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As Tottenham Hotspur embark on an extremely crucial transfer window, Alasdair Gold has revealed the club may look to strengthen in five different areas as they aim to build a squad which can cope with the demands of Champions League football.

The outlook on the transfer window has completely changed for the North London club after the Europa League win, with Tottenham’s coffers set to be boosted significantly as a result of their qualification for the Champions League.

Ahead of their return to Europe’s premier club competition, Spurs have been backed to make some statement signings this summer to signal their ambition.

We have already seen several big names being linked with a move to N17, and Gold has now provided a detailed explanation of the priority positions that the Lilywhites want to reinforce.

Tottenham could target five signings this summer

Football.London’s Alasdair Gold says that Tottenham will listen to offers for Richarlison this summer, and should they manage to offload the Brazilian, they will be in the market for a new striker to offer competition to Dominic Solanke.

He claims that even though Spurs are very well stocked with options out wide, the club will look to sign another top-class winger.

A deep-lying playmaker is also seen as a priority by the North Londoners, particularly given that Yves Bissouma‘s future appears to be up in the air.

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Finally, Gold says that Tottenham could make a move for a centre-back if Cristian Romero leaves while they could target a left-back if they decide against activating the one-year extension in Ben Davies’ contract.

Spurs should not waste precious time by delaying big decision

The summer transfer window is now officially open and clubs around the Premier League are wasting no time in pushing ahead with deals.

However, Tottenham are yet to even announce a decision on Ange Postecoglou‘s future, which will undoubtedly affect the club’s ability to finalise transfers.

Even putting aside the fact that any new manager will have to be consulted on the transfer targets, the much bigger issue is that top players would not be too keen on coming to Spurs without knowing who the club’s head coach would be next season.

Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring AS Monaco midfielder, a 23-year-old talent with 20 goal contributions last season, as the club looks to strengthen their attacking options.

In an ideal scenario, Tottenham Hotspur would be hoping to get their transfer dealings done nice and early before the UEFA Super Cup.

However, there is a big case of who would lead the club next season, with manager Ange Postecoglou’s future still in doubt following his poor Premier League campaign in his second season in charge.

Regardless, Spurs continue to be linked with moves for some of Europe’s top talent, and the latest one is an exciting prospect with 20 goal contributions.

Tottenham monitoring Monaco midfielder Maghnes Akliouche

CaughtOffside has now revealed that Tottenham are amongst a host of clubs monitoring AS Monaco attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche.

The 23-year-old midfielder, who has scored eight goals and 12 assists, is a player who could be heading out of the Ligue 1 side, as AS Monaco believes it would be difficult for them to keep hold of him this summer.

According to the publication, the Premier League could be a likely destination for the talented midfielder, with Spurs said to be showing strong interest in the Frenchman.

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Premier League competition for Akliouche as Tottenham weigh up move

But Tottenham are not alone in their pursuit of the Monaco midfielder, with reports also indicating that a host of Premier League clubs have shown strong interest too.

Liverpool are one with a strong interest in the midfielder, while they are joined by the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, who are all tracking Akliouche.

Paris Saint-Germain have also shown interest in the Ligue 1 star, with the French champions keeping tabs on the young midfielder, but it is reported that Monaco would prefer to sell him abroad rather than to a domestic rival.

Tottenham Hotspur have been installed as the favourites to land Marc Guehi ahead of even the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona by former Everton chief Keith Wyness, who has revealed that the Lilywhites are plotting an alternative strategy to land the centre-back.

It is no secret that the Crystal Palace man is admired by Tottenham, with various reports claiming that Guehi has emerged as a frontrunner to replace Cristian Romero this summer.

The press has suggested that Newcastle are Tottenham’s biggest rival for Guehi’s signature, but they are not the only competitors which Spurs have to contend deal with.

It was claimed over the weekend by Paul O’Keefe on X that the Palace man is also in talks with Bayern Munich.

