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Tottenham insider John Wenham feels a move for a Manchester City star who’s a long-standing target at Spurs is inevitable this summer, but there’s some worry.

Having splashed around £230million improving defence and midfield this summer, Roberto De Zerbi is looking to the attack. Tottenham‘s summer so far has been exceptional, but they might well struggle if they don’t improve in the final third.

Man City man Savinho – rated in the £60m bracket – has long been a target, with TEAMtalk aware they tried to sign him in January, and club insider Wenham feels the move is inevitable, but there’s some worry.

He told Tottenham News: “I can only see it happening because it’s been talked about so much for so long going back to last summer.

“I’m slightly concerned that nobody else is seemingly interested in him. It’s just been made clear from the outset that it’s Tottenham, Tottenham, Tottenham.

“I’m worried that he doesn’t contribute too many goals but maybe his time at Tottenham will flourish and they’ve seen something in him that will continue to be linked with him for two summer transfer windows now.

“I think that is a deal that will end up happening and we’ll see Savinho at Tottenham.”

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Spurs close in on Savinho

TEAMtalk revealed in January that Savinho was open to switching Manchester for north London. He could have added the attacking spark that pulled Spurs out of a relegation battle that saw them finish 17th.

But Pep Guardiola wanted to keep him, so the winger’s transfer was unable to be completed.

Now, it seems there shall be no such issues with landing the City man.

TEAMtalk is aware Tottenham are closing in on the transfer of Savinho, with new boss De Zerbi reigniting the club’s chase this summer.

The chase was accelerated after the club decided against going after attacking targets such as Rafael Leao.

Talks between Spurs and City are progressing well, and the fee for Savinho is expected to be £60million.

Indeed, City’s tune has changed from January, and with the big hitters now willing to do business, it appears it’s only a matter of time before Savinho is heading south.

Football finance expert Stefan Borson has explained why Liverpool will sign PSG winger Bradley Barcola “as a minimum” this summer, while the Reds are also being tipped to make a shock raid on Tottenham Hotspur.

Anfield transfer chiefs have been quiet in the window to date, with wide man Victor Munoz brought in from LaLiga side Osasuna for around €40m, while Jeremy Jacquet also arrived from Rennes in a deal that was lined up in the winter.

However, Liverpool are expected to be active now that the World Cup has officially drawn to a close and it’s easier to do business, with a replacement for club legend Mohamed Salah remaining a top priority.

Liverpool to make Barcola move

One player who has been very much on the club’s radar is PSG and France attacker Barcola, with an offer already reported to be on the table from the Reds.

Speaking recently about interest from Arsenal in the player, trusted reporter David Ornstein hinted at what the future might bring for the talented forward.

Indeed, Ornstein said: “Bradley Barcola has been mentioned, but we don’t know of active movements from Arsenal on Barcola at this moment in time. PSG’s standpoint is that they do NOT want to sell him, they would like to renew his contract.

“Even if they are to sell him, the price in their mind would be higher – considerably, I think – than Elliot Anderson’s move to Manchester City. This is a player who has won Champions Leagues, you have got to pay the market rate.

“He does have two years to go on his contract, he doesn’t appear to be signing, he appears to be open to moving. It seems, for multiple reasons, it’s one that might take some time to develop, whether that’s staying or going.”

Despite Ornstein’s comments, former Manchester City financial adviser Borson is confident that Liverpool will snap up Barcola and that more signings will also follow to bolster Andoni Iraola’s squad.

Indeed, Borson told Football Insider: “Liverpool haven’t really done anything yet either, but they will do. I think they definitely will do.

“They’ll probably sign [Bradley] Barcola as a minimum, I would think. So, Liverpool are going to spend quite big. But outside of that, there’s not a lot of movement.

“And are the teams lower down going to start picking off the excess at Liverpool, [Man] City, Arsenal, the fringe players that those teams would want to sell?”

