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The departure of Heung Min Son from Tottenham may herald the end of an era at Spurs, but his legs were beginning to go, and age catches up with all of us. This exit has arguably been perhaps two seasons too late, but at least he has his cup winner’s medal at very long last. A Premier League career fulfilled.

Elsewhere, we are left staring at the failure of Richarlison and the yet-to-be-dubbed Dominic Solanke, who was lauded by Ange Postecoglou, but as many a Tottenham striker before him, has yet to score enough damn goals.

We understand that Spurs have internally discussed the possibility of signing the 24-year-old Brazilian international Rodrygo. It was revealed by an insider, Rudy Galetti, that Madrid will demand over €90million (£78m / £104m) for the dynamic forward.

Given the colossal fee, it has been suggested that the North London side might start mounting a broader search. One such alternative to Rodrygo, might just be Atalanta star Ademola Lookman, who has recently submitted a transfer request at the Serie A club.

The 27-year-old Nigerian forward, who has submitted a transfer request to leave Atalanta, is valued at around €50-60 million. One immediate issue here is that the African is expensive and hardly one for the future. Does that necessarily matter if we are looking for the right now? The signing of youth is a great investment, but Spurs need urgent answers right now.

Lookman’s prior experience in the Premier League with Everton, Fulham, and Leicester City makes him a strong candidate to succeed at Spurs, or he might be viewed with an opposing view that he didn’t exactly explode in England last time around.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Bilal El Khannouss from Leicester City.

According to Ben Jacobs, they are considering a move for the player, and he would be keen on joining a Premier League club. He has a relegation clause in his contract, which will allow him to leave the club for just £22 million.

Leeds United are interested in the player as well, and they have already enquired. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham step up their pursuit with an official proposal for the player. El Khannouss has been linked with Arsenal and Chelsea as well.

Will Spurs come forward with an offer to sign El Khannouss?

Ben Jacobs said: “Leeds United are the only club in the Premier League that have made a formal inquiry, but West Ham and Tottenham have considered doing so. Relatively easy deal to get done. You’ll see some reports out there saying that Leicester want a fee in excess of £25 million. That’s not true to my understanding. Bilal El Khannouss has a relegation release clause which can be triggered for just €26 million. So that’s a deal at around £22 million. Player wants a move. He wants to stay in the Premier League”.

Bilal El Khannouss would be a useful addition

They could use more creativity and technical ability in the middle of the park, and the 21-year-old could prove to be a useful acquisition. The opportunity to move to Tottenham will be quite exciting for him. They are a big club with an ambitious project, and he will compete in the Champions League with them.

The reported asking price is quite reasonable as well, and he could justify the investment in future. Thomas Frank could groom him into an important player for the club and help him fulfil his potential.

Tottenham need to improve multiple areas of their squad if they want to finish in the top four next season and fight for trophies. The midfield is an area that is in need of improvement. With James Maddison injured, Tottenham need more cutting edge from the central areas, and the Leicester City midfielder could prove to be the ideal acquisition.

Jermaine Jenas may have fallen foul of a public disgrace, but the former Tottenham player, who has been through a lot of different emotions, including anger and blame, says he eventually realised he needs to take responsibility, so he can be able to move forward.

Jenas, speaking to Reece Mennie on his podcast, has tipped a dramatic ‘last-minute bid’ piece of transfer action to take place, perhaps at the death of the window.

I would love Grealish to come to Spurs. If anybody’s built, you know, like a Ginola type player who would just be loved and adored at a club like Spurs, it’s Grealish. And Jack needs it. Jack needs that element of I can still be Jack the Lad and have that flair.

Spurs fans would adore him. I’m sure that Daniel is having a distant look and the whole situation, and I think he will make a last-minute bid.

We have often spoken about the need for Tottenham to have a better midfield structure, and this was never more so the case than under Ange Postecoglou. Jenas himself questioned what the Australian was playing at when it came to James Madison – a player Roy Keane was equally unhappy with.

I think you saw last year with Ange that’s a lot of the dealing with James was to take him out of the team at times, and I do not doubt in my mind that Spurs are a better team with James in it. He just went through some tough spells. You know you have to step up your game, or you’re going to be on the bench.

If Daniel Levy wants to take this team to be a consistent Champions League team and Challenge for the league, then that is what you need. You need two in each position that are pushing each other all the way to play every single week.

Grealish has been a long-term ambition for the Tottenham board, and this would certainly improve the current mood in the fan base.

As the transfer window heats up, Tottenham Hotspur’s midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has emerged as one of the more intriguing names under watch.

