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Thomas Frank has already begun making some major moves since taking over at Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur, but more work is to be done ahead of the new Premier League season.

After a 17th-placed finish last season and Champions League football to balance this term, it is difficult to say just what Spurs’ target is for next term. Recent transfer dealings have certainly helped their cause, adding to the feeling that Spurs could return to challenging for European spots through the Premier League in 2025/26.

Mohammed Kudus has been signed from West Ham, while reports arose that a £60m deal had been agreed with Nottingham Forest for Morgan Gibbs-White - though a major complication has emerged after it was alleged Spurs made illegal contact with the playmaker.

Elsewhere, Spurs have had to contend with European interest in one of their major defensive stars. They may still be able to use the situation to their advantage, though, with a cunning swap deal which could benefit all.

Atletico Madrid linked with Cristian Romero

Rumours linking Atletico Madrid with Cristian Romero have been doing the rounds for several weeks and it is believed the player wants to move to the Spanish giants to link up with fellow countryman Diego Simeone. The 27-year-old Romero is a World Cup winner with Argentina and has now enjoyed trophy-winning glory with Spurs at club level.

Recent reports state Spurs have rejected a £55m bid, but the deal could still back come to life if Atleti decide to include a big-name player as part of the transfer. The north Londoners were interested in Conor Gallagher last summer before his £34m move to Atletico from Chelsea, and recent rumours suggest that the 25-year-old may already be set to return to the Premier League. Newcastle United have been touted as holding a firm interest in Gallagher and Spurs could yet enter the ring to secure a stunning swap deal involving Romero.

Cristian Romero and Conor Gallagher swap deal could work for both clubs

For a Chelsea academy product and boyhood fan to join bitter rivals Spurs is always major news, for him to do it just a year after departing for Madrid would hit the headlines and outrage Blues fans, many of whom never wanted to sell Gallagher in the first place.

Atletico reportedly want €42m (£36.3m) for Gallagher, a slight profit on the price they paid for him last summer, while Spurs are reportedly holding out for around £60m for Romero. A bid by Atletico of Gallagher plus £20m - £25m could convince Spurs to sell, though replacing Romero will not be easy.

With Yves Bissouma nearing the end of his contract and reportedly up for sale, England international Gallagher could fit straight into the Spurs midfield and offer them increased energy and bite. If a replacement can be found for wantaway Romero, then this deal could be a smart one for all parties, allowing Atletico to land one of their top targets while giving Spurs a target of their own ahead of a Premier League rival. We will see how this one plays out.

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The transfer window seems to be moving at a blinding pace this year, and to help you keep up with everything that’s going on 3 Added Minutes are back with our latest round-up of the juiciest new Premier League transfer rumours – and today, we start with a story from Tottenham Hotspur.

No sooner have they agreed a £55m deal with West Ham for winger Mohammed Kudus and got Morgan Gibbs-White in for a medical within 24 hours than than they’ve turned their attentions to another exciting addition - in this case, highly-rated Genoa defender Koni de Winter, who is set to be at the centre of a titanic transfer tussle, if you’ll excuse the frivolous alliteration.

According to TeamTalk, Spurs have “burst into the race” for the 23-year-old Belgian centre-back and are showing “concrete interest” in getting a deal done after a superb season in Serie A. Several teams are rumoured to be interested in launching a bid, including Inter Milan, but despite the long line of suitors it seems as though a deal could actually cost less than anticipated.

Earlier reporting suggested that Genoa would only sell for around £30m, but TeamTalk claim that he could be available for as little as €25m (£21.5m). Spurs are said to be “hesitant” to go above that price point, with other defenders on their shortlist. Some bad news from the same outlet, by the way - they also claim that Real Madrid could join their local rivals Atlético in bidding for Cristian Romero.

The 3AM Verdict: Spurs are moving at a pace we’ve never seen before in the transfer window, but they’ll do well to get a deal for De Winter done quickly - quite a few teams in England and Italy are keen on the ball-playing defender, who can also operate at full-back. He’s certainly on their shortlist, however. As for the Romero to Real thing, we don’t believe it given that the original source seems to be Fichajes. We don’t set much stock by their word, frankly.

Two in, one out for Nottingham Forest this summer?