The bidding for Barcola is expected to begin at around €70m (£59.5m, $80m), although landing the Frenchman for sort of fee is probably wishful thinking in the current market

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Liverpool join race to sign Tottenham star

Liverpool are taking a “serious look” at signing Tottenham Hotspur and England full-back Djed Spence, although they are likely to have to dig deep to get their man.

It could be argued that Iraola needs to bolster both the right-back and left-spot spots this summer, and Spence just so happens to be able to fill either.

The versatile star showcased his talents as one of England’s stand-out performers at the World Cup, performing well whenever called upon by Thomas Tuchel – although more on the left-hand side than the right.

As TEAMtalk exclusively revealed earlier this month, Tottenham are very much open to the full-back’s sale and, knowing this summer represents a real chance to maximise his value, sources revealed Inter Milan are currently ahead of both the Reds and Newcastle in the race.

However, journalist Dave Davis is adamant that Iraola’s side are very much keen on a deal for the 14-cap England star, despite the admission that any transfer will likely come at a premium price.

Speaking on the Anfield Index YouTube channel, Davis said: “We went digging on this and Djed Spence is absolutely a player that Liverpool are looking at.”

He added: “That’s our info now. Liverpool absolutely are having a serious look at Djed Spence.”

Explaining the reasoning behind the interest, he added: “Liverpool like him for a number of reasons. Number one, he is electric quick. He is an excellent one-on-one defender, as you’ve also seen, and he’s an excellent carrier.”

The player’s ability to cover two positions is also of interest to the Reds, with Davis adding: “He can play right-back and left-back at the same time, which means you just wonder, you know, you sell [Kostas] Tsimikas, and then you’ve got right-back and left-back cover there in Djed Spence.”

Davis, though, feels the price could be an issue and stated: “They’re gonna want top dollar. So they should. Spurs should be asking for something like 40 million quid because he’s homegrown. He’s just had a great World Cup.”

However, he caveated that by saying: “He’s not worth that though, is he? It’s just that it’s a complicated one at right-back and centre-back for Liverpool right now.”

Nonetheless, he added: “We have to keep an eye on Djed Spence this week.”

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Middlesbrough have won the race to sign highly-rated Tottenham Hotspur striker Will Lankshear after finalising a deal that could ultimately be worth £20million, TEAMtalk understands.

The Championship club have moved quickly to secure one of their top summer targets, with sources confirming the agreement has now been completed after weeks of negotiations.

We revealed earlier this week that Boro were making significant progress in their pursuit of the 21-year-old and confidence inside the club has now been rewarded with a breakthrough.

Lankshear had attracted strong interest from across the Championship and beyond following his impressive loan spell at Oxford United last season.

Southampton were among the clubs keen on the striker, while relegated Premier League sides Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley also explored the possibility of a deal.

However, Middlesbrough‘s long-term vision proved decisive.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Lankshear was impressed by the project presented by Boro chief Kim Hellberg and the club’s commitment to giving him a prominent role as they target promotion back to the Premier League.

The move represents a significant profit for Tottenham, who paid Sheffield United around £2million to sign the former Arsenal academy prospect in 2022.

Despite agreeing to his departure, Spurs remain huge admirers of the England youth international and have built substantial protections into the agreement.

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Tottenham have eyes on future Lankshear return

Indeed, we can reveal Tottenham have secured a significant sell-on clause as part of the deal, while they have also negotiated matching rights on any future transfer.

That means Spurs will have the opportunity to match any offer Middlesbrough accept for Lankshear in the future before another club can complete a deal.

The clauses reflect the high regard in which the striker is still held in north London, despite the decision to allow him to leave permanently.

Lankshear had been expected to report back for pre-season under Roberto De Zerbi, but the player made it clear he wanted regular first-team football rather than another loan move and Middlesbrough were able to provide that pathway.

Our sources can also reveal that discussions between the two clubs have extended beyond the Lankshear deal.

Sources indicate Tottenham and Middlesbrough have held talks about potential loan arrangements for other Spurs players this season, with Spurs viewing Boro as an attractive development destination for several young talents.

Those conversations are ongoing and further business between the clubs cannot be ruled out before the transfer window closes.

