Tottenham Hotspur are looking to make some big additions to their forward line this summer, and a new target has emerged.

Spurs have already signed Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Martin Dubravka, Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes, and Sandro Tonali, while the club are pushing hard to get a deal over the line for Man City star Savinho.

But Roberto De Zerbi has admitted that the club are working on a deal in the background alongside the Brazilian to bring in another forward, and a mystery target has now been revealed.

Tottenham Eyeing Ollie Watkins Deal

According to a top Tottenham insider on X, one of the forwards on Tottenham’s list this summer is Aston Villa sensation Ollie Watkins.

Watkins, who has been described as ‘elite’, has enjoyed a brilliant six years at Villa Park, netting 108 goals in 278 appearances for the club, making him the all-time top scorer for Villa in Premier League history.

Unai Emery is a huge fan of the England international, but the Midlands club are dealing with financial problems and after already losing Lucas Digne, Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers this summer, they are also open to moving on Watkins for the right price due to his contract situation.

Tottenham are understood to be looking for a new striker in the market, with Richarlison’s future up in the air as he enters the final 12 months of his contract.

It’s unclear how much a deal would cost, or how much the north London club would be willing to pay, but he is a name on their shortlist as they look to bolster their squad for the coming season.

Watkins a Short-Term Solution

Tottenham are looking to build a team that is ready to compete quickly, and bringing in 30-year-old Watkins would undoubtedly help them to achieve that.

But considering the top target was Eli Junior Kroupi, it would be a big change in profile, which may raise some question marks. But with Kroupi’s foot injury ruling him out of contention for a move until 2027 at least, it’s possible that Spurs are looking at Watkins as a short-term option, before trying to bring in Kroupi in the future.

Ultimately, Watkins would be an improvement on the current striker options and would help them solve their issues, so it’s one to keep an eye on.

Two huge names in athletics took up a new event back in 2024 to see who would be fastest over 100 metres – Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis or Danish 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm?

The two Olympic gold medallists settled the score at the Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich on the 4th of September prior to the Diamond League events. The event was put together with the help of big sponsors Puma and Red Bull after a clip went viral on social media in 2023 showing the two discussing who would win in a race and agreeing to compete “sometime after the world’s”, after discovering their personal bests in the event were very similar.

This video caused hype for the fans who pushed for the event to happen, and a packed stadium awaited the clash.

Speaking before the event, Armand Duplantis said the prospect of the 100m contest helped him maintain drive and focus as the Diamond League Zurich approached. With the Olympics concluding just a month prior, and only a few smaller events left in the season at the time, athletes had been known to struggle for motivation, but Duplantis’ competitive edge in the contest kept him going.

He said: “The exhibition race is helping me to keep the motivation high, keep myself in good shape, and keep me hungry.”

Armand Duplantis vs Karsten Warholm Over 100m

With all the fighting talk and preparation complete, it was to the start line on the evening of the 4th of September to see who would come out on top.

As many predicted, it was a highly tight and competitive race. Duplantis got the marginally better start and surprisingly pulled away from the 400m athlete in the closing stages, taking the line at a remarkable 10.37s. As a spectator, you wouldn’t know you were watching a pole vaulter and a 400m runner, as the pace was electric throughout.

Staggeringly, an athlete who’s not even a sprinter was less than 0.6 of a second off Noah Lyles’ time that won him gold at the Paris Olympics earlier that year. Given his qualities in events completely different to his own, it won’t surprise many that Mondo Duplantis is very successful in his field. The athlete won a gold medal of his own in Paris, which will look good next to his gold from Tokyo.

The pole vaulter did so in style, too, breaking his own world record from Tokyo to vault a mind-blowing 6.25m to beat all the other competitors in pretty comfortable circumstances, considering the typical competitiveness at the Olympic Games.

Karsten Warholm had a very successful Paris Games too, running for a silver medal in his home event of the 400m hurdles, beaten only by USA athlete Rai Benjamin. The Danish athlete was frustrated with his performance, however, as he was unable to repeat the glory of Tokyo, where he smashed the world record by three-quarters of a second, and became the first person in history to run a 400m hurdles in under 46 seconds.

It was a season of second place for the Dane as he was beaten again here by Duplantis, who was gracious in victory in this exhibition contest. The cheers of the crowd and the smiles of the athletes were evidence of a successful exhibition contest.

Aryna Sabalenka may have been all smiles after unveiling her new Nike outfit for this year’s US Open, but the reaction from tennis fans has been far less enthusiastic.

In the modern game of tennis, fashion has become almost as much a part of a player’s identity as their serve, with on-court apparel often reflecting the player’s personality and playing style.

With the world No. 1 revealing the kit she will wear in New York, it was clear that Nike had opted for one of their boldest designs yet, though, that seems to have backfired.

Aryna Sabalenka’s Nike Outfit Criticised

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Sabalenka’s outfit features a radioactive orange-themed top and shorts, combined with a black mesh overlay, a look seemingly intended to reflect her explosive power and aggressive brand of tennis.

While the concept remains ambitious, many supporters feel the execution has fallen well short of the mark.

The design represents a notable departure from the outfits that the world No. 1 has worn at the year’s previous Grand Slams. Her Australian Open attire featured an energetic blend of pink, orange, and black, while her French Open kit embraced a striking red-and-black colour scheme that seemed to suit her aggressive playing style far more naturally.

The mesh concept, however, is not entirely new for Nike. Earlier this year, Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon title wearing a jacket featuring a similar perforated mesh design, engineered to maximise comfort while introducing a more modern aesthetic.

The mesh design also serves a practical purpose, providing greater breathability as temperatures climbed to 33°C during this year’s championship.

Nike have now carried this same philosophy across the pond into the US Open collection, though, the reception to Sabalenka’s outfit has been considerably less favourable.

This is not the first time the sportswear giant has faced criticism over the Belarusian’s Grand Slam wardrobe, with supporters questioning why the world No. 1 had not received a bespoke outfit at the French Open after noticing fellow Nike athlete Oksana Selekhmeteva wearing the same red-and-black design.

Following the reveal of Sabalenka’s latest outfit, it did not take long for social media to erupt, with many fans accusing Nike of completely missing the mark.

Tennis Fans Dislike Sabalenka’s Attire

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One supporter on X claimed it looked like the tennis star was going fishing, while others have claimed that Nike have embarrassed her.

Others were even more scathing in their assessment, with one fan saying: “Words cannot express how much I absolutely hate this kit. What in the actual f*** is Nike doing?”

Regardless of the reaction to her wardrobe, Sabalenka’s tennis will once again command the greatest attention in New York as she looks to secure the fifth Grand Slam of her career.

The Belarusian star will arrive at Flushing Meadows chasing history, bidding to become just the third woman in the Open Era—and only the fifth player of all time—to win three consecutive US Open titles when the tournament gets underway on the 23rd of August.

That attention will only intensify as she teams up with Novak Djokovic in one of the most anticipated partnerships of the tournament’s mixed doubles competition.