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Tottenham are ‘expected’ to make a move for a winger who’ll cost ‘in excess of £50m to sign’, and a report has detailed why a sale has been authorised.

Tottenham did provide Ange Postecoglou with three readymade additions in the winter window. Antonin Kinsky, Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel all arrived, though Spurs also sought to add Tyler Dibling to their attacking options too.

The Southampton winger, 19, has caught the eye with a string of lively displays on the south coast this season.

Tottenham have made a concerted effort to buy younger stars of late, with the likes of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall followed by Kinsky and Tel last month.

Spurs explored Dibling’s signing before being told the Saints were not willing to do business in the winter window.

However, a fresh update from TBR Football claims Tottenham aren’t willing to take no for an answer. What’s more, Southampton won’t block a sale come the summer.

Explaining why, it’s claimed Dibling and his camp have made it crystal clear to Southampton that the winger will not sign a contract extension.

Dibling is under contract until 2027, though with a new deal seemingly ruled out, a sale at a time that maximises Southampton’s profits is almost inevitable.

The report claimed: ‘Tyler Dibling has already made it clear to Southampton that he will not sign a new contract at St Mary’s and the Saints are now ready to sell him.’

Dibling is a man in demand in the upper echelons of the Premier League, though it’s Spurs who front the queue at present.

Tottenham’s interest was described as ‘strong’ and the club ‘are expected to return for him in the summer.’

On the subject of cost, TBR Football stated Southampton aim to generate ‘in excess of £50m’ for their academy ace.

The club view Dibling in a similar situation to Romeo Lavia who was sold to Chelsea while aged 20 for £53m plus add-ons.

Latest Tottenham news – Son finished? / Double Leeds raid

In other news, GiveMeSport claim Tottenham are increasingly fearful Son Heung min’s days as an elite-level footballer are over.

Son has been below par this term and the 32-year-old may lose his place as a regular starter next season.

Per the report, loanee Mathys Tel – assuming Spurs activate their £45m option to buy – could become the new starting left winger.

Elsewhere, TEAMtalk can reveal Leeds United are hoping to strike deals for two Tottenham stars in the summer – Ben Davies and Manor Solomon.

The latter is currently thriving in a season-long loan at Elland Road, with his 14 goal contributions helping fire Leeds to the top of the Championship table.

Tottenham are growing increasingly concerned at the displays produced by Son Heung-min, with a report also detailing who Spurs’ likely starter on the left wing will be next season.

If Son were to retire today he’s already done more than enough to be considered a Tottenham legend. The 32-year-old winger sits fifth on the club’s all-time leading scorers list with 172 goals. Fourth-placed Martin Chivers on 174 should be surpassed at some stage this season.

Tottenham activated their one-year option in Son’s contract last month. As such, the club captain is under contract for the 2025/26 season.

However, according to a fresh update from GMS, Son may not be a regular starter next term.

It’s claimed Spurs are ‘worried’ by what they’ve seen from Son at various points throughout the current campaign.

Son has played more than most after largely going injury-free this year, though has returned just six goals in 22 Premier League appearances.

Accordingly, it’s claimed there are ‘question marks over whether he will remain one of the first names on the team sheet heading into next season.’

Wilson Odobert has returned to fitness and Brennan Johnson remains an option for the left side if Dejan Kulusevski continues to feature on the right wing.

But per GMS, Tottenham have a different player in mind to become the new starter on the left wing next year…

Son’s long-term replacement

Per the report, loanee Mathys Tel is being lined up as the ‘long-term replacement’ for Son on the left side.

Tottenham signed Tel from Bayern Munich in the winter window, with the 19-year-old arriving on an initial six-month loan.

Spurs successfully negotiated an option to buy into the agreement worth a reported €55m/£45m.

Tel has primarily played at centre-forward in the absence of Dominic Solanke so far. But per the report, Solanke will re-take the striker’s spot once fit, with Tel to compete with Son on the left wing.

