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Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United are two of several English clubs interested in signing Lukas Ullrich from Borussia Monchengladbach this summer, TBR Football can exclusively reveal.

After an excellent breakthrough season in the Bundesliga, Ullrich is currently at the U21 Championships with Germany.

Ullrich played 90 minutes and provided an assist in a 2-1 win for Germany against England in the group stage, a left-back who is showcasing his talent at the tournament.

And Ullrich’s performances for Borussia Monchengladbach last season haven’t gone unnoticed either, with both Tottenham and Leeds now considering a move for the 21-year-old.

Ullrich made 33 appearances for Gladbach last season and the youngster managed to displace Luca Netz on the left, another promising talent at the club.

Borussia Monchengladbach’s Lukas Ullrich now on Tottenham and Leeds’ radar

That being said, TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that Tottenham and Leeds are both looking closely at Ullrich’s situation, a player he described as a ‘huge talent’.

Ullrich has just two years left on his current contract at Gladbach and talks have begun over a new long-term deal — Gladbach are aware that interest is emerging from England.

And in addition to the two clubs mentioned, Crystal Palace, Everton, Brighton and Nottingham Forest are also keeping tabs on the defender.

On their part, Leeds are looking for a new left-back this summer given that Junior Firpo’s contract is set to expire at Elland Road.

And with new manager Thomas Frank at the helm, Spurs will continue their efforts to recruit the best young emerging talent.

Tottenham are close to signing Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale, and the club’s recruitment won’t stop there this summer.

Lukas Ullrich made ‘huge strides’ for Gladbach last season

In terms of Ullrich’s potential prospects in the Premier League, Gladbach manager Gerardo Seoane recently praised the left-back for the ‘huge strides’ he made across last season.

Ullrich was nominated for Gladbach’s Player of the Season award and Seoane said that the 21-year-old was noticeably gaining confidence.

Seoane said: “Lukas has made some huge strides forward this season. His performances have given him confidence in his defensive ability and in winning his duels.

“This has allowed him to also show what he can do going forward.”

Gladbach would therefore be obviously keen to keep the defender and sign him to a new deal.

And amid interest from clubs like Tottenham and Leeds, the German side will be keen to conclude talks as soon as possible.

Thomas Frank could be facing a tough decision over one of Tottenham Hotspur’s youngsters if he manages to sign Eberechi Eze.

Thomas Frank wants Eberechi Eze at Spurs, as revealed by TBR Football, and the winger is now back on the North London club’s agenda for the summer.

Tottenham have long been after Eze with their first interest coming back in 2019 when the Crystal Palace player was then playing for Queens Park Rangers.

But his arrival in North London could have a knock-on effect on another Spurs player who Frank will need to make a big call over this summer.

Tottenham’s interest in Eberechi Eze could force Mikey Moore to seek loan move

Frank might need to consider sending Mikey Moore out on loan if Eze is to make the switch across North London this summer.

Mathys Tel signing permanently has already added further competition for the 17-year-old and another left winger in Eze could further hamper the youngster’s game time.

TBR Football has previously revealed that Tottenham want Moore to sign a new contract and talks are ongoing to get him tied down before his 18th birthday in August.

Last season, the teenager made 19 appearances for the first team, but only eight of those were starts meaning he didn’t get a great deal of minutes.

Moore, who was called ‘wonderful’, suffered an illness last term, which kept him sidelined for around two months, and he missed a lot of football.

But the winger still struggled to break into the team under Ange Postecoglou, and given the amount of competition for places, a loan move should be considered.

Ryan Mason’s move to West Brom could make the Hawthorns the perfect destination for the Tottenham academy graduate.

Tottenham now think they’re Eberechi Eze’s first choice

Eze’s potential move to Spurs now looks even more likely given the winger’s stance over a move away from Crystal Palace.

TBR Football understands that Tottenham believe they’re Eze’s first choice and the winger is now pushing to leave Selhurst Park this summer.

Palace are open to Eze’s £60m release clause being paid in instalments, with £25m to £30m up front and the rest being spread over two further payments.

