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Tottenham Hotspur are hopeful that all their players will be in peak condition ahead of the new season.

However, Football London reports that Spurs will be missing left-back Destiny Udogie for their upcoming preseason friendly against Hearts due to his ongoing recovery from an injury.

Udogie, who underwent surgery last season, has not yet achieved full fitness and will continue his rehabilitation process.

As pre-season continues, Tottenham players have returned to training in preparation for their friendly against Hearts.

However, the Italian full-back will not available for the game as he focuses on his recovery, aiming to become fully fit.

Udogie joined Tottenham Hotspur on August 16, 2022, signing a permanent deal worth €20 million until 2027. Following the transfer, he was loaned back to Udinese for the 2022-23 season.

He made his Tottenham debut last season and quickly emerged as one of the best left-backs in the division, showcasing his promise and potential. This led to a lengthy contract extension until 2030.

His impressive first season with Spurs was unfortunately cut short in April 2024 due to surgery on his left quadriceps.

Despite this setback, Udogie’s standout performances earned him a nomination for the Premier League Young Player of the Season Award.

The 21-year-old defender had 28 Premier League appearances in his debut campaign, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists.

As Udogie continues his rehabilitation, Tottenham fans will be hopeful for his swift return to full fitness, ready to contribute to the team’s success in the upcoming season.

Tottenham Hotspur are hopeful that all their players will be in peak condition ahead of the new season.

However, Football London reports that Spurs will be missing left-back Destiny Udogie for their upcoming preseason friendly against Hearts due to his ongoing recovery from an injury.

Udogie, who underwent surgery last season, has not yet achieved full fitness and will continue his rehabilitation process.

As pre-season continues, Tottenham players have returned to training in preparation for their friendly against Hearts.

However, the Italian full-back will not available for the game as he focuses on his recovery, aiming to become fully fit.

Udogie joined Tottenham Hotspur on August 16, 2022, signing a permanent deal worth €20 million until 2027. Following the transfer, he was loaned back to Udinese for the 2022-23 season.

He made his Tottenham debut last season and quickly emerged as one of the best left-backs in the division, showcasing his promise and potential. This led to a lengthy contract extension until 2030.

His impressive first season with Spurs was unfortunately cut short in April 2024 due to surgery on his left quadriceps.

Despite this setback, Udogie’s standout performances earned him a nomination for the Premier League Young Player of the Season Award.

The 21-year-old defender had 28 Premier League appearances in his debut campaign, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists.

As Udogie continues his rehabilitation, Tottenham fans will be hopeful for his swift return to full fitness, ready to contribute to the team’s success in the upcoming season.

Tottenham have been linked with a move for Spain hero Nico Williams and Jamie O’Hara has backed the club to sign him.

The Spanish winger has been one of the most promising young players in the world and proved his talent on the big stage in the Euros.

The former Spurs midfielder has now admitted that he would love for the club to sign Williams.

When asked by a fan on talkSPORT about rumours about Nico Williams coming to Spurs, he said:

“Yeah, I would love him, of course. A brilliant player.”

The 22-year-old winger was also selected for the Euros’ Team of the Tournament, scoring two crucial goals and providing an assist in the competition.

Williams had an outstanding campaign with Bilbao last season, scoring eight goals and providing 19 assists in 37 appearances.

He significantly contributed to the club’s Copa del Rey triumph and fifth-place finish in La Liga. (Transfermarkt)

TBH Says:

Williams would no doubt he a brilliant signing but it is an unlikely one.

Barcelona are currently seen as the leading contender to sign Williams, aiming to partner him with Lamine Yamal at club level as well.

Tottenham have been linked with a move for Spain hero Nico Williams and Jamie O’Hara has backed the club to sign him.

The Spanish winger has been one of the most promising young players in the world and proved his talent on the big stage in the Euros.

The former Spurs midfielder has now admitted that he would love for the club to sign Williams.

When asked by a fan on talkSPORT about rumours about Nico Williams coming to Spurs, he said:

“Yeah, I would love him, of course. A brilliant player.”

