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Tottenham Hotspur youngster Mikey Moore turned in a confident 45 minutes of pre-season football in the 2-0 win over Reading at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday, once again underlining his potential as a future world-beater.

The 17-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough campaign under Ange Postecoglou last time out, making 21 first team appearances. Moore scored his first goal for the club in the Europa League win over Elfsborg in January and also picked up an assist against Everton in the Premier League.

James Maddison heaped praise on Moore in October when speaking to TNT Sports following a 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar, a match in which the teenager played 87 minutes. Maddison said: "I thought we had Neymar on the left wing! He is fearless, [he has] that young, fearless mentality. He's a brilliant lad, he has bags of ability. I will hopefully help him with wise words but he has all the ability and well done to him."

Mikey Moore breaking through at Tottenham Hotspur

Postecoglou was keen not to put too much pressure on the rising star but was confident that the player’s feet are firmly on the ground. After that AZ Alkmaar game, the Aussie said: "I think we all understand with young players, you have to be careful but after the game, I don't get the sense that that's going to affect Mikey at all. There's no denying he was great last night. I thought he was great the whole game. It's exciting for us."

The teenager is an exciting prospect for new Spurs manager Thomas Frank and he played the first half on the left wing against Reading. It was a confident showing, with a bright start to the match as he cut in from the inside.

Moore earned Spurs their first corner of the game thanks to a nifty through ball for Brennan Johnson and, after a quieter spell, sprang back into life shortly before the break with some dangerous runs. There was a lot to love about Moore’s showing but it was also clear that he has plenty of growing to do.

Spurs must look at QPR or Millwall loan spell

A loan spell is in both the player and the club’s best interests. Moore would get cameos under Frank at Spurs but he is not yet at the same stature at his peers and will benefit from regular football.

Time in the Championship would be invaluable for the midfielder. The league’s physicality would help him master some of the sport’s dark arts while he has the attributes to take the division by storm thanks to his footwork and creativity.

Given his young age, a move to a London-based Championship outfit could be ideal. That way, the player doesn’t have to temporarily uproot his life and can stay in close contact with Spurs. QPR and Millwall are obvious options.

The R’s have seen Koki Saito leave after his loan spell at Loftus Road with Lucas Andersen also quitting the west London outfit following the departure of Marti Cifuentes. QPR youngsters Kieran Morgan, Rayan Kolli and Alfie Lloyd have thrived over the past 12 months and cultivate a trust in youth which would lend itself to a loan spell.

Meanwhile, Millwall will be pushing for a top six place having narrowly missed out on a play-off spot last term and being part of Alex Neil’s ambitions would be a big learning curve for Moore. The star also has links to Millwall with family believed to be fans of the club, which could ignite the fire for a spectacular campaign.

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Tottenham Hotspur continue to be surrounded by transfer rumours this summer as Thomas Frank continues his rebuild following the club’s disappointing Premier League campaign last time out.

The north London outfit have already snapped up Mohammed Kudus from West Ham and more attacking reinforcements seem an inevitability. Spurs begin competitive action next season against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup on August 13 before the Premier League opener with Burnley on August 16.

LondonWorld scouts out the current Tottenham Hotspur transfer rumours to see what a dream starting XI could look like next season.

Tottenham Hotspur starting XI if transfer rumours come true

Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario

Defenders: Destiny Udogie, Micky Van de Ven, Maxence Lacroix, Pedro Porro

The first choice spot between the sticks is Vicario’s to lose next season but he will face competition from January signing Antonin Kinsky. The January signing impressed with the ball at his feet in the first half against Reading on Saturday afternoon.

Djed Spence will be looking to cement a role in the starting XI at full-back but Frank looks likely to start with Udogie and Porro on either side. Cristian Romero has been linked with a move to La Liga giants Atletico Madrid. Last week Frank was asked if the club would sign a new centre-back should Romero leave and replied: “But it’s like a theory. Right now he’s here, that’s what I’m focusing on. As long as players are here, I’m training them, I’m playing with them. He’s definitely here and very committed. I know he’s looking forward to the season.”

If Romero, who is in contention to be named club captain next season, does leave then Micky Van de Ven could be partnered by Crystal Palace man Maxence Lacroix. CaughtOffside report Spurs interest in the player, but the London outfit will have to battle other European clubs for that transfer.

