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Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for a defining window of transfer activity as they aim to transform a side that finished 17th in the Premier League into one equipped to compete in the Champions League next season.

The North London giants endured their worst league campaign in recent history after picking up just 39 points, and falling to defeat on 22 occasions in the league - their most since 1935 when the club were relegated from the top-flight.

They also conceded an alarming 66 goals which is their joint most since the inaugural season of the Premier League era in 1992/93 when they were managed by Doug Livermore and Ray Clemence.

However, despite these setbacks Spurs most importantly earned their first major trophy since 2008 and their first European honour since 1984 to secure automatic qualification into Europe’s elite competition.

As it stands, it’s not yet been determined if Ange Postecoglou will be in the dugout for next season, but transfer activity is thought to be ongoing in the background as the Lillywhites prepare for an important period of transfer business.

Tottenham plot move for MLS sensation

Tottenham have reportedly held talks with MLS club New England Revolution as they bid to sign young left-back Peyton Miller.

Blazing Musket senior editor Seth Macomber posted on X: “I’m told that Tottenham has had talks with the New England Revolution about acquiring Peyton Miller.

“This report comes on the heels of @ByDougMcIntyre saying that at least one English Premier League club is interested in buying the 17-year-old.”

Miller has two seasons of first team experience in the MLS and has so far racked up 24 appearances for New England, contributing one goal and four assists. He primarily plays in the left-back position but has on occasion been utilised in a more advanced left midfield role.

He’s represented the USA National team at Under-15, Under-16, Under-17 and Under-20 level and has played a combined total of 14 games across those age groups and has scored two goals.

Miller is believed to be on the radar of ex-Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, who is now in charge of the USA national team at senior level, and could prove to be a long-term successor to Fulham’s Antonee Robinson, who is currently the first choice in that position.

Tottenham must wait to integrate Peyton Miller into their team

Tottenham are believed to be pushing to sign Peyton Miller this summer but are aware of FIFA rules which stipulate that the teenager would not be able to link up with the capital club until he turns 18.

This would likely lead to Miller being loaned back out to New England for another season before linking up with his new teammates at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

As it stands, Spurs could enter the season with only one natural left-back in Destiny Udogie although Djed Spence has proven he can play in that position with great effect despite being a natural right-back.

Spurs have already released Sergio Reguilon, with the Spaniard struggling to get anywhere near the standards he showed when he first arrived from Real Madrid. Overall, the 28-year-old played just four league matches this season after spending time on loan at Atletico, Manchester United and Brentford in recent years.

Tottenham also face a decision over the future of long-serving defender Ben Davies, who has racked up over 350 appearances for the club since arriving from Swansea City.

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Arsenal are expected to be in the market for attacking reinforcements this summer as they look to end their 22-year-wait for a Premier League title.

The Gunners have finished as runners-up in all of the last three seasons but have proven themselves to be forced to be reckoned with after reaching the Champions League semi-final and recording 80+ points in both the 2022/23 and 2023/24 campaigns.

They are a squad blessed with quality but have been criticised for lacking a clinical centre forward and depth in attacking areas to get them over the line.

This is an area Arsenal are keen to rectify this summer and it’s reported that Mikel Arteta could be reunited with an attacker he once coached at Manchester City to try and resolve the problem.

Arsenal handed boost in Leroy Sane pursuit

Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sane is approaching the final weeks of his contract with the Bundesliga champions and is likely to be available on a free transfer this summer.

Sane won two league titles at Manchester City as a player and worked under Mikel Arteta during his time as assistant coach at the Etihad Stadium.

The German’s future continues to be a subject of speculation in this summer window and his high profile and proven track record in both the Premier League and Bundesliga makes him a key target for a number of top clubs.

German outlet Bild understands Tottenham were one of those interested in the player but claims Sane has turned down a contract offer with the Lillywhites, with him instead preferring a move to the team’s North London rivals Arsenal.

Sane can play comfortably as both a right winger and a left winger, and is renowned for his excellent pace, dribbling ability, creativity and composure in front of goal.

He registered 13 goals and six assists in 43 matches last season for Bayern Munich across all competitions and has an overall record of 61 goals and 55 assists from 220 matches.

The 29-year-old has also represented Germany on 70 occasions, scoring 14 and registering eight assists. He’s expected to be a key player in the upcoming World Cup next summer and will hope that he can achieve regular minutes to boost his chances of starting at that tournament in North America.

How could signing Leroy Sane benefit Arsenal?

