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Dominic Solanke might have become Tottenham’s record signing this summer but it’s the addition of another player that has excited Papa Matar Sarr. Lucas Bergvall, 18, has appeared in both of the club’s Premier League games this season, the 1-1 draw at Leicester and Saturday’s 4-0 win over Everton.

The Swedish midfielder signed from Djurgarden for £8.5million in the summer, having already been capped by the senior side at international level.

And despite only being given 11 minutes as the Toffees were humbled on Saturday, the teenager showed some nice touches after replacing James Maddison.

Sarr, 21, has now lavished praise on the player and made a bold prediction on his career prospects. “Lucas. I really love his style,” said the Senegalese star, who made way for Djurgarden at Leicester.

“He’s never under pressure when he’s on the ball. Technically, he’s fantastic. He’s bound to be one of the world’s top players. He’s got all the assets. With work, he’ll get to the very top.”

Last month, Djurgarden hailed his new environment after signing a five-year deal. “It's an amazing place, amazing staff,” he said “I’m really happy to be here. It's been intense, it's been tough, but fun.”

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Tottenham have spent more than £125million this summer, with Ange Postecoglou now having ample midfield options having signed Archie Gray from Leeds. But while Bergvall may find starting chances limited this summer, he’s already been bullish about where he sees himself in the XI.

The player agreed to move to the Premier League in February, but didn’t arrive at the club until July. And prior to moving to England, he told the Tottenham website: “I prefer to play to play as an eight, I would say. A box-to-box player, to have the ball at my feet.”

Bergvall made 18 appearances for Djurgarden in the 2023/24 campaign, scoring six times. And widespread predictions he would become the club’s record sale ultimately proved correct.

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Having come through the ranks at Brommapojkarna, he was already being billed for a big future in Sweden after representing his country at under-15, 17, 19, and 21 level. He then made his senior debut in a friendly against Estonia in January.

That remains his seldom cap, but he’s expected to bee named in the squad for his country’s games with Azerbaijan and Estonia in September. The Swedes have also drawn Slovakia in their League C Nations League group.

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The summer transfer window will close in less than a week, meaning time is of the essence for Premier League clubs still looking to add to their squads. The likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are believed to be chasing late deals ahead of Friday's deadline.

Arsenal are expected to confirm the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, with only minor details left to be ironed out. The Gunners have also been linked with a big-money move for Victor Osimhen, who is also said to be a target for Chelsea.

United, meanwhile, are pushing hard to land PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte after weeks of protracted negotiations. The player is said to be keen on moving to Old Trafford but terms are yet to be settled at club level, meaning a deal is likely to go to the wire.

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Maupay speaks out

Everton striker Neal Maupay has been linked with a move away from Everton this week, and has now hit out at club fans.

The striker was involved in an ugly confrontation with supporters at a train station in London on Saturday after the 4-0 loss at Tottenham.

"Imagine another job where it’s normalised to get abuse like this," he wrote on X. "Hanging around at a train station to scream at men who are trying their best…"

Premier League spending down

Transfer spending by Premier League clubs is currently £800million down on last summer with the window closing on August 30.

According to Football Transfers, clubs paid out £2.3billion in the summer of 2023, but have paid out just £1.5bn so far.

The number of loan deals into the Premier League has also decreased, with only five so far compared to 26 last summer.

Palace back in for Nketiah

Crystal Palace are preparing to offer Arsenal a one-year loan deal for striker Eddie Nketiah.

Niketiah has been an unused sub for the Gunners in their two Premier League games this season, and was set to go to Marseille before an offer fell through.

According to the Daily Mail, Palace will submit their offer on Monday.

Man City admire Icelandic wonderkid

Manchester City have considered a move for Copenhagen striker Orri Oskarsson this summer, according to reports.

But The Athletic claim it is unlikely City will act on their interest in the 19-year-old before the summer transfer deadline.

Oskarsson, who has scored seven goals in 11 appearances this season, is still expected to leave Copenhagen over the coming days.

He has a £17million price tag and is admired by other clubs in the Premier League, as well as Porto and Real Sociedad.

City are still on the hunt for a new back-up to Erling Haaland after selling Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid for £81.5m.

