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Tottenham's transfer window has been one to remember thus far. Though their 3-0 opening defeat to Brentford was one to forget.

Suppose we gloss over that Premier League curtain raiser, there's a buzz about the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this term. Over £300million has been spent on four new signings. Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali have transformed the team's spine. Newest £85m arrival Savio will put bums in seats and the free-agent acquisitions of Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka have added valuable depth. As was evident against the Bees, though, more is still needed - this is a team that has finished 17th two years on the trot. Yet with less than a week until the window slams shut, more could be on the cards.

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Express Sport takes a look at what could be considered Tottenham's dream end to the window, as a deal for Omar Marmoush is wrapped up, long-term target Cody Gakpo is signed, and four other deals are sealed.

Omar Marmoush deal

With just the finer details to iron out, Marmoush will likely follow Manchester City team-mate Savio to north London. The Egyptian forward's City career has never really gathered speed and he has been allowed to leave this summer.

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Marmoush, who is reportedly set to sign for Spurs on an initial loan deal with a £50m conditional purchase option, is just the type of striker De Zerbi is after.

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Richarlison, whom we will get to in due course, was a notable weak point in the defeat to Brentford. And that is putting it lightly. Tottenham need a star who has elite transitional pace, can play on the shoulder and is a positionally versatile link player. Marmoush is all of these things.

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Cody Gakpo signs

The reported interest in Cody Gakpo has not been entirely well-received amongst the Spurs faithful. Perhaps it is the notion that a star Liverpool deem surplus to requirements should not be worthy of playing for Tottenham, or that the attacker simply isn't the most exciting of recruits.

But a trick is being missed here; this is a player who wants a larger role, is in his prime and is a proven Premier League goalscorer. Gakpo bagged 18 goals in all competitions when Liverpool won the title two seasons ago, so just because he isn't the most entertaining of players does not mean he isn't effective.

Gakpo's 2025/26 season was undoubtedly a drop-off and that is likely why some hesitancy is harboured towards a potential deal. But with the summer Liverpool had last year, that is hardly a surprise.

City have now supposedly joined the race for his signature, which is likely to cost upwards of £60m. So Spurs must act fast to secure a versatile forward who is custom-made for De Zerbi's fluid attacking rotations and has already bagged a top-flight goal this season in his side's 2-2 opening clash against Newcastle.

Four exits

To finance moves for Gakpo and Marmoush, there will have to be casualties. Richarlison should lead the leaving party. Season after season, Spurs fans are coerced into believing that the Brazilian is capable of leading their line. Each time, he disappoints.

Brentford was the final straw for many and although at times, he can seem a world-beating attacking talent, he would fall deep down the pecking order if two more forwards arrive and some money should be recouped. He cost an initial £50m when signed from Everton in 2022.

Elsewhere, Pape Matar Sarr is also now out of favour in a congested midfield and can leave whilst he still holds some value. It has been claimed that £30m is his price tag and this seems both fair and a decent cash injection.

There is a temptation to sanction the sales of stars like Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall, but in the very likely instance that the midfield suffers from injuries, they could be needed.

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The final two deals Spurs can complete involve sending both Mikey Moore and Dane Scarlett out on loan. Moore, who looked lively in pre-season before his sub-par Brentford outing, seems like he needs one more campaign away in a top league to hone his skills further.

Koln is the perfect destination and it is widely expected that he will head there temporarily, having spent last season with Rangers. Scarlett, who is now 22, should be given one last chance to have a groundbreaking loan spell before faith is lost.

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Gabriel Martinelli is being touted as a potential signing for Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.

The winger was believed to be of interest to Galatasaray, but Martinelli wasn't interested in a move to Turkey.

However, as per Fabrizio Romano, Martinelli is being eyed up by Al Hilal and could be subject to a bumper contract proposal.

Martinelli is said to prefer to remain in Europe, but could be tempted by a blockbuster offer.

Ezri Konsa is set to have his medical at Arsenal today.

The Gunners struck an agreement with Aston Villa to sign the defender.

It's expected to be a fee in the region of £51m, with Arsenal keen to add depth at the back following William Saliba's injury.

Konsa has impressed in the Premier League for Aston Villa and was a key member of the England World Cup squad.

Arsenal kick-start their Premier League campaign at home to Coventry City on Friday night.

Manchester City are reportedly scheduling fresh talks for Ayyoub Bouaddi.

The midfielder has been linked all summer, with suggestions that a deal is close.

That's according to Fabrizio Romano, who reports Bouaddi is waiting for the green light to travel to Manchester.

The final fee is yet to be decided, but it's rumoured to be in the region of £85million.

Bouaddi has impressed at Lille and was a fixture in Morocco's side at the 2026 World Cup.

Elsewhere, Manu Kone and Adam Wharton have also emerged as options for City in midfield.

Tottenham are reportedly eyeing up a double Manchester City swoop involving Savinho and Omar Marmoush.

The two forwards are deemed surplus to requirements at City and would be allowed to leave if a fee can be agreed.

Roberto De Zerbi is desperate to improve his forward line, having already signed several players in the midfield and defensive departments.

It's being reported that the double swoop could cost as much as £150m, with City said to be keen to replace both players should they depart.

