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Cristian Romero is reportedly furious with Tottenham’s medical team over their handling of his latest injury, with the Argentina international instead opting to thank his national team’s physios for his recovery.

Since picking up a quadricep injury against London rivals Chelsea in early December, Romero was sidelined for almost three months before recently returning to action against Bournemouth in the Premier League.

His absence, along with that of centre-back partner Micky van de Ven, left a large void in Tottenham‘s backline as the quartet of Radu Dragusin, Archie Gray, Ben Davies and January signing Kevin Danso were all forced to step up.

Romero has, however, been back for Spurs’ last three outings – enabling him to prove his fitness for international duty again as he played the full 90 minutes in Argentina’s World Cup 1-0 qualifying win over Uruguay.

And now journalist Eduardo Burgos has shed some light on Romero’s feelings regarding his injury absence in north London, as he posted on X to highlight the centre-back’s appreciation for Argentina’s medical team – instead of the group he works with on a day-to-day basis in north London.

The journalist further reported that Romero was ‘deeply upset’ with how Tottenham’s medical staff handled his rehabilitation, as he was forced to miss 21 games before a return.

It’s not the first time that the 26-year-old has fired a shot at the club’s medical team. After making his long-awaited return from injury against the Cherries, Romero posted a message on social media that caught the attention of a number of unhappy Spurs supporters.

Indeed, his words were very clear in a direct swipe at Tottenham’s physios, saying: “Thankful to the physios at Argentina for getting me out of a bad moment and putting me back on the field where I am so happy. Thank you all for your continued support.”

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Romero exit talks intensifies

This latest episode will only serve to heighten rumours of an exit for the former Juventus and Atalanta defender.

Romero has been linked with Spanish giants Real Madrid since playing a major role in Argentina’s World Cup win in Qatar, with Carlo Ancelotti a big admirer of his qualities.

As GiveMeSport reported recently, Romero is not convinced over signing a contract extension at Hotspur Way. Indeed, it’s been stated that key figures at Tottenham are poised to give the defender an ultimatum to agree a deal before the summer window opens or they will look to cash in.

Real’s interest stems from them looking to bring down the age of their defensive line, while David Alaba and Eder Militao both have long-term injury issues.

However, if Tottenham do opt to sell, they are likely to demand a fee in the region of £60million (€71m / $78m) for Romero – given his standing as a vice-captain and the fact that his current contract runs until the summer of 2027.

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Tottenham are being tipped to launch a big-money double raid on a Premier League rival this summer, as they look to put their domestic struggles this season fully behind them.

Spurs’ last hope of salvaging something from a disastrous campaign is winning the Europa League and booking a Champions League spot in the process, although they will face a tough task against Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals.

For Ange Postecoglou, who has already promised that he ‘always wins a trophy in his second season’ at a new club, it’s arguably life or death in terms of whether he remains in north London beyond the end of the current campaign.

If he does stay, it’s expected there will be some significant funds to improve a Tottenham squad that was decimated by injuries this term, with midfield and attack the two areas most likely to be upgraded.

Yves Bissouma and Richarlison will almost certainly be offloaded, while recent reports have even suggested that the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur and Brennan Johnson could also be on their way – with the former tipped to head back to Nottingham Forest.

And now a fresh report from London.World claims that Spurs are ready to splash out in excess of £100million to land Wolves pair Matheus Cunha and Joao Gomes.

Cunha only penned a new deal with Wolves back in February but is still being tipped with a summer exit, especially given that he now has a release clause of £62.5m attached to his contract.

Arsenal have also been heavily linked with the Brazilian, who is currently in the middle of a four-match ban for the red card he received against Bournemouth in the FA Cup, but are more likely to focus their interest on RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko instead.

That leaves the door open to a Tottenham swoop for a player who has scored 15 goals and added four assists across all competitions for Vitor Pereira’s men this season.

Despite spending £55m on Dominic Solanke last summer, the England frontman has not really delivered on the goal front and Spurs want more firepower and dynamism in their forward line – something Cunha would provide.

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Rave reviews for Cunha as Gomes tipped to fill Spurs midfield void

Match of the Day pundit Micah Richards is clearly a big fan of the Wolves forward, especially his ability to find space and cause big problems for opposing defences.

