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Tottenham Hotspur are favourites to sign a £150,000-per-week forward over Arsenal and Liverpool this summer, as manager Ange Postecoglou seeks to bring in a star attacking signing ahead of next season.

Spurs aiming to seal deal for another forward after Werner

With just a month remaining of the summer transfer window, and not long to go until the new Premier League season, Spurs supporters will be eager for the Lilywhites to start making headway in their pursuit of another forward.

Tottenham are widely believed to be in the market for a new winger or striker, with Fabrizio Romano recently confirming their interest in Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze and Wolves winger Pedro Neto.

"There is appreciation from Spurs for Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace - and also with all of the other options we always mention here like Pedro Neto, this is absolutely confirmed," said Romano on Playback recently via GiveMeSport.

"So Tottenham like Eze and like Pedro Neto, and they have decided how much they want to spend in that position. So there is internal conversation, but they will bring in one more player in that position for sure - one more offensive player."

Spurs sealed a season-long loan extension for Timo Werner, and the new agreement includes a new option to buy set at around £8.5 million. However, with Bryan Gil out the door and others like Richarlison tipped to leave Tottenham, they will need a quality extra body in that area of the squad.

Eze and Neto are likely to cost premium transfer fees, and chairman Daniel Levy has a history of low-balling moves. A sound alternative to the two Premier League stars could be Italy international and Juventus winger Federico Chiesa, who's been heavily linked with a move to N17 recently.

The £150,000-per-week forward's contract expires next year, and reports claim he could be available for around £25 million as a result. Chiesa bagged 10 goals and three assists in all competitions for the Old Lady last season, and can play all over the pitch as a winger, second striker and centre-forward.

Tottenham favourites to sign Chiesa over Arsenal and Liverpool

According to Tutto Juve, Spurs face competition from Arsenal and Liverpool for his services, but the good news for Postecoglou is that Tottenham are currently favourites to sign Chiesa from Juventus this summer.

The Bianconeri are hoping that the English trio spark an auction for Chiesa, as they look to make as much cash from his sale as possible, rather than see him leave for free.

"He’s a huge player and he’s been linked with a few clubs in England," said pundit Rio Ferdinand in 2021.

"I’m sure they’re thinking ‘why didn’t we get him?’. He’s just a fantastic footballer. The intensity with which he plays with, we saw in the Euros [2020] he was the main goal threat for the Italians who went on to win the tournament.

"It’s his pace, his drive. He’s the one who is the threat, he’s potent, he wants to run in behind."

Tottenham Hotspur are favourites to sign a £150,000-per-week forward over Arsenal and Liverpool this summer, as manager Ange Postecoglou seeks to bring in a star attacking signing ahead of next season.

Spurs aiming to seal deal for another forward after Werner

With just a month remaining of the summer transfer window, and not long to go until the new Premier League season, Spurs supporters will be eager for the Lilywhites to start making headway in their pursuit of another forward.

Tottenham are widely believed to be in the market for a new winger or striker, with Fabrizio Romano recently confirming their interest in Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze and Wolves winger Pedro Neto.

"There is appreciation from Spurs for Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace - and also with all of the other options we always mention here like Pedro Neto, this is absolutely confirmed," said Romano on Playback recently via GiveMeSport.

"So Tottenham like Eze and like Pedro Neto, and they have decided how much they want to spend in that position. So there is internal conversation, but they will bring in one more player in that position for sure - one more offensive player."

Spurs sealed a season-long loan extension for Timo Werner, and the new agreement includes a new option to buy set at around £8.5 million. However, with Bryan Gil out the door and others like Richarlison tipped to leave Tottenham, they will need a quality extra body in that area of the squad.

Eze and Neto are likely to cost premium transfer fees, and chairman Daniel Levy has a history of low-balling moves. A sound alternative to the two Premier League stars could be Italy international and Juventus winger Federico Chiesa, who's been heavily linked with a move to N17 recently.

The £150,000-per-week forward's contract expires next year, and reports claim he could be available for around £25 million as a result. Chiesa bagged 10 goals and three assists in all competitions for the Old Lady last season, and can play all over the pitch as a winger, second striker and centre-forward.

