The Boy Hotspur

Troy Parrott has officially signed with Eredivisie club AZ Alkmaar from Tottenham Hotspur.

The move was finalised on Saturday for a fee of £6.7 million after the Irish international completed his medical on Friday.

Parrott has expressed his excitement about joining AZ Alkmaar, describing it as the “perfect club” for his career development after he departed from Tottenham.

In an interview with Voetbal International, Parrott shared his positive perspective on the move.

Reflecting on his decision, Parrott mentioned that he had heard many good things about AZ and had consulted with friends, including former Excelsior player Kenzo Goudmijn, whose insights helped influence his choice.

He emphasised that AZ Alkmaar is an ideal club for his growth, especially given his familiarity with Dutch football and life in the Netherlands from his previous loan spell.

Parrott believes that his experience last year will be advantageous as he integrates into his new team and continues to develop his skills.

He said:

“Before I signed here, I heard a lot of good stories about AZ and I spoke to Kenzo Goudmijn, among others, with whom I became friends when I played with him.

“I think AZ is the perfect club for me to take the next steps in my development.

“I will take with me the useful experience of last year. It helps me that I already played in the Netherlands last season and am therefore used to the competition and life here.”

Parrott joined Tottenham in 2019, signing his first professional contract and making his senior debut later that year. Despite his potential, limited first-team opportunities at Spurs led to multiple loan spells, where he demonstrated his talent and gained valuable experience.

Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the Rennes winger Desire Doue this summer.

The Ligue 1 winger has attracted the attention of several clubs with his performances this past season and he managed to score four goals and pick up six assists in all competitions.

Bayern Munich have already failed with an offer to sign the French winger and they will face competition from Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. The report from L’Equipe claims that Tottenham are among the clubs who are ‘most advanced’ in the race to sign the 19-year-old.

He could prove to be a quality long-term acquisition for the North London club, and he will add more cutting-edge and quality in the final third. Tottenham certainly have the financial resources to get the deal done and it will be interesting to see if they submit an official proposal for the player.

Doue will be tempted to compete in the Premier League and the opportunity to join a big club like Tottenham will be quite attractive for him. They could provide him with the platform to showcase qualities in the Premier league as well in the European competitions.

Tottenham need to improve their squad this summer if they are serious about challenging for trophies next season. The 19-year-old would be a long-term investment for them and he could develop into a key player for the club with the right guidance.

Signing a quality winger should be one of their priorities this summer. They need someone who can add goals and creativity from the flanks. The 19-year-old is a prodigious talent for the bright future and he could easily justify the investment in the coming months.

Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the Rennes winger Desire Doue this summer.

The Ligue 1 winger has attracted the attention of several clubs with his performances this past season and he managed to score four goals and pick up six assists in all competitions.

Bayern Munich have already failed with an offer to sign the French winger and they will face competition from Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. The report from L’Equipe claims that Tottenham are among the clubs who are ‘most advanced’ in the race to sign the 19-year-old.

He could prove to be a quality long-term acquisition for the North London club, and he will add more cutting-edge and quality in the final third. Tottenham certainly have the financial resources to get the deal done and it will be interesting to see if they submit an official proposal for the player.

Doue will be tempted to compete in the Premier League and the opportunity to join a big club like Tottenham will be quite attractive for him. They could provide him with the platform to showcase qualities in the Premier league as well in the European competitions.

Tottenham need to improve their squad this summer if they are serious about challenging for trophies next season. The 19-year-old would be a long-term investment for them and he could develop into a key player for the club with the right guidance.

Signing a quality winger should be one of their priorities this summer. They need someone who can add goals and creativity from the flanks. The 19-year-old is a prodigious talent for the bright future and he could easily justify the investment in the coming months.

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

The 25-year-old Brazilian fullback has fallen down the pecking order at the North London club and he needs to leave in order to play regularly. Italian outfit AC Milan prepared to provide him with an exit route but they have had two offers rejected for the player.

It seems that Borussia Dortmund have now entered the race to sign the Brazilian defender, and they have submitted an offer close to the asking price as per Premier League Brasil. It will be interesting to see if the defender is willing to join the German club this summer.

Dortmund made it to the final of the UEFA Champions League last season and they have a talented squad at their disposal. They are expected to compete for major trophies in the upcoming season and Emerson Royal could prove to be a quality acquisition. The Brazilian is versatile enough to operate as the right back as well as the left back. He could be an asset for the Bundesliga outfit.

