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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been keeping tabs on an outstanding Club Brugge midfielder who has been dubbed “the best player in our league”, with the star’s potential price tag and why he caused major controversy last weekend also revealed.

Midfield is an area of the pitch where Spurs have struggled for much of the season – despite it being the least affected by injuries – with Ange Postecoglou unable to find the right balance in his engine room, despite using a number of different combinations.

One player who looks certain to move on this summer is former Brighton man Yves Bissouma, who has failed to replicate anything approaching the form he showed on the south coast.

To that end, Tottenham are in the market for a new defensive midfield pivot, with Real Betis Johnny Cardoso firmly in that mix due to the £21million transfer clause the north London club have in place this summer.

Lille and England star Angel Gomes is another option that continues to be mooted, but now a new name has emerged to fill a role that is key to how Ange Postecoglou likes his side to play.

According to Voetbal Primeur, Brugge star Ardon Jashari was watched by Tottenham scouts over the past week, while he is also a target for the club he played against on Wednesday evening in Aston Villa.

The 22-year-old Switzerland international, who featured 11 times in the Champions League this season, excels defensively where he currently ranks in the 91st percentile for blocks and the 85th percentile for clearances per 90.

And former Burnley star Steven Defour has raved about his fellow countryman, who he believes would be a big hit in the Premier League.

Defour previously said of Jashari: “He is the best player in our league and perhaps even one of the best of the last ten years.

“His combination of energy, aggression and calmness on the ball is unique. He reads the game excellently and is technically strong enough to compete at the highest level.

“The time when it was all about running and pounding is long gone. His dynamism and way of playing forward would not be out of place at a team from the English sub-top.”

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Controversial Jashari available for cut-price fee

It’s reported that Jashari could be available for as little as €20million (£17m / $21m), which would be viewed as an absolute snip for a player who has performed so well on the top stage in Europe this season.

It also appears that the Swiss star is a bit of a spiky character, given his antics playing for Brugge against bitter rivals Cercle Brugge last Sunday.

Jashari’s men beat their bitter rivals 3-1 away from home last Sunday and, at the end of the game, Jashari headed over to the away end to collect a flag in Club Brugge’s blue and black colours.

He then ran towards the centre circle while his teammate Brandon Mechele stopped one Cercle player from confronting Jashari. The midfielder made it to the centre circle and managed to plant the flag, before a number of Cercle players surrounded him.

The home side’s goalkeeper, Maxime Delanghe, was having none of it and kicked the flag out of Jashari’s hands. Delanghe could then be seen carrying the flag away while the other Cercle players surrounded Jashari and started pushing him.

This dragged his teammates in, and it all descended into chaos with every player from both sets of teams involved.

Jashari was the target of Cercle Brugge’s anger, while the fans in the home end weren’t too happy either as they loudly booed throughout.

Tottenham could certainly do with a player who has a bit about him in the middle of the park, given their current options, so it could be a ‘watch this space’ going forward.

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Who is Ardon Jashari?

Primarily a defensive midfielder, Jashari has impressed enough during his debut season at Club Brugge that they updated his contract halfway through it. He signed a contract until 2028 upon his arrival – which saw his former club Luzern receive a club-record fee for a sale of €6m – but by January, he had been tied down until 2029.

It was a reward for his initial impact in Belgian football and an acknowledgement that Jashari will be attracting interest from other clubs in the not-too-distant future.

Born in 2002, Jashari originally broke through from Luzern’s academy in July 2020. But it was in the 2021-22 season when he actually started to become a first-team regular, and from the following season he was frequently captaining the side.

Since joining Club Brugge, Jashari has taken his first steps in the Champions League, starting 11 of their 12 games until their elimination by Aston Villa in the round of 16.

Jashari tends to sit in front of the backline and spray defence-splitting passes around. Left-footed, he has been tipped by some to become a successor to Granit Xhaka for the Swiss national team.

Possessing good strength, Jashari can carry the ball confidently but his ability in picking out diagonal passes from the middle of the park is what makes him most dangerous.

He achieved double figures of goal contributions in his final season at Luzern and looks on course to do something similar during his first at Club Brugge.

With decent aggression off the ball too, he has the potential to transition into a box-to-box role, but for now seems well suited in his deep-lying playmaker role.

Tottenham have already decided not to trigger the buy option clause in Timo Werner’s loan from RB Leipzig and Jurgen Klopp could play a key role in securing his next move.

