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The latest Premier League transfer rumours as Wolverhampton Wanderers discuss terms with an attacker wanted by Tottenham Hotspur.

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Wolves are reportedly set to offer star forward Matheus Cunha a lucrative new contract following an impressive start to the new season.

The Old Gold are aware of interest in their best players from the Premier League’s elite clubs but want to keep them at all costs. Cunha comes under this bracket and as does left wing-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, who has been heavily linked with Liverpool and Manchester United in recent weeks.

The Telegraph reports Wolves want to reward Cunha for his efforts over the past couple of seasons, offering him significantly improved terms while extending his stay at Molineux. It’s stated the Old Gold feel it’s inevitable that bigger clubs will come knocking in the summer, so they want to ensure Cunha’s contract is of a longer term.

This update comes after reports that higher-ups at Tottenham have been in talks over a potential move for Cunha in the summer transfer window. Another fellow Premier League side, Man Utd, are also said to have been monitoring the Brazilian’s progress.

Cunha, 25 years old and heading into his prime, has contributed an impressive seven goals and three assists in 12 Premier League matches this season despite Wolves’ torrid form. Wanderers have picked up just nine points out of an available 36 but that hasn’t stopped Cunha from starring in games, even when his side have been defeated.

Goal contributions came at a similar rate last term, too, as Cunha netted on 12 occasions while providing seven assists in 32 league matches. The £44million fee may have seemed a little excessive at the time but the 11-time former Brazil international is certainly proving his worth.

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Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur clash in the Premier League in North London on Sunday, November 3, at 2.00 pm.

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Aston Villa hope to bounce back from their exit from the Carabao Cup in midweek when they travel to London to face Spurs in the Premier League.

The Villains lost to Crystal Palace 2-1 on Wednesday night, despite Jhon Duran getting them back on level terms after Eberechi Eze opened the scoring. Villa have won twice in their last two meetings at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but the most recent clash between the two sides resulted in a 4-0 win for Spurs back in March.

Spurs progressed to the last eight of the Carabao Cup after beating Manchester City, but they didn’t come through things unscathed. They’ve got some injuries to contend with, and so without a further ado, here’s the latest injury update on both side’s squads.

Aston Villa team news

In what is a rarity these days given the volume of fixtures, Aston Villa have no injury concerns. Jaden Philogene missed their last league match due to picking up two yellow cards, but he's now back, and available for selection.

Villa have a game against Club Brugge in the Champions League next Wednesday, and so there might be one eye on that fixture when it comes to team selection. The Premier League is the bread and butter, but Villa will want to continue their good start, having topped the league phase in the UCL after three games.

Unai Emery made 10 changes from the team that drew with Bournemouth against Crystal Palace, including starts for Tyrone Mings, and Boubacar Kamara who have recovered from ACL injuries.

Spurs team news

Micky van de Ven has emerged as an injury concern for Spurs. He felt something in his hamstring after playing a part in their win against Manchester City on Wednesday. He'll be assessed, and an update should be provided on Friday.

Timo Werner looked to have been contending with fatigue towards the latter stages of the game against Man City. Werner should be okay to play at the weekend however. Cristian Romero is similar to Werner, but given van den Ven's injury, a decision was made to bring on Ben Davies early in the second period.

Summer signing Wilson Odobert has been ruled out. He's picked up a fresh injury which is around the same area as he picked up the first which put him out for over a month.

Spurs are hoping that they can get Heung-Min Son back for the weekend. He's been sidelined with a thigh injury, and he's been described as 'almost fit' and so it seems he's touch and go for the weekend. Djed Spence is in a similar position to Heung-Min Son, with Ange Postecoglou hoping that he would re-join the squad this week in training.

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The Premier League table based on the total squad transfer values of all 20 teams.

Aston Villa have begun the new season in style, with just one defeat in their opening seven Premier League matches.

Unai Emery’s side have continued their fine work from last campaign’s fourth-placed finish, building further momentum toward becoming an established European outfit.

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That’s been proved in the Champions League itself, too, as Villa have won their opening two fixtures. The second of those victories was incredibly impressive as they beat Bayern Munich by one goal to nil at Villa Park.

On paper, Emery has achieved these remarkable feats with a squad not quite at the level of those in the so-called ‘big six’. Villa’s financial power is far less significant than those teams, too, making the progress all the more admirable.

How, then, does Villa’s total squad value compare to the rest of the Premier League? Emphasising just how brilliantly Emery is doing, here’s a full run-through.

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A bold decision from Lee Carsley before England 1-2 Greece riled up supporters from both Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.

An experimental Three Lions side were beaten by Greece at Wembley Stadium for the first time in history on Thursday night as several of Carsley’s tactical flaws were exposed.

The interim England boss raised eyebrows when the team selection was announced as Jude Bellingham was named as a false nine. Harry Kane’s absence meant Carsley had to source a replacement but he ignored both Ollie Watkins and Dominic Solanke, instead opting for a rather unbalanced midfield.

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Bellingham netted what he thought was an 87th-minute equaliser for England after Vangelis Pavlidis’ opener just after half time, but Pavlidis scored again deep in second-half stoppage time to secure a famous UEFA Nations League victory for the visitors.

