Tottenham Hotspur news

Micky van de Ven has hailed a "new ambition" at Tottenham in the transfer market as the club looks to move past a dismal period that saw them flirt with relegation. Speaking from the club's pre-season tour in Sydney, the Dutch defender also heaped praise upon Roberto De Zerbi for the "passion" he has brought to the training ground.

Inter Milan have confirmed that they are in talks to sign Tottenham captain Cristian Romero. The Argentina international, who recently starred in his country's run to the 2026 World Cup final, is a primary target for the Nerazzurri as they look to bolster their defensive options.

Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that Tottenham are planning to make further additions before the transfer window closes. Despite already spending a significant amount to overhaul the squad this summer, the Italian manager insists that the club are still actively looking to strengthen their options to build a formidable team for both the upcoming season and the long-term future.

Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland has opened up about his bizarre interaction with Hollywood actor Tom Holland, revealing how he handled a surprise transfer pitch for Tottenham. The Spider-Man star attempted to use his charm to bring the Norwegian to north London before his eventual move to the Etihad Stadium.

Jermain Defoe’s first foray into senior management has ended in bitter circumstances after Woking officials accused the former England international of failing to fulfill his basic duties. The National League side has hit back following the striker's departure, claiming he missed crucial sessions and ignored direct requests for reports.

Arsenal and Tottenham are both weighing moves for RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa after his impressive World Cup campaign with Norway. The North London rivals face stiff competition from Italy, while Leipzig's £51 million valuation could prove the biggest hurdle.

Former England striker Jermain Defoe has left his post as Woking manager after just four months and six league games in charge. The 43-year-old departed the National League club by mutual consent following a brief stint, describing his first managerial role as an eye-opening experience that ultimately became impossible to continue.

With the new Premier League season now less than a month away from kicking off on August 21, pre-season friendlies are about to get into full swing as the majority of clubs jet off around the globe to ensure the best possible preparation for the 2026-27 campaign. However, due to the World Cup, a number of squads are far from full strength as those who reached the knockout rounds in North America enjoy some belated time off, creating opportunities for others to stake their claim for greater roles over the next 10 months.

After finishing last season outside the European places, Chelsea have been rebuilding under new boss Xabi Alonso. They should not be underestimated.

Tottenham have left Dejan Kulusevski and Mohammed Kudus out of their pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia, with the pair's recovery from long-term injuries continuing. Kulusevski has not played for the club since the 2024-25 season, while Kudus has been sidelined since January.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have been given an immediate glimpse of why the club sanctioned a massive £85 million summer move for Mateus Fernandes. The Portuguese midfielder marked his first appearance in a Spurs shirt with a goal of incredible quality during a pre-season clash on Wednesday.

Roberto De Zerbi has warned Tottenham's Premier League rivals that the club's massive summer spending spree is far from over despite already shelling out £237 million. The Italian tactician is determined to overhaul his squad as he looks to "build a soul" following a period of significant struggle for the north London outfit.

The football world seems to move faster and faster these days. No sooner had the World Cup ended than attention immediately shifted to the transfer market - which is understandable, given some massive deals are expected to be confirmed in the coming days, following in the footsteps of Morgan Rogers' shock £117 million move from Aston Villa to Chelsea.