Werner, 29, initially joined Tottenham on loan in January last year, before Spurs opted to sign him on another loan deal last summer, which expires at the end of this season.

However, the German winger has failed to make his mark this term, scoring just one goal in 27 appearances so far. He’s now struggling with injuries and has featured in just one of Tottenham’s last eight Premier League games.

We can confirm that Tottenham decided against triggering the €10m (£8.5m; $10.9m) option to buy clause in Werner’s loan, so he will have to look for a new club this summer.

Former Liverpool manager Klopp has stepped into a new role as Red Bull’s Head of Global Soccer, meaning he helps in player recruitment for RB Leipzig, New York Red Bulls, Red Bull Salzburg, and others.

Sources have revealed to TEAMtalk that several MLS clubs, notably New York Red Bulls, have shown interest in signing Werner, meaning he could move between two Red Bull-owned sides in the coming months.

Timo Werner to leave one Red Bull club for another?

TEAMtalk understands that Werner is interested in a move to MLS as he looks to find the best place to relaunch his career. He is in no rush and wants to take his time before deciding his next move.

Werner does have interest from European clubs, too, where he is convinced he would play a starting role, so that is still an option for him.

He will return to Leipzig once his loan with Tottenham ends, but he doesn’t figure in the Bundesliga club’s plans. They are already working to find a solution elsewhere and hopefully recoup a fee for his sale, given Werner’s contract expires in 2026.

Werner’s future beyond this season is still up in the air, but what’s certain is that his Tottenham experience is set to come to an end.

New York Red Bulls could hand Werner an escape chance from their sister club but as mentioned, they are not the only MLS club keen on him.

Klopp could play a part in both Werner’s departure from RB Leipzig and potential arrival in New York, so it’s a situation to keep an eye on.

It remains to be seen how much of a role he will play in what remains of Tottenham’s season, but Ange Postecoglou has left him out of Spurs’ last two league games, with the likes of Son Heung-min, Wilson Odobert and Mikey Moore ahead of him in the pecking order.

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Daniel Levy is pushing hard to secure the services of Angel Gomes this summer after opening talks over his signing – and the Tottenham Hotspur chairman hopes to have already secured a valuable double advantage over Manchester United in the race for the star.

The 5ft 6 midfielder – whose full name is Adilson Angel Abreu de Almeida Gomes – has established himself as one of the best midfielders in Ligue 1 since departing Manchester United back in summer 2020. And while the Red Devils will perhaps be ruing the player’s decision to take up a contract offer from Lille instead, the move has very much paid dividends for a player who hopes to be a part of Thomas Tuchels’s first England squad when it is announced on Friday.

Having won four caps for his country – all under the caretaker management of Under-21s boss Lee Carsley – Gomes has thrust himself well and truly into the limelight.

However, it is his form in France and in the Champions League for Lille that has truly earmarked the 24-year-old as one of the summer’s most in-demand stars.

Available on a free transfer with his deal at Lille expiring this summer, Gomes has made clear he wants to leave northern France, with a route back to the Premier League is on the cards.

And while a return to Old Trafford has been mooted, a new report has revealed that it is Tottenham Hotspur who are pushing hardest for his signing, with chairman Levy already having held talks with the player’s representatives and having made it clear he wants to bring him to N17.

According to Givemesport, Levy is personally driving to get a deal for Gomes – described as ‘phenomenal’ by journalist Alex Turk on X, for his form in France – over the line, with club chiefs now ‘moving to get the deal done’ and make the player their first signing of the summer window.

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The Spurs supremo hopes that by opening talks now he can secure a key advantage over United. And while West Ham are also in the running for his signature, the player’s birthplace of Edmonton, north London, could see the player sign for his local club and a return to his boyhood routes.

West Ham are also thought to have held talks with the player, but it is Tottenham Hotspur who hold most appeal.

Gomes himself has reportedly told Lille he wants to leave and does not intend to sign a new deal.

The player has also made clear the temptation he would have in returning to Man Utd were they to come calling.

“There’ll always be that sentimental soft spot, so of course it’d be difficult to say no,” Gomes stated back in the autumn when questioned about his future in an interview with The Times.

However, with United yet to make their move and with Levy making clear their intentions to the player, Levy could well have secured himself a big advantage in the race to sign the 178-game star.

