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Tottenham Hotspur 2026 Transfer DealSheet: Latest on summer window plans
Tottenham Hotspur have recorded back-to-back 17th-place finishes in the Premier League. If they want to return to the top half of the table, they need to spend wisely this summer.
Spurs tried to be ambitious in the transfer window last year but failed to complete deals for Antoine Semenyo, Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze. Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons arrived for a lot of money, but both missed a significant amount of game time through injury.
Roberto De Zerbi joined Spurs in March with the sole aim of preserving their top-flight status. The Italian led them to safety by taking 11 points out of a possible 21 from their final seven games. Following their 1-0 victory against Everton on the last day of the season, De Zerbi made it clear that the squad needs significant investment.
“From tonight, we have to start to organise and to build a new team,” De Zerbi said. “We have now to change too many players. We have 10, 11, 12 players good enough to stay… And then we have to complete the squad with the first level of players.”
Here, The Athletic breaks down what to expect from a busy summer.
The information found within this article has been gathered according to The Athletic’s sourcing guidelines. Sources with knowledge of transfer dealings, who asked to be kept anonymous to protect relationships, have been spoken to before offering the clubs involved the opportunity to comment.
Who will make key decisions this window?
This will be Tottenham’s first summer transfer window in 25 years without Daniel Levy running the show. The club’s former chairman often handled negotiations with other teams but he was removed from his role in September by the majority shareholders, the Lewis family.
It means the responsibility and pressure will fall on chief executive officer Vinai Venkatesham, sporting director Johan Lange and head of scouting Rob Mackenzie to deliver what De Zerbi wants.
Spurs’ recruitment team will be completed by a new co-sporting director. The new hire will replace Fabio Paratici, who left at the end of the winter transfer window. The Athletic reported in April that former Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl was the leading contender, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
What positions will they be looking at in the summer window?
Spurs want to provide Micky van de Ven with competition and cover at left-sided centre-back, and this will be addressed with the impending arrival of Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth.
Spurs are progressing with a deal for departing Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson, who will give De Zerbi a natural alternative to Destiny Udogie in that position. Djed Spence has done an admirable job covering for the Italian but will be able to focus on challenging Pedro Porro to be first-choice right-back.
Depending on what happens with Cristian Romero’s future, they could be in the market for a right-sided centre-back. Luka Vuskovic enjoyed an impressive season on loan with Hamburg and caught the attention of clubs across Europe. There have been discussions about the 19-year-old signing a new contract with Spurs, but he will wait until after the World Cup before deciding his next steps. Hamburg would be very interested in him returning on loan, but currently don’t see it as a possibility.
Tottenham Hotspur are progressing with a deal for Andy Robertson (Jack Thomas/Getty Images)
What is the manager’s priority?
Spurs need to upgrade their attacking options.
Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert have shown flashes of promise, but nobody has nailed down the left-wing role since former captain Son Heung-min joined Los Angeles FC last summer.
Odobert and Simons are both recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, while Kudus missed the second half of the season with a groin issue and was unable to prove his fitness in time to make Ghana’s World Cup squad. Spurs need quality options to replace and then compete with those players when they are fully fit again.
Spurs struggled to consistently create high-quality chances this season. James Maddison’s return from an ACL injury partially solves this problem, but improving their options in central midfield is a priority.
Are there any specific players they are targeting?
If Romero leaves and Spurs decide they need an established right-sided centre-back to replace him, keep an eye on Brighton & Hove Albion’s Jan Paul van Hecke. The Netherlands international’s contract expires next year, and he previously worked with De Zerbi at Brighton.
Jan Paul van Hecke previously worked with Roberto De Zerbi at Brighton & Hove Albion (George Wood/Getty Images)
Over the last few years, Spurs have signed a lot of young players including Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky and Odobert. Targeting Robertson, Senesi and Van Hecke reflects the feeling that the squad needs more experience and players in the prime of their careers.
Another player Spurs are interested in signing is Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney. The 23-year-old Championship Player of the Season only has 12 months left on his contract. Spurs, Crystal Palace and Manchester United like Hackney, but as my colleague David Ornstein reports, his preference is to join Everton.