Tottenham favourites to sign Chiesa over Arsenal and Liverpool

According to Tutto Juve, Spurs face competition from Arsenal and Liverpool for his services, but the good news for Postecoglou is that Tottenham are currently favourites to sign Chiesa from Juventus this summer.

The Bianconeri are hoping that the English trio spark an auction for Chiesa, as they look to make as much cash from his sale as possible, rather than see him leave for free.

"He’s a huge player and he’s been linked with a few clubs in England," said pundit Rio Ferdinand in 2021.

"I’m sure they’re thinking ‘why didn’t we get him?’. He’s just a fantastic footballer. The intensity with which he plays with, we saw in the Euros [2020] he was the main goal threat for the Italians who went on to win the tournament.

"It’s his pace, his drive. He’s the one who is the threat, he’s potent, he wants to run in behind."

It's been a reasonably successful summer for Tottenham Hotspur thus far, with wins in every pre-season game and an exciting signing already bedded into the team in Archie Gray.

Daniel Levy and Co have also secured the services of 18-year-old Yang Min-Hyeok, who will join the club in the new year.

However, it's not just about the incomings, as it appears that Emerson Royal's move to AC Milan is now approaching completion.

More good news: the Lilywhites may be able to sign his ideal upgrade for less than initially thought.

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A recent report from the Italian publication Corriere dello Sport via Sport Witness claims that Tottenham have maintained their interest in Fiorentina full-back Michael Kayode and see him as a replacement for Royal.

According to the story, Aston Villa saw an offer of around €15m - £13m - rejected last month as La Viola are after €20m for the young star, which is €10m less than was reported prior and works out to about £17m.

While the fee is still sizeable, it's one entirely within the North Londoners' ability to pay, and therefore, Levy and Co should act fast before another side capitalises.

How Kayode compares to Royal

So, if Spurs are looking at Kayode as the replacement for the departing Royal, how does he compare to the Brazilian? Would he be the ideal upgrade, or would he be more of the same?

Let's start by looking at their output. While they're still defenders - just about, anyway - the modern full-back can be just as crucial in attacking phases, and the good news is that the young Italian does come out on top here.

In 37 appearances last season, he scored one goal and provided four assists, meaning he averaged a goal involvement every 7.4 games, and while that's not mind-blowing, it's encouraging considering he's only just turned 20.

In contrast, the Lilywhites ace scored just one goal and failed to provide any assists in his 24 appearances last season, equating to, well, one goal involvement on average every 24 games, if you can even really call that an average.

What about their underlying numbers, then? Is it just as emphatic a victory for the "exciting" Fiorentina star, as dubbed by data analyst Ben Mattinson, when we look under the hood?

Yes, yes, it is. Aside from a few metrics like ball recoveries, progressive passes, tackles won, and interceptions, the Borgomanero-born gem comes out ahead in the majority of relevant statistics, including non-penalty expected goals plus assists, progressive carries, passes and crosses into the penalty area, key passes, shot-creating actions, successful take-ons, and he even makes fewer errors leading to a shot, all per 90.

Now, his weakness in a few defensive metrics isn't ideal, but given his age and the fact that he "fears nothing", per manager Vincenzo Italiano, there's no reason to think he wouldn't improve those aspects of his game under the tutelage of Ange Postecoglou.

Ultimately, with Royal clearly on his way out and the price for Kayode coming down, signing him this summer feels like a no-brainer for Spurs and a brilliant way to further strengthen the full-back area.

It's been a reasonably successful summer for Tottenham Hotspur thus far, with wins in every pre-season game and an exciting signing already bedded into the team in Archie Gray.

Daniel Levy and Co have also secured the services of 18-year-old Yang Min-Hyeok, who will join the club in the new year.

However, it's not just about the incomings, as it appears that Emerson Royal's move to AC Milan is now approaching completion.

More good news: the Lilywhites may be able to sign his ideal upgrade for less than initially thought.

Tottenham Hotspur transfer news

A recent report from the Italian publication Corriere dello Sport via Sport Witness claims that Tottenham have maintained their interest in Fiorentina full-back Michael Kayode and see him as a replacement for Royal.

According to the story, Aston Villa saw an offer of around €15m - £13m - rejected last month as La Viola are after €20m for the young star, which is €10m less than was reported prior and works out to about £17m.

