, De Zerbi's side have been given the green light on a deal after Fabrizio Romano reported the player plans to leave the Parc des Princes this summer.

His promise is clear and with a long line of interested parties, Spurs would be wise to move fast and make him their next signing after Savinho. The pair are both versatile wingers and can rotate to help ease the burden on their young shoulders.

De Zerbi's transfer push in his first window in charge comes with a number of stars still on the treatment table, One of those is Xavi Simons, who shared an Instagram post detailing his rehab after an ACL injury.

A number of Spurs players sent messages of support in the comments, among them fellow injury victim Wilson Odobert. Curiously, Savinho did the same, prompting Spurs fans to urge the winger to join.

Spurs have also recouped more than £60m in sales this summer, the bulk of it coming from Luka Vuskovic's move to Brighton. Alejo Veliz and Alfie Devine have also completed permanent exits while Radu Dragusin has joined former Spurs transfer chief Fabio Paratici at Fiorentina on a season-long loan with a conditional obligation to buy.

“Knowing director Fabio Paratici as I do, it was easy for me to say yes to Fiorentina," Dragusin said. "I didn’t have to think twice. The directors explained that the club wants to really kick on, so the choice was easy for me.

“I want to thank Tottenham for helping me grow as a player – I’ll cherish the wonderful years I spent with Spurs.”

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Middlesbrough are in advanced talks to sign Tottenham striker Will Lankshear on a permanent deal, football.london understands.

The Championship club are set to receive in the region of £15million as part of the sell-on clause that will be activated upon Morgan Rogers' triple-figure transfer to Chelsea and it looks as though they are spending those incoming funds.

football.london reported last week that Sporting CP, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton all made approaches for the 21-year-old, but those were rebuffed by Spurs.

Eight-figure proposals were made by the three clubs which included a straight permanent transfer or a loan switch that would have included an obligation to buy. While those were rejected, Boro have seemingly met Tottenham's demands.

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Teeside Live, sister-site of football.london, state that Middlesbrough have monitored Lankshear for several years, and Kim Hellberg tried to bring him to Riverside Stadium in January.

However, Lankshear stayed at struggling Oxford United in order to honour his season-long loan agreement. Despite their relegation to League One, the striker left an impression with 11 goals and four assists from 44 Championship appearances.

The young forward joined Tottenham from Southampton, but was part of Arsenal's academy before that. He has made six competitive appearances for the Lilywhites, with his first professional goal coming in the Europa League clash against Galatasaray back in November 2024.

It has already been a busy summer for Tottenham with around £240million spent to sign Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke.

Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka have also joined as free agents with more additions being targeted by Robert De Zerbi. Eli Kroupi Junior of Bournemouth has been linked while interest remains from last summer in Manchester City winger Savinho.

Exits have also taken place with Luka Vuskovic joining Brighton in a £50m deal despite never making a competitive appearance for Spurs.

The likes of Cristian Romero, Djed Spence and Lucas Bergvall could join Vuskovic and now seemingly Lankshear in being sold.

Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United have seen bids for Bergvall rejected while Inter Milan hold an interest in Spence, who has seen his stock rise following an impressive World Cup.

Club captain Romero has interest from Spain and Italy but any immediate transfer could be in doubt after he was forced off in the World Cup final with injury.

Argentina were beaten by Spain in that showpiece clash at MetLife Stadium with Spurs star Pedro Porro on the winning side. Had he not signed a contract earlier this summer, exit links would have almost certainly ramped up after such an impressive tournament.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison made it clear where his allegiances were in the World Cup final

Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison risks the wrath of club captain Cristian Romero when the two reunite for pre-season after the Brazilian celebrated Spain's win over Argentina in the World Cup final.

The 29-year-old was videoed sliding across the floor and punching the air on his partner's Instagram story after Ferran Torres scored for Spain.

The Spurs forward, who scored 11 goals and notched four assists in 32 Premier League appearances last season, was left out of Brazil's squad for the World Cup, but still took time to watch the tournament.

His partner, Amanda Araújo, captured Richarlison's celebration on camera, with his reaction to the goal going viral.

However, he risks the wrath of Spurs captain Romero when the two reunite at the club for pre-season.

