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Tottenham Hotspur are now interested in signing the Portuguese international midfielder Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich.

The 30-year-old has not been able to showcase his true qualities at the German club, and the return to the Premier League could be ideal for him. He was outstanding for Fulham during his time in English football, and he could be a key player for Tottenham as well.

According to journalist Sebastien Vidal, they have already held talks with Bayern Munich regarding a potential move for the midfielder, and they are preparing a £45 million offer to sign him.

Tottenham need Joao Palhinha

Tottenham need more depth and quality in the middle of the park, and the 30-year-old could be the ideal acquisition. He is at the peak of his career, and he will look to get back to his best once again. The opportunity to join a club in the Champions League could be exciting for Palhinha.

Although there is no doubt that Bayern Munich have a more exciting project and a better team at their disposal, the material needs to play regularly, and moving to Spurs could be ideal for him.

It will be interesting to see if the German champions are willing to accept the £45 million offer when it is presented.

The midfielder is highly rated across Europe, and former Tottenham striker Harry Kane has previously labelled him as a “fantastic” player.

Palhinha to replace Bissouma?

Tottenham need someone who will help them dominate midfield contests. The Portuguese international will not only add physicality in the middle of the park, but he will also shield the defensive unit and help Tottenham tighten up at the back.

With Yves Bissouma likely on his way out, the Portuguese international could be the ideal replacement.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their midfield unit this summer, and they could move for the Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott.

The 22-year-old is highly rated in the Premier League, and he could develop into an important player for Tottenham if they manage to sign him. They have recently missed out on the signing of Morgan Gibbs White from Nottingham Forest, and they are looking at alternatives.

Graeme Bailey told TBR Football: “Gibbs-White was disappointing to them as we know, but there are going to be no knee-jerk reactions. They have done work on a lot of players, they have several options they like.”

Spurs keen on Harvey Elliott

The Liverpool player is one of the names on their shortlist. He is valued at £50 million and Tottenham have been monitoring him closely. It will be interesting to see if they are willing to pay the asking price for him.

Elliott is capable of operating centrally as well as on the flanks. He will add goals and creativity to the side. He needs to join a club where he will play regularly, and Tottenham might be able to provide him with that platform.

Even though the asking price is quite expensive, the player has the potential to justify the investment in future.

Elliott needs to play more often

The 22-year-old is not a regular starter for Liverpool. Even though he is a boyhood Liverpool fan, he should look to focus on his development for now and leave the club. If he manages to fulfil his potential, he will have plenty of opportunities to play for elite clubs in future. Sitting on the bench at Liverpool will be detrimental to his development.

There is no doubt that he is a phenomenal young player with a bright future. Tottenham would do well to secure his signature.

Elliott was outstanding for England under-21 in the recently concluded European Championships, and he helped them win the tournament. He has the quality to start for top clubs in the Premier League as well.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United.

According to TBR Football, they are looking at the Manchester United attack as a potential replacement for South Korean international Son Heung-min.

Alejandro Garnacho to replace Son?

Son has been linked with the move away from Tottenham in recent weeks, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. Clubs from the MLS and Saudi Arabia are keen on securing his signature. He has been an exceptional performer for Tottenham over the years, and they need to replace him adequately. Signing the 21-year-old South American could prove to be a wise decision.

He is not a regular starter for Manchester United, and he will look to leave the club in search of regular playing time. The move to Tottenham could be ideal for him. Furthermore, he is an elite talent with a bright future, and he could develop into a top-class performer for Tottenham with the right guidance.

Regular football at the London club could help him fulfil his potential.

Garnacho is available at a discount

The report claims that Tottenham have been keeping track of the player since January, and they were quoted £70 million for the attacker during the winter transfer window. However, Manchester United are prepared to sell him for just £40 million this summer.

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can finalise the deal. Garnacho has the attributes to develop into a quality player for them, and he could easily justify the £40 million investment in future.

He is capable of operating on either flank, and he will add goals and creativity to the side. The opportunity to join a Champions League-level club will be quite exciting for the player, especially if Spurs can offer him regular playing time.

He will certainly hope that the two clubs can work out an agreement quickly.

The transfer that never happened

Our summer transfer activity already has fans losing their minds, and as if to test our patience further, Thomas Frank in Hong Kong was sat there giving us the old ‘still looking‘ line, which, quite frankly, isn’t good enough for a club that claimed to have ambitions to win the Premier League as well as the Champions League.

