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Tottenham Hotspur are now leading the race to sign England international Angel Gomes out of all Premier League clubs, according to journalist Dean Jones.

Tottenham Hotspur have been persistently linked with a move for Lille’s Angel Gomes, who is set to become a free agent this summer.

The 24-year-old has made 134 appearances for the Ligue 1 side, contributing 29 goal involvements—scoring 10 and assisting 19.

With the summer transfer window fast approaching, the former Manchester United midfielder is expected to decide on his future soon, potentially before the window officially opens.

Tottenham emerge as frontrunners for Angel Gomes

While Spurs await Gomes’ decision, journalist Dean Jones has claimed on the Ranks FC Podcast that the England international could be on his way to north London.

Jones stated that Tottenham are leading the race to sign the Lille star, reinforcing their long-term interest in securing his services.

“Yeah, the main spot for him, the team that’s been after him the longest, is Tottenham. They were even trying to strike a deal in January to just secure it. They would have paid a fee for him to just get it in the bank,” Jones said.

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“They didn’t manage to do that, which surprises me a little bit. I was told at the time that Angel Gomes just wanted to keep his options open. Didn’t feel the need to rush into that decision, but they’ve continued to talk about it.”

“And certainly, avenues are still open between Tottenham and Gomes to go ahead.

“I do believe that Tottenham are the most likely club to get this done if he comes to England. Now, it’s worth bearing in mind, he does have offers outside of England too.

“I haven’t been given any firm names on who they are, but I’m told he has very good-profile clubs interested in him from Spain and Germany.”

Spurs ahead of other suitors in the race for Angel Gomes

While other English and European clubs are monitoring the situation, reports suggest that Tottenham Hotspur are ahead of West Ham United in the race for Gomes’ signature.

Tottenham’s former scout, Mick Brown, who remains well connected at Hotspur Way, has revealed that it is not Andoni Iraola who is at the top of Spurs’ wishlist to replace Ange Postecoglou, but rather another Premier League manager.

Postecoglou’s future at the club continues to be the subject of much speculation, given Tottenham’s continued struggles in the Premier League.

According to various reports, Postecoglou has been told he will be sacked if he does not secure European qualification for next season.

Various sources have claimed over recent months that Andoni Iraola is Tottenham’s preferred candidate to take over at the end of the season if they decide to make a managerial change.

It has even been suggested that Spurs have already reached out to Iraola regarding taking over at N17 at the end of this campaign. A recent report even claimed that Tottenham have picked Iraola as their top target, and the club are not afraid of his £10m release clause.

Mick Brown claims that Tottenham are big fans of 47-year-old manager

Iraola is not the only Premier League boss the Lilywhites are rumoured to have their eye on, with some outlets suggesting that Tottenham could turn to Marco Silva in the summer.

The Fulham boss’ stock has grown considerably this season, with the Cottagers currently sitting just three points off fifth place, which is expected to be enough to qualify for the Champions League.

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According to Brown’s sources, it is the Portuguese coach who is currently at the top of Daniel Levy’s shortlist of managers.

He told Football Insider: “Tottenham, unless they put a run together from now to the end of the season, you would think that things might happen [to Postecoglou] there in terms of the sack for the manager.

“Silva would certainly be top of the pops in terms of competition for that [managerial] spot, that’s what I’m hearing from my sources there.”

Fulham determined to keep Marco Silva off Tottenham’s clutches

This update from Brown comes just a week after it was reported that Fulham are ready to fight to ensure Silva does not join Spurs.

The West London club are allegedly willing to show ambition in the transfer market by backing their head coach with the signings he wants.

Fulham are reportedly hopeful that doing so will convince the 47-year-old to stay and build on the good work he has done at Craven Cottage.

Bayern Munich are waiting on Tottenham Hotspur to make a decision on a permanent move for Mathys Tel, with a report explaining why the German club’s hierarchy face a nervous wait for the decision.

Tel has not hit the ground running the way he would have hoped for since his loan switch to Tottenham Hotspur in January.

The Frenchman has predominantly been used as a centre-forward so far, but with Dominic Solanke now back fit, the 19-year-old may get a chance to show what he can do out wide over the next couple of months.

Despite the forward’s less-than-ideal start to his time at the club, Ane Postecoglou is convinced that Tel will prove a success at Spurs.

