Djed Spence has been one of the players who became the talk of the tournament, certainly for a few games anyway; after all, he was playing for England. Most Tottenham fans you meet are still cooing over the buy who came to us with a slight cloud over his head, thanks to his disgruntled former gaffer, Neil Warnock of Middlesbrough.

Theirs was a notably challenging relationship. Warnock criticised Spence’s attitude and reportedly told him he could go to the top or non-league.

Spence had some social media digs at him after Forest’s promotion but has since reflected on needing to prove people wrong. Indeed, the optics on Djed have been favourable. His general play has improved, and the business of not shaking Thomas Partey’s claw was well received.

Gazzetta in Italy appear to think Djed will be cheap, which seems disingenuous at best. Even without my Lilywhite-tinted blinkers on, I can see Transfermarkt have him listed at €30 million, which probably means he ‘street’ value is nearer €50 million. I don’t make the rules, and his home-grown status will only fatten the pot, like a generous fistful of rice.

“Right now, around €35 ​​million has been put out to tender for a highly strategic transfer deal, but it's unlikely the Nerazzurri's transfer market men will go any further: it's a carefully planned middle ground, floating between the €25 million invested for Khalaili before his heart problems surfaced and the €50 million for Palestra, the expensive dream from early summer.”

Should Spurs sell?

Spence is straightforwardly worth more than the number Gazzetta have pulled out of its hat, and Tottenham are under zero pressure to sell. I don’t think it is any more complicated than this.

Equally, Djed needs a fully fledged breakout season with us, and Inter might lack the appeal of that opportunity.

The Donald was, of course, on the podium along with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and other dignitaries, including Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, to present runners-up medals to Argentina.

Our man Cristian Romero shook hands with Infantino (who gave him his medal) but looked straight ahead and walked past Trump without any eye contact or handshake, instead greeting Sheinbaum and Carney.

Naturally, Trump is a divisive figure, and some will react to the moment with exaggerated joy, simply because it endorses their view of the President.

Cuti is seen as a patriot, but generally viewed as apolitical; but twinned with the ‘Malvinas’, bedsheet protest, this will be the World Cup remembered as the one that Argentina made their feelings known.

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Mathys Tel is not a player I would have bought. In fact, I think I’ve made numerous references to him on my YouTube channel as being this millennium’s Frasier Campbell—the unexpected item in the bagging area.

It couldn’t be a true Spurs transfer deal, of course, without Daniel Levy adding his extra tuppence worth of stupid and knocking cash off the deal…

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Rome wasn’t built in a day; that’s a fact. However, as with ‘careful what you wish for’, it’s a phrase that is frequently designed to stifle free thinking and activity.

In the few weeks that the first transfer window minus Daniel Levy, we’ve experienced a rather robust manner of doing business from Tottenham. By robust, I mean a no-nonsense, pragmatic a…

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Fabrizio Romano does it again, delivering another rock-solid transfer titbit to fans amid what has become a somewhat sluggish transfer window. Make no mistake, Tottenham have got some exceptional business under their belts, but speculation around incomings has slowed of late.

I asked recently, it was now perhaps a good time to cash in on the home-grown …

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Djed signed a new long-term deal in August 2025 (running to 2028/2029). He’s primarily a backup to Pedro Porro at right-back, as well as having the ability to slip in across the mid/backline.

Intangibles include: Homegrown potential feel, improved consistency, new long-term contract signalling club faith. There is a definite fan-friendly vibe around the boy.

Transfer talk - there’s been a little

Everton has allegedly shown interest, thought to be around the £25m mark, and there have been links to Juventus or others, but reliable reports indicate Spurs are unlikely to sell for that price.

Spence isn’t seen as pushing for an exit; he’s focused on England and his future at Spurs. Spurs value him higher, closer to £30-50m in some valuations, and he’s seen as useful squad depth, especially without European football.

