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Tottenham Hotspur have just been handed a major boost as they contemplate an offer for RB Leipzig star Castello Lukeba.

With a few defensive exits on the cards for Tottenham this summer, the club’s backline could look very different in Roberto De Zerbi’s first full season in charge than it currently does.

While Luka Vuskovic has shown signs that he could be ready for a first-team role at Spurs, one would not be surprised if the Lilywhites add reinforcements to their central defence this summer.

Tottenham have been credited with an interest in Castello Lukeba, and the Lilywhites’ pursuit of the Frenchman has just been boosted.

RB Leipzig’s asking price for Tottenham target Castello Lukeba revealed

A new report in TEAMtalk has now handed Spurs a boost by revealing that the 23-year-old has reached an agreement with Leipzig that he will leave the club this summer.

The Bundesliga club see the upcoming transfer window as the right time to move the centre-back on, and they want to make him their one major sale of the window.

The report claims that although the French international has a £70m release clause in his contract, intermediaries have communicated that an offer of £55m would be enough to prise him away from the Red Bull Arena.

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Spurs’ Premier League rivals have been notified about Lukeba’s availability

TEAMtalk reveal that the same intermediaries have already contacted Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Man United to notify them about the former Lyon man’s availability.

The report says that Liverpool have retained ‘a long-standing interest’ in Lukeba while Man United are also ‘firmly in the picture’ for the centre-back.

Tottenham Hotspur will like hearing about the latest developments at Manchester City as the Lilywhites eye a move for James Trafford this summer.

With Guglielmo Vicario continuing to be heavily linked with a move to Inter Milan, Tottenham have seemingly started preparing for life after the Italian.

According to various reports, Tottenham have identified Trafford as the top target to replace Vicario and are ready to push ahead with a move for the Englishman.

It has been suggested that the Man City star is open to moving to Spurs this summer as he is keen to get regular starts under his belt.

Man City have started efforts to replace Tottenham target James Trafford

According to TEAMtalk, Man City may just have given their clearest indication yet that they are ready to cash in on the 23-year-old.

The report says that Pep Guardiola’s men are now exploring a move to bring highly-rated goalkeeper Pierce Charles back to the club.

The Manchester club expect Trafford to leave, and they want to bring in a high-quality deputy to compete with and support Gianluigi Donnarumma.

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In fact, City have already conducted some background checks on Charles’ situation ahead of a possible move to re-sign the 20-year-old from Sheffield Wednesday.

Two Premier League clubs could challenge Spurs for Trafford

Some outlets have claimed that Newcastle are favourites to beat Tottenham to Trafford this summer after the Magpies came close to landing the goalkeeper last summer.

Meanwhile, it has also been suggested that Aston Villa could look to lure the Spurs goalkeeping target to Villa Park this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have just discovered how much they have to pay to secure the services of Man United midfielder Manuel Ugarte.

The midfield department at Tottenham may require major surgery, with some of the workmanlike midfielders at the club perhaps not being a natural fit for Roberto De Zerbi’s style of play.

According to reports, De Zerbi has already had conversations with the Spurs hierarchy regarding midfield targets, with the Italian targeting experienced performers.

Over recent days, it has been reported that Tottenham are eyeing a move for Manuel Ugarte, and the Lilywhites have now learned that the player could be available at a discount.

Tottenham can land Manuel Ugarte for a cut-price fee

Sky Sports’ Sacha Tavolieri has now suggested that the Spurs midfield target could be allowed to leave Old Trafford this summer.

The journalist reveals that, having failed to secure a place in Michael Carrick’s starting eleven this season, Ugarte could be one of two senior midfielders leaving the Manchester club this summer.

In fact, Tavolieri says United could let the 24-year-old leave this summer for just £35m, despite paying £50m to sign him two years ago.

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He states that ‘concrete discussions’ regarding Ugarte’s future are expected to begin as early as May or June.

