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Tottenham and rivals Chelsea are eyeing a Bosman move for former Atletico Madrid star Mario Hermoso.

Since the arrival of Ange Postecoglou at the club, Tottenham have undergone quite a few changes at the back. They have added Micky van de Ven and Radu Dragusin to their squad over the last two windows. While their arrival has bolstered their backline significantly, Spurs remain interested in signing another centre-back to ensure they have enough depth at the back.

According to a report from AreaNapoli, Tottenham are interested in signing free agent Mario Hermoso ahead of next season. The Spanish international could add a lot of experience to their squad and his arrival will ensure Postecoglou has enough competition for places and options to choose from.

The former Real Madrid youth player was an integral part of Atletico Madrid’s first team over the years. He featured in over 170 matches for them and did play an important part in their La Liga win back in the day. Despite being a key player under Diego Simeone, Hermoso left the club as a free agent upon the expiry of his contract last month.

With the 29-year-old available for free, multiple top clubs across Europe are after his signature. Chelsea are one of the clubs who are interested in the Spanish defender. While they do have a lot of quality options at the back, they lack experience and Hermoso could be a great fit for them.

But, the former Atletico star has his heart set on a move to Napoli. He is willing to wait for Antonio Conte’s team. However, the wait cannot go on forever with Spurs and Chelsea waiting in the wings.

Tottenham are renowned for their knack for securing bargain deals, and with Mario Hermoso available for free, they have a golden opportunity to sign a world-class player at no cost.

Tottenham Hotspur have no intentions of parting ways with their midfield star Yves Bissouma.

The North London club are expected to make quite a few changes to their midfield before the start of the 2024/25 season. While they have already added Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall to their squad, there is still a lot of work to be done.

Yves Bissouma is one of the names who has been linked with a move away from the club but according to a report from Football Insider, Tottenham have no plans to offload the 27-year-old who has been an integral part of Ange Postecoglou’s plans.

He was the go-to man for the Australian manager in the centre of the park last season and he wants him around at all costs. Bissouma who joined Spurs in the summer of 2022 featured in 28 Premier League games last season. He was a constant feature in their starting XI and only missed games because of injury, suspension, or international duty.

The former Celtic boss considers him to be an integral part of their plans for the upcoming season and the former Brighton midfielder has been hugely impressive during the initial weeks of the pre-season. With Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg likely to be sold and Oliver Skipp’s future uncertain, Spurs intend on keeping hold of Bissouma who still has two years left on his contract.

The Mali international is expected to play a crucial role in their first team under Postecoglou and with two of their defensive midfield options expected to be on the move, they could look to sign a top-quality holding midfielder to support Bissouma.

Tottenham Hotspur have no intentions of parting ways with their midfield star Yves Bissouma.

The North London club are expected to make quite a few changes to their midfield before the start of the 2024/25 season. While they have already added Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall to their squad, there is still a lot of work to be done.

Yves Bissouma is one of the names who has been linked with a move away from the club but according to a report from Football Insider, Tottenham have no plans to offload the 27-year-old who has been an integral part of Ange Postecoglou’s plans.

He was the go-to man for the Australian manager in the centre of the park last season and he wants him around at all costs. Bissouma who joined Spurs in the summer of 2022 featured in 28 Premier League games last season. He was a constant feature in their starting XI and only missed games because of injury, suspension, or international duty.

The former Celtic boss considers him to be an integral part of their plans for the upcoming season and the former Brighton midfielder has been hugely impressive during the initial weeks of the pre-season. With Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg likely to be sold and Oliver Skipp’s future uncertain, Spurs intend on keeping hold of Bissouma who still has two years left on his contract.

The Mali international is expected to play a crucial role in their first team under Postecoglou and with two of their defensive midfield options expected to be on the move, they could look to sign a top-quality holding midfielder to support Bissouma.

Barnsley have agreed a deal with Tottenham to sign Matthew Craig on a season-long loan.

On the back of an impressive loan spell at Doncaster Rovers in the second half of last season, multiple top clubs were after the services of Matthew Craig. There was a significant amount of competition for the Tottenham defensive midfielder’s signature but according to a report from Football Insider, League One outfit Barnsley have agreed on a deal with the North London club to sign Craig on loan ahead of the 2024/25 season.

The Scottish midfield sensation joined Spurs’ youth academy at the age of 12 from Watford. While he hasn’t been promoted to their first team yet, Craig did make his professional debut for them on the final day of the 2022/23 season. He was the skipper of their Under-21 team last season before being loaned out to Doncaster in the winter. During his time at the club, he was involved in a total of 20 matches and even contributed towards three goals.

