Tottenham add Souza as transfer moves swirl
Spurs predicted XI at Frankfurt: Vicario; Porro, Van de Ven, Romero, Udogie; Gray, Sarr; Odobert, Simons, Spence; Solanke. Romero fit after cramp; Gallagher unavailable; Porro, Solanke to start.
Spurs sign 19-year-old left-back Souza from Santos for €15m; long-term deal to 2031, shirt 38. Thomas Frank hails “brightest” talent; competition for Destiny Udogie; ex-Brazil U17; pace and crossing key.
Tottenham monitor Bournemouth CB Marcos Senesi ahead of free agency. Juve and Chelsea also keen. Spurs’ defence in flux with Dragusin unsettled and Liverpool eyeing Van de Ven.
Juventus contact over Spurs loanee Randal Kolo Muani, but Thomas Frank blocks exit and PSG relations complicate. Kolo Muani: 23 apps, 2 goals (both v PSG), 3 assists amid Spurs injury-hit attack.
Spurs loanee Tyrese Hall shines at Notts County with 5 goals, 2 assists in 22 games, detailing step up from U21s and Spurs academy grounding amid wider EFL features.
Spurs draw 2-2 at Burnley: Van de Ven opener, Romero 90' equaliser; Tuanzebe and Foster scored for Burnley. Wilson Odobert impresses. Pressure stays on Thomas Frank before Manchester City test.
AC Milan push for Leon Goretzka on a free; Spurs were first to show interest as they revamp midfield. Barca and Atlético also in the race; wages and commissions key.
Report claims Spurs plan a summer upgrade on Guglielmo Vicario after errors; Inter links mentioned. Targets floated include James Trafford, with Mike Maignan off the table after Milan renewal.
Ex-Spurs chief Frank Arnesen urges patience with Thomas Frank amid poor Premier League form (14th, five without a win) but strong Champions League run before Frankfurt tie. “He has to win the games.”
Win Win say Omar Marmoush has “no chance” of leaving Man City this window despite Spurs, Aston Villa, Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray interest; reported €30m exit claims denied.
Galatasaray VP Kavukcu flies to Luton for talks over Spurs’ Yves Bissouma. Intermediary George Gardi involved. Midfielder back from knee injury, key in league, not in Champions League squad vs Frankfurt.
Tottenham enquire for PSG’s Kang-in Lee but are rebuffed. Spurs seek attacker after Brennan Johnson sale and injuries to Kulusevski, Maddison, Kudus; Semenyo chose Man City. Son link mentioned.
Bournemouth sign Vasco da Gama winger Rayan for €28.5m+€6.5m, beating Real Madrid and Spurs. The 19-year-old, a fast, powerful right-winger, valued at €25m, lauded as Brazil’s big 2025 revelation.
Report claims Thomas Frank wants Spurs to sign Brentford captain Nathan Collins, whom he called “perfect”. Move complicated mid-season; could replace Dragusin if he departs.
Torino ‘agree everything’ to sign Spurs teenager Callum Olusesi on loan with option to buy. Deal expected after his Champions League involvement this week; move aimed at more game time.
