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Tottenham will reportedly look to make 'seven or eight' signings between now and the start of the new Premier League season. The north Londoners only secured survival on the final day of the previous campaign and Roberto De Zerbi will be keen to avoid a similar scare next time around. They have already made a fast start to the summer window, bringing in no less than three players.

Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke have joined from Liverpool, Bournemouth and Brighton respectively, with Tottenham now eager to improve their midfield ranks. Newcastle playmaker Sandro Tonali has emerged as a top target and talks have already begun at club level. Over the weekend, an opening bid worth around £80million was immediately dismissed by the Magpies.

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The next step will be for Tottenham to return to the table with an improved offer, with BBC Sport claiming that Newcastle are looking for closer to £100m.

It's also suggested that Tonali, who has also been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United, is eager to leave St James' Park over the coming weeks.

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Sky Sports say that Spurs want to follow up the signing of Tonali with another seven additions, including a comprehensive rebuild in the middle of the park.

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It comes after Lucas Bergvall submitted a transfer request over the weekend, with the Sweden international eager to continue his career elsewhere.

In terms of other midfielders, Tottenham have been credited with a desire to land Mateus Fernandes, who is expected to leave West Ham following their relegation.

He is reportedly valued at around £80m and is also being pursued by Manchester United, meaning time will be of the essence for Spurs should they wish to sign him.

The report adds that De Zerbi is also keen to add more firepower in attack, as well as potentially signing a new goalkeeper to compete with Guglielmo Vicario.

It's claimed that Tottenham are happy with their defensive options after the signings of Robertson, Senesi and Van Hecke.

The former two joined on free transfers, while the latter was snapped up from Brighton in a £52m deal.

A comprehensive summer rebuild is a must for Spurs if they want to steer clear of another relegation battle, having finished just outside the bottom three in each of the last two Premier League seasons.

Tottenham are not interested in bringing Mason Greenwood back to the Premier League this summer.

Earlier this month, it was reported that the north Londoners were weighing up a potential move for the Marseille forward.

However, according to football.london, those reports are wide of the mark.

Jermaine Jenas has urged Arsenal to sign their perfect midfielder by hijacking Tottenham's pursuit of Sandro Tonali.

He told 10Bet: "I think Sandro Tonali is one of the best midfielders in the Premier League, in my opinion.

"He had his misdemeanour, came back, and I thought his attitude from that exact point onward has been brilliant.

"He’s a dictator of a game; he sets the pace and sets the tone every time he plays. He did the same when he was at AC Milan.

"When I look at that Arsenal midfield, I was never fully convinced by Martin Zubimendi, if I’m honest with you.

"I think he’s a decent, solid player, but Tonali would definitely be a level up in that midfield alongside Declan Rice."

Casemiro is close to completing his move to Inter Miami on a free transfer, according to Sky Sports.

The veteran midfielder will link up with the MLS outfit following the expiration of his Manchester United contract.

He is currently representing Brazil at the World Cup, having started in both of their matches so far.

Ederson has revealed that he is within touching distance of completing his move to Manchester United.

The Atalanta midfielder issued the update after Brazil's game against Haiti at the World Cup.

He said: "It’s practically almost all sorted.

"I have to make the most of this moment. I am here and it is a wonderful thing, something you must always live to the fullest."

Chelsea would be open to selling Liam Delap for around £40m this summer, according to the Daily Mail.

The striker joined the Blues from Ipswich Town a year ago in a deal worth approximately £30m.

Newcastle and Everton have been linked with a potential move for Delap between now and the start of next season.

Manchester United are set to sign teenage striker Blake Henry from Championshio side Derby County, according to BBC Sport.

The youngster, 14, turned heads across the country by scoring an astonishing 45 goals last season.

The time has now arrived for the youngster, who represents England at youth level, to leave the Rams this summer.

United are expected to bring the 14-year-old to Old Trafford, where he will join their academy system.

Liverpool target Yan Diomande has hinted that he would be open to a Premier League move this summer.

Quizzed on the prospect earlier this week, he said: "I don't know. I am an RB Leipzig player, but why not? My agents will sort that out.

"As for me, I am more focused on the World Cup, that's the most important thing.

"It doesn't happen all the time, it's only every four years, so I am making the most of it and for the rest, we'll see."

