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Atletico Madrid are plotting a Bosman move for Tottenham mainstay Rodrigo Bentancur.

The Uruguayan international’s future has become a massive talking point as he has entered the final year of his contract. Since he could be available for free in a year’s time, Atletico Madrid have identified him as a priority target to reinforce their midfield, as per a report from Fichajes.

Bentancur joined Spurs at the start of 2022 after making a name for himself at Juventus. He has been an integral part of the North London club’s first team over the years.

He played a massive role in their Europa League triumph last season and has been one of the first names on their team sheet under new manager Thomas Frank. While he remains a key figure in the team, his future is up in the air because his contract runs out at the end of the season. Bentancur has been hailed as a “great player”.

Atletico Madrid could push to sign Rodrigo Bentancur

Since the 28-year-old could end up being a free agent next summer, some of the biggest clubs in the world are keeping a close eye on his situation. Atletico Madrid are one of the clubs that are keen on signing the South American midfielder.

Diego Simeone is a huge admirer of the former Juventus star and considers him an ideal fit for his system because of his work rate, physicality, and ability to bring balance to their midfield. With him potentially available for free, the Madrid-based giants have made him their priority target. They see this as too good an opportunity to miss out on.

Tottenham are reluctant to lose Bentancur

While Atletico are ready to push hard for his signature, Tottenham have no intentions of letting him leave. They are working hard to renew his contract at the request of their manager. The North London club are ready to reward him for his performances and are hoping he will commit his long-term future to the club.

Fenerbahce president Ali Koc suggests an injury prevented them from signing Tottenham outcast Yves Bissouma.

Yves Bissouma seems to be surplus to requirements at Tottenham, and the club have been looking to offload him throughout the summer. While they couldn’t find him a new club before the end of the transfer window in England, they were hoping a Turkish club would snap him up.

Fenerbahce have been keen on his signature and were reportedly on the verge of securing his services. But the move has fallen through. During an interview with Fener Ajans, the Super Lig club’s president, Ali Koc, has revealed that an injury to the Mali international stopped them from signing him this summer.

Yves Bissouma was close to joining Fenerbahce

Koc said via SportWitness: “We all want a number 8. Bissouma was close, but he got injured,” he is quoted as saying.

“We want a smart number 8. He can distribute the ball intelligently and play box-to-box. We’re working on a young player. Transfers at Fenerbahçe don’t end until the last minute. Those coming in and out never end. We’ll push the envelope until the last moment.”

After proving his credentials at Brighton, Bissouma joined Spurs in the summer of 2022. Unfortunately, the move to the North London club hasn’t worked out for the 29-year-old. He has failed to establish himself as a key figure in the team.

Bissouma is not a key player for Frank

While he did make 44 appearances last season under Ange Postecoglou, the Mali midfielder was more of a rotational option. Following the arrival of Thomas Frank, Bissouma seems to have gone further down the pecking order. Since he is not a part of the new manager’s plans going forward and his contract is running out, Spurs have been keen on getting him off their books.

They were hoping a move to Fenerbahce would materialise, but things haven’t gone according to plan for them. While reports earlier suggested that the Turkish club had been handed a list detailing the player’s personal issues and reasons not to sign him, Koc has stated that the reason for not signing him is an injury.

With the Turkish transfer window ending in a few hours, Bissouma seems set to continue at the North London club for now. They might try again to offload him when the transfer window reopens in January.

Tottenham are keeping a close eye on Cardiff City sensation Dylan Lawlor ahead of a potential move.

Lawlor broke into Cardiff’s first team last season, and within just six months of his breakthrough at club level, the teenage defensive sensation has already made his debut for the Welsh national team.

His sensational rise has put him on the radar of multiple English as well as German clubs, and according to a report from EFL Analysis, Tottenham are one of the clubs that are closely monitoring Lawlor’s progress.

Welsh manager Craig Bellamy recently heaped praise on the player.

“Beyond impressed,” Bellamy said of Lawlor. “What a player.

“He was so just so impressive, and we needed him to be because we were fully aware of the pull-outs.”

Dylan Lawlor has impressed at Cardiff

The 19-year-old centre-back was handed his Cardiff debut last season. While things haven’t really gone according to plan for the Welsh club as they ended up getting relegated to League One, Lawlor, who got promoted to the first team at the start of the year, has managed to cement his spot in the team.

He has been a regular feature in Brian Barry-Murphy’s XI and is one of the reasons why Cardiff are sitting top of the table in the third division. His impressive performances, along with his massive potential, have put him on the radar of clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle United, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund.

Cardiff are aware of the increasing interest, and they want to do everything in their power to hold onto their teenage sensation. He recently penned a new deal, which suggests he will be around for now.

