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Tottenham Hotspur are also eyeing a move for Juventus defender Gleison Bremer amid their reported talks for other centre-backs, according to news out of Italy.

Who will join Spurs this summer?

Spurs have already sealed deals for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who joins from Empoli for £17.4 million, and England international playmaker James Maddison in a £40 million move from Leicester.

Ange Postecoglou will be thrilled by the start his new side have made, but with months of the transfer window remaining, the Lilywhites must not rest on their laurels and keep pursuing quality.

Reports suggest that Spurs are looking at signing a central defender as well this summer, coming after a 22/23 which saw Tottenham concede more league goals than any other side above 15th in the table.

Going by the numbers, Spurs have a glaring achilles heel which needs to be resolved, leading to rumoured transfer talks for Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba and Wolfsburg star Micky van de Ven.

Fellow names on Tottenham's reported shortlist of defender targets include Palace's Marc Guehi, Wolves' Max Kilman, Manchester City treble-winner Aymeric Laporte, Roma's Roger Ibanez and Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo.

According to Corriere dellon Sport, via Sport Witness, another centre-back attracting Tottenham's interest is Bremer – just a year after he joined Juventus from Torino.

Spurs, alongside Newcastle United and Aston Villa, are named as the clubs targeting him this summer with this report relaying his price appears to have dropped from €80 million (£69m) to €50 million (£43m).

However, bizzarely, the discounted price tag still "seems to scare" Levy and co – so if Tottenham want to do a deal – they may need to put this aside or negotiate an even lower fee.

What's been said about Gleison Bremer?

As per WhoScored, the Brazilian marked himself out as one of Juve's best-performers per 90 last season, with Massimiliano Allegri handing him 30 league starts as an undroppable.

In that time, he averaged an impressive 90.2% passing accuracy out from the back and made more clearances per 90 than any other Juve player (WhoScored).

Bremer would be a solid option for Spurs, with CBS commentator Matteo Bonetti calling him "shockingly good" and "world class" during the player's Torino days.

"Bremer was *shockingly* good at Torino," said Bonetti on Twitter.

"Obviously not on the radar of many casuals because the team didn't draw many viewers, but my goodness, some of the games he had against the top strikers in the league… Genuinely looks world class."

Arsenal have already enjoyed a busy summer transfer window, with Mikel Arteta keen to get his business done early in order to get them immediately integrated within his squad.

The Gunners enjoyed a fine recent campaign, but it concluded with little to show for it but their Champions League qualification. For all their progress, their Spanish manager will be far from content in allowing his team to slow down now.

Kai Havertz and Declan Rice are poised to be huge additions to his squad should they get both get secured, however, they each come with hefty price tags.

This makes the failed move for Ilkay Gundogan all the more frustrating, given his immense quality and availability this summer on a free transfer. Their interest was long-standing, but in the end, the allure of Barcelona proved too much.

In an effort to secure someone in a similar mould, perhaps the north London outfit could seek to reignite a rumour that has lost pace in recent weeks, by swooping for Dominik Szoboszlai.

Having showcased their willingness to spend big, the reported €70m (£61m) release clause could prove a minor stumbling block for the free-spending Gunners.

Is Dominiz Szoboszlai similar to Ilkay Gundogan?

The German proved to be an instrumental figure in Manchester City's recent treble success, starring in the Premier League and captaining the side to immortality.

He operated as the cornerstone of Pep Guardiola's revolutionary system too, occupying a role as a second number ten beside Kevin De Bruyne. Fortunately for Arteta, Szoboszlai is also well-versed in such a position and could offer fine balance to play next to Martin Odegaard within a similar philosophy.

Although the two boast varying physical profiles, they share an elite skillset and silky play style that has seen both shine in their respective leagues.

Gundogan recorded 11 goals and seven assists in all competitions last campaign, and yet when compared to other central midfielders across Europe, also ranked in the top 12% for pass completion, the best 17% for shot-creating actions and the top 4% for touches in the attacking penalty area per 90, via FBref.

When using Opta's player analysis tool, this same penchant for playmaking and dictating is outlined in the 22-year-old who posted 23 goal contributions of his own across all competitions, as he sits in the top 4% of positionally similar players in Europe for chances created.

Szoboszlai clearly excels with regard to creating chances, whilst his goalscoring and shots taken are similarly admirable. He could pose a true offensive threat under Arteta, and his youth makes him malleable, prepared to be turned into a world-class star.

