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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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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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Tottenham Hotspur could miss out on the capture of English talent Angel Gomes as Manchester United want to complete a bargain deal to re-sign him first, as per a report.

Gomes rose through the ranks at Man Utd before making his senior debut in May 2017. He went on to play 10 times for United’s first team before leaving on a free transfer in August 2020.

The midfielder played just six games in the 2019-20 season as he struggled to force his way into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s plans.

United held several rounds of talks with Gomes and his agent over the course of that season but could not strike an agreement.

Lille ultimately signed Gomes and he has since earned a big reputation in France. His impressive form over the last 18 months saw him force his way into the England national team setup and win his first four caps between September and November last year.

Signing Gomes for free was a fantastic piece of business from Lille, but they are now set to lose him for nothing too.

The 24-year-old has run down his terms and is eyeing a return to the Premier League. According to CaughtOffside, Tottenham are ‘leading the race’ for his services, though that could change in the coming weeks.

United are poised to send Gomes a contract offer and ‘hijack’ Spurs’ move as they look to reunite with the playmaker.

Everton and Crystal Palace are the other Premier League clubs keen on Gomes, while there is also interest from Juventus, Napoli and Marseille.

In order to bring Gomes back to Old Trafford, United will need to offer him a competitive wage and promise he will get regular starts under Ruben Amorim. Gomes is prioritising his development and does not want to spend lots of time on the bench as he did during his first spell with United.

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It is no surprise that at least seven clubs are chasing Gomes, as he was labelled a ‘brilliant’ player by both Roy Keane and Ian Wright after impressing during England’s 3-1 win over Finland in October.

Sources confirmed to TEAMtalk in March that Gomes remains a target for United, despite reports to the contrary. But we understand the creative star is ready to give other clubs his consideration too, so INEOS need to work smartly to ensure Gomes returns to United.

West Ham United have already sent Gomes a contract offer, though he has reportedly rejected it due to their struggles this season.

Of course, Man Utd have had a disastrous Premier League campaign too, but winning the Europa League final against Spurs would give them a major boost.

It is possible that Gomes could wait to see the result of the Europa League final before choosing between Man Utd and Spurs, as then he could guarantee playing in the Champions League next season.

It has previously been revealed that Daniel Levy is leading Spurs’ hunt for the player.

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Meanwhile, United are prepared to ‘accelerate’ one sale before the end of May, as per a report.

Elsewhere, Spurs have been backed to offload one of their key stars in a shock summer deal.

“They’re not going to sell him,” one pundit has responded, however.

Fabio Paratici has ‘recommended’ Tottenham appoint a history-making manager who has been ‘lined up’ by the club if they sack Ange Postecoglou, according to a report.

Paratici’s worldwide suspension from football stemming from alleged financial irregularities dating back to his time at Juventus will conclude in July. Paratici joined Tottenham as director of football in 2021 before the ban was handed down in 2023. However, he has continued to advise Spurs during his ban in an unofficial consultancy capacity.

Per the BBC, ‘machinations towards Paratici’s possible comeback are in motion’ and the expectation is the Italian will join incoming chief executive, Vinai Venkatesham, in Tottenham’s new-look hierarchy.

And according to the latest from talkSPORT, Paratici has already turned his attention to who should replace Postecoglou in the dugout if the Australian is relieved of his duties at season’s end.

Tottenham have endured a truly ghoulish domestic campaign, losing 19 of 35 matches in the Premier League. With the club’s focus now on the final of the Europa League it would not come as a surprise to see that tally of losses surge into the twenties.

Winning the Europa League would deliver Tottenham’s first major trophy since lifting the League Cup in 2008. It would also secure entry into next year’s Champions League.

Defeat, however, would almost certainly spell the end for Postecoglou and per talkSPORT, Paratici believes Roberto De Zerbi should take the reins.

The headline read: ‘Roberto De Zerbi lined up for Premier League return – 12 months after Brighton exit.’