While the fee is still sizeable, it's one entirely within the North Londoners' ability to pay, and therefore, Levy and Co should act fast before another side capitalises.

How Kayode compares to Royal

So, if Spurs are looking at Kayode as the replacement for the departing Royal, how does he compare to the Brazilian? Would he be the ideal upgrade, or would he be more of the same?

Let's start by looking at their output. While they're still defenders - just about, anyway - the modern full-back can be just as crucial in attacking phases, and the good news is that the young Italian does come out on top here.

In 37 appearances last season, he scored one goal and provided four assists, meaning he averaged a goal involvement every 7.4 games, and while that's not mind-blowing, it's encouraging considering he's only just turned 20.

In contrast, the Lilywhites ace scored just one goal and failed to provide any assists in his 24 appearances last season, equating to, well, one goal involvement on average every 24 games, if you can even really call that an average.

What about their underlying numbers, then? Is it just as emphatic a victory for the "exciting" Fiorentina star, as dubbed by data analyst Ben Mattinson, when we look under the hood?

Yes, yes, it is. Aside from a few metrics like ball recoveries, progressive passes, tackles won, and interceptions, the Borgomanero-born gem comes out ahead in the majority of relevant statistics, including non-penalty expected goals plus assists, progressive carries, passes and crosses into the penalty area, key passes, shot-creating actions, successful take-ons, and he even makes fewer errors leading to a shot, all per 90.

Now, his weakness in a few defensive metrics isn't ideal, but given his age and the fact that he "fears nothing", per manager Vincenzo Italiano, there's no reason to think he wouldn't improve those aspects of his game under the tutelage of Ange Postecoglou.

Ultimately, with Royal clearly on his way out and the price for Kayode coming down, signing him this summer feels like a no-brainer for Spurs and a brilliant way to further strengthen the full-back area.

A senior Tottenham first-team player has agreed to leave north London after Bryan Gil, with talks advanced and a deal now described as imminent.

Bryan Gil seals loan move to Girona as he leaves Tottenham

Gil became the latest official departure from Spurs amid a summer of many outgoings, with manager Ange Postecoglou sticking to his guns and orchestrating the overhaul he hinted at earlier this year.

Postecoglou suggested that a few players would be leaving Tottenham this summer, claiming that the club need to undergo drastic change and not everybody will be along for the ride - going on to draw a comparison with Arsenal and Liverpool.

"We need change. Change has to happen," said Postecoglou on Tottenham's need to evolve.

"You can’t want to alter your course and expect the same people are going to be on that. It’s just not going to happen. We’ve had two windows and we’ve had some development of players, for sure, but when I say we’ve still got a long way to go, that’s what I’m talking about.

"It’s impossible to say you’re going to have drastic change and yet expect everyone to be on that journey. It’s not for the want of trying. It’s just that we’re going to play a certain way, we’re going to train a certain way and we’re going to have a certain mindset.

"And that’s not for everyone. Whether it’s Liverpool or Arsenal, if you look at the beginning of their journeys, by the time they win the competition or have success, the team’s almost unrecognisable."

While Gil's move to Girona is temporary on paper, the Spaniard signed a new contract which includes a release clause of around £12.6 million (Fabrizio Romano) - giving the La Liga side or any other suitors a chance to snap him up next summer for a fairly reasonable fee.

The 23-year-old will help to fill the void left by Savinho on his season-long loan, coming after the Brazilian joined Girona's sister club and Premier League champions Man City. Following Gil, it appears very likely that the next player to depart N17 will be right-back Emerson Royal.

Emerson Royal agrees AC Milan terms with Tottenham exit imminent

According to Football Insider and journalist Wayne Veysey, Emerson has agreed terms to join AC Milan and his Spurs exit is imminent.

Talks are finally at an advanced stage for the 25-year-old, with Milan having been negotiating over a deal to sign the Brazilian for a long time. The Rossoneri had a bid rejected for him "several weeks ago", but both Tottenham and the Serie A side are close to shaking hands on a total agreement.

Postecoglou has apparently deemed Emerson surplus to requirements, despite the lack of an alternative for Pedro Porro on that side of his backline.

There's just under a month until the summer transfer window slams shut this year, and while some clubs are fumbling around yet to make much of an impact, Tottenham Hotspur seem to know exactly what they're doing.

