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Tottenham Hotspur are one of the sides who are keeping a close eye on Porto striker Samu Aghehowa, according to a report from CaughtOffside.

While the recent loan acquisition of Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich provides some reinforcement, the young Frenchman isn't a natural centre-forward. Tel has also struggled to set the world alight since arriving in the Premier League, meaning Ange Postecoglou's side could seek further additions in attack.

Dominic Solanke is Tottenham's primary centre-forward, but Postecoglou has a lack of rotational options in this position. Richarlison has been utilised in a central role at times, but the Brazilian has struggled to stay fit since his move from Everton.

Tottenham Keeping an Eye on Samu Aghehowa

He could cost £84m

According to a report from CaughtOffside, Tottenham are one of the teams who are keeping a close eye on Porto striker Aghehowa. The Portuguese club don't want to offload their young striker in the summer transfer window, meaning any interested party could be forced to trigger his £84m release clause in order to secure his signature.

Aghehowa only moved to Porto last summer, joining the club from Spanish outfit Atletico Madrid. The 20-year-old has quickly developed into 'one of Europe's most prolific strikers', striking 20 times already this season. The young forward failed to make an appearance for Atletico before he was shipped off to Porto - a decision they may live to regret, considering his progression.

Adding a new forward could become a priority for Spurs in the upcoming transfer window, but there's an argument to suggest that splashing £84m on a new striker shortly after signing Solanke wouldn't be a smart idea. The north London club might have to negotiate a fee under his release clause in order to justify a move, but there's no doubt he would be a smart addition to their squad.

Spurs may have other key areas that need addressing over bringing in a new striker, but there's no doubt they need reinforcements after a disappointing season.

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Tottenham Hotspur could make a move for Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo in the summer transfer window, according to reports - with the London outfit looking at a potential long-term replacement for Son Heung-min, as the forward's contract is set to expire at the end of next season.

Semenyo has only been at Bournemouth for two years, but his rise in form under Andoni Iraola has been remarkable - and a huge reason for Bournemouth's mass improvement in the Premier League and beyond. It hasn't gone unnoticed by other clubs with a reported £75million fee being placed on his head - and that could see Tottenham look to sign him, with an eye being kept on life after Son's eventual departure.

Report: Tottenham 'Monitoring' Semenyo as Son Replacement

The Lilywhites will need to start looking for potential replacements for the Korean

The report by Fichajes states that Spurs could see club legend Son depart the club in the coming months, given that his contract is set to run out in 2026 - and as a result, they are already 'exploring options' to strengthen their attack.

One of the names being considered is Semenyo, who has risen to the task on the south coast since joining from Bristol City just over two years ago - and having endured a superb campaign in the top-flight, the Ghanaian international has become one of the league's most coveted assets, being called an 'absolute star' by Jamie Redknapp.

Semenyo's ability to take men on, score and assist - with 15 goal contributions so far this season - has seen him become a top target for big Premier League clubs, and Tottenham could look to win that race by earmarking him as the replacement for their adored hero.

With Spurs valuing his signing for his potential too, Ange Postecoglou sees room for improvement with his future experiences - and so he could be a medium-to long-term option for the club. Although there has been no fee given, his signing would be more financially viable than other stars on the transfer market.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Antoine Semenyo has three goals in 27 caps for Ghana.

With the summer transfer window fast approaching, Son could move on - and so Tottenham will need to act quickly in order to secure a 'reliable replacement' for the South Korean if his decade-long tenure in the capital comes to an end, after almost 450 appearances and 168 goals.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 30-03-25.

The recent round of FA Cup fixtures is evidence that Tottenham should be looking at landing Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner instead of Fulham's Marco Silva.

The Cottagers and the Eagles went head-to-head in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday, and despite the former side holding home advantage, it was the visitors who ran riot with an emphatic 3-0 victory. It was previously revealed that Silva was the "top" option for Spurs in their search for a new head coach, but the Portuguese tactician was comfortably outclassed by Glasner in their encounter.

Amid Postecoglou's dismal form, the Lilywhites would be wise to switch their attention from West London to South if they are interested in hiring the better manager.

Glasner Trumps Silva in FA Cup Clash

Spurs must appoint the Austrian to replace Postecoglou

It's no secret that Postecoglou has been treading on thin ice this term, having left his side languishing in 14th in the Premier League table, ten points away from the top half. Tottenham are not expected to rush to a final decision on his future just yet, as Fabrizio Romano revealed in his GIVEMESPORT newsletter, but they have nonetheless considered their options.