Let’s head over to the City Ground now, because while they may be fretting about Gibbs-White’s future, they’re looking to bring some fresh faces in as well – and Sport Witness reckon that Forest will make a move for Verona’s Jackson Tchatchoua imminently.

The 23-year-old full-back is on holiday in Miami, apparently, but Forest could submit a bid “within hours”, which infers that it may well have happened by the time you read this. Wolves, Everton, Marseille and Galatasaray are said to be interested, too, but it sounds as though Forest could make the first move.

Sport Witness also suggest that Nuno Espirito Santo may have less luck with a potential attempt to sign Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito, however. The 20-year-old Italian is wanted by a host of teams, including the Tricky Trees who have shown a “firm desire” to buy him, but Inter are rejecting offers and intend to keep him around.

The 3AM Verdict: The odds on signing Esposito seem exceedingly slim as he’s regarded as a very bright prospect for the future in Serie A, but Tchatchoua seems like a feasible buy – we just don’t know how much for. Probably not exciting enough to make up for losing Gibbs-White, but we’ll see.

West Ham ‘pushing’ for £13m full-back transfer

Finally, a story from West Ham United, whose pursuit of a full-back has seen them linked with a host of players – but according to Caught Offside, the Hammers are “pushing” to end the hunt and complete a deal for Girona’s Arnau Martínez.

The 22-year-old, who can play on the right or as a centre-half, has a release clause set at €15m (£13m) and West Ham are “seriously evaluating” the possibility of triggering it in order to take negotiations off the table entirely.

Talks “have already been held” between the club and the player’s representatives, and personal terms will not be a problem, according to an unnamed source – not that either West Ham or the player are in a hurry, with both parties said to be evaluating all of their options before pulling the trigger. Other European clubs are said to be following Martínez too, not that we know who.

The 3AM Verdict: An entirely sensible transfer rumour which has been swirling around Spain for a couple of days now without any of the most reliable outlets mentioning it. Caught Offside seem to suggest that a deal is in its relatively early stages, which may explain why we haven’t heard more about it. Plausible, but too early to describe as probable.

Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford both have work to do in the transfer window.

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With the transfer window open and teams fighting to get key deals over the line, it can make compelling viewing as rival clubs come together in an attempt to strike up an understanding over a player.

Two clubs with a major job on their hands this summer for different reasons are Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford. Spurs have got Champions League football under new manager Thomas Frank and must prepare their squad for the pressures of elite European competition, while the Bees are aiming to avoid a fire-sale of their best players which could drag the west Londoners down the wrong end of the table next season.

Spurs have, of course, arguably taken Brentford’s biggest asset in club legend manager Frank, who has now taken over at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with the task of succeeding Ange Postecoglou and could yet return to take players from his former club. Frank could use his influence at the Gtech Community Stadium to negotiate a huge swap deal between the two clubs, one which could be beneficial to all.

Spurs and Brentford should engineer massive swap deal

Transfer rumours have swirled around Bryan Mbeumo this summer, but surprisingly little has been said about his strike partner Yoane Wissa until recent days. Wissa was almost just as impressive last season and may also look to move on at some point soon, amidst Tottenham links.

DR Congo international Wissa turns 29 in September and will surely hope to experience European football while he is in his prime, meaning a chance to reunite with former manager Frank at Spurs could be the answer. Brentford would be reluctant to sell, but a deal with their former manager involving a Spurs big-name star going the other way could sweeten the deal.

Spurs’ £60m man Richarlison could be on his way out this summer, after an inconsistent time in north London and an understanding building that he may not be a key man under Frank. The 28-year-old could be an attractive prospect to Brentford, though, and could fill in across the front line for the Bees.

Swap deal involving Yoane Wissa and Richarlison could be the answer

A swap deal involving Wissa plus cash for Richarlison could work out for all involved. Spurs need increased firepower and may look to Frank’s former front-man after losing out on teammate Mbeumo to Manchester United.

Wissa would surely jump at the chance to play under Frank once again, having scored 49 goals for Brentford in four years under the Dane. Wissa may feel it is time for him to take the leap and become a key man for a bigger club, while Brentford would prefer to sell him now if it does become apparent that the former Lorient forward wants to leave with just a year left on his contract.

