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Tottenham Hotspur have discovered that Orkun Kokcu is open to entering discussions over a move to Hotspur Way after the Benfica star has been added to the north Londoners' list of summer targets by head coach Thomas Frank and members of the recruitment department, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Although Spurs have remained in conversations to sign Mohammed Kudus despite West Ham United rejecting an initial £50million offer, there is an appetite to secure additional fresh faces as they aim to build on adding to the trophy cabinet thanks to winning the Europa League in May.

Heung-min Son is poised to assess his future in the coming days, having been the subject of interest from Major League Soccer outfit Los Angeles FC, and Frank is eager to make his mark by remaining active in the transfer market after being appointed as Ange Postecoglou's successor in the hot-seat.

Kokcu Interested in Exploring Switch to Spurs

Midfielder keen to gauge how serious north Londoners are in pursuit

Kokcu wants to hold talks over a potential move to Tottenham, according to GMS sources, after deciding that he is open to embarking on a fresh challenge in the Premier League if he is given the green light to walk away from Portuguese heavyweights Benfica before the summer window slams shut on September 1.

The Primeira Liga giants have decided that they will entertain bids in the region of £35million for the central midfielder, despite him being one of the first names on the team sheet, and that has resulted in Spurs and other interested parties being put on red alert as they seek to upgrade their respective squads.

GMS sources have been informed that Kokcu, who enjoyed a productive 2024/25 campaign in his current surroundings, is keen to quickly discover how serious Tottenham are about luring him away from Benfica after he has shown a desire to test himself in the English top flight for the first time in his career.

The Turkey international, who has been described as 'elite' thanks to his consistent performances, has left the door ajar for admirers and new Spurs boss Frank is tempted to pounce as he prepares his side for a season which will include a return to Champions League action.

Tottenham have pinpointed Kokcu as a fresh potential acquisition after taking note of his availability since missing out on earlier summer targets, GMS sources have learned, and he is refusing to rule out the possibility of heading to north London if they attempt to wrap up a deal following continued negotiations for Kudus.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Orkun Kokcu created three big chances and registered two assists at the Club World Cup

Frank Facing Stiff Competition for Kokcu Deal

Domestic counterparts and Italian giants eyeing 24-year-old

GMS sources have been told that Tottenham are facing stiff competition for Kokcu's signature as reigning Premier League champions Liverpool scouted him in the second half of the 2024/25 campaign, leading to there being a desire to gauge their level of interest before making a final decision on his future.

The 24-year-old has previously described Reds chief Arne Slot as 'the best coach in the world', having enjoyed a successful spell under him at Feyenoord, and his existing relationship with the Dutch tactician is threatening to complicate matters for Frank as he considers luring him to Spurs.

Inter Milan have also touched base with Kokcu and his representatives in a bid to decipher whether he is interested in relocating to Serie A, GMS sources understand, while domestic rivals AC Milan and Roma have been linked as additional admirers as he contemplates heading through the Benfica exit door.

GMS sources recently revealed that Tottenham are prepared to sell Yves Bissouma, which would leave a void in the middle of the park, and Frank is mulling over whether to look towards Portugal for a more attack-minded replacement as he prepares for his first campaign at the capital club's helm.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 08/07/2025

Tottenham Hotspur's quest to sign a new centre-back in the summer for new boss Thomas Frank could see them once again look to Burnley star Maxime Esteve - with reports suggesting that they have opened talks to land the young centre-back after seeing a winter bid turned down.

The 'unbelievable' Frenchman, 23, was already looked at by Tottenham in the January transfer window, but Burnley turned down a late bid for their star as they pushed for Championship promotion, which they achieved with two games to spare under former Tottenham midfielder and current boss Scott Parker - breaking records in the second-tier, with Burnley only conceding 16 goals in the league to break an EFL record by almost half.

Report: Tottenham 'Open Talks' to Sign Burnley Star Maxime Esteve

The club are ready to improve their squad depth ahead of a Champions League campaign

However, a report on Tuesday eveningn by French outlet L'Equipe states that Tottenham and Burnley have now 'resumed' talks over a potential move that would see Esteve join the north London outfit.

With the Champions League on the horizon at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, they are back in the market to try and sign the defender, having resumed contact with the Clarets to reach an agreement after L'Equipe reported that their €24million (£20million) offer on January's transfer deadline day was turned down by Burnley chair Alan Pace.

The former Montpellier star could join alongside Mohammed Kudus of West Ham United, who they had a £50million bid rejected for on Saturday, though talks are expected to continue for the Ghanaian international.

