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Tottenham are open to shifting a 2023 signing once and for all, though the rumoured move doing the rounds in the media is not advanced, according to reports.

It’s all change at Tottenham this summer with Thomas Frank displacing Ange Postecoglou despite the latter leading Spurs to their first trophy since 2008.

Tottenham have already got their window underway by signing loan pair Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel to permanent deals.

Japan international Kota Takai is the next to arrive, while first-teamers Fraser Forster and Sergio Reguilon will leave when their contracts expire on June 30. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been sold to Marseille.

Another forgotten man Spurs are reportedly prepared to wave goodbye to is striker Alejo Velix.

The Argentine cost £13m when signed Rosario Central in 2023, though his impact in north London has been negligible.

Veliz, now 21, has made just eight appearances in a Spurs shirt, scoring once. He’s spent time out on loan at Sevilla and Espanyol, but per talkSPORT and Ben Jacobs, the next step is a permanent sale.

talkSPORT wrote: “Tottenham are open to selling striker Alejo Veliz this summer.

“However, the club have yet to receive a formal bid for the Argentine, with no potential deals currently at an advanced stage.

“Racing Club in his native Argentina have been linked with a move for Veliz.”

As mentioned, Racing Club in Veliz’s home country of Argentina have been linked across the media of late.

But per journalist Ben Jacobs, suggestions a deal is close or advanced are not accurate just yet.

Taking to X, Jacobs wrote: “Suggestions Alejo Veliz is close to Racing are wide of the mark.

“Spurs are open to an exit, but haven’t received any formal bid. Nothing is advanced or concrete so far.”

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Arsenal have been encouraged by Eberechi Eze’s response to their offer, sources have told TEAMtalk, but Tottenham Hotspur remain a major threat to the Gunners in their pursuit of the Crystal Palace winger.

Eze is one of the best attacking midfielders in the Premier League and has developed into a very dangerous player during his time at Palace. The 26-year-old England international has scored 40 goals and registered 28 assists in 167 appearances for the Eagles since his move to Selhurst Park in 2020.

TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, reported interest from Manchester United and Newcastle United in Eze on May 13.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Eze has a release clause of £68million in his contract at Palace.

While Palace are open to accepting the payment in installments, they want at least £45million upfront.

Sources have intimated to TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, that Arsenal have made a play for Eze.

On June 26, Arsenal presented Eze with a deal that TEAMtalk understands the attacking midfielder is very happy with.

Sources indicate that there would be no issue with the 26-year-old, who scored eight goals and gave eight assists in 34 Premier League matches for Palace last season, agreeing on personal terms with Arsenal.

While Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Sporting Director Andrea Berta are keen on signing a top number nine in the summer transfer window, the north London club are also looking at bringing in a wide player.

While Eze played predominantly as a playmaker for Palace last season, he did feature as a left-winger thrice and has played out wide before.

Arsenal are interested in signing Rodrygo from Real Madrid, but the Brazilian forward has not made a final decision on his future.

There is also the danger that Arsenal could lose Gabriel Martinelli to Bayern Munich this summer, with the Brazilian winger contemplating his future.

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TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, reported on June 26 that Tottenham are very keen on signing Eze in the summer transfer window.

Not only are Spurs prepared to trigger the attacker’s £68million release clause, but the north London club are also ready to fulfil Palace’s demands by paying £45million upfront for Eze, who scored the winning goal in the Eagles’ 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley in May.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Eze himself is enthusiastic about the move to Tottenham and has been encouraged by new manager Thomas Frank’s vision.

Tottenham had initially wanted to sign Bryan Mbeumo, but with the Brentford winger on his way to Man Utd, Spurs are now focusing on Eze.

Spurs will play in the Champions League next season after winning the Europa League in the 2024/25 campaign, and Frank is keen on investing in their squad to challenge for the Premier League top four.

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Tottenham are preparing a move for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, with TEAMtalk sources revealing the club are ready to meet the attacking midfielder’s £68 million release clause.

The 26-year-old, who dazzled last season with key goals against top sides, is a prime target for new Spurs manager Thomas Frank as he looks to reshape the squad for a Champions League campaign.

Palace are open to accepting the clause in instalments, but sources indicate the first upfront payment must be close to £45 million, a demand Tottenham are willing to meet to secure the deal.

