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Call it a victory for Ange Postecoglou as Barcelona youngster Ansu Fati reportedly prefers a loan to Tottenham as his next stop.

Mundo Deportivo claims that Fati is opting for Tottenham despite reported interest from Liverpool as well as his father’s hopes to see him with Sevilla.

Fati is not yet 21 until Halloween and already has nine caps and two goals for Spain, and he’s an excellent ball mover with a nose for goal. He scored 10 times with five assists across 54 games, but those appearances total just 1,871 minutes.

Could he get more run for Spurs and who would he displace?

Okay, so this is actually happening now. According to multiple reports Harry Kane is ready and waiting to fly to Munich to complete his move to Bayern.

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Kane is on his way.

Yesterday it seemed like Kane would stay at Spurs as the two clubs had agreed a $110 million transfer fee.

However, Kane is going to go through with this and leave his boyhood club that he’s been at since the age of 11.

Kane was Bayern’s top transfer target all summer and Tottenham have finally allowed him to leave.

Not even 12 hours after widespread reports that he was “increasingly likely” to stay at Tottenham for the upcoming season after Spurs and Bayern Munich (finally) settled on a transfer fee, Harry Kane has reportedly changed his mind (again?) and agreed to join the 11-time defending Bundesliga champions.

The transfer fee will reportedly be $110 million, and Kane has now been given the green light to travel to Germany to undergo medical testing before signing on the dotted line.

Kane departs Tottenham as the club’s all-time record goalscorer (280), with 213 of those goals scored in the Premier League (2nd all time, behind Alan Shearer’s 260).

Well, well, well the transfer saga of the summer has taken another big twist as Harry Kane has reportedly decided he will stay at Tottenham this season.

On the day Spurs agreed a transfer fee of over $110 million with Bayern Munich to sell Kane, according to our partners in the UK at Sky Sports the England captain has decided he will play for Tottenham this season.

With just one year left on his contract Kane, 30, always seemed like he wanted to run his contract down and assess his options and that is what it looks like he will do.

Spurs want to get some money for him this summer if he isn’t going to sign a new deal but they can’t force him to leave for Bayern and they can’t force him to sign a new contract either. Kane has all of the power here as he knows Spurs can’t afford to not play him and he will still score 25-30 Premier League goals this season.

It looks like this saga will rumble on and on and on.

Multiple reports state that Bayern Munich have agreed a deal with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Harry Kane.

A report from David Ornstein, plus our partners at Sky in Germany, say that Bayern have agreed to pay Tottenham over $110 million for Kane.

Kane, 30, is out of contract at Tottenham next summer and can start talks with any non-European team from January 1, 2024 about signing as a free agent from July 1, 2024.

But it appears Bayern Munich are determined to get Kane now and the German giants have pushed all summer long to sign the England captain.

Now that a deal has reportedly been agreed between the clubs, all eyes turn to Kane.

Does he want to move to Germany? Is he okay with putting his pursuit of becoming the Premier League’s all-time record goalscorer on hold for a few seasons?

With Tottenham unwilling to sell Kane to a direct Premier League rival this summer, a move abroad is his only option unless he wants to stay at Spurs this season and leave on a free next summer.

That could be Kane’s plan but previous reports suggested that Tottenham’s ownership have told chairman Daniel Levy that Kane has to be sold this summer unless a new contract can be agreed.

If Kane wants this move to Bayern then he will head there for a few years, score tons of goals, win a few trophies and he can then head back to another Premier League team at the age of 32 and still have plenty of time to set the all-time Premier League goalscoring record.

Right now, it’s probably best for Harry Kane to move to Bayern Munich and leave the club he’s been at since the age of 11.

Tottenham Hotspur announced the signings of Micky van de Ven and Alejo Veliz on Tuesday.

Both transfers had been previously reported and Tottenham announced the additions before a 4-2 friendly loss to La Liga champions Barcelona in Spain.