Liverpool are preparing to submit a renewed £87m bid for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The new package is said to be a significant increase on their initial proposal, which was turned down.

Diomande has emerged as one of Europe's most coveted talents and is said to be attracting interest from across the continent.

Mason Greenwood would make Manchester United millions if he departs Marseille this summer. However, a switch to north London is off the cards as Tottenham hold no interest in signing the forward. Greenwood has found the net 48 times and provided 17 assists across 81 outings in France, placing him amongst the most sought-after players in this summer's transfer market.

Earlier this month, it was reported that Spurs were preparing an approach for the 24-year-old, potentially facilitating his Premier League return. However, football.london have established that there is no appetite to bring Greenwood to the club, despite his former boss, Roberto De Zerbi, praising him during his spell at Marseille. The current Spurs manager described the player, who had attempted rape and assault charges against him dropped in 2023, as a "good guy" who had paid a "heavy price."

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De Zerbi said at the time: "I don't want to get involved in anyone's private life. All I can see is that Mason seems a good lad; he paid in a strong way for what happened.

"He has probably here found the right environment for him, which gave him affection, and held out its hand to him.

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"When I look at him as a person, I feel sad for what happened in his life, without getting into the details, because the person I know here is very different to the one that has been described, especially in England."

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This response prompted a backlash from supporters before De Zerbi's appointment at Spurs, and he issued an apology for the remarks once his deal in north London was finalised.

He said: "I have never wanted to downplay the issue of violence against women or violence against anyone more broadly.

"In my life, I have always stood up for who are more vulnerable, more fragile. I have consistently fought and taken a stand to be on the side of those who are more at risk.

"Those of you who know me well will know I'm not the type of person who makes compromises to win more games or to win an extra title. I apologise to those who I offended with this subject matter.

"I have a daughter, and I'm very sensitive to these things and always have been. I hope that over time, people will get to know me better and will understand that in that moment, I didn't mean to take a stance."

While Spurs are not pursuing Greenwood, Marseille remain eager to offload the striker this summer.

L'Equipe reports that the club will entertain all approaches and are seeking a resolution before the end of June.

Roma have been linked with a move, with a fee of approximately £35million put forward by the Italian side.

Marseille are holding out for at least £47m before sanctioning Greenwood's exit, according to Corriere dello Sport.

Reports suggest that Roma could table a follow-up bid of around £40m plus £4.3m in add-ons.

This deal could subsequently prove beneficial for United, despite Greenwood originally leaving Old Trafford in 2024.

United retain a 40 per cent sell-on clause, meaning a transfer this summer could substantially strengthen Michael Carrick's transfer budget.

Should Roma proceed with the £43.3m deal in the coming days, United would receive approximately £17m in total.

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Tottenham have made significant progress in their pursuit of Mateus Fernandes and are edging closer to agreeing personal terms with the West Ham midfielder. The Portuguese star turned heads during his debut campaign at the London Stadium, drawing admiration from Manchester United, Arsenal, Paris Saint‐Germain and Real Madrid.

United had been considered the leading candidates for the 21‐year‐old, with West Ham standing firm on an £80million asking price. However, Spurs thrust themselves into contention earlier this week, with talks reported to have moved in a promising direction.

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Italian journalist Matteo Moretto reports that Spurs are now 'very close' to reaching an agreement with Fernandes, who is said to be open to the switch.

However, it's claimed that formal negotiations with West Ham are yet to begin. As such, it remains to be seen if Tottenham will be prepared to meet the player's £80m asking price.

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They may try to negotiate a lower fee, given that the relegated Hammers aren't exactly in the strongest position to make huge demands.

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Landing Fernandes would represent yet another considerable triumph for Tottenham as the club push ahead with a wholesale rebuild.

Head coach Roberto De Zerbi has spearheaded the revamp and has already been backed in the transfer market with the signings of Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke.

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United are said to have identified Fernandes as a leading transfer target with Michael Carrick eager to sign at least two central midfielders.

They have long been considered the frontrunners for his signature and have reportedly been pushing to sign him in recent weeks.

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However, with Tottenham now in a promising position, it seems they could be powerless to stop the deal from slipping through their fingers.

