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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly held preliminary ‘discussions’ over a deal to sign Aston Villa ace Morgan Rogers late in this transfer window, as per Football Insider.

Since moving to Villa Park from Middlesbrough at the beginning of last year, the Englishman has established himself as an integral part of Unai Emery’s starting XI.

Despite only playing six months for Aston Villa in the 2023/24 season, he guided them to qualify for the Champions League by finishing in the top four. He enjoyed a productive campaign last term, scoring 14 goals and registering 13 assists across all competitions.

However, he has had a slow start to this season, failing to make any goal contributions in the first couple of games in the Premier League. Emery’s side, on the other hand, haven’t won a match yet.

Now, Football Insider state that following James Maddison’s ACL injury, Tottenham want a new CAM and are keen on Rogers. They are ‘readying a sensational’ late move to sign him after holding preliminary ‘discussions’.

Aston Villa are desperate to keep hold of him and have slapped a whopping £100m price tag on his head, with his existing deal set to run until 2030. Tottenham can’t afford to seal the deal by matching the asking price and are looking to lower the price through negotiations.

Tottenham are hoping that the Villans would be forced to cash-in on him amid their financial restrictions due to PSR regulations.

Rogers to Tottenham

Tottenham have looked at numerous names in this transfer window to strengthen the CAM role, but haven’t been able to sign anyone yet. Morgan Gibbs-White, Eberechi Eze, and Nico Paz were all on their radar, but Nottingham Forest have managed to keep hold of Gibbs-White, while Arsenal have signed Eze from Crystal Palace.

Paz, on the other hand, is keen on returning to Real Madrid from Como, and Los Blancos are ready to take him back following his recent eye-catching displays in Serie A.

Rogers is an attacking midfielder by trait, but is also comfortable on the flanks. He is already a top-class player but is just 23 and isn’t a finished article yet. Therefore, he would be a great coup for Tottenham should they eventually manage to secure his service.

Arsenal are looking to trump Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur to sign Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Piero Hincapié this summer, according to David Ornstein.

Hincapié arrived at Leverkusen from Argentine outfit CA Talleres in the summer of 2021 and has grown into one of the most highly regarded young defenders in Europe.

Across his four campaigns at the BayArena, the 23-year-old has featured 166 times for Leverkusen while also earning 46 caps for the national team.

This summer has already witnessed numerous high-profile departures from the German club, and Hincapié could potentially be the next in line, as Arsenal and Tottenham have set their sights on him.

According to Ornstein, the Gunners are now in talks over a deal for the Ecuador international as they look to lure him to the Emirates Stadium this summer.

The transfer expert adds that Hincapié has told Leverkusen that he wants to leave and favours a move to Arsenal over rivals Tottenham.

Writing on The Athletic, Ornstein adds that while Leverkusen would prefer to keep the Ecuadorian this summer, the German club would be open to his departure if a club triggers his £51m release clause, with the Gunners now making efforts to sign him at a more favourable fee.

Hijack

However, a deal for the centre-back hinges on player departures this summer, with the likes of Jakub Kiwior, who is being courted by FC Porto, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson among those who could be sold to fund the move, according to the report.

In a separate report from reputable transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, he claims that Tottenham have also made an ‘approach’ to Die Werkself to sign Hincapié on loan with an obligation to buy.

With the player giving his preference to a move to the Emirates, it appears Arsenal are set to steal a march on their North London rivals, and not for the first time this summer.

Last season, the injury to Gabriel Magalhães was a huge blow and contributed to their form towards the end of the season, where they won two of their last five matches.

West Ham United are plotting a swoop to sign Tottenham Hotspur defensive midfielder Yves Bissouma this summer, according to TBR Football.

With the transfer window barely a week away from closing, the Hammers still have much to do, particularly in the middle of the park, where they’ve looked underwhelming and short of options.

James Ward-Prowse and Tomáš Souček started in midfield in the 5-1 defeat to Chelsea in Premier League matchweek two, and they looked second best for most of the game’s duration.

Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez has sealed a loan switch to Turkish giants Fenerbahçe, while Guido Rodríguez’s future remains uncertain after being left on the bench against Chelsea.

With no other recognised defensive midfielder in the squad, a move for one before the transfer deadline could be accelerated, and Bissouma has now emerged as their prime target.

This is according to TBR Football, who claims that Tottenham are looking to sell the Malian midfielder, and West Ham have now entered the race as a ‘serious contender’ to sign him this summer.

