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Tottenham Hotspur could look to cash in on Wilson Odobert during the summer transfer window and replace him with Gustav Isaksen.

According to a report from La Lazio Siamo Noi, Odobert is not a key part of Thomas Frank’s plans at the North London club, and he could move on this summer.

Odobert replacement lined up

Odobert is reportedly valued at £25 million. Tottenham have already identified the Lazio attacker Gustav Isaksen as his replacement.

The report claims that the newly appointed Tottenham manager is ‘crazy’ about the 24-year-old Lazio attacker. He wanted to sign the player during his time at Brentford as well. It remains to be seen whether Spurs can wrap up the move in the coming weeks.

Gustav Isaksen could be a useful addition

Isaksen has done quite well for the Italian club, and he scored six goals and picked up six assists last season. His numbers could improve when he is playing in a better team alongside quality attackers.

He is capable of operating on either flank, and his versatility will be a bonus for Tottenham. He will add goals and creativity to the side. The opportunity to move to the Premier League will be hard for him to turn down. It would be a major step up in his career, and he will look to prove himself at the highest level.

Tottenham are among the biggest clubs in England, and they could provide him with the platform he needs right now. Regular football in England could accelerate his development and bring out the best in him.

The report further claims that the attacker is valued at around €25-30 million. Tottenham certainly have the resources to pay that kind of money for him. If he manages to adapt to English football, the asking price could look like a bargain.

Good afternoon and welcome to another in this series of daily shorts from The Boy Hotspur himself, sharing opinion and information from behind the scenes at Tottenham Hotspur.

For me, discussions about Manor Solomon have been skewed. Do those who don’t want him back at Tottenham, are they football experts? Or are they those who ought to be in a police cell, for supporting a proscribed terrorist organisation?

Look at the data – he’s one of our own.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Rennes striker Arnaud Kalimuendo during the summer transfer window.

The 23-year-old has done quite well in Ligue 1, and Tottenham are hoping to bring him to the Premier League. He scored 18 goals for the French outfit last season and picked up four assists as well.

According to a report from Ouest France, Tottenham are among the ‘hottest candidates’ to sign the French attacker, and the player has already ‘held talks’ with them regarding a summer move. It remains to be seen whether they can secure an agreement with his club.

Spurs need attackers

There is no doubt that they need a quality striker to support Dominic Solanke, and Kalimuendo could be the ideal acquisition. He has the physicality and technical attributes to do well in England. He will help share the goalscoring burden with the England international and help creatively as well.

Joining Tottenham would be a major step in Kalimuendo’s career, and he will look to prove himself at the highest level. Regular football in England could bring out the best in him and help him fulfil his tremendous potential.

Tottenham need Arnaud Kalimuendo

Tottenham are lacking in depth in the attacking unit, and signing Kalimuendo would make a lot of sense. He is a young player with a bright future, and he could be available for a reasonable amount of money as well. The report from France claims that Rennes are hoping to earn over €30 million.

Tottenham have the finances to get the deal across the line, and the player could justify the investment as well. The deal could look like a major bargain in the long run if he manages to adapt to English football quickly.

It will be interesting to see if Spurs follow up on their discussions with an official proposal to sign the player now.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Sporting Charleroi midfielder Adem Zorgane.

According to a report from DZ Foot, Tottenham have been keeping tabs on his development, and they are impressed with his performances.

The report claims that Tottenham have been taking a ‘close look’ at his performances, and they were particularly impressed by his display against Westerlo back in May. Charleroi picked up a 4-3 win, and Zorgane was one of the best players on the pitch.

Spurs could use Adem Zorgane

It is no secret that Tottenham need a quality defensive midfielder who can protect the back four and break up opposition attacking moves. Zorgane could prove to be the ideal fit for them.

The player is ready to take the next step in his career, and a move to Tottenham would be quite exciting for him. They are among the biggest clubs in England, and the opportunity to join them will be hard to turn down. They will be able to offer him Champions League football as well.

Meanwhile, clubs in Belgium are keen on the player as well. It remains to be seen where he ends up. The opportunity to move to England could be very attractive for the player at this stage of his career.

Replacement for Bissouma?

Meanwhile, Yves Bissouma has been linked with a move away from Tottenham, and they will need to replace the Mali international. His performances have been underwhelming over the last 12 months. Zorgane could prove to be a quality alternative.