Eze is enthusiastic about the move, drawn by the growing excitement around Frank’s vision for Spurs. The former Brentford boss, who took over at Tottenham, sees Eze as a versatile addition, capable of thriving off the flank while complementing James Maddison in a dynamic attacking setup.

Frank’s belief in Eze has intensified following the fact that Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, another target, is set to join Manchester United, prompting Spurs to prioritize the Palace star instead.

The North London club is keen to act swiftly, with Frank eager to integrate new signings early in his tenure.

Eze’s creativity, flair, and proven Premier League pedigree make him an ideal fit for Spurs, who are looking to bolster their attack amid uncertainties over Son Heung-min’s future and a lack of quality options.

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Sources suggest Tottenham’s confidence in landing Eze is boosted by his openness to the project and the club’s financial willingness to structure the deal to Palace’s satisfaction.

The England international is described as incredibly professional and will not do anything to force a move from Palace but there is a internal understanding that this summer is the perfect time for him to take that next step.

If completed, the transfer would mark a club-record signing for Tottenham and a statement of intent under Frank’s leadership.

Spurs’ current transfer record stands at £65m (including add-ons), which they paid to sign Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth.

With competition for Eze from other top European sides lingering, Spurs are moving decisively to bring Eze to N17, aiming to kickstart a new era with a player tailor-made for their ambitious plans.

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Tottenham are very much considering a move to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace this summer in what could prove a club-record shattering transfer, with Rio Ferdinand also sharing why he thinks the 11-cap England star will be on the move.

The 26-year-old has grown into one of the Premier League’s most outstanding playmakers during his time at Selhurst Park, playing a part in 68 goals (40 scored, 28 assists) in 167 appearances for the Eagles. Proving every inch a bargain signing since his £20m move from QPR in 2020, Eze is now established as a regular in the England squad, having won 11 caps for his country.

However, there is a strong possibility he will leave the FA Cup winners this summer. And with just two years remaining on his deal, talk of a move away has been aided by the £68m exit clause that exists in his contract.

To that end, it was reported on Tuesday how new Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank was ready to turn his focus towards a deal for Eze after failing to reunite with Bryan Mbeumo.

And while any deal would likely set Spurs back a new club-record fee, Frank is understood to have endorsed a possible deal to club bosses, with the player seen as a key target this summer to help catapult the north London club back into the upper echelons of the Premier League.

Now Fabrizio Romano has given his take on a possible deal, and has confirmed Spurs do “love” the player in a 17-word update.

“Tottenham love Eze, he’s on the list for sure. But no final decision has been made yet,” Romano told Givemesport.

Furthermore, Tottenham’s hopes of a deal have multiplied further amid claims that the 26-year-old would prefer a move to Spurs over Arsenal, with the Gunners also having been touted as would-be candidates for his signature.

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Our transfer correspondent Fraser Fletcher revealed last week that the clause in Eze’s contract, which can be triggered for £68m, is valid only til mid-August, by which time it will expire and Palace will have the right to reject any offers that come their way.

However, transfer journalist Paul O’Keefe has taken to social media to explain that any deal for Eze could be done for slightly cheaper, with the Eagles open to accepting three payments worth £20m a time for their mercurial midfield talent.

Speaking to TNT Sports about Eze back in March, pundit Rio Ferdinand explained why he feels the Palace star is now perfectly primed to move to a bigger side.

“His journey has been unique. He’s had disappointments in his academy life, released from clubs, found a new journey and a different pathway for himself. He’s got to this level and now he’s an England international,” Ferdinand beamed.

“This kid, no disrespect to Palace, could go on and play for one of the top teams. He’s got that individual brilliance; he’s got the awareness when he’s dribbling to keep his head up and bring others into play. I speak to other players that play against him, and they say he’s such an elusive player, unpredictable in the way that he carries the ball, but also [his strength].

“If you look at the size of him, he’s got the strength and power to go with it. Again, you’ve got to get out on the pitch and you’ve got to be available.”

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Meanwhile, Real Madrid still have Tottenham Hotspur star Cristian Romero on their radar as a potential target in the summer transfer window, though a report insists they also have two other defenders that Xabi Alonso has his eyes on.