Who will they be looking to sell?
Spurs have difficult decisions to make over three key players. Richarlison was their top goalscorer (11) in the league this season, but he has never looked like the right fit upfront. The 29-year-old only has 12 months left on his contract. Spurs need to tie the Brazilian down to a new deal or sell him.
Guglielmo Vicario has not played under De Zerbi yet due to a hernia injury and the impressive form of Kinsky. The latter is comfortable with the ball at his feet and made some superb saves to help Spurs stay up. De Zerbi has spoken positively about Vicario, but Kinsky deserves a chance to be No 1 at the start of next season.
The biggest question mark is around Romero. Tottenham’s captain signed a new contract last year, which runs until 2029. But he has been critical of the club’s hierarchy in social media posts on multiple occasions, and his form has been mixed. The Argentina international has only played more than 30 league games in a single season once for Spurs since he joined them in 2021 due to a combination of injuries and suspension. Sources inside the club acknowledge that there is a strong chance Romero could leave this summer, but it will be difficult to sign a quality replacement.
Radu Dragusin is another defender with an uncertain future. He prefers to play as a right-sided centre-back but is third-choice, behind Romero and Kevin Danso. The Romania international barely played last season, partially due to an ACL injury, and it might be best for his development to leave permanently or on loan.
Randal Kolo Muani will return to Paris Saint-Germain after an underwhelming loan spell. The Frenchman only scored one goal in 30 top-flight matches.
Joao Palhinha’s loan move from Bayern Munich contained an option to make the deal permanent for €30million ($35m; £26m). De Zerbi said he wants to keep the central midfielder “100 per cent”. Palhinha described his relationship with Spurs as “like a marriage”, adding “I would really like to be here, and I enjoy it a lot this season with this club, even being a tough season”. Spurs like Palhinha and are working towards a conclusion which suits all parties.
Ben Davies and Yves Bissouma’s contracts are due to expire at the end of the month. They both struggled for playing time this season. Davies made three appearances before suffering an ankle injury in January, which forced him to miss the rest of the campaign, while Bissouma only played 11 times in total.
Will anyone be earmarked for a loan away?
De Zerbi is a huge fan of Brazilian defender Souza who turns 20 later this month. Souza joined Spurs from Santos in January and made four appearances. The full-back’s game time could be limited by Udogie and Robertson next season, so the smartest option might be to send him on loan so he can play regularly.
Academy graduates Mikey Moore and Will Lankshear impressed on loan with Rangers and Oxford United, respectively. Ashley Phillips has spent the last two seasons with Stoke City. Spurs need to decide if the talented trio are ready to be fully integrated into the first-team squad or if it would be better to continue developing away from north London.
Roberto De Zerbi is a fan of Souza (Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
What moves have they made already?
The Athletic reported last week that Spurs are set to sign Senesi on a four-year deal when his contract with Bournemouth expires. They are progressing with a deal to sign Robertson, who will be a free agent when his nine-year spell with Liverpool ends this month.
Spurs deserve credit for acting swiftly and learning their lessons from last summer, when the uncertainty over the future of then head coach Ange Postecoglou disrupted their plans and contributed to them missing out on key targets.
What sort of budget do they have and what is their SCR position?
Spurs have struggled to sell players over the last few years, and it is an issue which senior figures are keen to address. Although Spurs fans were frustrated by the departure of Brennan Johnson in January because he was not replaced, £35million represented a good fee for a fringe player. As previously mentioned, tough decisions will need to be made this summer around Romero, Vicario and Richarlison, but any money Spurs earn from potentially selling them can be reinvested in other areas of the squad.
They do not need to worry too much about financial rules, at least. Tottenham’s overall wages-to-revenue ratio was just 45 per cent in the 2024-25 season and has consistently been one of the lowest figures in the Premier League. Their overall wages and transfer fee amortisation to revenue ratio for the same period was 70 per cent combined. Under squad cost ratio (SCR) rules, you can remove the wages of non-playing staff and include player sale profits, so the actual figure would be even lower.
