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Tottenham transfers: Hopes of triple deal explode as 'contact' made to sign 85

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Tottenham Hotspur are intensifying their pursuit of new talent as the transfer window nears its close, with Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman emerging as a prime target in what could be an explosive week in north London.

Sources reveal that Spurs have initiated contact with the 27-year-old Nigerian forward’s representatives to gauge the feasibility of a move.

Lookman, who netted 20 goals and contributed seven assists last season, including a historic hat-trick in Atalanta’s 2024 Europa League final triumph, is expected to leave the Serie A side before the September 1 deadline. His versatility across the front line makes him an ideal fit for Thomas Frank’s attacking setup at Spurs, while his 85 career goals to date prove he is a real threat in the final third.

Alongside Lookman, Tottenham have their eyes on AS Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche, a 23-year-old French star who has been closely monitored by the club’s scouts.

Akliouche, capable of playing as a winger or in the No. 10 role, is very enthusiastic about a potential move to North London, with his ambition to compete in the Premier League aligning with Spurs’ vision.

Valued at approximately £47.5 million, the dynamic playmaker could provide a creative spark, especially with James Maddison sidelined by injury.

While Spurs remain open to signing a striker, their primary focus is strengthening the wide areas and the attacking midfield.

The club’s interest in Manchester City’s Savinho continues, with Tottenham willing to pay upwards of £65million to secure the Brazilian winger. Negotiations with City are ongoing, though the Premier League champions are hesitant to part ways with the 21-year-old, whose agent is pushing for a deal as his player is keen to make the move.

With the transfer window ticking down, Tottenham’s proactive approach underscores their ambition to build a squad capable of competing for trophies. Fans are buzzing with anticipation as the club pursues Lookman, Akliouche, and potentially Savinho to elevate their attacking prowess.

It’s been a great start for Thomas Frank and the Spurs hierarchy do believe that he is the man to build a successful era at the club.

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Tottenham transfer news: Nico Paz deal not dead yet as record new offer being formulated

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Tottenham Hotspur’s hopes of signing incredible Como playmaker Nico Paz appear not to be dead in the water just yet, following a fresh update on Tuesday.

Spurs remain determined to sign both a new winger and No.10 in the final week of the window and continue to chase Manchester City star Savinho to fill the massive void left by Son Heung-min’s exit to LAFC.

In terms of the playmaking role, Tottenham have fixed their gaze on Como star Paz after Arsenal hijacked their ‘agreed’ deal for Eberechi Eze.

Tottenham’s interest in Paz was confirmed last week, with Fabrizio Romano revealing that an offer of €70million (add-ons included) was lodged for the exciting attacker.

Unfortunately for Spurs, the playmaker opted to stay with Como for the 2025/26 campaign, with Romano also confirming that a return to Real Madrid, where Paz spent a number of years as a youngster, was also the likeliest outcome in the summer of 2026.

And now, Como owner Mirwan Suwarso has spoken to Corriere della Sera about the reported Totteham approach, with the Indonesian explaining that no offer has been rejected.

“It’s not true that we rejected the offer. No one formalises an offer knowing that then we should send them to Real Madrid, who have the right to match.”

Further, Suwarso stated that Paz has dreams of playing for Real Madrid again in the future.

“There was a moment when we feared Nico might return to Madrid: he grew up in Real Madrid’s youth academy and dreams of playing at the Bernabeu one day. Luckily, he stayed.”

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New Tottenham bid for Paz being formulated

Despite Suwarso’s comments, Tottenham remain interested in trying to test Como’s resolve, especially knowing that Real are not currently in the market for any more attacking signings in the final week of the summer window.

To that end, Quotidiano Sportivo claims that north London transfer chiefs are preparing a new bid for the player and are prepared to offer €80m (£69m / $93m) to try and get a deal over the line.

Paz scored six goals and added nine assists in 35 appearances in all competitions for Como last season, playing the majority of his games in an attacking midfield role.

Given his ability, he would arguably slot straight into Frank’s side to add creativity, given the current absence of both James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski – despite Tottenham’s promising start to the new season, with two wins from two Premier League outings.

Como are, however, expected to play hardball over any deal. They continue to been in discussions with Real over reducing Los Blancos’ control over Paz, as they do not want to hand the Spanish side 50% of what they earn from the attacking midfielder’s future sale.

This could well be one to watch in the remaining week of the window.

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Tottenham transfers: Arsenal reeling as Levy plots deal for 'warrior' centre

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Tottenham Hotspur transfer target Piero Hincapie has reportedly made a major decision over his future that is great news for Tottenham Hotspur, although they will still need to fight off a late challenge from Arsenal to sign the centre-back target.

