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Milan News report that AC Milan are finally willing to end the ‘total stalemate’ with Tottenham and buckle to their demands this summer.

The stalemate appears to be over

Milan News say that Emerson Royal has always been the priority target for AC Milan this summer, even though they hit a roadblock in talks with Tottenham and looked at other candidates.

Fortunately, after a period of ‘total stalemate’, AC Milan are now back at the negotiating table with Spurs and are finally willing to agree to the North Londoner’s demands – or at least get closer to them.

It is said that Emerson himself has been pushing hard for the move in the background, which has gone a long way to encouraging AC Milan to make their move.

Emerson Royal to AC Milan

The fees being reported by publications all seem to differ, but the running theme seems to be that Spurs and AC Milan are now only €3m-€5m apart in their Emerson Royal valuations.

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Fabrizio Romano has that figure at €3m (£2.5m), while Sky Italia say Milan have bid €15m (£12.7m) but Tottenham are still holding out for €20m (£16.9m).

Whatever the numbers, Gianluca Di Marzio insists that Spurs and Milan are closer than ever to finally getting this deal done, even if there is a little more work still left to do.

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My prediction is that this will be done within the next seven days.

Spurs will agree to a loan with an obligation to buy, with a total package that reaches around £15m.

CalcioMercato report that Thiago Motta’s latest comments about Federico Chiesa seem to imply the Juventus winger will be leaving this summer – news which could interest Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham are interested in Federico Chiesa

Stories linking Federico Chiesa with a move to Tottenham have been running wild this week, ever since Fabrizio Romano reported that Juventus could sell the Italian attacker this summer.

Chiesa – a player who seemed to have the world of football at his feet back in 2021 – is now available for just £21m after another season of poor form and injury troubles (Fabrizio Romano).

SportMediaSet (via CalcioNapoli24) released the biggest report on Chiesa’s future this week when they claimed he was close to joining Tottenham Hotspur.

They said 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).”

Unfortunately for Spurs, Romano poured cold water on the idea (Playback): “Questions on Chiesa. My friend, at the moment I can guarantee to you that Chiesa hasn’t decided anything despite all of the rumours.”

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Federico Chiesa looks likely to leave after Motta comments

When asked about Chiesa’s future in a press conference this week, new Juventus managed Thiago Motta said: “He’s a Juventus player at the moment, we’ll see.”

CalcioMercato suggest this could be the latest indication that Chiesa is set to part ways with the Italian giants. The report claims the player and club are too far apart in their demands and neither party wants to leave the other one hurt, so an exit seems the best choice for all involved.

This seems to align with Fabrizio Romano‘s original claim that Motta does not see Chiesa as a key part of his project at Juventus.

It remains to be seen whether Tottenham look to pounce on the situation in the coming days.

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Tottenham need a new centre-forward more than they need a new winger, I would argue.

However, if Spurs managed to get Chiesa for £21m and Ivan Toney for £40m, while selling Richarlison to Saudi Arabia for £60m, that would be an incredible trade.

Gangwon FC’s Yang Min-hyuk has hinted in a post-match interview that he could be joining Tottenham Hotspur, after his sides’ 4-2 win over Jeonbuk.

Yang Min-hyuk to Tottenham

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou refused to discuss Yang Min-hyuk directly when he was asked about rumours linking the Korean winger to Spurs.

He told Football.London: “Yeah, again I’m well aware of the quality of the K League. When I was at Celtic we were looking to bring over at least a couple of Korean players at the time and I think they’ve brought a couple over.

“Again they’ve made a fantastic impact in Europe, a lot of Korean players, none bigger and none better than our own Sonny. We’ll be looking far and wide for players and as you rightly said, it is difficult for me to discuss.”

Despite Postecoglou’s reluctance to confirm Tottenham’s interest, a long-term deal for the 18-year-old is believed to be agreed, with Yang expected to join Spurs from January 2025 (FabrizioRomano).

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Yang hints at his future

When asked today about the potential move to Tottenham, Yang has not confirmed if a deal is in place, but he hinted that the rumours have some substance (@Sungmo_Lee).

He said: “That’s not official yet, it’s speculation at the moment. (but) it’s not a groundless story.”

His club’s CEO, Kim Byung-ji, is expected to speak about the possible transfer in the coming days.

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Yang Min-hyuk looks certain to join Spurs. It is no surprise he has not confirmed if he is on the move, because he will want to be respectful to his current club.

But unless something goes wrong, Yang is going to be a Tottenham player next season.

Tottenham want to move on a number of players this summer, and one peripheral figure has already made big steps towards his ideal transfer. In fact, personal terms between the player and his prospective new club have even been agreed already.

Bryan Gil heading to Girona?

The player in question is Bryan Gil, who looks set to call time on his rather disastrous Spurs career this summer once and for all.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the young Spaniard could be on his way to Girona if all goes smoothly in the final stages of negotiations between Tottenham and the La Liga club.

