Tottenham close on Van Hecke, Vuskovic exit push
Reports say De Zerbi will not sell Djed Spence or Destiny Udogie to Juventus, but Radu Dragusin has been offered to them. Tottenham could sell the centre-back for €20m-€25m while pursuing Jan Paul van Hecke.
Spurs reject approaches for Will Lankshear and want around £20m. The 21-year-old scored 12 goals for Oxford on loan. Sporting CP and others are keen, while Tottenham could loan him again if valuation is not met.
Sport BILD claim Spurs plan a move for Cologne winger Said El Mala. De Zerbi is ‘very pleased’ with scouting and sees the 19-year-old for his rebuild. Brentford’s €50m bid was rejected, Cologne await record sale.
West Ham, relegated, will not rush Crysencio Summerville’s sale despite Spurs and Man Utd interest. Price around £45m, with clubs likely to wait until after the World Cup to negotiate.
Spurs agree £52m for Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton. The 26-year-old Netherlands centre-back, at the World Cup, reunites with De Zerbi. Talks over Luka Vuskovic are separate amid interest from Barcelona.
Spurs are prepared to meet Newcastle’s three-figure asking price for Sandro Tonali, with De Zerbi’s relationship key. Tottenham aim to move fast despite rival interest after defensive deals.
Reporter urges Blackburn to loan Spurs’ Jamie Donley after mixed spells at Stoke and Oxford. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder needs Championship minutes, with Tottenham to decide his next step.
Benfica want about €40m for goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin, partly due to Shakhtar’s 40% sell-on of the capital gain. Spurs and Aston Villa are linked, with the 24-year-old open to a Premier League move.
Arsenal and Spurs are tracking Eintracht Frankfurt winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya, the Bundesliga’s fastest-recorded player. Tottenham view the 21-year-old as an alternative to Savinho.
Report claims an £85m ‘superstar’ wants to join Spurs, touted as the biggest talent since Kane, with club eyeing a record signing.
Luka Vuskovic is pushing to leave Spurs, with Brighton keen after a £35m bid. The 19-year-old fears limited minutes after Senesi and likely Van Hecke signings and does not want another loan.
