Tottenham Hotspur are now eyeing a move to sign a midfielder wanted by some of the top clubs in Europe, according to Foot Mercato.

Tottenham have already completed two summer signings in Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi, and they are currently working on two more in Jan Paul van Hecke and Savinho.

The addition of Van Hecke would complete a new-look defence for De Zerbi after it struggled again during the 2025-26 season, with the north Londoners narrowly avoiding relegation to the Championship.

The Italian manager’s centre-back options would be Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, Radu Dragusin, Luka Vuskovic, Senesi and Van Hecke if the Dutchman does join, surely meaning at least one of the aforementioned names would be on their way.

Romero appears to be the most likely after rumours in recent months, although Brighton and Hove Albion have lodged a bid for Vuskovic, who is keen on the move, leaving Spurs chiefs with a big decision to make.

Tottenham want reinforcements for their attack too, with Randal Kolo Muani returning to Paris Saint-Germain following an unsuccessful loan spell, while they are looking to strengthen in midfield too.

Tottenham Eyeing Move to Sign Ayyoub Bouaddi

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According to Foot Mercato, Liverpool are showing serious interest in Lille midfielder Ayyoun Bouaddi, and have added them to their summer shortlist.

In fact, Reds chiefs specifically travelled to New York to watch the 18-year-old in action for Morocco against Brazil in their opening World Cup group game on Saturday night.

However, there is more interest in the talented teenager from other clubs across Europe, including Tottenham, according to the French outlet.

Just like in defence, Spurs have decent strength in depth in the central midfield position, but they have lost Yves Bissouma this summer following the expiry of his contract.

Tottenham are also working on a deal to sign Joao Palhinha on a permanent deal from Bayern Munich, with the player giving priority to a full-time move to Spurs because of his good relationship with De Zerbi, according to Fabrizio Romano, despite interest in his homeland from Sporting Lisbon.

Bouaddi Would be a Sensational Tottenham Signing

Tottenham already have some brilliant young talent in the central midfield position in Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, but adding a talent like Bouaddi would be a real statement signing.

The 18-year-old dominated Brazil and Casemiro in particular during the 1-1 draw on Saturday, impressing after showcasing his many different traits.

The teenager was described as being a ‘superstar in the making’ by Joe Thomlinson, who credited the midfielder with his physicality, composure, reading of the game and his athleticism.

Meanwhile, Eduardo Hagn has tipped Bouaddi to potentially become the ‘best number 6 in the world’ in the future, having watched him in action.

Impressively, Hagn says that the Lille star plays in a similar way to Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, knowing when to go forward and when to stay in position, and when to engage in a press.

Bouaddi would be a sensational signing for Tottenham, but they will be one of just a number of clubs looking at the future superstar.

It’s been an emotional few months for legendary football manager Dick Advocaat, who couldn’t hide his emotions ahead of Curacao’s World Cup debut against Germany on Sunday.

The 78-year-old has managed the Netherlands, Rangers, Sunderland and Belgium among many other clubs and national sides over a managerial career that started all the way back in 1980. He created history by guiding Curacao to the biggest international competition in the world.

The Dutch Caribbean island, which is owned by the Netherlands, is the smallest nation to ever play at the World Cup finals. With a population of fewer than 200,000 people, it’s a truly remarkable story.

Dick Advocaat’s Curacao Tears Explained

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The minuscule nation were given an extremely difficult task on the opening day of their 2026 World Cup campaign, facing four-time winners Germany. Julian Nagelsmann’s side took an early lead before being shocked by yet another historic moment.

In the 21st minute, Livano Comenencia smashed the ball past Manuel Neuer in the Germany goal to become his country’s first-ever World Cup scorer. The scenes inside Houston Stadium were incredible.

They may have gone on to be easily beaten by die Mannschaft, but it was still a surreal moment for those wearing blue on the pitch and in the stands. One man who certainly felt the emotions of the occasion was the manager.

It’s not hard to understand why. After all, he stepped down as the national team manager after successfully guiding Curacao to the World Cup in order to look after his ill daughter.

He walked away from being on the touchline, but thanks to an improvement in his daughter’s condition, he stepped back in to take charge. In doing so, he has now become the oldest manager in World Cup history. It’s safe to say it’s been a roller coaster of emotions for the iconic Dutchman in recent months.

Advocaat Went Into Historic World Cup With Optimism

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Ahead of his side’s heavy defeat against Germany, Advocaat spoke about how Curacao had to make it difficult for the opposition to play against them. “We are a small country compared to Germany, ​but we will make life difficult for them and be ⁠a tough team to play,” he said (per The Sun).

His pride was evident as he pointed out they’ve achieved something special just by qualifying. He added: “We have nothing to lose. The expectation is not that high ‌outside ⁠of us as a squad, because we think we can surprise people. Just being here is great for the players and the country, but we also have to show people what we are made of.”

Rangers are ready to beat Celtic to the signing of Hearts forward Claudio Braga on the request of Derek McInnes, according to Football FanCast.

Rangers will want to overtake Celtic and Hearts to win the Scottish Premiership title next season, but their plans have been affected by the expected departure of Danny Rohl to RB Salzburg.

The Light Blues have agreed a three-year deal to bring McInnes to the club from Hearts as Rohl’s replacement, with final details now being ironed out before the move is made official.

The 54-year-old will arrive at Ibrox with great pedigree following an outstanding 2025-26 campaign at Tynecastle Park, in which he came within a whisker of winning the league title ahead of the Old Firm.

Rohl had been publicly backed by Rangers chiefs, despite a four-match losing streak that saw them go from genuine Scottish Premiership title contenders to comfortably finishing third.

Now the German is set to link up with the Red Bull Group once again, having previously worked at RB Leizpig.

GIVEMESPORT reported that McInnes, who is a boyhood Rangers fan, was keen on the job last October following the departure of Russell Martin after a disappointing start to the campaign.

Rangers Want Celtic Target Claudio Braga

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Rangers have already signed one striker from Hearts this summer in Lawrence Shankland, prior to McInnes’ arrival, and the Scottish manager is set to ask the Light Blues board to bring in another player from his soon-to-be former club.

According to Football FanCast, McInnes also wants Rangers to buy prolific Hearts forward Claudio Braga, who scored 17 goals in 44 games for the Edinburgh outfit following a summer move from Norwegian side Aalesunds.

Celtic have been linked with a move for the 26-year-old Portuguese star for months, but now McInnes is ready to deal a double blow to two of their title rivals by asking Rangers chiefs to add him to his frontline alongside Shankland.

Shankland and Braga scored 37 goals between them for Hearts this season, and Rangers will be hoping for similar numbers – or better – at Ibrox next year should the pair be reunited.

Rangers Can Snatch Title Away From Celtic

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While big improvements were made under Rohl after he replaced Martin at Ibrox, the collapse after the Scottish Premiership split was a concern heading into the new campaign.

Now, they have a manager who came so close to taking the Scottish Premiership title away from the Old Firm for the first time since 1985 in their dugout, with an even better budget and tools at his disposal.

The addition of a proven goalscorer in Shankland is a huge boost ahead of the new campaign, and adding Bravo to the mix too could be a game-changing addition.

Whatever happens with Bravo, Rangers and Celtic look set for another strong battle at the top, and McInnes and Shankland in particular will be determined to beat Martin O’Neill’s men to the title following the drama of the last game of the season when the Hoops beat them to the league in dramatic and controversial circumstances.