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Tottenham and Arsenal learn asking price for Moise Kean

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Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with the move for the Fiorentina striker Moise Kean.

The 24-year-old is back to his best and he has been outstanding this season. The Italian International has 19 goals to his name in all competitions and Arsenal and Tottenham are securing his signature.

According to a report from TuttoMercatoWeb, two North London clubs are keen on the ‘goal machine’ and they would have to pay his release clause of €52 million.

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham is willing to pay up for the Italian striker. The reported asking price seems reasonable for a player of his quality. If he manages to adapt to English football quickly, he could easily justify the investment.

Tottenham need a quality striker to support Dominic Solanke in the attack and Kean seems like the ideal acquisition. He has the physicality and technical attributes to do well at the London club. He has played in England before with Everton and the player could be open to the idea of returning to the Premier League. He might feel that he has unfinished business in English football, and he could look to prove his words in the Premier League.

Similarly, Arsenal need a quality striker as well. Gabriel Jesus has not been able to score consistently and they need to bring in an upgrade on the Brazilian. The 24-year-old Italian striker could be the ideal acquisition for them. Arsenal have the financial resources to get the deal across the line, and it will be interesting to see if they can beat Tottenham to his signature.

The 24-year-old is at the peak of his powers, and whoever ends up signing him will have a quality attacker on their hands. He could improve further with coaching and experience.

Report: Tottenham likely to sell Yves Bissouma in the summer

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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly prepared to part ways with midfielder Yves Bissouma in the upcoming transfer window as the club begins preparations for the summer.

According to a report from GiveMeSport, manager Ange Postecoglou has grown frustrated with Bissouma’s inconsistency and ongoing fitness concerns. The report further claims that Spurs have no intention of renewing the Mali international’s contract, which is set to expire in 18 months, making a summer sale the most likely outcome.

It further adds that Postecoglou is already eyeing potential replacements, with five midfielders on his radar: Johnny Cardoso, Hugo Larsson, Adam Wharton, Andy Diouf, and Angel Gomes.

Additionally, the club has been linked with Inter Milan’s Davide Frattesi, with some reports suggesting Spurs could explore a player-plus-cash deal involving Bissouma to secure the Italian midfielder’s services.

Yves Bissouma’s time at Tottenham

Since joining Spurs from Brighton for £30 million in June 2022, Bissouma has had a mixed tenure at the North London club. While he struggled in his first season, it was the 2023–24 campaign that saw him establish himself as a key player. He began the season in fine form, earning back-to-back Man of the Match awards against Brentford and Manchester United.

Despite a strong start this season, Bissouma’s performances have fluctuated, and off-the-pitch issues have further complicated his standing at the club. He managed to score his first goal for Spurs in a commanding 4-0 victory over Everton but has struggled for consistency since then.

Recently, he has fallen down the pecking order, with Postecoglou preferring Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall in midfield.

With multiple midfield reinforcements on Tottenham’s shortlist, the summer transfer window could bring significant changes to the team, with Bissouma potentially making way for fresh talent.

Agent of Dean Huijsen in talks with several clubs including Tottenham

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Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen is attracting a lot of interest from top clubs after his impressive performances for the Cherries this season.

Tottenham are reportedly among those showing an interest in securing his services but face stiff competition from other clubs including Liverpool, Chelsea, and Newcastle.

According to the latest report from TBR, there is interest beyond the Premier League in the Spaniard, with La Liga giants Real Madrid also interested in him.

The report adds that the player’s agent have reached out to several clubs regarding a potential move, including Tottenham.

The player is available at a comparatively affordable price, with i News reporting a £50m release clause in his current contract with Bournemouth.

The report from TBR further adds that while the Cherries are not happy with the player’s representative’s antics, they are willing to offer a new contract to the player in a bid to keep him at the club.

Tottenham’s interest in Dean Huijsen and what it means for the future of Radu Dragusin

Tottenham have had problems at the back this season, with star duo Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero both missing a significant part of the season through recurring injuries.