The report added: ‘Fabio Paratici has recommended Roberto De Zerbi to Tottenham Hotspur as a potential Ange Postecoglou replacement.’

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De Zerbi would certainly be an eye-catching appointment and through his two-year spell with Brighton, he boasts excellent Premier League experience.

In fact, De Zerbi made history on the south coast when guiding Brighton into Europe for the first time in the club’s history.

A spot in the Europa League was secured ahead of the 2023/24 campaign, an achievement De Zerbi described as “more prestigious than winning the Premier League with one of the big-six teams.”

The Italian left Brighton for a new chapter in France with Marseille last summer. Unsurprisingly, Ligue 1 powerhouse PSG have already wrapped up the league, though De Zerbi has positioned Marseille as best of the rest in second spot.

TEAMtalk previously reported Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraloa was among the favourites to succeed Postecoglou if the axe was swung.

talkSPORT echoed our reporting, claiming Iraola and not De Zerbi is actually the favoured choice of Spurs chairman, Daniel Levy.

But with Paratici seemingly poised to return in an official capacity and Venkatesham coming on board too, Levy may finally choose to delegate responsibility for these types of decisions to the hierarchy he’s helped assemble.

And encouragingly for Paratici, talkSPORT claimed De Zerbi is ‘open to a return to the Premier League’ after just a single season with Marseille.

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Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Paul Robinson has completely shot down talk of James Maddison being sold in the summer transfer window for two very big reasons.

The 28-year-old attacking midfielder has emerged as a key player for Spurs since signing in the summer of 2023, despite not always being in Ange Postecoglou’s first-choice starting XI.

Rumours have been rife in recent weeks that Tottenham could look to offload the England midfielder as they look to fund new signings this summer, despite him scoring 12 goals and adding 10 assists this term.

However, Robinson is convinced Maddison, who is expected to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, will remain at Spurs for at least one more season at least.

Speaking to Tottenham News, Robinson highlighted the injury and the doubts over Ange Postecoglou’s future as two key reasons why he will not be moved on.

He said: “They’re not going to sell him when he’s injured. The biggest thing is the manager and the recruitment side of things. Madison’s a top player, and you forget about some of these players.

“There’s a lot of talk about Romero’s future, Maddison’s future, other players’ futures. But with a different manager there next year, it puts a whole different complex on things. You know, there’s a different set of eyes looking at him.

“I think if a new manager came in next season, he didn’t play many games between now and next January, then there’s a conversation to be had. But I think with him being injured, you’ll do well to get the type of money that Tottenham would want for him.

“So I think James Maddison is going to be a Tottenham player for at least another year.”

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Offloading Maddison at this stage of his career makes no real sense, given that the financial gains will be minimal for a £40million signing.

Romero, however, is a different story altogether and it will be a major shock if Daniel Levy does not try and cash in on the Argentina international while he still has just over two years left on his contract.

The 27-year-old has already made noises about playing in Spain and continues to be linked with both Atletico and Real Madrid.

A fee in the region of £60-80m would be sufficient for Tottenham to sell, especially when Romero’s form this season has not been at the same level as past campaigns.

In terms of other players almost certain to move on, Yves Bissouma fits into that category despite recently returning to the side after Lucas Beergvall’s season-ending injury.

The former Brighton man has failed to take his chances this season and will almost certainly be sold, whether Postecoglou stays or goes.

Richarlison is another name on the chopping block after his lack of goals and ability to stay fit for any length of time, with the Brazilian still a target for Saudi clubs.

The list of potential free agents includes Ben Davies, Sergio Reguilon and Fraser Forster, who will almost certainly leave. Davies, however, does still have some value, given his ability play left-back and centre-back, and it would not come as a big surprise if the 32-year-old Welshman is offered a new one-year contract.

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Ange Postecoglou admitted it would be “massive” if Tottenham were to finally end their 17-year wait for a trophy, although he lashed out over comparisons between Spurs and Manchester United ahead of the Europa League final.

