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Tottenham have been urged to make a bold statement in the summer transfer window by moving for a four-time Bundesliga champion who is set to become a free agent.

The summer transfer window is yet to open, but Tottenham Hotspur have already been linked with a few players ahead of its official commencement.

Leroy Sane is one name that has been floated in transfer discussions involving Tottenham, with reports earlier this week suggesting that Spurs have been offered the chance to sign Sane, after he failed to reach an agreement with Bayern Munich following contract renewal talks.

It has since emerged that the former Manchester City winger is open to a return to the Premier League and to London specifically, which serves as a significant boost to Tottenham’s pursuit.

Tottenham urged to sign Leroy Sane by former player

Tottenham supporters have made their feelings known regarding the possibility of Leroy Sane joining Spurs, with some fans arguing that the winger’s best days are behind him, suggesting that it is a move that should have been made several years ago.

Others within the Tottenham fanbase have pointed to Sane’s reported weekly wages of nearly £250,000 as being well above what Spurs typically accommodate, especially given Daniel Levy’s history with the club’s wage structure.

Despite these concerns, it has been noted that Daniel Levy maintains a solid relationship with Sane’s new agent, Pini Zahavi, who is currently trying to negotiate improved terms for his client at Bayern Munich.

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Now, former Tottenham player Jamie O’Hara has weighed in on the speculation, calling on Daniel Levy to make a bold move by securing the signature of the four-time Bundesliga winner.

He tweeted: “Daniel Levy sign Leroy Sane and make a statement. Big club big players.”

What Leroy Sane to Spurs could mean for Mathys Tel

Indeed, signing Leroy Sane on a pre-contract agreement would not be considered poor business by Daniel Levy, who is always looking to minimise costs where possible, particularly as there would be no transfer fee involved.

However, it has been reported that should Sane complete a move to N17, then a permanent deal for Mathys Tel would likely be shelved, with Tottenham previously said to be exploring the possibility of signing the young forward at a reduced price.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly parted ways with an experienced academy coach, who was said to be very highly regarded at Hotspur Way.

According to various reports, there are expected to be wholesale changes at Tottenham this summer, with directors, coaches and various departments under the scanner after a poor domestic season.

The most anticipated decision is regarding the future of the first-team coaching staff, with Ange Postecoglou expected to be sacked.

His assistant, Ryan Mason could also resign after being offered the role of West Brom head coach, according to various sources, but the first coach to exit Hotspur Way this summer is a highly-regarded and experienced academy coach.

Tottenham Hotspur dismiss academy coach Paul Bracewell

It has been reported by Football Insider that Spurs have dismissed senior academy coach Paul Bracewell with immediate effect.

Bracewell is said to have developed an excellent reputation as a high-class developmental coach over his many years of service at Tottenham Hotspur, having helped nurture many a young talent that has come through the academy.

He has now departed the North London club and it is suggested that he could soon find himself in a new job, with offers already on the table.

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According to some sources inside Tottenham, Bracewell has been let go “due to his role being made redundant”.

Another senior Spurs official is expected to depart

It has been widely reported over recent weeks that Fabio Paratici is expected to return to Spurs in a formal role this summer and he will be joined by Vinai Venkatesham, who has been appointed as the club’s new CEO.

However, the pair’s arrival is not good news for one senior Tottenham man, who has been the number two to Daniel Levy for the past two years.

Many at Tottenham felt last week that Ange Postecoglou was likely to be sacked and his chances of staying have come down even further according to a new update by The Independent’s Miguel Delaney.

Daniel Levy faces a very difficult decision on Postecoglou’s future after the Australian broke the club’s 17-year trophy drought by delivering the Europa League title.

Over the past few days, various reports have indicated that the expectation in Hotspur Way is for Postecoglou to be sacked, although the Australian is continuing to hope that the Spurs board will have a change of heart.

Some Tottenham players have voiced their support for Postecoglou, but it remains to be seen if that is likely to have any impact on Levy’s decision.