And with Spurs harbouring concerns Son is past his prime, it may be Tel that wins the selection battle heading into next season – assuming his option to buy is activated, of course.

Latest Tottenham news – Harry Kane return? / Leeds want Spurs pair

In other news, reporter Ben Jacobs claimed Harry Kane is willing to return to Tottenham if he leaves Bayern Munich.

“I think if Kane returns to the Premier League, there is a willingness to go back to Spurs,” Jacobs told GMS.

“That’s not been ruled out by the player. We have to wait and see if there’s an appetite for Tottenham to do that deal, especially with Dominic Solanke.”

Elsewhere, TEAMtalk can reveal Leeds United are hoping to strike deals for two Tottenham stars in the summer – Ben Davies and Manor Solomon.

The latter is currently thriving in a season-long loan at Elland Road, with his 14 goal contributions helping fire Leeds to the top of the Championship table.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have been told that ‘there is a willingness’ from all-time record goalscorer Harry Kane to return to the club at some point in the future.

Kane quit Spurs for Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023 in his search for silverware, having notched an incredible 280 goals for the club in all competitions – 213 of them coming in the Premier League to leave him 47 behind record scorer Alan Shearer’s 260 mark.

Having already pulled 16 goals clear at the top of the England national team rankings, Kane still has that Premier League record on his agenda as he continues to be linked with a move back to his homeland.

Kane will have turned 32 by the time the 2025/26 season kicks off and rumours persist that he could end up back in England’s top flight sooner rather than later, with some rumours suggesting that a move to bitter north London rivals Arsenal could be on the cards.

He continues to be a force at an elite level of European football with Bayern, having scored 29 goals and added 10 assists in 30 games in all competitions this season.

Indeed, Kane himself admits he is happy in Bavaria as Bayern close in on regaining their Bundesliga title from Bayer Leverkusen. Vincent Kompany’s men currently sit eight points clear at the summit with only 12 games remaining in the season.

However, one thing that Kane has not done is rule out a return to his beloved Tottenham, with the club known to have first refusal if he does decide to quit Bayern.

And journalist Ben Jacobs has added fuel to the fire of a return to N17 for the prolific frontman, telling Give Me Sport: “I think if Kane returns to the Premier League, there is a willingness to go back to Spurs.

“That’s not been ruled out by the player. We have to wait and see if there’s an appetite for Tottenham to do that deal, especially with Dominic Solanke.”

Kane return revolves around finances

On big issue for Tottenham if they are able to agree a return for Kane would be the finances involved.

While the club would almost certainly welcome the move, the cost of bankrolling such a return may not be to Kane’s liking as he enters the twilight years of his career.

Kane currently earns £400,000-a-week, which is double what he was on when he left Spurs and is a figure that would not work in the club’s current wage structure.

The England skipper could take a wage cut to make things work but it’s hard to see him knocking off half of what he earns just to be back in north London again.

The current highest earner at Tottenham is skipper Son Heung-min at £190,000-a-week followed closely by the likes of Cristian Romero and James Maddison.

Presenter Richard Keys claims to have inside knowledge over a proposed takeover of Tottenham Hotspur, following the significant protests that took place against Daniel Levy before and after Sunday’s win over Manchester United.

Levy and Enic took over the club from Sir Alan Sugar almost 25 years ago but have overseen just one trophy win in that time, the 2008 League Cup success, although they did oversee a state-of-the-art new stadium and a modern training facility.

The lack of success on the field has led to protests becoming more frequent, with supporters consistently chanting “We want Levy out” and displaying banners highlighting the club’s lack of silverware under his leadership.

And, writing in his blog, Keys has suggested that a deal is done for a takeover of Tottenham – although he does not mention who could be taking over or when it will actually happen.

Keys said: “Oh – you’ll be interested to hear that I was in the company of someone this weekend that reckons a deal to buy Spurs is done. I don’t think it is, but I’m pretty sure conversations have been taking place.