Chelsea at risk of Osimhen hijack

Al Ahli have submitted a bid in excess of £55million for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Chelsea have held extensive talks for Osimhen but the deal is proving difficult to complete.

Napoli are yet to respond to the Saudi club's offer, which equates to around half of Osimhen's reported release clause.

Al Ahli have also presented an offer to Brentford striker Ivan Toney, with personal terms said to be in place.

It remains to be seen how, or whether Chelsea react to the development.

Joao Cancelo move called off

Barcelona have withdrawn from the race to sign Joao Cancelo to Manchester City, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Barca reportedly wanted a discount on City's £21million asking price for the out-of-favour Portuguese, who spent last season on loan in Catalonia.

But the reigning Premier League champions didn't budge amid rival interest from Al-Hilal.

The Saudi Pro League are still hot on Cancelo's heels and could tie up a deal for the 30-year-old before the summer deadline.

Chelsea target proves his worth

Goalkeeping prodigy Mike Prenders has made a stupendous save which is capturing people's attention on social media after Chelsea's £17million agreement to sign him from Genk.

The move is yet to be officially confirmed but Prenders is all set to be unveiled by the Blues before returning to Belgium on loan for the rest of the season.

The 19-year-old's latest magical moment saw him spring to his left and dramatically tip a header onto the woodwork, which you can see below.

Chelsea propose Sancho swap

Chelsea could approach Manchester United with a swap proposal for Jadon Sancho, according to Sky Sports.

The Blues are said to be 'exploring' a deal for the winger, and they have not ruled out sending a player to Old Trafford as part of the move if it tempts United into doing business.

Juventus are also in the hunt for Sancho, who was left out of the matchday squad by Erik ten Hag when United lost to Brighton on Saturday.

United want to sell Sancho permanently but they have not ruled out a loan exit, according to reports.

Forest submit third Gimenez proposal

Nottingham Forest have submitted a third bid for Santiago Gimenez worth £28million, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Feyenoord knocked back the first two offers for their prolific striker, who has started this season with four goals in three games.

The fee offered by Forest would represent a club-record sale for Feyenoord if they are prepared to part with the 23-year-old Mexican.

Howe makes striking transfer admission

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has admitted he is 'not in control' of whether new signings are made before the summer transfer deadline.

The manager claims to have made it clear to Newcastle's hierarchy that he would like to beef up his squad, and will now play a waiting game over the next few days.

Asked if he is confident he will get new signings after Sunday's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth, Howe said: "I don't know how to answer that.

"We’re not in control of it. We've made it clear we'd like to add to group. But they have to be the right players at the right price for short and long-term benefit of club."

Ivan Toney to Saudi 'very advanced'

Ivan Toney is closing in on a move to Al Ahli.

Saudi Pro League chief Saad Al-Lazez and sporting director Michael Emenalo are currently in London to finalise the deal, according to Ben Jacobs.

Toney has already agreed personal terms on a transfer that would see him leave Brentford after four seasons.

The Bees have left him out of the matchday squad taken by manager Thomas Frank to Liverpool this afternoon.

Man Utd agree to sell McTominay

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sell Scott McTominay to Napoli, according to The Athletic.

He is set to join the Italian giants for a transfer fee of around £25m with a sell-on clause included in the deal.

The move now looks set to go ahead, subject to all parties being satisfied on player terms.

West Ham keen on Abraham

West Ham are weighing up a late swoop for Roma striker Tammy Abraham, according to Filippo Biafora.

It is said the Irons are monitoring him closely ahead of Friday's deadline.

However, it is said that Abraham's wage demands could be a stumbling block in negotiations.

Talks are reportedly expected to begin over the next few days.

DONE DEAL! Ipswich land O'Shea from Burnley

Ipswich Town have officially confirmed the signing of Dara O'Shea from Burnley.

The defender joins for a transfer fee in the region of £15m after signing a five-year contract.

Nunes completes Brentford medical

Gremio winger Gustavo Nunes has completed a medical at Brentford, according to Sky Sports.

The 18-year-old is reportedly set to join the Bees in a deal worth aorund £10m.

Brentford are expected to announce the signing of Nunes within the next 24 hours, provided everything goes to plan.

Chelsea weigh up Calvert-Lewin swoop

Chelsea are considering a late move for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, according to The Sun.