Mikel Arteta has had a mixed record when recruiting players that he coached at Manchester City.

Oleksandr Zinchenko was a regular in his first two seasons but has dropped down the pecking order following the emergence of Myles Lewis-Skelly. Meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus enjoyed a strong first season in North London but has succumbed to injury in his last two campaigns.

Raheem Sterling was the latest ex-City star to be recruited by Arsenal but failed to deliver the goods with just one goal and five assists in 28 matches across all competitions while only starting seven league matches.

Leroy Sane will hope to have a much more transformative effect on City if he is signed by Arteta and is undoubtedly a player capable of influencing the title race after registering more goals last season then Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli.

He’s also multifaceted due to his ability to play on both wings and at times has even played as a central attacking midfielder.

Overall, it looks like a good signing for Arsenal if they can get it over the line but their priority is expected to still be the centre forward position, with talks over a move for Benjamin Sesko thought to be ongoing.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been speaking amid talk he will be sacked in the near future.

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Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been speaking in Australia as he awaits his fate. The Spurs boss faces a very uncertain future despite winning the Europa League and securing Champions League qualification for next season.

A disastrous Premier League campaign means Postecoglou’s trophy win does not get him off the hook, and while he has not been sacked yet, it appears as though Daniel Levy and the North London club’s chiefs are shopping around to see who might be available.

Tottenham are unlikely to move on from Postecoglou unless they can find a new boss, but if they don’t, Ange might get to keep his job. The Australian is back home enjoying time off with his family as he waits for his phone to ring, and during his time down under, he has given an interview to ABC Australia, speaking about the silverware he won this season.

“Something told me that this was going to be my destiny … this is what I was supposed to do," he told the Australian Story series. "I have no doubt that for me the mission when I joined the football club was to win a trophy.”

Postecoglou went on to speak about his ambitions for the future with Tottenham despite the uncertainty surrounding his position. "I didn't want us to just enjoy the moment," he added. "I also wanted us to think about what's next, you know — don't settle for this. We've got a taste of it now. My players have got a taste for it. The club's got a taste for it. Well, let's make sure we're back here again.”

On his own personal ambitions, Postecoglou said: “When we sat down 10 years ago and did the initial Australian Story, I think maybe even you guys thought that that was the culmination of what I was about to achieve. In 10 years' time, if we sit down again, I've got no doubt in my mind that there'll be more stories to tell."

It has been radio silence from Tottenham as they consider what to do next but there has been some movement in the dugout, with first team coach Ryan Mason leaving to take the head coach role at West Brom. Levy said of the departure: "Ryan has been an integral part of Tottenham Hotspur for a number of years, both as a player and a coach. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Ryan for all his dedication and hard work over the years, and we wish him every success for the future."

West Brom chairman Shilen Patel said: “We are delighted to welcome Ryan to The Hawthorns as our new Head Coach, along with Nigel and Sam. We have undertaken a thoughtful and expansive search and Ryan always stood out to us among an incredibly strong group of candidates. We are excited to have someone whose skillset means he has the aptitude to help us further establish elite standards in both preparation and player development for the first team and across all our team programmes.

“His experiences as both a first team player and coach under some of the game’s most respected minds, along with his time leading academy sides, will be instrumental as we shape a clear philosophy and unified identity at all levels at the Albion.”

QPR and Tottenham Hotspur loan stars impressed on loan at Leyton Orient last season with questions now to answer over their futures.

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Leyton Orient have confirmed the club’s retained list following the conclusion of their 2024/25 season, which was extended thanks to a run in the League One play-offs.

The O’s ultimately couldn’t book a place in the Championship next season, losing the play-off final at Wembley Stadium to Charlton Athletic. It was, nonetheless, an impressive campaign for Richie Wellens and his side, who were buoyed by several loan stars.

In a statement published on the club website, Leyton Orient have now confirmed the players that will leave Brisbane Road this summer. Those include QPR talisman Charlie Kelman and Spurs duo in attacking midfielder Jamie Donley and goalkeeper Josh Keeley.

Leyton Orient stars return to QPR and Tottenham Hotspur

In the statement, head coach Richie Wellens said: “Each and every one of my players gave me absolutely everything this season, and they have all been a pleasure to work with. This group has been special – one of the best I have ever worked with as a player or manager – and that makes these decisions even tougher.

“This summer, we will say goodbye to some players who have been with us for a long time, and I can only thank them for their service to our football club. They have played a huge role in our climb up the ladder, and I wish them all the very best for the future.

