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Tottenham Hotspur have left out Sergio Reguilon and Bryan Gil from the official pre-season tour squad as they have been permitted to explore prospective transfer opportunities this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. La Liga side Girona are reportedly interested in the young winger.

Sergio Reguilon and Bryan Gil Set to Depart from Tottenham

Bryan Gil’s Journey

The 23-year-old Spanish winger, Bryan Gil, was described as “clever” by former Spurs head coach Antonio Conte. He is set to leave the club this summer after being given permission to explore transfer opportunities instead of travelling on tour with the team.

Gil joined Tottenham from Sevilla in the summer of 2021 for £21.6 million. Despite showing flashes of brilliance, he has struggled to secure a consistent starting position due to tough competition within the squad. As a result, both the player and the club have agreed that it’s best for him to seek regular playing time elsewhere.

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Following this decision, La Liga club Girona has shown interest in securing the winger’s services. Romano confirmed that Girona had internally discussed with the North London side regarding Gil’s transfer in the late hours of July 22nd, shortly after the duo were officially left out of the pre-season tour squad.

What Does Gil’s Move Mean for Both Clubs’ Future?

This potential move to Girona could benefit all involved parties. Girona recently lost Brazilian winger Savio to Manchester City, creating a need for a creative replacement to support Artem Dovbyk up front. This is where Gil comes in.

The Spaniard has experience in La Liga, having started his professional career in Seville, making him the perfect fit to fill the void in Girona’s left wing. This move could also provide more playing time for the 23-year-old and an opportunity to further develop his skills.

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For Postecoglou’s side, it would open up a slot in the squad and potentially bring in funds that can be reinvested in other areas of the team. This transfer aligns with the club’s summer transfer strategy, focusing on optimizing the squad for the upcoming season.

Sergio Reguilon’s Journey

The 27-year-old left-back, who was also granted permission to explore transfer opportunities, joined the club from Real Madrid in the summer of 2020 for £32 million. Real’s head coach at the time, Zinedine Zidane, stated that Reguilon ‘earned’ the move after a previous loan spell at Sevilla but couldn’t keep him due to too much competition in his position.

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The Spaniard’s time in the Premier League has been marked by moments of excellence, but like Gil, he has found it challenging to maintain a consistent place in the starting eleven. Reguilon has also enjoyed loan spells with Manchester United and, most recently, Brentford.

With the arrival of manager Ange Postecoglou back in July 2023, the Lilywhites have undergone tactical changes by bringing the likes of Destiny Udogie and Pedro Porro, and with Reguilon, who’s probably not going to fit into the system, a move away from the London club makes perfect sense.

Spurs Transfer Strategy

One of the key aspects of Tottenham Hotspur’s summer transfers strategy is to maintain financial flexibility. By potentially offloading Gil and Reguilon, the club could free up significant wage space and secure transfer fees that can be reinvested into the squad.

This financial flexibility is crucial for Tottenham, especially in a transfer market where player valuations are at an all-time high.

Tottenham would have the opportunity to reinforce key areas of the squad. The funds generated from these transfers could be used to bring in players who better fit the tactical vision of Ange Postecoglou. Whether it’s bolstering the defense, adding creativity in midfield, or securing a reliable backup striker, the summer transfers are likely to be targeted and strategic.

Tottenham Hotspur are in the midst of reshaping Ange Postecoglou’s squad ahead of the beginning of the 2024/25 Premier League season. It now looks like they’ve finally found a resolution over the future of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

Tottenham Hotspur Agree Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg Sale to Marseille

How Much Will Tottenham Receive From Hojbjerg’s Departure?

The Athletic’s Jay Harris has reported that the Lilywhites have struck an agreement with Marseille for the transfer of the Danish midfielder. This will be an initial loan deal for the 2024/25 season, but the French club are obligated to buy him in 2025. It is also stated that the entire package will see the French club paying Spurs around £16.8 million.

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Fabrizio Romano has given his ‘here we go’ for the deal and also reported that the “documents set to be signed” between the two teams to complete the transfer. Hojbjerg himself has also accepted Marseille’s terms after speaking with manager Roberto De Zerbi. Tottenham are finally able to sell the Danish midfielder after seeing him being linked with an exit for the last year or so.

Last year, the 28-year-old was reportedly a target for La Liga heavyweights Atletico Madrid and was keen on joining them. However, the Spanish side couldn’t agree on a fee with Spurs, which forced him to stay on for the 2023/24 season. Hojbjerg is now getting his transfer out of Tottenham and will look to become a key part of the Marseille squad and help them strongly challenge for the Ligue 1 title next season.

How Will Tottenham Replace Hojbjerg?

The Lilywhites had been quite proactive in strengthening their midfield well before agreeing on the sale of the experienced Danish midfielder. Spurs worked swiftly to sign promising young English midfielder Archie Gray from Leeds United in the summer and he’s expected to be a direct replacement for the departing Hojberg. Gray made 52 appearances for Leeds in the 2023/24 campaign and won the EFL Championship Young Player of the Season award.

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Hojbjerg made 39 appearances for Postecoglou’s side last season but the majority of his performances were actually as a substitute. He couldn’t show enough technical prowess or goal threat to become an important part of the starting lineup and is being moved away from the club. Spurs have already offloaded the likes of Joe Rodon, Eric Dier, Tanguy Ndombele, and Japhet Tanganga from their squad this summer and Hojbjerg seems to be the latest one to depart.