For now, Middlesbrough have secured the signing they identified as one of their key targets immediately after last season’s play-off disappointment.

And in Lankshear, they believe they have landed one of the most exciting young forwards outside the Premier League as they prepare for another push towards promotion.

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is attracting serious interest from Italian clubs, with both Juventus and Napoli keen to bring the Italian international back to Serie A this summer, TEAMtalk understands.

Sources close to the player indicate that Vicario is open to a return to Italy and expects to leave Spurs before the new season begins.

Tottenham are also understood to be open to offers for the 29-year-old, who has been a regular since joining from Empoli in 2023.

Juventus and Napoli have both made contact with the north London outfit to clarify the conditions surrounding a potential deal. The pair are believed to view Vicario as a reliable option for their goalkeeping positions.

For Juventus, Vicario is seen as a strong alternative to their primary target, Aston Villa’s Emi Martínez.

Villa are currently working hard to retain the Argentina international, who impressed during their recent World Cup campaign and remains a key figure at the club. With Martínez’s future looking secure at Villa Park, Juventus have turned their attention towards Vicario as a viable Plan B.

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Napoli join hunt for Vicario

Napoli are also monitoring the situation closely, seeing the former Empoli stopper as a potential long-term solution between the posts.

Vicario’s experience in Italian football and his solid performances in the Premier League have made him an attractive proposition for both clubs.

Vicario has made no secret of his desire to return home, and with Spurs willing to listen to offers, a move back to Italy appears increasingly likely.

For their part, Tottenham will be looking to recoup a significant portion of the fee they paid for him two years ago, though the exact valuation remains unclear at this stage.

As the summer transfer window progresses, Vicario’s future is set to be sorted soon.

With Juventus and Napoli both actively pursuing him, the coming weeks could see significant developments in what promises to be a competitive race for his signature.

Meanwhile, our sources can reveal that Middlesbrough are making significant progress in their pursuit of a top Spurs talent, who cost as much as £10million.

Liverpool are taking a “serious look” at signing Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur this summer but will need to dig deep to finance a move, while a transfer insider has also provided an update on Andoni Iraola’s plans to sign a new centre-half.

The Reds are preparing for a bright new era under Iraola after a turbulent final season at the helm for Arne Slot. With the Merseyside giants’ Premier League title crown weighing heavy and with the club beset by a significant drop in performances across the squad, Liverpool laboured their way to a fifth-placed finish – form which resulted in Slot getting the boot.

However, in order to bring his side back into trophy contention, it has become abundantly clear that the Reds’ squad needs major surgery, with several key positions in need of strengthening.

One area of particular weakness is in the full-back positions, with the squad lacking serious quality on the right ever since Trent Alexander-Arnold departed as a free agent for Real Madrid.

And while Milos Kerkez began to find his feet at left-back, the departure of Andy Robertson leaves him without a viable challenge for his place in the side.

That is why a move for Spurs star Spence ticks plenty of boxes. The versatile star showcased his talents as one of England’s stand-out performers at the World Cup, performing well whenever called upon by Thomas Tuchel.

As TEAMtalk exclusively revealed earlier this month, Tottenham are very much open to the full-back’s sale and, knowing this summer represents a real chance to maximise his value, sources revealed Inter Milan are currently ahead of both the Reds and Newcastle in the race.

However, journalist Dave Davis is adamant that Iraola’s side are very much keen on a deal for the 14-cap England star, despite the admission that any transfer will likely come at a premium price…

Liverpool taking a ‘serious look’ at Djed Spence transfer

Speaking on the Anfield Index YouTube channel, Davis said: “We went digging on this and Djed Spence is absolutely a player that Liverpool are looking at.”

He added: “That’s our info now. Liverpool absolutely are having a serious look at Djed Spence.”

Explaining the reasoning behind the interest, he added: “Liverpool like him for a number of reasons. Number one, he is electric quick.

“He is an excellent one-on-one defender, as you’ve also seen, and he’s an excellent carrier.”

