Spurs Ramp Up Deadline-Day Activity with Focus on Two Key Signings
As the summer transfer window nears its dramatic close, Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for a frantic finish. The North London club is still hunting for reinforcements, especially in the attacking midfield and wide areas, despite hitting obstacles in their chase for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers. With time ticking down, Spurs are shifting their attention to alternative targets in a bid to strengthen their squad ahead of a demanding 2025/26 season that includes a return to the UEFA Champions League.
Morgan Rogers Deal Hits a Wall
Morgan Rogers emerged as one of Tottenham’s top targets this summer, following a breakout Premier League season with Aston Villa. His creativity and versatility made him a dream signing for Spurs, especially after setbacks in attempts to land James Maddison’s replacement. However, any hopes of securing Rogers have all but faded.
According to GiveMeSport, Villa head coach Unai Emery has no intention of letting the 21-year-old leave this late in the window. With financial pressure easing at Villa Park, the club has reportedly “priced Rogers out” of a move, effectively ending Spurs’ pursuit for now.
Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed the situation, noting that while Tottenham remain admirers of the young England international, Villa’s firm stance has halted any serious progress.
Tottenham Shift Focus to No.10 and Winger Roles
With Rogers off the table, Tottenham are redirecting their focus to securing a creative midfielder and a dynamic winger before the window closes.
The focus now is to find a No.10 and a winger, Tottenham haven’t left the table for Savinho yet, but the situation depends heavily on Manchester City’s movements—particularly with Rodrygo. His salary and transfer value are complicating factors.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano revealed that Spurs are exploring a range of alternatives
Savinho remains a target, though progress has stalled due to City’s hesitation. Meanwhile, Spurs have made contact regarding several other players, including Tyler Dibling, Xavi Simons, Lucas Paquetá, and Antoine Semenyo—but none of these pursuits have yielded a breakthrough yet.
Incoming and Outgoing Moves on the Horizon
While Tottenham push to bring new faces in, they’re also making moves on the outgoing front. One confirmed development is the loan departure of Luka Vuskovic, a highly-rated prospect.
EXCL: HSV Hamburg get green light from Tottenham for Luka Vusković to join the club on loan. No buy option, straight loan. He’s seen as a key part of THFC’s future.
Romano shared via X (formerly Twitter)
This move is part of the club’s strategy to give young talents valuable experience while focusing on immediate first-team needs.
Crunch Time for Spurs’ Transfer Strategy
Tottenham’s transfer activity is expected to intensify over the next 48 hours. With multiple negotiations ongoing and the Premier League campaign already underway, all eyes are on Spurs to see whether they can land a game-changing signing or two before the window slams shut.
While the chase for Rogers may have ended, the North London club’s aggressive scouting and last-minute inquiries suggest that fans should brace for potential surprises.
