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Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United look set to end their pursuit of Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz with the Cottagers decisive on their stance not to sell the Brazilian.

Newly promoted Leeds United are said to have already seen one bid rejected by Fulham. The Yorkshire Evening Post claims that the offer sent to west London was £32 million.

That offer was formed of an initial £26 million with a potential of £6 million worth of add-ons. It remains to be seen whether Leeds United increase their offer but the Fulham stance is that no fee will tempt them to sell.

Fulham stance on Rodrigo Muniz transfer confirmed

Sky Sports reporter Lyall Thomas took to social media platform X on Thursday to provide the latest update. He said: “Understand that, as far as #Fulhamfc are concerned, Rodrigo Muniz is not for sale this summer. He remains an important part of Marco Silva’s squad, amid the interest from #LeedsUtd and others.”

Muniz is entering the last 12 months of his Fulham contract but the club has the option for another 12 months, which puts the London outfit in a strong negotiating position. GIVEMESPORT had also named Tottenham Hotspur as potential suitors for the player as they look to strengthen ahead of a return to the Champions League.

That outlet claimed that Muniz could be open to leaving Craven Cottage but, given his contract situation, the final decision on that will be the club’s. The striker made 36 appearances across all competitions last season, scoring 11 goals.

The forward broke through into the starting XI towards the back end of the 2023/24 campaign, scoring nine goals after the start of February. Muniz was praised by Premier League legend Alan Shearer when emerging.

Alan Shearer praise for Fulham talisman

Shearer told Match of the Day: “He really was a handful. Tough to play against, horrible to play against in fact. That's always a good thing for a centre-forward, that's what you have to be.

"He was strong, he ran the channels, he brought players into the game and he really upset the Bournemouth defenders in every way, in everything he was doing. He was willing to run in behind and on one of the occasions he does it, they get their first goal because of it.

"They [Fulham] got balls into the box for him and he was first to react. He understood the situation and got there first. He was barging defenders out of the way and I really enjoyed his performance. That's what you have to do.

"We haven't seen enough of him because he's been out on loan or injured or whatever it is, but he has got a real opportunity to stake a claim and stay in there [in the team]. He's got to produce that every week now. I mean, they have signed Armando Broja on loan but Muniz has got an opportunity to stay in there if he keeps performing like that."

In other news, Leeds United told to sign Chelsea star who has been transfer listed this summer.

Son Heung-min would be an influential figure off the pitch for Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur.

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Thomas Frank may have only just arrived at Tottenham Hotspur but he may be on the edge of a tenure-defining transfer gaffe should he allow club captain Son Heung-min to leave.

The South Korean international is entering the final 12 months of his contract and reports suggest that the club could look to cash in on the player, who has 127 goals in the Premier League. The forward bagged just seven league goals last season and, at 32 years old, is perhaps past his most prolific years.

TEAMtalk last week reported that Son had held talks with the club over a summer exit with clubs in the Saudi Pro League said to be lining up offers. Turkish outfit Fenerbahce are also linked with a £26 million price tag put on the player.

Son Heung-min ‘in talks’ over Tottenham Hotspur exit

Tottenham Hotspur have already brought in Bayern Munich man Mathys Tel on a permanent transfer and there is growing interest in Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze. Both of those players would likely be above Son in the pecking order, but that does not mean that Spurs should sell the star.

Thomas Frank would be somewhat of a clown to let that happen. His arrival at the club comes under enough controversy given that Ange Postecoglou was sacked at a point when his relationship with fans and players was at an all-time high following the Europa League triumph.

Frank will need Son to help his transition go smoothly. The captain is clearly an influential figure in the dressing room and, given talk of unease from players following Postecoglou’s departure, losing that influence would be a crazy decision.

Thomas Frank should lean on Son influence

Should the new manager endure a bumpy start to life at Tottenham Hotspur, he will want Son’s influence. The winger regularly took some of the pressure off Postecoglou, defending and praising teammates to the media when the going got tough.

