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Spanish forward, Bryan Gil, departed Tottenham this summer for yet another loan to La Liga, this time with Girona. Although his loan is temporary, his time in North London appears to be permanently over.

Gil has struggled to make an impact at Tottenham

In 2021, Erik Lamela was utilised by Spurs in a swap deal with Sevilla for diminutive winger, Bryan Gil, with Tottenham paying a hefty £21.6 million as well as the Argentine for Gil, according to Sky Sports.

Despite Tottenham paying a lot to sign Gil, the Spaniard struggled to make his mark, failing to find the back of the net even once in 43 games for Spurs. (TransferMarkt)

Gil was sent out on various loans as he struggled to adapt to English football with the 23-year-old even returning to his former club, Sevilla.

Tottenham are already planning to sell Gil next summer

Girona, who surprisingly qualified for the Champions League last season, have been the latest side to sign Bryan Gil on loan and according to Mike McGrath, the right offer could immediately cause a permanent move.

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Mike McGrath has been speaking on The Last Word On Spurs, suggesting Gil’s time could already be up at Tottenham.

He said: “He’s surplus to requirements and so far, he’s been allowed out on loan.

“And I think if they got a good price for him, you know, that in in a year’s time, it could be one they look at. So, he’s always struck me that he’s really suited to Spanish football, rather than the Premier League.”

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Paratici had an almost immaculate track record in his short time as the club’s sporting director, but Gil is a blemish on his record.

The diminutive winger clearly possesses plenty of talent, however his slight build and lack of power means he was a poor match for Tottenham.

Gil will likely shine in a more technical league such as La Liga, but it is likely the right time for Spurs to cut their losses with the ex-Sevilla man.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Richarlison’s statement about wanting to remain at Tottenham did not come as a surprise to the North London club, who were very much aware that the striker did not want to leave.

Dominic Solanke is on his way to Spurs

According to various reports, Tottenham have now struck a full agreement with Bournemouth over the transfer of Dominic Solanke, who has also agreed personal terms ahead of the transfer (David Ornstein).

It has been revealed by Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe, the guaranteed portion of the fee is £57m while there is also a further £3m in add-ons, with £30m of that amount being paid upfront.

Various outlets have continued to suggest that Spurs are expected to fund this move by cashing in on Richarlison (Football Insider).

However, the former Everton man made it clear earlier this week that he has already turned down a lucrative offer to move to Saudi Arabia and that he plans to remain in the Premier League (ESPN).

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Spurs knew about Richarlison’s intentions

Romano has now said that Spurs were always aware of Richarlison’s intention, with a move for Solanke never being dependent on the Brazilian’s departure.

The journalist told CaughtOffside: “There are no changes to Tottenham’s plans on signing Dominic Solanke, despite Richarlison wanting to stay. Solanke remains the priority target.

“Richarlison is fully focused on Spurs and Tottenham were already aware of this so his situation doesn’t change the plan to bring in more players.”

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I do not think Ange would have been too keen on getting rid of Richarlison anyway.

It would not have been easy to upgrade the Brazilian as when he is fit and firing, he is a top-class player and a very good fit for our style of play.

The potential arrival of Solanke may even bring the best out of the 27-year-old.

According to HITC, Tottenham Hotspur have added clauses to Mikey Moore’s impending new contract, which will see the winger’s salary go up substantially as he meets certain metrics.

Mikey Moore signs new Tottenham contract

Tottenham appear to have successfully fought off interest from around Europe to tie Moore down to a new contract.

The Athletic revealed earlier this week that the 16-year-old had verbally agreed to his first professional contract, with the three-year deal set to be announced when the player turns 17 on Sunday.

The report revealed that the Lilywhites had offered the youngster more wages than they ever have for a player before his 18th birthday.

Clauses in Mikey Moore’s Spurs contract

Jon Wenham subsequently revealed on Lilywhite Rose that Moore’s three-year professional deal will become a five-year one when the Tottenham academy graduate turns 18.

