It has been a month of outgoings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the club prepare for a big 2026/27 season.

So busy in the transfer market in June and early July, things have slowed down on incomings in N17 over the past month with players instead heading out of the door.

Alejo Veliz, Alfie Devine, Luka Vuskovic, Tynan Thompson and Will Lankshear have all departed Tottenham on a permanent basis, with a host of players, including talented youngster Mason Melia, exiting on loan.

Another loan deal looks set to be finalised very soon and it is a move that could really benefit Roberto De Zerbi and Tottenham in the years ahead.

Moore loan move

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Mikey Moore is set to depart Tottenham on loan for the second consecutive season as he closes in on a move to German side FC Koln.

Breaking into the Spurs team during Ange Postecoglou’s tenure, the talented winger was given the green light to depart on loan 12 months ago to aid his development.

Moore headed to Glasgow and linked up with Scottish giants Rangers on a season-long deal in what was an eye-catching first loan for the Spurs starlet.

It proved to be a very beneficial move for the player as he recovered from a tricky start under Russell Martin to go on and flourish under Danny Rohl following a change in management.

In total, Moore contributed seven goals and four assists in 50 games for the Gers.

Amid rumours of a return to Ibrox for the new campaign, the winger will instead be plying his trade in the Bundesliga with Koln after Tottenham struck an agreement with the German side.

Speaking on his YouTube channel on Wednesday, Fabrizio Romano issued a transfer update and gave an insight into Moore’s Koln switch.

“Mikey Moore, the talent from Tottenham, is one step away from joining Koln on loan deal from Tottenham Hotspur,” said the transfer expert. “Just waiting for a final approval to travel for medical test and contract signing.

“It’s going to be a straight loan, not a deal with any buy option clause or buy obligation, so these are the conditions of the deal for Mickey Moore.”

An important loan deal

Moore’s loan move to Koln could be a very important step in his development when it comes to his Tottenham career.

His time at Rangers was extremely beneficial to him and his new opportunity in Germany will only help his game advance to new levels as he experiences football in a new league and new country.

Moore will be the third English addition at Koln this summer after youngsters Reigan Heskey and Jahmai Simpson-Pusey joined on permanent deals from Manchester City.

Regular game time is going to be imperative when it comes to Moore taking his game on even further and potentially becoming a Tottenham starter in the future.

Spurs have yet to find a long-term replacement for Son Heung-min on the left flank and a strong season for Moore in Germany could potentially give De Zerbi food for thought this time next year.

The hunt to find Bruno Guimaraes’ replacement at Newcastle United is on.

An influential figure in the Newcastle team since his transfer from Lyon in January 2022, the Brazilian is set to bid farewell to Tyneside with a £75m transfer to Premier League champions Arsenal.

Guimaraes’ departure will be the latest high-profile exit from St James’ Park following Eddie Howe’s decision to step down as head coach and the transfer exits of Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon.

Guimaraes contributed so much to the team in his four-and-a-half years on Tyneside and Newcastle officials have a huge task on their hands when it comes to replacing him for new boss Matthias Jaissle.

Sucic one of three players linked

Real Sociedad midfielder Luka Sucic is one of three players Newcastle have asked about as they try to find a solution to Guimaraes’ departure, according to the Daily Mail.

As well as Croatian international Sucic, Felix Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund and VfB Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller are the other two midfielders mentioned.

A potential move for Sucic, who was previously linked with Fulham, would see the 23-year-old midfielder reunited with Jaissle following their time together at RB Salzburg.

Sucic was a mainstay under Jaissle in his two years in charge and his form resulted in a move to Real Sociedad in the summer of 2024.

Since moving to San Sebastián, the ‘very powerful’ player has featured regularly for the LaLiga club and has contributed with seven goals in his 68 appearances in all competitions.

Primarily a central midfielder, the Austrian-born ace can also operate slightly further forward as an attacking midfielder if Jaissle wants to play him in a more advanced role at St James’ Park.

Midfield targets

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Newcastle fans may well be familiar with Nmecha after his performances at the World Cup this summer and also his showings against the Magpies in the 2023/24 Champions League.

Drawn against Borussia Dortmund in Group F, Nmecha scored the winner in a 1-0 victory at St James’ Park and then played the full game in the reverse fixture in Germany.

The powerful midfielder, who can carry the ball forward well and contribute on the goal front, was on the scoresheet for Germany at the World Cup as he netted in their 7-1 rout of Curacao.

Stiller is another player who has caught the eye in Germany following his displays for Hoffenheim and Stuttgart.

The defensive midfielder, who is excellent on the ball and has an eye for a pass, was a member of the Germany squad at the World Cup, featuring in the 2-1 defeat to Ecuador.

Liverpool’s pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola continues, with reports suggesting an improved offer is set to be lodged, while a journalist from L’Equipe has backed the Premier League giants to land the wide man.

Barcola was productive in the minutes he received last season, scoring 13 goals and providing eight assists across all competitions, despite largely operating on the periphery of Luis Enrique’s squad. This lack of prominence in the key games has proved the catalyst for the Frenchman to reportedly reject a contract extension proposal and push for an exit.

Arsenal have shown interest in the player, but Liverpool have emerged as the frontrunners while the Gunners have found themselves entangled in a protracted saga for Vinicius Junior.

PSG’s excessive price demands remain the stumbling block in a deal materialising, although the Reds are expected to make a fresh bid which will test the Champions League winners’ resolve.

Liverpool Backed to Sign Bradley Barcola

Liverpool lost Mohamed Salah at the end of last season, and they could yet sell Cody Gakpo this summer, as the Dutchman continues to be linked with Tottenham.

Thus, it’s imperative for Andoni Iraola that the Anfield hierarchy acquire firepower before the end of the window; otherwise, the Spaniard’s squad will look seriously short on attacking options.

Barcola, described as ‘elite‘ by journalist James Pearce, is the priority target, and both L’Équipe and BBC Sport believe a new proposal is set to be submitted by the Merseysiders to PSG.

The French giants are said to be holding out for £145 million – a fee Liverpool are understandably reluctant to pay.

The Reds have already had a verbal bid worth less than £100 million rejected, but a new offer worth around this figure is expected to be lodged soon.

Writing for L’Equipe, journalist Loic Tanzi tipped Liverpool to secure their man.

“It’s a difficult question because the deal is far from being finalised. But I like to take chances and make predictions,” Tanzi said.

“This isn’t information I’ve already shared, but I’m inclined to say yes, even though the two clubs’ positions are still very far apart. Paris are hoping for €150m, excluding bonuses. Liverpool don’t want to go above €120m.”

Liverpool Must Be Cautious in Bradley Barcola Pursuit

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Barcola is an outstanding talent. He boasts frightening pace, intelligent movement and is excellent at executing his final ball or shot in the crucial moments.

That said, there are question marks around him and how he’d adapt to the Premier League. Most of his dangerous moments come in transition, when he has space to run into, and this space often isn’t there in the English top flight, particularly for a team like Liverpool. It’s unclear how well Barcola would do having to try and break down a physical low block, and not playing in a super team within its league.

While these question marks aren’t huge, they shouldn’t be there when opting to make an investment worth well over £100 million. If PSG refuse to fold on this valuation, then the Reds ought to pull out and explore alternatives.