After all, journalist Marcel Moeller had suggested he was a "generational talent" back in 2020, and he has only grown since then.

Offensively exceptional and with his whole career in front of him, the Hungary international has all the attributes to emulate Gundogan's success last season and even surpass him technically one day.

Tottenham Hotspur are holding "behind-the-scenes" discussions over whether to move for Leicester City pair James Maddison and Harvey Barnes, according to Sky Sports.

Who could join Tottenham this summer?

Ange Postecoglou, despite not officially starting work until July 1, has apparently earmarked summer transfer targets and even held talks with chairman Daniel Levy over strategy last week.

Of the names apparently wanted by Spurs, it has been reported that they're chasing a star centre-back or two to strengthen their back line, as no side above Bournemouth conceded more goals than them last season.

Staying near their backline, long-serving number one Hugo Lloris could be on the way out this summer by his own admission, leading to serious interest in Brentford goalkeeper David Raya among others.

As well as in defence, there have been suggestions of a potential move for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, with the north Londoners also targeting Maddison and his teammate Harvey Barnes.

The Daily Mail reported on Thursday that Spurs had lodged a £50 million double bid for the latter pair. but according to Sky Sports, things aren't exactly as advanced as that.

The broadcaster does however claim that both Maddison and Barnes are certainly of interest, and Spurs are even holding "behind-the-scenes" discussions over whether to move.

"Transfer update from Tottenham," said Sky.

"It's thought discussions are ongoing behind-the-scenes about whether Tottenham will formalise that interest, after club sources told us no official bids have been made for the players."

How much will James Maddison cost?

While the report concerns both Maddison and Barnes, we believe a move for the former is of far more importance, especially considering his fine form last season.

The playmaker stood out as Leicester's star player, averaging a higher match rating than anybody in their squad over 2022/2023.

Maddison also attempted more shots at goal and completed more key passes per 90 than all of his teammates, highlighting why Tottenham are displaying an interest.

The 26-year-old, who looks set to leave the King Power Stadium following Leicester's relegation to the Championship, could still cost a pretty penny.

Indeed, reports suggest the Foxes value their prized asset at around £60 million, even despite their drop to England's second tier.

Regardless, we believe this may well be a price to pay for such a capable threat.

Manchester United appear to be closing in on a deal for Napoli defender, Kim Min-jae, following a significant update regarding the Red Devils' pursuit of the South Korean star.

What's the latest on Kim Min-jae to Man United?

According to Italian outlet Il Mattino, the 26-year-old is seemingly set to join the Old Trafford outfit at the beginning of next month, with United set to active the centre-back's €60m (£51m) release clause on 1 July.

The report adds that the former Fenerbahce ace has 'accepted' a contract offer of around €10.4m (£9m) a year from the Premier League outfit, with it looking as if a move to Manchester could be a matter of when and not if.

The 6 foot 3 ace – who has two years left to run on his existing deal in Naples – only made the move to the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on a £16m deal last summer.

Would Kim Min-jae be a good signing for Man United?

If that deal is to go ahead as expected, it could represent a real statement signing for Erik ten Hag and co, with Kim having established himself as arguably the "best centre-back in the world" – according to departing boss Luciano Spalletti – after playing a vital role in Napoli's stunning Scudetto success in 2022/23.

The 49-cap "colossus" – as hailed by journalist Stephen Kasiewicz – notably helped to keep 14 clean sheets from 35 league outings en route to that title triumph, averaging a solid 1.6 tackles and 1.2 interceptions per game as a marker of his ball-winning dominance.

That physical presence – which has also seen the defender lauded as an "iron barrel" by teammate Kvicha Kvaratskhelia – is also shown by the fact that Kim ranks in the top 14% among those in his position across Europe's top five leagues for aerial duels won, ensuring he could prove a menacing proposition for any Premier League striker next term.

The major benefit of signing the £53k-per-week ace, however, could well be his quality on the ball, with the towering asset likely to help ease or cover up the shortcomings of long-serving United man, David De Gea in possession.

With the experienced Spaniard at times making the "whole team nervous" when trying to play out from the back – according to club legend Paul Scholes – the addition of a composed presence such as the Napoli rock could be just what is needed to bring a greater sense of calm to the backline.

That knack for getting involved in the build-up is shown by the fact that the one-time Beijing Guoan machine ranks in the top 10% for pass completion, as well as in the top 12% for both progressive passes and progressive carries, suggesting that he opts to look forward when in possession, rather than regularly playing back to his goalkeeper.

