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Tottenham Hotspur will now find it much tougher to raid Brentford for Ivan Toney, while Sevilla have been given the opportunity to sign two of Ange Postecoglou’s players, as per reports.

Tottenham are still on the hunt for a new striker who can properly replace Harry Kane, with Postecoglou deciding he does not want to rely on Richarlison up front during the 2024-25 campaign. Tottenham chiefs are ready to consider big offers for Richarlison in the hope that this will give them the funds to complete a statement striker deal.

Due to Richarlison’s struggles in North London, the only sides likely to pay £50-60million for him are those in Saudi Arabia.

Toney has been backed to replace Richarlison at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The centre-forward has entered the final year of his Brentford contract, setting up a potential £40m summer switch.

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Spurs were given a boost recently as it emerged that Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea had all cooled their interest in Toney. This set up a transfer battle for the 28-year-old between Spurs and their London rivals West Ham United.

But according to the latest reports in the English press, Brentford are now more likely to keep Toney after they were handed a setback themselves.

Brentford signed Igor Thiago as a replacement for the England star, but the former has now picked up a knee injury in pre-season.

As such, Brentford could demand more money before selling Toney to Spurs, or even prevent his exit altogether.

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This would force Postecoglou and Spurs to turn their attention to other strikers, with one option being Jonathan David of Lille.

Meanwhile, reports in Spain claim that agents have ‘offered’ Spurs duo Sergio Reguilon and Bryan Gil to Sevilla in a double deal.

Sevilla boss Garcia Pimienta is searching for a new left-back as he does not trust the ability of Adria Pedrosa, while Marcos Acuna could leave, too.

Sevilla have resultantly been given the chance to bring in Reguilon, who has been told by Postecoglou that he is free to find a new club as he is not in the manager’s plans going forward.

The La Liga side know Reguilon well, as he impressed there during a loan spell in the 2019-20 season prior to joining Spurs.

The 27-year-old full-back is supposedly keen on re-joining Manchester United, but such a move would be a surprise as he failed to make a big impact during a loan spell at Old Trafford in the first half of last season.

Sevilla have been backed to re-sign winger Gil too, who earned a good reputation at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium before heading to Spurs in July 2021.

However, that second deal looks set to fail as Gil has agreed personal terms with Girona and is edging closer to that move.

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Tottenham are keen on a £128million Premier League pair, and a forward move could be completed “soon”.

Spurs improved in a number of areas last summer, but the returns in the forward area in the following campaign suggested moves there are needed now. Indeed, only two players passed 10 goals last term.

One of those was Richarlison, who has now had two underwhelming season in a Tottenham shirt, and could move away if a suitable offer comes.

A number of big names have been tipped for moves to the north London outfit.

One of the main names on the list for a while has been Wolves winger Pedro Neto.

He was directly involved in 14 goals in all competitions last season, and a lot of sides, including Spurs, have registered an interest in him.

Liverpool are one of those, and recent reports suggest they could make a double swoop for the winger and his teammate, Rayan Ait-Nouri.

But Spurs could be plotting a double swoop of their own, after transfer insider Romano confirmed interest in Neto and another Prem star.

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Romano confirms double interest

“Tottenham are exploring the market and are exploring several possibilities at the moment. Still, no name is imminent, but there is interest in several players, like [Eberechi] Eze at Crystal Palace and Pedro Neto at Wolves, who has many admirers in the Premier League,” Romano told GIVEMESPORT.

“Tottenham want to do something in the offensive positions and I think it could be soon because their idea is to add one more player for Ange Postecoglou.”

A move for Neto, if that is the one which comes soon, could spoil Liverpool’s plans for him.

However, it seems there is a chance both he and Eze could be pursued.

Indeed, the suggestion is that Postecoglou has a long list of attacking targets, and may want to go after more than one.

That both can play in various positions, they could well both be signed in the same window and be utilised well.

If Tottenham were to get both, they’d have to splash around £128million. Whether or not they will choose to do that remains to be seen, but they’re clearly eager to get someone in soon, and given they signed 10 players last summer, they could go big again this time around.

