GIVEMESPORT

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Tottenham are considering a bid for Stade de Reims midfielder Amir Richardson.

The 22-year-old defensive midfielder is among the list of targets for Ange Posgecoglou's side.

Spurs are exploring a move for Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move for Stade de Reims midfielder Amir Richardson, according to Foot Mercato.

One of Morocco’s standout players at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Richardson has caught the eye of Spurs in recent weeks and was reportedly included in Ange Postecoglou’s summer shortlist.

The left-footed defensive midfielder, who has been described as a 'freak' athlete by analyst Ben Mattinson, still has three years left on his current deal but could be brought in as a replacement for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

The Dane departed on a season-long loan to Marseille last month, with an obligation to buy, after four seasons and 184 appearances for the North London outfit.

Hojbjerg joined the likes of Eric Dier, Ryan Sessegnon, Tanguy Ndombele, Ivan Perisic, and Joe Rodon on the outgoings list in what has been a quiet window for Spurs so far.

The Premier League giants have seen just three youngsters Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, and Min-hyuk Yang arrive and are yet to make any major additions to the first-team squad this summer.

Richardson ‘Closely Followed’ by Spurs

On the list of potential midfield recruits

According to Foot Mercato, Reims midfielder Richardson, who stands at around 6 ft 5, is being ‘closely followed’ by Spurs, who have included the Morocco international’s name among potential midfield targets.

Richardson, who had a breakthrough campaign with Le Havre in 2022/23, saw little playing time on his return from a loan spell to Reims last season.

The 22-year-old made just 14 starts for the club in Ligue 1, scoring three goals and registering one assist in 1,350 minutes of action.

According to L’Equipe, Leicester City and Everton have shown interest in Richardson earlier this summer, as well as Serie A side Udinese and Ligue 1 outfit Strasbourg.

Keeping tabs on the midfield market, Tottenham are still expected to welcome new signings before the transfer window shuts in three weeks' time, on 30 August.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Spurs remain keen on signing a new forward this summer, with reports suggesting Juventus’ Federico Chiesa and Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke are among viable options.

Solanke Among Targets for Tottenham

Spurs ‘exploring a move’ for Bournemouth star

Tottenham are exploring a move for Bournemouth forward Dominic Solanke to bolster their attacking options ahead of Ange Postecoglou’s second season in charge, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Italian football insider suggests Solanke is among the targets for Spurs, who are yet to present a formal bid for the 26-year-old central forward, reportedly valued at £65million by his current club.

A key player for the Cherries, Solanke was among the top scorers in the Premier League last campaign, netting 19 times in 38 appearances for the club.

Tottenham could finally bring in a natural centre-forward after deciding against replacing Harry Kane last summer, heavily relying on Son Heung-min and Richarlison’s input last season.

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Tottenham have been linked with a move for Wolves winger Pedro Neto

It’s been a quiet summer for Spurs but business is expected to ramp up

Clubs including Liverpool and Arsenal have also been linked with Neto

Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Pedro Neto remains on Tottenham Hotspur’s list of targets, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Ange Postecoglou’s side have had a pretty quiet summer so far, with Archie Gray from Leeds United the only significant incoming to date. They have, however, lost the likes of Ivan Perisic, Tanguy Ndombele and Ryan Sessegnon on free transfers following the expiration of their contracts.

The 2024/25 season will be Postecoglou's second in charge at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. Last season, they finished fifth in the standings and secured Europa League football, but they will be hoping to push on next term.

Neto a Target for Tottenham

He is under contract until 2027

Wolves winger Neto is among the names under consideration at Spurs, according to Romano. The journalist claims the 24-year-old is highly appreciated at the North London club, but it is not yet known whether that will progress into a formal approach.

Neto began his senior career in his homeland Portugal before he moved to Serie A side Lazio on a permanent deal from Braga in 2019 following an initial loan spell. That same summer, he was signed by Premier League side Wolves, and he remains under contract at Molineux until 2027.

Despite injury problems, Neto has had an impressive five years in the Midlands and his performances have caught the attention of clubs across the league. Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and now Spurs are among the names credited with interest in the winger.

Speaking on Spurs’ interest, Romano told a Playback Livestream:

“Pedro Neto remains a player really appreciated and very highly rated by Tottenham. So, for sure, he is one of the players they’ve always had on the list. Let’s see if they will decide to accelerate, but I expect Tottenham to be busy starting from next week.”

Spurs Handed Blow in Solanke Pursuit

Bournemouth will demand a significant fee

Elsewhere, Spurs have been handed a significant blow in their pursuit of Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke, according to reports. The London club have been linked with the former Liverpool man in recent weeks, but Bournemouth are understandably reluctant to let their talisman go.

