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Tottenham Hotspur striker Alejo Veliz has been linked with a summer move away from the club, and Racing Club are keen on him.

As per a report by TYC Sports, Racing Club have opened talks to sign Alejo Veliz. The 21-year-old attacking prospect was on loan at Espanyol last season. The player needs to leave permanently this summer, and it remains to be seen whether Racing Club can get a deal done for him.

Veliz needs to move on

Alejo Veliz is unlikely to get opportunities at Tottenham next season, and it makes sense for him to move on. The young attacker has been linked with Rosario Central as well. The youngster joined Tottenham from Rosario Central, and he has not been able to hold down a regular starting spot for the North London outfit. Returning to South America could be ideal for him.

The 21-year-old needs to play regularly at this stage of his career. Tottenham will not be able to provide him with that opportunity, and he should look to join a club where he will be a regular starter.

The Argentine striker is a tremendous talent for the bright future, and he will have plenty of opportunities to join a big club if he manages to fulfil his potential. Sitting on the bench at Tottenham next season would not be ideal for him.

Meanwhile, Racing Club are looking to add more quality and depth to the attacking unit, and it remains to be seen whether they can convince Tottenham to let the player leave for a reasonable amount of money. The 21-year-old would be a future asset for them, and it will be interesting to see how the situation develops.

The young attacker should focus on his development for now. He needs to play regularly to improve as a player. Meanwhile, Tottenham need to improve their attacking unit, and it remains to be seen whether they can sell some of their fringe players and bring in quality replacements. Dominic Solanke was quite mediocre last season, and they need more support in the final third.

Thomas Frank’s Tottenham have received a boost in their pursuit of Eberechi Eze as the Crystal Palace star is keen on joining them.

Tottenham are keen on reinforcing their attack ahead of next season. While they have already made Mathys Tel’s move permanent, new boss Thomas Frank seeks more quality in the final third, and he is keen on having Eberechi Eze at his disposal.

Spurs have a long-standing interest in the Crystal Palace star, and they have reignited their pursuit of his signature. According to a report from TBR, the North London club have received a boost as the player is keen on making the switch.

Eze has made quite a name for himself with his consistent performances for Crystal Palace. He is widely regarded as one of the best-attacking midfielders in the Premier League, and of late, he has been a constant feature in the English national team.

The 26-year-old’s consistent performances have put him on the radar of quite a few top clubs. Tottenham are one of the clubs that have been closely monitoring him for well over a year. They were interested in signing him last summer but didn’t make a move.

Spurs gearing up to make an offer

However, a report from The Standard suggests, Spurs are prepared to knock on the Eagles’ door with a formal offer in the near future. While their priority is to strengthen the flanks, Thomas Frank is pushing to sign Eze, who can provide depth outwide and add creativity in a more central role.

Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo and Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo are on their wishlist, but Eze, who has a release clause worth £68 million (£60m plus £8m in performance-based add-ons), could actually prove to be the cheapest of the lot.

The earlier report suggests the Eagles are ready to accept payments in instalments (£25-£30 million up front, with the remaining in two instalments) as long as Spurs are ready to pay a fee just over the clause.

While the player’s camp has held talks with multiple clubs, the most work has gone towards a move to Tottenham as Eze prefers joining Thomas Frank’s team.

The North London club are showing great desire to sign him and are ready to make an offer in the near future. With Eze keen on joining Spurs, it will be interesting to see how things pan out.

Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to beat Chelsea to the signature of English full-back Kyle Walker-Peters.

According to a report from CaughtOffside, Tottenham are keen on bringing Kyle Walker-Peters back to the club this summer. Thomas Frank is believed to be a big admirer of the versatile defender, and Spurs are looking to beat Chelsea to his signature.

Walker-Peters was a part of the Tottenham setup back in the day. He went up the ranks and even got promoted to their first team, but things didn’t work out for him at the North London club. He eventually ended up joining Southampton at the start of 2020.

While it was an initial loan deal, the Saints made it permanent the following summer. The 28-year-old has only gone from strength to strength since joining them and has been one of their mainstays over the years.

Southampton didn’t have the best of seasons last time out, as they finished bottom of the points table and got relegated to the Championship. While it wasn’t an ideal season for them as a team, Walker-Peters still stood out with his performances.

While the Saints would love to have him in their squad going forward, he is set to leave the club with his contract running out at the end of the month. The Championship outfit tried their best to extend his stay, but they have failed to convince him.

