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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been offered the chance to sign AC Milan forward Rafael Leao, as per transfer journalist Graeme Bailey.

Since moving to San Siro Stadium from LOSC Lille back in 2019, the Portuguese has established himself as a talismanic figure, helping his side win a Scudetto title and a Supercoppa Italiana.

However, he seemingly had a dispute with his former manager, Sergio Conceicao, so he started many games on the bench last term. Massimiliano Allegri has been appointed as the new Milan manager, and the pre-season games suggest that the forward has regained his importance in the starting line-up, scoring three goals and registering a solitary assist in three games.

Now, on TBR Football, Bailey says that Tottenham have been handed the opportunity to sign Leao through intermediaries, but AC Milan may now be reluctant to let the winger leave.

Leao has established himself as one of the best forwards in Serie A. After making 27 goal contributions in the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons, he scored 12 goals and registered 11 assists across all competitions last term.

Leao to Tottenham

Leao is a left-winger by trait, but Allegri has used him as a second striker in a two-striker system in the pre-season. He is 6ft 2in tall and is technically sound.

He is quick, strong, can dribble past opposition defenders in tight areas, and is efficient in creating opportunities for fellow attackers. Therefore, the Portuguese has the necessary attributes to flourish in the Premier League.

However, the 26-year-old can be inconsistent at times, and his off-the-ball work rate isn’t the best. Nevertheless, he is a highly talented player and would be a great coup for Tottenham should they purchase him.

Leao is valued at around £61m by Transfermarkt and still has three years left in his current contract. Therefore, Milan are in no rush to sell him and Spurs will have to make an unrefusable proposal to persuade the Rossoneri to cash-in should they make a concrete approach for him.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning to make a move to hijack Chelsea’s deal to sign Alejandro Garnacho, as per transfer journalist Graeme Bailey.

The Lilywhites have already reinforced the frontline by purchasing Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United. However, with Son Heung-min set to leave, Spurs are willing to buy a new left-winger.

On TBR Football, Bailey states that Tottenham have identified Garnacho as a serious option. Manchester United are ready to cash-in on him as Ruben Amorim doesn’t want to keep him.

The player’s preference is to continue in the Premier League, and Chelsea are also interested in him. The Blues have been working on this deal since January, but Spurs are prepared to accelerate efforts to hijack the deal.

Aston Villa are in this race as well, and the player would be open to moving to Villa Park to work with Unai Emery. Therefore, the 21-year-old isn’t short of potential suitors.

The Argentinian is valued at around £39m by Transfermarkt and still has three years left in his current contract. Therefore, the Old Trafford club won’t let him leave for cheap.

Battle

Garnacho is a left winger by trait, but is also comfortable on the opposite side. He is a hardworking player and is quick across the ground.

However, the forward is still a raw talent, and his decision-making in front of the goal needs improving to reach the highest level. In 58 appearances in all competitions, he scored 11 goals and registered 10 assists last campaign.

The scrutiny for a player at Man Utd is very high, which can make young players feel excessive pressure to perform at Old Trafford, hindering their development. Consequently, many talented players who have joined United in recent years have struggled to flourish.

Therefore, a different environment might be ideal for Garnacho to develop and reach his full potential, as he is clearly a highly talented player.

Garnacho could be a very good acquisition for Chelsea, Tottenham, or Aston Villa should any of those clubs buy him. It is going to be interesting to see who eventually manage to secure his service before the end of this transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur remain interested in signing Arsenal target and Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, as per transfer expert Mike Brown.

The Lilywhites initially attempted to reinforce the CAM position by signing Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest, but the move eventually didn’t come to fruition.

Now, the need to add a new creative player has increased following James Maddison’s recent injury. After joining Spurs from Leicester City, the Englishman started his life promisingly, but has continued to struggle with fitness problems.

Ange Postecoglou deployed Dejan Kulusevski in the No.10 position last term, while Thomas Frank has deployed different players in this area during the pre-season.

Now, on Football Insider, Brown says that Tottenham hold an interest in Eze for the CAM position, but it would be a difficult deal to pull off as Crystal Palace are reluctant to part ways with their star man unless his release clause is met.

Moreover, Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move and are reportedly in pole position to sign Eze. So, although Tottenham want a new creative midfielder, they are exploring other options over signing the 27-year-old.

