Tottenham cool on Leao, monitor Ferran Torres at €35m

Report claims a £90m-rated Premier League striker, likened to Jermain Defoe, wants to join Tottenham, with a new centre-forward viewed as a priority.
Spurs, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest are eyeing Sevilla left-sided defender Joaquin Oso, valued at €10m (£8.5m). Tottenham seek another left-back amid wider summer recruitment.
Spurs and Aston Villa are monitoring Barcelona’s Ferran Torres, who is available for around €35m. Atletico Madrid lead the race, with Napoli and Juventus also potential suitors.
Opinion piece urges Leeds to sign Joao Palhinha, described as Spurs’ saviour last season while on loan, to replace Sean Longstaff. Tottenham declined a permanent deal.
Pedro Porro says he felt backed by the club after his renewal, praises Tottenham’s faith and reflects on becoming Spain’s first-choice right-back while focusing on the World Cup.
Former Spurs full-back Emerson Royal says he is focused on Flamengo but is happy with Aston Villa’s proposal, keeping a Premier League move possible despite Flamengo’s stance.
Spurs and Man City are monitoring Sporting CP winger Francisco Trincão, who prefers to stay in Europe amid a €50m Al-Ahli link.
CEO Vinai Venkatesham writes to Spurs fans who attended every 2025/26 league match, thanking their dedication and reflecting on an unacceptable season and a wider club reset.
Fabrizio Romano says Rafael Leao was offered to Tottenham by intermediaries, but Spurs are not keen. Milan are eager to move on with Christian Pulisic preferred on the left. Interest so far from Benfica and Galatasaray.
Report claims Tottenham plan a hijack of West Ham for a World Cup star after spending over £200m to bolster Roberto De Zerbi’s squad.
Spurs gain belief over signing Eli Junior Kroupi as PSG focus on Ferran Torres. Bournemouth, with Europa League ahead and a deal to 2030, are set to be tough negotiators.
Bournemouth are monitoring ex-Spurs defender Davinson Sánchez after his strong World Cup for Colombia, but Galatasaray will only consider bids near €35m as he remains under contract to 2029.