Wissa would certainly be hard to replace and there is no guarantee Richarlison would recreate the Congolese’s goal-scoring form, but the former Everton and Watford man has 64 Premier League goals across his career and still certainly has a lot to offer at this level. Brentford reportedly value Wissa at £50m, so an offer of Richarlison plus £20m - £25m could be enough to seal the deal. The rumours are heating up on this one, so there is a chance we see it happen.

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It’s time for our latest morning round-up of the biggest new Premier League transfer rumours – and today, we’re kicking off in the capital with a story which suggest that Tottenham Hotspur could be poaching a key player from a cross-city rival.

According to BBC Sport reporter Sami Mokbel, Spurs are “moving” for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, who would simultaneously offer some stiff competition for Dominic Solanke up front while providing depth on the wings – and Wissa himself is supposedly “open to a move”.

No formal bid has yet been made, based on the suggestion that Spurs are “weighing up” the financial implications of a transfer which comes alongside their protracted negotiations for West Ham United winger Mohammed Kudus – but stories from other sources such as Yahoo! Sports suggests that Brentford are likely to want up to £50m for the Congolese attacker.

It's not clear whether Spurs would want to sign Wissa instead of or in addition to Kudus as they look to build a squad which can compete in both the top flight and the Champions League, but the forward seems to be keen to link up with Thomas Frank once more.

The 3AM Verdict: Details are thin on the ground for now, but Mokbel is a reliable source of transfer news and signing Wissa would make a lot of sense for Spurs given their evident need for attacking depth. £50m may be too stiff of an ask if they’re signing Kudus or another big-money winger, however, so we don’t expect quick progress on a deal. Spurs are usually slow to move in the transfer market, and we doubt this deal would prove to be an exception.

Arsenal in contact and in agreement with Chelsea star

Recent reports concerning the future of Chelsea winger Noni Madueke seem to be true, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein – he claims that not only are Arsenal “in contact” with the Blues over a deal for the England winger, but that they have already “agreed personal terms” with the player.

The 23-year-old Madueke is supposedly “prioritising” a move to Arsenal over any alternatives, although it isn’t made clear what those might be. Either way, it seems that the prospect of backing Bukayo Saka up doesn’t faze Madueke too much.

It would seem as though a deal is not progressing rapidly, with Chelsea needing to make sales in order to fund another summer of substantive spending while Arsenal work to add the depth that has been lacking in recent seasons.

The 3AM Verdict: This one seems pretty much nailed on to take place now, and Ornstein is seldom wrong when it comes to Arsenal’s transfer activity. The only information we don’t have is the price – media reports have guessed at a £50m asking price, but we don’t know how easy the clubs will find it to reach an agreement.

Manchester United risk transfer disaster as Antony move stalls

Manchester United desperately want to have another busy transfer window as they work to rebuild their squad once again following a desperately poor season – but they’re struggling to offload expensive and unwanted players. Sport Witness’ new report, therefore, is rather concerning.

They bring together different stories from the Spanish press which suggest that Real Betis are “looking at other transfer plans” instead of signing United winger Antony, who was widely expected to sign a permanent deal in Seville following a successful loan spell in the second half of the 2024/25 season.

Signing Antony, one of the biggest flops in the Premier League history, would mean that there was little money for Betis to spend on other targets, so they may change tack and buy Bryan Zaragoza from Bayern Munich instead, another player who failed to make his mark after a big money move. One sports newspaper in Spain does, however, suggest that a deal for Antony is “getting closer” despite the back-up planning.

The 3AM Verdict: The development of a Plan B doesn’t necessarily signal the death of the Antony deal, but if United do manage to fail to offload the expensive Brazilian then they will have a financial albatross around their necks that will make all of the other signings they need to make much trickier. It would, let’s face it, be pretty on brand for the modern Manchester United if this one fell through.

Arsenal are in the market for some reinforcements this summer ahead of next season

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Arsenal have the chance to add some more quality to their squad this summer with new additions. They finished 2nd in the Premier League table last season behind Liverpool. The Gunners need to find a way to bridge the gap between them and top spot.

Mikel Arteta’s side have been crying out for attacking reinforcements over the past few windows. They have the opportunity to finally acquire some more threat at the top end of the pitch over the next couple of months. The London outfit kick-start the 2025/26 campaign with an away trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in early August.

