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Yoane Wissa is keen to join Newcastle United, which could leave Thomas Frank and Tottenham needing to look elsewhere.

Tottenham Hotspur are ready to sign another forward this summer to bolster Thomas Frank’s squad options in attack.

TBR Football understands that Frank wants to be reunited with Yoane Wissa at Spurs, but he is currently in discussions with Newcastle United.

The North London club have other targets, and one of those targets is now available for just £26 million, which could prove to be a bargain.

Rennes expect £26m for Tottenham target Arnaud Kalimuendo

Rennes are expecting to receive an offer worth £26m to sell Tottenham target Arnaud Kalimuendo this summer, according to RMC Sport.

The Lilywhites are not the only club interested in the forward, as Nottingham Forest, RB Leipzig, Villarreal and others are also keen on him.

Reports back in June suggested that Tottenham had started talks to sign Kalimuendo, and now they have learned how much he will cost.

Spurs are looking to sign another striker as an alternative option to Dominic Solanke and a potential replacement for Richarlison.

Kalimuendo enjoyed a brilliant campaign last season in Ligue 1 as he netted 17 goals, which was the fourth most in the division and just four less than Ousmane Dembele.

Palmeiras are keen on Richarlison and could move for the forward, having just received £25 million for Richard Rios and a hefty payment from the FIFA Club World Cup.

The North Londoners would need to sell Richarlison to fund a move for Kalimuendo and free up space in their squad.

Ideally, Frank wants to sign Wissa and use him as a number nine at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but at this moment in time, he is destined for Newcastle.

Yoane Wissa wants to join Newcastle United

Newcastle’s opening £30m bid for Wissa was rejected, as revealed by TBR Football, with the forward having informed Brentford that he wants to leave.

The Tyneside club have now stepped up their interest in the 28-year-old and are ready to return with an improved offer.

There is a belief that the West London club want around £40 million for the striker, with Newcastle’s third bid set to exceed £30 million.

Tottenham and Forest remain in the picture for Wissa, but currently, their priorities lie elsewhere in the transfer market.

SL Benfica announced the signing of Richard Rios on Tuesday evening, and TBR Football understands that he turned his back on potential moves to the Premier League.

Benfica concluded a deal with Palmeiras to sign the Colombian international in a deal that is worth just over £25 million.

The midfielder became one of the brightest talents playing in South America over the last year, and there were many clubs that were keen to bring him to Europe.

TBR Football can confirm that a host of Premier League clubs held talks with Rios in recent weeks, indeed stretching back months.

Tottenham and Manchester United held Richard Rios talks

Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, Fulham, Everton, Wolves and West Ham United all held talks at some level, sources have told TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey.

However, TBR Football can reveal that no firm bids were made, despite even getting as far as personal terms.

Tottenham expressed an interest in Rios back in January. Meanwhile, Forest held talks to sign Rios, but never firmed up their interest in the player.

Despite being aware of the interest, Rios himself instructed his people to finalise the deal with Benfica, who held off interest from the Italian side, AS Roma, to land the 25-year-old.

Tottenham are looking to sign a new number six this summer, but have seemingly turned their attention to signing Joao Palhinha.

Manchester United are also keen to add to their midfield options, with Ruben Amorim wanting a more athletic addition to his squad.

Question marks over Kobbie Mainoo’s future mean that they might need to seriously assess their options, although Rios is now off their list of targets.

Richard Rios backing himself to become one of Europe’s top midfielders

Rios certainly believes in his ability, and there is an understanding that he is backing himself to become one of Europe’s top midfielders.

The 25-year-old is confident that moving to Benfica as his first European club is a great step towards establishing himself on the new continent.

He will have the chance to play Champions League football for the first time next season, with Benfica set to compete in the competition.

Bailey told TBR Football: “Richard Rios is one of those South American-based players who Premier League clubs liked, liked him a lot.

“But nobody would make the final push, get the deal done. Rios and his people were sick of waiting for what they perceived as false promises.

“I am told that Rios firmly believes that he will become one of Europe’s top midfielders, and he believes Benfica is a great landing spot for him to show that.

“I certainly won’t be surprised if some of those Premier League clubs who considered him this summer, won’t be looking at him next summer but are likely having to pay double what he would have cost this year.”

TBR Football can exclusively reveal that Randal Kolo Muani could become available for Tottenham Hotspur and other interested clubs in this window.

