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Koni de Winter was one of Genoa’s best players during the 2024/25 season and the defender is now at the centre of a gorwing transfer battle, with Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace said to be among those keen.

The Belgian played at right centre-back and left centre-back and also operated at right-back, showing his trademark versatility across the campaign.

Juventus and Inter Milan have been linked with the defender but Tottenham are emerging as a candidate to bring him to England.

Corriere dello Sport report Spurs are in the front row to sign De Winter, having scouted him multiple times during the 2024/25 season.

Genoa currently value the 23-year-old at €30m, and Crystal Palace were keen before Spurs moved into the picture.

The Rossoblu have shown no intention of giving discounts and there is an indication that interest from the two English sides is being used to keep the asking price high.

There’s no shortage of interest in the versatile player, and he appears a great squad option and someone who could compete for a starting place.

Georges Mikautadze’s fine displays for Lyon last season have seen him attract interest from a few clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, according to Tutto Juve.

The striker scored 17 goals and registered 11 assists from 47 games and Juventus have identified him as a new target. Juventus are also thinking about the 24-year-old for the new season but have to be wary of Tottenham.

The report states several clubs from England are showing interest in him and only Spurs are mentioned. They add the Europa League winners are in the front row to secure his services.

Earlier this week, Lyon confirmed they will appeal after France’s DNCG relegated them to the second division. The situation at the club could see a few players leave this summer.

After an impressive season, the Georgia international is one of the hottest candidates to leave and the internal crisis at Lyon could accelerate his departure.

According to Tutto Juve, Tottenham are ‘ready to make a concrete offer’ for the frontman in the coming weeks. There’s no mention of the fee they are willing to propose, Lyon’s request or if the player is open to joining Spurs.

Due to Tottenham’s intention, Juve have to step up to sign Mikautadze.

Racing Club de Avellaneda have joined Rosario Central in the race for Tottenham Hotspur’s Alejo Véliz.

Earlier today, we covered claims from TyC Sports that Racing made a $5m bid for 60% of the striker’s rights. They also stated Spurs have agreed to sell if some details of the offer are modified.

Wednesday’s edition of Olé and Racing de Alma both state the Argentina club have denied making an offer to Tottenham for the 21-year-old.

Racing’s Maxi Salas is set to leave and their manager, Gustavo Costas, requested the club sign Véliz.

Olé reports they plan to initiate contact with the Europa League winners for the Argentina U21 international, to please Costas.

After denying making an offer, Racing sources have told Olé they are keen and will push to sign Véliz.

The same source further states: ‘Racing will surely consider sending an offer for Véliz.’

The player’s contract is until 2029, and the newspaper states Thomas Frank’s side are willing to negotiate for a percentage of his rights.

Racing de Alma states the possibility of him joining the club is ‘gaining momentum’. They plan to make formal contact with the north London club and will ‘seek to expedite the move’.

The website also reports Racing are planning to send an offer to Tottenham in the ‘short term’. They may make a ‘significant financial push’ to sign Véliz by investing part of the €8m fee they will receive from Salas’ sale.

Rosario Central haven’t given up on Alejo Véliz, after Tottenham Hotspur rejected their loan offer.

On Monday, we covered claims from Argentina which stated negotiations are ongoing for the striker.

On Tuesday, Rosario Central technical director Federico Lussenhoff said he won’t rule out a move for the 21-year-old and that negotiations are underway.

Rosario Central will face tough competition from Racing Club de Avellaneda to sign the Tottenham player. That’s according to TyC Sports, who state the latter have joined the race.

Gustavo Costas, the Argentine club’s manager, has requested a new striker and the focus is on Véliz.

The report states Racing have contacted the Europa League winners over a move for the Argentina U21 international. If he returns to Argentina, his preference is Rosario Central. They can’t afford to buy him, and their loan offer has been rejected.

According to TyC Sports, the frontman has given his approval to Racing, who have made an initial bid of $5m [€4.3m] for 60% of his rights.

Thomas Frank’s side have ‘approved the transfer, provided some details of the initial offer are modified’.

There’s no mention of what those details are.

There’s a claim in the Turkish media that Galatasaray are the latest Super Lig side to be interested in Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison.

The Brazilian could leave the Premier League side this summer and earlier this month he was linked with Fenerbahce.

Posta report on Galatasaray’s centre forward options if they fail in their attempts to keep Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian spent last season on loan with the Turkish champions, but there is uncertainty if he will remain in Istanbul.

Subsequently, Richarlison has emerged as a target for Galatasaray and Tottenham have reportedly given the ‘green light’ for the 28-year-old to join the Champions League qualified club.

It’s claimed Spurs are willing either to loan out the attacker or sell him on a permanent basis. There are no reports what transfer fee the London club would be demanding.

Gala could expect to face competition from local rivals Fenerbahce after reports Richarlison has been offered to them. At the time it was stated Jose Mourinho would make the final decision on whether to sign the Tottenham player.

Richarlison made 15 Premier League appearances last season, scoring four goals, and is contracted to Tottenham until June 2027.

Tottenham Hotspur have River Plate youngster Ian Subiabre on their transfer agenda for this summer, according to River Noticias.

The 18-year-old initially joined River Plate’s youth system in 2022 and made his way into their first team in 2024. He was part of Argentina’s squad at the U20 South American Championship earlier this year.