Arsenal eye Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze

Arsenal have been long-term admirers of Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze and now is the perfect time to strike for the attacking midfielder. Their rivals Tottenham Hotspur have also been credited with an interest in the England ace, as per The Sun. The Eagles face a real battle to keep hold of their key man at the moment amid attention from elsewhere.

Eze, 26, would be perfect for the Gunners ahead of next term. He is still relatively young, has potential to get better down the line and would give them something different going forward. The Three Lions star, who has 11 caps to his name, need to play in the Champions League now to show what he can do.

The London-born man had spells as a youngster with Arsenal, Fulham, Reading and Millwall. He finally settled at QPR and rose up through their ranks before getting experience out on loan from the Hoops at Wycombe Wanderers in the Football League. Upon his return to the R’s, he became a key first-team player and went on to score 20 goals in 112 games.

His emergence in the Championship resulted in Crystal Palace taking a gamble on him in 2020. He has since become one of the Eagles’ most prized assets over the last five years. He has found the net on 39 occasions in 166 matches altogether. Eze scored the winner for Oliver Glasner’s side in the FA Cup final against Manchester City last month at Wembley. However, his future is up now in the air. Arsenal are in the frame for his signature but need to find a way to beat Spurs to his signature.

Arsenal should use Jakub Kiwior in Crystal Palace swap deal

The Sun’ s report claim Arsenal are ‘open’ to involving a player in a potential swap deal for Eze at Crystal Palace. That could help them see off competition from Spurs and lure him to the Emirates Stadium. The Eagles may be more inclined to let him depart if they got something in return.

One player who would suit the South London outfit is Jakub Kiwior. It seems inevitable that Marc Guehi will be leaving Selhurst Park in the near future. His contract is up in June next year and Glasner’s side risk losing him for free in June 2026 if they don’t sell him now or in January, assuming he doesn’t pen an extension anytime soon.

Crystal Palace need to start thinking about possible long-term replacements for Guehi. At the age of 25, Kiwior still has plenty of time on his side. He isn’t guaranteed regular minutes at Arsenal and a change of scene would do him good and boost his minutes.

The Poland international, who has featured on 35 occasions for his country, is left-footed so would add nice balance to the Eagles’ backline. In addition, he can also play at left-back if needed. He was snapped up by the Gunners back in 2023 after catching the eye in Italy at Spezia.

When called upon, he has turned out to be a useful player to call upon for Arteta. He has played 68 matches so far and has found the net on three occasions from the back. However, if Arsenal are to use a player in an attempt to snatch Eze away from Crystal Palace, it wouldn’t be a surprise if it was Kiwior.

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for the new 2025/26 Premier League season, and they look set to wear a divisive new kit

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Tottenham Hotspur are gearing up for life under boss Thomas Frank. He has been picked as their replacement for Ange Postecoglou ahead of next season. The Dane caught their eye with fellow London side Brentford over recent years.

Spurs won the Europa League in the last campaign after beating Manchester United in the final in Bilbao. That means they they will be competing in next term’s Champions League. However, they finished down in 17th place in the Premier League and need to compete higher up the table next time around.

Tottenham Hotspur’s third shirt ‘leaked’

As per Footy Headlines, Spurs new third shirt has been leaked. It is worth noting that nothing has been officially announced by the club yet though. The kit, made by Nike, is yellow with navy blue detailing and would be the first jersey of that colour since 2020/21.

It uses the ‘Total 90 template’ which La Liga giants Barcelona will be utilising as well next season. In addition, the old badge used from 1999 to 2006 is also present on it. That means it has a more retro feel to it and appears to have a more old school vibe. The kit hasn’t gone down too well with supporters on social media though. Here is a look at what some fans have posted on X:

@BadRobot009 - “I’ll have a bowl of custard please”

@Fillandavillain - “Horrible”

@spurs_latestne - “Good kit but the black lines ruin it”

@cheesybeanmelt - “Oh no I hate it…..”

@DOKIIMAKI - “Had to ruin it with the lines”

@Dagtastic2 - “That’s disgusting!”

@Chris_Boler79 - “Horrendous”

@LukanBriggs - “Looks like a third rate training kit! Sorry to be negative l, but this isn’t real, surely?”

@ignorantfool3 - “Nike hate us”

@Sam89THFC - “Trash”

@XBJXZZY - “Looks like a Chelsea shirt I don’t like.”