On the incoming front, multiple sources have confirmed that Spurs have agreed a deal for Japanese centre-half, Kota Takai, which will net the selling side a club-record fee.

Frank is also plotting a crafty free-transfer swoop to bring a former Spurs academy man back to the club this summer, per reports.

Tottenham Hotspur have received a huge boost in their quest to sign one of the best players in the Premier League, with a report claiming that the star is ready to snub interest from the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United to make the switch to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Arsenal and Tottenham are bitter north London rivals and had a successful 2024/25 campaign. Although Spurs were dire in the Premier League, they won the Europa League and will play in the Champions League next season. Arsenal could not win the Premier League title, but a second-placed finish shows the progress that the Gunners are still making under manager Arteta, who also guided the team to the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Both Tottenham and Arsenal will be determined to win major trophies next season and are keen on strengthening their respective squads in the summer transfer window.

While Arsenal have not brought in a new player yet, Spurs have announced the permanent signings of Mathys Tel and Kevin Danso from Bayern Munich and Lens, respectively, while Luka Vuskovic is also set to team up with Thomas Frank’s side from Hajduk Split after a deal was struck back in September 2023.

Eberechi Eze is another player that Tottenham are keen on, with TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, reporting on May 30 that Spurs are ready to trigger the £68million release clause in the Crystal Palace attacking midfielder’s contract.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Tottenham are also ready to propose a player-plus-cash deal, but Palace are in talks with Eze over a new contract.

TEAMtalk understands that Manchester United, Newcastle United, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Bayern Munich are also interested in the 26-year-old England international, who scored the winning goal for Palace in their 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the final of the FA Cup in May.

Eze scored 14 goals and gave 11 assists in 43 appearances for Palace last season, with Eagles manager Oliver Glasner describing him in The Independent in September 2024 as an “absolutely top” player who is “always dangerous” and is “an unbelievable finisher”.

TBR has now reported that Eze wants to join Tottenham in the summer transfer window.

The report has claimed that ‘one of Frank’s top targets is now eager to join him in North London and is pushing to leave his current club’, adding that Eze ‘is now very keen on a move to’ Spurs.

While Eze’s entourage are ‘working hard and are talking to numerous suitors, including Arsenal, Aston Villa and Manchester United’, the playmaker wants to join Tottenham, with Spurs also confident that they will be able to secure his prized signature.

Tottenham to miss out on Real Betis star Jhonny Cardoso

While Tottenham will be delighted to know that Eze wants to join them, the north London club have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Jhonny Cardoso.

TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, reported on June 3 that Tottenham hold a first-refusal clause on Real Betis midfielder Cardoso.

While Spurs have been impressed with the USA international midfielder, sources have told TEAMtalk that the 23-year-old prefers a move to Atletico Madrid instead.

Trusted journalist Fabrizio Romano has now brought an update on Cardoso’s situation.

The Italian journalist has reported on X that a deal between Atletico and Betis for the midfielder will be sealed imminently.

Romano wrote at 8:59pm on June 24: “Jhonny Cardoso deal between Atlético Madrid and Real Betis will be sealed in the next 24 hours.

“The two clubs are finalising details of transfer fee and package worth over €30m.

“Matter of (short) time.”

However, Spurs will still benefit from the move, with journalist Dean Jones telling Ranks FC: “Spurs are not signing Johnny Cardoso. If he goes somewhere else, they still get a fee, so they are taking a fee instead.”

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The Spanish media have revealed that one of Tottenham’s best players is on Real Madrid’s radar.

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Real Madrid have Tottenham Hotspur star Cristian Romero on their radar as a potential target in the summer transfer window, according to a report, but there are two other defenders that Xabi Alonso has his eyes on, including a Liverpool ace.

Madrid have embarked on a new era following the departure of Carlo Ancelotti. After a disappointing season in which Los Blancos failed to win LaLiga, the Champions League or the Copa del Rey, Madrid decided to bring in Xabi Alonso from Bayer Leverkusen as their new manager.

The Spanish giants have also been very active in the summer transfer window and have made three major signings already.

Spain international central defender Dean Huijsen has joined from Bournemouth, England international right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has moved from Liverpool, and Argentina international midfielder Franco Mastantuono will link up with Los Blancos in August following a deal with River Plate.