James Maddison was labelled as a ‘joy’ to play with by Son after he arrived at the club and, last season, the South Korean underlined Dejan Kulusevski’s ‘work rate’ and Cristian Romero as ‘unbelievable’. He’s a calm presence who knows the right thing to say.

Son isn’t afraid to give hard truths either. Frank may want to be cautious when criticising an already fractured dressing room and having the forward to support him in that would be helpful. In 2024, Son reportedly had a falling out with South Korea teammates who left dinner early to play table tennis and Postecoglou backed his player for doing that.

At the time, in words that Frank should take in before sanctioning a sale, the Aussie said: "It was Sonny being Sonny. When you're a leader, sometimes you get in the firing line. That's what leadership is all about.

"Leadership is not about being popular and trying to make everybody happy, it's about when you see something that you don't feel is right then you stand up for it because it's the best thing for the group. I see that in Sonny."

In other news, Tottenham 'ready' to make offer for £18.7m-rated striker with 28 goal contributions.

Newcastle United have seen a bid rejected by Nottingham Forest for an Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur target.

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Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will have to fend off serious interest from Premier League rivals Newcastle United should they be serious about signing Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest this season.

The former Manchester United man enjoyed a head-turning campaign at The City Ground last time out. Elanga picked up six goals and 11 assists for Forest, featuring in every Premier League match of the campaign.

Both Spurs and Arsenal are looking to strengthen their options on the flanks this summer. Thomas Frank’s side could see captain Son Heung-min leave the club with Gunners stars Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli also linked with potential exits.

Arsenal and Tottenham linked with Nottingham Forest winger

TBR Football recently named the two north London clubs as interested suitors in Elanga, with Chelsea and Aston Villa linked. The Sweden international is said to be happy at the City Ground but aware of interest in his services and not opposed to a move.

Newcastle United were also named as a potential destination in that report and now look to be the frontrunners, ahead of Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. The Athletic reported on Tuesday that the Magpies had seen a bid of £45 million rejected by Nottingham Forest.

The outlet claims that Forest have ‘no intention’ of selling their player with Newcastle United potentially having to turn transfer interest towards AFC Bournemouth man Antoine Semenyo or West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus.

Newcastle United bid could force Gunners and Spurs to look for alternatives

Tottenham Hotspur could instead turn attention to Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, if Elanga is off the table. The Sun names the Eagles man as a ‘major target’ for Thomas Frank this summer. It’s added that Spurs have been tracking the player for ‘years’. The England international is believed to have a £60 million release clause in his contract but that there are ‘complex’ conditions in how that fee is paid.

Meanwhile, Arsenal have alternative options with Real Madrid star Rodrygo one player increasingly linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium.

Rodrygo will not be a cheap addition and the 24-year-old is also said to be courted by Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. Cadena SER now reports that the Premier League does indeed seem the most likely destination for Rodrygo.

The player’s future under new Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso is still unknown, having been benched against Pachuca recently. Cadena SER claims that, even if Rodrygo is out of favour under Alonso, Real Madrid will demand a fee of €90 million - or £77 million - to green light a transfer exit. Gunners sporting director Andrea Berta is expected to have a tough time negotiating that down.

In other news, Arsenal set to sign 'amazing' player as their next signing after Martin Zubimendi.

Thomas Frank could face competition from his new biggest rival over a swoop for a Brentford star.

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Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are set to do battle over a transfer move for Brentford captain Christian Norgaard this summer with both north London outfits in the market for greater strength in depth in the centre of the park.

The Bees captain only signed a new two-year contract in March but that may not deter bids from the Gunners and Spurs after Thomas Frank labelled the west London outfit as a ‘selling club’ earlier this year. Norgaard has made 122 Premier League appearances and been the linchpin of Frank’s work at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Frank has, of course, now moved to Tottenham Hotspur, which explains Spurs links. Meanwhile, Arsenal are set to bring in another central midfielder this summer should Thomas Partey leave as a free agent, as per The Standard.

