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The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke has revealed what Tottenham Hotspur are plotting regarding Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha, whose future at the Allianz Arena is thought to be in doubt.

It has been widely reported over the last few weeks that Spurs are keen on signing a top-class number six this summer, and that is not surprising, considering that Tottenham are now trying to offload Yves Bissouma.

Spurs Web relayed an update from TBR Football a few days ago, which claimed that the Lilywhites had started fresh talks with Bayern Munich over Palhinha.

The former Fulham man struggled to break into Vincent Kompany’s starting eleven last season, and according to some sources, Bayern are ready to sell Palhinha for £26m despite paying £47m for him last summer.

Tottenham do not want to sign Joao Palhinha in a permanent deal

The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke has now confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur are indeed interested in the Portugal international and that he is on the market.

However, he claims that the North Londoners would prefer to sign the midfielder on loan rather than permanently.

That perhaps has to do with the fact that Palhinha is now 30 years of age, and according to Capology, he is reportedly on wages of £300,000 per week in Bavaria.

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However, signing the former Fulham man on loan will be easier said than done for Tottenham, as per another recent update.

Bayern Munich are not willing to loan out Palhinha

Spurs Web recently covered an update from GiveMeSport, which claimed that Bayern are only willing to sell Palhinha permanently, and are not interested in loaning him out.

The same update also asserted that the midfielder is happy to stay at the Allianz Arena and fight for his place in the Bayern side next season.

Tottenham fans have been left stunned by the latest twist in the Morgan Gibbs-White saga, with many questioning the legality of Nottingham Forest’s actions after Spurs triggered the midfielder’s release clause.

Morgan Gibbs-White remains a Nottingham Forest player, despite Tottenham Hotspur reportedly activating the midfielder’s release clause just over a week ago.

With every passing day, it becomes increasingly difficult to envision Gibbs-White turning out in a Tottenham shirt next season, and plenty of Spurs fans have already begun urging the club to shift focus to other targets in the market.

Now, fresh reports claim that Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is hoping Manchester City will enter the race to sign Gibbs-White.

It is believed the midfielder informed Marinakis at the end of last season that he would only depart for a certain calibre of club – and the Forest chief does not see Tottenham Hotspur as fitting that bracket.

Tottenham fans fume over Morgan Gibbs-White situation

Spurs supporters who have seen the latest reports have been swift to share their thoughts, with many now left disillusioned by the entire Gibbs-White transfer saga and how it has unfolded.

One fan remarked: “If City do not come in for him, which they will not! How can they stop us? Legally, surely they cannot?” Another added: “Should we not just move on, there is Xavi Simons available in the market. This drama will never end.”

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A third fan vented: “When has an owner become a player and undermine other clubs. It is totally unprofessional!” While another echoed a similar sentiment: “Why does that matter? Release clause was hit. Surely we need to look at the legal issues of this.”

The strongest reaction came from a supporter who posted: “That has got to be illegal surely. If the Prem find nothing wrong with our approach and that Forest blocked the deal just to sell him to City after we activated a release clause, then we should sue the s**t out of them.”

Despite the anger from Tottenham fans, Morgan Gibbs-White appears no closer to holding up a Spurs shirt this summer, with just weeks to go until the start of the Premier League season.

Spurs fans left in limbo amid Gibbs-White transfer drama

July 21 was widely regarded as a key date in the Gibbs-White saga, with reports suggesting that the player wanted his future resolved before Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad travelled for their pre-season tour of Portugal.

Morgan Gibbs-White did not make the trip to Portugal, although it is understood that his absence is down to personal reasons rather than anything related to Tottenham, and that he would join the rest of the Forest squad later this week.

Whether those suggestions hold any truth remains to be seen, but at present, Tottenham fans will have to wait and see if all the back and forth eventually ends with the midfielder wearing the Lilywhite shirt.

Tottenham have reportedly set their sights on a shock move for a £76m Real Madrid winger, as Thomas Frank looks to bolster his forward line with another marquee addition this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur are no strangers when it comes to doing business with Spanish giants Real Madrid.

In fact, over the last decade, Tottenham have sold two of their top talents to Los Blancos, making a total of £115.1 million in the space of a year.

On 27 August 2012, Luka Modric joined the Spanish giants for £30 million before going on to become one of the greatest midfielders in the history of the game.

Meanwhile, a year later, Gareth Bale, after several impressive seasons at White Hart Lane, made a record-breaking move to Real Madrid, completing an £85.1 million switch in September.

