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Tottenham Hotspur star Mikey Moore is set to be rewarded with an improved deal after boss Ange Postecoglou and influential figures behind the scenes have decided they will not entertain the possibility of selling the Hotspur Way academy graduate to Borussia Dortmund during the summer, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Spurs are determined to agree fresh terms with the teenager despite the likes of Ben Davies, Fraser Forster and Sergio Reguilon - who are earning a combined total of more than £200,000-per-week - currently being on course to depart when their respective contracts expire at the end of next month.

Kevin Danso will become a permanent member of the Tottenham squad in the coming weeks, due to the north Londoners having a £20.9million obligation to buy the central defender following an initial loan switch from Lens, and there is a desire to ensure that Moore will remain among his teammates heading into the 2025/26 campaign.

Moore Poised to be Rewarded With Fresh Deal

North Londoners not interested in offloading teenage talent

Tottenham are ready to hand Moore a new contract, according to GMS sources, as they are determined to prove his value to them after deciding that there is no way that they will allow him to join Bundesliga heavyweights Borussia Dortmund when the transfer window reopens for business in the summer.

The wide forward is preparing to enter the final two years of his current agreement, which allows him to pocket £5,000-per-week, resulting in Spurs being eager to give him the opportunity to commit his long-term future to the capital club as it would strengthen their position ahead of suitors attempting to enter negotiations.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham are increasingly confident that Moore is happy with the career path he is on in his current surroundings and, in a fresh twist, they are putting together a new offer to extend his deal as they aim to deter Borussia Dortmund from testing their resolve with a formal bid.

The German heavyweights have added the 17-year-old to their shortlist and have also been in contact with his representatives as they aim to discover whether he would be interested in embarking on a fresh challenge at Signal Iduna Park, but Spurs are adamant that he is not for sale and will remain in north London heading into next season.

Moore is expected to agree an improved contract with Tottenham instead of seeking a move to Borussia Dortmund or another destination, GMS sources have learned, leading to Postecoglou and key decision-makers behind the scenes being hopeful that it will not be difficult to meet his demands.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Mikey Moore made two clearances and won one ground duel during Tottenham Hotspur's defeat to Crystal Palace last weekend

Spurs Aiming to Assess Moore in Pre-Season

England under-19 international will have chance to make his mark

GMS sources have been told that Moore could be on course to secure more extensive game time during the 2025/26 campaign as Tottenham are aiming to give him an opportunity to make his mark in pre-season due to their determination to assess how heavily he can be involved in the first-team.

The nine-cap England under-19 international has been described as an 'outstanding' talent by scout Jacek Kulig and, having been afforded chances to impress over the course of this term, there is a willingness to allow him to take the next step in his career by attempting to make himself one of the first names on Spurs' team sheet.

Tottenham have been putting a lot of time into Moore's development plan, GMS sources understand, and there is a belief behind the scenes that it would make no sense to allow him to join Borussia Dortmund as a key part of their recruitment strategy is to add to their homegrown members of the squad instead of sanctioning exits.

But the highly-rated youngster could be set to deal with fresh competition for first-team minutes as GMS sources recently revealed that Spurs have made fresh contact to gain more knowledge about what it would take to win the race for Lyon winger Rayan Cherki during the summer.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 16/05/2025

Tottenham are among a host of Premier League clubs showing interest in a summer move for Southampton star Kyle Walker-Peters, journalist Graeme Bailey has claimed.

The Lilywhites, along with West Ham, Everton and Leeds, have reportedly approached the English right-back over a return to North London once his contract at Southampton expires next month.

Walker-Peters is expected to depart Southampton amid their Premier League relegation and has yet to make a decision over his next move.

The 28-year-old spent three seasons with Spurs’ senior squad after emerging from the academy in 2017 and made 24 appearances across all competitions before joining Southampton in 2020.