Madrid, though, are not done yet in the summer transfer window, with the Spanish media reporting that Alonso wants to sign another central defender this summer.

According to Fichajes, Tottenham centre-back Romero is on the radar of Madrid.

Alonso has ‘made it clear that he doesn’t count on Raul Asencio’ in defence and has ‘firmly requested the immediate addition of a reliable centre-back’.

The new Madrid manager ‘needs a defender who can take on responsibility from day one’, and his bosses have identified Romero as a potential target.

Fichajes has claimed that the Argentina international centre-back ‘expressly wants to leave Tottenham this summer’ and ‘is seen as a market opportunity’ by Madrid.

Romero has been one of the best players for Tottenham since joining the north London club and is under contract until the summer of 2027.

Described as “world-class” and “a top-class player with the ball and without the ball when defending” by his Tottenham team-mate Micky Van de Ven on Optus Sport in March 2024, Romero clinched the Europa League with Spurs in 2024/25 and is also a two-time Copa America winner with Argentina, while also helping his national team emerge victorious at the 2022 World Cup finals.

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Fichajes has named the two other defenders that Madrid have on their radar as a potential addition to Alonso’s squad this summer.

Along with Romero, Madrid are also targeting Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate and Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie.

While Fichajes is not the most reliable of sources, Madrid’s interest in Romero and Konate can be backed up by more reputable organisations.

TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, reported on March 28 that Madrid have Romero on their list of targets for the summer.

Sources have since told TEAMtalk that Tottenham are willing to sell the 27-year-old centre-back for offers exceeding £60million.

Romero would love to play in LaLiga, with Madrid’s city-rivals, Atletico Madrid, also one of his suitors.

As for Konate, Marca are among the publications that have consistently reported Madrid’s interest in the Liverpool centre-back, who is out of contract at the Premier League champions next summer.

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Tottenham Hotspur are ready to put all their energies into a new club record deal for an elite Premier League playmaker who they have ‘relief belief’ they can sign, and with Thomas Frank understood to be ready to pull the plug on their move for Manchester United target Bryan Mbeumo.

Mbeumo has found himself in huge demand this summer after making it clear he was keen to leave Brentford and make the next step in his career. And while the Bees are not prepared to stand in the 25-year-old Cameroon international’s way, they have made it clear they will demand a high price to let the talismanic star move on.

However, after Mbeumo made clear his preference to join Manchester United, the Red Devils have been feverishly working at trying to strike a deal with the Bees. Their first offer – worth £45m guaranteed and a further £10m in add-ons – was quickly batted away.

It has now emerged that United have lodged a second offer with the London club – now worth around the £60m mark and with a larger percentage of the cash laid down up front.

And while it has been said that Tottenham Hotspur were prepared to make a more hefty offer, Sky Sports now suggests the renewed offer from United, coupled with the fact that Mbeumo’s preference has always been Old Trafford, means they are now prepared to walk away from a possible move for the Brentford man.

Spurs, though, are not prepared to dwell on that apparent miss for too long, with multiple sources now revealing that a bold move is being planned for an alternative addition.

And according to both The Mirror and talkSPORT, Frank has now ordered Spurs to instead put their energies into a move for Crystal Palace superstar Eberechi Eze.

The 11-cap England star was mentioned as a target for Spurs last summer before they instead decided to strengthen in other areas of their side.

However, per the latest reports, Spurs now have a renewed belief that a deal is there to be done and a deal is seen as a relatively straightforward one to complete with a £68m exit clause existing in the player’s Selhurst Park contract.

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Per The Mirror, Frank wants Spurs bosses to move quickly and decisively for Eze, believing a deal will be far easier to strike than moves for both Mbeumo and another reported target in Antoine Semenyo.

Indeed, with Bournemouth having already lost Dean Huijsen this summer and with Milos Kerkez and Illia Zabarnyi also subject to big-money offers, the Cherries are ready to play hardball and demand an eye-watering fee for winger Semenyo.

But with a price in place for Eze – set at £68m (€80m, $92.5m) – Spurs know exactly what would be required to land the 26-year-old and without the need for messy negotiations.

Furthermore, the fact they can offer Eze, who finished the 2024/25 campaign with 14 goals and 11 assists from 43 appearances – the Champions League football he craves and stay in his native London has given them ‘real belief’ a deal is there to be done.

