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Amid claims Tottenham Hotspur fear Son Heung-min is finished at elite level, a report has revealed the club’s decision on whether to sell, while a retirement plan is also understood to be in place.

Son is a bona fide Tottenham Hotspur legend and currently sits fifth in the club’s all-time top scorers list. With Martin Chivers (174) just two goals ahead, Son should take fourth spot over the coming months.

However, Son – now in his tenth season in north London – turns 33 in the summer and has looked a fading force at times this season.

A recent report from GiveMeSport claimed the club are ‘worried’ by what they’ve witnessed from Son in spells throughout the campaign.

As such, it was suggested Son may lose his undroppable status next year, with the captain forced to battle for a starting berth on the left wing instead of being an automatic pick.

A subsequent update from CaughtOffside claimed Spurs could be handed an even more agonising decision than whether to bench their captain.

Saudi Arabian pair, Al Ittihad and Al Hilal, are reportedly ‘both keen’ on signing Son in the upcoming summer. What’s more, the clubs are said to be ‘willing to pay as much as €50m for the South Korea international.’

But according to a fresh update from The Times, Spurs have no intention of selling Son despite the fact he’ll only have one year remaining on his contract come the summer.

Instead, Spurs actually hope Son will not only sign a contract extension, but go on to retire at the club, thus cementing his status as one of Tottenham’s all-time greats.

The report stated: ‘The club want Son to retire at Spurs although they have been unable to persuade him to extend his contract, which will have one year left in July.’

Ange Postecoglou stance on keeping Son Heung-min

Spurs have made a concerted effort to go younger since Postecoglou took charge, with the likes of Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Mathys Tel all arriving. The trio are all teenagers, though are being entrusted with regular minutes by their manager.

And ahead of Tottenham’s clash with Manchester City on Wednesday evening, Postecoglou suggested he’s very much on board with keeping his experienced skipper around.

“You never want to try to predict with players like Sonny how long he will go for, because those kinds of players I think always defy whatever odds there are because of the way they look after themselves and conduct themselves,” Postecoglou said.

“Even this year, as difficult as it has been for us I think his numbers still stack up.

“The end comes for everyone, we know that, but I’ve always found with the best ones, they dictate it themselves. They know themselves when the time is right.”

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In other news, Spurs are reportedly willing to offload Yves Bissouma at season’s end ahead of signing an upgrade in the holding midfield position.

The likes of Johnny Cardoso, Angel Gomes, Hugo Larsson and Adam Wharton have been linked with taking Bissouma’s spot.

Spurs can sign Real Betis’ Cardoso via a clause agreed between the two clubs when negotiating Giovani Lo Celso’s transfer last summer.

Elsewhere, the Daily Mail revealed Spurs have opened talks with Rodrigo Bentancur regarding a contract extension.

The Uruguayan’s existing deal is due to expire at the end of next season (2025/26).

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly growing increasingly likely to offload midfielder Yves Bissouma this summer after a hugely disappointing stint in north London, with three quality options lined up as his replacement.

The Mali international has already entered the final 18 months of his Spurs contract and, at this stage, there no indications that the club are looking to extend it as they aim to move on from Bissouma.

The 28-year-old was signed from Brighton in a £25million deal back in the summer of 2022 and is currently on a deal worth around £100,000-per-week. However, he has failed to reach the heights he exhibited on a regular basis down on the south coast ad his time at Tottenham is drawing to a close.

That’s according to GIVEMESPORT, who claim that Spurs are looking for an upgrade in the defensive midfield position as they prepare to make a big splash in the summer transfer window.

GMS sources add that Bissouma is on course to be among the big names Tottenham will look to offload, with Ange Postecoglou growing frustrated with his fitness issues and inconsistent performances.

News of Bissouma’s potential exit is not that surprising following reports that the club are looking to extend Rodrigo Bentancur’s contract in north London.

The Uruguay international’s form has steadily improved as the season has gone on and he has started to look more like his old self in recent weeks, prompting talk of a fresh deal.

Bissouma and Bentancur have been part of a four-man central midfield rotation for Postecoglou this season that also includes Pape Sarr and Swedish teenager Lucas Bergvall.

Summer signing Archie Gray would also have been in that mix had it not been for his versatility to be utilised at centre-back and full-back this term due to all the defensive injuries at Tottenham.

Three options on Tottenham midfield radar

With Bissouma seemingly on the way and Postecoglou not content with the options he has to protect his defensive line, three names continue to crop up when it comes to filling that No.6 position.