Daniel Levy and Co signed the incredibly exciting Archie Gray for £30m at the start of this month and just completed the signing of South Korean youngster Yang Min-Hyeok, who's set to join the team in January.

This determination to invest in youth is an exciting indicator of the club's future ambitions, and based on recent reports, they're targeting at least one more highly-rated teenager this summer, a prospect who could be the perfect long-term replacement for Son Heung-min.

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According to a recent report from GIVEMESPORT, Tottenham have maintained their interest in French wonderkid Desire Doue.

The report has revealed that the Lilywhites have been on the charm offensive in a bid to persuade him to come to North London, showing him the path he'd have to the first team, although due to the level of interest in his services, they have found it challenging to do so thus far.

No price is mentioned in the report, but stories from earlier this month claimed that the Stade Rennais gem would be available for around £42m.

It will be an expensive and challenging deal to get over the line, but given his quality and potential, Levy and Co should do what they can to bring him to N17 this summer, as he could be the ideal heir to Son.

Why Doue would be the ideal Son heir

So, the first thing to clear up here is that while Son is 32 years old and therefore has a limited amount of time at the top left, he's still more than capable of leading this Spurs side, as he demonstrated last season.

In just 36 appearances, the Chuncheon-born winger scored 17 goals and provided ten assists, equating to a remarkable average of a goal involvement every 1.33 games, and while he looks more than capable of doing something similar next season, father time catches up with us all.

For example, an article from The Athletic a few years ago looked at when players in different positions hit their peak, and according to that, a winger's peak is around 26.

Now, while the former Bayer Leverkusen ace may well maintain his impressive form for another couple of years, it would make sense to bring in Doue as his long-term heir as, despite being just 19 years old, he already looked unreal.

For example, in 42 first-team appearances last season, 13 of which came on the left wing, the Angers-born "entertainer", as dubbed by data analyst Ben Mattinson, scored four goals and provided six assists, equating to an average of one every 4.2 games, which for someone so young is undeniably impressive.

Moreover, according to FBref, which compares players in similar positions across Europe's top five leagues, the Rennais prospect sits in the top 6% of attacking midfielders and wingers for progressive passes and successful take-ons per 90, indicating that the youngster has already mastered some elements of his position.

Ultimately, Doue is a young and relatively inexperienced player, while Son is still performing at a high level. However, the former looks to have all the ingredients to eventually take over from the latter on Spurs' left-hand side, and therefore, Levy and Co should be doing all they can to convince him to move to the White side of North London this summer.

It's been a successful pre-season for Tottenham Hotspur so far this year, with three wins on the bounce against Heart of Midlothian, Queens Park Rangers and most recently Vissel Kobe.

However, with the return of the Premier League now less than three weeks away, a lot still needs to be done, especially regarding the transfer window.

So far, the only permanent signings the Lilywhites have made this summer are Archie Gray and Yang Min-Hyeok, although they have been heavily linked with Juventus ace Federico Chiesa.

However, while the Italian international would likely be a great addition to Ange Postecoglou's squad, recent reports have touted a potentially more exciting and dangerous alternative from the Premier League.

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According to a recent report from GIVEMESPORT, Tottenham have maintained their long-term interest in Wolverhampton Wanderers' star, Pedro Neto, ahead of a potential move in the coming weeks.

The report claims that the North Londoners are keen to add another quality attacker to their frontline this summer, and Postecoglou favours signing a player with Premier League experience.

This criterion has led them to Eberechi Eze and the Wolves ace. However, the report has revealed the Lilywhites believe there will be no room to manoeuvre on the Englishman's £60m price tag, while the Portuguese international will likely be available for less than his £60m valuation.

Should Spurs opt to sign Neto, he'll still likely cost more than the £21m fee Juventus reportedly want for Chiesa, but given his form last season, he'd be worth it.

How Neto compares to Chiesa

So, with it looking like Daniel Levy and Co could be opting to sign Neto over Chiesa this summer, how do the pair compare?

Well, from a pure output perspective, it's a clear and decisive victory for the Wolves man, even though he only produced one more goal involvement than his competition.

In just 24 appearances last season, the 24-year-old "beast," as former teammate Diogo Jota dubbed him, scored three goals and provided 11 assists, maintaining an impressive average of a goal involvement every 1.71 games.

