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Tottenham’s qualification for the Champions League after winning the Europa League could lead to an exciting summer for the London side, and reports suggest they’ll sign Bayern Munich loanee Mathys Tel for a cut-price fee.

The talented forward joined Spurs on loan in January, and they have the option to sign him permanently for €60m (£50.3m) this summer – but it’s claimed that they can get him for much less.

Tel, 20, is undoubtedly an exciting prospect, scoring three goals in 19 Tottenham matches. He didn’t feature in the Europa League final win against Manchester United, but he is highly valued at the club.

According to the Bayern Insider podcast, with journalists Christian Falk and Tobias Altschaffl, Tottenham could get the forward for around €40m (£33.5m). It’s claimed that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is a big fan of the player and thinks Spurs should build their future team around him.

“Tottenham is now in the Champions League, and that could mean a lot of money for Mathys Tel,” said Altschaffl.

“That’s true, and we’ve also heard that Daniel Levy is still a big fan of his, even though he didn’t start in the final,” added Falk.

“The exit period from €60-50m would also go down again. I think over €30m is a negotiating basis, and if we land on €40m, I think it would be okay. So the deal is still not off the table.”

Ange Postecoglou: “I think he’s very, very exciting”

There has been speculation in recent weeks that Tottenham plan to not sign Tel for their €60m buy option, but the opportunity to snap him up on a cut-price deal could tempt them into a U-turn.

Ange Postecoglou, who now has a good chance of remaining Spurs manager after fulfilling his promise that he “always” wins trophies in his second season, said in an interview last month that he views Tel as a future Premier League star.

“I didn’t actually bring him here just for six months,” Postecoglou said. “I think he’s very, very exciting.

“When you meet him, you realise that he has that certain something. He has enormous confidence in what he wants to do.

“Although he is still young, he can physically handle the Premier League,” Postecoglou continued. “He’s a goal scorer, he can hold his own, he’s got the necessary speed. He will play an important role in our end-of-season push and beyond.”

If his career continues on an upward trajectory, Tel could compete with Dominic Solanke for a starting spot next season. Solanke played a key role in Tottenham’s Europa League success, and has notched 15 goals and eight assists across all competitions this term.

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Ruben Amorim has told Manchester United officials the traits they should be looking for this summer, with a report revealing what he was fearful of in the build up to the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur.

The clash in Bilbao was billed as a game that could save either Man Utd or Tottenham’s seasons. Both sides have endured terrible Premier League campaigns, sitting 16th and 17th respectively in the table.

It was far from a classic, but Spurs will not care as Brennan Johnson’s winner ended their 17-year trophy drought.

The result piled more pressure on Amorim and saw Spurs qualify for next season’s Champions League, which could hand them as much as £125million.

ESPN has become the latest outlet to discuss the ‘rebuild’ Amorim will take part in at United this summer.

It is claimed that Amorim wants INEOS to ‘prioritise signings who will add pace, power and athleticism’ to give him a far more dynamic team for next season.

He wants a new central midfielder with these traits in particular, as he knows the position currently lacks ‘energy and mobility’.

Amorim was ‘worried’ about his team’s ability to ‘match Spurs physically’ prior to the final and those fears were realised.

Casemiro played a crucial role in United getting to the final but did not have the same impact on Wednesday as the Red Devils fell at the last hurdle.

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New midfielder, striker on United agenda

Sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk that United are weighing up a move for Adam Wharton, with Amorim having said yes to a swoop for the Crystal Palace star.

Although, United will face competition from Chelsea and Liverpool for the midfielder.

Atalanta’s Ederson is another player on United’s midfield shortlist as Amorim desperately seeks to improve his engine room.

ESPN add that attack is another ‘priority’ for United as Amorim has been left frustrated by the profligacy from players such as Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho.

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Matheus Cunha is ready to join United even without European football next term.

United have agreed personal terms with the Brazilian No 10 and are poised to trigger his £62.5m release clause.

INEOS have been trying to follow up on the Cunha deal by snaring striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town.

That move is in doubt however as Delap wants to step up and play in Europe. Chelsea and Newcastle United are growing in confidence they can sign him ahead of Man Utd.

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Rayan Cherki has confirmed he will leave Lyon at the end of the season, sparking a flurry of interest across Europe as clubs line up to trigger his modest €20m release clause, with Tottenham among his suitors, TEAMtalk understands.

The 21-year-old forward has enjoyed a standout campaign in Ligue 1, registering 12 goals and 20 assists in all competitions – form that’s turned heads at some of Europe’s biggest clubs.