Tottenham join race for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo

Tottenham’s relationship with Real Madrid is said to still remain intact, according to AS, who now claim that Tottenham Hotspur have joined the race to sign Real Madrid winger Rodrygo Goes.

The Brazilian international, who has three years left on his current deal, managed just six goals and six assists in 30 La Liga appearances.

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However, the outlet claims that Tottenham are still looking to make a statement signing, even after completing a deal for West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus, who is Spurs’ fourth-most expensive signing, having joined for £55 million.

It is understood that while Real Madrid are demanding €90 million (around £76 million) for Rodrygo, Daniel Levy is expected to negotiate a deal at a lower price, using his good relationship with Real Madrid to his advantage.

Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Arsenal also interested in Rodrygo

Tottenham, however, are not the only ones monitoring Rodrygo this summer, as several other sides in Europe are keeping tabs on the winger’s situation.

Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Arsenal are also reported to have shown interest. Arsenal, for one, have had Rodrygo on their radar for some time now, and reports even claimed that after failing to agree on a deal with Real Madrid, the Gunners turned their attention to one of Spurs’ long-time targets, Eberechi Eze.

Mikel Arteta’s men have since completed the signing of Chelsea winger and former Tottenham academy graduate, Noni Madueke, and it remains to be seen if they will still push on for Rodrygo this summer.

It is further explained by the publication that while clubs remain interested in the Brazilian, no team so far has initiated contact with Real Madrid.

However, conversations between Rodrygo’s entourage and interested clubs have been taking place. Madrid are understood to be looking to sell before they go into the market to strengthen their team even further.

Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with goalkeeper Josh Keeley, a decision which could have consequences for Antonin Kinsky over the next 12 months.

Until recently, Tottenham had more goalkeepers than they knew what to do with. However, Fraser Forster and Alfie Whiteman have both left Spurs. Further to this, Josh Keeley has left Tottenham to join Luton Town. In total, only £1m has been earned from the goalkeeper departures, although there is a sell-on clause in the agreement on Keeley.

This leaves Spurs with only three goalkeepers, meaning it is unlikely another one will leave. Initially, it was reported that Thomas Frank could offload Guglielmo Vicario, but these rumours appear to have been shut down.

The Italian is likely to remain first choice, while Antonin Kinsky will feature in domestic cup competitions. The chances of Brandon Austin getting regular game time are very slim, unless his fellow comrades between the sticks pick up injuries.

Antonin Kinsky would have benefitted from a loan move away from Tottenham

At 22 years old, it would be beneficial for Kinsky to be playing regular first-team football, but that is unlikely to be the case this season. He was given his fair share of minutes at Slavia Prague, but his previous employers compete in a league far below the lofty standards of the Premier League.

Currently, Kinksy’s lack of quality at the highest level is evident for all to see. He made a mistake against Reading last Saturday which almost led to a goal and his handling abilities have not looked convincing since he joined Tottenham.

Having said this, the Czechian is good with the ball at his feet and the foundations are there for him to go on to be a top goalkeeper. The call here is not to object to his signing in the first place, but to conclude he is not yet ready to perform at the highest level.

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It would be good for Kinsky to go out on loan and start matches, either in the Premier League or for one of the better sides in the other top three leagues in Europe. However, with Tottenham bidding farewell to three goalkeepers, this would be impractical.

Spurs could have kept Josh Keeley

Tottenham were unable to get Keeley to sign a new contract, so his sale is understandable. However, he was contracted to Spurs until 2027. Therefore, keeping him until January or next summer remained an option. Alternatively, Spurs could have offered a new short-term contract to Forster or Whiteman, with both counting as homegrown players.

However, because Spurs have halved their goalkeeping options, there is no chance of Kinsky going anywhere this summer. He will still get a few starts here and there, but the signs suggest he needs more game time at the top level in order to work on the more traditional elements of the goalkeeping arts.

Tottenham Hotspur’s move for a Ligue 1 star has now slowed down, and Newcastle United are now threatening to pounce on the forward.

Regular readers of Spurs Web will be aware that over the last few weeks, a number of outlets have claimed that Tottenham are plotting a move for Nice striker Evann Guessand.

It was asserted by journalist Pete O’Rourke two weeks ago that Spurs are optimistic about their chances of landing Guessand, who scored 13 goals and provided 10 assists across all competitions last season.

Some sources even claimed last week that Tottenham are planning a £22m bid for Guessand, but it turns out that the North London club’s move for the 24-year-old has not progressed as expected.