The 26-year-old’s arrival would leave with a plethora of options at left wing, although Son Heung-min and Richarlison’s futures remain undecided.

Therefore, with four players ahead of him and Eze making it five, Moore will really need to consider the next step in his development away from N17.

Tottenham Hotspur have started work on potential outgoings for the summer, as talks have now commenced over the sale of a player Ange Postecoglou was once very fond of.

Spurs’ transfer business has sprung into life over the last week or so, with Mathys Tel signed permanently and Tottenham close to signing Kota Takai.

Thomas Frank approved deals for Takai and Tel, with both players expected to play important roles under him next season.

Work is now ongoing to offload players who are deemed surplus to requirements, and talks have already started over one player’s departure.

Tottenham open talks to sell Alejo Veliz

Tottenham Hotspur have now opened talks with Racing Club to sell Alejo Veliz, according to German García Grova.

The Argentine journalist claims that Racing have offered around £3.7 million to sign 60 per cent of the player’s rights.

Spurs are believed to have given the sale of the 20-year-old the green light, however, talks over the structure of the deal remain ongoing.

The striker himself is eager to return to his home country after a rather tricky two-year stint in Europe, where he has not played a lot of football.

Tottenham signed Veliz for £13m in August 2023, and since then, he has made just eight appearances.

Veliz, who has been called ‘dynamite’, has been on two loan spells to La Liga, where he joined Sevilla on loan and then Espanyol. The player had a lot more joy at the latter, where he made 27 appearances last term.

But now a return to Argentina looks on the cards for him with the Lilywhites in talks over his sale.

What Ange Postecoglou said after Tottenham signed Alejo Veliz

Ange Postecoglou was a big fan of Veliz when he first signed for Tottenham and said that he was a player with a ‘lot of talent’.

Speaking to the media back in 2023, Postecoglou said: “With young Veliz, he’s one we identified and he’s got a lot of talent for a youngster. He’s got a great profile. He is a big guy, but he’s very mobile and he works hard. He’s already made an impact in the Argentine first division and again good to have him in.”

But ultimately, the former Spurs boss never really fancied the striker as he made just eight appearances before sending him out on loan.

During his spell in the English capital, he netted just once, which came in a 4-2 defeat away at Brighton and Hove Albion.

Now, the North London club look set to cut their losses by selling him back to the Argentine Primera Division.

Under Thomas Frank’s guidance, Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping to compete with north London rivals Arsenal once again next term.

Tottenham will join Arsenal in next season’s edition of the Champions League, a parting gift from former boss Ange Postecoglou.

Frank will soon have time to assess his squad in N17, and once Spurs decide their summer targets, significant upgrades should arrive.

Tottenham are already interested in Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, a player they were keen to sign for much of Postecoglou’s tenure.

But when it comes to finding upgrades up top, Spurs are now reportedly eyeing a move for a player who’s also very high up on Arsenal’s shortlist.

Tottenham are monitoring Rodrygo’s situation at Real Madrid

According to Spanish outlet Cadena Ser, Spurs have now registered their interest in Real Madrid forward Rodrygo.

Rodrygo is unhappy at Real Madrid right now owing to frustrations with his game time — a player who is no longer an undisputed starter.

As a result, Arsenal are considering a move for Rodrygo, but they might soon have some unwelcome competition from their London rivals.

According to the report, both Chelsea and Tottenham are also now monitoring Rodrygo’s situation who is ‘exploring the Premier League’.

It’s stated that Real would ask for around €90m (£77m) for the Brazilian this summer, a fee that would gazump the £65m Spurs paid for Dominic Solanke last summer.

However, if Rodrygo could be convinced to join Tottenham this summer, Daniel Levy would surely have no issue breaking the club’s transfer record once again.

Of course, it should be noted that Arsenal have already held talks with Rodrygo’s camp this summer, meaning any move to Spurs would represent a serious coup.

Rodrygo could be Tottenham’s Son Heung-min replacement

Were Tottenham able to pull off an audacious move for Rodrygo to mark the new Frank era, the Brazilian would perhaps come in as Son Heung-min’s long-term replacement.