@WrathofBadger - “Stop centering the crest”

@THFC_COYS1 - “Looks like a bib on the front”

@Bobbystewart03 - “I love a yellow away kit, I loved the total 90 designs and back in the day wish we had it. But this is too close to the mid 2000's Woolwich away kits”

What next for Tottenham Hotspur?

Frank will be looking to put his own stamp on the Spurs squad over the next couple of months. He has the chance to bring in some of his own type of players in the transfer window. He also has the opportunity to let some individuals head out the exit door as well if needed to free up space and funds in his ranks.

Kota Takai has completed a transfer to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and at the age of 20, he could turn out to be a useful long-term option. The Japan international, who has four caps under his belt so far in his career, rose up through Kawasaki Frontale’s academy ranks and was a regular for them at various different youth levels. He broke into their first-team in 2022 and played 81 matches in all competitions, chipping in with four goals. The towering centre-back will now be keen to show what he is all about in England.

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We are already rapidly approaching the third week of July. While time keeps moving quicker by the day, so does the transfer rumour mill as Premier League sides look to upgrade their squads ahead of pre-season. We bring you some of the latest transfer rumours to sink your teeth into, beginning once again at the Emirates, where the wage demands of a top target have been revealed.

One of the headline transfers of the summer draws ever closer to completion, after reports last week that Viktor Gyokeres had completed personal terms with Arsenal. Now, as per reports by Caught Offside, the Swedish striker’s wage demands have been revealed. They cite The Mirror in reporting that Gyokeres will earn over £200,000 a week at the Emirates, instantly making him one of the club’s top earners.

This reflects how important it is to Mikel Arteta to get this deal over the line. The report continues by reinforcing that Gyokeres has agreed a five-year deal with the Gunners valid until 2030 and is ‘desperate’ for the move.

The 3AM verdict: While it does depend on how far over £200,000 his wage demands are, we feel a figure slightly above that number is reasonable enough considering the gaping hole Gyokeres would be filling at Arsenal. He could be the difference between another second-placed finish and potentially going one further, and that is priceless.

Man United and Spurs to do battle once again?

Europa League final foes Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur could be heading into the ring once again, this time for the signature of one of ‘Europe’s most coveted young defenders’.

That is according to Caught Offside, who report that the two Premier League giants are after Genoa defender Koni De Winter, a young Belgian with the type of promise invoked by the similarities in his name to another Belgian national treasure. The 23-year-old centre-back has made 57 appearances for Genoa in two seasons, including a loan spell from Juventus in 2023/24. The young man has come into his own at the heart of defence, but can also operate from full-back or defensive midfield. A move is likely to cost between €30m-€35m (£25.8m-£30.1m).

The 3AM verdict: Both sides are in need of a new central defender this summer, and going for potential is the name of the game so this could be a good purchase. Victor Lindelof has left United, while there are arguably question marks surrounding all of their centre-half options. Whereas Spurs may yet lose Cristian Romero and will have a tough job at hand to replace him if that were to happen. Inter Milan may yet throw their hat in the ring according to reports, which could make things more difficult.

Newcastle United close in on Anthony Elanga deal

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United have been ramping up their interest in Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga, but they are still preparing alternative options for if they cannot get a deal over the line. PSV Eindhoven ace Johan Bakayoko could be the answer according to GiveMeSport, who state that the Magpies have scouted the Belgian international for some time but will only pursue a move if they do not bring in Elanga.

The report quotes Football Insider’s claim that Bakayoko would be a ‘cheaper alternative’ to Elanga, though a valuation by PSV is not stated. The 22-year-old is worth just €30m according to Transfermarkt, having just entered the last 12 months of his contract.

However, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has given the deal his trademark ‘Here We Go’ verdict, suggesting the move is for Elanga close to completion, in what would represent a huge breakthrough in the Magpies’ summer business.

The 3AM verdict: Though he does not have Premier League experience like Elanga, Bakayoko has won 18 Belgium caps and made 20 Champions League appearances, so he would be a more than worthy alternative. This move may not cause as many shock waves as the potential signing of Elanga, who Newcastle are likely to continue to target. But they are in need of a right-wing option either way and should aim to complete either deal sooner rather than later.

Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United could breathe new life into the transfer window with stunning swap deal

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Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are two clubs set to do plenty of business in the remainder of this transfer window. Both clubs have money to spend and a point to prove after finishing just a few places above the relegation zone last season.