Yet despite his obvious talent, concerns around his character and attitude persist, with several sides still wary of how he’d adapt to a new dressing room.

We understand that Tottenham are firmly in the mix, though they’re holding fire until after the Europa League final.

A Champions League spot and clarity over the managerial situation – with departing Ajax boss Francesco Farioli still the frontrunner, as TEAMtalk revealed on May 14 – will be decisive factors in whether Spurs move forward decisively.

Borussia Dortmund remain interested in Cherki after previously exploring a deal in January. They considered triggering the release clause earlier this year but opted to wait.

Fresh developments could occur soon with regards to Dortmund and Cherki, but no new moves have been made since February, when they were last in contact.

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Serie A outfit Atalanta are another club keeping tabs. Talks with Cherki’s camp took place last summer but stalled over doubts surrounding his temperament.

However, Gian Piero Gasperini’s potential contract renewal as manager of Atalanta – and his proven ability to manage strong personalities – could breathe new life into their pursuit.

Beyond those three, several elite sides have gathered information, including Bayern Munich, Manchester City, PSG, Newcastle, and Crystal Palace.

With a low release clause of €20m (£16.8m) and no stumbling blocks on Lyon’s end, the final decision is expected to come down to the strength of the project offered and the financial package for the player’s entourage.

In short, the race for Cherki is wide open – and it’s only just getting started – but Tottenham are a side to keep a close eye on.

The youngster has long been touted to be a top talent with world-class potential and the fact that he can play as a winger on either flank or as an attacking midfielder appeals to Spurs.

The project proposed to Cherki, and also the value of the commissions for the entourage will be two key elements in the various negotiations for personal terms, given that the talks with Lyon are not a problem for any club.

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Tottenham Hotspur are currently winning the race to sign an attacking full-back many of their Premier League rivals would be envious about, according to reports.

There’s uncertainty in the air around Tottenham at the moment, with a Europa League final against Manchester United to prepare for but the prospect of finishing as low down as 17th in the Premier League table meaning Ange Postecoglou’s future is anything but safe.

However, Spurs are still being linked with new targets regardless of who’s in charge of them next season. The latest update regards a right-back they are supposedly in pole position for.

According to Give Me Sport, Spurs are ‘leading the race’ to bring Monaco’s Vanderson to the Premier League.

A deal is there to be done at £30m and Spurs are showing the strongest interest out of all their rivals, the report claims.

Vanderson had also been mentioned as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool, but their focus has shifted firmly to Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong.

That doesn’t mean that Spurs will have a free run at Vanderson, though. Barcelona have joined the race for the Brazil international, according to the report, and there could be competition from closer to home for Spurs.

Indeed, Manchester United are weighing up a move for the 23-year-old, whose representatives are also tempted to reach out to Manchester City.

Of all these clubs, though, Spurs are currently at the front of the queue. They would just need to convince Monaco to sell a player who’s still under contract until 2028.

What about Pedro Porro and Djed Spence?

Of course, Spurs already have a clear starter at right-back in the shape of Pedro Porro, who has been backed up by Djed Spence this season.

Porro has ranked in the 99th percentile of Premier League full-backs for crosses into the penalty area per 90 minutes this season, as well as the 97th for shot-creating actions and the 92nd for blocks.

The Spaniard’s contract is still valid until 2028, so he might be wondering about his place in Spurs’ plans if they’re looking to bring in another right-back.

According to Give Me Sport, though, any addition of Vanderson would be to provide competition for Porro, rather than replace him.

That may lead to questions about the future of Spence, although he has shown his worth at left-back more often this season.

There’s no mention in the latest update of what the consequences would be for the former Middlesbrough man, whose contract is also due to last until 2028.

Nor does Archie Gray get a mention, but he is a midfielder by trade and has covered at centre-back more often than right-back since his move from Leeds United.

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Tottenham Hotspur are considering appointing Francesco Farioli as their head coach at the end of the season, TEAMtalk can reveal, as Ange Postecoglou’s comments on his future come to light.

What promised to be a successful season for Tottenham could end in disaster. Having finished fifth in the Premier League table in the 2023-24 campaign, Postecoglou’s side were expected to push for the Champions League places this time around and also do well in the domestic cup competitions.

However, Spurs are currently 17th in the Premier League table, having picked up just 38 points from 36 matches.

The only way to salvage the season would be to win the Europa League, with Tottenham facing Premier League rivals Manchester United in the final.

