Spurs rumours 2

03 Jan 2023 20:52:07
One off New year special : we're in talks to sign Randal Muani and Josip Juranovic.

27 Dec 2022 03:41:19
Merry Christmas everyone! Hope your holidays are going well!

Ed could you please share who spurs have an interest in for this transfer window?

{Ed002's Note - I can only tell you where I know of interest - I cannot sensibly comment on the timings of transfers.

Hugo Lloris (G) Signed a two year extension but Spurs could look to a replacement this summer.
Alfie Whiteman (G) Out of contract in the summer.
Joe Rodon (CB) Will be available.
Clement Lenglet (CB) Will return to Barcelona and then be sold.
Djed Spence (RB) Not getting games - may seek a loan.
Emerson Royal (RB) Upgrade wanted - Atletico may offer an option.
Sergio Reguilon (LB) Loan to Atletico not gone well - Spurs will move him on.
Harry Winks (DM/CM) will be available.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (CM) Newcastle have a declared interest. Real Madrid were to ask for a loan which could be attractive to the player, but that interest has gone. Conte is very keen to keep him so a new contract will be offered.
Giovanni Lo Celso (CM) Villarreal real want another year on loan, probably with an obligation to buy. Atletico may offer an option for the player who failed to settle.
Harry Kane (S) Bayern Munich have him as a potential Lewandowski replacement and I expect they will make an offer - and Spurs know it is coming. Manchester United interest remains. Spurs will look to a contract extension.

