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Tottenham could scupper Chelsea's transfer plans by moving quickly to convince Conor Gallagher to sign for them instead of Atletico Madrid. Gallagher has agreed to join the Spanish giants but the move is currently on hold, with the England midfielder having flown back to the UK on Tuesday.

Terms have been settled at club level with Atletico agreeing to pay around £34million in exchange for Gallagher's signature. The 24-year-old was in Madrid over the weekend to undergo a medical and finalise the details of his contract, but the deal is no longer a formality.

Chelsea were set to sign Atletico youngster Samu Omorodion as part of the agreement but that move has since collapsed. The Blues are reportedly trying to land Joao Felix instead, which if successful will allow Gallagher to complete his move to Atletico as originally planned.

Tottenham, however, could throw a spanner in the works if they can convince Gallagher that he would be better off joining them. They have been linked with a potential move for some time and have reportedly been monitoring his situation at Stamford Bridge this summer.

A move to Spurs could appeal to Gallagher for several reasons, with one being that he would not have to relocate to Spain and spend time learning a new language. The north Londoners would probably be able to offer him more money than Atletico, given the riches enjoyed by the Premier League's biggest clubs.

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It would also help Gallagher to remain firmly in the England picture rather than risk being forgotten about by making a move abroad. Several big-name players, including the likes of Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham, have been overlooked by the Three Lions since leaving for continental Europe.

Gallagher could simply refuse to join Atletico if Tottenham can swing proceedings in their favour with a convincing sales pitch. Such a development would prevent Chelsea from bringing Felix back to Stamford Bridge, unless they decide to renegotiate the move as a standalone deal.

However, it remains to be seen whether Chelsea would be willing to step away from talks with Atletico in order to sell Gallagher to a direct rival. It goes without saying that a move to Spain would be their preference but Tottenham could emerge as unlikely candidates to land the midfielder if that deal falls flat.

A striker who broke one of Luis Suarez's most famous goal-scoring records could have the perfect opportunity to get revenge over Tottenham Hotspur. In 2023, Feyenoord forward Santiago Gimenez hammered 31 goals over the course of a calendar year, shattering the 30 goal record Suarez set while playing for Ajax in 2009.

His incredible form saw him become linked with a move to Spurs earlier this year. Tottenham supporters thought a move was on the cards when Gimenez was spotted in the stands watching Ange Postecoglou's side's 3-2 home loss to Arsenal in the North London derby.

Yet, a matter of days later, Tottenham's interest in the Mexican international was suddenly dropped. A matter of months later, they were unveiling the £65million arrival of Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth. This summer, Gimenez could have the chance to haunt his former admirers, as Nottingham Forest are understood to be interested in an audacious move for him.

If Forest were to convince Feyenoord to part with Gimenez, then the prolific 23-year-old would have at least two opportunities to haunt Postecoglou and co in the Premier League. According to Transfermarkt, Gimenez is valued at around £34m, but it's currently unclear what figure would convince the Dutch giants to part with him.

His contract at the Stadion Feijenoord is set to expire in 2027. While he admitted he is happy at Feyenoord, Gimenez has also made it clear that if an exciting move presents itself, he would consider it.

While speaking to Rijnmond, Gimenez said: “If there is an opportunity which compares to Feyenoord, then I have to look at it. After that, we’ll see. I’m an ambitious person, but I’m still here and I have a contract. I’ll do my best for the club until the last day I’m here.

“The only one who knows whether I am ready for the next step or not is God. He determines my future and whether I am ready for it. I have told Dennis (Feyenoord chief executive Dennis te Kloese) and Brian (Feyenoord head coach Brian Priske) that they do not have to worry about my focus.”

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Meanwhile, Postecoglou was recently hailing his club's successful acquisition of Solanke. In a recent press conference, the Australian said: "He (Solanke) was obviously one I was very keen to get in. It took a while to get it over the line but I think he will be a great fit for us in terms of the player he is and the point of his career where he is at. I think he will be a good fit.

"As I said, we are a bit light in that front third in terms of adding quality not just to the squad but also to our team. He certainly does that. Pleased to get him on board and we have a week and a bit to work with him.

"We identified him because he has the attributes we are looking for in terms of our position. He gives us some things we probably have been missing in the last 12 months, particularly when Richarlison was out last year.

"When Richy played he was very effective for us, it was quite evident when he was out we didn’t really have a player who can make the impact Dom can in the final third and just with his general play. So I think he will be a good fit for us."