Not many would argue it wasn’t a deserved result as Greece matched England’s attacking output without, all while having less of the ball. And it turns out - as per a report from talkSPORT - that the Three Lions only practiced Carsley’s new system for 20 minutes during a training session.

With that in mind, many fans took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) post-match to belittle Carsley’s team selection, pointing to Watkins and Solanke as the obvious solutions.

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Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has been tipped to join Aston Villa instead of Tottenham Hotspur or Newcastle United.

Semenyo has made a stunning start to the new Premier League season, with three goals and one assist in seven matches so far.

The 24-year-old, signed from Bristol City for a reported £10 million fee in January 2023, is already closing in on his previous best goalscoring tally of eight Premier League goals in a single campaign.

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GiveMeSport reports Tottenham and Newcastle are among several top-flight teams regularly scouting Semenyo, keeping a close eye on his progress at Bournemouth. Liverpool are also mentioned, though the latest assessment from a bookmaker backs Villa as the likeliest destination for Semenyo.

Villa are said to have a 33.3% chance of acquiring the Ghana international’s services, while the probabilities of Tottenham and Newcastle snapping up the attacker are 16.7% and 7.7% respectively.

Unai Emery already has two superb striker options in Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran but the Spanish head coach is always looking at ways to add depth and quality to his squad. An acquisition on the right-hand side of defence is arguably the more pressing issue but it could be temping to add more talent in attack.

There’s nothing concrete to suggest Semenyo will be a player Villa turn to in January, but that hasn’t stopped the conversation from being sparked. Capable of playing as an out-and-out centre-forward or an attacking-minded winger on either flank, Semenyo would contribute versatility to any potential suitor.

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A leak ahead of the England squad announcement suggests an in-form Aston Villa star has been ignored.

Morgan Rogers is set to miss out on his first senior England call-up despite being nominated for the September’s Premier League Player of the Month accolade.

The 22-year-old, who has one goal and two assists in his last three outings, has become one of the first names on the Villa team sheet but is yet to get the nod for England. Rogers is expected to continue in the Three Lions’ Under-21 ranks for the time being as he waits patiently for a chance in the senior team.

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The Athletic reports Interim England head coach Lee Carsley has opted for Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke instead. The 27-year-old, signed from AFC Bournemouth in the summer for £65 million, is expected to receive an Three Lions call-up for the first time in seven years.

Rogers isn’t the only in-form player ignored as West Ham United winger Jarrod Bowen and Tottenham attacking midfielder James Maddison also miss out. In defence, Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire has not been included in the squad as Carsley prefers Chelsea’s Levi Colwill.

The Three Lions take on Greece at Wembley Stadium on Thursday, October 10 before making the trip to Helsinki to face Finland on Sunday, October 13. The UEFA Nations League action then concludes during another international break next month - with fixtures away at Greece and at home against the Republic of Ireland.

Those who didn’t make the cut this time around will be hoping they can force their way into Carsley’s plans before November swings around.

Aston Villa reportedly attempted a summer swoop for a wonderkid striker wanted by Tottenham Hotspur.

The Villans are said to have acted on their reported interest in Beşiktaş attacker Semih Kılıçsoy, seeing a bid rejected during the recent transfer window.

It turned out to be a rather quiet end to the summer for Unai Emery’s side but business appears to have been bubbling away in the background as Sinan Engin, a former general manager at Beşiktaş and now a pundit, has claimed Villa saw an official proposal for Kılıçsoy rejected.

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Engin made the shock revelation while commentating on a recent match for Beyaz Futbol, as relayed by Turkish outlet Aslinda. “Aston Villa gave 15 million euros to sign Semih Kılıçsoy and Beşiktaş did not accept it,” Engin said.

It’s understood that Emery wanted to sign a new versatile forward in the the summer, so it would come as no surprise if Villa did indeed lodge a €15 million (£12.6 million) bid. After all, the 19-year-old has gained the attention of a whole host of clubs across Europe, including Premier League sides Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham.

Already a three-time Turkey international and once an appearance maker at UEFA EURO 2024, Kılıçsoy scored 11 goals in 23 matches during his recent breakthrough Süper Lig season. Before that, the 18-year-old netted an impressive 42 goals in 64 games for Beşiktaş Under-19.

Semih Kılıçsoy’s play style suits Aston Villa

Predominantly a centre-forward but also capable of playing on either flank, Kılıçsoy is a strong dribbler and finisher but occasionally dawdles on the ball and struggles with crossing. The Turk likes to take on defenders by cutting inside, though he does commit fouls often.

Still a teenager, Kılıçsoy is a raw talent and would likely flourish under the stewardship of a man-management genius like Emery. The likes of Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola and Ange Postecoglou are all very capable too, though, so it could be tricky for Villa to brush away the competition.

Birmingham City reportedly saw a move for Tottenham Hotspur youngster Alfie Devine fall through on Deadline Day.

Football Insider claimed Blues had been in talks with Devine to bring him to St Andrew's on a season-long loan, but a move failed to materialise. Several clubs including Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City were also reportedly interested, as well as Saudi Pro League outfit outfit Al-Ettifaq, who are managed by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.

