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It appears that Tottenham may have the decision whether or not to sign Mathys Tel taken out of their hands by Bayern Munich, following the recently implemented change to the summer transfer window.

The French forward joined Spurs in the January transfer window, signing on loan until the end of the season in search of more regular game time, after failing to make his mark following Vincent Kompany’s arrival at the Bundesliga giants.

Tel has hardly hit the ground running in north London either though, having scored just once in seven games for Tottenham so far, and the jury is still out over the agreed €55million (£45.7m) purchase option set for the attacker.

However, Bayern could completely undercut that, with Kicker reporting that the Bavarian side are actually considering calling back all the players who are out on loan ahead of the Club World Cup, which begins on June 14 in the United States.

Tel’s contract with Spurs is due to expire on June 30, but FIFA has opened up a new transfer window between June 1 and June 10, in what will lead to two separate windows this summer.

That could allow Bayern to terminate their existing agreement with Tottenham and bring back the Frenchman.

The split transfer window was ratified earlier this week, with the second window then re-opening from June 16 until September 1 – and that could represent a huge issue, if they decide they actually want to keep Tel.

The 19-year-old previously made it clear that he would be open to staying when he signed in February. “Why I chose Tottenham, because that was the best option for me, what was important for me.

“I felt the commitment, I spoke with the president [chairman Daniel Levy], talked with the manager. I’m young, I’ve started to grow up and this was the best option for me and I’m very happy.

“I’m very excited to play with my team-mates, for the fans. That’s a new challenge for me, a new chapter to open.”

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Postecoglou calling for patience with Bayern loanee

Whether the situation is taken out of Tottenham’s hands or not, Ange Postecoglou is still calling for patience when it comes to eventually seeing the best from the France Under-21 international.

Speaking earlier this month, the Spurs boss said: “Mathys came in a really tricky time for us in that it’s different if you haven’t been playing regularly and then jump in but he’s kind of been trying to build up his fitness.

“At the same time we’ve been putting him out there pretty regularly because of our lack of options.

“He’s still a young man, it’s a different league and there are different demands. Certainly at the moment we are not in our best moment like last night when he is going to get loads of chances.

“Again, working with him since he came in, he’s got a really strong head on his shoulders and last night, as disappointed as he was to come off, it didn’t seem to affect him in terms of his mental aptitude to deal with it and get on with it and try and make an impact in the best way he can.”

He added: “[Mathys] hasn’t made the impact that he probably wanted to but the circumstances of where we are at, I think it’s unfair to put that on his shoulders. He has done as well as he possibly can. I’m sure in between now and the end of the year people will see him and realise what a talent he is and my job is to make sure we protect him through that.”

Tel will be hoping to add to that single goal he has scored so far when Tottenham head to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea on Thursday night, a ground they have won just once at in the Premier League era.

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Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Jack Grealish after Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s decision to sell the midfielder, according to reports, as TEAMtalk reveals the two other Premier League clubs who are keen on the former Aston Villa star.

Much was expected of Grealish when he joined Man City from Villa in the summer of 2021. The Cityzens’ Director of Football, Txiki Begiristain, described Grealish as “an incredible talent” on the club’s official website at the time, noting that “his natural talent together with his commitment to improve as a player, has seen him become one of the most exciting attacking players in world football”.

Then only 25, Grealish was expected to develop further and take his game to the next level under Man City manager Guardiola, but that has not been the case.

The England international winger, who is 29 now, is not guaranteed a place in the Man City starting line-up.

Grealish has made only six starts in the Premier League so far this season and started just 10 league games in the 2023-24 campaign.

According to TuttoJuve, Grealish has ‘lost’ his ‘importance’ in the Man City team, and ‘Guardiola believes that the best thing would be to change’ clubs.

The report, which has named Ederson, Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne as the other Man City players who could leave this summer, has revealed that ‘there are more and more voices calling for his departure’ from the Etihad Stadium.

A separate report in GiveMeSport has revealed that Tottenham have a genuine interest in signing Grealish from Premier League rivals Man City in the summer transfer window.

However, the problem that Spurs face is that they would have to convince the English winger to take a pay-cut.

Grealish earns £300,000 per week at Man City and would not fit in Tottenham’s wage structure.

‘Tottenham’s wage structure means that their star players do not earn more than £200,000 a week, and that would put him in line with their top earners like Heung-Min Son,’ stats the report.

