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Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has set his sights on acquiring Southampton star Tyler Dibling and Borussia Dortmund talisman Jamie Gittens after making a plan to lure homegrown talent to Hotspur Way in the summer, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Spurs were among the busiest Premier League sides during the winter transfer window as, in the final hours of deadline day, Mathys Tel joined on an initial loan deal which includes an option to complete a permanent switch worth up to £45million from Bundesliga table-toppers Bayern Munich.

The Frenchman's arrival came after Antonin Kinsky and Kevin Danso were also lured to Tottenham midway through the campaign, with there being an obligation to buy the latter for £20.9million after reaching an agreement with Ligue 1 outfit Lens, Postecoglou is working closely with technical director Johan Lange to identify future recruits.

Spurs Set Sights on Dibling and Gittens Deals

Duo seen as options as north Londoners seek homegrown talent

Tottenham have identified Dibling and Gittens as key targets after putting a fresh transfer strategy in place to boost their homegrown quota ahead of next season, according to GMS sources, but there is an awareness that they could face an uphill battle to get both deals over the line when they enter negotiations.

Although Spurs could look to profit if Southampton suffer relegation to the Championship as they go in search of landing Dibling, the south coast side decided they were unwilling to entertain bids which fell below £55million during the winter window due to being desperate to keep the 19-year-old wide forward on board.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham came close to making a breakthrough in their bid for an agreement in January before deciding Saints' demands were out of reach and there was not confidence that he wanted to complete a mid-season switch, while Gittens would also be an expensive acquisition.

The England under-21 international has a £80million price tag heading into the summer, having put himself at the forefront of Borussia Dortmund's plans in a testing season, meaning Spurs will have to shatter their club-record outlay if they want to win the race for his signature in the coming months.

Tottenham decided it would be impossible to recruit Gittens while the winter transfer window was open for business, GMS sources have learned, and they could face difficulties in their attempts to convince him to join Postecoglou's charges as domestic rivals Chelsea and Arsenal are also circling.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Jamie Gittens has been averaging a goal every 170 minutes in the Champions League this season

Postecoglou Remains Interested in Guehi Move

Crystal Palace rejected big-money offer for central defender

GMS sources have been told that Crystal Palace central defender Marc Guehi has also remained a key target for Tottenham despite being left frustrated when they tried to wrap up a deal midway through the season, but Chelsea are the frontrunners to reach an agreement and there is additional competition coming from overseas.

Spurs tested the resolve of the 24-year-old's current employers by lodging a £70million bid in the final days of the winter transfer window, but the Eagles held firm and Postecoglou is having to weigh up whether to head back to the negotiating table when the next opportunity arises.

Dibling, Gittens and Guehi's hefty valuations are significant stumbling blocks as Tottenham aim to fill their homegrown quota, GMS sources understand, but the north Londoners have been looking at the situation since last summer and are under some pressure to balance their squad build.

GMS sources recently revealed that Spurs looked into the possibility of signing Angel Gomes last month or tying him down to a pre-contract agreement ahead of leaving Lille as a free agent in the summer, and they have remained interested in their push to secure fresh homegrown talent.

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Tottenham Hotspur could take advantage of a whirlwind story from the Champions League this week, in their pursuit to sign a wide attacker in the summer transfer window - with Atalanta star Ademola Lookman's criticism from manager Gian Piero Gasperini potentially opening the door to a return to the English capital.

Lookman stepped up to the penalty spot in Atalanta's game against Club Brugge in midweek, missing his chance that would have dragged the Italian side to within two goals of their Belgian counterparts on aggregate - and despite scoring the goal to kickstart the comeback, his boss took aim at him.

Tottenham Could Revisit Move for Ademola Lookman

The winger has seen his Atalanta future turn upside down in recent days

Lookman's missed penalty certainly irked Gasperini, who blasted the winger by stating that the foward is one of the 'worst penalty takers he has ever seen', lambasting his 'frankly terrible record' from 12 yards.

