De Zerbi is running a Tottenham clearance sale

Pull up a bar stool, grab a cold pint, and let's talk about the absolute comedy show that is the summer transfer window. If you thought the drama ended when the domestic league wrapped up, you clearly have not been watching Tottenham Hotspur.

Roberto De Zerbi is currently performing a squad renovation that looks less like a tactical rebuild and more like a late-night supermarket sweep. The latest player tossed into the discount bin is none other than England international Djed Spence.

Spurs are ready to sell, and the line of suitors is forming quickly. The most desperate team in that queue is Everton.

David Moyes is currently drawing up a transfer strategy that feels like a throwback to the mid-2000s, prioritising defensive workhorses who can run through brick walls. Everton has put Spence on a five-man right-back shortlist because they need immediate help on the flanks.

The Goodison Park crew especially likes the fact that Spence can fill in at left-back, solving two problems with one checkbook. However, the player's stock has suddenly skyrocketed on the international stage.

While De Zerbi is drafting up eviction notices, Spence is currently in Germany playing for the England national team. Thomas Tuchel pulled off one of his signature wild stunts by naming Spence in his World Cup squad.

Spurs' outcast secured the absolute last spot on the plane, beating out Myles Lewis-Skelly after passing some intense medical checks. Now, the guy De Zerbi wants to bin is preparing for a massive World Cup quarter-final clash against Norway on Saturday at 10pm BST.

You cannot make this stuff up. A player deemed surplus to requirements in North London is suddenly representing his country on the biggest stage.

As TEAMtalk reported today, Spurs are not desperately begging teams to take Spence off their hands, but they are fully open to the right offers. If a club meets their valuation, he is gone.

The big question is whether Spence actually wants to swap De Zerbi's high-pressing system for the tactical coal mine that Moyes is operating at Everton. Let's be honest about Spence's career trajectory.

He went from being the hottest prospect in the Championship to a forgotten man, loan spell after loan spell, and now a World Cup wild card. If he performs against Norway, his price tag will skyrocket.

Moyes might find himself priced out before he even gets to pitch his vision of gritty defensive blocks to the player. It is a classic case of a club wanting a player who has suddenly outgrown them in the span of three weeks.

The Savinho saga is Manchester City's favorite comedy show

While De Zerbi tries to clear out the fringe players, he is also trying to bring in some serious star power. The main target on his radar is Manchester City's Brazilian winger Savinho.

The 22-year-old is reportedly desperate for a move away from the Etihad after a miserable season. According to reports, the player has already said yes to joining Tottenham.

He is ready to pack his bags and head to London. But there is a massive roadblock standing in his way, and his name is Pep Guardiola.

This is not the first time Spurs have tried to pull off this transfer heist. They went all in for the Brazilian winger last summer and actually secured his personal approval.

But City slammed the door shut at the eleventh hour because they failed to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid. Instead of letting Savinho leave, they kept him in Manchester and proceeded to leave him on the bench for the bulk of the campaign.

The youngster signed a new deal, but his development has stalled harder than a broken-down hatchback on the M25. Now, Spurs are back at the table.

They have already done some heavy lifting in the midfield, bringing in Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes to inject some energy and steel. Now they need a direct, creative force on the wing to feed their forwards.

Savinho fits the bill perfectly, but City are playing hardball. Fabrizio Romano broke down the situation on his YouTube channel, explaining that Tottenham are currently waiting for City to make a final decision on the player's future.

"They’re waiting for Manchester City to take a decision on Savinho – whether they want to let him go or not, and under which conditions."

As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Savinho is the absolute priority for the North London club right now. If City decide to keep him hostage for another year, Spurs will have to pivot to other targets.

The club has put together a backup list of wingers who could fill the void if the Brazilian deal collapses. The shortlist includes several high-profile names.

  • Cody Gakpo, who has struggled for consistent starts under Arne Slot.
  • Rafael Leao, the AC Milan star who would cost an absolute fortune.
  • Crysencio Summerville, the tricky winger who has been linked with several top-flight clubs.

Keeping Savinho on the bench is a classic City move. They have so much talent that they can afford to let a young Brazilian star rot on the bench just in case they need him for a Carabao Cup game in November.

It is frustrating for the player and annoying for the rest of the league. Spurs need to wrap this up quickly, or they risk spending the entire summer chasing a player Guardiola has no intention of selling.

Liverpool sniff blood in Paris as Barcola contract talks stall

Let's shift our focus across the English Channel, where Paris Saint-Germain are preparing to make a massive mistake. Bradley Barcola, the jewel of their attack, is suddenly available on the market.

For months, PSG insisted the winger was completely untouchable. But transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has dropped a massive bomb on the football world, confirming that the French champions are ready to cash in if the price is right.

"The reality, guys, is that Barcola is not untouchable."

This news has sent shockwaves through the Anfield boardroom. Liverpool have had Barcola at the very top of their transfer shortlist since the summer of 2025.

They view him as the perfect long-term heir to their attacking line. With contract talks between Barcola and PSG completely stalling, Liverpool are ready to pounce.

The French club has already reached an agreement on personal terms with Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche, a move that essentially acts as the domino to let Barcola leave. But Liverpool are not the only Premier League heavyweights sniffing around.

Arsenal are also monitoring the situation, though they have other priorities. Mikel Arteta is currently obsessed with landing Morgan Rogers, who remains his primary target for the wide areas.

Barcola is only a backup plan for the Gunners, which should give Liverpool a clear run at the player if they can agree on a fee with PSG. As Football365 detailed today, the race is wide open.

PSG's decision to let Barcola go is mind-boggling. The kid has raw pace, incredible dribbling ability, and the kind of ceiling that makes scouts drool.

Stalling contract negotiations and letting a player of his calibre walk away just to bring in Akliouche is peak Paris Saint-Germain management. They love shiny new toys and are always willing to discard their current stars to get them.

Liverpool would be foolish not to take advantage of this corporate madness. The financial package will be massive, of course.

PSG are not going to let him go for cheap, and Liverpool's owners are not exactly famous for throwing money around like confetti. But if they want to remain competitive at the highest level, this is the exact kind of signing they need to make.

Arsenal might be lurking, but Liverpool have the historical interest and the tactical need to make Barcola the centerpiece of their new-look attack. The Anfield faithful are already dreaming of his first goal at the Kop.