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Tottenham Hotspur are yet to rebuild their midfield this summer as doubts continue to persist over how much value the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma can add heading into the new season.

Spurs are thought to be keen on a box-to-box midfielder who can help drive the ball forward by winning it back in the deeper areas. TBR Football has reported that Tottenham are now interesting in signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher.

Gallagher is happy at Atletico Madrid but could lose prominence in Diego Simeone’s plans next season after Atletico’s investment in several new players this season, including Alex Baena and Johnny Cardoso.

He had been linked with Tottenham even before he left Chelsea last year, so it comes as no surprise that the Lilywhites are once again pondering over his transfer this time around.

Gallagher switch a strong possibility this summer

Conor Gallagher is valued at £35 million on Transfermarkt and could be on the way out of Atletico Madrid this summer. Having spent well in the transfer window, Los Rojiblancos could be prepared to sell him to balance their books.

Not only is Gallagher unlikely to be a regular fixture in Simeone’s plans next season but he also occupies a non-EU slot in the Atletico squad as far as La Liga’s registration rules are concerned.

His asking price could be significantly higher than what Transfermarkt values him at, however, so it remains to be seen how much Tottenham Hotspur are ready to spend on the Englishman, who joined his current side less than 12 months ago, in August 2024.

In either case, he would be a terrific addition to the Tottenham midfield, particularly due to his work-rate. Gallagher has an exceptional ability to win the ball back with his high pressing and tackling skills.

When in possession, he plays intelligent short passes before moving into free spaces himself for the return, therefore transitioning the ball up the pitch quickly. All things considered, he is exactly the profile Thomas Frank requires.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning to make a move to sign Stade Rennais forward Arnaud Kalimuendo, as per French outlet RMC Sport.

After moving to Roazhon Park from Paris Saint-Germain back in 2022, the 23-year-old initially struggled to showcase his best. He showed signs of improvement in the following season before displaying promising performances last term.

In 34 appearances in all competitions, the Frenchman netted 18 goals and registered three assists. He managed to showcase his goal-scoring prowess, even though Rennes endured a difficult campaign.

Now, RMC Sport claim that Kalimuendo’s impressive performances haven’t gone unnoticed as he has attracted the attention of several clubs, with Tottenham among those to have registered their interest.

Spurs are keenly looking at him and could make a concrete approach over the coming days. Rennes are prepared to cash-in on him for a fee of at least £26m with his existing deal set to run until 2027.

However, purchasing him won’t be straightforward for the North London club as Nottingham Forest, RB Leipzig, and Villarreal are also eyeing a move for him.

Kalimuendo to Tottenham

Villarreal have recently lost Thierno Barry to Everton, and Leipzig are expected to lose Benjamin Sesko, with Newcastle looking at him. Manchester United have also been linked with the Slovenian. So, they want Kalimuendo to reinforce the frontline.

The 23-year-old is a centre-forward by trait but is also capable of providing cover on the left flank. Dominic Solanke and Richarlison are the two striker options Tottenham currently have, but the former displayed average performances in his debut campaign, while the Brazilian has been struggling with fitness problems.

Therefore, perhaps, Thomas Frank is planning to add depth to the striker position. It is going to be interesting to see whether the North London club eventually make a concrete approach to secure Kalimuendo’s service by defeating other clubs in this race.

Meanwhile, after appointing Frank as the new manager, Tottenham have purchased Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United. Moreover, they have made Mathys Tel’s loan move permanent.

The Lilywhites tried to purchase Morgan Gibbs-White by triggering his release clause, but Nottingham Forest have blocked the move, accusing Frank’s side of making an illegal approach.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering making a move to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha, as per German football expert Florian Plettenberg.

The Lilywhites have been quiet in this transfer window after appointing Thomas Frank as the new manager. Only Mohammed Kudus has joined thus far, and they attempted to buy Morgan Gibbs-White by triggering his release clause.

However, Nottingham Forest have blocked the move, as they believe Spurs made an illegal approach to sign him, so they have threatened to take legal action.

It has even been reported that Tottenham want to add depth in the defensive midfield position. Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Yves Bissouma, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Pape Matar Sarr are the options they currently have for this role.

However, Gray and Bergvall are very young and need time to develop. On the other hand, Bissouma has been tentatively linked with a move away.

