TOTTENHAM TRANSFER NEWS:
Deals In Progress, Targets, Signings, Contracts & Exit Updates

Tottenham transfer approach up in the air

The board’s summer budget is currently frozen until Premier League safety is mathematically secured, with Igor Tudor sacked and Roberto De Zerbi appointed in the hope of a much-needed revival.

Scenario A: Premier League Survival. The priority remains elite-level reinforcements. Tottenham are said to be keeping a close eye on James Trafford as a replacement for Guglielmo Vicario. Additionally, the long-term pursuit of Kevin Schade (Brentford) is ongoing, with a £45million bid expected if the club stays up.
Scenario B: Championship Relegation. An immediate fire sale is anticipated. High-earners like Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani (whose loan expires in 2026) will be offloaded. The club would pivot toward ‘EFL-ready’ prospects, potentially utilising the return of Luka Vuskovic from his Hamburg loan to lead the backline.

James Trafford and other transfer links must be put on hold

Manchester City back-up keeper James Trafford would be a smart addition for Tottenham, of that there is no doubt. Finding a solid number one has proved to be a far tougher task than anticipated for the Lilywhites in recent times.

However, any talk of incoming – or indeed outgoing – activity can be forgotten about until the summer. At that point, Spurs will know one way or another what division they will be competing in in 2026-27.

De Zerbi’s mission is a simple one: keep Tottenham in the Premier League and then begin to build for a brighter future.

Target Scouting Report

Tottenham Hotspur | Summer 2026 Recruitment

RELEGATION SENSITIVE

Player / Current Club	Position	Latest Intel
JAMES TRAFFORD Burnley	Goalkeeper	Identified as a long-term goalkeeper target with strong domestic profiling. Spurs monitoring closely amid potential summer movement depending on Burnley’s squad planning.
JONATHAN DAVID Juventus	Striker	David remains a primary attacking priority if PL safety is secured. Juventus are reportedly open to negotiations, but the player is unlikely to consider a move without guaranteed top-flight football.
NATHAN DE CAT Anderlecht	Midfielder	Heavily monitored by Spurs scouts as a long-term project. However, intense competition from other European giants means Spurs would effectively drop out of the race in the event of relegation.

Information based on aggregate media reports and scouting whispers as of March 25, 2026.

Tottenham contracts expiring this summer

Contract & Loan Expiry Tracker

Tottenham Hotspur: Summer 2026

Player	Position	Status	Expiry Date
Randal Kolo Muani	Centre-Forward	Loan Deal	30/06/2026
João Palhinha	Defensive Midfield	Loan Deal (Option to Buy)	30/06/2026
Yves Bissouma	Defensive Midfield	Permanent Contract	30/06/2026
Ben Davies	Centre-Back	Permanent Contract	30/06/2026

Note: João Palhinha’s loan includes a buy option clause activated at the end of the 2025/26 season. Randal Kolo Muani is currently on a straight loan deal with no purchase option included.