Tottenham are looking to re-sign Walker-Peters

With him set to be available for free, multiple English clubs are keen on signing the versatile defender. However, Spurs are reportedly prepared to make the most determined push to re-sign their academy graduate. The North London club seek more depth at the back, and Walker-Peters could prove to be a valuable addition to their squad.

His ability to feature as a right-back, a wing-back as well as on the opposite flank could come in handy for Thomas Frank’s team. The newly appointed Tottenham boss is open to the idea of having him in their squad. He could compete with Pedro Porro for a place in the starting XI and could also cover on the opposite flank.

His arrival would also boost their homegrown quota, and with a player of his quality available for free, Spurs certainly won’t want to miss out on him. But they could face serious competition from Chelsea, who are also interested in his signature.

While the Blues tend to target young stars with massive potential, they see this as a great opportunity to sign a top-quality player. His experience could come in handy, and he could provide much-needed depth to Enzo Maresca’s squad.

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City learn the asking price for Tottenham Hotspur defensive sensation Pedro Porro.

According to a report from Football Insider, Manchester City will have to fork out a significant fee if they want to secure the services of Tottenham star Pedro Porro. Pep Guardiola’s team are on the lookout for a new right-back and the Spanish full-back is one of the names on their wishlist.

The Premier League giants want to re-sign the 25-year-old, who was part of their squad from 2019 to 2022. However, his previous spell at City was far from ideal, as he failed to make a first-team appearance and spent most of his time out on loan.

He eventually secured a permanent move to Sporting CP and returned to the English top flight to join Tottenham Hotspur 18 months later. Spurs initially secured his services on loan before making the deal permanent in the summer of 2023. They forked out £39.7 million in total to get their hands on the Spanish right-back.

Porro has been an important part of their first team since the start and still has three years left on his deal at the club. But of late, there has been a lot of talk about his future as Manchester City are interested in re-signing the young full-back who has 11 goal contributions in his 46 outings this season.

City will have to pay £50 million for Porro

Pep Guardiola’s team will undergo quite a few changes in the summer after a disappointing 2024/25 campaign. While they will look to add more quality all across the pitch, the full-back position could be one of their priorities.

Kyle Walker’s move to AC Milan in the winter forced Guardiola to deploy Matheus Nunes at right-back. The Spanish manager is now keen on having a proper right-sided defender in his squad. While Walker could return to the club, they will still look to bring in an upgrade.

They have their eyes set on Porro who was a part of their setup back in the day. He has enough experience of playing in the English top flight and his attributes in the final third could come in handy. But they won’t find it easy to negotiate with Spurs who value the 25-year-old at £50 million.

Tottenham Hotspur are willing to negotiate the departure of Pedro Porro for the right price amidst interest from Manchester City.

According to a report from TBR, Tottenham are ready to part ways with Pedro Porro if they receive a significant financial offer. While the Spanish full-back has been a consistent performer for Ange Postecoglou’s team, they could look to cash in on him this summer.

Porro was a part of the Manchester City setup back in the day but he never got an opportunity to feature for their first team. He parted ways with them to join Portuguese giants Sporting CP, before returning to England three years later to sign for Tottenham in early 2023.

While it was an initial loan deal, the move was made permanent six months down the line. Porro has certainly gone from strength to strength over the last few seasons. The North London haven’t had the best of seasons this time around but the Spanish international has certainly done his bit.

He has been involved in a total of 46 matches and has managed to contribute towards 11 goals (3 goals, 8 assists). He has established himself as one of the best attacking full-backs in the Premier League and it has resulted in a lot of interest from across Europe.

Spurs are ready to sell Porro

While he is a key figure in the team, Spurs are considering cashing in on him. Djed Spence could end up taking over as their first-choice right-back. The English full-back has made most of the opportunities that he has had at left-back with Destiny Udogie out injured.

Tottenham are now looking to deploy him in his preferred right-back role, which could open the door for Pedro Porro’s departure. While Spurs generally manage their finances well, they are planning a big summer and offloading a few players could help balance the books.

But with the Spanish right-back’s contract running until 2028, the North London club will only sell for the right price. They want a fee in excess of £50 million for the 25-year-old. In England, Manchester City have emerged as a potential destination for him.

Nottingham Forest will be eager to return to winning ways when they hit the road to face a struggling Tottenham outfit.

Nottingham Forest cannot afford to drop points in their away fixture against Tottenham Hotspur, as they are chasing a UEFA Champions League spot, with sixth-placed Aston Villa hot on their heels.

The home team are 15th on the table with just 37 points in their 32 outings. They have lost three of their last four games, and things have not really gone their way throughout the ongoing campaign. Tottenham are safe from the drop, and their entire focus at this stage is on the Europa League.