Spurs’ failure to qualify for Europe means they are only required to be at 85 per cent for SCR instead of UEFA’s limit of 70 per cent. Put it all together, and Spurs have no real regulatory worries, but then that’s been true for a while.
Instead, as previously detailed by The Athletic, Spurs’ recent concerns have been cash-based. Big operating costs (which are excluded from SCR calculations) and hefty transfer debts have seen the club’s liquidity tighten, and ENIC has been required to depart from the first 20 years of its ownership by starting to inject significant sums. Spurs’ transfer debt at the end of June 2025 was £243million, and a further £159m (net) was spent last summer, though the Johnson sale reduced that for the season.
Rules are little worry, but without recouping money on sales, Spurs would need to lean on extra funding to spend big — especially now the roughly £74million they made in Champions League prize money this season won’t be repeated.
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Steven Sessegnon exclusive: The twin brother of Fulham’s Ryan rebuilding at AFC Wimbledon after ‘tough’ period at Wigan | Football News
Steven and Ryan Sessegnon walked out at Craven Cottage side by side, each holding their daughters, last month.
The twins had made their way through Fulham’s academy together and played in the first team together on a handful of occasions – but that night, they played against one another for the first time ever.
It was a special moment; a full-circle moment.
In any of the previous three seasons, a game like this would have been a perfect chance for a family reunion, as Steven had been living in Manchester for three years while playing for Wigan.
But now he’s back home. And not just ‘home’ in terms of being back in south-west London. Properly back home.
He points ahead as he speaks to Sky Sports on a terrace at the Dons’ training ground in New Malden. “We used to play academy games literally across this grass.”
He points to the left. “I spent time at Coombe Boys School, which is five minutes up the road.”
Fulham’s Motspur Park training ground is six minutes’ drive away. There, his nephew Kayden is part of the U18 squad.
“It’s really wholesome to be back,” says Sessegnon. “It helps massively being around family.
“I get to see my older brothers, my nieces, my nephews and I see my brother [Ryan] a few times a week.
“We play at two different levels, so there isn’t too much to speak about as if we were in the same league, but we catch up on life, being dads, being providers, being men in our families and what the future looks like.”
Sessegnon’s return home has come at an important point in his career.
In his first season at Wigan in 2023/24, he played 29 games in all competitions. In his second, he suffered calf and knee injuries, before not playing again from January 4 2025.
At the start of his third, Gary Caldwell, who had replaced Ryan Lowe in February 2025, placed him on the transfer list.
“Things happen fast in football,” Sessegnon says. “When I was put on the transfer list, I was told I wasn’t going to play and I didn’t go on the pre-season trip – but I ended up starting the first game of the season through injuries or lack of availability, and I thought I did well.
Sessegnon signed a two-year deal at AFC Wimbledon in June
“It’s fair game, it’s part of it. The manager came in, the club wanted to go in a different direction. As long as everyone can come out of it happy and people can move onto clubs they know they can do well at, there’s no problem with it.”
A move away did not materialise so, on the few occasions Caldwell did select him, he was deployed at centre-back, where he had never played before.
“It was tough. Very, very tough. I felt like I could contribute to a team, but didn’t really have the trust or belief behind me to do it.
“But as much as I could say I didn’t have the proper backing to be in my own position, I was still given a chance to play football. It was down to me and it just never happened.
“There was no issue with anyone else apart from myself. I learned a lot there, a lot I can take with me for the rest of my career. It was a learning curve.
“The biggest thing was professionalism. Even in the worst stages of when I wasn’t playing and I was told I wasn’t going to be a part of it, I could still carry myself and be the best possible person.
The 26-year-old made only 20 League One starts across the last two seasons at Wigan
“I felt I owed it to myself to show people I was still a very good trainer, a very good player and I think that helped me stick around longer than they probably wanted me to.”
Sessegnon was released by the Latics in the summer and joined AFC Wimbledon on a two-year contract, with the option for a further 12 months, on June 25.