The likes of Silva and Andoni Iraola have been tipped to take over the Greek-Australian custodian, but Spurs' best option is at Selhurst Park instead.

Previously dubbed "incredible", Glasner arrived at Crystal Palace in February 2024 and his impact was immediate. He navigated his side to a top-half finish for the second time in their Premier League history, amassing a total points tally of 49 - their joint-highest ever in the competition.

This season saw the 50-year-old set off to a slow start, but he has recovered well since the turn of the year. Palace have lost just twice in 13 outings in all competitions since January, winning all the other eleven.

Glasner has worked his magic with minimal help from his club's recruitment team - Crystal Palace rank fourth for the best net spend of the 2024/25 campaign of all top-flight teams, with that including the big-name departures of Michael Olise and Joachim Andersen.

Tottenham haven't had the best luck in recent transfer windows, but Glasner is the sort of manager capable of maximising what he has available to him. However, the North Londoners must move quickly as Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig have been poised to make a move for the Palace manager's services.

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Tottenham's dismal 2024/25 campaign has seen Ange Postecoglou fall under fire, and pundit Alan Brazil has revealed the boss' style of management hasn't quite matched the urgency fans may have been expecting.

Spurs are currently languishing in 14th in the Premier League table, and they still have ten points' worth of ground to make up if they are to even make a push for a top-half finish. Their 2-0 loss to Fulham prior to the international break marked their 15th defeat of the campaign and only four teams have managed more this season.

Fans are growing concerned with Postecoglou's leadership, and Brazil's worrying comments have shed some uncertainty on whether the 59-year-old is having an impact at all in the dressing room.

Brazil: Postecoglou Does Not "Get Into" Players Behind the Scenes

It may not be what fans would want to hear

Speaking on TalkSPORT, Brazil revealed what he had been hearing regarding Postecoglou's management style. He said:

“You know, I hear Ange is a bit like that [not a vocal leader]. He doesn’t really get into the players. He tells them what he wants and that’s it, He’s not one of those who is in your face."

The impact a truly vocal leader has on his own players cannot be questioned, and some of the best managers on the planet are also among the best man-managers. The likes of Pep Guardiola, Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta demand respect from their squad not just with their tactical brilliance, but also with how they communicate their ideas.

In particular with the former, a key to Guardiola's success has been how he strives to innovate new forms of communication to keep inspiring his players. Lionel Messi affirmed this when he revealed the Spaniard had "something special to prepare for matches and to communicate them".

Postecoglou may well be lacking this quality, or the adverse situation at Tottenham regarding poor form and the injury crisis may have had a negative effect. Either way, it's not positive news for supporters.

Spurs have been actively lining up potential replacements according to various sources, and the likes of Marco Silva and Andoni Iraola are high on their list of targets. Fabrizio Romano recently noted in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter that there has been no talk of Postecoglou's sacking just yet, but it remains a real possibility for as long as the dreary form continues.

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Jack Grealish’s valuation and ongoing role at Man City are being assessed and the club are expecting suitors to knock at the door this summer, with Tottenham among those most interested parties, GIVEMESPORT sources have been informed.

This is going to be City’s biggest test in terms of their faith in the player since his £100m transfer from Aston Villa, with the England star struggling in recent seasons for consistency.

Pep Guardiola has tried his best to stick by Grealish and give him opportunities this season - but the player regularly finds himself on the bench and does not seem to be the key player he was once seen as. However, any exit would still depend on how much they could get for him.

Sources: Tottenham Eyeing Grealish

England star would need to take a pay cut

So far the heavy spend on him means City have been willing to wait for him to come good again. The club splashed £100m to sign him from Aston Villa. and he is currently earning around £300,000 per week at the Etihad Stadium, meaning they would need someone to make a big investment to prize him away.

But Tottenham are being linked with a surprise move this summer, and explorations into that have been interesting.

Despite interest in the January transfer window, there was never a real chance of them signing him then. But GMS sources can reveal that some at the club would genuinely be keen to sign him this summer if City's valuation was more reasonable than it has been over the last year.

With Grealish it is not just a transfer fee that has to be negotiated - the buying club would also need to find common ground on wages. As mentioned his £300,000 per week wage is very high and considering he will turn 30 early next season, he will not earn that sort of sum anywhere he moves to.

Tottenham's wage structure means that their star players do not earn more than £200,000 a week, and that would put him in line with their top earners like Heung-Min Son.

There is some concern over the future of the South Korean star and captain, with GMS sources revealing there is a belief this may be the perfect summer for him to move on. That could free up some funds for a deal, while also making space for him on the left-wing in the squad.

