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Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender and Tottenham Hotspur target Piero Hincapie, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club are willing to sign him on loan with an obligation to buy for around €60 million, but Hincapie’s preference is to join Arsenal.

Missing out on the Ecuador international to the Gunners will be another significant blow for Spurs after their rivals pipped them to Eberechi Eze last week.

Hincapie has featured prominently on Arsenal’s recruitment lists for some time, and Tottenham are likely to lose the race to them again.

Spurs have been in talks over a loan deal, but their bitter rivals could look to secure a permanent move, which would appeal more to the Bundesliga club.

They have to look elsewhere if they want defensive reinforcements before the end of the summer transfer window, and more targets could emerge in the coming days.

Tottenham have started the 2025-26 Premier League campaign impressively, securing a 3-0 win over Burnley on the opening weekend and a 2-0 victory over Manchester City on Saturday away from home.

They are not done in the market as manager Thomas Franks wants depth at the back to challenge across all competitions this term.

Hincapie would be a solid addition to their defence given his versatility, experience and quality, but Arsenal are likely to sign him.

The Gunners need to move players out before they can sign the Bundesliga title winner, and failure to do that could give Spurs a chance of signing him.

Arsenal have enough depth at the back after signing Cristhian Mosquera this summer, and many people will be surprised that they want to add Hincapie to their squad.

The Ecuadorian would struggle to play ahead of Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba at the Emirates Stadium club, and moving to Tottenham could be a more intelligent decision.

Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a deal for defender Piero Hincapie, according to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club want to strengthen at the back, and the South American is on their radar.

Spurs are willing to sign Hincapie on loan with an obligation to buy him for around €60 million (£52m).

The 23-year-old Tottenham target has a £52m release clause which becomes active in 2026.

Hincapie wants to leave the Bundesliga club, and Tottenham are discussing personal terms with him.

Spurs have started 2025-26 with a bang, securing impressive victories with clean sheets over Burnley and Manchester City in their opening games of the new Premier League campaign.

However, manager Thomas Frank still wants to strengthen at the back as he needs quality defensive depth to challenge across the Champions League and domestic competitions.

Hincapie fits the bill as he can play as the left-sided centre-back in a back three and also as a left-back.

The Ecuador international has played over 100 Bundesliga games and featured in 40 European games for Leverkusen.

The versatile defender is comfortable on the ball and can also feature as a defensive midfielder, and his skillset can help improve Tottenham in three positions.

Spurs have strengthened at the back after signing Kevin Danso permanently and adding Kota Takai and Luka Vuskovic to the squad earlier this summer.

However, Takai is injured, while Vuskovic is expected to go out on loan as he was left on the bench for both Premier League fixtures.

As a result, signing another defender makes sense if Tottenham want to win major silverware this season, and Hincapie would be perfect for them.

They are unlikely to be the only club keen on him, and pipping other suitors to him would be huge.

Tottenham Hotspur have seen their latest approach for Nico Paz turned down after Como rejected a €70m package for the Argentine midfielder.

Spurs had already seen a €40m proposal dismissed earlier this month before returning with an improved €50m offer.

Reports in Italy now confirm a fresh bid worth up to €70m has also been rejected, leaving Tottenham frustrated in their search for a new playmaker.

Como value the 20-year-old highly after his impressive breakthrough season in Serie A.

Paz made 35 league appearances last term, scoring six goals and registering nine assists to establish himself as one of the brightest young midfielders in Italy.

His form also earned him a place in Lionel Scaloni’s preliminary Argentina squad earlier this summer.

The midfielder underlined his potential again this weekend with a stunning free-kick and an assist in Como’s 2-0 victory over Lazio.

Como head coach Cesc Fabregas insisted after the match that Paz is happy at the club and has no reason to leave at this stage.

Tottenham’s pursuit comes after missing out on Eberechi Eze, who instead joined Arsenal in a £60m move from Crystal Palace.

Head coach Thomas Frank remains determined to add creativity to his squad before the window closes, but Spurs face an uphill battle to persuade Como to sell.

Paz himself has not indicated a desire to move, with suggestions he is focused on continuing his development in Serie A.

The situation is further complicated by Real Madrid, who retain an option to re-sign their former academy player.

The Spanish giants can match any future offer for Paz and also hold a €10m buy-back clause that can be activated from 2026.

That control makes a long-term move to Madrid a likely outcome, and is another obstacle for Spurs to overcome.

For now, Como are holding firm and show no inclination to cash in despite Tottenham’s persistence.

