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Jan Paul van Hecke admits he argued with Roberto De Zerbi but will take Tottenham to the top  Football London

Despite splashing out a club-record amount this summer Tottenham's transfer business appears far from complete

It's already been a blockbuster summer for Tottenham - and there could still be more to come. Spurs have shattered their previous spending totals by parting with an unprecedented £237million on new arrivals, headlined by the club-record £100million signing of Sandro Tonali.

Roberto De Zerbi's side have also invested £85m in Matheus Fernandes and £52m in Jan Paul van Hecke, whilst adding Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka on free transfers. Yet despite that lavish outlay, Tottenham continue to be linked with several high-profile targets, suggesting the rebuild is far from complete.

The club's ambition could kickstart a dramatic shift after successive seasons spent battling relegation. With De Zerbi now at the helm, Spurs are determined to re-establish themselves as contenders for Champions League qualification and should they land all remaining targets, their total outlay could exceed £400m, edging close to Liverpool's record-breaking £446.5m spend last summer.

With less than a month of the transfer window still to run, football.london takes a look at three deals that could be completed as Tottenham aim to cap off one of their boldest and most exciting summers in recent memory.

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Savinho - £60m

Tottenham are stepping up their pursuit of out-of-favour Manchester City winger Savinho, with a deal worth around £60m on the cards. The Brazilian has struggled to establish himself at the Etihad Stadium, managing just two Premier League goals across two seasons.

Despite those difficulties, Spurs believe the 22-year-old still possesses the talent to thrive in the right environment and are keen to offer him a fresh start. City are understood to be holding out for around £67m, underscoring their faith in his long-term potential.

However, Tottenham are optimistic they can strike a compromise closer to the £60m mark. They may also be encouraged by City's reported interest in Chelsea winger Pedro Neto. This move would suggest Enzo Maresca's side are already preparing for life without Savinho, who is understood to be very open to a move to North London.

Cody Gakpo - £70m

Tottenham's interest in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is intensifying as De Zerbi looks to add Premier League-proven firepower to his ranks. According to reports, direct talks between the two clubs have opened, with a £70m move in the pipeline.

Gakpo, 27, has been a regular in Liverpool's first team since joining from PSV in 2023, but his long-term future at Anfield has become increasingly uncertain with Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike now ahead of him in the attacking pecking order, combined with Liverpool's interest in marquee forwards such as Bradley Barcola.

The Reds are not actively pushing Gakpo out the door, but they are understood to be willing to listen to offers that match their valuation. Liverpool initially placed a £75m price tag on the versatile forward, although Tottenham believe a deal can be reached for slightly less.

Giorgio Scalvini - £42m

Tottenham might have already signed Van Hecke and Senesi this summer, but it appears their hunt for new centre-backs isn't over yet. Atalanta's Giorgio Scalvini has emerged as a top target, with the highly-rated Italian reportedly available for £42m.

Scalvini is understood to be keen on a move to the Premier League and open to joining Spurs, although they could face competition from the likes of Chelsea and Newcastle for his signature. Tottenham's long-standing interest in the 22-year-old has intensified following Cristian Romero's expected departure.

They have reportedly already contacted Scalvini's representatives to explore a potential deal. However, Atalanta are standing firm on their valuation and have made it clear that they will not consider offers below £42m.

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Tottenham Hotspur are in the process of a first-team overhaul to give Roberto De Zerbi the best chance of success next season, but have hit a snag in the process of one deal

Manor Solomon's potential move to West Ham United has collapsed as a result of Tottenham Hotspur being unable to agree terms with their London rivals.

The Hammers are keen on bringing in the 27-year-old, as they look to bounce straight back to the Premier League following their relegation to the Championship in May.

Nuno Espirito Santo is on the market for a new winger having lost Crysencio Summerville to Al Hilal in a £68.3million move earlier this summer.

And as a result, Solomon - whose own future in North London remains up in the air - was identified as a potential target, with the two clubs engaging in talks over a potential arrangement.

However, as per the Athletic, that deal has now fallen through. The publication claim that West Ham were looking to pay less than £5m for Solomon, who joined Spurs in a free transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2023.

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The two clubs ultimately could not agree on the details around potential bonuses heading Spurs' way in the result of instant promotion back to the English top flight, however, with a deal now considered tarnished.