Speaking previously about Cunha, Richards said: “Gary O’Neil [former Wolves boss] talked about getting him to to a position where he can affect the game and he was sort of playing as a left-centre. His football IQ is absolutely sensational. He’s the one who can unlock the doors. He finds the little pockets of space and makes the right decisions at the right times.

“He’s always scanning where he needs to be and always plays the right pass. He is so key in what Wolves are trying to do. He is the best at everything. Off the ball, he can do a little bit more – but on the ball, he is certainly the main man in this team.”

Meanwhile, Tottenham are also been tipped to add some major steel to their engine room in the shape of Molineux midfielder Joao Gomes, who would be a direct replacement for Bissouma.

The 24-year-old joined Wolves in a bargain £15m deal in 2023 and has gone on to become a key performer at the heart of their midfield.

The same report suggests Spurs will have to cough up around £50m to land Gomes, who does not have an exit clause in his contract, which would be a combined spend of £112.5million.

Gomes has scored four goals and added two assists in 31 appearances for a Wolves side who currently sit 17th in the Premier League table but are nine points off the relegation places.

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Tottenham have been warned why James Maddison might look to quit the club in the summer transfer window after a massively disappointing domestic campaign in north London.

Maddison is one of a number of Spurs players who have been singled out for criticism this season, in a campaign where all their eggs have now been squarely put in the Europa League basket ahead of a quarter-final clash with Eintracht Frankfurt.

If Tottenham can win the competition it will guarantee them a place in next season’s Champions League, but failure to do so will mean no European football at all – given the fact they are currently 13 points off the top six with only nine games to go.

Maddison has failed to establish himself as a regular starter at Tottenham under Ange Postecoglou, despite scoring 11 goals and chipping in with seven assists in 38 games in all competitions this term.

The 28-year-old has admitted to being scapegoated by pundits during the ongoing campaign, with him making headlines following his off-field feud with former Manchester United skipper Roy Keane.

Despite all the criticism levelled at him, Maddison has actually performed at a decent level and former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson fears the former Leicester man could leave the club in the summer – if they fail to quality for Europe.

“I think the way that he’s been rotated in and out the side with Postecoglou this season, I’m not so sure whether it would sit well with him,” Paul Robinson exclusively told Tottenham News.

“You see where Maddison plays best when he plays in that number 10 role and he’s given the freedom to operate there. In the 4-3-3 system with him playing as a deep-lying, left-hand-sided midfielder, I can understand the third man running in the box, and the vision that he’s got. But actually, when Maddison is deployed in that 10 role like he was last year when Spurs had all the success, and this year to an extent when he plays, he’s a better player playing in that 10 role.

“But Maddison, for me, if he’s fit and playing, he plays in big games, when you play the Manchester Cities, the Liverpools, the Arsenals, and you play in Europe. And that might be a frustration for him under Postecoglou.

“I don’t think Spurs would have a problem holding on to him. They can rebuff bids for him. But it’s just down to the player’s desire as to what he wants and where he wants to be.

“Tottenham without European football is a blow for, one, keeping players and two, for recruitment.”

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Spurs legend hints at Postecoglou/Maddison issues

Speaking recently, former Tottenham forward Gary Lineker posed the question that there could be an issue between Postecoglou and Maddison.

Talking after the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, in which Maddison came off the bench to help his side rescue a point, Lineker questioned why he was even on in the first place when discussing the player with fellow pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards.

He told The Rest Is Football podcast: “Maddison, late coming off the bench again. And when he comes on he always looks the part and played some really good football.

“I’m at a bit of a loss at what’s happened there this season. I wonder whether there’s been a bit of a fall out or…”

Shearer them responded: “What have you heard, Micah?”, with Richards adding: “Nope, I’ve not heard anything from Maddison.”

To be fair, Maddison was back in the side again when Spurs beat AZ in the Europa League only to then be benched again for the 2-0 Premier League defeat at Fulham.

While there are suggestions he is being wrapped in cotton wool for the European fixtures, the fact he’s been so in and out of the side all season suggests there could be more to it.

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Tottenham are the latest club to show interest in Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri and a report has revealed the fee they must pay to sign the Algerian this summer.

Spurs has been tipped as a potential destination for Ait-Nouri in recent days but other clubs such as Liverpool and Arsenal have also been linked with him.

