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Tottenham Hotspur are on the brink of landing a substantial financial windfall - thanks to a sell-on clause included in Troy Parrott's transfer to AZ Alkmaar in 2024. Spurs negotiated a reported sell-on fee of 20 per cent as part of that £6.7m switch to the Eredivisie.

The former Spurs striker has flourished since that transfer to the Netherlands, netting 10 goals in his opening seven matches before a knee ligament injury in August sidelined him until October. Parrott recovered strongly with 16 goals in 28 fixtures and helped his country secure a World Cup play-off spot, drawing considerable interest ahead of this summer's transfer window.

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Real Betis are reportedly in advanced negotiations with Alkmaar over a £17.1m transfer for the former Spurs academy graduate, having also attracted attention from West Ham United. However, a switch to the Hammers collapsed after the two clubs failed to reach an agreement.

West Ham had a £15m offer turned down for Parrott earlier this summer, falling below Alkmaar's £25m valuation, which if met in full, would have netted Spurs £5.1m. Spurs remain set to receive the sell-on clause, though, with Betis now the favourites to secure Parrott and close to pipping FC Porto and RB Leipzig to the striker's signature.

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BBC Sport reports that an agreement between Betis and Alkmaar is now nearing completion, with Spurs set to pocket a welcome windfall of approximately £3.4m. The news emerges just days after Parrott's AZ teammate Mexx Meerdink revealed his disappointment at his strike partner's impending departure following the 4-1 victory over FC Utrecht.

Parrott sat out the emphatic triumph with a suspected minor injury, though Meerdink's inadvertent revelation strongly hinted at an imminent exit.

Meerdink said: "It is a shame that he is leaving us, but for me it is a great opportunity to prove myself. He deserves a good move. Hopefully he can make a good move. And then it will be my time. Am I getting a big head? No way, I'll just stay true to myself."

The financial boost would be a significant fillip for Roberto De Zerbi's squad in the closing weeks of the transfer window. Spurs have been amongst the most active Premier League clubs following two successive disappointing seasons.

Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Jan Paul Van Hecke, Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka have all arrived this summer as the club looks to breathe new life into their ranks.

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Cody Gakpo is claimed to have agreed personal terms on a move to Tottenham Hotspur as Liverpool press ahead with plans to reshape their forward line. It has been a summer of considerable upheaval at Anfield. The Reds confirmed back in March that Mohamed Salah would draw the curtain on his illustrious career at the end of last season while Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson both left on free transfers. On top of that, manager Arne Slot was replaced by Andoni Iraola in the dugout at the end of May.

Liverpool are yet to make a decisive move for Salah's long-term replacement, though Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain has emerged as their leading target even though he is a left winger. With Liverpool also keen admirers of Barcola's PSG team-mate Ibrahim Mbaye for the right wing, it appears Gakpo could be headed for the exit door after he struck an agreement with Spurs.

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Tottenham's pursuit of the Dutchman has been widely reported throughout the summer as they continue a sweeping squad rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi.

Dutch outlet Voetbal International even claims that an agreement on personal terms has already been reached, with both clubs and the player himself 'counting on a positive resolution'.

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Spurs have already splashed out considerably in the transfer window following their narrow escape from Premier League relegation on the final day of last season, with deals for Sandro Tonali, Matheus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke totalling approximately £237m.

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They are also expected to make a move for Manchester City winger Savinho ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline.

Liverpool have brought in just one new forward this summer, having beaten Newcastle to secure Osasuna winger Victor Munoz for £34.5m.

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He operates mainly on the left flank but can operate on the right, while Rio Ngumoha is set to be handed a more prominent role this campaign after impressing with eye-catching cameo appearances last season.

Recent reports claimed Liverpool were putting their pursuit of Barcola on hold, given PSG's lofty valuation of the 23-year-old. It has been reported PSG will accept no less than £145m to allow the Frenchman to leave.

But PSG have just finalised a £48m deal to bring Ajax winger, Mika Godts, to Paris which could well suggest that the French club are already making arrangements for a future without Barcola.

The Champions League winners have already signed French forward Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco for £42m and spent a similar fee to recruit Ferran Torres from Barcelona a few weeks after the Spaniard scored the World Cup-winning goal for his country in the United States.

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