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Tottenham Hotspur have an important summer ahead of them as they prepare for the 2025/26 season. The London outfit are back in the Champions League after their Europa League win. They beat fellow Premier League side Manchester United 1-0 in the final in Bilbao last month to secure the trophy.

They finished in a disappointing 17th place in the league though and need to perform better next term. Ange Postecoglou’s side have the opportunity to bring in some new players when the transfer window opens for business. They could do with getting a few quality additions through the door to boost their squad.

Whether their manager is the man at the helm come the start of next season is still yet to be seen - the former Celtic boss is widely tipped to be axed during the summer months, with the likes of Brentford’s Thomas Frank believed to be in with a shot of becoming the club’s next head coach. Regardless of the main man in the dugout, it’s expected to be a summer of major change in terms of playing personnel, with the Athletic suggesting the club have an enormous transfer budget in the region of £200m ready to spend on new players.

Tottenham Hotspur could target Noni Madueke from rivals Chelsea

According to a report by The Guardian, Chelsea will listen to offers for winger Noni Madueke. The attacker may well move on if his price tag, which Fichajes claim is around the £50million mark, is met.

Madueke, 23, would be a shrewd addition for Spurs if they were able to lure him away from Stamford Bridge. A change of scene would do him good and he needs to go somewhere he is guaranteed regular minutes. His contract with the Blues expires in June 2030 but it is yet to be known whether he will be sticking around.

He was actually on the books of Spurs from 2014 to 2018 as a youngster after arriving from Crystal Palace. However, he didn’t stay long enough to break into their first-team. He left seven years ago to embark on a new challenge abroad at PSV and his decision to get out of his comfort zone in Holland worked out well for him.

Why Noni Madueke would suit Tottenham Hotspur this summer

Madueke would be worth a gamble for Spurs and would add more competition and depth to their attacking department. Chelsea swooped to land him back in 2023 and he has since endured a mixed spell there. Nevertheless, he has bags of potential and at the age of only 23 still, he has plenty of time on his side to grow and develop down the line.

The England international, who has five caps to his name, has scored 20 goals in 87 games for the Blues so far, 11 of which came in this past campaign. He caught their eye in the Eredivisie at PSV and he found the net on 20 occasions in 80 outings for the Eindhoven club. That proves he has an eye for goal from the wing and can be a real threat cutting in on his left foot from the right.

Both Kevin de Bruyne and Mohamed Salah infamously didn’t pull up any trees at Chelsea and went on to become world stars. Although Madueke is unlikely to reach the same heights as them, there is no reason why he can’t go on and win trophies on a consistent basis if he did leave. Spurs need to make some smart signings and they could do a lot worse than luring Madueke back to his former team.

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Tottenham Hotspur have the chance to bring in some new faces this summer. They also have the opportunity to let players head out the exit door when the next transfer window opens up for business to help free up space and funds. Ange Postecoglou's side finished the 2024/25 season in a disappointing 17th place in the Premier League.

Nevertheless, they were able to get their hands on the Europa League trophy. The London outfit beat Manchester United in the final in Bilbao. That result also means that they will be competing in the Champions League again next term which is a big boost.

Tottenham Hotspur could strike Jadon Sancho transfer deal this summer

Jadon Sancho’s future is up in the air at the moment and it remains to be seen where he will be playing his football from now on. He has spent this past campaign on loan at Chelsea from rivals Manchester United. As per Sky Sports, Enzo Maresca’s side have a £25million obligation to buy him permanently and will have to pay £5million if they send him back to Old Trafford.

If he doesn’t end up moving to Stamford Bridge on a full-time basis, Spurs should try and snap him up instead. It is unlikely that he has a future ahead of him with his parent club under Ruben Amorim. Therefore, another move somewhere else wouldn’t be a surprise over the next couple of months.

Sancho, 25, would give Postecoglou another option to pick from going forward if they were to sign him. He has proven himself in the top flight in the past and needs to find a home where he is guaranteed regular first-team fotball. The England international is still relatively young and has plenty of time left ahead of him at the top level.

A report by Fichajes last winter suggested he was a player who Spurs were admirers of. He played 41 games for Chelsea after linking up with them from United, 31 of which came in the league. The London-born man chipped in with five goals.

Tottenham Hotspur could be perfect Jadon Sancho home

Sancho would inject more competition and depth into Spurs’ ranks and would give them something different to what they already have. Postecoglou could do with adding some more quality into his squad after a tough season. Despite winning the Europa League, they still have a lot of work to do and must ensure that they get their recruitment right.

Both Chelsea and United would be kicking themselves if Sancho went somewhere like the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and immediately hit the ground running. That wouldn’t be a surprise either and he is someone who has proved in the past that he can tear it up on the big stage. Going back to his time at Borussia Dortmund, he was one of the most promising talents in Europe.

