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Tottenham Hotspur attacker Jamie Donley could be allowed to prove himself at the club next season.

According to journalist Graeme Bailey, everyone expects the 20-year-old attacker to head out on loan once again, so that he can continue his development with regular football.

However, he is highly rated within the club, and he could be allowed to establish himself as a first-team player if he manages to impress during pre-season.

Tottenham finally get chance to sign 28-year-old they have been in talks for over 18 months

Donley set for a chance?

Bailey said on TBR: “There are a few youngsters who I think they will look at. The one youngster I’m hearing at Tottenham to keep an eye on is Jamie Donley.

“Everyone thinks he’s going out on loan, and he probably will, but I’m being told don’t rule out Donley getting a look, especially in pre-season. If he does well, there might be an opportunity for him.”

Jamie Donley could be useful

The journalist is backing Thomas Frank to perform a U-turn regarding the attacker. The 20-year-old was on loan at Leyton Orient last season, and he was outstanding for them. He scored eight goals in the league and picked up 10 assists as well.

It will be interesting to see if he’s allowed to showcase his qualities with the first team. He can operate as a centre-forward as well as a second striker. Tottenham could use more depth in that area of the pitch, and Donley could be an asset for them. He will need time to adapt to the top flight, and Tottenham will have to be patient with him. However, if they can groom him properly, he could be a future star for them.

It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. If Tottenham cannot provide him with ample first-team opportunities, it would be wise of them to send him out on loan. They need to prioritise his development, and sitting on the bench at the North London club will not benefit the player.

Good afternoon and welcome to another in this series of daily shorts from The Boy Hotspur himself, sharing opinion and information from behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur.

This recent methodology of Daniel Levy to secure players using what is effectively a payment plan is not a new thing in business, but at Spurs, it’s been hit and miss.

We bought Sissoko and Richarlison via this route, and whilst neither set the world on fire, it has to be said, it was a way of allowing players to be secured whose value was arguably problematic in one lump sum.

Will this deal work out any better for Tottenham? Let us hope so!

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the Boca Juniors attacker Miguel Merentiel, and they could look to make a move for him this summer.

According to a report from Fichajes, they are tracking the 29-year-old Uruguayan striker in the Club World Cup, and his representatives believe that the interest from the Premier League club is serious.

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham come forward with an offer to try and sign him. They could use more depth in the attacking unit, and the 29-year-old could be a useful acquisition.

Premier League move could be tempting

Merentiel could be tempted to move to the Premier League, and Tottenham will be an attractive destination for him. This could be his final opportunity to join a top European club, and he could be tempted to make the move.

It will be interesting to see if Boca Juniors are willing to sanction his departure. He has been an important player for them. He has a contract with them until December 2027, and it remains to be seen whether Spurs can negotiate a reasonable deal for him.

A very big Spurs name and fan favourite ‘not wanted’ by Thomas Frank

Tottenham could use Miguel Merentiel

Tottenham did well to win the UEFA Europa League last season, but they need to improve their performances in the Premier League. They finished just about the relegation zone, and it is simply unacceptable for a club of their stature. Signing the right players will help them get back on track.

The 29-year-old has the physicality and technical attributes to adapt to English football, and he could share the goalscoring burden with Dominic Solanke next season. Adding more depth to the attacking unit will be one of their priorities this summer. Tottenham looked mediocre last season. They cannot hope to challenge for major trophies with their current attacking options.

The impact of Thomas Frank

The arrival of a coach who can coach, as opposed to arguing with fans, being surly with journalists, and reel out frankly bizarre anecdotes about stone cutters, surely has to be welcomed by football fans.

The age of Ange is over, and Tottenham have their trophy, but they also now have a lot of housekeeping to undertake before they can start getting back to the core business of competing in the Premier League.

What Thomas Frank brings to the party is an ability to cut through the guano. When one has sparse resources, as he did at Brentford, one learns when to nurture a player and when to let a player leave. Richarlison has never been a prolific goalscorer for anyone. Modest, yes. Threatening, yes. The excuses have been endless, but now a major outlet suggests that it’s time at the bar for the fading Brazilian.

Spurs could sign another No. 9 and, with Richarlison not wanted by the new manager, the 23-year-old Kalimuendo is an option who can either play as a lone striker or behind a central frontman.