Romano tweeted: “Understand Bryan Gil has got his heart set on a move to Girona and personal terms have been agreed. Player’s camp informed Tottenham that Bryan wants to join Girona at all costs. Negotiations between clubs over deal formula, talks still ongoing.”

This falls in line with recent reports from Sport, claiming the deal between Spurs and Girona to move Gil on was all but complete, with the finer details left to resolve.

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Gil has not been included in Tottenham’s pre-season tour squad that headed out to Asia this week, as he has been granted leave to pursue a move away from the club.

Bryan Gil – A failed Tottenham transfer

The winger’s time in England has been a real disappointment for all involved. Since he joined Spurs in 2021, Gil has made just 43 appearances for the Lilywhites, registering two assists, and he has still not scored a goal (Transfermarkt).

Over the last three years, Gil has spent time on loan back in his native Spain with Valencia and his former club Sevilla.

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The sooner Gil leaves, the better for everyone. He has essentially wasted three years of his career with us, and we have wasted so much time and money trying to get the best out of him. It was never going to work out for him in England and a move back to Spain will do him good.

The Tottenham Hotspur players were put through their paces today at an open training session at the Japan National Stadium.

Tottenham held an open training session in Tokyo

Ange Postecoglou’s side face Vissel Kobe tomorrow in a pre-season friendly at the same venue and today offered a chance for supporters to see their heroes in action.

Football.London‘s Alasdair Gold was in attendance in Tokyo to watch the session which was not as intense as the double sessions the players have been experiencing earlier in the week, with the club having one eye on tomorrow’s match.

Djed Spence took part in the session with the defender having impressed in the early pre-season matches against Hearts and QPR, prior to the trip to Japan.

Postecoglou has typically chosen first-choice right-back Pedro Porro to start the matches with Spence coming on at half-time in place of the Spaniard with Emerson Royal slotting across to cover the shortage of central defenders.

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Spence put in some extra work on the training pitch

Gold revealed that when some of the players were working on free-kicks and other drills, Spence was busy with senior assistant head coach Matt Wells.

Spence was drilled by Wells on trying to keep his body shape appropriate to the threat of the Spurs coach who was running alongside the 23-year-old to stop him from getting past him, or to block a cross.

The work between the pair continued after the other players had finished their session.

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It genuinely feels that Spence could be given a second opportunity at Tottenham this season, especially with Emerson Royal said to be close to a move to AC Milan.

Whether Spence is prepared to stay and battle Porro for the starting position on the right of the defence remains to be seen, especially after he saw regular game time at Genoa in the second half of last season.

Hopefully, he gets another chance to prove his worth in tomorrow’s game.

Sport report that Tottenham are now close to securing their eighth outgoing of a busy summer transfer window, with another deal now ‘practically tied up’.

Tottenham have been busy this summer

Tottenham have wasted no time kickstarting their rebuild under Ange Postecoglou this summer, not only with the signings of Archie Gray and Timo Werner (loan), but also with seven outgoings.

Joe Rodon was sold to Leeds United as a part of the Gray deal, but Spurs have also parted ways with six others. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has joined Marseille on a loan deal with an obligation to buy him for around £17m (BBC).

Eric Dier, Ivan Perisic, Japhet Tanganga, Ryan Sessegnon, and Tanguy Ndombele also waved goodbye to Hotspur Way over the past two months (TransferMarkt).

Bryan Gil to Girona is getting closer

Tottenham officially announced that Bryan Gil and Sergio Reguilon had been left out of the pre-season tour of Asia in order to pursue potential transfers away this summer.

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Gil appears to be close to securing his North London exit, with Girona in advanced talks with the Lilywhites over a deal this week.

The transfer is said to be ‘practically tied up’ and a loan with an option to buy is one of the most viable options, but the exact figures and details of the deal are yet to be released.

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Tottenham surely won’t do a loan with an option to buy again this summer. I fully expect it to be a loan with an obligation to buy for somewhere between £5m and £10m.

Spurs seem a little more ruthless in their outgoings this summer and are willing to take a hit on the transfer fee to get this Postecoglou rebuild moving.

It could be a busy summer for Tottenham Hotspur, as Ange Postecoglou looks to add to his squad, and the Spurs boss has been speaking to the press about all the places he is searching for new talent.

Asia can bring top talent to Premier League

As Tottenham tour South Korea and Japan this summer, Ange Postecoglou will be in familiar territory given his time coaching in the latter.

Speaking to the press (via Football.London), Postecoglou was asked whether he would ever look to bring Japanese players to the Premier League and whether he had any certain names in mind.

He said: “Good try! We’re constantly looking. Everyone knows me. I spent close to four years here in Japan. I loved my time here and I really think the J League is a competition that ranks with, apart from maybe the big five or six leagues in Europe, I believe it ranks equal in quality with other leagues.

“I really believe that Japan is producing some world-class players, who are already making their mark on the Premier League. We have seen Mitoma go to Brighton and the Premier League and do fantastically well. I took three or four, maybe more, players to Celtic and they’re all making an impact.