Such a move, though, would still represent a new club-record deal for Tottenham, beating the £65m package (£55m up front, £10m in add-ons) paid last summer to Bournemouth for Dominic Solanke.

Indeed, according to our transfer insider, Fraser Fletcher, Spurs have already been in contact over a deal for Eze, having learned they have until mid-August to trigger his clause before it expires.

Fletcher has also revealed that Spurs could yet look to offer the Eagles a possible swap deal in order to reduce their initial outlay for Eze.

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Meanwhile, multiple sources have confirmed that Spurs have agreed a deal for Japanese centre-half, Kota Takai, which will net the selling side a club-record fee.

Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly given the ‘green light’ for injury-plagued striker Richarlison to join a European heavyweight this summer, with an exciting replacement for the Brazilian already lined up.

Frank is also plotting a crafty free-transfer swoop to bring a former Spurs academy man back to the club this summer, per reports.

Tottenham have fully agreed a deal to sign a defender that will smash a transfer record, and Spurs’ plan for the player has quickly emerged.

Tottenham have already completed two signings this summer, though both were pre-agreed long before Thomas Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou in the dugout.

The options to buy Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel outright via their loan arrangements were taken up. News has now broken of Spurs agreeing to sign a player for the first time since Frank took charge.

Japanese centre-half, Kota Takai, is the player in question. Multiple sources including The Times, BBC and Fabrizio Romano have all confirmed a deal to sign the 20-year-old is in place.

Spurs will pay £5m to Takai’s side Kawasaki Frontale which represents a record sale for the J League.

Nevertheless, Tottenham believe they’ve snagged a bargain and the versatile right-footer is equally comfortable playing at left centre-back as he is at right centre-back.

Takai will continue to play for Kawasaki Frontale over the coming weeks before linking up with his new Spurs teammates for pre-season later in the summer.

Spurs have agreed to let Takai continue playing in Japan for the time being in order to not stifle his development.

That decision would appear to make perfect sense given the vast bulk of Spurs’ squad don’t report back for pre-season from their summer holidays until early-mid July.

Takai has already racked up four senior caps for Japan and was named the J League’s best young player for the 2024 campaign.

Takai’s arrival is the latest example of Spurs investing in younger stars who despite their tender ages, can make an impact in the first-team right now.

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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly given the ‘green light’ for injury-plagued striker Richarlison to join a European heavyweight this summer, with an exciting replacement for the Brazilian already lined up.

Richarlison has largely flattered to deceive during his time in north London, showing flashes of brilliance only to be hampered courtesy of a succession of injury issues that have ended up curtailing his playing time.

Indeed, in three seasons at Tottenham he has featured 90 times in all competitions, scoring 20 goals and adding 10 assists in that time.

Despite reports that new Spurs boss Thomas Frank is a fan of Richarlison‘s qualities, Turkish media state that a move to the Super Lig is on the cards for the 28-year-old.

The former Everton man has also been heavily linked with clubs in the Saudi Pro League, but Turkish outlet Posta has reported on Galatasaray’s stance when it comes to adding a new No.9 to their squad if they fail to capture Victor Osimhen on a permanent deal.

The Nigerian spent last season on loan with the Turkish champions, but there is uncertainty if he will remain in Istanbul amid links to a number of other clubs – including the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal.

However, the report states that Richarlison has now emerged as a target for Galatasaray and Spurs are said to have given the ‘green light’ for the frontman to join them.

The report adds that Tottenham are willing to sell Richarlison or even loan him out, while it’s also claimed that Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho is weighing up a move of his own for the player in a potential Turkish head-to-head.

Should Richarlison be offloaded though, there will be the need for Tottenham to sign a replacement – and it would appear that they already have the perfect man in mind in the shape of Brentford star Yoane Wissa.

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Bees frontman Wissa is obviously no stranger to new Spurs chief Frank, having excelled under the Dane at The Gtech Stadium.

With the 28-year-old’s contract running until June 2026 and an option to extend, Brentford hold a strong negotiating position, though are wary of the growing interest for the £50m-rated star.

For their part, the Bees are aware of the mounting interest and are reluctant to lose their talisman, especially with Bryan Mbeumo looking increasingly certain to join Manchester United this summer.