First up is Real Betis star Johnny Cardoso, with Tottenham having an opportunity to sign the USA international as part of the deal that saw Giovani Lo Celso head back to Spain.

During those consultations, Spurs agreed a deal which gives them a priority option to buy Cardoso and they will profit from a sell-on clause if they opt against pouncing and he embarks on a fresh challenge elsewhere.

Cardoso has been in outstanding form for Betis this season, making 30 appearances in total – the majority of which have come in the defensive midfield pivot role. Indeed, a move for the American is a no-brainer, especially at the agreed fee of just £21m.

However, he’s not the only option as TT has previously reported of the club’s interest in Crystal Palace and England star Adam Wharton.

A deal for the 21-year-old will be tough to ull off though as he has a contract at Selhurst Park that runs until 2029, while Manchester United are also monitoring his progress at Palace as well.

Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Larsson is another link that refuses to go away when it comes to Tottenham, with the Swede being tipped to join up with Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski in north London.

The 20-year-old has played 32 times for Frankfurt this season, with five starts coming in the Europa League. And while the majority of his appearances have come in the No.8 position, he is capable of playing in a more defensive role.

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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly hoping to agree on a new deal with a key midfielder Ange Postecoglou claims is finally getting ‘back to the levels he wants’ after a difficult couple of years in north London.

Uruguay international Rodrigo Bentancur is the player in question, with the 27-year-old starting to reproduce the sort of form he was showing before his ACL injury suffered against Leicester back in February 2023.

It’s been a tough 24 months for Bentancur as he’s battled back from the serious knee injury, while also being hampered by minor issues that have slowed down his progress and led to struggles with his form.

However, the 27-year-old has been showing glimpses of his best form returning in recent weeks and was outstanding in the 4-1 victory at Ipswich Town over the weekend.

To that end, the Daily Mail reports that Tottenham have ‘opened talks’ with Bentancur regarding a bumper new contract, although it remains to be seen whether they can secure an agreement for a player who will be free to walk away from the club for nothing in the summer of 2026.

Indeed, it’s been reported that Bentancur’s current contract situation has led him to consider his future plans, with Spurs trying to convince him that their project is worth staying for.

Keeping hold of the South American would be crucial going forward, given the experience he has in a squad that is only getting younger due to the club’s stance on turning to talented teenagers in recent windows.

At 27, Bentancur should be hitting the peak of his powers, although there is every likelihood that the club will still look to bring in a new defensive midfielder after being linked with numerous names lately.

Postecoglou relieved to see Bentancur finding form again

Postecoglou, meanwhile, has spoken about his delight that the midfielder is “getting back to the levels he wants to be at”.

Speaking on the eve of Wednesday night’s Premier League clash with Manchester City, the Tottenham boss praised Bentancur for his performance levels in recent weeks and also touched on his contract situation.

The Australian, who has eased the pressure on his own job after three successive league wins, said: “Rodri has been great. In terms of his contract situation, that is handled by other people. In this later period, he is really getting back to the levels he wants to be at.

“He just needs regular game time and he is getting up to speed. Really good guy around the group and he’s experienced now.

“From our perspective, in this run in, he’s going to be really important.”

In terms of facing City again, who Spurs thumped 4-0 at The Etihad earlier in the season, Postecoglou added: “You’re always looking forward to the challenge. Manchester City are an outstanding football club, great manager, still got great footballers and still play really challenging football to any opponent.

“We’ve enjoyed our games against them, whether that was this year or last year.

“They’re going to try and win, they’re going to try and play expansively and we are going to try and do the same. It’s going to be a good test for us.”

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Tottenham are reportedly ready to spend a significant amount of their summer transfer budget on improving their midfield, with the latest reports from Italy suggesting they are ready to circle back for a player they wanted to sign in the last two windows.

Ange Postecoglou’s midfield has been the area of the team hit the least hard by injury issues this term, but it could be argued it’s been the most inconsistent in terms of performance levels – no matter who the Spurs boss has deployed in there.

Rodrigo Bentancur has been the mainstay over the last month or so, with talented teenager Lucas Bergvall edging out the likes of Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr for a role alongside the Uruguayan.

Given there is every chance that Bissouma could be offloaded this summer, a move to strengthen that area of the team comes as no great surprise. Indeed, Postecoglou – assuming he remains in charge at Tottenham – could even look to add two new midfield additions.

A report from Spain on Monday suggested a swoop for Atletico Madrid star Pablo Barrios could be on the cards, although the Spain international could cost as much as €75million (£62m / $78m).