The Frenchman was transfer-listed by Paris Saint-Germain in January this year, and he was linked with a move to sign for a few clubs, including Spurs.

However, Kolo Muani rejected a move to Tottenham and joined Juventus on loan instead.

Now, just a few months later, the PSG striker could become available for a transfer to other clubs, as Juventus are struggling to get a deal over the line.

Tottenham could have a chance to sign Randal Kolo Muani

TBR Football’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey, understands that talks between Juventus and PSG for Randal Kolo Muani have not been going well.

Juve want him back on another loan deal with an option to make that permanent, and Damien Comolli, the new Juventus GM, has been trying to broker a deal.

However, PSG have told the Italian giants that they want a sale, or, at the very least, a loan with an obligation-to-buy clause inserted into the deal.

The Parisians want €50 million (£43.3m) in a permanent sale, or a €5 million (£4.3m) loan with a €45 million (£39m) obligation.

At this point, Juve are not willing to do that, and we can confirm they have now asked Manchester United about Rasmus Hojlund. This came about as Comolli is also talking to the Red Devils about Jadon Sancho.

Kolo Muani wants to move to Turin. However, we can confirm he is open to the prospect of moving elsewhere, possibly to England. He was very close to joining Tottenham Hotspur in January.

We can confirm that Spurs still hold an interest, and intermediaries working with Kolo Muani have spoken to them. But they have also had contact with Manchester United, Newcastle and Aston Villa to let them know his situation and that he is once again potentially on the market.

Bailey told TBR: “Kolo Muani’s move to Juventus has stalled. They want him back, but they want a loan with an option. PSG are not keen, and they believe there are other clubs willing to take him on better terms.

“Kolo Muani has enjoyed life in Turin, but we are told that he remains keen on England – he was very close to joining Tottenham in January.

Spurs are one of those contacted again, but so have the likes of Manchester United and Newcastle, both of whom are obviously in the market for new forwards.

“He is suddenly a name who is possibly back on the market, and he is intriguing to these Premier League clubs. He is still seen as a huge talent.”

Randal Kolo Muani’s stats since rejecting Tottenham

Kolo Muani has always been viewed as a terrific talent.

The France international, hailed as a ‘powerful’ player by Bundesliga.com, is capable of scoring big goals, and his ability to play across the frontline makes him a very attractive option for clubs as well.

TBR revealed in January that Tottenham were ‘gutted’ after Kolo Muani rejected them for Juventus, and his numbers explain why.

Kolo Muani averaged more than a goal or assist every other game at Juventus, which is a terrific return for someone who only joined them in January.

It is no surprise that Juve want him back, but a deal with PSG has been far more difficult to get over the line than they initially imagined.

Cristian Romero’s future at Tottenham Hotspur remains undecided amid links to Atletico Madrid.

One of Thomas Frank’s big tasks this summer is to convince the defender that staying in North London is the best move for his career right now.

Romero has been linked with a move away from N17, which has left many supporters very concerned about the possibility of losing one of their best players.

But the latest footage from Spurs’ training session suggests that the situation has already been resolved positively for the Lilywhites.

Thomas Frank embraces Cristian Romero after Tottenham training

Frank was spotted sharing a warm embrace with Cristian Romero after Tottenham Hotspur’s training session on Tuesday.

Given the speculation surrounding the defender’s future, Spurs supporters enjoyed seeing their new manager already looking close with their vice captain.

Romero was a big fan of Ange Postecoglou, which led to concerns that sacking the Australian head coach could upset the 27-year-old.

But Romero has looked happy to be back at Tottenham since returning to Hotspur Way following a summer break.

The Argentine international was made captain of Spurs’ first pre-season game against Reading on Saturday. Frank admits he’s not decided on Tottenham’s captain for next season, at this stage

Now, following the latest footage from Spurs’ session at their Enfield training base, fans have taken to X, having all spotted Romero and Frank looking rather close already.

One fan said: “He’s staying for sure. Atletico have already moved to Viega from Chelsea and will get him for 50 million. He’s not leaving.”

Another claimed: “I don’t know why, but this photo of Romero and Frank has put a smile on my face.”

“He’s already putting his arm around Cuti’s shoulder. Yeah, this has got to be a good sign,” added another supporter.

Finally, one supporter noticed that Son was hardly featuring in Spurs’ training video, suggesting he could soon be sold: “Sonny is being ironed out of all the videos; he’s so leaving. Romero will be the captain full-time, no question.”

