Spurs knock back bids for Lankshear as Inter eye Djed Spence
Opinion suggests Spurs could turn to the ‘English Neymar’ as a cost-effective wide option instead of pursuing Rafael Leao or Cody Gakpo.
Spurs sell Luka Vuskovic to Brighton for up to £50m on a five-year deal. Tottenham include 20% sell-on and matching rights after signing Van Hecke and Senesi, limiting the 19-year-old’s path to minutes.
Inter assess Djed Spence despite Spurs’ ‘very high’ valuation. The wing-back impressed on loan at Genoa in 2024 and is now in Tottenham’s first‑team picture, making a deal dependent on cost.
Xavi Simons hails De Zerbi’s ‘new energy’, targets a ‘new Tottenham’, and updates ACL rehab. He praises big signings Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Robertson and van Hecke, and vows to return stronger.
Al Ahli agree €45m deal with Sporting for Francisco Trincão, offering €10m a year. He is holding out for Premier League interest from Man City or Spurs, who must match Sporting’s terms to sign him.
After a loan at Spurs ended, João Palhinha is wanted by Aston Villa and Benfica. Bayern seek €25m, with Spurs opting against a permanent deal as they rebuild midfield.
Spurs and Bournemouth track Napoli winger Antonio Vergara. Napoli plan a Monday meeting with his agent and expect a €25m-plus-bonuses bid, aiming to renew and resist Tottenham’s interest.
Benfica raise Andreas Schjelderup’s price to €50m after a standout World Cup, including a screamer v England and two assists for Haaland. Chelsea, Liverpool and Spurs remain keen as he eyes England.
Tottenham’s Pedro Porro says Spain’s unity, experience and De la Fuente’s ‘family’ ethos can edge France in the World Cup semi-final, stressing there are no favourites and he is ready for varied roles.
Analysis argues Spurs have shifted power to De Zerbi, backing him with £237m on Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and van Hecke plus free agents Robertson, Senesi and Dubravka, marking a new recruitment model.
Spurs are readying a mega bid for a Premier League forward despite already signing Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.
Spurs reject eight-figure offers from Wolves, Southampton and Sporting for Will Lankshear. De Zerbi will assess him in pre-season before deciding, with Solanke and Richarlison options and a new No 9 targeted.