Tottenham Keen on Walker-Peters’ Return

Face competition from Premier League clubs

Bailey, speaking to Leeds United News, has revealed that at least four English clubs have been in contact with Walker-Peters recently, including Tottenham:

“I’m told no decision just yet. Leeds have had contact, but as we know they’re one of many clubs to be in touch with him. West Ham, Spurs, Everton… there’s loads. And some foreign clubs are lurking too.”

Walker-Peters has refused a contract extension from Southampton amid their relegation back to the Championship and is set to depart once his deal runs out in June.

The 28-year-old, praised as a ‘beautiful footballer’, has been a regular for the Saints this season, making 35 appearances in all competitions and providing two assists.

Tottenham are anticipating the departures of several first-team players this summer, including RB Leipzig loanee Timo Werner and the likes of Ben Davies, Sergio Reguilon and Fraser Forster, who are on expiring contracts.

The Lilywhites are preparing for a busy transfer window following a dismal domestic campaign, as they are on course for their worst-ever Premier League finish, sitting 17th in the table with two games to go.

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Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur will go head-to-head in the Premier League at Villa Park on Friday night, with both teams prioritising qualification for the Champions League to end their season.

Unai Emery's side kept their chances of a top five finish alive with a 1-0 win away at Bournemouth last time out, while Ange Postecoglou's team currently sit 17th in the table after a 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace with their attention currently fully focused on the Europa League final next week.

Both sides have got some injury concerns heading into the game which will leave the managers with some big decisions to make, and this is how GIVEMEPORT expect the teams to line up.

Aston Villa Team News

Tielemans still unavailable

The Villans are still set to be without key midfielder Youri Tielemans for this game after he suffered a hamstring injury, and he may not return before the end of the season. He joins forward Marcus Rashford on the sidelines, meaning the loanee has now played his last game for the club, as he can't feature against Man Utd next week either.

Amadou Onana played well when given a start in midfield last time out and he could continue in that role, while Pau Torres and Tyrone Mings continue to compete for a spot at centre-back. Jacob Ramsey is suspended following his red card last time out.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Emery shared an update on his squad ahead of the game.

“Youri [Tielemans] and Marcus [Rashford] tomorrow are not available. Ramsey is suspended. The other players are available.

"I don’t want holidays because we’re in a very good moment after a long season, but now we’re very, very motivated. Very excited to play at Villa Park tomorrow...

"It’s not in our hands, but we can have some options to play Champions League again."

Aston Villa Predicted XI

Onana and Malen to start

Aston Villa Predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; McGinn, Onana, Kamara, Malen; Rogers; Watkins.

Aston Villa Predicted Substitutes: Olsen (GK), Disasi (DEF), Pau (DEF), Maatsen (DEF), Garcia (DEF), Bogarde (MID), Barkley (MID), Bailey (FWD), Asensio (FWD),

With Ramsey suspended, Rashford injured and Marco Asensio struggling for form, Emery should bring Donyell Malen into the starting lineup for this game out wide.

That should see £335,000-a-week trio Asensio, Leon Bailey and Pau Torres benched for the crunch tie.

Tottenham Team News

Kulusevski sidelined

Spurs have been rocked by the news that influential playmaker Dejan Kulusevski has been forced to undergo knee surgery, all-but ruling him out of next week's Europa League final. He joins James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall on the sidelines, while Radu Dragusin is also a long-term absentee after his ACL tear.

Captain Heung-Min Son returned to action as a substitute in the last game and could get a start to get more rhythm before the final, but Postecoglou will surely be considering making big changes ahead of the game.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Postecoglou shared an update on his squad ahead of the game.

"Obviously disappointing news. Initially we thought it wasn't too serious but it blew up the day after. He's [Kulusevski] had the surgery which will put him out for at least a few months. We'll see [if he'll be back for the start of next season]. We've only got basic information at the moment.

"No, it's still the same sort of timeframe [for Bergvall]. Never long term but he's just got out of his boot and taking his first steps on the grass but he'll likely be a while.

