Tottenham Hotspur have made a new stunning move to re-sign Harry Kane from Bayern Munich, in a deal that would have huge ramifications for their 2025-26 season aspirations.

Tottenham may have finished in 17th position and only avoided relegation to the Championship on the final day last season, but there is renewed hope and optimism under Roberto De Zerbi, with a successful summer transfer window behind them.

Spurs have been poor defensively across the three previous seasons, but De Zerbi and Spurs chiefs have moved to resolve that by adding three new faces to the backline during the close season.

Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke will add much-needed quality and Premier League experience for the Italian, while the north London outfit have also been boosted by the news that World Cup winner Pedro Porro and highly-rated centre-back Micky van de Ven have also both signed new long-term contracts at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Their midfield options have been significantly boosted with the £185m double addition of Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, who will compete with the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur, Conor Gallagher and Archie Gray for the two starting spots in De Zerbi’s preferred formation.

The Italian has now turned his attentions to bolstering his forward line, with Savinho and Cody Gakpo his two preferred targets, according to GMS sources, but a striker could arrive too.

Harry Kane Makes Decision on Re-Joining Tottenham

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According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham have made a fresh enquiry over bringing Kane back to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer, as they keep the door open to bringing the 33-year-old back to the club.

The talk all summer has been that the England captain will extend his contract with Bayern Munich, but until it is confirmed there is no doubt that clubs will be looking at whether they can persuade him to join them before the September 1 deadline.

The report says that both Spurs and Barcelona have done exactly that, although Bayern are accelerating talks behind the scenes to keep him at the Allianz Arena beyond 2027, when his current contract expires.

While the chance to return to Spurs at some point will always appeal to Kane, and it is something Tottenham want to explore now they have De Zerbi at the helm, he isn’t ready to do it right now.

Kane Would Launch Tottenham Into Title Contention

Tottenham’s summer business so far has been impressive, and will have generated admiring glances from some of their Premier League rivals.

With no European football to contend with in the upcoming season, Spurs have their 38 top flight fixtures, alongside potential progression in the Carabao and FA Cup to deal with, and nothing else.

It is something that benefitted Manchester United last term as they ended the campaign in third, and De Zerbi will be looking at the Red Devils as an example of what they can achieve in 2026-27.

Tottenham are determined to land Gakpo and Savinho in the next three weeks, and if they made it a trio of attacking signings with Kane, they would throw themselves into Premier League title contention just a few months after almost being relegated.

Arsenal will be the favourites again, while Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea will look to improve, but a Spurs side spearheaded by Kane would be a force to be reckoned with, given he has been described as ‘the best striker in the world’ by former Premier League midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker.

The striker is a Tottenham hero and a goal machine, as shown by 61 club goals last season, and you can’t underestimate the impact his return to north London would have on further reinvigorating the whole club.

Spurs have clearly tried to make it happen, and now they must wait to see if contract negotiations fall through so they can act and make the ultimate game-changing addition.

Aston Villa are being linked with a new striker in Jonathan David as Unai Emery looks to add a third frontman this summer. It has been a busy summer for the West Midlands side, who have not had the best preparation for their return to the Champions League.

Villa lost Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers to transfers, and Amadou Onana has been ruled out for much of the season after suffering a serious injury. That’s three vital players lost in one form or another, and while the likes of Johan Manzambi and Joao Gomes have been signed, more quality and depth are required.

One area that certainly needs more depth is up top, with Villa only having two frontmen at present, which includes Ollie Watkins and Tammy Abraham. A third striker will be required for a competitive Champions League and Premier League campaign.

Villa now interested in Jonathan David

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Villa are now said to be interested in a move for Juventus and Canada star David, who has struggled to make a name for himself with The Old Lady. David burst onto the scene with Lille and built up a reputation of being a top goalscorer, but after joining Juventus on a free transfer at the end of his contract in 2025, he has struggled to adjust, scoring only five goals in 35 league games.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Emery is now pushing Villa to sign David, but the club may have a problem with the player’s €6million salary, which is after tax, working out at around £115,000-per-week (£98,300) post-tax. Juventus are always seemingly willing to sell someone in their bid to keep turning over their squad, and they will reportedly look for around €30million, but it seems they are unlikely to get more than €20million, given David’s far from ideal form.