Spurs remain in the hunt for at least two or three more signings before the summer window shuts on September 1, with a left winger, a No.10 and a centre-back all on Thomas Frank’s radar.

The north London club are currently pushing for a blockbuster double deal for Manchester City’s Savinho and Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche to tick off those first two boxes, while landing Hincapie would round off a tremendous window – despite some bumps (Morgan Gibbs-White) and bruises (Eberechi Eze) along the way.

Various sources have reported over the past couple of weeks that Tottenham have settled on Hincapie as their top centre-back target, with the Ecuador international viewed as the ideal man to slot in when Frank changes his formation up to a back three, leaving Kevin Danso as fourth choice.

However, it seemed like a very difficult deal to complete, with Leverkusen having no intention of selling Hincapie, but there has been a big twist in the transfer saga in the lead-up to deadline day.

It has now been revealed by Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg that Hincapie has decided to leave Leverkusen before the end of the transfer window and that any club that triggers his €60m (£52m) can secure his signature.

While Leverkusen want to keep the centre-back, the 23-year-old talent has reportedly informed his club that he will be departing if a suitable offer arrives.

Although Arsenal’s late interest is a concern, given what happened with Eze, they are not prepared to hit that release clause figure. That is not believed to be the case with Tottenham, who rate Hincapie very highly and are willing to trigger that clause.

It’s reported that they have now learnt their lesson from the episodes with Gibbs-White and Eze and are ready to jump in and seal a deal for the Leverkusen man.

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Where Hincapie fits in at Tottenham?

The beauty of Hincapie is his ability to perform equally well as a left-sided central defender or at left-back, which is arguably where he could start if and when Frank opts to play a back four.

The new Spurs boss has been tinkering with different formations throughout his first three competitive games in charge of the club and values players who can fill different roles.

Djed Spence has been starting on the left in the absence of Destiny Udogie, but Hincapie would give Frank another big threat from set-pieces – something that the Dane values highly.

Hincapie’s agent certainly thinks his client would be a big asset for any new club. Speaking to CaughtOffside recently, Manuel Sierra revealed what makes the defender special.

He said: “Basically he’s a warrior, he’s a leader.

“He is, for me, one of the best left central defenders in the world. One of the best left-backs and the best hybrid players for sure.

“I mean, he needs – or he deserves to – play in the world’s best places.

“He’s very happy in Bayer but he’s ready for the next step.

“He is also very good at playmaking. He just likes to win like nothing else. He competes for win all the time, even when he hasn’t played that often.

“He’s a warrior, but above all, he is a very good person; nice person and humble guy who knows where he comes from.”

It just now remains to be seen whether Spurs can get a deal over the line for Hincapie before Monday’s deadline.

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Tottenham transfers: Blockbuster £127m double deal ON as playmaker move gets green light

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Tottenham Hotspur look to be closing on a spectacular double deal before the closure of the summer transfer window on September 1 after launching another offer for Savinho, while they are also reportedly closing in on a new playmaker.

It’s been a frustarting window in terms of Thomas Frank landing his top targets, with agreed deals for Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze both falling through late in the process, although the start of the season has certainly delivered plenty of promise.

Tottenham have won both their opening Premier League games under Thomas Frank, including a hugely impressive victory at Manchester City over the weekend – a game in which summer arrivals Joao Palinha and Mohammed Kudus both excelled.

However, the Spurs boss has admitted that the club are still in the market for new additions to the squad, with a No.10, a left winger and potentially another centre-back all on their radar.

TEAMtalk has revealed that Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Savinho from Manchester City, with a bid of ver £70million being prepared for the Brazilian. The Etihad outfit are, however, pushing for a fee for closer to £80m for a player Pep Guardiola is reluctant to lose.

But they could actually be on the brink of a blockbuster double attacking signing after learning that Monaco are willing to do business for another of their top targets.

Spurs have been tracking the progress of playmaker Maghnes Akliouche for some time, with the 23-year-old France Under-21 international capable of playing out wide or centrally in an attacking midfield role.

Football Insider‘s Pete O’Rourke has revealed that the French side will accept an offer of around £47.5million for Akliouche, with Tottenham accelerating their efforts to get the talented Frenchman on board.

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, O’Rourke said: “The one that seems to be catching their eye is the Monaco star, Maghnes Akliouche.

“He’s a very talented young player, and could be available for around £47.5million.

