Expected window: January 2027
Lucas Da Cunha to Tottenham Hotspur
Last update: 6 days ago
Evidence score
Tottenham are reported to be tracking Como captain Lucas Da Cunha, whose contract runs to June 2031. The midfielder’s standout display in the 4‑1 Champions League win over Manchester United has put him on the radar of several Premier League clubs, with Roberto De Zerbi said to be seeking midfield reinforcement.
- Independent sources0/40
0 independent sources (max 4); 5 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record10/25
No independent source to judge, so no track record counts (assumed 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent10/10
Last update 6 days ago
What we know
Tottenham are reported to be tracking Como captain Lucas Da Cunha, whose contract runs to June 2031. The midfielder’s standout display in the 4‑1 Champions League win over Manchester United has put him on the radar of several Premier League clubs, with Roberto De Zerbi said to be seeking midfield reinforcement.
CaughtOffside and YSScores reported on 26 Oct that Spurs are among the current interested parties, citing TEAMtalk. OneFootball and Fichajes.net echoed the claim on 27 Oct, both attributing it to TuttoMercatoWeb. MSN repeated the interest on 28 Oct.
MSN’s 28 Oct piece still describes only interest, with no mention of any formal bid or fee yet at this stage.
Key findings
- Earliest report on file: 26 Oct 2026, CaughtOffside, repeating another outlet.
- No independent source: all 5 identified outlets repeat earlier reporting.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 2 reports attribute the story to TEAMtalk, whose own article is not among the sources.
- 2 reports attribute the story to TuttoMercatoWeb, whose own article is not among the sources.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 6 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSN 28/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha as Roberto De Zerbi looks to strengthen Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| OneFootball 27/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Tottenham Hotspur s’intéresse à Lucas Da Cunha. Le capitaine de Côme figure sur les tablettes de plusieurs clubs de Premier League, dont les Spurs. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TuttoMercatoWeb (not in this dossier) |
| CaughtOffside 26/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha as Roberto De Zerbi looks to strengthen his midfield options. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Repeats another outlet |
| YSScores 26/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Tottenham est l'un des nombreux clubs de la Premier League intéressés par la signature du milieu de terrain français de 25 ans. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk (not in this dossier) |
| YSScores 26/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Tottenham are targeting a move for Lucas Da Cunha, the captain of Como, following his standout display in the 4-1 win against Manchester United in the Champions League, according to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk (not in this dossier) |
| Fichajes.net 27/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Tottenham Hotspur monitoring Lucas Da Cunha after his Champions League impact against Manchester United Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites TuttoMercatoWeb (not in this dossier) |
Timeline
- 28 Oct 2026 · MSNTottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha as Roberto De Zerbi looks to strengthen
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 27 Oct 2026 · OneFootballTottenham Hotspur s’intéresse à Lucas Da Cunha. Le capitaine de Côme figure sur les tablettes de plusieurs clubs de Premier League, dont les Spurs.
Repeats reporting attributed to TuttoMercatoWeb (its own article is not in this dossier). Stage: interest
- 27 Oct 2026 · Fichajes.netTottenham Hotspur monitoring Lucas Da Cunha after his Champions League impact against Manchester United
Repeats reporting attributed to TuttoMercatoWeb (its own article is not in this dossier). Stage: interest
- 26 Oct 2026 · CaughtOffsideTottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Como midfielder Lucas Da Cunha as Roberto De Zerbi looks to strengthen his midfield options.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 26 Oct 2026 · YSScoresTottenham est l'un des nombreux clubs de la Premier League intéressés par la signature du milieu de terrain français de 25 ans.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk (its own article is not in this dossier). Stage: interest
- 26 Oct 2026 · YSScoresTottenham are targeting a move for Lucas Da Cunha, the captain of Como, following his standout display in the 4-1 win against Manchester United in the Champions League, according to TEAMtalk.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk (its own article is not in this dossier). Stage: interest
Does Tottenham Hotspur need him?
Central Midfield: the central midfielders Tottenham Hotspur already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current central midfielders (5)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandro Tonali | Defensive Midfield | 26 | 30 Jun 2032 |
| Mateus Fernandes | Central Midfield | 22 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Lucas Bergvall | Central Midfield | 20 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Conor Gallagher | Central Midfield | 26 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Rodrigo Bentancur | Defensive Midfield | 29 | 30 Jun 2029 |
Recent signings in this position
- Sandro Tonali (Defensive Midfield)2026/27 · from Newcastle United · €108.00m
- Mateus Fernandes (Central Midfield)2026/27 · from West Ham United · €99.00m
- Conor Gallagher (Central Midfield)2025/26 · from Atlético de Madrid · €40.00m
- Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Olympique Marseille
- João Palhinha (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · on loan from FC Bayern Munich (€5.00m fee)
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 26 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 28 Oct 2026 (5 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 91 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2031
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
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Player profile
- Full name
- Lucas Da Cunha
- Age
- 25
- Agent
- CAA Base Ltd