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HITC have now said that Spurs have also added other lucrative clauses in the deal to convince Moore to sign.

According to the report, the teenager’s salary will continue rising over the next few years if he can meet certain measures in terms of first-team appearances and goals.

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It sounds like Tottenham have thrown the kitchen sink at Moore in an effort to convince him to sign a new deal and one can understand why, given how highly the 16-year-old is thought of around the game.

I’m so excited to see how many minutes he can earn under Ange this season!

According to GiveMeSport, Tottenham Hotspur face the threat of losing Cristian Romero next summer as Real Madrid plot a move for the centre-back in 2025.

Real Madrid are interested in Cristian Romero

The report backs up what we have heard from various sources over recent days, revealing that Madrid failed with a move for Romero earlier this summer.

Los Blancos were allegedly put off by the Premier League club’s £150m valuation of their vice-captain, but the La Liga giants have not yet completely given up on their pursuit of the defender.

It is explained that Madrid are seeking fresh competition for the likes of Antonio Rudiger and are thus plotting a move for Romero next summer.

Real Madrid will return for Romero in 2025

Spurs could thus be in ‘serious danger’ of being dragged into a battle to hold on to the 26-year-old, whose reputation has blossomed ever further after he helped Argentina retain their Copa America title this summer.

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The publication adds that Tottenham are well protected at the moment since the former Juventus man has three years left on his contract.

However, they could end up facing an uphill battle if the player’s head is turned by an approach from Carlo Ancelotti’s men.

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It does not make much sense to worry about this now as a lot could change in a year.

However, there is no doubt that Tottenham have to show signs of competing for major honours this season if they wish to tie down Romero and other key players to new contracts.

Tottenham insider Paul O’Keefe has revealed that although Spurs do not want to sell Oliver Skipp, the midfielder is keen on getting regular first-team football.

Oliver Skipp was a bit-part player last season

Skipp was used very sparingly by Ange Postecoglou last season, coming on as a substitute for the overwhelming majority of his appearances.

So, one can understand why the 23-year-old might be frustrated, with reports indicating that he has informed the club of his desire to get regular minutes.

This was reported most recently by The Telegraph, which explained that Spurs are expected to grant the midfielder his wish to leave this summer.

The publication asserted that all three of the Premier League’s newly promoted clubs are keen on Skipp and are keeping a close eye on his situation.

It was asserted that Leicester City eye him as a potential replacement for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall while Kieran McKenna, who has previously coached at Spurs, is the one who is driving Ipswich’s interest in the player.

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Spurs face a tough decision on Oliver Skipp

O’Keefe has now explained that while Tottenham do not really want to let Skipp go, given their lack of homegrown numbers, the player has made his desire clear.

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Tottenham’s homegrown numbers are not great, which is why I expect the club to persuade Skipp to stay at least until January.

I would be quite surprised if he left before the end of the month.

Harry Kane and Eric Dier are set to return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday for the first time since leaving, facing Spurs in a pre-season friendly for Bayern Munich.

Kane and Dier both spent most of their careers with Tottenham

After progressing through the academy, Kane quickly became a Tottenham legend, netting 280 goals in Lilywhite, making him the club’s all-time top goalscorer. (Sky Sports)

However, Harry Kane made an emotional exit from Tottenham Hotspur last summer following years of speculation about the striker’s future. Bayern Munich landed the superstar’s signature in a move worth around £86.4 million, according to the BBC.

Eric Dier joined long-term Tottenham teammate, Kane, in Munich on an initial six-month loan in January, a deal worth £3.4 million according to The Standard. Dier then became a permanent Bayern player this summer after his deal expired at Tottenham.

Tottenham will thank Kane and Dier for their service on Saturday

Spurs have announced that ahead of Saturday’s kick-off, both Kane and Dier will be presented with commemorative gifts, with a statement that read:

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“Saturday’s pre-season clash with FC Bayern at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium sees a return to N17 of Harry Kane and Eric Dier for the first time since their departures from the Club.