Defensive midfield: Yves Bissouma, Joao Palhinha

There’s no shortage of defensive midfield options for Tottenham Hotspur with Pape Matar Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma and Lucas Bergvall all playing the role against Reading. Bissouma was potentially the best of the lot but it’s clearly an area that needs investment. German outlet BILD claim that Bayern Munich star Joao Palhinha could return to the Premier League to add quality there for Spurs.

Spurs linked with swoop for Arsenal and Chelsea target

Attacking midfielders: Mohammed Kudus, Morgan Gibbs-White, Xavi Simons

Striker: Dominic Solanke

Mohammed Kudus has already arrived at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for £55 million from West Ham and turned heads with his flair against Reading. Spurs’ interest in Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White is no secret either as that legal debacle continues.

CaughtOffside add that Spurs could challenge Arsenal and Chelsea over a move for RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons. The 22-year-old could cost £52 million and would be a real coup given his versatility. Dominic Solanke looks set to lead the line again in his second season.

In other news, Tottenham just birthed £12m monster and transfer talk must end - opinion.

Spurs recorded a 2-0 win over Reading but one area of the starting XI lacked bite.

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There was plenty to like about the way Thomas Frank had his Tottenham Hotspur side playing against Reading in the 2-0 friendly win at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Will Lankshear and Luka Vuskovic were somewhat unlikely sources of second-half goals to help Spurs to victory but there were impressive performances from fully fledged first team names too. Dominic Solanke hounded the defence in his 45 minutes, Cristian Romero put in a solid audition for the permanent captain role with Destiny Udogie a threat and Mohammed Kudus purring on his first outing.

However, there was an area of the pitch that looked in need of improvement. That was the defensive midfield roles.

Tottenham Hotspur sloppy in midfield against Reading

Pape Matar Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur started the match in those roles in front of defence. While the Royals posed little threat, the former was guilty of some sloppy overhit passes and the latter looked pedestrian at times.

After the break, Yves Bissouma and Lucas Bergvall were fielded in those roles. That was an improvement but Bissouma also misplaced paces, thumping the ground in frustration, while an impressive Bergvall performance was more about dynamism driving forward than defensive stability.

All four midfielders helped Spurs to a clean sheet against the League One outfit but could have been punished for errors by a Premier League opponent. The north London club may be embroiled in the Morgan Gibbs-White transfer saga, but they’d be better off focusing on recruiting a defensive midfielder.

Spurs target former Fulham ball winner

Luckily, it appears that Frank has spotted an ideal candidate in Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha. The former Fulham man completed a switch from Craven Cottage to Germany 12 months ago but Bild claim that the Bundesliga giants are ready to let the player go.

Journalist Christian Falk said: “So there’s still the possibility of selling him this summer. The price is going down and down – €25m [£21.6m], perhaps €30m [£25.9m], but that’s it. Bayern Munich want to sell him. If he leaves, it’s also a chance for the club to go for Renato Veiga.”

Palhinha has struggled to settle at Bayern, with just nine starts last season. Speaking at the Club World Cup, he said: “Obviously, it hasn’t been an easy year for me, but I’m also very motivated to – as soon as the season starts – prove my worth once again, at a very special club like Bayern, a huge club.

“I have a contract with Bayern for another three years, so I’ll report back on the 29 [July], which is when we start pre-season. Enjoying these vacation days with family and friends is the most important thing right now.”

Prior to the Bayern move, Palhinha had been very well respected for his dominant performances at Fulham, with Bayern forking out nearly £50 million for his services. Standing at 6’ 3”, Palhinha earned a reputation for always being in the right place at the right time to stop attacking and getting his long legs in the way of forwards. Tottenham Hotspur need that.

Speaking about the player, former Fulham captain Tom Cairney said: "If you lose the ball, he smells blood. He’s probably one of the best I've ever seen off the ball, in terms of getting back, recovering and trying to win back the ball.

"He doesn't just put pressure on them, he goes back to win the ball and does the tackle. It's amazing to watch sometimes. I think the fans have taken to him. I think he's been a breath of fresh air in the Premier League."

In other news, Tottenham interested in 'huge talent' with Premier League rivals set to demand £40m.

Tottenham are pushing to sign an in-demand £50m forward this summer

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Highly-rated Brentford star Yoanne Wissa is reported to be pushing for a move away from the Gtech Community Stadium this summer and it’s reported he has once clear destination in mind amid reports of interest from Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest.