PLayers who have been considered:
Illan Meslier (G) Expected interest of Manchester in 2023 has shifted to others. Chelsea and Spurs do have an interest. Prior interest of PSG has gone, and that would attract the player if it returned. Bayern Munich off an attractive solution. Leeds will not sell and you can expect the player to stay where he is for a couple more years.
Josip Juranovic (RB) Atletico Madrid offer the player first team football whilst Manchester United, Chelsea and Spurs can only offer him a role as cover but that may change at Spurs if Emerson Royal departs. Celtic have agreed a replacement already.
Pedro Porro (RB) High risk option for Spurs.
Milan Skriniar (CB) Inter will fend off an approach from PSG by offering the player a new contract to avoid him leaving as a Free Agent. Spurs have also been interested and both sides have been told a new contract will be agreed, although he could be sold in January if he continues to refuse.
Giorgio Scalvini (CB) Inter, Spurs, Juventus and Southampton have shown an interest in the young Atalanta centre back who has attracted numerous interest from scouts - if Skriniar fails to sign a contract in January then expect Inter to make an offer.
Sofyan Amrabat (DM/CM) Fiorentina were expecting to lose money on a sale but an excellent World Cup has changed that. Spurs contacted Fiorentina through a third party to take him as an Ndombele replacement in the summer, and Liverpool, Barcelona and Nice have had scouts watch him and have spoken with his representatives, but seemingly not Fiorentina yet. Agent has spoken with Arsenal and Chelsea as well. The player says he wants to move to Atletico Madrid and they are keen. Will be available in January but the price may be an issue. Unclear why Spurs would want as he is primarily a DM.
Joan Gonzalez (CM/DM/AM) Conte is keen to take the you Spaniard from Lecce but could face interest from Frank Lampard. Seen as a very good prospect but a Work Permit may be difficult to get initially.
Adrian Rabiot (CM/DM) Juventus are looking to replace their midfield misfits (Zakaria, Arthur, McKennie, and Rabiot). They are looking to fund replacements they have already identified. Rabiot will, like every other player, be offered to Newcastle. A third party has been instructed to find him a new home and he can be used in part exchanges. He has been offered to Chelsea as part of a deal for any of several Chelsea players Juventus are interested in, but Chelsea want to keep transfers as clean as possible. With Manchester United struggling to find midfield players, he becomes a squad option but the wages being asked could kill off any deal. A return to PSG is seen as an option but PSG have preferred targets. Monaco is a good option. Approaches have been made to Barcelona - but they will look to others, and Arsenal who have a much preferred target. Liverpool, Everton, Newcastle and Spurs may provide unlikely wildcard options.
Weston McKennie (CM) Fiorentina would like to take the player and Juventus are looking to add a leading CM and need to raise funds and offload Weston McKennie, Zakaria, Arthur and Rabiot. A representative of Juventus was in London for talks with Chelsea over another player and was asked to meet with West Ham who have declared an interest. I am not so sure the player would be interested. Spurs have declared an interest in the player and it is possible Liverpool could take him on loan and return Arthur - that won't suit Juventus who want to raise around €30M from a sale.
Alexis Mac Allister (CM/AM) Brighton are not looking to sell the player but are aware of interest from Juventus and, particularly, Atletico Madrid. Premier League clubs including Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs have had scouts been attending Brighton games to watch several players and have apparently all taken note of him.
Dejan Kulusevski (W) Loan to permanent seems most likely in the summer.
Adama Traore (RW) Valencia, Leeds and West Ham have asked Wolves about his availability and it would not be a surprise to see some serious interest from Newcastle or Spurs. Could potentially still interest Klopp who has had the hots for him before. Wolves will want a new contract agreed. Liverpool interest has not gone away and Adama Traore is not keen on a new contract at Wolves. Someone has done a good job on Paratici to persuade him to talk with Wolves. Spurs would try and include a player in any deal. Interest of Barcelona will have gone following his loan. Everton had a low ball offer rejected but may return with a better offer - but a move will perhaps not suit the player who would want Champions League football ideally.
Wilfried Zaha (LW/RW) Out of contract in the summer. Spurs, Aston Villa and Roma are keen - a wildcard option for Arsenal.
Samuel Iling-Junior (LW/AM) Left Chelsea to join Juventus and is doing very well and playing for the first team although he remains in the NextGen squad. Juventus will give him a new contract to fend off interest from RBL and Spurs.
Ruslan Malinovskyi (AM) Interest of West Ham went nowhere - agreement between the player's representatives and Spurs for a move and all that remains is to make an acceptable offer to Atalanta who use him primarily as a substitute and will not block a move. They will probably shun any loan offer.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (LW) In late 2021 Torino, Borussia Dortmund and Lokomotiv Moscow were speaking with Rubin Kazan who said they were not willing to sell at that time. Previously the player had been watched by Bayern Munich and his agent had been hawking him around the Premier League clubs including Everton with, according to him, Leeds showing some interest. CA had been open to the idea of replacing Bolasie and Bernard with him but it was clear something was going on in the background. Remarkably he was sold to Georgian side Dinamo Batumi for money well beyond their means in March 2022. For 3 months Napoli and Juventus discussed a deal with his agent and on July 1, 2022 he moved to Napoli, giving a small profit to Dinamo Batumi. A move to Spain with Real Sociedad was ruled out. Paratici had originally identified him for Juventus and it is was surprise Spurs did not follow up, but that may well have changed. Roma waited too long to be a viable option. The transfers are potentially going to be looked at by UEFA. Don't rule out Real Madrid, Manchester City or Chelsea looking at taking the player who has also attracted scouts from Liverpool and Juventus. Napoli have no intention of selling.
Marcus Thuram (S/LW) Interest of Spurs has probably gone after they added Richarlison in the summer. If Kane were to leave, it may return. Aston Villa have enquired after his availability and Crystal Palace looked at him as a Zaha replacement, but both can be discounted. Arsenal interest has gone. Juventus have been scouting the player but have concerns over persistent knee injuries. Inter are still hovering around the player. Atletico may look to him as a Cunha replacement.
Randal Kolo Muani (F) Eintracht Frankfurt have said they rejected an approach from Spurs for the player they only signed in the summer. Representatives are trying to set up a deal with Bayern Munich.

28 Dec 2022 02:21:59
Thanks a ton Ed!

Also wanted to understand your opinion of Eric Dier. It’s tough for non football trained eyes to understand how good he actually might be, with him being constantly maligned every game - what do you think of his abilities at CB?

{Ed002's Note - I don't have thoughts on Dier or any other young men.}

28 Dec 2022 09:34:19
Is he good enough to be a starter at a club wanting to challenge for trophies?

{Ed002's Note - I doubt any club challenging for trophies would look to buy Dier.}

20 Oct 2022 19:54:31
Jamie o hara you said spurs signing Bissouma proves players would rather sign for spurs than Arsenal. Now do you see why Arsenal didn't want him? He was absolutely pony against top teams. Not like him to talk complete nonsense.