The Uruguayan international, under contract until 2026, remains under close observation by both the club’s management and coaching staff, particularly following his recent seven-match suspension issued by the FA.

Rodrigo Bentancur to sign a new deal?

Sources within the club suggest that Tottenham are not ruling out the possibility of a contract extension. Talks with Bentancur’s representatives are expected to begin in August, with a potential deal that could extend his stay until 2028 already on the table.

Sources close to the player’s situation have informed TheBoyHotspur that Premier League sides such as Aston Villa and West Ham United have shown “strong interest” in the player. Both clubs are actively seeking leadership and footballing intelligence in their midfield, placing Bentancur on their radar. Across Europe, Fenerbahçe and Atlético Madrid are reportedly tracking his situation closely, drawn to his tactical discipline and balanced style of play.

Spurs looking at alternatives

Tottenham’s consideration of alternatives like Douglas Luiz hints at possible shifts in midfield planning. Yet Bentancur’s adaptability and stabilising presence on the pitch continue to earn him the trust of the club hierarchy, keeping the contract renewal scenario very much alive.

Talks in the coming days will likely be pivotal, not just for Tottenham, but for clubs across England and Europe eyeing a potentially decisive moment in Bentancur’s career.

It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. If Tottenham end up making a move for players like Luiz, the Uruguayan could be shown the door before the new season begins. There is no doubt that he is a quality player, but he can be inconsistent at times. Tottenham could do with a more complete midfielder like Douglas Luiz instead.

This summer’s transfer activity at Tottenham can only be frustrating if you are new. The club has a rock-solid record tradition of being conservative, reactive and largely unimaginative, if the truth be told. There are, of course, a few exceptions, such as the time that Real Madrid remarkably offloaded Rafael van der Vaart on us, just before the deadline. What an absolute baller he was, incidentally.

Also, who could forget the transfer activity Gareth Bale’s money facilitated? Etienne Capoue, Nacer Chadli, Vlad Chiriches, Christian Eriksen, Paulinho, Roberto Soldado, and Erik Lamela all arrived at N17 in the space of just 55 days, with a strategy of letting coach André Villas-Boas build for the future. That was more of a mixed bag.

This time around, the Deloitte Money League darlings would have us believe that times remain tough at the club, despite the unchecked amounts of cash from subsidiary events at the stadium, such as boxing and live music. That’s right, ‘Sell to buy’ has been wheeled out yet again, just when one thought that Daniel Levy’s ambitions to win the Premier League and the Champions League were based in reality.

Now, GMS, among many, are relaying the news that Son Heung-min has been sold to Los Angeles Football Club for what very much looks like a new MLS league record transfer fee of some $20-26 million. This is some climb down from the money that ENIC managed to claw back out of the Harry Kane to Bayern Munich deal. That said, the England captain was a little younger and very much more of an out-and-out goal machine.

Curiously, this sees Sonny depart for more or less what we paid for him, which will make Daniel happy. One has to question the long-term fate of our South Korean fans, who have made up a sizeable chunk of home game audiences.

Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up their pursuit of Rodrygo Goes from Real Madrid.

According to Spanish publication MARCA, they have now sent a proposal for the 24-year-old attacker. It will be interesting to see if Real Madrid are willing to sanction his departure.

Tottenham move could be ideal for Rodrygo

He might not be a regular starter for the next season, and it would make sense for him to move on. He needs to play regularly at this stage of his career. Tottenham will be able to provide him with that opportunity.

The player has been labelled as “underrated” in recent seasons, and there is no doubt that he has the quality to thrive in the Premier League. He is capable of operating anywhere across the front three, and he will contribute with goals and creativity.

Son Heung-min has left the club, and Tottenham will need to replace him. They need a versatile attacker like him who is capable of slotting into multiple attacking roles. The Brazilian certainly fits the profile, and it will be interesting to see how the situation develops.

Can Spurs convince Rodrygo to join?

Tottenham have an ambitious project and a quality manager. They have recently won a European trophy as well. It remains to be seen whether they can convince the South American to join the club.

The opportunity to move to the Premier League could be quite exciting for him. He would get to compete at a high level regularly, and Tottenham would be able to provide him with regular football as well.

With the World Cup coming up, this could be the right time for him to move on and join the north London outfit. Regular football in England could help him improve further and cement his place in the Brazilian national team starting lineup.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid this summer.

The player has not been a regular starter for Atletico Madrid, and he wishes to leave the club this summer. According to Football Espana, the 25-year-old has instructed his agent to explore a return to the Premier League. Tottenham are keen on him, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done.

