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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.

Thomas Frank will be expected to make an immediate impact at Tottenham after choosing to switch Brentford for North London.

Daniel Levy made the executive decision to dismiss Ange Postecoglou despite ending the 17-year wait for a trophy following the Europa League triumph.

Nevertheless, Tottenham moved to acquire one of the most exciting managers in English football, Frank, and wasted little time backing the new manager, with the Lilywhites wrapping up the £55 million signing of Mohammed Kudus.

However, after a disastrous 17th-placed finish in the Premier League last term, further signings will be required to close the gap at the top of the table, and with Champions League football to contend with this season, Tottenham could arm Frank with his very own Claude Makelele.

Tottenham aim to sign ex-Chelsea ace Conor Gallagher

TBR Football understands Tottenham have reached out to Atletico Madrid for Conor Gallagher to gauge the level of interest in signing the former Chelsea midfielder.

The 25-year-old came through the ranks at Stamford Bridge before making the switch to La Liga last summer – he could be set for a swift Premier League return with Newcastle United also monitoring developments.

Speaking to The Sun in 2020, Gallagher revealed that during his loan spell at Swansea City, he received expert tutelage in West London, moulding his game on Chelsea legend Makelele.

He said: “Because I’m only 20, I was too young to remember watching Claude – but he is such a legend and it’s great to have someone like him, who played in my position, helping me.

“He watches my games and gives lots of great advice. He has given tips on when I’m receiving the ball in midfield to always be scanning and look forward.

“And then there will be stuff when they have the ball and we’re pressing them – he’ll explain and show me the right way to press.”

Conor Gallagher could be Tottenham’s Claude Makelele

The Frenchman was a phenom during his five-year spell in English football with the defensive midfield position often referred to as the ‘Makelele role’.

One of Spurs’ most significant weaknesses last season was in the centre of the pitch, and while Pape Matar Sarr and Lucas Bergvall show promise, Frank could greatly benefit from more experience in his engine room.

Gallagher was a workhorse for Atletico Madrid during his debut campaign in Spain, winning 71% of his tackles, improving on his 61% success rate during his final season at Chelsea.

Furthermore, he continued to contribute on the business end of the pitch with four goals and four assists in all competitions, more than double the output of Spurs’ most senior midfield pairing of Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur.

TBR Football exclusively reported in April that Tottenham will look to offload Bissouma, and while Frank’s arrival leaves this stance subject to change, it is clear the Dane is eager to bolster his midfield ranks.

Should Spurs proceed with a move for Gallagher, not only will they acquire a midfielder in the mould of Makelele, but one who will also look to add a creative spark in an uninspiring midfield at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur’s transfer plans are in full swing right now, with Daniel Levy eager to deliver new players for Thomas Frank.

Tottenham are still trying to sign Gibbs-White, having already brought in Mohammed Kudus and Kota Takai this summer.

The North London club are now looking at other areas of the team to strengthen, including a new number six and a new central defender.

Now, one of Spurs’ latest transfer targets has recently been spotted with the club’s vice captain, James Maddison.

Conor Gallagher was recently spotted at Wimbledon with Maddison, with talk of the midfielder being linked with Tottenham Hotspur.

TBR Football exclusively revealed that Thomas Frank really likes Gallagher, who is considering a return to the Premier League.

Tottenham are long-term admirers of Gallagher, having tried to sign him before he moved to Atletico Madrid.

The 25-year-old is aware that he is unlikely to be a first-choice option under Diego Simeone next season following the arrival of Johnny Cardoso.

With the World Cup next summer, Gallagher is keen to be playing regular football, and he is assessing his options.

Tottenham and Newcastle United are among the teams in England that still like the player, who left Chelsea last summer for £34 million.

Gallagher, who’s been described as ‘amazing’, was with Maddison on July 6 in SW19 on Centre Court watching Carlos Alcaraz in action.

The 28-year-old could well have used it as a chance to get in the former Chelsea player’s ear about a move back to London.

Tottenham looking at Joao Palhinha and Douglas Luiz

Gallagher is not the only number six Spurs are assessing, Joao Palhinha and Douglas Luiz are two other players on their list.

TBR Football understands that Tottenham held talks for Palhinha last week and personal terms with the Portuguese international won’t be an issue.

Bayern Munich are open to selling him and want £30 million, however, Spurs are keen to play closer to £20 million for the 30-year-old.

Luiz is keen to join Tottenham as he seeks a move back to the Premier League, in an attempt to end his disappointing spell in Turin with Juventus.

