Tottenham move to keep Van de Ven amid Romero and Spence uncertainty

Stephen Kelly says Spurs ‘really need’ a left winger and should prioritise Marcus Rashford over Nicolas Jackson and Savinho, with Cody Gakpo also fitting the profile.
Official pictures of Tottenham’s 2026-27 third kit have leaked, showing a Psychic Purple design with New Orchid and White accents, pinstripes and a polo collar.
Reports say Djed Spence has told Spurs he wants to join Liverpool, with club-to-club talks under way. Tottenham would seek at least £35m for the England full-back.
Spurs risk another Manor Solomon stalemate if they keep demanding too much. With limited interest and the winger wanting out, Tottenham may need to cut their losses.
Micky van de Ven is close to agreeing a new five-year Spurs deal after praising the club’s new ambition and looking ahead to a fresh start under Roberto De Zerbi.
Jan Paul van Hecke said he and Roberto De Zerbi ‘argued’ at first at Brighton before thriving together, a reminder for Spurs players adapting to the head coach’s methods.
Juventus want Guglielmo Vicario on a straight loan with no obligation to buy. The Italian side still favour the Spurs goalkeeper, but such terms look hard for Tottenham to accept.
Mikey Moore’s loan move to Koln is close to completion with no buy option. Spurs also want Cody Gakpo, but talks are seen as a ‘fool’s errand’ for now.
Spurs could pocket about £4m if West Ham sign former striker Troy Parrott from AZ Alkmaar, thanks to a 20% sell-on clause in his departure from North London.
Besiktas have reportedly offered Conor Gallagher a surprise exit route, with Spurs’ summer business still expected to include player sales under Roberto De Zerbi.
Roberto De Zerbi has backed Dominic Solanke, saying ‘there are not many strikers better’ and insisting the Spurs forward can score 15-20 Premier League goals.
A Tottenham quiz challenges fans to name Spurs’ top Premier League appearance maker for each surname initial, with 24 players to find in 15 minutes.
Ben Jacobs says Liverpool are not working on a deal for Djed Spence. The Spurs full-back is open to leaving and has been offered to Premier League clubs.
Arsenal have asked about Cristian Romero, but Spurs would not sell their captain to their rivals. Atletico Madrid remain favourites, with Inter also in the race for the defender.
Nottingham Forest are tracking Dominic Solanke, with Gianluigi Longari claiming the striker is ‘leaving’ Spurs. Micky van de Ven, by contrast, is set to sign a new deal.