Postecoglou led his Tottenham side to a 5-1 aggregate win over Bodo/Glimt in the semi-finals after the north London outfit won 2-0 in the Arctic Circle thanks to goals from Dominic Solanke and Pedro Porro on Thursday night, but he left fuming at critics that are using the club’s Premier League struggles to discredit their achievements in Europe.

United have also struggled domestically but both sides now have the chance to win silverware and qualify for the Champions League as they head to Bilbao on May 21.

However, Postecoglou was not impressed when Matt Law of The Telegraph asked: “Manchester United have constantly said this competition won’t save their season – managers have said it, players have said it. Would it save Tottenham’s season, is it different for Tottenham?”

An irked Postecoglou then flipped the question back to the journalist: “You probably know better than me and probably followed this club longer than I have. What do you think a trophy would do for this club?

“Massive,” came the reply.

“Exactly right, so the question answers itself,” Postecoglou explained. “But what’s happening right now is that people are fearing that, that it actually might happen.

“Because it might happen they’re thinking, ‘let’s see how we can tear it down somehow, diminish it somehow by saying it’s been a poor season, we don’t deserve this, we don’t deserve that’, or somehow comparing us to Man United.”

“Maybe if we had Manchester United’s success, maybe I’d have a different view. But I came into this role and I could have been sitting here in 5th position and I guarantee they’d be saying ‘this club needs to win something’.

“That’s exactly what everyone would be saying. Of course, it’s massive because you have to frame it against what this club has been through in the past 15-20 years.

“Man United have got their own journey to go on and maybe if they go 15 years without winning something, they’ll change their perspective on things as well.”

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While Postecoglou’s focus now switches to Sunday’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace, he admits it’s hard not to look ahead to Bilbao – especially when asked what the win in Norway and booking a place in the final would have meant to his late father.

The Australian added: “There’ll be a time when I reflect on all this stuff but I’ve got friends who I grew up with who are probably booking tickets to Bilbao.

“For all intents and purposes I’ll be on the touchline but almost with the imposter syndrome that I should be in the stands with them because that’s where it comes from. It’s my fourth year in European football and I’ve got the chance to lead a team into a European final.

“That’s something I will look back on but I’d rather look back fondly with a positive memory on the day. But yeah, not just my Dad but my family, my wife who was here today cheering on with the away end.

“Credit to her and two boys on a school night who I’ve promised a trip to Bilbao. There’s so many people you know who take the knocks and feel it more than I do. I’m sure they’re proud of me tonight but more importantly I’m just pleased I can give it back to them for all their sacrifices.”

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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ‘planning to make an offer’ to sign highly-touted Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap this summer, with the player in line for a huge salary jump if he moves to north London.

Spurs have made adding another No.9 to their squad one of the top priorities this summer after Dominic Solanke succumbed to numerous injury issues this season, while Richarlison is also expected to be sold – if the club can find a buyer the Brazilian.

A new striker signing is expected to come to fruition regardless of who the manager is, with Ange Postecoglou’s long-term future in doubt even if the club win the Europa League in the coming weeks.

Injuries, defensive errors and failing to take the numerous chances they create have all been a factor in Tottenham‘s domestic struggles this season, as they sit down in 16th in the table with only three games of the Premier League campaign remaining.

In order to try and rectify the last part of that equation, Spurs have been hunting a new No.9 to provide stronger competition for record-signing Solanke – and that’s where Delap comes in.

The Ipswich frontman has a relegation escape clause of just £30million, making him one of the most attractive propositions for striker-needy sides in the summer window.

Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Everton are also known to be keen on a move for the talented 22-year-old, who has scored 12 goals this season. However, a report from GiveMeSport states that, having scouted Delap last month, Spurs are now ‘planning to make an offer’ to sign the playeer.