Potter eyes Bissouma reunion

The Hammers won’t have to pay his £21m Transfermarkt valuation, as the report adds that Spurs are open to letting the 28-year-old leave on loan, with West Ham willing to consider the offer.

Excluding Jean-Clair Todibo, whose temporary spell was converted into a permanent deal, West Ham have secured four additions so far this summer.

The club have recruited defenders Kyle Walker-Peters and El Hadji Malick Diouf, along with goalkeeper Mads Hermansen and forward Callum Wilson. Nevertheless, the London outfit have had a difficult start to the campaign.

With back-to-back losses placing them at the bottom of the table, the game against fellow strugglers Wolverhampton Wanderers, who sit in 19th place, would prove consequential to Graham Potter’s future at the London Stadium.

Should the club secure a win, backing the manager with viable options, particularly in midfield, would help the team shake off their poor start to embark on a good run of results.

Having played a key role under Potter at the AMEX Stadium, Potter will hope to reunite with Bissouma in West London, not just to bolster his midfield ranks but to rediscover his form and play a crucial role for the club this season.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ‘determined’ to hijack Crystal Palace’s deal to sign Bilal El Khannouss, as per Spanish outlet Fichajes.

Spurs have only purchased Mohammed Kudus thus far this summer, with the window set to slam shut next week. João Palhinha has also joined but has arrived on a loan deal, and the Lilywhites have an option to make the move permanent next summer.

Apart from that, they have made Mathys Tel’s loan move permanent. He joined the club on a short-term loan deal in the winter window to add depth to the forward department.

Frank has prioritised purchasing a new No.10 in this transfer window, but the club’s hierarchy haven’t been able to deliver that yet. Initially, they attempted to purchase Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest.

However, the deal eventually didn’t come to fruition. Following that, they were very close to buying Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, but Arsenal swooped in and hijacked the deal.

The 27-year-old is a lifelong Arsenal fan, and he eventually opted to move to the Emirates Stadium. Tottenham even launched a formal proposal to sign Nico Paz from Como; however, the proposal has been rejected as the Argentinian is willing to continue at the Italian club.

El Khannouss to Tottenham

Paz joined Como from Real Madrid, and they are still keeping a close eye on him. Having been impressed by the South American’s recent displays, Los Blancos are willing to bring him back, but want to do that next summer.

The player is also willing to play for the Spanish giants. So, Tottenham have been forced to go deep into their wishlist to sign a new creative midfielder. Morgan Rogers is an option they admire very much, but Aston Villa have no intention of letting him leave this summer.

Now, Fichajes state that Tottenham have registered their interest in El Khannouss. Crystal Palace have identified the Moroccan as a potential option to replace Eze and have opened formal talks with Leicester to seal the deal.

However, the North London club are ‘determined’ to hijack the South London club’s deal to sign the 21-year-old. The Leicester star is valued at around £24m by Transfermarkt and still has three years left in his current contract.

El Khannouss started in the first two games for Leicester in the Championship this season but wasn’t even in the matchday squad last weekend, which suggests his departure is imminent.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly made an ‘approach’ to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapié, as per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Although the Lilywhites have had a quiet transfer window thus far this summer, Thomas Frank has helped his new club enjoy a stellar start to this campaign.

Spurs were excellent in the UEFA Super Cup but eventually lost to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties. However, since then, they have bounced back brilliantly by winning the first couple of games in the Premier League.

Frank’s side thrashed Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on Saturday afternoon and are yet to concede in the league, where they were very poor defensively last term.

The Danish boss currently have Micky Van de Ven, Cristian Romero, and Kevin Danso as the centre-back options. Radu Dragusin is also an option, but he has been out with a knee problem.

As Tottenham have qualified for the Champions League this season, the fixture schedule will become congested from next month, and they need proper depth in every department to continue their momentum.

Hincapié to Tottenham

Therefore, it appears Tottenham are contemplating purchasing a new centre-back. On X, Romano says that Spurs are interested in Hincapié and have made an ‘approach’ to seal the deal.

The player has expressed his desire to leave Leverkusen before next week’s transfer deadline to take the next step in his career. The player has a £52m release clause in his current contract and has a contract until 2029.

Spurs want to sign the 23-year-old on an initial loan deal with an obligation to make the move permanent for a fee similar to his release clause next summer.

Hincapié is a left-footed centre-back, and Van de Ven is the only left-sided centre-back Frank currently has at his disposal. The Ecuadorian is also comfortable in the left-back position if needed.

He is technically sound, comfortable playing out from the back, has the recovery pace to play in a high defensive line, and is also good in the air. The South American is still just 23 and isn’t a finished article yet.

