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LaLiga giants Barcelona are reportedly pursuing a free transfer move for Tottenham captain Son Heung-min this summer, despite suggestions the South Korean will remain in north London for one more season.

Son‘s future at Spurs remains uncertain with his existing deal set to expire in May, despite talks having taken place between the player and club.

However, transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has previously reported that Tottenham‘s one-year extension option for the 32-year-old remains at their discretion but that they plan to trigger it.

Despite that, Spanish outlet El Nacional reports that Barcelona are looking at free-agent signings this summer due to their ongoing financial situation and that Son is amongst a shortlist of potential recruits.

With that one-year option not being taken up as yet, Son can sign a pre-contract deal with clubs outside of England and it appears that Barca are monitoring his current situation.

Indeed, the report adds that the South Korean could be tempted by a move to the Camp Nou, given that Barcelona still boast a reputation as one of the world’s biggest clubs and can also offer regular minutes in the Champions League – something Spurs currently can’t and are unlikely to do next season, unless they win the Europa League.

Son joined Tottenham as a relatively unknown figure from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 and has since gone on to become a club legend with 169 goals and 90 assists in 431 appearances.

However, despite being made captain by Ange Postecoglou, he has not always been a regular starter for the Australian, who likes to rotate his forward options. There is also the feeling that he is not quite the force he once was, with his dynamic attacking presence not producing the same results they once did.

Barcelona also eyeing Bayern Munich duo

Should Son actually end up in Catalonia, he could end up finding himself arriving alongside a host of other free transfer recruits as Barcelona also consider approaches for two Bayern Munich stars.

Joshua Kimmich and Leroy Sane both find themselves in the same contract situation as Son and have been strongly linked with a switch to Barca in what would represent bargain deals.

Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah is also known to be a target for Hansi Flick, who previously managed Bayern Munich and guided the club to a treble in the past.

The 28-year-old will be another free agent in the summer, with Barcelona expected to tie up a pre-contract deal for him in January.

One player Barcelona are fighting to keep, however, is playmaker Dani Olmo, having only been able to register him for the first half of the season due to financial constraints.

That issue is currently ongoing with LaLiga as they look to re-register the Spain international.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly closing in on the signing of an explosive attacking talent as they look to seal Ange Postecoglou’s second signing of the January transfer window, just six days into it.

The north London outfit completed a deal for Czech Republic goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky on Sunday, with the 21-year-old expected to compete for a back-up role at Spurs before eventually challenging Guglielmo Vicario for the No.1 spot.

TT have been told that more signings are expected to follow for an injury-hit Tottenham squad that is currently languishing down in 12th in the Premier League table and closer to the relegation places than the top four.

Areas that are currently being looked at include a new left-back, a centre-back, another central midfielder and a new attacker and, according to the latest report, that last box could soon be ticked.

TheBoyHotspur claim that sources have informed them that Daniel Levy and technical director Johan Lange have flown out to France to negotiate a deal for Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani.

The 26-year-old France international has not been able to live up to the expectations since joining PSG, with the Ligue 1 giants ready to let him move on as a result.

The report adds that the frontman could earn around £165,000 a week at Tottenham and he is likely to cost around £55 million.

He is expected to join Spurs this month, although the fee will not be paid until 2026 and TT understands that it could be an initial loan with an option to buy – which would certainly make sense of the ‘not having to pay until 2026’ reports.

Help is coming for beleaguered Tottenham

With so many players still on the sidelines, Postecoglou has indicated that fresh arrivals would be needed in January and it seems that Levy and co. are responding to that cry for help.

Previously, Tottenham have tended to twiddle their thumbs before doing any business but the signing of goalkeeper Kinsky came out of the blue and suggests they are now taking a different approach.

The addition of Muani, who we have been told has been spoken about by Postecoglou and Lange, would give Spurs another central striking option to ease the load on Dominic Solanke.

Muani can play as a central striker or out wide but has been utilised solely through the middle for PSG so far this season, although the results have not been particularly encouraging.

