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[jw5]

from espn.com:

- Roberto De Zerbi wants Tottenham Hotspur to sign Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, as reported by Nicolo Schira. Spurs are ready to offer the 27-year-old a position as a key player in their team and a contract that runs until 2031, with Gakpo reported to be unhappy about the exit of former manager Arne Slot, but it would take an offer upward of £60 million to make it happen. In another post, Schira states that Spurs are ready to make Newcastle United a new offer to sign Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali worth over £100 million, but the club will face competition from Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United.

 

[Baimi]

I dun see Elliot Anderson is better than Morgan Rogers in terms of goals and assists.
Arsenal is after M. Rogers.

 

[jw5]

I dun see Elliot Anderson is better than Morgan Rogers in terms of goals and assists.
Arsenal is after M. Rogers.

They play different positions. Anderson more of a number 8 (or 6), Rogers more of a number 10 (or winger). Man City buying Anderson in case Rodri leaves or is injured. Arsenal want Rogers because they already have Rice and Merino/Zubimendi to play midfield.

 

[jw5]

from espn.com:

Tottenham agree potential £100m Sandro Tonali deal with Newcastle - sources​

Tottenham are set to smash their transfer record for the second time in a matter of days after agreeing a deal worth up to £100 million ($133m) to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN reported on June 20 that Spurs had an initial bid worth around £75m rejected but talks continued and they returned with an improved offer which met Newcastle's valuation.

Sources say the deal comprises an initial £92.5m fee plus a further £7.5m in add-ons related to European qualification.

Personal terms are not expected to be issue with Spurs having already received encouragement the Italy midfielder was open to moving to north London.

The agreement for Tonali comes just a day after Spurs agreed an £85m deal with West Ham to sign Mateus Fernandes.

Tottenham's previous club-record signing was Dominic Solanke when he moved from Bournemouth for £65m in 2024.

Spurs are determined to back head coach Roberto De Zerbi after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League last season. They have already signed four new players -- Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton in addition to three free transfer arrivals of Martin Dúbravka, Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson -- while agreeing a £50m deal to allow Luka Vuskovic to join Brighton.