His arrival at the club will also likely push the departure of Yves Bissouma. The Mali midfielder has proved an inconsistent figure for Spurs since an initial £25m arrival from Brighton in June 2022.

While faring better under the guidance of Ange Postecoglou than he did previous boss Antonio Conte, it’s understood that Spurs will look to move the player on this summer with just a year left on his deal and with no plans at this stage to offer the 28-year-old an extension.

Gomes, to that end, is seen as a perfect upgrade and offers Spurs a chance to claw back some very welcome transfer funds in the process.

Tottenham Hotspur latest: Pressure on Postecoglou; £75m double Bayern raid

Tottenham Hotspur must overcome a 1-0 deficit against AZ Alkmaar on Thursday evening to progress to the Europa League quarter-finals and the result could have major ramifications for Postecoglou, with sources surprisingly revealing that Spurs are evaluating a recently-sacked Premier League manager to replace him.

Elsewhere, Spurs are being tipped to make a fresh attempt to sign one of European football’s top strikers in a deal that could amazingly cost just £25m in the summer window.

And finally, Tottenham are being ‘offered the chance’ to sign a top Bayern Munich winger at the same time as tying up a permanent deal for Mathys Tel, per reports.

Tottenham Hotspur must overcome a 1-0 deficit against AZ Alkmaar to progress to the Europa League quarter-finals and the result could have major ramifications for Ange Postecoglou, with sources surprisingly revealing that Spurs are evaluating a recently-sacked Premier League manager to replace him.

Tonight’s game is effectively Tottenham’s last chance to qualify for European football next season and for Postecoglou to fulfill his promise that he “always” wins trophies in his second season.

The campaign has been nothing short of disastrous for Spurs, who currently sit 13th in the Premier League table and have been knocked out of every competition barring the Europa League.

Injuries to multiple key players certainly haven’t helped Postecoglou, but ultimately football is a results business and pressure has been mounting for some time.

TEAMtalk sources state that the Tottenham hierarchy are yet to make a final decision on Postecoglou, but winning the Europa League would significantly enhance his chances of staying in charge next season.

The ex-Celtic boss has come under criticism for his tactical decisions and questions are being asked by a frustrated fan base. The statement he made at the start of the season about winning things in his second season may come back to bite him.

“I don’t usually win things, I always win things in my second year. Nothing’s changed,” Postecoglou said in September last year. “I’ve said it now. I don’t say things unless I believe them.”

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Tottenham haven’t won a major trophy since 2008 and lifting the Europa League would go a long way to building back trust in Postecoglou.

There is an acceptance at the London club that the manager has been dealt a tough hand with injuries but now a lot of stars are back available again, so there won’t be any excuses if they crash out at the hands of the Eredivisie side.

Former Spurs striker Troy Parrott has been excellent since joining the Dutch club last summer and this raises fears that the 23-year-old could be the man to put the final nail in Postecoglou’s coffin.

Unfortunately for the Aussie coach, Tottenham are considering alternatives, and as we previously reported they are big admirers of Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola.

Whether Iraola would leave Bournemouth for Spurs is another question but he has been evaluated should Daniel Levy choose to sack Postecoglou.

Edin Terzic is also on Tottenham’s radar and the former Borussia Dortmund boss is keen on managing in the Premier League. He is currently a free agent having left Dortmund last year and would be open to a conversation with Spurs.

Iraola and Terzic are both highly regarded in the game but sources suggest that a riskier pick could be in contention.

Tottenham considering Russell Martin to replace Ange Postecoglou

Sources have also revealed to TEAMtalk that Russell Martin has also surprisingly been evaluated and the former Southampton boss is seen as a young prospect who could bring a new style and vision.

Despite being sacked by Saints earlier this season his stock in the game is high and is regarded as one of the best young coaches in the game. His possession-based style did not do Southampton any favours this season as they struggled to adjust to the rigours of the Premier League, but there is a feeling in the game that it is a system that would thrive with better players at his disposal.

Martin would be open to taking on a new challenge in the Premier League and could yet prove a surprising name to watch in the summer.

He helped Southampton seal promotion from the Championship via the play-offs last term but was ultimately relieved of his duties in December, following a 5-0 loss to Tottenham.

Ultimately, though, his appointment may be seen as somewhat risky given Saints picked up just five points from 16 Premier League games under Martin. His possession-based style wasn’t the right fit for Southampton in the top flight but Tottenham do remain admirers of the 39-year-old.