Now, on X, Plettenberg says that Tottenham are interested in Palhinha and have been monitoring his situation at Allianz Arena before making a potential swoop.

Palhinha to Tottenham

The Bavarian club are open to cashing in on him, as he struggled to break into Vincent Kompany’s starting XI last term, and the player has already been made aware of their stance.

Plettenberg wrote:

“Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring Joao Palhinha’s situation. It is not concrete at this stage, but there is interest. Palhinha’s camp has been informed. Bayern are open to talks should suitable offers arrive for the 30 y/o.”

Tottenham usually sign talented young players and provide them with the platform to develop. However, Palhinha has already turned 30, and they will have to break their transfer strategy to seal this deal.

The Portuguese international joined Bayern Munich last summer and has three years left in his current contract with the former Fulham star valued at around £26m by Transfermarkt.

Tottenham Hotspur qualified for the Champions League by winning the Europa League last campaign. So, they will have to play tougher games next season, and the fixture schedule will be very congested.

Real Madrid star Rodrygo Goes has been heavily linked with a transfer to the Premier League in recent weeks.

The Brazilian international has lost his place in Xabi Alonso’s plans owing to Gonzalo Garcia’s emergence at the Club World Cup, thereby being touted to leave the Santiago Bernabeu for greener pastures in England this summer.

Arsenal had been interested in him and according to journalist Santi Aouna, Liverpool are now in the race for the 2-time Champions League winner too.

Foot Mercato has added that Tottenham Hotspur are also pondering over his transfer with Real Madrid valuing him at £86 million. The Reds have already held ‘direct talks’ with the forward’s camp, as per Aouna.

Liverpool may be favourites for Rodrygo

Liverpool have shown a keen interest in Rodrygo Goes in the past. In fact, their interest runs back to 2019 when the player rejected them to join Real Madrid.

If the 24-year-old is to leave this summer, they are expected to be the favourites to sign him as Arsenal’s interest would have significantly cooled after Noni Madueke’s purchase from Chelsea last week.

Tottenham Hotspur, though interested, are unlikely to be a destination the player would consider as they would be a step or two down from Real Madrid.

While Rodrygo would immediately be a key part of Thomas Frank’s plans, Spurs’ track record with hiring and firing managers, as well as inconsistencies with winning silverware might not appeal to the player.

Under Arne Slot, not only are Liverpool an excellent team but after winning the Premier League last season, they have rebuilt their squad superbly.

Given that they are engaging in talks with Rodrygo’s agent, there is a clear willingness to pay his transfer fees. If Luis Diaz leaves, the Reds would need to sign a left winger and can afford Rodrygo’s signing.

According to The Telegraph, Liverpool remain favourites ahead of Tottenham Hotspur to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi during the summer transfer window.

The England international has entered the last year of his contract at Palace. This has increased speculation that he could be sold by the London outfit. Spurs failed with a late approach to land Guehi last winter and they retain an interest in the centre-back.

The Reds have since joined the race for the former Chelsea graduate, and The Telegraph report that the Premier League holders remain the favourites to sign the 25-year-old if he decides to leave Palace this summer.

Quality defender

Arne Slot’s side are expected to enter the transfer market for a central defender, having parted ways with Jarell Quansah, who made the move to Bayer Leverkusen earlier this summer. The club still have Joe Gomez to provide backup to Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk, but the Englishman has been injury prone for most of his career.

Konate also had his injury troubles last campaign and Slot may want to rotate his options in the heart of the defence. Guehi would be an outstanding signing for the Merseyside giants. He won an impressive 60% of his duels in the English top flight last season with an average of 4 recoveries, 4 clearances and 2 tackles.

Guehi has largely played as a left-sided centre-back in his career but should have no problem in adapting, given his good mobility and ball control. Like Guehi, Konate has entered the last year of his contract with the English champions. Guehi has an opportunity to secure a starting berth at some point next season if Konate declines to renew.

Both Liverpool and Spurs have Champions League football to play for next season, but the former are obviously a major attraction, given their track record of winning regular trophies. Palace are looking for a package between £40-45 million for Guehi, but Liverpool could seek a discount later in the transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly want to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, as per TBR Football.

After ranking through Chelsea’s youth system, the 25-year-old burst onto the scene during a season-long loan stint at Crystal Palace in the 2021/22 season, making 13 goal contributions in all competitions.

Following that, the Blues gave him the opportunity to showcase his qualities at Stamford Bridge, and he was a regular player in the next two consecutive seasons.

However, the West London club opted to cash-in on him last summer, and Atletico Madrid purchased him. Gallagher is an energetic midfielder, and it felt Diego Simeone’s playing style would be perfect for him.

But he struggled to break into the Argentinian boss’s starting eleven last term, and when he played, he was deployed on the flank in a 4-4-2 system.

Now, TBR Football report that Tottenham are interested in bringing Gallagher back to the Premier League and are willing to make a concrete approach.

Gallagher to Tottenham

Having joined Los Rojiblancos last summer, the midfielder still has four years left in his current contract and is valued at around £35m by Transfermarkt.

The Lilywhites hold a long-term interest in Gallagher as they were heavily linked with a move for him ahead of last season, but the Spanish side eventually won the race.

He is comfortable playing anywhere across the middle of the park and could be a shrewd acquisition for the North London club should they buy him.

Tottenham want a new No.10, and Morgan Gibbs-White was their primary target. They even thought they had managed to sign him by triggering his £60m release clause.

However, Nottingham Forest weren’t happy with the way Spurs tried to finalise the operation and threatened legal action. As a result, the move is in major doubt. So, perhaps, Tottenham are lining up Gallagher as a potential alternative option to Gibbs-White.

It is going to be interesting to see whether the North London club eventually make a concrete approach to secure the Atletico Madrid star’s service in this transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur have been interested in signing Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig as Thomas Frank looks to upgrade his midfield options. The Dutchman would be a terrific acquisition but has interest from several other clubs in England and Europe with Chelsea reportedly the frontrunners to secure his signatures in a potential £67 million deal.

Sebastien Vidal has reported that Tottenham have already identified an alternative in Aston Villa star Jacob Ramsey and are ‘seriously eyeing’ a transfer for the 24-year-old. Given that Unai Emery’s side failed to qualify for the Champions League, the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules will require them to get rid of a few players to balance their books.

Ramsey, while a vital part of the manager’s plans, would yield £50 million and classify the cash inflow caused by his sale as an absolute profit considering he is a homegrown player. Therefore, Aston Villa are prepared to part ways with him for the right money and Tottenham Hotspur could soon commence talks with their Premier League colleagues.

Ramsey’s versatility will prove key

Jacob Ramsey would be a good signing for Tottenham Hotspur and add some much-needed depth in their engine room. While there are enough deep-lying midfielders at Thomas Frank’s disposal, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison are his only creative options who can be impactful in the final third. The Swede is naturally a right winger and may be used higher up this season.

If they are able to bring in the Englishman, Spurs will have a profile who can make runs into spaces and carry the ball forward by linking up with his teammates. His agility and balance help him change direction quickly and effectively to unsettle defences, whereas his ability to play as the number 10 and on either flank is fairly useful too.

Having qualified for the Champions League, Tottenham will feel confident that they can lure Ramsey to Hotspur Way in the summer. The personal terms with the player might not be as much of an issue while agreeing to a deal with Aston Villa could also prove to be a relatively easy job given their need to balance their accounts.

Tottenham Hotspur started pre-season on a good note with a 2-0 win over Reading on Saturday. Luka Vuskovic scored a goal and an assist on his maiden appearance for the club, while Mohammed Kudus also came on at half-time and provided an assist for the Lilywhites in what was also his first outing for the club since joining from West Ham. Mathys Tel did not feature at all.

Spurs’ two newest recruits have already made their mark whereas Tel promises to be a vital signing going forward as well. That said, Tottenham are continuing their search for newer players and Caught Offside has reported that Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi is the latest on their radar. The source adds that they are willing to pay £61 million to sign him.

Zabarnyi has been linked with Chelsea, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain too over the recent past, but Tottenham’s willingness to match Bournemouth’s asking price has placed them in pole position to sign him. The Blues and the Reds have not held formal talks for the player just yet, although PSG had an initial bid rejected and might come back with an improved offer soon.

Spurs don’t need Zabarnyi

Tottenham Hotspur have a very sought-after backline. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are undisputed starters, whereas Kevin Danso and Radu Dragusin are fantastic options to have off the bench. Luka Vuskovic’s arrival this summer has further added to their options, so it is debatable whether or not they should spend close to £60 million on another central defender.

If anything, Spurs require another left back, whereas Illia Zabarnyi has predominantly featured in the heart of the backline for Bournemouth and never as a wide man in the back four. That said, the player also might not be too keen on joining the Europa League champions considering the wholesale competition in his preferred position.

Chelsea and Liverpool would be solid destinations for Zabarnyi, however, though both clubs are yet to formally declare their interest in signing him. Paris Saint-Germain could therefore fancy their chances of signing the Ukrainian international with an improved bid as they look for a younger option to replace their captain Marquinhos in the longer run.

Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal have reportedly opened talks over a deal to sign RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons, as per Caught Offside.

After appointing Thomas Frank as the new manager, the Lilywhites have purchased Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United to bolster the frontline.

Moreover, the Danish boss wants a new No.10, and Morgan Gibbs-White was his priority target. Spurs even thought they had managed to secure the Englishman’s service by triggering his release clause.

However, Nottingham Forest have accused the North London club of an illegal approach and have threatened legal action against Frank’s side. Therefore, the deal is in jeopardy, and the 25-year-old has been continuing pre-season training under Nuno Espirito Santo’s supervision.

So, after realising purchasing Gibbs-White would be difficult, it appears Tottenham have started exploring alternative options.

Caught Offside state that Tottenham are interested in Simons and have already begun talks with the player’s representatives over a potential move, with the Dutchman keen on moving to the Premier League.

Battle

After initially joining on a loan deal from Paris Saint-Germain a couple of years ago, Simons signed for Leipzig permanently last winter and agreed on a contract until 2027. Now, the German side are ready to let him leave for a fee of around £52m[€60m].

Apart from Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea are also in this race and have held talks with the player’s agent. However, there are some concerns about the player’s attitude and professionalism, which might be the reason clubs might not want to sign him by matching Leipzig’s asking price.

Manchester United, Liverpool, and Manchester City were also interested in him previously, but they have reinforced the CAM position this summer. So, they are unlikely to make a move for Simons.

The Netherlands international is a versatile player as he is comfortable playing anywhere across the attacking midfield position. He has showcased his productivity in recent years and could be a shrewd acquisition for Arsenal or Tottenham should either club purchase him.

Martin Odegaard is the only No.10 Arsenal currently has, but he failed to step up on the big stage last term. On the other hand, Ethan Nwaneri is another option, but he is still very young and needs time to develop.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly battling Chelsea over a deal to sign Manchester United outcast Alejandro Garnacho, as per the Daily Mail.

The Lilywhites are set to commence a new era under Thomas Frank from next season, and the Dane has prioritised bolstering the frontline at his new club.

They have already purchased Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United, but Frank is seemingly planning to add more depth to this department. The Daily Mail report that Spurs are interested in Garnacho and have been monitoring his situation before making a potential swoop.

Although the Argentinian played regularly under Ruben Amorim last term, the Portuguese boss has decided to banish the Argentinian from the first team following his remarks after the Europa League final defeat.

So, he has been training away from the main squad this summer, and alongside him, Marcus Rashford, Antony, Jadon Sancho, and Tyrell Malacia have been banished by Amorim. United initially wanted to recoup £70m for the South American, but they are unlikely to get that much because of his current situation.

Apart from Tottenham, Chelsea are also plotting a swoop for him, and Aston Villa are in this race as well. Napoli wanted to buy him last winter, but United rejected the approach, and they aren’t planning to revive their interest. Atletico Madrid have also been linked with a move for him, but Garnacho is prioritising staying in the Premier League.

Battle

Chelsea have been very busy in this transfer window and have already purchased Jamie Gittens, but want more firepower in the wide areas following Noni Madueke’s departure.

At the moment, the West London club have Pedro Neto and Gittens as the only prominent options for the flanks. Willian Estevao will join, but might take time to settle down in his new surroundings.

Garnacho is a left winger by trait, but is also comfortable on the opposite side. The Argentinian showcased glimpses of his qualities last term, scoring 11 goals and registering 10 assists in all competitions.

The 21-year-old is still very young and possesses high potential, so he would be a shrewd acquisition for Chelsea, Tottenham, or Aston Villa should any of those clubs eventually manage to secure his service.