Spurs appointed Thomas Frank from Brentford this summer after parting ways with Ange Postecoglou. The Dane guided the Bees to a 10th place finish in his final term, marking one of the club’s greatest seasons since World War Two.

Yoanne Wissa was central to that success with 19 Premier League goals across 35 games, making him the sixth highest scorer in the league behind the likes of Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, Erling Haaland, Chris Wood and teammate Bryan Mbeumo.

However, it’s worth noting that every single one of Wissa’s goals came in open play with Mbeumo being the club’s main penalty taker. Therefore, Wissa had the joint second highest score in the division from non penalty goals.

Yoane Wissa’s ‘preferred destination’ claim made

Yoanne Wissa’s stellar performances for Brentford have naturally made him a target for a number of Premier League clubs this summer.

Nottingham Forest, who were recently upgraded to a Europa League club, after Crystal Palace’s multi-club ownership controversy, had been linked with Wissa in January and were reported to have had a £25m offer turned down by the West London club.

They are expected to emerge with a fresh offer after making £55m from the sale of Anthony Elanga to Newcastle while they are also expected to sell Morgan Gibbs-White to Spurs this summer despite the current stand-off between the two clubs regarding his £60m release clause. Forest have funds to spend and need to enhance their squad depth ahead of a challenging European campaign.

Meanwhile, Newcastle are the latest club to enter the race to sign Wissa this summer, according to the Athletic’s David Ornstein. He claims after retaining the services of Alexander Isak and withdrawing their interest in Hugo Ekitike, the Magpies may move for Wissa to add further competition ahead of another Champions League campaign.

At this stage, talkSPORT claims Wissa is ‘pushing for a move’ away from Brentford, with Tottenham being his preferred destination due to his familiarity with Frank and the pair’s excellent working relationship. The move would also keep Wissa closer to home in the capital as opposed to relocating further up north to either the City Ground or St James’ Park.

How much would Tottenham need to pay to sign Yoanne Wissa?

Yoanne Wissa is entering the final season of his contract at Brentford. His existing deal runs until the summer of 2026 but there is a clause in place which can allow both parties to extend it by one further year.

Wissa has been at Brentford for four seasons, scoring 49 times across 149 games while contributing 13 assists. At the start of his Bees career, he was seen as a back-up striker to main man Ivan Toney but also featured regularly in the left-wing role due to his excellent pace and ability to drive at defences.

He’s been the first choice striker in both of the last two seasons and has scored 31 league goals across that period marking huge improvement from the 14 he managed in his first two years.

New Brentford boss Keith Andrews is keen to keep Wissa but it is thought the club will accept offers in the region of around £50m to facilitate a transfer. This would exceed the club-record sale of £40m for Ivan Toney last summer.

Speaking on Wissa last season, Frank said, via The Independent: “I’m very happy, I think he’s better as a nine and I think he’s developed fantastically. His overall game with his link up, his hold up, his work ethic and two great goals was very good.

“I think Ivan was a fantastic player for us but I know that when people leave the club others have opportunities to shine. I know the level of Wissa and Bryan (Mbeumo). I know when Ivan was out last season, Bryan and Wissa scored a lot of goals. With that knowledge I knew we wouldn’t lack goals.”

Tottenham Hotspur need to add some more quality to their ranks this summer

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Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank will be looking to put his own stamp on his newly inherited squad this summer. He has been picked as their replacement for Ange Postecoglou ahead of next season. The Dane has caught the eye at Brentford over the past few years.

Spurs have the chance to bring in some new signings over the next couple of months. They finished down in 17th place in the Premier League table in the last campaign. The London outfit also have the opportunity to let some players head out the exit door as well if needed to free up space and funds.

Tottenham Hotspur need to pursue Bryan Mbeumo deal

Tottenham have been heavily linked with Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White over recent times. However, a deal doesn’t look to be possible at this stage with Forest a tough side to negotiate with. Gibbs-White has a release clause of £60m but the figure was supposed to be shielded with Forest believing the figure was leaked. Therefore, they should pursue other attacking options.

Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo is someone who Frank knows well from their time at Brentford together. He has been on the radar of Manchester United but the deal appears to be stalling. His valuation is said to be around the £70million mark.

With a potential switch to Old Trafford now up in the air, Spurs should use the money they had saved for Gibbs-White and put it towards Mbeumo instead. The forward has proved he can score goals at the top level over the past few years. In addition, he would add more firepower to their attacking department.