In contrast, the Euro 2020 champion scored ten goals and provided three assists, but it took him 37 appearances to do so, resulting in a less impressive average of a goal involvement every 2.8 games.

How about the pair's underlying numbers then? Is it another easy win for the former Lazio winger when we take a look at what's going on under the hood?

In short, yes, yes, it is. For example, aside from a few, the Viana do Castelo-born star comes out ahead in the majority of underlying numbers and by quite some way, such as actual non-penalty goals plus assists, progressive passes and carries, passing accuracy, key passes, goal-creating actions, successful take-ons, ball recoveries and aerial duels won, all per 90.

Lastly, availability is one area in which you might expect the former Fiorentina dynamo to have the upper hand, but as it turns out, that's not the case.

In the last three seasons, he has missed 84 games for club and country through injury, while his competition has missed 50, and while that's still far from ideal, it's significantly better.

Ultimately, when it comes to both output and the underlying metrics behind that output, Neto is clear of Chiesa and is comfortably the superior winger at present. Therefore, while he'll undoubtedly cost more, Levy and Co must do what they can to bring him to N17 in the coming weeks.

With Tottenham Hotspur set to lose a number of senior players this summer, it appears that Daniel Levy and Co are working hard to find younger prospects to replace them.

Spurs set for squad revamp this summer

The underlying theme of Spurs' summer so far has been the selling off of ageing players to fund younger replacements. The most recent news out of N17 has seen Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg leave Spurs to join French outfit Marseille. Arriving on an initial loan deal, the Ligue 1 side have an obligation to sign the Danish midfielder permanently in the future for a fee believed to be about £17million.

With fellow Spurs midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur also attracting interest from abroad this summer, it appears that Ange Postecoglou already has two capable players waiting in the wings. The early passages of the transfer window saw two teenager midfielders arrive in N17 in the form of Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray.

Whilst the former signed for Spurs back in February, the 18-year-old only made the move from his native Sweden at the start of this month. In the case of Gray, it was a fee believed to be north of £30 million that saw the teenager leave his boyhood club Leeds United to start a new chapter with Spurs.

The next name slated to depart the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is Emerson Royal, with the Brazilian's move to AC Milan moving closer to completion. As has been the case with Spurs' midfield, it now appears that Levy is eyeing up a young talent to replace the outgoing right back.

Spurs could sign star for a bargain price

As reported by Sport Witness, the Italian press are claiming that Spurs are interested in a deal for Fiorentina defender Michael Kayode. The outlet also reports that Newcastle United and Aston Villa have also expressed a desire to sign the 20-year-old, suggesting a real battle for his signature.

It is reported that Villa offered a little over £12.5 million for the defender back in June but this was rebuffed by Fiorentina sporting director Daniele Prade. It was stated at the time that the Serie A outfit were holding out for a figure in the region of £25 million, but this most recent development suggests that Fiorentina have told Spurs they'd sell for just £17 million, a deduction of over 30 per cent.

If Spurs are to get a deal for Kayode over the line they would be getting a highly rated young talent for a cut-rate price. Last season saw the 20-year-old make 37 appearances for Fiorentina in all competitions, contributing one goal and four assists in the process.

Whilst Kayode is a right back by trade, the player has deputised as both a left and right midfielder at times, showing not only his attacking qualities but his ability to be a versatile asset to Postecoglou's side.

With the report making clear Fiorentina's need to sell this summer and the Italian club currently on a pre-season tour of England, now could be the perfect opportunity for Levy to act fast and hijack a deal for Kayode from Spurs' rivals.

With just over a month until the summer transfer window slams shut, Tottenham Hotspur are set to show the door to one particular player who has struggled for game time in north London.

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It's been a slow summer for the Lilywhites so far, but things could yet pick up amid links to the likes of Viktor Gyokeres and Federico Chiesa. The duo could join both Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray on the incomings list, with Gyokeres one who would particularly steal the headlines. A forward capable of replacing Harry Kane, Spurs may need to match his £86m release clause, but welcoming the Swede would undoubtedly prove to be a game-changer for Ange Postecoglou.

