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Every transfer window is the same, with rumours flying left, right, and centre suggesting clubs are interested in a whole host of different players. But, one particular link between Spurs and a Serie A star is unfounded, according to Alasdair Gold.

No truth to Chiesa to Spurs links

Despite strong speculation suggesting Spurs are close to signing Federico Chiesa from Juventus, Alasdair Gold has quashed that idea and claims the Italian has never been high on the list of targets for Ange Postecoglou this summer.

In a report from Football.London, Gold suggests the Chiesa rumours may be the product of “educated guesses, tenuous links or simply names pushed by agents” and insists those actually connected with the club have been left “non-plussed” by the transfer speculation.

Chiesa is not thought to be one of Postecoglou’s “original targets” and there is seemingly “no truth” to the talk. Spurs and Postecoglou have been very clear about the fact they will be taking the time to acquire their top targets before turning to alternatives if all else fails this summer.

So, while Chiesa could potentially be further down the list of options for the Lilywhites, it would appear the idea of him being on the verge of a switch to North London is one we should not buy into.

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A complex web of rumours

This would align with Fabrizio Romano’s latest comments on the matter (via Playback), where he stated Chiesa has not yet decided on his future and insisted a move is not imminent.

Indeed, it does appear to be reports from Italy that are pushing the news of a move being close, with SportMediaSet via CalcioNapoli24 claiming the switch to Spurs was nearing completion, for a fee between £25.3m – £29.5m.

According to SportMediaSet (via Calciomercato), Tottenham, Chelsea, and Arsenal are all keen on the 26-year-old.

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It is so hard to navigate all the conflicting information and rumours out there in the transfer market these days, but this just proves you should never expect any transfer to happen until you actually see the player posing in the Spurs kit.

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie O’Hara believes Brentford striker Ivan Toney is the right man to fill the number nine position at Spurs.

Ivan Toney to Tottenham?

Toney has just one year left on his current contract, with a move away from Brentford this summer seeming likely. He already revealed in January that he wanted to play for a ‘top club competing for trophies’ (Sky Sports).

The Bees centre-forward has been linked with a move to Spurs lately and TalkSPORT even claim Toney is hoping Spurs bid for him over rivals West Ham United.

The 28-year-old had a difficult season, managing just four goals and two assists, after being unable to play until the start of 2024 due to his eight-month betting ban (Premier League).

But the Brentford goal machine has displayed his quality this summer while shining for England at the Euros. Despite playing less than 45 minutes throughout the tournament, he assisted the winning goal in England’s win over Slovakia and scored a no-look penalty in the shootout against Switzerland.

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Jamie O’Hara is a fan of Ivan Toney

Jamie O’Hara told Grosvenor Sport that Toney failed to perform at the end of the season because he was eyeing a move away from Brentford, but that he is the right choice for Tottenham.

He said: “Ivan Toney would be a really good signing for Tottenham. They need another striker because Richarlison isn’t good enough and he doesn’t score enough goals. If Toney is available he’d be a perfect fit; he adds a different dimension up top.

“He’d add a presence. He can hold the ball up and the team can play off him. He has pace and he knows where the back of the net is. If he gets over 20 goals then that’s an amazing signing.

“Other teams like Aston Villa are making some good signings so Spurs really need to kick on in the market if they’re going to get back into the Champions League.”

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O’Hara’s criticism of Richarlison is harsh. He scored seven more Premier League goals than Toney last season, while only starting two more matches (Premier League).

But Toney has shown in the past he can score 20 goals in a season for Brentford, so imagine what he could do at Tottenham. He would be a good signing.

There could be a case of one out, one in for Tottenham in the striker department this summer, with Richarlison heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. If so, Spurs could use any money raised to make a big offer for a Premier League striker.

Spurs could pay £50m for Ivan Toney

That’s the opinion of talkSPORT pundit, Alex Crook, who suggested Spurs will offload Richarlison and then look to spend £50m on Ivan Toney to fill their needs for a new number nine.

He said: “I think Tottenham are looking for a number nine. Richarlison is happy to move on now, probably to Saudi Arabia. If that does happen I would expect Tottenham’s interest in Toney to accelerate.