He was a rock in front of the backline. While he couldn’t help them secure promotion to the Championship, his performances did put him on the wishlist of multiple English clubs. Since Craig is not yet ready to be a part of Tottenham’s first team, they decided to send him out on yet another loan.

Barnsley were keen on reinforcing their midfield as they look to fight for promotion this time around. They had their eyes on Craig and have managed to strike a deal with Tottenham to sign him on a season-long loan. The 21-year-old defensive midfielder has agreed to a move and has undergone his medical in South Yorkshire. Spurs have already confirmed his move to Barnsley for the 2024/25 campaign.

Tottenham have announced their squad for the pre-season tour of Japan and Korea, with notable absentees Bryan Gil and Sergio Reguilon.

Both players were allowed to stay behind to explore potential transfer opportunities away from Spurs.

Sergio Reguilon has struggled to find a potential suitor for himself this summer with the only links coming from Manchester United, who are said to considering re-signing the Spanish defender.

Reguilon spent the first half of the season at Old Trafford as backup for the injured Luke Shaw, but upon his return from injury, his loan spell was cut short by the Red Devils. He then spent the second half of the season on loan at Brentford, where he impressed with four assists in 16 appearances.

With his contract set to expire next June, Spurs are eager to finalise a permanent transfer this summer to avoid losing the left-back for free next year.

Similarly, Bryan Gil is also looking for a move away from North London. The young winger made only 11 Premier League appearances last season, amassing just 201 minutes on the pitch.

Despite having two years remaining on his contract, Tottenham are open to parting ways with Gil as he is not a key part of manager Ange Postecoglou’s plans, who has several quality options to deploy on the wings.

Besides Gil and Reguilon, Fraser Forster also remains at Hotspur Way to continue his rehabilitation from a fractured foot.

Meanwhile the players who participated in the Euros and Copa America are on a break and will join the rest of the squad closer to the end of the pre-season.

Tottenham have officially announced that they have agreed a deal with Marseille for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

Earlier today, Michael Bridge on X that Hojbjerg was set to undergo a medical examination this morning before finalizing personal terms with the French club. He anticipated that the formal announcement would come within the next 24-48 hours.

Tottenham have now confirmed the transfer, stating that they have reached an agreement with the Ligue 1 side.

The club issued a statement on their official website, announcing the move and wishing Hojbjerg the best for the future.

The statement read:

“We have reached agreement with Olympique de Marseille for the loan of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg for the 2024/25 season, with an obligation that would see the move become permanent.”

“We wish Pierre all the best for the future.”

We have reached agreement with Olympique de Marseille for the loan of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg for the 2024/25 season, with an obligation that would see the move become permanent.

Wishing you all the best, Pierre! 🤍

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 22, 2024

The deal is structured as an initial loan with an obligation to make the deal permanent for €20 million (£17m) next summer. It also includes a sell-on clause.

Hojbjerg had been seeking a move away from North London since the winter transfer window, driven by a desire for more consistent playing time.

Under manager Ange Postecoglou last season, Hojbjerg found his playing opportunities limited, starting only eight Premier League games and mostly featuring as a substitute in the latter stages of matches. His desire for a starting position has been a significant factor in his decision to seek a transfer.

Hojbjerg leaves Tottenham after four seasons, having joined from Southampton in 2020 for €16.6 million plus add-ons. During his tenure with the Lilywhites, the 28-year-old midfielder made 184 appearances, contributing 10 goals and 16 assists.

As Hojbjerg departs for Marseille, the club will be looking to reinvest in strengthening their squad for the upcoming season.

Tottenham have officially announced that they have agreed a deal with Marseille for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

Earlier today, Michael Bridge on X that Hojbjerg was set to undergo a medical examination this morning before finalizing personal terms with the French club. He anticipated that the formal announcement would come within the next 24-48 hours.

Tottenham have now confirmed the transfer, stating that they have reached an agreement with the Ligue 1 side.

The club issued a statement on their official website, announcing the move and wishing Hojbjerg the best for the future.

The statement read:

“We have reached agreement with Olympique de Marseille for the loan of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg for the 2024/25 season, with an obligation that would see the move become permanent.”

“We wish Pierre all the best for the future.”

We have reached agreement with Olympique de Marseille for the loan of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg for the 2024/25 season, with an obligation that would see the move become permanent.

