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Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has been offered to Tottenham Hotspur, according to The Times journalist Gary Jacob.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club want another attacking player after signing Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig on Friday.

Lookman wants to leave Atalanta, and around £43 million could get the deal done if Spurs are keen.

Bayern Munich wanted to sign the 27-year-old on loan with an option to buy, but his club have rejected the offer.

Lookman ended last season with 20 goals and seven assists in 40 appearances, and a move to Tottenham appeals to him.

The Nigerian international can play on both wings and through the middle, and Spurs manager Thomas Frank could do with his versatility.

The club want a forward and centre-back before Monday night’s transfer deadline, and they have also been looking at AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao.

However, a deal for the Portuguese would be difficult to complete before 7.00 pm, and a chance to sign Lookman has presented itself.

The London-born attacker is a brilliant finisher on his day, with his dribbling, pace, technical ability and passes being some of his major strengths.

Lookman has Premier League experience, having featured for Everton, Fulham and Leicester City.

He did not impress at any of those clubs, and he will be eager to prove what he is capable of doing in the best league on the planet if he joins Tottenham.

Lookman won the Europa League in 2024, scoring a hat-trick in the final against Bayer Leverkusen, and he is capable of replicating such moments of brilliance elsewhere.

Spurs could do with such a player within their ranks after the defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday exposed their need attacking reinforcements.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing AC Milan attacker Rafael Leao, according to the Independent journalist Miguel Delaney.

However, a deal to bring the Portuguese dribbling sensation to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club is a difficult one to do.

Spurs signed Xavi Simons last Friday. While he can play as a winger, manager Thomas Frank could do with a player like Leao.

The 26-year-old, who has been likened to Ronaldo, is one of the best wingers in the world. Adding him to the Tottenham attack would be a superb move.

He ended last term with 12 goals and 13 assists in 50 appearances and was involved in 29 goals in 2023-24.

Leao is primarily a left winger, but he can also play through the middle, and his versatility and quality in the final third would come in handy if Spurs sign him.

He has been constantly linked with a move to the Premier League, but getting a deal done for him before the transfer deadline could prove tricky.

His ability to slice defences open with through balls and pinpoint passes is a skill Tottenham need after losing James Maddison to a long-term injury.

He is also a great finisher, and he has what it takes to improve the Tottenham attack.

Leao is unlikely to be the only one on Spurs’ radar as they strive to bolster their attacking ranks, and it will be intriguing to see what happens between now and the deadline tomorrow.

Their defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday underlined their need to bring in a winger capable of playing through the lines and unlocking defences with individual moments of brilliance.

RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons completed a medical yesterday ahead of completing a move to Tottenham Hotspur, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club have agreed personal terms with the Netherlands international and are paying €60 million for the 22-year-old.

Spurs tabled a bid for Simons yesterday once it was clear he was keen on moving to the North London club.

Chelsea were also keen on the former Paris Saint-Germain attacker, but they did not make a bid for him.

The Dutchman will now be joining Tottenham, with head coach Thomas Frank receiving a huge boost in his attempt to bolster the position.

The Lilywhites have been dealt a couple of blows in their attempt to strengthen in the final third this summer.

They missed out on a deal for Morgan Gibbs-White, with the England international opting to remain at Nottingham Forest.

Eberechi Eze also came close to moving to Tottenham but has since joined Arsenal from Crystal Palace after the deal was hijacked.

James Maddison is out for a large chunk of the 2025-26 season after an anterior cruciate ligament injury he picked up in pre-season.

Dejan Kulusevski has yet to return having been out of action since May due to a knee injury.

Simons will be desperate to hit the ground running at Spurs having been linked with a move to the Premier League way before he turned professional.

Tottenham are back in action on Saturday when they host Bournemouth, and they will be looking to continue their perfect start to the campaign following victories over Burnley and Manchester City.

Simons is unlikely to be registered on time for the game and will be unable to make his Premier League debut this weekend from the look of things.

They are back in action next month with a trip to the London Stadium to take on struggling West Ham United on September 13, and the Dutchman will be eager to make his Spurs bow.

Tottenham Hotspur will not be allowed to sign Manchester City winger Savinho despite Spurs pushing hard for his signature.

According to Fabrizio Romano, City told Tottenham that the player will not move to North London, even if Spurs bid €70 million to secure his services.

Spurs are in the market for attacking reinforcement, with Dejan Kulusevski set to be sidelined for some time, and have identified Savinho as a replacement for the Swede.

However, Tottenham have faced a massive stumbling block with Man City refusing to budge.

The Brazilian is now set to miss out on a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Lauded as ‘unbelievable’ by City boss Pep Guardiola, Savinho is an exciting wide playmaker, and his signing would have allowed Tottenham to shift Mohammed Kudus to his natural position in the middle.