Frank, who is also trying to sign Mbeumo from his former club, has given the green light to a potential move for Rennes striker Arnaud Kalimuendo.

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Our view on Richarlison

Richy cuts a divisive figure; the whole Pigeon Boy routine is a warming image to many, but his goalscoring record at Tottenham has been an appalling return on the investment. Daniel Levy has, as ever, cushioned the vast cost of the player with a payment plan agreed with Everton. The cost has been spread across numerous seasons, and as a result, its impact has been diluted. However, the cost of the lad has not been disguised, and a lot of money has been wasted. We won’t dwell on injuries, as too many players were injured under Postecoglou.

A mention of Rennes’ Arnaud Kalimuendo has been made, but quite frankly, there could be a queue of players from here to Monte Carlo that would give a better return than the Brazilian.

Tottenham Hotspur are very keen on signing Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, and they are willing to pay £65 million for him.

According to a report from Fichajes, they are going all out to sign the Ghanaian international, and they would be willing to put a substantial offer of £65 million on the table. The report further claims that those at the London club are confident of getting the deal done.

They are in desperate need of a versatile attacker like Semenyo, and he could prove to be an excellent addition. He has been labelled as a “top talent” by Premier League legend Michael Owen.

Spurs need Semenyo

The 25-year-old is versatile enough to operate anywhere across the front three, and he scored 13 goals last season. He picked up seven assists along the way as well. He will help create opportunities for his teammates and find the back of the net consistently.

Tottenham have looked toothless in the attack at times last season, and they need more cutting edge in the final third. Timo Werner has left the club, and the likes of Richarlison and Mathys Tel were underwhelming last season. Dominic Solanke needs more support in the attack, and signing the Bournemouth star would be ideal.

Antoine Semenyo could transform Spurs

The 25-year-old is well settled in the Premier League, and he could make an instant impact at the London club. They will be able to offer him Champions League football, and Tottenham could be an attractive destination for him.

Tottenham will be hoping to do well in the domestic competition next season and finish in the top four. They finished closer to the relegation zone last season. They need quality players to bounce back strongly.

Semenyo has shown his ability with the Cherries, and he could get even better when he is playing alongside quality players at Tottenham.

Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters continues to be linked with a return to his former club, Tottenham Hotspur.

He will be a free agent soon, and he has decided not to sign an extension with Southampton. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham decide to bring him back to the club.

He is a versatile fullback who is capable of operating on either flank, and he could be a very useful player for Tottenham. They will compete in the UEFA Champions League next season, and they need a deeper squad with more quality. The 28-year-old could be the ideal option for them.

Signing a player of his experience and quality on a free transfer could prove to be a masterstroke.

Kyle Walker-Peters would fancy a return

Meanwhile, Alasdair Gold has now suggested that the player would love to return to his boyhood club. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham decide to make a move for him in the coming weeks. Gold claims that the 28-year-old has had an impressive career, and he has mostly been a Premier League regular.

The journalist said on the Gold & Guest Podcast: “He’s had a terrific career, over 200 appearances for Southampton, a Premier League regular for a lot of that. I think he has a couple of England caps as well.

“On one side, the full-back spots are pretty busy right now, there are a lot of full-backs there, but as the window goes on, if he’s not been snapped up yet, I can see it as a clever solution, he’s club-trained, he can play on both sides, and from my understanding I think he would love to come back to Spurs as well, they’re his boyhood club.”

Tottenham need signings

Tottenham had a disappointing Premier League campaign last year, and they finished just above the relegation zone. They will look to put things right next year, and signing quality players will help them bounce back strongly.

Players with a strong track record in the Premier League could prove to be ideal additions for the London outfit. On a free transfer, it would be a no-risk acquisition. Furthermore, the player knows the club well, and he might be able to make an instant impact.

Ange Postecoglou’s sacking was inevitable, but it also felt as if the club would be plunged back into the same lurch that preceded his appointment. It didn’t feel as if Daniel Leavy still had the necessary pull to produce a quality coach. How wrong doubters were.

This afternoon, respected pundit Paul O Keefe announced on X that a deal has been brokered for Crystal Palace to accept a three-stage payment plan of £60 million for Eberechi Eze.

This does not include any bonus payments, but does protect Palace’s locked-in valuation. Paul’s reputation with Tottenham dealings has been proven to be second to none.