That could then aid De Gea – who has reportedly verbally agreed a new contract with the Red Devils – with current centre-back option Raphael Varane, for instance, perhaps less assured on the ball as the Frenchman ranks in just the top 35% for pass completion, as well as in just the top 48% and the top 25% for progressive passes and progressive carries, respectively.

To then have Kim alongside another forward-thinking option like Lisandro Martinez – who notably ranks in the top 11% for successful take-ons – would perhaps take the pressure off the man in the sticks, hence acting as a game changer for the former Atletico Madrid star and for Ten Hag.

Tottenham Hotspur fans online have been left furious with Harry Kane after he supposedly recommended a transfer swoop for Harry Maguire.

Who will Spurs sign this summer?

Spurs have recently appointed former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou as the club’s new manager and so plenty of focus is already on who he will want to sign this summer.

Of course, though, there is also a keen interest in who from the current crop will be leaving North London over the coming weeks and months.

Most notably of that bunch is Kane who has long been linked with an exit and is reportedly viewed by Real Madrid as a priority transfer target.

However, it sounds as though Daniel Levy could made a move in the summer window to help convince the 29-year-old striker to hang around a while longer.

Indeed, as per Matt Law of The Telegraph, Tottenham may look to sign Manchester United defender Maguire and this would please Kane who supposedly has a close relationship with the player and has, at one point, recommended Spurs sign the Englishman.

The journalist wrote: “Tottenham Hotspur have shown an interest in Manchester United outcast Harry Maguire in a move that would delight Harry Kane.

“The Spurs interest in Maguire is in no way linked to United’s desire to sign Kane and there is no suggestion of the potential for each player to move in opposite directions as part of the same deal.

“In fact, Tottenham’s interest in Maguire could be seen as a potential move to keep Kane, given the striker has previously recommended his England team-mate to the club and the pair share a close relationship from their time together with the national team.”

After the initial report emerged, it was soon circulated on social media, and it didn’t take long before some concerned Spurs supporters had their say on the matter.

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Some even joked Kane should be sold for the suggestion.

Liverpool are interested in Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo, having just plucked Alexis Mac Allister from the Seagulls' ranks.

That's according to the Telegraph, who claim that while Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United lead the charge for the Ecuadorian talent, Jurgen Klopp's Reds could enter the race.

Albion will demand more than £70m for their 21-year-old enforcer, with the Gunners failing with a bid of that value in January – with his club unwilling to sell at the season's midpoint. Previous reports stipulate it could well cost as much as £80m.

Caicedo penned a new deal at the Amex earlier this year, but this is not expected to dissuade his mounting pile of suitors, and while Liverpool will seek prudence in the market this summer, a signing of his calibre could be too sweet to resist.

How good is Moises Caicedo?

Only last season, the £60k-per-week Caicedo plied his trade out on loan in the Jupiler Pro League before earning a winter recall and starting Brighton's closing eight matches of the Premier League campaign, scoring one goal and supplying one assist.

He has replicated his direct return this year, starting 34 times in the league, and now stands as one of the most robust and unwavering midfielders in the division, and the interest from the division's top outfits is unequivocally warranted.

For Liverpool, he is exactly the kind of energetic and unflinching midfielder Klopp needs to rekindle the former verve, with the Reds falling by the wayside this term and finishing fifth, now facing a campaign in the Europa League.

Described as Ecuador's "crown jewel" by historian Enrico Castro-Montes, the 21-year-old ranks among the top 6% of midfielders across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for pass completion, as well as the top 15% for attempted passes, the top 13% for rate of tackles and the top 11% for rate of interceptions per 90, as per FBref.

While he boasts a somewhat different skill set to Liverpool's pass master, Thiago Alcantara, he could be the perfect heir to return the Anfield centre to its more industrious roots.

Thiago, for all of his flair and elegance, is incessantly tethered to the medical department and is out of contract in one year's time. Indeed, at 32-years-old Klopp will no doubt be seeking a successor. The German could well find that in Caicedo, a brute capable of easily displacing Liverpool's number 6.

The £200k-per-week Spaniard ranks among the top 3% of midfielders across Europe's top five leagues for attempted passes, the top 4% for progressive passes, the top 4% for rate of tackles and the top 11% for rate of interceptions, illustrating the impact Caicedo could make, with Thiago heralded as "a special player" by teammate Andy Robertson.