Tottenham could soon make a move for Lawlor

But clubs like Spurs could soon try to lure him away. The North London club have focused more on signing young stars in recent windows, and Lawlor seems like an ideal fit for their project. With Ben Davies in the final phase of his career and Cristian Romero attracting interest from European giants, the Cardiff sensation could prove to be a valuable addition for the long term.

As a result, the North London club are monitoring the 19-year-old, who recently made his international debut in a 1-0 win over Kazakhstan. He put in a man-of-the-match display in his first-ever outing, giving a clear idea of what kind of talent he is and why Spurs are keen on having him in their squad.

Good morning all, and welcome to another instalment in this series of daily shorts from The Boy Hotspur himself, sharing opinions on and insights from behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.

Today, we examine some exciting ‘In The Know’ information surrounding the brutal sacking of Daniel Levy. The much-discussed former CEO appeared to have been feathering his own nest at Spurs, and once the results of an internal review were in, the jig was up.

Ange Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest are plotting a raid on Tottenham for four first-team stars.

The former Tottenham manager has just taken charge at Nottingham Forest following the sacking of Nuno Espirito Santo. While he will be inheriting the squad from the Portuguese manager, Postecoglou is expected to make significant additions to his team when the transfer window reopens in January.

The Australian manager will be looking for players who are better suited to his style of play, and according to the Daily Express via Fichajes, the Tricky Trees could look to sign up to four Tottenham stars upon the request of Postecoglou. They could push for the signature of Mathys Tel, Ben Davies, Destiny Udogie and Radu Dragusin to give their new manager the balance he seeks on both ends of the pitch.

Postecoglou wants to raid Tottenham

Tel is a versatile young forward who has just secured a permanent move to Tottenham. While the North London club would be reluctant to sell him this early, the 20-year-old hasn’t had a prominent role under Thomas Frank, and he might be keen on reuniting with Postecoglou.

The Australian manager is also looking to add more experience to his backline and has his eyes set on Ben Davies. He is no longer a regular starter at Spurs, and with his contract running out, the Tricky Trees are pushing to sign the 32-year-old versatile defender.

Postecoglou seems keen on adding more quality at left-back. He wants an attack-minded full-back, and Destiny Udogie is quite high on his wishlist. The 22-year-old has massive potential, and he could prove to be a great long-term acquisition.

Meanwhile, Nottingham are also interested in Radu Dragusin, who is currently nursing a serious ligament injury. Since he is behind Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven in the pecking order, Postecoglou could try to lure him away with a more prominent role.

Can Nottingham get a deal done?

All four of them have qualities that could help the Europa League winner to better establish his style of play at Forest. However, it will be interesting to see if the Tricky Trees can strike a deal with Spurs. While signing someone like Ben Davies looks possible, the other three are young players who could have a massive future at the North London club.

Tottenham are to step up contract renewal talks with midfield mainstay Rodrigo Bentancur.

Rodrigo Bentancur has been ever-present in Tottenham’s XI in the initial games under Thomas Frank. The Uruguayan international is all set to have a prominent role in the team going forward, and the new Spurs boss wants his long-term future secured.

According to a report from TBR, the North London club are ready to accelerate contract renewal talks with Bentancur following his sensational start to the new season. With him entering the final year of his deal, Spurs want his future sorted as soon as possible.

After making a name for himself at Juventus, Bentancur joined Tottenham at the start of 2022 in a deal worth £21 million. He has been a consistent performer for them over the years, and the 28-year-old did play an important role in their Europa League triumph last season. He has been labelled as “fantastic”.

Thomas Frank delighted with Rodrigo Bentancur

Thomas Frank, who took charge of the club at the start of the summer, is quite impressed with the Uruguayan international’s recent performances, and he wants to reward him with a new long-term deal. The former Brentford manager considers him a very important part of his plans going forward.

The 28-year-old has formed a reliable partnership with Joao Palhinha and Pape Matar Sarr in the centre of the park. He was sensational in their 2-0 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, and he is going to be key to their chances of pushing for major titles this season.

Keeping Bentancur could be key

Not only is he a key part of Frank’s plans, but the 28-year-old is also an important figure in the dressing room. Securing his future will certainly be a massive boost for them. His presence could help them better nurture young stars like Lucas Bergvall, Pape Sarr and Archie Gray.

Vinai Ventaktesham, who has taken over as their new CEO following Daniel Levy’s departure, has been tasked with sorting out Bentancur’s future. He is looking to ensure the Uruguayan midfielder commits his future to the club. With the transfer window now over, they have stepped up their efforts and want to wrap it up before the end of the year.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Angelo Stiller from VfB Stuttgart.

The 24-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and he is on the radar of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United as well. According to a report from TEAMtalk, the London outfit are keeping tabs on his situation. It will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him in future. They could use a quality midfield controller like him.