Bayern Munich’s hopes regarding Mathys Tel revealed

According to BILD, Bayern are hoping to sign a striker to serve as Harry Kane’s backup this summer.

However, in order to do that, the Bavarian club would first have to raise cash, and they are hoping to do so through Tel’s move to Spurs.

The report says that the German club are hoping that they receive the full €60m (£50m) from Tottenham for the teenager as they would otherwise not have the funds to hand Vincent Kompany another striker.

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The outlet adds that the German giants have been ‘caught in a Tel trap’ as we edge closer to the summer window.

Have Bayern heard back from Tottenham about Mathys Tel?

Bild claim that the Bayern top brass currently do not know if Postecoglou’s team will sign the forward permanently in the summer.

The North London club have given them ‘no indication’ on whether they will take up the option, and the Bundesliga giants are thus unaware if Tel will be returning to the Allianz Arena at the end of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur fans have been buzzing over reports that former sporting director Fabio Paratici is edging closer to a return, despite previous links to AC Milan.

Sections of the Tottenham Hotspur fanbase have been calling for the return of Fabio Paratici, the ex-sporting director of Spurs, who has been suspended following his alleged involvement in Juventus’ capital gains scandal.

It was reported a few days ago that the Italian was nearing a return to football, though AC Milan were rumoured to be Paratici’s preferred destination, despite interest from Spurs.

However, fresh reports now suggest that Paratici is closing in on a return to Spurs in the Premier League after Milan found it extremely difficult to convince him otherwise.

Tottenham Hotspur fans react to Fabio Paratici’s potential return

Following these latest reports, Tottenham fans have had their say, and plenty are delighted by the prospect of Paratici coming back.

One fan simply stated: “Put him in charge of absolutely everything.”

Another agreed with that sentiment: “All hope is on him because he will bring in a tactically astute head coach. If he was not banned, Ange wouldn’t be at Spurs right now.”

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One supporter added: “Can’t wait for the Don to come back and back Big Ange. That will be a culture shock for X.”

Another declared that Spurs should completely revamp their hierarchy once more: “Get the Don back and boot Lange and Munn out the door.”

Unfortunately, not everyone is as excited by the prospect: “Munn. Lange. Paratici. All there while Daniel will no doubt just want to take control of everything still because he’s the ‘master negotiator.'”

One simply stated: “Great news.”

What Paratici’s return could mean for Spurs summer plans

The same report also revealed what Paratici’s first order of business would be should he rejoin the North London club.

Spurs are said to be planning a significant summer transfer window, and Paratici could play a key role in shaping the squad.

In fact, the Italian has reportedly already been involved in discussions with Spurs’ recruitment team over potential midfield targets.

It is claimed that he has recommended Torino’s Samuele Ricci and Atalanta’s Ederson to the Lilywhites ahead of the transfer window, further highlighting his influence despite not officially being back in the role yet.

Mathys Tel’s latest social media post did not go down with a lot of Tottenham fans, with the forward deleting the post and apologising to the supporters after making an innocent mistake.

The French forward has yet to show too many glimpses of his quality in a Tottenham shirt since arriving on loan from Bayern Munich in January, with the youngster still settling into life at Spurs and in the Premier League.

Reports indicate that Tel has won over the coaches at Hotspur Way with his attitude, with the Spurs decision-makers thought to see a lot of potential in the teenager.

However, the 19-year-old is yet to win over the Tottenham fans and his latest social media post will do little to endear him to the Lilywhite faithful.

Mathys Tel deletes social media post about Tottenham enemy

Tel took to Instagram to post a picture of himself wearing the shirt of former Chelsea winger Willian, which needless to say, was not appreciated by Spurs fans.

Not only are the Blues one of Tottenham’s fiercest rivals, but Willian humiliated the North London club by deciding to join Chelsea after passing a medical at Hotspur Way.

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Predictably, Spurs fans commented on the post, letting Tel know of what he had done. The forward swiftly deleted the post and replied to the top comment saying sorry and explaining that he did not know the history.

Tel will be high on confidence after international exploits

Spurs fans will certainly forgive Tel for what appears to have been an innocent mistake and they will be a lot more concerned with what the forward produces on the pitch.

