Tottenham’s summer has already been one of the busiest in the Premier League, with well over £200 million spent as Roberto De Zerbi looks to bounce back from consecutive 17th-placed finishes. The latest talking point is Nottingham Forest’s pursuit of midfielder Lucas Bergvall, while the club continues to trim its squad and chase reinforcements up front. Here’s the full picture of Spurs’ business this window.
Forest Push for Bergvall After Rejected Bid
Nottingham Forest are in negotiations with Tottenham over a possible deal for 20-year-old midfielder Lucas Bergvall, having already seen an initial bid of around £38 million turned down. Forest identified Bergvall as their top target to replace Elliot Anderson once it became clear the Sweden international wanted to leave the City Ground for Manchester City in a record-breaking move. Spurs are said to value Bergvall closer to £50 million and insist he isn’t going anywhere this summer, though Forest are not expected to give up easily.
Vuskovic Departs for Brighton in Club-Record Deal
Tottenham have sold teenage defender Luka Vuskovic to Brighton in a club-record deal for the Seagulls worth £50 million, made up of £46 million guaranteed plus £4 million in add-ons that are considered highly achievable. Spurs have built in a 20 per cent sell-on clause and matching rights, giving them a route back to sign him in future.
Vuskovic never played a competitive match for Spurs after spending last season on loan at Hamburg, and made clear to the club he wanted regular first-team football at a permanent home rather than another loan. With Cristian Romero, Kevin Danso, Micky van de Ven and new arrivals Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul Van Hecke all ahead of him in the pecking order, Spurs couldn’t offer that guarantee. He leaves as the club’s fourth-biggest sale in history, behind only Harry Kane, Gareth Bale and Kyle Walker.
Kolo Muani and Kroupi on Spurs’ Attacking Wishlist
Tottenham have reportedly made an offer for PSG and France forward Randal Kolo Muani, though they face competition from Juventus for his signature. The club are also said to be preparing an £85 million bid for Bournemouth’s Junior Kroupi, who scored 13 goals in 33 league appearances last season and has also attracted interest from Arsenal.
Exits: Dragusin, Devine, Palhinha and Coppola Business
Defender Radu Dragusin has joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan that becomes permanent for around £21.4 million if he plays a set number of matches, with Spurs retaining a 10 per cent sell-on clause on any future profit. The Romania international made 48 appearances for Spurs after joining from Genoa in January 2024.
Midfielder Alfie Devine has completed a club-record move to Preston worth up to £6 million, with the Championship side triggering their option to sign him permanently after a loan spell in which he became a fan favourite at Deepdale turning down interest from other Championship clubs and Celtic in the process. Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom said he was pleased to get the move over the line, calling it good business for the club both on and off the pitch.
Joao Palhinha has confirmed his Tottenham exit after his loan from Bayern Munich ended, with the Portugal international expected to explore a return to former club Sporting. Spurs publicly thanked him for helping the club avoid relegation, including a decisive final-day winner over Everton, with the club’s message noting he’ll always be considered part of the family.
Elsewhere, Brighton’s move for Vuskovic was made possible after defender Diego Coppola completed a permanent switch to Paris FC for £17 million (£15.3m guaranteed plus £1.7m in add-ons), following a loan spell there last season under now-manager Liam Rosenior.
Squad News and Other Interest
New £100 million signing Sandro Tonali trained with his Tottenham team-mates for the first time after his work permit was granted, while £85 million arrival Mateus Fernandes was also among the players reporting for pre-season. Inter Milan and Everton have both been linked with England full-back Djed Spence as a potential option, though neither move is understood to have progressed significantly.
Former Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has backed the club to finish inside the Champions League places next season, praising the club’s business including the signings of Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul Van Hecke as strong enough to push De Zerbi’s side into the top four or five.
On a more personal note, Tottenham legend Gary Mabbutt is recovering after an accident in South Africa and is currently resting while awaiting medical clearance to fly home; the club say they remain in close contact with their former captain and long-serving ambassador.
Quick Facts: Spurs’ Summer Business
- In: Sandro Tonali (£100m), Mateus Fernandes (£85m)
- Out: Luka Vuskovic (£50m, Brighton), Radu Dragusin (loan/£21.4m obligation, Fiorentina), Alfie Devine (£6m, Preston)
- Pursuing: Lucas Bergvall interest from Forest (rejected £38m bid, valued ~£50m), Randal Kolo Muani (offer made), Junior Kroupi (£85m bid prepared)
- Loan departures confirmed: Joao Palhinha (Bayern loan ended, Sporting return mooted)
- Total summer spend so far: Well over £200m