The former Eintracht Frankfurt attacker has only scored twice in 14 games in all competitions for PSG this season and has only started two league games for the French giants.

Muani, who has also scored eight times in 27 caps for France, could just be in need of a change of scenery to revive his career and, at 26 years of age, is entering what should be his prime.

It just now remains to be seen whether Tottenham are ready to try and seal a permanent deal or a loan to buy for a player who has also been heavily linked with the likes of Aston Villa and Arsenal.

Latest Tottenham news: West Ham join Ferguson chasee / Man City rival Spurs for centre-back

West Ham United are considering a move for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson as the Seagulls consider loaning out the Irish international this month.

The 20-year-old was once considered one of the most exciting youngsters in the Premier League but has struggled for minutes at the Amex this season, hampering his development.

Ferguson is understood to be open to leaving Brighton on a temporary or permanent basis and despite his poor form, a number of sides are showing serious interest in him – including long-term suitors Tottenham.

Meanwhile, Manchester City have opened two sets of talks over the signing of a highly-rated centre-back, and while Tottenham are also interested, it’s Pep Guardiola’s side who lead the race.

Tottenham started the January transfer window in swift fashion after sealing a deal for Czech Republic Under-21 goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky but he may not have been their first-choice option.

The north London outfit signed the 21-year-old in a deal worth in excess of £10m from Slavia Prague, with Kinsky penning a contract until 2031 after jetting into London on Saturday.

The addition of another stopper is no great surprise given that first-choice Guglielmo Vicario will be out until the end of February at the earliest, while Fraser Forster has made some big errors since stepping up – mostly with his feet – and is also out of contract in the summer anyway.

Brandon Austin made his first start for the club in the 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle due to Forster being ill and acquitted himself well, but bringing in Kinsky gives Ange Postecoglou a quality young option to pick from and a player who is expected to challenge Vicario for the No.1 role going forward.

However, things could have been very different, with several other names on Tottenham‘s list of goalkeeper targets – including Bayern’s Daniel Peretz.

Peretz is nominally Bayern’s rotational keeper but with Manual Neuer picking up an injury just over a week after Vicario fractured his ankle against Manchester City, the 24-year-old has been thrust into regular action with the Bundesliga giants.

Neuer broke a rib in a collision with Jeremie Frimpong in Bayern’s Bundesliga title clash with Bayer Leverkusen, a challenge that also saw him red-carded.

Peretz has started every game since and this development stalled any Tottenham movement for the keeper in the short-term. Indeed, there may have been an opportunity to wait until later in the window and still move for Peretz once Neuer returned. However, with a glut of fixtures coming for the rest of the month, Spurs needed another keeper on board very quickly so Kinsky became the quick fix.

Former coach rates new Tottenham signing highly

Meanwhile, MFK Vyskov goalkeeper coach Rostislav Horacek, who worked with Kinsky at the Czech club during the player’s loan spell, gave an insight into the talented stopper’s strengths, weaknesses and so much more in an interview with Flashscore back in October.

“We probably don’t need to talk about goalkeeping skills, but Tonda [Kinsky] has a great head,” explained the 57-year-old. “He has great self-confidence, but not that he’s cocky, he believes in himself to the fullest.

“It’s hard for me to find any comparison. I would say Martina Sablikova [former Czech speed skater] for example. It’s an internal mindset, where you don’t doubt yourself and have a healthy belief in your abilities. How many times can Tonda do something in a match that would make his job much easier, but he prefers to choose a riskier solution because he wants to solve the situation in a footballing way at all costs. Moreover, it is also reflected in other things.”

Comparisons with fellow countryman Petr Cech have also been made, with the former Chelsea and Arsenal considered one of the Premier League greats. And Horacek revealed that Kinsky regularly faced a similar scenario with Slavia that Cech had on a regular basis in England’s top flight.

“He has an excellent defence in front of him in Slavia, that has to be left alone, but at the same time it is difficult for him in that he often goes 40 minutes without making a save and then has to quickly resolve a difficult situation,” he revealed. “This is exactly what Petr Cech used to do at Chelsea. He had a strong defence in front of him, led by John Terry, but then he had to show off with one or two saves.