Unless Spurs pull a Gareth Bale-type deal out of the hat, the biggest transfer story surrounding this club, which really ought to ditch the pejorative ‘Spursy’ tag, is the story of the one that got away, Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White.

Whilst most responses to the saga involved the rolling of eyes, one man has stepped out and certainly said what I was thinking.

The enhanced deal that never was

The player was rolled out in Portugal, where Evangelos Marinakis cooed over the boy, telling us he was a legend and needed to be treated appropriately, by the club. It all felt rather underwhelming for a player who had a medical booked at Tottenham, a player whose owner had previously seething that an asset was about to be lost to a rival. talkSPORT’s Gabby Agbonlahor simply isn’t matching up the sentiments expressed by the Greek and the actions.

“It was bizarre. I think it just seems a bit, the reason behind it, the release clause was leaked. I don’t understand it. If there is a release clause in a contract and then the player wants to go, I’m just baffled by it. I’m not being funny, but if you want to stay at a football club, you don’t sign a three-year contract, do you? You sign a five-year contract, don’t you? More. So that says to me that this time next year, he will probably be gone. I don’t see him there for the long term.”

Tottenham and Forest left looking like fools

It has to be said that the whole thing stinks to high heaven, and one wonders what went on behind closed doors. Was there just a very greedy agent turning the cogs in the background? A player who wants to stay at a club that doesn’t want to lose him hardly displays this mutual adoration with a one-year extension. If anything, this looks to be a very cautious way of proceeding between two parties who don’t really trust each other.

Forest fans will be relieved, but what value does Gibbs-White’s word have after this episode? Maybe the modern footballer doesn’t have to think that far ahead.

A deal dogged by financial demands

One of the most talked-about transfers of the summer window has to be that of the signing of Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze. The player turned heads in the English top-flight, with stand-out performances and lifting domestic silverware.

The 27-year-old English midfielder has a £60 million release clause in his contract, plus an additional £8 million in add-ons, which has become the most talked-about factor in the financial side of the deal.

We brought you the news recently that Spurs had been keen enough to offer the £60 million across three payments. This does not include any bonus payments, but does protect Palace’s locked-in core valuation.

New information makes for infuriating reading

According to TheBoyHotspur, Arsenal have now entered the conversation and are prepared to pay £30 million up front, and the remainder would be paid over the next two years. The clubs are still said to be finalising the specifics of the payment structure.

Key differences with the Spurs offer is that Arsenal are not thought to be rushing the process and prefer to wait until Crystal Palace finds a replacement for Eze. Additionally, the Gunners also plan to offer Reiss Nelson as part of a player-plus-cash deal. Should Palace accept, the transfer is expected to go through quickly.

Arsenal want to bring in Eze as cover for Martin Odegaard and to add competition on the left wing for Gabriel Martinelli. The Arsenal appear to have a clear strategy to get back to winning ways.

There has also been talk of Chelsea, which it is believed would pay the full release clause directly. Liverpool are also in the mix, as they look to strengthen their attack amid uncertainty surrounding Luis Diaz’s future.

Tottenham, on the other hand, it is suggested, has reportedly shifted its focus to other targets, which rather sums us up at this exact moment in time. What was the point of Levy being recorded in an interview, waffling on about ambition to win the Premier League and the Champions League, when basic deals such as this one are so beset with difficulties?

Of course, nothing at this stage is finalised, but it certainly sounds as if one side in North London is preparing to succeed next term.

Our transfer window is suddenly looking like an outtake from The Life of Brian, with people sporadically pointing and shouting ‘He’s the Messiah!’ as they chase another unwitting stooge whilst wearing ‘Rodrygo to Tottenham’ t-shirts.

The latest one who appears to have stepped forward, although it feels more as if he’s stepped backwards, is Rodrygo Goes.

‘Who is he?’ they cried, upon hearing him described as a Real Madrid superstar, as per CaughtOffside.

The truth is, this is a one-time star player at Craven Cottage, who went to Spain and then kinda flat-lined. Blue on the radar is last season, and pink is the season before. Like the wicked Witch of the West said, ‘Help me, I’m melting!’

Now, the plan, we are told, is for ‘Rodrygo to Tottenham’ to happen, to prop up our left wing, which has been underperforming in recent seasons due to Sonny’s similarly declining career.