And while success in the competition would represent a first major honour for the club since the 2008 League Cup and deliver on Postecoglou’s bold promise that he “always wins a trophy in his second season”, it may not be enough to spare him from the sack.

To that end, sources have told TEAMtalk that Tottenham are considering sacking Postecoglou once the season finishes, although club chairman Daniel Levy has not made a final decision yet.

Spurs will, understandably, wait until after their Europa League final fate has been decided, though TEAMtalk understands that the north London club have already been working behind the scenes to find a suitable replacement.

We understand that Farioli has become a serious name at Tottenham in the event of a managerial change this summer.

Despite Ajax enduring a difficult end to the season, the 36-year-old Italian manager remains one of the most talked-about profiles in Premier League circles.

Ajax were nine points clear at the top of the Eredivisie table in mid-April, but they are now a point behind leaders PSV with one more round of matches left.

Tottenham, though, still highly appreciate Farioli, with the Premier League club seeing his €5million (£4.2m, $5.6m) release clause as affordable.

The former Nice manager’s modern ideas also fit the long-term vision of Tottenham.

TEAMtalk understands that the main supporter of Farioli at Tottenham is Fabio Paratici, who, as we revealed weeks ago, when there was speculation that he would go to AC Milan, is continuing to work behind the scenes for the north London club while waiting for his suspension to end.

It is Paratici who has recommended Farioli to Levy, and TEAMtalk understands that the young coach is now at the top of Tottenham’s managerial wishlist should they decide to part company with Postecoglou.

Young, ambitious, and tactically modern, Farioli is seen as the right candidate to lead a new cycle at Tottenham.

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While Tottenham are working behind the scenes to find a suitable replacement for Postecoglou, the 59-year-old himelf is defiant about his future.

Fox Sports Australia quoted Postecoglou as saying this week when asked about the reasons behind Tottenham’s 17 years without a major trophy: “Some of it [is psychological], not all of it because you can’t dismiss the fact that I’ve also had to change pretty much everything at the club in terms of playing style, in terms of the squad.

“It’s not like I took over a team that finished third and is constantly in that echelon. The year before I took over, we were eighth. We weren’t even in Europe.

“So it’s not just been ‘Okay, this is the final bit’. We’ve had to do a whole lot of other things. We’ve done a lot of heavy lifting in the last two years. We’ve signed a lot of young players with the right kind of thinking for the future.

“That’s costing us now because we don’t have a squad that can cope with what’s going through now. It is not just psychological, it is about trying to change a whole range of things but also have that piece [of silverware].

“My view was that’s what I’ll get judged on. I could have been sitting here fifth last year, fifth this year — maybe people wouldn’t be waiting for the white smoke to see if it’s my last one — but they’d still be saying ‘You know Ange, that’s great but its all been done before. Until this club wins something, you haven’t made an impact’.

“I kind of knew throughout my tenure last year, that’s what I was going to be judged on so now we have an opportunity to do that.”

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Manchester United legend Gary Neville has revealed he is extremely worried heading into the club’s Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur, while also revealing just one Old Trafford star would be selected in his combined starting eleven.

Man Utd and Tottenham have both endured terrible Premier League campaigns, occupying 16th and 17th place respectively. They would likely be involved in a relegation scrap if the three promoted clubs had not found it so difficult to compete, with all three of Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Southampton being sent back down to the Championship.

Miraculously, United and Spurs have managed to reach the Europa League final, despite their obvious struggles domestically.

United pulled off an incredible late comeback against Lyon in the quarter-finals before easing past Athletic Club in the semis. Spurs did well to overcome Eintracht Frankfurt in their quarter-final and picked up a 5-1 aggregate win over Bodo/Glimt in the last four.

Winning the Europa League would be brilliant for either club as it would send them into the Champions League for next season. This will in turn aid revenue and the ability to sign top new players.

While Ruben Amorim’s job at United is safe, he insists their awful season should not be forgiven if they triumph in Bilbao on Wednesday. Ange Postecoglou, though, could be axed even if Spurs end their trophy drought as club chairman Daniel Levy is already looking at potential replacements.

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During an appearance on The Overlap Fan Debate, Neville has explained his concern about United being easily beaten by Spurs next week.

The former right-back has been left with a ‘sickly feeling’ as he thinks only United skipper Bruno Fernandes would get into Spurs’ starting lineup.

“I have got a sickly feeling about this game next Wednesday,” Neville said.

