Tottenham Hotspur have spent much of this transfer window addressing their defence and midfield, but the focus has firmly shifted to attacking reinforcements. Roberto De Zerbi’s side have struggled for goals in pre-season, scoring just seven times across matches against MK Dons, Auckland, Sydney, Chelsea, and Getafe. Those results have not derailed Spurs entirely, with the club remaining unbeaten across those five fixtures, but more firepower is clearly needed ahead of the new campaign. Folarin Balogun has emerged as one name under serious consideration, with the club reportedly having already made an approach for the Monaco striker this summer. The…
Author: James Coswell
Tottenham Hotspur are showing no signs of slowing down their summer transfer activity as Roberto De Zerbi pushes to return the club to European football. The north London side have been linked with Atalanta centre back Giorgio Scalvini, according to a report from Nicolo Schira, with the 22-year-old catching the eye in Serie A. Chelsea are also monitoring the Italian international, as reported by Sun Sport, with both Premier League clubs now in the race for the defender’s signature. Atalanta are reportedly willing to sell Scalvini for approximately £42 million, making a summer deal a realistic prospect for either interested…
Arsenal are prepared to make a move for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde, according to Spanish outlet Sport, if the Frenchman signals his desire to leave. The north London club have had a relatively quiet summer transfer window despite winning the Premier League title, making just two outfield additions so far. Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis have arrived at the Emirates, but Arsenal may still be seeking more marquee signings before the transfer deadline closes. A new central defender has emerged as a top priority for Mikel Arteta’s side, with William Saliba currently sidelined due to a back injury affecting the…
Chelsea are prepared to let Enzo Fernandez leave Stamford Bridge this summer, but only if Manchester City meet their substantial asking price, according to Fabrizio Romano. Romano has revealed that City have already held talks with Fernandez’s agent, signalling serious intent to bring the Argentine midfielder to the Etihad Stadium. Chelsea have set a £120m price tag on the 25-year-old and are under no pressure to sell, remaining fully prepared to keep him if City balk at that figure. The Blues missed out on European qualification entirely last season, though Fernandez was one of their standout performers throughout a difficult…
Tottenham Hotspur have made an enquiry into the possibility of bringing Harry Kane back to the club this summer transfer window. The north London side are looking to strengthen their attacking options after a disappointing season from their current forwards. Roberto De Zerbi is keen to add a reliable goal-scorer, with both Dominic Solanke and Richarlison struggling for form and fitness throughout last season. Journalist Graeme Bailey has reported that Spurs launched an audacious enquiry over a potential return for Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane. Kane has entered the final year of his contract at the Allianz Arena, which has…
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly confident of completing the signing of Manchester City forward Savinho, according to a report from The Athletic. The 22-year-old Brazilian made a strong impression during his time with Girona before joining Manchester City a couple of years ago. Despite showing flashes of quality at the Etihad Stadium, Savinho has struggled to nail down a regular starting position in the Premier League. During his debut campaign at City, the forward managed 14 goal contributions across all competitions, hinting at his considerable attacking potential. However, he started only 11 matches across the Premier League and Champions League last…
Arsenal’s pre-season has been far from smooth, with the Gunners winning just one of their three warm-up fixtures ahead of the new campaign. Defeats against Real Betis and Borussia Dortmund have caused concern, while their Spanish and English contingent only returned to training earlier this week. One bright spot has been the form of new signing Christos Tzolis, who has made an immediate impression following his arrival at the Emirates Stadium. Tzolis replaced Leandro Trossard, who departed for Besiktas at the age of 31 after several consistently impressive seasons operating on Arsenal’s left-hand side. Mikel Arteta has spoken warmly about…
EFL football is back, and with it comes the familiar mixture of hope, heartbreak, and habit that defines life as a Football League supporter across England. Cartoonist David Squires has welcomed the return of the EFL with a new cartoon strip exploring what it truly means to follow a club outside the Premier League. The piece features returning characters that regular readers of his work will recognise, giving the strip a sense of continuity and warmth alongside its sharp observational humour. Squires has long been celebrated for capturing the emotional reality of football fandom in a way that resonates deeply…
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a move to sign Racing Santander defender Jorge Salinas, according to The Athletic journalist Laurie Whitwell. The 19-year-old has a £16 million release clause, making him a significantly cheaper alternative to Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall. Whitwell revealed the interest during the latest episode of the Talk of the Devils podcast, naming Salinas as a genuine option for the club. “Jorge Salinas is on the list of potential options [alternatives to Lewis Hall at left-back]. I think he’s got a £16M release clause so he’d be a lot cheaper. Represented by Jorge Mendes, let’s see what…