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Chelsea have placed an eye-watering £100million price tag on Pedro Neto amid interest from Al-Hilal, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, while sources have informed TEAMtalk of the approach Xabi Alonso has taken over the proposed sale of the Portuguese star.

The Blues have received a number of enquiries about the Portugal international this summer, while Neto’s representatives have been open to the possibility of the winger leaving Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closes.

However, TEAMtalk understands new head coach Xabi Alonso is in no hurry to lose Neto and Chelsea’s footballing hierarchy are of the same view.

That stance has led Chelsea to place a £100million (€117m, $135m) valuation on the former Wolves winger, with the club making it clear that any potential suitor would need to make a major commitment to take him away.

Manchester City and Tottenham have both asked about Neto, while Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal have gone further by making a firm approach worth around £60million.

That proposal was nowhere near Chelsea’s current valuation and was not enough to convince the club to consider a sale.

Chelsea take clear stance on Pedro Neto sale

Neto has been heavily involved under Alonso throughout pre-season and TEAMtalk understands Chelsea currently expect him to play a substantive role for them this season.

The situation could change if Chelsea decide to lower their demands in the final weeks of the transfer window, particularly if another major offer arrives.

For now, though, the message from Stamford Bridge is clear: Neto is not being pushed out, and it will take £100million to seriously test Chelsea’s resolve.

City, Tottenham and Al-Hilal remain interested, but unless one of them moves significantly closer to Chelsea’s valuation, Neto is expected to stay and become an important part of Alonso’s plans across the Spaniard’s first season in charge.

Since joining the Blues, Neto has 19 goals and 19 assists from 103 games for Chelsea – a G/A every 2.7 matches.

Neto is not the only Chelsea star on Man City’s radar, with new Cityzens boss Enzo Maresca also chasing a reunion with two other Blues players.

One of those, in Enzo Fernandez, could yet go through, with sources detailing three reasons why a move to the Etihad could be on the cards for the Argentinian midfielder this summer.

Tottenham are looking to bring in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after securing the departure of Guglielmo Vicario, according to reports.

The north Londoners have so far signed Andy Robertson (free, Liverpool), Marcos Senesi (free, Bournemouth), Jan Paul van Hecke (£52m, Brighton), Martin Dubravka (free, Burnley), Mateus Fernandes (£85m, West Ham) and Sandro Tonali (£92.5m, Newcastle United) as they look to give Roberto De Zerbi the tools to be a success this season.

Tottenham avoided relegation on the final day of the Premier League season last term and the Spurs board are doing everything they can to avoid the same situation this coming campaign.

As well as getting players in the door, Spurs are also looking to move several players on with Fabrizio Romano giving his ‘here we go’ confirmation to a move to Juventus on Monday.

Romano posted on X: ‘Juventus agree deal to sign Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham, here we go! Spurs accept loan proposal with buy option clause – not mandatory. Vicario wanted the move and leaves #THFC today. New goalkeeper for Juventus.’

Another reliable journalist David Ornstein, also confirmed the Italian’s imminent departure, he wrote on X: ‘Tottenham Hotspur accept Juventus bid for Guglielmo Vicario. Proposal sent overnight; loan + option to buy 29yo #THFC goalkeeper next summer. All parties expect signing of Italy int’l by #Juve to go ahead after Martinez pursuit called off @TheAthleticFC.’

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And now Tottenham are looking to bring in a replacement, despite having Antonin Kinsky at the club, with Football Insider claiming that Spurs have ‘made a move’ for Aston Villa goalkeeper Martinez, whose deal to Juventus recently collapsed.

The report adds: ‘Roberto De Zerbi’s side are exploring a deal for the 33-year-old Argentina shot-stopper after agreeing to sell Guglielmo Vicario to Juventus.’

It is understood that Aston Villa are ‘open’ to allowing Martinez to join another club this summer, especially after sealing a deal to sign Zion Suzuki from Parma.

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Football Insider insists that it is ‘believed that Suzuki will come straight in to the starting line-up in the 2026-27 campaign’ and Martinez ‘could now be set for a move across the Premier League’.

De Zerbi blocks Moore loan exit from Tottenham

Another player who could leave Tottenham in the summer transfer window is young winger Mikey Moore – who spent last season on loan at Rangers – and BILD Rhineland (via Sport Witness) have revealed that he is on the verge of another temporary move, this time to Cologne.

However, Tottenham head coach De Zerbi is said to be blocking the deal being finalised until Spurs bring in their own attacking reinforcements.