Eze to Tottenham

Eze plays as a left CAM in Oliver Glasner’s 3-4-2-1 formation, while he played on the left flank for England in the European Championship last summer. Furthermore, Roy Hodgson previously deployed him as a box-to-box midfielder in a midfield three.

The former QPR star is a technically gifted player and is efficient in dribbling past opposition defenders. Moreover, he is excellent at taking set pieces and can finish off his opportunities.

Eze would be a great coup for Spurs should they purchase him. He has a £68m release clause, and his existing deal is set to run until 2027.

It is going to be interesting to see who the North London club eventually opt to sign him to strengthen the attacking midfield position before the end of this transfer window.

Meanwhile, after appointing Frank as the new manager, Tottenham have signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United, and he is comfortable centrally, although he is a winger by trait.

On the other hand, they have reinforced the engine room by signing João Palhinha from Bayern Munich on a loan deal. The Lilywhites have an option to make the move permanent next summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly made an ‘approach’ to sign Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado, as per Spanish outlet Sport.

When Thomas Frank became the Lilywhites’ boss earlier this summer, they had Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr, Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, and Yves Bissouma as the midfield options.

However, Bissouma has been linked with a move away, while Gray and Bergvall are very young, so they need time to develop their career. Moreover, Bentancur has struggled with fitness problems.

Therefore, the Danish boss has decided to add reinforcements in the engine room by signing João Palhinha from Bayern Munich on a loan deal. They also have an option to make the move permanent next year.

Now, Sport claim that Tottenham want one more defensive midfielder despite already signing Palhinha and Casado is on their wishlist. They have already explored the possibility of signing him, but the player doesn’t want to leave the Blaugrana, and they won’t allow him to leave unless they receive an ‘off-market’ offer.

The player is valued at around £26m and has a contract until 2028 with the Catalan giants. However, there are question marks about his playing time as they already have Marc Bernal, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, and Gavi for this position.

Casado to Tottenham

Casado is a technically gifted player, and he would complement Palhinha perfectly. He can play threading passes between the lines and also has an eye for long-range passing. However, he isn’t a physically strong player and might struggle with the intensity of the Premier League.

Therefore, although the Spaniard is a talented player and possesses high potential, he might not be the best option for Tottenham to reinforce the squad.

Nevertheless, it is going to be interesting to see whether the North London club eventually make a concrete approach to secure his service before the end of this transfer window.

Meanwhile, Tottenham endured a dire campaign in the Premier League last season, so they have appointed Frank as the new manager, replacing Ange Postecoglou, to turn the situation around.

The Danish boss has showcased his tactical nous during his time with Brentford; now, it remains to be seen whether he can perform at the highest level.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly at the ‘front of the queue’ to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani, as per transfer journalist Graeme Bailey.

The Frenchman came onto the scene having displayed impressive performances for Eintracht Frankfurt in the 2022/23 season, and following that, Les Parisiens decided to buy him for a huge fee a couple of years ago.

The 26-year-old signed for the German side for free after running his contract down with Nantes, but after just one year, they managed to earn a big profit out of his departure.

However, Kolo Muani couldn’t manage to showcase his best at Parc des Princes, so he joined Juventus on a loan deal last winter. The forward showcased glimpses of his qualities at Allianz Stadium, making 13 goal contributions in 20 appearances in all competitions.

Now, on TBR Football, Bailey states that Juventus want to make Kolo Muani’s loan deal permanent, and the player is prioritising staying at the Italian giants. However, talks between the Bianconeri and PSG aren’t progressing well.

Tottenham are also interested in the forward and are waiting in the wings to pounce if Juventus eventually fail to agree on a deal. Spurs have a strong relationship with Juventus, and they don’t want to ruin it, so they aren’t looking to hijack the move. They are currently at the ‘front of the queue’ to sign the Frenchman if Juventus can’t seal the move.

Kolo Muani to Tottenham

Kolo Muani is a versatile forward as he is comfortable playing in the centre-forward position as well as on the flanks. Spurs want to make him the star of the squad following Son Heung-min’s departure.

After almost a decade at the North London club, the South Korean is leaving this summer, and LAFC are set to be his next destination.

Kolo Muani is currently at the prime stage of his career and is a French international. Therefore, he would be a great coup for Tottenham should they eventually manage to secure his service this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ‘willing’ to spend big to sign Atletico Madrid star Conor Gallagher, as per Spanish outlet Fichajes.