However, a cheaper alternative has emerged in the shape of Inter Mian star Davide Frattesi, with InterLive suggesting that the Italy international remains a player they continue to have serious interest in.

The north London outfit were keen on landing the 25-year-old last summer, only to be rebuffed, while those links continued throughout the January window but also failed to materialise.

However, Inter’s form stance could change this summer, with the report suggesting that the Italian club’s president Giuseppe Marotta is now said to be considering a sale.

The player himself, meanwhile, is also thought to leaning towards an exit – giving Tottenham hope that a deal can be struck for the Inter star, who has played 25 times for Italy.

Tottenham set their price for Frattesi

It’s claimed that Tottenham are willing to offer £24.8million (€30m / $31.4m) to wrap up a deal for Frattesi, although it’s unclear how much Inter are likely to demand for a player who is valued at £26.5million (€32m / $33.5m) on Transfermarkt and remains under contract until 2028.

Spurs are not the only club showing an interest in the box-to-box midfielder though, with InterLive also suggesting that Juventus are keen on raiding their Serie A rivals for the player.

Frattesi has only been with Inter since last summer, though he did spend last season on loan at San Siro before making a permanent switch from Sassuolo.

He has scored four goals and added two assists in 30 appearances in all competitions, with the majority of his outings coming as a No.8 – although he has also the ability to play further forward in a more creative role.

Frattesi has also won 25 senior caps for Italy, scoring eight times, having made his debut back in 2022.

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Frattesi style of play

Frattesi is now in his second season with Inter and fourth as a Serie A player after his previous spell with Sassuolo, and reached a quarter of a century of caps for Italy in November.

At the age of 25, the Rome-born midfielder – who had spells in the academies of both capital clubs growing up – has worked his way up to become a useful squad member for the reigning Italian champions.

A box-to-box midfielder by nature, Frattesi brings energy to the middle of the park and can be the trigger for intensity in his team. He thrives on getting into spaces between the lines and is a capable ball carrier.

Right-footed, he is more of a short passer than someone who will look to spread the play, but his direct nature allows him to cause danger. He currently averages a goal contribution roughly every third game, which is encouraging considering he isn’t always a starter.

Tactically, he usually fits in as a right-sided central midfielder in a midfield three, but playing in a box-to-box role in a midfield partnership is not beyond him.

Strong on the break thanks to his mix of stamina and technical quality, his movement is intelligent as he roams into pockets of space where opponents can find it challenging to track him. Equally, he can break up play in the opposite phase.

There are areas of his game to improve, and sometimes it can feel like more established players are dictating the pace of a game more than him, but Frattesi is fairly unique among the current cohort of Italian midfielders and that makes him an attractive proposition.

Tottenham are reportedly interested in wrapping up a bargain deal for a Juventus centre-back this summer, despite ongoing reports regarding the future of vice-captain Cristian Romero in north London.

Spurs have been short on central defensive options since starting duo Romero and Micky van de Ven were both sidelined in early December, with Radu Draguson and Archie Gray stepping up due to the absence of Ben Davies during that time as well.

Dragusin is now expected to be out until the end of 2025 after suffering an ACL injury, a move that forced Tottenham into the winter window market as they snapped up Kevin Danso on loan from French club Lens with an obligation to buy.

The Austria international has made a solid start to life in north London and there is every chance he will remain, but that will not stop the club looking to reinforce that area given that defensive issues have cropped up for the last two seasons now.

And, according to reports from Italy, Spurs are ready to raid Juve for a player who has featured 35 in all competitions this season – including eight starts in the Champions League.

Federico Gatti is the player in question, with TV Play claiming that Tottenham could snap the player up for as little as £16.5m (€20m / $21m) this summer.

The 26-year-old remains under contract until the summer of 2028, but the report states that the Turin outfit may let Gatti go as they prioritise news signings this summer, including the likes of Feyenoord’s David Hancko – a player Spurs have also been linked with.

TV Play adds that the recent Champions League defeat to PSV Eindhoven has heightened tensions at Juventus, potentially triggering a significant squad overhaul this summer.

However, Tottenham are not the only club showing an interest in Italy international Gatti, with London rivals West Ham also looking to secure his signature.

Nottingham Forest also failed with a January swoop for Gatti and could be in the mix again this summer, although it’s reported that the player himself would prefer to remain in Turin.

Money talks, however, and it appears that if Juventus receive the right offer they are willing to let the player leave to fund the addition of summer targets.