There is said to be no panic in Cologne with the season-long loan deal for Moore still expected to go through at a later date.

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Tottenham have said their goodbyes to Djed Spence this summer, with the full-back joining Inter Milan in a €30m deal.

Spence's stock soared after the World Cup, with his recovery challenge on Giuliano Simeone in England's semi-final against Argentina one of those moments that'll be ingrained in English football consciousness in perpetuity, even though the Three Lions collapsed to a 2-1 defeat.

Despite his stellar tournament, Roberto De Zerbi has never quite taken to him. An outstanding one-on-one defender and athlete, Spence, of course, has his uses, but there are limitations that plenty have swept under the carpet amid the dismay over his departure.

For what De Zerbi wants to achieve, especially in possession, Spence just isn't a great fit.

Still, his exit begs the question as to whether Spurs will add another full-back to their ranks before the transfer deadline arrives. We're well stocked at left-back, but Archie Gray is currently Pedro Porro's deputy at right-back.

If we are to sign a replacement this summer, they'd likely operate in reserve to our latest World Cup winner. Here are three options the club could consider.

There have been links to Nottingham Forest's Neco Williams in this transfer window, with the Welshman discussed as a potential target when it became clear that Spence was on the chopping block.

There aren't too many full-backs who profile like Spence, but Williams isn't too dissimilar. He's a sturdy and unspectacular profile, who's secure and safe in possession, and is athletic enough to get up and down the pitch effectively.

Right-footed, Williams, like Spence, oddly performs better down the left. He's even started to take set-pieces at Forest, highlighting his technical quality.

Being homegrown, the 25-year-old should appeal. Perhaps Spurs would consider a part-exchange if Forest come back in for Lucas Bergvall.

Given the make-up of the squad and our current stack of non-homegrown players, I find it unlikely that if we do sign a full-back this summer, they won't classify as homegrown.

Still, given that we won't be signing Lewis Hall or Tino Livramento, I'd thought I'd through a couple of exotic names into the mix, perhaps for future reference.

I've watched a fair amount of Club Brugge in recent years, especially when Nicky Hayen was at the helm. They've pulled off a couple of notable results in the Champions League, and have stockpiled an impressive array of exciting young talent.

In this window, we've seen Christos Tzolis (Arsenal), Alexander Stanković (Inter Milan), Raphael Onyedika (Eintracht Frankfurt) secure moves to Europe's premier divisions and some of the continent's biggest clubs. Last year, Arshon Jashari (AC Milan) moved onto pastures new, while Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton & Hove Albion) and Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland) arrived on English shores.

Left-back Joaquin Seys will almost certainly earn a big move soon, with Manchester United currently interested. Seys is slight in stature, but a Duracell bunny-like presence down the left flank and has also made 37 senior appearances at right-back. De Zerbi would love his versatility.

Again, another potential replacement for 2027. Givairo Read is committed to Feyenoord for the time being.

Still, it won't be long until the young right-back has garnered Europe's attention. We're talking about a soon-to-be star who'll almost certainly rank among the finest at his position.

The 20-year-old had a relatively quiet 2025/26 season due to a hamstring injury, but broke through superbly the campaign prior. Read excelled in the Champions League, particularly against AC Milan over two legs, when he paid close attention to Rafael Leão.

He's a hybrid full-back who's proficient on the overlap. Technically excellent with the ball at his feet, Read is a pinpoint crosser who can also manipulate possession to wriggle out of tight spots and combine beyond pressure.

Roma and Nottingham Forest tried and failed to sign him this summer. He's certainly one to keep an eye out for in 2026/27.

Liverpool star Cody Gakpo remains a priority target for Tottenham Hotspur this summer, and while sources can reveal how Roberto De Zerbi has personally managed to persuade the star to make the move, the north London side may need to act fast to ensure a £70m deal does not incur a last-ditch price hike.

The Merseyside giants are looking to mould a side capable of challenging for the game’s biggest prizes under new boss Andoni Iraola, with part of his grand plan involving a remodelling of his attacking unit.

With Mohamed Salah having left on a free transfer and with Bradley Barcola very much the subject of Liverpool interest, the prospect of a double raid on PSG – and with our transfer correspondent Graeme Bailey revealing on Monday how a double agreement had been reached – could leave Gakpo having to leave Anfield.

The Dutch winger has been a relatively consistent source of goals for Liverpool since he arrived from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023, but suffered, like so many of his teammates, a sizeable drop-off in form last season as the Reds stumbled to a fifth-placed finish.