The 20-year-old ended up remaining in England for several days, but has now completed a move, despite the transfer window shutting in England. Six days after the window shut, Devine has signed with Belgian side Westerlo on a season-long loan deal.

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The reason that a deal could be completed was that the Belgian transfer window is open until Friday, September 6. Westerlo had no difficulties in completing a deal for the Spurs youngster, and now despite talks of moves to English clubs, the attacking midfielder is going to ply his trade in Belgium for the coming months.

Birmingham were able to seek an alternative option to Devine as they secured the signing of Jay Stansfield from Fulham for a deal worth up to £20m. Stansfield, an attacking midfielder like Devine, was Birmingham's prime target this summer, and they were able to land him on the final day of the window, despite Fulham's initial desire to keep hold of the England under-21 international.

Another attacking midfield option available to Chris Davies is Luke Harris, who is on a season-long loan from Fulham. He was on international duty this week with Wales' under-21s team but was withdrawn.

The lack of deals between Birmingham City and Spurs during the transfer window perhaps will have some as a surprise however. First-team manager Chris Davies departed the North London club this summer, but instead looked to another one of his former clubs in Celtic to recruit midfielder Tomoki Iwata on deadline day.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are closing in on the signing of a reported Everton and Tottenham Hotspur target.

The Old Gold have reportedly reached an agreement with FC Nantes to acquire the services of wonderkid defender Bastien Meupiyou on a permanent deal.

It was reported last week by our sister publication, Express & Star, that an offer of €5 million (£4.26 million) had been submitted for Meupiyou. Now, according to French outlet L’Equipe, the deal is nearing completion after Nantes accepted.

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Wolves are said to have included some extra bonuses as sweeteners to seal the agreement and Meupiyou will now travel to England to finalise his move. The 18-year-old will sign a long-term contract with Wanderers and it’s understood he will not be loaned out this season.

Everton and Tottenham Hotspur had listed Meupiyou as a target earlier this month. This is according to HITC, with a report on August 14 stating the two Premier League clubs were keen on beating Wolves to Meupiyou’s signature.

Gary O’Neil probably won’t utilise Meupiyou immediately as the defender has only made one senior competitive appearance to date. He was one of Nantes’ most prized young assets, though, and he shone at youth level for several years.

Currently a France Under-18 international with three caps, the Paris-born centre-back has the potential to continue his rise through the international ranks. Wolves are hoping Meupiyou turns out to be a bargain signing, becoming a key player in the future.

Wolves have been given a massive boost in their pursuit of a goalkeeper.

The summer transfer window is now reaching its final crescendo. There is still plenty of time for Wolves to get deals over the line - what is happening in the rumour mill today?

A significant update has been given in Wolves’ pursuit of Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale - though there are still certain barriers in place that could scupper a potential transfer. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a young player in Wolves’ midfield - can Gary O’Neil hold onto one of his strongest assets?

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Wolves given green light for Aaron Ramsdale transfer as Arsenal confirm replacement

Previously, Wolves had been interested in a move for Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale. There had been a major obstacle in their path to completing a transfer - the Gunners were unwilling to let Ramsdale go without first securing a replacement for the former Sheffield United shot stopper.

Now, however, Mikel Arteta’s men have done just that. According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Joan Garcia of Espanyol - upon his arrival at the Emirates Stadium, the door will be wide open for Wolves to make a move. While Arsenal would prefer a permanent break, Wolves have only shown interest in a loan deal as things stand.

Wolves’ path is not clear just yet - they will face competition from Bournemouth for Ramsdale’s signature. The 26 year old has played for the Cherries in the past - this could prove to be a key factor when he makes his final decision.

In Romano’s post on Instagram, he wrote: “Ramsdale expected to leave as Arsenal agree on terms with García! Aaron Ramsdale, prepared to leave Arsenal in the final days as Bournemouth and Wolves are also interested. Arsenal want permanent transfer as things can happen in any case with English goalkeeper expected to leave. Meanwhile, Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Espanyol and Spain U21 goalkeeper Joan García. He will be Arsenal new GK if Ramsdale leaves the club.”

Tottenham Hotspur have ‘sights set’ on move for Wolves’ Joao Gomes

Wolves ace Joao Gomes is a man in demand - according to a report from GIVEMESPORT, Tottenham are looking to make a move for the player following an injury sustained by Rodrigo Bentancur in their opening game against Leicester City. This blow has left them short of options in central midfield - they will be looking to offset it by bringing Gomes on board.

Furthermore, Spurs are willing to ‘splash the cash’ to make this deal happen. Wolves have no interest in letting Gomes go, especially to another club in the Premier League, but their hand could be forced if the Lilywhites put forth an astronomical offer. Spurs have been some of the league’s highest spenders this summer, having paid huge amounts for both Dominic Solanke and Archie Gray.

Last season, Gomes made 38 appearances in all competitions, scoring two goals and notching up a single assist. He is an invaulable asset to Wolves in the heart of midfield - losing him would be a blow.