Spurs’ summer dealings became all the more important after Europa League final victory and the subsequent arrival of Thomas Frank as their new manager, as the Dane will hope to push on from the club’s glorious end to the season and find better domestic consistency this time around.

Over at the London Stadium, the Hammers were left disappointed by a 14th-placed finish which could in truth have been even lower, with May victories at Manchester United and Ipswich Town preventing what otherwise would have been a 17th-placed finish. Fresh new signings are demanded, though PSR concerns also hang over Graham Potter’s side which may ultimately need to be resolved first.

Spurs and West Ham swap deal could be the answer

Mohammed Kudus has been the main focus of Spurs’ attention over recent days, with the north Londoners expected to return with an improved offer after seeing a £50m bid rejected by West Ham. The answer could be a swap deal which would also solve one of Spurs’ own issues.

Yves Bissouma has been a strong performer for the club when given the chance and shone in the Europa League final against United, but injuries have hampered his time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the club hierarchy may be tempted to cash in. Former Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Bissouma turns 29 next month and only has a year left on his contract, so now could be the perfect time to move him on.

Spurs are reported to value Bissouma at around €20m (£17m) and they could decide to use the Mali international as a sweetener in a deal for Kudus, not only bringing the price down but giving West Ham an experienced Premier League star who could slot right into their side.

Mohammed Kudus and Yves Bissouma could trade paths

Bissouma’s 100th Spurs appearance in the Europa League final could be his last if this stunning deal were to go through, leaving both clubs happy and with a new key player to add to their squads.

Kudus’ quality needs no introduction, as the dazzling Ghanaian possesses a skill and poise on the ball envied by many. The 24-year-old will hope that he can find his top form again under the guidance of Frank and would relish the opportunity to play Champions League football.

Bissouma is a tough tackler in the base of midfield while being equally cultured on the ball, offering a unique set of skills found in few Premier League midfielders. He could bring something completely different and compete with the likes of Tomas Soucek and Edson Alvarez for a place in the Hammers starting XI. West Ham are believed to value Kudus at near £60m, meaning a bid from Spurs of around £40m plus Bissouma could seal the deal.

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Manchester United have reignited their ‘interest’ in Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor Maciel Furtado, simply known as John, according to UOL. The stopper has emerged on the Red Devils’ radar this summer. He has been a key player for his current club in Brazil over recent times and they face a battle to keep hold of him.

John, 29, started his career at Sao Paulo and rose up through the ranks of his boyhood club. He then switched to rivals Santos in 2011 and spent 13 years there. He then moved to Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos last year and has since been the number one.

The 3am Verdict: Manchester United could see John as someone to compete for their goalkeeping position ahead of next season. If he joined, it could push Andre Onana out of the exit door. The Brazilian lacks experience in Europe though and it may take him a while to adapt to English football if he joined. It would be a risky addition in a pretty important position.

Tottenham Hotspur eye Genoa defender Koni De Winter

Tottenham Hotspur have ‘enquired’ about Genoa defender Koni De Winter, according to reporter Ben Jacobs on X. Inter Milan are also said to be in the frame for his signature. The 23-year-old is a Belgium international with four caps under his belt so far, and is said to be valued at around €25m (£22m)

Thomas Frank is looking to put his own stamp on his newly inherited squad with some reinforcements over the next couple of months. He could see De Winter as someone to boost his defensive ranks and add more depth to his options at the back. The Dane has left league rivals Brentford to take over at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium from Ange Postecoglou.

The 3am Verdict: Koni De Winter is still relatively young and has potential to get better down the line. If Spurs signed him, he could be a useful long-term option for them in defence. Thomas Frank needs to get his recruitment right this summer and will be after the right type of characters. The ex-Brentford man will be under pressure from the off to get results.

Arsenal growing in confidence in pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres

Arsenal are ‘confident’ of striking an ambitious deal for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, Football Insider claim. The Gunners are hoping to tempt the attacker to move to London. Mikel Arteta’s side finished 2nd again in the table last term.

Gyokeres, 27, has played in England before with Brighton and Hove Albion and Coventry City. He has turned into one of the most prolific forwards in Europe over recent years. The Sweden international has fired 97 goals in 102 outings for Sporting and may well move on soon for a new challenge somewhere else. It is believed that he could now be available for a fee of just £51m.