Wolfsburg center back Van de Ven will wear No. 37 as Ange Postecoglou bids to revamp Spurs’ back line, while teenage center forward Veliz dons No. 36.

The Veliz deal was initially reported as under $17 million.

He scored 11 times last season and turns 20 next month. Learning under Harry Kane, if there, would be a nice apprenticeship.

Van de Ven’s move was said to be close to a $55 million transfer from the Bundesliga to the Premier League, giving Spurs a very good, 22-year-old left-sided center back once a medical is completed in the coming days.

Okay, now we are getting into very interesting territory with the Harry Kane to Bayern Munich situation.

According to our partners in the UK at Sky Sports, Bayern Munich will offer Tottenham $120 million for Harry Kane over the next 24 hours.

The new offer for Kane, 30, will be a huge test for Daniel Levy as Spurs face the real risk of losing their all-time leading goalscorer and talisman for nothing next summer.

Given the constant dialogue between Bayern and Spurs, plus the noises coming from Kane’s camp, there is obviously interest in moving to Bayern from Kane’s perspective.

Can we see this happening? A bid of this size would actually be an incredible sum of money for Spurs to turn down and they would not be selling Kane to a direct Premier League rival.

The England captain could go and be the main man and win a few trophies at Bayern for a few years, then head back to the Premier League at the age of 32 and have a couple more goal-filled seasons to become the Premier League’s all-time record goalscorer. When you think about it, this is a pretty good deal for Spurs and Kane.

Bayern Munich called it their ‘final offer’ for Harry Kane and it appears it has been rejected by Tottenham.

Per several reports, including from our partners at Sky Germany and David Ornstein, Spurs have turned down Bayern’s offer as it fell way short of their valuation of the England skipper. Per Sky Germany, Bayern insist they are still in talks to sign Kane.

Kane, 30, has less than a year left on his contract at Tottenham and can leave on a free next summer. Bayern have offered close to $95 million for Kane but Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is digging his heels in and hoping Kane will sign a new contract.

This is a very risky move from Levy as Kane can agree a free transfer to a non-European club from January 1 and he can also just let his contract run down and sign for one of Spurs’ rivals next summer on a free. Kane scored four goals for Spurs in their friendly win against Shakhtar Donetsk at the weekend and looks as sharp as ever heading into the new season as all of this speculation does not seem to have impacted him.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said recently that he wanted this Kane situation sorted out as soon as possible. Well, that doesn’t look like it will happen and the best Spurs can hope for now is that Ange leads Spurs (with Kane leading the way, obviously) to a superb start to the season and that convinces Kane to sign a new contract.

Tottenham may have one for the future.

Alejo Veliz, 19, is rumored to be making the move from Rosario Central to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and initial reports of a loan back to the Argentine club may be inaccurate.

A $16.5 million deal is said to be happening, and Veliz is ready to go.

He scored 11 times last season and turns 20 next month. Learning under Harry Kane, if there, would be a nice apprenticeship.

Tottenham’s added England U-19 center back Ashley Phillips from Blackburn Rovers, the club announced Saturday.

Phillips made eight appearances in the Championship last season, most of them early in the season, and was named the Championship’s Apprentice of the Season.

He also played thrice in the FA Cup and thrice in the League Cup.

The 6-foot-4 back has played for England at the U-17, U-18, and U-19 levels following a U-16 run with Wales.

Former Ajax and current Torino center back Perr Schuurs could move to London, though where has come into question.

DAZN’s Orazio Accomando says that Tottenham could bid for the player, who he says has agreed terms with Crystal Palace.

Schuurs made 30 Serie A appearances for Torino last season after coming up through the ranks with Erik ten Hag’s Ajax.

His numbers show him to be a strong defense-first back with decent passing ability. Torino had the seventh-most possession in Serie A last season, and Schuurs was third on the team in long-pass success.

Tottenham Hotspur appear to be nearing a breakthrough in their search for defensive help, as Micky van de Ven may be arriving from Wolfsburg.