Romero contract extension talks hot up

As Tottenham continue to be linked with the likes of Gatti to bolster their backline, TBR Football remains convinced that Romero is in line to become the club’s highest-earning player.

They state that the club’s management team have been actively working on extending the contract of the Argentina World Cup winner, with the two sides getting closer to finalizing an agreement.

It’s reported that the Spurs hierarchy sees the 26-year-old as their most valuable asset, despite his struggles with his form earlier in the season and the fact that he has been on the sidelines since early December with a thigh injury.

Indeed, Romero has featured just 14 times in all competitions for Postecoglou’s men this season, and there is a feeling among some Tottenham supporters that they would be willing to let the player move on – if long-term suitors Real Madrid make a concrete approach.

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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ready to ‘break the bank’ to bring in a highly-rated Atletico Madrid midfielder in a deal that could be worth up to €75million (£62m / $78m) in the summer transfer window.

The north London club are expected to be active in the market come the end of the season as they sit on the right side of PSR and have money in the bank to make some significant additions to Ange Postecoglou’s squad – assuming the Australian keeps his job after a recent upturn in results.

It’s been a tough season for Tottenham, as their squad depth has been woefully exposed due to a crippling injury crisis, with the Europa League now their only chance of salvaging something.

Three successive Premier League wins, to go along with several stars returning from the sidelines, has at least lifted morale as the focus starts to switch towards who could come in this summer.

All areas of the team are expected to be looked at but Spurs’ midfield has underperformed for much of the season, with Postecoglou often struggling to find the right balance in his engine room.

Yves Bissouma has particularly struggled to replicate anything like the form he showed at Brighton and it would be no surprise to see the Mali international offloaded this summer.

Rodrigo Bentancur’s performance levels have at least lifted of late, while Pape Sarr and Lucas Bergvall are quality young talents who should be around at the club for years to come. Archie Gray might also finally get the chance to show what he can do in his favoured position, once the likes of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are fit again.

But despite having those numbers, Tottenham still want at least one new midfielder through the door this summer and a report from Spain suggests they are willing to spend big on Atletico star Pablo Barrios.

Fichajes states that Spurs have expressed an interest in the 21-year-old Spain international and that they are ready to ‘break the bank’ to get the classy No.8 on board.

Barrios stock rising with Atletico

Barrios has emerged as one of Atletico’s most consistent performers over the last 12 months and earned his first senior cap for his country back in November of last year.

The midfielder broke into Diego Simeone’s senior squad last season, racking up an impressive 35 appearances across all competitions, and has taken his game to another level this time around.

He has already featured 25 times this term, including 19 in LaLiga, and has registered two assists in that time.

The report adds that if Tottenham approach the LaLiga giants with a €75m (£62m / $78m) offer for the Spaniard then Atletico would find it very hard not to consider it this summer.

Indeed, that sort of figure would provide the Rojiblancos financial relief and a chance to fortify other positions in Simeone’s squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

The only concern for Tottenham would be the lack of experience Barrios has at senior club level, having made a total of 86 appearances for Atletico so far. However, his quality and potential could present them with a risk worth taking.

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Arsenal are battling Tottenham Hotspur for the signing of Corinthians star Breno Bidon, according to a report.

Bidon is a 20-year-old central midfielder capable of playing in any of the No 6, No 8 and No 10 roles. He joined the Corinthians academy in 2019 and worked his way through the ranks before making his senior debut for the club in March last year.

Bidon has made 45 first-team appearances for Corinthians so far and his exciting displays have alerted major clubs in Europe. Upon learning of Bayern Munich’s interest in the starlet, Corinthians gave him a new release clause worth R$100million (£13.8m / €16.7m).

According to the latest from Brazilian outlet Bolavip, rivals Arsenal and Tottenham are now the two main clubs vying to snare Bidon.

Arsenal ‘made contact’ with Corinthians to discuss a potential move for the Brazil U20 international earlier this year.

Interim Arsenal sporting director Jason Ayto is expected to ‘make an offer’ for Bidon’s signature in the summer.

However, Ayto will have to fend off Spurs to complete the deal as Ange Postecoglou’s side are drawing up a proposal of their own.

A deal worth around €15m (£12.4m) has already been discussed, though it remains to be seen exactly how much Arsenal and Spurs will put on the table.

The report adds that the race for Bidon is ‘heating up’ as he prepares to make a big move to England in the near future.

Arsenal eyeing two midfielders

Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi remains Arsenal’s top midfield target as Mikel Arteta looks to move on from Thomas Partey and Jorginho.