According to The Mirror, Spurs will only land Solanke if they trigger his release clause, which is reportedly in the region of £65million. The article then goes on to say it is unlikely that Postecoglou’s side will put a club-record fee on the table to sign him.

It has also been claimed matters are complicated further by the fact Liverpool will receive a cut of any profit Bournemouth make on his sale, following his move from Anfield back in 2019.

Highlights

Spurs' lack a goal threat beyond Son Heung-min and still need to properly replace Harry Kane.

Ivan Toney is an option, and the player is open to joining Tottenham.

However, Dominic Solanke, valued at £65m, could be a better long-term investment for Spurs.

For Tottenham this season, the priority will once again be securing Champions League football. They'll need plenty of goals to achieve this. In 2023/24, their collective 74 Premier League goals were fewer than what Chelsea and Newcastle scored in the two places beneath them. With 17 goals, Son Heung-min was the club's top league scorer. The South Korean star aside, Richarlison, a player who is rumoured to be leaving the club, was top scorer with 11.

In reality, the club have yet to replace Harry Kane and their search for goals has linked them with many strikers, including Ivan Toney, who Brentford are valuing at £40m. Toney is also open to the idea of moving to Tottenham, but there is a strong argument to suggest that recently-linked Bournemouth ace Dominic Solanke is a better option for Spurs, if they are to succeed this season.

Toney is open to a move to Spurs

The striker has entered into the last year of his contract

Toney would welcome the opportunity to test himself in European football and Spurs are in this season's Europa League. He is also, of course, entering into the last 12 months of his contract, so Brentford will be well aware that the time to cash in on the striker is running out. While some may still doubt Toney's ability at the very top level, his current manager, Thomas Frank, has described him as world-class.

The England frontman's aggressive and direct style would be welcome in a Spurs shirt. Despite spending much of last season on the sidelines because of his betting ban, Toney returned to action looking fit and lean and with goals. At 28, he is at his prime and judging by his penalty technique for England in the Euros, he's clearly someone who thrives on pressure.

Complete number 9 Solanke the best option for Spurs

The striker has reinvented himself at Bournemouth

Solanke – a player that Sky Sports state is blessed with "elite" credentials – has gained plenty of admirers in recent seasons playing for Bournemouth. Not only did he score an impressive 19 Premier League goals last season, but it's his overall attributes as a player that make him an attractive proposition. Being six foot two, naturally, he can be utilised as a target man, but there's far more to his game than that, as he is also capable of using his pace and power to get in behind the opposition defence. This is another area of his game, his selfless running and willingness to close down the opposition, something that would work well under Ange Postecoglou, as current Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola said last season: "I think, unless you watch Dom regularly and closely, some of the stuff he does can go unnoticed."

Solanke would represent a bigger investment for Spurs - he has a £65m release clause. Yet with his ability in the air and finishing capabilities he is in so many ways a like-for-like replacement for Harry Kane. Solanke was praised last season, with Jurgen Klopp saying: “I’m so happy for him because he’s a wonderful kid, a real talent and a real player.” His current manager, Iraola, is no less flattering, describing Solanke as a complete number nine.

As a youngster, he wasn't able to make an impact at Chelsea and Liverpool. Then, initially at Bournemouth, Eddie Howe, he was encouraged to drop deep, but Iraolo has given the striker fresh instructions, as Sky Sports reported, whereby Solanke has been asked to stay higher up the pitch. He has been less active in the midfield, with his percentage of touches in the opponent's penalty area rising from 15 to 20. So, while there is no doubting that Ivan Toney is a fine striker, who would no doubt do a great job at Spurs, there is a case to suggest Dominic Solanke could provide a better return on investment in the long run.

Highlights

Tottenham could consider part-exchange offer to secure Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth.

Ange Postecoglou is looking to secure a new striker amid interest in the Cherries centre-forward.

Bournemouth are braced to lose their striker amid summer interest.

Tottenham Hotspur could offer players in exchange to sign Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke with the Cherries braced to lose their star centre-forward, according to Football London journalist Alasdair Gold.

Ange Postecoglou revealed to the outlet that the club are hoping to secure a new striker this summer. Solanke, 26, netted 21 goals last term for the south coast club, with 19 of those coming in the Premier League to finish fourth in last season's top scoring ranks. Tottenham feel the need to add to their home-grown player quota, and that paired with Solanke's fine form mean a hefty price tag is likely to follow.

To facilitate a move, given Solanke's £65m release clause as admitted by Cherries owner Bill Foley, Spurs may turn towards part-exchange offers to secure Solanke's signature this summer, with several players looking for a route out of the club, and a few others available on loan, as per Gold.

Bournemouth are preparing themselves for a potential Solanke exit this summer, and have targeted Aston Villa's Cameron Archer as a potential replacement.