Esteve joined Burnley in the second half of their Premier League campaign under Vincent Kompany back in January 2024. His arrival led to a marked improvement for the Clarets, losing just eight of their remaining 16 games in the top-flight - having suffered defeat in an astonishing 16 of their 22 games prior to his arrival from Ligue 1.

Esteve was also an ever-present for Burnley in their promotion campaign, starting every game as they secured an immediate return to the top-flight under Parker.

Tottenham have already got Cristian Romero and Micky Van de Ven as their starting centre-backs in north London, whilst Kevin Danso and Radu Dragusin will act as back-ups - though rumours have seen Romero linked with a move away and that could see Esteve replace the Argentine in any case.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 08-07-25.

Tottenham have made a third bid for West Ham United forward Mohammed Kudus worth over £60m, journalist Graeme Bailey has claimed.

The Europa League winners have reportedly submitted another offer to sign the ‘world-class’ attacker after seeing their first two bids rejected by West Ham.

However, their third offer, worth £50m plus £12.5m in add-ons, was also turned down, as the Hammers reportedly unsatisfied with the structure of the deal.

Kudus is believed to have informed West Ham of his desire to join Tottenham this summer and is now focused on completing a move across London.

Tottenham Make Third Kudus Offer

West Ham want straight cash deal

According to Bailey, Tottenham could still strike a deal for under £60m if they present the right kind of proposal.

West Ham are understood to be holding out for a straight cash deal for the 24-year-old forward and are unlikely to accept offers heavily based on add-ons.

While the Hammers would prefer not to sell Kudus to a Premier League rival, interest from other clubs appears limited at present, with Tottenham currently the only side actively pursuing him.

Kudus is also believed to have turned down an offer from the Saudi Pro League earlier in the summer and has reportedly identified North London as his preferred destination.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Kudus scored five goals and provided three assists in 32 Premier League appearances last season.

Tottenham’s summer activity has yet to fully take off following permanent deals for Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel, though outgoings could soon fuel further moves to strengthen Thomas Frank’s squad.

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Spurs are hoping to offload midfielder Yves Bissouma in the coming weeks and are working to create a market for the 28-year-old, with Juventus among the clubs showing interest.

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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been showing interest in signing Benfica midfielder Orkun Kokcu who is pushing to leave the Portuguese giants.

CaughtOffside reports that Spurs are one of four clubs eyeing the 24-year-old, and he could be allowed to leave for around £35m (€40m). He has impressed since joining the Liga Portugal side from Feyenoord in the summer of 2023.

Thomas Frank is getting to grips with his new squad after replacing Ange Postecoglou and appears keen to strengthen in midfield. The Lilywhites are already in talks with West Ham United for Mohammed Kudus and could add another creative gem to their squad.

Tottenham Battling It Out For Kokcu

The Turk "wants to leave" Benfica amid fallout

Kokcu's future has been the subject of speculation following a falling out with Benfica manager Bruno Lage. Turkish outlet Sports Digitale reports that the player has informed the Portuguese club that he doesn't intend to be present for pre-season on July 14.

Spurs are keen on the Turkish playmaker, whose passing range has earned plaudits both in the Netherlands and in Portugal. He has three years left on his contract, and his appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup may be his last action as a Benfica player.

The Turkiye international's preference is to reunite with Arne Slot at Liverpool, who are also admirers alongside Manchester United and Inter Milan. But Florian Wirtz's arrival at Anfield doesn't make a new creative midfielder a necessity despite his connection with the Dutch coach.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Orkun Kokcu was named Eredivisie Player of the Season under Arne Slot in Feyenoord's 2022-23 title-winning season.

Spurs may consider Kokcu, described as "elite", as a long-term replacement for James Maddison, whose future isn't certain. They might be able to offer him a guaranteed starting role unlike Liverpool upon their return to Champions League football.

Ironically, Daniel Levy could use a similar situation to try to sign Inter Milan defender Yann Bisseck as a possible replacement for Cristian Romero. The German is reportedly available after siding with Hakan Calhanoglu amid San Siro turmoil.

All statistics courtesy of SofaScore - correct as of 06/07/2025

Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of Mohammed Kudus from London rivals West Ham United could massively improve their ranks ahead of their Champions League campaign - but if they get a deal done, their hard work shouldn't stop there with the addition of a further top-class attacker to give new boss Thomas Frank a huge helping hand.

Kudus, who didn't impress as much as he would've liked for the Hammers last season, was the subject of a £50million bid from Tottenham on Saturday, which was rejected out of hand by the Irons, but it's expected that Daniel Levy will return for the Ghanaian, who wants the move to the north London outfit.