13 Nov 2022 06:42:19
Raver and drthfc, are you enjoying watching Arsenal at the top of the league at Christmas? You said Roy Keane tipped spurs to challenge Man City this year and you argued that he really knows his stuff. You keep listening to him then ??????.

28 Aug 2022 21:00:55
Any whispers on potential in ns and outs in the last few days? Seems like a few are being moved on finally.

{Ed002's Note - Potential departures, some as loans:
Sergio Reguilon (LB) Not happy and wants to return to Madrid. Enquiry from Brighton. Loan to Atletico.
Japhet Tanganga (CB) Milan want a loan but that does not suit Spurs without an obligation to buy.
Harry Winks (DM/CM) Spurs told interested sides last summer that he was not for sale but if the player were to ask to leave the coach would be supportive of that. If West Ham were to sell Rice they might offer an option - as perhaps Manchester United might as a possible Matic replacement. Leicester might also be a possible destination if they were to lose Ndidi, but they have a preferred target in mind. Southampton, Sevilla and Crystal Palace have declared an interest. He would provide an interesting option for Everton but they would need departures first. Offered to Leeds. Will likely leave in the summer. Loan to Sampdoria.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (CM) Newcastle have a declared interest. Real Madrid may ask for a loan which could be attractive to the player. Conte is very keen to keep him.
Bryan Gil (W) Marseille and Sampdoria want a loan. Valencia are keen.

In terms of possible arrivals, a late offer for a CB perhaps. Want Trevoh Chalobah but that won't happen with other departures at Chelsea. Ilya Zabarnyi of Dinamo Kiev might then be an option.
James Garner (DM) Could push to leave as their is no future mapped out. Nottingham Forest may still look to a permanent transfer after promotion. Southamton are a potential option as they look to competition for Oriol Romeu. Everton have prefered options but may be a solution. Spurs are perhaps a possibility. Leeds interest has gone after signing another. Manchester United may look to a loan rather than a sale.
Ruslan Malinovskyi (AM) wanted by Spurs who will pay more than Marseille - but they will give more game time. Not interested in Nottingham Forest.
Adama Traore (RW) I suspect he will stay where he is, but Conte has an interest.
Daniel James (RW) Leeds could be tempted by a reasonable offer. Spurs and Crystal Palace have an interest.}

05 Jul 2022 00:05:37
Hi, Ed. Any news on Djed Spence?

{Ed002's Note - The club are messing around. Bit and the door is a ajar to others. Need to press now.}