“He’s a top young player, 23 years old, probably one of the most exciting young talents in Ligue 1 right now – he can play as a winger, or as a number 10 as well.”

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Where would Akliouche fit in at Tottenham?

There is every chance that Akliouche would initially be a deputy to Kudus on the right wing while he adjusts to English football, having largely played in that role for Monaco last season.

Akliouche scored seven goals and provided 12 assists in 42 games last season and oozes quality in possession, with the ability to beat players with ease.

He is naturally left-footed but enjoys cutting in on his right, as appears to be the case for so many inverted wide men these days.

However, there is a feeling that he will eventually move into the No.10 role, given his ability to play with both feet and his eye for a pass.

And, while Tottenham may have to wait for Akliouche to eventually become a regular in that position, he would be a tremendous addition to a squad that still lacks some creativity after James Maddison’s injury, while Dejan Kulusevski could be out until the turn of the year.

Indeed, adding Savinho and Akliouche could go some way to making up for the disappointment of missing out on Gibbs-White and Eze and make the summer window a hugely productive one for the club.

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Savinho: Tottenham thunder towards spectacular deal as Man City line up €100m replacement

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Tottenham Hotspur are in active talks with Manchester City as they look to agree the blockbuster signing of Savinho, with Pep Guardiola’s side lining up a spectacular replacement for the winger.

TEAMtalk understands that the 21-year-old winger is receptive to the potential move, enticed by the prospect of becoming a central figure in Thomas Frank’s ambitious Spurs project.

The north London club, following the loss of Son Heung-min to LAFC and James Maddison’s long-term injury, see Savinho as a dynamic addition to their attacking ranks, capable of thriving on either flank.

While talks between Tottenham and Man City for a deal worth over £70m are progressing, personal terms with Savinho have not yet been agreed, though his openness to the transfer suggests a swift breakthrough is likely.

The Cityzens, who signed Savinho from Troyes for €40m (£30.8m, $46.8m) last summer, are reluctant to part with the winger but are open to a sale if their valuation – around £80m – is met.

Savinho’s debut Premier League season yielded three goals and eight assists in 48 appearances, showcasing his creativity with 46 chances created, though his finishing drew criticism for underperforming expected goals (xG).

And as Savinho’s future hangs in the balance, TEAMtalk understands that Man City have identified a superstar replacement for the winger.

Man City eye Arsenal, Liverpool target to replace Savinho

Should Man City greenlight Savinho’s departure, TEAMtalk sources have confirmed that they have identified Real Madrid’s Rodrygo as their prime target to fill the void.

The 24-year-old Brazilian, who has struggled for regular starts under Madrid’s new manager Xabi Alonso, is valued at €100m (£86m, $117m).

Guardiola, a long-time admirer, sees Rodrygo’s versatility and proven pedigree – 68 goals in 270 games for Real – as ideal for City’s high-intensity system.

However, Arsenal and Liverpool are also monitoring Rodrygo, potentially complicating Man City’s plans.

With the transfer window closing soon, Spurs are under pressure to finalize the deal for Savinho swiftly to bolster their squad for a pivotal season, after missing out on key targets Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, among others.

For City, the potential swap of Savinho for Rodrygo underscores their strategic approach to squad evolution, ensuring depth remains intact.

Fans on both sides await a resolution to this high-stakes transfer saga.

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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal fight Tottenham for Hincapie; Newcastle striker bid rejected

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All the latest rumours, transfer talks, medicals, agreements and done deals in one place – follow along with Monday’s live blog below.

With the transfer window open and into its final full week, TEAMtalk will be keeping across all the major breaking news from around Europe and beyond in your one-stop shop on all things transfers.

Stick with us throughout the day for all the latest updates as they happen…

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Arsenal to hijack Tottenham signing AGAIN with bid for £52m star coming

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Arsenal are looking to pile more misery on rivals Tottenham Hotspur by winning the race for Bayer Leverkusen star Piero Hincapie, amid crucial updates from the likes of David Ornstein and Fabrizio Romano.

Arsenal have already completed one brutal hijack on Tottenham this summer, capturing Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in a £67.5million deal. Spurs had been in advanced talks for Eze but the attacking midfielder soon chose Arsenal after learning of their interest.

The Gunners moved for Eze following an injury to Kai Havertz, with the England star penning an initial four-year contract at the Emirates.

Spurs could miss out on another top target as they face intense competition from Arsenal for Ecuador defender Hincapie.

TEAMtalk revealed on Monday morning that Spurs are seriously considering a move for Hincapie, who is open to leaving Leverkusen this summer and moving to the Premier League.