The Brazilian has struggled to establish himself in Serie A and looks set to return to England this summer, where Everton and West Ham United are also keen.

TBR Football understands that Tottenham Hotspur actually think Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha could be a perfect fit for Thomas Frank’s team.

Tottenham Hotspur have been assessing midfield options as they look to add a new number six to Frank’s squad this summer.

The Portuguese international is one of the players Spurs believe would be a good fit for them, and Bayern Munich are open to selling him.

The 30-year-old had a tricky debut campaign at the Allianz Arena, and he could now depart in search of regular minutes elsewhere ahead of next summer’s World Cup.

Exclusive: Bayern Munich want £30 million for Joao Palhinha

Bayern Munich have made it clear to Joao Palhinha that he can leave, and the Bavarians are looking to secure over £30 million for him, sources have told Graeme Bailey, chief correspondent at TBR Football.

At this point, Spurs are considering a £20 million deal, as Palhinha would require a three-year deal minimum, which is what he currently has at Bayern.

As TBR Football reported, Tottenham held talks with Palhinha’s camp last week, and personal terms would not be an issue.

A new name which has emerged on Tottenham’s list is Conor Gallagher, with Atletico Madrid open to selling the midfielder.

The 25-year-old is unlikely to be a regular starter at the Wanda Metropolitano, and he will also be thinking about next summer’s World Cup.

Douglas Luiz would love to join Tottenham, and is yet another player who is pushing to make a return to the Premier League.

Reports suggest Everton are working on a deal for Luiz, but Spurs are also in the frame for the Brazilian.

Fenerbahce are the main contenders to sign Yves Bissouma

As it stands, the main suitors for Yves Bissouma are Fenerbahce, with the North London club looking to upgrade him.

Fenerbahce representatives flew to London over the weekend to hold talks with Spurs and Arsenal over deals for Bissouma and Leandro Trossard, respectively.

Tottenham want to sell Bissouma and Fabio Paratici has been working to get him a move away from North London.

Juventus had held talks to sign the midfielder after their former director offered him to them, but those discussions never progressed.

The 28-year-old is starting to accept he might have to leave Spurs this summer, but he has made it clear that he will only agree to the right move away.

Tottenham Hotspur are now beginning to seriously step up their preparations for success under Thomas Frank.

Tottenham have signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United and he’s already impressed in his pre-season minutes against Reading.

Spurs are also trying to sign Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest, a deal that is being delayed owing to complaints from the City Ground.

And after qualifying for Champions League football in the season to come, Tottenham’s spending is unlikely to stop there.

Spurs are interested in Brentford’s Yoane Wissa, and now a new Premier League player is high on the shortlist in north London.

Tottenham make offer to sign Ilya Zabarnyi from Bournemouth

According to journalist Duncan Castles who was appearing on ‘The Transfers Podcast’, Spurs have just tabled a €70m bid for Bournemouth defender Ilya Zabarnyi.

TBR Football recently revealed that Tottenham had been in contact about Zabarnyi, and now Castles believes that Spurs’ bid goes beyond the initial fee they paid for Dominic Solanke.

Castles explained: “Ilya Zabarnyi, who Paris Saint-Germain have been working on a deal for about six months in reality, but actively working with Bournemouth for three months, I’m told, their offer for the Ukraine center back is €60m.

“They believe they should be able to secure the player at that price, and the player definitely wants to come to them — has agreed personal terms with PSG and is pushing for the move.

“But Tottenham, one of several Premier League clubs who are unsurprisingly interested in the 22-year-old, one of the quickest centre-backs in the Premier League and almost a perfect attendance record in the Premier League over his two seasons at Bournemouth.

“Guidance from Bournemouth is that Tottenham have offered €70m for the player, which is owner Bill Foley’s asking price, and which would represent a new club record transfer fee for Tottenham, exceeding the initial £55m with £10m of variables that they paid Bournemouth for Dominic Solanke last summer.

“If Zabarnyi is to move to Tottenham rather than Paris Saint-Germain, Bournemouth will have to convince the player to give up on the idea of joining the European Champions for the Europa League winners and a club who finished well down the English table last season.

“That, I think, is going to be a difficult ask, but let’s see how it pans out over the next week or so.”

Tottenham wanted Ilya Zabarnyi whilst Antonio Conte was in charge

Interestingly, Tottenham were linked with Zabarnyi all the way back in 2022 whilst Antonio Conte was in charge of the club, deploying a three centre-back system.

Zabarnyi was playing for Dynamo Kyiv at the time, and he’s obviously come a long way since, making 86 appearances for Bournemouth in two seasons, a player who former teammate Philip Billing called ‘unbelievable’.