The north London club may return with another offer before the deadline, but a deal looks increasingly difficult to complete.

Tottenham return to Premier League action on August 30 when they face Bournemouth, while Paz is preparing for his second season in Serie A.

His immediate future, however, remains firmly in Como’s hands.

Tottenham Hotspur want Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers after missing out on Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze to Arsenal.

The Villa star has caught attention following an impressive individual campaign in 2024-25, and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club and other suitors are circling.

Rogers was named PFA young player of the year for last term on Tuesday night, and he has responded to reports linking him with an exit away from the Villa Park club.

“I’m happy here,” he replied when asked about the reports making the round.

“I love football. I love nothing more than just coming out on the pitch and playing football and that’s what I’m doing.

“I don’t think about anything else. I can’t predict the next 12 months or anything in the future. It’s just about playing football, enjoying my football and showing everyone what I can do.”

The 23-year-old ended last term with 14 goals and 16 assists in 54 games across all competitions, and Villa manager Unai Emery will not be keen on losing him anytime soon.

Rogers has five years remaining on the contract extension he signed in November 2024, but talks over a new deal are ongoing.

Villa will likely hold on to their gem beyond this summer, but the bigwigs could come for him again next summer if he ends up bettering his performance from last campaign.

The Midlands club will need to qualify for the Champions League and also prove that they can challenge for major silverware to have a chance of keeping Rogers for as long as possible.

Villa will be looking to secure a top-five finish this term after narrowly missing out last season, but they have yet to strengthen their first-team like most of their rivals due to PSR constraints.

Failure to do so in the remaining days left in the window could see them struggle this season, and fans will hope they can secure some top loan signings.

Tottenham Hotspur have now made an approach for Southampton winger and Everton target Tyler Dibling, according to the Independent journalist Miguel Delaney.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club are moving on after missing out on Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze to Arsenal.

They now want to pip the Hill Dickinson Stadium club to Dibling. The Saints have stuck with their £45 million plus valuation, and while Everton are unwilling to meet their demands, Spurs could be.

The Toffees have seen three separate bids knocked back in recent weeks, and it is unclear if they plan to return with a bid.

Tottenham are in dire need of attacking reinforcements and could be willing to pay whatever Southampton want for their 19-year-old star.

The Everton target is not the only forward on their radar following the Eze blow.

Signing RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons has also been discussed, while they have considered reviving interest in Atletico Madrid star Conor Gallagher.

However, Spurs feel his wages are too high, and those close to the situation believe Como ace Nico Paz is the most achievable transfer.

Movement in an attempt to sign the Argentina international is expected over Thursday after his impressive campaign since moving to Italy from Real Madrid.

The 20-year-old ended last term with six goals and nine assists in 35 Serie A games, and signing him could be great for Tottenham.

They also have a long-standing interest in Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers, but the Midlands club want more than £80m for the England international.

Spurs head coach Thomas Frank wants two attacking signings after bringing in Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United, and he will be desperate to get quality additions following recent blows.

Morgan Gibbs-White opted to stay at Nottingham Forest despite having a medical booked, while Eze is joining Arsenal.

Tottenham Hotspur believe that Crystal Palace were waiting for Arsenal to come back for Eberechi Eze, according to the Independent journalist Miguel Delaney.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club thought they were going to sign the England international attacker, but the Gunners have pipped them in the race.

Arsenal are offering Palace an initial £60 million and £7.5m in add-ons – superior to Spurs’ final offer.

Eze was genuinely excited about joining Tottenham, and they reached a verbal agreement with Palace.

However, Arsenal had struck the principles of an agreement with the Eagles on August 10 and kept it quiet.

An injury to Kai Havertz forced their hand. While Eze came close to joining Spurs, his dream was a move to Arsenal.

The 27-year-old is now a medical away from completing the move, and the Lilywhites are now looking elsewhere.

They could now look to make a concrete move for Brentford attacker Yoane Wissa, although he wants to join Newcastle United. The Bees want to sell him to Tottenham.

Spurs are reportedly keen on including Richarlison in a deal for Eze. The Brazilian started the new Premier League campaign with a brace against Burnley last Saturday.

They want to sign two more attackers before the summer transfer window closes.,

Spurs were linked with Manchester City forward Savinho and must move quickly with the deadline on the horizon.

Tottenham Hotspur have been left with little option but to look elsewhere after Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze made it clear he wants Arsenal, according to The Athletic.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club had the conditions of a deal agreed, but the Gunners have pipped them in the race to sign him.