“Jordan Graham and Theo Archibald put their bodies on the line for us and we will continue to support them throughout their recovery from injury by having them around the training ground. I’m looking forward to seeing them both back playing again, be that with us or someone else.”

Kelman, Keeley and Donley will return to QPR and Tottenham Hotspur, but confirmation that Leyton Orient have not struck a permanent deal will only ignite what could be a transfer saga for both players. The duo enjoyed head-turning seasons in the third tier.

Kelman was the League One top scorer with 21 goals in the division. He returns to Loftus Road, where he extended his contract in January 2024 but has never found form. The 23-year-old has played 26 times for the club but never scored.

Marti Cifuentes and Ange Postecoglou on loan trio

There will be no shortage of interest in the player’s services given his form last season and QPR could do with a prolific marksman themselves. When asked about the player in March, QPR head coach Marti Cifuentes did not commit to offering the player a place in his squad next term. He said: “When we send any player on loan the main target is that they can play, can develop and progress.

“That’s the case with him and it’s not just about the goals but the level of his performances has been very good. Hopefully he will finish the season very strongly, and we will decide what’s the next step with him.”

Meanwhile, Donley has another four years to run on his contract at Tottenham Hotspur but is unlikely to be considered a first team regular next season as the club prepares for Champions League football. The player is still just 20 years old and picked up eight goals and 10 assists in League One last season. 22-year-old Keeley has two more years on his Spurs deal.

Another loan spell seems likely for the duo and, again, there will be no shortage of options thanks to his performances at Brisbane Road. Speaking about the players last month, Ange Postecoglou said: “Yeah, I watched the game last night, it was a cracking game and super pleased for both of them. You know, when players go on loan, obviously, the key for it is for them to get match minutes and development.

“I think both of those guys have, but it’s even better if they’re part of something that could be special for them in terms of success. I think that helps as well in terms of their own self-belief and being part of something successful. So yeah, super pleased with them, it’ll be a great occasion and hopefully they get through.

“I think with all these things, they’re for the off-season when guys come back. Right now our focus is fairly on what’s happening in the next two weeks.”

In other news, Club 'really fear' Tottenham will steal manager to replace Ange Postecoglou.

Tottenham appear to be shopping for new managers as they ponder over Ange Postecoglou.

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Tottenham have a big decision to make over Ange Postecoglou, and they are yet to make it. Spurs ended the season positively, winning the Europa League and securing qualification to next season’s Champions League.

But after a disastrous Premier League campaign that saw Spurs register a record-low when it comes to points total, Postecoglou’s position is far from secure. Tottenham are taking their time over their Postecoglou decision, but it does look as though they may be shopping for a new boss.

One of the latest reports has suggested that Spurs have spoken to Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi, with a claim coming from Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri.

Palmeri told talkSPORT about Inzaghi’s future: “The situation is that Al Hilal offered him £25m per season for two seasons. I can tell you that he had advanced contacts with both Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur but at the same time, the priority for him is to stay at Inter.

“Obviously if we talk on a financial level nobody can compete with the salary that Al Hilal are offering. But the Premier League is always a great temptation and at the same time I must tell you that Inzaghi already rejected Liverpool last summer and Manchester United in October.”

Inzaghi and what he has said

Inzaghi is currently in his second managerial role, but he has been with Inter Milan since 2021, in that time, he has won the Serie A league title, two Italian Coppas and three Italian Super Cups. He has also led Inter to two Champions League finals, but both have ended in defeat.

The first was a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City, while the second was a much more bruising affair, with Inter losing 5-0 to PSG in Saturday’s final. Inzaghi, whose other job was with Lazio between 2016 and 2021, winning an Italian Coppa and two Super Cups, was asked about his Inter future after Saturday’s final in Munich.

“As I was saying before to your colleague, I cannot answer this question now,” he responded. “I came here out of respect for you, for politeness because I am hurting from a sporting point of view. It’s not the right time to talk about the future. We are extremely disappointed and since July of last year we’ve played 58 or 59 games, we got to this final match, so it’s awkward to talk about my future now.

“Again, we are extremely disappointed. We will be talking about the fact we won no silverware this year but these players deserve great credit because they gave it their very best shot and we suffered a lot of injuries. I wouldn’t change these players for anyone else.”