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Tottenham are set to be ‘offered the chance’ to sign Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman at the same time as tying up a permanent deal for Mathys Tel, per reports.

Tel, 19, signed for Spurs on loan in January after beating the competition to his signature and Ange Postecoglou’s side have the option to make the deal permanent for £45m.

The teenager is yet to make his mark at Tottenham with just one goal in six appearances so far, but is still considered to have big potential.

According to GiveMeSport, Bayern Munich will ‘offer’ Spurs the chance to sign winger Coman when they reconvene for transfer talks about Tel in the summer.

The report claims Bayern are ‘willing to listen to offers as low as £30m’ for Coman after he has failed to nail down a spot in Vincent Kompany’s starting XI.

The 28-year-old joined the Bundesliga giants in 2017 and has made 328 appearances for them to date, notching 69 goals and 62 assists in the process.

Coman is undoubtedly a top player on his day, but after starting just 11 league games this term his future is increasingly uncertain.

Tottenham keen to sign new winger this summer

The report adds that Tottenham are yet to make a ‘final decision’ on whether they ‘would be eager to hand Coman an exit route when he is pushed in their direction.’

However, the north Londoners ‘are being alerted’ to the possibility of signing Coman, who ‘remains an attacking threat for Bayern.’

Of course, Coman would have to agree to join Spurs, and whether he would do that if they don’t qualify for Europe is unclear

TEAMtalk understands that Tottenham are keen to add a new winger to their squad. Son Heung-min is past his prime at the age of 32 and is only under contract until 2026, so a long-term replacement is being sought for him.

A player who is firmly on their shortlist is Bournemouth ace Antoine Semenyo, who has notched seven goals and four assists in the Premier League this season.

Tottenham are keen on Semenyo, but Liverpool and Newcastle have also been linked so it won’t be a straightforward race to win.

With this in mind, whether Spurs make a move for Coman could depend on whether they’re able to sign other targets first.

It’s also worth noting that while Tottenham do have the option to sign Tel, they are under no obligation to and he could still return to Bayern if his form doesn’t improve.

With Dominic Solanke fit again and Tel an unused substitute in Spurs’ 2-2 draw with Bournemouth last week, it will be interesting to see how much of a role he plays moving forward.

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Meanwhile, reports suggest that Tottenham could make a move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic this summer, as he may be available for as little as £25m.

It’s claimed that the Serbian international could be signed as a replacement for Richarlison, who could leave Spurs amid Saudi Pro League interest.

Juventus have reportedly decided that they will listen to offers at a reduced rate after being unable to convince Vlahovic to sign a new contract.

The 25-year-old forward is on course to enter the final 12 months of his existing contract, which currently allows him to pocket in the region of £315,000-per-week, and Juve are concerned he will try and walk away for free – hence their desire to cash in.

In other news, Tottenham are reportedly keen to reopen talks to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi this summer.

Spurs had a bid of around £70m rejected for Guehi in January and it’s claimed that they could put forward a similar fee again in the coming months.

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Tottenham Hotspur are being tipped to make a fresh attempt to sign one of European football’s top strikers in a deal that could amazingly cost just £25million in the summer transfer window.

Whether Ange Postecoglou is in charge or not beyond the end of the current campaign, Spurs are still expected to try and add another forward to their ranks after Dominic Solanke’s plethora of injuries in his debut season and doubts over Richarlison’s future.

Having barely missed a game during his time at Bournemouth, Solanke has had ankle and knee injuries that have forced him to miss time this term and has struggled with a consistent level of performance as a result.

The England frontman has, at least managed to find the net 11 times in 31 games, which is eight more than the three Richarlison has to his name in another hugely frustrating season for the Brazilian.

Indeed, it’s been reported that Tottenham are looking to offload the former Everton man this summer as clubs from the Saudi Pro League continue to hover for his signature.

To that end, Spurs are expected to sign stronger competition for Solanke, with it looking increasingly unlikely to be Mathys Tel as the Bayern Munich loanee continues to struggle to adapt to the English game.

Spurs do have an option to sign the young forward, who has scored just once in six appearances for the club so far, but the latest reports suggest they are ready to try and land long-term target Dusan Vlahovic instead.

A report from GiveMeSport suggests that Juventus are ready to put the Serbian hotshot on the market for just £25m when the summer window opens.