Sancho moved over to Germany back in 2017 as a youngster after a spell at Manchester City. He broke into the first-team of the Bundesliga giants and fired 50 goals in 137 matches. That earned him a big-money switch to United but his time back in England hasn’t quite gone to plan yet though.

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The 2024/25 season is firmly in the books, but the summer transfer window has only just begun as teams begin strengthening their squads a little earlier than usual in preparation for the Club World Cup.

The first window of opportunity which applies to all teams falls between 1 June and 10 June, before transfer activity resumes once opening again just six days later from 16 June until 1 September.

As it stands, Liverpool have been the most active team this summer and after securing the £29.5m addition of Jeremie Frimpong and a reported £8.4m for Trent Alexander-Arnold to leave a month early with his contract expiring, it’s suspected that it won’t be long before further names are added to their star-studded team with Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez and Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz seemingly being the next names on the list.

However, it’s also widely reported that Liverpool will be in the market for further attacking reinforcements this summer as well, and one player that is thought to rank highly on their list is Yankuba Minteh. The Gambian international, 20, has enjoyed a breakout season for Brighton & Hove Albion after a £30 million move from Newcastle United last summer.

The North East club didn’t want to sell Minteh at the time but found their hands tied amid concerns about breaching PSR in a frantic 24 hour period which also saw Elliot Anderson depart to Nottingham Forest and enjoy similar success.

Liverpool target bold move for Yankuba Minteh

Champions Liverpool are now eyeing a move to sign electric Brighton star Yankuba Minteh this summer, according to Stretty News. The outlet explains the Reds are huge fans of the young right-winger, who has scored seven goals and registered five assists in 37 appearances across all competitions this term.

Minteh is primarily a right-sided winger, renowned for his exceptional speed, agility and workrate. He ranks 12th in terms of goal creating actions per 90 in the entire division this season and ranks in the 96th percentile for tackles and 97th for clearances amongst wingers in Europe.

The winger is progressing at a rapid rate and is seen as someone that could provide long-term competition for Mohamed Salah and offer further squad depth next season. However, Man United are also thought to be keeping a close eye on proceedings due to the young winger’s ability to slot into Ruben Amorim’s preferred 3-4-2-1 formation, as per Caught Offside.

The 3AM verdict: Yankuba Minteh is developing into a fine footballer and at just 20-years-of-age already looks at home in the Premier League.

He could prove a suitable option for United in the wing-back role due to his ability to bomb up the pitch and track back in equal measure, while he’d also suit Liverpool in many ways by giving the club an option from the bench. However, at this stage of his career staying at Brighton could be the best bet for his development and also for the Seagulls as his valuation is only likely to increase with each passing season.

Tottenham Ready to Trigger £68m Release Clause

Tottenham Hotspur are back in the Champions League and reportedly ready to make a statement of intent by activating the £68m release clause of Crystal Palace FA Cup hero Eberechi Eze, as per reports from GiveMeSport.

The Lilywhites finished last term in 17th and are in desperate need of recruits to cope with the demands of Europe’s elite competition while also climbing the league table. Eze has enjoyed his finest individual campaign of his career to date with 14 goals and 11 assists in 43 matches across all competitions and will have high hopes of representing England at next summer’s World Cup.

The 3AM verdict: Eze is arguably one of the most talented players in Crystal Palace’s recent history and a key figure in the club’s progress into European football for the first time in the club’s history. He’s someone that would slot into most teams in the league and would be an asset for a club like Tottenham despite competition from Dejan Kuluveski, Heung Min-Son, Brennand Johnson and potentially Richarilson in the wide areas.

It’s a move that makes sense from a Tottenham perspective in a lot of ways due to the quality he’d offer them, but their priorities should lay in defensive areas after a season where they have leaked 65 goals alone in the league. They should only really move for Eze if they can get other attackers out of the door and should first be prioritising the backline and defensive midfield options.

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It’s Transfer Window Eve Eve (as all the kids are calling it these days) with less than 48 hours until what promises to be a historic summer of spending kicks off, and we start with a side who have exploded onto the rumour mill in recent days: Tottenham Hotspur.

The usually frugal north London club look set to splash the cash garnered from their Champions League qualification heist in Bilbao and are seeking reinforcement to their forward line having added Dominic Solanke for a club record fee last summer.

And talkSPORT understands Ange Postecoglou is eyeing up a move for Christopher Nkunku who is set to finally leave Chelsea having come close to a January exit. Bayern Munich were the potential destination then but were put off by Enzo Maresca’s staff demanding more than £50m for the forward who scored three Premier League goals this season.