Therefore, he might be a shrewd acquisition for The North London club should they eventually manage to secure his service before the September 1st transfer deadline.

Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up a move for Atlético Madrid centre-forward Alexander Sorloth this summer, according to Tuttojuve.

Sorloth had a brief stint in the Premier League when he joined Crystal Palace from Danish Superliga side FC Midtjylland in 2018.

Although he did not make much impact, he was far more proficient during his spell in LaLiga, netting 24 times in 90 outings for Real Sociedad before switching to Villarreal, where he scored 26 goals in only 41 appearances.

Despite serving as backup to Julián Álvarez following his move last summer, Sorloth has still managed a commendable 24 goals in 54 games for Los Rojiblancos.

With Alvarez fully established as Diego Simeone’s first choice, it won’t be surprising if the centre forward eyes a move in search of game time with several clubs, including Tottenham, now keeping tabs on him.

According to Tuttojuve, Spurs are ‘closely monitoring’ Sorloth’s situation at the Spanish capital as they contemplate a late swoop.

The report adds that the North London club are looking for an experienced forward who can make an instant impact upon signing for the club, with the 29-year-old now being seen as a viable option.

However, Spurs face stern competition for the 6ft 4in centre-forward, as the Italian outlet claims that Premier League rivals Newcastle United have earmarked him for a possible transfer to St James’ Park, with his aerial qualities being admired by Eddie Howe.

Tottenham should prioritise other options

Sorloth still has three years left on his contract at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, so it won’t be surprising if Atlético demands a fee around his £21m Transfermarkt valuation.

Tottenham currently have Dominic Solanke, Richarlison and Mathys Tel as their centre-forward options this season.

Head coach Thomas Frank has now made clear his preference for Richarlison, who have started two games upfront against Burnley and Manchester City.

Speaking about Richarlison, Frank said, ‘Right now, he is my starting nine. He scored two fantastic goals. He had two top games. He’s Brazil’s number nine.

On the other hand, Solanke, despite his niggling injury concerns, has been reliable whenever he’s fit, while Tel will be looking to shake off his Super Cup final penalty miss to make an impact in the squad.

Therefore, the funds would be better invested elsewhere, particularly in the attacking midfield role, where Spurs seem lacking at the moment.

Tottenham Hotspur are still looking for offensive additions in the final week of the transfer window. After making a strong start to life under Thomas Frank, the board is already under demand from the fans to provide the right backing to the Dane.

Caught Offside has reported that Tottenham are interested in a switch for Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, who is not a part of Enzo Maresca’s plans for this season, and is training separately from the main roster as he awaits a resolution on his future.

Bayern Munich have also been interested in the former RB Leipzig star but have not materialised their interest in him. Chelsea, meanwhile, have slapped the player with a £35 million price tag in their bid to offload him sooner rather than later.

Nkunku was a key squad player under Maresca last season, and bagged 15 goals and five assists in all competitions, but newer signings in the final third over the ongoing transfer window have made the Frenchman’s role redundant at Stamford Bridge.

Spurs need a specialist left winger

Christopher Nkunku would be a decent signing for Tottenham Hotspur, especially at his £35 million asking price, but after investing in Mathys Tel earlier in the transfer window, it is debatable whether they need him.

The 27-year-old excels in a central role down the middle or as a number 10, and has done little to impress down the left wing in the recent past. With Dominic Solanke and Richarlison also in the team, he is not the ideal profile for Spurs at the moment.

Instead, they would be bolstered by an out-and-out left winger who could be a like-for-like replacement for Son Heung-min. Ademola Lookman is one of such players that they have been linked with lately, and is available in the transfer market.

Spurs are facing a race against time to acquire another forward and risk going into the season agonisingly short on depth in the position, more so when Richarlison’s inconsistent form and fitness troubles are taken into account.

Tottenham Hotspur have made a strong start to the Premier League season with two wins in two, including a 2-0 success against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, but it’s fair to say that they are still lacking some offensive depth.

Mohammed Kudus has been their only noteworthy signing so far up top and Thomas Frank will undoubtedly look to add to his squad in the week that remains in the summer transfer window, more so after losing out on Eberechi Eze.

Defensa Central has reported that Tottenham Hotspur have been keen on signing Real Madrid star Rodrygo Goes and are closing in on a surprise loan deal to secure the two-time Champions League winner’s services this month.

Spurs are set to cover the entirety of Rodrygo’s wages, the source has added, and a loan could shortly be agreed as Real Madrid have failed to find a suitor to meet their £86 million price tag in spite of interest from Arsenal and Liverpool too.