Newcastle United have entered the race to sign Evann Guessand

According to Africa Foot, Nice have now confirmed that the centre-forward will be allowed to leave the club this summer, but his destination is unknown at the moment.

Tottenham Hotspur and Wolves had previously expressed an interest in the Ivory Coast international after he decided to put his move to Fenerbahce on hold.

However, Spurs’ negotiations over Guessand have now slowed down, while Villarreal are now regularly speaking to the striker and to Nice.

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The report says that Spurs have not yet had their final say on the centre-forward, but they now face additional competition as Newcastle United have become the latest side to express interest in the player.

The Magpies have now spoken to Guessand’s representatives and have opened ‘serious negotiations’ with the Nice management, with the next few days expected to be decisive in the race for the striker.

Thomas Frank has sent a hint about Tottenham’s striker pursuit

In his press conference last week, Thomas Frank hinted that Tottenham may not be signing any more forwards this summer.

He also admitted that he is a fan of Richarlison, who is reportedly keen to remain at Spurs this summer, despite speculation linking him with a move away from N17.

One would think that Tottenham’s decision on whether to sign a number nine would ultimately depend on whether the Brazilian stays or leaves.

Tottenham Hotspur’s hopes of landing an Argentine international have now been boosted as it has emerged that the Lilywhites can sign the player for a fraction of the price they were quoted earlier this summer.

Spurs have added more firepower to their attack this summer by securing a permanent deal for Mathys Tel and signing Mohammed Kudus from West Ham.

However, Thomas Frank might not be done strengthening his attack yet, with reports indicating that Tottenham are now eyeing Man United’s Alejandro Garnacho, who is ready to leave Old Trafford after falling out with Ruben Amorim.

Earlier this summer, it was revealed that Man United asked Spurs to pay £70m for Garnacho, but his price tag has now reportedly dropped substantially.

Tottenham could sign Alejandro Garnacho on a discount

The Telegraph have now claimed that Man United are ready to take a hit on the players who Amorim has deemed surplus to requirements.

Garnacho is one of those, with the Red Devils ready to quickly cash in on the versatile attacker after the Portuguese coach made it clear that he does not want him in his squad.

The outlet claims that the Old Trafford hierarchy initially demanded around £60m-£70m for the Argentina international.

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However, the forward’s suitors now believe that an offer of around £40m would be enough to land the 21-year-old, as his position at the Manchester club has become increasingly untenable.

Tottenham face plenty of competition for Garnacho

The Telegraph back up what we have heard from other sources over recent days by naming Aston Villa and Chelsea as Tottenham’s biggest challengers in the race for the United winger.

It is revealed that the Blues and Napoli failed with offers for Garnacho during the January window, but it is not mentioned if Antonio Conte’s men will return for the player this summer.

A new report has shed light on what Tottenham manager Thomas Frank thinks about Conor Gallagher as the Atletico Madrid man considers his future at the Spanish capital.

Tottenham’s interest in the former Chelsea man is certainly not new. In fact, according to some sources, it was Gallagher’s wage demands that ultimately stopped Spurs from signing him last summer.

Some outlets have backed the Lilywhites to go back in for the midfielder this summer, and it was even reported last month that Tottenham may consider a Gallagher-Romero swap deal.

However, so far, that has proven to be little more than paper talk, and it now appears as if Romero may be set to stay at Spurs.

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is a fan of Conor Gallagher

TBR Football have now become the latest outlet to confirm that Tottenham Hotspur admire Gallagher, whose future at Atletico is thought to be in doubt at the moment.

The report alleges that Frank is also a fan of the 25-year-old, who fits the profile of number six that the Danish coach wants to bring to Hotspur Way.

However, Tottenham are not the only eyes monitoring Gallagher’s situation, with Newcastle also said to be fans of the midfielder.

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The Magpies are actively considering the possibility of bringing the Chelsea academy graduate back to the Premier League, just a year after he swapped London for Madrid.

What is Gallagher’s stance on his future?

TBR Football say that the energetic midfielder is happy at the Metropolitano Stadium and has enjoyed working under Diego Simeone.

He feels that he made the right choice to move to Atletico, but that does not mean that he is not considering a departure.

Tottenham Hotspur face an uphill battle to secure the services of Joao Palhinha as the midfielder’s stance over his Bayern Munich future has now come to light.

The Portuguese star struggled for regular game time at Bayern following his £47m move from Craven Cottage last summer, and he is now being linked with a swift return to London.