Angelo Stiller is a promising talent

His teammates feel he is “one of the best number sixes Germany has”, and there is no doubt that he has the qualities to do well in the Premier League. He could develop into a key player for Tottenham. The midfielder has a €40 million release clause in his contract, and Tottenham have the resources to get the deal done. The reported asking price could prove to be a bargain for a player of his potential. He is likely to improve further, and he could easily justify the investment.

The opportunity to move to the Premier League can be quite exciting for the midfielder, and it remains to be seen whether Tottenham makes an approach in the coming months.

Spurs need Stiller

They need more cover in the middle of the park, and the 24-year-old will add defensive stability and physicality to the side.

Apart from the defensive qualities, he is excellent with the ball at his feet, and he will add control and composure to the side. He has the tools to develop into a complete midfielder for Tottenham.

Their rivals have the resources to get the deal done as well, and Tottenham must act quickly if they want to win the race. Stiller could improve Spurs instantly, and he will only improve as a player with experience.

Turbulent would probably describe the current times at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, with long-term CEO Daniel Levy having been brutally removed from his post, and the Lewis Family stating that the club was not for sale.

Now Bloomberg says that the club is marching to a different tune, and the first of the changes includes a receivables financing deal with Macquarie Group Ltd, thought to be worth around £90 million.

:Tottenham, which has been losing money after constructing a new stadium, agreed to give the Australian lender income from future broadcasting rights for a lump sum of cash, according to people familiar with the matter. The rights are tied to money due to the club from the Premier League from December 2025 to May 2026, said the people, who asked to not be identified because the details are private”

This is not a unique deal; previously, Nottingham Forest took a loan option with Macquarie, although this was contingent upon a player sale.

What fans are looking at here is a new and hopefully improved playbook, whereby the ownership of the club is no longer in question. The Boy Hotspur understands that one of the key decisions in removing Daniel Levy was his drive to sell all or some equity was based upon his significant share ownership. Placing his own benefit ahead of what might be good for the club and supporters was viewed by the Lewis family as insufferable.

As far as the future is concerned, the club are clearly looking to reposition itself both in terms of stability, and to lose the mockery dished out regularly by bookmakers etc.

Recently, Spurs fell to ninth place in the Deloitte Money League of European sides.

Levy faced years of protests from supporters, who accused him of prioritising profits over ambition (e.g., frugal transfer spending and tough negotiations). His reputation as a shrewd but unpopular negotiator was well-known in football circles.

Micky van de Ven has been an important player for Tottenham since joining the club, and he has established himself as one of the best defenders in the league.

The 24-year-old is on the radar of Spanish outfit Real Madrid, and they are hoping to sign him in future. According to Fichajes, Tottenham could be willing to sanction his departure if an offer of around £69 million is presented.

Can Real Madrid sign Micky van de Ven?

Real Madrid certainly have the finances to pay up, and it will be interesting to see if they are willing to pay that kind of money for the Netherlands international. He could be a solid long-term investment for them, and he will help them tighten up at the back. He has shown his quality in the Premier League, and he has the ability to succeed in La Liga as well. The opportunity to join Real Madrid could be exciting for the player. It would be a major step up in his career.

Spurs should keep Van de Ven

Spurs selling Van de Ven would be a blow for the club. He is one of their best players and they need to keep quality players like him if they want to win major trophies in future. Also, £69 million is quite cheap for a player of his potential in today’s market. Tottenham fans will be disappointed if the north London club sanctions his departure in the coming months. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.

Tottenham Hotspur signed Luka Vušković during the summer of 2023, and the Croatian defender joined up with his new club earlier this summer.

The player has been sent out on loan to Hamburg so that he can continue his development with regular gametime. He would have struggled for opportunities in the Premier League at this stage of his career, and sitting on the bench at the London club would not have benefited him.

He will look to play more often in Germany and grow as a footballer. The player is highly rated across Europe, and Mladen Petric believes that he could be the next superstar out of Croatia.

Vušković tipped to be a star

“Luka is a pretty hot prospect, one of the top talents in Croatia,” he said via SportWitness.

“He reminds me of the young Josko Gvardiol, who now plays for Manchester City. Vuskovic could become the next superstar in our country.

“I’m curious to see how quickly Luka settles into his role as defensive leader at HSV, leading the team from the back. That could take a while. He’s definitely an asset to my former team. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for him and the team.”

Luka Vušković needed the loan spell

The decision to send him out on loan this summer is certainly a wise one. The 18-year-old was very impressive during pre-season, and there were rumours that he could be integrated into the first team. However, he would not have started ahead of Cristian Romero or Micky van de Ven. It makes sense for Spurs to find other avenues to get him to play more often.

The 18-year-old will look to improve as a player and force his way into the Tottenham first team plans in future. Meanwhile, the comments from Petric will certainly excite Tottenham fans going forward.