"He'll [Son] definitely play tomorrow. Whether he'll start or not we'll see. He reacted well to Sunday and it makes sense to get him more match minutes whether it's starting or playing half of the game.

Tottenham Predicted XI

Gray and Odobert to start

Tottenham Predicted XI: Vicario; Spence, Danso, Davies, Udogie; Gray, Sarr, Ajayi; Odobert, Son, Moore.

Tottenham Predicted Substitutes: Kinsky (GK), Porro (DEF), Romero (DEF), Van de Ven (DEF), Bissouma (MID), Bentancur (MID), Tel (FWD), Richarlison (FWD), Solanke (FWD).

Postecoglou is unlikely to risk losing any more stars for the game and should name another much-changed team, meaning players like Archie Gray and Wilson Odobert should get the nod.

That would leave big earners Cristian Romero and Dominic Solanke on the bench, while academy sensations Mikey Moore and Damola Ajayi could also make rare starts.

Unai Emery has warned Aston Villa that Ange Postecoglou won’t be fielding a below-strength Tottenham Hotspur side at Villa Park.

The Spaniard remains laser-focused on the job at hand and has slammed the door firmly shut on any notion of a walkover.

The Premier League brought forward this fixture from Sunday to allow the North Londoners extra time to prepare for their Europa League final against Manchester United next Wednesday.

Emery Expecting Tottenham to Take Friday Fixture Seriously

Tottenham are just days away from a Europa League final

The world of football has this marked down as a ‘home win’ given Villa’s desperate need for three points to continue their push towards a second successive Champions League qualification. But Emery is not so sure.

Rather than field a weakened team, he believes that his Australian counterpart will be taking it more seriously.

I think they are going to play with better players - they are going to try to compete and get their best performances to be ready for the final.

Each match in the Premier League is always important for the supporters.

I think they will go with their best players, maybe some who are coming back after injury.

But my expectation is they will play with the starting players who are fit for the final and because they respect the Premier League, it will be their approach.

Emery was on high alert ahead of the game.

He is experienced enough to appreciate the context and his message was that Spurs would be armed and dangerous.

Villa came a cropper in the same fixture last season. Both clubs were pushing for the top four - but the hosts were on the wrong end of a four-goal drubbing.

Villa’s boss added: “I respect them a lot. I have massive respect for Tottenham - the players, the coach.

“Last year, he was doing a fantastic job.

“This year, they are not being consistent for different reasons - but analysing them in the Europa League, they are doing really well.”

Emery Set to Take Charge of 100th Aston Villa Match

The Spaniard will want to mark it with a win

This will be Emery’s 100th match in charge of Villa.

He started with a bang in a 3-1 victory over Manchester United. That season, Villa qualified for Europe.

He then bettered that by reaching the Champions League - breaking a club record for successive home victories in the Premier League.

Asked to look back on his favourite moments, Emery said:

It’s difficult to select one because we are building and moving forward.

I can remember the first match here against Manchester United…the one against Brighton we won to reach the Europa Conference League.

Then when we beat Brighton 6-1 and Arsenal at the Emirates last year - that was a key match for us to get into a Champions League position.

We won 14, 15, 16 matches in a row. That was really fantastic.

Emery continued: “But sometimes losing as well. We lost three in a row - Arsenal 4-2, Manchester City away 3-1, Leicester at home 4-2.

“At that moment, it was important how we reacted, how we met with the players at the training ground to speak about change.

“We were wrong tactically.

“But I’m excited to add more moments - good moments, hopefully like against Tottenham.

“For the way we are doing it together, for the Villa fans, the workers, the players, the coaches - and for you, the journalists as well

“I want you all to enjoy the moment we are having.”

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy wants to keep Mathys Tel at the club on a permanent basis, according to Sport Witness.

It has been a polarising season for Spurs. Domestically, the club have endured a turgid campaign, one that has seen them lose 20 Premier League games at the time of writing. Were it not for the already-relegated bottom three, then Spurs would be in a genuine relegation battle, almost unthinkable for a team of their stature.