The defender was part of the Argentina side that lost in the final, playing 70 minutes before being replaced by Facundo Medina.

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Romero had struggled with injuries towards the end of the campaign and they appeared to catch up with him in the final.

Argentina and Brazil are fierce rivals, and there'll certainly be no love lost between Richarlison and Romero when they return to domestic action.

However, there remains a possibility that the two stars may not cross paths again, with doubts over Romero's future at the club.

Roberto De Zerbi's side have already bolstered their back line with the arrivals of Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke.

Reports from Fabrizio Romano claim that Spurs would prefer Romero to continue his career away from the Premier League, rather than sell to a top-flight rival.

Both Inter Milan and Barcelona have been linked with a move for the Argentinian, while Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid are also reportedly interested in his signature this summer.

It's claimed Spurs are holding out for offers in the region of £50million to sell their club captain.

Kevin Keegan has tragically passed away following a battle with cancer

Tottenham Hotspur have paid tribute to Kevin Keegan who has died at the age of 75. The Liverpool legend, who went on to become much-loved at Newcastle as a player and manager, had been undergoing treatment for stage four cancer.

A statement from Keegan’s family read: “It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75. Kevin had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments.

“A double Ballon d’Or winner, Kevin was a much-loved husband, father and grandfather. The family would like to thank Kevin’s incredible medical team for all their support. This is a hugely difficult time and they are requesting space and privacy.”

In a statement published on social media, Tottenham said: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Kevin Keegan, one of the all-time greats of our game.

"Our thoughts and condolences are with Kevin's friends and family at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Kevin."

Keegan made his final public appearance last month in the north east. During that public appearance, Keegan is quoted as saying by the Daily Mail : "They said we have a top doctor with this new way of fighting what you have got.

"Which is stage four cancer. He was a Liverpool supporter so I went to meet him. I knew I wouldn't be walking alone, if you know what I mean."

During his time at Liverpool, Keegan won the First Division title three times as well as the FA Cup, the UEFA Cup twice and the 1977 European Cup. Following that success, Keegan joined West German side Hamburg and was twice named European Footballer of the Year. He is the only British player to have won the award, which is now called the Ballon d’Or, more than once.

He won 63 England caps, scoring 21 goals, playing at the 1982 World Cup and was also later captain of the national team.

In 1992, Keegan made his first step into management at Newcastle, leading them into the Premier League and to within touching distance of the 1995-96 title, but they missed out to Manchester United. The North East club paid tribute to Keegan in a statement issued on Monday afternoon, describing him as “the beating heart of Newcastle for generations of supporters”.

The club added: “As a player, he brought world-class talent, ambition and belief to St James’ Park, helping to transform perceptions of what Newcastle could be. As a manager, he ignited our city. Kevin gave supporters hope and pride, and led a team whose style, spirit and passion captured the imagination of football fans around the world. He was so much more than an entertainer.”

Man City said in their own statement: "Everyone at Manchester City is devastated to learn our former manager Kevin Keegan has passed away, aged 75. Kevin was a transformative manager who brought optimism and vibrancy to City during his four-year spell in charge.

"The promotion campaign in 2001-02 will never be forgotten, and Kevin then established us once again as a top Premier League side in the years that followed. Our thoughts are with Kevin’s family and friends at this very difficult time."

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Roberto De Zerbi will have been keeping tabs on the Tottenham Hotspur players at the World Cup this summer.

Roberto De Zerbi will soon welcome some big names back to Hotspur Way. A handful of Tottenham Hotspur players returned to the club's training base in north London earlier this month to begin preparations for the new season.

Although the Italian has had the chance to work closely with his squad, many of those likely to be among the first names on the teamsheet have been absent due to their participation in the World Cup. The likes of Andy Robertson and Rodrigo Bentancur are expected to be among the first back in action, having failed to lead Scotland and Uruguay, respectively, out of the group stage.

Meanwhile, due to welfare rules, the likes of Pedro Porro and Cristian Romero, who locked horns in the final on Sunday night, may not return to Hotspur Way until mid-August. Last summer, ahead of the Club World Cup, FIFPRO called for a mandatory four-week break at the end of each season.

After a meeting with player unions, FIFA announced: "There is a consensus that there must be at least 72 hours of rest between matches, and that players should have a rest period/holiday of at least 21 days at the end of each season."