“If so, I’d say this to Daniel Levy. Don’t play hard ball Daniel – you might regret it. I’m also hearing the owners of one of the top four clubs could be ready to sell. They’re arguably a better proposition for a buyer and would tempt a bid before Spurs.”

A consortium of Qatari investors is known to have shown interest in acquiring the club, although they are aiming for complete control in N17.

Their proposal reportedly includes offering Levy a long-term contract as executive chairman, a move that has been met with understandable scepticism from supporters who hold him accountable for the club’s trophy drought.

Postecoglou needs proper backing

There is also the feeling that Ange Postecoglou needs greater backing to build a first-team squad he hopes will eventually challenge for major honours again.

Tottenham being hit hard by injuries to senior players this season has had a major impact on what the club has been able to achieve, especially given the club’s stance of signing younger talent since Postecoglou’s arrival.

The pressure put on the likes of Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Mikey Moore and January signing Antonin Kinsky has been immense and, while it will stand them in good stead in the long term, Spurs need more experienced bodies on board to balance out the squad better going forward.

To that end, significant investment or a full-blown takeover could be the only thing that enables Tottenham to compete with their rivals over the next decade or so.

Latest Tottenham news: Bundesliga winger swoop / Spurs eye perfect Gray midfield partner

🚨 Tottenham to make huge summer splash on game-changing Bundesliga attacker

🚨 Stunning report reveals how 88-goal striker snubbed Tottenham in late January window blow

🚨 Tottenham determined to sign £18m midfield sensation and pair him with Archie Gray

Tottenham are reportedly ready to ramp up their pursuit of a dynamic £80million England Under-21 attacking talent as they prepare for a big summer transfer window.

Spurs are expected to back whoever is in charge of the team this summer, with everything still pointing towards Ange Postecoglou being the man to take the club forward despite a disastrous campaign this time around.

It’s been well documented that a glut of injuries to key men, particularly in defence, have been the main cause behind the wheels coming off and Tottenham sliding down the Premier League table – to go along with two domestic cup exits in the space of four days.

There is still hope of silverware though in the shape of the Europa League. Winning that would guarantee Champions League football for next season and make the club more attractive in terms of bringing top talents to north London.

One of those talents is Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, who is being heavily linked with a return to English football this summer after joining Manchester City’s academy in 2018, having been at Chelsea and Reading prior to that.

The 20-year-old moved to Germany in 2020 and has not looked back since, making 91 appearances for Dortmund’s first team and scoring 16 goals with 14 assists.

His outstanding form this season has seen Gittens being monitored by the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea but The Sun reports that the attacker could well be on his way to north London instead.

Predominantly a left-sided forward, he has been capped 11 times by England’s U21s having also featured at every age group down to the Under 15s.

This year, he has become a regular for Dortmund boss Niko Kovac, making 33 appearances and scoring 11 goals while also adding five assists.

However, Dortmund have fallen to 11th in the Bundesliga table in a season of struggle and could be forced to cash in on their prized assets in the summer.

Latest Tottenham news: January striker snub emerges / Keane slammed over Maddison criticism

🔵 Stunning report reveals how 88-goal striker snubbed Tottenham in late January window blow

🔵 Roy Keane slammed for ‘unprovoked’ and ‘pre-planned’ attack on Tottenham star

🔵 Everton eyeing move for record-breaking Championship star Tottenham missed out on

IN FOCUS – Gittens career timeline

➡️ Born in 2004, Gittens was honed mainly in the Reading academy (with a brief stint at Chelsea) before moving to Manchester City at under-14 level.

➡️ Gittens spent two years with City before moving to Germany to join the Borussia Dortmund academy.

➡️ In the 2021-22 season, Gittens scored six goals in four games in the UEFA Youth League for Dortmund’s U18s.

➡️ He earned his Bundesliga debut for the senior team in April 2022, coming on as a sub against Wolfsburg.

➡️ In July 2022, he helped England win the UEFA European Under-19 Championship as a starter in the final.

➡️ He scored his first Bundesliga goal in August 2022, four days after turning 18.