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Tottenham will need to splash out as much as £100million if they are to complete a move for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali this summer. Spurs have been strongly linked with the Italian as Roberto De Zerbi looks to bolster his ranks.

Tottenham have already hit the ground running in the transfer window, wrapping up the free transfers of Andy Robertson and Marco Senesi. They are also on the verge of securing Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke in a £52m deal.

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However, they are widely expected to make further moves over the coming weeks. Tottenham have made an approach to Tonali's representatives regarding a potential switch, and have been met with an encouraging response.

The Times reports that De Zerbi views Tonali as the marquee signing he is determined to land. While contact has been made with the player, formal discussions with Newcastle are yet to take place.

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Eddie Howe's side are said to have come to terms with the likelihood of selling the midfielder this summer, but are intent on turning a substantial profit on the £61m they shelled out for him in 2023. It is reported that the club are demanding around £100m for his services.

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Tonali put pen to paper on a new contract back in January, keeping him at St James' Park until 2029, with both parties holding the option to extend by a further year.

Spurs are far from alone in their pursuit of the midfielder, with Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City all previously touted as potential suitors for Tonali. The Italian midfielder has been instrumental for Newcastle since his return from a ban imposed for breaching gambling regulations.

During last season, he notched three goals and laid on seven assists across 53 appearances in all competitions.

Newcastle boss Howe offered an insight into Tonali's future back in February. "Sandro's very happy here," he said.

"He's got a great relationship with me and his teammates and he seems really, really, happy within himself. I don't see an issue, but I'm not in control of everything. If I knew where everything [rumours] came from I'd be wiser.

"But Sandro is absolutely fine. I had discussions with him yesterday. His focus is on the here and now with us.

"There's no issue with Sandro. He's happy and committed. But our best players will always be attracting glances from other clubs – that's just the reality of football."

Arsenal are reportedly pursuing the son of their former defender, Matthew Upson, as the teenage centre-back prepares to depart Tottenham at the end of the month. Upson made 57 appearances across six seasons for Arsenal during his playing days before subsequently representing Birmingham City and West Ham in the Premier League. The former defender also earned 21 caps for England before hanging up his boots in 2016.

The 47-year-old's son, Elijah, also operates as a defender and has progressed through the academy system at Tottenham after joining the club aged seven. He has confirmed his departure from Spurs after more than a decade once his contract expires and it appears he could emulate his father by representing Tottenham's bitter rivals.

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According to The Athletic, Arsenal have registered their interest in Upson Jr.

The 18-year-old would arrive on a free transfer and any agreement would represent a move for the future from Arsenal, who consistently scour the nation for the finest emerging talent.

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Arsenal have already targeted adding another gifted teenager to their squad this summer by launching a move for the highly-rated Leicester City winger, Jeremy Monga.

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Monga is just 16 years of age but has already attracted several Premier League admirers after breaking into the first-team fold at Leicester.

The Foxes are keen to retain Monga following their relegation from the Championship.

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However, it was reported by The Mirror over the weekend that Arsenal are leading the race to secure the youngster's signature when he turns 17 next month.

Arsenal are also pursuing more experienced attacking reinforcements and maintain a keen interest in Morgan Rogers.

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The Aston Villa attacking midfielder is not short of elite level suitors, though, and is currently at the World Cup with England.

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Bradley Barcola and Christos Tzolis are also under consideration by Arsenal as they look to strengthen the left-hand side of their attack.

Manchester United will announce the signing of Ederson in due course.

The midfielder is set to join from Atalanta after a deal was agreed between the two clubs.

It's part of United's summer midfield rebuild, with Ederson one of several central players they're targeting.

Elliot Anderson had been on United's radar, but the 20-time champions have since walked away.

West Ham's Mateus Fernandes is also on the shortlist, with United hoping for a shrewd deal following the Hammers' relegation.

Meanwhile, Sandro Tonali has also been earmarked by United.

Lewis Hall has reportedly been identified as Marc Cucurella's replacement.

The left-back come through the ranks at Chelsea but was let go to Newcastle in 2023.

Hall has since impressed and is considered among the best left-backs in the Premier League.

According to TEAMtalk, the 21-year-old is on Chelsea's list for potential Marc Cucurella replacements.