It is said that he is viewed as an affordable alternative to Victor Osimhen, who is reportedly valued at £84m.

The Blues have switched their focus to cheaper players after being left stunned by Osimhen demanding a wage of £500,000 per week.

Juventus forward Federico Chiesa is thought to be another potential target.

Alisson commits future to Liverpool

Alisson Becker has insisted that he will see out his Liverpool contract despite being linked with a big-money move to Saudi Arabia.

"I want to honour my contract and finish my contract here or make a new one," he said.

"I am really happy here. My family is happy. I never got to the point where I was talking about wages.

"It was just interest, but when you hear about the numbers the other players are getting [in Saudi Arabia] you are a little bit attracted. That is normal."

Brighton set to sign O'Riley

Celtic star Matt O'Riley is poised to join Brighton in a deal worth up to £30m.

He travelled down for a medical earlier this weekend and is expected to sign a five-year contract, according to Sky Sports.

Celtic were said to have rejected several bids from Atalanta before eventually agreeing terms with Brighton.

The Scottish champions are thought to have a sell-on clause included in the deal.

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Arsenal leading race for Osimhen

Arsenal have leapfrogged Chelsea in the race to sign Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, according to La Repubblica.

The 25-year-old has asked to leave Napoli this summer and is thought to be attracting interest from the Premier League.

Chelsea have been linked with Osimhen all summer but it seems Arsenal have emerged as his most likely destination.

He has a release clause of around £110m but Napoli are said to be willing to consider bids in the region of £84m.

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Neil Maupay was involved in an altercation with Everton fans as the players boarded a train back from London on Saturday night. Maupay was an unused substitute as the Toffees were hammered 4-0 at Tottenham on Saturday, prompting an angry reaction from visiting supporters.

And their frustration lingered long after the final whistle, culminating in ugly scenes at Euston Station.

Groups of fans gathered waiting for the squad, and upon their arrival duly shouted obscenities at players as they walked towards the carriages.

On a video posted on social media, French forward Maupay appeared to take the brunt of the anger. And the 28-year-old refused to pass by quietly, exacerbating the unsavoury scenes by turning around and shouting back.

Maupay later used his X account to condemn the fan behaviour, writing: "Imagine another job where it’s normalised to get abuse like this. Hanging around at a train station to scream at men who are trying their best…"

He wasn't the only star targeted, with Mason Holgate suffering similar treatment in the toxic atmosphere. Like Maupay, the centre back didn't even take to the field at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, left on the bench as the hosts ran riot.

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The players were flanked by security guards, but the presence of station officials did little to curtail the toxic atmosphere. Everton lie bottom of the Premier League after two games, having failed to score and conceded seven goals.

As the footage was widely shared, club fan group @thebullensview stated on X: "After a video of Everton fans went viral this evening abusing the playing squad, we wanted to point out this was just a minority of supporters. Whilst we do not speak for everyone, we’d like to think Everton fans do not condone this sort of behaviour."

Tension around the club is only likely to ramp up this week. Goodison Park will play host to Everton's Carabao Cup clash with Doncaster on Tuesday, before a top-flight fixture against Bournemouth next weekend.

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But despite the harrowing results and fragmented squad, manager Sean Dyche has revealed he's unlikely to make any new signings before the summer transfer deadline on August 30. The club has seen two takeovers collapse this summer, with bith 777 Partners and US company Friedkin Group withdrawing from proposed deals.

And Dyche has warned the club may even need to make more player sales before Friday. Maupay and Holgate, who both spent the 2023/24 season out on loan, are likely to be in the frame to be moved on.

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A striker Tottenham signed to help Harry Kane nine years ago is now a free agent with a transfer value of just £800,000. Clinton N'Jie arrived in north London back in 2015 and looked set to play a significant role in the Premier League, but it never really worked out for him.

The Cameroon international joined from Lyon in a deal worth £12million, which included an upfront transfer fee in the region of £10m. He was described as a 'very good' player by then-manager Mauricio Pochettino just weeks before his move to Tottenham was confirmed.

"If you ask me if I know N’Jie? Yes, I know N’Jie," said Pochettino. "He is a player who can play in different positions. He is fast. He is a very good player who can play in different positions."