➡️ In February 2023, he came on as a sub against Chelsea to make his Champions League debut.

➡️ Gittens was called up by England’s U21s for the first time in September 2023.

➡️ He scored his first Champions League goal – and got an assist in the same game – against AC Milan in November 2023.

➡️ He featured as a late sub in the Champions League final in June 2024 as Dortmund lost to Real Madrid.

➡️ Gittens scored braces on his first Bundesliga and Champions League appearances of the new season in August and September 2024 respectively.

➡️ He reached 10 goals for the season, for the first time in his career, by January 2025 – by which point he already had five assists for the season to his name too.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has been slammed for his brutal comments about Tottenham playmaker James Maddison, with a fellow pundit claiming they were “unprovoked” and “pre-planned”.

The Spurs star was heavily criticised by Keane prior to his side’s 1-0 win over United on Sunday, as he claimed the playmaker needed to “step up to the plate” after his return from injury and that the squad wouldn’t be boosted all that much by his comeback.

Speaking on The Overlap podcast, he said: “People say Maddison’s the man. When is he going to step up to the plate? He got relegated with Leicester and he’ll get relegated with Spurs.

“He’s good, he’s a talented player, but if you’re a player in the Spurs dressing room and Maddison’s back in the squad, you wouldn’t be looking and going ‘Oh Jesus, he’s back today, we’re going to be fine.'”

Maddison did provide the perfect response to Keane’s comments though as he tapped in the only goal of the game between two massively under-performing clubs this season. That goal sparked Maddison to perform his trademark darts gesture before putting a finger to his lips clearly in reference to Keane’s comments.

talkSPORT presenter Gabby Agbonlahor was impressed with the Tottenham man for doing his talking on the pitch and hit out at Keane for his harsh remarks, even intimating that they might have been “pre-planned” to cause a social media stir.

“Roy Keane’s comments were unprovoked,’ he told the radio station. “Maddison has had a decent season. Can he do better? Yes he can, but these are unprovoked comments.

“I worked with Roy Keane at Aston Villa. I know his character, what he’s like, and didn’t like it. There’s no need. James Maddison seems like a good lad. Good on him for giving these pundits something back. It just summed Roy Keane up.

“The way the comments were made, it just seemed like it was pre-planned. Let’s say something, if it’s going to go up on social media it’s going to blow up. There’s just no need for it.”

Maddison answers critics in style

Maddison himself was certainly happy to respond in the best possible way to Keane’s comments, without actually naming the outspoken pundit.

He told Sky Sports: “Just a little bit of outside noise, wasn’t there this week. People have their opinions. I wanted to do my talking on the pitch.

“The gaffer, he always talks about blocking the outside noise but it’s difficult. It’s in your face with social media.

“You see it and it’s there, especially when it’s a high-profile name.”

Ange Postecoglou, meanwhile, was just delighted to get Maddison back on the pitch as he welcomed back a few of his injured stars against United – including goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

Speaking after the game, the Spurs boss said: “They’re quality players. We have had to do it pretty tough in the past two months. Great to get those guys back and the guys who came on and contributed.

“We can play better definitely, but when we got some boys up to speed and start growing into it.”

Latest Tottenham news: Everton pushing to sign Spurs defensive target / Leeds eye Ben Davies swoop

Everton have shortlisted Tottenham defensive target Maxime Esteve and could pursue a move for the talented centre-back in the summer, according to a report.

Burnley star Esteve has been very impressive in the Championship this season and is a key reason why Scott Parker’s men have gone on an incredible run of 11 games without conceding a goal – a new record for the division.

Spurs are known to have had a deadline-day bid rejected for Esteve in January and now Nixon claims Everton are considering a move, but it’ll cost them ‘£30m-plus.’

Meanwhile, Leeds United plan to bring in defensive reinforcements in the summer and Tottenham centre-back Ben Davies remains on their shortlist, TEAMtalk can reveal.

