Spurs weigh Amar Dedic swoop as Newcastle race to the finish line
Tottenham are eyeing a late move for Amar Dedic, adding the Benfica full-back to their right-back shortlist just as Newcastle look to tie up a deal. It’s a classic Premier League transfer stare-down: Spurs weighing a swoop while the Magpies fancy they’ve already got it boxed off.
Right-back priority as Porro lacks true cover
It’s been a frenetic window in north London under Roberto De Zerbi. Six signings in already and active talks for Savinho and Cody Gakpo underline the intent. But with Djed Spence expected to head to Inter and Cristian Romero linked with Atlético Madrid in the coming days, the balance of the back line needs attention. Pedro Porro is the nailed-on starter at right-back after penning a new long-term deal, yet genuine, specialist competition is thin. Archie Gray can plug gaps there, but he’s primarily a midfielder. On the opposite flank, Spurs are well stocked, which only sharpens the focus on the right.
Newcastle push ahead for Dedic — Spurs monitor the gap
Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has indicated Newcastle are closing in on an agreement with Benfica for Dedic, with personal terms understood to be in place. Ben Jacobs, speaking on the Last Word on Spurs live stream, says Tottenham have the Bosnia and Herzegovina international on a shortlist and are doing their due diligence, albeit without a formal approach to Benfica at this stage. The 23-year-old’s versatility — comfortable on either side — makes him a tidy fit for a De Zerbi system that asks full-backs to be brave and flexible.
De Zerbi’s profile points to Premier League-proven options
Here’s the tactical twist: De Zerbi has clearly valued Premier League know-how this summer — every confirmed arrival so far ticks that box, and even the targets Savinho and Gakpo know the league inside out. That trend could tilt Tottenham toward alternatives already linked, like Nottingham Forest’s Neco Williams or Crystal Palace’s Daniel Muñoz, unless Spurs decide Dedic’s ceiling and value justify an eleventh-hour bid to nick him from under Newcastle’s noses.
If you’re tracking the market angles while this saga unfolds, our guide to best betting sites is worth a look — but the smart money is on Tottenham needing to act quickly if they truly want Dedic. Newcastle have momentum; Spurs must test Benfica’s resolve now or risk waving this one goodbye.
And a striker before the bell?
Don’t rule out a centre-forward arriving before the deadline, either. With the squad reshaping gathering pace, a late No 9 would round off a window that’s been as breathless as it’s been bold. But first, the right-hand side needs sorting — whether that’s Dedic in a dramatic hijack or a Premier League-proven alternative.