The Cameroon international is someone who likes to cut in from the right wing on his left foot. He has an eye for goal and needs to test himself at a different club now. Frank would be able to offer him Champions League football at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium which may well turn his attention away from United. He also wouldn’t have to leave London.

Why Bryan Mbeumo would suit Tottenham Hotspur

Mbeumo would provide Spurs with something different going forward. He joined Brentford back in 2019 and has since become one of their key players. Prior to his transfer to England, he rose up through the ranks at Troyes in France before breaking into their first-team.

The France-born man helped the Bees win promotion from the Championship in his second campaign. He then adapted with ease to the step up from the second. Mbeumo has made 242 appearances in all competitions for them to date and has scored 70, a whopping 20 of which came last term.

Brentford’s Director of Football Phil Giles has said: "He had a fantastic season. We expected big interest in him, we have had big interest in him. He has his ideas about where he wants to take his career. He is well within his rights to do that. It is not impossible he is still a Brentford player next season if we agree he is going to stay."

He added: "Any club will tell you that. If it's not right deal, why would we do it? He is certainly one of our best players, if not our best player, and we need our best players. There's no harm in keeping your best players."

Despite Giles’ comments, it would be a surprise to see Mbeumo stay at Brentford. It seems inevitable that he will leave for a bigger challenge. Spurs would be ideal for him under a familiar face in Frank if Ruben Amorim isn’t able to get a deal over the line at United.

Tottenham should move quickly to wrap up a midfielder with Premier League experience.

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Tottenham must move quickly to get a deal done for a holding midfielder they should be seriously considering this summer. Thomas Frank faces a big summer as he looks to prepare his new side for his first season in charge.

A big job awaits Frank, with Spurs having had a disastrous Premier League campaign last term, requiring a big turnaround this season. Tottenham must get their recruitment right this summer, and they have already made a good start with a big-money deal for Mohammed Kudus, while they are attempting another statement signing in Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.

Other new recruits are also likely, and Tottenham need a holding midfielder after failing to get the best out of Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr last season. A few players have been linked, but perhaps the most sensible option is Bayern Munich’s holding midfielder Joao Palhinha. The former Fulham star has already proven himself in the Premier League, and he could push for a move this summer having struggled for game time since moving to Bayern Munich on a deal worth around £44million.

The 30-year-old only made 17 league appearances for Bayern last season, and given his age, he will surely want to be playing more regular football than that, even if he did win the Bundesliga title last season.

Interestingly, Bild have reported that Arsenal held serious conversations with Bayern over Palhinha before the FIFA Club World Cup as they looked to replace Thomas Partey and Jorginho, and conversations are even said to have involved figures.

Arsenal ultimately moved on, signing Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard, but it shows the level of club Palhinha is attracting this summer. That should spring Tottenham into action as they look to get a deal done for a holding midfielder this summer, and on an affordable fee.

Palhinha is proven at this level and he has already lived in London previously. Fulham boss Marco Silva once said of Palhinha’s ability: “ He leads through his attitude, he's not the most vocal guy and he's improving his English as well. I want him to be more vocal and in that position it's important. His attitude, his commitment, the way he leads the others around are things that are hard to find in football.

"In moments (when) we lose the ball, his reaction is impressive and we want to take the best from him and in other moments we want him to keep improving. We won the ball in a high area and our players took the right decisions. Then, the finish from Joao was great."

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has said of the midfielder: “I can just name it easily because it’s very obvious to see his biggest quality – it’s defensively how he reads the game and the amount of balls he can recover. He’s a player who has the qualities on the ball to be a Bayern Munich player.”

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Tottenham Hotspur have turned to Thomas Frank as their new manager this summer. The former Brentford man was picked as their replacement for Ange Postecoglou. He will be eager to show what he can do at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Spurs finished down in 17th place in the Premier League table. Nevertheless, they were able to win the Europa League after beating Manchester United in the final. The London outfit have the chance to sign some more players this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur eye Harvey Elliott deal

Spurs are interested in Liverpool winger Harvey Elliott and will open talks with the player’s agent. That’s according to transfer expert Mick Brown, who has has told Football Insider: “There’s no shortage of interest in Harvey Elliott. Newcastle and Tottenham are the latest names I’ve heard, both of them are going to test the waters and see what it would take to bring him in. They’ll speak to his agent and find out what he’s asking for and what Liverpool are going to want.