Meanwhile, on the departure front, those in north London have already shown the door to Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg this summer, with the Dane swapping Spurs for Lyon in recent weeks, and he may not be the last name out the door. He could yet be joined by out-of-favour right-back Emerson Royal, who has been linked to both AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund and is almost certain to be joined by Bryan Gil.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Gil is expected to complete a loan move to Girona this summer after a deal was agreed. What's more, the winger is reportedly also set to extend his contract at Spurs, which will include a release clause worth €15m (£12.6m).

A player who has struggled to find his feet at Spurs, Gil is set to complete a loan move back to La Liga in the hope of finally discovering his best form once more.

"Great" Gil needs move

When Gil initially arrived in north London back in 2021, he was a player with plenty of promise. That promise has since dwindled, however, and after three years, he desperately needs his loan move to go well in the forthcoming campaign. Still just 23 years old, the winger is in no position to panic with plenty of time to turn things around, and he can use Giovani Lo Celso's previously successful loan move to Villarreal in 2022 as a fine example to follow.

Despite his limited minutes, Postecoglou was full of praise for Gil in the last campaign, telling Spurs' official website: "Bryan is one where in the last couple of weeks, it’s been great to have him working really hard in training, he’s missed all of the season so far, and it’s well chronicled that we’ve lost Ivan (Perisic) and lost Manor (Solomon), who play in that left wing position, so having Bryan available again ins great for us."

With a release clause worth just £13m set to be inserted into the Spaniard's new contract too, Gil may yet get the chance to leave Spurs on a permanent basis sooner rather than later.

This summer is a huge one for Tottenham Hotspur as they try to build on Ange Postecoglou’s solid first season at the helm.

His side secured a 5th-placed finish in the Premier League, narrowly missing out on a Champions League place - with the aim undoubtedly to secure qualification this season.

They’ve already invested in the squad during the transfer window, re-signing forward Timo Werner on loan, whilst splashing £40m on youngster Archie Gray.

However, despite the big-money addition of the midfielder, who starred for Leeds United last season, the Lilywhites are still targeting more new signings to increase their chances of building on last season.

Numerous names have been touted with moves to North London this summer, including one talent who has caught the eye of various sides in the Premier League.

Tottenham could sign £50k-p/w star this summer

In recent weeks, Tottenham have been linked with a move to sign Nottingham Forest right-back Neco Williams after his stellar campaign in 2023/24.

The Welsh international, who earns £50k-per-week, as per Capology, made 26 appearances for the Reds last season, claiming three successive Player of the Month awards after the arrival of Nuno Espírito Santo.

His subsequent form has also caught the eye of West Ham United and Manchester United, with the Premier League duo joining Spurs in keeping tabs on his progress at the City Ground.

The potential signing of Williams could play perfectly into the hands of one current Spurs talent who also joined the club from Forest just 12 months ago.

Why Williams could be a dream signing for Johnson

Brennan Johnson joined Postecoglou’s side in September last year for £47.5m from the East Midlands outfit, after his debut top-flight campaign that saw him score eight goals and register three assists.

He enjoyed a successful first season in North London, registering 15 goal contributions, the second most of any player in the Tottenham squad in 2023/24.

Johnson has previously starred with Williams at Forest and for the Welsh national side, with the pair potentially able to rekindle their link-up down the right-hand side should the full-back swap the East Midlands for London this summer.

Whilst Williams featured without the winger at club level during the previous campaign, he still produced some impressive figures that would allow Johnson to reach the next level in North London.

The “incredible” defender, as dubbed by former boss Jürgen Klopp, averaged 2.6 progressive carries and 2.6 progressive passes, tallies that could allow him to once more create a successful partnership with his international teammate by progressing the ball forward consistently to provide the attacker with plenty of opportunities to weave his magic in the final third.

However, his primary role is to be solid defensively, a role that he excelled in last campaign, winning an average of 3.8 tackles per 90 - ranking him within the top 1% of all defenders in Europe.

He also averaged 2.4 blocks and 2.9 clearances, playing a starring role in Espírito Santo’s side towards the back end of the season.

It goes without saying that Williams’ potential signing would be an excellent one for Spurs, but it remains to be seen if they would pursue a move after their reported interest.

It would further strengthen the right-back area, but also hand the current Tottenham forward the opportunity to reach the next level after his impressive first season at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.