As a result, Gakpo could find himself forced out this summer if the Reds are successful in their quest to land Barcola, and with sources revealing the golden promise De Zerbi has made to Gakpo should he move to Spurs, a move to the capital is one to watch in the final days of the summer window.

Any move to Tottenham is likely to cost in the region of £70m (€82m, $90m), a fair price given some of the staggering sums floating around the Premier League this summer and reflective of the fact that the 27-year-old is contracted to Anfield until June 2030.

However, a report on Liverpool.com suggests FSG could rethink that valuation and may now look to land an inflated fee to sell Gakpo to Spurs, citing a rival deal that Chelsea are currently negotiating as a new barometer for Gakpo.

Indeed, with Portuguese winger Pedro Neto currently the subject of transfer talks over a deal to take him to Al-Hilal for £100m ($117m, $135m), that is a whopping £30m higher price than Gakpo and for a player whose stats don’t actually measure up quite as strongly over the last three seasons.

In fact, while Gakpo scored one fewer goal than Neto across all competitions in 2025/26, the Dutchman significantly outperformed the Chelsea man for goals in 2024/25; a season in which he finished as a Premier League champion.

Indeed, since joining the Reds, Gakpo has 50 goals and 23 assists from 180 appearances – a G/A every 2.465 games.

Neto, a year younger than the Liverpool man, has, by contrast, 19 goals and 19 assists from 103 games for Chelsea -a G/A every 2.7 matches.

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Gakpo transfer to Tottenham could go right to the wire

As things stand, however, a transfer to north London does not look close. Gakpo put in a good performance against Como on Sunday as Liverpool ran out 2-0 winners, with the Dutchman netting a goal and an assist, and, as things stand, looks set to start the Premier League opener at Newcastle on Sunday.

Talks, while having taken place between player and London club, have not yet begun on a club-to-club basis, meaning a deal is not as advanced as some have suggested.

However, with Barcola in their sights and with Liverpool also in talks to sign his PSG teammate, Ibrahim Mbaye, there is a strong feeling around Anfield that Gakpo could soon become surplus to requirements – and available for transfer in the closing days of the summer window.

But whether Liverpool will demand a bigger fee than the current £70m being floated about remains to be seen, though given the potential of seeing Neto leave for Saudi Arabia in a significantly higher deal, it could yet cause a rethink.

Either way, journalist David Lynch believes Liverpool could be planning for life after Gakpo by targeting two wingers this summer.

Speaking on the Anfield Index podcast, he explained: “One thing you can say is Liverpool want two, particularly if they’re going to let Gakpo go.

He added: “One of them I expect to be Barcola.”

“Who the other one is? Maybe Mbaye, but maybe not…”

On the subject of Barcola, Lynch has revealed his great optimism that a deal in the region of £125m will be struck to bring the Frenchman to Anfield this summer, suggesting it’s a case of when, not if.

The good news continues for Liverpool, too, after our major revelation on Monday that personal terms have already been agreed with both Barcola and Mbaye over long-term contracts at Anfield.

Tottenham Hotspur attacking midfielder James Maddison has not played a full 90 minutes for the club since tearing his ACL at the end of the 2024/25 season, and now that Xavi Simons has torn his own ACL at the end of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign, Spurs need Madders more than ever in 2026/27 in Roberto De Zerbi's first full season at the helm of the club.

So far in the preseason, Maddison has been getting plenty of tune up action, but Spurs are obviously playing it safe and restricting his minutes as he works his way back to full strength. But even in the early going, Maddison has honestly done little to show that he is ready to be at full gear, and there is a real sense that Conor Gallagher is going to start the season as De Zerbi's main No. 10 until the former Leicester City man can prove he is near his 100 percent.

Even when he is not at 100 percent, Maddison is clearly superior to the other Tottenham players in terms of his vision, technical quality, passing ability, and creativity. But while those things are important, especially as a No. 10, they are not the only things that De Zerbi needs to see.

Tottenham need James Maddison at his best

Tottenham Hotspur need James Maddison to be fit and sharp. He needs to be sprightly on the ball, active defensively, and showing that he can be trusted for a full 90 minutes. Spurs fans need Madders to make that statement on the pitch in September so that they can feel secure that the man pulling the strings for this attack is at his best.

