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Tottenham Hotspur may have to look at alternate routes for a left-winger in the summer months if one star continues to underperform this season - with Mathys Tel having failed to properly show up for the Lilywhites.

Tel joined Ange Postecoglou's men on transfer deadline day, despite interest from Manchester United and Arsenal - and with a goal on his full debut against Aston Villa in the FA Cup, he looked to be a strong signing for the north London club. But recent performances from the winger haven't seen him prosper as first thought - and it could well be that the best option is that Tottenham don't sign him for the long-term, despite his upside potential.

Tottenham Should Consider Not Activating Mathys Tel Deal

The attacker hasn't impressed much since his move from Bayern Munich

Tel burst onto the scene at Bayern Munich just over two years ago, being dubbed as one of the best young players in the world under Thomas Tuchel, as Bayern wrapped up yet another Bundesliga title in the 2022/23 campaign. But after falling out of favour under new boss Vincent Kompany this campaign, Tel failed to score for the Bavarian outfit until his loan move to Spurs in January - and that was seen as a coup by Tottenham.

Initially a loan deal worth £8million in itself, Tottenham have the option to make Tel's move a permanent one for around £50million - but with his current performances and other players also waiting in the wings, performances will have to improve for Tottenham to even consider landing the youngster for the long-term. Indeed, chairman Daniel Levy would save himself millions of pounds by vetoing any deal.

Homegrown starlet Mikey Moore has long been touted as one of the best academy products to come out of the club, and perhaps the best attacker they've produced since Harry Kane, whilst Wilson Odobert has rarely had a chance since his £30million move from Burnley in the summer, owing to an injury he picked up in a League Cup game back in September.

The former Clarets man bagged twice against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League to keep Tottenham's hopes of both European qualification and a trophy alive, showing what he can do for the club when counted upon - and that may just be enough to deter Tottenham from making a move for Tel.

Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson are both options for the right wing, and although Son Heung-min can play on the left in Tel's position, he'll likely compete with Dominic Solanke for the striker spot - alongside Richarlison, should the Brazilian remain in north London this season.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Mathys Tel has featured in 40 games for France's youth teams, scoring 25 goals.

If Tottenham are to sign an attacker, it should be someone of a similar profile to Solanke - and Tel's performances have so far proven that he can't be the man to rival the England international for game time in the spearhead of attack.

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Tottenham Hotspur's extended efforts at signing some of the best young talent in Europe could be set to continue into the summer transfer window - with GIVEMESPORT sources revealing that the north London outfit could look to accelerate a deal for Southampton starlet Tyler Dibling in the off-season.

Ange Postecoglou has made a name for signing young talents throughout his Spurs tenure, with Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel all signing for the club under his tutelage. Progressing a plan for the club's future, signing one of the Premier League's best young players would be some capture from the Lilywhites - and that could see them force a deal through for Dibling after some strong outings in his debut top-flight campaign.

Sources: Tottenham to 'Accelerate' Tyler Dibling Deal

The Southampton star is on Spurs' radar after a stellar Premier League season

GIVEMESPORT sources have been told that Tottenham are aiming to beat Manchester United in the race to sign youngster Dibling, after his breakthrough year in the Premier League despite Southampton's poor campaign in the top-flight.

Dibling has impressed with a series of brave displays, with his dribbling, ball-carrying abilities and ability to win fouls being a shining light in an otherwise dark campaign for the south coast club, who have won just two top-flight matches all season.

Knowing that they have competition for his services, Tottenham are attempting to move the quickest of any interested side, and could accelerate a move for the former Chelsea youngster once the transfer window finally opens with GIVEMESPORT sources previously revealing that Dibling is 'sold' on the Spurs project.

Southampton were reportedly unwilling to sell Dibling for anything less than £55million throughout the January transfer window as they held onto the slim hopes of Premier League survival, but they are looking increasingly likely to be relegated to the Championship in the coming weeks - and that has made it increasingly likely that he will embark on a fresh challenge once that eventuality is confirmed in the coming months, and it will be a coup for any interested side, with Dibling being wanted 'by half of Europe', according to Florian Plettenberg.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Tyler Dibling has 29 youth caps for England, scoring five goals.

United have an avenue open for Dibling after continued communication over a deal, having been interested in his talents for quite some time - but GMS sources understand that the Red Devils will only aim to steal a march on Tottenham if they can reach a deal financially, which may open the door to Tottenham to take the lead for his signature.

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Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has been dealt a blow in his attempts to bring former managing director of football Fabio Paratici back to the club, journalist Graeme Bailey has revealed.

The Italian executive is set to return to football following his 18-month suspension for financial irregularities during his time at Juventus but is unlikely to rejoin Spurs.

Paratici, who resigned from his role in North London in April 2023, has reportedly agreed to become AC Milan’s next sporting director despite Levy ‘pushing’ for his return to Tottenham.

The Serie A giants also had Arsenal’s incoming sporting director Andrea Berta on their shortlist, but Paratici now appears to be the front-runner for the role at San Siro.

Fabio Paratici Set to Snub Spurs Return

The Italian is set to join AC Milan

According to Bailey, Paratici has rejected a potential return to Tottenham in favour of working in Italy, where he spent his entire playing and executive career before joining Spurs in 2021.

Levy was reportedly keen to bring the 52-year-old back in a sporting director role, with similar responsibilities to those of Luis Campos at Paris Saint-Germain.

The Tottenham chairman is believed to have ‘huge respect’ for Paratici and his work in North London during his two-year stint at the club.