“I was preparing to go on holiday with my family and I got a call. As soon as they said Wimbledon, local, I said ‘let’s get it sorted’,” he recalls.
“But it was also about the position I would play, how the gaffer [Johnnie Jackson] set it out. It wasn’t complicated. I knew I could come in and, if I could get minutes, I would show my ability.”
Sessegnon’s first Dons appearance came on August 8 against Newport in the Carabao Cup, almost six months after his last competitive game for Wigan. He looks in genuine disbelief when he hears that.
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Highlights of the Sky Bet League One match between Bromley and AFC Wimbledon
His full league debut came on September 7, in a 2-0 Sky Bet League One win over Bromley. He has had to bide his time, but he understands why.
“It’s like injuries, you have a bit of anxiousness about getting going again, but I had the pre-season and here at Wimbledon, they looked after me very well. The gaffer has looked after me very well and communicated very well with me.
“In my head I wanted to start and play as many games as I could, but coming off the bench a few times has probably benefitted me to get to grips with football again.
“It’s probably the simplest football I’ve played in my career, but the most effective. We’re able to create chances, I’m able to get the ball high up the pitch.
“It’s not overthought, and I think it brings the best out of the whole squad and definitely myself. I’ve enjoyed it so far and it takes the pressure off the whole squad; we know we can create chances, we just have to be solid.”
The Dons have certainly been solid, with five clean sheets from seven games so far – the joint-most in the Sky Bet EFL.
They are four points behind leaders Bradford going into Saturday’s trip to Cambridge – which is live on Sky Sports+ – despite having only scored five goals so far.
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That said, they are still among the bookmakers’ favourites to be relegated this season.
But now, back on home soil, Sessegnon has the chance to help AFC Wimbledon defy the odds again, just around the corner from where it all began.
Watch Cambridge vs AFC Wimbledon live on Sky Sports+ on Saturday; kick-off 3pm.
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Luis Binks: ‘Scotland was always the one for me’ – Brondby defender determined to make mark in first squad | Football News
“I’ve wanted to play for Scotland for years, and now the opportunity has come. I’m just really proud.”
Defender Luis Binks has played at under-21 level for both Scotland and England, but insisted he did not hesitate when new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli said he wanted him in his first squad.
The Brondby captain is one of six players handed their first full call-ups for the Nations League games against Slovenia, North Macedonia and Switzerland.
Pocognoli has said he will not beg players to choose Scotland, something the 25-year-old agrees with.
“I think if he had to try and convince me, convince anyone, it’s probably not the right thing for the player,” Binks told Sky Sports News.
“I didn’t need any convincing; I was available.
“I wanted to play for Scotland. I’ve wanted to play for Scotland for years and now the opportunity has come, I’m just really proud.
Robbie Ure (L) and Luis Binks are two of the new faces in the Scotland squad
“It’s where you feel your heart is and where you want to go. This was the route I wanted to take.”
It is a new-look Scotland under Pocognoli with 12 players who were in Steve Clarke’s final squad for the World Cup missing out, only Scott McTominay, Lawrence Shankland and Che Adams through injury.
And while it’s a new environment for Binks, there are some familiar faces within the camp.
“It was a few years ago that I was with Aaron Hickey in Bologna and he got called up while we were there.
Aaron Hickey has 22 caps for Scotland
“I could play for the 21s at the time and nothing ever coming up but it was always, Scotland was always the one for me that I wanted to go and play for.
“Going back years ago, under 16s when I went away with Scotland, the vibe was just so good.
“It felt like a proper team, it was just normal lads and you felt like you were playing with your mates so I knew there was always that feeling around it. I wanted to go and be a part of that again.”
The Pocognoli era officially gets underway in Ljubljana on Saturday, with a game against Switzerland at Hampden Park three days later.
The squad then fly to North Macedonia on October 3 before returning to Glasgow to face Slovenia again on October 6.
The Scotland players are training in La Manga ahead of their Nations League opener
Scotland were demoted from Nations League A after a play-off defeat by Greece last year and return to the second tier for this year’s competition.