Interest from other sides – Manchester City are said to be in the lead for Eze – could prove difficult for the north Londoners.

There have been no further contacts between Tottenham and AC Milan after the Serie A side’s €15million offer for Emerson Royal rejected a few weeks ago, TEAMtalk can reveal.

Compared to some reports that have emerged in recent days, there have been no concrete approaches between the clubs towards a possible agreement.

It has been said that Milan, having exited the race for Aston Villa’s Matty Cash, were to go back in for Emerson.

TEAMtalk can reveal that AC Milan do indeed remain interested in the Brazilian right-back and it cannot be excluded that, in the coming weeks, they could return to talk with Tottenham.

The Rossoneri have budgeted a maximum figure of €20million – they still have a margin of €5million – but, to date, have not currently materialised this possibility of improving the proposed offer.

Likewise, Tottenham – as we had already reported – are adamant on the price, asking for €25million. They are willing to let him go, but only at this price, no change in their position.

Despite, therefore, an agreement in principle on personal terms with AC Milan for a five-year contract, with a salary of around €3million per season, there have been no recent approaches for Emerson between the clubs, that remain distant on the overall amount of the possible operation.

Milan find cheaper alternative target

AC Milan are also following other possible alternatives, including Arnau Martinez of Girona, TEAMtalk can reveal.

The right-back, who played 26 games in all competitions last season for the La Liga side, has a €20million release clause.

That is, of course, not too dissimilar to what Emerson will cost.

However, TEAMtalk sources state that in light of Martinez’s contract expiring with Girona in 2025, they will evaluate offers slightly lower.

As such, Milan see him as being a player within their price range for a new right-back.

Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of signing Federico Chiesa as Juventus ramp up their attempts to sell the forward, according to reports.

Chiesa managed 10 goals and three assists in 37 appearances for Juventus last term, as the Italian giants won the Coppa Italia and got back into the Champions League by finishing third in Serie A. The versatile attacker, who can play as a second striker or as a winger on either flank, has been at Juve since October 2020 but is nearing the end of his time in Turin.

Chiesa’s contract is due to expire in June 2025 and this has seen him emerge as a transfer target for several clubs around Europe.

Several Premier League sides have been tipped to make moves for the Italy ace, including Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle United. But Tottenham recently overtook their English rivals and moved into pole position in the race for Chiesa’s services.

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Indeed, on Monday it was claimed that Chiesa has ‘said yes’ to a prospective move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Chiesa is among several players Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is eyeing, including Dominic Solanke, Conor Gallagher, Ebere Eze and Patrick Dorgu.

According to the latest reports in Italy, Spurs are ‘close’ to landing Chiesa in a deal worth €30-35million (£25-29.5m).

The 26-year-old is poised to ‘say goodbye’ to both Juve and Italy as a whole, as he has supposedly rejected clubs such as Napoli and Roma in order to join Postecoglou’s project at Spurs.

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Earlier on Thursday, new Juve boss Thiago Motta was asked about the player’s future. He responded: “For now he’s [a] Juventus player, then we will see…”

Fabrizio Romano has also provided his information on Chiesa’s situation. While he does not back up those claims about Spurs being on the cusp of the signing, he does report that both Juve chiefs and Motta have ‘approved’ Chiesa’s sale.

Plus, Romano has revealed that Gangwon FC ace Yang Min-hyuk could beat Chiesa to becoming Spurs’ fourth summer arrival, as the transfer has been given the ‘here we go’ seal of approval.

Juve, meanwhile, are eager to offload Chiesa so they can bring in transfer funds to sign some of their top targets. Juve have already brought in Douglas Luiz, Khephren Thuram, Juan Cabal and Michele Di Gregorio so far this summer.

Spurs are clearly making progress in their bid to sign Chiesa, though we must wait for other outlets to report on the club’s talks with Juve before concluding that the Euros winner will definitely be arriving in North London.

Should Chiesa officially join Spurs, then he will compete with the likes of James Maddison, Son Heung-min, Timo Werner, Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski for a spot in Postecoglou’s starting eleven.