There is also early interest from AC Milan in Grealish, but it is thought that them progressing that interest into something more concrete is dependent on who they can sell first during the transfer window.

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Tottenham are reportedly among a host of clubs keen to profit from Leon Bailey's situation at Aston Villa this summer, according to TBR Football.

The Jamaican international was a key player for the Villans last term, making over 50 appearances in all competitions and registering a remarkable 14 goals and 13 assists. However, despite being rewarded with a new contract for his performances, his influence in the first-team has waned this season.

With Marco Asensio impressing in his loan spell, Aston Villa could be prepared to cash in on Bailey, and there are believed to be a number of interested suitors in England and overseas.

Tottenham Eyeing Move for Villa Ace Bailey

The 27-year-old has fallen down the pecking order this season

As per TBR Football, Spurs could be forced to compete with the likes of Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt, Marseille and Manchester United in their pursuit of a deal for Bailey.

Aston Villa signed the winger for a £25 million fee in 2021 from Bayer Leverkusen after his stunning displays in the Bundesliga. He is still regarded highly in Germany, despite his drop-off in form this term, hence the interest from numerous top-division clubs in the country.

Tottenham were weighing up the prospect of pushing for a deal for Bailey in the dying embers of the January transfer window as a response to their ongoing injury crisis, as revealed exclusively by GIVEMESPORT sources. They decided against the move in the end, but their interest may well reignite this summer.

Previously described as "unbelievable", Bailey could be a useful coup for Ange Postecoglou's squad. The Lillywhites are set to part ways with Timo Werner this summer, and could also send youngster Wilson Odobert on a loan for more playing time, which would leave them thin on the flanks.

However, Bailey's hefty £120,000-per-week salary could be an obstacle in negotiations, as such a wage would place the wide man fourth on their list of highest-paid players.

Meanwhile, Tottenham are keeping their winger options open, and have also firmed their interest in Southampton starlet Tyler Dibling with Daniel Levy eager to close a deal, according to exclusive GIVEMESPORT sources.

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Tottenham could use Fabio Paratici's contacts to get a meeting with Xavi about replacing Ange Postecoglou this summer if they decide to make a change, according to John Wenham.

The Lilywhites have had a difficult campaign this season and reports have suggested that the Australian's role as manager is now in "serious doubt", with the club identifying that a change may be needed in order to progress.

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola and Fulham manager Marco Silva have been installed as the early favourites should Daniel Levy decide to pull the trigger, but Wenham believes Paratici's contact book could help the north London outfit land a much bigger name.

Paratici to Organise Xavi Meeting for Tottenham

Ex-Barcelona man is a free agent

Paratici is currently on a worldwide ban from football but reports have suggested that when that comes to an end this summer he could return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in his old role.

The Italian was a big factor in convincing Antonio Conte to take over at Spurs previously, and while speaking to Tottenham News pundit Wenham revealed that he believes that he could do similar with Spain's Xavi.

“Xavi would be someone I would look to contact,” Wenham said.

“If Spurs have any sort of ambition, that is the calibre of manager we should be going after. I understand you need the contacts to help make it happen.

“However, Paratici managed to attract Antonio Conte, which didn’t seem possible at the time. I’m sure he could help Tottenham get a meeting with Xavi.

“Look at what Xavi did with Barcelona, with so many restrictions against him. It was incredible. He brought through a lot of young players and gave the likes of Lamine Yamal a platform to perform. Therefore, he is someone I’d be asking the question of.”

Xavi has previously been described as "the best manager in the world" before he left Barcelona following a fallout with the board, and he is currently a free agent heading into the summer.

His attacking style of football would certainly be appealing to fans and he has won trophies wherever he has been, including a La Liga title in his first full season with Barca in 2022/23.

While the future of Paratici and Postecoglou is up in the air this is certainly a situation to keep an eye on heading into the summer window.

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Tottenham Hotspur are favourites to sign Lille midfielder Angel Gomes on a free transfer after the season, according to journalist Dean Jones.

The Lilywhites are targeting the England international as part of their midfield reshuffle this summer, which could also see Yves Bissouma depart North London.

Spurs have been linked with a move for Gomes since the start of the season and have now emerged as frontrunners for his signature, despite interest from other clubs in England, Germany,\ and Spain.

The 24-year-old has just over three months remaining on his contract in France and is not expected to renew, given his growing list of suitors across Europe.