Van de Ven, 22, is close to a $55 million move from the Bundesliga to the Premier League, giving Spurs a very good left-sided center back once a medical is completed in the coming days.

A good passer and excellent ball carrier, Van de Ven gives Ange Postecoglou another cog in his defensive machine following the addition of goalkeeper Gugliemo Vicario.

Spurs have also added attackers James Maddison and Manor Solomon this summer, while Lucas Moura and Harry Winks have left the club and the big fish — club legend Harry Kane — is still swimming in the North London pond for the moment.

Is today the day Harry Kane learns it’s his choice whether to leave Tottenham Hotspur for Bayern Munich?

Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg says Bayern has submitted an offer for Kane that can reach $110 million with bonuses and that it is expecting an answer within hours.

Other reports claim that Bayern has set a deadline of Midnight for Daniel Levy to respond to the bid.

If Spurs accept — and at $110 million it would be difficult to say no — Kane, 30, would then have to decide whether he’s prepared to leave Tottenham this summer.

The answer could well dictate whether the Premier League goals record could be broken by Kane. The striker is 47 goals behind Alan Shearer and would be 2-3 seasons from breaking it given health should he stay at Spurs. Just a few seasons away from the Premier League could seriously hamper his chances of chasing down the king.

Numerous reports state that Bayern Munich officials have flown to London to meet with Tottenham over a possible deal for Harry Kane.

Per our partners in the UK at Sky Sports, Bayern officials are ready to offer a ‘club record bid’ for Kane, 30, as they seek to sign the England captain. That would mean a transfer fee of close to $100 million for Kane.

Sky in Germany say that Bayern chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen and technical director Eric Neppe have flown to London for talks. Per the report, with Sadio Mane set to leave Bayern for Saudi Arabia the German giants now have even more funds to spend on Kane.

Kane has just one year left on his Tottenham contract and has shown no signs of signing a new deal at his boyhood club.

The all-time leading goalscorer for England and Tottenham can leave on a free transfer next summer and per previous reports, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is under pressure to sell Kane this summer rather than lose him for nothing.

Could Harry Kane end up leaving Tottenham this summer for a direct Premier League rival? For a long time it has seemed very unlikely this would happen but there may be a change in the situation.

A report from The Guardian states that Tottenham’s owner, Joe Lewis, wants Harry Kane to be sold this summer if he isn’t going to sign a new contract.

Per the report, that has given United renewed belief that they could sign Kane after previously pulling out of any deal due to the difficulties of negotiating with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.

With Bayern Munich already having multiple bids rejected and Levy insisting Kane isn’t for sale despite having just one year left on his contract, there has to be some kind of big decision coming up.

Manchester United are also focusing on signing Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund but if Kane, who turns 30 this week, is available this summer for $127 million, it feels like United have to do this deal to lock down the player who is surely going to become the Premier League’s all-time leading scorer. Kane scoring 20-plus goals a season at United for the next three to four years would make a huge difference and they badly need a new No. 9.

Now it is all about whether or not Levy will be allowed to keep Kane and risk losing him for nothing or is forced to sell him to the highest bidder this summer. Of course, Kane could also refuse to move and just leave on a free (to United, or anyone else) next summer. Kane holds all of the power here.

Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal have reportedly ‘held talks with an intermediary’ about the possibility of signing Harry Kane.

A report from our partners in the UK at Sky Sports say that the Saudi Pro League side are interested in signing Kane and have reached out about his interest in heading to the Middle East.

Kane, 29, is out of contract at Tottenham next summer and both Bayern Munich and PSG have shown interest in signing him but Spurs aren’t keen on selling and want their all-time leading goalscorer to sign a new deal.

The likelihood of that seems slim right now but so does Kane heading to Saudi Arabia. He is much more likely to see out his contract at Tottenham and then become a free agent next summer as he closes in on becoming the Premier League’s all-time leading goalscorer.