The 22-year-old winger was also selected for the Euros’ Team of the Tournament, scoring two crucial goals and providing an assist in the competition.

Williams had an outstanding campaign with Bilbao last season, scoring eight goals and providing 19 assists in 37 appearances.

He significantly contributed to the club’s Copa del Rey triumph and fifth-place finish in La Liga. (Transfermarkt)

TBH Says:

Williams would no doubt he a brilliant signing but it is an unlikely one.

Barcelona are currently seen as the leading contender to sign Williams, aiming to partner him with Lamine Yamal at club level as well.

Tottenham Hotspur might face a setback in their quest to secure one of their defensive targets.

Reports indicate that Nottingham Forest are close to finalising a deal for Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic, who has recently been linked with Spurs.

According to journalist Alfredo Pedulla, Forest are nearing an agreement to sign Milenkovic for €12 million.

The 26-year-old Serbian centre-back is reportedly eager to join the Premier League, a move he is said to favour.

Tottenham had identified Milenkovic as a key target, particularly as a potential replacement for Cristian Romero, who has attracted interest from Real Madrid.

Milenkovic’s strong defensive capabilities and extensive experience made him an attractive option for Spurs in their bid to strengthen their backline.

Last season, Milenkovic was a crucial player for Fiorentina, making 50 appearances across all competitions and consistently demonstrating his defensive prowess. (Transfermarkt)

His impressive performances also secured him a spot in Serbia’s squad for UEFA Euro 2024, where he played in all three group-stage matches.

With Nottingham Forest seemingly in the lead to sign Milenkovic, Tottenham may need to consider alternative defensive options.

As the transfer window remains open, Spurs will continue to explore opportunities to reinforce their defence for the upcoming season.

You know when the summer transfer window is ready to heat up at Spurs, the friendlies are about to get underway and so far, we’ve only bought a youngster from Leeds United.

Yes, Archie Gray joined Tottenham Hotspur for a fee in the region of £35 million and is tipped for greatness, but then all we ever hear in respect of youth players is how wonderful they will be. Jam Tomorrow is a phrase endlessly linked with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, and for very good reason.

Speaking of Leeds, Planet Sport believes that the Yorkshire side is still intent on improving their roster ahead of another long season in the Championship and that whilst very happy to have secured the services of Joe Rodon, they also have more than an eye on Oliver Skipp. Skipp, says the source was mentioned in the negotiations for Gray, but the ‘home-grown’ value of the Englishman makes any discussions more complicated for all concerned.

We understand that Spurs are keen to secure a replacement for Skipp before agreeing to any deal, which could see him join Leeds on loan with a view to a permanent deal.

The suggestion now is that Spurs might be more interested in entertaining a proposal. Skipp as a footballer has struggled to do much more than make the bench in N17, which is a factor that cannot be ignored forever. Fans regard Ollie as one of their own, but unfortunately, he’s not a particularly great footballer.

Another factor might well be that Leeds gaffer Daniel Farke knows Skippy from his time at Norwich City, where the somewhat workmanlike atmosphere favoured the 23-year-old.

How serious are the Spurs when it comes to truly upgrading the squad for Ange?

Ange Postecoglou travels to Scotland to play Hearts tomorrow, and then back down to face Queen’s Park Rangers on the 20th, so it seems utterly implausible that Spurs will have any meaningful new signings involved in either game. Sure, Tottenham have signed an 18-year-old prospect in Archie Gray, but this is hardly sufficient given the soon-to-be chronic fixture pile-up heading the cub’s way once the Europa League schedule unfolds.

This leaves just 4 more friendlies, three of which are being held in South East Asia, and finally, the Visit Malta Cup which is to be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

One target that has been doing the rounds for some time is Eberechi Eze, but perhaps due to the Euros 2024, there has been nothing more than speculation. However, renowned transfer guru Fabrizio Romano believes the delay could also be due to how Crystal Palace protect itself.

Speaking to Give Me Sport, the Italian revealed:

“For sure, they appreciate the player, but the real issue is about the release clause, with the main part of the clause being paid in one solution immediately to Crystal Palace.