Tottenham aren’t so easily dissuaded though. Nkunku flourished at RB Leipzig, making an astounding 90 goal contributions in 119 Bundesliga games, which inspired Chelsea to trigger his £52m release clause in 2023. Nkunku signed a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge so Chelsea are in no rush to sell, but would welcome the opportunity to break even or make a small profit on the mercurial Frenchman who would sprinkle some stardust on Tottenham’s attack.

The 3AM Verdict: Nkunku boasts a genuine triple-threat in the final third, possessing the ability to beat a defender with the ball at his feet, pick a pass to create a goal-scoring opportunity or get on the end of one to finish himself. That would fit well in Postecoglou’s system which relies on unpredictability caused by rotation across the attacking five, though Nkunku’s failure to fire in the Premier League so far is cause for concern.

Newcastle United prepared to battle Arsenal and Liverpool for Rodrygo

Yesterday we reported that Newcastle are chasing an audacious double-swoop for Marc Guehi and Bryan Mbeumo and it’s now emerged that another, even bigger, name is firmly on Eddie Howe’s radar.

With Newcastle apparently not bothered by their rumoured Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) handicap, they’re lining up a £68m bid for the Brazilian according to Fichajes. Rodrygo, Guehi and Mbuemo would take the Magpies’ summer spending up to £178m after three successive lean windows, and could make Newcastle contenders for Premier League and European glory.

Highly rated by his Los Blancos teammates, Rodrygo has been a critical part of Real Madrid’s last two Champions League triumphs including decisive knockout goals against Chelsea and Manchester City, and it’s no surprise that the first season his influence has waned on Carlo Ancelotti’s side has coincided with their worst continental showing in five years.

Howe guiding his side back to the top table of European football means there’s a larger transfer kitty available and Rodrygo would be the perfect statement signing at St James’ Park, which has the potential to replicate Anfield on Champions League nights - remember Newcastle demolishing Kylian Mbappe’s PSG there in 2023?

The 3AM Verdict: Newcastle’s bid falls some way short of Real Madrid’s €100m (£85m) asking price for Rodrygo, with Arsenal and Liverpool also chasing the Brazilian. Those rivals have other cheaper winger targets and Rodrygo would likely enjoy returning the limelight after he’s been sidelined at the Bernabeu, yet this still feels like a long shot for Howe to pull off.

Fabrizio Romano hands Arsenal double transfer boost

Fabrizio Romano has reported Arsenal have “started moving initial concrete talks” for RB Leipzig frontman Benjamin Sesko. Sesko scored at just under a goal every other game for the east German side and has been targeted by Chelsea and Manchester United, though is set to cost his next club an eye-watering £92.5m.

However, Arsenal are desperate for a goal-scoring centre forward after making do with Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Mikel Merino, while Sesko would’ve been automatically worth that sum if he’d been able to convert some of the Gunners’ golden opportunities against PSG and send them to the Champions League final.

Meanwhile Romano also tweeted that Arsenal are set to tie down Gabriel Magalhaes to a long-term extension running until 2030. The Brazilian’s partnership with William Saliba has been the bedrock on which Mikel Arteta has rebuilt the Gunners and alongside a spending spree, locking down superstars like Gabriel, Saliba and Bukayo Saka is a key aim in north London this summer.

The 3AM Verdict: Sesko is exactly the mould of player that Arteta needs to take Arsenal to the next level, and he’s also the type of marquee signing that the Gunners have too often missed out on all the way back to their infamous £40,000,001 bid for Luis Suarez. Getting the rest of Gabriel’s prime years is another major win.

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe has had some perverted reverse of the Midas touch throughout his sporting endeavours, and the latest dose of that at Old Trafford looks set to cost Manchester United one of their brightest established stars, which could benefit Tottenham Hotspur.

Whether it’s watching the all-conquering Mercedes and Team Sky turn into F1 and Tour de France also-rans, abandoning Britain’s sailing team straight after reaching the America’s Cup final or keeping FC Lausanne Sport as a yo-yo club in Switzerland, Ratcliffe’s presence in has proved the kiss of death so far in sporting boardrooms.

Indeed, Ratcliffe’s best success on the field, tarmac or water this season has been Nice who qualified for the Champions League after finishing fourth in Ligue 1, when he and his team were “Not been allowed to get involved because of multi-club ownership rules”.

In that interview with The Times, Ratcliffe went on to say: “They’ve been so much better without our interference! Maybe there’s a lesson there as well, you know.”

Yet his presence at the Estadio San Mames to watch Manchester United pathetically concede the Europa League to Tottenham shows he’s not taking that lesson on board regarding his biggest and boldest sporting venture, as that defeat has turned a poor situation at Manchester United into a truly dire one.