Tottenham Hotspur are in the midst of reshaping Ange Postecoglou’s squad before the start of the 2024/25 Premier League season, and that involves signing and selling players. It now looks like Spurs are being firm on what they’d need to sell defender Emerson Royal.

Tottenham Hotspur Anticipating Improved Bid From AC Milan for Emerson Royal

How Much Do Spurs Want to Sell Emerson?

Fabrizio Romano has reported that AC Milan are still working to sign the Brazilian full-back in the summer window. He states that “no agreement yet” because of the Italian side not being able to match Tottenham’s financial demands to let their player go.

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The journalist claims that Milan had a bid lower than £12.6 million rejected by the Lilywhites, who stand firm on their demands. Spurs are expecting a much improved bid from the Serie A side and are holding out for around £16.8 million to sanction the exit of Emerson. Romano also states that the full-back had already agreed on personal terms for a five-year contract with the Rossoneri in May and is ready to make the move to Italy.

What Does Emerson Have to Say About His Future?

Even though he has not directly referred to his interest in a move to AC Milan, Emerson has recently hinted at his desire to embark on a new journey in his career. Speaking about his future to Brazilian outlet Globo recently, he stated: “I want to play on regular basis, I don’t want to sit on the bench. I’ve always been professional but I also told the coach at Spurs that I want to play, otherwise I’ve to look at other options. AC Milan? It’s a reference for all Brazilians.”

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Tottenham Hotspur have all but completed their move to sign Leeds United midfielder Archie Gray this summer, with just a few pieces of paperwork to finalise before announcing the deal.

Archie Gray Set to Become Tottenham Player

Spurs Take Advantage of Brentford Failed Gray Move

On the afternoon of June 29, David Ornstein reported that Brentford had agreed a £35 million fee for 18-year-old Gray, with the Bees agreeing a medical for the youngster.

However, the next day, the transfer took a twist as The Athletic revealed that Leeds had rejected Brentford’s bid for the 2023/24 Championship Young Player of the Season, leaving the Bees stung in their pursuit of the midfielder.

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Not long after this, Ornstein returned with news that Tottenham had begun working on a deal to bring Gray to North London and on July 1, the journalist confirmed that the Leeds man had completed a medical and signed all the documents to secure a six-year deal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with defender Joe Rodon going the other way.

What Kind of Player Tottenham Are Getting

Gray was one of the best English midfielders in the country last season, making 52 appearances in all competitions in 2023/24 as Leeds finished 3rd in the Championship. They were very close to making an immediate return to the Premier League but were beaten 1-0 by Russell Martin’s Southampton in the Play-Off Final.

Gray has been heralded by many for his excellent ability on the ball in both the passing and carrying phases. He is also capable of playing at right-back, his 1-v-1 defensive nous another big part of his game.

Leeds’ former director of football Victor Orta spoke to La Media Inglesa (via The Yorkshire Evening Post) in 2021 about what he thought of the teenage midfielder when he was coming through the ranks at Elland Road, saying he gave him the same vibes as a certain Premier League great once did.

“I remember seeing Sergio Aguero for the first time and saying ‘Who is this? It’s happened only a few times to me but Archie gives me the same feeling.”

Team-mate Glen Kamara even described Gray as a ‘different breed’.

Speaking at a post-match interview last season, Kamara heaped praise on Gray: “Obviously Archie, don’t have to speak about him! He’s just a different breed, only, what 17/18.”

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If Orta and Kamara’s words and Gray’s Leeds performances are anything to go by, the teenager could soon be hitting the ground running at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, leaving Brentford reeling about what could have been had they signed the young superstar.

Tottenham Hotspur are working hard behind the scenes to strengthen their squad for the 2024/25 season after having already confirmed Timo Werner’s return on loan. It seems that they now have an interest in signing AS Monaco defender Vanderson.

Tottenham Hotspur Interested in Vanderson Signing

What Will Need To Happen for Tottenham To Push for Vanderson?

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the Lilywhites are showing interest in the potential signing of the Brazilian full-back from the Ligue 1 club in the summer transfer window. But there are going to be some hurdles to get past for this deal to progress.

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That is because the journalist adds that Spurs will only push to sign Vanderson if they are able to sell Emerson Royal to another club. He is touted to be one of the options on their wishlist once they are able to replace their own underperforming Brazilian full-back. Romano also adds that a move for the AS Monaco defender will not be an easy one due to their demands.

The journalist claims that Tottenham, “appreciates” the 22-year-old defender but that Monaco will be asking for a fee of around £33,7 million to let him go. But Romano states that Emerson is expected to leave Tottenham and that a move to AC Milan is his priority for the summer transfer window.

What Can Tottenham Get in Vanderson?

Spurs probably developed an interest for Vanderson after watching his admirable performances in Ligue 1. The Brazilian full-back, who has been hailed as a “huge perfectionist” in the past, produced some admirable performances for Monaco last season. In 20 league appearances, the 22-year-old scored three goals and also provided an assist.

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What helps him stand out is that Vanderson can play both as a right-back and even as a right-winger if needed. He is hard-working defensively and can make clever runs down the right wing to create big chances with his impressive crossing ability. But for Spurs to consider accelerating their interest in him, they’ll first need to sell Emerson for a decent transfer fee and can then look to use those funds to sign another Brazilian full-back.

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