Signing a player of his quality and experience for €20 million could prove to be a bargain in the long term. The Brazilian will be hoping to play more often at this stage of his career, and the Bundesliga outfit might be able to provide him with that opportunity. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.

Tottenham will be hoping to sell the player to the highest bidder so that they can recoup a significant amount of money for him. Both AC Milan and Dortmund will be exciting destinations for the defender this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur have officially announced that young striker Will Lankshear has agreed a new deal with the club, extending his contract until 2029.

This five-year contract extension demonstrates Spurs’ confidence in the centre-forward, rewarding him for his impressive performances last season.

Lankshear, who is praised as an excellent poacher, began his career at the Arsenal Academy before moving to Sheffield United.

In February 2021, he signed a scholarship contract with Sheffield United, where he quickly made a name for himself.

His exceptional goal-scoring ability caught Tottenham’s eye, leading to his signing in the summer of 2022 for a fee that could rise to £2.5 million.

Since joining Spurs, Lankshear has continued to excel. The 19-year-old had a prolific last season with the club’s Under-21s, finishing as the Premier League 2 top scorer with 23 goals.

His performance in the play-off final, where he scored twice against Sunderland, helped secure the league title for the Lilywhites earlier in May.

Lankshear has been training with the first team this week and is expected to go on loan this season to gain regular senior minutes.

There is significant interest in him from clubs in the Championship and League One, as reported by Alasdair Gold.

Tottenham have agreed a deal for striker Troy Parrott who will leave the club to join AZ Alkmaar.

The young Irishman spent the last season on loan at Excelsior Rotterdam where he hugely impressed, scoring 17 goals and providing 5 assists in 32 appearances across all competitions.

Parrott wanted to return to Spurs and be part of Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham side but the club has decided to cash in on him.

It was reported yesterday that a deal worth £6.7m has been agreed between the two clubs and that the player has travelled for his medical.

Tottenham have now officially confirmed the transfer, confirming that they have reached a deal with the Dutch side for a permanent move for Parrott.

The club shared the following statement on X:

“We have reached agreement with Dutch Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar for the permanent transfer of Troy Parrott.

Wishing you all the best for the future, Troy!”

We have reached agreement with Dutch Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar for the permanent transfer of Troy Parrott.

Wishing you all the best for the future, Troy! 👊

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 13, 2024

Parrott joined Spurs in 2017, and was regarded as a promising academy talent as he progressed through into the first team.

He made a total of 4 senior appearances for the club and spent most of his recent time on loan.

Lucas Bergvall has opened up about the difference in the training approach under Ange Postecoglou at his new club Tottenham.

The North London club managed to beat the competition for the signature of Lucas Bergvall back in February as they struck a deal worth £8.5 million with Swedish club Djurgården. The teenager arrived at the club on Saturday and is nearing the end of his first week of training sessions at the Hotspur Way training complex.

While it has been difficult for the young midfield sensation to adjust to life in North London, he seems to be enjoying the added intensity, speed and power of the training sessions under his new manager Ange Postecoglou. During his interview with the club, Bergvall talked about how different the sessions have been at Spurs.

He said via Football London: “It’s going really well, this is a fantastic club with amazing players and amazing staff, so I’m really happy to be here and start pre-season,” Bergvall said in a club interview.

“Training has been really good, tough as well, so much speed and power. So, yes, it’s been tough, totally different from Sweden, but it’s fun as well. It’s a really important time for me, important to get to know everyone before the season starts so we can form that good connection.”

The 18-year-old midfielder has admitted that the approach in training at Tottenham is a lot different to the one he is used to having come up the ranks at Swedish clubs. The training sessions at the Premier League club are much more intense, similar to the intensity of the matches.

He might not be used to it but he has the quality to adapt. The teenager will be hoping to establish himself as an important player for his new club. Bergvall is all set to get his first minutes in a Tottenham shirt with the club set to play a behind-closed-doors friendly with League One side Cambridge United on Saturday.

Tottenham have been in contact with the agents of Stade Rennais attacking sensation Desire Doue.