Arsenal and Spurs battle for Premier League midfielder

New sporting director Andrea Berta is close to brokering a deal for Real Sociedad man Martin Zubimendi but, with Jorginho also leaving the club, one addition in midfield may not be enough. Norgaard is the type of profile that would slot in seamlessly to Mikel Arteta’s system at the Emirates Stadium.

Partey’s current Gunners deal is set to expire at the end of this month and it had been claimed that discussions were ongoing over an extension. However, those talks are yet to prove fruitful with no new deal agreed.

At Tottenham Hotspur, Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma are both entering the final year of their contracts with the latter particularly downtrodden by news of Ange Postecoglou’s departure and linked with a move away.

Norgaard has known Frank ever since playing under him at youth level for Denmark and the former Brentford manager labelled him as an ‘integral’ part to his system at the Premier League club. The 31-year-old made 34 appearances in the Premier League last term and has been described as a ‘late bloomer’ by Frank.

Brentford star inspired by Martin Odegaard

In 2022, Frank said: "Every team has one or two players that are the glue, that make the team tick, or better, just by stepping on the pitch. Nørgaard is one of the players that does that for us."

In a potential boost for Arsenal, Norgaard has been outspoken in his admiration for Martin Odegaard and the way the Gunners midfield plays. In 2023, he said: “Of course, it’s sticking to our defensive principles and forcing it outside and trying to double up.

“Especially on players like Martinelli and Saka, we know how good they are when they get the ball wide. And then see if we could shut down Odegaard as much as possible, he’s a fantastic player and he also showed today some of the skills that he has. But I think in general we played a really good game and I know that sometimes from the outside it looks like we are under pressure the whole time, but we feel very comfortable and very solid in that low-block.”

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Tottenham are expected to sell an in-form player this summer as they look to go in a new direction under Thomas Frank. Spurs are no preparing for a season of Premier League and Champions League football, and they will go into the new campaign under new boss Frank.

Frank will get his chance to put his own stamp on his new squad this summer, and a number of new recruits are likely between now and the start of the new season. But Spurs must balance their spending with departures, and not wanting to lose their best players, they can strengthen their hold of such players by offloading fringe stars for solid fees.

One player who falls into that category is Manor Solomon, who is coming off the back of an impressive loan campaign with Leeds United. The 25-year-old has not managed to make an impact at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and after his solid loan spell in the Championship, now might be the best chance to sell.

Solomon scored 10 times and provided 13 assists for the Whites last season, helping them secure promotion back to the Premier League, and Spurs are set for a big profit, given they signed the Israeli attacker for free. He is currently valued at around £11million by Transfermarkt.

The Athletic say Tottenham are likely to offload fringe players like Solomon, and they expect to make a significant chunk of cash on his departure. Leeds are the obvious option as they look to strengthen ahead of their first season back in the Premier League.

What Solomon and Farke have said

Speaking about Solomon and his title-winning goal, Leeds boss Daniel Farke said in May: “It’s impressive, especially when you keep in mind what happened last season. He;s shown unbeilable consistency. Not in the official team of the season but he's been outstanding with important goals. He always came back and delivered. I don't have to look after him. The fire is always burning, simetimes you have to channel it a bit.”

Solomon, in return, has said of Farke, as reported by LeedsLive: “Daniel was one of the decisions [sic] why I joined Leeds, so definitely it could be one of the reasons why I will join Leeds in the summer, why or not.”

Solomon also said after securing promotion to the Premier League: “This is why I came. I'm so happy to see everyone celebrating. I was taking a risk but as you can see it paid off. I'm really proud to have played for Leeds. This season has been a rollercoaster, so so exciting. I've enjoyed it so much, every single minute with these fans and players. We deserve it.”

In terms of what the winger has said of his own future, he admitted in February: “You can’t predict what will happen in the future, whether I come back to Tottenham, whether I go to a different team, or whether I stay here in Leeds, you can’t predict it, but, of course, for me, the door is really open.”

