Spurs rumours 3

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 ??.