“Then he’s got the likes of Brighton and a few clubs in Germany having a look at him too. I think he could be an asset to any of those clubs because he’s a very talented player.”

Elliott, 22, started his career at Fulham and played three times for their first-team as a youngster. Liverpool swooped to sign him in 2019 and he has since made 147 appearances in all competitions, scoring 15 goals. His long-term future on Merseyside is up in the air though.

He has won the league title and Carabao Cup since his move to the North West. The attacker has also been loaned out in the past to Blackburn Rovers to get some game time under his belt. His contract expires in June 2027 meaning he still has another couple of years left to run down and his current club are under no pressure to sell.

Spurs could see him as someone to boost their attacking department. If he joined, he would give them more competition and depth at the top end of the pitch. In addition, he is still young and has potential to get better down the line.

‘Quality’ Harvey Elliott’s future at Liverpool questioned

Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock has recently questioned whether Elliott can break into Liverpool’s starting XI fully. He has a lot of competition for places at Anfield from his teammates. Warnock has said: "There's a lot of speculation about 'will he be at Liverpool next year?

“That's not easy. There will be phone calls with his agent. It's very much a rollercoaster as the tournament goes on. Because of the amount of games he has played for Liverpool, and the impact he had coming in, I think we all thought he would catapult and play for a long time in the first team.

"But he has a World Cup winner in Alexis Mac Allister in front of him, Ryan Gravenberch had an unbelievable season and Dominik Szoboszlai was brought in for big money. He has got great quality - but you just feel you want him to do it more consistently."

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Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have enjoyed busy starts to the summer transfer window with several marquee signings already through the doors across north London.

The Gunners have, largely, kept their shopping close to home. Kepa Arrizabalaga has arrived from Chelsea for £5 million and Noni Madueke is also expected to arrive from Stamford Bridge in the coming days.

Those two first team stars face an easy transition, having already called London home. For former Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, the move to the capital is a bigger deal as he looks to settle down in the city. Sporting CP bagsman Viktor Gyokeres and Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera could join Zubimendi in the hunt for London property should they, as expected, also seal transfers to Arsenal.

Tottenham Hotspur have bolstered their attacking options with the purchase of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham. The Ghana international is another already living in the capital but Mathys Tel may be in the property market with his loan move from Bayern Munich made permanent and Spurs hold interest in Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.

London property hotspot could attract Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur stars

Those Premier League players are on big salaries and the high end properties currently on the market could be of interest. For Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur stars, one hotspot area that has always been sought after is Hampstead.

According to the HM Land Registry of September 2022, homes in Hampstead sell for a staggering average of £1,670,000. That’s a drop in the ocean for Spurs and Gunners players, but goes to show the type of buyer the area attracts.

Ex-Gunners man Patrick Vieira bought a home in the area by the Heath for £3 million in 2001 before demolishing it and putting up a four-storey property when he uncovered a damp problem. Thierry Henry, Olivier Giroud and David Ospina are some other stars known to have resided in the area.

Hampstead well frequented by Premier League stars

Arsenal players investing in the area should be warned that they may bump into a rival when picking up their weekly shop. Tottenham Hotspur stars, including Moussa Dembele and Jan Vertonghen have also called the area home.

Hampstead did once cultivate a community of French players with Henry and Giroud joined by Hugo Lloris. Speaking about the area while at Spurs, Vertonghen said: “It’s funny. A lot of players live there [in Hampstead] so sometimes you see them. But we live in peace.”

Speaking in 2015, Robert Kramer of Glentree Estates, who has dealt with many re-locating footballers over the years, told Ham and High: “It’s equidistant between their training ground and the stadium. They like the proximity to London and the Heath. A lot of them like Hampstead because it’s very cosmopolitan and several of them have kids so they love the excellent schools in the area. For the older ones it’s always the schools.”

In other news, Next Arsenal transfer set to be finalised today with 'five-year contract' to be signed after deal agreed.

Spurs players have been auditioning for a certain role under Thomas Frank.

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank is getting his feet under the table in north London having made the move from Brentford with first team players returning to training earlier this month.

The Spurs squad were back at it 45 days after lifting the Europa League trophy at Bilbao ahead of the return of the Premier League. Frank has taken over from Ange Postecoglou and faces a vital pre-season period to get the team playing in his style.

Tottenham Hotspur begin their campaign on August 16 against Burnley but are, of course, in UEFA Super Cup action against Paris Saint-Germain before that. Spurs will also head to Asia later this month for pre-season matches against Arsenal and Newcastle United.

