Tottenham weigh Leao move as Palhinha set to depart
Feature suggests Spurs already have a homegrown ‘English Neymar’ comparable to Junior Kroupi in their ranks.
Opinion piece urges Spurs to pursue an alternative £43m winger over Savinho as they seek wide reinforcements.
Ex-Spurs midfielder Sandro becomes assistant at São João de Ver, crediting André Villas-Boas for sparking his coaching ambition and naming Roberto De Zerbi as his main reference.
Juventus push to sign Guglielmo Vicario as Inter drop out. Reports say Juve want a dry loan, Spurs prefer an option or obligation. Fee talk around €15m but Tottenham are resisting a straight loan.
Fabrizio Romano says Tottenham have interest in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo. Liverpool are not opening talks now, but a Spurs proposal later could test their stance. No negotiations yet.
Milan have offered Rafael Leao to Spurs, seeking €60-70m or a loan with obligation. Tottenham are assessing interest as De Zerbi rebuilds and could make him a focal attacker in his system.
Spurs target Bournemouth’s Junior Kroupi to bolster the left side, with De Zerbi ready to bid amid an £80m valuation. Sales could follow, with Vicario, Vuskovic and a striker among possible exits.
Despite a midfield overhaul, Spurs have told clubs Lucas Bergvall is not for sale amid Forest interest.
Spurs will not make Palhinha’s loan permanent after signing Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, despite the 31-year-old’s wish to stay. His option to buy, around £26m, will not be triggered.
After his £85m move to Tottenham, Mateus Fernandes posts a farewell to West Ham. Hammers fans give mixed reactions, with some anger over his swift exit after relegation.
Joe Cole quips Spurs are to ‘blame’ for Harry Kane not being fully appreciated, as the ex-Tottenham striker hits five at the World Cup and stars for Bayern.
Pedro Porro scored and impressed as Spain beat Austria 3-0 to reach the last 16. The Tottenham right-back headed in after Oyarzabal’s brace, reinforcing his claim to start.
Spurs eye a De Zerbi 4-3-3 with Tonali and Mateus Fernandes in midfield, Van Hecke-Senesi battling to partner Van de Ven, Robertson competing with Udogie, Porro nailed on, Solanke-Richarlison up front.