“Two interesting things here. Brentford’s asking price seems to be coming down by the week. In January they seemed to be setting the fee at £80m, then it went down to £70m, £60m. I think they would probably take £50m now.

“I was told during my time in Germany that Saudi Arabia was a possible destination for Toney.

“I’m not sure it would be top of his list, but the reason his price is coming down is because Toney has made it clear that at this moment in time, he won’t sign a new contract at Brentford, which means they do run the risk that he goes as a free agent next summer.”

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All signs point to £60m Richarlison price tag

According to various reports over recent weeks, most notably The Times, Tottenham are simply looking to recoup the £60m they paid for Richarlison two years ago.

Meanwhile, interest in Toney has waned recently, and it is thought only Spurs and West Ham are still in the race to sign the Brentford man (The Sun).

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Do I think Toney should be the one we sign this summer? No. Do I think we should be letting Richarlison go? No. But, the idea of gaining £10m and getting a player as prolific as Toney does sound like good business.

Tottenham Hotspur have a number of irons in the fire this summer. It figures, then, that they don’t want to waste too much time pursuing players who might not even want to join them.

Does Doue have a desire to join Spurs?

One such player could be Desire Doue. The young French midfielder currently plays for Rennes, but is wanted by PSG and Bayern Munich among others, including Spurs.

But, the Lilywhites are keen to ascertain whether the player actually has any interest in them. That’s according to Ben Jacobs, who discussed the matter on The Debrief podcast.

Jacobs said: “Bayern and PSG are the two that are in active negotiations. It’s head-to-head between them at the moment. In the last two weeks, we’ve seen Tottenham enter the race as well to try to understand if the player would like to go there.

“Rennes argue they wouldn’t want to sell and are looking for €60m (£50m) or more.”

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PSG and Bayern lead the race

If Spurs are indeed keen on signing Doue, they should move quickly and decisively. The player has already been the subject of two bids as things stand, from Bayern Munich and then PSG.

Rennes are thought to be looking for £42m for the exciting young talent, but Bayern’s initial offer was only worth £29m (HITC).

Since then, PSG reportedly entered the bidding war with an offer totalling that £42m region, with £33.6m up front, and another £8.4m in add-ons (Florian Plettenberg).

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I really like Doue and he would be a brilliant addition to our team, but with two European giants circling, it’s always hard to know whether Spurs stand a chance.

Of course, we’ve seen Tottenham beat Bayern and Barcelona to big signings already this year, so who knows, maybe Doue can be persuaded by a Postecoglou phone call.

Tottenham Hotspur have a few players left at the club that they are keen to move on, and one such player is now all but confirmed to be leaving this summer.

Bryan Gil deal is nearly completed

After a dismal three years at the club, it seems Bryan Gil is now jetting off back to Spain again for another temporary departure from Spurs. According to Fabrizio Romano, Gil’s move to Girona is now all but complete, and we now know some details about the switch.

Romano tweeted: “Bryan Gil to Girona, here we go! Deal agreed for Spanish winger to join on initial loan from Spurs. Exclusive details: Bryan Gil will extend his contract at Spurs with €15m release clause. Girona have priority to sign him… or other clubs can do it, up to the player.”

That release clause equates to £12.68m, though it appears Girona do not have an obligation to meet it.

Earlier today, Romano tweeted another update, reading: “Negotiations between Girona and Tottenham for Bryan Gil, advancing to the final stages. Details of the formula are being clarified but Spurs know Gil only wants Girona… or he’d stay at the club.”

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A long time coming

This follows Romano’s previous update on Gil which claimed personal terms were agreed between the player and his prospective new club, and that the young winger was determined to make the switch to Girona this summer.

Similarly, a report from Sport recently claimed the deal was all but complete, with only the finer details left to iron out.

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Another year, another loan away from Spurs for Bryan Gil.

I really hope this is the last time we send him away temporarily, because this constant attempt to sell him every summer is getting really boring and frustrating now.

Please, Tottenham, take that number 11 shirt off him!

