Tottenham push for Tonali as Fernandes plan emerges
Ex-Villa scout Bryan King tips James Maddison as ideal for Villa if Spurs sanction a sale, noting De Zerbi’s rebuild and Maddison’s Champions League lure after helping Tottenham stay up.
Spurs plan a £75m bid and higher wages to beat Man Utd for West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, though the Hammers want £80m and the player has a personal agreement with United. Spurs also eye Sandro Tonali.
Spurs, already linked with James Trafford and Savinho, now target Man City’s Omar Marmoush. De Zerbi ‘loves’ his profile, with City valuing the forward at about £53m as Tottenham plan a concrete approach.
After scoring 1 in 30 for Spurs, Randal Kolo Muani returns to PSG and is expected to leave again. Juventus want him after a 10-in-22 loan, but no deal is agreed with PSG or on personal terms.
Spurs are pursuing an EFL teenage forward after a 100 goal-contribution season as they continue an active window of signings.
Spurs’ £75m bid for Sandro Tonali is rejected again, with Newcastle holding out for around £100m. Roberto De Zerbi wants the Italian, who is open to a move, but four years remain on his deal.
Keeper Antonín Kinský says talks with Spurs are underway and he wants to stay and fight Dubravka for the No.1 spot under Roberto De Zerbi after deputising while Guglielmo Vicario had hernia surgery.
Djurgården hold a sell-on clause for Lucas Bergvall, set to earn about 50m kronor if Spurs sell for around €45m. Chelsea, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Dortmund are linked as De Zerbi overhauls midfield.
José Mourinho says he ‘couldn’t believe’ being sacked by Spurs six days before the 2021 Carabao Cup final.
Spurs Women sign Netherlands midfielder Victoria Pelova on a free from Arsenal. The 27-year-old, a 2025 Women’s Champions League winner, returns from ACL recovery after 30 games last season.
Liverpool and Tottenham receive a boost in pursuit of a World Cup star, with Benfica ready to accept £34m bids as Spurs act decisively after surviving relegation.
Pedro Porro, fresh from signing to 2031, says he urged Spurs to keep routine amid a ‘negative spiral’, stressing mental strength during the relegation fight after a season of three managers and 47 outings.