Their failure to qualify for any European football next season combined with Ebenezer Ratcliffe’s draconian hands controlling the purse strings means Ruben Amorim will be forced to raise a lot of his transfer budget through player sales this summer. The ex-Sporting boss is targeting an overhaul at Old Trafford to enable the Red Devils to compete with the rest of the big six (and ASEAN All-Stars) once again, with Erik ten Hag’s leftover squad apparently proving unfit for purpose in Amorim’s system.

Bruno Fernandes, who may have saved Manchcester United from a relegation battle this campaign, is among those on the chopping block but Kobbie Mainoo would be even more valuable if United can tempt a big offer and he could be a perfect fit for Tottenham and Ange Postecoglou.

Kobbie Mainoo is Tottenham Hotspur’s one-man fix to two problems

With Manchester United looking to quickly raise cash, academy graduates are the most treasured prize of all as they can be booked as pure profit on the club’s ledgers; welcome to the romance of football in 2025.

There are varying reports on Manchester United’s exact asking price for Mainoo, from £55 million to north of £80m, but Tottenham have the bounty of Champions League qualification to spend and Mainoo would be much-needed midfield upgrade for Postecoglou. A big weakness for Tottenham this season has been their inability to beat the press, with teams hemming them into their defensive third and Postecoglou strictly forbidding any balls long up to the halfway line or beyond.

They’ve been dispossessed more times than anyone else in the Premier League except Newcastle and attempt the fourth-fewest long passes in the division, so it’s integral to have quality ball players in central or holding midfield. And they don’t come much better in that mould than Mainoo.

He ranks in the top 4% of central midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues for successful take-ons and is also in the top quintile for progressive passes received, as teammates trust him enough to give him the ball under pressure knowing that more often than not he can escape that defender.

It’s the main reason the 20-year-old was drafted into England’s starting lineup at last summer’s Euros once the Trent Alexander-Arnold experiment failed and Connor Gallagher couldn’t kickstart the Three Lions, and Mainoo duly started every single knockout game for Gareth Southgate.

Mainoo is also extremely versatile in the final third, ranking highly among central midfielders for carries into the penalty area and passes that lead to goals excluding set pieces, while the stats suggest he’d have doubled his assist tally at Manchester United if he’d spent it in the service of even average strikers rather than Joshua Zirkzee or Rasmus Hojlund.

With Postecoglou’s system so heavily reliant on interchangeable groups on the edge of the penalty area, this Swiss Army knife ability would be invaluable. As would his strong defensive edge and effectiveness against counter-attacks, which Tottenham often found themselves scrambling to stop last season.

Spurs have also been linked with Angel Gomes and the free agent would thrive similarly at Tottenham Hotspur, but Mainoo’s skill and composure in possession under pressure, and effectiveness in the final third would be a better fit if Postecoglou truly wants to make a splash this summer

Manchester United forced into lose-lose situation

Manchester United will be thanking their lucky stars that Mainoo signed a long-term extension at Old Trafford in 2023 that has still has two years remaining, but the way they could be forced to sell one of their best players is endemic of cannibalisation the Red Devils have performed since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure 12 years ago.

Incoming managers have been given ever-increasing budgets and influence over transfers, which have almost universally proven ineffective at the time and then unusable to their successor, while the pipeline from the legendary Red Devils academy to the first team has grown increasingly clogged.

Barcelona have shown how a team can escape financial trouble with talented youth products forming the core of the starting XI, but equally important has been the revenue raised by sales from the academy.

Selling Nico Gonzalez, Marc Guiu, Chadi Riad and Estanis Pedrola raised €39.2m (£32.8m) with negligible negative impact to matchday performance but it’s hard to see who could have a similar impact for the Red Devils outside of established stars like Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho or Amad Diallo. Both players exemplify another problem at Old Trafford; player development (or lack of it).

Mainoo played a full 90 minutes only once more under Amorim than he did under Ten Hag this Premier League season despite the Dutchman leaving in October, and deployed higher up the pitch with predictably low-key results. Garnacho and Marcus Rashford are among the crowd of other players to go backwards after breaking into the first team, and both are for sale this summer.

None of that is a concern to Tottenham though, who have the opportunity to supercharge their attack and reinforce their defence while weakening one of their rivals - a chance Postecoglou can’t afford to pass up.

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Tottenham Hotspur are looking to bolster their squad ahead of their return to the Champions League, and could bring back a Premier League great back to England’s top flight for free in the process. Ange Postecoglou was clear that he’s prioritising experience at the top level of European football on his summer shopping list, as he looks to fulfill his promise that season three will be better than season two.