Son is ready to leave Tottenham this summer after winning the Europa League, and the 32-year-old will have plenty of suitors.

Interestingly, Rodrygo’s frustrations in Spain are also somewhat being caused by his desire to play in a left wing role, something which simply isn’t possible in Madrid owing to Vinicius Junior’s importance.

But for a player of Rodrygo’s quality, the likes of Tottenham and Arsenal would likely go out of their way to accommodate the Brazilian in any position.

And whilst a switch to Spurs might seem unlikely for Rodrygo right now, Frank would surely love to mark the club’s new era with such an ambitious deal.

Thomas Frank has suffered an early blow at Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window.

The Danish head coach has learned that one of Tottenham Hotspur’s top transfer targets won’t be joining his squad this summer.

Frank has already seen one player sign this month, with Mathys Tel joining Tottenham permanently for £30 million from Bayern Munich.

Meanwhile, TBR Football can reveal that Tottenham are close to signing Kota Takai from J1 League club Kawasaki Frontale.

However, one of their top midfield transfer targets is set to move elsewhere, but there remains good news, as Spurs could yet profit from his decision.

Tottenham will get fee from Johnny Cardoso deal

Johnny Cardoso will not be joining Tottenham this summer from Real Betis, as per Dean Jones, despite the Lilywhites having the option to sign him.

Tottenham agreed a £21m option for Cardoso when they sold Giovani Lo Celso to Real Betis during the 2024 summer transfer window.

However, Cardoso wants to join Atletico Madrid instead, but Spurs are due to receive some of the fee that the Spanish club will pay to sign the United States international.

Jones told Ranks FC: “Spurs are not signing Johnny Cardoso. If he goes somewhere else, they still get a fee, so they are taking a fee instead.”

Cardoso has been called ‘amazing’ by the Spanish media, with the 23-year-old producing many impressive performances for the Andalusia club.

The midfielder started in the Europa Conference League final, however, he had a tough evening as Betis were thrashed 4-1 by Chelsea.

Tottenham want to sign a central defender, defensive midfielder, winger and striker

Tottenham will now look elsewhere and are targeting a central defender, a defensive midfielder, another winger and a striker.

Yves Bissouma could leave Tottenham, therefore, they will need to sort out a replacement, and unfortunately, that won’t be Cardoso.

In attack, Spurs want to sign another winger even after getting Tel, with Eberechi Eze, Antoine Semenyo and Bryan Mbeumo among their top targets.

Meanwhile, a striker who can rotate with Dominic Solanke and take some of the burden off the 27-year-old.

Speaking about where Spurs could turn next, Jones added: “They want a centre-back, a defensive midfielder, one more wide attacker and a player to rotate with Solanke.”

Eberechi Eze has many a friend at Tottenham as speculation involving the England international grows louder.

James Maddison has already called Eze a “baller” after previous interactions between the Crystal Palace No.10 and the Spurs No.10 on the pitch, while the man born in Greenwich has also been seen chatting to the likes of Brandon Austin and Heung-min Son at length after games.

Spurs even arranged a box for the Londoner’s entourage when Crystal Palace travelled to N17 in the 2023/24 campaign.

Tottenham therefore seem to be in a strong position to sign Eberechi Eze – although he will surely feel torn over a rumour coming from Spurs as he ponders his future.

Eberechi Eze might not get a chance to play with his close pal Heung-min Son

TBR Football understand Eze is keen on a move to Tottenham this summer, but his enthusiasm for the transfer could potentially lessen if Spurs sell his South Korean pal.

Sources state that Thomas Frank is ready to sell Son, and the Tottenham No.7 understands his time at Spurs is coming to an end at the age of 32 – after a tough 2024/25 campaign in which he scored just seven goals in 30 Premier League appearances.

However, should an exit materialise, we imagine Eze would be gutted.

The 26-year-old and Son have previously attended Burberry’s London Fashion Week show together, sitting alongside each other in good spirits.

Not only have the pair also been seen chatting at length on the pitch after meetings between Crystal Palace and Tottenham, but Son praised Eze for scoring against Spurs in March 2024 – keen to acknowledge his friend’s ability despite it coming at the expense of the north Londoners.

