Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionSky SportsUnverified source· 19 Aug 2026
Spurs eye triple forward swoop before deadline
Tottenham want up to three new forwards, with Savinho, Gakpo, and a centre-forward on their wishlist.
Tottenham
team
Targets
Savinho, Gakpo, Pedro Neto, Marmoush
Current spend
Over £200m on six players
Window
Summer transfer window
What happened. Tottenham hope to sign as many as three new forwards before the transfer deadline, with Savinho, Cody Gakpo, and a new centre-forward as their ideal targets.
- Savinho is ready to join, but City want a replacement first.
- Spurs waiting for Liverpool to sign Barcola before bidding for Gakpo.
- Marmoush and Neto are alternative options if deals fall through.
Spurs could make up to nine first-team signings this summer, having already spent heavily.
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