Ange Postecoglou’s team missed out on a spot in the Champions League by the smallest of margins last time out. The North London club are looking to reinforce their squad to ensure they can secure a top-four finish next season. Adding more quality to the attack is a top priority for Spurs and as per Fabrizio Romano, they are interested in the services of Desire Doue.

While talking to GIVEMESPORT about Tottenham’s plans for the summer, the Italian transfer expert said: “Yes, they want to bring in one more [attacker], so for sure these are all names being considered by Tottenham.

“For Desire Doue, there is interest from several clubs in Bayern and Paris Saint-Germain – and so it is not an easy race for Desire Doue. But Tottenham have had some contact with his agents.”

The North London club already have a lot of quality in the final third but a few more additions could help them compete with the best clubs in the country. Their priority will be to bring in a new number nine who can lead the line but they are also looking to strengthen the wide areas by adding another winger to the mix.

Tottenham are interested in the services of Doue who has had an impressive rise at Stade Rennais. He contributed towards 10 goals (4 goals, 6 assists) last season and showcased his versatility by playing in several different positions. He could be an ideal fit in Postecoglou’s system as he can feature on both flanks as well as a number ten when needed. More importantly, he will give them the much-needed depth on the left flank.

Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the teenager and they have Champions League football to offer which surely make things difficult for Spurs. But, Tottenham have already made a contract with the youngster’s agent as they look to lure him to London. They can offer Doue more minutes and the appeal of playing in the Premier League could also help their cause.

Tottenham are considering making a move for Atalanta defensive midfielder Ederson this summer.

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is expected to part ways with Tottenham ahead of next season after falling down the pecking order under Ange Postecoglou. The North London club do need to bring in a top-quality defensive midfielder to reinforce their squad and according to a report from GIVEMESPORT, Spurs are having internal discussions about making a move for the Atalanta star.

Ederson has gone from strength to strength since joining the Serie A outfit in the summer of 2022. While the debut season wasn’t that great, he did showcase his class last time out with consistent performances in the league as well as the Europa League which they ended up winning. While he still has three years left on his contract, the player is open to a move to a bigger club ahead of next season. Meanwhile, Atalanta are willing to sanction his departure if they receive a bid in the region of £45 million.

Liverpool are one of the Premier League clubs that want to incorporate the 25-year-old into their squad. But, they will face stiff competition from Postecoglou’s team. The North London club have discussed testing Atlanta’s resolve as they seek an alternative option to Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur.

Given Bentancur’s injury history and the fact that he just picked up a blow during the Copa America, it is quite understandable why the Australian manager wants another top defensive midfielder in his squad before the start of the 2024/25 season.

Tottenham are showing substantial interest in Crystal Palace’s standout midfielder, Eberechi Eze, as the summer transfer window progresses.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs on the Last Word on Spurs podcast, Spurs’ pursuit of the 26-year-old attacker is more advanced compared to their North London rivals, Arsenal.

The Lilywhites are reportedly ready to trigger Eze’s £60 million release clause, with an additional £8 million in potential add-ons, which aligns with his current market value.

The England international extended his contract with Crystal Palace last November, securing his stay at Selhurst Park until 2027.

Despite some injury setbacks, he has had an impressive season. Eze’s key performances have been crucial for the Eagles, scoring important goals against teams like Brentford, Sheffield United, Liverpool, and Aston Villa. He concluded the season with 11 goals and six assists in 31 appearances, setting a new personal record at the club. (Transfermarkt)

Due to his performances, Eze was selected for England’s 26-man squad for Euro 2024. His contributions during the tournament have been significant, including a vital pre-assist in the round of 16 match against Slovakia and participating in the quarterfinal win over Switzerland.

Ben Jacobs highlighted that although both Tottenham and Arsenal are interested in Eze, Spurs seem more decisive in their approach. Manchester City has also shown interest in the talented midfielder, but the Lilywhites currently lead the race.

Jacobs said:

“When one club enquires, every club enquires. As soon as the Euros finish we might see some movement on this one.

“You’re right that Manchester City like this player, but Tottenham are there and I think they’re ahead if you like in terms of how concrete they are that he’s someone they wish to move on than Arsenal who have been linked with Eberechi Eze as well.”

The pursuit of Eze underscores Tottenham’s intent to bolster their midfield with a dynamic and creative player.

As the transfer window continues, Spurs fans will be eager to see if the club can secure Eze’s services and strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.