Sources confirmed to us that Arsenal have also scouted the versatile star, who can operate as a centre-half or left-back. Plus, Chelsea have explored his potential signing.

Ornstein has backed up our reporting on Arsenal being interested in Hincapie, with Mikel Arteta’s side now ramping up the move.

Ornstein reports that Arsenal are ‘working to sign Hincapie’ after the player told Leverkusen of his desire to leave.

The 23-year-old is ‘prioritising Arsenal’ over his other options, just like Eze.

Hincapie has a €60m (£52m) release clause in his contract but Arsenal are working hard to sign him for a lower price.

As per Ben Jacobs, Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is ‘set to bid for Hincapie’. He adds that Hincapie ‘favours a move to the Emirates Stadium over Spurs’.

Romano states that Arsenal have made an ‘official approach’ to Leverkusen to kickstart a deal.

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Spurs have already sent Leverkusen a loan offer that includes an obligation to buy that matches Hincapie’s exit clause, while also opening talks with the defender’s camp. However, Spurs are now at serious risk of missing out on him to Arsenal.

It emerged earlier on Monday that Arsenal could complete an eighth signing of the summer if Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko leave, with a new left-sided defender in their sights.

Hincapie has now emerged as their main target.

Kiwior looks set to make room for Hincapie in the Arsenal squad. Porto had a bid for the Poland international rejected in July and are set to return with a new loan-to-buy offer worth over €20m (£17m).

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tier defender amid rival Chelsea, Arsenal interest

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Tottenham have given serious consideration to a fresh pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, TEAMtalk understands, as Thomas Frank looks to bolster his options at the back.

Spurs are keen to add another proven, reliable defensive figure to their defence before deadline day and fresh meetings have been held about the potential of approaching Leverkusen.

We understand that Tottenham looked into Hincapie’s situation earlier this summer and have continued to consider him as a potential target.

There will be no room for error if they are to make such a move, given the late timing, so thought is being given towards a potential approach.

Hincapie is believed to have a £52million release clause in his contract, and the terms and conditions of signing him are one of the critical aspects Tottenham have been trying to get on top of.

Spurs do not want a high-profile miss after missing out on Eberechi Eze last week but it is thought Leverkusen do not want to lose the player this summer, so any new approach would have to be carried out perfectly.

Hincapie himself is open to a move to the Premier League before deadline day, and he knows there could be an opportunity…

Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal considering Piero Hincapie

If Tottenham are able to sign Hincapie, it would represent a landmark moment in their summer business, one that could even shift the momentum of their transfer window.

Hincapie is regarded internally as a top-tier target capable of reinforcing defensive foundations for Thomas Frank in his first season at the helm, on the back of clean sheets in their opening two matches.

The club are keen to demonstrate clear backing for their new head coach – while discussions are also ongoing to strengthen the attack before the transfer deadline.

TEAMtalk understands that Chelsea have also explored the possibility of a move for Hincapie, in line with considerations for their own defensive depth doubts.

Arsenal have also had detailed scouting reports done for Hincapie previously.

Tottenham are now edging closer to a decisive call on whether to make an approach or continue to look elsewhere, but Hincapie remains firmly on the radar.

The 23-year-old Colombian international signed for Leverkusen in 2021 and he has played a key role in their success in recent years, including their Bundesliga title-winning 2023/24 campaign.

Hincapie is left-footed so he would give Frank another option on the left side of central defence, in case Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven pick up an injury.

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Tottenham: Spurs line up stunning raid on West Ham that could spark 'mutiny'

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Two separate sources have confirmed Tottenham are exploring a second major raid on West Ham, and one report states it could spark ‘mutiny’ at the Hammers.

The bitter rivalry between West Ham and Tottenham did not prevent the two sides from sealing one of the biggest transfers of the summer so far.

Mohammed Kudus moved to north London in mid-July for a fee of £55m. Just like Spurs under new boss Thomas Frank, Kudus has made a fast start this season.

However, Tottenham’s business from an arrivals perspective is far from finished. A winger (Savinho) is wanted, as is a new No 10 following the ACL injury suffered by James Maddison.

Spurs have tried in vain to sign Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze. A €70m bid for Como’s Nico Paz has also been rejected, with the Argentine on course to seal a return to Real Madrid in 2026 instead.

That’s left Tottenham scrambling for alternatives yet again and according to the Daily Mail, their attention is back on West Ham.

The report stated: ‘Tottenham are also showing interest in West Ham attacking midfielder Lucas Paqueta along with Aston Villa.