Inter are involved in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, so Inter will want to have their manager locked in by the time they travel to the United States in less than a fortnight. Whether Inzaghi will commit remains to be seen, and whether Tottenham will get their man is another.

Spurs must first decide over Postecoglou, and then they would have the very tricky task of convincing Inzaghi to take the job after such a disappointing season.

The Paris Saint-Germain hotshot has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer.

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Arsenal are expected to compete with north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in enquiring over a potential transfer move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola this summer.

The 22-year-old, who helped PSG knock out the Gunners in the Champions League semi-final, has enjoyed a head turning season in the French capital. Capable of playing on either flank, as well as through the middle, Barcola had picked up an impressive 21 goals and 18 assists this term before the Champions League final against Inter.

Catalan outlet El Nacional also namechecks Newcastle United as a Premier League club looking at a move for Barcola. The Magpies join Arsenal and Spurs in being able to offer Champions League football next term.

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur linked with move for Paris Saint-Germain forward

The report adds that despite Barcola’s brilliant season, he has found playing time inconsistent under Luis Enqirue with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to compete with. That could point towards the player, who is contracted at the Parc des Princes until 2028, open to a move away.

PSG are not expected to be actively looking to sell the young talent but it is touted that a £42 million bid would be enough to tempt the outfit to sanction an exit. Proven in Ligue 1 and the Champions League, Barcola would be a marquee signing for a Premier League club. Barcola joined the French giants from Lyon in August 2023 for a £38 million fee - he is a product of the Lyon youth academy having broken through into first team football in 2021.

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is expected to make a new winger a priority this summer, alongside a central midfielder and a striker. Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is expected to be the former Atletico man’s first coup and talks are now underway for Benjamin Sesko to follow.

Barcola praised by former Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud

There are questions over the future of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard with some transfer talk. Meanwhile, Raheem Sterling is expected to return to Chelsea following the end of his loan spell. Ethan Nwaneri has deputised well out wide when needed but is still just 18 years old.

A move for Barcola would come with the recommendation of former Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud too. In a column for L’Equipe earlier this season, the talisman outlined why the forward would be an exciting arrival.

Watching the player begin to break through with the French national team, Giroud wrote about his opinion on a ‘good guy’. He said: “He has always been discreet off the field. He is someone who speaks little… What surprised me about him, and about today’s young players, is how confident they are during their early training sessions. Especially him.

"From the start, he showed what he’s capable of. You can see the potential. He still has room to grow, but he’s already very skilled in dribbling and penetration.”

In other news, Arsenal, Tottenham and West Ham fans face huge mileage and financial hit after Championship trio promoted.

The former RC Lens defender is now a fully-fledged Tottenham Hotspur first team member.

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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the permanent signing of centre-back Kevin Danso with the obligation to buy clause in his loan deal activated.

The north London club published a ‘player update’ on Saturday morning, confirming which first team stars would be leaving the club and which are staying on. In that statement, updates were provided on Danso and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, the latter having spent the season on loan at Marseille.

The statement read: “As previously announced, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's loan to Marseille will become a permanent transfer this summer, while Kevin Danso's loan to us from RC Lens becomes a permanent move.”

Tottenham Hotspur confirm permanent Kevin Danso deal

While the club did not confirm the fee forked out for Danso, it was widely reported that the move from RC Lens would cost £21 million. Danso initially arrived at Spurs at the start of February with Ange Postecoglou’s defensive line blighted by injuries.

The 26-year-old waited no time to make his Tottenham Hotspur debut, playing 90 minutes in the painful 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. He went on to make 15 appearances for Spurs before the end of the season and played 12 minutes of the Europa Cup final win over Manchester United earlier this month.

The Austria international is a product of the FC Augsburg academy and previously spent a short spell in the Premier League when on loan at Southampton over the 2019/20 season. The Saints did have the option to buy the player after that spell but he returned to Austria before moving to Lens in 2021.

Danso made 128 appearances for Lens and was named in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year in 2023. He will bring some Champions League experience to Postecoglou’s side next season, having made six appearances in the tournament for Lens in the 2023 Group Stage for Lens.

The centre-back has earned praise for the way he has taken to life in London but did take a few weeks to settle in. Danso was criticised by former Watford striker Troy Deeney on talkSPORT early on, with the pundit suggesting he would not be worth the £21 million investment.

Troy Deeney criticises £21m Spurs signing in rant

Deeney said: “None of the players that they have brought in have hit the ground running. Again, Spurs fans are going to go mad, but this is the harsh truth. The centre-half, Danso, was going to go to Wolves. That’s it, enough said.