Spurs could use Conor Gallager

The hardworking midfielder could be a valuable addition for them. They need more quality and depth in the middle of the park. The 25-year-old will add physicality, drive and defensive cover to the side. He knows the Premier League well, and he will look to settle in quickly and make an instant impact.

Gallagher has previously been described as a hard-working player with “special abilities”.

The report further claims that other Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on Gallagher, but Tottenham appears to be the most probable destination. It remains to be seen how the situation develops over the next few days.

Conor Gallagher would improve Spurs

Gallagher knows the Premier League well, and he will look to make an instant impact. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can secure an agreement over a fee.

They will need to improve their squad if they want to fight for trophies next season, and Tottenham must look to bring in a reliable midfielder. There is no doubt that Gallagher is a reliable performer in the Premier League, and he could be an excellent acquisition for the North London club.

Gallagher has done quite well in the Premier League in the past, and bringing him back to England could prove to be a wise decision. It remains to be seen whether any club can secure an agreement with Atletico Madrid over the next few days.

South Korean defender Kim Min-jae has been linked with a move away from Bayern Munich during the summer transfer window.

The 28-year-old central defender has attracted interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, as per CFBayernInsider. It will be interesting to see if the two Premier League clubs are willing to come forward with an offer to sign him.

He is not a key player for the German champions, and he might not be a regular starter for them in the upcoming campaign. The defender is prepared to move on if he is not given ample opportunities.

Spurs could use Kim Min-jae

The move to the Premier League could be ideal for him. Tottenham need more defensive depth in the side, and signing another central defender could be ideal. It will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with an official proposal to sign the player. The 28-year-old has the physicality to succeed in English football, and he could be an important player for Tottenham. If the north London outfit go out and sign him for a reasonable amount of money, the deal could be worth doing.

Chelsea keen on Min-jae as well

Meanwhile, Chelsea are vulnerable defensively as well, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to move for the South Korean. He has shown his quality in Italy with Napoli as well. There is no doubt that he would be an excellent acquisition for both teams.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Atalanta attacker Ademola Lookman during the summer transfer window, as per TEAMtalk.

The 27-year-old has been exceptional for both club and country in recent seasons. He registered 27 goal contributions for the Italian club last season and was also chosen as the best African player last year.

Ademola Lookman to replace Son?

There is no doubt that he has the quality to do well in the Premier League and could be a key player for Tottenham. They need to replace Son Heung-min, who is heading to the MLS, and the African could prove to be the ideal acquisition. He’s at the peak of his career and will look to hit the ground running in the Premier League.

He knows English football from his time at Everton and Leicester City. It will be interesting to see if he can establish himself as a key player for Tottenham as well. He has proven himself in Italy and will look to make his mark in English football. He was not able to showcase his true qualities during his previous spells in English football and will look to establish himself as a player for Tottenham now.

Tottenham could use Lookman

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham come forward with an offer for him. The player has already submitted a transfer request and wants to leave Atalanta. The Italian outfit will not stand in his way, and it remains to be seen whether the two clubs can agree on a suitable deal.

Tottenham have signed Mohammed Kudus earlier this summer and need another dynamic attacker like Lookman. It will be interesting to see if they decide to invest in a forward as well. Dominic Solanke was inconsistent with his goal-scoring last season, and another striker would be ideal.

Tottenham Hotspur continue to be linked with a move for the PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani.

The 26-year-old needs to sort out his long-term future this summer after a loan at Juventus. PSG do not view him as a key part of their plans, and he will not get regular game time at the French club next season.

He needs to leave them in search of regular playing time, and Tottenham could provide him with an exit route. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tottenham could now look to test the waters for the French International. He will cost £48 million this summer, and it remains to be seen whether Spurs are prepared to pay up.

Juventus are looking to sign the player permanently as well, but they will not be able to meet the demands of the French outfit.

Tottenham could use Randal Kolo Muani

Tottenham need more depth in the attacking unit, and the 26-year-old could be the ideal acquisition. He is versatile enough to operate anywhere across the front three, and he will help with goals and creativity.

The French international was a target for Tottenham during the January transfer window as well. It is clear that they rate him highly, and it remains to be seen whether they are prepared to pay the asking price now.

PSG star would be a useful addition

PSG manager Luis Enrique has labelled him as a “great player”, and there is no doubt that he has the technical attributes to do well in the Premier League.

Regular football in England could help him get back to his best. He will look to sort out his future quickly and focus on his football. With the World Cup coming up next year, he needs to play regularly. The move to Tottenham could be ideal for him.