Chelsea and Newcastle United want Jack Grealish – sources

TEAMtalk can back TuttoJuve’s claim that Man City want to sell Grealish this summer.

Our transfer correspondent Fraser Fletcher reported on March 25 that Man City are ready to offload Grealish at the end of the season.

The defending Premier League champions want to recoup as much as the £100million they spent on the winger.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Newcastle United and AC Milan are keen on a summer deal for Grealish.

We understand that Chelsea have also been mentioned as a possible destination for Grealish, who wants to play at the highest level if he wants to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer.

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TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent Fraser Fletcher has reported that Tottenham are interested in signing Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao in the summer transfer window.

Williams has a release clause of €58m (£48.9m, $63.5m) in his contract with Athletic, and Tottenham find it very attractive.

Sources have intimated to TEAMtalk that Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are also interested in a summer deal for Williams.

Fraser Fletcher has also reported that Cristian Romero is ready to leave Tottenham at the end of the season.

Atletico Madrid want to sign the Argentina international centre-back and have made contact with his agents.

Meanwhile, TEAMtalk’s Italian football correspondent Rudy Galetti has reported that Fabio Paratici plans to sign Torino star Samuele Ricci and Atalanta ace Ederson for Tottenham once his suspension ends in the coming months.

With Cristian Romero looking increasingly likely to quit Tottenham this summer, TT has taken a look at the central defenders who could replace the Argentine in north London and ranked them in order from least likely to sign to the best fit.

As we’ve reported, Romero is pushing for a summer exit after recently aiming shots at the club’s medical team for failing to get him back to fitness quicker, during a time when Spurs had numerous defensive issues.

It’s also common knowledge that the 26-year-old has become frustrated with the lack of serious funds being invested in the first-team squad, as Tottenham have alarmingly slid down the Premier League table.

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are both keen on Romero, with a move to Spain looking pretty much nailed-on at this point. To that end, TT has taken a look at five centre-backs linked with moves to north London and ranked them in the order in which we think a deal could happen.

The experienced Slovakia international has been on Tottenham’s radar since Jose Mourinho’s tie in charge in north London and while those links have dissipated in recent times, Skriniar remains an option to replace Romero.

Mourinho did finally get his man, with the 30-year-old currently on loan in Turkey with Fenerbahce from PSG, where he has 12 appearances so far.

Skriniar’s ability to play centrally or at full-back makes him an attractive proposition, although he is more naturally left-sided so would not give the ideal balance alongside Micky van de Ven at the heart of the Tottenham backline.

The former Inter Mian star’s value has dropped though, so he would likely be a cheaper fix and could fill the Ben Davies role – if Tottenham allow the Wales star to walk away on a free this summer.

Ange Postecoglou is known to be a particular fan of the Everton defender, who also prefers to play on the left but is comfortable enough pushing to the right.

The 22-year-old certainly fits in with the current Spurs remit on focusing on younger talent, however, there is one major hurdle that will almost certainly end all hopes of a deal.

Manchester United are huge admirers of Branthwaite and have been for some, while the player himself would get to remain in the north if he does ultimately decide on a switch to Old Trafford.

Everton are also remaining staunch in their £70million valuation of the England international, although that figure is unlikely to be an issue for Spurs given what they can recoup for Romero.

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The cheapest option of the lot, given that Tah looks set to walk away from Bayer Leverkusen on a free transfer this summer.

Liverpool and Barcelona have also been heavily linked with the Germany international, who has spent the last decade at Leverkusen and played a key role in their first-ever Bundesliga title win last season.

Capped 35 times by his country, Tah is a more natural fit on the right and is known for his positioning and ability in possession, along with his leadership and communication skills.

He also has that special trait Ange Postecoglou in particular loves, speed. He was clocked as one of the quickest central defenders in Germany last season and would be a great alongside the unbelievably rapid Van de Ven.

The one thing that could against him is his age, with Tah approaching 30, and that leads us nicely on to our top contenders.

The Bournemouth defender has enjoyed an incredible rise down on the south coast, becoming one of the most talked about players in the Premier League as a result.

The Spaniard has scored twice in 27 outings for a Cherries side who currently sit 10th in the Premier League table but are only five points off the top four and also in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

Huijsen has made huge strides since leaving Juventus last summer and is now being touted to the likes of Spurs, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Chelsea.