He added in a recent post on social media: “After nearly a year without football, I couldn’t have asked for a better comeback season and a better ending. I really don’t know what the future holds, but I do know that Leeds United will forever be in my heart. Thank you again, fans, for the unforgettable past few weeks and all your incredible support and love throughout the entire season. We are the champions!”

Tottenham have agreed their next summer signing as Thomas Frank moulds his squad

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Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal for their next signing of the summer with Japan international Kota Takai to join the North London club from J-League side Kawasaki Frontale.

The deal is worth £5m for the 20-year-old centre-back, with the player poised to be part of Thomas Frank’s first-team squad next season.

That is all according to BBC Sport who say Takai will be among Spurs’ central defensive options alongside Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso and Radu Dragusin. The player has two caps for Japan and made his international debut last year against China.

The 20-year-old hails from Yokohama and has been with Kawasaki Frontale since 2011 before making his senior debut for the club in 2022.

Kota Takai deal is a club record sale for Kawasaki Frontale

The £5m agreement almost doubles Kawasaki Frontale’s previous club record sale - which stood at around £2.6m. That was when Kaoru Mitoma left the J-League side for Brighton and Hove Albion in the summer of 2021. They also sold Brazilian Renatinho to the Chinese Super League for the same price back in 2015.

Some other players now plying their trade in Great Britain have come from Kawasaki. That includes Celtic ace Reo Hatate and Leeds United midfielder Ao Tanaka, who played a key role in the Whites’ promotion to the Premier League last campaign. He left Frontale for Fortuna Düsseldorf before making his way to Elland Road.

Takai has some big names in front of him at Spurs as he looks to become a regular in North London. The deal will provide Frank with some much-needed depth as Tottenham compete on four fronts next season after they qualified for the Champions League.

Thomas Frank excited to work with Spurs squad

Speaking about his plans last week for the Tottenham squad, Frank said: “It’s a very talented squad, a very good squad and I’m very excited to start working with them.

"Of course, when you follow the Premier League, you see the other teams, you see Tottenham - you’ve seen some fantastic performances from the team over the last years. So, I think there’s big potential.

"But, of course, I’m looking from the outside, so I’m looking forward to getting to know them, to be around them, to feel them, understand them, work with them on the training pitch. That’s where you really get the big understanding, understand the relationships between players and how you can get the best out of them.

"I’ve got an idea already, my head is spinning [with] how can we play, how do I put them together, but I’m looking forward to that."

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Every football club’s dream is to find the next Lionel Messi or discover the teenage Cristiano Ronaldo before they make their big break and Tottenham Hotspur are no different.

There is more money than ever before at the top end of world football and competition has never been fiercer in the hunt for talent as Spurs are learning in their attempts to sign Bryan Mbeumo as well as their interest in Xavi Simons.

Clubs in Europe have switched on to the top five leagues scouring the second tier looking for bargains as they also look for a slice of the Champions League pie having had their opportunities to reach the promised land made even harder in recent years.

Spurs consider move for Argentina wonderkid Ian Subiabre

Another market that has also become more expensive is the South American one with Spurs having to dig deep if they want to sign Ian Subiabre according to River Noticias, who claim a “formal enquiry” has been made for a player Chelsea have already withdrawn their interest for due to the demands being made.

The 18-year old winger is an exciting prospect having broken into River Plate’s senior squad but has only played 290 minutes and scored one goal in 12 appearances. A £23m release clause is one that could either be a master-stroke or money down the drain given how unpredictable talented teenagers can be.

There is always an element of the unknown with signing players from South America, but if Subiabre was English and playing in the Championship, Spurs probably wouldn’t think twice about spending a similar amount of money on a promising prospect. At one stage in their respective careers clubs have taken a gamble on teenagers who became greats someone, eventually, with take the punt on Subiabre.

What type of player is Subiabre?