It remains to be seen how the situation develops.

The 25-year-old midfielder is more than just someone who wins the ball back for his side. He will add composure, vision, and drive in the middle of the park as well.

Tottenham are interested in signing the RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons during the summer transfer window.

According to a report from Ben Jacobs on Give Me Sport, Tottenham are keen on the player, and they have made an active enquiry for him.

It will be interesting to see if they decide to come forward with an official approach for the player in the coming weeks. They could use more depth in the attacking unit, and the 22-year-old would be a quality addition.

The Netherlands international is on the radar of clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal as well. Apparently, the player has asked to move on this summer, and it remains to be seen where he ends up.

Spurs could move for Xavi Simons

Ben Jacobs has revealed that it could be the kind of deal that happens later on in the window. The future of Son Heung-min could play a key role in a potential move as well. The South Korean has been linked with a move away from Tottenham, and he could be sold before the transfer window closes.

Jacobs said: “At the moment, I can only tell you about Spurs, who have made an active enquiry to just understand on the player’s side the desire and price, but nothing advanced.

“It might be the kind of deal that happens later in the window, we were speaking earlier about how Son is going to go off and do pre-season with Spurs and then decide after that decide his future.”

The 32-year-old is at the twilight stages of his career, and this could be the right time for Tottenham to cash in on him and bring in an alternative.

Simons would improve Spurs

Meanwhile, the Netherlands international has been outstanding for the German club in the Bundesliga last season. He scored 10 goals and picked up 7 assists.

There is no doubt that he would add some much-needed cutting edge in the final third for Tottenham if they can get the deal done. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.

Simons is capable of operating both centrally and on the flanks. His versatility will be a bonus for the team if they can get the deal done.

LOSC Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier has been linked with a move away from France in recent weeks, and he has impressed Tottenham with his performances.

According to TBR football, Tottenham are looking at multiple goalkeepers as a potential replacement for Guglielmo Vicario. The Italian has been criticised for his inability to deal with set pieces, and Tottenham are looking at potential alternatives.

The 23-year-old French goalkeeper is one of the players on their radar. It will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him. He has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in Ligue 1, and he could develop into a top-class player with the right guidance.

Tottenham are looking at multiple goalkeepers

Bailey told TBR Football: “In terms of goalkeepers who have impressed – they do like James Trafford.

“Others I am told who have impressed them are French duo Guillaume Restes and Lucas Chevalier, whilst there are two in Italy in the shape of Parma’s Japanese star Zion Suzuki and Atalanta’s Marco Carnesecchi. All of whom could be available at the right price.”

Lucas Chevalier fancies Premier League move

The player has previously admitted that he dreams of a move to the Premier League. The opportunity to join Tottenham could be quite exciting for him, and he’s likely to be tempted if they come calling. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham can bring in quality additions over the next few weeks.

They will be hoping to fight for trophies next year. They have secured Champions League qualification, and top players will be attracted to the idea of joining them.

Joining a big club in the Premier League would be ideal for Chevalier. It would be the ideal next step in his career, and it will help him fulfil his potential. He will look to fight for trophies with the North London club if the transfer goes through.

Meanwhile, Tottenham will be hoping to agree on a reasonable deal to sign the player. It remains to be seen whether they decide to replace the Italian goalkeeper with Chevalier this summer. Alternatively, the French goalkeeper could compete with the Italian for the starting spot. More depth in the squad could help Tottenham improve as a team.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a surprise summer move for the Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah.

The 22-year-old is expected to leave the Premier League champions this summer, and he has been linked with Bayer Leverkusen as well. The German club are close to securing his services for a fee of around £30 million.

Spurs now keen on Liverpool ace

However, a report from TBR football claims that Tottenham are interested in him as well. It remains to be seen whether they come forward with an offer to sign the player. The opportunity to play in the Premier League regularly will be quite exciting for the defender, and Tottenham could be an attractive destination.

They will be able to offer him Champions League football next season. The young defender is highly rated across Europe, and former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has labelled him as “special” in the past.