“We’re constantly looking everywhere. I guess my experience here showed me that you can find quality footballers and footballers who will fit into the style we want to play from anywhere and we’re constantly looking. So, my answer is not yes and not no.”

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Spurs have already dipped into the Asian market

Already this summer, Tottenham are close to securing a new signing, with South Korean teenager Min-hyuk Yang on the verge of joining.

The 18-year-old will have to wait until January to land in North London. Fabrizio Romano has given the move his ‘Here we go’ seal of approval, but we are waiting for Tottenham to officially announce the switch.

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Any hope that Tottenham Hotspur may have held of securing a deal for Ivan Toney may have become a little more complicated.

Ivan Toney’s future at Brentford may have just taken a twist

Brentford have revealed that club-record signing Igor Thiago, who is considered to be Ivan Toney‘s successor has suffered a knee issue which the Bees fear could keep him out of the first few weeks of the new Premier League season (The Athletic).

Thiago felt discomfort around the meniscus in his right knee after coming off at half time in last Saturday’s friendly against AFC Wimbledon and missed the fixture against Benfica in Portugal last night.

The 23-year-old netted twice against their League Two opponents at the weekend and underwent a scan earlier this week, with a further scan pencilled in for next week while undergoing physiotherapy on his knee.

Thiago, who joined from Belgian outfit Bruges for €36.5million in February has already been ruled out of a behind-closed-doors friendly against Estrela da Amadora on July 30.

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Brentford have a decision to make on Toney

The injury could mean that if Thiago is ruled out for a considerable period, Brentford may decide to keep hold of Toney, who has been linked with a move to Tottenham (The Sun).

The England international is in the final year of his contract at the Gtech Community Stadium, however, it is said that Brentford do not need to sell him.

Thomas Frank’s side are reported to value the frontman at more than £50m, having seen his valuation drop from between £80million and £100million last summer.

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This could certainly end any hope which Tottenham may have had of looking to drive Toney’s price tag down further with Brentford facing the prospect of being without their two main striking options if they sanctioned his exit.

Any hope that Tottenham Hotspur may have held of securing a deal for Ivan Toney may have become a little more complicated.

Ivan Toney’s future at Brentford may have just taken a twist

Brentford have revealed that club-record signing Igor Thiago, who is considered to be Ivan Toney‘s successor has suffered a knee issue which the Bees fear could keep him out of the first few weeks of the new Premier League season (The Athletic).

Thiago felt discomfort around the meniscus in his right knee after coming off at half time in last Saturday’s friendly against AFC Wimbledon and missed the fixture against Benfica in Portugal last night.

The 23-year-old netted twice against their League Two opponents at the weekend and underwent a scan earlier this week, with a further scan pencilled in for next week while undergoing physiotherapy on his knee.

Thiago, who joined from Belgian outfit Bruges for €36.5million in February has already been ruled out of a behind-closed-doors friendly against Estrela da Amadora on July 30.

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Brentford have a decision to make on Toney

The injury could mean that if Thiago is ruled out for a considerable period, Brentford may decide to keep hold of Toney, who has been linked with a move to Tottenham (The Sun).

The England international is in the final year of his contract at the Gtech Community Stadium, however, it is said that Brentford do not need to sell him.

Thomas Frank’s side are reported to value the frontman at more than £50m, having seen his valuation drop from between £80million and £100million last summer.

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This could certainly end any hope which Tottenham may have had of looking to drive Toney’s price tag down further with Brentford facing the prospect of being without their two main striking options if they sanctioned his exit.

Ange Postecoglou reveals that two Tottenham players are still injured and will not take part in the pre-season friendly against Vissel Kobe on Saturday, but Ben Davies has returned to training.

Tottenham’s pre-season tour

Tottenham Hotspur are set to kick off their pre-season tour of Asia with a game against Vissel Kobe in Japan on Saturday, before flying to South Korea to play Team K-League and Bayern Munich.

It has been a positive summer for the Lilywhites so far, with wins over Cambridge United, Hearts, and QPR, including a number of fine performances from academy starlets like Will Lankshear and Mikey Moore.

Tottenham fans will be hoping to see more from new signings Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall against Vissel Kobe, with both teenagers having impressed in their previous two cameos.

Destiny Udogie and Richarlison still out injured

Ange Postecoglou reveals that both Destiny Udogie and Richarlison will miss the match against Vissel Kobe because they “aren’t quite ready to play” (Football London).

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The very fact that Postecoglou included both players in his pre-season tour implies they are not far from a Tottenham return though.

The Spurs boss did deliver some good news, revealing that Ben Davies has returned to training, so the Welshman could feature against Vissel Kobe on Saturday.

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Touch wood, Spurs seem to be in a very good place with injuries heading into the new season.

Udogie and Richarlison should be back in the coming weeks, and that would leave Postecoglou with a fully fit squad, apart from long-term absentee Fraser Forster.