Tottenham move on from Palhinha, line up Hackney bid and talk to Man City over Savinho
Ben Davies, out of contract after ankle injury, is now set to sign a new deal under Roberto De Zerbi. The 33-year-old defender is praised as a leader and likely to agree a one-year extension.
Spurs, fresh from landing Marcos Senesi, have opened club-to-club talks for a midfield playmaker likened to Luka Modric as De Zerbi seeks major summer changes.
Relegated West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen weighs a move to stay at top level. Tottenham, Man United and Liverpool linked, with Spurs seen as a London option. He apologised to fans, future undecided.
Spurs have opened talks with Man City for winger Savinho, valued at €50-60m. A 2023 move was blocked, but City are now open to a sale after a 4-goal season disrupted by injury.
Preston are tipped to seal a £5m permanent move for Spurs midfielder Alfie Devine after his loan. The 21-year-old’s form could attract more signings to Deepdale.
Spurs will not activate their €30m option to sign Joao Palhinha from Bayern. Sporting Lisbon are favourites as the midfielder seeks a return. He scored key goals under De Zerbi, leaving a midfield gap.
Luka Vušković, back from Hamburg loan, has told his agent and Tottenham to stop talks until after the World Cup, despite big offers. His next club remains unclear, with a long Spurs deal to 2030.
Real Madrid shortlist Pedro Porro as a potential Dani Carvajal replacement alongside Denzel Dumfries and Ivan Fresneda. Porro has two years left and is a key Spurs right-back.
Spurs plan a formal bid for Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney after agreeing free deals for Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson. Palace and Man Utd also keen as De Zerbi targets midfield reinforcements.
Juventus eye Destiny Udogie and could propose a direct swap with Jonathan David, valued €30-35m after 8 goals, 5 assists. Spurs’ stance unclear, with any deal hinging on Andrea Cambiaso’s exit.
Tottenham and Man United monitor Pierre Kalulu, but Juventus push a new deal to 2030 with pay rise. Given his 49 starts and importance to Spalletti, a sale is considered remote.