David’s last five league campaigns

• 2025/26 – Serie A – 6 goals in 35 games
• 2024/25 – Ligue 1 – 16 goals in 32 games
• 2023/24 – Ligue 1 – 19 goals in 34 games
• 2022/23 – Ligue 1 – 24 goals in 37 games
• 2021/22 – Ligue 1 – 13 goals in 37 games

David an ‘assassin’ of a striker

Former Canada boss John Herdman once described David as an ‘assassin’. He said: “Jonathan is one of those silent assassins. He’s very clued up tactically and that’s what I really enjoy about Jonathan, he really wants to get into the details of the game and understand the pressing tactics.”

“Jonathan is one of those silent assassins. He’s very clued up tactically and that’s what I really enjoy about Jonathan, he really wants to get into the details of the game and understand the pressing tactics.” – Former Canada boss, John Herdman

His former Lille boss, Bruno Genesio, added: “Scoring 101 goals speaks volumes… But it’s not just goals for me with Jona. He’s a player who plays a big part in the game and above all, a player who’s full of selflessness. He works enormously for the team. We all make an effort, but he’s the perfect example of our team at this level.”

Arsenal are now being discussed as a potential destination for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, who is on the lookout for a new club this summer. Rashford spent last season with Barcelona, scoring 14 and assisting as many, but he was not able to win a full-time deal, with Barca instead going out and signing Karim Adeyemi.

That meant Rashford returned to United, where he has been welcomed back by Michael Carrick, but still with the understanding that he will be sold if and when the right offer comes in. Rashford is on a huge wage at Old Trafford, and the Red Devils are keen to reduce their overall wage bill.

Arsenal are in need of versatile attackers

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Arsenal have not hidden their desire to sign a left-sided attacker this summer, even with Christos Tzolis replacing Leandro Trossard. The Gunners want an elite option to complete their attack, alongside Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyokeres.

They could also do with a striker to replace Gabriel Jesus, who will almost certainly leave, with more competition potentially needed for Kai Havertz and Gyokeres.

It’s for that reason Arsenal have been keeping an eye out for wingers who can also play up front, with the likes of Julian Alvarez linked, albeit the Atletico Madrid star is more of a striker who can play wide.

Rashford is another player who can fit that mould, able to lead the line as a number nine but more commonly playing out wide, especially in recent times amid the presence of Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona.

Rashford has a £40million release clause, and it’s likely Arsenal will have to meet it if they are going to sign him from a direct Premier League rival like United.

Marcus Rashford’s last five league campaigns:

• 2025/26 LaLiga – 32 appearances / 8 goals / 9 assists
• 2024/25 Premier League – 25 appearances / 6 goals / 4 assists
• 2023/24 Premier League – 33 appearances / 7 goals / 3 assists
• 2022/23 Premier League – 35 appearances / 17 goals / 6 assists
• 2021/22 Premier League – 25 appearances / 4 goals / 2 assists

Where does Rashford fit in at Arsenal?

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The £40million question is where Rashford fits into Mikel Arteta’s plans. Would he be the guy on the left, or would he be an additional signing alongside a truly elite winger? It’s not clear Arsenal can manage both signings after spending £75million on Bruno Guimaraes, at least not while staying compliant with Profit and Sustainability rules. There would likely need to be some significant exits to pull off that kind of business.

If Rashford is to be the starting left-winger, it’s a risk. There is no guarantees he is a major upgrade on Trossard, even if he is a more dangerous player in terms of attacking talent. Rashford can be a major upgrade, but it’s no secret that he has had his problems with inconsistency, and Arteta needs a consistent player on that side of the attack. In short, there is a big upside but also a significant risk.

If Arsenal can sign him as an additional weapon on top of a left-sided elite winger, then it takes away the risk while protecting the upside.

That would make it a tremendous signing that few could complain about. It would be an absolute luxury.

But does Rashford want to be a player who is called upon here and there to make an impact? Only scenario A gives him anything close to guaranteed starting time, and that leaves Arsenal rolling the dice and hoping Rashford can carry his LaLiga form into a Premier League campaign.