Exclusive: Tottenham line up summer move for Sunderland star after survival boost

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(Credit: Imago) Mon 4 May 2026 17:45, UK Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs if they remain in the Premier League this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The Lilywhites are in the market for a new first-choice shot-stopper this summer, and the 23-year-old is seen as a strong option and someone that the recruitment team admire. Tottenham’s transfer plans are heavily dependent on their ability to survive relegation, and a move for Roefs will immediately become out of reach if they fall into the Championship. ✈️ Tottenham Hotspur Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Spurs boardroom.

VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Who else is being linked with Robin Roefs?Tottenham gave their hopes of Premier League survival a huge boost on Sunday night, when they won 2-0 away at Aston Villa to climb out of the relegation zone. How much would Tottenham have to pay for Roefs?Football Insider revealed back in February that Sunderland are expecting bids in excess of £50million to come in for Roefs this summer, such is the level of interest that has built up.The Black Cats only paid £11.5m to sign him last summer, but it already looks inevitable thay they will net a significant profit on him whenever he does move on.

That could be this summer if Tottenham are to get their way, but that will only be a possibility if they can get themselves over the line on the pitch in the coming weeks. De Zerbi’s men have breathed new life into their fight for survival with back-to-back wins, but they still have plenty of work to do if they want to have any chance at landing some of their top targets this summer.