Keith Wyness installs Tottenham as favourites to land Marc Guehi

Wyness has now also talked about the possibility that the centre-back may run his contract down and join Real Madrid or Barcelona on a free transfer.

However, he reveals that according to his information, Guehi is more likely to end up at Tottenham this summer, suggesting the North Londoners are plotting a swap deal to sign the England international.

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The former Everton and Aston Villa CEO told Football Insider: “It’ll be a blow if Guehi goes because the main objective for Palace will be keeping this squad together. I’m hearing he won’t be going to Barcelona or Real Madrid for free – he’ll be going to Spurs, is what I’m hearing.

“There may be a player swap which can benefit Palace there. I don’t think it’ll be about getting the cash, it’ll be about getting the right players for Palace.

“We may see a swap there and it could end up being a good move for both clubs. If they are going to lose players, Palace have got to replace them with quality.”

Two other Premier League clubs also eyeing Marc Guehi

The same Football Insider article also points out that apart from Newcastle, two other Premier League giants can challenge Spurs for the 24-year-old.

Guehi is thought to be on the radar of his old club, Chelsea, and he is also said to be on Arne Slot’s transfer list at Liverpool.

Additionally, the outlet says that Palace’s historic FA Cup win will not be a factor in the centre-back’s decision, with the player having made up his mind to leave Selhurst Park.

Tottenham Hotspur have now announced that Donna-Maria Cullen has stepped down from the club’s board after three decades of service.

A host of changes are expected to take place at Tottenham Hotspur as the club looks to rebuild both on and off the pitch this summer.

We have already seen the Tottenham appoint a new CEO in Vinai Venkatesham earlier this season, and it has been reported that Fabio Paratici is expected to join Tottenham once more as sporting director, with Spurs looking to rebuild on the pitch.

The medical department is also expected to be overhauled, as Spurs look ahead to the 2025/26 season, hoping to prevent another injury crisis.

Donna-Maria Cullen steps down from Tottenham board

Tottenham Hotspur have now announced that Donna-Maria Cullen, an Executive Director, has stepped down from the Club’s Board.

The 62-year-old, after spending three decades as a director at Spurs, has now bid farewell as she leaves her executive role.

She said in a statement on the club’s official site: “This has been such a hard decision to make. The Club has been my life for the past three decades. I have had the privilege of working with Daniel, whose vision and energy has driven the Club forward, and so many talented and wonderful colleagues.

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“It has been quite some journey, starting at White Hart Lane, with a brief stay at Wembley and finally our new home – amazing memories home and away.

“Ending this season with the Europa League Trophy was a dream come true. The time is now right for me to gather more time for myself and my family, whom I thank for all their support over the years.

“I shall spend the coming months ensuring there is a smooth handover with my staff. Thank you all. I wish everyone at the Club all the success in the world.”

Daniel Levy pays tribute to Donna-Maria Cullen after Spurs exit

The Tottenham chairman has also sent a message to the former Executive Director following her departure, thanking her for her decades of service and acknowledging that her impact at the club goes beyond her responsibilities in marketing and communications.

He said: “Donna has made an immense contribution to the Club, over an extensive period. Her diverse responsibilities grew significantly and replacing her roles with a single individual will be impossible.

“While many may associate her primarily with marketing and communications, Donna’s impact extends far beyond those areas. Notably, her leadership and political acumen at planning committees was instrumental in the Club being able to build one of the finest stadiums and training centres in the world.

“She deserves recognition for the contribution she played in the formation of the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, which has positively impacted countless individuals in our communities, and in establishing the London Academy of Excellence, providing children with exceptional educational opportunities.

“Donna has pushed the conscience of the Club to be at the forefront of environmental and diversity initiatives. She also played a crucial role in supporting the amateur part-time Spurs Ladies, enabling the development of our professional women’s team.