Using stats to underline that, he added: “He’s 94th percentile for progressive carries, 96th percentile for carries into final third; he is quick, and he is an excellent one-on-one defender.”

The player’s ability to cover two positions is also of interest to the Reds, with Davis adding: “He can play right-back and left-back at the same time, which means you just wonder, you know, you sell [Kostas] Tsimikas, and then you’ve got right-back and left-back cover there in Djed Spence.”

Davis, though, feels the price could be an issue and stated: “They’re gonna want top dollar. So they should. Spurs should be asking for something like 40 million quid because he’s homegrown. He’s just had a great World Cup.”

However, he caveated that by saying: “He’s not worth that though, is he? It’s just that it’s a complicated one at right-back and centre-back for Liverpool right now.”

Nonetheless, he added: “We have to keep an eye on Djed Spence this week.”

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Davis also thinks Liverpool will try and sign a new centre-half this summer to provide cover for Virgil van Dijk and competition for Jeremy Jacques, Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni, though admits he does not have a name to hand.

“It’s just one to watch. There’s no hot link there. There’s nothing that’s going to definitely happen at all.”

Nonetheless, with approximately six weeks left until the transfer window closes, Davis is imploring Liverpool to pull their finger out and start adding some real quality to Iraola’s squad to give the Basque tactician a fighting chance of competing for trophies.

“The World Cup is over, so it’s time to step it up. Players need to come through the door. And players need to come through the door pretty quickly with only about six weeks or so of the transfer window left.”

Middlesbrough are making significant progress in their pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur striker Will Lankshear and are now leading the race, while TEAMtalk can also confirm how much the deal will cost.

The Championship club identified Lankshear as one of their priority attacking targets immediately after their play-off final defeat and have been working behind the scenes to secure a deal ever since.

We understand negotiations have now advanced, with Middlesbrough’s long-term vision convincing the 21-year-old that the Riverside is the right place to continue his development.

Lankshear had been expected to report back for Roberto De Zerbi’s first-team squad during Tottenham’s pre-season preparations after an impressive loan spell at Oxford United.

The England youth international reached double figures during his season in the Championship, enhancing his reputation and attracting interest from clubs across England.

However, sources have confirmed to us that the player is keen to secure regular first-team football on a permanent basis rather than embark on another temporary move.

That stance has played into Middlesbrough’s hands who are ready to pay more than £10million to land Lankshear.

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TEAMtalk understands Boro have presented a clear pathway to consistent senior football, something that has helped move them into pole position despite strong competition.

Lankshear has been one of the most sought-after young strikers outside the Premier League this summer.

Relegated Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers both held an interest, while newly-promoted Premier League sides Ipswich Town and Hull City also explored the conditions of a possible move.

Despite that competition, Middlesbrough now look set to win the race.

Tottenham remain huge admirers of the striker and are not prepared to sever ties completely.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Spurs are expected to insert both a substantial sell-on clause and a buy-back option as part of any permanent transfer, reflecting the belief within the club that Lankshear still has the potential to develop into a Premier League striker.

The north London club invested more than £2million to sign Lankshear from Sheffield United in 2022 after beating several rivals to the signature of the former Arsenal academy prospect.

Since then, he has continued his progression through Tottenham’s development system before taking the next steps with loans at West Brom and Oxford.

Now Middlesbrough are closing in on a deal that would hand them one of the Championship’s most exciting young attacking talents while allowing Tottenham to retain significant control over his long-term future.

With Boro determined to strengthen their forward line ahead of another promotion push, TEAMtalk understands there is growing confidence that Lankshear will soon become the club’s marquee addition of the summer.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison has been linked with a summer exit, at a time when Roberto De Zerbi’s men desperately need to trim the size of the squad.

After a chaotic three-quarters of the 2025-26 season, where Thomas Frank and Igor Tudor were let go, De Zerbi was tasked with keeping Tottenham in the Premier League.

For a time, it looked like Spurs would be heading for the Championship, only for a strong end to the season paving the way for West Ham United’s relegation.