Tottenham’s new manager Angle Postecoglou has admitted he is ‘not relaxed’ about Harry Kane’s contract situation and wants everything sorted ASAP.

The Australia coach sat down with journalists on Spurs’ preseason tour and discussed many thing, including Kane’s future.

With Bayern Munich and others circling and Kane having just one year left on his current Tottenham contract, tension is rising about whether or not the superstar striker will push to leave this summer, sign a new deal or just leave on a free transfer next summer.

Via Football.London, here is what Postecoglou said about Kane:

“Fair to say I am not relaxed about it! It’s not something you go: ‘Ah, well, you know if it does or doesn’t happen!’ I mean it’s a very important part of this football club, not just the team, but the football club,” Postecoglou said.

“He is such a massive figure, and as I have said already, whilst my focus isn’t on it on a daily basis because I’ve got other things I need to do, I know that every time I am talking to you guys, or whenever Harry is going to talk, that’s the first question you are going to get.

“So, you’ve got to deal with it, and I think, for everyone concerned, we don’t want to be doing it for too long. I don’t think that is good for anyone. I don’t think it is good for Harry, I don’t think it is good for the club, because as laser focused as we want to be, you end up sort of repeating yourself along the way.

“But the flip side of that is I don’t want to put a deadline on it, because that adds even more pressure. You want these things to happen for the right reasons. The reality of it is he’s still a contracted player at our football club, so that’s the way I see him.

“It’s not like his contract is ending on the 12th [of August] and he’s got to make a decision, he’s got another year. So from that part, I am not relaxed but I am not putting pressure on him or anyone else at the football club, saying ‘well we need to do this’. But I don’t think deep down any of us want it to go on for too long.”

There is a lot go unpack but the main thing is this: Tottenham want this sorted ASAP. Harry Kane also probably wants this sorted ASAP and now it is over to chairman Daniel Levy to try and figure out the best path forward for all involved.

It is pretty clear Tottenham won’t sell Kane to a direct Premier League rival this summer and if they don’t want to accept offers from Bayern Munich or other European teams, then Kane is probably going to stick around and then leave on a free.

The big unknown here is how Tottenham start this season. If Kane scores 15 goals in the first few months and Spurs are flying towards the top of the table, that changes everything. That is probably why the pressure is on Ange and Kane’s teammates to deliver something special early in the season and then, and only then, will Kane think about signing a new long-term deal.

The Harry Kane saga has taken another intriguing twist as he will reportedly not sign a new contract at Tottenham.

Per a report from The Times, Kane does not want to sign a new deal at Spurs and is open to leaving them this summer if they accept a bid for him.

The report also says that Kane, 29, is very relaxed about his situation and he will not force through a move to leave this summer. That is because he is out of contract next summer and he can start talking to non-English clubs in January 1 about signing on a free transfer.

Previous reports said that Daniel Levy has offered Kane a huge pay increase as Tottenham want him to sign a new deal. But should Spurs now cash in this summer? Or risk losing Kane for nothing?

Of course, if you have Harry Kane in your team then you’re much more likely to finish in the top four and get the money that guarantees from being a Champions League team. Is that a gamble worth taking for Levy? Probably. Being a top four team and the best offer Bayern Munich have given Spurs so far is basically the same.

If I were Daniel Levy I would wait this out and see how Kane is feeling in November or December time and go from there. Spurs need Kane more than he needs them but perhaps a strong start to this season will give Kane some food for thought and some of the clubs chasing him may move on to other targets.

Tottenham are currently in Australia on their preseason travels and new manager Ange Postecoglou has spent most of his first few weeks in charge of Spurs talking about the future of Harry Kane.

Today was no different.

Asked about the discussions he held with Kane last week before Tottenham left for their preseason tour, here was Postecoglou’s response.

Postecoglou seems very, very relaxed about this situation and he should be. This is totally out of his hands.