And Lookman has since gone public to state how he feels 'deeply disrespected' by his boss after his outburst. Lookman posted a statement on X (formerly Twitter), writing:

"Being singled out in the manner I have been not only hurts but feels deeply disrespectful, not least because of the immense hard work and commitment I have always put in each and every day to help bring success to this club and to the incredible fans of Bergamo.

“In truth, I have dealt with many difficult moments during my time here the majority of which I have never spoken about because in my opinion the team must always be protected and must come first. This makes what happened last night even more hurtful.”

Subsequently, GIVEMESPORT sources said back in December that Tottenham were keeping a close eye on the Nigeria winger, having sent scouts to watch him in recent months - and despite failing to excel in the Premier League earlier in his career with Everton, Fulham and Leicester City, the attacker has improved massively since then and big top-flight teams such as Tottenham are watching him as he continues to earn praise, being called 'unstoppable' by Markus Fjortoft.

We also told how Lookman's admirers were wondering whether he would be able to adapt to their systems, but Lookman was open to a return to England - which is encouraging for Tottenham - despite cautions over whether he'd be able to maintain his current levels outside of Atalanta's system, where he scored a hat-trick in the Europa League final.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ademola Lookman has eight goals in 27 caps for Nigeria.

Unwilling to let the £50m-rated Lookman depart in the January transfer window, a summer move was deemed as more realistic - and Tottenham, smelling blood from his recent fall-out with Gasperini, could see a move work in their favour if they decide to plunge for a move.

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Chelsea remain the frontrunners in the race to sign Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi, but they will have to fend off significant competition both from within the Premier League and abroad.

The England international is set to be one of the most in-demand centre-backs this summer, with top clubs across Europe monitoring his situation closely.

Our understanding is that Bayern Munich are among the teams keeping a close eye on Guehi and could even look to strike a deal at the end of the season. Having already secured Michael Olise from Crystal Palace, the German giants are considering a move for the 23-year-old, with defensive reinforcement on the agenda.

Blues Viewing Guehi as Ideal Defensive Signing

Centre-back poised to tick into final 12 months of contract

Bayern Munich are not alone in their interest, as other major clubs on the continent are expected to explore a deal once Guehi enters the final 12 months of his contract.

For now, the Crystal Palace "superstar" remains fully focused on his football and is refusing to be drawn into discussions about his future. His priority is finishing the season strongly in his current surroundings and maintaining his place in the England squad.

However, those close to the situation believe he is ambitious and will be open to new challenges when the summer transfer window arrives.

Chelsea’s interest in bringing back their former academy graduate is well-documented. The Blues have admired Guehi for some time and view him as the ideal defensive reinforcement.

Ahead of the winter deadline earlier this month, we reported how they explored various centre-back options but ultimately decided that waiting for Guehi in the summer was the smarter move. That patience could pay off, as there is a strong belief within the club that they will be in pole position to secure his signature.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Marc Guehi made four clearances and as many tackles during Crystal Palace's defeat to Everton last weekend

Maresca Could Face Battle with Domestic Rivals

Tottenham and Newcastle also among England international's suitors

However, Chelsea will not have it all their own way. Tottenham Hotspur made a serious attempt to sign Guehi in January but failed to convince Crystal Palace to sell. While Spurs are expected to return to the table in the summer, there is less confidence that they will win the race.

Newcastle United, another long-term admirer, have also previously tried to sign him and remain interested. Crystal Palace have valued Guehi at £70million, but suitors are likely to test their resolve with lower offers once the window opens.

With just a year left on his contract at that stage, there is a belief that the south Londoners may have to compromise on their asking price. But a battle for his signature is perhaps the best way to maintain a valuation close to the figure recently touted.

For Chelsea, the deal makes sense on multiple levels. They would be bringing back a player they developed, who is now an established England international, and he would arrive in his prime years.

The Blues also believe they can meet his professional ambitions while offering a financial package that would be highly competitive. With multiple clubs circling, Guehi’s future is far from decided. But as things stand, Chelsea are pushing hard to bring him back to Stamford Bridge, and they are growing in confidence that they can win this battle.