Under previous executive chairman Daniel Levy, Tottenham were quite frugal when it came to transfer fees and wages. Since his departure, however, the ENIC Group appear to have loosened their purse strings.

Indeed, this summer alone, they have spent more than £225m on centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke and midfielders Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.

And by the sounds of it, they are far from done, as De Zerbi tries to turn Tottenham from a relegation-threatened side to one who can challenge for European qualification again.

One area of the squad that arguably needs strengthening is their forward line. Richarlison was by far and away Tottenham’s top scorer last season with 11 Premier League goals.

On loan midfielder Joao Palhinha was a distant second with five, while forward Mathys Tel and centre-backs Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven contributed four apiece.

Dominic Solanke notched just three of his own as the former Bournemouth man struggled with injury for much of the season.

Loanee Randal Kolo Muani added just one goal of his own, with Tottenham deciding against signing the Frenchman on a permanent basis.

While a return of 32 goals in 133 appearances for Tottenham does not suggest he has lived up to his £60m price tag, without Richarlison’s efforts last term, they likely would have been relegated.

TEAMtalk recently revealed that Richarlison would happily move to Juventus and now, according to Corriere dello Sport, via Sport Witness, the Italian giants have made an approach to sign the Brazil international.

Incidentally, Richarlison has reportedly been offered a new Tottenham deal but as he hasn’t signed it, they are ready to offload him.

As the 29-year-old is into the last 12 months of his contract at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Turin club are said to be sniffing an opportunity, although unnamed teams in Saudi Arabia and Turkey are also keeping tabs on him.

However, Juve see Kolo Muani, who is back at parent club Paris Saint-Germain, as a priority. But if that doesn’t come to fruition, Richarlison could be at the top of their list.

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Tottenham’s non-homegrown player problem

In other news, Tottenham need to desperately cut down on the size of their squad heading into the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.

According to Football London journalist Alasdair Gold, Tottenham have 21 non-homegrown players over the age of 21, when they are only allowed to have 17.

Moreover, they also have eight homegrown players over the age of 21, all of which means that Spurs currently have 29 senior players in total when they can only register 25 for the Premier League season.

That means the north London team need to start selling some players and fast. The most likely to depart are goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, Romero, and Lucas Bergvall.

Richarlison could go, as could out-of-favour winger Manor Solomon and midfielder Pape Matar Sarr. The transfer window closes in six weeks or so, so Tottenham don’t have a great deal of time to address this important issue.

Tottenham insider John Wenham feels Manchester United could secure a “really good signing” from Spurs, with an international partnership to unite at Old Trafford.

United have signed two of three midfielders they want this summer, and while they’re working on another, they’re also being linked with a number of defenders. Spurs man Cristian Romero has been linked throughout the summer.

Indeed, TEAMtalk is aware Tottenham are ready to sell, and United could be one potential landing spot.

Club insider Wenham feels a move to Old Trafford could be worthwhile for Romero.

He told Tottenham News: “I think you look at Man United and they must see how well him and [Lisandro] Martinez play together at the back.

“I know there was an earlier link in the window out of Argentina which I took that as a pinch of salt at the time, it seemed to me like agent talk to try and encourage someone else to move for him.

“Actually thinking about it now he would be a really good signing for Man United.

“He would bring them some leadership and as partner with Martinez at the back like they do for their country, it would be a really good move, but I still think it will be probably Serie A where he returns to.

“I’ve noticed in the Italian league, suddenly out of nowhere, after a 10 year drought, are spending serious money.”

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Romero price tag set

Spurs do indeed expect Romero to leave this summer, and they have set the price they’ve made it clear the sort of price they are after.

While they’d prefer to make £50million from the Argentine, they’d settle for closer to £40million, provided it was the right package.

There are a number of other clubs named in the pursuit of the Argentine at the moment.

Inter Milan have been in contact, while Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are all keen on landing Romero.

Real are reluctant to pay the £50million price, and would look more favourably on a transfer the lower end of the scale it was on.

Tottenham wanted to get Romero’s future sorted before he returned for pre-season, but given the World Cup is over, he might yet have to return to training before it’s known where he’ll end up.