Manchester United are stepping up their chase for Carlos Baleba.

It's reported the Red Devils are closing in on the signing of Baleba from Brighton, having held a long-term interest in the star.

It would complete their midfield rebuild, having already signed Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.

There is an expectation that a deal will get done, with suggestions a fee could be in the region of £65million.

United are still on the lookout for a left-back, with Lewis Hall and Myles Lewis-Skelly having been mentioned as potential options.

Liverpool and PSG both expect to reach an agreement over Bradley Barcola.

That's according to RMC Sport, who claim Barcola is keen to join the Reds should he leave Paris Saint-Germain.

Barcola hasn't been able to establish himself as a starter at PSG, and therefore will be allowed to leave at the right priee.

But only for a handsome fee, with suggestions PSG's initial valuation started at around £160million.

Recent reports have said the eventual fee could now be around £110m.

And both clubs, plus the player's representatives, expect a deal to be struck soon.

Liverpool are still desperate for attacking reinforcements, having waved goodbye to Mohamed Salah at the end of last season.

Tottenham Hotspur are on the brink of landing a substantial financial windfall - thanks to a sell-on clause included in Troy Parrott's transfer to AZ Alkmaar in 2024. Spurs negotiated a reported sell-on fee of 20 per cent as part of that £6.7m switch to the Eredivisie.

The former Spurs striker has flourished since that transfer to the Netherlands, netting 10 goals in his opening seven matches before a knee ligament injury in August sidelined him until October. Parrott recovered strongly with 16 goals in 28 fixtures and helped his country secure a World Cup play-off spot, drawing considerable interest ahead of this summer's transfer window.

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Real Betis are reportedly in advanced negotiations with Alkmaar over a £17.1m transfer for the former Spurs academy graduate, having also attracted attention from West Ham United. However, a switch to the Hammers collapsed after the two clubs failed to reach an agreement.

West Ham had a £15m offer turned down for Parrott earlier this summer, falling below Alkmaar's £25m valuation, which if met in full, would have netted Spurs £5.1m. Spurs remain set to receive the sell-on clause, though, with Betis now the favourites to secure Parrott and close to pipping FC Porto and RB Leipzig to the striker's signature.

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BBC Sport reports that an agreement between Betis and Alkmaar is now nearing completion, with Spurs set to pocket a welcome windfall of approximately £3.4m. The news emerges just days after Parrott's AZ teammate Mexx Meerdink revealed his disappointment at his strike partner's impending departure following the 4-1 victory over FC Utrecht.

Parrott sat out the emphatic triumph with a suspected minor injury, though Meerdink's inadvertent revelation strongly hinted at an imminent exit.

Meerdink said: "It is a shame that he is leaving us, but for me it is a great opportunity to prove myself. He deserves a good move. Hopefully he can make a good move. And then it will be my time. Am I getting a big head? No way, I'll just stay true to myself."

The financial boost would be a significant fillip for Roberto De Zerbi's squad in the closing weeks of the transfer window. Spurs have been amongst the most active Premier League clubs following two successive disappointing seasons.

Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Jan Paul Van Hecke, Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka have all arrived this summer as the club looks to breathe new life into their ranks.

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Cody Gakpo is claimed to have agreed personal terms on a move to Tottenham Hotspur as Liverpool press ahead with plans to reshape their forward line. It has been a summer of considerable upheaval at Anfield. The Reds confirmed back in March that Mohamed Salah would draw the curtain on his illustrious career at the end of last season while Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson both left on free transfers. On top of that, manager Arne Slot was replaced by Andoni Iraola in the dugout at the end of May.

Liverpool are yet to make a decisive move for Salah's long-term replacement, though Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain has emerged as their leading target even though he is a left winger. With Liverpool also keen admirers of Barcola's PSG team-mate Ibrahim Mbaye for the right wing, it appears Gakpo could be headed for the exit door after he struck an agreement with Spurs.

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Tottenham's pursuit of the Dutchman has been widely reported throughout the summer as they continue a sweeping squad rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi.

Dutch outlet Voetbal International even claims that an agreement on personal terms has already been reached, with both clubs and the player himself 'counting on a positive resolution'.

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Spurs have already splashed out considerably in the transfer window following their narrow escape from Premier League relegation on the final day of last season, with deals for Sandro Tonali, Matheus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke totalling approximately £237m.

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They are also expected to make a move for Manchester City winger Savinho ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline.

Liverpool have brought in just one new forward this summer, having beaten Newcastle to secure Osasuna winger Victor Munoz for £34.5m.

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He operates mainly on the left flank but can operate on the right, while Rio Ngumoha is set to be handed a more prominent role this campaign after impressing with eye-catching cameo appearances last season.

Recent reports claimed Liverpool were putting their pursuit of Barcola on hold, given PSG's lofty valuation of the 23-year-old. It has been reported PSG will accept no less than £145m to allow the Frenchman to leave.

But PSG have just finalised a £48m deal to bring Ajax winger, Mika Godts, to Paris which could well suggest that the French club are already making arrangements for a future without Barcola.

The Champions League winners have already signed French forward Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco for £42m and spent a similar fee to recruit Ferran Torres from Barcelona a few weeks after the Spaniard scored the World Cup-winning goal for his country in the United States.