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Tottenham Hotspur are making a late move to try to hijack Wolves’ swoop for a centre-back they are closing in on.

Spurs are in trouble at the wrong end of the Premier League table and Wolves’ win over Aston Villa on Saturday means they are just five points ahead of 17th spot.

Ange Postecoglou has been keen for signings, but so far Daniel Levy has only been able to hand him goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.

Now Spurs are trying to hijack Wolves’ swoop for Lens defender Kevin Danso, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Wolves have a loan agreement in place with Lens for Danso, who is expected to be put through his medical checks by the club on Sunday.

However, Tottenham are making a late move and seeing if they can tempt the Austrian to move to north London instead.

It is unclear whether they will be able to turn Danso’s head so late in the day.

The defender was also wanted by Aston Villa and Juventus, but unless he has a change of heart now Spurs are in the race will join Wolves.

Sunday appears set to be key in seeing if the defender entertains Spurs’ offer.

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Tottenham Hotspur are yet to make an enquiry to Manchester United for Alejandro Garnacho, according to talkSPORT.

Spurs have been having a massive injury crisis going through their team with the backline being the most affected area.

The north London club’s attack has also suffered bruises and they have been looking to bring in a new forward to back Ange Postecoglou

Spurs wanted to sign Randal Kolo Muani but he ended up at Juventus and now Bayern Munich’s Matthys Tel has also made it clear that he does not want to join them.

Tottenham have now shifted their focus and have been credited with a link with Red Devils man Garnacho.

The Argentine has been linked with a possible exit from Old Trafford, with Napoli having worked on a deal for him, while Chelsea are also keen.

However, Ange Postecoglou’s side have not made any enquiries for the 20-year-old Argentina winger.

If Spurs do hold an interest in landing Garnacho then they have yet to tell Manchester United about it.

And the clock is ticking down on the transfer window.

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Tottenham Hotspur are in contact with AC Milan regarding a possible deal for Aston Villa target Fikayo Tomori, but it is suggested it would be ‘complicated’.

Despite a rampant injury crisis sweeping through Tottenham, the club have only added goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky to the ranks so far.

Ange Postecoglou wants to add a defender to their squad to give option and depth to his backline, with options being explored.

Tottenham have a longstanding interest in former Chelsea star Tomori, who currently plays for Italian giants AC Milan.

The 27-year-old centre-back is also on Aston Villa’s list of targets, with Unai Emery desperate to bring in a centre-back amid Diego Carlos’ exit.

Now, according to Italian broadcaster Sportitalia, Tottenham have taken the first steps to establish contact with AC Milan for Tomori.

Tomori has been a bit part player for AC Milan this season and the player wants to leave to secure regular game time.

However, despite that, it is claimed that a deal would be ‘complicated’.

It is unclear whether AC Milan will be willing to part ways with the defender in the ongoing window.

Now with deadline day approaching, Tottenham will have to move quickly to seal a deal if possible.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers have tabled an offer for Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso, who Tottenham Hotspur have an option on, though their offer falls short of the Spanish club’s valuation.

The Premier League strugglers are making last-ditch attempts to find a replacement for Mario Lemina, who is bound for Saudi Arabia, as well as to strengthen their squad.

While a move for Dynamo Kyiv midfielder Volodymyr Brazhko is being worked on, yet another option has been identified by the Wolves hierarchy.

US midfielder Cardoso has left an impression on the Wolves scouts and with the transfer window rapidly drawing to a close, they have even gone on to table an offer for him.

According to Spanish journalist Ivan Quiros, Vítor Pereira’s team have offered a €20m fee for the player, though Real Betis are asking for €10m more.

Cardoso is a player that Tottenham boast an option on.

While selling Giovani Lo Celso to Betis last summer Tottenham negotiated an option to buy Cardoso next summer for a set fee of €25m.

It remains to be seen whether Wolves are able to overcome every stumbling block to secure the player before Monday’s deadline.

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Tottenham Hotspur are close to sealing a move for Manchester City’s young prospect Daniel Batty, who is currently undergoing his medical in London, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The teenager performs the number ten role for Manchester City’s academy and is a regular for their Under-18 team.

This season, he has played in 17 Under-18 Premier League matches for the Cityzens, scoring two goals and setting up three more for his team-mates.

Top prospect Batty has also featured in the UEFA Youth League and the FA Youth Cup.

However, he is not currently in the frame to get into manager Pep Guardiola’s senior team mix and he is heading elsewhere.

Tottenham have identified his potential and are now close to luring him away from Manchester.

They have agreed to pay Manchester City a £500,000 transfer fee and have also promised future add-ons with a sell-on percentage as well.

‘Medical ongoing’ is the verdict for the teenager, who will look to pass his tests with the London-based side before penning a contract to join Tottenham’s youth ranks.

