Tottenham in talks with Marseille over midfielder transfer, with move close: report

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou applauds the Spurs fans after a pre-season friendly against QPR in July 2024.
(Image credit: Getty Images)

Tottenham Hotspur are holding transfer talks with Marseille over a midfielder, with a summer move understood to be close to completion.

Big changes are expected at Spurs this summer ahead of Ange Postecoglou’s second season at the North London club, with the Australian admitting earlier in 2024 that a number of high-profile exits might be needed along with new signings.

The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.

Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

Ben Hayward is the Weekend Editor of FourFourTwo. A European football writer and Tottenham Hotspur fan with over 15 years’ experience, he has covered games all over the world – including three World Cups, several Champions League finals, Euros, Copa America – and has spent much of that time in Spain. Ben speaks English and Spanish, currently dividing his time between Barcelona and London, covering all the big talking points of the weekend on FFT: he’s also written several list features and interviewed Guglielmo Vicario for the magazine.