One of Frank’s first tasks if Son is sold this summer should be to appoint Romero as the new captain of the North London club.

James Maddison would be the other option for the captaincy, but given the Argentine’s performance as captain in the Europa League final, it’s clear he is the strongest leader in the team.

Atletico Madrid look to have moved on from Cristian Romero

As TBR Football revealed earlier this month, Atletico Madrid are backing away from a deal for Romero, having told him they’ve done all they can to sign him

Tottenham have stood firm over their £70 million valuation of the World Cup winner and the Spanish club were unwilling to match that fee.

Simeone was obsessed with signing Romero, however, his team have now moved on from signing the defender to other targets.

Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs keeping tabs on Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho this summer.

The Argentina international has fallen out of favour under Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford, and all signs point towards him leaving the club in the coming weeks.

TBR Football confirmed interest from Tottenham, Chelsea and Aston Villa in Garnacho earlier in July, and that remains the case.

Thomas Frank’s stance has now come out.

How Tottenham boss Thomas Frank feels about Alejandro Garnacho

Amorim made it clear that he doesn’t want Garnacho after Manchester United’s Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.

The 21-year-old will not be travelling with the rest of his teammates for their tour of the United States either, along with the likes of Antony and Tyrell Malacia.

It is almost certain now that the Argentine will leave Old Trafford this summer, and reports have claimed that Manchester United have slashed Garnacho’s asking price to £40 million.

Now, GiveMeSport have claimed that Tottenham have ‘upped the ante’ and have become ‘more serious’ in their pursuit of the Manchester United star.

It has been revealed that Frank and influential figures at Tottenham ‘have been left intrigued by his value and determination to prove his worth’ after his issues at Old Trafford.

However, although the interest is genuine, Frank and Tottenham have not yet decided whether to make a formal bid to sign Garnacho this summer.

As for the player, his preference is to remain in the Premier League, which is good news for Spurs.

What Thomas Frank once said about Alejandro Garnacho

Frank has a good idea about Garnacho, having played against him when he was at the helm of Brentford.

The Manchester United number 17 has scored two goals and provided an assist in four games against Frank’s Bees, which is a very impressive return.

Back in April last year, after a game between Brentford and the Red Devils, Frank publicly claimed that Garnacho can be ‘unplayable’ on his day.

He said, per United in Focus: “We beat Manchester United 4-0 [at home in the league] last season, but I thought we performed better today. It was our best of the season. We faced United… they’ve been in form and their front three [is great]

“At times, Garnacho [is] unplayable, [Marcus] Rashford back to a good level and [also Rasmus] Hojlund.”

TBR Football understands that Tottenham Hotspur have asked about signing Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.

The North London club appreciate the 20-year-old and are keeping abreast of his contract situation, which still hasn’t been agreed with Manchester United.

Mainoo’s current deal at Old Trafford runs until 2027, and the 13-time Premier League champions have the option to extend that by an additional year.

Should the United academy graduate become available for transfer this summer, Spurs would most certainly be keen to get involved in the race to sign him.

Tottenham could get involved in race to sign Kobbie Mainoo

Tottenham Hotspur are closely monitoring Kobbie Mainoo’s situation at Manchester United as contract talks remain at a stalemate, sources have told TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey.

Discussions over a new deal for the 20-year-old have now been ongoing for over 12 months, and an agreement is yet to be found.

Mainoo is keen to stay at Man United, but the longer he goes without agreeing to sign a new contract, the more likely it becomes that he could be sold.

Last season, the youngster had a rather stop-start campaign due to injury and ended the season having started on just 24 occasions.

With the World Cup next summer, the player will be eager to be playing regular football, and that might not be possible at United.

Ruben Amorim already has the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte as his midfield options, and he is keen to add another.

The Red Devils have also started looking for new options in central midfield, which could open the door for Spurs and Chelsea, who are long-term admirers.

TBR Football sources suggest he could still move this summer, and if he does, Tottenham might get involved, and Chelsea’s long-term interest in Mainoo could be reignited.

Tottenham also hold talks to sign Joao Palhinha and Douglas Luiz

Joao Palhinha and Douglas Luiz are among the other options on the list of options for Tottenham as they look to sign a number six for Thomas Frank.