Move back on: Tottenham now eyeing “amazing” 26-year-old after Thomas Frank approval

Jarell Quansah would be a future asset

The 22-year-old will only improve with coaching and experience. He has the attributes to develop into a reliable Premier League defender. Apart from his defensive qualities, he is extremely good with the ball at his feet. He will add calmness and composure to the Tottenham back line if he joins the club.

Even though he is likely to cost around €40 million, the player has the ability to justify the investment in future. He would be a solid long-term investment for the club.

Tottenham need to act quickly if they want to beat the German club to his signature. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Quansah will be desperate for regular game time. Tottenham will have to provide him with gametime assurance in order to convince him to join the club.

It will be interesting to see if Liverpool are willing to sell the Premier League-winning defender to a rival club. They will probably prefer if he moved abroad.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to move for the Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze after the approval from Thomas Frank.

According to TBR football, the move is now back on after the newly appointed manager informed the club officials that he likes the 26-year-old. The Crystal Palace attacker is certainly one of the best in the Premier League, and he was outstanding for them last season.

He was crucial to their FA Cup-winning campaign, and he might look to move on and join a bigger club now. Tottenham will be an exciting opportunity for him. They will be able to offer him Champions League football and the platform to push for trophies regularly.

Spurs need more attacking depth

Tottenham need more creativity and cutting edge in the final third, and the England international could be the ideal acquisition.

He is capable of operating both centrally and on the flanks. He will help carve out opportunities for his teammates and score goals as well. Eze has been a reliable performer in the Premier League, and he would be a no-risk addition.

Eberechi Eze would be a quality signing

Eze has been labelled as an “amazing” player by Oliver Glasner. He is at the peak of his career, and he could make an instant impact at the north London club. He is well settled in the Premier League, and he is unlikely to need time to adapt.

He scored 14 goals and picked up 11 assists last season. His numbers could improve when he’s playing in a better team alongside top-quality players. The move to Tottenham could bring out the best in him.

This is a series I began a while back, and one I find perhaps the most rewarding. After all, how natural is it for two blokes to go down to the pub and talk about football?

In this episode, I venture out to the beautiful Malvern Hills to meet with Chris, a subscriber to The Boy Hotspur substack, to chat about Thomas Frank and what tangible difference he might make to a side which papered over some rather large cracks last term, by winning a trophy.

Did you realise the margins that the former Brentford boss was making at the G Tech? No wonder Daniel is keen.

Maybe this one makes lots of sense!

One crucial aspect of a new coach overseeing the regime at Tottenham next season is the likelihood that our strikers will become more of a focal point.

At its best, and we are talking about a little more than ten games across two seasons, Ange Postecoglou’s system was all about inclusivity, to a point whereby it was frequently difficult to reason why so much money had been spent on Richarlison or Dominic Solanke.

Neither has provided a decent recent on the investment made.

Solanke, with an array of mixed talent around him at Bournemouth, produced more goals than he has at Tottenham. It is always a tell-tale sign at Spurs that the excuses start to come out when a player isn’t delivering what they were hired to do.

Excusing the player’s shortfalls

With goalkeepers, it’s usually that he’s a great shot stopper (meaning he concedes freely when he doesn’t stop a shot). With strikers, it’s usually some toffee about the sterling work he does off the ball (meaning he can’t do what he’s been paid to and score).

View From The Lane podcast

Jay Harris, previously the Brentford correspondent who is now full-time on Spurs for The Athletic, said the following on the View From The Lane podcast.

“I think Solanke will excel under Thomas Frank, and I have a suspicion he tells Solanke to be more selfish. I think he’ll tell Solanke to concentrate on getting into the six-yard box a lot more. I remember he did something very similar with Ivan Toney.

I interviewed Toney once, and he said that there were times when he was so concentrated on taking the ball into the box, Frank told him:

“‘Don’t bother with that. This team is going to be set up to provide for you,’ and I can see him doing something similar with Solanke.”

Ivan Toney magic at Tottenham

When it comes to how Frank will make a meaningful difference at Spurs, we will be wanting to provide a tactical revolution, which is something, albeit modestly, he was able to create at Brentford.

If Frank can put in place a system whereby Solanke, in particular, can be fed continuous opportunities to finish, the aspirations around the boy could finally be realised. Could Solanke be our very own Ivan Toney?

Tottenham need their strikers to strike – the clue is in the name.

Finishing 17th is not acceptable, under any circumstances.