It will come as a bitter blow to the Lilywhites, who don't see Solomon as a part of their first-team endeavours this season and will hope to offload him ahead of September's transfer deadline.

West Ham are not the only club who are understood to hold an interest in Solomon at present, however.

Having enjoyed the second-half of 2025/26 on loan with Fiorentina, the Serie A stalwarts are also thought to be pushing for a permanent move to Tuscany for Solomon.

However, it is also claimed that the club are failing to meet Spurs' valuation of the talent, which could prevent any respective transfer.

That shouldn't stop further interest from flooding in from elsewhere, though, if Solomon's representatives' recent words are anything to go by.

Gilad Katsav told One‘s ‘Talk of the Day’ show over the weekend: "There’s a lot of talk, but if anything happens, you’ll know and we’ll keep you updated."

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Troy Parrott is being linked with a return to English football

Tottenham Hotspur are in line to receive a welcome financial boost if West Ham were to complete the signing of Troy Parrott. The Hammers have been credited with an interest in signing the former Spurs striker, who has enjoyed an impressive spell in the Eredivisie with AZ Alkmaar.

Parrott left Tottenham in the summer of 2024 in a deal worth around £6.7million, and the striker has since managed to score 51 goals for the Dutch club.

There have now been various reports claiming that West Ham have expressed an interest in signing Parrott, which would see the striker return to England two years after his exit.

Reports have speculated that Alkmaar values Parrott at around £25million, and Spurs would be in line to receive a portion of that fee if a deal were to be completed.

As football.london reported at the time of Parrott’s departure from north London, Spurs would be in line to receive 20 percent of any further fee from his exit from Alkmaar.

As a result, if West Ham were to sign the former Tottenham striker for the reported £25million valuation, Spurs would be set to receive around £5million.

A recent report in talkSPORT has claimed that Fulham have also expressed an interest in signing Parrott this summer.

There is also rumoured to be interest from Ajax and PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie, as well as Real Betis in La Liga and Como in Serie A.

It remains to be seen which club Parrott could end up joining this summer if he were to leave Alkmaar, with West Ham continuing their preparations for their first season in the Championship following their relegation from the Premier League last term.

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Spurs have had a busy summer transfer window, and a financial windfall from a potential deal for Parrott would be a welcome boost to the funds they have available for new signings.

Andy Robertson, Martin Dubravka and Marcos Senesi have been signed as free agents, while Sandro Tonali, Jan Paul van Hecke and Mateus Fernandes have joined on permanent deals.

Tottenham have been linked with strengthening their forward line this summer, too, with Cody Gakpo of Liverpool and Savinho of Manchester City also mentioned as potential targets.

Tottenham have loaned young forward Mason Melia to Lincoln City while centre-back Ashley Phillips is close to departing on a permanent transfer

Lincoln City sporting director Jez George has detailed the extraordinary lengths the Championship newcomers went to land Tottenham academy forward Mason Melia.

Melia, a £1.6million arrival from St Patrick's Athletic, is widely regarded as the Republic of Ireland's best prodigy. He is a ruthless finisher and prolific goalscorer and Lincoln's dogged work on the loan first started way back at the start of the year.

That's because upwards of 30 clubs pitched to Melia, Spurs and his reps, meaning Lincoln had to showcase precisely why they considered themselves the best landing spot for the forward, who is expected to receive regular minutes at Sincil Bank.

George said: “Mason is a player that we knew about in the League of Ireland, playing under Stephen Kenny at Pats, and we first enquired to Tottenham about him in January.

"It has been well documented in the press that we beat up to 30 other clubs for his signature, and he is an exceptional talent who we feel can make a big impact for us in the Championship.

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“He shows maturity beyond his years, physically and mentally, displaying all the traits we value out of possession, as well as moments of magic in the final third and a real instinct to score goals.

"This loan was delayed because Mason was selected for Tottenham’s tour of Australia and he played 25 minutes against Sydney last week, so he is raring to go. I would also like to thank his agents and the staff at Tottenham for trusting us with the next stage of Mason’s development.”

Meanwhile, Ashley Phillips is poised to depart as a permanent switch to Middlesbrough nears completion. The central defender impressed while on loan at Stoke City last season and now he looks set to join Boro in a deal worth an initial £7million.