26 Jun 2022 10:56:51
Ed, can you please tell us who we are targeting for CB?

{Ed002's Note - Something like this:
Clement Lenglet (CB) Another player Barcelona are keen to move on. Very patchy and inconsistent season. Value is falling away and they will move him on as soon as they can. Spurs see him as an upgrade to what they have and something may be possible. Newcastle, Roma and Everton may provide option. Wildcard would be Sevilla as a part exchange. I would keep an eye on him.
Alessandro Bastoni (CB) First choice for Barcelona, but Inter don't want to sell although €70M might be enough for Inter to part with him as they look to cut the wage bill. Bayern Munich have a declared interest and see him has an option to others as they look to add two CBs, but they know the player wants to stay in Milan. Real Madrid are keen but he is not top of their list. Spurs certainly offer an option whilst Conte and Paratici are at the club. Chelsea and Manchester United have watched him but have preferred targets. Will stay where he is for next season.
Roger Ibanez (CB) Roma purchased the player on June 30 last year at the end of his loan with the intent of selling him on - Leicester, Spurs and Porto were keen on taking the player then but nothing happened. Spurs and Roma were still discussing options and Newcastle are looking to add him. Mr Mourinho would like to keep him. A maybe.
Josko Gvardiol (CB) Opted to join RBL to replace Konate over Leeds last summer. Leeds and Newcastle have asked after him. Will not be for sale and says he wants to stay for now. My understanding is that there has not been an approach from Chelsea but he has been watched by scouts and he is on the lengthy list of CBs they will consider. Spurs and Marseille have also sent scouts to watch the player.
Sven Botman (CB) Milan and Newcastle keen and have declared and interest. Will be available and many PL clubs have been scouting Lille including West Ham who were told they would not discuss Botman. Emerging as first choice CB for Newcastle but it seems unlikely unless the player can be convinced of their project. Asking price will look to force teams to turn away. Milan were in discussions to take both Botman and Sanches from Lille but have stepped back. Agent says there have been discussions with Manchester United and Spurs as well and he expects interest from PSG and Chelsea. Newcastle will press as they continue to struggle to attract players. Will offer the player a very good deal hoping his signing paves the way for others.
Gleison Bremer (CB) Carlo Ancelotti tried to take him to Napoli and also Everton. He could try again as an "affordable" option for Real Madrid, although Torino's valuation is significant. Spurs and Milan provide good options as Spurs look to upgrade on the CBs they have and Milan fear losing Alessio Romagnoli as a Free Agent. Again, he is of interest to Inter Milan who fear losing Alessandro Bastoni in the summer and they offer perhaps the most attractive solution. Previously of interest to Leicester and Liverpool, but both opted for others. Juventus have him on a list of options should they lose de LIgt in the summer but there are certainly a couple ahead of him. Chelsea have a pressing need to add CBs with players out of contract in the summer and he is on their whittled down list which currently sits at 10. Torino will look to a new contract to end thoughts of a move but that has not stopped clubs scouting him as they expect him to be available in the summer as he has so far refused a new contract. Bayern Munich have held discussions with Torino. Expectation is that he will move to Inter.
Nikola Milenkovic (CB) Milan and Spurs have an interest in NM but Milan will need to sell to raise funds and that may be a problem. Juventus offer an option. Something could be done with Spurs but he is not their first choice. Seems unlikely.
Min Jae Kim (CB) lost out on a transfer to Spurs due to Work Permit issues previously and an approach from Napoli was rejected. Porto, Sevilla and again Napoli do both have a declared interest. May suit Everton if they can get a Work Permit. I would expect Spurs interest to have gone.
Stefan de Vrij (CB) Inter value the player at €45M and as close to 30 finding a buyer at that price will be impossible. Halve the price and Paratrici may well provide an option at Spurs but he is not first choice. Probably stay where he is with Skriniar departing.
Alessio Romagnoli (CB) Milan want a new contract but they are at odds with the player and Team Riaola over the package and a termination clause. Could give way to assure other contracts are agreed. He will have options but the interest of Barcelona has gone, as has the interest of Juventus. If he is available as a Free Agent then interest of Spurs, Fulham and Lazio may be of interest – but all would be a step down. Common sense is sign a new contract at Inter.
Reece Oxford (CB) Spurs have been scouting their ex-kiddie who is at Augsburg. Won’t happen.}

25 Jun 2022 15:42:30
Hi Ed002,

Think you mentioned on the United site a few weeks ago there may be an offer for Kane, could you tell us who from and if it’s still likely at all?

Have a great day and keep up the good work

Thanks

Crooky.

{Ed002's Note - It is still possible that a bid will be made - but unimportant who from.}

18 Jun 2022 03:43:28
Ed, will Spurs look for more midfield options even after adding Bissouma?

{Ed002's Note - Yes, with three certainly leaving - and just possibly a fourth - and effectively two added already, I would expect one more.}

19 Jun 2022 19:27:05
Conte seems to be getting players he wants in pretty soon.

30 May 2022 16:39:20
At least things seem to be moving in the right direction.

Perisic - signing imminent
Harry Winks - told he has no future at the club.

29 May 2022 20:16:07
Sadio Mane ?.

19 May 2022 03:47:24
Hi Ed, can you please tell us who Spurs are looking to bring in this summer?

{Ed002's Note - I am not providing any long lists any longer.}

21 May 2022 05:55:42
Ahh well, I understand. Those were incredibly comprehensive. Thanks Ed! Good time to thank all Eds for their incredible work!

23 May 2022 22:09:56
With CL secured it’s safe to assume we will be linked with everyone in the media.

28 May 2022 16:30:18
Our best signing will be Conte.

17 Mar 2022 04:38:38
Hi Ed02,

You mentioned on Man City's page that Kane is an option if City's preferred targets aren't signed - but Kane may move elsewhere.