“Tonda is strong in this. He can read the opponent and resolve it. I also admit that I am waiting for a match when he will be under more pressure to see how he reacts.”

Kinsky also was also praised for his work with his feet, soemthing Forster has struggled with throughout his lengthy career.

“What I like about him is that his style of play prevents him from coming under pressure,” said Horacek. “He plays in a way that makes sense and prevents the opponent from immediately going on a break. This makes his job easier for him, but above all it helps the whole team.

“Moreover, he doesn’t care which foot he kicks the ball with. I asked him in training which he prefers, but he said he doesn’t care. In short, he kicks with both the same way.”

He added: “He has a problem with one thing. Sometimes he doesn’t get into a match, when he has a 30-minute dead end, where he doesn’t get the ball at all. It bothers him because he loves to play, to pass. He needs it. And when the ball gets to him, he sometimes has a tendency to want to be seen and to invent unnecessarily complicated things.

“I can imagine that against Ajax, for example, the coaches had to restrain him from going crazy with some risky pass, because it could smell like trouble.”

Tottenham Hotspur have officially announced the arrival of Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in a deal thought to be worth around £10million, with what impact that will have on current No.1 Guglielmo Vicario also revealed.

The former Slavia Prague shot-stopper was only linked with a move to north London over the weekend after reports claimed that the 21-year-old had flown to London for a medical on Saturday.

Kinsky has put pen to paper, with the deal being officially confirmed on the official Tottenham website on Sunday morning.

“We are delighted to announce the signing of Antonin Kinsky from SK Slavia Prague, subject to international clearance and work permit,” a club statement read. “The 21-year-old goalkeeper has agreed a deal that will run until 2031 and will wear the number 31 shirt.”

No transfer fee was officially disclosed, but Fabrizio Romano claimed that the figure was “in excess of £10m”.

Spurs are short on defensive options, with a number of centre-backs on the sidelines while first-choice keeper Vicario will likely be on the sidelines until March time with the fractured foot he suffered in the November win at Manchester City.

Vicario’s replacement Fraser Forster also missed Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle through illness, with Brandon Austin stepping in and performing well against the Magpies.

It’s reported that Kinsky could be thrust between the posts for his debut as soon as the Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool on Wednesday – if all the legal documentation surrounding the deal has been processed by then.

However, it’s more likely that Austin, who looked more comfortable in possession than Forster has since stepping in for Vicario, gets the nod for Wednesday night’s first-leg clash.

Kinsky ready to push Vicario

While Kinsky is highly-rated, he’s not expected to replace Vicario going forward but will provide strong competition for the Italy international.

Slavia Prague’s first-choice goalkeeper this season, the youngster played for the Czech team in the Europa League and also their Champions League qualifying matches. Kinsky has kept an impressive 12 clean sheets from his 19 league matches for Slavia this campaign.

Speaking about the move, Kinsky said: “Really happy to be here, it’s been amazing to sign the contract. Tottenham is a big name in Europe and the world, and especially in the Czech Republic and it’s a big honour.

“I spoke with the coaches and the sporting director and I really got the feeling that this is going to be the right choice. It’s a new experience but I’m really happy to make this next step.

“The aim for every player is to be on the pitch and I’m going to try and push in training to try and get the minutes.”

Tottenham are also believed to have looked at Wolves stopper Sam Johnstone and Bayern goalkeeper Daniel Peretz among others before deciding on Kinsky as their keeper of choice.

Latest Tottenham news: Spurs in Kolo Muani mix / Getafe defender in Postecoglou radar

Tottenham are reportedly among a host of teams in the mix to sign Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani in the January transfer window.

The forward swapped Eintracht Frankfurt for PSG in September 2023 in a deal worth up to €90m (€74.7m, $92.6m) but the move has not gone to plan so far.

Kolo Muani flattered to deceive in the 2023/24 campaign after scoring just nine goals and bagging six assists and his fortunes have not improved this season.

The 26-year-old has scored two goals and notched one assist in 14 appearances, and just two of those have come as a starter. Reports suggest the France international wants a January exit and Tottenham are among his suitors.