N'Jie failed to hit the ground running at Spurs and did not start a Premier League match under Pochettino, coming off the bench on eight occasions. His main contribution was a single assist, setting up Erik Lamela in a thumping 4-1 win against Manchester City.

He started twice in the Europa League and came off the bench three times, while he also played in a defeat to Arsenal in the League Cup. N'Jie revealed after joining Tottenham that his agent was approached by the Gunners but his heart was set on a move to White Hart Lane.

"I was never scared that my transfer to Tottenham would not be confirmed," he said. "I never spoke to Arsenal representatives on the phone, they simply contacted my agent. My choice was made, I was determined to join Tottenham."

N'Jie's hopes of making it at Spurs were dealt a frustrating blow in 2016, when a knee injury kept him out of action for around three months. He was shipped out to Marseille on loan the following season before the move was made permanent a year later.

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After leaving Tottenham, N'Jie revealed that he struggled to cope with the criticism of his performances during his first season in the Premier League.

"All I needed was time to play and I passed a year in Tottenham, not an easy one," he admitted. "So when the criticism started we had a discussion. We were just looking for the best for me. For the moment I am in Marseille and happy to be here, and at the end of this season we will decide what is best for me."

N'Jie later had spells at Dynamo Moscow and Turkish outfit Sivasspor but has been a free agent since the end of last season. He celebrated his 31st birthday earlier this month and now has an estimated transfer value of just £800,000, according to Transfermarkt.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou will be without £65million striker Dominic Solanke when Everton arrive in north London today (Saturday). The former Bournemouth marksman injured his ankle against Leicester City on Monday, leaving Spurs with tricky decisions to make at the top-end of the pitch.

Son Heung-min and Richarlison are each in contention to take the centre-forward spot against a Toffees side still reeling from their hammering against Brighton in front of their own fans last weekend.

Here, Express Sport takes you through how Tottenham are likely to line up...

Tottenham's predicted XI vs Everton (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Vicario

Spurs are rumoured to be on the lookout for a new back-up goalkeeper, but that won't affect Guglielmo Vicario's immediate future as the Italian is nailed-on to continue his good work between the sticks against Everton.

Defence: Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie

Ever since Postecoglou found a winning recipe with this back-four, which is just as much about bombing forward as it is tracking back, he has stuck to his guns. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are pacey and aggressive in central defence.

Radu Dragusin will be keen for more minutes this season but Spurs' starting centre-back duo will be nigh on impossible to displace if they remain injury-free. Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie are also secure at right and left-back heading into this afternoon's fixture.

Defensive midfield: Gray, Sarr

The first of Postecoglou's difficult decisions lies in the base of his midfield. Pape Matar Sarr is a trusted player at just 21 years old, but the spot alongside him is up for grabs after the head injury Rodrigo Bentancur suffered against Leicester.

Yves Bissouma was suspended by the club for their opening match after a video emerged showing him inhaling laughing gas. The Mali international will be back in the squad at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but he may have to wait patiently behind new signing Archie Gray if Postecoglou continues his strict approach.

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Attacking midfield: Johnson, Maddison, Son

James Maddison is still the string-puller in the No.10 role, but aside from that, Postecoglou could set up his front four in a number of different ways. Brennan Johnson got the nod against Leicester and should have done just enough to keep his spot on the right ahead of Dejan Kulusevski.

Out left it will either be Son or Richarlison, with the other likely to play through the middle. Son is perfectly capable of playing centrally but the South Korean is at his best when driving inside from wide areas.

Striker: Richarlison

That leaves Richarlison to lead the line in place of Solanke. It could be a huge opportunity for the Brazilian to prove his worth, with persistent rumours linking him to other clubs and the prospect of a season spent mostly on the bench at stake if Solanke finds his range.

Dominic Solanke will not feature in Tottenham Hotspur's weekend fixture against Everton after picking up an injury, Ange Postecoglou has confirmed.

Solanke made his Spurs debut in Monday's 1-1 draw with Leicester City, having made a club-record £65million switch from Bournemouth earlier in the window.

The Englishman played the full 90 minutes, but did struggle in front of goal, missing several chances on a frustrating night for Spurs.