So far this summer, Spurs have extended Timo Werner’s loan, raided Leeds United for rising English star Archie Gray and confirmed the arrival of Swedish wonderkid Lucas Bergvall, with the latter deal having been initially agreed in February.

Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of signing Federico Chiesa as Juventus ramp up their attempts to sell the forward, according to reports.

Chiesa managed 10 goals and three assists in 37 appearances for Juventus last term, as the Italian giants won the Coppa Italia and got back into the Champions League by finishing third in Serie A. The versatile attacker, who can play as a second striker or as a winger on either flank, has been at Juve since October 2020 but is nearing the end of his time in Turin.

Chiesa’s contract is due to expire in June 2025 and this has seen him emerge as a transfer target for several clubs around Europe.

Several Premier League sides have been tipped to make moves for the Italy ace, including Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle United. But Tottenham recently overtook their English rivals and moved into pole position in the race for Chiesa’s services.

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Indeed, on Monday it was claimed that Chiesa has ‘said yes’ to a prospective move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Chiesa is among several players Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is eyeing, including Dominic Solanke, Conor Gallagher, Ebere Eze and Patrick Dorgu.

According to the latest reports in Italy, Spurs are ‘close’ to landing Chiesa in a deal worth €30-35million (£25-29.5m).

The 26-year-old is poised to ‘say goodbye’ to both Juve and Italy as a whole, as he has supposedly rejected clubs such as Napoli and Roma in order to join Postecoglou’s project at Spurs.

Tottenham transfers: Federico Chiesa signing ‘close’

Earlier on Thursday, new Juve boss Thiago Motta was asked about the player’s future. He responded: “For now he’s [a] Juventus player, then we will see…”

Fabrizio Romano has also provided his information on Chiesa’s situation. While he does not back up those claims about Spurs being on the cusp of the signing, he does report that both Juve chiefs and Motta have ‘approved’ Chiesa’s sale.

Plus, Romano has revealed that Gangwon FC ace Yang Min-hyuk could beat Chiesa to becoming Spurs’ fourth summer arrival, as the transfer has been given the ‘here we go’ seal of approval.

Juve, meanwhile, are eager to offload Chiesa so they can bring in transfer funds to sign some of their top targets. Juve have already brought in Douglas Luiz, Khephren Thuram, Juan Cabal and Michele Di Gregorio so far this summer.

Spurs are clearly making progress in their bid to sign Chiesa, though we must wait for other outlets to report on the club’s talks with Juve before concluding that the Euros winner will definitely be arriving in North London.

Should Chiesa officially join Spurs, then he will compete with the likes of James Maddison, Son Heung-min, Timo Werner, Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski for a spot in Postecoglou’s starting eleven.

So far this summer, Spurs have extended Timo Werner’s loan, raided Leeds United for rising English star Archie Gray and confirmed the arrival of Swedish wonderkid Lucas Bergvall, with the latter deal having been initially agreed in February.

A South Korean football expert has revealed exactly what Tottenham will be getting as they close in on a deal to sign exlosive teenage winger Yang Min-hyuk.

The north London club are closing in on what would be their fourth addition of the summer, with Yang set to join Timo Werner, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall in making the move.

The Gangwon FC winger is expected to make the move from K League 1 to the Premier League as Tottenham continue their drive to bring in top young talent from around the world.

Fabrizio Romano revealed that the club were closing in on a deal for the 18-year-old on Wednesday evening and now South Korean analyst Joel Kim has told fans what to expect from the talented attacker.

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Speaking to TBR Football, Kim was glowing in his praise for Yang, saying: “If Yang Min-hyuk can be described in two words, it’s power and pace. Add adaptability, and he becomes a versatile asset for Tottenham’s attacking football.

“At just 18, Yang brings incredible speed to the attack, running with youthful vigour. His surprising physical strength allows him to dominate veteran defenders in the K-League 1, Asia’s most physical league.

“His greatest asset might be his adaptability; like Son Heung-min, Yang is two-footed and can play on either the left or right wing. Comparisons to Anthony Gordon and Federico Chiesa highlight his potential.