‘Paqueta has endured a difficult time after facing betting allegations and is open to leaving for a Champions League club.’

Paqueta was fully cleared of the betting allegations against him in July.

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West Ham have endured a miserable start to the campaign, losing 3-0 to newly-promoted Sunderland and 5-1 to Chelsea.

The pressure on manager Graham Potter is already mounting, while large sections of the fanbase showed their dissatisfaction by leaving early in the Chelsea contest.

According to the website Hammers News, Tottenham’s interest in 27-year-old Paqueta is concrete.

They cited a source close to West Ham’s board that reiterated as much, and also revealed two clubs from Saudi Arabia have joined Spurs and Villa in taking a look at Paqueta.

The outlet also did not mince their words when claiming another sale of one of West Ham’s best players to Spurs could spark a fan revolt.

‘If West Ham sell Paqueta to Tottenham and don’t adequately replace him, it could lead to a mutiny among the fanbase’, read the report.

‘Surely West Ham would not press the self-destruct button so early in the new season with their Premier League status already under threat?

‘A sale to Aston Villa or Saudi would be more palatable for Hammers fans.’

While that last sentence may well be true, it’s important to note Villa have minimal room for manoeuvre with PSR.

Any approach from Villa is likely to regard a loan proposal, while as we’ve seen with Eze and Paz, Tottenham have big money to spend right here, right now.

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Tottenham transfer news: 'Official' €70m bid tabled for playmaker as Fabrizio Romano confirms deal 'very likely'

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Tottenham have tabled an official bid worth €70m for a playmaker and Fabrizio Romano has confirmed a transfer is “very likely”, though not to Spurs.

Tottenham are determined to sign both a new winger and No 10 in the final week of the window. Spurs continue to chase Savinho for the wide role and are prepared to table a club-record bid. More on that later.

Regarding the No 10 role, Spurs fixed their gaze on Como’s Nico Paz after Arsenal hijacked their deal for Eberechi Eze.

The 20-year-old was named Serie A’s best player aged 23 or under following a sensational debut campaign in the Italian top flight last term.

The Argentina international kicked off the new season in style on Sunday, registering a goal and assist as Como beat Lazio 2-0.

Tottenham’s interest in Paz was confirmed last week and amid speculation a bid was imminent, Fabrizio Romano has now revealed an offer has indeed been lodged.

Tottenham tabled an official bid for Paz worth €70m (add-ons included). Unfortunately for Spurs, Paz has chosen to stay with Como for the 2025/26 campaign and that is music to the ears of the side managed by Cesc Fabregas.

Furthermore, there is no scope for Tottenham to land Paz in a future window either, with Romano revealing on his YouTube channel that Paz is “very likely” to join Real Madrid in the summer of 2026.

Real Madrid sold Paz to Como last summer and inserted a number of key clauses. Los Blancos hold matching rights, a 50 percent sell-on clause and three buy-back clauses.

Real Madrid opted against triggering their buy-back clause for this summer having already signed Franco Mastantuono to play a similar position.

However, Romano revealed Real Madrid would have matched Spurs’ €70m offer right now had Como accepted it.

Furthermore, the trusted reporter stated Paz is intentioned to re-join Real Madrid next summer and Xabi Alonso’s side do plan to activate the second of their three buy-back clauses, which is worth just €10m.

When reporting on X, Romano stated Real Madrid will ‘compensate Como in [the] future’ to make up for taking Paz back for €10m when clearly, he’s now worth at least seven times that amount.

With Eze and Paz both eluding Spurs, one alternative understood to be on their radar is Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche.

Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa is admired but the chances of convincing Villa to sell this late in the window are virtually nil.

What about Savinho?

Elsewhere, Tottenham are not giving up on signing Savinho despite Manchester City insisting the Brazilian is not for sale.

Fabrizio Romano reported Spurs are ready to bid in excess of €70m. That came on the back of TEAMtalk exclusively revealing Spurs were weighing up a club-record bid and are actually considering offering a package worth upwards of €80m.

Savinho is open to joining Tottenham if the two clubs can agree a deal. And according to the latest from Ben Jacobs, City could soften their stance if an €80m-plus bid is received.

Taking to X, Jacobs wrote: “Tottenham are still trying to sign Savinho following talks over the weekend.

“Spurs willing to pay over €70m. #MCFC want €80m+ to reconsider their position.

“Manchester City have blocked the move all summer as they believe even a big sale could be a mistake due to Savinho’s high ceiling.”

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