Indeed, Brentford are actively working to tie Wissa down to a new, long-term contract, aiming to protect his value and strengthen their stance in negotiations.

With 12 goals and three assists in the 2024/25 Premier League season, and 49 goals in total for Brentford since 2021, Wissa’s importance to the Bees cannot be overstated. However, Frank’s influence is likely to play a big role in any Tottenham move for the pacy attacker.

In fact, a report from The Guardian claims that internal discussions regarding a potential move for Wissa have already taken place following Frank’s arrival – ramping up the chances of the DR Congo star replacing Richarlison in the Spurs squad and providing immediate competition for Dominic Solanke as a result.

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Manchester United will this week resume talks with Brentford aimed at striking a full agreement to sign Bryan Mbeumo, though the spectre of Tottenham Hotspur gazumping them to a deal remains a strong possibility and with a transfer expert revealing the huge dilemma the star is facing.

The Cameroon winger finds himself in high demand off the back of an excellent 2024/25 campaign for the Bees in which he scored 20 goals and added nine assists from 42 appearances – a G/A every 123.3 minutes he had on the field. And with his contract at the Gtech Stadium expiring a year from now, Brentford will not stand in Mbeumo‘s way of making a high-profile move to a Premier League rival.

While the player has a wealth of sides all keen to sign him, the 25-year-old quickly made clear his wish to sign for Manchester United, with four big factors proving key.

And while personal terms with the player have quickly been agreed, striking a club-to-club agreement has proved much trickier.

That delay has opened the door for Tottenham Hotspur to try and hijack the transfer themselves.

As a result, football financial expert, Stefan Borson, has revealed the huge dilemma now facing the star – and it’s all down to Thomas Frank.

“I think you look at it two ways,” Borson began on Football Insider.

“First of all, all the people that do know about transfers, they say that United are still very much in the driving seat on the transaction.

“United don’t seem to have been particularly perturbed to the point where they’ve rushed around to do a deal. They seem very relaxed, so I would think he still ends up at United.

“But if you look at it, there’s quite a lot to be said for a Tottenham transfer. They have got Champions League, he’s got a manager he knows really well, and he wouldn’t have to move house.

“I suspect that Spurs can match Manchester United’s wages given that they do have Champions League football next season and given that United are trying to bring the whole cost base all the way down.

“I suspect that he wants to go to United, but I think there’s quite a lot to be said for him moving to Spurs right now.

“If he really has a very good relationship with Thomas Frank, then I don’t think it’s impossible that he could choose Spurs.

“I still think he’s likely to go to Manchester United.”

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Having already signed Matheus Cunha in a £62.5m agreement this summer, the club’s second major signing of the off-season has taken time to get over the line.

And without a clause fixing his price, together with strong competition for his services, a deal to bring Mbeumo to Old Trafford has proven a laborious process so far.

United are understood to have had an opening offer of £45m fixed, plus £10m in add-ons, rejected by the Bees.

And while discussions have taken place at reaching a compromise, United are yet to officially lodge that second offer with the south-west London side.

However, according to Rudy Galetti, all that is about to change – and there is a growing belief that an agreement can soon be reached.

Writing on X, our transfer insider has revealed that United are now willing to pay £63million plus add-ons for the winger, adding that “final details” with Brentford will be sorted soon.

Such a deal will comfortably be the biggest in Brentford’s history, roaring past the £34m fee received from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli for Ivan Toney last summer.

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Meanwhile, United remain determined to get Jadon Sancho off the books with former manager Jose Mourinho now reportedly looking to bring him to Fenerbahce, though two Italian giants also remain keen.

Elsewhere, United are hoping super-agent Jorge Mendes can aid their quest to sign a Real Madrid star in the summer transfer window, according to a Spanish report, though Ruben Amorim’s plan to get him out of the Santiago Bernabeu may not work.

Over at Spurs, a club insider has revealed how Frank’s first signing at his new club could be a shrewd move to bring a former star back to the club, who has gone on to rack up some 226 career appearances.

Frank is also reportedly looking to add an elite attacking midfielder to Thomas Frank’s squad after making ‘active enquiries’ to sign a top Bundesliga talent who is also on Chelsea’s radar.