Ange Postecoglou’s chances of Tottenham stay have dropped

Miguel Delaney previously said that Postecoglou has a 5 per cent chance of remaining in charge of Tottenham at the start of next season.

In his latest, Reading The Game Newsletter, the journalist claims that the Australian’s chances of keeping his job have dropped even further.

While it is not known when Spurs will make the change, Delaney makes it clear that the 59-year-old’s departure is extremely likely.

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He writes: “As of Friday morning, Tottenham Hotspur still hadn’t made an official decision on Ange Postecoglou but the chances of staying had apparently gone down from last week’s ‘5 per cent’. His departure is still expected, whenever that may be.”

Why Daniel Levy may be hesitant to back Postecoglou

It has been widely reported that Tottenham are expected to make some ambitious moves in the summer window after securing Champions League qualification.

However, the Spurs hierarchy may be reluctant to give those funds to Postecoglou as they would find themselves in a real pickle if the league form does not improve at the start of next season.

Tottenham have made an enquiry for a Chelsea forward, with fresh reports naming them as the most serious Premier League contender in the race for his signature.

We reported a few days ago that Tottenham Hotspur had shown interest in signing Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku, in what could be one of the most unexpected moves of the summer window.

It was stated by a Spanish outlet that Tottenham are willing to negotiate a loan deal for Nkunku with Chelsea, including a €45 million (£38m) option to buy the forward.

The report also claimed that this proposal could appeal to Chelsea, who are keen to offload the player after an underwhelming campaign, as they look to recoup part of their investment.

Tottenham push ahead with Christopher Nkunku interest

However, British media outlet TeamTalk refuted those claims, stating that the Spanish outlet is not a “reliable” source and that their report should be taken with a pinch of salt.

Now, fresh reports from Ben Jacobs of GIVEMESPORT support the claims of Tottenham’s interest in the Chelsea forward.

The journalist, in a tweet on X (formerly Twitter), stated that Spurs have enquired about Christopher Nkunku and are the most concrete Premier League option at this moment in time.

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He also noted that suggestions linking the Chelsea man with Newcastle United and Liverpool are wide of the mark.

Jacobs wrote: “Christopher Nkunku is expected to leave Chelsea this summer. Bayern made an approach in January and Nkunku was keen.

“Chelsea wanted €60m+ back then with a view to getting more back than they paid. Nkunku would welcome a new Bayern bid, and is also open to staying in the Premier League.

“Understand Spurs have enquired and are the most concrete Premier League suitor currently, but links with Newcastle and Liverpool are wide of the mark.”

Bayern Munich interest and Nkunku’s stance on Premier League stay

Ben Jacobs has also revealed that while Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the Frenchman, they are not alone in their pursuit.

According to his report, Bayern Munich made an approach in January for Nkunku and the Chelsea forward was keen on the move.

However, Chelsea wanted €60m+ (£51m) at the time, hoping to recoup more than what they had initially paid. With no agreement reached between the two sides, it is now being reported that Nkunku would welcome a new bid from Bayern, but is also open to staying in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur have just suffered a setback in their pursuit of Hugo Larsson after finding out how much they would have to fork out to sign the Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder this summer.

The youngster has emerged as one of the best number sixes in the Bundesliga over the last two years and Spurs saw firsthand just how talented he is during their Europa League quarterfinal clash with Eintracht.

Over the last couple of months, it has been reported by a few outlets that Spurs have expressed interest in a transfer deal for Larsson.

Tottenham are expected to face transfer competition for Larsson from other Premier League clubs, and the Lilywhites have now found out just how much the 20-year-old will cost to sign.

Tottenham will have to spend big to sign Hugo Larsson

GiveMeSport have claimed that Tottenham have been informed by Frankfurt that they can forget about bringing the talented Swede to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on a discount.

The Bundesliga club are expecting several offers for Larsson this summer as the Lilywhites are far from the only side to have expressed an interest in the youngster.