The Spanish international's departure to Real Madrid was announced this week.

Tottenham are reportedly chasing Sandro Tonali.

That's according to Fabrizio Romano, who states the north Londoners have entered the race.

Tonali has been linked with several Premier League sides, including Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal.

It's claimed Spurs are looking to implement an 'ambitious new project' and want Tonali to join.

Newcastle missed out on European football last season and might have to sell as a result.

The Magpies are unlikely to let him go for cheap though, with a price tag close to £100m having been mooted.

Tonali is enjoying the summer off after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup.

Tottenham Hotspur are expected to be active as the summer transfer window officially opens on Monday, and with good reason. Manager Roberto De Zerbi will be keen to avoid a repeat of last season's battle against the drop after waiting until the final day to clinch survival with a 17th-place finish. Agreements have already been finalised with Liverpool legend Andy Robertson and Bournemouth's Marcos Senesi after both became free agents. However, the Spurs manager made it abundantly clear that not every member of his squad would be staying at the club beyond the conclusion of the campaign.

"We have 10, 11, 12 players good enough to stay," De Zerbi said after the final match of the season. "Good enough. Like players. Especially like people. And then we have to complete the squad with the first level of players." While focus will naturally fall on potential incoming signings to strengthen the team, a number of players are set to depart. We have examined the potential business Spurs could conduct at the beginning of the transfer window.

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Jan Paul van Hecke - In

Spurs have already had two offers turned down for Brighton centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke. The defender previously worked under De Zerbi during his spell with the Seagulls and the Italian manager has earmarked him as a vital component of his rebuilt defence.

Significantly, Van Hecke has been selected ahead of Tottenham's Micky van de Ven in the Netherlands hierarchy, with the latter forced into a left-back role against Japan in the World Cup opener. The 26-year-old recently stated he is certain about his future plans but is presently concentrating on the national team.

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"I have also said very clearly that I would like to have clarity for myself before the World Cup. And I have that too," he explained. "But then for now for myself it's just clear. I just want to play the World Cup as well as possible. That clarity will probably come after the World Cup when I make that step, then it's clear to everyone."

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Cristian Romero - Out

A transfer for Van Hecke would have implications for Tottenham's remaining business. The centre-back operates on the same side as Cristian Romero, who appears increasingly likely to depart this summer.

The 28-year-old featured 32 times last term but was ruled out with a knee problem towards the end of the campaign. Romero faced supporter criticism after it looked like he would miss the club's final fixture following a trip to Argentina, though he ultimately returned to England for the match.

The prospective signing of Van Hecke indicates that Romero's spell at Spurs may be drawing to a close. The World Cup winner would still attract substantial interest, although links with Manchester United have been dismissed.

Luka Vuskovic - Out

Tottenham's decision to bring in Van Hecke and Senesi could also force a difficult call regarding Luka Vuskovic. The Croatian defender garnered widespread praise during his loan stint at Hamburg, where he found the net six times in 28 Bundesliga outings.

The 19-year-old is poised to feature prominently for his nation at the World Cup, where a good performance against England would only heighten the spotlight on Vuskovic. The Athletic reported that Brighton recently tabled a £30m bid for the centre-back, which is said to align with the player's own vision for the next phase of his career.

Vuskovic is regarded as one of Europe's most exciting defensive prospects, but the additions of Van Hecke and Senesi, alongside Van de Ven, could restrict his opportunities at Spurs. Tottenham might prefer to loan out the teenager but a standout World Cup could prompt an offer the club finds impossible to refuse.

Joao Palhinha - In

A relatively straightforward piece of business if both sides are keen to finalise a deal. Joao Palhinha spent last season on loan at Spurs from Bayern Munich and featured regularly in midfield.

The Portugal international's loan arrangement included a £25.8million buy option. While it remains unclear whether a deal will be struck at that figure, the 30-year-old expressed his desire to remain in North London at the conclusion of last season.

"I always shared my thoughts. Since the first day I arrived I feel at home. From the supporters, the crowd. Top club. Who doesn't want to play for Tottenham and stay here? I have everything here," Palhinha said. "But this is like a marriage. What I can say to you is I would really like to be here and I enjoy it a lot this season with this club even being a tough season."

