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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly battling Arsenal over a deal to sign Atalanta star Ademola Lookman, as per Caught Offside.

After starting the summer window slowly, the Lilywhites have signed Mohammed Kudus and Morgan Gibbs-White by spending around £115m within just 24 hours.

Spurs have already made Kudus’ deal official, while the Englishman is set to undergo medical today before finalising the move. So, his move could also become official later today or tomorrow. But Nottingham Forest aren’t happy with how Tottenham sealed the deal and are taking legal action.

Tottenham don’t want to be complacent and plan to continue working hard to bolster the squad to hand new manager Thomas Frank the necessary resources to perform well in the Premier League and go deep into the Champions League next season.

Caught Offside claim that although Frank’s side have already signed Kudus, they want to add more depth to the wide forward position and are ‘keen’ on signing Lookman. La Dea would be open to cashing-in on him for a fee of around £43m with his existing deal set to run until 2027.

However, the Lilywhites will have to overcome stiff competition to seal the deal as West Ham United, Newcastle, and Napoli are also plotting a swoop for him.

Battle

Moreover, Arsenal are in this race as Mikel Arteta is a ‘big fan’ of him. But they are considering signing the Nigerian as a potential alternative option for Eberechi Eze should they fail to secure his service.

It was previously reported that Tottenham were also interested in Eze, but they have cooled their interest in the Englishman after the Gunners entered the race, as the player is keen on joining Arsenal.

Lookman is a similar type of player to Eze, as he has showcased his best at Gewiss Stadium in a left CAM or second striker role in a back-three system. Moreover, he can be deployed on the left flank.

Manchester United are interested in signing a new striker this summer but are constrained by a limited budget, especially as they struggle to get rid of their deadweight.

Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic has emerged as a solid option at a reduced price as he is in the final 12 months of his contract with the Bianconeri although the Red Devils face competition from Tottenham Hotspur.

Caught Offside has reported that Man United are leading Spurs in a race for the Serbian international, however, as they would be able to drive down the price of the deal by sending Jadon Sancho to Juventus.

The Serie A giants are interested in the former Borussia Dortmund star, thereby putting his recruits over the Lilywhites.

Sancho and Vlahovic a win-win situation for all involved

Dusan Vlahovic and Jadon Sancho switching clubs will be a win-win situation for all parties involved, especially their two clubs.

Juventus will get rid of a player that is surplus to their plans following Randal Kolo Muani’s signing as well as his wage demands, whereas Manchester United will part company with a forward they have looked to sell for over 12 months.

Sancho will get the chance to reignite his career in Serie A where there will be relatively less pressure and spotlight.

He is coming off the back of a decent season on loan at Chelsea and has it in him to turn his situation around and joining a big club like Juventus will allow him to play at the top level although for the move to fall in place, he may need to make financial sacrifices.

Likewise, Vlahovic will have a fresh start at Old Trafford. He scored 15 goals and provided seven assists last season in all competitions though much of his year was filled with transfer rumours and contractual talk.

He can produce better numbers in a more attacking team with Man United and at 25, he promises to be a long-term option for Ruben Amorim’s side too.

It will be interesting to see when both the historic European giants open talks with each other over a potential swap deal although everything points towards it being an efficient and fruitful affair.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly agreed on a deal in principle to sign Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White, as per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

After appointing Thomas Frank as the new manager, the Lilywhites initially took time to make moves in this transfer window. But they have now started accelerating their efforts to reinforce the squad and have agreed on a £55m deal with West Ham to sign Mohammed Kudus.

Having secured the Ghanaian’s service, the Danish boss wants to add depth to the attacking midfield department. James Maddison is the only specialist option they have for this position, but he has struggled with fitness problems in recent years.

Ange Postecoglou used Dejan Kulusevski in this position amid the former Leicester City star’s absence, but the Swedish international is more comfortable on the right flank.

On X, Romano says that Tottenham have agreed on a deal in principle to sign Gibbs-White after triggering his £60m release clause. The player will now undergo medical today before finalising the move.

Gibbs-White to Tottenham

Romano wrote:

“Morgan Gibbs-White to Tottenham, here we go! Spurs trigger £60m release clause after direct contact with Forest today. Medical booked and set to take place in 24h. Follows Kudus deal done, massive moves for Spurs project.”

After moving to City Ground from Wolverhampton Wanderers, the 25-year-old established himself as a talismanic figure for the Reds.