TBR Football exclusively revealed that Tottenham held talks to sign Palhinha last week and the midfielder is keen to return to London.

Bayern want £30 million for Palhinha, although Spurs are only willing to pay around £20 million for the 30-year-old, given his age and contract demands.

Meanwhile, Luiz is keen to sign for Tottenham, as he also looks to make a return to the Premier League after just 12 months in Turin.

The Brazilian has struggled to settle at Juventus following his move from Aston Villa and a move back to England looks on the cards.

Tottenham Hotspur have launched an audacious attempt to sign Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes.

Tottenham have been working to sign Morgan Gibbs-White, however, Nottingham Forest have been blocking their move for the England international.

Thomas Frank remains keen to add to his attacking options, especially with Son Heung-min now available for sale this summer.

The North London club have now turned their attention elsewhere with Daniel Levy plotting an ambitious move to sign Rodrygo.

Daniel Levy ready to start talks to sign Rodrygo Goes

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to make a statement signing this summer and have entered the race to sign Rodrygo Goes, according to Diario AS.

Levy hopes to use his good relations with Real Madrid to attempt to lower their asking price for the winger.

Currently, Los Blancos want around £78 million for Rodrygo, but the Spurs chairman is hoping to reduce this price.

The 63-year-old promised his new manager before he joined that there would be plenty of investment, and now he is plotting to make a real statement.

Should Son leave the club this summer, that would open the door to Rodrygo having the chance to take the starting left wing spot at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Mathys Tel, Mikey Moore and Wilson Odobert are Spurs’ current options, but all three remain rather inexperienced at the top level.

Signing a player such as Rodrygo would be a serious show of ambition from Tottenham, but at this stage, it remains a faraway dream.

Liverpool also planning to make move for Rodrygo Goes

The battle to sign the Brazilian international remains fierce with Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Arsenal all in the race.

TBR Football understands that Liverpool are keen on Rodrygo, and Richard Hughes is preparing to open talks with the player’s agent.

The player seems open to leaving the Santiago Bernabeu, given he is unlikely to be a first-choice option under Xabi Alonso next season.

With the World Cup next summer, he cannot afford to be playing a bit part role for his club if he has hopes of starting for Brazil.

Therefore, Rodrygo’s camp have made it known that he would like to look at options away from the club and Madrid are aware of this stance.

One of Thomas Frank’s key players has started to look really impressive during Tottenham Hotspur training

Thomas Frank will be getting a chance to assess his new group of players in training, and with pre-season matches having commenced.

Several players impressed during Spurs’ 2-0 win over Reading on Saturday at the Madejski Stadium, with Luka Vuskovic and Will Lankshear scoring.

The club have just released footage from training, and one player in particular looked very good in front of the cameras.

Antonin Kinsky could be the perfect goalkeeper for Thomas Frank

Antonin Kinsky has been showing off his impressive skills with the ball after a Tottenham Hotspur training session, which shows what he’s all about.

SpursOfficial’s cameras captured the 22-year-old showing strong control of the ball, particularly for a goalkeeper, after a session at Hotspur Way.

The young Czech Republic shot-stopper’s ability on the ball is an attribute which has made him really stand out in North London.

Towards the end of last season, Djed Spence hailed Kinsky’s ability on the ball, saying: “He brings composure. As a keeper, he’s very good with the ball, so I think that’s one of his main strengths as well.”

As was on show against Reading, Spurs kept looking to build out from the back and bait the press of the opposition.

Having a goalkeeper who is as willing as Kinsky to have the ball at his feet and the range of passing will be of great benefit to Frank’s system.

Kinsky, who Tottenham signed for £12.5m, certainly clears Guglielmo Vicario in this aspect of the game, although the Italian remains the stronger of the two in terms of shot-stopping.

Tottenham recently appointed Fabian Otte as their new goalkeeping coach, as he arrived from Premier League champions Liverpool.

The German coach could be of great benefit to Kinsky by helping him improve as a shot-stopper and look to displace Vicario as Spurs’ number one.

Antonin Kinsky impresses for Tottenham against Reading

Kinsky looked very solid in the first 45 minutes against Reading and was involved quite often with the build-up play.

The goalkeeper managed 19 touches, completing 15 of his 18 passes against the League One side.

Frank made an interesting change on the weekend just prior to kick-off as he swapped Vicario for Kinsky in the starting lineup.