“Yang loves to charge forward with the ball, whether along the flanks or through the middle, overwhelming defenders with his pace. Defensively, he’s underrated, often intercepting passes and reading plays before they unfold.”

Kim did add a few caveats though in terms of things that the youngster still needs to work on, adding: “His weaknesses include occasional clumsiness and dispossession, common among downhill running wingers.

“Recently, he has struggled to find space when tightly marked by several defenders, preventing him from even touching the ball. He needs to step up in those moments and make his presence felt.”

In terms of where Yang fits in at Spurs under Ange Postecoglou, Kim added: “Yang’s playing style suits Tottenham’s attacking football well. He could bring significant width to the attack, charging down either side to take on defenders 1v1 or deliver crosses into the box.

“His high-intensity energy and versatility, including the potential to play as a number 9, distinguish him among Tottenham’s already rich bevvy of wingers.”

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Whether or not Yang gets the opportunity to show his talents to Tottenham straight away remains to be seen, as there is a strong chance the player is loaned out for the upcoming campaign to gain more first-team experience.

However, it appears that Spurs are on the brink of another exciting addition to what is already a more youthful-looking squad with some tremendous young talent.

Postecoglou’s men start the new campaign on Monday August 19 when they head to promoted Leicester City for their Premier League opener.

Tottenham are reportedly closing in on their fourth signing of the summer, with transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirming that an agreement is close for a talented winger.

Spurs have so far brought in Timo Werner for another loan and splashed out close to £40million in total on Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, who officially joined the club this summer after sealing his switch back in January.

However, Ange Postecoglou remains on the hunt for more new recruits, despite pre-season already showcasing some of the dynamic young talent already at his disposal.

The Australian is keen to get another central midfielder and new No.9 on board but is not averse to adding in other areas if the right player comes along.

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And that appears to be the case with the latest expected addition, with Tottenham closing in on highly-rated South Korean winger Min-hyuk Yang.

Romano reports that an agreement is being completed and that medical tests will follow for the 18-year-old talent.

He said: “Tottenham are closing in on deal to sign 2006 born winger Min-hyuk Yang from Gangwon FC. Agreement being completed and then medical tests to follow.”

Yang has been described as a ‘powerful’ winger and a ‘diamond’ talent who burst onto the scene for Gangwon FC last season.

He had 10 goal contributions in the K League 1 last season at the age of 18 and it’s considered to be no great surprise that a club of Tottenham’s stature is moving for the talented starlet, especially given Son Heung-min’s legendary status both in his homeland and in north London.

Yang played in 24 of the 26 available league games during the 2023/24 season, which was more than any other player for the South Korean club. However, he now looks set for a switch to the English Premier League.

Due to his lack of experience, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Spurs look to loan him out when the deal is officially announced.

Moving to the Premier League is a huge step up for a player coming straight from South Korea and a temporary switch is likely to be the best thing for his development.

But in terms of Tottenham’s transfer strategy, Yang will give them another top young talent for the future.

Tottenham midfield swap deal still being mooted

Meanwhile, Romano has also stated that Tottenham and Aston Villa remain in discussions over a potential swap deal involving midfielders Giovani Lo Celso and Jabon Ramsey.

At this stage nothing is advanced, although it’s thought that Villa are open to a sale after slashing out £50m to bring in Amadou Onana from Everton.

Spurs will reportedly offer Lo Celso and £20m to get the deal done, with Villa boss Unai Emery familiar with the Argentine due to their time together at PSG and Villarreal.

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Lo Celso is surplus to requirements in north London after failing to carry over his international form onto the club stage with Tottenham in the four years he has been at the club.

Ramsey, meanwhile, is considered a perfect fit for Postcoglou’s playing style in north London and would likely operate as a No.8 in Spurs’ midfield engine room.

Tottenham are reportedly closing in on their fourth signing of the signing, with transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirming that an agreement is close for a talented winger.

Spurs have so far brought in Timo Werner for another loan and splashed out close to £40million in total on Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, who officially joined the club this summer after sealing his switch back in January.

However, Ange Postecoglou remains on the hunt for more new recruits, despite pre-season already showcasing some of the dynamic young talent already at his disposal.