Postecoglou admitted he'd need more from his new striker going forward, but hopes of that coming anytime soon appear to have been dashed.

That's because the former Chelsea star will play no part in Saturday's fixture having picked up a knock during the stalemate against Leicester.

Speaking ahead of the Everton clash, Postecoglou revealed: "Dom [Solanke] picked up a knock in the last game. He got through the game but it flared up the day after and he'll miss the game tomorrow.

"It's an ankle injury, he copped it really early on, someone went across his ankle."

The former Celtic chief finished up with: "It [his return] just depends on his recovery [when he returns], obviously we've got the international break. but it's not serious."

One option Postecoglou has is to bring Dejan Kulusevski into the side, with the Swede having impressed for Spurs during pre-season.

Or, if he deems it necessary, Richarlison is available for selection, after Postecoglou confirmed the Brazil international is fit and ready to go.

Similarly, Postecoglou could call upon the services of Yves Bissouma, after the midfielder sat out the Leicester clash due to disciplinary reasons.

On the 27-year-old's prospect of playing vs Everton, the Spurs boss said: "Biss is available but we've got some options there. The whole idea of trying to bulk up the squad is for these situations. He's available for selection. The bridge building continues."

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However, as far as Rodrigo Bentancur's involvement is concerned, he too will be forced to sit out Saturday's game with an injury.

The midfielder was substituted after a head collision on Monday night, with Postecoglou insisting no chances will be taken with the Uruguayan.

He said: "We respect the concussion protocols. Any head injury will make us more cautious from my perspective but he is really well, feels good and has done our test. We will take our time with Rodrigo [Bentancur] until he is out there again."

Spurs take on Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at 3pm on Saturday afternoon.

Tottenham's strategy of injecting youth into their squad ahead of the new Premier League season has paid dividends for Ange Postecoglou. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been a hive of activity this summer, with the club welcoming Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth and a host of promising young talents.

Archie Gray, 18, was signed from Leeds for a reported £30million, while Wilson Odobert, 19, was brought in from Burnley for around £25million. Min-hyeok Yan, 18, also joined the north London outfit from Gangwon for a speculated £3.37 million, while Lucas Bergvall was secured in an £8.5million deal with Djurgarden.

Spurs fielded a strong team against Leicester in their opening match of the 2024/25 Premier League season on Monday - but they were held to a draw at the King Power Stadium by the newly-promoted side. Pedro Porro put Spurs ahead on the half-hour mark, but Postecoglou's men failed to capitalise on numerous opportunities.

Jamie Vardy - whose fitness had been under scrutiny before the match - levelled for Leicester in the 57th minute, and the game could have easily tipped in City's favour in the closing stages. This is because Bergvall - who was brought on as a substitute alongside Gray - was dispossessed by Stephan Mavididi deep in his own half.

The speedy forward charged towards the goal before finding an unmarked Wilfred Ndidi, who forced a save from Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, reports Football London. In an intense moment during the match, Vicario didn't hesitate to confront Bergvall about his mishap, furiously chastising the young player for his lapse in concentration in a critical area.

While Bergvall kept his eyes down and bore the brunt of Vicario's criticism, the team quickly regrouped to defend against City's ensuing corner kick. Despite this brief setback, it appears Spurs are committed to integrating Bergvall more significantly into the squad this term.

Reports from The Athletic have suggested that Bergvall, alongside his fellow prospect Gray, is set to play a vital role in Postecoglou's strategy for the upcoming season. After sparkling displays in both pre-season and regular training sessions, the club is convinced to forego their search for a new all-action midfielder as originally planned.

Throughout the transfer window, the club had been connected with a variety of midfield talents such as Eberechi Eze, Joao Gomes, and Hayden Hackney, but in light of the emerging talent from within, these potential signings have been deprioritised a clear testament to the high regard the club holds for the two young players. Towards the last season's conclusion, Postecoglou openly recognised the necessity for evolution in the team roster to make room for the burgeoning young talent, hinting at a fresher approach.

He said: "I've got to change this squad. I've got to build a squad I think can play our football." He added: "For that to happen, there have to be exits. Sometimes, you let people go who you think: 'He's a good player'. But how am I going to change if I don't do that?"

