Tottenham Hotspur have agreed two blockbuster deals worth a combined £185 million, securing Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United and Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United. The deals, confirmed on Thursday, July 2, mark a significant spending spree for the north London club, funded partly by the sale of Luka Vuskovic to Brighton for £50 million.
Tottenham's £185m Double Swoop
Spurs first agreed an £85 million deal with West Ham for Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes. To balance the books, they sold defender Luka Vuskovic to Brighton for £50 million, with £46 million guaranteed and up to £4 million in add-ons. That exit freed up funds to meet Newcastle's £100 million asking price for Sandro Tonali. The Italy international's transfer includes £92.5 million guaranteed, with a further £7.5 million in Champions League-related bonuses.
According to the Mirror, the combined value of these transactions—including the Vuskovic sale—reaches £223.5 million in guaranteed fees. Tottenham fans will hope these signings propel the club back into Champions League contention.
Chelsea's Bid for Pep Chavarria Rejected
Chelsea have seen an offer for Rayo Vallecano defender Pep Chavarria rejected, according to Spanish radio station El Partidazo de COPE. The La Liga side is reportedly considering reporting the English club to FIFA, with club president Martin Presa refusing to negotiate a price below Chavarria's €50 million (£42.3 million) release clause. Presa claimed there have been no negotiations with Chelsea, signalling a firm stance from the Spanish club.
Chavarria, a highly rated left-back, has attracted interest from several top European clubs. Chelsea's pursuit comes after they completed the signing of Marco Palestra earlier in the window.
Manchester United Face Midfield Blow
Manchester United are yet to confirm any summer signings, and their hopes of landing a midfield target have suffered a setback. Reports indicate that talks with a Premier League rival have stalled, potentially ending the deal. The identity of the player remains undisclosed, but the development adds to United's frustration in a window where rivals have been active.
Bradley Barcola: Arsenal and Liverpool Battle
Arsenal and Liverpool are set to compete for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, who has been identified as an alternative to other targets. Liverpool turned to Barcola after Yan Diomande indicated he would choose PSG if he leaves RB Leipzig this summer. Diomande's future is expected to be decided soon following Ivory Coast's World Cup elimination.
Arsenal view Barcola as an alternative to Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. The Frenchman sent a timely reminder of his quality by scoring a superb goal for France against Sweden earlier this week. However, PSG consider Barcola not for sale, despite their expected moves for attackers, making a transfer complicated.
Barcola, 22, has impressed in Ligue 1 and on the international stage, attracting interest from Premier League clubs seeking attacking reinforcements.
Other Market Moves
Beyond these headline deals, the transfer window continues to heat up. Chelsea's rejected bid for Chavarria highlights the difficulty of negotiating with clubs holding firm on release clauses. Meanwhile, Tottenham's aggressive strategy shows their ambition under new management.
As the day progresses, more updates are expected, with clubs scrambling to finalize squads before the season begins.