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So, any Tottenham player who at least reached the round of 16 at the World Cup may not return to training at Hotspur Way until the start of August, missing out on valuable time on the pitch. The Lilywhites had strong representation in the semi-finals, meaning some may miss the entirety of pre-season.

Although the late arrivals of some could significantly dent preparations, the respite could prove crucial ahead of another long, fixture-filled campaign. De Zerbi will also hope that those who participated in the World Cup have learned valuable lessons that can be useful in the Premier League as Spurs look to avoid another relegation battle.

So, with that being said, football.london has rated how every Tottenham player performed on the international stage this summer.

Pedro Porro

Porro became just the fourth Spurs player in history to ever win the World Cup, following in the footsteps of Jimmy Greaves (for England in 1966), Hugo Lloris (for France in 2018) and Cristian Romero (for Argentina in 2022). The 26-year-old defender was superb throughout the tournament, scoring a particularly important goal in the semi-final against France.

football.london rating: 9/10

Cristian Romero

Romero almost led Argentina to glory again, but Lionel Scaloni's side fell at the final hurdle. The 28-year-old defender started all but one of the eight games, missing just the third group stage clash after qualification had already been secured.

He inspired a comeback for the history books in the round of 16, scoring the first of three goals in a 3-2 win over Egypt. Romero appeared to suffer an injury midway through the second half of the World Cup final, and he was replaced by Facundo Medina.

Now that the World Cup is over, De Zerbi must decide what to do with the Argentine centre-half. Although the transfer window doesn't close until September 1, the Tottenham boss will be keen to resolve Romero's future before the new Premier League season gets underway next month.

football.london rating: 8/10

Djed Spence

Tuchel raised eyebrows when he named Spence in the England squad, but the Tottenham defender enjoyed a brilliant tournament. After a pair of promising cameos off the bench in the round of 16 and quarter-final wins over Mexico and Norway, respectively, he earned a place in the starting lineup for the semi-final against Argentina.

Spence put on another great display, making an excellent slide tackle to deny Scaloni's side from scoring an equaliser just moments after Anthony Gordon's opener. Argentina didn't level proceedings until half an hour or so later through Enzo Fernandez before going on to win the tie in stoppage time.

football.london rating: 8/10

Jan Paul van Hecke

Despite playing a key role in what was a disappointing campaign for the Netherlands, crashing out in the last-32, Van Hecke made quite the impression at the World Cup. The Tottenham defender, who's recently signed from Brighton, proved exactly why Johan Lange forked out £52m for his signature earlier this summer.

football.london rating: 6/10

Micky van de Ven

Van de Ven featured as a left-back at the World Cup. The Tottenham defender held his own in a largely foreign position, being a centre-half on paper, but he was ultimately part of a disappointing campaign for the Netherlands.

football.london rating: 5/10

Kevin Danso

Danso played a bit-part role for Austria at the World Cup this summer. The Tottenham defender helped his country qualify for the knockout stages, only to face the eventual winners, Spain, in the last-32.

football.london rating: 5/10

Lucas Bergvall

Bergvall enjoyed a promising start to the World Cup, coming off the bench to help Sweden defeat Tunisia. After another couple of promising cameos in the group stage, the Tottenham midfielder was given his first start of the tournament against France in the last-32.

Les Bleu leapt out of the gates in the second-half, scoring twice inside eight minutes of the restart. Didier Deschamps' side blew Sweden out of the water; Bergvall was one of two players to take the fall, coming off a few moments later.

football.london rating: 5/10

Pape Matar Sarr

Sarr featured just twice off the bench in what was a very underwhelming campaign for Senegal. Despite winning just one game in the group stage, Pape Thiaw's side qualified for the last-32, only to be knocked out by Belgium in extra time.

football.london rating: 4/10

Rodrigo Bentancur

Bentancur played a key role in one of the biggest underachieving teams at the World Cup: Uruguay. The Tottenham midfielder started each of the three group stage games, drawing to Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, as well as losing to Spain.

football.london rating: 3/10

Andy Robertson

Like Bentancur, Robertson also failed to lead his country out of the group stage. The Tottenham defender captained Scotland to a famous win over Haiti, as well as defeats to Morocco and Brazil.