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Brighton have agreed a club record £46m deal with Tottenham Hotspur for Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic.

Brighton had two bids for Vuskovic turned down last month.

However, they have now reached an agreement over a transfer that is also subject to potential additional payments that could take the overall fee to £50m.

The 19-year-old will have a medical when Croatia's World Cup campaign is over.

They play Portugal in a last-32 tie in the early hours of Friday morning UK time.

Born in Split, Vuskovic came through the academy at local club Hajduk, becoming the youngest player to feature in Croatia's top flight when he was just 16 – and going on to become his club's youngest goalscorer.

He agreed a deal with Tottenham in September 2023 that saw him join the club in 2025.

Although he is yet to make his Spurs debut, Vuskovic made 30 appearances on loan with German club Hamburg last season, scoring six goals in the Bundesliga, and is now one of the most highly rated young central defenders in Europe.

He will replace Jan Paul van Hecke in Fabian Hurzeler's squad.

A blue plaque has been unveiled in Scarborough to commemorate the life of a Tottenham Hotspur and England footballer.

Nicholson joined Spurs in 1936, and later as manager led them to a historic double in the 1960-61 season. He played for England on 19 May 1951 when they took on Portugal - scoring with his first touch of the ball after only 19 seconds.

The plaque, unveiled by the Scarborough Civic Society, was sponsored by the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust, and follows a campaign from Scarborough-born Spurs fan Jack Kirby-Lowe to have Nicholson recognised as part of the town's heritage.

Society president Adrian Perry said: "Spurs absolutely blossomed under his management and direction. It was just a career of success.

"We've got many other Scarborough people that have had just as glittering careers, and they all started out in Scarborough."

Representatives from the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust and Nicholson's daughters Jean Bell and Linda Feldeisen attended the unveiling of the plaque at his birthplace - now the site of David Duggleby Auctioneers.

Feldeisen, who now lives in Boston in the US, said being back in Scarborough had brought back fond memories of building sandcastles and playing cricket on the beach with her dad.

"It's an honour and a privilege to be here," she said.

"We're really excited about the plaque. I think it will give a lasting memory of Dad for people.

"He was a very loving dad. He didn't want any of the limelight.

"Once when we went to see a film in London - the line for his autograph was longer than the line for the ice cream.

"After that he didn't want to go to pubs or anywhere like that, he just wanted to be Bill outside of the Spurs life, and just be with his family."

Kirby-Lowe, who now lives in London, said he was surprised to find Nicholson missing from the blue plaques in Scarborough.

"It surprised me that such a notable figure in the nation's favourite game hadn't been commemorated in his home town, so I got in touch with the civic society."

He was later taken on as ground staff before playing his first professional match two years later, aged 19.

After serving in the Durham Light Infantry during World War Two he returned to Spurs in 1946, going on to manage the team.

Boreham Wood have signed Tottenham goalkeeper Luca Gunter on a season-long loan and Sunderland defender Oliver Bainbridge on a permanent deal

Gunter, 21, has previous National League experience, having played 14 times for Wealdstone in the latter half of the 2024-25 season.

He won the Under-17 and Under-18 Premier League Cup double with Tottenham in 2022-23, and the Premier League 2 title with the club's Under-21s the following season.

Bainbridge is a 21-year-old left-back who failed to make a first-team appearance at Sunderland but helped South Shields to the National North play-off final during a loan spell last season.

He also gained senior experience with Kilmarnock, where he spent the first half of the 2024/25 campaign on loan, making his debut against Celtic.

Boreham Wood have not revealed the length of the contract Bainbridge has signed.

Tottenham are on the brink of signing Mateus Fernandes in an £85m deal.

The Portuguese midfielder has been relegated with West Ham and Southampton but at 21, already has noteworthy Premier League experience.

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The north London club saw off competition from Manchester United, who were unwilling to match the fee agreed by Spurs - which is a guaranteed £85m without add-ons.

The 21-year-old was viewed as a primary target for Tottenham after their £80m bid to sign Sandro Tonali was rejected by Newcastle.

Tottenham have made a fast start in the transfer market this summer, having already signed four players.

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The 37-year-old Slovakia keeper was another defensive reinforcement following the signings of Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson - also on free transfers from Bournemouth and Liverpool - and Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke, who cost £52m from Brighton.

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Tottenham have agreed an £85m deal to sign Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham.

The north London club saw off competition from Manchester United, who were unwilling to match the fee agreed by Spurs - which is a guaranteed £85m without add-ons.