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GMS sources report that the Turin giants have decided that they will listen to offers at a reduced rate after being unable to convince him to sign a new contract.

The 25-year-old forward is on course to enter the final 12 months of his existing contract, which currently allows him to pocket in the region of £315,000-per-week, and Juve are concerned he will try and walk away for free – hence their desire to cash in.

The report adds that Tottenham have considered attempting to lure Vlahovic to north London, having seen him chalk up 16 goal contributions this season, even more at that price point.

Spurs were beaten to the Serbian’s signature when he joined Juventus from Fiorentina for £66.6million in January 2022, but he has remained on their radar ever since

However, Postecoglou’s men are far from being the only interested party, with the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Chelsea, West Ham United and Everton also having varying degrees of interest in the player.

For their part, Juve will be hoping that a bidding war ensues for Vlahovic, who they still hope to fetch more in the region of £35m for – despite the reports of that figure being £10m less.

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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning to reopen talks to sign a top defensive talent they tried to bring in late in the January transfer window, with a £70million summer switch being mooted.

Spurs were scrambling to make late additions to Ange Postecoglou’s squad in the final days and then hours of the winter window, seeing several offers knocked back for centre-back targets in the process.

Two such targets were Burnley’s Maxime Esteve and Crystal Palace and England star Marc Guehi, with Tottenham unable to convince either club to do business on deadline day.

However, fresh reports on Tuesday have revealed that the north London outfit remain extremely keen on landing the latter, despite Palace refusing to budge from their loft asking price.

Guehi’s consistent Premier League performances have attracted interest from several top clubs, with Newcastle also keen admirers as the 24-year-old’s situation continues to be closely monitored ahead of the final year of his contract.

Indeed, Guehi has just over 15 months remaining on his current Selhurst Park deal, with CaughtOffside explaining that he is not ready to renew and will instead seek out a new adventure.

The report adds that the Three Lions star is set to push for a move away from Palace this summer and is seeking a contract running until 2029 at his next club.

While Palace were unwilling to sell their ‘superstar’ defender mid-season, especially that late in the window, they may now be forced to cash in with just a year left on his deal.

That gives Tottenham hope that a deal could be struck for a player they are looking to potentially pair alongside Micky van de Ven, should Real Madrid make a concrete move for Cristian Romero.

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Busy summer ahead for Tottenham

Tottenham are prepping for a busy summer as they look to bolster Ange Postecoglou’s squad to avoid having another underwhelming campaign that has largely been ruined by injuries.

All areas of the Australian’s squad are being scrutinised, although it’s likely that midfield and potentially attack will be the two areas that attract the most attention this summer.

Postecoglou has mixed and matched his engine room for the majority of the season but has never been able to find the right balance, with changes expected come the end of the season.

The ineffective Yves Bissouma is expected to be moved on, while the club have a clause in place that could see them land impressive Real Betis star Johnny Cardoso for a bargain fee.

In terms of attacking targets, Southampton’s Tyler Dibling is a name that keeps on cropping up alongside Palace star Eberechi Eze and Inter Milan star Marcus Thuram.

However, it looks like a swoop for Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo could be off the cards, following the latest developments.

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Ange Postecoglou has suffered a blow in his plans to bring Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo to Tottenham Hotspur this summer after the player was advised to hold out for a move to a “bigger club” and having also been told why a move to north London would “make no sense”.

The Aussie has endured an extremely difficult second season in N17, having seen their efforts to secure a top-four finish long since evaporate and having crashed out of both the FA Cup and Carabao Cups. That effectively means their entire season now rests on their ability to turn around their last-16 Europa League tie against AZ Alkmaar on Thursday night, and with Tottenham Hotspur trailing 1-0 from the first leg.

While Spurs have been hampered by a lengthy injury list this season – a big reason for their struggles – so too could a deteriorating level of quality within their squad, with several regulars not quite up to the standards expected of them this season.

As a result, the club are looking to bring in several high-calibre signings this summer to catapult Spurs back among the country’s top sides.

One man who has been strongly linked in recent weeks is Bournemouth star Semenyo, who has shone with 14-goal contributions (nine goals and five assists) in 31 appearances this season.

However, amid talk of a £33.5m (€40m, $43.6m) move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the 25-year-old’s compatriot, Matthew Amoah, fears Semenyo would be joining a lesser side if he joined Spurs.