Postecoglou Confirms Striker Interest

Solanke heads up a list of options

With Richarlison in the treatment room, Postecoglou has been forced to experiment with his striker options through pre-season, with Dejan Kulusevski being deployed at the helm of the attack previously.

To him, this has outlined the need for a new number nine in North London, and Dom Solanke has been revealed as a strong option for Spurs to give chase to.

Solanke is one of a few options Spurs have taken a glance at, with the Englishman being joined by Lille's Jonathan David and Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres, though they are joined by many top European sides in their interest of the latter, according to Football London.

Speaking to the outlet, Postecoglou outlined his need for a striker this summer:

"So I think for us what's more important is the type of striker we get. You know we play a certain way. 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 Move for Chiesa "In Doubt"

The North London side have hit a stumbling block in pursuit of Italian

Tottenham's wishes of signing Italy and Juventus star Fedrico Chiesa have hit a big stumbling block today, as GIVEMESPORT sources confirm that Chiesa only wants a move away from Turin if Champion's League football is on offer.

Tottenham finished fifth in last season's Premier League season, and will take part in the Europa League instead, but the £150,000-a-week winger is unlikely to be moved by that incentive at this time.

The former Fiorentina man has made 13 appearances in Europe's elite club competition, netting on six occasions across those appearances, and he is determined to still play at the very highest possible level, despite Juventus being keen to offload him in the remaining weeks of the summer transfer window.

Highlights

Tottenham Hotspur have a tough task of attempting to convince Bournemouth to cash in on Dominic Solanke as they have lofty demands.

Spurs' Premier League rivals are in a strong negotiating position as there is confidence that the marksman will not agitate for a move.

Ange Postecoglou is keen to land Solanke due to his homegrown status and proving that he is capable of being a threat in the top flight.

Tottenham Hotspur are being forced to contend with a significant obstacle in their attempts to sign Dominic Solanke as Bournemouth are unwilling to lower their demands due to being adamant that the Hotspur Way target will not push for a move, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has been backed by chairman Daniel Levy in the transfer market, leading to Archie Gray being the most expensive acquisition of the summer thanks to completing a switch worth up to £30million in the aftermath of Leeds United missing out on promotion to the Premier League.

Teenager Yang Min-hyuk is also set to join Tottenham after spending the remainder of the K League season on loan with Gangwon, but plans have been put in place to draft in further reinforcements ahead of the August 30 deadline despite already welcoming Lucas Bergvall to north London and striking a fresh loan deal for Timo Werner.

Solanke Demands Deemed Too High by Spurs

Bournemouth unwilling to budge on striker's price tag

Tottenham are facing a major problem in their attempts to sign Solanke as Bournemouth are prepared to stick to their guns after slapping a £65million price tag on the striker, according to GMS sources, while the Cherries are confident that he will not agitate for a summer switch to be sanctioned.

Although it has emerged that Spurs have stopped short of making a formal offer to test their Premier League rivals' resolve, it is understood that the one-cap England international is among their targets as Postecoglou looks to add more firepower to his squad with the new season looming.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham are unlikely to meet Bournemouth's demands in the coming days as the valuation placed on Solanke - who has been likened to Harry Kane by former teammate Charlie Daniels - is off-putting, particularly as they have been unable to boost their budget thanks to Richarlison remaining in north London.

The 26-year-old found the back of the net 21 times and registered a further four assists over the course of 42 appearances in all competitions last season, resulting in him working his way onto Spurs' radar and being listed as a potential acquisition as plans for the transfer window were put in place earlier in the summer.

Bournemouth are in a strong negotiating position as Solanke still has three years remaining on his £70,000-per-week contract, leading to GMS sources being told that there is not any scope for negotiation as Tottenham circle after Newcastle United have also shown interest in striking a deal.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Dominic Solanke has scored one goal and registered two assists over the course of five appearances against Tottenham Hotspur, but he has only been on the winning side once

Solanke's Homegrown Status Attractive to Postecoglou

North Londoners eager to secure English talent before deadline

GMS sources have learned that Solanke's homegrown status is a key reason for Tottenham monitoring his situation, with numerous clubs in the Premier League focusing on that aspect as they look to strengthen their respective squads ahead of the transfer window slamming shut later this month.

But that also means that admirers will have to pay a premium, with Bournemouth determined to hold onto their leading marksman - who has been described as 'deadly' by ex-Cherries chief Scott Parker - despite being in line to make a significant profit after paying Liverpool £19million for his signature in January 2019.

Solanke is not the only centre forward on Tottenham's shortlist of targets as GMS sources revealed earlier this week that Brentford talisman Ivan Toney likes the prospect of joining Postecoglou's charges after it has emerged that the capital club is his most likely landing spot if he walks away from the Gtech Community Stadium.