But Bidon is a player with great potential and he could therefore be an understudy to Zubimendi – should the latter move to the Emirates – before eventually trying to force his way into Arteta’s team.

TEAMtalk contributor Ben Jacobs revealed recently that Arsenal have broadly agreed personal terms with Zubimendi as they try to beat Real Madrid to his capture.

Bidon, meanwhile, could follow in the footsteps of Gabriel Martinelli. The winger left Brazilian outfit Ituano to join Arsenal as an 18-year-old in July 2019.

Arteta has played a crucial role in Martinelli’s development and he has gone on to play 209 times for Arsenal, registering 48 goals and 26 assists.

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Should Arsenal miss out on Zubimendi, then they could pursue Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong instead.

TBR state that Barca have given Arsenal the opportunity to sign the Dutchman as they try to get his big wages off their books.

Reports in the Spanish press claim Arsenal are planning ambitious talks for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo.

The Gunners will need to pay as much as £83m to convince Madrid to sell Rodrygo, who has scored 12 goals so far this term.

Manchester United are reportedly ready to splash the cash to sign Son Heung-min from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window, but it is more likely that the forward could be playing in another domestic league.

Son has been on the books of Tottenham since 2015 when he joined from Bayer Leverkusen. The £22million transfer fee that Tottenham paid for the South Korea international forward at the time has proven to be a bargain, with the 32-year-old developing into an important source of goals and helping Spurs become regulars in terms of challenging for the Premier League top four.

Now the Tottenham captain, Son has been described by the north London club’s head coach Ange Postecoglou as “a leader” who “is a nice guy” and “has high standards”.

Despite being 32 years of age, Son remains an important player in the Tottenham team and always gives his all whenever he is on the pitch.

In December 2024, GiveMeSport reported that Tottenham forward Son is “a viable target” for Man Utd.

“There’s plenty of chat around Old Trafford that Tottenham star Son Heung-min is a viable target with the 32-year-old South Korean attacker out of contract next summer,” stated the report.

Fichajes are now reporting that Man Utd are ready to make a move for Son in the summer transfer window.

The news outlet has claimed that Man Utd are “going all out” for Son, who they view as “a player capable of providing goals, leadership and versatility on the offensive front”.

The Red Devils are reportedly looking for a player “who can provide imbalance in attack and be a key piece in their project”, and they believe that Son would be a great acquisition for the team.

According to Fichajes, Man Utd would be willing to make “a significant offer” to convince Premier League rivals Tottenham to cash in on Son in the summer of 2025.

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Fichajes is not one of the most reliable outlets, so their claim that Man Utd are determined to sign Son should be taken with a pinch of salt.

Given that GiveMeSport has also reported Man Utd’s interest in the Tottenham forward, the rumour cannot be altogether dismissed, but one has to wonder whether the Red Devils would be better off signing a top-quality number nine rather than a player like Son whose best position is out wide on the left.

There is interest from Son from the Saudi Pro League as well.

A report this week claimed that Al Ittihad and Al Hilal are keen on a deal for Son in the summer transfer window and would be willing to pay as much as €50million (£41.4m / $52.3m) for him.

While Man Utd are a wealthy club and have not been averse to spending big money on players, it is hard to see the Premier League club pay anywhere near £40m for a 32-year-old player this summer.

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Tottenham have been linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens in the summer transfer window.

Bild journalist Christian Falk has reported that Spurs are among a number of clubs who are willing to spend big on the young winger.

TEAMtalk understands that Andoni Iraola is a manager that Tottenham would consider if they decide to sack Ange Postecoglou.

However, the Spanish media claims that Real Madrid have also taken a shine to the Bournemouth manager.

Iraola and Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso are the two main candidates for the Madrid managerial role in the summer should Carlo Ancelotti leave.

Meanwhile, Leeds United are hopeful that they can reach an agreement to sign Manor Solomon on on a permanent basis this summer.

Solomon is on loan at Leeds at the moment, and the Whites would have to win promotion to the Premier League to make it permanent.

Tottenham are one of several Premier League clubs interested in Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens and could reportedly break their transfer record to sign him.

Spurs have made signing a new winger one of their top priorities for the summer as they plan ahead for the departure of Son Heung-min, who is out of contract in 2026.

Tottenham are in a strong position in terms of PSR (Profitability and Sustainability Rules) and will be able to spend big this summer, even if they miss out on European football.

