Tottenham defender rejects Arsenal offer, set to join Aston Villa
Tottenham are prepared to part ways with several players this summer, with one defender snubbing an offer from North London rivals Arsenal.
The Lilywhites are preparing for a summer of change after winning the UEFA Europa League against Manchester United at the Estadio de San Mamés (21 May).
Lifting this trophy, which also saw Spurs qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League, has given Tottenham the perfect foundation to build on for the next few years.
Therefore, Daniel Levy will be keen to take full advantage of this and strengthen the Tottenham squad, although there will also inevitably be some departures this summer.
Finlay Barnard to join Aston Villa
Tottenham’s Under-16s defender Barnard is set to leave the Lilywhites this summer.
That is according to Lilywhite Rose, who reported via X on Thursday (29 May) that Barnard is set to join Aston Villa, having turned down an offer from Arsenal.
| Premier League 2024/25 | Position | Points |
| Arsenal | 2nd | 74 |
| Tottenham | 17th | 38 |
Spurs supporters will welcome the news that one of their players has snubbed Arsenal, especially after winning a trophy during a season where their fiercest rivals went trophyless.
Tottenham must accelerate summer preparations
The Europa League win and subsequent Champions League qualification mean that Tottenham will enter the summer transfer market in a strong position.
Indeed, the Lilywhites have already been linked with several big names, including Manchester City ace Jack Grealish.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane could also make the move to North London this summer to play in the Champions League with Tottenham. However, while it may be tempting to take a chance with big-name players, Tottenham should be wise when making decisions on incomings.
Spurs should look to invest in young talents that will grow with the club’s success rather than splash the cash on players who will look to move on in a couple of years. There is still time to make this summer an unforgettable one for Tottenham supporters who will hope to remember it for all the right reasons.