Redemption arc looks close to complete

At 25, he’s hitting his prime after a redemption arc, from loan spells to breakout contributions at Tottenham. His World Cup form shows he can handle big stages. It might be said that were it not for Pedro Porro, his stock would be much higher now. However, Porro has been rewarded with a significant new deal.

On one hand, there’s the historical Spurs pattern: examples of holding too long or selling too late vs. rare smart sales. This fits ‘pragmatic reset’, although there’s also perhaps a timing irony: selling right after the World Cup spotlight and a new contract feels reactive, not proactive.

The Porro factor

Pedro Porro’s deal now expires in the summer of 2031; this includes a one-year option to extend until 2032. This came after Spurs avoided relegation and as part of squad stabilisation under manager Roberto De Zerbi.

The Athletic and others suggest a significant pay rise. The new deal makes him one of the higher earners at the club. Previous reports suggested he was on under £100k/week; exact new figures aren’t publicly confirmed in detail, but it’s a notable increase.

Ready to fly just yet?

If De Zerbi sees him as surplus, favouring Archie Gray or new signings at full-back, and a big offer arrives, it could free wages/funds. But the current noise suggests that’s not the priority, and his recent performances make it a poor time.

For me, this could be an ideal time to sell, if that was the strategy; however, as with Van de Ven, this isn’t a player who has quite done enough for this club.

That challenge is for him and De Zerbi to solve, but at this point, he has yet to enjoy a meaningful breakthrough season at Spurs.

Adam Wharton’s situation has shifted rapidly after initially emerging as one of the Premier League’s most sought‑after midfielders at the start of the summer window. Clubs that had been preparing major investments in midfield have since adjusted their priorities, and Crystal Palace’s steep valuation has become the defining obstacle in any potential deal.

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Tottenham are having a great window. Looking at social media, which is a great way of gauging popular opinion, many are calling it a “record summer,” “one of the best windows in Europe,” or rate it 9/10.

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Kwasi Senyah is said to be a highly rated 16-year-old (born 21 February 2010) defensive midfielder currently at Wolverhampton Wanderers’ youth setup, according to top Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe.

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This window has taken many by surprise, least of all Tottenham fans. Perhaps it was inspired by Gabby Agbonlahor’s bizarre meltdown on talkSPORT? In fact, that would make sense as it contains the same unhinged viewpoints.

The former Villa man's passionate rant was triggered by Tottenham Hotspur splashing the cash on big signings while Aston Villa and Ne…

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I’m not sure if there’s been, for me, a less likeable character at Spurs in my lifetime, and now I think about it, that’s quite a crowded field. Either way, broader opinion on the Italian remains mixed.

Vicario arrived from Empoli in 2023 as a strong shot-stopper with good distribution.

Many fans initially praised him as a solid upgrade or successor to …

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Recent updates (early July 2026) show the Tottenham midfielder sharing Instagram Story clips of himself doing light on-ball work, passing, controlling, jogging, and striking shots into small goals. He’s moving freely in these sessions, though it’s not full high-intensity team training yet.

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Tottenham have been one of the busiest clubs in the 2026 summer transfer window – and I think we’re doing pretty tremendous business.

Key incomings so far: Sandro Tonali – up to £100m from Newcastle, a marquee midfield signing. Mateus Fernandes – £85m from West Ham, a club-record breaker.

Jan Paul van Hecke – £52m from Brighton for defensive steel. Plus …

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It’s been an incredible window so far. One might almost think that Levy had left the building. Oh, wait a minute…

Of course, it isn’t that straightforward; there have been other changes too, but let’s go through it and see what makes sense. For me, the background to all the talk about Spurs and money is mired in insecurity and, quite frankly, something …

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It will be interesting to see or hear what Daniel Levy’s next response might be. The former Tottenham chairman appeared detached from reality when receiving his CBE, facing the fact that Spurs were looking like they’d get relegated.

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Reliable Spurs reporter Paul O’Keefe reported today that Kroupi is among the forward targets on Tottenham’s shortlist under manager Roberto De Zerbi. Multiple fan accounts and outlets echoed this quickly.

Game-changing financial outlook from Tottenham

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