The talented 23-year-old is a key player for Wolves and has notched three goals and five assists in 28 appearances this term. Although Wolves as a whole have had a tough season, Ait-Nouri has generally played well and retains interest from top sides.

According toFootball Insider, Tottenham have ‘joined the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United’ in the race to sign Ait-Nouri this summer.

The full-back will have just one year remaining on his contract in June – although Wolves have the option to extend his deal by an extra year, which they will no doubt exercise to protect his value.

The report claims that Tottenham will have to pay a ‘huge’ fee of £40m to sign Ait-Nouri this summer. Whether they are willing to go that high remains to be seen.

It’s stated that Wolves ‘will struggle to keep hold of their left-back beyond the end of the season as a result of their poor league performance.’

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Tottenham’s reported interest in Ait-Nouri was highlighted earlier this week by AfricaFoot, who claims Spurs have made contact with Wolves over a summer move for Ait-Nouri in an attempt to get ahead in the race for his signature.

In fact, the report claimed Tottenham have ‘submitted a bid’ of £30m for Ait-Nouri – although this hasn’t been backed up by any other outlets so far.

Tottenham are planning for a big summer transfer window, despite the uncertainty surrounding manager Ange Postecoglou, who remains under pressure.

The London side are in a strong Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) position, so they are free to invest heavily in the squad.

As we have consistently reported, a new striker is one of their priorities, but it is possible that they add a new left-back too to cover for Destiny Udogie, who has struggled with injuries this term.

However, attracting top players like Ait-Nouri could prove difficult without the offer of European football. Spurs sit 13th in the Premier League table as things stand, and the only way they can feasibly qualify for Europe is by winning the Europa League.

Ait-Nouri is expected to be the subject of bids this summer, so it’ll be interesting to see if Tottenham do make a big move for him, as reports suggests.

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Tottenham Hotspur are being tipped to launch a significant bid to sign a brilliant attacking talent from Italy this summer, in a move where a key Liverpool sale could play perfectly into their hands.

Should he remain in charge beyond the end of the current campaign, Ange Postecoglou is expected to be backed by the club in the summer transfer window and is particularly focused on improving his midfield and forward options.

Tottenham continue to be linked with the likes of Marcus Thuram, Tyler Dibling and Kingsley Coman when it comes to upgrading their attack, but a new name has emerged in the shape of Lazio winger Gustav Isaksen.

According to a report from TVPlay, the north London outfit ‘really like’ the Danish attacker and could launch a move for him in excess of €40million (£33.4 / $43m).

Isaksen has been outstanding for Lazio this season, scoring 10 goals and adding 10 assists in all competitions and would arguably give Tottenham more of a cutting edge to their attack.

However, while the report states that the move is not impossible, it would almost certainly depend on Lazio signing an alternative – which is where Liverpool come in.

The Serie A giants have been linked with a move for struggling Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa, who is expected to be made available for transfer this summer for a fee of around €15million (£12.5m / $16m).

Italy international Chiesa has struggled for regular game time at Anfield and a move back to his homeland appears increasingly likely, in order to try and resurrect a once-promising career.

As for Tottenham, they could land a player in Isaksen who would be an immediate threat to the likes of Son Heung-min and Brennan Johnson in the wide positions, while also adding depth alongside Wilson Odobert and Mikey Moore.

The 23-year-old Dane can play on either wing but is more suited to the right, which puts Johnson most under threat going forward – with the former Nottingham Forest forward already being tipped for a shock return to the City Ground.

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In-depth Gustav Isaksen profile

Born in Denmark in April 2001, Gustav Isaksen began his senior career with Midtjylland, where he made 100 Danish Superliga appearances.

Mainly a right winger, Isaksen averaged a goal around once every four games for Midtjylland, with whom he also took his first steps in the Champions League, before earning a move to Serie A side Lazio in 2023.

That was on the back of a season in which he was the Danish Superliga’s top scorer with eight goals, even though he was playing for a side that only finished eighth in the regular season.

Isaksen scored just three times in his debut season with Lazio, with Italian football an obvious step up and sometimes a tough nut for an attacker to crack. But he did get to continue in the Champions League by virtue of the move, making two assists from five games.