Ange was forced to play Archie Gray as a makeshift centre-back alongside Radu Dragusin but the Romanian has also suffered a season ending injury. The injury to the Romanian prompted Spurs to enter the market in January and sign Kevin Danso on loan.

Danso has proven to be an excellent signing for the club so far, impressing with his solid performances at the back as well as his leadership skills.

There is reportedly an obligation to buy clause in his loan deal, which will make him an excellent coup for Spurs if he continues to perform like he has been.

And while Radu Dragusin’s short-term future at Spurs has come into doubt due to Danso’s form, with reports suggesting the club could loan him out to another Premier League club next season, a big-money move for the Bournemouth defender could put his long-term future at the club in doubt as well.

Tottenham set to reignite move for Davide Frattesi in summer

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Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a summer move for the Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi.

The 25-year-old central midfielder was linked with a move to Tottenham at the start of the season and a report from Inter Live claims that the London club could reignite their interest in the player. The report further states that a fee of around £25 million would be enough to get the deal.

Spurs need more depth and quality in the middle of the park, and Frattesi would be a quality addition. He needs to play regularly at this stage of his career and if Spurs can provide him with gametime assurances, the opportunity to move to the Premier League club will be quite exciting for him.

He will add depth and quality to the Tottenham midfield and help them improve. They need to bring in quality players in order to bounce back strongly next season. It has been a disappointing season for Tottenham so far and they are expected to miss out on Champions League football.

Frattesi is highly rated across Italy, and he has the quality to establish himself as a player for Tottenham in the long term. He has the physicality and technical attributes to do well in English football, and it will be interesting to see if he can adapt to the Premier League quickly and make an instant impact.

The player could prove to be a bargain for the reported asking price, and Tottenham will certainly hope to get the deal across the line over the next few months. He is still only 25 and he could improve further with coaching and experience. He could easily justify the investment in the coming seasons.

Even though they have struggled this season, Tottenham have an exciting project and a talented squad. They will be an attractive destination for the Italian midfielder.

Tottenham and Man United keen on Morten Hjulmand

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Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Sporting CP defensive midfielder Morten Hjulmand.

The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months and a report via SportWitness claims that Manchester United are keen on him as well. The player has a release clause of €80 million in his contract, but the report states that he could be signed for less.

Hjulmand has established himself as a key player for the Portuguese club and his performances have been quite impressive in the league as well as in the European competitions. It is no surprise that clubs like Tottenham and Manchester United are keen on him.

Tottenham need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the 25-year-old will add physicality and defensive steel to the side. His arrival will protect the defensive unit and allow the creative players to operate with more freedom as well. Hjulmand could transform Spurs in the middle of the park.

They need quality players in order to do well and fight for trophies regularly. Signing the £66 million-rated midfielder would be a wise decision.

Meanwhile, Manchester United are keen on the player as well, and they need midfield reinforcement. They are looking to rebuild their midfield and Hjulmand would be a quality option. The 25-year-old will be attracted to the idea of joining both clubs, and it remains to be seen where he ends up eventually.

He has the physicality and technical attributes to do well in English football, and he could improve both teams in the midfield. The reported asking price seems quite steep and the two clubs will be hoping to negotiate a more reasonable fee. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds over the next few months.

Tottenham ready to sell Manor Solomon for £10

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Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to sanction Manor Solomon’s departure at the season’s end.

The winger is currently on loan at Leeds United and a report from Give Me Sport claims a fee of around £10-15 million would be enough for Tottenham to sanction his departure.

He is unlikely to be a regular starter for Tottenham in the near future, and it would make sense for him to move on and join a club where he will play regularly. The winger joined Tottenham in July 2023, but he failed to establish himself as a key player for the club after suffering a serious knee injury.