However, Spurs will still be eager to finish the season on a high and climb up a few places in the table. Their last league outing was a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Wolves, but they did return to winning ways against Eintracht Frankfurt in Europa League. Tottenham will be looking to build on it.

The visitors are fifth on the table with 57 points in their 32 outings. They are level on points with sixth-placed Aston Villa and a point behind Manchester City, although they do have a game in hand. As a result, a win here could strengthen their chances of securing a top-five finish.

Defeats to Aston Villa and Everton in their last two outings have been massive blows for the Tricky Trees. However, with five teams qualifying for the UEFA Champions League, they do have a very realistic chance of playing the biggest club competition next season. The Hard Tackle takes a close look at both teams and tries to predict the tactics they could put to use.

Team News & Tactics

Tottenham Hotspur

James Maddison suffered a blow in their last outing. While Ange Postecoglou did confirm that was not that big a deal, the English international still might not be risked from the start.

Spurs remain without the services of Son Heung-min and Radu Dragusin. Apart from the duo, everyone else is expected to be available for selection. Since the Europa League is the priority for the North London club heading into the final weeks of the season, he could rest some of his big guns.

Pape Matar Sarr should feature alongside Dejan Kulusevski and Yves Bissouma in the centre of the park. The trio will look to control the tempo of the game and ensure they dominate the ball. Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel will provide width to their attacks, while Dominic Solanke will continue to lead the line for Tottenham against Nottingham Forest on Monday.

Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Vicario; Gray, Danso, Davies, Spence; Kulusevski, Bissouma, Sarr; Odobert, Solanke, Tel

Nottingham Forest

Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi both remain a major doubt for Nuno Espirito Santo’s team. Meanwhile, Anthony Elanga, who came off the bench last time out, should be ready to start this fixture.

Against Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, where Matz Sels will feature in goal. Murillo and Nikola Milenkovic will feature in the heart of the defence of the home team. Neco Williams and Alex Moreno will take charge on the flanks as full-backs.

Nicolas Domínguez and Elliot Anderson will feature in the centre of the park. They will look to shield the backline and ensure the opposition to not dominate the ball. Morgan Gibbs-White will be the attacking midfielder, with Callum Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga featuring on the flanks and providing much-needed width to their attacks. Chris Wood should continue to lead the line for Nottingham Forest against Tottenham.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Sels; Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno; Anderson, Dominguez; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood

Key Stats

Nottingham Forest secured a 1-0 win when the two teams last squared up against each other. It was their first win over Spurs since their promotion back in 2022, having lost four games prior to that.

Tottenham have only won one out of their last six league games.

The North London club have only won two home games since December.

After a run of three straight wins, Nottingham Forest have lost each of their last two Premier League games.

The Tricky Trees have only conceded 38 goals in the league, only the top two have a better defensive record than them.

Player to Watch

Chris Wood

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Wood has been the leader of Nottingham Forest’s attack. While they do have quality on the flanks, the veteran striker has been the biggest threat to the opposition. The 33-year-old has contributed towards 21 goals in his 30 Premier League outings this season.

The New Zealander averages a goal every 136th minute in the Premier League, and Nuno Espirito Santo will hope, he continues in similar fashion as we head into the final weeks of the season. With a Champions League spot at stake, Wood will surely be pumped to deliver.

Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Nottingham Forest

Tottenham do not have much to play for in the league at this point, but with home advantage, they could still cause problems for the visitors. While Ange Postecoglou is expected to rotate his side with one eye on the Europa League, Spurs will still pose a considerable threat going forward.

However, Nottingham Forest are desperate for points in their pursuit of UEFA Champions League qualification and won’t make it easy for the hosts. Despite back-to-back defeats, the Tricky Trees have looked dangerous in the final third and solid at the back for most of the campaign.

Given what is at stake for the visitors, they might just find a way to snatch all three points here. The Hard Tackle predicts a 2-1 win for Nuno Espirito Santo and his charges.

Tottenham are set to play the first of their two most important games of this season, as they take on Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final.

Ange Postecoglou is under tremendous pressure to deliver on his promise of winning a trophy, as the Australian had claimed that he always does in his second season. Winning the UEFA Europa League is imperative for Tottenham as well as their manager as only then will he have a chance to stay put in the hotseat, meaning they must beat Eintracht Frankfurt.

Tottenham’s season has gone downhill, and the trend has continued even with Postecoglou having a nearly full squad at his disposal. The fans were barely moved by the victory at the weekend against Southampton, which ended up relegating the south coast side from the Premier League. However, the mood was already dampened following Spurs’ loss to rivals Chelsea on the matchday before the Saints clash.