Highlights

Tottenham Hotspur are being forced to contend with a major stumbling block in their pursuit of Federico Chiesa as he is eager to join a club competing in next season's Champions League.

The Italy international is also seeking a pay package similar to his current terms at Juventus ahead of potentially embarking on a fresh challenge.

Chiesa is on the market ahead of the fast-approaching transfer deadline due to entering the final stages of his contract at the Allianz Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur are unlikely to succeed in their attempts to lure Federico Chiesa to Hotspur Way as the Juventus star is insistent that he will only complete a summer move if Champions League action is on offer in the upcoming campaign, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Having previously raided the Serie A giants when they landed Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur in deals worth up to £59million in January 2022, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has been scouring the market for reinforcements ahead of the transfer window slamming shut on August 30.

The Greek-Australian tactician has been working with technical director Johan Lange and chairman Daniel Levy to identify further targets despite already splashing the cash, with Archie Gray becoming Tottenham's most expensive signing before the 2024/25 campaign gets underway thanks to agreeing a fee in the region of £30million with Leeds United.

Chiesa Preference Complicates Matters for Postecoglou

Italy international determined to compete in Champions League

Tottenham winning the race for Chiesa's signature is in serious doubt, according to GMS sources, as the north Londoners' pursuit has been complicated after being made aware that his preference is to join a side competing in the upcoming campaign's Champions League if he walks away from Juventus before the transfer deadline.

The former Fiorentina talisman has made 13 appearances in Europe's elite club competition, finding the back of the net six times along the way, and he is determined to remain involved at the highest level despite Serie A heavyweights Juventus being keen to offload him in the coming weeks.

Chiesa has been put on the market after entering the final 12 months of a contract which allows him to pocket close to £150,000-per-week, and GMS sources have been informed that he is desperate to secure personal terms worth a similar figure if he embarks on a fresh challenge.

Juventus have been unable to tie the winger down to fresh terms and are open to sanctioning his exit due to being eager to avoid the possibility of him walking away as a free agent at the end of the upcoming campaign, resulting in Tottenham chief Postecoglou spotting an opportunity to pounce.

But Chiesa's stance has made it difficult for Spurs to head to the negotiating table despite GMS sources being told that scouts and members of the hierarchy have been keeping a close eye on developments due to being firmly on the capital club's radar as a potential acquisition ahead of the fast-approaching Premier League campaign.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Federico Chiesa registered six shots during Juventus' 2-2 draw with Atalanta in March, which proved to be his highest tally of attempts in a single Serie A outing over the course of the 2023/24 campaign

Juventus Will Offer New Contract if Chiesa Fails to Seal Summer Move

Inter Milan among sides looking to sign winger as free agent

In a major twist, GMS sources have learned that Juventus will aim to find a way of convincing Chiesa to sign a new contract if they are unable to offload him before the transfer window slams shut as it has become apparent that domestic rivals Inter Milan would be interested in landing him as a free agent next summer.

The Turin-based outfit are keen to ensure that the 26-year-old will not move onto pastures new without them being able to recoup any cash, but his insistence that he wants to wait for an admirer competing in the forthcoming season's Champions League has limited his potential destinations.

Chiesa's preference has come as a major blow for Tottenham as GMS sources recently revealed that Postecoglou has been showing more interest than top flight rivals Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle United despite the quintet also being aware of his situation at Juventus.

It is understood that Spurs have been keen to add another creative presence to their squad, resulting in them turning their attentions towards the Italy international, but it appears that it will be an almost impossible task to persuade him to head to north London in the coming weeks.

Highlights

Tottenham eyeing Bournemouth's Dominic Solanke to bolster attacking options.

No formal bid yet, but striker has £65m release clause.

Postecoglou keen on Eberechi Eze and Pedro Neto for winger position too.

Tottenham are exploring a move for Bournemouth star Dominic Solanke this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The England international was among the top scorers in the Premier League in the 2023/24 campaign netting 19 times, only less than Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer and Alexander Isak.

That form has seen him identified by the north London club as a key target as Ange Postecoglou looks to bolster his attacking options before the transfer deadline on August 30th.

Dominic Solanke Among Targets for Spurs

No formal bid made yet

During the most recent season Spurs often used Heung-Min Son as the central striker, while Richarlison was also used, but neither really made the position their own and that has led to the Lilywhite looking at alternative options in the transfer market.

Writing on his personal X account, transfer guru Romano reports that a deal is likely to be difficult to do for Solanke as Bournemouth consider him a key player and no formal bid has yet been made to the seaside club.

It's believed that Solanke, who has been described as "elite" by Sky Sports, has a £65million release clause that can only be activated by the "big six clubs", which means they are likely to stick to that asking price should Spurs make any move to bring him in.