"If we do some good business in the transfer market, obviously bring some experience in, I'm not talking about age, I'm talking about players who have played at this level and can help the team, then I've got no doubt we can make the impact we want," Postecoglou told reporters.

"Not just us but any club that gets into the Champions League, I think understands that. It's the most elite competition in Europe and it's a great demand.

"So I think every club that gets into the Champions League sees it as an opportunity to strengthen with experience, players who have played at that level, who are going to be comfortable at that level, not players who are stepping up to that level. That's the difference.”

With that in mind, the forward line will be an obvious focus. The attacking quartet that started the Europa League final in Bilbao (Brennan Johnson, Pape Matar Sarr, Richarlison and Dominic Solanke) somewhat lacks firepower and boasts a combined 514 career Champions League minutes, 71% via the Brazilian alone.

And as Leroy Sane’s contract expires at Bayern Munich, Sky Sports News' Kaveh Solhekol and Michael Bridge say the German has been offered to Tottenham on a free transfer.

Sane fills Tottenham need up front

Of Tottenham’s forwards currently under contract for next season, only Son Heung-Min and Mathys Tel have started in a Champions League knockout win. Meanwhile Sane has 73 Champions League appearances under his belt and has produced goals in some memorable moments.

His first ever goal in the competition was an equaliser against Real Madrid helping Schalke beat Los Blancos 4-3 at the Bernabeu, and he also popped up with a goal that looked like it’d help Bayern Munich reach the 2024 final at Real Madrid’s expense before Joselu’s inexplicable brace proved otherwise.

Sane’s presence would also take less pressure off Spurs’ impressive crop of budding attacking youngsters including Will Lankshear, Mikey Moore, Dane Scarlett and Oyindamola Ajayi, all of which netted in the Europa League this season and were used pretty heavily by Postecoglou.

They could do with a longer-term introduction to regular first-team action at the very highest level, at a time when the post-Son era is coming to an end in North London.

A bonafide Spurs legend, this seasons saw Son rack up his fewest Premier League minutes since moving to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and he was just 70 off his making it his lowest ever for the club across a campaign. The classy South Korean will be 33 when Spurs kick off their 2025/26 campaign while somewhat incredibly, Sane will still be in 20s and could provide a good fit for Postecoglou too.

Sane still has much to offer Premier League

Despite falling off English football fans’ radars somewhat since leaving these shores, Sane has made 85 more appearances for Bayern Munich than he did at Manchester City and clocked more goals and assists there as well.

This season has seen the German score 13 times in all competitions including one in the Champions League, and he’s made six assists in 45 games overall - respectable numbers for a player who’s split his appearances pretty evenly between the bench and the starting XI. Sane remains in the picture for the national team too - starting in both of Germany’s knockout games at least summer’s Euros, and each leg of their March Nations League quarter-finals win against Italy.

He retains the pace that was such a problem for Premier League defences while wearing sky blue and has a better non-penalty expected goals and assist than 94% of the wingers in Europe’s top five leagues in the past year.

Postecoglou’s attacking philosophy is aimed at getting the ball into rotations of players on the edge of the final third who can all make a pass to a teammate running in behind or drive at the penalty area themselves and Sane is comfortable doing either, while his defensive work isn’t to be sniffed at.

And most importantly, his ability to cut inside from the right flank onto his left foot and open fire remains as deadly as ever - just ask Bundesliga defenders this season. He’s clearly not quite the same all-round package as before but Sane remains a high-class free signing for Postecoglou to kickstart Spurs’ summer transfer window with.

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There’s only two more sleeps until the summer transfer window swings open, though there’s not much rest for Premier League clubs as they prepare for the 2025/26 campaign as this latest hit of transfer news and gossip shows, featuring six top-flight teams starting with Newcastle United.

Newcastle had been expected to spend this summer on the defensive, fighting to keep hold of stars like Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak under the cloud of potential Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) trouble.

The club is also still reeling from the shock departure of sporting director Paul Mitchell, who replaced Dan Ashworth in 2024 and had butted heads with Howe behind the scenes, while their CEO for almost all of the Magpies’ Saudi era is stepping down for medical reasons at the end of the season.

However, with England reportedly keen to appoint Eddie Howe as national team manager there must be a concerted effort to show the 47-year-old the potential still available to him on Tyneside after he captured Newcastle’s first trophy in 56 years. With that in mind, the Magpies are targeting an audacious double-swoop from their Premier League rivals with The Telegraph reporting Howe is interested in Marc Guehi and Bryan Mbeumo.

With a year remaining on his contract, Guehi isn’t short of admirers this summer as Tottenham, Manchester United and Chelsea have all been linked with the centre-back. Spurs saw a £70 million bid rejected by Crystal Palace in January but Guehi is now expected to be available for a discount, at around £50m.