Indeed, the report adds there is ‘confidence behind the scenes that there is a serious possibility that they will secure his services’ for a player whose potential has previously been described as ‘scary’ by BBC pundit Liam Rosenior.

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The report adds that Tottenham’s recruitment team feels it would be a massive ‘oversight’ if they do not try and beat their Premier League rivals to a player who is arguably worth way more than his £30m price tag, on potential alone.

Given that Ipswich only gained promotion to the top flight in 2024, it’s no surprise that their wage bill is not the biggest, with Salary Sport reporting that Delap is one of their best-paid players at £36,000-a-week.

However, he will want a significant increase when he does seal a move away from Portman Road this summer, with GiveMeSport also revealing just how much the Emgland Undeer-21 is chasing.

The report states that Delap ‘is expected to ask for a pay package worth up to £150,000 per week’.

If Tottenham were to agree to that figure, that would make Delap the fifth-highest player on their books after skipper Son Heung-min, James Maddison, Cristian Romero and Timo Werner, although the latter is only on loan and expected to head back to Leipzig this summer.

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Tottenham Hotspur have named a surprisingly low price as Barcelona rival Atletico Madrid and Villarreal for the signing of Pedro Porro, it has been claimed.

Porro has been one of Tottenham’s better performers during what has been a largely woeful season under Ange Postecoglou. The right-back has chipped in with three goals and nine assists while playing 47 times in all competitions.

Tottenham are set for an important summer as they sit 16th in the Premier League table, just one point above 17th-placed West Ham United.

Spurs have reached the Europa League semi-finals and hold a 3-1 aggregate lead over Bodo/Glimt after the first leg.

But even if Postecoglou comes through on his trophy promise and ends Spurs’ long wait for silverware, Daniel Levy could still swing the axe – demonstrating just how bad their domestic form has been.

Spurs also need to bolster several positions and add much-needed experience to the squad. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, though, the north London outfit will receive numerous approaches for Porro.

It is claimed that Spurs have ‘opened the door’ to the full-back’s exit, despite him being one of their best players, by letting interested clubs know they will sell for €50million (£42.5m / $57m) or more.

Real Madrid have previously been linked with Porro, but they are expected to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer from Liverpool instead. Porro could still secure a move to LaLiga, however.

Barcelona ‘want’ the Spain international and are ‘considering’ a bid as they look to get the jump on Atleti and Villarreal.

Hansi Flick is searching for a versatile star who can compete with Jules Kounde at right-back while also providing backup on the left side of defence, and Porro is seen as an ideal fit.

Atleti, meanwhile, have earmarked Porro as a potential signing in case current right-back Nahuel Molina moves on.

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While Porro could be tempted by the opportunity to return to his home country, it would be a shock if a Spurs exit worth around £42.5m went through this summer.

Spurs need to retain their top stars if they are to get closer to the top six next season, and the 25-year-old certainly fits into this category.

Plus, Spurs are known to be tough sellers, as shown by them previously rejecting big-money offers from Manchester City and Manchester United for Harry Kane.

It is hard to see Spurs allowing Porro to leave for anything less than £60m. They are in a strong position as his contract does not run out until June 2028.

A more realistic threat to Spurs could be City, as they were linked with re-signing Porro on April 22.

Although, City’s talks for Kane show that they will need to stump up a huge amount to convince Spurs to sell to a Premier League rival.

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Tottenham Hotspur have positioned themselves into the driving seat over a shock move to sign Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa, with a returning director handing them a key advantage over three transfer rivals – and with the Reds’ asking price for the star also coming to light.

The Italy winger moved to Anfield last summer in a £12.5m (€15m, $16.7m) move from Juventus, proving to be the only firm addition to Arne Slot’s squad that summer. However, while big things were expected of the star at Anfield, what ultimately prevailed was an unexpected struggle for minutes, with Chiesa having been limited to just three starts for Liverpool so far.

