Tottenham have been handed a potential transfer boost in the summer window, as The Athletic reports that one target is likely to leave his club in the coming weeks.

It comes as Spurs are already hard at work to rebuild the squad, in the hopes of returning to the top of the Premier League table after consecutive 17th-placed finishes.

Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi are the first two signings of the window, with the former already announced while the latter is still awaiting final confirmation.

There has been a bid rejected for Jan Paul van Hecke, as the Brighton centre-back has emerged as another possible defensive reinforcement in the window.

Beyond that, the forward ranks are also under scrutiny, with a possible ramping up of interest in those positions to come.

Crysencio Summerville Transfer Latest

Tottenham have been linked with a move for Crysencio Summerville, following previous interest in the winger as early as the January transfer window.

The West Ham winger has impressed since making the step up from the Championship with Leeds to the Premier League, becoming a key player for the Hammers, particularly in the latter half of last season.

It wasn’t enough to keep the side up, however, which means the club are looking to raise funds in the transfer market with the sale of some key players.

The report from The Athletic states that while West Ham are desperate to keep the likes of Mateus Fernandes and Jarrod Bowen, Summerville is a player who is expected to leave.

That opens up the possibility of Tottenham being able to finally seal a deal for the 24-year-old winger, handing Roberto De Zerbi a clear boost in the forward line.

There is competition for the Dutch international’s signature, however, as Premier League rivals Aston Villa have been noted as a team who are monitoring his situation.

It remains to be seen whether Spurs will push ahead with a deal or not, given the club’s recent priority in pushing for defensive signings, but attention could shift to the forward ranks soon.

Summerville Could Improve Tottenham

If Summerville did join Tottenham, then they could be boosted by bringing in a direct attacking threat, who still has plenty of potential to grow even further.

The 24-year-old could be the player to finally seal the left-wing role, which has been passed around several names in recent years, with seven goals and five assists to his name over the past season.

His improved form has seen the star called up for the Netherlands squad at the World Cup, with his debut made for the senior side in midweek’s friendly clash with Algeria.

“Overall, Summerville proved he can be dangerous with his speed and dribbling and can also hold the ball well on the inside as an extra midfielder,” a report from Dutch outlet NOS said about his display.

That would certainly add something to the Tottenham squad, but there would still need to be a rebalancing of the attacking options available.

Wilson Odobert, Mathys Tel, and Richarlison can all play on the left wing, which is a lot of competition for not many matches across a full season.

While injury will impact the former of the trio, there may be questions over the future of the other two and whether there needs to be some exits in the forward line before new stars can come in.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has reportedly told the club that Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is his ‘dream’ midfield signing this summer.

Tottenham and Newcastle both endured disappointing Premier League seasons, finishing 17th and 12th in the table respectively despite both teams competing in the Champions League.

Neither Spurs nor the Magpies have any European football next term, and they will surely be looking at Manchester United’s recent third-place finish with no European distractions as the benchmark for the 2026-27 campaign.

What is clear in Tottenham’s case are that changes are needed to the squad, not only for the reason they have finished 17th in successive Premier League seasons, but also that they need a team that is tailored to De Zerbi’s tactical needs.

Spurs have quite a few options in central midfield as things stand, with the Italian boss preferring the experience of Conor Gallagher, Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha in the closing weeks of the campaign as they battled for top flight survival.

De Zerbi appears to be looking for upgrades in the position though to take the club back up the Premier League table, with Guimaraes catching his eye.

De Zerbi Identifies Bruno Guimaraes as ‘Dream’ Target

According to a reliable Tottenham account on X, via Sports View, De Zerbi is said to have put forward the name of Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes to club chiefs ahead of the summer window opening on June 15.

The Italian manager is said to view the Brazil international as a ‘dream’ target for Spurs, although it will be ‘tough’ to prise him away from St James’ Park.

It has been widely reported that Newcastle need to recoup money this summer for PSR reasons, although Anthony Gordon has already left for Barcelona in a big-money switch.

Sandro Tonali, Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento have also been heavily linked with exits, but speculation around Guimaraes has been quiet so far.

There is no doubt that signing the 28-year-old would be a huge statement of intent, given he is Newcastle captain and has been described as ‘one of the best midfielders in the world’ by Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli.

Joao Palhinha Giving Priority to Tottenham

De Zerbi made it clear in the final weeks of the season that he wants to sign Bayern Munich loanee Joao Palhinha on a permanent basis this summer.

There have been mixed reports on Palhinha’s stance on signing for Spurs on a full-time basis however, with reports in his homeland suggesting that Tottenham have pulled out of a deal as he wanted to join Sporting Lisbon instead of remaining in London.

However, in recent days, Fabrizio Romano has reported that the 30-year-old is giving priority to remaining at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, given his strong relationship with De Zerbi.

Should Spurs fail to reach a deal with Bayern Munich, Romano says that Sporting are ready to act and bring the Portugal international back to Lisbon.

As well as his defensive midfield duties, Palhinha popped up with two crucial goals in the north London outfit’s battle against relegation, scoring in wins against Wolves and Everton.

Manchester United and other top Premier League clubs have been rocked after a West Ham United star they were targeting decided the club he wants to play for next season.

Man United have already completed their first signing of the summer in Atalanta midfielder Ederson after a full agreement was reached, with the Brazilian due to finalise the move at the beginning of July.

Ederson isn’t the only midfielder set to arrive at Old Trafford next month though, with Colombian youngster Cristian Orozco also set to seal his switch when he turns 18 on July 13.

The Red Devils could still add two more midfielders to their squad after Ederson, should Manuel Ugarte follow Casemiro through the exit door in the summer transfer window.

Reports earlier in the summer suggested that Sir Jim Ratcliffe is keen to cash in on the Uruguay international following an underwhelming two-year spell at the club.

United are said to be looking at many options, including Premier League-based quartet Mateus Fernandes, Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Carlos Baleba, as well as Aurelien Tchouameni of Real Madrid.

While a central midfield rebuild is the priority for United chiefs and Michael Carrick, they are likely to look at strengthening other positions too.

Man United Target Jarrod Bowen Wants West Ham Stay

According to the Sun, Manchester United, along with Premier League rivals Chelsea and Newcastle United, are all keen on West Ham’s England international Jarrod Bowen following the club’s relegation to the Championship.

There have not been any formal approaches yet for the 29-year-old, but it appears that it might be a waste of time after the player’s stance on a move away emerged.

The report adds that the forward has stated his desire to remain at the London Stadium to help the club make an immediate return to the Premier League.

The Irons have told interested suitors that they intend to keep their captain at the club this summer, despite the fact that they do need to raise money through player sales.

While many of his teammates suffered a 50% pay cut after relegation, Bowen will remain on his same £100,000-a-week-plus wages in the second tier.

United Seriously Pushing to Sign ‘Future Ballon d’Or Contender’

While a move for Bowen looks to be off the cards, it seems clear that United are considering adding a player out wide given the number of players they are being linked with for the position.

Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers and AC Milan’s Rafael Leao are just two of the names heavily mentioned in recent weeks, while a new report has claimed that the Red Devils are ‘seriously pushing’ to sign Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim.

Newcastle have already made a move for the Ivory Coast international, although United are said to be trying to do everything to bring him to Old Trafford instead.

If Carrick wants to add some pace and directness to his attack, you can understand a move for Toure, who has established himself as one of the fastest players in the Bundesliga and in Europe in recent seasons.