Rodrygo loan claims flawed

Xabi Alonso did not use Rodrygo Goes in Real Madrid’s first game in La Liga but responded by saying that the forward remains a key member of his plans, and also included him in the squad for their away trip to Real Oviedo last night.

A loan deal for Rodrygo, however, is difficult to picture considering that he is a valued squad member in the Spanish capital, and therefore, the board might only let him go permanently as such a transfer would bear them some financial fruit too.

Real Madrid’s only offensive signing this summer has been Franco Mastantuono, 18, and Rodrygo’s exit would wear them thin up front if Vinicius Junior or Kylian Mbappe are injured, which further raises doubts on him being fine with accepting a loan.

He would be a solid signing for Tottenham Hotspur, however, and the perfect Son Heung-min replacement on the left wing, so it remains to be seen if the Lilywhites are prepared to make what it takes to permanently sign him.

Tottenham Hotspur have submitted an improved offer to sign Nico Paz from Como this summer, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.

Spurs have been keen on signing an attacking midfielder this summer, but their earlier attempts have proven futile. Their deal for Morgan Gibbs-White was rebuffed after Nottingham Forest threatened a lawsuit in what they deemed an inappropriate approach towards signing the Englishman.

They were also closing on a deal for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze before Arsenal swooped in to acquire the midfielder from under their noses.

They’ve now set their sights on other targets, and Como’s Paz has now emerged high on their agenda during the closing stages of the window.

During the 2024/25 Serie A campaign, the 20-year-old established himself as a central figure for Cesc Fabregas’ side, featuring in 35 league fixtures.

The Argentine midfielder also netted six goals and provided nine assists, and it’s no surprise to see him among Lionel Scaloni’s preliminary Argentina squad for the upcoming international break.

According to reputable Italian journalist Gianluca di Marzio, Tottenham submitted an initial £34m to Como to sign the Argentina international.

However, the offer was deemed insufficient, with the Lariani holding onto a £60m valuation to allow the youngster to depart the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia this summer, according to the report.

Di Marzio adds that the North London club have now returned with a second and improved £43m formal offer to get the deal done.

Improved bid

Amid Tottenham’s new bid, the journalist clarifies that Como have not given any approval at the time of writing, but talks between the two clubs are ongoing.

Thomas Frank is off to a flying start to life as Tottenham boss as his side have been flawless, winning both their opening games against Burnley and Manchester City without conceding a goal.

However, their participation in the UEFA Champions League, as well as other domestic competitions, means they’ll need sufficient depth to prevent fatigue and in case of injuries.

Paz, who has been one of the best young players in Serie A, fits the mould of the archetypal midfielder to thrive under Thomas Frank’s tutelage. He would be a creative outlet for the team while also working his socks off off the ball.

With Di Marzio reporting that Como are yet to respond to their improved offer, Spurs will hope it’s sufficient enough to seal the deal for the Argentine attacking ace.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign a new winger in the final week of the summer transfer window. After having a deal for Eberechi Eze hijacked by Arsenal, the Lilywhites have grown keener on Manchester City star Savinho.

While no official offer has been made for the Brazilian international yet, TEAMtalk has reported that Tottenham are ready to pay £74 million to secure a transfer for Savinho with Thomas Frank described as a ‘strong supporter’ of the player, by the source.

Savinho has been highly-regarded at Manchester City with Pep Guardiola calling him an ‘incredible’ player, but he has not started in the team’s opening couple of Premier League outings and consequently, could be tempted into joining Spurs.

Given that the FIFA World Cup is next year, Savinho is motivated to play regular football in order to earn a call-up from Brazil and Tottenham Hotspur could offer him exactly what he is looking for in the 2025/26 campaign.

Spurs need to act quickly

Tottenham Hotspur have to act quickly if they are to seal a deal for Savinho because Manchester City’s idea is to replace the 21-year-old, potentially with Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes, and they need enough time on their hands to do so.

Personal terms with Savinho might not be as much of an issue but City are likely to stay firm on their demands considering the player’s age and potential, so the club-to-club negotiations might be a slightly lengthy process.

At potentially £74 million, Savinho would become the most expensive signing from Tottenham’s current crop of players. overtaking Dominic Solanke, but a vital signing owing to their lack of offensive depth.

It remains to be seen if Tottenham are serious enough about his pursuit or would look for cheaper options later in the window like Alejandro Garnacho, a player available in the market, and somebody they had shown interest in earlier as well.