Heung-min Son exit could benefit Eberechi Eze

We previously mentioned that Eze may feel torn over this situation, as there is a potential upside to it.

Son leaving would lessen the competition for places on the left flank, an area where Eze has thrived under Oliver Glasner for Crystal Palace when cutting inside on his right foot.

Therefore, a departure for the South Korean could increase his chances of making the starting XI under Frank if a move materialises, despite the fact he would have to play without a good friend.

Tottenham Hotspur have some big decisions to make this summer.

Spurs are entering a new era under Thomas Frank, and they have some huge calls to make on some big name players.

Cristian Romero’s future remains up in the air, while Richarlison’s future at Tottenham is unclear.

Heung-Min Son could also leave Tottenham this summer, and according to Tom Barclay, there’s one key reason as to why Son is now open to leaving Spurs.

According to the journalist, Son is now ready to leave Tottenham after winning the Europa League as he wants to leave on a high.

Heung-Min Son ready to leave Tottenham after Europa League win

Barclay shared what he knows about Son and how he’s feeling about his Tottenham future.

According to the journalist, Son is ready to leave Tottenham as he wants to leave Spurs on a high.

Son is a ‘world class’ player at his best, and he’s ready to depart Tottenham on the highest of notes.

“Regarding Son, I’m under the understanding that Son is open to leaving for the first time in a long time, ending 10 years at the club. There is this sort of thinking in his mindset I believe that maybe going out on a high because of lifting the club’s first trophy in 17 years, the first trophy in the decade he’s been at the club,” Barclay said.

Players who left clubs after winning trophies

Son wants to leave Tottenham on a high after winning a trophy in his final game, and a number of notable players have followed this exact pattern over the years.

Indeed, some legendary players have left their clubs after winning major trophies in their final matches.

Patrick Vieira left Arsenal after winning the FA Cup in 2005, Didier Drogba left Chelsea after becoming a Champions League winner in 2012, while Eden Hazard left Chelsea after winning the Europa League in 2019, much like Son.

The most high-profile example may be Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid departure that came in 2018 after winning the Champions League with Los Blancos for the third time in a row.

As painful as it will be to see Son leave Spurs, now is as good a time as ever for the attacker to leave north London.

Tottenham Hotspur haven’t been all that busy in the summer transfer window so far.

Indeed, Spurs have only secured one summer signing so far, and even then, that was the signing of Mathys Tel, a player who was already at Spurs last season.

Luckily, more reinforcements are on the way, and Tottenham have some interesting signings in mind.

Eberechi Eze is a Tottenham target, while Antoine Semenyo is someone Spurs are keen on too.

However, it sounds as though Spurs’ second signing of the summer could be a more left-field option as they close in on the signing of Kota Takai.

Takai is set to join Tottenham as a first-team option, and one player in particular should be excited by this move.

Archie Gray should be excited by Kota Takai arrival

Archie Gray could end up being a key beneficiary after Kota Takai’s arrival at Tottenham.

The Spurs midfielder endured a strange first season in north London, it must be said.

Gray earned plenty of praise from his peers and pundits at times, but, he wasn’t able to showcase his full potential.

Indeed, sadly, due to a serious injury crisis last season, Gray spent most of the campaign playing out of position at centre-back.

However, with Takai set to arrive in north London, Gray will surely now have played his last game at centre-back for Spurs.

Gray was signed to play in midfield for Tottenham, but, so far, that hasn’t quite gone to plan, but now, with more depth in defence, the youngster should be able to focus on playing his natural position.

Archie Gray’s positional breakdown for Tottenham

Archie Gray was bought by Tottenham as an option in the midfield, but, more often than not, he’s been shifted around in numerous different positions.

After his first season at Spurs, Gray’s positional breakdown looks utterly bizarre.

This is a testament to just how versatile Gray is, but in football it’s not ideal to be a jack of all trades at times.

Gray will be hoping to develop into a top-level player, and in order to do that he needs to specialise in one position and develop a level of consistency in that role.