The 19-year-old talent impressed in both games against Postecoglou’s men this season and scored his first Bournemouth goal in a 1-0 home win over Spurs earlier in the season.

He is capable of playing at right or left-sided centre-back and has a tremendous passing range and, standing at 6ft 6in, wins the majority of the aerial duels he contests.

He is not as fast as Van de Ven (not many are) but he would be a great compliment for the Dutchman in what could be Tottenham’s centre-back pairing for the next five years at least.

Huijsen will not come cheap though, with Bournemouth set to demand anywhere between £40-50m for the defensive talent.

This is the move that ticks the most boxes for Tottenham when it comes to replacing Romero, especially given the club’s last push to sign the Crystal Palace star last in the winter window.

The north London club failed with a deadline day offer for Guehi as they looked to bolster a backline that was still missing Romero and Van de Ven at the time, while Radu Dragusin had also been ruled out for at least six months with an ACL injury.

Guehi has also been heavily linked with Liverpool, Newcastle and Manchester United, along with a potential return to Chelsea, while he also remains an integral member of the current England squad.

The 24-year-old’s game is perfectly suited to pair up alongside Van de Ven, while he is also quicker than Romero and more capable of excelling in Postecoglou’s high line.

At this stage, Palace are refusing to budge in their valuation of between £70-80m for a player who remains under contract until 2026 – although this summer will be their last chance to recoup a significant fee for the player.

Given the pair’s respective form for their club sides over the last year, it could be argued that Guehi would represent an upgrade on Romero, who continues to deliver his best form in the blue and white of Argentina.

It just remains to be seen what path Tottenham tread this summer, as they prepare to make a significant change at the back.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly joined the likes Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Aston Villa in the race to sign a brilliant Ivory Coast international central defender, who could cost up to £50million.

The north London club are fully expected to be in the market for a new centre-back during the upcoming summer transfer window, as they prepare for the exit of Argentine World Cup winner Cristian Romero.

The 26-year-old looks increasingly likely to swap London for Madrid, as both Real and Atletico prepare to battle for his signature following recent reports of growing unrest at Tottenham.

Romero aimed a veiled dig at Spurs’ medical department while on international duty over the last week, while it’s also previously been claimed he has become increasingly frustrated by the lack of ambition being shown in the transfer market by the club.

All that appears to add up to a parting of ways in north London and, although Romero has not been at his best in a Tottenham shirt for some time, his exit will still leave a big hole to fill.

Kevin Danso is expected to turn his loan switch into a permanent this summer, while Spurs continue to be linked with a plethora of other central defensive options. However, latest reports suggest they have now switched their focus to Sporting star Ousmane Diomande.

TBR Football reports that Diomande is likely to leave the Portuguese club and that Spurs are one of the clubs in the race for the defender’s signature.

They also state that Tottenham have been long-time admirers of the 21-year-old and have followed his path to success since his days at FC Midtjylland.

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Clubs queuing up to sign impressive Diomande

As mentioned above, a number of top clubs are also in the running to sign Diomande, who has previously been tipped to link up with Ruben Amorim again at Manchester United.

To that end, the race for the defensive talent is expected to be fierce, with Sporting setting an asking price of around £50m (€60m /$65m) for a player TT revealed back in February is a ‘dream addition’ for Enzo Maresca at Chelsea.

Ousmane Diamonde has had a stellar career ever since making the switch to Sporting in January 2023, becoming an integral member of Amorim’s side that won the Portuguese league last season and is on course to do so again this term.

The fact that Diomande can fill in centrally or at right-back makes the 6ft 3in defender an even more intriguing proposition.

The Ivory Coast star is a player comfortable in possession who reads the game well and has a good turn of pace for a player of that size. His biggest weakness can be that he tends to rush into challenges, something Tottenham fans will have also grown use to seeing with Romero.

All that being said, Diomande would be a tremendous addition for Spurs – if they can win out in the growing race for his signature.

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Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero has been heavily linked with an exit this summer and TEAMtalk can confirm that a European giant is leading the race for his signature, as he eyes a new challenge.

Spurs have endured a poor season and pressure is mounting on manager Ange Postecoglou, but work ahead of a big transfer window continues behind the scenes.

TEAMtalk understands that Tottenham are in the process of building a list of transfer targets, but they are also keen to offload players who are coming to the end of their time at the club.

One of those is centre-back Romero and sources close to the situation have revealed an update to TEAMtalk regarding his future.