After purchasing Mohammed Kudus, the Lilywhites have signed João Palhinha on a loan deal from Bayern Munich. Furthermore, Thomas Frank wants a new No.10, and following James Maddison’s recent injury, the need to bolster the CAM position has increased.

Spurs initially attempted to buy Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest, but the deal hasn’t come to fruition, and he has now decided to stay at City Ground by signing a fresh term.

Fichajes report that Tottenham are keen on signing Gallagher and are ‘willing’ to submit a formal proposal worth around £43m to seal the deal.

The midfielder joined Los Rojiblancos from Chelsea last summer but struggled to play regularly under Diego Simeone. Moreover, when he got the opportunity, he was deployed out wide.

The Spanish giants have decided to reinforce the midfield department with new faces this summer. So, they might be open to letting Gallagher leave, while the player could be tempted to return to the Premier League to play regularly.

Gallagher to Tottenham

Tottenham hold a long-term interest in the Englishman as he was heavily linked with a move to the Lilywhites last summer, but Atletico Madrid eventually managed to secure his service.

Gallagher is a versatile player as he can play anywhere across the middle of the park. The middle trio of Gallagher, Pape Matar Sarr, and Palhinha would make Tottenham a robust side.

Moreover, they also have Rodrigo Bentancur, Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, and Yves Bissouma, though the former Brighton and Hove Albion star has been linked with a move away.

Gallagher previously showcased his qualities with Crystal Palace on loan and for Chelsea. Therefore, he would be a great coup for Tottenham should they purchase him.

However, it is going to be interesting to see whether the North London club eventually manage to buy him before the end of this transfer window.

Meanwhile, Spurs have had a mixed pre-season thus far, winning twice and drawing three games. They have one more friendly game against Bayern Munich left before next week’s UEFA Super Cup encounter versus Paris Saint-Germain.

Tottenham Hotspur are plotting a swoop to sign Al Hilal’s centre-forward Aleksandar Mitrovic this summer, according to Sébastien Vidal.

The 30-year-old previously featured in the Premier League for Fulham and Newcastle United, racking up 129 appearances and netting 38 goals. He famously hit 43 goals in 44 matches during Fulham’s 2021–22 promotion-winning campaign, although his most prolific top-flight return across both clubs stands at 14 goals in a single season.

Currently among the highest earners in world football, Mitrovic pockets over £400k-per-week at Al-Hilal, where he remains under contract until June 2026. He ended last season as the Saudi Pro League’s sixth-leading scorer with 19 goals, trailing the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Ivan Toney, and Karim Benzema.

He has been linked with a return to the Premier League, with Manchester United reportedly courting him in recent months. Spurs have now expressed their interest in signing the prolific forward this summer.

As per Vidal, Tottenham are considering a possible swoop for the transfer of Mitrovic to North London this summer.

While Spurs are keen on the 6ft 2in forward’s return to the Premier League, the journalist claims that his £400k-per-week salary remains a significant hurdle for the Europa League champions to climb.

In a boost to Spurs, the Saudi Arabian outfit are open to allowing Mitrovic to depart the Kingdom Arena this summer, with Vidal reporting that a £30m offer could be enough to sanction his departure.

Prolific frward

The Serbian forward has found the net 68 times in 79 appearances for Al-Hilal since making a big-money switch from Fulham in 2023.

Given his prolific spell in England, Mitrovic remains a striker who could still have some unfinished business in the Premier League, and Spurs could be a good fit for him.

Tottenham currently have Dominic Solanke, Richarlison and Mathys Tel as centre-forward options, but none have showcased prolific goalscoring form at the club.

Mitrovic at 30 would not just present Thomas Frank with a consistent goalscorer but an experienced player who could be a leader on the pitch and in the dressing room.

With his salary on the high side, it’ll be interesting to see if the North London club will negotiate a favourable incentive-based salary package or match his over £400k-per-week salary.

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min is expected to leave the club club in the next few days after officially announcing his desire to do so amid links with Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC.

His departure is set to open up a slot in Thomas Frank’s offensive department and plans to sign a new forward are set to be expedited by the Lilywhites, who were anyways in the market for a new number nine.

Ben Jacobs has reported that Brentford star Yoane Wissa has been on their radar and he could be sold this summer with less than a year remaining on his contract. The 28-year-old scored 20 goals and provided five assists in all competitions last season.