There is some good news on that front as the teenager will be high on confidence after impressing during the international break.

Tel scored twice for France Under-21s in their win over Slovakia earlier this week, and he will hope to bring that form to N17 and get off the mark in the Premier League soon.

New reports have now revealed when Tottenham Hotspur can begin their transfer dealings this summer and there is a slight change.

Tottenham Hotspur are expected to be active in the upcoming transfer window, and rightfully so, given their underwhelming performances this season.

There is a clear need for reinforcements, and fans will be eager to see how the club navigates the market – with eyes firmly fixed on who the club brings in.

A number of departures are also expected as Spurs look to reshape their squad and offload players who no longer fit into Ange Postecoglou’s plans.

The club has already been linked with several new faces, including young prospects Tyler Dibling and Chris Rigg, a player Spurs have put a bid for even before the window officially opens.

Summer transfer window structure revealed

Latest reports have now confirmed the structure of this summer’s transfer window. According to BBC reporter Simon Stone, the window is set to open earlier than usual, starting on Sunday, 1 June.

However, this early opening is tied to an exceptional registration period related to the FIFA Club World Cup and will close briefly on Tuesday, 10 June.

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After this short window, the main summer transfer period will resume on Monday, 16 June, and will run until Monday, 1 September.

This approach is an unusual move but it ensures that clubs involved in the Club World Cup can complete signings early while the rest of the market operates within the traditional summer period.

What this means for Tottenham Hotspur

For Spurs, the early opening on 1 June doesn’t change much. They are not involved in the Club World Cup, so there is no urgent need to register players during this period. However, that doesn’t mean they should drag their feet.

We have seen in previous windows how delaying key signings can backfire, with top targets slipping away due to slow negotiations.

Tottenham need to act decisively this summer, securing key reinforcements as early as possible to avoid last-minute scrambles.

Daniel Levy has now made a concrete move to bring Fabio Paratici back to the club, but the Tottenham chairman has given him one clear condition to accept the job.

It has now been almost two years since the Italian resigned from his position as Tottenham’s managing director of football, but Paratici has continued to assist Spurs in a consultancy role during that time.

However, reports over recent weeks have indicated that Paratici has emerged as a contender to take over as AC Milan’s sporting director.

A fresh update has now suggested that Milan are wary of losing out on their top target after Tottenham entered the picture to re-sign the Italian director.

Tottenham make offer to Fabio Paratici but under one condition

Radio Rossonera have now claimed that while Paratici still remains the favourite to join as Milan’s sporting director, the Rossoneri now face a big challenge from his former club.

Tottenham Hotspur have now ‘entered the race strongly’, with Daniel Levy having had a conversation with Paratici about returning to N17.

In fact, the report says that the Spurs chairman is now ready to make a very lucrative offer to his former employee to rejoin the club.

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However, it is revealed that Levy has made it clear to Paratici that he will have a ‘very short deadline’ to give his final answer to the offer.

What role does Levy want Paratici to occupy?

The Italian previously worked as the club’s managing director of football, but the organizational setup at Tottenham has since changed, with Scott Munn arriving as the chief football officer and Johan Lange taking over as the technical director.

It was reported last week that Levy wants to hand Paratici a role similar to what Luis Campos currently holds at PSG, offering strategic input behind the scenes.

However, that update suggested that the 52-year-old had shown no interest in accepting such a role.

A very reputable outlet has now claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have already settled on Andoni Iraola as their top choice to replace Ange Postecoglou and has explained one factor which could aid the Lilywhites’ efforts to appoint him.

Over recent weeks, various outlets have suggested that Spurs have already started considering candidates to replace Postecoglou.

Some outlets have even claimed that Daniel Levy has informed Postecoglou that he will need to secure European qualification to stay in his Spurs job.

It has been reported by a few sources that Andoni Iraola has emerged as Tottenham’s top managerial target, and we have now received a big update on Spurs’ pursuit of the Spaniard.

Andoni Iraola’s release clause and Tottenham’s pursuit

The Athletic have now claimed that no matter what happens in the Europa League, Postecoglou is not guaranteed to be in the job next season.

The 59-year-old’s future at the club is ‘in serious doubt’ beyond the summer, with the Lilywhites having set their sights on Iraola.

