Diego Simeone has made Tottenham captain Cristian Romero his primary defensive target, though Atletico Madrid must clear wage space through player sales to finalize a deal.

Tottenham Hotspur take on Auckland FC in New Zealand for a pre-season friendly under manager Roberto De Zerbi amid ongoing squad turbulence.

Tottenham Hotspur have finalized a club-record £85 million transfer for Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United. The 21-year-old joins the club as part of a squad overhaul under head coach Roberto De Zerbi.