The 3am Verdict: Arsenal have been crying out for a striker for a while now and they need to get one this summer. Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres would be absolutely perfect for them. He has been on fire in Portugal over recent times and should come to the Premier League. Signing him would be a massive statement of intent by the Gunners and would make the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City sit up and take notice.

A round-up of the biggest new Premier League transfer rumours - with stories from Manchester United, Spurs, Wolves, Aston Villa and more.

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The dominoes are starting to fall in the Premier League after the summer transfer window reopened, with Chelsea close to completing a blockbuster double-signing, and as we cast another eye around the latest rumours in the division we begin with the only team close to matching their net spend in the last few years: Manchester United.

The Red Devils have rationed enough toilet paper at Carrington to attempt to replace Rasmus Hojlund, and CaughtOffside report they’re interested in launching an audacious raid on Villa Park for Ollie Watkins, who has three years left on his contract. Last season the 29-year-old didn’t quite follow up on his outstanding 2023/24 Premier League where he scored 19 goals and assisted 15 in 37 games, but still hit double-figures in the league and netted in the Champions League.

Villa successfully warded off interest from Arsenal in January for their star striker but now facing potential PSR trouble, they could reportedly be prepared to part with Watkins for £60m. Watkins scored more than Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee combined in 2023/24 and Ruben Amorim desperately needs a certified finisher to replicate Viktor Gyokeres’ impact leading the line at Sporting.

With Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko both linked to Arsenal, Liam Delap and Jonathan David having signed for other clubs, and Bryan Mbeumo potentially out of reach, Watkins would be a godsend for Amorim as he struggles to ignite the faltering giants of English football.

The 3AM Verdict: Villa were widely believed to demand £80m for Watkins in winter but they need to raise serious funds this summer and the striker will turn thirty next campaign. The Red Devils are one of the few clubs who could tempt a player to leave a Premier League rival and give up European football for at least a season but even so, this would be a hammer blow for Aston Villa supporters.

Wolves prepare bid for 20-year-old Flamengo talent

Journalist Julio Miguel Neto expects Wolverhampton Wanderers to launch a bid for forward Wallace Yan following a hugely impressive Club World Cup for the 20-year-old.

Yan only played 35 minutes at the tournament but still found the time to score twice, including the final nail in Chelsea’s coffin during the group stage, and Flamengo appear keen to cash in on a player who’s made just a handful of senior appearances in his nascent career. Yan reportedly has a release clause of €50m (£43m) and is contracted to the Rio de Janeiro club until 2027 but Neto believes Flamengo will begin negotiations at €15m (£13m) and are unlikely to “play hardball” if the bidding reaches €18m (£15.5m)

Wolves have spent less than half of the almost-£100m windfall they received from sending Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri to Manchester and can afford to make a healthy loss this summer while still complying with PSR, so it could be a gamble they can afford to make.

The 3AM Verdict: Despite his breakout summer stateside, Yan could need to spend time on loan before he’s ready to take on the Premier League and £43m would be a huge amount for someone so untested. However, he could turn out to be a bargain if Wolves can negotiate Flamengo down closer to that that £13m floor.

Tottenham £10m away from first signing of the summer

Yesterday we brought you the news that Tottenham Hotspur have had a bid of £50m plus £5m in add-ons rejected for Mohammed Kudus, but they could be closer than it seems in their pursuit of the Ghanaian. According to TBR Football, West Ham will accept £65m for the attacker who scored eight and assisted nine in the 2023/24 Premier League season, despite the £84m release clause in his contract.

Tottenham’s only business this summer so far - at least in the player department - has been making Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso’s loan moves to north London permanent but having secured the huge financial boost of Champions League football next season, £65m seems eminently affordable for Daniel Levy.

Spurs’ attacking quartet in the Europa League featured Brennan Johnson, Pape Matar Sarr, Richarlison and Dominic Solanke so there’s no question improvements are needed, and Kudus’ versatility and Premier League pedigree aged 24 would fit the bill perfectly.

The 3AM Verdict: We suspect that things are going more smoothly behind the scenes” was our view 24 hours ago after that initial bid was rejected, and we feel even more confident of that after this latest update. The stars seem to be aligning for Kudus to become Tottenham’s most expensive signing ever.