A line-up of Brennan Johnson, Kudus, and Savinho would have been a fearsome force for any Premier League defence.

Unfortunately, Spurs will have to turn elsewhere for reinforcement before the summer window closes.

Who should Tottenham sign after missing out on Savinho?

Tottenham should consider a deadline week swoop for Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kang-in Lee. He can shine as a winger or no. 10 under Spurs boss Thomas Frank.

Tottenham got an up-close view of what he can do when he speared in a shot to lead PSG’s comeback versus Spurs in the UEFA Super Cup final.

The South Korean star recorded six goals and created 16 big chances in 30 Ligue 1 appearances last season. Spurs should be all over him.

Lee is an underrated creator who will seamlessly fill the void left by James Maddison and Kulusevski.

He could jump at the chance to play consistently for Spurs, a place where South Korean icon Son Heung-min remains an adored figure.

Tottenham can offer him playing time, and he can take his game to the next level. He has everything to be a world-class player, but needs a new stomping ground.

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Tottenham Hotspur are holding talks over a pre-transfer deadline bid to rival Chelsea for RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons, according to the Telegraph.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club want to bolster their options in the final third, and the versatile Dutchman has emerged as a target.

Spurs are optimistic that Simons would be open to a move, despite his apparent interest in joining Chelsea.

Leipzig value the 22-year-old at around £60 million, and Tottenham could be ready to meet their demands as they were willing to pay the same fee for Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze.

However, Spurs will likely only table an official bid if they are fully convinced they can quickly close a deal for the Netherlands international.

Having seen the aforementioned duo turn them down, the Lilywhites want to minimise the threat of the Blues stealing Simons away.

Signing the talented La Masia graduate would be huge as his versatility and quality would come in handy as they seek quality squad depth.

The former Paris Saint-Germain winger can play centrally as a No. 10, off the left and right.

He will perfectly fill the void in head coach Thomas Frank’s Tottenham squad after the departure of Son Heung-Min and injury to James Maddison.

He bagged ten goals and seven assists in 25 Bundesliga games last term after ending 2023-24 with ten goals and 15 assists in 43 appearances.

The Spurs target left the Eredivisie after 22 goals and 11 assists for PSV Eindhoven at the end of 2022-23, and he will fancy his chances of impressing in the Premier League.

The excellent dribbler is a constant counter-attacking threat whose passes and through balls open up defences, and he also loves to shoot from a distance.

There are no guarantees that Tottenham will be able to pip Chelsea to his services, but a deal is possible if they can manage to convince him to join them.

Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are in talks with the representatives of Adrien Rabiot over a summer deal, according to RMC Sports journalist Fabrice Hawkins.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club and their Villa Park counterpart want to strengthen in the middle of the park, and the Marseille midfielder has emerged as a target.

Rabiot has been told to leave the Ligue 1 club following a post-match altercation with Jonathan Rowe earlier this month, and Spurs and Villa are looking to swoop.

Former Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris once dubbed the 30-year-old a ‘very elegant player’ who ‘works incredibly hard and covers a lot of ground’.

His old club could do with services as Yves Bissouma closes in on an exit to Galatasaray.

Rabiot, formerly of Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus, brings the much-needed experience and quality Spurs need as they look to bolster their squad depth in midfield.

He has won 22 trophies across 14 seasons as a professional footballer, and having him in their dressing room could teach Tottenham players one or two things about the art of regularly winning silverware.

The France international could be available for a decent fee with Marseille looking to sell him as fast as they can, but Spurs will face competition from several suitors.

West Ham United also want to recruit his services, with the likes of Galatasaray and Inter Milan monitoring his situation too.

The availability of Champions League football at Tottenham could work in their favour as the long-term Premier League target loves to play in the elite European competition.

Agreeing personal terms with him could be tricky as his agent – his mother – is known to be a tough negotiator, but a deal can be struck if both parties are willing to make something work.

Rowe has left Marseille and Rabiot is expected to follow suit, and football fans are waiting to see where he heads next as his exciting career continues.

Tottenham Hotspur are not interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, according to The Athletic.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club had reportedly contacted Leverkusen over a deal for the versatile Ecuador international.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed Spurs were willing to sign Hincapie on loan with an obligation to buy him for around €60 million (£52m).

However, they were not interested in signing him, according to the Independent journalist Miguel Delaney.

“The Bayer Leverkusen defender has generated a lot of interest,” he wrote in his ‘Inside Football’ bi-weekly newsletter on Monday evening.

“Although Tottenham Hotspur were quick to let it be known they weren’t in for him once news of Arsenal’s interest came.”

The Ecuador international can cover centre-back and left-back, so a move to Spurs would have made sense.

Hincapie wants to leave Leverkusen, but Spurs were never interested in doing a deal, and he is likely to link up with Arsenal instead.