In Subiabre’s own words though, the best is yet to come, as an interview with River Plate’s club media shows where he sees his future and who he compares himself to: “I'm a powerful, high-scoring striker. And strong in one-on-one situations,” Subiabre claimed.

“I like to drop back to link up with my teammates and provide assists. I can also play on the right or left wing.”

“Julián Álvarez is an extraordinary player. For me, he's an example. He works hard in training and displays tremendous quality in matches,” Subiabre said of his role model.

“He has skill, he's a goalscorer, and he's constantly pressing. And he understands the game perfectly.”

Spurs do need extra attacking options and it may be that Subiabre could be signed without the pressure of having to be a first choice player every week. There would also be the option to loan the Argentina youth cap back to River Plate to continue his development and to give him time to learn English before crossing the Atlantic.

Football is a small world, Spurs will know why Chelsea pulled out of the deal, but don’t seem to have been put off despite the well reported release clause.

Tottenham have been handed a boost in their reported bid to land a Premier League star.

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Tottenham have been handed a boost amid their reported interest in a Premier League star this summer. Spurs are in need of new recruits this summer as they prepare for a season of Champions League football. Thomas Frank will be the man in charge heading into the new season, and it will be interesting to see how much control he has over recruitment.

Recruitment will be significant, though, with the Tottenham chiefs well aware of the amount of depth required heading into the new season. The attack is a particular area in need of address, and one player who has been heavily linked with a move to North London is Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.

Eze has been one of Palace’s star players in recent times, and not only did he score the goal to win the FA Cup, but he was an instrumental part of their whole season again last term. The former QPR star has shown quality that indicates he would thrive playing in the top level of European football, and there are inevitable links with big clubs.

Eze has a release clause worth around £60million, and that may be enough to put off many clubs, particularly with Palace unwilling to sell for any less. The Eagles have received a financial boost by qualifying for the Europa League, and unless Marc Guehi signs a new contract, it looks likely they will have to sell him and get around £60million for their troubles.

Palace don’t need to sell, but chairman Steve Parish is also a very realistic businessman, and he has previously vowed to do right by players who have earned their opportunity at the big time, as he did with Michael Olise. The decision over whether to move will belong to Eze, should his release clause be met, but if he does want to move, it appears Parish and Palace will be accommodating.

The Boot Room report that Parish is willing to accept the release clause being paid in instalments despite the fact it is not contractually required. It’s claimed Palace will accept between £25million and £30million upfront and between £30million and £35million paid in another instalment. There is also an £8million performance-related bonus that also must be agreed, as per Eze’s contract. That could give Tottenham the leeway they need as they look to also strengthen other areas this summer.

What has been said about Eze’s future

Eze hasn’t said much about his future, but he seems to be taking things day by day ahead of next season. He said in late May when asked about his form and potential transfer links: “I feel like I’ve got the freedom to play, to do my thing. I’m just happy to be enjoying my football. I’m not really too bothered about that. I’m just focusing on the present. I want to continue enjoying it and contributing to the team as much as I can. I’m improving every game.”

Palace’s grip on Eze will have been strengthened by their European qualification, and at 26 years of age, he may feel as though his big move will still be on the table after next season.

Tottenham could be set to miss out on one of their reported attacking transfer targets.

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Tottenham look set to miss out on one of their reported transfer targets, and to a Premier League rival, no less. Spurs are hoping to make a number of big signings this summer as they bid to get Champions League-ready following their Europa League title win last season.

Spurs need much more depth, as was made clear by the impact injuries had on their season last term, and they are particularly in the market for attackers, with Timo Werner departing after his loan spell, while Heung-min Son is getting no younger.

After the appointment of Frank, Tottenham were expected to be in for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo. The Cameroon international had a superb season of last, scoring 20 times, and Brentford are likely to sell him this summer as he looks to step up to the next level.

But it looks as though Manchester United have stolen a march in the race to land Mbeumo, with Sky Sports now reporting that he is likely to move to Old Trafford. Journalist Mick McAdam said: “At the moment, it feels like he’s headed to Old Trafford. We know that there were a number of sides that were interested in Bryan Mbeumo. His contract is running down, hence why Manchester United are seeing this as an opportunity.