Destiny Udogie ‘leaks’ new Spurs tactic

Over the course of those matches, it will become clear how Frank wants Spurs to play. However, there has been some indication of a key tactic spotted by fans in the back of a social media post made by Destiny Udogie.

The defender, who has been linked with a move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium amid supposed interest from Manchester City, shared a light-hearted video of teammates dancing in the changing room. In the background, a screen showing the team’s training schedule could be seen.

It’s hard to make out all of the content, but one part that is clear to read is the ‘long throw audition’. That’s a tactic loved by Frank that he is clearly desperate to use at Tottenham Hotspur.

Thomas Frank proud of long throw tactic

In March, Brentford beat AFC Bournemouth 2-1 to pick up a fifth away league game win in succession with Christian Norgaard scoring the winner after a long throw. Speaking after the game, Frank said: “I thought it was a very good game, especially in the first half. Second half I thought Bournemouth started better. We scored a great, ugly goal from a long throw that won us the game. It’s a fantastic record, unbelievable. Now we just need to keep the away record and hopefully add five home wins.”

That’s something that former Liverpool midfielder Jan Molby, who knows Frank well thanks to his role as main Premier League football analyst in Denmark, also picked up on. When breaking down the manager’s tactics for the BBC, he said: "I see a squad ready to play Thomas Frank football. It is about putting the opposition under pressure at every given opportunity. The one thing you don't want to do as a team is defend. He likes to put the opposition under pressure.

"That is in open play, set-pieces. He makes no bones about his use of long throw-ins. Put teams under pressure. Play long. Play quick. He is adaptable tactically as well."

In other news, Predicted Premier League table after Martin Zubimendi, Joao Pedro and Mohammed Kudus transfers.

The 28-year-old has made 81 Premier League appearances over the course of his career

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West Ham United are looking to bounce back from a dismal 2024/25 campaign which saw them finish in 14th position while crashing out in the third round of both the League Cup and FA Cup.

This summer marks Graham Potter’s first full pre-season with the Hammers after arriving in January and hands him a key opportunity to mould the team in his image after struggling in his first few months after replacing Julen Lopetegui.

So far, the East London side have agreed to make Jean-Clair Todibo’s loan move as permanent, as per the terms of the agreement with Ligue 1 club Nice, while their also thought to be closing on a deal to sign left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf from Slavia Prague for a figure in the region of £19m.

However, they’ve also agreed to sell Mohamed Kudus to rivals Tottenham for £60m and have allowed experienced heads like Danny Ings, Michail Antonio, Aaron Creswell and Vladimir Coufal all to leave for free along with Kurt Zouma and Lukasz Fabianski.

It leaves West Ham in need of reinforcements as they look to regain their place in the upper echelons of the Premier League table after regularly qualifying for Europe under David Moyes.

West Ham handed chance to sign ex-Man Utd and Tottenham defender

Spanish left-back Sergio Reguilon is officially a free agent, following the expiration of his contract at Tottenham Hotspur. Reguilon joined the Lillywhites from Real Madrid in 2020 after shining in a season-long loan spell at Sevilla which saw him lift the Europa League while playing under Lopetegui. The £27.5m arrival seemed like a steal in his first few months in a Spurs shirt after playing 36 times and contributing six assists in his debut campaign.

However, he dropped down the pecking order due to injury and spent the 2022/23 season on loan at Atletico Madrid where he made 12 league appearances. Further spells at Manchester United and more recently Brentford followed in the 2023/24 campaign before he was reintegrated into the Spurs setup.

Reguilon played six matches in total across last season, including just four in the Premier League before being released on a free transfer this summer. However, Caught Offside claim West Ham are willing to give the defender a fresh opportunity to shine in the capital to add vital squad depth despite El Hadji Malick Diouf seemingly imminent arrival.

Who else is interested in Sergio Reguilon?

Sergio Reguilon has already been offered to Serie A giants Juventus and AC Milan. Meanwhile, Premier League interest is building with the likes of Bournemouth and Everton also keeping tabs on proceedings.

However, West Ham are currently understood to be the front-runners to sign the six-time Spanish international as they look to bolster their defensive options and try and climb up the Premier League table next term.

Reguilon is expected to take his time with his next decision and will base his move on a combination of the project at the club and his chances of playing regular first team football.