Whilst Tottenham completed loan moves that turned permanent for Kevin Danso and Bayern Munich prodigy Mathys Tel, any permanent moves for players who didn't spend time at the north London outfit last season haven't materialised just yet - but a move for Kudus is on their priority list. However, they shouldn't stop there if a deal does get underway - with Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic being a move that they must get over the line to massively bolster their ranks.

Vlahovic Would be an Astute Addition Alongside Kudus

The Serbian has been touted with a move away for quite some time

Vlahovic has been one of Serie A's top strikers for a number of years, bursting onto the scene as a 19-year-old with Fiorentina to score six in his first full season at La Viola - before blossoming and scoring 38 goals in just 68 games for the club over two Serie A seasons.

That prompted a move to Juventus for a huge fee and £315,000-per-week wage, becoming their first-choice star and his first two-and-a-half seasons bore 33 goals in just 75 games, becoming a solid acquisition in Turin.

However, the club's failure to keep themselves as a dominant force in the top-flight means that Vlahovic is now ready to move on, owing to his huge wages - and Tottenham would be the ideal move for him.

Dominic Solanke is the club's only out-and-out striker, with many options being wide players who have had stints up front including Son Heung-min, Richarlison and Mikey Moore - though Son and Richarlison's futures are up in the air, whilst Moore remains a young talent who needs to be nurtured.

Vlahovic should be brought in as competition for the English star, and that would see the Serbian finally get his chance at the age of 25 to shine in the Premier League.

Vlahovic Would Come on the Cheap to West Ham

The Serbian wants out of Juventus, and the feeling is mutual

This isn't just a shot in the dark - Vlahovic was touted for a move to Tottenham at the turn of Sunday morning, with the club having been 'spoken to' about a move for the former Partizan Belgrade signing.

He is free to leave Juventus, who are actively trying to sell Vlahovic, and he will be available for as little as £13million - with their asking price being slashed in half, making a move to the Premier League much easier.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Mohammed Kudus has 12 goals in 42 caps for Ghana.

Kudus' creativity and dribbling, mixed with Vlahovic's incisive nature and clinical edge, means that he should be the next player for Levy to be banging the door down for after their Champions League qualification.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 06-07-25.

Yves Bissouma could be on the move from Tottenham Hotspur this summer, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed - with Thomas Frank keen on letting the midfielder go to free up space in their transfer budget, as well as Juventus being interested in securing the 28-year-old's signature in the coming weeks of the transfer window.

Juventus have also held an interest in former star and current Tottenham defender Cristian Romero, but a separate deal taking Bissouma to the Allianz Stadium could go through - however, there is interest from sides across Europe and in England, which could complicate things for the Serie A side - leaving Tottenham to take the highest offer in a bidding war.

Sources: Juventus 'Interested' in Bissouma, Spurs Keen to Sell in Bidding War

The Bianconeri could take the Mali international but Spurs want the highest fee possible

GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed that Juventus won't get caught up in a bidding war to sign Spurs star Bissouma, with the Premier League club attempting to create a 'market' for the Malian international in order to secure the highest fee possible for his services.

The Serie A giants would only want to sign Bissouma if he was available for a low price, but that isn't the case at present, due to Tottenham's plan being to attract as much interest as possible in the former Brighton star.

Agents and intermediaries are working to discover which Premier League teams may be interested in the defensive midfielder after four years at Tottenham, despite his £100,000-per-week wages in north London - and Juventus could be one of those teams.

However, clubs across Europe are also being explored by his representatives, and there is interest from former club Lille, who he joined Brighton from back in 2018 after two stellar years in Ligue 1.

Juventus are thought to have tentative interest, but they are being cautious about the situation and won't get dragged into any wars for the midfielder, who has racked up 191 Premier League appearances over his seven years in England.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Yves Bissouma has 45 caps for Mali, scoring five goals.

Bissouma has the likes of James Maddison, Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Pape Matar Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur to contend with for first-team minutes in the centre of the park and one will have to leave - with Bissouma seemingly being the most likely for the time being.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 06-07-25.

West Ham United want Tottenham Hotspur to become more realistic over the payment terms on their offers for Mohammed Kudus, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.

A move for Kudus appears to be one of Tottenham's priorities after making a bid to secure the West Ham attacker. With Thomas Frank now through the door, attention has turned to bringing in new additions for the former Brentford manager as they look to improve on a disappointing season domestically.

Spurs qualified for the Champions League during the 2024/2025 campaign after winning the Europa League, so reinforcements will be necessary to deal with Europe's elite club competition. Mathys Tel was the first senior addition through the door, with his loan move from Bayern Munich turning into a permanent deal.