After impressing in this tournament, the winger has mainly been used as a substitute at the club, but that hasn’t stopped Tottenham.

The report states Spurs have made formal enquiries about the young attacker’s contract situation in the ‘last few hours’.

Chelsea were the first English club to show interest in him and held a meeting with his agent, former player Claudio Caniggia.

Subiabre has a $30m [€26.1m] release clause in a contract that expires in December 2026. This saw the Blues cool their interest.

The report states the Europa League winners could present a ‘different offer, perhaps with different payment terms’. They could also propose a percentage of a future sale to River Plate, indicating Tottenham’s plan isn’t to activate Subiabre’s clause.

River Plate aren’t ruling out a potential move in the short-term, likely after the Club World Cup. They haven’t received any formal offer so far and their desire is to retain him, unless there’s an offer of $30m.

Rosario Central are willing to wait to get Alejo Veliz back from Tottenham Hotspur this summer, with his future only likely to be resolved in July.

That’s according to La Pagina 12, who cover the Tottenham striker today and comments from board members at the Argentine club regarding the situation.

Veliz has been heavily linked with a return to his former club this summer, with him and the Argentine side reportedly keen on the deal happening. Tottenham, though, have so far refused to sanction it, preferring to send the 21-year-old on another loan deal in Europe.

La Pagina 12 pick up on that today, explaining that there has been no progress in talks between Rosario Central and Tottenham at this moment in time.

Veliz wants to make the move and has made that clear, so Rosario are maintain contact with Tottenham for the time being.

“There’s no progress, but he’s not down,” a member of Rosario’s ‘leadership’ told the outlet about the situation.

“We are willing to make a financial effort, but nothing has been made yet. They (the English team) are still considering selling his transfer,” a member of the board is quoted as clarifying for them also.

Pagina then explain that Rosario’s proposal is to obtain a loan with a fee, although no figures have been discussed as yet. This is because Tottenham have shown no interest in loaning him out again.

The belief is that may change late in the window, particularly if they don’t receive any better offers in the coming weeks. Thus, Rosario are willing to wait.

“Veliz will do everything in his power to secure a return to Central. He’s convinced that returning to the club now is the best thing for his career, and that’s fundamental to our aspirations. But we have to wait until July to see what’s new,” ‘officials’ told Pagina 12 when asked.

Earlier this month, Lazio’s Gustav Isaksen spoke about the possibility of living in the same city as his girlfriend Olivia Holdt, who is currently playing for Tottenham.

This came after the Danish winger was linked with a move to Spurs, and Premier League interest has been rising because of his performances in the 2024/25 season.

Tottenham are now presented as actively monitoring the Denmark international and could be helped in a potential move by Thomas Frank.

La Lazio Siamo Noi report that if Spurs part ways with Wilson Odobert this summer, they are then likelier to move for the Lazio player. Frank is described as being ‘crazy’ about Isaksen and wanted to sign him at Brentford last summer.

Now he has a better chance at Tottenham, and the personal side of the deal will also help.

Now, a call from Tottenham ‘would be difficult to refuse’ from the Rome club, especially if a level of €25m to €30m is met.

As of now, no formal approaches have arrived at Lazio, because the London club are first focusing on other areas of the pitch.

It is certain that they have Isaksen on the shortlist and a move for the 24-year-old will help him reunite with his girlfriend in the English capital as well.

Tottenham Hotspur and Everton are both considering a move for Juventus’ Timothy Weah this summer.

That’s according to Foot Mercato, who state Tottenham and Everton are among four clubs ‘battling’ for the winger. These four clubs are ‘particularly interested’ in Weah, who could be moving to a new team next season.

The American has been used across the right side of the pitch and also on the left wing this season. He mainly operated between a right winger and a right-back, managing six goals and five assists from 43 games.

His versatility hasn’t gone unnoticed as Tottenham and Everton are particularly keen, and two other unnamed clubs are also in the picture. The Premier League duo are ‘tracking’ the 25-year-old and will battle for his signature in this window.

The former Lille man has continued to rise at the Serie A club and Foot Mercato state he has an opportunity to make a move to the Premier League. Weah’s contract lasts until 2028.

Over the past few months, Tottenham Hotspur’s Cristian Romero has been regularly linked to Atlético Madrid.

On Tuesday, Los Rojiblancos manager Diego Simeone hailed the centre-back and said he would “obviously” like to sign him.

Two days ago, TyC Sports stated the 27-year-old could decide to stay at Tottenham after considering an exit. This is mainly because of the north London club’s new project under their Thomas Frank.

The Spanish media states the La Liga club haven’t given up on the defender and journalist Rubén Uría provides the latest for El Desmarque. He says the Argentina international is of great interest to the Madrid club and above all, Simeone.

According to the journalist, the manager has been calling the World Cup winner on a near daily basis, to convince him to join Atlético. Romero has a contract until 2027, and Uría believes the fee needed to take him away from the Europa League winners is on the high side.

“I know that El Cholo calls Cuti Romero, almost every day, to see if he can convince him,” he said.

“They’re going to ask for a lot. €58-€60m for this player, which is a lot of money for a centre-back. But I don’t know why Atleti would go after him. We’ll see how the summer goes.”