Meanwhile, the agent of Tottenham target Omar Alderete has hinted his player will leave Getafe in the coming months – but competition for his signature could be fierce – with Spurs in the mix.

Ange Postecoglou must quickly turn results around or risk being sacked after Newcastle United handed Tottenham Hotspur their latest defeat, according to one TNT Sports pundit.

Tottenham thrashed Southampton 5-0 in the Premier League and beat Manchester United 4-3 to reach the League Cup semi-finals in mid-December, but they have struggled for results since then. They were trounced 6-3 by Liverpool, beaten 1-0 by Nottingham Forest and then drew 2-2 with Wolverhampton Wanderers prior to hosting Newcastle on Saturday.

Newcastle served Tottenham their third defeat in four games, despite Dominic Solanke giving Postecoglou’s men the lead four minutes in.

A fantastic cross from Pedro Porro was met by Solanke, who held off Sven Botman to head into the bottom corner.

Spurs’ lead did not last long however, as a Lucas Bergvall pass hit Joelinton’s arm before Anthony Gordon raced into the box and sent a left-footed drive past debutant Spurs keeper Brandon Austin.

VAR checked the issue but Spurs were left frustrated as they allowed the goal, deciding that Joelinton’s arm was in a natural position.

Newcastle went ahead shortly before half time when Jacob Murphy got a yard of space away from Djed Spence in the box before putting a dangerous ball across goal, which Alexander Isak finished off with help from Radu Dragusin.

Brennan Johnson hit the post for Spurs after the break, while substitute James Maddison sent a curling effort just wide. Johnson and Son Heung-min both sent wicked crosses into the six-yard box as Spurs pushed hard for a late equaliser, though Newcastle held on to pick up all three points.

On TNT Sports’ post-match coverage, former Arsenal and England star Karen Carney was asked if Spurs are entering crisis mode under Postecoglou. She admitted the manager is slowly edging closer to the sack unless results improve.

Postecoglou will be ‘judged by results’

“As a neutral I’ve come here and I’ve been entertained, I like the style of football that they’re playing,” Carney said. “But you’re judged by the results and unfortunately for Ange Postecoglou the time is ticking.

“He’s got unfortunate injuries. Dragusin goes off, another centre-half that’s gone off. Spence went in, I thought he did very well.

“But ultimately it’s a tough one because he [Postecoglou] is going to be judged. I think the next game, the cup games, he’s come out and said, ‘Look, I usually win cups in my second season’.

“This is a bad run, I think the next couple of weeks will be really testing for the manager. I like him, I like the style he plays, I think he should be given time but it’s obviously tough at the moment.”

Spurs face Prem leaders Liverpool in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Wednesday. They will travel to Tamworth in the FA Cup third round after that, before the North London derby against Arsenal on January 15.

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Tottenham transfers: First January signing nears; defender boost

Meanwhile, Spurs are close to making Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky their first new arrival of the winter window.

Spurs chiefs are ‘finalising’ a €15million (£12.5m / $15.5m) deal to bring Kinsky to the Premier League from Slavia Prague.

Fabrizio Romano has added that the shot-stopper is poised to fly to England today (Saturday) to undergo a medical and complete the switch.

Kinsky could be followed to North London by Getafe star Omar Alderete.

Spurs have registered their interest in the 28-year-old as they desperately search for centre-back reinforcements.

Alderete’s agent has now confirmed that a move is destined to happen at some stage this year.

“There are four clubs in England that want him,” the representative said. “It’s time to take the leap. If not now [January], he will leave Getafe in the summer.”

Tottenham Hotspur are poised to make Czech Republic star Antonin Kinsky their first new signing of the January transfer window, it has been revealed.

According to reports, Tottenham are ‘on the verge’ of capturing goalkeeper Kinsky as they are ‘finalising’ a deal with his current side, Slavia Prague. The transfer is expected to be worth €15million (£12.5m / $15.5m), while Slavia Prague are set to be given a sell-on clause.