This season, he bettered his 2023-24 goal tally by February and his assist tally by January. Working his way into the starting lineup more consistently under Marco Baroni – already the third coach he has played for in Italy, and without doubt the one he has understood the best – Isaksen is now looking to make a more regular impact but has been showing signs of promise.

He scored in both of Lazio’s games against Serie A title contenders Napoli this season, for example. As a left-footed right winger, he looks to be effective cutting in towards goal.

Isaksen earned his senior international debut for Denmark in March 2024 and went on to score on his third and fourth caps in UEFA Nations League games against Switzerland and Spain.

A good dribbler, Isaksen can excite when driving into the box and has the potential to become a good finisher, even if he will need to work on his numbers as he progresses.

There’s still plenty of time ahead for Isaksen to improve his consistency as he aims to fulfil his potential.

Manchester United have opened talks to sign a Premier League winger ‘almost certain’ to be on the move this summer, though the presence of Tottenham could force United to either overpay or abort the deal, according to reports.

Chelsea stunned Man Utd one week ago when snatching an agreement for Geovany Quenda away from the Red Devils. The Portuguese sensation – who plays either at wing-back or winger – had been lined up for a reunion with Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.

However, Chelsea acted both in secret and decisively when launching a compelling move that barged Man Utd aside. The end result is Quenda will join Chelsea in the summer of 2026, with Sporting officially confirming the final fee is €50.77m plus a potential €1.36m in add-ons.

Man Utd must turn their attention for a wide addition elsewhere and according to GiveMeSport, they’ve wasted no time in looking closer to home.

It’s claimed Man Utd have ‘opened talks’ to sign Southampton hotshot, Tyler Dibling.

The 19-year-old has been a rare bright spark in what has otherwise been a campaign of doom and gloom on the south coast. But while the Saints are a shoo-in to go down, Dibling will remain in the Premier League.

GMS state a Dibling transfer is ‘almost certain’ and Man Utd hope to strike a deal for a fee in the £30m-£35m range.

Southampton are understood to value Dibling at £55m and under normal circumstances, they’d have to relax their demands given relegation will weaken their bargaining position.

However, Man Utd aren’t the only game in town, with GMS also confirming Tottenham are hovering. What’s more, Spurs are reported to have held exploratory club-to-club talks with Southampton.

GMS concluded Man Utd will only proceed with a deal for Dibling if the finances make sense.

If Tottenham refuse to go away, Man Utd may either have to pay more than they’d like or turn to a different wide option once again.

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The Brazilian is enjoying a career year with 27 goals and 20 assists to his name already this season. But at age 28, Raphinha would very much represent a short-term solution unlike Dibling and Quenda who’d be viewed as long-term investments.

Furthermore, convincing Raphinha to ditch Barcelona – who he labelled his dream club upon joining from Leeds – will be difficult.

There’s also footballing motivations to consider, with Barcelona potentially on course to win a quadruple this season at a time when Man Utd are languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League.

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Tottenham will reportedly ‘accelerate’ to land Tyler Dibling quickly once the summer transfer window opens, though Manchester United could still look to beat them.

Dibling has a number of suitors assessing him during his breakout season. He looks certain to leave Southampton, with his performances, coupled with their impending doom, showing that to be very likely.

Remaining in the Premier League could be possible with Tottenham or Manchester United.

Spurs will reportedly look to ‘accelerate’ a move for Dibling once the summer window has opened, attempting to get the move sorted early on, as per GIVEMESPORT.

But the Red Devils are still lurking for the winger, and after ‘continued communication’, have a good line of attack, but will ‘only aim to steal a march’ if they can reach a deal financially.

It’s believed if they can’t do that, the door will be open for Tottenham to secure Dibling’s signature.

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Dibling wants Spurs move

That’s Spurs could be ahead in the race is not a surprise, given a report of late stated the winger was open to the move.

Indeed, Dibling is said to be ‘sold on’ becoming a Spurs player in the summer.

It was also suggested that he will be cheaper than first expected. In January, Southampton were asking for £55million for their thriving winger.

But the recent report stated £30-35million could be accepted, given Dibling is unlikely to pen a new deal, meaning his value would only continue to drop beyond the summer if he wasn’t to be sold then.

