Tottenham Probe Pulisic as Transfer Deadline Looms

Tottenham Hotspur have opened formal enquiries about AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic as the summer transfer window approaches its September 1 deadline. The interest is reported by TEAMtalk, which notes that the 27-year-old United States international is being considered as an alternative to Cody Gakpo, whose potential move to Manchester City has redirected Tottenham’s recruitment plans.

Tottenham Hotspur target move for Serie A attacker

Tottenham entered the 2024-25 season with a new head coach, Roberto De Zerbi, and have already lost their opening two Premier League matches without scoring. The club’s early-season struggles have intensified the search for additional attacking options. Earlier in the window, Tottenham were prepared to commit more than £70 million for Gakpo, but the Dutch forward appears set to remain at Liverpool after a reported agreement with Manchester City. That development forced De Zerbi’s staff to reassess their forward-line strategy, prompting the current focus on Pulisic and a shortlist of other prospects.

Tottenham make shock move for ex-Chelsea star as Cody Gakpo alternative after Man City approach

• Christian Pulisic has recorded 42 goals and 27 assists in 134 appearances for AC Milan.

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• He has featured in 100 Serie A matches for Milan, contributing a combined 55 goals and assists.

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• Pulisic missed Milan’s 2-0 Serie A victory over Venezia while recovering from a leg microfracture sustained at the World Cup. (ESPN; footballtransfertavern)

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• Tottenham’s other identified targets include Lyon’s Malick Fofana, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Jean-Matteo Bahoya, and Lille’s Matheus Fernandez-Pardo.

Tottenham make shock move for ex-Chelsea star as Cody Gakpo alternative after Man City approach

Roberto De Zerbi’s recruitment objectives have been described in reports as a desire to add “thrust in the final third” and to secure a player capable of contributing immediately. AC Milan’s management has not issued a public statement confirming a willingness to sell Pulisic; however, TEAMtalk indicates that the club has not ruled out a transfer despite the player’s reduced role under new coach Ruben Amorim, who has left him an unused substitute in the first two league fixtures.

Tottenham make shock move for ex-Chelsea star as Cody Gakpo alternative after Man City approach

Sources differ on AC Milan’s stance toward a potential sale. TEAMtalk suggests the club is not actively seeking to move Pulisic, while other reports imply that his diminished playing time could make a transfer feasible before the deadline. No definitive confirmation from Milan has been published, leaving his market availability uncertain.

Tottenham Hotspur target move for Serie A attacker

• Early season (pre-September 1): Tottenham miss two league games without scoring and lose the pursuit of Cody Gakpo.

Tottenham Hotspur target move for Serie A attacker

• September 1 deadline: Final day for any permanent transfer of Pulisic to Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur target move for Serie A attacker

Tottenham must decide whether to move from enquiry to negotiation before the September 1 deadline. If a deal is reached, the club is expected to allocate a budget comparable to the £70 million earmarked for Gakpo. Should negotiations stall, Tottenham’s recruitment team will likely continue evaluating the younger alternatives on their shortlist, balancing immediate impact against longer-term potential.

Tottenham Hotspur target move for Serie A attacker