Tottenham Pursue Gakpo as Arsenal Near Guimaraes Deal
Tottenham’s new era under Roberto De Zerbi is starting to take shape – and the next priority is clear. He wants pace and incision out wide, and Cody Gakpo has emerged as a leading name on the shortlist.
Sky Sports report that Spurs have registered serious interest in the Liverpool forward, with Gakpo among the club’s attacking targets for this summer window. De Zerbi has already reinforced midfield and defence; now he wants a wide forward who can stretch games, hurt teams in transition and add goals.
Liverpool, though, are not opening the door easily. The Netherlands international still has four years left on his deal at Anfield, and the club are described as reluctant to sell unless they first bring in a replacement. For them, Gakpo is not a fringe piece to be casually moved on – he is part of their attacking core.
The situation intertwines with Liverpool’s own plans. Sky Sports also report that Liverpool are expected to make a formal move for Paris Saint‑Germain winger Bradley Barcola. The 23‑year‑old France international would not come cheap. PSG value him at around £145 million, a figure that instantly turns any interest into a major strategic decision rather than a simple squad tweak.
Gakpo’s importance is underlined by how he is viewed internally. He is regarded as one of the more experienced attackers in Andoni Iraola’s squad and offers valuable versatility, capable of operating from the flank or through the middle. That flexibility matters while Hugo Ekitike continues his recovery from an Achilles injury, leaving a gap in central attacking cover.
Tottenham are not stopping at one name. The club are also keen on Manchester City winger Savinho, another wide option who fits the profile of direct, high‑impact attacking play De Zerbi favours. For Spurs, this window is becoming a clear statement: the rebuild will be built on front‑foot football.
Guimaraes nears Arsenal switch
While Spurs push on with their attacking rebuild, Arsenal are closing in on a marquee midfield signing of their own. The Times report that Bruno Guimaraes is on the verge of joining from Newcastle United, with the Brazil international due to undergo a medical ahead of a deal worth close to £80 million.
It is a move that would send a jolt through the Premier League’s balance of power. Guimaraes has been the heartbeat of Newcastle’s midfield, a player who dictates tempo, bites into challenges and drives the ball through lines. Losing him would be a major blow for Eddie Howe’s side; gaining him would give Mikel Arteta another high‑class option in the centre of the pitch as Arsenal chase major honours again.
Newcastle reshape as Hornicek arrives
There is at least one incoming at St James’ Park. Newcastle have completed the signing of goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek after triggering his £25.7 million release clause at Braga.
It is a significant outlay on a position Newcastle have been steadily upgrading, and another sign of their long‑term planning. In a market where top‑level goalkeepers are scarce and expensive, moving decisively for Hornicek fits the club’s strategy of securing key positions early.
Fulham raid Real Madrid for double deal
Fulham, meanwhile, are making a bold play of their own. The club are poised to complete a double swoop on Real Madrid, with striker Gonzalo Garcia and midfielder Cesar Palacios both undergoing medicals ahead of permanent transfers, according to Sky Sports.
For a side constantly battling to stay ahead of the relegation fight and punch up the table, tapping into Real Madrid’s talent pool is an ambitious step. Garcia offers another option at centre‑forward, while Palacios strengthens the middle of the park – two areas where depth can define a season.
From Gakpo’s future to Guimaraes’ looming move and Fulham’s Madrid raid, the window is starting to crackle. The next few weeks will show which of these clubs turn intent into decisive, season‑shaping action.