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True to his word, the Spurs boss has overseen the departures of several key players, including Tanguy Ndombele, Ivan Perisic, Eric Dier, Ryan Sessegnon, Oliver Skipp and Emerson Royale. The recent match against Leicester saw James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur and Pape Matar Sarr earn starts, while newcomers Bergvall and Gray showed promise with their second-half debuts.

The challenge for Postecoglou lies in blending the raw ambition of youthful talents with the guiding influence of seasoned pros. With Bentancur likely sidelined for the upcoming Everton clash after a head injury in the season's opening game, Postecoglou might just give Gray or Bergvall a chance to shine from the start in the forthcoming north London weekend fixture.

Arsenal and Tottenham may reignite their pursuit of Simon Adingra as the summer transfer window draws to a close. The north London rivals have both reportedly shown interest in the 22-year-old Ivory Coast international, who plies his trade at Brighton and Hove Albion.

Despite the Seagulls' firm stance on not letting go of Adingra, who netted six Premier League goals in 31 appearances last season, reports suggest that both clubs were eager to sign him this summer and sought to know his price tag - listed at £26million on transfermarkt - before being rebuffed. Brighton's resolve to keep their star player will likely be strengthened following their 3-0 victory over Everton, where Adingra scored.

Arsenal's transfer activity has been relatively quiet, with Mikel Arteta only adding goalkeeper David Raya from Brentford and centre-back Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna to his squad. Despite Kai Havertz being preferred in the false-nine role in their 2-0 triumph over Wolves, with Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka - who also scored - flanking him, Arteta might contemplate bringing in another winger to bolster competition within his team.

Arteta has received a glowing endorsement from the club's ex-defender, Johan Djourou, for his interest in Adingra, with whom Djourou shared a dressing room at FC Nordsjaelland. The Swiss centre-half had high praise for the fast forward, affirming his future potential back in February.

Djourou said: "Simon is the typical young guy that wants to learn. It was never a question of if he was going to make it, it's just to give him the platform to do it. It's hard to put a limit on what he can do. For me, he's one of those that can easily play in the next few years for (Manchester) City or Arsenal or those kinds of teams because he's so talented and has a very great personality. He works, wants to be better everyday," reports Football London.

Adding to their summer buzz, Arsenal is reportedly closing in on Real Sociedad's midfield virtuoso Mikel Merino. Reports claim club president Jokin Aperribay jetted into London for final talks to secure a transfer deal purported to worth €35million plus €5million in bonuses (£29.9million plus £4.3million).

Spurs have also been active in the transfer market; they've captured Bournemouth's forward Dominic Solanke in a whopping £65m move, snagged Archie Gray from Leeds for an estimated £30m, sourced attacking prowess from Lucas Bergvall of Djurgarden for a fee believed to be about £8.5m, and added wing talents Wilson Odobert and Min-hyeok Yang to bolster their squad further.

Ange Postecoglou is said to have had his sights set on Adingra before turning their attention to Burnley's Odobert, swiftly securing the winger for a cool £25m after their initial interest was rebuffed. Yet, Adingra remains a blip on Spurs' radar, potentially revisiting the prospect in the future.

Club legend Harry Redknapp has thrown his weight behind a potential move for the right winger. Impressed by Adingra's performance last season, particularly during a match against Liverpool, Redknapp lauded him in October: "I've been keeping my eye on Adingra during Brighton's games this season and boy did he play well against Liverpool.

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"Every time he got the ball he looked like he was going to do something with it. He was giving Robertson, such an experienced player, all sorts of problems. I liked his finish for his goal too, he took it nice and early. He was unlucky to not get another and gives Brighton a different dimension on that side."

After a lacklustre start to the 2024/25 season, failing to dominate Leicester City in their opener on Monday (August 19), Spurs are in dire need of bolstering their attack. However, with Brighton determined to retain their young star and the summer transfer window closing in just nine days, coupled with two years remaining on Adingra's contract, Tottenham might find it a steep climb to bring him on board at this juncture.

Ange Postecoglou's new responsibilities for Guglielmo Vicario may explain the Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper's fierce tirade at 18-year-old midfielder Lucas Bergvall. After a promising first half, Spurs were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw away to newly promoted Leicester City.