The former Chelsea and Liverpool striker has played 216 times for the Cherries since joining back in January 2019, scoring 77 times in all competitions, and has been capped once by the England senior team back in 2017.

GIVEMESPORT key statistic: Only Erling Haaland (27), Cole Palmer (21) and Alexander Isak (21) scored more Premier League goals than Dominic Solanke (19) in 2023/24.

Tottenham Also Want Eze and Neto

Postecoglou wants to bolster his attack

Alongside a potential move for Solanke, Romano reports that Spurs are also interested in signing a winger before the deadline.

The club have been in contact with the agent of Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze this summer, with the England star also having a £60million-plus release clause in his contract at Selhurst Park.

Fabrizio Romano has also exclusively told GMS that Wolves winger Pedro Neto has also emerged as a target for Tottenham, but any deal is likely to cost between £50million and £60million also amid competition from fierce rivals Arsenal.

Those moves could be funded by the potential exit of Brazilian star Richarlison, who has emerged as a top target for Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal this summer and could likely bring in around £60million himself.

Giovanni Lo Celso and Emerson Royal are also expected to leave this summer and could generate more funds, which could then see bids made for new attackers.

Highlights

Spurs have made some shrewd pieces of business down the years.

Gareth Bale proved to be one of the best signings, helping the club qualify for the Champions League.

Captain Heung-Min Son arrived in 2015 and has been a revelation.

Tottenham Hotspur have enjoyed huge success from signings over the decades. Despite a trophy eluding the north London side since 2008, the club have always been a team for a promising signin and have had a large degree of success in the market in recent history.

This esteemed purchasing tradition follows back as far as their true glory days, with snipped acquisitions of yesteryear making up the Hall of Fame at White Hart Lane through history. From Gary Lineker to Roberto Soldado, Dimitar Berbatov to Davinson Sanchez, the Spurs recruitment history has had it's share of either side of the coin, but, as with everyone, there have been some true superstars who have landed in N17 to great effect.

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Legacy

Tottenham career span: 2013 - 2020

One of the finest playmakers in the world at the peak of his powers, Christian Eriksen was a dangerous player in his prime. His wicked set-piece ability, comfort with the ball at his feet and divine knack for heroic passes and long-range shooting made him a big success across his eight seasons in North London.

He has also been part of one of football's most terrifying, yet ultimately heart-warming stories after his Spurs career came to a close, returning to playing Premier League football in 2022 with Brentford after a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 threatened not only his career, but his life. As of 2024, Eriksen remains a member of the squad over at Manchester United, still pulling the strings at the age of 32.

Tottenham career span: 1989 - 1992

Now a much-loved pundit and crisp officionado, Gary Lineker's clinical edge in his playing days is something that appears to be smoothed over in the modern day, given most people's affection instead for his presenting skills in the modern era.

After falling out of favour at Johan Cruyff's Barcelona side, Lineker made the return flight to England by way of Tottenham, where he enjoyed a memorable three years, scoring 67 league goals and winning the FA Cup in 1991. He also fell just short of the 1992 Golden Boot, losing out to future presenting colleague Ian Wright, which he hilariously recounted on his podcast recently.

Tottenham career span: 1988 - 1992

One of the most charismatic and entertaining footballers of all time, Paul Gascoigne arrived at White Hart Lane whilst already regarded as one of the world's best attackers.

And Tottenham fans got to witness that greatness across three excellent seasons, crowned with FA Cup success alongside Lineker in 1991, which was helped along they way by a sensational free-kick by Gazza in the semi-final that knocked out rivals Arsenal in stunning fashion.

Tottenham career span: 1992-1997, 2001-2003

One of several strikers to have signed on the dotted line for Tottenham on two occasions, English hitman Teddy Sheringham joined from Nottingham Forest for around £2million in 1992, and later returned on a free in 2001, following four impressive years at Manchester United.

Sheringham found the net 124 times in 277 games across his two clinical spells at White Hart Lane, and was known to be an intelligent chance creator as well, dropping deep to link up and assist others. Given the similarity in play style, it comes as little surprise when hearing Sheringham was idolised by a certain Harry Kane growing up.

Tottenham career span: 1981-1988

After partaking in more than 650 games and winning several pieces of silverware with Liverpool, Ray Clemence made the switch to Tottenham in 1981, to the tune of £300,000 (£1.4m in today's money).

At the time, both Clemence and Peter Shilton were switching with one another as England's first-choice shot-stopper, and Clemence went on to enjoy a strong career at White Hart Lane. He made a further 330 career showings with Tottenham, picking up the FA Cup in 1982 and the UEFA Cup (now the Europa League) in 1984 – although he played no part in the final against Anderlecht due to an injury. The 61-time-capped England goalkeeper sadly passed away in November 2020.