However, it's understood there are numerous add-ons, potentially bonuses worth up to £13m, that could eventually take the overall package to around £20m.

Spurs are also understood to have secured matching rights and a sell-on clause worth 20 per cent. Phillips did not travel on Spurs' pre-season tour and has been weighing up his options following three loans: two with Stoke City and one with Plymouth Argyle.

He joined Tottenham in September 2023 from Blackburn Rovers in an agreement worth up to £3m, meaning Spurs have made significant profit.

Lucas Bergvall could be edging closer to a Tottenham exit after Liverpool reportedly made contact with the player's family.

That's according to Swedish outlet SportBibel, which has alleged the Reds have enquired about the midfielder's availability.

The Athletic reported earlier in the transfer window that Bergvall has requested to leave Spurs this summer.

Roberto De Zerbi is believed to be a fan of the player and is now against selling the Swede, though Bergvall's long-term future seems far from settled as things stand.

The Sun has reported Liverpool still hold an interest in signing Djed Spence this summer.

Roberto De Zerbi is understood to be open on selling the versatile full-back despite his impressive World Cup.

And the suggestion is that Liverpool are keeping their minds open to a deal, particularly in light of recent injury setbacks.

Andoni Iraola appears to be in need of defensive reinforcements, especially as Joe Gomez now looks set to miss the start of the Premier League campaign.

That leaves Jeremie Frimpong and an injury-prone Conor Bradley as his senior options at right-back.

The Sun suggested it looks 'increasingly likely' Spence will leave this summer, with a sum of £35million reportedly enough to sanction his sale.

On the topic of more money landing in the Spurs coffers, it's important to note Tottenham stand to profit handsomely if Troy Parrott does move again this summer.

The Irishman is said to be a target for West Ham and is reportedly valued at £25miliion.

Spurs hold a 20 per cent sell-on stake in the deal, meaning they'd earn £5m if he were to join the Hammers (or anyone else) for that sum.

TalkSPORT recently reported Fulham Como, Real Betis, Ajax and PSV are also interested in Parrott's signature.

Parrott, 24, has scored 51 goals in 95 appearances for AZ Alkmaar since joining in 2024 and is understandably drawing interest this summer.

Tottenham have reportedly joined Everton in their pursuit of Galatasaray winger Baris Yilmaz.

The 26-year-old is said to be keen on a move to England but won't come cheap after Gala slapped a £40million price-tag on their man.

Turkiye has reported Spurs have already been rebuffed following a £27m offer for the player and told to up their bid.

Spurs are already being linked with Yilmaz's team-mate, Victor Osimhen, but could turn their attention elsewhere in the squad.

Both wing and striker reinforcements are alleged to be the next top priorities for Roberto De Zerbi after already beefing up his defence and midfield this summer.

For all the talk concerning Tottenham's massive spending this summer, the club is also doing its part to self-finance through sales.

So much so that Spurs are on the verge of hitting £100m in recouped funds this summer.

Ashley Phillips is on the verge of joining Middlesbrough in a move that could potentially rise to £20m (reported as £7m up front and the rest in add-ons).

Tottenham have already raised around £80m through the sales of Luka Vuskovic, Alejo Veliz, Alfie Devine, Tynan Thompson and Will Lankshear.

Lankshear has already joined Boro for an initial £10m, though his fee could be doubled if all add-on conditions are met.

Troy Parrott could be on his way back to England amid reports West Ham are serious about a move for the ex-Tottenham prospect.

The Republic of Ireland international has enjoyed a prolific two-season stay in the Netherlands with AZ Alkmaar, scoring 51 goals in 95 appearances for the Dutch club since his £6.7m move in 2024.

However, talkSPORT has reported the Hammers are interested in bringing the player to the Championship and are set to make a 'big play' for his signature.

Everton have also been linked with Parrott as a potential Premier League destination.

Atletico Madrid are reportedly close to freeing up the funds needed to complete a move for Cristian Romero.

Both Atletico and Inter Milan are chasing the player, with the Nerazzurri reportedly having a deal worth between £35million and £40m already in place to sign the player.

However, both clubs also require sales before a move can go ahead, with Inter defender Benjamin Pavard reportedly up for grabs as they look to make room for Romero.