The player then moved to Leeds in order to gain regular first-team experience and get back to his best. He has done reasonably well for the Championship outfit, but it seems that Tottenham do not consider him a key part of their plans going forward.

The former Fulham winger has shown his quality in the Premier League in the past, and he could prove to be a useful acquisition for most clubs.

It will be interesting to see if you he help Leeds secure promotion to the Premier League at the end of the season. They could look to sign in permanently if that happens.

The report states that Leeds and Everton are keen on signing the player in the summer, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.

Meanwhile, Tottenham need to bring in more quality and depth in the wide areas. They should look to sign a dynamic attacker capable of slotting into multiple attacking roles. Timo Werner will leave the club upon the expiry of his loan deal, and Richarlison has been quite mediocre this season. Spurs must improve their attacking unit in the summer.

Ben Jacobs confirms Tottenham's appreciation for Andoni Iraola

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Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou’s long-term future at the club remains uncertain after an underwhelming season despite high hopes at the start of the campaign.

The club has found their rhythm in the last few games, with three wins in a row including one over a struggling Man United side.

They currently sit 12th in the table with 33 points, and have been knocked out of both domestic competitions. Europa League remains the only competition that can salvage their season, in which they have done reasonably well so far.

There is a good chance he will see the season out, with reports suggesting that the club understands the effect injuries have had on the campaign.

However, the long-term future remains uncertain, with the club being big admirers of Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola,

Iraola has impressed clubs with the work he has done with the Cherries, who are having a fantastic season. They currently sit 6th in the table with 43 points, just one point behind 4th placed Manchester City and 4 points behind 3rd place.

Ben Jacobs: Tottenham appreciate Andoni Iraola

According to reputable journalist Ben Jacobs, Spurs are yet to make an approach for Iraola, however, they do appreciate the Spanish manager. However, he adds that the club has no plans to sack Ange just yet which is why they have not started actively hunting for alternatives. However, if the club is to sack the Australian, Iraola will be further discussed as a likely option.

Speaking to GiveMeSport, Jacobs said:

“It’s true that Tottenham appreciate Andoni Iraola, but it’s nothing more than that at this stage, they’ve not made any kind of approach.

“They’ve not crystalised any kind of post-Ange plan, because they want to back Postecoglou.

Pundit says Tottenham have really missed Brennan Johnson

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Tottenham Hotspur have been given a major lift with the return of key players from injury, and one of the standout names making an immediate impact is Brennan Johnson.

The Welsh international marked his comeback in style, returning to the starting lineup in Spurs’ emphatic 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town.

His performance underlined just how crucial he is to the team, as he netted two goals and helped propel Tottenham to their third consecutive league win.

Troy Deeney: Tottenham have missed Brennan Johnson

Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney turned pundit has weighed in on Johnson’s return, emphasising how his pace, directness, and clinical finishing have significantly improved Spurs’ attacking threat.

Deeney pointed out that Johnson’s ability to break through defensive lines and his sharpness in front of goal make Tottenham a far more dangerous side, especially as they look to regain momentum in the latter part of the season.

Speaking to BBC Sport, the pundit said:

“Timely for him to be back with two good goals. Tottenham have missed his direct play and obviously, that goal threat that he carries. Spurs are looking a lot more like the real attacking threat we know they can be.”

Johnson’s brace against Ipswich further cemented his importance, taking his tally to 14 goals in all competitions and making him Tottenham’s top scorer this season, three ahead of Dominic Solanke.

His first goal came from a well-crafted move, with Archie Gray playing a precise long ball to Son Heung-min on the left flank. Son skillfully evaded his marker before delivering a low cross into the box, setting up Johnson for an easy tap-in at the far post.

For his second, Rodrigo Bentancur played a perfectly weighted pass to Son inside the area. The Spurs captain displayed excellent composure before laying it off to Johnson, who fired a low shot past the goalkeeper.