“We know there’s interest from Tottenham as well, but it looks like he’s heading to Old Trafford. They’re just preparing a second offer which they hope will get Mbeumo.” That could be a big blow for Spurs as they look to bring in another goalscorer this summer.

The Mbeumo and Frank connection

Mbeumo said of Frank while speaking to Sky Sports recently: “He's done so much for me. He literally trusted me from the start [at Brentford] and he developed the team so well. He developed me as a human and a player so much as well. I can only wish him all the best and I'm sure he's going to do well. He knows everything; he's really smart and knows what he wants to bring the team, how he wants them to play. He's been fantastic for Brentford."

On the transfer speculation surrounding him, the forward added: “It (transfer speculation) is a bit new for me I would say! I think it can be the life of a footballer and you need to accept it. It’s been my best season so far in the Premier League. And even collectively, I think we did play very good games. I think we’ve been unlucky to chase the Europe spot, but I think it’s been a fantastic season.”

Frank has also been full of praise for Mbeumo in the past, saying during the season: “All praise due the two of them (Mbeumo and Wissa) for the hard work, how much they push, and then of course to my staff, and then I think a little bit to the way we play. I'm very happy that he's shining. It's a duo, of course, him and Wissa. Wissa is fantastic. He has scored actually more open-play goals than Brian still. But Brian is the penalty taker, unbelievable at penalties, assists, work ethic, an unbelievable player."

Tottenham are said to be interested in a reported Chelsea target as they look to bolster their attack.

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Tottenham are said to be interested in a Chelsea target as they look to strengthen this summer. Thomas Frank has a big summer ahead after taking the job that was vacated by the sacking of Ange Postecoglou.

Spurs have put their faith in the Dane after his hugely impressive spell at Brentford, but a big job awaits Frank after his step up. Tottenham will be in the Champions League next season, and they will also be expecting to qualify for Europe through the Premier League after their worst-ever Premier League campaign.

New signings are a must for a squad that was all too thin last season, and it will be interesting to see what kind of players Frank wants. Attackers will be a priority given the Dane’s style of attacking football, and the latest attacker to be linked is Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho. Garnacho is all-but certain to leave Old Trafford this summer and he has been heavily linked with Chelsea.

But with Chelsea looking likely to prioritise Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens, Garnacho could be available to Tottenham or others. Sébastien Vidal is now reporting that Spurs are a genuine option, while reports elsewhere have suggested that he could be affordable. It’s claimed United have dropped Garnacho’s asking price from £70million to £40million.

Garnacho will want to be playing Champions League football next season and he wants to be a regular starter. Tottenham should be able to offer that, currently light for options in the front line, although Brentford’s Bryn Mbeumo looks as though he could be an option this summer.

Garnacho fallout

Garnacho appeared to fall out with United boss Ruben Amorim in the back-end of last season. The winger said after he was left on the bench for much of the Europa League final against Tottenham: “Up until the final I played every round helping the team, and today I play 20 minutes, I don't know. The final will influence [my decision] but the whole season, the situation of the club. I'm going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens afterwards."

Amorim said in response to those comments: “How many times have we had this conversation, and it was the opposite? Some players come in, like Mason Mount, against Bilbao and changed the game. So now it is easy to say. Who missed the big opportunity in the first half against Bilbao? Yeah [Garnacho]. Of course, now it is easy for us to talk about a lot of views."

Speaking a week later, Amorim refused to confirm whether Garnacho would remain hin his plans. He said; “I will speak with my players but the focus is the last game. I don't know what is going to happen but we have a plan. We were prepared for both situations, with Champions League and without. We have an idea of the type of squad we want but we still have the last game. We have time to address all these situations.”

Since then, BBC Sport have reported that the winger is not in Amorim’s plans and that he has been told he can leave this summer.