Tottenham career span: 2007-2013, 2020-2021

A man who needs very little introduction, Gareth Bale may very well stake his claim as to being the greatest British player of all time. Tip-toeing his way onto the grand stage as an eager, energetic left-back, Bale was soon morphed into a terrifyingly athletic winger in 2010, after Benoit Assou-Ekotto returned to injury to fill the left-back spot that Bale had covered.

After terrorizing the Premier League in his 146 Spurs matches, netting 42 Premier League goals, his exploits took him to the glistening white shirts of Real Madrid, where he formed a terrifying attacking trio with Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, alongside whom he won five Champions League's, whilst also scoring perhaps the greatest Champions League final goal of all time against Liverpool in 2018.

He soon returned to Tottenham after falling out of favour with Los Blancos in 2020, and though he started slowly, soon acclimated back to Premier League life, ending his farewell tour of Tottenham with 11 league goals in just 20 matches.

He wound down his career for good in MLS with LAFC, but had time for one more dramatic goal in his career, with a 128th minute header (the latest goal in MLS history), sending LAFC to a penalty shootout in the final of the MLS Cup, where the Los Angeles outfit won their first ever. A glittering career formed in the halls of White Hart Lane.

Tottenham career span: 1961-1970

One of the most ferocious forward ever seen, Jimmy Greaves was a superb signing for Spurs. Following along from glitteringly precise exploits through spells with boyhood side Chelsea, split with a short but sweet spell in Italy with AC Milan, Greaves brought a rate of scoring that simply belied the eye.

The fifth-highest goalscorer in England's history, and the man overtaken by Harry Kane on the way to becoming Tottenham's all-time top scorer, Greaves' 268 Tottenham goals certainly took some beating, and a lot of time, to overtake.

His trophy cabinet at White Hart Lane was certainly solid, too, picking up two FA Cups, a Charity Shield and a European Cup Winner's Cup in his nine-year Spurs stretch, whilst also coming third in the race for the Balon d'Or in 1963. A technical mastermind of a generation gone by.

Tottenham career span: 2015-Present

Though a trophy is yet to land in the hands of the newly-assigned Tottenham captain, in the wake of striking partner Harry Kane's departure, Heung-Min Son's ability and performances he has brought to White Hart Lane following his £22m 2015 move from Bayer Leverkusen have seen him become one of the club's most popular-ever players. Equipped with wicked pace, dazzling creativity and sublimely effective striking and creating, the near-telepathic tandem offense of Kane and Son lit the league alight whilst we still had it.

Son is just as effective in Kane's absence, too, netting 17 times last season in Ange Postecoglou's first season in charge, with optimism continuing to creep upwards among Spurs fans. With more than 300 Premier League appearances and 120 league strikes to his name, Son has been one of the finest signings made by any Premier League club this century, let alone in Spurs' history.

Tottenham career span: 1959-1968

Described by Brian Clough as Tottenham's greatest ever player, and named by George Best as his toughest ever opponent. Introducing a man who shan't be lost to footballing history, Dave Mackay.

Fierce and ferocious, yet skillful and classy in every area of the field, Mackay was one of the perennial winners to have stepped out in Tottenham white, winning the First Division in 1961 as well as three FA Cups, three Charity Shield's and the European Cup Winner's cup.

The fierce midfielder, then a 'left-half', was a revolutionary in the skill of passing and dribbling, and was known as the heartbeat of one of their most succesful-ever sides.

Tottenham career span: 1954-1964

"The great fallacy is that the game is first and last about winning. It is nothing of the kind. The game is about glory,"

Danny Blanchflower once stylishly said.

The Northern Irishman did things in style, after joining Tottenham from Aston Villa in 1954 for the sum of £30,000. A right-sided midfielder, with a divine range of passing, he was known nearly the world over for his ability to control the tempo of a match, and was at the very center of Tottenham's many successes of the early 1960's along with Dave Mackay.

He was once voted Spurs' best ever player, with his 10-year, 300 plus appearance-making Tottenham career ringing around their Hall of Fame to this day.

Highlights

Tottenham have one of the best generations of academy talents at the moment.

Ange Postecoglou has given minutes to plenty of bright young stars during the 2024 pre-season.

Mikey Moore is highly sought after but Spurs want to fast-track him into the first team.

Tottenham Hotspur boast an immense pedigree in the world of football. Despite not winning a trophy since 2008, they are historically seen as one of the most successful teams in the world, with a selection of the greatest players of all time plying their trade in north London.

The club motto, 'Audere est Facere' - 'To dare is to do' - runs throughout the core of the club, highlighting how they should play with energy and attacking freedom. That includes the academy — and Spurs are currently producing a golden generation at Hotspur Way.