There have been reports of interest in the Argentina international in Spain and sources have confirmed that Atletico Madrid are very keen on signing him this summer.

Atletico have made contact with the 26-year-old’s agents and are exploring the conditions of a deal that could see him make the switch to the Metropolitano this summer.

Sources have also confirmed that Romero would be open to joining Atletico. He is ready for a fresh experience and the opportunity to play at a club who are consistently in the Champions League. Atletico match those ambitions and the prospect of playing under Simeone is also something that’s said to be enticing. Romero remains a key player for Tottenham and starts almost every game when fit, but has his eyes set on a move away from London.

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Atletico’s rivals Real Madrid have also been linked with Romero and as previously reported, he is on their shortlist as they aim to bring in a new centre-back this summer.

However, Bournemouth youngster Dean Huijsen is Real’s no. 1 target for the position and TEAMtalk understands that they will pursue him ahead of other targets.

This gives Atletico the opportunity to swoop in for Romero’s signature, hence why they have moved quickly to begin discussions with the player’s camp.

Tottenham, for their part, are hoping to reduce the average age of their squad this summer. They are targeting younger players who can come in and have a positive impact on the first team.

Spurs have seen great success with the likes of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall and are keen to see more talented youngsters join the squad, who can be key players in the long term.

Romero, meanwhile, was described as ‘the best centre-back in the world’ by the Argentinian press after his national team’s 4-1 victory over Brazil this week.

Atletico are understood to agree with that description and they have been tracking him for several months.

Simeone’s side have Romero at the top of their shortlist for the summer and they are quietly confident they can sign him at the end of the season.

The defender has made 115 appearances for Spurs since joining in 2022 and is now coming into the final 18 months of his contract.

Sources state that suitors will be able to strike a deal for a transfer fee in the region of £60m this summer.

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Fabio Paratici is on track to return to Tottenham once his suspension ends in the coming months, TEAMtalk understands, despite a top European side trying to beat Spurs to his signature.

The Italian was handed a 30-month suspension from the game in January 2023 after his former club Juventus, where he worked for 11 years, were found guilty by an Italian court of false accounting.

Paratici subsequently resigned from his role as Tottenham‘s managing director of football, but he remains on very good terms with chairman Daniel Levy.

Sources state that Paratici played a role in Tottenham’s acquisitions of players like Guglielmo Vicario, James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, and Radu Dragusin, during his suspension.

TEAMtalk can reveal that Paratici has also been involved in discussions regarding midfield reinforcements for this summer. The transfer guru is understood to have put Torino’s Samuele Ricci and Atalanta star Ederson on Spurs’ radar.

Given his continued involvement with Tottenham, Paratici’s return to a formal position with the London side appears to be a matter of time.

This comes as a blow to AC Milan, who are also interested in handing Paratici a role once his suspension ends.

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TEAMtalk understands that Milan have been engaged in discussions with Paratici, but convincing him to change course and decide against a return to Tottenham is difficult.

The fact that Paratici has recommended Torino midfielder Ricci to Spurs also poses a problem. That is because Milan are also interested in the 23-year-old, and it would put Paratici in an ‘ethically’ difficult position if he were to switch sides from Tottenham to the Rossoneri.

At this stage, everything points towards Paratici returning to an official role with Tottenham, although nothing is done until he signs a contract.

When Paratici’s suspension from football was announced in 2023, Tottenham chief Levy said: “This has been a stressful time for Fabio and his family. We wanted to ensure that we allowed for due process to be followed.

“Fabio is a man who lives and breathes football – we wish him well.”

As Tottenham plan for a big summer transfer window amid the uncertainty surrounding Ange Postecoglou, Paratici could make his return and play a key role in the rebuilding of the squad.

Ricci and Ederson are two players to keep a close eye on, but Spurs are keen to strengthen in multiple positions and Paratici will be a busy man should he sign a contract with Tottenham, once his ban ends on June 30th.

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Tottenham are set to open formal talks with Rodrigo Bentancur as they look to stave off interest from two European giants, and TEAMtalk sources suggest a decision could be reached soon.

The 27-year-old’s current Tottenham contract expires in 2026, and exploratory conversations have taken place between the club and his entourage about a new deal.

There is concrete interest in Bentancur, which is normal when a player of his standing is set to enter the final year of his contract.

Ange Postecoglou often favours Bentancur in key games when he is fit and although he has struggled to find consistent form since picking up an ACL injury in February 2023, the Uruguayan remains valued at Spurs.

