# Tottenham transfer update: Savinho, Gakpo, and squad shifts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tottenham-defender-recruitment-amid-relegation-battle > Updated: 2026-08-22T21:54:00.000Z. Sources: 161. Developments: 30. Tottenham Hotspur continues its squad overhaul under manager Roberto De Zerbi, focusing on high-value attacking reinforcements following approximately £230 million in defensive and midfield investments. Negotiations for Manchester City winger Savinho have progressed significantly. An agreement in principle has been reached for a fee of roughly £80 million plus £5 million in add-ons, with the player receiving verbal authorization to undergo medical tests. Efforts to sign Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo remain a central focus. While Liverpool’s decision remains tied to their own recruitment of targets like Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh, Tottenham is preparing new bids. Reports suggest terms for Gakpo may potentially be agreed upon, subject to a final valuation. The club is also reportedly interested in Omar Marmoush. Following a 3-0 defeat to Brentford in their Premier League opener, De Zerbi has identified Chelsea’s Mykhaylo Mudryk as a primary alternative for the attacking flanks, potentially via a loan deal. Further squad changes are expected following the departure of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to Juventus. Tottenham is monitoring Benfica’s Anatoliy Trubin as a replacement; Benfica is reportedly seeking approximately €40 million for the Ukrainian international. As part of this rebuilding phase, Tottenham has already completed six signings, including Mateus Fernandes, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Sandro Tonali. The club also continues to manage a legal dispute involving Tonali and former Brescia president Massimo Cellino regarding a €4 million solidarity payment. ## Claims - Benfica’s €20 million bid for Tottenham left‑back João Victor de Souza was rejected. (disputed by 3 sources) - Benfica declined interest in Souza while FC Porto are in talks about a transfer. (disputed by 2 sources) - Savinho has informed Manchester City of his desire to leave the club this summer. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Tottenham Hotspur signed Sandro Tonali for a club‑record £100 million fee. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Tottenham are in advanced negotiations to sign Manchester City winger Savinho. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Sandro Tonali decided to join Tottenham after a ten‑minute conversation with Roberto De Zerbi. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Roberto De Zerbi wants Lucas Bergvall to stay at Tottenham but cannot guarantee him a starting role. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Sandro Tonali signed for Tottenham Hotspur for a reported £100 million club‑record fee. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Tottenham have spent €267 million on three new players: Sandro Tonali (€108 million), Mateus Fernandes (€99 million) and Jan Paul van Hecke (€61 million). (corroborated by 5 sources) - Tottenham left‑back Souza has made four appearances for the club and is linked with a move to FC Porto. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Tottenham Hotspur targets multiple players to strengthen squad Tottenham Hotspur is targeting Cody Gakpo, Mykhaylo Mudryk, and goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin to bolster their squad following a poor season opener. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-targets-multiple-players-to-strengthen-squad ### 2026-08-20: Tottenham Hotspur pursues Savinho and Cody Gakpo in transfer window Tottenham Hotspur is nearing a deal to sign Savinho from Manchester City for £85m while preparing a new bid for Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo to bolster their offensive depth. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-targets-savinho-and-cody-gakpo-in-summer-transfer-window ### 2026-08-15: Liverpool and Tottenham drive major transfer negotiations Liverpool and Tottenham are engaged in major transfer activity, with Gakpo nearing a move to Spurs and Liverpool targeting PSG's Bradley Barcola to rebuild their attack. 25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-targets-cody-gakpo-and-savinho-in-transfer-push ### 2026-08-06: Tottenham Hotspur targets Savinho and Cody Gakpo in transfer push Tottenham Hotspur is targeting attacking reinforcements, advancing talks for Manchester City's Savinho and monitoring Liverpool's Cody Gakpo to bolster their squad before the transfer deadline. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-manager-roberto-de-zerbi-backs-souza-to-stay-at-club ### 2026-08-04: Manchester City demands €60 million for Savinho as Tottenham intensifies pursuit Tottenham chase Manchester City’s Savinho, but City demand €60 million and eye Chelsea’s Pedro Neto as a replacement. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-city-demands-60-million-for-savinho-as-tottenham-intensifies-pursuit ### 2026-07-30: Sandro Tonali's Tottenham Transfer Sparks Brescia-FIFA Payment Dispute Sandro Tonali joins Tottenham, while former club Brescia's €4 million solidarity payment is set to go to FIFA, prompting ex‑president Massimo Cellino to consider legal action. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sandro-tonalis-tottenham-transfer-sparks-brescia-fifa-payment-dispute ### 2026-07-29: Tottenham spend €267 million on summer signings as De Zerbi promises another “bomba” Tottenham have spent €267 million on three major signings, completed 60 % of their transfer plan and, according to De Zerbi, will add a further “bomba” before the deadline, while Tonali cites a quick decision, 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-complete-record-100-million-signing-of-sandro-tonali ### 2026-07-28: Tottenham pursue Manchester City winger Savinho in summer transfer window Tottenham negotiate a £60‑68 m move for Manchester City winger Savinho, who wants to leave; De Zerbi wants Bergvall to stay; Souza's sale is being explored; Spurs have spent ~£237 m this summer. 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-target-bournemouth-striker-eli-junior-kroupi-as-savinho-files-transfer-request ### 2026-07-19: Eli Junior Kroupi's £85m transfer tug-of-war between Tottenham and PSG Eli Junior Kroupi, Bournemouth’s 13‑goal teenage striker, is targeted by Tottenham and PSG, with a fee over £85 million sparking a high‑profile transfer contest. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eli-junior-kroupis-85m-transfer-tug-of-war-between-tottenham-and-psg ### 2026-07-13: Tottenham Hotspur signs Sandro Tonali and targets Celtic midfielder Arne Engels Tottenham signed Sandro Tonali for about €115 million, becoming Italy’s most expensive player, and is now chasing Celtic midfielder Arne Engels amid interest from multiple clubs. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-signs-sandro-tonali-and-targets-celtic-midfielder-arne-engels ### 2026-07-10: Eli Junior Kroupi's Transfer Saga: PSG and Tottenham Pursue £100m Target PSG and Tottenham chase Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, with bids near €100 m; Bournemouth resists, making a deal unlikely. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-pursue-bournemouth-striker-eli-junior-kroupi-in-100m-bid ### 2026-07-08: Tottenham Hotspur fans protest Kolo Muani rumors as club signs Sandro Tonali Tottenham fans slammed rumors of a move for Randal Kolo Muani after his poor loan spell, while manager Roberto De Zerbi hailed the club’s £100 million signing of Sandro Tonali, bringing total summer spend to £ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-fans-protest-kolo-muani-rumors-as-club-signs-sandro-tonali ### 2026-07-05: Eli Junior Kroupi draws £100m bids as Tottenham, Barcelona and Liverpool vie for Bournemouth striker Bournemouth’s 20‑year‑old striker Eli Junior Kroupi, 13‑goal season, is target of Tottenham (£75‑100 m bid), Barcelona and Liverpool as the summer transfer window heats up. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-pushes-ahead-with-striker-and-midfield-signings-in-summer-window ### 2026-07-02: Tottenham Spurs spend £185 million on midfield signings Fernandes and Tonali Tottenham confirmed a £85 m deal for Mateus Fernandes and is close to securing Sandro Tonali for about £92.5 m, totalling £185 m to revamp their midfield after a poor season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-spurs-spend-185-million-on-midfield-signings-fernandes-and-tonali ### 2026-06-30: Tottenham Hotspur secures record €115m deals for Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes Tottenham completes record €115 m signings of Sandro Tonali (£100 m) and Mateus Fernandes (£85 m), cites De Zerbi’s project, and eyes further forward additions. 65 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sandro-tonalis-100m-tottenham-transfer-unlocks-4m-solidarity-boost-for-brescia ### 2026-06-30: Tottenham completes €117m Tonali signing amid Celtic's €30m Engels pursuit Tottenham finalises a €117 m record deal for Sandro Tonali, while Celtic prepare to sell Arne Engels for around €30 m amid interest from multiple clubs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-completes-117m-tonali-signing-amid-celtics-30m-engels-pursuit ### 2026-06-26: Tottenham prepares record deal for midfielder Sandro Tonali Tottenham is set to sign Sandro Tonali on a contract exceeding €320,000 per week, pending a deal with Newcastle United. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-prepares-record-deal-for-midfielder-sandro-tonali ### 2026-06-22: Tottenham secures Sandro Tonali amid 2026 summer transfer surge Tottenham finalises Sandro Tonali’s £100 m move and Jan Paul van Hecke’s signing as European clubs, including Real Madrid and Liverpool, complete major 2026 transfer deals. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-secures-sandro-tonali-amid-2026-summer-transfer-surge ### 2026-06-21: Tottenham Hotspur to back Roberto De Zerbi with major summer signings including Sandro Tonali Tottenham Hotspur, under Roberto De Zerbi, are undertaking a major summer rebuild, signing Robertson, Senesi, van Hecke and targeting Sandro Tonali in a record‑breaking bid, with eight signings planned to boost 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-target-sandro-tonali-backing-manager-de-zerbi-in-summer-transfers ### 2026-06-16: Tottenham Hotspur pursues midfield signings Raskin and Tonali Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi targets Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin and Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali to strengthen a midfield depleted after Yves Bissouma’s exit. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-pursues-midfield-signings-raskin-and-tonali ### 2026-06-15: Tottenham Hotspur begins summer rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi, eyes Verbruggen and Van Hecke Tottenham Hotspur under Roberto De Zerbi plans a major summer rebuild, targeting Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen and navigating a £70 million bid for Jan Paul Van Hecke. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-begins-summer-rebuild-under-roberto-de-zerbi-eyes-verbruggen-and-van-hecke ### 2026-06-10: Tottenham sign Argentine defender Marcos Senesi Tottenham have secured Argentine centre‑back Marcos Senesi on a free transfer from Bournemouth, bolstering their defensive rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-sign-argentine-defender-marcos-senesi ### 2026-06-09: Harry Redknapp backs Roberto De Zerbi, predicts Tottenham top‑six finish Harry Redknapp praised Roberto De Zerbi, predicting Tottenham will finish top‑six next season and urging a rebuild around young midfielder Archie Gray. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harry-redknapp-backs-roberto-de-zerbi-predicts-tottenham-topsix-finish ### 2026-06-09: Tottenham Hotspur rebuilds squad with fresh signings and defender extension Tottenham signs Senesi and Robertson, eyes Savinho and van Hecke, renews Ben Davies, and confirms Yves Bissouma’s departure as it reshapes the squad. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-rebuilds-squad-with-fresh-signings-and-defender-extension ### 2026-06-08: Tottenham Hotspur targets squad rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi Tottenham Hotspur are rebuilding under Roberto De Zerbi, with former player Neal Maupay praising his tactics and legend Graham Roberts noting new signings like Andrew Robertson and potential arrivals, while the 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-targets-squad-rebuild-under-roberto-de-zerbi ### 2026-06-04: Tottenham charts summer rebuild under De Zerbi with target signings Tottenham, under De Zerbi, is planning a summer overhaul with targets like Robertson, van Hecke, Savinho and others to strengthen a squad that narrowly avoided relegation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-charts-summer-rebuild-under-de-zerbi-with-target-signings ### 2026-06-04: Tottenham Hotspur aims overhaul under De Zerbi as former player Sandro calls for early transfers Roberto De Zerbi saved Tottenham from relegation; former midfielder Sandro urges the club to back him, act early in the transfer market and address possible exits of Richarlison and Romero. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-hotspur-aims-overhaul-under-de-zerbi-as-former-player-sandro-calls-for-early-transfers ### 2026-06-04: Tottenham rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi targets Van Hecke, Solomon Tottenham, under new boss Roberto De Zerbi, are rebuilding: a bid for Brighton defender Jan Paul Van Hecke is pending, while Israeli winger Manor Solomon remains undecided after a loan at Fiorentina. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenham-rebuild-under-roberto-de-zerbi-targets-van-hecke-solomon ### 2026-05-28: Tottenham Hotspur eyes Senesi and Summerville as part of post‑season rebuild Tottenham, fresh from a 17th‑place finish, are closing in on free‑transfer centre‑back Marcos Senesi, targeting Andy Robertson and winger Crysencio Summerville as part of a summer rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arsenal-anchor-london-premier-league-xi-for-202526-season ### 2026-05-21: Tottenham's summer defender signings hinge on Premier League survival Tottenham's plans to sign defenders Robertson, Senesi and Geertruida depend on avoiding relegation in their final match. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tottenhams-summer-defender-signings-hinge-on-premier-league-survival --- Cite as: Tottenham transfer update: Savinho, Gakpo, and squad shifts. 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