Such league form, combined with exits from both domestic cups, has seen pressure build on manager Ange Postecoglou as the season has gone on. The Australian’s only saving grace has been the Europa League, the final of which Spurs will play in against Manchester United to try and end their near-20 year trophy drought.

Injuries across the campaign have only highlighted Spurs’ need for reinforcements in the summer transfer window, though it would seem that the Lilywhites are keen to keep a player that is theirs already on a permanent basis.

Spurs Want to Keep Tel

Negotiations would be needed

Reported by Sport Witness as per SportBILD, Spurs want to sign Mathys Tel on a permanent basis. The attacker moved to North London in the January transfer window on loan from Bayern Munich and Spurs negotiated an option to buy the player in the summer. This fee is thought to have been around £50.5 million, though this is something that Spurs want to lower.

Though Tel has struggled for consistency in his time at Spurs thus far, it is worth considering that he has started just 12 of the 18 games in which he has featured. Not only that, but Tel is still a young player and has shown glimpses of the player that he could become in time for the Lilywhites.

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is clearly not keen on Tel, who has been called "unbelievable" by Sky Sports' Florian Plettenberg, and would seemingly be content allowing the Frenchman to depart permanently, which may assist Spurs as they look to pay less for a player that, should he reach his potential, could be a brilliant part of Tottenham’s attacking line.

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Manchester United could be set to steal another north London talent this summer, according to reports - with Red Devils chiefs keen on landing Tottenham Hotspur youngster Dexter Oliver to bolster their youth ranks for future success.

Ruben Amorim will be focusing mainly on signing talent for his first-team squad after a shambolic campaign on domestic soil for the Red Devils, but new owners INEOS have strengthened their youth ranks in recent times - and there may be no stopping there, with Oliver in their sights ahead of a potential move to the north-west of England.

Report: Man Utd 'Attempting' to Land Dexter Oliver

The young talent has been magnificent for Tottenham so far

The report by Tottenham account, Lilywhite Rose, on X (formerly Twitter) states that Oliver is set to leave the north London club - with United attempting to sign him.

Oliver has yet to sign the two-year scholarship offer that Tottenham have issued him, and having signed with agency Roc Nation Sports in March, that could prompt his move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with United hot on his trail.

United have made a concerted effort to land more talent from Premier League rivals in recent times - exemplified by Arsenal duo Ayden Heaven and Chido Obi-Martin both featuring in their first-team since their moves from north London. With Harry Amass beginning to feature regularly in the senior squad, Oliver could be next on that list, having been named 'exciting' earlier this season.

The Spurs prodigy has featured in two FA Youth Cup games for Tottenham, alongside seven under-18 Premier League games, registering two assists in the process - and although Oliver looks to be a while off of first-team football, United could look to take advantage of his delay in signing a professional deal to bring him up north and join their Carrington ranks, though rivals Manchester City are also after him.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: This will be Manchester United's worst-ever Premier League season, having broken their own record last season in 8th. The highest they can finish this season is 13th.

Oliver is primarily a striker, featuring in a central role, though he can play across the front three and in midfield. He scored a brace against Derby County in the under-17 Premier League Cup semi-final back in February, with Spurs winning 5-0 - and the young side went on to hoist the trophy last month with a win over Charlton Athletic, with Oliver being labelled as a 'top prospect' as a result.

Statistics courtesy of Fastscore. Correct as of 15-05-25.

Tottenham are one of the most successful clubs in English football. Do not let their recent silverware drought take away from the fact that they have won the sixth most trophies of all teams in the country's pyramid, which is a testament to their long-standing influence.

Spurs have had plenty to shout about in their decorated history, and that's thanks to an array of world-class talent that famously donned the Tottenham badge. Many of these stars earned recognition for their contributions, but for some in the more modern era, a lack of silverware often overshadowed their brilliance, and they were left criminally underappreciated as a result.

