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Tottenham Hotspur shifts striker hunt to Ferran Torres after Eli Kroupi injury
Tottenham Hotspur are active in the summer transfer market. The club has been linked with a €65 million bid for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde, though Barcelona view him as essential and a move looks unlikely. Spurs are also evaluating the future of Brazilian forward Richarlison, with reports that the player will only be sold after a suitable replacement is secured.
The main striker target, Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, suffered a fifth‑metatarsal fracture that required surgery and will sideline him for three to four months, ending any immediate transfer prospects. In response, Tottenham have pivoted to Barcelona forward Ferran Torres as a potential new No. 9, alongside other alternatives such as Nicolo Tresoldi and Fisnik Asllani. Torres, who scored the winning goal for Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, has one year left on his Barcelona contract and is attracting interest from several clubs.
Tottenham have also set a deadline for Manchester City winger Savinho, demanding a decision by early August on a reported £60 million deal, while monitoring other names including Jadon Sancho, Rafael Leão, Cody Gakpo and Antonio Nusa. The club has already spent over €250 million on new signings this window, including Jan Paul van Hecke, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.
Entities
Eli Junior Kroupi · Ferran Torres · Jules Koundé · Mick Brown · Richarlison · Roberto De Zerbi · Savinho · Tottenham Hotspur
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tottenham are interested in signing Barcelona forward Ferran Torres as a striker. www.football365.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jules Kounde is a France international playing for Barcelona. www.isoccerng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tottenham considered a €65 million bid for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde. www.isoccerng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tottenham have spent over €250 million on transfers this window. www.voetbalnieuws.be
- [DISPUTED] Tottenham set a deadline of early August for a £60 million transfer of Manchester City winger Savinho.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ferran Torres scored the winning goal for Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. www.football365.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Eli Junior Kroupi underwent foot surgery and will miss three to four months. www.football365.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tottenham will only sell Richarlison after signing a replacement striker. www.spurs-web.com