The Gunners have made their move for the 27-year-old after losing Kai Havertz to a knee injury, and he wants to join them from Palace.

Palace chairman Steve Parish and his Tottenham counterpart Daniel Levy have held talks in recent days over a move for him, but it appears a deal has fallen through.

The Lilywhites had been open to using Richarlison as a makeweight in a deal to sign the Palace attacker, but he is a boyhood Arsenal fan and wants to realise his dreams of playing for them.

Eze played in the club’s academy as a schoolboy, and he is now eyeing a return despite coming close to moving to Spurs.

While it is a massive blow for Tottenham manager Thomas Frank, the development could force him to reunite with Brentford attacker Yoane Wissa.

He wants to join Newcastle United, but the Bees prefer to sell him to Spurs.

Spurs will be gutted to have missed out on Eze, but they still have time to bring in a top attacker before the end of the summer transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank wants to reunite with Brentford forward Yoane Wissa if Richarlison is offered to Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze, according to the Daily Mail.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club are open to giving the Brazilian plus cash in exchange for the Eagles star, and they want Wissa in his place.

However, the Bees star has his heart set on joining Newcastle United and has been pushing for a move to St James’ Park for over three weeks.

Brentford are delaying the move because they want to sell the 28-year-old to Tottenham.

Frank brought Wissa to Brentford in 2021, but he is not keen on a reunion as he knows he can be the leading man in attack at Newcastle.

They want attacking reinforcements after Alexander Isak made it clear that he wants to leave, and manager Eddie Howe wants Wissa.

The Magpies have offered an improved bid of £35 million plus £5m in add-ons, but it has been knocked back as Brentford want £60m.

Spurs need to free up a spot in their attack to accommodate him, which is why they are open to involving Richarlison in the Eze deal.

The 28-year-old was named the Premier League Player of Matchday 1 after his brace in the 3-0 victory over Burnley on Saturday.

Signing the Palace attacker and Wissa could be a game-changer for Tottenham as they look to impress across all competitions this term.

Getting both deals done could prove tricky, and Frank will need to convince his former player that moving to Spurs is the best option for his career.

Tottenham Hotspur are open to using Richarlison as a makeweight in a deal to sign Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, according to the Daily Mail.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club want to sign the England international this summer, and the Eagles value him at £60 million.

Spurs and Palace have been in talks for Eze in recent days, but an agreement has not been reached.

Tottenham are now exploring a part-exchange involving Richarlison plus cash for Eze.

The Brazilian hit the ground running this season, grabbing a brace as Spurs strolled to a 3-0 win over Burnley at the weekend.

He has been linked with an exit all summer, and it appears his performance in the opening game of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign did not convince manager Thomas Frank.

The Englishman is an upgrade on his Brazilian counterpart, given their performances over the last three seasons, but Spurs should be looking to keep the 28-year-old.

He looked ready to put his injury woes behind him and prove himself all over again on Saturday, and letting him leave makes no sense.

Eze would be an excellent signing for Tottenham, but they need quality depth in attack as they prepare to challenge across the domestic competitions and Champions League.

They are back in action on Saturday with a trip to Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City, and Richarlison could be key to their chances of getting a result.

Palace want Eze to feature against Fredrikstad in the first leg of the Europa Conference League play-off on Thursday, and he could remain at the club for the reverse fixture next week.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Real Sociedad attacker Takefusa Kubo this summer, according to Spanish outlet Diario AS.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium club want to sign another forward alongside Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze before the end of the transfer window.

Spurs have identified AS Monaco attacker Maghnes Akliouche as an alternative to Manchester City’s Savinho due to the £60 million asking price.

Kubo is also back on their radar, and he has a £52m (€60m) release clause.

‘Money isn’t an issue’ for Tottenham, but it is unclear whether a concrete move is on the cards for the Japan international.

Arsenal have also been linked with the 24-year-old this summer, but Spurs could now look to pip their local rivals in the race to sign him.

The Barcelona academy graduate has bagged 24 goals and 18 assists for Sociedad, and moving to the Premier League could appeal to him.

Kubo, once dubbed a ‘world-class player’, has the potential to become one of the best right wingers on the planet.

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank wants a replacement for Heung-Min Son.

The club needs a player capable of generating commercial success for them in Asia following the departure of their former captain, and Kubo fits the bill.

Atletico Madrid are also keen on him, but they are unwilling to activate his release clause, which could be good news for the Lilywhites.

There are 13 days left in the summer transfer window, and Tottenham need to act quickly if they want Kubo.