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Daniel Levy staying at Tottenham Hotspur in the event of a successful takeover could spark further unrest among supporters, journalist Dan Kilpatrick has suggested.

Reports last week claimed potential Qatari investors looking to buy Spurs may be open to allowing Levy to retain his role as executive chairman and offering him a new long-term contract.

Kilpatrick has backed up these rumours, suggesting Levy wants to stay even if ENIC, which owns 86.91% of the club, becomes a minority shareholder, but admitted that any move to keep the 63-year-old in place could provoke a major backlash from fans.

Tottenham supporters' discontent with Levy has been growing in recent weeks, with more than 1,000 attending a protest against him before Sunday’s win over Manchester United.

Levy ‘Would Like’ to Remain at Spurs

Even if a takeover is completed

Speaking on the Rule The Roost podcast, Kilpatrick revealed that Qatari investors are indeed interested in buying Spurs, while Levy is keen to retain his position under new ownership:

“There has been interest from Qatar. And I think it is fair to say that it’s kind of well-known and well talked about that Levy would kind of like to stay on in the event of ENIC becoming potentially a minority partner.

“You know, I haven’t written that because I haven’t kind of been able to double source it. But I don’t mind saying it because it’s been reported and yeah, it’s been rumoured for a while.

“I mean, in terms of my take on that, I find it very, very interesting because I think Levy does feel like, I hesitate to say the word toxic because it might be a bit strong, but you know, obviously there’s a lot of unrest towards him by supporters.

“So it would be, it’s almost hard to imagine that a company would buy Spurs and then say we want to keep this guy who’s a kind of lightning rod for frustrations in place.”

A report from The Guardian last week claimed that prospective Tottenham buyers would be keen to retain Levy’s expertise if they complete a takeover, which could be structured as a phased buyout.

While the identity of the bidders remains unclear, it has been suggested they are private individuals rather than a government-backed group, similar to the one that attempted to buy Man United two years ago.

Tottenham have endured a disappointing Premier League season so far, winning just nine of their 25 games and sitting 12th in the table heading into Saturday's visit to Ipswich Town.

Concerns have also been growing over manager Ange Postecoglou’s future, though the Australian is expected to see out the season before any decision is made.

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Tottenham Hotspur fans could have something huge to celebrate at the end of the season after what has been nothing short of a treacherous campaign for fans of the north London club - with Dean Jones exclusively telling GIVEMESPORT that the club are growing 'increasingly confident' of landing Bayern Munich loanee Mathys Tel on a permanent deal.

Tel joined Tottenham on deadline day despite interest from Arsenal and Manchester United, and he scored his first goal for the club against Aston Villa in the FA Cup just over a week ago to mark his arrival in England. And with that in mind, the Premier League outfit could see him join permanently next season in what would be a huge boost to their ranks.

Jones: Tottenham 'Confident' of Landing Mathys Tel Permanently

The Bayern Munich star could be on his way out of the Bundesliga

Jones wrote in his GIVEMESPORT transfer notebook that Tottenham are growing in optimism over their chances of keeping Tel at the club, as Daniel Levy and Ange Postecoglou look forward to next season with a young, hungry squad.

The Frenchman is thought to be loving life in the capital, embracing the challenges that Tottenham are currently facing head-on, whilst enjoying the culture of the UK. Although there isn't an obligation to sign him as part of the loan deal agreed with Bayern, there is an option to discuss a permanent deal beyond that period.

Tel must be open to the move for that to happen, and GMS sources have indicated that he is enjoying his time in north London - whilst Tottenham are extremely keen to sign him permanently as they aim to bolster their attack for the future months.

It's thought that club chiefs are concerned over long-serving star Son Heung-min, with sources stating that the South Korean star - who is the fifth-highest goalscorer in the club's long history with 172 strikes to his name - may struggle to hold onto his place in the starting XI, if the club's attackers are all fit.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Mathys Tel scored 16 goals in 83 games for Bayern Munich.