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Lille midfielder Angel Gomes is being pursued by Spurs, but Manchester United remain interested in him, and while he’d be open to a move back to the Premier League, Gomes would also be keen to move to Barcelona, who are tracking him, TEAMtalk can confirm.

Sources have also stated that being able to offer European football will be crucial for Tottenham’s ability to land Marcus Thuram from Inter Milan.

The forward could also be more expensive than he could currently be sold for, with Inter hoping to offer him a new contract and remove his release clause.

And, Spurs are said to have submitted a £30million bid for Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri.

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Tottenham Hotspur have a historical interest in Marcus Thuram, TEAMtalk understands, but the north London club could face a big challenge if they are to launch a bid for the Inter Milan forward as Liverpool and Arsenal’s stance on a potential deal comes to light.

Thuram has been on the books of Inter since 2023 and has established himself as one of the best forwards in Europe. The France international has scored 31 goals and provided 12 assists in 84 appearances for the Italian club so far in his career, with 16 goals and four assists coming this season. The explosive forward also won the Serie A title with the Nerazzurri in the 2023-24 season.

The France international forward is under contract at Inter until the summer of 2028, but there has been speculation that a number of Premier League clubs are interested in him.

One of the clubs mentioned elsewhere is Tottenham, but TEAMtalk understands that there is nothing new or active to date between Spurs and Thuram.

What we can reveal is that Tottenham have had a historical interest in the Frenchman, especially when Fabio Paratici was working full-time as managing director of football.

What is also true is that Tottenham will value a player who can operate wide left as well as centrally, especially as the north London club are not expected take up the option to sign Timo Werner on a permanent contract from RB Leipzig in the summer transfer window

However, if Tottenham do decide to move for Thuram this summer, then there are two major hurdles for them to overcome.

Firstly, Thuram is unlikely to leave Inter for a club with no Champions League or European football next season.

The Italian club won Serie A last season and could win it again this campaign. Inter have also reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League this season.

Tottenham are down in 14th place in the Premier League table at the moment, although Ange Postecoglou’s side are in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, so qualifying for the Champions League next season is not yet out of the question.

Secondly, Inter themselves do not want to sell Thuram this summer. The club’s plan is to extend his current contract and remove the €85million (£71m, $92m) release clause if possible.

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Some reports suggest that Liverpool and Arsenal are also interested in a summer deal for Thuram.

While TEAMtalk understands that both the Reds and the Gunners want to sign a new striker, they have not made any moves for Thuram yet.

Newcastle United star Alexander Isak is Arsenal’s dream target. The Gunners also have RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko firmly on their radar.

Liverpool are also interested in Isak and will make a move for the Sweden international striker if he is genuinely on the market. But there are several other options being discussed at Liverpool as they start to crystalise their summer plans.

Newcastle are on a high at the moment after winning the Carabao Cup, and now is not the time to approach the Magpies or Isak. Both Newcastle and Isak are solely focused on finishing the season strongly and trying to qualify for the Champions League.

While sources have told TEAMtalk that Liverpool will add a new striker to their squad this summer and Darwin Nunez could leave for the Saudi Pro League or potentially Atletico Madrid, it is too early to tell who the Premier League leaders will go for.

Tottenham signed wonderkid Archie Gray from Leeds United for £40m last summer and are plotting a move for the 19-year-old’s talented younger brother, Harry, per reports.

Spurs are keen to reinforce their squad with more young talents after the likes of Gray and Lucas Bergvall have established themselves as key players this term.

Archie is a product of Leeds‘ academy and is a lifelong Whites supporter, so it was a painful affair for Leeds fans when Tottenham managed to lure the England under-21s international from Elland Road.

According to TBR Football, Tottenham are plotting a move for Harry Gray this summer, but face competition from rivals Arsenal and Newcastle United.

The 16-year-old plays as a striker and is considered by some to be even more promising than his brother. His playing style has drawn comparisons with Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero, which is high praise.

The report claims that Leeds are ‘confident’ of keeping Gray amid the interest, although they’re not able to offer him a long-term contract until he turns 17 in October.

Tottenham are said to have ‘the advantage’ over other suitors in the race, no doubt aided by the fact that his brother is thriving with the London side.

Archie Gray: “My brother Harry is really good”

Gray is yet to make a senior appearance for Leeds, with manager Daniel Farke happy to allow him to develop in the youth sides at his own pace.