Arne Engels is attracting considerable attention from clubs across Europe as he looks to leave Celtic this summer, and TEAMtalk can reveal that Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs showing interest as they consider replacements for exit-bound Lucas Bergvall.

Several other Premier League teams have also been watching the midfielder, including Nottingham Forest, Fulham and Sunderland, along with Championship side West Ham United.

Crystal Palace also remain interested in Engels, despite their failure to reach an agreement with Celtic in earlier talks. The south London club are understood to still be monitoring developments closely and remain in contact with Engels and Celtic.

In terms of Tottenham‘s interest, they are looking at 22-year-old as a potential replacement for Bergvall, who is pushing for an exit after the £185million arrivals of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.

Bergvall is currently on the radars of both Nottingham Forest and Newcastle, with the former already having a £38m offer turned down for the Sweden international.

And, while Engels is among the options to replace him, initial interest from Tottenham has not gone any further at this stage.

Celtic are demanding a transfer fee of around £25m for Engels. However, it is believed that the Hoops may be willing to accept a fee just short of that amount to conclude a deal.

It’s also likely any deal falls just short of this amount, as Celtic want to sell and buying clubs hold the power, given that Engels is in the last 18 months of his deal.

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Engels tells Celtic he wants out

The player has also communicated his desire for a move to the Celtic board and, following the conclusion of the World Cup, work on securing his exit is expected to intensify rapidly.

To help facilitate a potential transfer, Engels has recently switched his representation. He has moved from the Wasserman agency to DWMA in a bid to get a move done this summer.

Additional interest in the player also comes from AC Milan, Napoli and Lazio in Italy, as well as Borussia Dortmund in Germany.

These clubs are said to hold strong interest in the talented youngster and have made contact with his team, who have approached multiple clubs across Europe in a bid to aid a move to a top-five league this summer.

According to sources, Engels departure from Celtic is anticipated to move closer over the course of the next week. Indeed, the situation could develop quickly as interested parties step up their pursuit and Celtic hope to sell to fund their own incomings.

It’s also likely that Celtic will see multiple players leave over the next few weeks, including striker Daizen Maeda, who is also wanted by clubs across Europe and in the Premier League.

Manchester United have confirmed the arrival of a winger from Tottenham, and a top reporter has shed light on the finer details in the move.

Man Utd’s transfer window exploded into life last week with confirmation of three new arrivals. Karl Darlow joined via free agency to provide back-up to Senne Lammens between the sticks, while Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans became parts one and two in the midfield rebuild.

A third midfielder is expected to sign before the window ends, while Man Utd have also looked into landing a new left winger if Marcus Rashford departs.

On Monday, the Red Devils did announce a new left winger has arrived by way of Tottenham, though the deal is unlikely to affect their true plans for the position.

In an official statement on their website, United confirmed Tottenham’s Tynan Thompson, 18, has joined subject to registration.

The statement read: ‘Manchester United have agreed the signing of exciting young winger Tynan Thompson, subject to registration.

‘The England youth international has joined from Tottenham Hotspur. The 18-year-old scored 13 goals and contributed six assists last season across Under-18s to Under-21s level, including seven goals in seven UEFA Youth League games.

‘His performances earned him opportunities within Spurs’ first-team matchday squads.

‘Everyone at United would like to welcome Tynan to the club and wish him the very best of luck for the future.’

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How much Man Utd paid for Tynan Thompson

Academy raids between the Premier League’s biggest sides have become increasingly common over the past few years.

Man Utd are no strangers to the trend having snatched Ayden Heaven and Chido Obi from Arsenal during the INEOS years, to give just two examples.

Thompson is the latest prospect to change clubs amongst the big boys, and taking to X, reporter Ben Jacobs revealed all on the costs involved.

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He wrote: ‘Understand Manchester United will pay an initial £4m plus a further £4m in add-ons related to first team achievements.’

Jacobs then revealed Spurs have inserted a hefty sell-on clause, concluding: ‘Spurs retain a 15% sell-on.’