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Tottenham Hotspur’s summer transfer plans are beginning to take another dramatic turn, with the club reportedly scouring the European market for attacking reinforcements as frustration continues to grow over their pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho.
The Brazilian international has emerged as one of Tottenham’s biggest attacking priorities, with reports suggesting that the 22-year-old is keen on the possibility of making the move to North London. However, negotiations with Manchester City have proved increasingly complicated, leaving Spurs facing a potentially crucial race against time to get their preferred deal over the line.
Tottenham are understood to be unwilling to allow the situation to drag on indefinitely. With new head coach Roberto De Zerbi eager to have his attacking options settled as quickly as possible, the club’s hierarchy reportedly wants clarity over Savinho before pre-season preparations move too far forward.
For De Zerbi, this is not simply about signing another big-name player. The Italian coach wants his new attacking recruits involved during pre-season so that they can learn his tactical demands, develop relationships with their teammates and be ready to make an immediate impact when competitive football begins.
And while Savinho remains a major target, Tottenham’s attacking concerns go far beyond the wing positions.
Spurs desperately need another No.9
The departure of Randal Kolo Muani following the end of his loan spell has left Tottenham with only two recognised senior strikers in Dominic Solanke and Richarlison.
That situation could become even more concerning if reports surrounding Solanke’s fitness prove serious. The England international was reportedly seen limping into the team hotel after a training session and subsequently missed Tottenham’s pre-season friendly against Sydney FC.
Even if Solanke’s issue turns out to be minor, Spurs cannot afford to enter a demanding season without sufficient depth in the centre-forward position.
Richarlison’s situation also adds another layer of uncertainty. The Brazilian forward is entering the final year of his contract, while reports have suggested Tottenham could be prepared to listen to offers for him during the summer transfer window.
Should Richarlison leave, De Zerbi could suddenly find himself desperately short of options in attack.
That is why Tottenham’s reported interest in Scottish striker Robbie Ure could become one of the most intriguing developments of their transfer window.
Tottenham turn attention to Robbie Ure
According to reports from CaughtOffside’s Daily Briefing, Tottenham are among several European clubs monitoring IK Sirius forward Robbie Ure.
The 22-year-old has reportedly attracted significant attention after producing extraordinary numbers in Sweden, with Tottenham having scouted him in recent times.
However, Spurs are far from the only club interested.
Chelsea and Manchester City have reportedly held discussions regarding a potential move for the striker, while a long list of European clubs—including AC Milan, Napoli, Monaco, Lille, Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Besiktas—are also believed to be monitoring his progress.
That level of competition tells its own story.
Ure may not yet be a household name among Premier League supporters, but his goalscoring record is becoming increasingly difficult for Europe’s biggest clubs to ignore.
From Rangers rejection to Swedish sensation
Ure’s journey is particularly fascinating.
The Scottish forward came through the Rangers academy but struggled to establish himself in the first team, scoring once at senior level against Queen of the South before eventually leaving in search of regular football.
He subsequently spent around 18 months in Belgium with Anderlecht’s second team before making the move to IK Sirius in Sweden in March 2025.
Since arriving in Sweden, however, Ure’s career has exploded.
During his first season with the club, he scored 16 goals in 35 appearances. His performances have gone to another level this campaign, with the forward reportedly scoring 15 goals in just 14 appearances.
That extraordinary scoring rate has made him the leading scorer in the Allsvenskan this season and has placed his name firmly on the radar of clubs across Europe.
For Tottenham, the opportunity could therefore be too good to ignore.
Spurs could have a bargain on their hands
Having already invested heavily in strengthening their defence and midfield, Tottenham may now be searching for smarter opportunities in the attacking market rather than spending another enormous fee on an established superstar.
Ure could potentially represent exactly that kind of opportunity.
The striker’s impressive statistics could make him an attractive option, particularly if his price remains significantly below the cost of more established forwards. Spurs could potentially secure a hungry, developing striker before his value explodes.
But there is one major problem: competition.
With Chelsea, Manchester City and several major European clubs reportedly monitoring the Scottish forward, Tottenham cannot afford to sit back and wait.
If De Zerbi genuinely sees Ure as a player capable of adding goals, depth and competition to his attack, Spurs may need to move quickly.
The Savinho negotiations have already highlighted how quickly a transfer target can become complicated. Tottenham will therefore be desperate to avoid another prolonged saga.
With the new season approaching, De Zerbi needs answers—and Tottenham’s attacking department could be where the next major transfer bombshell comes from.
