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Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are interested in signing Maghnes Akliouche from AS Monaco.

According to a report from Football Insider, the 24-year-old attacker will cost £40 million in the summer. He has done quite well in France, and he could prove to be an interesting acquisition for both clubs.

Pete O’Rourke explained: “Maghnes Akliouche is obviously a player who’s been on their radar for a long time.

“Tottenham will be keeping tabs on him and they are looking to be kept informed on his future.

“Monaco are well aware of the growing interest in him and probably would sell at the right price.

“For Tottenham, I’m sure they’ll be looking to be in that race for him.

“But I think it’ll be difficult for them just due to that lack of European football and because of the probably rival interest from other clubs.”

Spurs in particular need more quality going forward. They need someone who can take on defenders and break down deep defences. The French attacker has the technical ability and flair to create opportunities for his teammates, and he could add a new dimension to the Tottenham attack.

The London club has looked toothless going forward at times, and they need to address that. It remains to be seen whether they are prepared to pay the asking price for the international.

Akliouche has 7 goals and 11 assists this season.

Meanwhile, Manchester United could use more quality on the flanks as well. However, the 24-year-old will need regular opportunities, and there is no guarantee he will start ahead of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. Moving to Tattenham could be better suited to the player. He is a young player with a lot of potential, and regular football at Tottenham could bring out the best in him.

The asking price reasonable for a player of his potential in today’s market. He can justify the outlet in the future. It will be interesting to see where he ends up.

He has consistently shown his quality in France, and this is the right time for him to take on a new challenge. The move to the Premier League could help him improve further.

Morgan Gibbs-White has been linked with a move away from Nottingham Forest at the end of the season.

The 26-year-old has been outstanding for them in the Premier League. According to a report from TeamTalk, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the English playmaker.

However, he could end up staying at Nottingham Forest. The player is not pushing for a move away from the club right now, and he has recently signed a long-term contract with them.

Nottingham Forest does not want to lose the player either. Elliot Anderson has already been linked with the move away from the club, and it seems that Nottingham Forest might choose to sell him instead of Gibbs-White.

Manchester United have been overly dependent on Bruno Fernandes for goals and creativity from the middle of the park. They could certainly use more depth in that area of the pitch.

The 26-year-old Nottingham Forest star could prove to be the ideal acquisition for them. He can operate both centrally and on the flanks. He will score goals and create opportunities for his teammates. It is no surprise Manchester United is interested in him.

On the other hand, Tottenham could use more goals from the midfield as well. They were heavily linked with a move for Morgan Gibbs-White before he signed the long-term deal with Nottingham Forest. However, they were not able to get the deal done. It remains to be seen whether they decide to make a move in the summer.

Tottenham could be facing a daunting summer in the transfer window if they end up getting relegated to the Championship, with Djed Spence’s future in doubt, as first reported here for the Daily Briefing.

As I understand it, Spurs face the a hugely damaging £261m loss in revenue if they drop out of the Premier League, so there will be a clear and obvious need to sell some star players to reduce the pressure on their wage bill.

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One of those is Spence, who I’m also told is attracting increasingly strong interest from Juventus as they look for new signings at full-back.

Spence will likely also have suitors from the Premier League, but for now Juventus is the most concrete name I’m hearing about, with the Italian giants registering an interest.

Djed Spence to return to Serie A?

Spence has had a spell in Italian football before, having had a loan spell with Genoa, so it could be that the 25-year-old would be open to playing in Serie A again.

For now, sources close to Tottenham have ruled out a sale for Spence and other big names, pointing to the English defender’s contract until 2029, but the reality is that many figures in the industry anticipate player exits and see this as one of the more likely ones.

“It’s hard to see Spurs keeping Djed Spence if they go down,” one well-connected source told me. “Juventus have a concrete interest, though obviously for now their message is that they don’t want to sell. In reality, the expectation is that will change if they go down. With Spence, they’re looking at a potential €40m sale and £87,000 a week off their wage bill, which unfortunately is an essential cost-cutting measure if they’re preparing for life in the Championship.”

Can Tottenham stay up?

Even if Tottenham can stay up, there will surely be big names at the north London club who are keen to explore opportunities elsewhere.

Someone like Spence would likely see Juve as a step up for his career anyway, but it’s also perhaps looking a bit more promising for Roberto De Zerbi’s side after West Ham’s recent defeat to Arsenal.

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THFC are in control of their own destiny now, though they have a tough away game against Chelsea before taking on Everton at home on the final day.

It’s looking very close, but survival is within Tottenham’s reach, and it will then be harder for someone like Spence to get a move even if they push for one.

Nicolo Fagioli has been linked with a move away from Fiorentina at the end of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the player. According to Firenze Viola, Roberto De Zerbi wants the London club to sign the 25-year-old central midfielder. The player has recently changed agents, which has fuelled further speculations surrounding his future.

Spurs have been monitoring Fagioli for over a year.

