Tottenham Deadline Moves
Tottenham Exceeds £350M Transfer Spend as Late Deadline Day Approaches
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Tottenham’s Savio–Marmoush deal is described as an £85m package for Savio alongside Marmoush, who arrived on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy, and Marmoush is Spurs’ eighth summer signing, contributing to a reported summer outlay well over £350m.
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De Zerbi has signalled that Pape Matar Sarr could depart this summer, with interest from clubs including Monaco and Nottingham Forest, and the midfielder’s transfer request having been cited as a trigger for potential exits.
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Tottenham are reportedly still aiming to add a right-back with Premier League experience, with Neco Williams among exploratory targets, but Nottingham Forest have shown no intention of selling and are negotiating Williams's contract extension.
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In addition to the focus on a defensive addition, Tottenham are also reportedly plotting a late push for Cody Gakpo, whose future at Liverpool remains uncertain as the window nears its end.
Tottenham are plotting a late push for right-back Neco Williams despite Nottingham Forest showing no interest in selling, according to Sky Sports. Manager Roberto De Zerbi wants one final addition before the transfer deadline closes, with the club having already spent over £350m this summer on eight new signings including Brazilian winger Savio (£85m) and Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush.
The push for Williams comes as De Zerbi hints at further squad exits, including midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, who has attracted interest from Monaco and Nottingham Forest itself. The Guardian reported De Zerbi signalled that departures remain possible alongside the flurry of incoming activity.
A Summer of Blockbuster Spending Takes Shape
Tottenham's recruitment drive has been historic in scale. Savio arrived for £85m, while Marmoush joined on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy, becoming the club's eighth summer signing. RFI reported the overhaul represents a complete squad transformation since last season, with total spending exceeding £350m.
The signings stretch across multiple positions and leagues. De Zerbi has orchestrated deals from Brazil to Egypt, reshaping the attack and midfield in one ambitious window. Marmoush's arrival on loan with a mandatory purchase clause gives Tottenham flexibility while securing a key attacking piece for immediate impact.
Williams Bid Faces Uphill Battle From Forest
Tottenham want to add right-back experience before deadline day. Spurs Web revealed the club is exploring a late move for Neco Williams despite De Zerbi's downplayed comments about defending additions. Forest remain unwilling to sell the Welsh defender who has become crucial to their squad.
Forest are not negotiating. Instead, the club is pushing to extend Williams's contract, signalling he is off-limits this summer. Tottenham will need to pivot or accept that this defensive reinforcement won't happen before the window closes.
Sarr Departure Could Open Exits Door
De Zerbi has hinted that midfielder Pape Matar Sarr could leave Tottenham before deadline day. The Guardian reported the midfielder's transfer request has been cited as a possible trigger for multiple exits. Monaco and Nottingham Forest have both shown interest in the French midfielder.
A Sarr departure would reshape the midfield and free up funds for final acquisitions. De Zerbi appears open to letting players leave if the right offer arrives, balancing incoming talent with strategic sales as the summer window races toward closure.
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