Tottenham Hotspur may have inadvertently benefitted bitter rivals Arsenal by sealing a £65million deal for AFC Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke last week. Spurs completed the signing of Solanke for an initial £55m plus £10m in add-ons on Saturday, tying him down to a long-term contract until 2030.

It has left Bournemouth scrambling for a replacement before they start their Premier League season by travelling to Nottingham Forest this weekend.

And Arsenal could be offered a reprieve after suffering a major blow in their attempts to clear space in Mikel Arteta's squad today.

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According to Fabrizio Romano, Marseille have informed the Gunners that they have withdrawn their interest in Eddie Nketiah over his asking price.

Arsenal reportedly wanted £26m to part ways with Nketiah, who was thought to have green-lit a switch to the Ligue 1 club.

But the collapsed deal has left Mikel Arteta's transfer plans and the 25-year-old's future in limbo with just 18 days of the summer window remaining.

Bournemouth could be set to help both parties out, though, as they assess their options to replace Solanke at the Vitality Stadium.

TalkSPORT claim that the Cherries are interested in signing Nketiah in the coming weeks after FC Porto rejected an initial offer for Evanilson.

Bournemouth were eyeing the 24-year-old Brazilian, who netted 25 goals last season, but joined Forest in being knocked back.

And their attention may have now turned towards Nketiah, who has become an established Premier League player at Arsenal.

The England international has made 168 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 38 goals, including 19 in the Premier League.

He could be in line for plenty of minutes if he remains at the Emirates this season if Arteta opts to use Kai Havertz in midfield like he did at the beginning of last term.

Gabriel Jesus appears to be the Spanish coach's first-choice striker if Havertz is utilised further back alongside Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard.

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Arteta responded to questions about Nketiah's future by hinting that he could be sticking around after Sunday's 2-0 win against Lyon, in which he was an unused substitute.

"All the players that are here there's biggest chance that they stay with us. That's why they're here," Arteta explained.

Arsenal will need all the firepower they get during a challenging start to the Premier League campaign, which starts with Wolves' visit to north London on Saturday.

The Gunners then face Aston Villa, Brighton and Hove Albion, Spurs, Manchester City and Leicester until October.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou believes his squad are in a better place than they were a year ago after landing Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth at the weekend. The north London giants agreed to pay the Cherries an initial £55million plus a further £10m in add-ons to secure the services of the striker.

Tottenham led the Premier League table last autumn but eventually wavered as they went on to finish fifth and miss out on Champions League football.

And with Spurs set to travel to Leicester in their opening top-flight clash of the campaign next Monday, Postecoglou exclaimed: “We're a better prepared squad this year than last year.”

Postecoglou was extolled by many football fans last season for his insistence on playing exciting, attacking football.

And after sitting down for an interview with the Men in Blazers YouTube channel, the Australian said: “We’ll have grown a lot from last year of understanding about ourselves. When we were good we were exciting, I think we had everyone talking about us.

“When we had to grind, we found a way to get there. But there was obviously a space in there when we didn't cope well with disruptions, which I think is only natural because when things are going well it’s a lot easier to stay on board with something.

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“We had some disruptions in terms of injuries, in terms of suspensions - some lack of discipline there for sure, which happens with young players. We didn't cope well with that but we learnt a lot through that.”

Tottenham made the move for Solanke after the 26-year-old had bagged 19 Premier League goals for Bournemouth throughout the last campaign.

And after putting pen-to-paper on a six-year contract at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the England international explained: “It means so much. To sign for a club like Tottenham is everything I’ve wanted really. It’s a magnificent club, a huge club with ambitions that match mine so I’m delighted to start and meet all the boys.

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“What excites me most about the club is how ambitious it is. It has a great manager, great players and I feel like it suits my style of play as well, so I can’t wait to get started and do my stuff on the pitch.

“I think the club has got great depth throughout the squad. The attacking options are great and I think that’s what a top club needs.

“So I’m really looking forward to playing with those players, competing with them - and hopefully we can achieve great things.”

Harry Redknapp encouraged Ange Postecoglou to ignore Mikey Moore's tender years and give the prodigy the chance to shine in Tottenham Hotspur's senior squad. The 16-year-old wonderkid turned heads with many promising performances during Spurs' pre-season.

He scored against Hearts and bagged the decisive goal in an exciting 3-2 win against Vissel Kobe. Moore also impressed while playing for England U17s, contributing four goals and an assist in four appearances at the UEFA EURO U-17 competition.