“With all due respect to Tottenham, if this is the only offer that comes to Semenyo this summer, then he should stay at Bournemouth,” Amoah told Africa Foot.

“Bournemouth are currently a better team on the pitch than Tottenham and seem more stable with a very good coach in Andoni Iraola. So, joining a club that is far behind would be a demotion that makes no footballing sense.

“He’s doing his job very well at a club that also appreciates his work and efforts, with fans singing his name day in and day out.”

Semenyo has also been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer as a possible heir to Mo Salah and Amoah thinks the Ghana international should hold out and wait for a bigger move to somewhere like Anfield.

“Unless a much bigger club comes along, he should stay at Vitality. Also, the €40m that is being talked about is below his value in the current market, given his contract, age and ability,” Amoah concluded.

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Semenyo stance on Bournemouth exit revealed

Having joined the Cherries in January 2023 from Bristol City, Semenyo has wasted no time in establishing himself as a key member of Ando Iraola’s side and in becoming a Premier League player of real quality.

Indeed, he has racked up an impressive 18 goals and seven assists from 77 appearances, improving all the more experience he gets in the top flight.

That form has attracted attention from both Chelsea and Liverpool this season, both of whom have made checks on the player’s performances.

But the report in Caught Offside over the weekend suggested it was Tottenham who were most likely to pounce, with the 25-times capped star reportedly ‘keen for a big move and to test himself at the highest level.’

Whether Bournemouth would sanction such a move though remains to be seen. Iraola’s side are currently ninth in the Premier League, but just three points adrift of Manchester City in fifth – with a top five place likely to be enough to secure Champions League football next season.

The Cherries are also likely to field interest in a number of top stars this summer, with Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen on Liverpool’s radar, and with Tottenham also having been linked with Illia Zabarnyi.

As a result, it is unlikely they would allow all four players to depart, especially if the Cherries do manage to bring European football to the south coast next season.

Furthermore, with Semenyo locked down on a deal to 2029, it would take a sizeable offer for them to cash in.

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Meanwhile, a major figure at Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly facing being sacked following the club’s failure to properly strengthen Postecoglou’s injury-hit squad during the January window.

Elsewhere, our transfer correspondent Rudy Galetti has listed Tottenham as one of four top suitors in pursuit of a solid Feyenoord defender. Competition also arrives from across London, while two major European sides are also keen on a deal.

And finally, Spurs are also reportedly keeping tabs on a former Everton flop currently starring in Italy, with a view to making a surprise bid for the attacker in the summer window.

A major figure at Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly facing being sacked following the club’s failure to properly strengthen Ange Postecoglou’s injury-hit squad during the January transfer window.

Spurs’ hugely disappointing campaign continued on Sunday when they were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Bournemouth, although it was a game that would have felt more like a win after coming from 2-0 down to earn a point against the Champions League-chasing Cherries.

That result left Tottenham sitting 13th in the table with 10 games to go, while they face their biggest game of the season on Thursday night when they host Dutch outfit AZ in the second leg of their Europa League last-16 clash – trailing 1-0 from the reverse fixture last week.

It’s well documented that injuries have ruined a large part of the campaign for Postecoglou’s men and it was a major surprise that they did not do more to help the Australian in the winter window.

They actually started January well by landing highly-rated young keeper Antonin Kinsky, but then appeared to twiddle their thumbs for the rest of the month before striking loan to buy deals for Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel late on.

And now Spurs insider John Wenham has given a damning verdict on the business the club did, when it was so clear that new recruits were needed.

He claims that technical director Johan Lange is at risk of losing his job, with Daniel Levy ready to wield the axe of the Dane.

“This season has been an absolute disaster,” Wenham told Tottenham News. “Therefore, I wouldn’t say it is without possibility that Lange could be relieved of his duties very quickly at the end of the season. His credibility is pretty low at the moment.

“Daniel Levy and Postecoglou had to get involved to get a deal done for Tel after Lange failed originally. It is embarrassing.

“As a result, I wouldn’t be surprised if the people who have been involved with recent failures, except the ownership, are removed at the end of the season, and that includes Lange.”

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Son sick of slow Tottenham starts

Meanwhile, skipper Heung-Min Son has said he and his team-mates need to look within themselves to get the team back on the track.

Speaking after the Bournemouth draw, the South Korean said: “In the first half, they had a couple of good chances, but Vic (Guglielmo Vicario) made a couple of unbelievable, outstanding saves to keep us in the game. Still, I think, 2-2, I’m very disappointed. At home, we should get three points.