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has raved over a versatile Tottenham star who he believes deserves to keep his place in the side at the expense of star names returning from injury.

Spurs’ season has been hit hard by injuries, particularly at the heart of defence, where Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have virtually been sidelined since early December, with the latter only making a fleeting appearance in the Europa League in that time.

That situation forced Ange Postecoglou to turn to the versatile Archie Gray, who normally plays central midfield or right-back, and the impressive 18-year-old has not looked back since.

Yes, Tottenham have had their struggles defensively but Gray has been pretty much flawless playing alongside the now injured Radu Dragusin, Ben Davies and January signing Kevin Danso.

However, both Romero and Ven de Ven are closing in on returns, alongside a host of other major players for Spurs as they look to end a tough season on a high.

Merson, though, believes that Gray has earned the right to keep his place in the side – no matter where he plays going forward.

Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “When all these players are fit, I hope Gray plays. I think he has been an absolute credit—the young lad.

“I mean, I don’t know him at all, but from a distance, he turns up every week, plays out of position, and plays in a struggling team at the moment with a worrying number of injuries—and yet he plays every week.

“He isn’t one of those who goes, ‘Hmm, you know what, I might sit this one out.’ But don’t get me wrong, there are players like that. Everybody will have played with players like that—when things aren’t going well, they step back.

“But he turns up every week. I hope he plays when everybody is fit because, honestly, the kid’s been an absolute credit—playing in a position that isn’t his, yet still showing up. Every single week.”

Gray shows his value

For a young player who only made the jump up from the Championship this summer, Gray has featured extensively for Postecoglou’s men this season.

The former Leeds United youngster has played a total of 32 games, with 16 of those coming at centre-back, seven at right-back, five at left-back, and just two in midfield—his natural position. Indeed, he has only featured in central midfield for 29 minutes of the current campaign.

He was helped by Postecoglou playing him at centre-back during pre-season and he could continue there for the next couple of weeks, unless the Spurs boss opts for Davies alongside Danso instead.

The full-back positions have also received a boost with the return of Destiny Udogie, which might give Gray the chance to finally play in Tottenham’s engine room instead.

Spurs’ midfield has been incredibly inconsistent all season despite it being the least hardest hit by injuries, with the trio of Yves Bissouma, Pape Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur all struggling to find their best form.

Fellow teenager Lucas Bergvall has shown flashes of his quality though, with many Spurs fans calling for a partnership of Gray and Bergvall going forward – a combination that could be just around the corner, once Gray is no longer needed at the back.

Latest Tottenham news: Leeds eyeing summer Spurs raid / Club-record striker bid mooted

➡️ Sources: Leeds United plotting summer move for Tottenham star to cover two key positions

➡️ Tottenham plotting club-record swoop for 97-goal striker in incredible double Inter raid

➡️ Tottenham backed to poach Prem boss if Postecoglou is axed – ‘I think that he would leave’

Tottenham are reportedly ready to break their transfer record with a move for an Inter Milan striker, while a double raid on the San Siro continues to be mooted as they weigh up Ange Postecoglou’s future.

The north London outfit have endured a disastrous season to date, with the success in the Europa League now their only hope of salvaging something and arguably keeping Postecoglou in a job.

Indeed, there is a strong feeling that the club’s success in Europe this term, and the fact they are already through to the knockout phase, is the only thing keeping him in a job.

Postecoglou has had to deal with a crippling injury crisis since early December though, with the spine of his team particularly affected from front to back.

The defensive issues have been well documented but injuries to Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert, Timo Werner, James Maddison and Richarlison not so much.

Indeed, Tottenham were forced into the market in the winter window when they finally landed Mathys Tel on loan from Bayern Munich with an option to buy after an on-off transfer saga.

But it appears they are ready to make a major splash in the summer, with a report from Inter Live claiming that Spurs have put Inter frontman Marcus Thuram ‘at the top of the list’ of targets.

The 27-year-old France International has been outstanding for Inter since joining the club in the summer of 2023, helping them to Serie A glory and contributing to 50 goals in just 78 games.