Similarly, fellow Londoner Mbeumo has one year left on his contract and is set to cost £50-£60m from Brentford after the best season of his career. The Cameroon international hit 20 Premier League goals as the Bees finished 10th, and is also a Manchester United target especially if they miss out on Matheus Cunha.

The 3AM Verdict: Both players fit Howe’s target profile of pace at both ends of the pitch and the offer of Champions League football will be an attractive one. However, there is a question of realism. It’s hard to believe Newcastle could sign Mbuemo while keeping hold of their other star attackers and the monetary competition for Guehi’s services should be fierce.

Spurs attempt to hijack Reds’ pursuit of Simons

Xavi Simons has been part of Arne Slot’s raft of summer targets, but a new suitor has emerged in the form of Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham.

ESPN report Spurs are monitoring the situation between Simons and Liverpool, which was rumoured before news of the Reds’ blockbuster £100m+ pursuit of Florian Wirtz exploded onto the rumour mill. Wirtz would occupy the number 10 spot that Simons currently calls home, meanwhile the Dutchman would become the new star at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Postecoglou looks to make a rare splash in the transfer market.

Tottenham are desperate to bolster their attacking options while RB Leipzig could make a quick buck on Simons - after signing him permanently at the end of January for €50m they’ve now set an €80m (£67.3m) price tag for a player who’s made 44 goal contributions across the Bundesliga and Champions League in his last two seasons.

The 3AM Verdict: Tottenham could be the perfect landing spot for Simons. The creative wizard would instantly upgrade the attacking quartet of Brennan Johnson, Pape Matar Sarr, Richarlison and Dominic Solanke that started the Europa League final and seems at his best when he’s the biggest fish in his pond, which would be the case at Spurs.

Leeds United return to race for Kalimuendo

Sharpening Leeds’ attack is a top priority for Daniel Farke this summer, as he’s been handed £150 million to try and become the first promoted side to survive in the Premier League since 2023.

The Yorkshiremen have been linked with Callum Wilson on a free and young Ukrainian international Vladyslav Vanat already ahead of the transfer window opening, but a new name has emerged to potentially challenge Joel Piroe and lead the Leeds line - Arnaud Kalimuendo. Leeds got very close to signing the striker for £21m ahead of their Premier League relegation season, though their attack was still better than eight other top-flight teams that season and it was their division-worst 78 goals conceded that sunk the Whites.

Fast-forward 24 months and 40 goals in all competitions for Kalimuendo, and the deal is back on the table according to TBR Football. After initially beating Leeds to his signature, Rennes have got great return on investment from the 23-year-old and the Breton club look keen to cash in with two years remaining on his contract. After interest from Juventus last October, Rennes have set an asking price of over €30 million (£26m) this summer with Newcastle also interested - ironically as a replacement for Callum Wilson to back up Isak.

The 3AM Verdict: Kalimuendo will cost over £10m more than Vanat, but that could be money well spent on a striker with extensive experience at the top level. Piroe can blow hot and cold - he only scored in one Championship game since the end of February but hit four on that afternoon - so Leeds could be a good fit for Kalimuendo with plenty of opportunity to raise his profile even if the Whites can’t stay up.

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Against all the odds, Ange Postecoglou has guided Tottenham Hotspur to their first European honour since 1984 while also steering the North London side back into the Champions League for next season. It’s an outcome very few saw coming after the club’s worst domestic campaign of the Premier League era.

In the end, after a 4-1 home defeat to Brighton which encapsulated the overall standard of performances in the league, the Lilywhites finished in 17th position, picking up just 39 points, and falling to defeat on 22 occasions - which is their most since 1975.

However, Tottenham’s triumph in Bilbao over Manchester United could prove to be the catalyst for brighter times domestically for the club and potentially a new era of exciting arrivals. Champions League qualification crucially leaves the club on a much sounder footing in terms of Financial Fair Play heading into the summer and crucially gives the club added pulling power when it comes to attracting some of the biggest stars from around the globe.

It could prove to be a defining moment for the club after a calamitous league campaign as Postecoglou looks to get Spurs playing the same football that they did in his opening three months in charge while making them a force to be reckoned with once again.

With that in mind, we take a look at how Tottenham could rebuild the team next season, according to AI:

AI backs Tottenham to finally land £70m defender and ex-Man City hero

Tottenham Hotspur are expected to return to the table with a fresh approach to try and sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi. The England international has been the subject of interest from both Spurs and Newcastle United in recent windows and is now entering the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park. Guehi helped Palace achieve their first ever major trophy against Manchester City in the FA Cup final and is now guaranteed Europa League next season if he remains with the Eagles.