“Her daily input will be greatly missed, however she fully deserves to take time for herself, and I know that we shall be able to call upon her advice when needed. We wish her well for the future.”

Ange Postecoglou has seemingly piled even more pressure on Daniel Levy by further teasing Tottenham Hotspur fans about what his third season at Tottenham may have in store.

A final decision on Postecoglou’s future is expected to be made by the coming days as Daniel Levy mulls over whether to give the Australian a chance to build on the Europa League success.

Some reports have indicated that Levy has already made the decision to sack Postecoglou and that Tottenham are waiting for the euphoria of the Europa League win to die down before making it public.

However, based on the sentiment on social media, it is clear that sacking the Australian immediately after ending the club’s 17-year trophy drought will divide the Tottenham fan base once again, creating further unrest.

During the club’s recent trophy parade outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Postecoglou teased Spurs fans by insisting season three of a TV series is often better than season two.

Ange Postecoglou has spoken about his Tottenham future

The Tottenham boss is now on a well-deserved holiday in Greece with his family after creating history with the Lilywhites.

Postecoglou has made it clear that he has unfinished business at Tottenham, and the 59-year-old has now given another statement which indicates that he expects to be in charge of the club at the start of the 2025-26 campaign.

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ABC News segment Australian Story caught up with the Spurs boss during his holiday and he told the outlet about the club’s Europa League success: “I didn’t want us to just enjoy the moment. I also wanted us to think about what’s next, you know — don’t settle for this.

“We’ve got a taste of it now. My players have got a taste for it. The club’s got a taste for it. Well, let’s make sure we’re back here again.”

Postecoglou has delivered a defiant message on holiday

Ange Postecoglou will certainly be aware that his future at Tottenham is far from certain and we already know from his press conferences that he keeps a close check on what is being reported in the media.

This statement is clearly intended to put even more pressure on Daniel Levy and the Tottenham hierarchy and to send a message to the Spurs fans that he is a winner, who will continue delivering silverware to the club.

Alasdair Gold has provided his understanding on Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Marc Guehi’s signature and has revealed one factor that may influence whether the centre-back chooses Spurs or one of his other suitors.

With Cristian Romero linked with a move away from Tottenham, reports over recent weeks have claimed that Spurs could turn their attention to Guehi, who has just a year left on his contract at Selhurst Park.

According to various reports, Tottenham are expected to face competition from Newcastle United for Guehi, with Eddie Howe’s men expected to make a move for the England international.

Some sources have claimed that Spurs can sign Guehi for £50m this summer after Palace were unable to tie the 24-year-old to a new contract.

Marc Guehi wants transfer assurances if he is to leave Palace

Football.London’s Alasdair Gold has confirmed Guehi has been a long-term target for Spurs and the club could once again explore a move for the centre-back.

Gold highlighted that Tottenham also made an approach for the former Chelsea man in January, but they may have a better chance of signing him this summer.

This is because the centre-back is down to the final year of his contract and Spurs can offer him Champions League football, making the club a more attractive proposition than they were in the previous transfer window.

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Interestingly, Gold adds that Guehi’s decision would depend on whether he will be guaranteed to start each week at Tottenham, with the centre-back expected to receive those guarantees from other interested clubs.

Tottenham have identified a cheaper Guehi transfer alternative

It is not just Newcastle who are expected to battle Spurs for the Crystal Palace man, with Guehi also said to be in talks with Bayern Munich.

Tottenham are not putting all of their hopes on a deal for Guehi, with a recent report claiming that they have identified another England international centre-back as a potential target.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to offload Manor Solomon, but it remains to be seen whether Leeds United can get a deal over the line amid Premier League competition.

Manor Solomon never got going at Tottenham Hotspur, despite some high expectations. He joined off the back of a successful loan spell at Fulham, but has been given very few chances to impress under Ange Postecoglou.

This season has been a more positive experience for Solomon, who has been playing his football in the Championship. He made 41 appearances in all competitions, helping Leeds United secure the league title and promotion back to the Premier League.