However, it could have been even worse for the north Londoners, as Vicario made strong stops from both Jamie Vardy and Wilfred N'Didi to ensure Tottenham returned to the capital with at least a point. In the build-up to the latter's chance, Bergvall gave the ball away in a dangerous area, which led to the cross that N'Didi latched upon to head towards goal in the dying moments of injury time.

When he made the save, Vicario returned to his feet, marched towards the young Swede and unleashed a wide-eyed, verbal tirade at the teenager. Considering Postecoglou's previous comments on the Italian international, the Australian has given Vicario the freedom to command and, at times, berate team-mates who are not doing their jobs properly.

In the pre-season, Postecoglou said: "As soon as I had a conversation with him, I knew he was the right bloke for us. Beyond being an outstanding goalkeeper, he is an outstanding human being.

"If you bring a person like that into your dressing room, it's going to give you more than just a goalkeeper. He is the kind of guy who is going to have an influence over everything we do.

"He is going to have an influence over what I do and that's how I keep learning - by bringing these kinds of players in."

Vicario's outburst left Tottenham supporters divided, reports Football London. Some on X believe his stern approach to the young player was uncalled for, while others back the Italian, arguing that Bergvall shouldn't expect to be treated any differently.

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In the summer, Vicario also revealed that he has been given some extra leadership responsibilities by his manager. In an interview with the Athletic, the ex-Empoli goalkeeper said: "I'm one of the oldest players in this group.

"It's just my second year, but I feel like I have more responsibilities than last season. It's a big honour for me to have this opportunity to be with the young players more and to speak with them.

"I'm very happy with this new role inside the dressing room, but I have to do it in a humble way and try to just give them good advice so that they are in a great mind for the team."

Tottenham host a wounded Everton side, who were dismantled 3-0 at home by Brighton and Hove Albion, in their next Premier League match this Saturday.

AS Monaco have confirmed the signing of Jordan Teze from PSV Eindhoven, which could pave the way for Vanderson to depart.

Tottenham are said to be interested in right-back Vanderson as a replacement for Emerson Royal.

It remains to be seen whether Teze's £10.2million switch greases the wheels of Vanderson's prospective move to north London.

Roma are in the running to sign Tottenham's Giovani Lo Celso, Express Sport understands.

But the Italian giants will only move for the midfielder if Paulo Dybala heads to the Saudi Pro League.

And Dybala is reportedly leaning towards staying in Serie A.

Aston Villa and Real Betis are also interested in Lo Celso and waiting for the Spurs star to make his final decision.

Tottenham will look to sell him before the deadline and would prefer to do so permanently.

Charlotte FC and Fenerbahce are not in contention to sign Lo Celso despite recent speculation.

Tottenham could pocket a healthy £8million fee if Leeds United sign Jack Clarke.

The Whites are reportedly pursuing the winger after his 15-goal Championship showing last season.

And Sunderland are believed to be holding out for around £20m.

However, a reported sell-on clause of up to 40 per cent would land Spurs with £8m of that fee and boost their overall takings from the sale of Clarke, who only ever made four senior appearances for the north Londoners.

Hopes of a late Tottenham push for Eberechi Eze were dashed this week when his release clause expired.

Crystal Palace would have been defenceless if Spurs or any other interested party forked out £60million earlier this summer, but the expiration of Eze's clause means the Eagles can effectively demand whatever price they want.

And with playmaker Michael Olise joining Bayern Munich earlier in the window, Palace would be sure to fight for Eze.

Spurs' need for a new winger is no longer as urgent after the signing of Wilson Odobert from Burnley - but a late Hail Mary for Eze cannot be ruled out.

Ange Postecoglou has already welcomed Dominic Solanke, Archie Gray, Wilson Odobert, Lucas Bergvall and Min-hyeok Yang to Tottenham this summer, and a sixth signing may not be too far away.

Spurs have been linked with AS Monaco right-back Vanderson in the wake of Emerson Royal's move to AC Milan.

And a key step for Vanderson's exit to materialise has now taken place, with PSV Eindhoven's Jordan Teze revealing that a deal has been struck for him to join Monaco and effectively replace the Brazilian.

Reports indicate that Spurs have held talks over the signing of Vanderson and an initial £27.3million bid is in the works.