All the academy hopefuls will be trying to break into Ange Postecoglou's first-team squad on a regular basis — and with the Australian highlighting his willingness to work with youth throughout his time in the capital, their dreams may not be so far-fetched. From strikers to centre-backs, here's a rundown of Tottenham's best academy players who could help the club win a trophy in the coming seasons.

Ranking Factors

Current Ability - Players about to break through into the first team have been ranked higher.

Potential Ability - They might be younger, but players with higher potential, due to their natural skill, are near the top of the list.

Stats - Key figures, such as goals and assists, offer a general view of a player's performance.

Defensive midfielder

George Abbott has been at Tottenham since the age of seven, slowly climbing up the ranks. Now 18, the defensive midfielder is hoping to work his way into Postecoglou's first-team plans during the 2024/25 campaign.

He made his senior and professional debut with the club when he came on as a late substitute in a 4-1 Premier League win over Leeds United in May 2023, whilst in the following campaign, he captained the U21s side to the Premier League 2 title. As a powerful but composed defensive midfielder, he has his whole career ahead of him, whilst his ability to cover at full-back could prove crucial in the coming seasons.

Central midfielder

Alfie Devine will be a familiar name to most Spurs fans. He was handed his senior debut in January 2021 at the age of 16 years and 163 days old by Jose Mourinho, one of the greatest managers of all time — and he went on to become the club's youngster-ever goalscorer that evening, powering home into the bottom corner to add a fifth goal of the game against non-league Marine in the FA Cup.

Loan moves in the 2023/24 campaign to Port Vale in League One and Plymouth in the Championship proved successful, with the youngster quickly adapting to life in the senior game. It's unclear what the plan is for Devine during the 2024/25 campaign, but there's no doubt he can eventually make his mark in the middle of the park.

Goalkeeper

The goalkeeper role is always a challenging position to break into. There's only one slot available — and managers often do not like to rotate their first-choice option. However, Luca Gunter has impressed for Spurs. The promising shot-stopper captained the under-18s in the 2022/23 season on their way to the PL Cup crown and was awarded a new deal.

He's impressed since, even playing for Tottenham in the summer of 2024 during pre-season. In particular, Gunter excelled in a match away to Queens Park Rangers in July 2024, which heavily suggested that he will not be a backup goalkeeper for much longer.

Centre-back

Ashley Phillips only joined Tottenham in 2023, but due to his age, he technically remains a part of the academy at Hotspur Way. The centre-back, who first broke onto the scene as a composed star at Blackburn Rovers, impressed on loan at Plymouth Argyle during the 2023/24 campaign.

The 19-year-old is quick compared to other defenders, is always willing to put in a challenge and has the ability to be composed when playing out from the back. However, during pre-season for the 2024/25 campaign, Postecoglou opted to play make-shift centre-backs instead of Phillips, which might be a telling sign that he's unlikely to feature soon.

Central midfielder

As part of a host of talented players, Tyrese Hall is going under the radar at Spurs. He only joined full-time in July 2022, but just three months later, he signed his first professional contract at the club. The tenacious central midfielder never stops working.

Gliding past opponents with staggering ease and grace while always looking to create changes, the 18-year-old has become a natural goalscoring outlet for the academy in the U18 Premier League and Premier League 2. Boasting 22 goal contributions in just under 56 matches is impressive for a central midfielder — and time with the first team during pre-season will only help his growth.

Centre-back

When Tottenham went through one of the worst injury crises in the division midway through the 2023/24 campaign, it seemed to be the perfect opportunity for Alfie Dorrington to make his debut. Despite calls from fans for that to happen, it never occurred, but his current ability and potential remain the same.

Standing at 1.92m, the centre-back towers over the opposition, acting as an aggressive and bold centre-back. Pre-season in the summer of 2024 was expected to be a major chance for him, but he was ruled out due to a serious hamstring injury. If he recovers successfully, Dorrington will continue to be a fixture in first-team training.

Striker

Will Lankshear's similarities to Harry Kane have been tentatively pointed out at Hotspur Way. Being compared to the greatest player in the club's history is naturally going to bring pressure, but currently, it seems that the 19-year-old is thriving. He scored 23 goals in the 2023/24 Premier League 2 season, including a brace in the play-off final against Sunderland. He was named Player of the Season, as his poacher's instinct and eye for positioning in the final third proved clear.

Lankshear took the opportunity to impress during pre-season in the summer of 2024 as well. He scored in their first friendly away to Hearts and added to that with a strike in South Korea against Team K-League. With a Europa League campaign coming up, the youngster may start to earn first-team minutes.