“He was at Southampton when I was running past him, and I cannot run past f*** all. You’ve wasted money. [Radu] Dragusin, £25million on Dragusin. That’s £50m on two centre-halves who are f****** s***.

“You have got to look at recruitment. Again, the two centre-halves I am on about, you are going to be mad at me, but it is the truth. I have watched enough football to know this Premier League is not for you.”

Speaking after his Liverpool debut, Postecoglou had said: "Yeah they did OK. Kevin was really positive, as was Maty. It's hard, you know, throwing guys in after their first training sessions, it's not ideal.

“That's part of our dilemma at the moment of trying to get some fluency and consistency but also knowing we have to keep tinkering with the starting line up to account for everything going on. But I thought they acquitted themselves well."

In other news, Arsenal, Tottenham and West Ham fans face huge mileage and financial hit after Championship trio promoted.

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Tottenham face an uncertain future as they consider what to do with Ange Postecoglou while looking to strengthen their squad. Spurs will play Champions League football next season, and they must build a squad to match having put together a disastrous campaign, aside from the Europa League win.

Daniel Levy has some big decisions to make, but the recruitment drive must continue, and Spurs are already being linked with signings aplenty. In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding the North London club.

Dibling chase

Tottenham are reportedly pushing to sign Southampton star Tyler Dibling, who has been a long-term target of the club’s. Spurs are said to have had a £35million bid rejected for Dibling in the past, and it’s being reported that there is an asking price of £55million this summer.

That’s a steep asking price for a relegated club, but the 19-year-old is an in-demand talent. Still, Football Insider say Tottenham still believe they can force the soon-to-be Championship club down to somewhere between £40million and £45million. This could be one that rumbles on over the summer.

Spurs confirm departures

Tottenham have confirmed that Fraser Forster, Sergio Reguilon and Alfie Whiteman have all been released, while Timo Werner has returned to RB Leipzig, with Spurs not picking up the option to buy, and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will join Marseille permanently due to an option in that deal.

Reguilon cost Tottenham £32million, while Forster cost £10million and Whiteman was homegrown. A Spurs statement read: “We can confirm the departures of Fraser Forster, Sergio Reguilon and Alfie Whiteman following the conclusion of their contracts, while Timo Werner departs following the conclusion of his loan spell from RB Leipzig. Experienced goalkeeper Fraser joined us in the summer of 2022 following several years at Southampton. During the recently-concluded season, he played 13 games, including four in the early stages of our Europa League success, taking his overall number of appearances for us to 34.

“Left-back Sergio arrived in 2020 and started the 2021 Carabao Cup Final against Manchester City. After two seasons as a first team regular, he spent time on loan at Atletico Madrid, Manchester United and Brentford before returning to us for the recently-concluded season, where he played a further six times in our colours, taking his overall tally to 73 appearances and two goals.

“Homegrown goalkeeper Alfie came up through our Academy system before breaking through into the senior squad. He first appeared on the bench for us in 2017 and made his competitive first team debut in a UEFA Europa League victory over Ludogorets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in November, 2020. In addition to his one appearance for us, he had two separate loan spells at Swedish top-flight side Degerfors IF in 2021 and 2022, helping them avoid relegation from the Allsvenskan on both occasions.

“Forward Timo joined us on an initial six-month loan from RB Leipzig in January, 2024, before returning for a second loan spell for the duration of the 2024/25 campaign. In total, he scored three goals in 41 appearances in our colours. We thank Fraser, Sergio, Alfie and Timo for their service and wish them well for the future. As previously announced, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's loan to Marseille will become a permanent transfer this summer.”

Leeds United, Burnley and Sunderland were promoted from the Championship this season in a strong showing for the North of the country.

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Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham fans should prepare their wallets for a more expensive 2025/26 campaign following their team after Leeds United, Burnley and Sunderland were promoted from the Championship.

The Whites return to the top flight having won the second tier with the Clarets narrowly behind in second place, the title only decided on the final day of the season. Meanwhile, the Black Cats booked a place in the Premier League via the play-offs, beating Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium.

Those three teams will take the place of Southampton, Ipswich Town and Leicester City, who drop down into the Championship. All three of those clubs were promoted 12 months ago but have not be able to keep up with the standards of the Premier League.

