Tottenham land Mateus Fernandes, move for Sandro Tonali gathers pace
Spurs assess an England international goalkeeper as their overhaul continues, with Martin Dubravka already signed under Roberto De Zerbi.
Palace set a price benchmark using Tottenham’s £52m deal for Jan Paul van Hecke as Chelsea eye Maxence Lacroix, with any fee likely above £52m.
Spurs are monitoring Bournemouth’s 20-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi, labelled a ‘generational’ talent after 13 league goals, with Chelsea and PSG also keen. Price likely high after Semenyo’s exit.
Goalkeeper Antonín Kinsky signs a new Spurs deal, with Roberto De Zerbi saying he is developing into ‘one of the best goalkeepers in Europe’.
Cristian Romero has trained fully and is set to start Argentina’s last-16 tie alongside Lisandro Martínez, easing Tottenham’s knee injury concerns.
After sealing Mateus Fernandes for €85m, Spurs are confident on Sandro Tonali, with personal terms agreed and fee potentially over €100m as De Zerbi pushes to revamp midfield.
Lucas Bergvall says he wants regular games in his preferred midfield role after Sweden’s World Cup exit, as De Zerbi plans to keep him amid added competition.
Spurs beat Manchester United to sign Mateus Fernandes for £85m, a club record. The ex-West Ham midfielder will boost Roberto De Zerbi’s midfield. Jan Paul van Hecke and Marcos Senesi already added.
Newcastle have bid for Tottenham midfielder Archie Gray, but Spurs rejected the offer. The Magpies remain keen despite Tottenham targeting new midfielders.
Ex-Spurs boss Thomas Frank is rejecting approaches and taking a break, with his agent saying he will not take a job in the coming months after his Tottenham stint.
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Spurs remain in the race for Cologne winger Said El Mala, 19, but have made no concrete move. Cologne want around €50m and are content to keep him.
Spurs make Monaco’s Folarin Balogun their priority striker target to compete with Dominic Solanke and Richarlison, amid interest from Chelsea and PSG after his 19 goals last season.
Spurs confirm 12 exits. Yves Bissouma leaves on a free, Alejo Veliz joins Bahia permanently, several academy players depart. Incoming freebies include Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka.