Solomon is unlikely to be playing his football at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next season, however, he may be on the move again, as a permanent move to Leeds United is now under threat.

Manor Solomon could leave Tottenham for Everton

It is no secret that Solomon has no future at Tottenham, but his next destination is less certain. A move to Leeds United would make sense after a successful season for the club, but there is reason to believe Everton could beat them to his signature.

CEO Angus Kinnear recently swapped Leeds for Everton and according to The Athletic, the businessman was key in bringing Solomon to Leeds due to his relationship with Daniel Levy.

Both Leeds and Everton are reportedly interested in the same players and Kinnear will have an idea of his old team’s transfer strategy. His new involvement at Everton could potentially put them in the lead for securing Solomon from Spurs.

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Solomon never got going at Spurs and is unlikely to get the chance

Solomon may feel hard done by after being shipped off on loan by Tottenham. He only made six appearances for the North London outfit, and only half of those matches were starts.

A knee injury ended his season prematurely, and since then, he has not played for Spurs. The question now is not about whether Solomon will stay at Tottenham, but about where he will end up next.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in a £40 million-rated winger who may be sold as his current club attempt to trim the number of attackers in their squad.

Tottenham have work to do in the summer transfer market after a poor Premier League campaign, which resulted in the club’s lowest-ever finish. Ange Postecoglou was often forced to field second-string teams, due to injuries in the Tottenham first-team squad.

Spurs had the joint seventh-best attack in the league, scoring 64 goals. However, their frontline looked less threatening as the season went on and one particular weak spot in the team was the left wing position.

Heung-min Son managed a decent number of goal contributions, but his performances were not up to his usual standard, while Timo Werner had a disastrous season. Also, Richarlison spent much of the season injured and Mathys Tel had a slow start to life at Tottenham after joining on loan from Bayern Munich.

Tottenham are interested in PSG star Bradley Barcola

Tottenham have identified a possible new left-wing option in the form of Bradley Barcola. The 22-year-old has played an important role for PSG this season, making 57 appearances in all competitions.

According to El Nacional, Spurs are interested in Barcola, but would need to spend more than £40 million to secure the French talent. The positive is that PSG may be willing to sell the player in order to trim their bloated attack.

However, Tottenham are not the only club looking at the possibility of signing Barcola. Newcastle United and Arsenal are also reported to be interested in securing his services.

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Barcola’s statistics show what he could bring to Spurs

Barcola has made use of the minutes he has been given this season, bagging 21 goals and 18 assists in 57 appearances in all competitions. Six of these goal contributions have come in the Champions League.

Spurs are in a more favourable position to sign top players, having won the Europa League, but Newcastle and Arsenal will also be playing in Europe’s best competition next season.

Barcola would be a great addition at Spurs, but beating other clubs to signing him will require plenty of money and some strong negotiating skills.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze, but time may be running out to get a deal over the line.

Tottenham want to sign Eberechi Eze and it is easy to see why. The England international is able to play as an attacking midfielder and as a left winger, two positions Spurs will be looking to strengthen this summer.

He recently scored the only goal of the FA Cup final, allowing Crystal Palace to lift their first-ever major trophy. His goalscoring in the Premier League was not so impressive, as he scored fewer goals than in the previous two seasons. However, he registered eight league assists, which is his highest ever tally.

A recent report revealed Crystal Palace’s recent success is unlikely to impact Eze’s decision on his future, but Tottenham do not want to pay Eberechi Eze’s £68m release clause.

Tottenham still want to sign Eberechi Eze

According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham Hotspur could now be willing to pay Eze’s release clause and are also considering a player-plus-cash deal, which would see one of their players join Crystal Palace.

Other Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Newcastle United, are looking at Eze, as are Bayern Munich. Therefore, Crystal Palace are looking to tie him down to a new contract, with his current one expiring in 2027.