The Australian is keen to get another central midfielder and new No.9 on board but is not averse to adding in other areas if the right player comes along.

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And that appears to be the case with the latest expected addition, with Tottenham closing in on highly-rated South Korean winger Min-hyuk Yang.

Romano reports that an agreement is being completed and that medical tests will follow for the 18-year-old talent.

He said: “Tottenham are closing in on deal to sign 2006 born winger Min-hyuk Yang from Gangwon FC. Agreement being completed and then medical tests to follow.”

Yang has been described as a ‘powerful’ winger and a ‘diamond’ talent who burst onto the scene for Gangwon FC last season.

He had 10 goal contributions in the K League 1 last season at the age of 18 and it’s considered to be no great surprise that a club of Tottenham’s stature is moving for the talented starlet, especially given Son Heung-min’s legendary status both in his homeland and in north London.

Yang played in 24 of the 26 available league games during the 2023/24 season, which was more than any other player for the South Korean club. However, he now looks set for a switch to the English Premier League.

Due to his lack of experience, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Spurs look to loan him out when the deal is officially announced.

Moving to the Premier League is a huge step up for a player coming straight from South Korea and a temporary switch is likely to be the best thing for his development.

But in terms of Tottenham’s transfer strategy, Yang will give them another top young talent for the future.

Tottenham midfield swap deal still being mooted

Meanwhile, Romano has also stated that Tottenham and Aston Villa remain in discussions over a potential swap deal involving midfielders Giovani Lo Celso and Jabon Ramsey.

At this stage nothing is advanced, although it’s thought that Villa are open to a sale after slashing out £50m to bring in Amadou Onana from Everton.

Spurs will reportedly offer Lo Celso and £20m to get the deal done, with Villa boss Unai Emery familiar with the Argentine due to their time together at PSG and Villarreal.

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Lo Celso is surplus to requirements in north London after failing to carry over his international form onto the club stage with Tottenham in the four years he has been at the club.

Ramsey, meanwhile, is considered a perfect fit for Postcoglou’s playing style in north London and would likely operate as a No.8 in Spurs’ midfield engine room.

Ange Postecoglou will attempt a daring triple move for Tottenham Hotspur after reportedly being given a major transfer kitty, while the North London side have been told to avoid an ex-Manchester United forward.

So far this summer, Tottenham have allowed several big names to leave on free transfers, including Eric Dier, Ivan Perisic and Tanguy Ndombele, while also offloading Joe Rodon and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. In turn, Tottenham have extended Timo Werner’s loan spell and raided Leeds United for rising star Archie Gray. Plus, Lucas Bergvall’s move to the club has become official after it was initially agreed on February 1.

According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, Tottenham fans could be in for a whirlwind end to the transfer window as club chiefs are drawing up funds to give Postecoglou a ‘huge’ budget.

It is unclear exactly how much the manager will be able to spend, but Spurs are aiming to improve three positions in particular.

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They have set their sights on Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu as they try to find competition and cover for Destiny Udogie. On Monday, it emerged that Spurs will have to pay €30million (£25m) for the Serie A starlet.

Spurs are also on the hunt for a new attacker who can operate as either a left winger or in the No 10 role. After being overtaken by Manchester City in the race for Crystal Palace’s Ebere Eze, Spurs seem to have turned their attention to Juve star Federico Chiesa, who is up for sale.

Chiesa has already ‘said yes’ to joining Spurs and will cost £25m to sign, just like Dorgu.

Spurs are keen to find a top replacement for Hojbjerg and Postecoglou has landed on Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher as his No 1 target.

Tottenham transfers: Big funds to aid Dorgu, Gallagher deals

But Spurs still have not got close to signing the Englishman and this has allowed Atletico Madrid to not only join the race but provide them with serious competition.

It is now up to Spurs to brush Atleti aside and convince Gallagher that he should remain in the Premier League by moving to North London.

Once Spurs potentially sign Dorgu, Eze or Chiesa, and Gallagher, then they could initiate talks for a new centre-forward, with Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke one rumoured option.