Is elsewhere Man Utd? Could you say the teams that are interested in him?

Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Harry Kane (S) Manchester City will be back if the cannot signed either of their two preferred choices, but I suspect they can. I expect Manchester United may bite the bullet and make a significant offer, initially including a couple of players and he could move there and join up with Pochettino. Could stay if Spurs make the Champions League.}

28 Jan 2022 13:41:08
Hi Eds, can you provide us with any updates as to what is happenin with Spurs? Adama is off to Barca, Diaz to Liverpool, and seems Kessie wants to stay in Italy too. Do Spurs have any other targets they are pursuing this window?

Also, any news on outgoings? There is talk about no PSG offer for Ndobmbele, no interest in Alli, Lo Celso, or Doherty. The hope of 3-4 transfer seems to be gone, along with massive embarassment. Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Barcelona is a more attractive option to AT than Spurs. Porto rejected Spurs offer for LD and the player wants to move to Manchester United or Liverpool. Kessie is not interested in moving this month as it is financially better for him to move in the summer (and there are discussions going on with another side over a pre-contract but the cost is still a sticking point).

Ndombele could still potentially move, there is plenty of interest. There is interest in Dele Alli going out on loan but wages may be an issue. Lo Ceso is more likely to move in the summer. Doherty is out of contract in the summer so he may not wish to move before then - albeit the coach wants him gone.}

29 Jan 2022 12:02:11
Thanks Ed002

Any insight into Kulusevski deal? The price sounds like an issue for option/ obligation?

Also, any insight into Morata, Bentancur, or Douglas Luiz as targets? There seems to be some fresh news around Spurs wanting them.

{Ed002's Note - Spurs want to take Kulusevski on loan. THe issue is that Juventus were expecting to sell in the summer but an injury to Chiesa is a concern in terms of cover. Morata is a cheap option for Barcelona but Juventus will want compensating if his loan ends early. Spurs have shown an interest. The player will not want to be simply cover. Spurs have not made any approach for the others that I am aware of.}

24 Feb 2022 16:21:58
I’m really tired of watching Emerson at RWB please tell me Lamptey is our top target in the summer ?.

07 Jan 2022 18:13:24
Pau Torres ?.

11 Jan 2022 12:19:23
Are we still in interested in Youri Tielemans? I would love him in the summer as he only has one year left on his contract… I think he would be a way better fit than Kessie imo.

{Ed002's Note - No.}

11 Jan 2022 13:15:20
Thank for your replying! I’m guessing then Kessie is our number 1 target for the summer in the midfield?

{Ed002's Note - There is certainly interest from Spurs in Kessie amongst others.}

12 Jan 2022 06:06:42
Your having adama traore as a wing back. Hope he fails big time, because defending, he is embarrassing. Lazy. Yes gets forwards quickly, but defending, no way. Sulks to much. Spurs are making a big gaff on this player, but hey that's your choice.

11 Jan 2022 20:58:48
Sorry for bothering you again but Matt law and Aladsair Gold both said today that we’re going for a midfielder this window instead of a centre back! Any clues of who the midfielder we’re going for? I’m guessing it’s Mattias Svanberg.

{Ed002's Note - I assume they have said that thinking of the potential departures of Dele Alli and Tanguy Ndombele noting that Spurs have already made approaches to find out the availability of potential replacements. Juventus have made clear that Kulusevski will not now be available until the summer and an approach for Weston McKennie was turned away as Juventus do not want an exchange. As you suggest Mattias Svanberg is a target, and Kessie remains of interest. Isco and Lingard are potentially cheap options to replace Alli. I think others can be forgotten.}

24 Jan 2022 22:40:42
With Ndombele, Dele and Lo Celso all likely to go this weeks, surely we should be bringing in a creative midfielder? Any news on Kulusevski or someone creative?

{Ed002's Note - Something may be possible with the likes of Weston McKennie. There are discussions with another side over Dejan Kulusevski.}

27 Dec 2021 21:59:36
Lamptey of Brighton is the RB that Spurs want.

30 Dec 2021 15:54:58
Agree, impressed with that boy. pace, direct, can cross the ball.

30 Dec 2021 22:03:57
I agree ? but my original post meant as in who Conte wants ??.