With Takai headed to Tottenham, Gray should be allowed a real run playing in his preferred midfield role at Spurs.

Following the arrival of Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur, Daniel Levy is now keen to hand his new head coach a statement signing.

Tottenham Hotspur are working hard to add to their squad ahead of their return to the Champions League next season.

Mathys Tel is Spurs’ first signing of the summer, and he is expected to be joined by Kota Takai who is close to joining Tottenham, TBR Football understands.

But now, the Spurs chairman wants to go big by delivering a ‘statement’ addition, and he has already put the money on the table for the player.

Daniel Levy really wants to sign Bryan Mbeumo for Tottenham

Daniel Levy is working ‘really hard’ to sign Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo for Tottenham this summer, according to Darren Lewis.

Mbeumo, who’s been dubbed ‘outstanding’, is subject to strong interest from both Spurs and Manchester United.

TBR Football sources believe that Spurs are starting to accept that the 25-year-old is committed to United, with the North London club having made their pitch to him.

But Levy is trying extremely hard to also bring the Cameroonian across London and provide his new head coach with a statement addition.

Lewis told the Last Word On Spurs podcast: “It’s still too close to call, United have the edge, but Spurs are prepared to pay the money. The chairman wants to deliver a statement signing for the manager.

“I know that he’s really trying hard, and if Mbeumo does go to United, it won’t be because Spurs haven’t tried incredibly hard to take him.”

Brentford want £62.5million for Mbeumo and the Lilywhites are believed to have already put that sort of money on the table to sign him for Brentford.

But if his heart is set on a move to Old Trafford, Spurs will need to move on and it is believed that they already have another target in mind.

Tottenham ready Antoine Semenyo move if Bryan Mbeumo joins Man United

Tottenham are ready to go ‘full steam ahead’ for Antonine Semenyo if Mbeumo does eventually choose to join United.

TBR Football can reveal that Tottenham won’t pay £60 million for Semenyo, at this stage, and Bournemouth are standing firm over that valuation.

But Lewis expects the North London club to make another strong push for the Ghanaian forward if they miss out on their top target.

Lewis added: “I think that if Man United sign Mbeumo, Spurs will go full steam ahead for Semenyo and vice versa.”

TBR Football understands that Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are set to go head-to-head this summer to sign the same attacking target.

Arsenal are eager to add to their forward line following last season’s injury crisis, which derailed their pursuit of Liverpool in the title race.

Thomas Frank also wants to add new attackers to his Tottenham Hotspur team to help them try to climb up the Premier League following last season’s dismal 17th-place finish.

The two North London clubs have recently held talks with a forward from the Premier League about a possible move, and they are now both considering offers.

Arsenal and Tottenham hold Mohammed Kudus talks

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur both had talks about Mohammed Kudus in the last week, and they are now thinking about bidding for him, according to TBR Football’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey.

West Ham United need to sell Kudus this summer to give them the funds to help Graham Potter and his staff rework the squad.

The 24-year-old has a release clause of over £80 million, however, the Hammers will not demand that, especially with Kudus unwilling to join the Saudi Pro League.

TBR Football has now been told that West Ham are set to accept a deal north of £60 million for the Ghanaian international.

The West Ham forward is not short of interest, with Manchester United and Chelsea having already seen exchange offers rejected earlier in the window.

Chelsea’s interest remains, but a fresh bid has not yet been made. Meanwhile, Newcastle United also admire Kudus, but he is not their top priority.

How Mohammed Kudus compares to Tottenham and Arsenal’s current attackers

Kudus is coming off the back of a tough season in East London, as he failed to break double digits for goals and assists.

The attacker managed just five goals and four assists in total, which was quite a significant fall off from the 2023/24 season.

The former Ajax star produced a very impressive 18 goals and ten assists in the season prior which is why he remains in such high demand.

Kudus’ ability to play on either flank and as a number ten is something which could make interested clubs even more eager to land him.

Although his main position is on the right, which might mean the Gunners may decide not to continue with Bukayo Saka already there. Spurs, on the other hand, are keen to sign a right-sided attacker to compete with Brennan Johnson.