Wishing you all the best, Pierre! 🤍

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 22, 2024

The deal is structured as an initial loan with an obligation to make the deal permanent for €20 million (£17m) next summer. It also includes a sell-on clause.

Hojbjerg had been seeking a move away from North London since the winter transfer window, driven by a desire for more consistent playing time.

Under manager Ange Postecoglou last season, Hojbjerg found his playing opportunities limited, starting only eight Premier League games and mostly featuring as a substitute in the latter stages of matches. His desire for a starting position has been a significant factor in his decision to seek a transfer.

Hojbjerg leaves Tottenham after four seasons, having joined from Southampton in 2020 for €16.6 million plus add-ons. During his tenure with the Lilywhites, the 28-year-old midfielder made 184 appearances, contributing 10 goals and 16 assists.

As Hojbjerg departs for Marseille, the club will be looking to reinvest in strengthening their squad for the upcoming season.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Emerson Royal has been linked with a move away from the club this summer.

The 25-year-old struggled for regular game time at the north London club last season and he needs to move on in search of regular playing time.

AC Milan are reportedly keen on signing the Brazilian defender and the Italian outfit are now prepared to restart talks with Tottenham regarding a deal for the 25-year-old, as per CaughtOffside. Initially, it was expected that Milan would move for the Aston Villa defender Matty Cash instead. However, the West Midlands club are demanding a premium for the Polish international defender and therefore Milan have switched their attention towards Emerson now.

It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can secure an agreement in the coming weeks. Emerson needs to leave the club in order to play more often and a move to the Italian club would be ideal for him.

The 25-year-old is capable of operating as the right back as well as the left back. His versatility will be an added bonus for the Italian outfit if they can get the deal done.

Spurs already have Pedro Porro as the first choice right back at the club and they will not be able to accommodate the Brazilian in the starting lineup. It would be ideal for all parties to go their separate ways.

Emerson would be able to get his career back on track with regular football in Italy, and Tottenham will be able to invest the proceeds from his departure into the playing squad.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu this summer.

The 19-year-old has established himself as a key player for the Italian club and his performances have attracted the attention of Arsenal and Chelsea as well. According to Calcio Lecce, Tottenham have now ‘approached’ the 19-year-old defender regarding a potential move.

The defender is reportedly valued at €30 million and it will be interesting to see if Spurs come forward with an official proposal to sign the player. The left-back is highly rated in Italy and he could be a quality long-term addition for the North Londoners.

However, they have Destiny Udogie as the first-choice left-back at the club and Dorgu might struggle for regular game time if he joined Spurs. The 19-year-old needs to play regularly at this stage of his career.

Meanwhile, it is no surprise Chelsea are looking at full backs. Marc Cucurella was quite underwhelming last season and the Blues need more competition for places. They have already sold Ian Maatsen and Ben Chilwell is prone to injuries.

At Arsenal, Dorgu would be the ideal replacement for Kieran Tierney and Nuno Tavares, who do not have a future at the club.

All three clubs can afford the €30 million asking price for the young defender and it remains to be seen where he ends up. Dorgu needs to join a club where he will get regular game time. The player will want to join an ambitious project as well, where he can win trophies.

Whoever ends up signing the 19-year-old Danish defender could have a future star on their hands.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu this summer.

The 19-year-old has established himself as a key player for the Italian club and his performances have attracted the attention of Arsenal and Chelsea as well. According to Calcio Lecce, Tottenham have now ‘approached’ the 19-year-old defender regarding a potential move.

The defender is reportedly valued at €30 million and it will be interesting to see if Spurs come forward with an official proposal to sign the player. The left-back is highly rated in Italy and he could be a quality long-term addition for the North Londoners.

However, they have Destiny Udogie as the first-choice left-back at the club and Dorgu might struggle for regular game time if he joined Spurs. The 19-year-old needs to play regularly at this stage of his career.

Meanwhile, it is no surprise Chelsea are looking at full backs. Marc Cucurella was quite underwhelming last season and the Blues need more competition for places. They have already sold Ian Maatsen and Ben Chilwell is prone to injuries.

At Arsenal, Dorgu would be the ideal replacement for Kieran Tierney and Nuno Tavares, who do not have a future at the club.

All three clubs can afford the €30 million asking price for the young defender and it remains to be seen where he ends up. Dorgu needs to join a club where he will get regular game time. The player will want to join an ambitious project as well, where he can win trophies.

Whoever ends up signing the 19-year-old Danish defender could have a future star on their hands.