“We have to look at ourselves. Nobody can help us except us on the pitch. I think the guys who are playing need to take more responsibility.

“It’s been many, many times where we’ve been sloppy, started sloppy, then go behind and then we’re chasing the game. It’s not the idea.

“We just have to be very strong and make steps forward. You can’t always stay on the same stair. You have to make steps forward.

“It’s March, so we’ve got to improve our stats and our growth. We have to move forwards.”

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Tottenham Hotspur look set for a major transfer blow this summer following reports that Real Madrid are preparing to make their move for a £50million defensive target.

Spurs have had some real issues at the back this season, although much of that has been down to the crippling injury crisis that has seen the likes of Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie, Ben Davies and Radu Dragusin all spend time on the sidelines.

Things are thankfully starting to improve, with Romero and Van de Ven both back in action in the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on Sunday, while Udogie has been featuring recently and Davies is now back in training.

Tottenham did bring in Kevin Danso on loan in January with an option to buy that looks like it will be taken up after some solid performances from the Austria international. However, with Dragusin out until the end of the year with his ACL, they are still expected to be in the market for another centre-back this summer.

Indeed, there is even growing talk that Romero could be offloaded if a concrete offer comes in from long-time suitors Real Madrid, with the Argentine struggling on his return from injury against Bournemouth.

One of many Cherries stars who stood out in that game on Sunday was Spanish defender Dean Huijsen, who recently emerged as a Spurs target for the summer.

Indeed, a recent report suggested that Tottenham are ready to ‘aggressively push’ for the impressive 19-year-old’s signature as part of building their long-term strategy.

Huijsen has certainly won many admirers since his move to Bournemouth from Serie A last summer, having previously been on the books of Juventus. He made just one appearance for the Turin giants and spent last season on loan at Roma before his €18.2million switch to the south coast.

The youngster has made 22 appearances in the Premier League this season, including starring in the 2-2 draw with Spurs on Sunday – showing Ange Postecoglou his qualities first hand.

However, it looks like Tottenham are set to face disappointment in their chase for his signature, with talkSPORT revealing that Huijsen has now emerged a ‘major target’ for Real Madrid.

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The defender currently has a contract with Bournemouth until 2030, although that deal contains a £50m release clause which is set to come into effect this summer.

Given the growing interest, it’s common knowledge that the Cherries are pushing to give Huijsen a new deal and increase that exit clause. However, they are fully aware of the clubs that are starting to court the centre-back and are also preparing for the possibility that he could leave – with the likes of Liverpool also showing significant interest.

As for Real’s interest, they are eyeing defensive reinforcements ahead of next season following an injury-hit campaign which has seen stars David Alaba, Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger and Dani Carvajal all miss action.

Losing out on Huijsen would certainly come as a big blow to Tottenham’s current recruitment strategy, one which also saw them bring in teenagers Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall over the summer.

It now just remains to be seen whether or not Real can convince the Bournemouth to return to his homeland, although he was actually born in Holland before moving to Marbella at the age of five.

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IN FOCUS: The rise of Dean Huijsen

➡️ Huijsen was born in Amsterdam in April 2005.

➡️ His family relocated to Spain in 2010 and he played for Costa Unida CF de Marbella.

➡️ Malaga signed him for their academy in 2015.

➡️ Juventus signed him in 2021, initially to play for their U17 team.

➡️ In January 2023, he was promoted to Juventus’ Next Gen (U23) team, enabling him to play among professionals in Serie C.

➡️ Huijsen earned his senior debut for Juventus in October 2023, coming on as a substitute in a Serie A game.

➡️ Roma took Huijsen on loan in January 2024 at the express wish of Jose Mourinho (who was sacked that same month).

➡️ He scored his first Serie A goal in February 2024 – and then another later that month after carrying the ball out from defence and shooting from distance.

➡️ In March 2024, he committed his international future to Spain, being called up to their U21 team.

➡️ He made his last appearance for Roma in April 2024 and was an unused sub in their last five Serie A games of the season.

➡️ Bournemouth bought Huijsen from Juventus in the summer of 2024.

➡️ He made his Premier League debut in the first game of the season, lasting all 90 minutes against Nottingham Forest.

➡️ He headed in his first goal for Bournemouth in December 2024 after returning to the starting lineup – which he has consistently remained in ever since.