Wissa’s asking price stands at £30 million and it comes as no surprise that Spurs would be keen on him. The African forward is a reasonably priced option, is proven in the Premier League and has already worked with Frank in the recent past.

Spurs could have competition for Wissa

Yoane Wissa has been linked with a transfer to Newcastle United in addition to Tottenham Hotspur and the Magpies will pose a serious threat to the Europa League winners’ bid of landing the Brentford marksman.

If they pocket a windfall for Alexander Isak, the Magpies would not only afford Wissa’s transfer and salary comfortably but they can also guarantee him a starting role in the team, more so if Benjamin Sesko decides against joining them.

At Tottenham, Wissa’s role might be as Dominic Solanke’s back-up and while the former Bournemouth star’s fitness and inconsistent form may give the Congo striker more game time, he is unlikely to be the first choice at Spurs.

Nonetheless, a resolution on Wissa’s future could be known soon given that he has already left Brentford’s training camp in order to secure his exit, a prospect that Brentford have also accepted and started working towards.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are both expected to look for new number nines in the weeks that remain in this summer’s transfer window, as they look to put up better performances in the Premier League than they did last season.

While Dominic Solanke has done well for Spurs, he has no reliable competition, whereas for the Red Devils, neither Joshua Zirkzee nor Rasmus Hojlund have been able to live up to the billing, particularly in the previous campaign.

Le Parisien has reported that the Premier League giants are both keeping tabs on Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani, who spent the second half of 2024/25 on loan at Juventus.

He scored 12 goals and provided four assists in all competitions across the whole season, and while Juve are keen on permanently signing him, their offer is falling short of the £48 million PSG are seeking to part with the former Eintracht Frankfurt striker.

Kolo Muani has been linked with transfers to England in the past but after a troubled tenure in Paris after a big-money swoop from the Bundesliga, he may soon be on his way to the Premier League as he bids to reignite his career.

Spurs likelier than United to sign Kolo Muani

Tottenham Hotspur are the likelier side between themselves and Manchester United to sign Randal Kolo Muani given that Son Heung-min’s departure will free up a spot in their offensive department, in addition to a chunk of their wage liability.

Having said that, Man United are in talks to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, who would be a more expensive but reliable option in comparison to Kolo Muani, who is looking to bounce back after a lean patch in the last couple of years.

Ruben Amorim would want to sign an in-form player and one who he can rely on, especially with a very limited transfer budget at hand. Therefore, Sesko seems like the most logical option for the Portuguese manager and the Red Devils.

Spurs, although keen, may also try to negotiate a more favourable price for Kolo Muani, who is likely to be the secondary choice behind Dominic Solanke, and in saying that, it remains to be seen what is the lowest Paris Saint-Germain are ready to accept.

Tottenham Hotspur are a ‘concrete’ option for Arsenal and Liverpool target Rodrygo Goes, as per Spanish outlet Fichajes.

Since joining the Lilywhites from Bayer Leverkusen back in 2015, Son Heung-min has been an undisputed starter on the left flank over the last decade.

The South Korean even established himself as one of the best forwards in the Premier League and helped his side win the Europa League trophy last campaign.

However, he has entered the final year of his current contract, and Spurs have decided not to hand him a new deal as he is set to turn 34 next year. Therefore, he is going to leave this summer, and LAFC of the MLS have been suggested as his potential destination.

Now, Fichajes state that Tottenham are ‘determined’ to sign a ‘disruptive player’ to replace the South Korean as they want to challenge for the Premier League title. They have identified Rodrygo as a serious option and have intensified talks with the player’s representatives to persuade him to join.

They are even ready to launch a formal proposal, and Real Madrid have slapped a £78m price tag on his head with the Brazilian’s existing deal set to run until 2028.

Rodrygo to Tottenham

Arsenal, Liverpool, and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the South American, but they aren’t prioritising signing him. So, Tottenham are the most ‘concrete’ option for the forward at the moment if he eventually leaves this summer.

After struggling to break into Real Madrid’s starting XI last term, Rodrygo’s future has become uncertain at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. He hasn’t made it public that he wants to leave, but the fierce competition for the first team spot in the attack could force him to leave to play regularly next season, especially since the World Cup is set to take place next summer.

Rodrygo is a versatile forward and can play anywhere across the frontline. He has proven his worth at the highest level and would be a great coup for Tottenham to replace Son should they purchase him.