Caicedo, who has been dubbed "terrific" by South American football expert Tim Vickery, has been riding the crest of a wave with the Seagulls this season and has led them to their first-ever European campaign with a sixth-place finish, and while Albion are on the up, the allure of playing a central role in the resurgence on Merseyside could leave Liverpool with an imperious new midfield enforcer.

Tottenham Hotspur will have to 'tread carefully' in their hunt for a new manager amid links to Arne Slot and need to be careful as they eye up bringing in Antonio Conte's successor, according to journalist Dean Jones.

What's the latest news involving Arne Slot?

According to Sky Sports News, Feyenoord boss Slot is said to have elected to stay at his current employers despite interest from the Lilywhites in appointing him.

The 44-year-old spoke about his situation in a recent interview, saying: "I have been hearing a lot of rumours going around about other clubs' interest in me. Although I am thankful my wish is to stay at Feyenoord and continue working on what we created last year." "There is not – and there has not – been transfer conversation and yesterday's meeting [with Feyenoord] was exclusively for an extension.

Football Insider report that the Dutchman has a reported £6 million release clause in his contract, though there has not been a 'breakthrough' in recent discussions between Slot and Tottenham.

Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano has issued an update on the state of play surrounding Slot on Twitter, stating: "Arne Slot will sign a new contract at Feyenoord very soon. The agreement has been reached during yesterday’s meeting and it will be sealed soon. Slot decision won’t change. He’s set to stay and won’t join Tottenham."

Slot has done a stellar job at Feyenoord this season and led his side to the Eredivisie title for only the second time since the turn of the millennium.

Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist Jones has cited the past example of Nuno Espirito Santo and how he was reportedly out of the running then came back into consideration before taking the job as a reason why it's important to be 'careful' regarding Spurs' manager search.

Jones told FFC: "I think Slot's vision has been sold, as far as I understand, there are people definitely on board with it. We're not at the end of discussions yet and a final appointment being made and we always have to tread carefully with Tottenham because of what's happened in the past. I mean, if, if you think of what happened when Nuno Espirito Santo was appointed as manager, I mean, he'd been ruled out by all intents and purposes weeks before that, and then came back into the running, so I've always careful around Tottenham and where I where I commit."

Why have Tottenham Hotspur taken so long to appoint a new boss?

Hiring managers in work is always difficult, though even sounding out coaches not in employment comes with its complications, none more so that Julian Nagelsmann, who at one point looked to be the preferred candidate for the role.

Sky Sports News reported earlier this month that Nagelsmann will not be appointed as Tottenham's new manager and was never in the running on a serious level, which contrasts with claims made by The Times, who claim talks will resume with the former Bayern Munich man and he wants assurances over the sporting director position in N17.

Appointing a new boss is a hard task to complete in any walk of life and it wouldn't be surprising if there was a few twists and turns left to go at Tottenham as they search for Conte's replacement.

For now, at least, all focus at the club will be on their trip to Elland Road to face Leeds United on Sunday as they try to salvage some form of continental qualification heading into 2023/24.

Tanguy Ndombele is set to return to Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the current campaign.

What’s the word?

That’s according to a report by Football Insider, who claim that a Spurs source has revealed that, despite Lyon possessing a £50m option to buy the loanee central midfielder in the summer transfer window, the Ligue 1 side have no intention of activating this clause – meaning the 25-year-old will return to north London at the end of the season.

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However, the report goes on to state that the France international does not feature in Antonio Conte’s first-team plans, before suggesting that Ndombele will be forced to train alone while Fabio Paratici attempts to secure the midfielder a permanent move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Paratici must axe Ndombele

Considering just how poor Ndombele has been ever since his record-breaking £63m move to north London back in the summer of 2019, it would indeed appear an extremely wise move for Paratici to do everything in his power to move the midfielder onto pastures new at the end of the current campaign.

Despite showing brief flashes of ability over his 33 Premier League appearances last season – scoring three goals, registering two assists and creating five big chances for his teammates, returns that saw the 25-year-old average a SofaScore match rating of 6.90 – it quickly became clear that, following Conte’s appointment in the Spurs dugout last November, the Frenchman’s time in north London was all but over.

Indeed, the £31.5m-rated man featured in just nine league games this term – only three of which came under the Italian – during which the midfielder failed to impress, scoring one goal, providing one assist and creating one big chance for his teammates, as well as making an average of a mere 0.1 interceptions, 1.1 tackles, 25.6 passes and winning 3.6 duels per fixture.