The news was first broken by Czech publication inFOTBAL and Italian journalist Luca Bendoni, who works for Gianluca Di Marzio.

Fabrizio Romano has since provided his information on the move. He states that a verbal agreement is ‘done’ between all parties, including Kinsky himself.

The 21-year-old will travel to London today (Saturday) to undergo a medical and complete the transfer.

Romano adds that Spurs ‘will spend over £10m’ on Kinsky and that they have agreed a long-term deal with the shot-stopper.

The star is the son of a former Czech Republic keeper also called Antonin Kinsky. Kinsky Jr was born in Prague and joined the Slavia youth setup in July 2021.

Over the summer, Kinsky considered leaving Slavia but made a U-turn on that decision after their usual No 1, Jindrich Stanek, got injured.

Kinsky has gone on to keep 14 clean sheets in 29 games for Slavia this season, with six of those appearances coming in the Europa League.

The starlet has great potential and has been called the best Czech keeper of his generation. This, coupled with the fact he is now picking up senior experience, has resulted in Spurs moving in.

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Spurs to replace Fraser Forster

Kinsky will bolster Ange Postecoglou’s keeper options, with first-choice stopper Guglielmo Vicario out until early March with a broken ankle.

Postecoglou has largely used Fraser Forster since then, though the Englishman has struggled at playing out from the back and has been guilty of some bad mistakes.

Kinsky is better with his feet than Forster and Spurs fans will therefore be hoping that this can provide the team with more stability, should the new arrival be given regular starts.

TEAMtalk revealed on New Year’s Eve that Spurs are primed to attack the January window to help Postecoglou turn things around.

Goalkeeper is Spurs’ priority, and they look to have solved that issue by landing Kinsky. Next up on Spurs’ wish list is a new centre-back, winger and striker.

Possible targets include Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi, Celtic wide man Nicolas Kuhn and Brighton centre-forward Evan Ferguson.

Tottenham transfers: Son exit; striker signing boost

Meanwhile, Son Heung-min is picking up interest from Turkey, with Jose Mourinho keen to reunite with him at Fenerbahce.

Reports claim that Mourinho is aiming to improve his team with the captures of Son, Chelsea outcast Joao Felix and Roma’s Nicola Zalewski.

To prevent Son from leaving, Spurs must now ramp up talks to extend his contract from June this year to summer 2026.

Ferguson is not the only striker Spurs are keeping tabs on, as they have also been linked with Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani.

The Italian press claim that Spurs are challenging AC Milan and Juventus for Kolo Muani, who has been told he is free to leave.

Spurs appear to have superior spending power to the Serie A giants, which may give them a transfer advantage.

Tottenham are reportedly among a host of teams in the mix to sign Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani in the January transfer window.

The forward swapped Eintracht Frankfurt for PSG in September 2023 in a deal worth up to €90m (€74.7m, $92.6m) but the move has not gone to plan so far.

Kolo Muani flattered to deceive in the 2023/24 campaign after scoring just nine goals and bagging six assists and his fortunes have not improved this season.

The 26-year-old has scored two goals and notched one assist in 14 appearances, and just two of those have come as a starter. Reports suggest the France international wants a January exit and Tottenham are among his suitors.

Now, Corriere della Sera claims Spurs, AC Milan, and Juventus are interested in the 6ft 2in player but the Ligue 1 side’s €60m (£49.8m, $61.7m) price tag will put off the Italian teams. The report states they want to sign him on loan in January, with Kolo Muani said to favour Milan instead of their Serie A rivals.

It seems unlikely that Ange Postecoglou’s side will fork out such a big fee a matter of months from breaking their transfer record to sign striker Dominic Solanke but stranger things have happened. But the wealth Premier League teams have at their disposal may put them at an advantage here.

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Kolo Muani wants Premier League move

TEAMtalk previously revealed that the former Nantes player is interested in moving to a Premier League club in the January transfer window.

In addition to Tottenham, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea are keeping tabs on the Frenchman, whose contract runs until the summer of 2028.

Incidentally, PSG boss Luis Enrique addressed Kolo Muani’s future with Les Parisiens last month. Going by his comments, it seems a parting of the ways is on the cards.