The Boot Room website is running with this fascinating quote:

Talks have been intermediaries, and it has been revealed through the 24-year-old’s representatives that he would welcome a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Will we see more of this language? After the Gibb’s-White fiasco, I believe we may. It’s wishy-washy and, frankly, the source is poor.

What might Rodrygo bring to Tottenham?

Aged 24, Los Blancos paid £40 million for the lad in 2019, and after several good seasons, notably 2022 to 2024, the value is beginning to decline.

How much would the Spanish want, and at what point does Levy say, ‘Too much’, and put the phone down?

Looking at the radar for THFC, one can see where the deficiencies have been, and one has to say that employment of tactics should vastly improve us, but it seems ambitious to believe that this returning hero is the answer.

Does this transfer rumour have any genuine substance to it?

I use AI sparingly as I am trying to keep my brain ticking over, but this might be of interest from Grok.

There is no definitive evidence that Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes is transferring to Tottenham Hotspur, despite some speculation. Rodrygo is reportedly seeking clarity on his role at Real Madrid and prefers a starting spot on the left wing, which may not be guaranteed with players like Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe in the squad.

This may also explain his mild decline and reduction in games played by approximately 25%.

To me, this simply looks like another transfer rumour designed, by hook or by crook, to fill a void.

Thomas Frank was in an upbeat mood ahead of the South East Asian tour, hopeful to impress fans locally and increase the fan base.

Naturally enough, Frank was asked about Morgan Gibbs-White’s situation, the deal that never happened, as well as Mickey Moore’s immediate future at Rangers.

Luka Vušković got a favourable mention, ahead of the big game against Arsenal.

When asked about transfers, Frank was less forthcoming, and the message was one of calm, patience and respecting the existing squad members.

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

Yes, I know it was only a preseason game, but the statistics don’t lie. Luton Town had eleven shots to Spurs’ two, and Tottenham had an incredible amount of time on the ball, amassing over 400 passes, yet managed to achieve nothing with it.

Over to you, Daniel.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo this summer.

According to a report from Eldesmarque, they have been in contact with Real Madrid to seek permission to speak to the player. ‘First contacts’ have been initiated, and they have been informed that the player will cost €90 million. In addition to that, the Brazilian will demand the premium wages of €10 million per season as well.

The report claims that Tottenham will need to sell first to afford someone like him. It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal across the line. The 24-year-old is a world-class talent with a bright future, and he could be a key player for Tottenham. He has been labelled as a ‘gifted’ player in the past.

Tottenham want Rodrygo to be the star of their project

The North London outfit wants him to become the centrepiece of their project. They are looking to build a formidable squad capable of fighting for trophies regularly. There is no doubt that the South American is capable of leading the Tottenham attack.

He will add goals and creativity to the site. He is also versatile enough to operate in multiple roles.

The opportunity to move to the Premier League could be exciting for the player. He is not an indispensable asset for the Spanish club anymore, and he needs to play regularly. With the World Cup coming up next year, the move to Tottenham could be ideal.

Can Tottenham get the deal done?

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can afford the asking price and his wages. Cristian Romero has been linked with an exit from the club, and the report claims that Tottenham might need to cash in on him in order to make space for the Brazilian.

Apart from his quality as a footballer, he has won several major trophies, and Rodrygo’s winning experience would be a vital addition to the dressing room as well.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo this summer.

They have made contact regarding a move for the young midfielder, and they have made informal enquiries as well. It will be interesting to see if they can get a deal across the line for the young Manchester United midfielder.

According to GMS, Tottenham have been keeping tabs on Mainoo for a while, and they are hoping to secure his signature.

Tottenham could use Kobbie Mainoo

Mainoo has done quite well for Manchester United, and he could prove to be a solid long-term investment for Tottenham. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Tottenham need more control and defensive cover in the middle of the park, and the Manchester United prodigy could be the ideal fit.

He has all the tools to develop into a top-class midfielder, and he could be a future star for Tottenham. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United are prepared to sanction his departure. Losing an elite talent like him could prove to be a mistake.

As for Tottenham, it would be a major if they managed to sign someone like him.

Mainoo is an elite talent

Former Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen has labelled him as “an exceptional player”. Mainoo has all the tools to develop into a world-class player with the right guidance, and Tottenham would do well to secure his signature.

The 20-year-old midfielder has a contract with Manchester United until 2027, and the Red Devils have not been able to agree on an extension with him yet. Naturally, there is speculation surrounding his long-term future at the club. If Tottenham can get the deal done, it would be a masterstroke.