“Obviously we want to get to the A group of the Nations League but there are a lot of new faces, a lot of new management, new ways of playing,” Binks added.
“I know what it’s like because I’ve got a new manager at my club now and it’s taking a bit of time so I imagine it’s the same sort of process here.
“It’s just about getting the players on board and buying into everything the manager wants to do.
“It’s been early days, but I think everyone is fully on board and believes in what we can do as a country.”
Scotland squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Scott Bain (Falkirk), Angus Gunn (San Jose Earthquakes), Liam Kelly (Rangers), Jon McCracken (Bradford City)
Defenders: Luis Binks (Brondby), Josh Doig (Sassuolo), Colby Donovan (Celtic), Luke Graham (Stoke City), Jack Hendry (Al-Ettifaq), Aaron Hickey (Brentford), Scott McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb), Nathan Patterson (Torino), Andy Robertson (Tottenham), Stephen Welsh (Swansea City)
Midfielders: Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Billy Gilmour (Napoli), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Josh McPake (Hearts), Lennon Miller (Udinese), Kristie Montgomery (Blackburn Rovers)
Forwards: Kieron Bowie (Sassuolo), Findlay Curtis (Rangers), Ben Gannon-Doak (Bournemouth), Oli McBurnie (Hull City), Robbie Ure (Sevilla), James Wilson (Hearts)
Scotland’s Nations League fixtures
Slovenia vs Scotland – September 26, kick-off 2pm
Scotland vs Switzerland – September 29, kick-off 7.45pm
N. Macedonia vs Scotland – October 3, kick-off 7.45pm
Scotland vs Slovenia – October 6, kick-off 7.45pm
Scotland vs N. Macedonia – November 13, kick-off 7.45pm
Switzerland vs Scotland – November 16, kick-off 7.45pm
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Lucas Roehrig: Rising cruiserweight talent signs with Zuffa Boxing and will fight on Sky Sports | Boxing News
Lucas Roehrig has signed a promotional deal with Zuffa Boxing and will fight on Sky Sports.
The cruiserweight talent, only 23 years old, has impressed in his rise through the cruiserweight ranks.
He will fight next on Zuffa Boxing 12 at the Copper Box Arena on November 7, live on Sky Sports.
His trainer and mentor is former world champion George Groves. Roehrig has been flawless so far in his professional career.
The young Londoner has won nine fights, never been defeated and has taken five of those wins inside the distance.
Roehrig made his pro debut in 2024, halting former English champion Joel McIntyre in three rounds.
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George Groves discusses his fighter Lucas Roehrig signing for Zuffa boxing and why we should be excited for his career.
Last year he shut out American prospect Brian Jones over six rounds. From then on, he’s continued to box and beat opponents with winning records.
His last two fights have been consecutive stoppage victories, over Adam Kolarik and Faton Tolaj, at York Hall.
“I’m really excited. This is a new chapter for me,” Roehrig told Sky Sports News. “Zuffa have come onto the scene and made a big splash, and for where I’m at in my career right now, that’s exactly what I want to do too.
“I’ve been through the levels. I’ve boxed on Sky shows and on other channels, but I’ve also boxed on the small hall shows – I haven’t skipped a step.
“I think now is the perfect platform, perfect time to fight other prospects – Zuffa have a lot of other undefeated fighters – for me to really make some noise not just in the UK but internationally too.”
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George Groves’ boxing protégé Lucas Roehrig picks up the knockout win! But was the first knockdown controversial?
Roehrig is now joining a promotional powerhouse that has a strong cruiserweight stable, including Jai Opetaia, Chris Billam-Smith, Ryan Rozicki and more.
“I’ve said numerous times that I’m aiming for world titles, that’s the main goal, that’s why I work so hard and that’s why we’re going to be taking risks,” Roehrig said.
“Our first fight will be November 7. Make a splash, and then from there keep building. There’s other belts that I’d love to collect along the way, but the Zuffa belt and the world titles are the end goal.”
Zuffa Boxing 11, headlined by Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton, takes place this Saturday live on Sky Sports.
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