But were Zabarnyi to arrive under Frank, perhaps he could end up playing in a three-man system in somewhat similar fashion to what might have been envisioned under Conte.

Cristian Romero looks set to stay at Tottenham and there’s certainly no doubt over Micky van de Ven’s immediate future.

And therefore if Spurs were able to agree a deal with Bournemouth, perhaps that would be with the idea of playing Zabarnyi on the right of Romero, with Van de Ven on the left.

It’s the kind of signing that would give Frank some welcome flexibility at the back.

Morgan Gibbs-White has not travelled with his Nottingham Forest teammates for their pre-season camp in Portugal.

Almost two weeks ago, Tottenham triggered Gibbs-White’s £60m release clause, however, Nottingham Forest claim the clause shouldn’t have been known about.

Evangelos Marinakis was furious about the Gibbs-White situation and has blocked the midfielder’s move to Spurs.

The player’s future at the City Ground remains uncertain, although his absence from Forest’s squad has sent supporters from both clubs into a frenzy.

Morgan Gibbs-White misses Nottingham Forest trip due to personal reasons

Morgan Gibbs-White has not travelled to Portugal with Nottingham Forest’s squad due to ‘personal reasons’, according to John Percy.

Forest flew out to Portugal on Monday morning for their pre-season training games, where they are due to face Fulham and G.D. Estoril Praia.

Their captain did not travel with his teammates to Portugal, sparking debate as to his whereabouts amid links to Spurs, but this has now been clarified.

Later this week, the 25-year-old is expected to join up with his teammates in Portugal and continue work during pre-season.

Gibbs-White returned to Forest training last week despite being heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

Forest played their first pre-season game of the summer on Saturday, in which Gibbs-White gestured a heart shape symbol to supporters.

TBR Football understands that Gibbs-White wants to join Tottenham, but at this stage, there are very few updates on his future.

Nottingham Forest working on James McAtee deal

Nottingham Forest are advancing in a deal for James McAtee, TBR Football revealed on Monday, although they face competition for his signature.

The City Ground is seen as his most likely destination in England, but clubs from the Bundesliga are also keen on the Man City attacker.

Frankfurt, RB Leipzig, Dortmund and others are also keeping tabs on his situation, with the midfielder currently available for around £20 million.

The 22-year-old has just 12 months left on his contract, which is why he is available for such a great price, despite having just captained England U-21 to the European Championship title.

McAtee is a number ten, just like Gibbs-White, and could be the ideal replacement for their captain should he eventually depart for North London.

TBR Football can exclusively reveal that Daniel Levy is confident Fabio Paratici will formally accept his offer to return to Tottenham Hotspur.

The Italian director’s 30-month ban from football operations is officially over and he can now return to working for a club.

TBR Football reported back in April that AC Milan were confident of landing Paratici, but their agreement for the 53-year-old fell through.

But under the radar, Daniel Levy has been working on Paratici’s return, and now he believes that the sporting director will make his official return to the North London club.

Exclusive: Daniel Levy confident of Fabio Paratici agreement

Fabio Paratici has plenty of offers from around the world to return to football, but it would be a ‘huge shock’ if he does not end up back at Tottenham Hotspur, sources have told TBR Football’s chief correspondent Graeme Bailey.

In truth, Paratici has never stopped advising Levy during his ban, having been working in an unofficial advisory role.

TBR Football can reveal that Levy and Paratici have never been out of contact, and the offer for his return is waiting for him. Levy remains confident he will formally accept.

Speaking exclusively to TBR Football, “Daniel Levy does not trust anyone more in football than Paratici. Everyone in football is aware of their relationship.

“Officially, Daniel wants him confirmed; he wants him to ‘finish the job’ he has started – the Europa League win was built on Paratici’s work.

“Paratici has interest from around the world, in football, his ability and talent is widely recognised, but he does not have a better relationship with anyone more than he does with Levy.

“It would be a huge shock if his long-term future does not remain with Tottenham.”

Fabio Paratici and Johan Lange are expected to work in tandem

Tottenham’s new CEO, Vinai Venkatesham, and Paratici already have a good relationship and the pair are likely to be working closely together when he returns.

Johan Lange is also expected to work in tandem with the Italian, although he will take on a more commercial role, while Paratici focuses on the football.

The Danish director has made quite an impression at Spurs already, signing young talents like Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Kota Takai.

Lange was also believed to have played a key role in bringing Thomas Frank to North London, having previously worked with him in Denmark.