Thuram, who has also been heavily linked with Arsenal, has been particularly prolific this season, with 14 goals and eight assists in 32 games in all competitions. However, the former Borussia Monchengladbach man, who has scored 97 career goals in total, will not come cheap.

Inter Live adds that Spurs will likely have to fork out around €80million (£67m / $84m) to get their man, a figure that would beat the previous £65m mark set when signing Solanke from Bournemouth last summer.

Spurs eyeing Inter double

Thuram’s potential arrival could end up being a double raid on the San Siro, with a recent report suggesting that Tottenham are also eyeing Inter boss Simone Inzaghi as a replacement for Postecoglou.

Inter Live, again, indicates that former Spurs sporting director Fabio Paratici is pushing the 48-year-old towards his old club as they continue to weigh up Postecoglou’s future after a poor campaign.

The Italian tactician has led Inter to a Serie A title and also guided them to the Champions League final, proving his ability to compete at the elite level.

The report adds that Tottenham are believed to be prepared to offer Inzaghi a lucrative deal to try and lure him to north London. Additionally, he will then be heavily backed in the summer transfer window – hence the interest in one of his to players, Thuram.

There is no mention of what sort of compensation Spurs would have to pay, but the fact that Inzaghi is under contract until 2027 means he will not come cheap.

Latest Tottenham news: Spurs eye rival Prem boss / Leeds want permanent Solomon deal

🚨 Tottenham backed to poach Prem boss if Postecoglou is axed – ‘I think that he would leave’

🚨 Tottenham determined to sign £18m midfield sensation and pair him with Archie Gray

🚨 Leeds to hold talks over permanent Manor Solomon transfer with sacrifice of major star possible

Tottenham have been backed to move for a Premier League manager who ‘would leave’ his current club, if Daniel Levy does decide to end Ange Postecoglou’s tenure in north London.

Spurs have endured a tough season, failing to secure a win in their last seven home league matches (D2 L5), making it their worst run in the top flight since 2008 – which is, ironically, the last year they won a trophy.

Postecoglou‘s men currently sit 15th in the table after dropping down a place following Everton’s win at Crystal Palace on Saturday and they remain just 10 points above the relegation places.

A win on Sunday at home to Manchester United though could see them reach the heady heights of 12th – given their far superior goal difference over teams around them.

However, the pressure remains firmly on Postecoglou after Tottenham exited both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup last week and also have just one win in their last eight Premier League outings.

To that end, several names continue to be linked with the Australian’s job, including the likes of Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraolo, Brentford’s Thomas Frank and former Borussia Dortmund chief Edin Terzic.

However, ESPN journalist James Olley suggests that Fulham’s Marco Silva could emerge as a strong candidate for the job.

Olley states that Silva, who has built a solid reputation at Craven Cottage after previously struggling at Everton, would be open to making the move to north London if Levy came calling.

The reporter also pointed out that the Portuguese coach has previously expressed interest in joining Chelsea, indicating his desire to step up another level in the coaching ranks.

Speaking on ESPN’s The Football Reporters, Olley said: “I think Marco Silva is another interesting option. I think that he would leave Fulham. I think he was quite keen to go to Chelsea, had they made a concerted effort to appoint him in the past. So I think he’s ambitious Silva.

“I think, obviously Fulham, I’m sure, would fight tooth and nail to keep him, but I can see a scenario where Marco Silva certainly courts some interest if there’s a possibility of that.”

Silva taking Fulham to the next level

Since taking over at Fulham in 2021, Silva has certainly transformed the club’s fortunes.

The 47-year-old fomer Hully City and Watford chief guided them straight back to the Premier League in the 2021/22 campiagn as they won the Championship, scoring a remarkable 106 goals in the process.

In their first season back in the top flight, Fulham achieved a impressive 10th-place finish, while Silva rejected big-money offers from Saudi Pro League clubs to remain in charge at Craven Cottage. He also led the club to their first-ever League Cup semi-final, where they were narrowly defeated by Liverpool.