Chiesa‘s struggles have prompted sympathy from Slot and also seen speculation rise quickly over his future. And while January transfer links ultimately came to nothing – the 51-times capped star was linked with a loan return to Serie A – this summer may prove an entirely different question, especially given the recent news that Mo Salah has signed up for another two years at Anfield.

As a result, CaughtOffside reports that Liverpool are now open to selling the winger if a suitable offer arrives on the table.

To that end, the likes of Napoli and AC Milan have both been linked with a move in recent weeks, while interest has also emerged from Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce.

However, it’s claimed Tottenham are very much in the driving seat to secure the winger in a surprise deal – with two key advantages giving them the edge over all three rival suitors.

Firstly, it’s claimed Spurs are willing to satisfy the winger’s wage demands and match the current £120,000 a week package he is on at Anfield – something none of the others could do.

And secondly, it’s claimed that Fabio Paratici – due to return to Tottenham this summer after completing a suspension – can also play a significant role in the deal. That’s because the Italian has a very strong relationship with Chiesa’s agent, Fali Ramadani, having known him for multiple years.

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The report claims Liverpool are open to the sale of the 27-year-old if they receive an offer in the region of £12.7m – £17m (€15m – €20m / $17m – $22.7m) this summer.

However, convincing Chiesa himself to quit Merseyside may prove a different conversation altogether – and unless something drastically changes – it may prove a difficult issue getting the player to up sticks for the second summer in a row.

Discussing the winger’s future recently, Bild journalist Christian Falk insists Chiesa has no intentions of walking out on the Reds and is more determined than ever to prove himself to Slot next season.

“Not true: Ex-Bayern candidate Federico Chiesa wants to leave Liverpool in the summer,” Falk began in his Fact Files column. “He wants to fulfil his contract until summer 2028.

“He was also not interested in the winter interest from Napoli, Inter Milan and Lazio because he wants to assert himself on Merseyside.

“The fact that he has had problems so far is due to his two injuries.”

And on claims he could leave, he concluded: “He wants to show Liverpool this season just how valuable he can be.”

Chiesa’s father, Enrico, himself a prominent former Italian international, also revealed in an interview that the player is determined to fulfil the four-year deal he signed on Merseyside last summer.

“I can guarantee that Federico’s very happy at Liverpool,” Enrico said. “We hope he can win the Premier League, we have no regrets about Juventus. He’s so happy at Liverpool.

“He is there to play his cards, he has a great chance. This summer, I told him what I have been telling him since he was little. Because, in reality, until he was 15, he didn’t play often and when he asked me, ‘What should I do?’ I told him to keep training, not to give up, to be ready when his time came.”

However, whether the promise of more regular first-team football at Tottenham could persuade him to up sticks remains to be seen.

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Meanwhile, Spurs are reportedly pushing hard to beat Premier League rivals Manchester United to the signing of an incredible young Leicester City attacking talent in a £13m deal this summer.

Elsewhere, Spurs have reportedly intensified their efforts to sign a highly-rated Inter Milan centre-back as a replacement for exit-bound Cristian Romero in the upcoming summer transfer window.

And finally, Tottenham are on red alert to a possible summer deal for Eberechi Eze amid claims he has now informed Crystal Palace that he wants to leave Selhurst Park this summer – and with the one condition he has made before making his next move now coming to light.

An Argentina star has revealed he “hopes” Tottenham man Cristian Romero will quit the club this summer to join him and the “family” at a European giant.

Romero has been one of the very most important players at Spurs in recent seasons. When he has been injured, there has been a clear drop off in defensive stability.

This season, he has been sidelined often, and Tottenham have had a woeful camaign in England, sitting 16th in the Premier League.

It’s little surprise Romero is being linked with big clubs, knowing he could find himself in a much better situation, where things are not likely to fall apart so easily.

Links to Atletico Madrid have been rife of late, and their star man, Julian Alvarez, has detailed his hope of landing the Tottenham man.