There have been comments from Bayern Munich’s hierarchy about how they expect Kane to sign for them this summer which have further churned the rumor mill into overdrive and this is going to happen until there is some kind of decision made.

Now it is all down to Harry Kane and Daniel Levy and there are three options: 1) Kane will sign a new deal at Tottenham. 2) he doesn’t and leaves on a free transfer next summer. 3) Levy decides to cash in this summer and sell Kane, probably to a team in Europe as he surely won’t strengthen a top four rival.

Kane knows he is in the power position here but you have to admire the way Postecoglou is handling all of this. If Kane is still around for most of August and Spurs start the season well, you have to think it will play a big part in whether or not Kane commits to the Spurs project for at least another few years.

The race for Harry Kane continues to intensify as PSG are reportedly interested in signing him.

Kane, 29, has one year left on his contract at Tottenham and it is widely believed he wants to sign for Manchester United but Spurs won’t sell him to a direct Premier League rival this summer.

According to a report from The Independent, PSG have been encouraged by the fact that Bayern Munich have held talks with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy in recent days about signing Harry Kane this summer. Per the report, PSG have admired Kane for many years but previously thought a move to Europe was unlikely but are buoyed by his interest in joining Bayern.

Speaking about Bayern, their manager Thomas Tuchel was asked specifically about Kane and although he didn’t answer directly he said the following.

And Uli Hoeness, who is a board member at Bayern Munich, has said this about Harry Kane heading to Bayern Munich.

What should we make of all this?

Kane is unlikely to leave Spurs this summer but there is a chance Daniel Levy will cash in as it seems increasingly likely Kane will run out his contract and join a Premier League rival on a free transfer next summer.

Is Kane keen on joining Bayern or PSG? It appears he is open to moving abroad for a few years and although he wants to become the all-time leading Premier League goalscorer, he could still do that after a few seasons at either Bayern or PSG. This is going to be an intriguing storyline to follow as the summer transfer window comes to a close and Kane speaks with Tottenham in-depth about his future plans and whether or not he wants to sign a new contract.

Tottenham continue to do some impressive business in the transfer window as Israel winger Manor Solomon has signed as a free agent.

Solomon, 23, was excellent last season on loan at Fulham as he battled back from a serious knee injury early in the season and scored a bevvy of spectacular goals in a purple patch in early 2023.

He joins fellow attacking midfielders James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, plus goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, as Spurs’ new signings under Ange Postecoglou so far this summer. Solomon will add plenty of competition and can play in a variety of positions in the attacking third.

Tottenham are looking at two center backs from the Bundesliga as they look to rebuild their defense, according to a report.

Per Fabrizio Romano, Spurs are interested in Edmond Tapsoba from Bayer Leverkusen and Mick van de Ven from Wolfsburg. Per the report, Tottenham are in talks this week and will soon make a decision over which center back to go for.

Center back has been an area Spurs have needed to improve for some time and they need to add a solid, reliable defender alongside World Cup winner Cristian Romero. New manager Ange Postecoglou has admitted that there is a significant rebuild planned this summer and it seems like one of Tapsoba and van de Ven will be arriving.

Both are expected to cost around $45 million and it appears that Tottenham may only have the budget to sign one center back this summer when ideally they should probably sign both.

New Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been speaking about his star man Harry Kane and his future in north London.

Talk of Kane leaving Spurs dominated Postecoglou’s first press conference as their new manager, as the Australian coach didn’t offer any promises that the superstar striker will be around for the upcoming season.

He also spoke glowingly of Kane and said the England striker is ‘looking forward’ to returning for preseason ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.

All of this comes amid Bayern Munich continuing to make bids for Kane as they have clearly been given an indication that he would fancy a move to the German giants.

Kane has one year left on his contract and with Spurs seemingly unwilling to sell him to Manchester United this summer, it appears he will either 1) stay at Spurs and see out his contract or 2) be sold to a European club this summer.Postecoglou’s honesty is refreshing but probably not what Tottenham’s fans wanted to hear.