TEAMtalk understands that AC Milan and Atletico Madrid are admirers of the Uruguayan international and are considering a move for him this summer. Bentancur will be able to leverage that interest in his contract negotiations with Tottenham.

If no new deal is signed, Milan could swoop in for Bentancur knowing Spurs won’t want to lose him on a free in 2026 making a summer sale a possibility. However, they are at a disadvantage because their finances are tight, and currently sit ninth in the Serie A table, so may miss out on European football next season.

This would put Atletico in a strong position if Bentancur becomes available. The Madrid-based side are third in LaLiga, on track for Champions League qualification, and are just about still in the title race.

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TEAMtalk understands that it is more likely, at this stage, that Bentancur prioritises contract talks with Tottenham rather than engaging with other suitors.

The exploratory conversations between Spurs and the midfielder’s representatives have been positive, so that’s why the club are calm about the situation, for now at least.

Tottenham do not believe that Bentancur will agitate for a move, but sources state that Atletico and Milan are two sides to keep an eye on in the coming months. Moreover, if an extension can’t be agreed, Spurs would prefer a sale than to let Bentancur run down his current deal.

Atletico are keen to sign a new midfielder this summer and they have reached out to Bentancur’s entourage recently to gauge the player’s interest in a potential move, but nothing is advanced at this stage.

Tottenham are determined to keep hold of Bentancur and won’t give up without a fight. A new deal is not expected to be decided upon in this international break, but we could get more clarity in April.

The expectation is that Spurs will submit a formal concrete offer to Bentancur by early summer at the latest.

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Tottenham Hotspur are facing a battle to keep hold of Dejan Kulusevski, with an Italian report revealing that Antonio Conte wants him at Napoli, as an astonishing stat about the attacking midfielder emerges.

It has not been a great season for Tottenham, who are out of all domestic cup competitions and may not even finish in the top half of the Premier League table. It was supposed to be a campaign where head coach Ange Postecoglou takes the club back into the Champions League, and while that is still possible via the Europa League, Spurs fans will admit that it has been a hugely disappointing campaign.

One of the players who has given his all and has tried his best for Tottenham this season is Kulusevski.

Postecoglou has deployed the Sweden international as an attacking midfielder and on the right wing this season.

The 24-year-old former Juventus star has scored 10 goals and given 10 assists in 42 appearances for Tottenham so far this season.

In January 2025, former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster described Kulusevski as “incredible” and “phenomenal” on his YouTube channel and noted that “he’s been without a doubt their best player of the season so far”.

It seems that the attacker’s former Tottenham boss Conte has been impressed as well, with TuttoJuve revealing that the ex-Juventus head coach wants him at Napoli this summer.

According to the report, Conte has told his Napoli bosses that he ‘wants a competitive squad with high-quality players to bring the team back to its rightful place both in Italy and in Europe’.

The report has added that ‘on the list of priorities is one name that has not gone unnoticed: Dejan Kulusevski’.

Conte worked with Kulusevski at Tottenham, and it seems that the Italian tactician believes that he would be a very good signing for Napoli, who are three points behind leaders Inter Milan in second place in the Serie A table at the moment.

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While Kulusevski is often associated with creating havoc for the opposition defence and being very good and creative on the ball, a new stat has emerged that shows just how hard the Sweden international works.

According to Opta Stats, ‘of regular starters – those with 1,500+ minutes to their name – Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski is the Premier League’s marathon man, covering 12.3 km per 90’.

Kulusevski has often complained about playing a lot this season and is on the sidelines at the moment with a foot injury.

The Tottenham star’s team-mate Lucas Bergvall told Expressen this month: “It’s something completely different than what you’re used to. It’s two games every week, away games all over England and Europe. So I understand how he (Kulusevski) thinks, one hundred percent.

“That he’s played more than he might have needed to. But that’s what it’s like to be a footballer. We had 12-13 players when we had the most injuries, so it is what it is.

“It hasn’t been a fair season, honestly, not for anyone, considering all the injuries we’ve had. Many have played an incredible number of minutes, which is not human.”

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TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent Fraser Fletcher has reported that Aston Villa are interested in signing Yves Bissouma from Tottenham in the summer transfer window.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Tottenham are willing to sell Bissouma if Villa pay them £25million in transfer fees.