Eintracht are thus determined to hold out for a hefty fee, with the club telling suitors that they will have to pay £50m to sign the midfielder.

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The report states that Tottenham Hotspur face an uphill battle to land Larsson and adds that it would come as a shock if the North London club agreed to meet the German club’s demands.

Spurs contemplating move as Eintracht Frankfurt make contingency plans

GiveMeSport say that Spurs are still contemplating whether to open discussions for Larsson over the coming weeks and test the waters over a potential deal.

Interestingly, it is revealed that Eintracht are preparing for the midfielder’s departure this summer and are attempting to sign Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham as a replacement.

Football finance expert Stefan Borson explains how winning the Europa League final has left Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United with contrasting cash flow situations ahead of a crucial transfer window for both clubs.

Both Spurs and United have had shocking campaigns domestically, and both clubs will be determined to get back in and around the top six next season, which is where they belong.

It has been well documented that neither club are in a strong position financially, with some outlets claiming over the last few months that Tottenham have to sell before they can buy this summer.

However, winning the Europa League has changed the North London club’s fortunes, with Tottenham’s coffers expected to be boosted by around £180m, owing to their participation in next season’s Champions League.

Stefan Borson says Tottenham’s cash issues have been solved for now

Borson has now pointed out that, unlike other clubs across the Premier League, the main financial issue facing Man United and Spurs has not to do with PSR or revenue, but rather their cash flow and inability to raise any more debt.

He explains that Tottenham Hotspur’s problem has been solved as a result of the huge financial boost they will now receive, but the Red Devils remain in a very bad position.

Borson told Football Insider: “With Spurs and Manchester United, you’ve got the capturing of additional cash flow. Both teams appear to have issues. Forget PSR, revenue and profit from an accounting perspective.

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“From an actual cash perspective, actually having the money to go and do the things that you need to do to pay for players and for transfers, both of the clubs seem to have an issue with cash at the moment and find it quite difficult to raise money from third-party sources.

“They have both got individual issues with respect to that, but both of them don’t seem to be able to raise any more debt. They have both got individual issues with respect to that, but both of them don’t seem to be able to raise any more debt. This will be good for Tottenham Hotspur because this will mean that they’ve got the cash.

“Obviously, it’s tricky if you’re United because they won’t have the cash that they would get from Europe. By cash, I mean money coming through from prize money and also people literally paying through the gate for those games through direct debits, credit cards etc.

“That is cash that comes into the club that you can then spend and that you don’t need to wait for down the line. So, it’s good for Spurs and bad for Manchester United.”

Tottenham are expected to flex their financial muscle this summer

It has been reported over recent days that Spurs are ready to make some statement signings this summer after sealing Champions League qualification.

Tottenham’s recruitment department is expected to prioritise adding proven experience to their ranks as the Lilywhites aim to build a strong enough squad to deal with the rigours of Champions League football.

A Spanish journalist has refuted suggestions that Atletico Madrid’s dream of signing Cristian Romero is now collapsing, explaining why the upcoming days could prove decisive for the La Liga club in getting a deal for the Tottenham centre-back over the line.

While Spanish outlets previously treated it as almost a foregone conclusion that Romero is on his way to Atletico Madrid this summer, the situation appears to have changed over the last few days.

In fact, it was claimed by Sport a couple of days ago that Atletico’s dream of signing Romero is fading away due to Tottenham’s hardline stance.

The outlet explained that following Spurs’ Europa League win, Daniel Levy is reluctant to even enter into negotiations for the Argentine.

Meeting expected between Tottenham and Atletico Madrid soon

Journalist Ruben Uria revealed on his Twitch channel that the deal is anything but dead, with a meeting expected between the two clubs over the coming days.

The journalist says that the transfer is “alive” and the coming days could be “decisive” in determining whether Romero’s move to the Metropolitano Stadium will go through.

Atletico’s CEO Gil Marin is expected to meet with Daniel Levy within the next few days to discuss whether there is any room for negotiations.

