Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is becoming more open-minded about showing ambition and luring a big-name acquisition to Hotspur Way during the fast-approaching transfer window after boss Ange Postecoglou succeeded in ending the lengthy wait for silverware, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Spurs added to their trophy cabinet for the first time in 17 years thanks to Brennan Johnson's first half winner in the Europa League final against Manchester United last week, resulting in the north Londoners being increasingly eager to build on the achievement by upgrading their squad.
A final decision still needs to be made on whether to keep Mathys Tel, with there being a £45million option to turn his initial loan move into a permanent switch from Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich, but Tottenham are also aiming to tempt fresh faces to the capital as preparations are made for next season.
Levy Open to Completing Ambitious Business
North Londoners looking to capitalise on ending trophy drought
Tottenham are considering making a marquee signing during the summer, according to GMS sources, after booking their place in the Champions League resulted in Levy and other influential figures behind the scenes being involved in an internal meeting to discuss exciting transfer plans earlier this week.
Although £20.9million of the budget will be spent on Kevin Danso, due to Spurs having an obligation to retain the central defender following his initial temporary arrival from Lens, it has been acknowledged that Postecoglou's current crop of players need fresh competition for places.
GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham have contemplated upping the ante for the likes of Jack Grealish and Eberechi Eze, who are currently at Manchester City and Crystal Palace respectively, even though it is increasingly likely that they would have to make either their club-record signing in order to get the deal over the line.
The latter has a £68million release clause written into his contract, which will become active when the transfer window officially reopens, but Spurs are on course to face stiff competition for his services if they decide to push ahead with attempting to convince him to relocate across the capital.
Grealish's wage demands would be a major stumbling block for Tottenham to overcome, GMS sources have learned, but Levy has refused to rule out the possibility of splashing the cash on an eye-catching arrival as he aims to take advantage of the feelgood factor behind the scenes as a result of winning the Europa League.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Jack Grealish made two key passes and got his name on the scoresheet during Manchester City's win over Leicester City last month
Simons Still Likely to be Beyond Spurs' Reach
Netherlands international has hefty price tag heading into summer
GMS sources have been told that Tottenham want to make two attacking signings and also bring in a midfielder, resulting in it being expected that these will be looked at as areas for a special acquisition rather than the backline, but RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons is still likely to be beyond their reach.
The Bundesliga giants have slapped a price tag in the region of £68million on the Netherlands international, having missed out on European qualification on the final day of the season, and Spurs are on course to turn their attentions towards alternative options as the summer transfer window edges closer.
Tottenham will have to play the waiting game if they decide to focus on landing Leroy Sane as he is locked in ongoing talks with Bayern Munich over a new contract, GMS sources understand, but the north Londoners have altered their stance over transfer plans after initially intending to target emerging talent holding good value.
GMS sources recently revealed that Spurs are aiming to convince Cristian Romero to remain on board instead of pushing for a summer switch to Atletico Madrid, while they are determined to secure reinforcements capable of spearheading them towards further silverware in the coming seasons.
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