However, Tottenham after having a £70m bid rejected in January could look to take advantage of the defender’s contract situation and produce a fresh offer this summer. It’s a position Spurs definitely need to spend after conceding a staggering 65 goals in the league this term.

Elsewhere, AI expects Tottenham to target 29-year-old German international Leroy Sane after the expiration of his contract at Bayern Munich. The 69-time German international played in England with Manchester City, winning two league titles, one FA Cup and three League Cups while being named as the PFA Young Player of the Year.

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Sane is blessed with exceptional speed, great agility, excellent ball control and has a superb record of scoring goals and making assists. He’s currently a free agent and has been linked with a move to North London in recent months.

Tottenham could offer Jack Grealish England lifeline

Jack Grealish was left out of the squad entirely during Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Fulham on the last day of the season. It’s a decision which only fulled more speculation about the former Aston Villa man’s future at the Etihad Stadium. Grealish joined City for a British record figure of £100m back in 2021 but has struggled to live up to expectations on an individual basis despite getting his hands on plenty of silverware.

He’s blessed with great technical qualities and is viewed as a maverick that’s capable of changing a game with a moment of magic. He’s expected to be available for a cut price figure this summer and could fit well into Ange Postecoglou’s style of play as he looks to revive his England career ahead of the World Cup in 2026.

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Two years ago, when Ange Postecoglou was appointed as Tottenham Hotspur boss, he had two main objectives - achieve Champions League qualification and win the club a major trophy. But even the boldest of pundits, couldn’t have predicted the roller-coaster topsy-turvy ride that has been the 2024/25 season.

On the one hand, Spurs have had their worst league season of the Premier League era. They sit narrowly above the relegation places, have conceded a staggering 61 goals, have been beaten in both north London derbies and have recorded just one victory in their last 10 league games since the end of February, suffering 21 defeats along their way which is their most in a top-flight season since 1975.

However, on the other hand, Postecoglou has achieved his goal of always winning trophies in his second season - and after defeating Manchester United in Bilbao has led the Lilywhites to their first trophy since 2008 - and crucially Champions League qualification for next season. It’s not quite clear what the future holds for Postecoglou, but the euphoria surrounding the club could spur the club onto a much brighter future next season, while giving them the financial wriggle room to attract some of Europe’s top stars.

As it stands, long-term target Liam Delap is thought to be closing in on a £30m transfer to either Manchester United or Chelsea, but as the old saying goes, when one door closes another opens - and the club’s recent Europa League triumph could prove significant when it comes to attracting one of the most sought after forwards in world football.

Why Tottenham Hotspur need to sign a forward this summer

Tottenham Hotspur splashed out a club record £65m on the signing of Dominic Solanke last summer. The 27-year-old has scored 15 goals in 44 appearances across all competitions this term and has been particularly potent in Europe with five strikes.

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But beyond Solanke, there are plenty of doubts about the future of a number of key Tottenham stars with Timo Werner failing to score all season, Richarlison being linked with a move back to Everton - and Son Heung Min entering the last year of his contract after what has largely been a subdued individual season by the South Korean’s exceptionally high standards.

This leaves Spurs with the potential need to fill a vacancy across the front-line, with the prospect of Champions League football on the horizon and the physical demands of playing in multiple competitions, which have drained Tottenham at times in the league this season.

Why Tottenham Hotspur should splash the cash on Bryan Mbeumo

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with Brentford superstar Bryan Mbeumo throughout the season, and it’s suspected that the Bees could listen to offers for the 19-goal Cameroonian attacker.

Mbeumo has been a fan favourite at the Gtech Community Stadium since 2019 and is a player blessed with electric speed, exceptional finishing ability and the qualities to create chances for those around him. He’s someone that presses well, is a handful to play against and would be perfectly suited to Postecoglou’s exuberant attacking system.

The Brentford hero has one year left on his contract, but the Bees have the option to extend it by a further year, though it’s widely reported by Sky Sports that the London club will allow the 25-year-old to move on if they receive a suitable offer this summer.

"I think Bryan is likely to go," said Norgaard in an interview with Sky Sports News' Jamie Weir.

"I don't know about Wissa yet. Everyone hopes that he might stay. Either way, I'm happy for the season and am happy for both of them. They deserve it so much."

With Spurs, securing Champions League qualification they could be in a great place to sign a player from a team, nearly 10 places above them in the league table, whilst already knowing he’s Premier League proven and settled in the area after living in London for more than five years.

The west London club are expected to demand in excess of £60m when clubs come knocking for Mbeumo this summer, but his ability to play as both a right winger and as a main centre forward could make him hugely appealing to Spurs at a time when Son Heung Min is approaching the twilight years of his career in north London.