The Europa League remains the only hope for the North Londoners, who are into the European quarter-finals for the first time since beating Manchester City in 2019. They are into this stage of the current Europa League courtesy of a narrow victory over AZ Alkmaar, as Postecoglou’s side had to endure a difficult away trip first before securing passage in the home leg of their round-of-16 clash, as they now prepare a date with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Eintracht Frankfurt are already seen as one of the top contenders for the big prize in the second-tier European competition this season. Many believe the Europa League is Frankfurt’s competition, with only two defeats in their last 23 games.

The German side are into this round of this competition courtesy of a big aggregate victory over Ajax in the round of 16 with Frankfurt winning with a 6-1 margin. They are one of the favourites to lift the trophy, and they very recently won it under former boss and current Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner.

Irrespective of their status in the competition, Eintracht Frankfurt will have a big challenge ahead when they face Tottenham. While Spurs are not in the best of form, they will be a big team to beat in this competition, as this two-legged tie promises fireworks.

Team News & Tactics

Tottenham Hotspur

While Tottenham welcomed a few of their key stars back into the fold over the last few weeks, there are still many of those missing from action ahead of the game against Eintracht Frankfurt.

For instance, Ange Postecoglou can rely on starting choice defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, but the squad is missing Radu Dragusin and Kevin Danso. Dejan Kulusevski is probably that one star missing who would have started games for Spurs had he stayed fit.

There are some others like Timo Werner, Fraser Forster and Antonin Kinsky who are ineligible as the club decided against registering them for the Europa League squad. Postecoglou is expected to name a familiar lineup to face Eintracht Frankfurt on home soil, with Pedro Porro likely to keep his place at right-back, while Djed Spence will be preferred over Destiny Udogie at left-back.

Rodrigo Bentancur will have Lucas Bergvall and James Maddison for company on either side in the midfield trifecta. Dominic Solanke continues to search for form, and he will lead the line for Tottenham against Eintracht Frankfurt. Son Heung-min and Brennan Johnson will start on either wing.

Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Spence; Bergvall, Bentancur, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Son

Eintracht Frankfurt

There are a lot of doubtful names for Eintracht Frankfurt ahead of this trip to North London. Kevin Trapp, Ansgar Knauff, Can Uzun, Krisztian Lisztes, and Junior Dina Ebimbe are all in with a chance of missing out. The big miss for the German side will be Elye Wahi and Timothy Chandler, with the duo missing through injuries.

Dino Toppmoller will keep his shape intact with a 4-2-3-1 formation set to take shape against Tottenham. Robin Koch and Arthur Theate will pair up at the heart of the defence, with Rasmus Kristensen and Nathaniel Brown taking up the full-back roles. Tuta and Ellyes Skhiri will feature in the central midfield positions, with Hugo Larsson reprising the advanced role for the away side.

Mario Gotze, who was in top form against, Ajax will keep his place on the right-hand side of the attack, with Jean-Matteo Bahoya on the wide areas. Hugo Ekitike has been sensational for Eintracht Frankfurt, and he will continue to lead the line for the German club against Tottenham.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Santos; Kristensen, Koch, Theate, Brown; Tuta, Skhiri; Gotze, Larsson, Bahoya; Ekitike

Key Stats

Tottenham have lost only one of their last six games on home soil.

Tottenham are unbeaten at home this season in the Europa League.

Eintracht Frankfurt have lost only two of their last 23 Europa League games.

Eintracht Frankfurt have lost two of their last three games on the road in the UEFA Europa League.

Hugo Ekitike has been involved in six goals in 10 UEFA Europa League appearances this season (G3 A3), scoring and assisting in the second leg of the round of 16 against Ajax. However, the French striker has not scored in any of his five away games.

Player to Watch

Dominic Solanke

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Questions have been asked about Solanke and whether he is worth the £65 million Spurs paid to sign him. While he has been missing from action for a while due to an injury, the English striker has a good chance to return to form and focus his energy on the UEFA Europa League.

Tottenham have a realistic chance of reaching the final if they find a way past Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals. However, Solanke must find form as early as Thursday. In addition, the rivalry with Hugo Ekitike will be an interesting watch, and Solanke will certainly hope to come out on top to help his team take advantage into the second leg in Germany.

Interestingly, Solanke has a solid record in the UEFA Europa League this season. Solanke has been involved in six goals in only 361 minutes of Europa League action this season (G2 A4), scoring or assisting every 62 minutes. The only Englishman with more assists in a Europa League season is Bukayo Saka in 2019/20 for Arsenal (five).