Atleti are also hard at work hawking off their own talent to finance a bid, with Sky Sports News reporting Matteo Ruggeri is close to agreeing a move to Aston Villa that could be worth £19.4million.

Right-back Nahuel Molina is another name set to leave the Metropolitano amid reports he's in talks to join Roma.

It's a race against time for two European heavyweights battling it out for Romero, whose destination could now simply depend on who gets their sales done in time to make good on any promises to Spurs.

Speaking of Spence, Roma have supposedly ended their interest in the player after baulking at the finances of the deal.

The Giallorossi are supposedly fans of Spence and his ability to cover both full-back positions.

However, the proposed £35million fee put off Gian Piero Gasperini's side, according to reports in Italy.

Inter Milan have also been credited with interest in the player, though a move for Cristian Romero looks like the higher priority if they can complete several sales in time to beat Atletico Madrid to his signature.

Another defender who could raise some valuable funds at Tottenham this summer is Djed Spence.

The England full-back was tipped as a target for Liverpool earlier this summer amid reports Roberto De Zerbi doesn't see him as part of his plans.

The trail has gone somewhat cold in recent weeks, though there are murmurs emerging that Spence would be keen on the move.

A fee of £35million has been touted following Spence's standout displays for Thomas Tuchel's side this summer.

Tottenham defender Ashley Phillips is reportedly closing in on a move to Middlesbrough as talks advance.

The 21-year-old could become the latest Spurs star to make the switch to Teesside after Boro already signed forward Will Lankshear in a deal that could be worth £20million.

Phillips is expected to cost roughly the same sum, with negotiations advancing after some earlier stumbles and a 'medical pending', according to the Northern Echo.

The structure of the deal is understood to be a £7m payment up front with significant add-ons, while Spurs will retain a 20 per cent sell-on clause.

Spurs are in need of sales to balance the books after a spree of signings earlier in the transfer window.

Phillips has impressed on loan with Stoke City and Plymouth, with first-team minutes looking unlikely after a wave of new additions in central defence.

One new development for Spurs is the news that Roberto De Zerbi is lining up a move for Barcelona winger Raphinha.

Reports in Spain have indicated the Brazilian isn't itching to leave the Camp Nou.

However, Tottenham are said to be considering him as a back-up option should their bids to sign one of Savinho or Cody Gakpo amount to nothing.

Raphinha is seen as an ideal alternative in that the former Leeds man already carries Premier League experience.

There's no mention of cost given the rumour is still in its early stages.

Raphinha has two years remaining on his current Barca contract and currently earns around £260,000 a week.

After weeks of speculation, Spurs youngster Mason Melia is officially a Lincoln City player.

The 18-year-old forward has signed for the Championship side on a season-long loan after moving to north London from St. Patrick's Athletic earlier this year.

"Mason is a player that we knew about in the League of Ireland, playing under Stephen Kenny at Pats, and we first enquired to Tottenham about him in January," said Lincoln sporting director Jez George in a statement on Wednesday evening.

"It has been well documented in the press that we beat up to 30 other clubs for his signature, and he is an exceptional talent who we feel can make a big impact for us in the Championship.

"He shows maturity beyond his years, physically and mentally, displaying all the traits we value out of possession, as well as moments of magic in the final third and a real instinct to score goals.

"This loan was delayed due to Mason being selected for Tottenham’s tour of Australia and he played 25 minutes against Sydney last week, so he is raring to go. I would also like to thank his agents and the staff at Tottenham for trusting us with the next stage of Mason’s development."

It was reported on Wednesday that Tottenham are in 'direct talks' with Cody Gakpo's camp over a switch to north London.

There are still significant hurdles to climb, not least of which is the small matter of Gakpo's £250,000-a-week wages.

Tottenham already broke the bank once this summer to make £100m signing Sandro Tonali their highest-paid star on £200,000 a week.

However, they'll have to break the budget once more to recruit Gakpo, who will also reportedly cost far in excess of £60m to sign.

Voetbal International has reported Spurs have set aside a 'substantial budget' to land Gakpo - and they'll certainly need it as the transfer race heats up.