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The La Liga club want to hear Tottenham Hotspur’s position and from the player himself, but their main obstacle is likely to be the North London side’s hardline stance.

Cristian Romero wants to join Atletico Madrid

However, Uria reveals that there is no doubt that Romero is in favour of a move to the Spanish capital.

The Tottenham vice-captain has already spoken to Diego Simeone, who made it clear that he wants him at Atletico, with the centre-back expressing his desire for a transfer to his employers.

The journalist adds that Romero believes that a change of scenery would be positive for his career and family life, having spent four years in London.

Tottenham Hotspur may have an opportunity to land their long-term target, Jacob Ramsey, after a new report shed light on Aston Villa’s plans for the summer transfer window.

It has been over recent days that reinforcing their midfield is one of Tottenham’s priorities during the upcoming transfer window.

One Aston Villa man has been on the radar of the North London side for at least 12 months. Some sources claimed that Jacob Ramsey was keen on a switch to Tottenham last summer after the Lilywhites made a move, but Villa were reluctant to let him leave.

Ahead of the January window, it was reported that Spurs were ready to rival Newcastle and Arsenal for Ramsey, but once again, the midfielder remained at Villa Park.

Tottenham may be handed a golden Jacob Ramsey opportunity

It has now been revealed by talkSPORT that this summer could finally be the time when the versatile Englishman is on his way out of Villa Park.

The report claims that the Midlands club are in a difficult financial position after missing out on Champions League qualification.

In order to comply with PSR, they have to sell some of their prized assets, and one of the players who is expected to be put up for sale is Ramsey.

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The outlet asserts that the 24-year-old is valued at £50m, with Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Newcastle showing interest in the Villa academy graduate.

Tottenham are wasting precious time this summer

Reports indicate that Daniel Levy is yet to make a final decision on Postecoglou’s future, and one would not expect the Lilywhites to push ahead with major deals unless they have a decision on who their head coach is going to be heading into next season.

However, the transfer window does not wait for them and we have already seen suggestions that Chelsea are on the verge of beating Tottenham to Liam Delap.

If Spurs continue to drag their feet, the likes of Ramsey may also be acquired by their rivals. There is also the question of whether players would be keen on coming to N17 without knowing who is going to be the club’s manager next season.

Mathys Tel is said to be leaning towards a permanent move to Tottenham this summer, with two key reasons behind his growing desire to remain in north London.

Mathys Tel’s future at Tottenham Hotspur is set to be a major talking point as the summer transfer window edges closer.

Ange Postecoglou has already admitted that Tottenham would have talks regarding Tel’s future, insisting it is a discussion he would love to be a part of, as Spurs look to decide on the young winger’s future in the coming weeks.

Tel has a £50 million option-to-buy clause in his current loan deal – one that Spurs have not yet activated – meaning the young Frenchman is currently set to return to Bayern Munich on 30 June.

Tottenham keen to agree lower fee for Mathys Tel transfer

TBR Football have now revealed exactly how the Tottenham hierarchy feels about Mathys Tel and the possibility of a summer deal.

According to the outlet, Tel has made a strong impression during his loan spell in North London, with his attitude and adaptation standing out in particular.

They have reported that those inside the club believe the Frenchman has serious potential and view him as too talented to pass up on.

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It has also been revealed that the Tottenham hierarchy are firmly on board with pushing through a deal for Tel, with talks already taking place with Bayern Munich, who are open to selling the forward this summer.

However, Spurs have no intention of paying the full £50 million clause, and are instead hoping to strike an agreement closer to £33.5 million, with further performance-related add-ons to sweeten the deal.

Mathys Tel hints at desire to remain at Spurs, but fans unconvinced

Tel has not exactly lit up the Premier League during his time at Tottenham, registering just three goals and a single assist across 20 appearances in all competitions.

Supporters have voiced mixed feelings about the idea of Tel staying permanently. While many are open to it, there is a clear consensus that the £50 million price tag is far too steep given his current output.