Spurs need Maddison. So far, they have not signed a single new attacking player, and while they are fully expected to land Savinho, Cody Gakpo, and/or a new striker, nothing is guaranteed in football - and Spurs have been pursuing the Manchester City winger for at least a year to no avail. So whether or not Spurs sign those new attacking talents, they are still going to need Maddison as their primary creator and a secondary scoring option when the 2026/27 Premier League season gets under way.

Now, it is natural for Maddison to still need a little bit of time to shake off the rust and get back to his best, but that can only be a little bit of time. Tottenham fans are waiting for the announcement on the field that Madders is back and in fine form.

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Bundesliga side Cologne continue to expect Tottenham Hotspur winger Mikey Moore to complete a season-long loan move, with club sources insisting they are unconcerned by the current delay, TEAMtalk can reveal.

The 19-year-old, who made a big impression during a productive spell at Rangers last season, has already agreed personal terms with the Bundesliga side.

A verbal understanding is also in place with Tottenham for a pure loan without any option or obligation to buy, given the north London club’s admiration for the teenage talent.

Moore’s contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium runs until 2030, and Spurs have made it clear they have no intention of selling permanently this summer, with high hopes for the attacker’s future.

The hold-up centres on head coach Roberto De Zerbi, who has yet to give final approval over a replacement, as Tottenham still look to push through deals for Savinho and Cody Gakpo – with the Liverpool star seemingly edging closer following a fresh update.

Moore has impressed the Italian during pre-season, most notably with a brace in the 3-0 friendly victory over Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Those displays, combined with Spurs’ ongoing search for attacking reinforcements, have prompted De Zerbi to keep the youngster involved a little longer than initially anticipated.

Meanwhile, sources also state a flight to Germany had even been arranged before the manager intervened.

Cologne still confident of securing Mikey Moore loan

Cologne, however, remain relaxed over the situation. German sources indicate the player is still firmly part of their plans and is expected to arrive in the near future once Spurs finalise their own squad.

The Bundesliga outfit view the temporary acquisition as an ideal opportunity to add a high-potential English talent capable of making an immediate impact.

For Tottenham, the arrangement fits their development strategy.

Moore is not yet deemed ready for regular Premier League minutes, and a campaign of consistent football in Germany is seen as the next step.

Spurs will closely track his progress throughout the loan, assessing how he adapts to the physical and tactical demands of the Bundesliga before deciding his long-term pathway back at the club.

With the transfer window still open, both parties are confident the formalities will be completed soon, allowing Moore to begin his next chapter in Cologne.

Mathys Tel has long had the inside track on being the starting left winger for Tottenham Hotspur among the players currently in the squad, but it will not be easy for him this season if Spurs make two expected upgrades in Savinho and Cody Gakpo, whom are both high on Roberto de Zerbi's list of potential forward targets this summer.

But Tel, who is also a player De Zerbi has said he likes, is making quite the statement to De Zerbi this summer that he merits serious consideration this season, having been passed over by multiple managers last season despite being the clear best attacking player on the team following Mohammed Kudus's injury.

Once again, Tel has been Spurs best forward this preseason, and he really placed a feather in his cap with a brace of assists in the 3-0 win over Hoffenheim on Saturday, proving impossible for the Bundesliga side's defense to contain.

Mathys Tel is creating now

While Mathys Tel was always touted highly for his ability to create his own chances and cause havoc with a positive attitude, one area of weakness that fans wanted him to work on was his ability to create chances for others and his quality as a passer.

With two brilliant, on a platter assists for Mikey Moore and a couple of other accurate passes leading to scoring chances against Hoffenheim, Tel has really sent a message to Tottenham Hotspur that he is seriously improving a major weakness and arguably the last real hurdle to him proving that he is a worthy starter in the Premier League on the left wing.

Tottenham owe Tel for some game changing moments last season as they survived Premier League relegation, but he did leave some assists on the table by not making the right decision or pass. So far this preseason, Tel has been better and more thoughtful as a creator, showing a leap in decision making and technical quality that many fans already believed he would be able to deliver on with more experience.

Touted as the next big thing in French football while at Rennes, Tel was unable to make the most of his opportunities at Bayern Munich, largely because he received so little of them, and Tottenham will have to be careful that after signing Savinho and Cody Gakpo to provide much needed attacking upgrades, they don't run into the same issue here either.

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Tottenham Hotspur are moving closer to another significant summer departure after accepting Juventus’ proposal for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

The 29-year-old’s future in north London has been uncertain after he lost his starting place to Antonin Kinsky towards the end of last season.

