{"id":258728,"date":"2026-08-20T07:40:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T07:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/20\/deal-agreed-tottenham-beat-arsenal-in-race-to-sign-london-rising-star\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T07:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T07:40:11","slug":"deal-agreed-tottenham-beat-arsenal-in-race-to-sign-london-rising-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/20\/deal-agreed-tottenham-beat-arsenal-in-race-to-sign-london-rising-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Deal agreed: Tottenham beat Arsenal in race to sign London ‘rising star’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Tottenham<\/a> have spent heavily this summer, but Roberto De Zerbi\u2019s rebuild still needs an attacking finish.<\/p>\n

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Six senior players have arrived, taking the club\u2019s spending beyond \u00a3230 million before the new Premier League season.<\/p>\n

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Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Martin Dubravka joined on free transfers, while Jan Paul van Hecke cost \u00a352 million from Brighton.<\/p>\n

The biggest investment came in midfield, where Spurs paid \u00a385 million for Mateus Fernandes before breaking their transfer record with the \u00a3100 million capture of Sandro Tonali.<\/p>\n

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Tottenham’s summer transfer business – 26\/27<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Type<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Player<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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From\/To<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Deal<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Signing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Andy Robertson<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Liverpool<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Free transfer<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Signing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Marcos Senesi<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bournemouth<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Free transfer<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Signing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jan Paul van Hecke<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Brighton<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00a352m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Signing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Martin D\u00fabravka<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Burnley<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Free transfer<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Signing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mateus Fernandes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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West Ham<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00a385m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Signing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sandro Tonali<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Newcastle<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00a392.5m, rising to \u00a3100m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Departure<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Yves Bissouma<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Free transfer<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Contract expired<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Departure<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Randal Kolo Muani<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Paris Saint Germain<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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End of loan<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Departure<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jo\u00e3o Palhinha<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bayern Munich<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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End of loan<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Departure<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Alejo V\u00e9liz<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bahia<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Around \u00a37.7m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Departure<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Alfie Devine<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Preston<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Around \u00a34.6m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Departure<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Radu Dr\u0103gu\u0219in<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Fiorentina<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Loan with conditional obligation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Departure<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Luka Vu\u0161kovi\u0107<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Brighton<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00a346m, potentially \u00a350m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Departure<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Will Lankshear<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Middlesbrough<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00a310m, potentially \u00a320m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Departure<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Manor Solomon<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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West Ham<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00a35m, potentially \u00a37m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Departure<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ashley Phillips<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Middlesbrough<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u00a37m, potentially \u00a320m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Departure<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Cristian Romero<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Atl\u00e9tico Madrid<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Around \u00a334.1m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Departure<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Djed Spence<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Inter Milan<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Around \u00a330m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Departure<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Guglielmo Vicario<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Juventus<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Loan with \u00a38.6m option<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

Those additions have reshaped the spine of the team, while Cristian Romero, Luka Vu\u0161kovi\u0107, Djed Spence, Guglielmo Vicario and others have headed towards the exit.<\/p>\n

However, Tottenham have not yet signed a senior forward despite making their attack the priority for the final weeks of the window.<\/p>\n

Sky Sports have now reported that Spurs want three new forwards, with additions sought across the front line before the deadline, as De Zerbi eyes two wingers and a striker.<\/p>\n

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Savinho remains the leading option<\/a> on the right after the Man City winger showed interest in moving to north London, but he could now be joined at N17 by his teammate Omar Marmoush.<\/p>\n

David Ornstein<\/a> sensationally confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that Spurs are now attempting a double deal for both wingers, with the Lilywhites ‘advancing’ in City talks as they aim to land both.<\/p>\n

Cody Gakpo could be the striker signing, with Paul O’Keefe claiming that De Zerbi sees him as a number nine option.<\/p>\n

Liverpool hold a strong negotiating position because the Netherlands international has four years remaining on his contract, and they reportedly want a replacement before even considering a sale.<\/p>\n

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TalkSPORT reporter Alex Crook<\/a> has also played down the chances of that move being completed before the deadline.<\/p>\n

While those senior talks continue, Spurs have now made another move with the future in mind.<\/p>\n

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\n Tottenham agree deal to sign West Ham ‘rising star’ Isaac Allen<\/strong>
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Football Insider now reports<\/a> that Tottenham have agreed to sign highly rated ‘rising star’ midfielder Isaac Allen from London rivals West Ham.<\/p>\n

Pete O\u2019Rourke says Spurs have now beaten Arsenal, who had apparently pursued the 15-year-old as well<\/a>, to his signing.<\/p>\n

Allen represented England at Under-15 level during matches against Iceland, Spain and Italy last December. He operates mainly as a defensive midfielder, although he can also play left back.<\/p>\n

Allen has already shown attacking promise from that deeper role.<\/p>\n