Last season was not quite at the same level with a 13th-placed finish, but the Cottagers are going well again this time around and currently sit eighth – just five points off the top four.

The main concern for Tottenham though would arguably be the last time he took a step up, in terms of size of club, when he took charge at Everton in 2018.

Silva won just 24 of his 60 games in charge, with a win percentage of just 40%, and was dismissed in December 2019 after a crushing Merseyside derby defeat that left the Toffees in the relegation zone.

That surely has be taken into consideration, giving the club’s curent predicament down at the wrong end of the table.

Latest Tottenham news: Spurs eye Palace raid / Liverpool want Van de Ven

➡️ Tottenham determined to sign £18m midfield sensation and pair him with Archie Gray

➡️ Liverpool ready to raid Tottenham for star ‘hugely rated by Arne Slot’ to replenish key position

➡️ Harry Kane urged to snub Arsenal by ex-Tottenham striker as shock move ‘explored’

Tottenham are interested in signing Adam Wharton in the summer transfer window, with a report claiming the north London club’s plan regarding the midfielder and Archie Gray as Crystal Palace’s stance on a potential exit for the dynamic star comes to light.

Wharton has been playing in the Premier League for just over a year, but the midfielder has already been hugely impressive with his performances for Palace, who paid an initial transfer fee of £18million for him to Blackburn Rovers in the 2024 January transfer window.

The midfielder made an immediate impact at Palace last season and established himself in the starting line-up, but his development at the London club has been stunted this campaign due to a groin problem that forced him to undergo surgery.

Wharton has only just returned to action, but his reputation is so strong that TEAMtalk understands that Manchester United, Manchester City and Newcastle United are planning to assess him during the second half of the season with a view to a summer move.

Football Insider has reported that Tottenham are also interested in a deal for Wharton in the summer transfer window.

Tottenham reportedly view the midfielder as a player with huge potential who could become a real top-class footballer in the coming years.

The north London club’s plan is to pair Wharton with Gray in the middle of the park.

Gray has been deployed mainly at centre-back this season due to Tottenham having injury problems defensively, but the 18-year-old is a midfielder by trade who starred at right-back for Leeds United last season.

Crystal Palace’s stance on Adam Wharton exit

While Tottenham are dreaming of a very potent pairing between Wharton and Gray in midfield, the north London club could struggle to make that a reality in the summer transfer window.

Football Insider has reported that Palace have no intention whatsoever of selling Wharton in the summer transfer window.

With the 21-year-old midfielder being under contract at the London club until 2029, Palace are in a strong position to fend off any offers.

With the likes of Man Utd, Man City and Newcastle also keen on the England international midfielder, it is going to be hard for Spurs to pull off a deal for Wharton.

Latest Tottenham news: Van de Ven exit, Walker-Peters interest

Tottenham are reportedly in danger of losing one of their best players to Liverpool.

There is speculation that Liverpool are keen on signing Micky van de Ven from Tottenham in the summer transfer window.

The Premier League leaders are on the hunt for a new centre-back and believe that Van de Ven would be a great signing for Arne Slot’s side.

Tottenham are looking into a potential deal for Kyle Walker-Peters in the summer transfer window.

Walker-Peters is out of contract at Southampton at the end of the season, and there are no signs that he will put pen to paper on a new deal.

Southampton are rooted to the foot of the Premier League table and look set to get relegated.

There are reports that Tottenham are planning to bring Walker-Peters back to the club on a free transfer in the summer of 2025.

The 27-year-old full-back started his professional club football career at Tottenham before leaving the north London outfit in 2020.

Tottenham are interested in a potential deal for Leroy Sane in the summer transfer window.

Sane is out of contract at Bayern at the end of the season, and the German giants have now all but given up on trying to convince the former Manchester City star to put pen to paper on a new deal.

Spurs are reported to be “serious contenders” to get a deal done for the winger and bring him to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as a free agent.