It was reported by TBR Football over the weekend that Tottenham had started fresh talks with Bayern Munich over Palhinha after exploring a move for the 30-year-old earlier in the summer.

Some sources have claimed that Spurs can land Palhinha for around £26m this summer, but a new update has suggested that the deal may not be as straightforward as it appears on paper.

Tottenham face an uphill battle to land Joao Palhinha

GiveMeSport have now said that Thomas Frank has identified the former Fulham man as the ideal number six for his Tottenham side, but the Lilywhites will not find it easy to get a deal for the midfielder over the line.

Frank’s men may struggle to secure the Portugal international even if they are able to strike a deal with Bayern. This is because the midfielder does not want to leave the Allianz Arena despite his struggles to get into Vincent Kompany’s side last season.

Palhinha is willing to fight for his place at Bayern and has not given any indications that he is keen for a new challenge away from Bavaria.

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He remains desperate to convince Kompany and his coaching staff that he deserves more opportunities, even though he has not been given any clarity on the amount of game time he will get next season.

Bayern Munich have been clear about their stance on Palhinha

GiveMeSport add that Tottenham Hotspur have been warned they will not be able to land Palhinha on loan this summer, with Bayern making it clear that they will only entertain permanent offers.

If the North Londoners had hopes of agreeing a similar deal to the Mathys Tel one, who was signed on an initial loan deal from the Bundesliga giants, they will have to forget it.

The report says that Tottenham have discovered the terms required to strike a deal for Palhinha, with the Lilywhites aware that they would have to put ‘big money’ on the table to land the experienced midfielder.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed what he has heard about Tottenham’s interest in one Premier League star amid claims they have launched a mammoth offer.

It was first reported by Sky Sports last week that Spurs were ready to spend big on Zabarnyi, who has developed into one of the best young centre-backs in the Premier League.

The development took many Spurs fans by surprise, particularly amidst reports that Cristian Romero now appears likely to stay at Tottenham.

According to various sources, Zabarnyi prefers to join PSG over Spurs, but the Parisians have refused to meet Bournemouth’s asking price for the defender.

Fabrizio Romano plays down Tottenham’s interest in Illia Zabarnyi

It was even asserted by journalist Duncan Castles on The Transfers Podcast on Monday that Tottenham have submitted a club record offer for Illia Zabarnyi.

However, Fabrizio Romano has now said on his YouTube channel that Tottenham have not made any concrete move for the Ukraine international so far.

The journalist claimed that it is PSG who are currently pushing to take the Cherries star to the French capital on the back of his outstanding campaign at the Gtech Community Stadium.

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Romano added that Tottenham Hotspur are focused on other priorities at the moment, including their efforts to secure Mogan Gibbs-White.

Zabarnyi is not the only centre-back who has been linked with a move to N17, with reports over recent weeks claiming that Tottenham are leading the race to sign Genoa’s Koni De Winter.

In fact, it was claimed by The I Paper a few days ago that Spurs are currently locked in talks with Genoa over De Winter, who is valued at £22m.

Tottenham have shared images and videos of the team’s latest training session at Hotspur Way, and Spurs fans will be delighted to see one face back out on the grass.

Thomas Frank and his coaching staff are now working with the full complement of players at Hotspur Way, with the last of the internationals returning to pre-season training last week.

The only ones missing are the injured players, and there has been some bad news on the injury front over the last few days.

Thomas Frank has confirmed that Dejan Kulusevski will not be fit for the start of the season, with the Swede still recovering from the foot injury he picked up in March.

James Maddison is now back in Tottenham training with his teammates

Radu Dragusin is ahead of schedule in his recovery from his ACL injury, but the Romanian is still some way away from returning to the pitch.

However, it has now been confirmed that James Maddison has started training with his teammates after overcoming his knee injury, which he picked up in Tottenham’s Europa League semifinal win over Bodo/Glimt.

In the latest training images released by Spurs’ official social media account, Maddison can be seen involved in the outdoor drills with the rest of the squad.

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Maddison has to win over Thomas Frank

While Tottenham’s move for Morgan Gibbs-White is still in limbo, the North London club’s decision to make a big offer for the England international is a worrying sign for Maddison.

It suggests that Frank wants an energetic and athletic number ten, and it is unlikely that Spurs would be ready to pay £60m for the 25-year-old unless the Danish coach sees him as a guaranteed starter.

Maddison thus has his work cut out to prove to Frank and his staff that he deserves to keep his place in the team, and the 28-year-old is certainly not one to shirk a challenge.