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A centre-back is near the top of Tottenham Hotspur’s shopping list this transfer window after earning the lucrative bounty of Champions League qualification, so it was little surprise that they immediately entered the race for Marc Guehi.

Guehi only has a year left on his contract and appears highly unlikely to agree to an extension, so he also won’t cost Harry Maguire numbers for his next club. ‘Slabhead’ remains the most expensive defender in football history at £80m though both Guehi and Tottenham would hope for a better return on investment in keeping the former Chelsea player in London.

Meanwhile Palace are preparing for a summer transfer window that will be both aggressive and defensive. The vultures are circling and not just for Guehi - Adam Wharton, Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta will also be targeted by Europe’s super-clubs while Oliver Glasner attempts to prepare for a continental tour. Meanwhile Tottenham’s Europa League and qualification for the biggest tournament in club football next season has somewhat papered over the cracks of a truly dreadful league campaign - Spurs’ worst since relegation in 1977.

So Ange Postecoglou has lots of work to do in the transfer window and he could start by offloading the misfiring but proven Richarlison in exchange for critical reinforcements at the back through Marc Guehi. Guehi is valued at £50m, the same initial fee Tottenham paid for Richarlison in 2022, and breaking even or making a small loss with cash to sweeten the deal to Palace wouldn’t be the worst outcome from a largely frustrating three years in London.

Marc Guehi has qualities to shine elevate Spurs

Tottenham are tied with West Ham for the second-worst defensive record in the Premier League outside of the relegated clubs, as Guglielmo Vicario has picked the ball out of his net 61 times this campaign. That’s eight more goals than Burnley conceded when they were relegated in 2022.

So defensive fortifications are a must this summer and Guehi is almost impermeable on the floor, has the mobility to dovetail well with Micky van de Ven and his technical abilities would improve Tottenham’s capacity to play out from the back. There shouldn’t be a worry about his ability to step up to a big six club either. Guehi had started just eight international games (all in friendlies, qualifiers or the Nations League) before he was promoted to a first-choice centre-back for Gareth Southgate at Euro 2024 in Maguire’s absence.

Yet the Eagle transitioned to the big stage seamlessly, forming an imposing partnership with John Stones that was crucial to England’s progression to the final - especially in those faltering group games. Guehi’s weakness in the air is potentially problematic - he’s in the bottom quarter of central defenders in Europe’s top five leagues for aerial duels lost - but Spurs have improved vastly at set-pieces since Postecoglou’s first season so this shouldn’t be a deal-breaker either.

Swap deal suits Crystal Palace ahead of European adventure

Less than a week on from Crystal Palace’s FA Cup victory and the rumour mill has kicked into overdrive around the Eagles as Glasner chases both quality and depth in the summer transfer window.

Lyon wide-man Rayan Cherki has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League amid a fire sale at Lyon, and a buyout clause of €22.5m (£19m) has attracted plenty of attention. Palace are interested, but a bidding war for his services could get pricey with Manchester United, Tottenham, Liverpool and more likely to offer lucrative wages to tempt Cherki.

Whether or not he lands the Frenchman, Glasner will need to recruit for vacancies he may not even know he’ll have by the end of the transfer with the status of Mateta, Eze and Wharton likely to stay in question right up until the start of September. So locking down a proven Premier League attacking threat would be a wise move in preparation for that summer bun fight and luckily Spurs have someone who fits the bill in Richarlison.

Despite his impressive strike rate for Brazil, Richarlison seems to thrive as a big fish in a small pond, and a move to Selhurst Park should re-energise the mercurial 28-year-old. Being a central cog in the system at Goodison Park paid off beautifully for both player and club, whereas Richarlison has struggled when his role was more defined follow his arrival at Tottenham.

And while this isn’t something that will show up on a stats sheet or Opta graph, being one of the main darlings of a passionate and adoring crowd (like he’d find at Selhurst Park) has appeared to inspire the best from Richarlison at Everton and Fluminense rather than just being one of a lineup of superstars in north London.

He’d also provide valuable versatility, able to fill in across a front three whatever happens to Glasner’s other superstars. Richarlison tallied 68 goal contributions in 152 games at Everton and 19 in 36 during his final season for the Tricolor, around one every other game. Yet that’s dropped to one in three for Tottenham - or the difference between 19 and 13 over the course of a Premier League season.

His main motivation for joining Tottenham was to play Champions League football, so it remains to be seen whether he wants a second bite at the cherry or whether he’d be satisfied staying in the Europa League next season. But if it came with the opportunity to regain his best form at such a pivotal form, that may be enough to tip the scales and do both Palace and Spurs a favour in the process.