Although there's a buzz around Moore's burgeoning talent, thrusting him into the Premier League will require some bravery from Postecoglou. However, Redknapp believes if the Australian truly rates the youngster, he should not be afraid of deploying him in the first team.

While speaking to Football London, Redknapp, who was in Portsmouth to visit Kellogg's Football Camps – a UK-wide summer football programme for local kids – said: "If he's good enough, stick him in.

"The kid who played for Spain in the European Championship final (Lamine Yamal) was only 16. We've had Wayne Rooney and Joe Cole, they all came in the team around that age. If he's as good as everyone thinks he is, hopefully we will see him in the first team this year."

Moore has already broken records at Tottenham, becoming their youngest Premier League player when he came on againstt Manchester City last year. Postecoglou also made it clear that his next role is to ensure the environment is right for Moore to build on the momentum he accrued in the summer.

In a press conference, the Australian said: "In coaching terms and working with young players, the most important thing is the environment you set up for them and what they came into.

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"That means the moment they come into the dressing room, the kind of dressing room you have with the senior players and the way we train and the way we talk.

"We try to teach them as much about life as we do about football because obviously for a lot of them and you mention Mikey Moore, he's only 16. He's got so much growth as a footballer but also as a person.

"We try to provide the environment which allows him to be the best that he can be and then it's up to the player. Once you provide that environment it's up to the player to keep driving on and not be satisfied."

Redknapp was at a Kellogg’s Football Camps session in Portsmouth. The fun-filled camps are operating nationwide this summer for kids aged 5-15, with 73 locations around the UK as Kellogg’s keeps kids active and entertained during the school holidays thanks to partnerships with the EFL, Manchester City, Celtic, and Rangers. Parents can still sign kids up for their local camp by heading to the Kellogg’s Football Camps website. 30,000 free spaces are being offered throughout the summer, which can be redeemed using code 4567 until 16 August at kelloggsfc.com.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy and sporting director Johan Lange could put together a formidable side for Ange Postecoglou by the end of the summer transfer window.

Spurs have already made several major statements of intent - the latest being the £65million signing of Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth. But what could Postecoglou's line-up look like if Levy and co. splash out on two more recruits?

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

Goalkeeper: Vicario

No changes needed in the goalkeeper department. Guglielmo Vicario was widely held to be one of the signings of last summer - just £17m from Empoli - after shining in his debut Premier League campaign.

Defence: Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie

Although Tottenham shipped more than 60 goals in the league last term, Postecoglou couldn't have asked for more from his death-defying quartet. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven provide pace in the middle, while Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie are full of attacking threat on either flank. It's no wonder the north Londoners have not made a single defensive signing all summer.

Defensive midfield: Bissouma, Ramsey

Even with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg gone and Giovani Lo Celso going, competition for minutes at the base of midfield will be intense in 2024/25, made even more so by the big-money signing of Archie Gray. But Gray is only 18, and Spurs are thought to be keen on having one more star in the middle of the park before the window slams shut.

They reportedly offered Lo Celso in a player-plus-cash deal for Jacob Ramsey in early July, although Aston Villa were unwilling to play ball. It would surely take a huge fee to convince Villa to part ways with their highly-rated academy product, but the prospect of pairing the 23-year-old with Yves Bissouma could prove too enticing for Levy to pass up on.

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Attacking midfield: Eze, Maddison, Son

Michael Olise got his big move away from Crystal Palace earlier this summer and Eberechi Eze is also attracting widespread interest. Spurs are reportedly front and centre in the hunt for the wide man, who bagged 21 Premier League goals in his past two seasons and made it into England's Euro 2024 squad.

James Maddison was superb under Postecoglou in 2023/24, particularly at the start of the campaign, and with so many talented stars around him, he could once again be trusted to pull the strings. The signing of Solanke would also allow Son Heung-min to slot in on the left, where he has proven so dangerous over the years.

Striker: Solanke

Big things will be expected of the 26-year-old who, at one point, looked as though his stellar reputation at youth level may never translate to the senior ranks. A goal-laden few years at Bournemouth has seen to that.

Solanke must fend off competition from Richarlison, Timo Werner and Son to keep his place through the middle, while the likes of Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski will also be thirsting for minutes in attacking areas.