Tottenham next transfer twist as Cristian Romero 'agreement struck' and £19.4m deal advances  Football London

Tottenham Hotspur will have to break the bank to sign Cody Gakpo from Liverpool. The 27-year-old winger has been heavily linked with a move to the Lilywhites this summer as Roberto De Zerbi looks to strengthen his attacking options, but the price tag could prove to be an issue.

football.london understands that Spurs are interested in signing Gakpo, whose contract at Anfield expires in June 2030. Unlike Savinho, who Tottenham have tried to prise from Manchester City in the past, the Netherlands international can play anywhere across the frontline, making him an attractive option.

If the Lilywhites are to sign Gakpo, Johan Lange must be prepared to take the total expenditure for the transfer window to just under £300million. According to Dutch outlet VI, the Reds want at least £60m for the Dutchman, whom they signed from PSV Eindhoven for just £40m in December 2022.

If Spurs were to pay such a fee, Gakpo would become the fourth most expensive player in Liverpool history, behind only Luis Diaz, who last year joined Bayern Munich for £65.5m, Luis Suarez, who joined Barcelona for £75m in July 2014, and Philippe Coutinho, who joined the Catalan giants for about £140m in January 2018.

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The report claims that the Reds would be more than happy to keep Gakpo, though, leaving the ball in his court. VI reckon that De Zerbi views the forward as an 'exceptional player' who's the 'missing link' in his frontline.

So far this summer, Spurs have forked out £237m on three defenders, two midfielders, and a goalkeeper. At the start of the pre-season tour of Australia, the Tottenham boss expressed his desire to bolster the 'attacking positions'.

De Zerbi said: "The target now is to complete the attacking positions. We want the first target, the first level, because anyway we are already important players, but I think to start the new project we need another couple of important players, for sure."

A few days later, he teased that a 'bomba' signing could be in the works. De Zerbi said: "We completed 60 per cent of our project in the transfer market. Now we have another bomba. Is it close? I hope, but it’s not finished for sure.

"We have to increase the number of goals with the play, with the quality of the play, with the midfielders, with the attackers, but we have to bring players able to score goals.

"The idea in the transfer market is 24 hours per day you think what is the best player to put inside. You read the news, he’s going, he’s leaving. I love working in the transfer market.

"It’s not a pressure, it’s one of the nicest part in my work, in my job. In the transfer market, when I want one player, I become like a shark. No chance to say no."

De Zerbi later downplayed the possibility of a marquee addition, claiming 'bomba' has a different definition in Italian than English. If Tottenham are to sign a forward this summer, Lange will have to get a move on: the new Premier League season is just around the corner...

Tottenham have released an update on Dejan Kulusevski as he continues his comeback from injury.

Dejan Kulusevski is not yet back training with the Tottenham Hotspur squad as he continues his rehabilitation from a complicated patella injury.

The winger has been on the sidelines for 15 months with the problem, but Spurs have revealed a positive update. The club have shared a video on social media showing him training alongside Mohammed Kudus, who has been out of action since January with a quad injury.

The update shows them both running on the grass as well as taking part with passing and dribbling drills with the ball. They are also shown taking a first touch and then shooting towards full size goals.

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However, the footage is of the Swede doing rehab work as he makes his way back, and he isn't yet close to returning to full training with the rest of the squad. Kulusevski will be phased back in slowly when he is ready.

The club are keen to take their time and not rush the winger back to action and risk another setback in his injury.

Speaking on Kulusevski, Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi is hopeful that he can be back as soon as possible. "Kulusevski fit and right, he's one of the best players we have in the squad," he said.

"I wouldn't like to put too much pressure on him to accelerate the process of rehab, but I hope he can be available as early as possible."

Kulusevski himself has provided some updates on the work he is doing behind the scenes over the summer. He's posted videos on his Instagram page showing him passing the ball and controlling different types of passes as well as jogging to hit the ball.

A second video showed him hitting shots into a full-size goal.

Speaking before the World Cup, Sweden’s national team doctor Jonas Werner gave more of an insight into Kulusevski’s injury. "It's been a long story with Dejan,” he said.

"He's done everything he can to get ready, but when it came to deciding [if he would make the squad] he wasn't. The reason is that he hasn't played football in a year, but even the medical assessments made this spring have pointed in the direction that he wouldn't be ready.

"Cartilage injuries, like in Dejan's case, are troublesome. They are difficult to treat. Plus, he has it in a place that gets a lot of stress. The injury simply hasn't healed enough to handle that stress."