Attacking midfielder/striker

Trying to define Jamie Donley's position is challenging. Mainly capable of playing as a striker or attacking midfielder, the Englishman has impressed everyone with, just like Lankshear, comparisons to the club's former record-breaking striker, Kane.

However, during the summer of 2024, Donley excelled as an inverted left-back in pre-season. It was never expected — and it's unlikely to be his main position — but the England youth international has admitted he is willing to play anywhere. With his natural eye for goal coupled with an incredible passing range, the 19-year-old is all but guaranteed to eventually break through the ranks consistently.

Left winger

Mikey Moore is clearly Tottenham's best academy prospect. The word 'wonderkid' is often thrown around too much in the modern day, but Moore epitomises the term. In the 2022/23 campaign, he played a major role in the trophy-winning U17s and U18s, whilst also plying his trade in the UEFA Youth League.

Since then, he has been fast-tracked through the ranks, featuring in first-team training at the back end of the 2023/24 campaign, whilst he made his debut at home to Manchester City in May 2024. Spurs fought off heavy competition from some of the most successful clubs in the world, including an eight-figure bid from a Premier League rival, to keep him in N17 — and it is expected he will start to play for the club in the Europa League.

Highlights

Ivan Toney is open to joining Tottenham Hotspur if the opportunity arises before the fast-approaching summer transfer deadline.

The England international is attracted to the prospect of linking up with Spurs thanks to European action being on offer in the upcoming campaign.

Tottenham has emerged as Toney's most likely destination if he embarks on a fresh challenge away from Brentford.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has been boosted in his hopes of eventually striking a deal for Ivan Toney as the Brentford star is interested in sealing a move to Hotspur Way before the summer transfer window slams shut later this month, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Although Spurs have been prepared to splash the cash ahead of the fast-approaching 2024/25 campaign, with Archie Gray being the most expensive acquisition thanks to completing a switch worth up to £30million from Leeds United, they have also been keen to oversee departures to boost their budget.

Postecoglou has been keen to build for the future as well, resulting in 18-year-old Yang Min-hyuk being set to join after spending the remainder of the K League season on loan with Gangwon, and technical director Johan Lange has joined chairman Daniel Levy and the Greek-Australian tactician in attempting to bolster Tottenham's attacking options.

Toney Open to Completing Spurs Switch

England international keen to test himself in Europe

Toney likes the prospect of joining Tottenham as he is desperate to have the opportunity to compete for continental silverware, according to GMS sources, while Hotspur Way has also been pinpointed as an ideal destination as it would allow him to remain in London instead of being forced to relocate.

The England international has entered the final 12 months of his Brentford contract, which allows him to pocket £20,000-per-week, and Spurs have been seriously considering whether to take advantage due to being aware that his current employers are keen to avoid the risk of him leaving as a free agent at the end of the upcoming season.

GMS sources have been informed that Toney is keen to join a club with regular European prospects if he embarks on a fresh challenge ahead of the August 30 deadline, and Tottenham have emerged as his most likely landing spot despite them needing to find a buyer for fellow striker Richarlison before being in a position to pounce.

But, in a huge twist, the 28-year-old is facing up to the possibility of potentially being forced to remain at Brentford as Igor Thiago - who had initially been signed as his replacement at the Gtech Community Stadium - has been ruled out for a number of months due to suffering a meniscus injury during pre-season.

Bees chief Thomas Frank, who has described Toney as 'world-class', may block exit routes during the remainder of the transfer window as he is determined to ensure he will not be left short of frontman options, but GMS sources have learned that a move to Tottenham could still open up in the coming weeks.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ivan Toney is still searching for his first win against Tottenham Hotspur after five attempts, but he has found the back of the net twice when taking on the north Londoners

Toney Future Could Go Down to Wire

Frontman on course to start season on Brentford's books

GMS sources have been told by insiders close to the situation that Toney securing a switch to Tottenham could go down to the wire, resulting in him being on course to start the season in a Brentford shirt, as Postecoglou is currently focused on overseeing departures instead of attempting to reach an agreement for the marksman's signature.

Spurs are determined to offload Richarlison, who has gained interest from the likes of Saudi Pro League big-spenders Al-Hilal, before attempting to acquire a fresh attacking option as they make their final preparations for a campaign which will see them competing in the Europa League.

Tottenham's ability to find buyers for those not at the forefront of Postecoglou's plans will have an impact on whether they have the funds to land Toney in the coming weeks, GMS sources understand, but his willingness to make the move from Brentford bodes well ahead of potential negotiations.

GMS sources recently revealed that Spurs and West Ham United have refused to rule out the possibility of lodging a lowball offer for the former Newcastle United centre forward during the latter stages of the transfer window, with them open to offering a fresh challenge if his price tag drops below £40million.