The Bournemouth boss has a release clause of £10m in his contract, but this is not expected to be a barrier for Tottenham Hotspur and Daniel Levy.

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However, the report adds that the ball is firmly in Iraola’s court and he could also potentially be on the radars of several big clubs across Europe.

What Iraola thinks about potential Spurs switch

This report from The Athletic comes just a couple of weeks after a very positive update regarding Andoni Iraola’s feelings on a potential move to Tottenham.

It was reported that sources close to Iraola’s camp believe that he would be open to taking the Spurs job.

However, it has also been suggested by other outlets that Bournemouth are ready to offer Iraola an improved contract to ward off interest from Tottenham.

Fellow Tottenham Hotspur full-back Destiny Udogie has now hailed Djed Spence’s impact at the club, labelling him an “incredible player.”

Djed Spence’s early days at Spurs were frustrating, as the full-back managed just five minutes of Premier League action after arriving under Antonio Conte.

However, this season, he has seized his opportunity, clocking up 1,064 Premier League minutes and 1,680 minutes in all competitions.

Of course, it took a defensive injury crisis for Spence to get his first league start, which came against Southampton on 15 December. But once the door opened, he made sure to walk straight through it.

Destiny Udogie on Djed Spence’s impact

Since making that breakthrough, Djed Spence has not looked back. The 24-year-old has since racked up 19 appearances in all competitions, starting 17.

His performances have drawn praise from pundits, and Spence was even nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award in February.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola also singled Djed Spence out after Spurs’ narrow 1-0 defeat at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a testament to how well he has performed.

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Now, Destiny Udogie has spoken highly of his teammate, highlighting their close relationship and mutual desire to push each other to new heights.

He told the official Tottenham website, “I think Djed is an incredible player, we are really close friends, we speak a lot, and we try to help each other in games.

“Everyone in the group is here to help, and I hope he can help us as much as possible. Since he’s come in, he’s having a top season. He’s helping the team a lot.

“We speak every day and try to help by teaching each other new stuff. So he helps me, I help him, and it’s a great relationship.”

Of course, the duo have barely shared the pitch this season. In fact, since their outing together at St Mary’s, they have only played alongside each other once—in Tottenham’s 4-1 win over Ipswich Town.

Spurs teammates back Spence to succeed

It is not just Udogie who has been impressed. Dejan Kulusevski has also spoken glowingly about Spence in a not-too-long interview, backing him to have a “very good career.”

“Djed Spence has been unbelievable since he started playing. I think he is the type of player where you just have to let him loose on the pitch,” Kulusevski said in a recent interview.

“When he finally got his chance, he showed everyone what he can do—he is unbelievable physically, very strong and fast, and very good with the ball. He has been huge for us.

“This is probably only the beginning for him. He can have a very good career if he keeps going and works hard.”

Dimitar Berbatov admits Tottenham need to win another trophy soon, but he thinks all the talk around silverware will anger the current Spurs squad.

It has been a long time since Tottenham won a trophy. No Spurs fans needs to be reminded. The last time a piece of silverware was lifted, Berbatov himself was on the scoresheet.

In fact, 61 different players have left Tottenham and won trophies elsewhere since the Lilywhites last tasted success of their own.

With the Europa League quarter-final coming up in April, Ange Postecoglou and his Spurs squad have a great chance to finally end the drought. However, Eintracht Frankfurt will provide a stern test across two legs.

Dimitar Berbatov says Spurs stars will be angry at trophy talk

When asked about the importance of Tottenham lifting a trophy soon, Dimitar Berbatov stated that the current squad will be angry at pundits repeating the same thing over and over again.

Berbatov exclusively told Spurs Web: “It’s always important for anyone to win a trophy but in the case of Spurs it’s been a long time – everybody knows that, everybody keeps repeating it.

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“Sometimes, I imagine the players playing now in the team will get angry because everybody is repeating the same stuff. So, they know it, everybody knows it and let’s hope it’s going to happen sooner rather than later.”

Tottenham given a slim chance of Europa League success

According to Opta stats, Tottenham only have an 18.4% chance of lifting the Europa League trophy this season.

Not only will they have to overcome Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals across two legs – a team who are currently fourth in the Bundesliga – but also would also have difficult semi-finals and a final on the horizon.