Now, ChatGPT has weighed in, and it has named one Tottenham legend as not just underrated by Spurs fans or the media, but as the most underrated British footballer of all time.

ChatGPT Names Glenn Hoddle as Most Underrated British Player in history

The former international had immense talent

Britain has been the origin for plenty of world-class players, and some were more underrated than others. Perhaps none were more underappreciated than Spurs icon Glenn Hoddle.

The Englishman lifted two FA Cups for the North London club, in addition to a UEFA Cup in 1984, but that was in no way representative of the talent he actually possessed.

Hoddle could be seen in a plethora of different attacking positions, but one thing remained constant - when the ball arrived at his feet, no opposition player could retrieve it unless he willed so. With such elegant technique and impeccable control of the ball, the Hayes-born man became a fan favourite for Tottenham in his 13-year tenure.

ChatGPT was full of praise when describing the quality Hoddle possessed, and here were its reasons.

Unusually Gifted Playmaker

ChatGPT said: "Incredible vision, passing range, and technique. Scored stunning goals from long range and set pieces.

Ahead of His Time

ChatGPT said: "Played with a fluid, continental style rarely seen in England at the time. Played with a grace and creativity more associated with Spanish or French football."

Impact Abroad

ChatGPT said: "Went to AS Monaco in 1987 and was pivotal under Wenger—an Englishman succeeding abroad well before it became common."

Why Hoddle was Underrated

The technician was beyond his time

In an era where British midfielders were expected to be industrious and direct, Hoddle was different. His game was built around dictating play and unleashing his creativity on the pitch - qualities more associated with those in continental Europe.

As such, his brilliance was somewhat misunderstood. ChatGPT affirmed this too, saying:

"The English game in the '70s and '80s prioritized grit, hustle, and strength over elegance and technique. Hoddle’s game was undervalued by managers, media, and even teammates who preferred more “traditional” British midfielders."

"He never fully fit into the England setup [as a result]. Managers like Bobby Robson didn’t build the team around him and often left him out. His elegance was seen as luxury, not necessity, in a national team that valued work rate and physicality."

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Glenn Hoddle managed 53 caps for the England national team in a nine-year span, scoring eight goals in the process.

ChatGPT also suggested that the media perception of the ex-Monaco star had an impact on how his career was perceived. It added: "Hoddle's quiet confidence was sometimes misinterpreted as arrogance. He was from a working-class background but had an air of sophistication in his play, which clashed with media expectations."

As the years passed by, the enthralling grasp of the football Hoddle displayed ultimately became more of a distant memory, with little tangible to show for it. It is often the older generation who remember his qualities as a player, while more recent recollections tend to rise from his time as a manager - specifically the manager of the England national team.

He held this role for three years between 1996 and 1999, but his stint was littered with controversy, and that unfortunately took away from his more pleasant playing career. ChatGPT further noted:

"His controversial managerial career, especially his England tenure and later comments, diluted the public memory of him as a player. Some younger fans know him more for TV punditry than his on-pitch brilliance."

Tottenham Hotspur are at the front of the Premier League queue to lure Vanderson to the Premier League after members of the Hotspur Way recruitment department have been eyeing the Monaco star despite ongoing uncertainty over Ange Postecoglou's future in the dugout, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Although Spurs are preparing to face Manchester United in the Europa League final and strengthened their defensive options with the acquisition of Kevin Danso midway through the season, on an initial loan deal which includes a £20.9million obligation to become permanent, plans have been put in place to secure further reinforcements in the summer.

Postecoglou is likely to leave Tottenham regardless of whether he steers them towards silverware next week, having overseen an underwhelming domestic campaign, but the north Londoners are still pushing ahead with identifying targets before the transfer window reopens for business in the coming weeks.