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Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur vs Elfsborg

Competition: Europa League

Kick-off: 20:00 UK time

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has picked his team and substitutes for tonight’s Europa League meeting with Elfsborg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Spurs start the night sitting in sixth spot in the league phase table and are well placed to make sure they finish in the top eight to book a last 16 spot.

Whether Spurs need to win remains dependent upon other results, but Postecoglou will want to take no chances and will demand three points.

Visitors Elfsborg are scrapping to hold on to their spot in the playoff round and arrive in north London having won three, lost three and drawn one of their games so far.

In goal for Spurs tonight is Brandon Austin, while in defence Postecoglou picks Pedro Porro, Archie Gray, Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies.

Midfield sees the Spurs manager go with Pape Matar Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur, while Lucas Bergvall and Mikey Moore support Richarlison and Heung-Min Son.

If Postecoglou needs to shake things up then he has options off the bench and they include Dejan Kulusevski and Will Lankshear.

Tottenham Hotspur Team vs Elfsborg

Austin, Porro, Gray, Van de Ven, Davies, Sarr, Bentancur, Bergvall, Moore, Richarlison, Son

Substitutes: Forster, Whiteman, Hardy, Dragusin, Cassanova, Bissouma, Olusesi, Kyerematen, Ajayi, Kulusevski, Scarlett, Lankshear

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Tottenham Hotspur have begun direct negotiations with Bayern Munich for Manchester United and Arsenal target Mathys Tel.

The 19-year-old winger is unhappy with his situation at Bayern Munich and wants to leave on loan before the window closes.

Tel has no shortage of suitors, with Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Arsenal all in the mix for his signature, while Chelsea are also keen.

It is suggested that among Tel’s suitors, Tottenham have been most active in recent hours.

Tottenham technical director Johan Lange has travelled to Germany to hold talks with the Bundesliga giants regarding a possible deal.

According to German broadcaster Sky Deutschland, Spurs have now started direct negotiations with Bayern Munich regarding Tel.

Tottenham want to be decisive and quick as they look to beat off competition from rivals Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea.

It has also been suggested that Ruben Amorim’s side are looking for a loan deal to take Tel to Old Trafford.

As suitors in the ongoing window line up for the 19-year-old winger, he has yet to decide where he wants to go.

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Tottenham Hotspur are amongst seven ‘clubs calling for’ an attacker that could well depart his current club on loan before the window slams shut.

Ange Postecoglou has been wrestling with a torrid injury situation in north London and Spurs’ results have nosedived as a result.

While the club backed Postecoglou with a new goalkeeper in the shape of Antonin Kinsky, he has yet to have his demand for defensive and attacking reinforcements met.

The club are looking at a number of options to support the Australian before the window closes on Monday night next week.

They have held talks with Brentford about Yoane Wissa, but they are also one of seven ‘clubs calling for’ Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Bayern Munich are prepared to loan the winger out and Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all keen.

Tel wants more game time and is prepared to leave the Allianz Arena to get it.

It may be a stiff task for Tottenham to beat off the big competition for his signature and deliver him to Postecoglou, but they are looking at the deal.

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Monaco are bracing themselves for an onslaught on their Swiss forward Breel Embolo, who is a player of interest for Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur.

Embolo has not left much impression on Adi Hutter with his performances up front this season as a result of which the Ligue 1 outfit are exploring options in the market to provide cover in the attacking position.

Monaco they would be open to selling the player in the coming days provided that a suitable offer is tabled.

Embolo does not lack suitors though with multiple European clubs showing keen interest in signing him.

Tottenham are one of those, as manager Ange Postecoglou is looking for more goalscoring options and depth in general following a torrid time with injuries.

According to French sports daily L’Equipe, Monaco are bracing themselves for multiple offers in the next few days.

The situation, as it stands, will keep Monaco on their toes until the window closes.

All eyes will be on whether Spurs do pull the trigger on a bid for Embolo.

The Swiss forward has featured in a total of 26 games for the French club, making ten goal contributions.

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Tottenham Hotspur new boy Yang Min-Hyeok is set to go out on loan to Championship side Queens Park Rangers today, according to football.london.

Spurs agreed to a deal with Gangwon FC for highly rated winger Yang in the summer and the player joined them in January.

Tottenham are short of options in the forward department and Yang was on the bench for Spurs’ last two Premier League fixtures.

The 18-year-old has yet to make his debut for Spurs and it is suggested that he might be loaned out to gain experience of English football.

Championship outfit QPR, who are only six points off from the last playoff spot, are interested in signing Yang.

A forward is on Spurs’ agenda in the ongoing window, but Daniel Levy has failed to bring in an attacker to help Ange Postecoglou yet.

And despite that, Tottenham are ready to sanction Yang’s departure as he is set to join QPR today.

Spurs will want the youngster to have regular game time in the Championship to get himself used to the nature and the demands of the English game.