That’s why it’s not kind of an easy deal on the club side. We know the clauses at Palace are always kind of complicated. We also saw that with Michael Olise in the last year.

But Eze, for sure, is a player on Tottenham’s list. Let’s see if they will be able to make it happen.”

Tottenham’s financial position is a matter of public record, as The Deloitte Money League has the North London club in 8th place. So weeping about lack of funds simply won’t cut it.

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The future of Eberechi Eze will depend on Crystal Palace. There are reports that he has a release clause, so that does kind of take things out of their hands if a club is willing to meet it.

They would have gone into this summer begrudgingly prepared to let one of their crown jewels depart. Michael Olise has already moved on to Bayern Munich, so that will have addressed any financial concerns the club may have had, and the funds raised from his sale will help them bring in their own players.

Eze and Guehi are players in demand according to reports. Will the experience of playing at the European Championships influence their desire to try something different?

Both players have performed well for England. Guehi, he’s had more opportunities and hasn’t really put a foot wrong and Eze looks a handful every time he comes on, so that speaks well of his ability and character as well.

In terms of a preference for a club, Eze is a London boy, so perhaps that gives an advantage to the likes of Arsenal or Spurs if they are indeed interested in him. I think he’s definitely good enough to play for one of the bigger clubs in the league, no disrespect to Palace.

Galatasaray’s vice-chairman has admitted that the Turkish giants are interested in signing Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg.

Hojbjerg’s future has been up in the air for some time now. The arrival of Ange Postecoglou has seen the Danish international go down the pecking order. With him no longer an integral part of their first-team setup and his contract running out in 12 months, the Tottenham midfielder is expected to be on the move this summer.

There is a significant amount of interest in the 28-year-old’s signature from across the globe. Turkish giants Galatasaray are one of the clubs that have been linked with Hojbjerg. They want to maintain their dominance in the Super Lig and believe the Danish star could help their cause. Their vice-chairman İbrahim Hatipoğlu has recently talked about their interest in the player. He has gone public with their pursuit and even mentioned the fact that there is a significant amount of competition for his signature.

While talking to the reports, Hatipoğlu said via CNN Turk: “Højbjerg is a very good player. He has many suitors. He says he wants to decide after seeing all the options. It may take more time than others.”

Hojbjerg didn’t have the best of seasons last time out as he was on the pitch for less than 1,500 minutes despite being involved in 39 matches. Things might not have gone well at club level but he did play every minute of Denmark’s Euro 2024 campaign and his performances suggest that he still has quite a few years left in him.

Multiple top clubs are after the Tottenham midfielder’s signature with him expected to be available for a cut-price fee. The player has made it quite clear that he will look at all the offers available before deciding on his future. As a result, Galatasaray fans will have to wait and see if they do succeed in their pursuit of Hojbjerg.

Tottenham are one of the leading contenders to sign Stade Rennais sensation Desire Doue this summer.

The North London club seem to be quite focused on adding young stars to their squad as they look to prepare for the short as well as the long run. They have already added Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall to their squad and according to a report from L’Equipe, Tottenham are in pole position in the race for the services of Desire Doue.

The 19-year-old winger has had an exceptional rise at Stade Rennais. He has been a part of their first team since 2022 and has only gone from strength to strength. Last season, the teenage sensation had 10 goal contributions (4 goals, 6 assists) in his 43 outings. While he prefers playing out wide on the left, Doue is capable enough to feature in multiple attacking positions.

His huge potential along with his versatility have put him on the radar of Tottenham who have just entered the race for his signature. He could be a great fit for the North London club as he can add depth to the flanks as well as provide cover to James Maddison.

Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Chelsea are the other three clubs who have shown significant interest in him. All four clubs seem to be in a position to go on the offensive. Meanwhile, the German giants have already had a €35 million bid rejected by Stade Rennais who want €60 million for their star forward.

Tottenham might be one of the most advanced clubs in Doue’s pursuit but with the asking price quite high, there are no indications that Spurs would be willing to meet their demands.