Savinho - In

This wouldn't be the first transfer window in which Savinho has been touted for a Tottenham move. A deal for the Manchester City winger failed to materialise last summer, and his position within the squad at the Etihad Stadium has not strengthened since.

The Brazilian, who joined from Troyes in 2024, managed just one Premier League goal last campaign. Pep Guardiola's City departure could see him wait to discover whether a new boss rates him more highly, but he may favour a fresh start elsewhere.

Despite the 22-year-old being left out of Carlo Ancelotti's World Cup squad, a £60m price tag has been mentioned. That doesn't seem to have put off Spurs, even though he has yet to hit his peak form in English football.

Tottenham Hotspur have officially announced that Yves Bissouma will leave the club this summer, as the north London side confirme their retained list of players. Spurs will already have one eye on next season, having narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League on the final day of the campaign last month.

Taking to the club's social media channels, Tottenham sent their apprwciation to the outgoing midfielder. "We can confirm the departure of Yves Bissouma following the conclusion of his contract," the post on X, formerly known as Twitter, read.

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

The Mali international arrived at Spurs from Brighton in the summer of 2022 in a £30million deal, going on to rack up 111 appearances for the club throughout his time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Yet a combination of knee and ankle injuries kept Bissouma sidelined for the entirety of the first half of last season, forcing him to wait until January 17 before making his first appearance of the campaign - a 2-1 defeat to West Ham.

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The midfielder went on to feature just 11 times for Tottenham throughout the remainder of the season, and was named among the unused substitutes in the club's final three Premier League fixtures.

Tottenham also confirmed that 10 players from their academy setup will be leaving the club when the summer transfer window opens. Six Under-21 talents — Pele Arganese-McDermott, Tyrell Ashcroft, Leo Black, Dante Cassanova, Matthew Craig and Calum Logan — will all depart North London when their contracts expire at the end of the season.

Four Under-18 players are also set to leave the club this summer, amongst them Elijah Upson, who has rejected a contract offer from the club. Jamel Beggs, Samal Bangura and Leon Myrtaj have likewise been confirmed as departures ahead of the new campaign.

Tottenham face a busy summer in the transfer market as Roberto De Zerbi looks to assemble a squad capable of hitting the ground running in the Premier League.

Spurs have already bolstered their defensive ranks with the arrival of Andy Robertson on a free transfer following his exit from Liverpool.

Bournemouth centre-back Marco Senesi is also widely expected to make the move to Tottenham as a free agent once his deal with the Cherries comes to an end.

Manchester United have no plans to submit a bid for Tottenham defender Cristian Romero. Reports emerged from Argentina on Monday evening claiming United were keen on signing Romero and that an offer was being lined up. However, sources close to United have firmly rejected those claims.

The report is believed to be well wide of the mark, with Romero not featuring on United's summer transfer radar. Romero has skippered Tottenham through back-to-back 17th-place finishes in the Premier League. Spurs found themselves in very real danger of relegation this term, before Roberto De Zerbi steered them to safety, but they could still lose their captain, who is the subject of serious interest from Spain.

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The Tottenham centre-back missed the closing stages of the campaign through a knee injury. He had returned to Argentina, but was made to fly back to England to attend Spurs' final match of the season following considerable public backlash.

The 28-year-old has built up a troubling disciplinary record during his time at Tottenham. He has been sent off on six occasions in a Spurs shirt, including a straight red card against United at Old Trafford back in February.

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United are instead focusing their attentions on other areas of the squad this summer. A midfield overhaul is firmly on the agenda, with a deal already struck to bring Ederson in from Atalanta, while reinforcements on the left side are also being sought.

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The club's recruitment team are currently assessing the left-back market. Newcastle's Lewis Hall is a player they admire, though he has three years left on his deal and manager Eddie Howe is determined to hold on to him.

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United are well aware of their defensive shortcomings, yet Michael Carrick currently has five senior centre-backs at his disposal in Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro, and Ayden Heaven.

Maguire and Martinez remain Carrick's preferred centre-back pairing. However, Maguire was forced to sit out two matches following his red card against Bournemouth in March, while Martinez was sidelined between February and March with a calf injury.

The Argentine international was also handed a three-match ban after being dismissed for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's ponytail during Leeds' visit to Old Trafford.