“The biggest reason I have a sickly feeling about this game is when I look at every player in the team, [Dejan] Kulusevski, Son [Heung-min], Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke, James Maddison if he was fit, [Yves] Bissouma and [Pape] Sarr, [Cristian] Romero and [Micky] van de Ven and [Pedro] Porro and [Destiny] Udogie…

“When you look at those players like for like with United, only Bruno would get into the first XI of Spurs. I would select every single Tottenham player.

“The goalkeeper is a 50-50 split because I’m not a big fan of [Guglielmo] Vicario and I am not a fan of [Andre] Onana.

“But I would choose every single player of Tottenham’s over Manchester United’s next Wednesday. That is my worry.”

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Tottenham are reportedly ‘ready to launch an offer’ for a Premier League attacker who they have a long-term interest in and who ripped them to pieces of late.

Spurs’ season has been wildly underwhelming. Coming off the back of a fifth-placed finish last term, they’d have expected to have been competitive again.

Instead, they are down in 17th, with only the three sides who have already been relegated worse than the north Londoners.

They’re going to have to sign some new talents to get themselves back up towards the top of the table. Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze has been on the radar for a while, and Football Insider reports Tottenham are ‘ready to launch a bid’ for him.

That stance may have been aided by Eze tearing Spurs to pieces of late. The Palace man scored both goals in Palace’s 2-0 victory over the north Londoners – his fourth and fifth goals in a three-game span – as he received an 8.58 WhoScored rating.

Though Eze has a £68million release clause in his contract, it’s reported Tottenham plan to come in below that sum initially.

The report does not give a figure on what is described as a ‘low-ball bid’ for the Palace star.

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Palace want to keep Eze

TEAMtalk is aware that Palace do not want to lose Eze – though if his clause is met they’ll have no say.

What’s more, Tottenham are not the only side who are interested in landing the England international.

Both they and Manchester United believe they can land Eze, per TEAMtalk sources, while Newcastle are ‘very keen’ on him.

Eze’s camp are open to discussing a move to interested sides, but want to see him land at a club who can guarantee regular minutes and help him compete at the highest level.

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Bryan King, a former Tottenham scout, has told Everton not to bother with their attempts to re-sign Richarlison this summer.

He stated: “I know the Everton supporters liked him, but he was never a success at Goodison Park. Maybe take him on loan, but I certainly wouldn’t buy him if I were Everton.”

Meanwhile, it’s believed Tottenham target Jack Grealish would “almost certainly not” want to sign for a Saudi Pro League side.

That could give Spurs a better chance at landing him, though interest from Napoli has also been revealed of late.

The door may be open for a Manchester City star to move to Tottenham, as it’s said he will “almost certainly not” accept one route which could be offered to him.

City are currently fourth in the Premier League, after after missing out on the title for the first time in four years, there’s going to be change at the club this summer. The main one being Kevin De Bruyne, after over 400 games for the club, will be allowed to leave.

Jack Grealish could follow him out of the door from the midfield corps, having started just seven league games this term.

Speculation over his future has been rife, and football finance expert Stefan Borson has suggested one route will be entirely ruled out, but Tottenham is an intriguing option.

“There are not many teams around that can afford to pay him the wages he’s on at the moment,” Borson told Football Insider.

“But you would also expect that City would not be anticipating a huge fee if they could get him off the wage bill, given that he’s barely played all season and he’s on in excess of £300,000 a week, so in excess of £15million a year.

“That would fit with Saudi, but the question clearly for Grealish is whether he’s prepared at this stage of his career to go to Saudi Arabia.

“You would think almost certainly not, so that will probably leave if there’s anybody in the Premier League that would be interested.

“We know that Spurs have shown an interest in the player. But again, the question is, how does that work from a financial perspective given that they’re not going to pay him £300,000 a week either.”

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Napoli move written off

Borson also stated he does not see Napoli as “one of” the sides who would be able to pay Grealish’s wages.

It was recently reported that Antonio Conte is a ‘huge fan’ of the Manchester City man.

What’s more, that report stated the Englishman is ‘open-minded’ to exiting the Etihad, and a switch abroad would actually be his preference.

But if nobody abroad can afford him, that move isn’t one which will be happening.

Napoli’s best bet may be to attempt to sign him on loan and take things from there if he does well. That could be the case with any side who wants to sign the star, with such a large wage.

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There have been recent reports suggesting Richarlison’s former side Everton could look to sign him back from Tottenham.

However, former Spurs scout Bryan King has stated he “certainly wouldn’t buy” the Brazilian, who he doesn’t feel was very effective in a Toffees shirt.

Former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson, meanwhile, has suggested Marc Guehi should be the club’s replacement for Cristian Romero.