According to respected journalist Christian Falk, Spurs are primed to compete with the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal for Dortmund’s 20-year-old superstar winger Gittens.

“Dortmund crashed in the league, the Champions League is getting further and further away, and with that the income from the Champions League next season,” Falk told SportBILD.

“They have to win it to be in it again. If they miss out, they’ll have to sell players and Gittens is highly regarded. Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham are said to be offering €100m. You have to say that would be nice money.

“Hans-Joachim Watzke [Dortmund’s CEO] recently admitted that they will have to sell one or two players if they miss out on the Champions League. So, a transfer for Gittens could happen.

“The English have the money; they have the TV contracts. Bayern Munich won’t pay this summer, and they could have him with that. But yes, Tottenham I think they’ll bet big.”

Tottenham could smash transfer record with Gittens swoop

Dortmund are indeed having a very disappointing season and currently sit 11th in the Bundesliga table – eight points outside the top four.

Gittens, however, has held his own and notched 11 goals and four assists across all competitions so far this term, hence why a number of top sides are tracking him.

Tottenham could capitalise on Dortmund’s situation in the summer and the suggestion from Falk is that they’d be willing to pay up to €100m (£82.8m, $104.7m) to sign Gittens.

The youngster would become Spurs’ most expensive signing of all-time if this does happen. That title is currently held by Dominic Solanke, who Tottenham signed from Bournemouth for £65m last summer.

As we reported on Wednesday, Arsenal are also admirers of Gittens and one German coach has tipped the Gunners to win the race for his signature.

With this in mind, it’ll be interesting to see who makes the first concrete move in the race for the Dortmund star and how high his suitors are willing to go with a bid.

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Tottenham could reportedly face competition from Real Madrid if they try to appoint Andoni Iraola, with a separate report revealing that another top Premier League club are looking at the Bournemouth manager.

Iraola has been superb as the Bournemouth boss since he was appointed in the role at the Vitality Stadium in the summer of 2023. While the Cherries initially did not do well under the 42-year-old Spaniard, they are now flying and are in the race for the Champions League spots in the Premier League table.

TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent Fraser Fletcher reported in January that Iraola is one of the managers that Tottenham would consider if they were to sack Ange Postecoglou.

TalkSPORT reported this week that the young Spaniard is the top candidate to replace Postecoglou should Spurs decide to sack the former Celtic boss.

However, Tottenham are now facing a major headache in terms of hiring Iraola, as Spanish giants Madrid are eyeing the impressive Bournemouth manager.

According to The Daily Mail, Madrid have put Iraola on their shortlist of managers should Carlo Ancelotti leave the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season.

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso is the other main candidate for the managerial role at Madrid.

The Daily Mail has noted that Bayer’s CEO, Fernando Carro, said this week that he expects Alonso to stay at the German club beyond the end of the season.

With Iraola having just 18 months left on his current contract at Bournemouth, Madrid would fancy their chances of tempting the 42-year-old former Athletic Bilbao and Spain international right-back to the Bernabeu.

Madrid are doing well under Ancelotti at the moment and could win LaLiga and the Champions League this season, just as they did in the 2023-24 campaign.

However, there was speculation in the Spanish media in January that Ancelott has decided to leave his role at Los Blancos at the end of the season.

The former Chelsea and AC Milan boss, though, has since publicly said that he has made no such plans.

Manchester City also linked with Andoni Iraola

It is not just that Tottenham and Madrid who have been linked with Iraola, who has led Bournemouth to fifth in the Premier League table this season.

According to Fichajes, Manchester City could also consider Iraola if Pep Guardiola decides to leave.

While Guardiola recently signed a new long-term contract with Man City, with the team having a poor season, there is always the danger of the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager deciding to call it quits.

Iraola was reportedly on Man City’s list of managerial candidates before Guardiola committed his long-term future to the Cityzens.

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Tottenham are in danger of losing Son Heung-min in the summer transfer window.

Son is one of the longest-serving players at Tottenham, but there is speculation that Saudi Pro League clubs Al Ittihad and Al Hilal are interested in a deal for the South Korean forward.

If Son does leave Spurs, then the north London club will try to sign Eberechi Eze.

Tottenham are reportedly leading the race for the Crystal Palace star, with Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal also keen on him.

Meanwhile, Tottenham are reportedly expected to make a move for Southampton youngster Tyler Dibling.

With Southampton doomed for relegation to the Championship, it is unlikely that Dibling will be at the Saints next season.

Southampton are said to be open to selling Dibling, but Spurs will have to pay over £50million for him.