Ivan Toney appears no closer to sealing his dream transfer away from Brentford this summer and staying for another season before leaving on a free transfer is not being ruled out (BBC).

West Ham and Spurs both want Toney

GiveMeSport report that Tottenham and West Ham are now the only two clubs left in the race for Ivan Toney this summer, whose price tag has dropped down to just £50m.

TalkSPORT agree that the Ivan Toney transfer saga is now a two-horse race, but the England international is reportedly hoping that Spurs come calling for him.

That being said, a more recent update from GiveMeSport suggests Man United could yet decide to re-join the fight to sign Toney over the coming weeks.

Will Ivan Toney get his big move?

Brentford’s new club-record signing Igor Thiago has suffered a knee issue which could keep him out for the first month of the new Premier League season (The Athletic).

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If Thiago – who was supposed to be the Bees’ Toney replacement – is ruled out for a long period of time, it is claimed that Brentford may even look at keeping Toney for the time being (The Sun).

The BBC now report that, although Toney remains keen on an exit, Brentford are yet to receive a single bid for the striker and there are ‘no obvious suitors coming forward’.

People at Brentford are said to be accepting that Toney will not sign a new contract, but they are confident he will give his all if he ends up staying for the 2024/25 season and leaving on a free next summer.

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I would be very surprised if Ivan Toney was still a Brentford player come the start of the season.

His price tag will eventually drop down to around £40m, which is when Tottenham will probably make their move for the centre-forward.

Italian journalist Gianni Balzarini claims Tottenham would be willing to offer around €30m (£25.3m) to beat Roma and Napoli to a key signing this summer (TuttoJuve).

Federico Chiesa to Tottenham Hotspur?

Federico Chiesa to Tottenham is a transfer rumour that just won’t go away this week, ever since SportMediaSet (via CalcioNapoli24) reported that the Italian winger was close to sealing a move to N17.

In fact, they reported live on air: “Chiesa will say goodbye to Italy, he won’t go to Roma or Napoli but to the Premier League. He is close to Tottenham for €30-35m (£25.3m – £29.5m).”

It didn’t take long for Fabrizio Romano to deny these rumours, stating that Chiesa has not yet decided on his next destination (Playback), even if he is set to leave Juventus this summer (Fabrizio Romano).

Spurs are prepared to bid for Chiesa

Gianni Balzarini has now become the latest journalist to weigh in on the story, reporting that Tottenham would be prepared to bid €30m (£25.3m), and maybe even higher, for Chiesa.

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This would allegedly go above and beyond the €25m that Roma or Napoli can offer Juventus this summer, thus seemingly putting Tottenham at the front of the queue.

Balzarini said: “I confirm that Tottenham are interested in Federico Chiesa. That is, Tottenham would be ready to make an offer of around €30m, maybe even a little more, for Federico Chiesa and Juve could practically jump for joy.

“In the sense that it would be a figure that goes beyond the €20-25m that Roma or Napoli offered or could eventually offer.”

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It seems strange that Tottenham would go above the £21m price tag already quoted by the likes of Fabrizio Romano. Either Chiesa prefers a move to Spurs over Napoli and Roma or he doesn’t.

It’s hard to look at that kind of fee as anything but a bargain, even if it is a risky one.

With rumours swirling around the transfer market constantly through the summer, it’s hard to know what deals will or won’t come to fruition. However, we shouldn’t get our hopes up for one potential swap deal between Aston Villa and Tottenham.

That’s according to journalist, John Townley, who has been discussing the speculation suggesting Aston Villa may be ready to accept an offer of £20m plus Giovani Lo Celso in exchange for their young midfielder, Jacob Ramsey.

He told the Claret and Blue podcast: “Spurs definitely want him and they are using Lo Celso as a carrot because Emery really likes Lo Celso and he’s a good player.

“Spurs are using that as an incentive. I don’t see how Lo Celso ends up in the team. I think it would be a dreadful deal because you don’t have to sell Ramsey.