These returns saw the £120k-per-week flop who John Wenham dubbed “laughable” and Scott Saunders labelled “anonymous” average an extremely disappointing SofaScore match rating of 6.58, ranking him as Spurs’ second-worst performer in the top flight of English football.

As such, it is easy to see that Ndombele’s departure this summer would be a move that best suits all parties, with it being made clear in no uncertain terms that the Frenchman has no future under Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur regime.

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Brennan Johnson could be a better option than Daniel James at Leeds United, according to transfer insider Dean Jones…

What’s the word?

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT this week, the Eurosport journalist claimed that the Nottingham Forest sensation has a higher ceiling than both the Whites’ club-record signing and reported summer target Ryan Kent.

Jones said: “In terms of where their ceiling is, I think that Brennan Johnson is as high as both those players. I think he could probably shine brighter than both of them long-term too.”

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The Yorkshire giants have long held an interest in the Rangers star, and with Raphinha likely to depart Elland Road in the off-season, a new wide option could well be needed.

Johnson has also been linked with a move to Leeds in recent months, with the Daily Mail reporting that the club would prepare a bid for the Forest gem if they maintain their place in the Premier League. The Reds value the 20-year-old dynamo at around £20m.

James upgrade

Indeed, Johnson could be the man for Leeds manager Jesse Marsch, as James has not enjoyed the best of debut seasons in west Yorkshire.

After costing around £30m from Manchester United, there was a lot of anticipation and excitement as the Whites finally got their man, some 18 months after narrowly missing out on him in January 2019.

However, he has been quite disappointing, having only contributed four goals and five assists from 33 appearances and failing to find the net in his last 12 outings, via Transfermarkt.

In the past, his decision-making in the final third has been described as “headless” by Darren Bent and we’re still very much seeing signs of that, especially when he’s leading the line in the absence of injured Patrick Bamford.

Only two Leeds players to have started 20 or more league games this term have managed a poorer average rating than James (6.48). Six other Whites players have provided more key passes (0.8) than the Wales international, too.

His Dragons teammate could well be a massive upgrade, particularly in the long run. For Steve Cooper’s promotion-chasing Forest, Johnson has delivered a whopping 15 goals and ten assists across 45 appearances in the Championship this term, averaging 1.3 key passes per outing.

That’s over double the returns of James during his final season at Swansea City, where his form caught the eye of Manchester United.

Once dubbed an “unbelievable player” by his former Forest manager Sabri Lamouchi and “special” by ex-teammate Glen Murray, Johnson could be the ideal signing for Leeds this summer.

On the above evidence, there is a lot to suggest that the 20-year-old would be a way better choice than James heading into 2022/23.

AND in other news, Contact made: Huge summer transfer update emerges, Leeds supporters would be fuming…

German sources have now shared a big update on Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Borussia Monchengladbach star Jonas Hofmann.

The Lowdown: Hofmann on the move?

The Premier League top-four chasers have been linked with a move for one of Monchengladbach’s most crucial players in recent months.

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Tottenham boss Antonio Conte wants to make new additions this summer and has allegedly earmarked signings for many positions, including further forward (The Telegraph).

Sport Bild (via Sport Witness), sharing news in early March, name-dropped Spurs as an interested party to sign Hofmann who has been a ‘figurehead’ and crucial in-form player under Adi Hütter this season.

However, the 29-year-old’s deal expires in 2023 with no sign of an extension, throwing his future at the club into disrepute.

The Latest: German sources share Hofmann update…

Now, Sport Bild (via Sport Witness) have again shared some news on Spurs’ interest in Hofmann as the Lilywhites now make contact.

As Spurs regularly approach Monchengladbach over the attacker, according to this report, it is believed that the Bundesliga side will green-light his exit in the event of a suitable bid.

The Verdict: Make the move?

Given Hofmann’s contract situation, transfer chief Fabio Paratici may well be in a strong negotiating position to force their hand and ease the German side into accepting a lower price tag.

The international winger would be worth the hassle, especially going by his previous plaudits from big names and form over 2021/2022.

According to WhoScored, he’s racked up the most goals and assists combined domestically out of anyone in the Monchengladbach side whilst also reigning superior in terms of shots and key passes per 90.

If that wasn’t enough, Hofmann has also averaged their highest match rating in the Bundesliga, leaving little wonder Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp once called him ‘extraordinary’ and ‘perfect’ (via Borussia Dortmund reporter and Buzz 09 founder Sandra Goldschmidt).

If Paratici can seal his signing for Conte, there is little doubting he could add something.

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