Bayern Munich are not giving up their pursuit of Harry Kane and a report from German outlet BILD has an intriguing update.

Per the report, current Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel has met with Harry Kane at his home in London in a bid to convince the England superstar to leave Tottenham for Bayern.

Apparently Kane is very interested in joining Bayern Munich and with just one year left on his current contract, it appears that Tottenham may have a decision to make as Bayern will continue to push to sign Kane who can agree to sign on a free transfer for a non-English club in January 2024. It is obvious Spurs would prefer to sell Kane (if they sell him at all) to a non-English club so they don’t strengthen a direct rival.

Is Kane really going to leave Tottenham this summer? All signs point towards him staying at Spurs for one more season and leaving on a free transfer next summer as he will then get to choose his destination. Kane’s preference surely has to be to stay in the Premier League and break the all-time goalscoring record and he could do that if he moved to Manchester United next summer.

Of course, the other option is that he remains at Tottenham but reports like these suggest he is seriously thinking about moving on elsewhere and maybe even doing so this summer.

Done deal.

After a report from German outlet Bild said Harry Kane has agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich, a report from the BBC says that Bayern plan to make an improved offer. Our partners in Germany at Sky Sport say that a bid of $75 million from Bayern was turned down by Tottenham but the latest info is that the German giants will come back in with a new offer. Can we really see Kane swapping his beloved Spurs for Bayern? As he is so close to becoming the all-time Premier League goalscorer and is probably a season-and-a-half away from achieving it, it seems unlikely he will leave England anytime soon. But with just one year left on his contract at Spurs and the north London club seemingly unwilling to sell Kane to a direct rival in Manchester United, his options to move on this summer are dwindling. Real Madrid? Bayern? Perhaps the best thing for Kane to do is stick around for one more season but there’s no doubt Daniel Levy will want to get at least $130 million for Kane this summer. But clubs outside England can agreed to sign him for free from January 1, 2024. Kane pretty much has all of the power in this situation.

A report from Fabrizio Romano says that James Maddison to Tottenham for $50 million is close to completion and he will have his medical today. While a report from The Daily Telegraph says that Harry Winks will head to Leicester City for $13 million in a separate deal. There had been a breakthrough in talks over signing Maddison as Tottenham want the playmaker to be the creative force they’ve needed for a long time in midfield. For $50 million, this seems like a bargain for Spurs as in the right system Maddison can be a game changer. This will be a brilliant move for Maddison and Tottenham and Ange Postecoglou now has a talisman to feed his many talented attackers.

A report from Le Parisien says that PSG have made Harry Kane their top transfer target for this summer as he will fill the gap left by Lionel Messi. As we all know by now Kane, 29, has one year left on his current contract at Tottenham and the likes of Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have been linked with a move for the England captain. Spurs remain adamant they won’t sell Kane, especially to a direct Premier League rival like United. That means Kane could leave on a free next summer and he could sign a pre-contract agreement with a non-English team for a free transfer as soon as January 1, 2024. The clock is ticking for Spurs to sort this situation out but if PSG come in with a big bid, can they afford to turn it down? Probably. Their chances of finishing in the top four are increased massively if Kane is still around next season so even if they lose him for nothing, it is better to have one more season of him scoring 25-plus goals than take $100 million now. Can we see Kane moving to PSG? Nope. He wants to be the Premier League’s all-time leading goalscorer and this is all heading one way: Kane staying at Spurs until next summer when he leaves on a free and signs for Manchester United, Manchester City or whoever else he wants to in the Premier League. Unless Daniel Levy can work some magic and Spurs have a sensational first season under Ange Postecoglou, Harry Kane surely won’t be around at Spurs past June 2024. (JPW)