Championship clubs entering Premier League up miles for London fans

While away day trips to iconic stadiums such as Elland Road and the Stadium of Light set up exciting fixtures for fans of London football clubs, the new arrivals in the division will mean a financial hit for supporters who do follow their side across the country.

This season, the total mileage clocked by a football fan from London making round trips to Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton was 534 miles - the Foxes the team the furthest away out of those promoted at 106 miles.

However, next season, that total mileage will rise to a huge 1,486 miles - a journey to the North East to face Sunderland the furthest from those promoted, although Newcastle United is already an even bigger trip. That mileage increase is nearly triple what it was to the relegated trio during the 2024/25 campaign.

In terms of train travel, tickets to visit Elland Road, Turf Moor and the Stadium of Light are also significantly more expensive than those to the King Power Stadium, St Mary’s or Portman Road. LondonWorld has compared the price of a return trip to those cities this Saturday (May 31), imagining a journey for a 3 pm kick-off, with prices correct as per Trainline on Monday, May 26.

Leeds United, Burnley and Sunderland away days to come at a cost

The cheapest return ticket to Ipswich comes in at £40, to Leicester City is £45 and to Southampton in £37. For the new clubs, the cheapest return ticket to Leeds is £74, to Burnley is £94 and to Sunderland is £143.

That means a total price hike from £122 to £311, more than double the expenditure. While booking tickets in advance will lower costs, last minute Premier League fixture changes due to broadcasters mean that fans can rarely plan in advance.

Any early or late kick-offs at Sunderland, Leeds United or Burnley could also come with the need for overnight accommodation if trains are not running after full time. That was less likely to be the case at Leicester City, Ipswich Town or Southampton.

Those tricky kick-off times are likely to keep coming too. Sky Sports have already confirmed that a record minimum of 215 Premier League matches will be shown by the broadcasters while the 3 pm blackout remains in place, meaning all of those matches will be moved from the traditional slot.

In other news, Pre-season predicted table was right about Arsenal and Chelsea - but very wrong about Spurs and West Ham.

Napoli are expected to sign Manchester City free agent Kevin De Bruyne and then move for a striker linked with Arsenal and Spurs.

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Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are set to see transfer interest in Lille striker Jonathan David hijacked by Serie A Champions Napoli this summer as the Italian outfit prepares for a statement summer of business.

The 25-year-old is set to become a free agent when he leaves Lille this summer after five years with the Ligue 1 side. David is not thought to have had a shortage of suitors, having scored 25 goals in all competitions this term.

The forward was seemingly destined for a move to the Premier League. He is yet to play in the UK thus far in his career, only previously turning out for Gent in Belgium before making the short move to Lille.

Napoli move for Spurs and Arsenal transfer hijack

David’s agent was known to have attended a match at West Ham earlier this season but, in recent weeks, it was Arsenal who had been touted as frontrunners to complete the deal. That was according to GiveMeSport earlier this month with RMC Sport previously naming Spurs and Chelsea as interested parties, alongside West Ham.

The talisman was also linked with Ligue 1 rivals Marseille, but it now appears as if Napoli are going to win the race. Italian football journalist Guillaume MP took to social media platform X to claim that David could be the second player to arrive at Napoli this summer after Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne.

He wrote: “Napoli have prepared a budget of €200 million for the upcoming window, as well as a salary budget in surplus of €120 million. De Bruyne should be the first coup on a three-year contract and €8 million salary, along with a €10 million signing bonus. The club is waiting for a response from Jonathan David on a four-year contract and €6 million salary. Kang-in Lee is in ‘pole position’ to reinforce midfield with Zhegrova also on the list.”

Jonathan David confirms Lille exit

Taking to social media earlier this month David confirmed his imminent departure from Lille. He said: “I wanted to tell you myself that after so many years at the club, it’s time to say goodbye. I’ve had five wonderful seasons here. I know that it hasn’t always been easy but I hope that with my goals and celebrations, that I’ve managed to bring you some joy.

“Notably the Ligue 1 title and the Trophee des Champions and I think that with these two trophies together, we have brought a lot of pleasure and joy. I would like to thank all of my teammates, all the coaches, staff, technical and medical teams, the managers and everyone that I have met over the months at the club. Thank you very much for everything you have brought me over these years, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

“Finally to the supporters, I know I didn’t have the easiest start but you have always supported me through all the difficult times and for that I truly hold you in my heart and thank you infinitely for all the beautiful moments we have shared. All the time you have been behind me and behind the team, for encouraging us and allowing us to have the seasons like we have had.”

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