Tel will also have other offers from the Premier League and across Europe, but he's currently enjoying London and embracing the challenge at Tottenham - which means that the club have a huge chance of extending his stay in north London if they can keep him happy for the next few months of his loan spell.

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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly looking to beat other European clubs to the signing of former Manchester United starlet Angel Gomes in the coming months, with the Lille star set to run down his contract at the French club - with suggestions that the north London outfit are 'pushing hard' to land the diminutive playmaker.

Spurs have had a tumultuous season in the Premier League, but with their injured stars returning to action, a top-half finish is still not out of the picture - sitting just eight points behind 10th-placed Brighton. And, if they can finish valiantly, it will give them confidence to pick up recruits at the end of the season - with Gomes being touted for a move to the capital, given that Daniel Levy 'personally wants him'.

Report: Tottenham 'Pushing Hard' for Angel Gomes Signature

The north London club are keen on bolstering their squad

The report from TBR Football states that Tottenham are stepping up their efforts to sign Gomes on a free transfer in the summer, with Ange Postecoglou keen on bolstering his creativity in midfield.

Gomes earned his first four caps for England at the start of the season under Lee Carsley, having had success through the former Three Lions boss at under-21 level - and since then, he's excelled in Ligue 1, which has led to him being called 'phenomenal' by journalist Alex Turk.

Having been on Tottenham's radar for some time - with the club having kept tabs on him since October - he will be out of contract in the summer at Lille, and he is already attracting interest from plenty of European sides in the process. But Tottenham are now 'pushing hard' to land Gomes, having been in talks with him over the winter months alongside Jonathan David, even though they were unsuccessful in their endeavours.

The report states that Gomes is also being chased by Barcelona, though he is considering his options and a return to the Premier League is possible, having left the country almost five years ago to join the French club, which included a loan deal at Boavista.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Angel Gomes made 10 appearances in all competitions for Manchester United.

Tottenham have made an offer to Gomes to get him to move to north London, and though former club Manchester United and West Ham United have also made their interest known, Postecoglou will be hopeful of landing him to add to his young midfield ranks that include the likes of Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Pape Matar Sarr.

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Rumours of Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence having a bad attitude have been quashed after he returned to North London with a transformed mindset following an eye-opening spell in Italy, according to journalist Jay Harris.

The 24-year-old has enjoyed a career revival under Ange Postecoglou in recent weeks, and according to Harris, it may be down to his impactful spell in Serie A during the 2023/24 season.

He revealed that Spence has matured significantly following his loan at Genoa, where he played against some of the biggest clubs in Italy, and the experience made him realise he needed to ‘knuckle down’ to succeed at the highest level.

Spence has been a regular for Spurs amid their injury crisis this season, making 18 appearances and registering three goal involvements across all competitions.

Djed Spence Reborn at Tottenham

After an impactful spell at Genoa

Harris, speaking on The View from The Lane podcast, revealed that Spence’s recent spell at Genoa helped him save his Tottenham career:

“I’ve spoken to people who know him quite well, and they’ve said that Spence is a bit introverted, and he can be quite aloof.

“And so there are times when people probably have misinterpreted that as him not caring or him having a bad attitude. But I think what we’re seeing before us now is a 24-year-old who was a young boy.

“He’s a young man now. Apparently, during his time in Italy with Genoa, that was quite a powerful experience for him because Leeds didn’t work out for a number of different issues, but mainly because he had quite a bad knee injury, which ruled him out, I think, for two and a half months, three months in total.

“So he’s gone from barely getting a game in the championship to playing at the San Siro twice with Genoa.

“And so he’s returning to Spurs, and he’s thinking, 'wow, if I want to kick on with my career at the highest level, I seriously need to knuckle down'. He did that.”

Spence was linked with a permanent Tottenham exit last year but managed to convince Postecoglou to give him another chance with the senior squad.

The London-born ace has enjoyed regular Premier League minutes recently, starting in six of the last eight games and also impressing against Manchester United last weekend.

He has now been tipped to ‘start every game for Spurs’, despite injury absentee Destiny Udogie nearing his return to first-team action.