“We have not previously had the opportunity to bid farewell to two players who have made such a significant contribution to our Club in recent years.

“Ahead of the game, in recognition of their years of service to Tottenham Hotspur, the pair will be presented with commemorative gifts on behalf of the Club by our Ambassador, Ledley King.

“The presentation is expected to take place approximately 15 minutes before the 17:30 kick-off, following the completion of the team warm-ups. We advise fans in attendance to be in their seats early”.

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Kane left in the summer of 2023 in unusual fashion, actually playing for Tottenham just days before his exit with a move gathering pace right at the end of the window.

It will therefore be fitting for one of the club’s greatest-ever players to truly say goodbye after what felt like a rushed farewell last season where Kane could only record a video confirming his exit from Tottenham.

Dier is in a similar case to Kane where the duo didn’t get a send-off like Hugo Lloris did, with Dier’s exit actually being welcomed by many fans after his nine-year stay at the club. The defender may get a better reception than many believe, and rightly so, after the dust has settled on Dier’s time at Tottenham.

Fabrizio Romano has given his trademark ‘here we go’ seal of approval to Dominic Solanke’s transfer from Bournemouth to Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham are close to Dominic Solanke deal

It was Duncan Castles (The Transfer Podcast) and David Ornstien (The Athletic) who broke the news this morning that Bournemouth had agreed a record sale that would see Solanke join Tottenham.

Paul O’Keefe and Gary Jacob both then revealed that Tottenham were set to pay a total package of around £60m to sign the Bournemouth star.

However, it appears the price is actually slightly higher than that.

Here we go – Dominic Solanke to Spurs

Fabrizio Romano has now given his trademark ‘here we go’ to the deal, with Solanke joining Tottenham on a six-year contract that runs until 2030.

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Spurs will pay a total of £65m for the English striker, including add-ons – which was actually the exact value of the release clause in his Bournemouth contract.

Solanke is now set to travel to Hotspur Way for his medical.

The striker becomes Tottenham’s fourth signing of the summer after Timo Werner (loan), Archie Gray, and Yang Min-hyuk.

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And there we have it! Tottenham finally get their new number nine. It looks like Solanke will come into Hotspur Way to compete with Richarlison rather than to replace him.

Whatever your opinion on Solanke and the price tag, Postecoglou has clearly been given the player he wanted and it’s hard to argue with 19 goals last season.

Spurs winger, Manor Solomon, had his season ended in October last year after suffering a meniscus injury with the forward only making a return to action last month. It appears as though Solomon could head out on loan this season though, with plenty of Premier League interest.

Solomon has only made six appearances for Tottenham

Tottenham signed the 25-year-old last summer on a free transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk. However, the move wasn’t without controversy as Shakhtar’s president claimed that Spurs acted like a ‘robber on the road’ and took advantage of Ukraine’s situation to sign the winger. (Telegraph)

Solomon only featured six times in Lilywhite before suffering a season-ending meniscus injury in October (Standard).

Manor could struggle to break back into Postecoglou’s side with reported interest in Pedro Neto as well as the emergency of Mikey Moore increasing competition on the wing. (Fabrizio Romano)

Paul O’Keefe announced on the 7th of August that Tottenham could move on Solomon this summer with various clubs from both Germany and Spain interested in signing the player on a loan deal.

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Premier League sides are interested in loaning Solomon

It’s not just German and Spanish sides that want to bring Solomon in on loan now, according to TBR Football, who have reported that Brighton, Leicester and Wolves are all also interested in signing Tottenham’s forward on loan.

There is now believed to be a growing interest in the former Fulham forward among Premier League clubs.

TBR Football has stated that Tottenham would be open to selling Solomon, rather than just a loan, in order to pocket some profit.

However, that news is contrary to Shay Luggasi’s report who claimed any loan deal would be without a purchase clause with the player deemed not for sale.

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A loan move is likely to be a smart move for both Tottenham and Solomon.

Due to the winger being a senior, established player, he could grow frustrated with a lack of game time.

Tottenham may not want to block the pathway of exciting winger, Mikey Moore, too and moving Solomon out on loan could allow for that whilst also paving the way for a new winger to be signed, amid links to Pedro Neto.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has been speaking to the media at today’s press conference ahead of the match against Bayern Munich. It appears that despite rumours of an incoming Dominic Solanke, Richarlison was never in danger of being sold this summer.

Tottenham face Bayern for the second time in a week

The head coach has been back in the familiar surroundings of the club’s Hotspur Way training facility having returned from their pre-season tour.

Bayern handed the North Londoners their first defeat of pre-season last weekend with Tottenham suffering a 2-1 loss at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.

While Spurs came up against Eric Dier in South Korea, there will be another familiar face at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when Harry Kane also returns to N17 for the first time since his exit.

Kane swapped Tottenham for Bayern last summer on the eve of the start of the Premier League season with Spurs still yet to bring in a replacement.

The club record goalscorer reported back for pre-season with the Bundesliga giants this week and ahead of the match, along with Dier, will be presented with commemorative gifts on behalf of their former side in recognition of their years of service.

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As Tottenham look to find a new number nine to fill that Harry Kane void this summer, it appears Postecoglou’s intention has always been to sign someone to compete with Richarlison, rather than replace him.

Richarlison has a place at Spurs under Postecoglou

Richarlison confirmed this week that he intends to remain at Spurs despite receiving an offer from Saudi Arabia. He told ESPN: “There has been an offer but my dream of playing for the Brazilian Selecao and in the Premier League speaks louder. The money is big but my dreams are bigger.”

Reacting to the idea of Richarlison’s uncertain future, Postecoglou told Football.London: “Not sure where uncertain future comes from, not from my behalf.

“When he was fit last year, he played all the time and played well. This is not about replacing Richy, for us it is about adding to our squad and we want to get better in every transfer window.

“Having some more quality and depth in that front third means we can protect our players more.”

Tottenham Hotspur wrap up their pre-season campaign with the visit of Bayern Munich tomorrow evening

Tottenham face Bayern Munich tomorrow in North London

Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou has been speaking to the media this afternoon ahead of the second match against the Bundesliga giants.

Tottenham are looking to finish their preparations on a high and avenge the 2-1 defeat suffered at the hands of Bayern in Seoul last weekend.

The Bavarians were certainly the brighter of the two sides, especially in the first half with Ange Postecoglou’s side struggling to beat their press.

After tomorrow’s game, the focus switches to the Premier League campaign with Spurs making the trip to newcomers Leicester City for the Monday Night Football fixture on August 19th.

Bayern will have one more friendly following the match before they play their first competitive match of the 2024-25 campaign – against SSV Ulm in the DFB-Pokal.

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Postecoglou provides team news update vs Bayern

Destiny Udogie is yet to play a minute of football during pre-season as part of his recovery from the injury which saw him miss the end of last season, however, there was a welcome boost earlier this week when he returned to first-team training.

Postecoglou has confirmed that Udogie will see some game time against Bayern, while Cristian Romero Giovani Lo Celso, Rodrigo Bentancur and Micky van de Ven are all also in contention having returned to the club following their international exploits.

Richarlison remains unavailable at this stage.

When asked for an update on Richarlison and Udogie, Ange told the club’s official site: “They’re both progressing well.

“Destiny will get some game time tomorrow.

“Richy’s only had a week of training so he probably won’t get game time but he’s had a good week of training so that’s the important thing. Everyone else is healthy and ready to go.”

He added on the returning international quartet: “From our perspective, we made sure they all had a decent break as they all had pretty big tournaments – particularly the South Americans.

“It’s really good to get them back in the building as they add to the quality and intensity of our training, it’s good to have them back.”