The 21-year-old was viewed as a primary target for Tottenham after their £80m to sign Sandro Tonali was rejected by Newcastle.

Tottenham have made a fast start in the transfer market this summer, having already signed four players.

Last week, they agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer once his contract with Burnley expires on 1 July.

The 37-year-old Slovakia keeper was another defensive reinforcement following the signings of Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson - also on free transfers from Bournemouth and Liverpool - and Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke, who cost £52m from Brighton.

Attention then turned to central midfield but a move for Tonali proved difficult.

The Italian has four years left on his contract after signing an extension to his deal to repay the faith Newcastle showed in him during his 10-month ban for breaching the Football Association's betting rules.

Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky says he wants to contribute to "a successful season" and "give the fans what they want" after signing a new contract with the club.

Kinsky signed from Slavia Prague for about £12.5m on a deal until 2031 in January 2025 and made 10 appearances last season after stepping in for Guglielmo Vicario, who had surgery on a hernia.

"I'm so happy and I can feel the trust from the club," said Kinksy. "When I joined 18 months ago, my expectations were to fight for my place in the team and to wear this shirt every week.

"It's been a real journey to get here and a nice story already, and I'm looking forward to what lies ahead over the next months and years.

"Everyone around the club feels that we can have a successful season and I want to contribute to that. We want to give the fans what they want and what this Club deserves."

Head coach Roberto de Zerbi said: "Toni was outstanding over the final seven games of the season and a key part of what we achieved in that period.

"I am delighted he has committed his future to the club. He has earned this new contract, not only with his performances but also his professionalism and desire to improve.

"We have huge belief in what Toni can become. He is still young, has enormous potential and I know that Spurs is the perfect place for him to continue to develop into one of the best goalkeepers in Europe."

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has signed an improved contract with the Premier League club.

The 23-year-old had a rollercoaster first full season with Spurs, memorably being substituted just 17 minutes into their Champions League last-16 tie at Atletico Madrid after conceding three goals.

But after Roberto de Zerbi came in as Spurs manager, Kinsky played the final seven games of the Premier League season as they avoided relegation.

Kinsky said: "It's been a real journey to get here and a nice story already, and I'm looking forward to what lies ahead over the next months and years."

Tottenham signed Kinsky from Slavia Prague for about £12.5m in January 2025 on a contract running to 2031.

Against Atletico in March the Czech made two bad errors early on as the Spanish side romped to a 5-2 win.

He was hauled off by interim manager Igor Tudor and replaced by Guglielmo Vicario.

At the time, former Premier League goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel told CBS Sports: "Tudor has completely destroyed his career. I feel really sorry for him.

"When his name is mentioned in the future, the whole football world will remember this moment."

He could now start the new season as first choice with Vicario linked with a return to Italy and Inter Milan.

Tottenham boss De Zerbi said:, external "Toni was outstanding over the final seven games of the season and a key part of what we achieved in that period.

"He has earned this new contract, not only with his performances but also his professionalism and desire to improve.

"We have huge belief in what Toni can become. He is still young, has enormous potential and I know that Spurs is the perfect place for him to continue to develop into one of the best goalkeepers in Europe."

Spurs have not revealed the length or terms of Kinsky's new deal.

Mateus Fernandes' future should become clearer over the next few days as Manchester United and Tottenham and battle it out to sign the West Ham midfielder.

Fernandes was not intended to be part of the first lot of Hammers players that returns for pre-season training next Monday.

However, it is anticipated a formal bid is close to being made which is likely to bring the situation to a head.

Fernandes is understood to have an open mind about where he goes, with his agent Jorge Mendes speaking to both Premier League clubs.

It is not thought there is an immediate need for West Ham to sell the player to comply with financial regulations, although manager Nuno Espirito Santo knows there will have to be departures following relegation to the Championship.

Manchester United have been keen admirers of the 21-year-old and remain in talks with West Ham. However, it has appeared Spurs were more likely to reach the Hammers' asking price, thought to be about £80m.

The priority at Old Trafford is strengthening the central midfield area and they have already agreed a £35m deal with Atalanta for Ederson, but his arrival has been delayed by a late call-up to the Brazil World Cup squad.

United's players are due to return for pre-season training on 9 July and so far, other than out-of-contract duo Casemiro and Tyrell Malacia, Michael Carrick's squad remains as it was at the end of last season, with no significant departures or arrivals.