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‘I’m sure’: Journalist claims Tottenham have watched in-demand ‘talented player’

According to a recent report from transfermarket, Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid are considering a move for Can Bozdogan in the summer transfer window. The report claims that both the clubs have registered their interest in signing the 19-year-old midfielder who plays for Bundesliga side Schalke. There is also concrete interest in him from clubs in Bundesliga. The highly-rated youngster is a left-sided midfielder who has started in three Bundesliga games this season. Football London journalist, Alasdair Gold, has claimed that he is certain that Spurs have watched him, along with plenty of other Bundesliga players. He wrote: “I’m sure they have watched him, along with plenty of Bundesliga players. He’s a talented player. The German league is a favourite for Premier League s...

Report: Tottenham and Man Utd set to battle it out for 27-yr-old La Liga ace

Tottenham are interested in signing the Valencia midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia this summer. As per Foot Mercato (via Sportwitness), the 27-year-old is expected to be available because of Valencia’s financial problems and he could be a good fit for Spurs. Jose Mourinho needs more physique and depth in his midfield and Kodogbia would add just that. He could be a really good partner for Tanguy Ndombele in theory. Kondogbia has proven himself in Ligue 1, Serie A and in La Liga. He should be able to succeed in England as well. He has the technique and physical attributes to cope with English football. It will be interesting to see if the Londoners submit an offer for the player in the coming months. Kondogbia is thought to be keen on a move to the Premier League. Therefore, convincing him ...

Opinion: City boost with Spurs keen to sell 24y/o if Levy makes £25m decision

As reported by The Mirror, Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has cast doubts on the future of Harry Winks at the North London club. The Denmark international is valued £25 million by the Saints, and Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will need to balance the books if he decides to sign the midfielder. Winks is the most likely player to leave Tottenham if Hojbjerg arrives, but the 24-year-old isn’t short of options. Manchester City have been linked with the England international, and Spurs could be strengthening one of their rivals should they go ahead with the alleged plans for their midfielder. The Athletic’s David Ornstein claimed back in January that the bulk of City’s recruitment and restructuring will take place when the campaign is over, with manager...

Report: Midfielder has completed medical & signed terms as Spurs pip six clubs to signing

According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Tottenham Hotspur have sealed the signing of Wigan Athletic midfielder Alfie Devine after he completed a medical and signed terms over the weekend. Leeds United, Celtic, Rangers, Brighton and Hove Albion, West Ham United and Chelsea were also all keen on the teenager, but it was Spurs that emerged top of the pursuit having monitored his development closely over the past 12 months. The 15-year-old was released by Liverpool when he was 11 but has since developed into one of the best youngsters around, and he impressed Tottenham chief scout Brian Carey. Devine regularly played for Wigan’s under-23s and was part of the Championship side’s FA Youth Cup side that defeated their Spurs counterparts 2-0 back in January. Wigan potentially relegating after ...

Report: Spurs want 24-yr-old Everton target, star has already met with Jose Mourinho

Tottenham have been linked with a move for the Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg this summer. As per Ekstra Bladet, the player has already visited the club’s training facilities and he has also met with the club’s manager Jose Mourinho. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can agree on a deal with the Saints now. Hojbjerg will be a free agent next year and he is not keen on an extension. Southampton are under pressure to cash in on the player this summer. A move to Spurs would be ideal for all parties. Hojbjerg will get to play for a bigger club and under the management of a world-class coach like Jose Mourinho. And Tottenham get to add more depth and balance to their midfield. Mourinho’s midfield is missing a player like Hojbjerg, someone who can control the tempo of the game...

Report: Tottenham in the race to sign 13-goal star, but face competition from Euro giants

Tottenham remain in the race to sign the Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik. As per Calciomercato, Juventus are keen on the player as well. Milik is expected to move on from Napoli and it will be interesting to see if Spurs can lure him to London. Juventus will be a more attractive project for the player and Spurs will have to pitch a great offer to convince him. Milik is likely to play more at Tottenham. Juventus have Dybala, Ronaldo and Higuain at their disposal. Meanwhile, Spurs are in desperate need of another striker who can partner Harry Kane and fill his void during injuries/rotation. It will be interesting to see what Milik decides this summer. The 26-year-old has 13 goals to his name this season despite not being a regular starter (19 starts). He could be the ideal second choice for M...

