Tottenham have held talks to sign one of the best players in the world in a sensational move for the club.

It’s already been a successful summer transfer window for Tottenham, who have made a host of new additions.

Spurs have prioritised strengthening their defence and midfield while also bringing in a back-up goalkeeper.

Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Martin Dubravka, Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi, and Andy Robertson have all made the move to Tottenham this summer.

Spurs don’t appear to be finished there, though, as they look to switch their attention to strengthening in the forward positions.

Signing a striker and a winger could be their next priorities, but they’ll be happy with the business they’ve already done in early July.

Tottenham hold striker transfer talks

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According to a report from Team Talk, Tottenham are ready to sign Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane in the summer transfer window, looking to bring him back to Hotspur Way in a sensational move.

Spurs have held talks over a possible move for the England international, and they are well informed on developments surrounding their former player.

Tottenham could be in a position to bring Kane back to the club, potentially next summer, with intermediaries actively sounding out a potential next move for the striker.

Bayern Munich are in talks to extend his contract, which is no surprise given how crucial he’s been since his move to the Bundesliga.

Despite that, clubs are lurking in the background, including Tottenham.

Kane still one of the best in the world

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Kane is proving at the World Cup that he’s still one of the best players in the world.

He certainly shouldn’t have had anything to prove, though, if his 25-26 season was anything to go off.

The English striker scored 64 goals in 56 appearances for Bayern Munich last season in all competitions, meaning he now has 146 goals in 147 games for them.

At the age of 32, he remains one of the best, with journalist Dom Smith describing him as ‘the best footballer in the world‘.

Convincing Bayern Munich to part ways with the forward is going to be a difficult task, but Tottenham will certainly try if it’s possible.

Legend of the 2000s, Andrea Pirlo was one of football’s finest midfielders. After lifting the World Cup with Italy in 2006, winning two Champions League trophies with AC Milan and collecting six Serie A titles, he cemented his reputation as one of the greatest modern midfielders.

Renowned for his calmness under pressure, Pirlo built his legacy through a cultured playing style and an exceptional passing range. Supporters in England may remember him most for his unforgettable Panenka at Euro 2012, which beat Joe Hart and helped eliminate the Three Lions.

Despite delivering one of England’s most painful tournament moments, Pirlo still had enormous admiration for several opponents. In fact, he once labelled one English star a ‘complete footballer’.

Andrea Pirlo Respected Man United Legend Wayne Rooney

As quoted by the Daily Mail in 2012, Pirlo was asked to name his ‘favourite English player’. His answer was straightforward:

The Manchester United great played all 120 minutes against Pirlo in the Euro 2012 quarter-final. Rooney also converted England’s second penalty to briefly give the Three Lions the advantage before Pirlo responded with his famous chipped effort.

The audacity of that Panenka appeared to swing the momentum, with Ashley Young and Ashley Cole both missing England’s next two penalties.

Although Rooney never progressed beyond the quarter-finals with England at a major tournament, he enjoyed an outstanding club career.

His greatest successes came at Manchester United, where he became the Red Devils’ all-time top goalscorer, while also winning the Champions League and five Premier League crowns. Combining goals, creativity, relentless work rate and vision, Rooney is widely regarded as one of the ‘most complete’ footballers the game has produced.

Pirlo Nearly Joined Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea

While Pirlo clearly admired Rooney, he almost found himself lining up for one of Manchester United’s fiercest rivals. The Italian came close to joining Chelsea in 2009 after former AC Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti was appointed manager. Reflecting on the move in the same interview, Pirlo said:

“Actually, Milan wouldn’t let me go. I have a very strong connection with Ancelotti so I was in touch with him when he went to Chelsea and I’m still in touch with him now he’s at Paris Saint-Germain.

“Certainly it would have been a different experience that I’d have liked, especially when I was 30 years old. So why not? But unfortunately it didn’t happen.”

He added: “I really enjoy English football. There are many top-quality teams, and the intensity they play with makes it exciting to watch.

“I don’t think adapting to that style would have been difficult because throughout my career I’ve played alongside many different types of players.”

One can only imagine how impressive Pirlo would have been as a Premier League midfielder.

The 2026 World Cup has reached its business end, with the four remaining teams vying for glory.

The three co-hosts, the United States, Canada and Mexico, did well to reach the last 16 but each fell at the same hurdle as they lost to Belgium, Morocco and England respectively.

Of that winning trio, only the Three Lions survived the quarter-finals. Joining Thomas Tuchel’s resilient side in the last four of the competition are reigning champions Argentina, who continue to cause refereeing controversy en-route to a second final in a row, as well as France and Spain.

Ahead of the semi-finals, which begin on Tuesday evening when France take on Spain in an all-European showdown, GiveMeSport has asked GrokAI to predict the remainder of the tournament.

Semi-Finals

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If AI is correct in its semi-final predictions, France are set to make a final appearance for an astonishing third time in a row, having won in 2018, before then cruelly losing out to Messi and co. in 2022. Spain beat France in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 before going on to lift the trophy. However, AI thinks Didier Deschamps’ side will get the better of Spain this time round.

On the game, it said: “France has been dominant and clinical; Spain plays attractive football but may struggle against France’s physicality and counter-attacking threat (Mbappe, etc.). France edges it in a high-quality “final before the final.”

In the other semi-final, AI has backed Argentina to beat England 2-1, writing: “Argentina (reigning champions with Messi still influential) has clutch quality. England has momentum and stars like Bellingham but often falters in big moments against top South American sides.”

Third-Place Match and Final

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No side ever wants to contest the third-placed match. Players are often deflated after failing to reach the final and a drab affair ensues. That said, AI thinks it will be different in 2026 as Spain beat England 2-1 in a repeat of the Euro 2024 final. It predicts: “Losers of tight semis often rotate or show fatigue; Spain’s depth should prevail for bronze.”

If AI has got it right, France and Argentina will go head-to-head in a repeat of the 2022 final. Four years ago, the two nations played out one of the greatest matches in football history. After the two sides couldn’t be separated in extra-time, the match went all the way to penalties, with Argentina triumphing.

AI thinks France will get revenge and become world champions for the third time. It writes: “France beats Argentina 2-1 (or on penalties). A rematch of recent finals vibes – France’s balance, experience, and current favoritism make them likely champions. Argentina fights hard but falls just short of back-to-back titles.