Vicario is gone
Guglielmo Vicario has joined Juventus on a season-long loan (1) (2) (3). Antonin Kinsky is now the undisputed No1.
Sporting director Renzo Nadin, who once discovered Vicario, says the keeper arrives with real experience and maturity. He is not putting Spurs' defensive mess all on Vicario either. "Yes, Guglielmo is a high-level goalkeeper," Nadin said (7).
Gakpo doubts are growing
Tottenham have agreed personal terms with Cody Gakpo, but a journalist now fears the deal may not complete (4). The Athletic report Liverpool consider him 'not for sale' (11). That one looks stuck.
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Bergvall could go this week
Newcastle are pushing hard for Lucas Bergvall, and the clock matters. The 45-day window ends on August 20 (12). Sandro Tonali's move the other way opened this door.
The rest of the market
Savinho to Spurs has a clear deadline attached (8). Chelsea want £100m for Pedro Neto, with Tottenham among the clubs credited with interest (9). Richarlison's future remains unresolved, linked with Everton and Brazil (13). Köln are hopeful of landing Mikey Moore, with groundwork already done (10).
Next up
Premier League opener away at Brentford on Saturday, August 22 (18:30 CEST). Then Newcastle at home on Saturday, August 29.
Fan-reaktioner
Spurs fans spent the quiet window watching rival clubs move for the same names, and a Dortmund-linked scout story got attention for the wrong reasons. The Gakpo thread is the one to watch: supporters are trying to read a Spurs reporter's mixed signals on Gakpo, Barcola, and Mbaye. Follow that conversation here.