Report: Spurs midfielder tells Mourinho he wants loan exit after limited playing chances

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Oliver Skipp has told manager Jose Mourinho that he wants to go on loan next season having struggled for regular playing minutes this term. #thfc Mourinho reveals Skipp wants to go on loan next season and adds that the 19-year-old could be a future captain of the club. — Dan Kilpatrick (@Dan_KP) July 17, 2020 The England Under-21 international put pen to paper on a new contract until 2024 today and has caught the eyes of the Portuguese. However, playing opportunities are currently limited due to Spurs options in midfield, and Skipp has played just six minutes of football since the Premier League restarted last month. The academy graduate, 19, featured eight times prior to the enforced break, but could struggle to feature next term with Tottenham looking to...

Serge Aurier returns to home following brother’s tragic death

Tottenham star Serge Aurier has returned home to France to be by his mother’s side following the tragic death of his brother earlier this week. Christopher Aurier, 26, was reportedly shot in the stomach outside Kin’s nightclub in Tolouse around 5am on Monday morning. Aurier shared a heartfelt picture on Instagram on Friday of him embracing his mother, as the family continue to mourn Christopher’s death. The Ivorian international revealed he learned of the news after being sent a tweet by a friend and had to break the news to his mother. But despite the pain of the situation, Aurier insists he does not feel any ‘hatred’ towards the killer. Speaking to French publication La Depeche, Aurier said: ‘It was 7am. I was in bed at home when a friend sent me the image of a tweet. ‘I asked if he was ...

Report: Tottenham and Newcastle linked with a move for £27m-rated midfield powerhouse

Leicester City are thought to be keen on signing the Roma defensive midfielder Amadou Diawara this summer. As per reports (h/t Leicester Mercury), Tottenham and Newcastle are keen on the player as well. Diawara is rated at £27m and it will be interesting to see if any of the Premier League clubs submit an offer for him when the transfer window opens. Tottenham and Newcastle could certainly use a player like Diawara next year. Mourinho needs to add defensive cover and presence to his midfield and the Roma ace would be ideal alongside Ndombele. As for Newcastle, they need a quality defensive midfielder as well and Diawara could be a good addition alongside Hayden and Shelvey. Leicester already have a quality defensive midfielder in Ndidi and it will be interesting to see how they accomm...

Report: Mourinho wants to sign £25m man to create platform for Ndombele to thrive

According to The Guardian, Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton are in talks over a swap deal for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Kyle Walker-Peters. The Denmark international midfielder wants to leave St. Mary’s this summer and Spurs are very keen on him. Southampton valued Hojbjerg around £35 million prior to the coronavirus pandemic, but they will now look to get £25 million for him. Tottenham will look to include Walker-Peters in a deal with the right-back keen to make his loan move permanent after recently establishing himself as a regular under boss Ralph Hasenhuttl. Spurs want Jose Mourinho to create a platform for record signing Tanguy Ndombele to thrive, and the Portuguese reckons a holding midfielder such as the Denmark international could finally help bring balance to his side’s midfield...

‘The guy is a disgrace’ – Some Tottenham fans react to the latest update on Ndombele

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Tanguy Ndombele will miss the rest of the season with an injury. Mourinho said: “I know Ndombele will not help us because the injury will keep him out for the next two matches”. The Frenchman has had a horrible debut season with the Londoners this year. He has been struggling with injuries and form since the start. It will be interesting to see if Ndombele can turn his Tottenham career around next year. When Spurs signed him, he was expected to be a game-changer for them. The former Lyon ace is a world-class talent and his ability is beyond question. However, he will have to get himself fit in order to make an impact and justify the fee Spurs paid for him. Ndombele has been linked with a move away from Spurs already and it will be interest...

Ryan Mason & Spurs legend react as Kane grabs 201 club goals

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane scored his 200th and 201st club career goals against Newcastle United in yesterday’s 3-1 victory at St. James’ Park. The England international has scored 15 league goals in 27 appearances this term and will hope to bag a few more when his side face Leicester City and Crystal Palace in the last two games of the season. Kane has missed nine league games this term due to injury, and Tottenham could have been strongly challenging for a top-four finish had that not happen. The 26-year-old is the most prolific Englishman on the planet right now, and scoring 201 goals in 350 club appearances says it all. 185 of those goals have come for Spurs, with the other 16 for loan clubs Millwall, Leyton Orient and Leicester. Former Tottenham duo Ryan Mason and Graham Rob...