Three clubs could challenge Spurs for Ugarte

Interestingly, Tavolieri does not mention Tottenham as one of the leading contenders for the Man United man, instead stating that “Newcastle United, Chelsea and other clubs” are keeping an eye on the midfielder.

He also reveals that Juventus are also closely monitoring Ugarte’s situation, and adds that the Bianconeri’s pursuit of the former PSG man would be boosted if they qualify for the Champions League.

Tottenham Hotspur may be set to battle three Premier League clubs for the signature of a rising Bundesliga star this summer.

The central defensive department may need the most work this summer ahead of Roberto De Zerbi’s first full season in charge of Tottenham Hotspur.

That is down to rumours suggesting that Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven could leave Spurs for an elite club at the end of this campaign.

The Lilywhites have now reportedly turned their attention to a French international, who is expected to be on the move this summer.

Tottenham consider an offer for Castello Lukeba

It was reported last summer that Tottenham explored a move for RB Leipzig’s centre-back Castello Lukeba, who has a €90m (£78.3m) release clause in his contract.

The Daily Mail have now claimed that Spurs have reignited their interest in the 23-year-old, having been impressed by his ability to play out from the back.

The outlet states that Lukeba is ‘ready to move this summer’, but Tottenham are not the only Premier League club interested, with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United also on his trail.

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The report adds that all four English clubs are now considering making offers of around £40m for the France international.

Spurs may already have a readymade Cristian Romero replacement

There have been suggestions that Romero has a release clause in his contract, which means that Tottenham may be helpless to stop their captain from leaving.

However, the club may already have a readymade replacement in Luka Vuskovic, who is continuing to post incredible numbers on loan at Hamburg.

Sky Sports’ Michael Bridge believes that there may be a surprise in store for Tottenham fans when Roberto De Zerbi names his first starting eleven on Sunday.

There has been plenty of debate among Spurs fans regarding De Zerbi’s starting eleven against Sunderland, with the supporters waiting to see how Tottenham will shape up under the Italian coach.

It remains to be seen if the new Spurs boss decides to be brave and positive or to opt for a more pragmatic approach, given the Lilywhites’ current situation.

The former Brighton head coach has been backed to make a surprising midfield call at the Stadium of Light.

Joao Palhinha could start for Tottenham against Sunderland

While Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall look likely to make the starting eleven if they are both passed fit, the big question is who De Zerbi will play alongside the two youngsters.

Michael Bridge has suggested that, rather than going for the youthful experience of Pape Sarr, the new Tottenham boss could rely on the defensive insurance and experience of Joao Palhinha.

The journalist said on Sky Sports: “Lucas Bergvall could benefit from De Zerbi’s appointment, with the pair pictured together on several occasions during training, so the Sweden international could prove to be a key player for the ex-Marseille boss.

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“I think he will start alongside fellow teenager Archie Gray, who was the best player under Tudor by some distance. But it would not surprise me if De Zerbi opts for the bite and experience of Joao Palhinha.

“The Bayern Munich loanee, who ranks top for most tackles in the Premier League this season, was described earlier in the season as a no-brainer permanent signing, but has had a strange last few months. I think De Zerbi will start Gray and Bergvall in midfield, so next is the front four in attack to complete his predicted 4-2-3-1 set-up.”

Michael Bridge makes Xavi Simons prediction under Roberto De Zerbi

Xavi Simons had shown signs of having adapted to Premier League football in Thomas Frank’s final couple of months in charge.

The Dutchman was not a regular in the starting lineup under Igor Tudor, but Bridge expects him to have a key role under De Zerbi.

He added: “Spurs are lacking creativity, and with Dejan Kulusevski expected to miss the rest of the season and James Maddison still recovering from his ACL injury, Simons will have a huge role under De Zerbi.”

Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on a 21-year-old Premier League winger, and they may face competition from Arsenal.

Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly set to have a huge say in Tottenham’s squad building this summer, and one would expect the Italian to make some big changes to the squad he inherited ahead of his first full season in charge.

The Italian will have the next month and a half to closely assess the Spurs players before deciding who he wants to keep as a part of his project.

Reports indicate that De Zerbi has already had conversations with the Tottenham hierarchy regarding transfer targets, and it has now been revealed that one Brighton star is on the Lilywhites’ wishlist.

Tottenham could battle Arsenal for Yankuba Minteh

The Daily Mail have now claimed that Tottenham have set their sights on Brighton youngster Yankuba Minteh ahead of the summer window.

The 21-year-old has not been a regular in the Seagulls starting eleven and has suffered from inconsistency this season, having found the back of the net just twice in the Premier League this term.

However, despite his inconsistency, Tottenham have been impressed with Minteh’s flashes of brilliance and are admirers of the player.

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The outlet claims that the Lilywhites could face competition from their North London rivals, Arsenal, who are also fans of the Gambia international.

Liverpool could challenge Spurs for Minteh under one condition

The Mail says that the Brighton star is also on the radar of Liverpool as they look to bolster their midfield this summer.

However, the outlet suggests that a move from Liverpool for Minteh could be contingent on Arne Slot remaining in charge of the Merseyside club next season.

It thus appears that Spurs could find themselves in a transfer battle for two of the biggest clubs in the Premier League for the pacy wide-man.

Tottenham Hotspur are continuing to eye a summer deal for Adam Wharton, who could be the subject of a major transfer battle.

Since his move from Blackburn Rovers to Crystal Palace in 2024, Wharton has established a reputation as one of the best central midfielders in the Premier League.

The 22-year-old has been capped by England four times, and his consistent displays for the Eagles have made him a wanted man across the Premier League.

It has been widely reported over recent months that Spurs view Wharton as their dream midfield addition this summer, and the Lilywhites have now learned what they have to do to secure the youngster’s signature.

How much do Tottenham have to pay to land Adam Wharton?

The Daily Mail have now claimed that Wharton will be allowed to leave Selhurst Park for around £65m this summer.

If Spurs end up paying that, it would make the midfielder the club’s joint most expensive signing, alongside Dominic Solanke.

The report claims that Spurs ‘recognise his potential and astute passing’, but Wharton also has Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Manchester United as his admirers.

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Additionally, Liverpool are also considering a move for the Palace star, but there are concerns at Anfield over whether he has the legs to run more for a possession-based team.

Why Spurs look unlikely to win the race for Wharton

Last month, journalist Pete O’Rourke claimed that Wharton has set his sights on joining a Champions League club in the summer.

That may rule Tottenham out of the running, and we are now hearing an increasing number of reports stating that Man United have set the Spurs midfield target as their top transfer priority.

If the likes of United and Liverpool make a move, it is unlikely Wharton would consider a move to N17. The midfielder may even view a move to Tottenham as a backward step, given where the Lilywhites are in the table.

Tottenham Hotspur are plotting a move for a Championship midfielder who impressed against their North London rivals Arsenal recently.

It remains to be seen how the Spurs midfield will look in Roberto De Zerbi’s first full season in charge, with the Italian’s system demanding technical proficiency in the middle of the park.

One would expect Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall to become key players under the Italian, but the new Spurs head coach may also want to add further reinforcements to his midfield this summer.

It has now emerged that the Lilywhites are considering raiding a Championship side for their main creative fulcrum.

Tottenham eyeing move for Leo Scienza after his masterclass against Arsenal

ESPN Brazil have now claimed that Southampton midfielder Leo Scienza has emerged as an option for Tottenham this summer.

The 27-year-old attacking midfielder, who can also play out wide, has been a consistent performer for the Saints since his move from German side Heidenheim last season, having six goals and eight assists to his name in his 31 Championship outings.

The Brazilian’s performances have brought him to the attention of Spurs as well as other Premier League clubs, with Aston Villa, Fulham, Everton and Leeds United also fans of the player.