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Spurs could use Nicolo Fagioli

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can get the deal done. He will add control and composure in the middle of the park. Fagioli has the technical attributes to succeed at Tottenham and could prove an excellent acquisition.

De Zerbi rates the player highly, and he might be able to bring out the best in Fagioli. The 25-year-old is at the peak of his career, and this is the right time for him to join a bigger club. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can convince the Italian club to sell the player.

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Fagioli angling for a move?

The fact that the player has changed agents suggests that he is considering a potential move. Tottenham have the finances to get the deal done, and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.

Tottenham have had a disappointing season, but they have an exciting project. They have several quality players and a top-quality manager like De Zerbi. There is no reason why they cannot bounce back strongly next season. The Italian is likely to be attracted to the possibility of joining them. They might be able to give him a platform to fight for trophies next season.

If Fiorentina are forced to sell Fagioli, they could look to recoup a premium from his departure.

Alex Meret has been linked with a move away from Napoli at the end of the season.

According to a report from Area Napoli, the player is seeking a fresh start this summer, and his agent has already offered him to other clubs. The report further claims that Tottenham Hotspur need to replace Guglielmo Vicario, and the idea of signing Napoli’s goalkeeper is interesting for them.

It remains to be seen whether they decide to make a move for him. The opportunity to move to the London club could be exciting for Meret. Meret was linked with Manchester United last year.

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Spurs could use Alex Meret

The 29-year-old player has a contract with Napoli until 2027, and he could be available for a reasonable fee. Tottenham need more depth in the goalkeeping department, and signing the Napoli star for a reasonable amount of money would be a wise decision.

It would also allow them to improve other areas of the squad. They have been linked to multiple goalkeepers in recent months, but most would cost a premium.

Meret has the quality and the experience to do well in English football, and it remains to be seen whether Tottenham can get the deal done. The player has also been linked with AS Monaco. It remains to be seen whether he is prepared to move to France.

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Meret to replace Vicario?

Vicario has been quite underwhelming since joining Tottenham, and he has been linked with a return to Italy. It remains to be seen whether any top club is willing to provide him with an exit route.

Tottenham Hotspur have made an enquiry to sign the Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic, according to Tuttosport.

The Bosnian defender has performed well in Italy and will cost €25 million. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham follow up on the enquiry with an official proposal to sign him.

The asking price is quite reasonable for a talented defender like him, and Muharemovic could easily justify the investment in future. The 23-year-old has shown his quality in Italy, and he has the attributes to thrive in England as well.

The opportunity to play in the Premier League will be exciting for him, and Tottenham has an exciting project. Even though they are struggling right now, they could bounce back strongly next season. They have brought in a quality manager, and a couple of additions during the summer transfer window could transform them.

They might need to invest in multiple central defenders in the summer. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven have been linked with a move away from the club, and they will need to be replaced. It remains to be seen whether they decide to sign the Bosnian.

Roberto De Zerbi is a quality manager who has shown his Pedigree in Italy, England and France. He could unlock the true potential of the 23-year-old defender and help him improve further.

Spurs have been abysmal defensively, and they need to improve at the back if they are serious about competing for European football next season. Signing the 23-year-old could be a wise decision. He would be a high-quality, long-term addition for them at a very reasonable price.

Inter Milan wants to sign the defender as well, and Tottenham should look to move quickly in order to win the race for his signature.

Liverpool are looking to bring in a quality goalkeeper at the end of the season, and they are keeping tabs on the Brighton star Bart Verbruggen.

Alisson Becker has been linked with a move to Italy in recent months. Juventus are hoping to secure his signature, and Liverpool will need to replace him properly.

The 23-year-old Brighton goalkeeper could be an excellent addition. He has been outstanding in the Premier League, and he has the quality to play for a bigger club. Although Liverpool have Giorgi Mamardashvilli at their disposal, they are looking to add more experience and quality to the squad.

They are keeping tabs on Emiliano Martinez as well. However, the Netherlands goalkeeper would be a younger option with a higher ceiling.

Verbruggen will certainly be attracted to the idea of joining Liverpool. It would be a huge step up in his career. He would be playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world, and he could fight for major trophies with them. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can win the race for his signature.

The player is reportedly open to leaving Brighton this summer. As per TEAMtalk, multiple clubs are interested in securing his signature, including Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich. Brighton will not want to lose the player easily, and they could demand a premium for his signature.

Tottenham are looking to bring in an upgrade on Guglielmo Vicario, who has been quite underwhelming. Bayern are looking at the Netherlands star as a replacement for Manuel Neuer.

Liverpool need to improve multiple areas of the squad in the summer, and they cannot afford to overpay for the Dutch goalkeeper. It remains to be seen whether they can negotiate a reasonable deal with the seagulls.

Liverpool have a strong Dutch contingent at the club, and they might be able to convince the player to join them over their rivals.

Tottenham have held talks in recent days over Luka Vuskovic as they look to secure his future amid transfer interest in the talented young Croatian defender.

Vuskovic has shone on loan at Hamburg this season and we understand Chelsea are big admirers, while Liverpool have also been linked by Sport Bild.