Tel himself has grown fond of life at Tottenham, and in just five months at N17, the winger has publicly spoken about how the club feels like more than just a football team to him, calling it “everything”, hinting at his desire to stay in north London.

The winger said: “To be honest, I am playing football to win trophies so I believe in this team, in this club, and that is why we did it. I am very happy.

“Tottenham is a big family with the fans, with everybody else. Tottenham is not just a club, it is everything for us. We have to keep going and win more trophies.”

James Maddison has not let Simon Jordan forget his words, and now, the TalkSport pundit has finally admitted he was wrong about the Tottenham star.

James Maddison and Simon Jordan have been going back and forth ever since Tottenham Hotspur clinched the UEFA Europa League on 21 May.

The former Crystal Palace chairman had earlier cast doubt on whether Maddison had the credentials to be part of a title-winning side. That take, however, did not age well.

Maddison did respond after Tottenham’s Europa League win, with a cheeky dig. He posted a video to his Instagram story, which started with Jordan’s remarks, then cut to scenes of him celebrating Tottenham’s Europa League triumph alongside his teammates. The caption? “Bookmarked it. Knew it would come in handy.”

Unwilling to back down, Jordan doubled down on his Maddison criticism. He responded with a swipe at Tottenham’s league position, saying: “You win things now with James Maddison and your team gets relegated.

“Perhaps if he had been available for Spurs more this season, they might have got relegated – they did their very best to try to, did they not, by finishing fourth from bottom?”

James Maddison forces Simon Jordan to backtrack after Tottenham’s Europa League win

James Maddison fired back at the ex-Crystal Palace chairman, stating he would not shy away from calling people out when criticised, and that he would not become a player who offers bland, media-trained responses.

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He also reminded Jordan that football is a team game – a clear response to the pundit’s claim that Maddison was not in the final lineup – and ultimately called for some overdue recognition, cheekily asking Jordan to eat humble pie.

Now, Simon Jordan has conceded defeat. Speaking on TalkSport, he admitted he was wrong about the Tottenham midfielder and that he had indeed eaten the humble pie Maddison served.

He said: “I took the meek, first of all it was tongue-in-cheek, second of all I think he spoke brilliantly there, absolutely right, too many generic answers from players – lack of character. I am the first person to say that sort of thing so I think what James has said is absolutely right.

“Unfortunately for James, I think probably if you look at the win record, when he plays for Tottenham and when he is absent, I think the win record when he is playing is worse than when he is not playing.

“So it does support my argument. I did make a tongue-in-cheek observation, of course, the ultimate thing is you win with James Maddison and get relegated like Leicester did when he was in that side that won the FA Cup, then got relegated. Tottenham did their best to try and get relegated this season.”

Simon Jordan reflects on Maddison criticism and media backlash

The TalkSport pundit did eventually admit his initial verdict was off the mark, and that he did not need to be defensive about it.

He added: “I do not need to eat a humble pie because the first part of what I said in the clip that was played to James, which was omitted, was absolutely wrong. I am happy to be wrong and I am glad I am pulled up about it because people do not pull people up, and I should have been pulled up and so should other people that have criticised him.”

When asked about Maddison’s overall response to punditry and media criticism, Jordan continued: “He is very assured and I think people… I reacted to him at times when I saw him not going for England duty and being found out at a casino thinking hmmm, not sure about that James.

“And there are times when he has got tickets on himself, and I do not mind that as long as you can back it up. I think when he talks in interviews after games, he is very self-assured, very confident, he expresses himself and I think it takes people back a little bit because they do not like people that are confident.

“People do not like people that are assertive, they go oh he is aggressive. Oh he is cocky. No he just knows his own mind so I have absolutely no problem with him biting back because he is doing a tongue-in-cheek anyway at people that have said you do not win things with this fella. Because ultimately in the great scheme of things he is right and people like me are wrong.”