Tottenham Hotspur appeared to drop a hint about Giovani Lo Celso's future after he was left out of the 26-man squad that faced Bayern Munich on Saturday night.

Spurs welcomed Harry Kane and Eric Dier back to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in their final pre-season friendly before the 2024-25 Premier League season. It was a rematch after the two teams played in South Korea last weekend, with Bayern winning 2-1.

The German giants were again the winners in the second showdown despite Dejan Kulusevski firing the hosts in front after just 24 seconds. Goals from Dayout Upamecano, Serge Gnabry and Thomas Muller had Bayern 3-1 up at half-time.

Kulusevski scored again to make it 3-2 on the hour mark but Ange Postecoglou's team were unable to muster a late equaliser.

Yet despite having a 15-player bench against Bayern, with Ange Postecoglou bringing 10 of those players on for minutes, South American playmaker Lo Celso was absent.

He returned to training earlier in the week after helping Argentina win Copa America. It was expected the 28-year-old would play a part against Bayern but that he didn't hints he may be headed for the exit door.

There haven't been many links involving Lo Celso, whose contract expires in 2025, but the north Londoners are looking to trim down the squad and raise cash for some more incomings this summer which appears to put him on the chopping block.

If he leaves, the man signed from Real Betis for £55million in 2019 will depart having made 108 appearances for Spurs, delivering 10 goals and eight assists.

He earned just 597 minutes under Postecoglou last term when he was mainly utilised as a substitute. Only four of his 22 appearances were starts and he was hit by injuries.

Tottenham meanwhile presented Dominic Solanke to supporters on Saturday after the striker completed an initial £55million move - which could rise to £65m - from Bournemouth.

Postecoglou and co. are also showing interest in Crystal Palace's £60m-rated forward Eberechi Eze as they plot to sign a winger and would like to sign a back-up left-back.

Djed Spence was forced to start out of position on the left side of defence against Bayern. Destiny Udogie came off the bench to play 38 minutes after recovering from injury.

Fellow defender Emerson Royal is soon expected to join AC Milan for just shy of £13m. Oliver Skipp is another who could leave at the right price but is a valuable asset given he is homegrown.

Postecoglou said pre-match that Skipp's future is effectively in his own hands. "Depending on the individual players, they've got a career that they have to manage themselves," he said.

"Whether they think that this is the right place to keep progressing. I've always respected that a lot of those decisions also come down to them." Winger Manor Solomon and Dane Scarlett (on loan) are two others who may depart.

Tottenham's 2024-25 Premier League season starts against Leicester a week on Monday (8pm) with Spurs eager to avoid an upset against the newly-promoted Foxes.

Dominic Solanke's impending transfer to Tottenham might have progressed at a rapid rate, but the £65million deal may well have been 12 years in making, according to a social media post.

The 26-year-old is poised to seal a club-record switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after Spurs agreed terms with Bournemouth on a £65m deal, surpassing the £63m they paid to sign Tanguy Ndombele in 2019.

Solanke, who missed out on England's Euro 2024 squad this summer, made it clear he wanted the move - and the clues were already evident from his adolescent years.

A tweet from Solanke has resurfaced on X (formerly known as Twitter) from September 2012, where Spurs fans noticed his excitement about heading to the club's training ground in Enfield.

"Going to Tottenham training ground today, heard it's amazing," Solanke wrote.

Nearly 12 years later, Solanke would be returning to the same training complex to undergo his medical ahead of his big-money switch.

At the time, the striker was only 14 and a promising youth prospect on the books at Chelsea. He spent a decade at Cobham working his way through the ranks before leaving in 2017.

Solanke caused a stir by leaving the Blues for Liverpool on a free transfer, with the Reds paying £6.5million, with add-ons and other clauses included, after the clubs avoided a tribunal.

But after scoring just one goal in 27 appearances for the Merseyside club, Solanke opted for a fresh start on the South Coast and signed for Bournemouth in a £19m transfer.

He rediscovered his knack for scoring goals when the Cherries were relegated to the Championship, bagging 44 goals in 86 outings in the second tier. And while his first season back in the top flight produced a modest return of seven goals in 35 appearances, he enjoyed his finest top-flight season to date last year, finding the net 19 times.

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Speaking about their interest in Solanke, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou admitted they had been searching for the ideal profile for a striker after Harry Kane departed 12 months ago.

"What’s important is the type of striker we get. You know we play a certain way," the Australian said.

"We demand certain things from a physical perspective from the technical aspects of it that it’s going be a striker that fits that mould.