Spurs need Eberechi Eze

The 26-year-old could be an excellent acquisition for them, and he will add creativity and goals to the side. He is capable of operating in the central attacking midfield role as well as a wide player. He could prove to be a major upgrade on numerous players next season. Although the asking price is quite high, he is a reliable performer in the Premier League, and he could improve further. Equally, this could well see Mathys Tel operating as an understudy to the Englishman.

The attraction of Champions League football

One factor that may well have swung the ball in Tottenham’s favour was not just the securing of the services of Thomas Frank, but also providing players, new and established, with the platform of top-tier European football.

For players, this also puts game-winning bonuses in a different sphere, as well as allowing stars to mix it with the very best.

Our view

This is precisely the type of player that Spurs ought to be signing. Eze has been a key player for Crystal Palace, scoring 34 goals and providing 23 assists in 146 Premier League appearances. His dribbling and goal-scoring ability have also attracted interest from top clubs across Europe. Put simply, Eberechi is a footballer who gets fans on their feet.

Confirmation of a deal being accepted has yet to be announced, but what is pleasing to see is that Tottenham are prepared to do what they can to get such a potentially important deal over the line.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Sunderland defender, Dennis Cirkin.

The 23-year-old left-back has done quite well for Sunderland last season, and he helped them secure promotion to the Premier League. Tottenham are now under pressure to sign homegrown players, and therefore, a report from Football Insider claims that they are monitoring Cirkin, ahead of a potential move.

Can Spurs convince Sunderland to sell?

It will be interesting to see if the Black Cats are willing to sanction his departure. He is a key player for them, and his departure will weaken the squad.

The opportunity to return to his former club could be tempting for the player. However, he will seek regular gametime at this stage of his career. He will not want to sit on the bench at a big club.

Former Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has previously heaped praise on the 23-year-old full-back. The Portuguese manager labelled him as a player “with a lot of quality”. Cirkin will want to prove himself at the highest level, and joining a club with Champions League football could be the ideal next step in his career.

Tottenham could use Dennis Cirkin

Tottenham are monitoring his situation, and it remains to be seen whether they come forward with an official offer to sign the player.

Tottenham could use a quality left-back to compete with Destiny Udogie for the starting spot next season. The Italian has had a fair share of inconsistencies last season, and more competition for places will help the team improve.

It will be interesting to see if they submit a proposal for the 23-year-old Englishman in the coming weeks. Convincing the defender to join the club should not be too difficult for them. However, they need to agree on a fee with his club first.

Tottenham Hotspur could look to cash in on Wilson Odobert during the summer transfer window and replace him with Gustav Isaksen.

According to a report from La Lazio Siamo Noi, Odobert is not a key part of Thomas Frank’s plans at the North London club, and he could move on this summer.

Odobert replacement lined up

Odobert is reportedly valued at £25 million. Tottenham have already identified the Lazio attacker Gustav Isaksen as his replacement.

The report claims that the newly appointed Tottenham manager is ‘crazy’ about the 24-year-old Lazio attacker. He wanted to sign the player during his time at Brentford as well. It remains to be seen whether Spurs can wrap up the move in the coming weeks.

Gustav Isaksen could be a useful addition

Isaksen has done quite well for the Italian club, and he scored six goals and picked up six assists last season. His numbers could improve when he is playing in a better team alongside quality attackers.

He is capable of operating on either flank, and his versatility will be a bonus for Tottenham. He will add goals and creativity to the side. The opportunity to move to the Premier League will be hard for him to turn down. It would be a major step up in his career, and he will look to prove himself at the highest level.

Tottenham are among the biggest clubs in England, and they could provide him with the platform he needs right now. Regular football in England could accelerate his development and bring out the best in him.

The report further claims that the attacker is valued at around €25-30 million. Tottenham certainly have the resources to pay that kind of money for him. If he manages to adapt to English football, the asking price could look like a bargain.

Good afternoon and welcome to another in this series of daily shorts from The Boy Hotspur himself, sharing opinion and information from behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur.

For me, discussions about Manor Solomon have been skewed. Do those who don’t want him back at Tottenham, are they football experts? Or are they those who ought to be in a police cell, for supporting a proscribed terrorist organisation?

Look at the data – he’s one of our own.