Prediction

Tottenham 2-2 Eintracht Frankfurt

One might expect this to be an open game given both these teams like to play attacking football in their way. Eintracht Frankfurt are set to visit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as the slight favourites in the two-legged tie given their recent success in Europe, although Spurs will be given the benefit of the doubt due to the home advantage.

Either way, these are two competitive teams, and with Tottenham having many of their key stars available, they could put up a good fight against the German side. The game has the hallmarks of an entertaining draw, with both teams expected to score at least twice in North London.

A host of top premier League sides are keen on signing Joao Gomes from Wolves, who will demand a significant fee to sell.

According to Rudy Galetti, At least four top Premier League sides are keeping close tabs on Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes. Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United have all shown an interest in signing the 23-year-old Brazilian midfielder, with Wolves likely to sell for a suitable offer.r

Top clubs chasing Joao Gomes

There are hardly any profiles of players who can take up multiple roles in a team, especially in central midfield. Joao Gomes arrived from Flamengo in January of 2023, and while it has taken him at least six months to settle in, Gary O’Neil brought the best out of the 23-year-old Brazilian midfielder.

Last summer was tricky for Wolves, who lost Portuguese midfield pair Ruben Neves and Matheus Nunes in the same window. They needed someone to step in for the loss, and Gomes made his mark, forging a strong partnership with Mario Lemina in the centre of the pitch.

He was instrumental in Wolves’ mid-table finish, playing 34 times in the Premier League. During the end of the season, many reports emerged of potential interest from top sides, including Arsenal and Manchester United, while Liverpool and Tottenham are also keen on the 23-year-old Brazilian midfielder.

The interest remains intact, as these sides are set to make their move for the 23-year-old Brazilian midfielder. Wolves are confident of keeping the midfielder in their ranks, although much like the case of Nunes, they will find it difficult to go against the player’s wishes if he sought a switch to one of the bigger sides.

Wolves will demand big for Gomes

Wolves have been expert sellers in this window over the last few windows. They are aware of the demand for a profile like Gomes and will demand significantly. The interested clubs are financially capable of paying what’s required to sign a player of the Brazilian’s quality.

While Wolves are reportedly open to a sale, they will only do so if they can receive suitable offers. The club is expected to demand at least three times what they paid Flamengo for the 23-year-old Brazilian midfielder, meaning this sale could be reminiscent of that of Nunes from last summer when the Portuguese international joined Manchester City.

Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing 16-year-old German midfield sensation Boris Lum from Hertha BSC.

According to a report by German outlet BILD, Boris Lum is gaining popularity in the market in the summer transfer window. Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the German midfield sensation, with the latter meeting his representatives three times for talks over a possible move. In addition, the Hertha BSC wonderkid is a target for Ajax and Bayern Munich.

Who is Boris Lum?

Boris Lum is the latest highly-rated German wonderkid to rise in prominence in his homeland. The country is witnessing the rise of the latest generation of world-beaters, with highly-rated prospects like Maximilian Beier, Youssoufa Moukoko, and Brajan Gruda attracting interest from abroad.

As for Lum, he is a native of Berlin and spent the early years of his youth career with Borussia Friedrichsfelde and Union Berlin. The German midfield sensation has been with Hertha BSC since 2016 and has gone from strength to strength in the last eight years at the German club.

The 16-year-old represents Germany’s under-17 side internationally and has broken into the under-19 team at Hertha BSC. In addition, Cristian Fiel has compelled the club to bring him to first-team training sessions. Meanwhile, the youngster’s progress has not gone unnoticed, alerting several high-profile clubs, including Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.

Premier League beckons?

Manchester City’s interest in Boris Lum is understandable. The Premier League champions constantly scour the market for highly-rated prodigies, with recent reports linking them with Han Willhoft-King, Harrison Miles, and Mikey Moore, among others. Lum has now emerged as a viable target.

As for Tottenham, they have started focusing on recruiting highly-rated prospects since Ange Postecoglou arrived at the club. Luka Vuskovic, Lucas Bergvall, and Archie Gray have already joined Tottenham, with Lum now emerging as a viable target. Meanwhile, the 16-year-old German midfield sensation’s representatives have already met the North London club thrice.

However, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur face stiff competition in the race to secure Boris Lum’s services, with Ajax and Bayern Munich also keen on signing him. It will be interesting to see if the 16-year-old moves abroad in the coming weeks amid the emerging links.