He has played six games with the under-18s side so far this term, notching two goals in the process.

Those at Leeds expect Gray to have a successful career at the highest level. If the Whites are able to secure promotion to the Premier League, that would no doubt help them keep hold of the youngster, although by all accounts he’s very happy at the club regardless.

Interestingly, Archie Gray was asked in a recent interview about which young players from Leeds he believes can make it at the highest level. He namedropped 18-year-old midfielder Charlie Crew, who is doing well on loan with Doncaster Rovers, and his brother Harry.

“Charlie Crew has been training with [England under-18s] for a few weeks, he’s a really good player. My brother as well is really good.”

“I don’t want to give him too much praise because he’s my brother and I shouldn’t be doing that, but yeah I’d say Charlie Crew.”

It will be interesting to see whether Tottenham do try and praise another Gray away from Leeds. If they don’t sign him this summer, Leeds will no doubt do all they can to pen a long-term contract with them in October.

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Tottenham Hotspur have a genuine interest in appointing Andoni Iraola as their next head coach, but sources have told TEAMtalk the hurdles they will face while the future of Ange Postecoglou will not be decided until a very crucial point in the season.

Iraola has been hugely impressive in his role as the Bournemouth manager so far. Appointed as the Cherries boss in the summer of 2023, the 42-year-old Spaniard guided the club to a respectable 12th-placed finish in the Premier League last season. It is going even better this campaign, with Bournemouth only five points off the fourth spot and very much in the hunt for a Champions League place.

We reported on January 19 that Iraola is one of the managers Tottenham have taken a shine to, with the team struggling under Ange Postecoglou at the time. That still remains the case, with Spurs’ performances and results in the Premier League not getting any better.

Tottenham sit as low as 14th in the Premier League table and have already been knocked out of the FA Cup.

There are major question marks over the future of Postecoglou at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the north London club are evaluating all their options.

TEAMtalk understands that Iraola is the main candidate to replace Postecoglou if Spurs decide to sack the under-fire manager.

Sources have told us that the Tottenham hierarchy views the young Spanish manager as an elite coach under whom they could build a championship-competing side.

However, there are three major hurdles for Tottenham to overcome if they are to hire the Bournemouth boss.

The first question mark is whether Iraola would leave Bournemouth for Tottenham this summer.

Some would say that Tottenham are a bigger club than Bournemouth, but Iraola is building a great team at the Cherries and has a very strong relationship with the owners. The Cherries could also end up playing in the Champions League next season.

The second hurdle for Tottenham would be the competition that they could face for Iraola. Sources have told TEAMtalk that Spurs are not alone in their admiration of the 42-year-old. We understand that there are big clubs around Europe watching the progress of the Spaniard.

Thirdly, it is not impossible that Iraola turns down any move away from Vitality Stadium, just as Xabi Alonso decided to stay at Bayer Leverkusen last summer despite having interest from Liverpool. Iraola knows that a big move is in the pipeline.

Bournemouth have plans to keep building the club and taking the team into Europe. The Cherries are aware of how good Iraola is, and some have suggested that they want to offer him a new deal and extend his stay.

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TEAMtalk understands that Tottenham are not planning to sack Postecoglou rightaway.

While Spurs are keeping tabs on Iraola, their plan is to wait until they know their fate in the Europa League.

Tottenham have done well in Europe this season and have reached the quarter-finals of the Europa League.

The Premier League club will take on Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt for a place in the last four.

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Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing FC Copenhagen star Roony Bardghji.

The 19-year-old winger has been on Tottenham’s radar for some time, and the north London club would love to bring him to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

However, Premier League rivals Manchester City and Newcastle United are also keen on a deal for Bardghji.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Tottenham are among several clubs interested in Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi.

Lionel Messi is a big fan of Cremaschi, with Tottenham considering an approach for him this summer.

Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano has shared an update on the future of Mathys Tel, who joined Tottenham on loan from Bayern Munich late in the winter transfer window.

Romano said: “For Mathys Tel, they’re very happy with the boy, with the attitude, with the potential they see in this boy, and that’s why they were fighting for weeks to sign him in January.

“At the moment, their indication remains, as Postecoglou always says, that they trust him also for the future. Then let’s see what happens.”