Tottenham Hotspur are still looking to add a new forward to Roberto De Zerbi’s squad ahead of the Italian coach’s first full season in charge.

This has been arguably the busiest summer in the club’s history and six signings have been made thus far for a staggering £237 million. De Zerbi’s midfield has been sorted out following the arrivals of Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for £100 million and Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United for £85 million.

Spurs were interested in Bournemouth striker Junior Kroupi, but the French youngster’s pre-season injury means they are reportedly shelving a pursuit until next year. That hasn’t ruled out the possibility of a new centre-forward arriving in North London, with question marks over Dominic Solanke and Richarlison.

Mateta Is The Answer For Tottenham

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Tottenham could and should turn to Crystal Palace frontman Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has just a year remaining on his contract. The Frenchman has shown throughout his time with the Eagles that he can be relied upon to lead the line effectively.

Mateta has become a hero at Selhurst Park after scoring the winner in the Eagles’ UEFA Conference League final win over Rayo Vallecano. He made amends with fans after pushing to leave the club in January before failing a medical with AC Milan ahead of a proposed £35 million switch.

While the 29-year-old is back on good terms with the South Londoners’ supporters, there’s no indication that he’ll be extending his contract. This could pave the way for Spurs to make a move for the experienced forward and potentially allow them to plot a move for Kroupi further down the line.

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Mateta joined Palace from Bundesliga outfit Mainz in January 2022 and, after a slow start, has become a talisman for the Eagles. He is a popular figure at Selhurst Park due to his bubbly personality, which could be a good fit for this Spurs side.

A Short-Term Fix Well Worth Making

While the prospect of signing a young, exciting talent like Kroupi had been appealing, Spurs need a reliable goalscorer who can come straight into De Zerbi’s team and make an impact. Mateta is the ideal solution given his Premier League experience and consistency in front of goal.

Mateta has become one of the most highly-regarded strikers in English football and earned huge praise from Wayne Rooney a year ago. The Manchester United legend was surprised at the lack of interest when speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live:

Manchester United were linked with Mateta earlier this summer but haven’t made a concrete move for the Palace star. There were suggestions that Steve Parish and his board could sanction a transfer for just £25 million.

If Mateta is available for that price, it would make sense for Spurs to be circling for his signature, as it would not only allow them to strengthen their frontline before planning for Kroupi next year. They can also continue to pursue deals for Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo and Manchester City’s Savinho.

Tottenham transfer targets

Spurs kick their season off against Brentford on August 22nd, and while De Zerbi has undoubtedly improved his squad, a new number nine feels the missing piece of the puzzle. Mateta might be a short-term fix, but one that can fire the Lilywhites back to Europe.

Ahead of the new Premier League season, there will be plenty of narratives for Arsenal to contend with. The primary one will focus on how well they can defend their title, but one player may have to deal with diving allegations.

That is at least the feelings of former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee, Keith Hackett. The retired referee has singled out one star in Mikel Arteta’s current group as a possible issue for officials to deal with in 2026/27.

The man in question is Viktor Gyokeres, who scored 21 times in total for the Gunners last term, leading the line as the north London outfit finally got their hands on the Premier League title after a 22-year wait. Despite that, his performances left many unconvinced, and Hackett has forecast more difficulties ahead for the Swede.

Mikel Arteta Told To ‘Have a Word’ With Arsenal ‘Diver’

In Arsenal’s latest pre-season friendly, Gyokeres started as the Gunners were beaten 3-2 by Borussia Dortmund at home in the Emirates Cup. The 28-year-old had a mixed outing, scoring from the penalty spot, but also missing a few other openings as he looked to build his match sharpness.

One moment in particular sparked a strong reaction from ex-PGMOL boss Hackett.

In the 40th minute, new signing Christos Tzolis clipped a clever ball down the channel for Gyokeres to run onto. It looked as though the centre-forward was in a good position to get a shot away, but instead threw himself to the floor under pressure from Joane Gadou.

The plea for a penalty was waved away by the referee, with Gyokeres left frustrated. Speaking to Football Insider, Hackett couldn’t understand why the Arsenal star went down. He then claimed that referees have now ‘clocked’ his poor diving skills, noting

Arsenal will begin the 2026/27 season with the curtain-raiser Community Shield match against Manchester City on 16 Augst. Although many view that game much like a glorified friendly, Gyokeres has insisted it means a lot to the players.

After the Dortmund game, when asked how seriously he will be taking it, he looked perplexed by the question, firing back: “I don’t know what other people think, but of course we want to win that game for sure. There is no question about that.”

After that, the Gunners kick off their title defence with their Premier League opener at the Emirates. against newly-promoted Coventry City on 21 August.

While Donald Trump is an avid golfer, he’s also been accused of being a cheat.

Now, shock footage has emerged that appears to catch Trump red-handed when it comes to bending the rules around the golf course to his advantage.

Donald Trump’s relationship with golf dates back to attending Fordham University in 1964. It was there that the love affair began.

He’s gone on to own and develop a number of courses and plays regularly, even as president. He even released a book all about golf, sharing tips from some of the world’s top professionals and teachers on how to “think your game better, when to swing hard, and how to foster a love of the game that will transcend setbacks.”

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In it, Trump writes: “For me and millions of people – men, women, young and old around the world – golf is more than a game. It is a passion.”

But while that love is not in question, Trump’s actual ability on the golf course is.

Donald Trump’s Golfing Ability Constantly Questioned

Several big sports stars, including England captain Harry Kane, UFC star Bo Nickal, and even golf legend Tiger Woods have all spoken positively of Trump’s golfing ability. However, others claim that the business mogul-turned-president regularly cheats when out on the course.

Sportswriter Rick Reilly wrote a whole book on how Trump cheats at golf. This included an anecdote, citing golfing icon Gary Player, who, when told by Trump he’d won 18 championships, replied: “I told him that if anyone beats him, he kicks them out. So, he had to win.”

It goes further than that, though, with Reilly writing: “Trump doesn’t just cheat at golf. He throws it, boots it, and moves fit. He lies about his lies. He fudges and foozles and fluffs. At Winged Foot, where Trump is a member, the caddies got so used to seeing him kick his ball back onto the fairway they came up with a nickname for him: ‘Pele’.“

Even the late US senator Lindsey Graham suggested that while some say you might outdrive Trump, “you’re not going to outdrive his caddy.” And now, footage has emerged appearing to prove Graham’s point.

The footage, that was originally posted last year but has since resurfaced on social media, shows Trump pulling up to a bunker in a buggy.

He’s flanked by two caddies, one of which is dressed in blue who, while walking, uses the natural back and forth of his arms to effortlessly drop a golf ball behind him without breaking stride. The clip is only 11 seconds long, with it not clear if Trump does then play the dropped ball, but it still appears to be pretty damning, with the president looking as if he’s about to set himself with it for his next shot.

The original post, shared in July 2025, has 2.2 million views with the caption reading: “Trump’s caddie was caught dropping a ball in the rough for him. USA taxpayers paying $20 million for a Scotland trip, so that Trump can score cheat at his golf.”

The re-shared post has already amassed a further 1.1 million views itself.