“It’s still the area of the park we’re really probably the thinnest when I talk about squad-wise at the moment, so obviously that’s a focus for us.”

Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Dominic Solanke could end up working in Arsenal’s favour, as the Gunners gear up for the final month of the transfer window.

Arsenal are unlikely to be done in the transfer market, with Riccardo Calafiori the only confirmed arrival so far.

Calafiori joined as part of a £42million deal from Bologna, but the Italian is set to be joined by further fresh faces at the Emirates Stadium.

It’s reported Arsenal are keen on Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino, with his namesake, Mikel Arteta eyeing up midfield reinforcements.

Meanwhile, centre forward has also been mooted as a position Arsenal could look to strengthen before deadline day on August 30.

Viktor Gyokeres has emerged as a potential target for the Premier League hopefuls, who finished two points behind eventual champions Manchester City last term.

Arsenal weren’t alone with their Gyokeres interest, with rivals Spurs also said to have been sniffing around the Swedish goal machine.

But with Solanke said to be Tottenham Hotspur Stadium-bound, Arsenal’s path to signing Gyokeres appears to have cleared up.

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That’s if Arteta and Edu decide to pursue the move, with the Gunners boss having thrown his weight behind Gabriel Jesus following Arsenal’s pre-season friendly win against Bayer Leverkusen.

Speaking in mid-week, Arteta commented: “The first feeling when I saw him [Gabriel Jesus], it was something different. I could sense it.

“The energy was different. The way he looks is different. The way he moves is different… he looks good.”

It was justified praise from the Spanish coach, given Jesus was one of four Arsenal scorers during the 4-1 victory over the German champions.

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The victory handed Arsenal fans a welcome confidence boost ahead of the new season, but Arteta is still looking for more from his players if they’re to challenge for top spot in the league.

And a move for Gyokeres would likely elevate Arteta's side to a whole new level thanks to his goal-scoring exploits.

After their victory against Leverkusen, Arteta added: “We can take a lot of positives from the game as well as the result. The way we performed, there were lots of positive aspects, collectively and individually. I think we’ll take a lot from it. A lot of things to learn from it as well.

“I think we can improve, especially in the second half when we made seven changes. But again, a really good test, a really good team who are really well coached and it was a good performance.”

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Bournemouth are reportedly eyeing Tammy Abraham as a potential replacement for Dominic Solanke, who is set to join Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs have finalised a £65million deal with Bournemouth for the England international, who had already agreed personal terms with Ange Postecoglou's side.

With last season's top scorer expected to leave in a record-breaking sale, Bournemouth have begun their search for a suitable successor. Roma striker Abraham, who has spent three seasons in Serie A, is believed to be on their radar and is keen on a return to the Premier League.

The former Chelsea striker, who was a team-mate of Solanke during their time at the Cobham academy, missed most of last season due to a severe anterior cruciate knee ligament injury that kept him out for 10 months. However, after returning to the pitch in April against fierce rivals Lazio, he is now focused on overcoming his fitness issues.

Abraham has two years left on his contract with Roma, but after recently signing Artem Dovbyk, last season's La Liga top scorer from Girona, the Giallorossi are open to negotiations and will therefore entertain offers.

According to Italian sources, Roma are eager to keen to save money on Abraham's wages as he earns between £3.5million and £4m net per season, a significant salary that could pose a challenge for Bournemouth if they decide to pursue their interest.

No discussions have taken place at this point. Importantly, Bournemouth's President of Football Operations, Tiago Pinto, who brought Abraham to Roma in 2021, maintains a strong relationship with the player, reports the Mirror.

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It is understood that Pinto played a key role in attracting the former Aston Villa and Swansea City striker to the Stadio Olimpico, despite intense competition, and awarded him the No. 9 shirt.

AC Milan's summer overtures towards Roma's hitman Tammy Abraham hit a snag. It is understood the towering striker could be snapped up for £20 million, with Roma may be open to the possibility of an initial loan deal that could blossom into a full transfer.

Daniele De Rossi, Roma's manager, recently heaped praises on Abraham, saying: "Tammy is a strong player in our squad, then the market tells you that even those you thought you were keeping leave and those you thought were leaving stayed and had incredible seasons.

"He is an important player for us and could have a lot of value. He has recovered, I saw him in the last six months when he returned from a very serious injury. I know that what I saw is not the real Tammy and we are banking on him."