Earlier this month, Spurs were backed to improve their striker ranks by moving for Man Utd flop Memphis Depay, who is now a free agent after his exit from Atletico Madrid.

But former Spurs full-back Alan Hutton has urged Postecoglou to steer clear.

“I feel strange about it [the Depay links]. He’s always been a good player, even when he was at Manchester United. He came with so much hype and I was really looking forward to seeing him but it was a bit of a let down,” the pundit said.

“I could be totally wrong here, I don’t know if it’s all the off-field stuff that goes on with him, does that affect him?

“Even when he’s with the Dutch squad and you think, ‘right, he’s really gonna do it’, and he does some good things but I think he flatters to deceive a little bit.

“I’m not so sure, I don’t think the Premier League suits him, I don’t think he’s got that pace to go and burst away from people.

“Yes, he’s got that moment of brilliance, we’ve seen it, there’s no doubt that he’s a technically gifted player but week in and week out, doing it regularly at such a high level, I’m not so sure.

“We’ve seen that with all the moves he’s had, yes big clubs but he’s always moved on and again it’s one I’m just not sure about.”

Ange Postecoglou will attempt a daring triple move for Tottenham Hotspur after reportedly being given a major transfer kitty, while the North London side have been told to avoid an ex-Manchester United forward.

So far this summer, Tottenham have allowed several big names to leave on free transfers, including Eric Dier, Ivan Perisic and Tanguy Ndombele, while also offloading Joe Rodon and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. In turn, Tottenham have extended Timo Werner’s loan spell and raided Leeds United for rising star Archie Gray. Plus, Lucas Bergvall’s move to the club has become official after it was initially agreed on February 1.

According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, Tottenham fans could be in for a whirlwind end to the transfer window as club chiefs are drawing up funds to give Postecoglou a ‘huge’ budget.

It is unclear exactly how much the manager will be able to spend, but Spurs are aiming to improve three positions in particular.

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They have set their sights on Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu as they try to find competition and cover for Destiny Udogie. On Monday, it emerged that Spurs will have to pay €30million (£25m) for the Serie A starlet.

Spurs are also on the hunt for a new attacker who can operate as either a left winger or in the No 10 role. After being overtaken by Manchester City in the race for Crystal Palace’s Ebere Eze, Spurs seem to have turned their attention to Juve star Federico Chiesa, who is up for sale.

Chiesa has already ‘said yes’ to joining Spurs and will cost £25m to sign, just like Dorgu.

Spurs are keen to find a top replacement for Hojbjerg and Postecoglou has landed on Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher as his No 1 target.

Tottenham transfers: Big funds to aid Dorgu, Gallagher deals

But Spurs still have not got close to signing the Englishman and this has allowed Atletico Madrid to not only join the race but provide them with serious competition.

It is now up to Spurs to brush Atleti aside and convince Gallagher that he should remain in the Premier League by moving to North London.

Once Spurs potentially sign Dorgu, Eze or Chiesa, and Gallagher, then they could initiate talks for a new centre-forward, with Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke one rumoured option.

Earlier this month, Spurs were backed to improve their striker ranks by moving for Man Utd flop Memphis Depay, who is now a free agent after his exit from Atletico Madrid.

But former Spurs full-back Alan Hutton has urged Postecoglou to steer clear.

“I feel strange about it [the Depay links]. He’s always been a good player, even when he was at Manchester United. He came with so much hype and I was really looking forward to seeing him but it was a bit of a let down,” the pundit said.

“I could be totally wrong here, I don’t know if it’s all the off-field stuff that goes on with him, does that affect him?

“Even when he’s with the Dutch squad and you think, ‘right, he’s really gonna do it’, and he does some good things but I think he flatters to deceive a little bit.

“I’m not so sure, I don’t think the Premier League suits him, I don’t think he’s got that pace to go and burst away from people.

“Yes, he’s got that moment of brilliance, we’ve seen it, there’s no doubt that he’s a technically gifted player but week in and week out, doing it regularly at such a high level, I’m not so sure.

“We’ve seen that with all the moves he’s had, yes big clubs but he’s always moved on and again it’s one I’m just not sure about.”