Named Player of the Match with an 8.8 rating, Johnson delivered an impressive display in his 64 minutes on the pitch, recording 28 touches and an expected goals (xG) of 1.15.

With Tottenham currently sitting 12th in the table, Johnson’s return could provide the attacking spark needed to push higher and end the season on a strong note.

Former Spurs goalkeeper believes Ange Postecoglou will not be sacked

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Tottenham Hotspur have regained their momentum with three consecutive Premier League wins, including an emphatic 4-1 triumph over Ipswich Town this past Saturday. However, despite this recent upturn in form, uncertainty still surrounds Ange Postecoglou’s future at the club.

Spurs currently sit in 12th place in the table and have already been knocked out of both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, leading to speculation about whether the Australian manager will be given the time to turn things around.

Paul Robinson on Ange Postecoglou’s future at Tottenham

Former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson recently shared his thoughts on the situation, suggesting that Postecoglou is likely to remain in charge until the end of the season.

Robinson emphasised that, despite the team’s inconsistent results, there are no clear-cut managerial candidates available who would be an immediate upgrade at this stage.

The pundit also pointed out the significant injury crisis that has plagued Spurs this season. A total of 19 players have been sidelined at different points, with at least eight of them being key starters. This has severely impacted Postecoglou’s ability to implement his tactical approach and maintain stability within the squad.

Additionally, Robinson noted that Tottenham had a quiet January transfer window, leaving Postecoglou without the reinforcements he may have needed to strengthen his squad. Given these challenges, he believes that dismissing the manager now would provide little benefit, especially since Spurs still have hopes in the Europa League.

Speaking to Tottenham News, Robinson said:

“I think he’s in the job until the end of the season in all honesty.

“I think he deserves that opportunity, because there’s no managers available who would jump out and go, that’s the one for us. I think with him, they’ve been hugely hampered by injuries, more so than any other club.

“He’s had 12 players injured, probably eight of them would start every game if you like. So you look at how his hands have been tied. For me, he’s there until the end of the season.

“I don’t think he got back as much as he probably wanted to or was needed in January. But you get nothing by sacking a manager at this stage of the season when they’re still in the Europa League. European places in the league look out of touch. I don’t really see the benefit in sacking him now.”

TBH Says:

While Postecoglou has faced criticism due to Tottenham’s struggles in the league, it is important to acknowledge the difficulties he has encountered, particularly the injury setbacks that have affected every position on the pitch.

With European qualification through the league becoming increasingly challenging, the remainder of the season will be crucial in shaping Postecoglou’s future. However, for now, he seems to have the support to continue guiding the team as they aim to finish the campaign on a strong note.

Tottenham in contact with Matheus Cunha regarding summer move

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Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to improve their attacking unit with the signing of the Brazilian attacker Matheus Cunha.

Arsenal and Chelsea are considering a move for the player at the end of the season as well. The player has a £62 million release clause in his contract, and it will be interesting to see if the three English clubs are willing to pay up. He has been outstanding for Wolves this season and he has 18 goal contributions in all competitions.

As per Fichajes, the three Premier League clubs have already contacted the player regarding a potential move. Tottenham are looking to bring in a quality attacker to complement Son Heung-min in the attack and they have identified the 25-year-old as a target.

Cunha is capable of operating anywhere across the front three and he will add goals and creativity to the Tottenham attack. He has proven himself in the Premier League with Wolves and he will want to compete at a high level. Joining a big club like Spurs will be quite exciting for him.

Wolves are one of the favourites to go down this season and Cunha will not want to compete in the Championship with them. He will want to stay in the Premier League and fight for trophies. Tottenham could provide him with that opportunity.

Meanwhile, Arsenal and Chelsea need to add more depth to the attacking unit. They have not been able to rotate key players like Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Cole Palmer due to the lack of options. Signing the Brazilian would certainly help them improve going forward.

It will be interesting to see where the player ends up. The reported release clause is quite steep, but the player has the ability to justify the investment in the coming seasons.