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Still, it seems Spurs are working to keep Vuskovic and he also wants to stay with the north Londoners for the time being, according to Christian Falk in the latest edition of his CF Bayern Insider column.

Vuskovic looks like an elite young talent and it’s no surprise Tottenham could be facing a fight to keep him, though for now it doesn’t look like an urgent situation.

Luka Vuskovic could sign new Tottenham contract

Falk says Spurs want to keep Vuskovic and he’s happy to stay, with a new and improved contract even a possibility following recent talks.

“Tottenham have held some talks about Luka Vuskovic in the last few days, and it seems that he wants to stay at Tottenham (and they want him back),” Falk explained.

“However, it’s not just a matter of playing time. The Croatian’s management will talk with the club about a new contract. He made a big, big step in his playing career with this loan spell at Hamburg. Many top clubs now have him firmly on their radar.

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“So, it will be interesting to see if Tottenham reward the centre-back with a contract that reflects his development, or (if the offer isn’t good enough and there aren’t enough minutes on the table) if he’s forced to go search for another club.”

Should Luka Vuskovic leave Tottenham for Liverpool or Chelsea?

This saga certainly seems like one to follow in the weeks and months ahead, with Tottenham enduring an awful season in the Premier League.

It may even be that THFC still end up getting relegated, though they’re the slight favourites over West Ham at the moment to scrape survival.

Still, that’s not necessarily the kind of situation Vuskovic will be keen to go back to, so the 19-year-old might do well to consider somewhere like Liverpool.

The Reds need a long-term replacement for the ageing Virgil van Dijk, while Ibrahima Konate is nearing the end of his contract, so there would surely be an immediate starting role for him at Anfield.

Chelsea might also be worth considering as they’ve shown their commitment to trusting young players, though it’s also a slightly less convincing project at Stamford Bridge right now.

LFC would be able to offer Vuskovic Champions League football for next season, something Spurs won’t have, while CFC might also miss out on Europe altogether.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Nicolo Fagioli from Fiorentina at the end of the season.

The 25-year-old central midfielder has been outstanding for the Italian club this season, and he could prove to be an excellent investment for Tottenham. According to reports from Italy via SportWitness, they would need a mind-blowing offer to get the deal done.

They have struggled to control the middle of the park, and they need someone who can dictate the game’s tempo. The 25-year-old could form a solid partnership with Conor Gallagher and Pape Matar Sarr next season.

He has shown his quality in Italy, and he has the technical attributes for English football as well. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can convince the player to join. They have the financial muscle to get the deal done.

They will hope that Fabio Paratici’s presence at the helm will help them get the transfer over the line. The former Tottenham director joined Fiorentina recently.

Fagioli is at the peak of his career, and this is the right time for him to take on a new challenge. The move to the Premier League could unlock his true potential. He would get to compete against top-class players, and it would help him improve as a player.

Roberto De Zerbi has identified the 25-year-old Italian as a target, and Tottenham must look to get the deal done. They need more quality in the middle of the park if they want to bounce back strongly next season. They have been out-muscled and outplayed in the middle of the park this season, and they need to improve in that area of the pitch.

It has been a disappointing season for the North London club, and they are fighting for survival right now.

Thomas Frank has reportedly found his next role just a few months after being dismissed by Tottenham Hotspur, but it will not be back in the dugout just yet.

Instead, the former Spurs and Brentford boss is set to join BBC Sport as a pundit for the 2026 World Cup, giving him a chance to return to football in a much calmer environment, according to Guardian.

Frank will be part of the BBC’s coverage team alongside names such as Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Alan Shearer and Olivier Giroud.

This is Frank’s first major football role since leaving Tottenham in February. His Spurs spell ended badly after only eight months in charge, with reports noting he was sacked after a poor run that left the club 16th in the Premier League.

Thomas Frank has put Spurs failure behind him

Frank’s move into punditry is actually pretty interesting. After what happened at Tottenham, jumping straight into another club job might have been risky.

His reputation took a hit, even though plenty of people still remember the excellent work he did at Brentford.

At Spurs, things became messy quickly. The results were not good enough, the mood around the club was poor, and he never really looked fully settled in that environment.

That is why the BBC job could be useful for him. It gives him visibility without the weekly pressure of managing.

He can speak about football, analyse games, show his tactical intelligence and remind people why he was so highly rated in the first place. Sometimes managers need that kind of public reset after a difficult job.

Ex-Tottenham boss Postecoglou will also be a pundit

There is also a fun side to this because Frank will not be the only former Tottenham manager working at the World Cup.

Ange Postecoglou is reportedly joining ITV’s punditry team, meaning two recent Spurs bosses will be on rival channels during the tournament.

Postecoglou will be part of an ITV group that includes Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Andros Townsend, while Frank will be on the BBC panel.

The BBC and ITV will share the UK broadcasting rights for the 2026 World Cup.

The tournament is being hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada, with both broadcasters showing matches live and the final being shown on both channels on July 19.