“I could speak about it, but I won’t because my decisions say it all, even if, as I have said, all of my decisions can be changed,” he said.

An intriguing few weeks lie ahead for Kolo Muani and the teams chasing his signature.

Tottenham transfer roundup: Grealish decision, Mourinho wants Son

Spurs are said to be weighing up a shock January move for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish.

The 29-year-old has become a shell of the player City signed for £100m ($120.5m, $124m) in 2021 from Aston Villa but Tottenham are allegedly monitoring the England man’s situation.

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly hoping to sign Spurs skipper Son Heung-min, with the South Korean out of contract this summer.

The 32-year-old worked under the Portuguese and now the ex-United boss is said to be keen to reunite with his old charge.

The agent of Tottenham target Omar Alderete has hinted his player will leave Getafe in the coming months – but competition for his signature could be fierce.

Tottenham have been one of the hardest hit teams this season when it comes to injuries, with Ange Postecoglou unable to call on goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, centre-backs Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, and forwards Wilson Odobert and Richarlison for long periods.

Due to their defensive shortage, which has also been compounded by recent injuries to Destiny Udogie and Ben Davies, 18-year-old midfielder Archie Gray has frequently been deployed in Spurs’ backline.

As a result, the north London team have been looking to the transfer market for reinforcements and one such name that has cropped up is Getafe’s Alderete.

Now, his agent, Renato Bittar, says multiple Premier League teams are interested in recruiting the 28-year-old – who is said to have a €16m (€13.2m, $16.4m) release clause.

He told La Razon: “There are four clubs in England that want him. It’s time to take the leap. If not now (January), he will leave Getafe in the summer.”

The report adds that head coach Postecoglou has asked Tottenham to bring in the Paraguay international to improve their defence.

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Getafe’s stance on Alderete

While the player’s agent is making these proclamations, Getafe president Angel Torres appeared to pour cold water on a Tottenham transfer move.

Torres assured the Spanish team’s supporters that Alderete, whose contract runs until the summer of 2028, is likely to see out the season at the very least.

He told Marca last month: “The fans can rest assured that Alderete will be here until June. He is happy. We are not going to touch the goal, defence and midfield unless someone pays the release clause.”

TEAMtalk has previously confirmed that Spurs are looking at Alderete as a potential January signing, particularly as he would be a relatively affordable option.

But whether or not Spurs make a concrete offer for the 6ft 2 defender, who can play at centre-back and left-back, remains to be seen.

Tottenham transfer roundup: Mourinho eyes Son, target Brighton man

Former Spurs boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly hoping to bring his old charge Son Heung-min to current club Fenerbahce.

The South Korean is into the last year of his contract and is yet to sign a new deal. Now, the Portuguese is said to be keen on cashing in on this uncertainty.

TEAMtalk revealed that Tottenham are keen on signing Brighton striker Evan Ferguson after he was given the green light to leave in January.

However, we understand that Spurs will only proceed with a move if they can insert an option/obligation to buy into any loan agreement.

Jose Mourinho is hoping to sign both Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min and a Chelsea forward at Fenerbahce, according to a report.

Mourinho has used his Premier League connections to improve the Fenerbahce squad with the arrivals of players such as Allan Saint-Maximin and Caglar Soyuncu. But the Portuguese icon knows more additions are needed if Fenerbahce are to catch up with rivals Galatasaray, who won the Super Lig title last season and currently have an eight-point lead on Mourinho’s side.

Mourinho knows Tottenham well from his time in charge of the North London club and is a big admirer of their skipper Son.

Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport claim that Son is top of Mourinho and Fenerbahce’s wish list for the January transfer window.

The forward would normally be untouchable at Spurs, given all he has done for the club, though Fenerbahce have been put on alert by his contract situation.

Spurs chiefs have yet to step up contract talks with Son’s entourage, even though his current deal expires in June.

This means Fenerbahce can enter negotiations to sign the South Korea superstar in either a cut-price winter deal or on a free transfer at the end of the campaign.