Tottenham have climbed up to 12th in the Premier League following their United win and will next face Ipswich Town away on Saturday.

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Tottenham Hotspur are worried that Heung-min Son will struggle to rediscover his best form and it could result in him being dropped from boss Ange Postecoglou's preferred starting line-up when he has a full squad to select from at Hotspur Way, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Spurs secured fresh attacking impetus in the final hours of the winter transfer window when an initial loan deal was tied up for Mathys Tel, with the north Londoners having an option to make the move from Bayern Munich permanent for £45million in the summer, and they edged towards the top half of the Premier League by beating Manchester United last weekend.

Antonin Kinsky and Kevin Danso also arrived at Tottenham midway through the campaign, with Postecoglou having an obligation to buy the latter for £20.9million after reaching an agreement with Ligue 1 outfit Lens, but Son's performances in recent weeks have alerted influential figures.

Spurs Having Doubts Over Future Role of Son

Captain's lack of goals leading to worries behind the scenes

Tottenham are increasingly concerned after Son has become less of a feared presence in the final third of the pitch, according to GMS sources, and his performances while the north Londoners have been forced to contend with an injury crisis have led to question marks over whether he will remain one of the first names on the team sheet heading into next season.

Spurs eliminated the possibility of their captain walking away as a free agent in the summer by triggering a 12-month extension option written into his contract in January, but he has struggled to find the back of the net when Postecoglou has needed him to step up to the plate while the likes of Dominic Solanke have remained out of action.

GMS sources have been informed that Son may struggle to hold onto a place in Tottenham's preferred starting line-up when all of their attacking options have returned from injury and are back up to speed, leading to there being growing concerns over his future role with the north Londoners as they put plans in place for next season.

The winger is Spurs' highest-earner, thanks to being on a deal which allows him to pocket £190,000-per-week, resulting in chairman Daniel Levy and other influential figures behind the scenes expecting more from him when Postecoglou has been seeking help while dealing with a threadbare squad.

Brennan Johnson and Wilson Odobert will provide Tottenham with additional wide options after making a full recovery from their respective injuries and coming on as substitutes in the win over Manchester United last weekend, and GMS sources have learned that Son is reaching a point where he will no longer be considered an automatic starter.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Heung-min Son lost possession on 13 occasions during Tottenham Hotspur's win over Manchester United last weekend

Tel Could be Long-Term Replacement for Son

North Londoners have option to make initial loan move permanent

GMS sources have been told that Tottenham are increasingly optimistic about being able to convince Tel to snub potential offers from other suitors and remain on board beyond the remainder of the season if they choose to take advantage of their option to make his move permanent, while he could prove to be a long-term replacement for Son.

The South Korea international has become a fan favourite at Spurs since his £22million switch from Bayer Leverkusen in August 2015, but it is increasingly likely that he has reached the final stages of his career with the north Londoners and that has resulted in plans being put in place to prepare for his eventual exit.

Tel could make the left-sided attacker position his own when first-choice frontman Solanke returns to contention for a starting berth, GMS sources understand, which would leave Son having to settle for a place on the bench or contemplate embarking on a fresh challenge as he edges towards being on the club's books for a decade.

The 32-year-old is in danger of facing even more competition if Postecoglou opts to dip into the transfer market during the summer, and GMS sources recently revealed that Spurs could have an opportunity sign Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic due to additional interested parties having doubts over whether to splash the cash on him.

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Tottenham Hotspur have been given a significant boost ahead of potentially tying up a permanent deal for Mathys Tel as the Bayern Munich loanee is enjoying life at Hotspur Way and giving indications that he is interested in staying on board beyond the remainder of the season, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou made late additions to his squad ahead of the winter transfer window slamming shut earlier this month, with Kevin Danso also joining on an initial temporary basis from Ligue 1 outfit Lens after including an obligation to buy him for £20.9million at the end of the season.

The recruitment of the central defender and Tel came after Tottenham also bolstered their options in the goalkeeping department, thanks to Antonin Kinsky sealing a £12.5million move from Slavia Prague, but plans have already been put in place to conduct further business in the coming months.