Kinsky will get another chance to impress this weekend when the North London club take on Luton Town in their second pre-season game.

Thomas Frank wants to bring in a new number six at Tottenham Hotspur this summer to reinforce his midfield options.

TBR Football understands that Tottenham are trying to sell Yves Bissouma and are keen to bring in a player who can offer an upgrade on him.

The North London club are assessing several midfield options and have started talks with one player about a move back to London.

Spurs have been made aware that one of their top targets is keen to leave his club this summer and is open to discussing personal terms with them.

Tottenham fans think Joao Palhinha could be ideal signing

Tottenham Hotspur supporters believe that Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha would be a ‘great’ signing for them this summer.

Last week, TBR Football revealed that talks had taken place between Tottenham and Palhinha over a transfer.

Now, Bayern have revealed they want £30m for Palhinha, although Spurs are hoping to pay closer to £20m for the Portuguese international.

Spurs believe that the former Fulham star would be the ideal fit for Thomas Frank’s midfield, and Spurs fans are in agreement.

The arrival of a new midfielder could block Archie Gray’s minutes in the team, however, some supporters actually believe Palhinha could be a ‘great mentor’ for the youngster.

One fan said: “If we want a destroyer, he’d be a great shout and obviously has Premier League experience, which may prove essential.”

“I would be delighted with him, Garnacho, Gibbs-White, Palhinha, Wissa and a left-back, that would make it a fabulous window,” another supporter claimed.

There were further shouts for Palhinha being a good addition: “Absolutely. We need a number six, even if he’s a stopgap until next summer, he’ll be a very good one. Great player and a much-needed player profile.”

Finally, one fan was a big fan of Spurs potentially signing the 30-year-old, claiming: “This is the dream signing!”

The 30-year-old would bring a great deal of experience to Spurs’ midfield, although there will be concerns over his underwhelming campaign at Bayern Munich.

Palhinha, who joined Bayern for £47m, struggled to break into the team under Vincent Kompany last term, making just 17 Bundesliga appearances.

Thomas Frank could love coaching Archie Gray at Tottenham

Frank will be intrigued by the prospect of coaching Gray at Tottenham, having tried to bring him to Brentford before his move to North London.

Gray had a medical at Brentford and agreed personal terms with the Bees, thinking they’d agreed a club-record deal of £40m to sign the midfielder.

However, he changed his mind and opted to make the switch across London instead to join Ange Postecoglou’s team.

The Danish head coach will now finally get his hands on the teenager, and he could turn him into a brilliant midfield option for his team.

The 18-year-old will be hoping for plenty of minutes in midfield next season, having spent most of last season featuring in defence.

One of Tottenham Hotspur’s top attacking targets has just seen his asking price reduced.

Thomas Frank is keen to add to his attacking options at Tottenham this summer and is assessing several different targets.

The North London club have been working on a deal to sign Morgan Gibbs-White, although that deal is currently being blocked by Nottingham Forest.

The Lilywhites could soon be forced to move on from the England international at some stage, which is why other players are being targeted.

Manchester United now want £40 million for Alejandro Garnacho

TBR Football understands that Alejandro Garnacho is keen to stay in the Premier League, and several English clubs are interested in signing him.

The Argentine international is open to working with Unai Emery at Aston Villa, while Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are also monitoring his situation.

Manchester United have now lowered their asking price for Garnacho to £40 million, according to The Telegraph.

Back in January, TBR Football revealed that Tottenham had asked about Garnacho and have held a long-standing interest in signing the forward.

At the time, the Red Devils wanted around £70 million for the attacker, but now that asking price has significantly reduced.

At £40 million, the potential gamble on Garnacho, who was called ‘special’, is suddenly lowered significantly, and one club will surely be willing to take the plunge.

Tottenham could be the perfect destination for Alejandro Garnacho

Tottenham could hold a trump card to sign Garnacho due to Justin Cochrane, who used to coach the 21-year-old during his time at Old Trafford.

Cochrane, who is now Frank’s assistant at Spurs, was head of player development at Man United, and Garnacho was one of the players he worked with.

Frank also has an excellent track record for developing attacking talent, having improved the likes of Ollie Watkins, Ivan Toney, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa.

Garnacho’s talent is undeniable, but there might be question marks raised over his application, something which Cochrane and Frank could help fix.

When the youngster is at his best, he can without doubt be one of the best wingers in the Premier League and with the right setup, he could flourish.