Spurs Circle Frankfurt Talent as Arsenal Exit Chase; Van Hecke Saga Deepens

Tottenham have turned their attention to France Under-21 midfielder Jean-Matteo Bahoya at Eintracht Frankfurt, with the Gunners having stepped away from the chase for the 22-year-old talent.

After a nervy finale to the campaign that saw Spurs secure their Premier League future courtesy of a final-day victory over Everton, Daniel Levy's men are determined to avoid another relegation scrap. The north London outfit finished two points clear of the drop, with West Ham's descent to the Championship serving as a stark reminder of how tight things got.

The rebuild is already underway. Robertson's arrival from Liverpool and Marcos Senesi's switch from Bournemouth on free transfers have been wrapped up, with Fabrizio Romano confirming the Spanish defender's medical was completed, penning a four-year contract through June 2030. A third addition could materialise imminently, with Man City's Savinho reportedly open to the move and negotiations between the two clubs progressing on the fee.

Van Hecke: The Long Game

Brighton's Jan Paul van Hecke remains a priority, with Tottenham preparing a third bid for the Dutch centre-back. The Seagulls continue to hold firm at around £70m, but Van Hecke's stance is unequivocal—he wants only Spurs, and has ceased negotiations with other suitors. The player is keen to have matters settled before the World Cup commences, and Tottenham are accelerating their efforts to bring proceedings to a conclusion.

Bahoya in the Frame

The Frankfurt prospect has caught Spurs' eye, with Roberto de Zerbi and the club undeterred by a dip in form during the latter stages of the season. Bild reports that Tottenham are "particularly interested" in the attacking midfielder following Arsenal's withdrawal, with Frankfurt demanding €35-40m for his services.