Spurs Optimistic Over Wrapping Up Tel Swoop

North Londoners have option to buy France under-21 international

Tottenham are increasingly confident of being able to wrap up the permanent signing of Tel in the summer, according to GMS sources, as he is embracing the challenges the north Londoners are facing after deciding to swap a Bundesliga title chase for a side in the bottom half of the Premier League.

Spurs will have the opportunity to take advantage of a £45million option to keep the 19-year-old forward at the end of the campaign, having convinced him to make the deadline day loan move from Bayern Munich, and Postecoglou is pleased with the impact he has already made in his new surroundings.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham are growing in optimism over their chances of holding onto Tel, who marked his full debut with a goal in the FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa and maintained his place in the starting line-up for the narrow victory over Manchester United last weekend.

The France under-21 international has been in encouraging form during the early stages of his career in north London, which has led to being described as 'quality' by pundit Micah Richards, and Postecoglou is already eager to make sure he is among his options heading into the 2025/26 campaign.

Tel is loving life in the capital and enjoying the culture he has found himself in, GMS sources have learned, resulting in Tottenham feeling they will be able to persuade him to commit his long-term future to the Premier League side if they can keep him in his current frame of mind for the rest of the season.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Mathys Tel registered seven shots and made one key pass during Tottenham Hotspur's win over Manchester United last weekend

Son's Dip in Form Leads to Growing Concerns

Captain has struggled to reproduce best performances

GMS sources have been told that Tottenham are particularly keen to hold onto Tel as there are growing concerns over captain Heung-min Son's lack of form, while there are question marks over whether he would remain among the first names on the team sheet if his performances do not improve and Postecoglou has a full squad to select from.

Although the capital club triggered an option to extend the South Korean's contract by 12 months in January, ending the possibility of him becoming a free agent when his £190,000-per-week deal was due to expire in the summer, he has struggled to reproduce his best displays and was substituted in the closing stages of the win over Manchester United.

Tottenham are aware that Tel is on course to receive offers from Premier League rivals and across Europe after Bayern Munich have made it clear that they are prepared to part ways, GMS sources understand, but they are keen to persuade him to snub other suitors as there is confidence he improves their attack.

Spurs are desperate to ensure they have more of a cutting edge heading into next term, with GMS sources recently revealing they could win the race for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic due to other admirers having doubts over whether to splash the cash, and they want to make the loan switch permanent.

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Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a summer move for Roma defender Gianluca Mancini and are prepared to spend €18m (£15m) to secure his arrival, according to reports in Italy.

The Lilywhites reportedly ‘really like’ the 28-year-old, who has been a key player for Roma since joining in 2020 and remains under contract until June 2027.

According to RomaForever, Spurs are willing to explore a deal for Mancini as early as June and could offer him a salary of around €3m (£2.49m) per season to tempt him to North London.

It remains to be seen whether Mancini would be keen on a move, given he could face increased competition for regular Premier League minutes, with Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Kevin Danso and Radu Dragusin already among Spurs' centre-back options.

Tottenham Eyeing Gianluca Mancini

For the summer transfer window

Tottenham have endured a nightmare injury crisis this season and have been without much of their first-choice backline, with Romero, Van de Ven and Dragusin all sidelined at the moment.

The Lilywhites bolstered their centre-back options with Danso’s arrival in January, but are still thought to be in the market for further reinforcements after the season.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Mancini has made 31 appearances for Roma across all competitions this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists.

Aside from Mancini, described as 'magical' by Chiesa Di Totti and hailed for 'redefining the sport', Spurs could also explore a move for a Premier League-proven defender and have maintained their interest in Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi.

According to journalist David Ornstein, the Lilywhites could return for the ex-Chelsea starlet in the summer after seeing their initial £70m bid rejected in the January transfer window.

Tottenham have climbed to 12th in the Premier League following their win against Manchester United at the weekend and will next face Ipswich Town away on Saturday.

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