Tottenham Likely to Sign Angel Gomes

Clubs in Spain and Germany are also interested

Jones, speaking on the Ranks FC podcast, revealed that Tottenham are the most likely destination for Gomes if he moves to the Premier League, although he does have offers from outside England:

“I do believe that Tottenham are the most likely club to get this done if he [Gomes] comes to England. Now, it’s worth bearing in mind, he does have offers outside of England too.

“I haven’t been given any firm names on who they are, but I’m told he has very good profile clubs interested in him from Spain and Germany.”

Gomes spent 14 years in Manchester United’s academy before joining Lille in 2020 and made 10 first-team appearances for the Red Devils.

The 24-year-old, praised as a ‘deadly playmaker’, enjoyed a breakout campaign for Lille last season, finishing as Ligue 1’s joint-top assister alongside PSG’s Ousmane Dembele.

He has made just 20 appearances across all competitions for Lille this term, scoring two goals and providing one assist in just over 1,000 minutes of playing time.

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Gomes would be open to joining Spurs after the season, despite being a target for his former club Man United and West Ham.

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Tottenham Hotspur have not held talks to re-hire Fabio Paratici in a full-time role despite reports to the contrary in Italy this week, according to trusted Telegraph journalist Matt Law.

Former Spurs chief Paratici is currently serving a worldwide football ban and reports in his home country this week had suggested that Daniel Levy had held talks with the 52-year-old about bringing him back to the north London outfit permanently.

No Tottenham Talks Over a Return for Paratici

'Well-placed sources' say rumours are not true

Paratici quit his role as managing director of football last April after being banned from working within football with the suspension due to come an end in June.

It had been reported that Levy was ready to make the Italian a 'rich offer' to return to Tottenham - a suggestion that has been quashed by Matt Law.

The reputable Telegraph journalist says that 'well-placed sources' have told him that there have been no talks held, albeit neither Tottenham nor Paratici themselves have commented on the reports.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Tottenham Hotspur have lost 15 of their 29 Premier League matches under Ange Postecoglou this season.

Levy has continued to use Paratici as a consultant during his ban with the pair remaining close, and the 52-year-old has continued to attend some Spurs games.

It's understood that he is keen to make a quick return to a full-time role in football when his ban ends in a few months' time.

Paratici's Influence at Tottenham has 'Decreased'

Johan Lange and Scott Munn are both key figures

Law reports that Paratici's influence at Tottenham has decreased following the appointments of technical director Johan Lange and chief football officer Scott Munn, despite assisting the club during transfer windows with TEAMtalk reporting that he played a part in deals for players like Guglielmo Vicario, James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, and Radu Dragusin.

Lange arrived at the club in October 2023 while Munn began work one month earlier, with Rob Mackenzie rejoining the club as chief scout after Leonardo Gabbanini was sacked - he was hired by Paratici.

Meanwhile, Lange could be a busy man at the end of the season with reports suggesting that Ange Postecoglou's position is in 'serious doubt', with Law adding that Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola and Fulham's Marco Silva are two of the leading contenders to replace the Australian if he is sacked in the coming months.

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Tottenham Hotspur are set to re-appoint former managing director of football Fabio Paratici, two years after his resignation, according to journalist Rudy Galetti.

The Italian executive’s return to North London is now said to be ‘a matter of time’, after Spurs managed to convince him to turn down AC Milan, who were in advanced talks to appoint Paratici as their new sporting director.

Paratici has already been involved in discussions regarding Tottenham’s summer plans, pinpointing Torino’s Samuele Ricci and Atalanta’s Ederson as two potential transfer targets.

Although he has yet to sign a deal with Spurs, Galetti reports that ‘everything points’ to the 52-year-old’s imminent return to the Premier League.

Paratici is preparing for a return to football following his 18-month suspension, which was imposed after his former club Juventus were found guilty of false accounting.

The 52-year-old resigned from his role at Tottenham in April 2023 after losing an appeal in Italy against his ban, which was initially set to last 30 months.

Paratici spent two years in North London and reportedly developed a very positive relationship with Daniel Levy, who held the 52-year-old in high regard for his work at the club.

Paratici was responsible for bringing players such as Cristian Romero, Pedro Porro, Destiny Udogie and Dejan Kulusevski to Spurs, as well as appointing Antonio Conte, with whom he had previously worked at Juventus.

Reports in Italy claimed on Thursday that Paratici met with Levy, discussed his potential return and was presented with a ‘rich offer’ by the Tottenham chairman.

Tottenham currently sit 14th in the Premier League table with nine games remaining and are heading towards their worst top-flight finish since the 2003/04 season, when they also finished 14th.

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