“Can I see Ramsey leaving for Tottenham? At the moment I think it’s unlikely. Tottenham would have to put down huge money. Johan Lange is a big fan of Jacob Ramsey and he knows Villa inside out.

“Can I see this going away? Probably not. I don’t think Lange will be deterred even though it has gone quiet since last month when it was first spoken about.”

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What’s the deal?

This month, speculation surrounding both Ramsey and Lo Celso has intensified. DSport revealed an agreement was in place between the two clubs, while Fabrizio Romano confirmed there was definite interest on both sides for the deal.

Either way, it is believed Spurs are very keen on signing Ramsey, but with a valuation of £50m on his head, it seems the Lilywhites are not willing to pay such a high fee to make a switch happen (Football Insider).

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This is one of those deals where, if it happens, I would be happy, but if it falls through, I wouldn’t lose any sleep. Ramsey is a very good young player with a bright future, but there are other options out there.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou sent a clear message at the weekend that two players were not in his plans.

Postecoglou made transfer decision over Spurs pair

While the majority of the squad boarded the flight to Japan, Sergio Reguilon and Bryan Gil were left back at Hotspur Way to secure their respective exits from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Reguilon started last season on loan at Manchester United and then joined Brentford in January for the remainder of the campaign, also on a temporary basis.

The Spaniard’s wage demands put a stop on any prospect of Brentford making the deal permanent (The Athletic), whereas his salary would not pose a problem to United.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Reguilon would welcome the opportunity to return to Old Trafford to continue his career.

United activated a break clause in Reguilon’s season long-loan agreement to send him back to North London in January in what they described as ‘in the best interests of all parties’.

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Sergio Reguilon would be keen on Man Utd return

Reguilon was signed by United to act as cover for Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia while both were out with long-term injuries.

Romano wrote in his Daily Briefing article: “Sergio Reguilon was very happy in Manchester. if Man United decided to return for Sergio Reguilon, he would be keen on a move.

“He loved his time at Man United, it was a short-time, [but] he was very happy, with the club, with the tactical idea.”

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Reguilon may have enjoyed his time at United and like many players, would love the opportunity to play for them again, however, it appears unlikely that they will go back in for him.

A move back to Spain could be the best option for the left-back if the opportunity arose, having previously had a stint to forget at Atletico Madrid.

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Alan Hutton believes his old club should sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney to replace Richarlison this summer (Football Insider).

Toney on target and Richarlison’s injury woes

Having played at every level of the English Football League, Brentford’s 28-year-old striker has a wealth of experience to offer. He has already proven himself in England’s top flight, scoring 20 league goals in the 2022/23 season (Premier League).

Although Toney’s game time was limited last season due to his eight-month betting ban (Sky Sports), his performances on his return to football were enough to see him selected for England’s Euro 2024 squad (England Football).

Meanwhile, Richarlison has struggled to get a good run in the first team, facing multiple spells on the sidelines due to hamstring and knee injuries, as well as a groin surgery last November (Transfer Markt).

Should Spurs replace Richarlison with Toney?

Tottenham have been heavily linked with Ivan Toney throughout the summer and the Brentford striker is apparently hoping the Lilywhites bid for him in the coming weeks (TalksSPORT).

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Alan Hutton told Football Insider that Toney would be a great signing, and that he would be better off at Tottenham than Aston Villa this summer.

He said: “They’re [Tottenham] crying out for a striker.

“They need that guy who’s going to score 20-plus goals for them, who’s going to help them get back into that top four. He’s [Toney] brilliant and I think he’s the one that you need.”

“I think there’ll be more opportunity at Tottenham for him [than Aston Villa], and Richarlison could be leaving. I know [Heung min] Son’s played up there, but I prefer him from the left, so I think that could be a good move if they’re willing to pay the money.”

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Richarlison has shown glimpses of what he is capable of at Tottenham. He hit double figures for goals last season, despite his injury problems.

On top of this, he spoke openly about his mental health struggles and showed resilience to overcome them, continuing to give his all on the pitch.

But there is no denying that Toney is a top-class goal scorer, and he would be a brilliant addition to Tottenham’s squad. He’s the ideal replacement.