Roberto De Zerbi has continued to favour the Czech goalkeeper during pre-season, while Vicario has made no secret of his desire to return to Italy.

Juventus have now acted after abandoning their pursuit of Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez.

Tottenham have accepted Juventus proposal

According to The Athletic, Tottenham have accepted an offer submitted by Juventus overnight for Vicario.

The agreement is structured as an initial loan with an option for the Serie A club to purchase the Italy international permanently next summer.

All parties now expect the transfer to be completed, with Vicario keen on the opportunity to return to Serie A.

Juventus switched their attention towards the Spurs goalkeeper after ending negotiations for Martinez.

The Argentina international had been their preferred option, but concerns surrounding a finger injury and the financial demands involved caused the Italian giants to walk away.

The latest from La Gazzetta dello Sport also says Tottenham opened the door to a loan with a purchase option, while Vicario has been pushing for a move back to Italy for some time.

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has given his ‘here we go’ confirmation as Tottenham accept an offer from Juventus for Guglielmo Vicario.

It was clear towards the end of last season that Vicario would be on his way out of Spurs this summer with Antonin Kinsky stepping in after the Italian underwent hernia surgery in March.

Vicario had been one of the many underperforming players last season as Tottenham managed to avoid relegation by two points on the final day of the campaign.

Juventus had been pursuing a deal to sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa, before that potential option collapsed, and Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio revealed recently that the Old Lady are now ‘serious’ about landing Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario.

Di Marzio wrote on his website: ‘Juventus are serious about Guglielmo Vicario and are ready to definitively tighten the deadline to bring the team a new goalkeeper. After having diverted their attention from the Martinez option to the Italian goalkeeper, the Bianconeri management has stepped up their game, giving a significant boost to a deal that is about to enter its final stages.

‘Discussions between Juventus and Tottenham are continuing at a rapid pace even now. The two clubs’ goal is to iron out the final details and reach a final agreement on the transfer. The clubs are working on a loan with an option to buy, a solution that would satisfy Juventus and allow Spurs to accommodate the player’s wishes, as he is ready to return to Serie A.

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‘Another crucial detail testifies to the extremely heated phase of the operation. The goalkeeper’s agent is already in the Piedmontese capital: having initially arrived in Turin to finalise the deal for Jhon Lucumí with the Bianconeri, the agent is now taking advantage of his presence in the city to personally advance negotiations for Vicario, sitting at the same table as the management . The parties are currently working intensely to reach a final agreement as soon as possible.’

Vicario to Juventus is ‘here we go’ done – Romano

And now Italian transfer insider Romano has revealed that a deal has been ‘agreed’ between Tottenham and Juventus with the Vicario transfer now ‘here we go’ done.

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Romano posted on X: ‘Juventus agree deal to sign Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham, here we go! Spurs accept loan proposal with buy option clause – not mandatory. Vicario wanted the move and leaves #THFC today. New goalkeeper for Juventus.’

The Athletic‘s reliable journalist David Ornstein also confirmed that Tottenham have ‘accepted’ a bid from Juventus for Vicario.

Ornstein wrote on X: ‘Tottenham Hotspur accept Juventus bid for Guglielmo Vicario. Proposal sent overnight; loan + option to buy 29yo #THFC goalkeeper next summer. All parties expect signing of Italy int’l by #Juve to go ahead after Martinez pursuit called off @TheAthleticFC.’

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Tottenham beat Hoffenheim 3-0 and drew 2-2 in a friendly double-header. Mathys Tel and Mikey Moore impressed, while Souza and James Maddison were rated the flops.

Newcastle and Nottingham Forest are expected to return with improved bids for Lucas Bergvall after Tottenham rejected £46m. Spurs are believed to want more than £50m.

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Djed Spence said he left Tottenham for Inter because he was 'drawn by the history'. The £30m move follows his World Cup and reunites him with John Stones and Josep Martinez.

Everton want Pape Sarr as a replacement for Idrissa Gueye. Tottenham would reportedly consider selling the midfielder for £21.4m as competition in Spurs' midfield grows.

Mikey Moore scored twice on Saturday but could still leave Tottenham on loan.

Roma are in constant contact over Destiny Udogie, with Tottenham said to want about €25m. The defender could be open to returning to Italy despite a Spurs deal to 2030.

Juventus have intensified talks with Tottenham for Guglielmo Vicario after cooling on Emi Martinez. The next few hours are said to be crucial in the goalkeeper move.