TEAMtalk also understands that Tottenham are keen on a summer deal for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke.

Chelsea are willing to sell Madueke, but the Blues are looking for at least £50million to cash in on him and could even demand £60m.

Sources have said that Newcastle United and Villa are keeping tabs on Madueke.

Meanwhile, Tottenham have made a bid of £37million for Sunderland star Chris Rigg, according to a report.

Aston Villa are keen to sign a new midfielder and Tottenham star Yves Bissouma is a confirmed target, with Spurs willing to sell if their price tag is met, TEAMtalk understands.

Unai Emery’s side are enjoying another impressive season as they remain in the race to finish in the top four and have also made it to the Champions League quarter-finals, in which they’ll play Paris Saint-Germain.

Villa brought in the two eye-catching loan signings of Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio in January, and both of those players could sign permanently. They are expected to be busy again in the summer, and Emery is understood to want to reinforce his midfield options.

TEAMtalk understands that Tottenham centre-mid Bissouma is on Villa’s radar, which may come as a surprise given his inconsistent form. Sources state that Emery is an admirer of the 28-year-old, who was excellent for former club Brighton.

We can confirm that Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is willing to part ways with Bissouma after he has failed to live up to expectations.

Spurs also feel they have two ready-made replacements in young duo Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, who have both played big roles for the club this term.

Bissouma is therefore set to be available for transfer. His Tottenham contract expires in 2026, and the London side are happy to sell for the right price.

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TEAMtalk understands that Tottenham will consider offers in the region of £35m for Bissouma this summer.

Emery believes he can get the best out of the Malian international. He could compete with the likes of Boubacar Kamara, Youri Tielemans and Amadou Onana for a starting spot.

While Bissouma has faired better under Postecoglou than previous Spurs boss Antonio Conte, the decision has been made that he will be available this summer.

It is not yet known whether Postecoglou will remain in charge for next season as Tottenham have already begun considering potential replacements, but Bissouma could still leave regardless.

“I just feel Biss can sometimes let the game drift by him,” Postecoglou said about Bissouma last week.

“He needs to be a little bit more dominant in the way he gets on the ball. At times I think the game gets away from him and we need more in that position.

“I need him to play though, because he hasn’t played a lot. At the same time you’ve got to perform. It’s fair to say, Biss and a few others are probably lacking a bit of confidence. That’s affecting him but we’re at the point of the season now where we need guys to get out there and put those things to one side and perform.”

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Tottenham are plotting a move for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke and TEAMtalk can reveal the Blues’ stance on selling the 23-year-old this summer, while two other Premier League sides are also interested.

Spurs have endured a very disappointing season and sit in 13th place in the Premier League table. Their last chance of success is in the Europa League and winning that would see them qualify for the Champions League.

There is major pressure on Ange Postecoglou and while Tottenham’s hierarchy are yet to make a final decision on him, they are still building a list of targets for next season.

TEAMtalk understands that Spurs are looking to add quality attacking options and a move for Chelsea winger Madueke is under consideration.

Sources have confirmed that the England international is not in Enzo Maresca’s long term plans and therefore, the Blues are ready to cash in at the end of the season.

Madueke has interest from multiple Champions League sides and two other Premier League clubs, per our sources, and therefore Tottenham may have to win the Europa League to have a chance of landing him.

However, we also understand that Madueke is keen to stay in London, which could play into Tottenham’s hands, but he will still require some serious convincing to make the move to the Lilywhites.

Tottenham to rival two Premier League clubs for Chelsea star

TEAMtalk understands that Chelsea will demand a minimum of £50m for Madueke, who they believe has seen his value increase since his move from PSV Eindhoven in 2023.

Chelsea will look to push a deal towards the £60m mark. They are in a strong negotiating position, given the winger is contracted until 2030 and they have the option to extend the deal by another year.

Despite Tottenham’s poor season, they are in a strong PSR (Profitability and Sustainability Rules) position and could afford to splash £60m on Madueke if they choose to do so.

Newcastle and Aston Villa are also keeping close tabs on Madueke and again, their chances of landing him could depend on Champions League qualification.

Newcastle and Villa’s main challenge with regards to Madueke will be convincing him to leave London.

Chelsea are open to selling several stars this summer to help fund a move for a top striker and sources state that Madueke is one they are willing to let go.

The winger has made 74 appearances since his £30m switch from PSV, notching 17 goals and seven assists in the process.

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