Spurs are in a race against time, as Eze’s release clause only lasts until mid-August. Also, while Eze is keen on taking his game to the next level, he does not want to force a move away from Crystal Palace.

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Tottenham need a new attacking-minded player

Like Dejan Kulusevski, Eze has the ability to operate as a midfielder or on the wing, making him a useful player to possess.

With injuries hitting the Tottenham first-team squad, Ange Postecoglou was without his attacking-minded midfielders in the Europa League final, so strengthening in this position may be viewed as a priority.

As well as this, Spurs could use a new left winger. Timo Werner has returned to RB Leipzig and Mathys Tel has not yet made his Tottenham move permanent. Whether on the wing or in midfield, Eze would have an important role to play if he moved north of the River Thames.

However, with Eberechi Eze’s release clause expiring soon, Tottenham need to act quickly to place a bid that Crystal Palace would be willing to accept.

Tottenham are already on the back foot this summer, with four transfer targets slipping through their fingers just as the window officially opens.

The summer transfer window is expected to open earlier than usual ahead of next season, which means teams can complete their transfers early.

Looking on from the outside, Tottenham look far from ready for this window, as Spurs are yet to decide on the future of the man in the Spurs dugout, with a decision expected in the coming weeks.

Yet, Spurs continue to be linked with several players ahead of the summer window, but reports suggest that they have already got off to a bad start, with four of their targets reportedly heading elsewhere.

Here are the four blows handed to Spurs as the summer transfer window opens.

Chelsea beat Tottenham to Liam Delap

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap long before now, with reports suggesting that the forward was firmly on Spurs’ radar.

In fact, with Richarlison said to be considering his future at Tottenham, the expectation was that Spurs would at least put in a bid to try to sign Delap, who impressed last season, scoring 12 goals for the Tractor Boys.

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However, that was not the case, as Fabrizio Romano has now given his “here we go” seal of approval to Delap’s move to Chelsea, after the Blues paid his £30 million release clause.

Johnny Cardoso rejects Spurs for Atletico Madrid

Giving credit where it is due, it was a brilliant piece of business by Tottenham when they managed to secure a buy option clause for Johnny Cardoso in the deal that saw Giovanni Lo Celso move to Real Betis two summers ago.

£21 million for a player who has impressed this season, leading Betis to a top-six finish, while also putting up a good show in the first half against Chelsea in the Conference League, Tottenham fans have already started to dream.

However, it has since been revealed that Cardoso is not keen on a move to Tottenham, with Atletico Madrid said to be pushing for a deal as they look to strengthen their midfield.

As it stands, it is reported that Tottenham will not exercise their option-to-buy clause for the USA international, who is reported to have already made it clear that his priority is to join Atletico.

Rayan Cherki opts for Manchester City move over Tottenham

The blows keep coming for Tottenham before the opening of the summer window, as new reports now suggest that Rayan Cherki, who impressed last season, now wants Manchester City.

Tottenham have been linked with Cherki, who grabbed eight goals and 11 assists in Ligue 1 for months, and Spurs were even labelled as favourites to land Cherki by some outlets.

However, it has now been reported that Rayan Cherki has given the green light to a move to the Etihad, with a bargain deal of £33.7 million set to be wrapped up before the Club World Cup campaign begins.

Leroy Sane in talks with Bayern Munich despite Tottenham interest

Earlier this week, it was revealed that Tottenham have been offered the chance to sign Leroy Sane from Bayern Munich, with the winger set to become a free agent this June if he does not agree a deal with Bayern Munich.

It was reported that negotiations between Sane and Bayern had hit a roadblock, as both sides were failing to reach an agreement.

Daniel Levy was said to be open to a move for Sane, as he reportedly has a good relationship with the player’s agent. Spurs were even tagged as Leroy Sane’s preferred destination, as it was revealed that he was open to a move to the Premier League, north London in particular.