“I hope [he joins]! I hope it happens. He’s a great player. One of the best centre-backs in the world, in my opinion. A team-mate on the national team and a great person. Such a great addition to the team would be a great help,” he told Diario AS.

“[Atleti] feels more like Argentina compared to the Premier League. Maybe also because of the language, or, as we were saying, there are many Argentinian team-mates, the coach too, and so I felt a bit more like Argentina. It’s like a family, very close.

“The passion, courage, and heart that Atleti identifies with is felt a bit more from within.”

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Romero himself has dropped a hint that Atletico could be an ideal landing spot amid speculation.

Asked for a league he hasn’t played in which he’d like to, Romero responded: “The league I’m missing is Spain’s. I’d love to, honestly. La Liga.

“I’d love to play there because it’s the one I haven’t played in yet.”

There have also been reports linking Romero with Real Madrid, but Atletico seem most interested, and Romero’s comments will likely motivate them to make a move.

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Spurs have long been linked with the signing of Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze. However, it’s reported that if he is to leave, the Englishman wants European football.

Spurs will only be able to offer him that if they win the Europa League, where it looks most likely they’ll face Manchester United if they are to reach the final.

Meanwhile, a big raid on Everton has also been thrown into the air, as the Toffees are adamant they won’t sell Jarrad Branthwaite for less than £70million.

While Spurs have the centre-back on their shortlist, they’re not ready to make a serious move due to his price tag.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly pushing hard to beat Premier League rivals Manchester United to the signing of an incredible young Leicester City attacking talent this summer.

Spurs have made attracting top young talent to north London their main focus when it come to transfer strategy in recent windows, having snapped up the likes of Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Wilson Odobert and Antonin Kinsky.

South Korean starlet Min-hyeok Yang was also snapped up and immediately loaned out to QPR in January, while Irish prodigy Mason Melia will arrive early next year.

And it now appears that Tottenham have all eyes on relegated Leicester for their next teenage signing coup in the shape of 16-year-old forward Jake Evans.

Spanish outlet Fichajes states that the Foxes starlet is firmly on Spurs’ radar and that Daniel Levy already has a £13million offer on the table for the player, as he looks to secure another sensational young talent for the club.

Evans is regarded as one of Leicester’s brightest prospects and became the third youngest player to ever feature for the club when he made his debut against Brighton back in April.

With the Foxes relegation fate virtually sealed weeks ago, the club have been looking to the future and Evans has been handed two Premier League appearances off the bench to date, as well as having played in the EFL Trophy.

The teenager has largely been utilised as a striker for Leicester this season but can also play out wide. He is adept at holding the ball up and bringing others in to play but also has a strong burst of speed to get in behind and is a polished finisher. Indeed, in 14 Premier League 2 appearances this season, Evans has notched an impressive 10 goals.

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The report adds that while Spurs are well placed to snap up the youngster, interest from Manchester United has forced them to up the ante when it comes to winning the race for his signature.

Fichajes adds that the Red Devils, who are also putting a greater emphasis on bringing down the overall age of their squad and attracting young talent, are also ready to submit an offer of their own for Evans.

In terms of Leicester’s willingness to sell, relegation means they are almost certain to cash in on – as along as they receive a suitable offer for a player who has been tipped to be the heir to Jamie Vardy’s throne at the King Power.

Indeed, speaking back in February about Evans and fellow highly-rated teenager Jeremy Monga, Ruud van Nistelrooy revealed that he expects both players to have big roles with the Foxes next season.

The Dutchman said: “Jake Evans and Jeremy Monga are very closely monitored by us in their performances in the Under-21s. Fifteen and 16-year-olds who are performing in PL2 on a regular basis and doing well there.

“They are on a weekly basis part of first-team training and will continue to do so over the coming months. They will be part of next year’s set-up in terms of how we plan a pre-season.

“They are vital parts already, even though they’re 15 and 16. It’s hard to imagine at their age they are part of team training on a regular basis and in the plans of this football club.”

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