West Ham Frustrated With Tottenham Over Kudus

Tottenham included unrealistic add-ons

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, West Ham want Tottenham to become more realistic over the payment terms on their recent offers for Kudus, with the two clubs yet to agree a fee on a potential deal. Their latest proposal included payment triggers totalling in the region of £10m, to be met only if Tottenham were to win the Premier League or Champions League, seen as unrealistic.

The Hammers are already frustrated with their London rivals about how their valuation of the Ghanaian international isn't being taken seriously. West Ham have hope that Chelsea will also come to the table for Kudus with a cash offer for the forward, rather than a player swap proposal.

Kudus' versatility could make him a useful option for Frank, with the West Ham attacker capable of playing in multiple positions in the front line. Whether Tottenham can get a deal over the line remains to be seen, but they might have to be a little more realistic with some of their payment terms if they want to convince Graham Potter's side to part ways in the summer transfer window.

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Tottenham Hotspur could spring a real surprise in the transfer window this season, according to reports - with a move for Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini potentially in the offing as the club look to strengthen their ranks at the back ahead of a Champions League push.

The club finished in a horrific 17th in the Premier League, their worst-ever season in the competition by some distance, but a Europa League win saw them salvage their campaign to qualify for European football. That means they have adapted their shortlist and Scalvini could be one to watch in the coming weeks.

Report: Tottenham 'Eyeing Move' for Giorgio Scalvini

The Atalanta defender has suitors across the continent

The report by CaughtOffside states that Tottenham are among the clubs showing an interest in Atalanta star Scalvini, despite Newcastle United reportedly making him their top defensive target after becoming joined by other clubs in the race for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi.

Sources from CaughtOffside believe that Scalvini could be available for around €60million (£50million) this summer, despite the Newcastle reports stating that the Italian could cost just £30million after an injury-laden season, as he is 'one of the most sought-after' talents in Europe, per the report.

Nonetheless, a number of top clubs have been put on red alert even at the higher price bracket given Scalvini's young age and potential, having made almost 100 Serie A appearances already by the age of just 21, and Tottenham are in the race. They are keen to bring Scalvini to the club next summer, though other English clubs as well as those in the Serie A are also interested.

It's anticipated that clubs could step up their efforts to sign him soon in order to enter dialogue with the youngster and Atalanta, and new boss Thomas Frank could strengthen his backline with a move for the Italy international.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Giorgio Scalvini has eight appearances for Italy.

Tottenham already have Cristian Romero and Micky Van de Ven as their first-choice options, with Kevin Danso and Radu Dragusin as backup - but Romero has been linked with moves away from north London this summer and if he departs, Scalvini could be an incredible long-term option to bring in for their upcoming campaign, having won the Europa League himself last season and featuring once in the Champions League before his injuries.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 06-07-25.

"What I'm told about Kudus is that Tottenham made the first proposal to West Ham. It was rejected because West Ham didn't want to accept that value for the player, something around £50m for Mohammed Kudus. But first point, Tottenham are expected to bid again for Kudus, so in the next days, Tottenham want to attack again. Second point, Thomas Frank has approved internally, Mohammed Kudus as a top target for Tottenham this summer, as a crucial target for Tottenham this summer, so they are prepared to advance and push for Kudus and then the player side. Probably the best news for Spurs fans is that my understanding is that Kudus wants to go to Tottenham."

Tottenham Hotspur have submitted a £50m bid to sign West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus this summer, with talks ongoing after the offer was rejected according to David Ornstein.

The Lilywhites are looking to bolster Thomas Frank's attacking options during the summer window after he replaced Ange Postecoglou, with the club heading for the Champions League following their Europa League win in May.

Talks have been ongoing with the Hammers over a deal for the Ghana star.

Tottenham Bid £50m for Kudus

He's one of several options

Kudus, who has been described as a 'superstar', is expected to leave the London Stadium this summer as the Hammers look to raise funds for a squad rebuild under manager Graham Potter.

The Ghana international has a £85m release clause written into his contract for Premier League clubs, but that clause only runs for the first few weeks of July. However, it's believed West Ham would be willing to negotiate a deal for less than that, with some reports suggesting they want around £65m.

Ornstein has now confirmed that Tottenham have seen a £50m bid rejected.

"West Ham United have tonight received an offer from Tottenham Hotspur to sign Mohammed Kudus. Bid worth £50m turned down but direct club-to-club talks continue. 24yo Ghana int’l prioritising #THFC if exits #WHUFC + personal terms no issue"

Chelsea are also believed to be interested, with some suggestions that West Ham would prefer to sell to them over their rivals Tottenham.

Spurs had previously shown an interest in Bryan Mbeumo and Antoine Semenyo, but those moves went nowhere and now it seems that Kudus is the most likely option, although there is still some way to go for him to complete a move.

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