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The attacking midfielder delivered a Man of the Match display against Arsenal last weekend as the Saints dumped the Gunners out of the FA Cup, which may have convinced suitors that he is ready to make the step up to the top-flight.

What is Scienza’s transfer stance?

Scienza is a late bloomer, and ESPN Brazil suggest that he is now keen on making the most of the time he has left in his career.

The report claims that even though the 27-year-old only moved to St Mary’s last summer, he is now ‘looking to take the next step in his career’.

The outlet adds that Scienza has no intention to return to Brazil anytime soon, with the attacking midfielder keen to continue his journey in Europe.

Tottenham Hotspur are one of three big clubs considering a move for a South American defender who is protected by a huge release clause.

The summer transfer window is still a while away, and Spurs first need to focus on securing their Premier League status before they can plan for the window.

However, that has not stopped the speculation intensifying regarding the North London club’s top targets, particularly after the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi.

Some sources have suggested that De Zerbi has mentioned some potential summer targets to Tottenham, and one left-back is now being very heavily linked with a move to N17.

Tottenham battling two European giants for Maxi Araujo

According to various reports, Tottenham are eyeing a summer move for Sporting Lisbon star Maxi Arajuo, who has been one of the most exciting full-backs on show in the Champions League this season.

Arajuo was Sporting’s star performer in the first leg against Arsenal on Tuesday, and that has not gone unnoticed at Spurs.

According to A BOLA, Tottenham’s scouts were in attendance at the Jose Alvalade Stadium to watch the left-back deliver a masterclass.

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The report says that Spurs have been following Arajuo for ‘a long time’ and were left impressed with his latest display against their North London rivals.

The outlet claims that the Uruguayan international has also been a long-term target for Chelsea, but it is Juventus who are named as the ‘main interested party’ in the full-back ahead of the summer window.

Sporting Lisbon’s stance on Spurs target Arajuo revealed

A Bola have backed up what we have heard from other sources over the last week by revealing that the left-back has a €80m (£69m) release clause in his contract.

The website claims that Sporting are aware of the growing interest in Arajuo, but have already decided to keep the player in Lisbon for one more season.

The publication adds that it is going to take an ‘irresistible offer’ to tempt the Portuguese club to cash in on the experienced defender.

Inter Milan may find it much more difficult to land Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario this summer than they initially expected.

Spurs Web has relayed a whole host of reports from Italy over the last few months stating that Vicario has held positive talks regarding a summer move to Inter Milan.

It has been suggested that the Tottenham number one is keen to return to the Serie A after spending three years in North London.

Sources have suggested that Inter Milan are hopeful that they can agree a £16m deal for Vicario, whose form between the sticks has been heavily scrutinised this season.

Tottenham’s asking price for Guglielmo Vicario is too high for Inter Milan

TuttoMercatoWeb have now confirmed that the 29-year-old had been identified by the Nerazzurri as their top target to take over the gloves from Yann Sommer.

However, the outlet reveals that Inter have only set a budget of €15m (£13m) for a new goalkeeper ahead of the summer.

It is claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are now demanding a fee of €25m-€30m (£21.7m-£26.1m) for the former Empoli man, which is a valuation that far exceeds Inter’s ceiling.

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The outlet thus concludes that Vicario is ‘not an easy target’ for Inter, with Tottenham’s demands being too high to make him the Italian club’s ‘desired choice’.

Inter’s internal conversations regarding Vicario revealed

This report comes just a couple of days after CalcioMercato claimed that Inter’s hierarchy has held talks regarding their summer objectives, with the Tottenham man’s name being discussed.

However, the update revealed that ‘further discussions are necessary’ at Inter before they push ahead with a move for Vicario.

It was explained that the Serie A club’s leaders would first have to agree on contract renewals and finalise their priority transfer objectives before making a decision on the Italian goalkeeper.