Son is not the only big name on Mourinho’s radar. The report adds that he is also keen on Portuguese compatriot Joao Felix, who has struggled to make a significant impact at Chelsea this term.

Felix only returned to Chelsea over the summer, joining in a £46million (£55.5m / $57m) deal, but he is behind Cole Palmer in the pecking order and has mainly had to rely on competitions such as the Europa Conference League and League Cup for starts.

Further afield, Mourinho wants to reunite with his former Roma star Nicola Zalewski in Turkey.

The left midfielder should be the easiest player for Fenerbahce to sign out of the three. He is valued by Roma at around €5m (£4.1m / $5.1m), a fee well within Fenerbahce’s reach.

Fenerbahce are not the only side to have been linked with Son in recent months. Indeed, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and even Turkish rivals Galatasaray have all been named as potential suitors.

In November, Fabrizio Romano stated that Spurs are looking to activate their option to extend the 32-year-old’s contract until summer 2026.

Spurs chiefs need to accelerate this process as teams are queueing up to sign Son, who has netted 169 goals in 430 appearances for Spurs to establish himself as a club icon.

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Tottenham transfers: Serie A signing rejected as alternative target named

Meanwhile, Spurs have snubbed the opportunity to land former Everton defender Ben Godfrey, despite being ‘offered’ his services.

Godfrey is poised to leave Atalanta this month as the Italians have deemed him surplus to their project.

But Spurs believe they can bring in a better centre-half to improve Ange Postecoglou’s backline after a disappointing first half of the season.

Jarrad Branthwaite and Milan Skriniar are two players on Spurs’ shortlist. Although, Thomas Kristensen is a player Spurs could swoop for first.

As per Football Insider, Spurs are ‘in a race’ to land the Udinese centre-back, who represents Denmark U21s on the international stage.

Spurs will need to fend off Bayer Leverkusen and Leicester City to land the towering 6ft 5in defender.

Tottenham are reportedly ‘in a race’ with two other clubs, including Leicester City, for the services of 6ft 5in Udinese centre-back Thomas Kristensen, who could be sold for a low fee.

Spurs’ defensive issues at the moment are very clear. Favoured centre-back duo Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are both sidelined, meaning Radu Dragusin and Archie Gray have been paired together at the back.

Gray had played the position just once before December, but has played there a further seven times, with Tottenham conceding 17 goals in those games.

It is clear they would rather an actual centre-back there to shore things up, and Football Insider reports they are ‘in a race’ for Udinese man Kristensen.

Also courting the 6ft 5in Denmark under-21 international are Leicester and Bayer Leverkusen.

Tottenham’s January interest stems from a trip to watch the centre-back in action in Serie A in December, a game against Fiorentina in which Kristensen won 100 per cent of his tackles, made five clearances and headed clear three times, while not being dribbled past once.

The report states Udinese value the defender at £16.5million (€19.9m/$20.4m) and they could be ‘tempted’ by an offer of that value.

Tottenham priorities clear

TEAMtalk is aware that Tottenham are planning to strengthen four positions if they can in January: centre-back, goalkeeper, winger and striker.

Kristensen, if he is signed, would of course cover the first of those positions.

If he is as cheap as the report suggests he could be, Spurs would have more money to splash in other areas.

It would seem a cheap snare for Tottenham, too. They have spent more than the £16.5million it may take for Kristensen on three of the centre-backs in their squad: Dragusin, Romero and Van de Ven.

They also paid above that value for centre-back Davinson Sanchez, who no longer plays for the north London club.

Tottenham round-up: Sam Johnstone courted

Another priority position could be strengthened soon, with Tottenham looking into the signing of Sam Johnstone on a loan deal from Wolves, amid Guglielmo Vicario’s injured spell.

Spurs have also been offered two more centre-backs: Fikayo Tomori and Ben Godfrey, and are considering the signing of the first.

However, it’s reported they have turned their nose up at the latter, who they wanted while he was still at Everton, before his move to Atalanta.

Meanwhile, TEAMtalk is aware that a move for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson could be pursued by Tottenham in January.