Spurs Showing Serious Interest in Vanderson

North Londoners keeping tabs on right-back's situation

Tottenham are leading the race to bring Vanderson to the Premier League for the first time in his career, according to GMS sources, after they have been showing more interest than their domestic counterparts when ramping up their plans to upgrade the squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Although Ligue 1 side Monaco are in a strong negotiating position, thanks to the right-back still having three years remaining on a contract which allows him to pocket close to £50,000-per-week, Spurs have earmarked him as a potential recruit who could provide the likes of Pedro Porro with stiff competition for a regular starting berth.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham are keeping tabs on Vanderson's situation and, in a significant boost, it is increasingly likely that he will be given the opportunity to embark on a fresh challenge if a bid in the region of £30million is lodged during the fast-approaching summer transfer window.

The Brazil international, who has been described as 'phenomenal' thanks to his technique and pace, has caught Spurs' eye and they are keen to secure his services even though there remains uncertainty over whether Postecoglou will still be in the dugout by the time they can enter negotiations.

But Tottenham could still face an uphill battle to convince Vanderson to head to north London as GMS sources have learned that intermediaries have set their sights on discovering whether other top clubs are prepared to enter the mix for his signature before he makes a final decision on his future.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Vanderson won six ground duels and made four tackles during Monaco's draw with Le Havre last month

Rivals Threaten to Enter Battle for Vanderson

Manchester United among sides considering move for 23-year-old

GMS sources have been told that a number of Tottenham's Premier League rivals are threatening to register their interest in Vanderson, with Manchester United alerted to his situation as head coach Ruben Amorim weighs up whether to bring in a fresh right wing-back option ahead of his first full season in charge.

But Spurs are not on course to be challenged by Liverpool for the 23-year-old as the newly-crowned champions have chosen to chase Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong despite discussing the possibility of landing the former Gremio man from Monaco following Trent Alexander-Arnold's decision to leave as a free agent instead of penning a new contract.

Manchester City may be approached by Vanderson's representatives at a time when they have been looking at Newcastle United's Tino Livramento along with Juventus duo Andrea Cambiaso and Nicolo Savona, GMS sources understand, while La Liga heavyweights Barcelona have turned his head after entering the race.

Although that could complicate matters for Spurs, they are also looking to raid Monaco's Ligue 1 counterparts as GMS sources recently revealed that they have upped the ante in their pursuit of Rayan Cherki by making fresh contact to discuss a potential switch from Lyon to the capital.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 15/05/2025

Tottenham Hotspur have put Ajax boss Francisco Farioli at the top of their managerial shortlist as their 'ideal' candidate to replace Ange Postecoglou, according to reports - with talk over the Australian gaffer's future refusing to go away after continued shambolic results on domestic soil in recent months.

Spurs lost to Crystal Palace on Sunday in a comprehensive battering by the Eagles, falling 2-0 on home turf to go 17th in the Premier League - which would be on course to record their worst-ever finish in the competition's history. And with Postecoglou walking a tightrope for his job, that has seen club chiefs put Farioli at the top of their shortlist to replace him if he's given the boot.

Ange Postecoglou will be looking nervously over his shoulder

The report by Italian journalist Rudy Galetti via TEAMtalk states that Tottenham consider Farioli to be the 'ideal' candidate to replace Ange Postecoglou ahead of the summer transfer window - despite Ajax blowing a nine-point lead with just five games to go in the Eredivisie table.

Sources have told TEAMtalk that Tottenham are considering sacking Postecoglou once the season finishes, though club chairman Daniel Levy hasn't made his final decision yet.

Spurs will understandably wait until after the Europa League final against Manchester United next Wednesday, with limited disruption to their squad needed ahead of what is their biggest game in almost six years on the continental scene. However, the report further states that Levy has been working behind the scenes to find a suitable replacement for the beleaguered Australian gaffer, who sees only relegated trio Ipswich Town, Leicester City and Southampton below him in the table.