According to the Northern Echo, Tottenham are the frontrunners to sign James Maddison from Leicester City. Per the report, Maddison is not interested in signing for Newcastle as he wants to live in London for family and personal reasons. It is reported that recently-relegated Leicester want $63.6 million for Maddison as the 26-year-old is a regular for England and will surely sign for a Premier League club this summer. Newcastle can offer Champions League action but is Spurs a better fit for Maddison? It seems like he will be given the keys to Tottenham’s attack and he is the Christian Eriksen type they have been missing for several seasons. Imagine Maddison feeding Kane, Son, Richarlison, Kulusevski and Co.? That is a recipe for success for new Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou. (JPW)

Newcastle are reportedly ahead of Tottenham when it comes to the race to sign James Maddison this summer. The Leicester City and England playmaker won’t be sticking with the Foxes in the Championship next season and a whole host of clubs want to sign him. According to our partners in the UK at Sky Sports, Newcastle are ahead of Spurs as the Magpies had interest in Maddison in January but Leicester didn’t want to sell. With Newcastle being able to offer Champions League football, they have the advantage over Spurs. But where would Maddison fit best? Both teams need a creative No. 10 and Maddison would slot into either side seamlessly. It seems like Newcastle would be the better fit given his style of play and the other attackers position around him who he could link up with. With just one year left on his current Leicester contract, it is clear that Maddison is moving on and he now has a big decision to make. (JPW)

Tottenham have been linked with an audacious move for Jadon Sancho, as the Manchester United and England winger is reportedly available for close to $72 million according to The Daily Star. Per the report, Spurs value Sancho about $10 million lower and United want to raise some funds for Erik ten Hag to strengthen his squad this summer as uncertainty remains about their new owners.

Would signing Sancho be a good move for Spurs, and vice versa? Sancho, 23, needs to be a regular in the Premier League and there’s more chance of that happening at Spurs than there is at Manchester United. He has never really settled at Old Trafford and with Antony and Marcus Rashford the go-to guys out wide for Erik ten Hag, he will struggle to be a starter in the future. This could be a very intriguing deal to keep an eye on, as Manchester United chase Spurs star Harry Kane and maybe including Sancho in any deal can convince Daniel Levy to cash in this summer rather than risk losing Kane for nothing next year? (JPW)

With captain Hugo Lloris’ exit looking increasingly likely this summer (see below), Spurs are increasingly likely to be in the market for a new starting goalkeeper. According to reports this weekend, Brentford’s David Raya is close to agreeing personal terms with Tottenham ahead of what could be a $50-million move from the west side of London to the north, though Daniel Levy and Co., reportedly believe that valuation is too high. Shocker.

Raya has been sensational since joining Brentford from Blackburn Rovers four years ago. After two seasons in the Championship, Raya and the Bees made the step up to the Premier League with no trouble whatsoever. He’s a good shot-stopper, but it’s his on-ball and passing ability that make him unique and well suited to a side that wants to aggressively play out of the back and quickly attack the other way. The transition from Thomas Frank to Ange Postecoglou would be close to seamless for the 27-year-old Spanish international. (AE)

Ange Postecoglou may be an attack-first manager, but he’s gotta sort out Tottenham’s poor back line.

And a report from 90min says Tottenham is considering a trio of Premier League center backs including two from ‘Big Six’ rivals.

The juiciest rumor in the mill has to be the idea that Erik ten Hag is open to the idea of selling Harry Maguire to Spurs, who would try to reinvigorate the England center back’s club career after a down 2022-23 season.

But perhaps more impactful would be the transfer of Aymeric Laporte, once Manchester City’s top center back, to North London.

And there’s a more under-the-radar idea in Wolverthampton Wanderers standout Max Kilman, who has emerged as a top defender in his own right despite Wolves’ disappointing season.

The Kilman investment is a classic Spurs “buy lower” move, Maguire a wild one, and Laporte the sort of more measured move -- price tag pending -- that would signify something a bit different but also more ambitious. What do you think? (NM)

Tottenham has its man, announcing the hiring of Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou.