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Roberto De Zerbi has only been at Tottenham Hotspur for a few months.

However, it is already clear that the academy will likely play into his thinking throughout his tenure.

Tottenham and Chelsea are monitoring Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, valued at £42m, though Spurs have already added centre-backs this summer.

Spurs may not be finished in midfield, with talks under way for a third addition as their summer rebuild continues.

De Zerbi's personal touch seals the deal

Xabi Alonso will hope to return to winning ways when Chelsea face Juventus at the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

Tottenham Hotspur's pre-season tours can be fraught affairs, logistical beasts that require compromise between the football, commercial and promotional aspects of visits across the globe.

Cody Gakpo and his camp have held positive discussions with Tottenham and the Dutchman is open to making the move, while TEAMtalk can reveal the decision Liverpool have made on the potential sale.

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly joined Newcastle United in the race to sign Atalanta BC centre-back Giorgio Scalvini in the summer transfer window.

Chelsea have opened talks to sign Italy defender Giorgio Scalvini after completing a deal for Danny Welbeck.

The Blues confirmed the signing of former England international Welbeck from Brighton on Saturday.