Having recently cashed-in on Anthony Elanga, Forest would have hoped to keep the Englishman. But the release clause in the player’s contract means they can’t do anything to prevent him from leaving if any club trigger it, which is what Spurs have done.

Manchester City reportedly identified the former Wolves star as an option to replace Kevin de Bruyne. However, Forest eventually didn’t allow his departure, and the Citizens decided to sign Rayan Chekri.

Gibbs-White is an energetic Premier League proven player and possesses the qualities to flourish at the highest level. Therefore, he would be a great coup for the North London club.

In 43 appearances in all competitions, the Englishman made 16 goal contributions in the 2023/24 campaign. He maintained his level last season as well, scoring seven goals and registering eight assists in 34 Premier League games. Moreover, he helped Forest qualify for European football.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ‘keen’ on signing Southampton youngster Tyler Dibling, as per transfer journalist Florian Plettenberg.

The Red Devils are prioritising revamping the attacking department, having struggled with goal-scoring issues last term. They have already purchased Matheus Cunha as an option to deploy in the left CAM role in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system.

On the other hand, they also want a right-sided forward and have identified Bryan Mbeumo as their primary target. An agreement on personal terms has already been reached with the player, who is a childhood fan of United and is keen on playing at Old Trafford.

However, Amorim’s side have been struggling to reach an agreement on the transfer fee with Brentford. So, perhaps, they have also lined up potential alternative options should they eventually fail to sign the Cameroonian.

On X, Plettenberg says that Man Utd are keen on signing Dibling and have already made contact to learn about the details of signing him. Although Southampton endured relegation last term, they don’t want to let him leave for cheap and have slapped a price tag worth up to £56m on his head.

The Old Trafford club aren’t the only club interested in the teenager as Tottenham are also eager to secure his service, while West Ham United and Nottingham Forest are considering making a move for him as well. However, no club have formalised their interest in signing him yet.

Battle

Tottenham are also considering reinforcing the wide forward position this summer and are closing in on a deal to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham. Therefore, perhaps, as a potential replacement for Kudus, the Hammers are planning to buy Dibling.

The youngster enjoyed a stellar start to last campaign in the Premier League but struggled to continue the momentum through the season. Nevertheless, he is a highly talented player and possesses the potential to reach the top.

He is a left-footed right-sided forward, but can also play in the CAM role and the box-to-box role in a midfield three. He is technically sound and can make driving runs from the deep.

It is going to be interesting to see whether Tottenham, West Ham, or Man Utd eventually make a concrete approach to secure his service.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ‘exploring the conditions’ to sign Brentford star Yoane Wissa, as per Sky Sports.

Bryan Mbeumo was the Bees’ talismanic figure last term, making 27 goal contributions in the Premier League. However, along with the Cameroonian, Wissa was also a key player in Thomas Frank’s starting XI.

In 35 Premier League appearances, the 28-year-old scored 19 goals and registered four assists. He was the sixth-highest scorer in the English top flight last campaign.

Now, Sky Sports claim that Tottenham hold a long-standing interest in Wissa as they attempted to buy him in January and remain keen on securing his service.

Brentford already know about the Lilywhites’ interest in the Congolese international, but they don’t want to sell both Mbeumo and Wissa in the same window, having already lost manager Frank.

Manchester United have been working on a deal to sign the Cameroonian, while the player has agreed to move to Old Trafford. However, United haven’t been able to reach an agreement with Brentford, who want £65m for the forward.

Wissa to Tottenham

Therefore, Tottenham can manage to seal Wissa’s signature if they step up their efforts before Man Utd can finalise the Mbeumo deal. Although Spurs haven’t made a concrete approach over this deal yet, they are ‘exploring the conditions’ of sealing the deal, and a move can happen for less than £65m.

Spurs signed Dominic Solanke last summer to bolster the frontline, but he displayed average performances, while Richarlison never managed to push the Englishman for the first team spot.

So, it is understandable why the Lilywhites are contemplating purchasing a new striker to create competition for Solanke, and Wissa could be a shrewd acquisition should they purchase him, as he is a Premier League proven player.

Wissa, valued at around £28m by Transfermarkt, is a centre-forward by trait but can also provide cover on the flank. He flourished in his career under Frank at Gtech Community Stadium, so reuniting with his former boss could be tempting for the forward.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ‘closer than ever’ to signing Fluminense forward Jhon Arias ahead of West Ham United, as per Spanish outlet Fichajes.

After appointing Thomas Frank as the new manager, the Lilywhites are prioritising strengthening the frontline and have reportedly agreed on a £55m deal with the Hammers to sign Mohammed Kudus.

However, Fichajes state that along with signing the Ghanaian international, Spurs have also expressed their interest in Arias, having been impressed by his performances in the Club World Cup.

It has been previously reported that West Ham are also interested in the Colombian and could make a move to secure his service as a potential replacement for Kudus.

However, Tottenham have stepped up efforts to seal the deal ahead of West Ham and are preparing a financial proposal that could convince Fluminense to sell their star man. The Brazilian side want around £21m for Arias.

The 27-year-old is keen on moving to Europe and playing in the Premier League. He is currently at the right stage of his career to take the next step. The negotiations between Tottenham and Fluminense haven’t reached the final stage yet, but he is ‘closer than ever’ to moving to the Premier League.

Arias to Tottenham

Arias is a right winger by trait, but can also be deployed on the opposite side. He has made 17 goal contributions in all competitions this year and helped his side reach the semi-final of the Club World Cup before losing to Chelsea.

After Kudus’ arrival, Tottenham are set to have Son Heung-min, Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert, Mathys Tel, and Dejan Kulusevski as options for the wide areas. However, the South Korean is reportedly going to be sold this summer as his existing deal will expire next summer and he has entered his 30s.

Considering Tottenham have qualified for the Champions League, they will have to play tougher games next season. Therefore, they need proper depth in every department to perform well in all competitions.

It is going to be interesting to see whether the North London club eventually manage to secure Arias’ service by defeating West Ham in this race.

Manchester United are reportedly battling Tottenham Hotspur over a deal to sign Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic, as per Caught Offside.

Having displayed impressive performances at Fiorentina, the Serbian joined the Bianconeri back in 2022. However, he hasn’t managed to flourish in his career at Allianz Stadium.

Still, he showcased glimpses of his goal-scoring prowess in recent campaigns. After making 22 goal contributions in all competitions in the 2022/24 campaign, he scored 15 goals and registered five assists last term.

The 25-year-old even managed to accumulate the tally without playing regularly. He scored twice in three Club World Cup games.

Now, Caught Offside claim that Juventus are ready to remove Vlahovic from the wage bill, and Man Utd have registered their interest in signing him as they want a new striker to replace Rasmus Hojlund.

The Red Devils have even discussed including Jadon Sancho in a part-exchange deal to seal the move with the Italian giants long-term admirers of the Englishman.

However, the report claims that Tottenham are also showing a keen interest in signing Vlahovic while Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest are also plotting a swoop for him. Moreover, Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli are also in this race, but the player desires to continue in Europe.

Vlahovic to Tottenham or Man Utd

Hojlund displayed disappointing performances for Man Utd last term, while Joshua Zirkzee also showcased below average displays since joining from Bologna last summer.

Therefore, Ruben Amorim is keen on signing a new striker. Liam Delap and Viktor Gyokeres were previously suggested as primary targets of the Portuguese boss but the Englishman has joined Chelsea, while the Sporting CP star is closing in on a move to Arsenal. Therefore, United have been forced to explore alternative options.

On the other hand, Tottenham currently have Dominic Solanke as the first choice option for the CF role, while Richarlison is his backup. However, the Brazilian has been linked with a move away. So, Spurs want a new striker before the start of next season.

Vlahovic was deemed one of the best young strikers in the world previously, but he hasn’t been able to reach his high potential. Therefore, the 25-year-old might not be a massive upgrade for Man Utd or Tottenham’s No.9 position should either club purchase him.

Liverpool are reportedly ‘keen’ on signing Parma defender Giovanni Leoni ahead of Tottenham Hotspur, as per transfer journalist Graeme Bailey.

Following Jarell Quansah’s departure, the Reds currently have Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, and Joe Gomez as options to deploy in the centre-back position.

However, Konate’s long-term future isn’t secure at Anfield, as his existing deal will expire next summer, and it has been suggested that the Merseyside club have been struggling to agree on a fresh term with him.

Moreover, Gomez struggled with fitness problems last term so it is uncertain whether he can perform at the highest level once again. Additionally, Van Dijk is edging closer towards the final few years of his time at the highest level.

Now, on TBR Football, Bailey states that Liverpool are planning to buy a new centre-back this summer and Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi is high on their wishlist. But they aren’t pushing forward with a deal to sign him, instead, the Reds have started showing ‘keen’ interest in signing Leoni.

The 18-year-old still has five years left in his current contract having joined Parma last summer. Therefore, the Italian side have no intention of parting ways with him, but if a club of Liverpool’s stature eventually make a formal move for him, it would be difficult for Parma to keep hold of him.

Battle

The journalist says that Liverpool aren’t the only club interested in Leoni as Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle United, and Bournemouth are also in this race. Moreover, Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Juventus are also plotting a swoop for him.

Leoni, standing at 6ft 5in tall, played as a rotational option for the Serie A outfit last term, making 17 appearances in the Italian top flight. He is comfortable playing out from the back and is good in the air.

Tottenham need to reinforce the centre-back position as Radu Dragusin has been out with his knee problem, while Cristian Romero has been linked with a move away from the club.

Leoni is a talented young player and could be a shrewd acquisition for Liverpool or Tottenham with a view to the long-term future should either purchase him.

However, it is going to be interesting to see whether the North London club or the Merseyside club eventually make a concrete approach to secure his service.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to take major strides in the transfer window this summer after Thomas Frank’s appointment. Their Europa League triumph at the backend of last season not only bolstered their finances but has also equipped the club to sign its primary targets as a result of being able to play in the Champions League next season.

Mathys Tel’s signing from Bayern Munich on a permanent deal has already been confirmed and there is also heavy interest from the Lilywhites in West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus. According to GiveMeSport, Tottenham are also in conversations to acquire Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic, who is expected to be available for only £13 million.

Vlahovic scored 17 goals and provided five assists in all competitions last season but is one of several players Juve are looking to offload. As he enters the last year of his contract with the Bianconeri, there is no agreement in place over a renewal, more so due to his £315,000 weekly wage and the Premier League has been widely thought to be his next destination.

Vlahovic at £13 million is an incredible deal

Dusan Vlahovic to Tottenham Hotspur for only £13 million would be a fantastic deal. The 25-year-old has an imposing presence in the box and can physically exploit defenders to latch onto crosses as well as get into scoring positions. He makes intelligent moves in the area and with a height of over six feet, the Serbian also makes for a good target man due to his heading.

Spurs had barely any quality depth in the final third last season and struggled when Dominic Solanke was enduring a poor run of fitness or form. With Timo Werner also no longer a Tottenham player and Richarlison unlikely to be at the club for much longer, there is every reason for Daniel Levy to sign Vlahovic, even if it means he were to arrive on his current salary.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ‘confident’ to seal a deal to sign OGC Nice star Evann Guessand, as per Football Insider.

The Lilywhites currently have Dominic Solanke and Richarlison as options to deploy in the centre-forward position. Son Heung-min and Mathys Tel can also provide cover in this position if needed, but they are more comfortable out wide.

However, the Brazilian has struggled with fitness problems in recent years and has been linked with a move away from the club. On the other hand, Son is reportedly set to be sold following Tottenham’s pre-season tour in South Korea.

Therefore, Thomas Frank is seemingly lining up potential replacements should Richarlison and Son eventually leave over the coming weeks. Now, Football Insider state that Tottenham are interested in Guessand but they are set to face tough competition from Brighton and Hove Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Fenerbahce over this deal.

However, the player has no intention of moving to Turkiye and Tottenham are ‘confident’ that they would be able to beat Brighton and Wolves in this race as they have qualified for the Champions League.

Although Guessand still has three years left in his current contract, Nice are ready to cash-in on him for a fee of up to £25m.

Guessand to Tottenham

The Ivory Coast international, standing at 6ft 1in tall, is comfortable playing in the centre-forward position as well as on the right flank. He has been attracting a lot of attention having enjoyed a productive campaign in Ligue 1 last term, scoring 12 goals and registering eight assists in 33 appearances.

Guessand is a talented player and is still just 24, so he could be a shrewd acquisition for Tottenham should they eventually manage to lure him away from Allianz Riviera Stadium this summer.

Meanwhile, apart from signing a new striker, Tottenham are also interested in a new wide forward. Having been linked with Bryan Mbeumo, Eberechi Eze, and Antoine Semenyo over the last few weeks, Frank’s side have accelerated their efforts to sign Mohammed Kudus.

The player has already agreed on personal terms with the Lilywhites and they have been working on a deal to secure his service before the start of next season.