Tottenham weigh sales as Romero given all-clear
Spurs make the most concrete contact for Marcus Rashford amid intermediaries’ talks. High wages and his wish for Champions League football are hurdles, with Roma and Napoli unconvinced.
Agent Moussa Sissoko says Eli Junior Kroupi has made no final decision. Bournemouth striker, 13 PL goals in 2025-26, is admired by Spurs, but there is no agreement. Barcelona contact denied.
Spurs and Nottingham Forest are set to battle for a £9m defender, with both clubs seeking to reinforce at the back.
Spurs join Newcastle and Forest for Sevilla left-back Joaquín Oso. Sevilla set a renewal deadline, otherwise he is available for €10m. Premier League trio await the club’s decision.
Sporting’s Francisco Trincão stalls Al Ahli switch as Spurs assess him for right wing and No 10 cover. City interest depends on Savinho’s exit. €50m fee likely needed to keep him in Europe.
Cristian Romero’s issue is confirmed as cramp. The Spurs centre-back is expected to start for Argentina against Switzerland, resuming his partnership with Lisandro Martinez.
Spurs eye £215m sales after £237m spend. Johnson sold, Vuskovic to Brighton, Dragusin loaned. Club open to offers for Spence, Romero, Vicario, Bergvall as Venkatesham stresses ‘decisive’ trading.
Report claims Spurs are in talks to sign ‘one of the best players in the world’, seen as a bigger coup than Rafael Leao, to bolster the forward line.
Spurs’ free-agent history: Teddy Sheringham returned in 2001, William Gallas joined in 2010, and Edgar Davids arrived in 2005, as De Zerbi also adds Robertson, Senesi and Dubravka this summer.
Tottenham have made an offer for Randal Kolo Muani, though Juventus are favourites. Spurs and Brentford also track 18-year-old Ousmane Diabate in a £3m move.
Spurs and Brighton track Sevilla winger Rubén Vargas after World Cup form. Price set at €15m, with the 27-year-old open to a Premier League move. West Ham interest fades after relegation.
Speculative look at De Zerbi’s ideal Spurs XI after further £270m spend, including a ‘next Mbappe’ signing, as hopes rise for 2026/27.