The Gunners recently pipped the Lilywhites to Eberechi Eze, and their supporters went into overdrive on social media after news broke that the Bundesliga star wanted to join them ahead of their rivals.

It is unknown whether Tottenham have plans to add another defender to their ranks after signing Kevin Danso permanently and adding Kota Takai and Luka Vuskovic to the squad earlier this summer.

Takai is currently injured, while Vuskovic is expected to go out on loan after he was left on the bench for their opening two Premier League fixtures.

The 18-year-old could remain at the club beyond this summer, but it appears Spurs have enough depth at the back even without him and they are unlikely to bring in another player in the position.

There is now renewed confidence that Tottenham Hotspur can get closer to Manchester City on Savinho’s price, according to the Independent journalist Miguel Delaney.

He claimed in his ‘Inside Football’ bi-weekly newsletter today that the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club held fresh rounds of talks on Saturday over signing the 21-year-old Brazilian.

However, Spurs are no longer pursuing a deal for Como attacker Nico Paz despite advanced negotiations.

The Argentine wants to remain at the Serie A club, with some claiming he is eyeing a return to Real Madrid someday.

Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers remains on the radar of Tottenham, but they are still working out whether they can offer a bid tempting enough to the Midlands club.

Spurs have seen a couple of attempts to sign big-name players end in disappointment this summer and are taking their time before launching another concrete move.

They have missed out on England international attacking duo Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White, and Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie reportedly wants to join Arsenal instead of Tottenham.

The North London club had started talks with the Bundesliga club over a loan deal with an obligation to buy the Ecuador international for €60 million.

However, the Gunners also want to sign the 23-year-old and he is open to joining them ahead of other suitors.

Spurs will not hesitate to look elsewhere for defensive reinforcements and will also hope a deal with Man City for Savinho can be struck.

The Etihad Stadium club want £60m for the Brazilian attacker, and Tottenham could now be ready to pay close to that to bring him to North London.

Strengthening their attack with such a player could be huge following an impressive start to the new season, and Spurs fans will be praying it happens.

Savinho will provide them with much-needed squad depth and quality in the final third, and they could establish themselves as credible challengers across all competitions.

Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are monitoring developments with West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta this week, according to the Daily Mail.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club and their Villa Park counterparts want the Brazilian, and he could be allowed to leave the London Stadium as the Hammers need funds.

They have lost their opening two Premier League games of 2025-26 and are looking to raise money to strengthen their squad further.

Paqueta is open to leaving for where he can play Champions League football, which gives Spurs an advantage over Villa in the race.

It is unclear how much West Ham are looking for, but more suitors could emerge in the coming days.

The need to remain compliant with the Premier League’s rules after UEFA fined them earlier this summer for breaching their financial regulations.

Tottenham do not have that problem, but would not be looking to overspend on a player set to be available for free in 2027.

Paqueta was once on Manchester City’s, but betting allegations scuppered the move.

He has recently been cleared of those match-fixing charges by the FA and is looking for a fresh start elsewhere.

A move to Spurs would allow him to remain in London, but Villa could be willing to offer him regular football and a spot may be available in the starting XI right now.

Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara is set to miss two to three weeks of action as a result of a hamstring injury he picked up on Saturday against Brentford.

The Frenchman is not returning to action until after the international break next month, and having Paqueta available this week could come in handy for Villa manager Unai Emery.

Southampton attacker and Tottenham Hotspur target Tyler Dibling is set to undergo a medical at Everton today, according to The Athletic.

Tottenham recently made an approach for the Saints star, but the Hill Dickinson Stadium club have won the race to sign him.

Everton have been trying to sign Dibling all summer, and they have finally reached a £40 million agreement with the Championship club.

The Toffees will pay an initial £35m for the 19-year-old, with an additional £5m to come in potential bonuses.

Everton have already reached personal terms in principle with the Tottenham target.

The Merseyside club started the 2025-26 Premier League campaign with an unlucky 1-0 loss to Leeds United before bouncing back with a 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at home yesterday.

They are back in action on Wednesday when they host League One club Mansfield in the second round of the League Cup.

A trip to Molineux to face Wolverhampton Wanderers in their third Premier League game of the season follows on Saturday, and Dibling could make his Everton debut.

The teenage sensation is expected to be officially announced as an Everton player this week, and he will be desperate to make an immediate impact.

His last Premier League appearance came against the Toffees in May, and he has only played eight minutes of football this term.

The Merseyside club have bolstered their attack with the loan signing of Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish after completing permanent deals for Charly Alcaraz and Thierno Barry.

Dibling is next, but manager David Moyes could look to make further additions to his attack as Everton plan to secure a spot in Europe this term.

The Friedkin Group (TFG) are ready to back the Toffees boss after the departure of 12 players at the end of last season, and the final week of the summer transfer window could be an interesting one at the club.