Today's PL summary — 31 Jul 2026

Here is FTZ's pick of the hottest Premier League stories from 31 Jul 2026.

1. Who is Tottenham's transfer 'bomba'? Roberto De Zerbi teases new signing shock

Spurs fans desperate to discover identity of mystery target close to joining ([source](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/who-is-tottenham-transfer-bomba-de-zerbi-b1292003.html))

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2. Tottenham XI vs Chelsea: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Sydney Super Cup

Spurs without James Maddison and Mateus Fernandes for London derby clash Down Under ([source](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-xi-vs-chelsea-fc-confirmed-team-news-predicted-lineup-injury-latest-sydney-super-cup-2026-b1291993.html))

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3. Next Tottenham transfer close as 'terms agreed' after £17m bid

Tottenham defender Souza has been linked with a summer exit and a transfer battle has broken out between two Portuguese clubs for his signature ([source](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/tottenham-transfer-exit-souza-porto-34382595))

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4. Every word Roberto De Zerbi said on transfer 'bomba', how many signings he wants and Maddison injury

Here's every single word the Tottenham Hotspur boss said on Friday ahead of the pre-season friendly against Chelsea in Sydney ([source](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/de-zerbi-transfer-bomba-maddison-34382889))

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5. Arsenal can follow Man City transfer example by agreeing to clever Ethan Nwaneri deal

Ethan Nwaneri's future with Arsenal is uncertain, with the North London club potentially poised to move him on either temporarily or permanently this summer ([source](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-transfer-news-latest-nwaneri-34384027))

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6. Tottenham can benefit from Marcus Rashford transfer U-turn as Man Utd star says goodbye

Marcus Rashford has been long linked with a move to Tottenham this summer and Roberto De Zerbi's side could benefit from Manchester United's transfer U-Turn ([source](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/tottenham-marcus-rashford-arsenal-transfer-34382111))

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7. Xabi Alonso reveals new Chelsea injury boost before Tottenham showdown

Blues face London rivals Spurs in Sydney Super Cup clash this weekend ([source](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-romeo-lavia-injury-tottenham-alonso-b1291951.html))

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8. Roberto De Zerbi wants three more Tottenham signings as transfer 'bomba' explained

Big-spending Spurs’ ambitious summer recruitment drive is far from over ([source](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-transfer-news-roberto-de-zerbi-bomba-b1291977.html))

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