Farioli has become a 'serious name' at Tottenham if they do decide to sack Postecoglou, and having been talked about in Premier League circles, they see his £4.2million release clause as affordable, also fitting into the long-term vision of the club, given that he's just 36 years of age and been labelled as 'one of the best young coaches in Europe'.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Francisco Farioli has seen his Ajax side score 100 goals in just 53 games since joining.

Fabio Paratici, who is returning to Tottenham as a sporting director once his ban is over, is the 'main supporter' of a potential move for Farioli, and it's his recommendation to Levy that has put the former Nice boss at the top of Tottenham's wishlist if they do sack the former Celtic gaffer in the coming week after his poor campaign in the Premier League this time around.

Statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt. Correct as of 15-05-25.

Tottenham Hotspur have upped the ante in their pursuit of beating Premier League rivals to the acquisition of Rayan Cherki by entering discussions over a deal to lure the Lyon star to Hotspur Way as preparations are made for the summer transfer window, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Although Spurs have an obligation to buy Kevin Danso for £20.9million in the coming weeks and boss Ange Postecoglou is fully focused on the Europa League final against Manchester United, when the north Londoners will have an opportunity to end their lengthy wait for silverware, members of the recruitment department are pinpointing potential arrivals.

A final decision still needs to be made on whether to take advantage of a £45million option to buy Mathys Tel at the end of his loan switch from Bayern Munich, but Tottenham are still showing interest in Cherki as they go in search of bringing in further creativity and firepower in the final third of the pitch.

Spurs are Prime Contenders to Recruit Cherki

North Londoners up ante in pursuit of France under-21 international

Tottenham are leading contenders to sign Cherki when the transfer window reopens for business in the summer, according to GMS sources, after deciding to make fresh contact this month to gain more knowledge about what it would take to beat domestic rivals to his signature and get the deal over the line.

The winger is preparing to enter the final 12 months of a contract which allows him to pocket close to £65,000-per-week, resulting in Spurs sniffing an opportunity to pounce as there is an awareness that Lyon will not want to take the risk of him walking away as a free agent at the end of next season.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham are in danger of facing an uphill battle to persuade Cherki to join as, having registered 31 goal involvements in all competitions this term, he has pinpointed newly-crowned Premier League champions Liverpool as his preferred destination.

There have also been suggestions that the Merseyside heavyweights have enquired over the possibility of landing the France under-21 international, having seen him snub the chance to complete a switch to Paris Saint-Germain last year, which could complicate matters for Postecoglou if he remains in charge beyond the end of the campaign.

But GMS sources have learned that Tottenham are still in the hunt for Cherki and a move to north London is a serious possibility because his representatives have been leaving the door open for Premier League sides to register their interest after Liverpool have been looking to recruit Bayer Leverkusen talisman Florian Wirtz instead.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Rayan Cherki has found the back of the net eight times despite having an expected goals ratio of just 4.89 in Ligue 1 this season

Cherki May Still Need Convincing to Seal Deal

Winger not impressed with Premier League position this season

GMS sources have been told that Cherki has refused to rule out the possibility of embarking on a fresh challenge at Tottenham after they have decided to enter fresh terms, but he will need to be persuaded to sign on the dotted line as their position in the Premier League and uncertainty over who will be at the helm next season have left him unconvinced.

The 21-year-old, who has been described as a 'future Ballon d'Or winner', has decided that he wants to leave Lyon ahead of the 2025/26 campaign and his representatives have been particularly keen to explore the possibility of him moving to the Premier League for the first time in his career.

Although Tottenham are firmly in the mix to land Cherki, GMS sources understand that his agent is preparing to sound out Arsenal, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Chelsea in the coming weeks in an attempt to discover their level of interest before he makes a final decision on his future.

Spurs are not only aiming to bolster their options on the flanks and, in a significant boost, GMS sources recently revealed that the capital club are in line to have an opportunity to land Dusan Vlahovic for a cut-price fee as low as £20million due to Juventus being eager to sanction the striker's departure.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 15/05/2025