“With Romero leaving, it’s looking more and more likely day by day that he’s going to move on. If Romero does go, they’re going to need two more, in my opinion.”

“Guehi would be top of the list if they can beat anyone else to his signature.”

Former Tottenham scout Bryan King has told Everton he “certainly wouldn’t buy” a Spurs flop unless they can receive a lot of money selling one of their own assets.

Few Spurs players have been very effective in England this season. The north Londoners are 17th in the Premier League, the worst of the Premier League sides who haven’t been relegated.

But some have been given more stick than others, particularly players who cost a lot of money, such as Richarlison.

There’s been much speculation surrounding the future of the £60million striker, with Tottenham reportedly happy to let him leave the club, while the striker could wait to see if Ange Postecoglou is still in the dugout next season.

His former club, Everton, have often been linked but ex-Tottenham scout King has told them not to bother with the costly signing.

“I know the Everton supporters liked him, but he was never a success at Goodison Park. Maybe take him on loan, but I certainly wouldn’t buy him if I were Everton,” he told Tottenham News.

“Watching Richarlison, he was one of the disappointments for Tottenham in the semi-final. His body language isn’t right. That sounds like a bit of a crazy deal for me.

“Unless Everton can get £70million for Beto and bring Richarlison in on loan with the premise to buy him, for me, there isn’t much credibility in that.”

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Tottenham could lose a lot in Richarlison sale

Whether Everton do indeed decide to go after Richarlison remains to be seen.

However, if they do, and Tottenham do want rid, the north London club might make a massive loss on the striker.

It’s been stated that the Toffees could lodge a bid of £30million for their former striker, given they might lose Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free.

A sale at that price would see Tottenham lose half of their original outlay on Richarlison.

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With Cristian Romero likely to move on, former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson has told the club what’s required.

“With Romero leaving, it’s looking more and more likely day by day that he’s going to move on. If Romero does go, they’re going to need two more, in my opinion. [Marc] Guehi would be top of the list if they can beat anyone else to his signature,” he said.

Robinson has also stated that Spurs are “not going to sell” attacking midfielder James Maddison.

Meanwhile, Fabio Paratici reportedly wants to insert Roberto De Zerbi as the Tottenham manager if they see the back of Ange Postecoglou.

An incredible Premier League defensive talent has been named at the top of Tottenham’s list to replace Spain-bound Cristian Romero this summer, although whether a deal can be struck or not all depends on Europa League final success.

Argentine World Cup winner Romero is expected to join either Atletico or Real Madrid in the summer transfer window, assuming of course that either of the LaLiga giants match Daniel Levy’s asking price of between £60-80million for the 27-year-old.

Numerous Tottenham replacements have already been mooted, including the likes of Inter Milan’s Yann Bisseck, Bournemouth star Dean Huijsen and soon-to-be Bayer Leverkusen free agent Jonathan Tah.

However, former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson believes his old club will target £65million-rated Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi as their No.1 option to fill the Romero void – although not securing Champions League football next season could seriously scupper their chances.

Speaking to Tottenham News, Robinson actually feels the club will need to target two new central defenders if Romero moves on, with Atletico currently the favourites to snap up his signature – given that Real are highly unlikely to get into a bidding war for the player.

Robinson said: “With Romero leaving, it’s looking more and more likely day by day that he’s going to move on. If Romero does go, they’re going to need two more, in my opinion.”

“Guehi would be top of the list if they can beat anyone else to his signature.”

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Guehi move to Tottenham hinges on massive factor

However, Robinson admits Tottenham’s hopes of winning the race for the England international hinge solely on them beating Manchester United in the Europa League final and securing Champions League football as a result.

He added: “Without Champions League football, finishing 16th, potentially 17th in the Premier League, is that an attractive proposition? Or can Newcastle offer Champions League football and a better salary? And that’s where Tottenham are at the moment. There’s so much hanging on their Europa League success.”

Guehi has proven himself as an elite performer at Premier League level over the last couple of seasons, also attracting interest from the likes of Liverpool, Newcastle and his old club Chelsea as a result.

And while it remains to be seen whether Spurs can still attract the 24-year-old if they don’t taste success in Bilbao, there is no doubt Guehi would be an upgrade on the Romero that has turned out for Tottenham more much of this season.

The Argentine has clearly had his head turned by interest from Spain and it looks increasingly likely that he will be sold, as long as Levy recoups what he deems a realistic fee for the player.

To that end, all the eyes will now be on Bilbao on Wednesday May 21 in a game that will have a significant impact on the club’s summer transfer business.

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