The Italian, praised as 'outstanding', was responsible for signing the likes of Cristian Romero, Pedro Porro, Destiny Udogie and Dejan Kulusevski, among others.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Kulusevski is Tottenham’s second-top goal contributor this season, with 10 goals and 10 assists in 42 appearances.

Tottenham have endured a disappointing Premier League campaign and are now on course for their worst finish since the 2003/04 season when they ended up 14th.

Ange Postecoglou’s future has also been a topic of concern in recent weeks, with Spurs already considering potential successors for the Australian.

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Tottenham Hotspur could look to add one of England's most-hyped youngsters to their squad in the coming summer transfer window, according to reports - with Sunderland youngster Jobe Bellingham in Ange Postecoglou's sights ahead of a potential move to the capital after a stellar campaign in the north-east.

Tottenham have already added an array of young talent to their squad in recent times, with the club looking to their future. However, Bellingham could be the next in that conveyor belt, with a potential move to the Premier League being deemed as 'an avenue to explore' for Postecoglou, as they aim to get back into the European places next season.

Report: Tottenham 'The Club to Watch' in Jobe Bellingham Saga

The north London outfit already have plenty of young talent but they could add to that

The report by TEAMtalk states that Bellingham has several Premier League clubs who are considering a move for his services in the summer transfer window - with the youngster having a 'strong chance' of playing in the Premier League next season.

Tottenham are one of those sides, with scouts from the north London outfit having been 'present' to watch the £20m-rated England youngster turnout for the Black Cats in the Championship this season. It's thought that Spurs are the club to watch if the door opens to a potential move - especially with Postecoglou having made a conscious effort to add youth to their midfield ranks in recent months.

Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall have already made their way into the first-team this season, with the former performing in a plethora of positions including centre-back amid Spurs' injury crisis, whilst Bergvall has fit seamlessly into their midfield ranks with a number of impressive performances.

The Sunderland midfielder, younger brother of Real Madrid and England star Jude, has played a huge role for Sunderland this season with the Black Cats already looking set to wrap up a play-off space in the Championship, and he's been labelled a 'freak' by teammate Dan Neil for his efforts this season - but if they don't go up, they'll have to fight off interest in their midfield star.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Jobe Bellingham has made 28 youth caps England youth level, scoring twice.

Sunderland won't engage in any transfer gossip at this point in the season as they aim to keep their stars in the mental frame for a potential promotion, and they are in a strong negotiating position given that Bellingham has three years left on his contract.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 20-03-25.

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a significant boost in their attempts to land Franco Mastantuono as Hotspur Way recruitment chiefs have entered discussions over a move for the River Plate star at a time when Manchester United have decided to prioritise signing alternative targets, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Spurs are already aware that they will have to fork out £20.9million for Kevin Danso at the end of the season, when they have an obligation to make the central defender's loan move from Lens permanent, but boss Ange Postecoglou has set his sights on overcoming potential competition from Red Devils counterpart Ruben Amorim for further reinforcements.

Manchester United have confirmed plans to leave Old Trafford for a new 100,000-seater stadium, as minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues making his mark behind the scenes, and their financial limitations could create a pathway for Tottenham to win the race for Mastantuono's signature in the summer.

Spurs Up Ante in Pursuit of Mastantuono Deal

North Londoners enter talks over teenage attacking midfielder

Tottenham have upped the ante in their attempts to beat Manchester United to the acquisition of Mastantuono, according to GMS sources, as they have made contact in a bid to gauge whether current employers River Plate are willing to cash in and what it would take to get the deal over the line.

The 17-year-old attacking midfielder has a release clause worth in the region of £38million written into his contract, which Spurs and the Red Devils will have the opportunity to take advantage of when the transfer window reopens for business, but there is determination to discover the possibility of being able to recruit him for a smaller fee.

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham's interest in wonderkid Mastantuono is rising and Postecoglou's hopes of sealing his arrival have increased thanks to Manchester United remaining unconvinced over the pace of his development in comparison to alternative targets pinpointed by Amorim ahead of his first full season at the helm.

The Argentina under-20 international has made a telling impact since breaking into River Plate's senior squad, which has resulted in him being likened to Manchester City's six-time Premier League title-winner Phil Foden as well as catching the eye of Spurs and the Red Devils' respective recruitment departments as they make plans for next term.

Mastantuono will stay on Manchester United's shortlist of youngsters to be scouted as key decision-makers at Old Trafford do not doubt his talent, GMS sources have learned, but they may have opened the door for Tottenham to pounce as there is a growing belief that he is not what Amorim needs in the here and now even though he is of the right age profile.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Franco Mastantuono registered five key passes and grabbed an assist during River Plate's win over Atletico Tucuman earlier this month

Postecoglou Aims to Accelerate Dibling Move

Red Devils playing catch up in attempts to overcome capital club

GMS sources have been told that Tottenham are also trying to beat Manchester United to the acquisition of Southampton winger Tyler Dibling, and their knowledge of facing competition for an agreement has resulted in the north Londoners attempting to move fastest ahead of the transfer window officially reopening.

Saints were unwilling to sanction their academy graduate's departure for less than £55million midway through the season, but the immediate threat of relegation to the Championship has made it increasingly likely that he will embark on a fresh challenge away from St Mary's in the coming months.

Manchester United have an avenue of communication open to Dibling after he has remained a subject of interest, GMS sources understand, but Old Trafford negotiators will only try to steal a march on Tottenham if they can compete at the level of financing it will take to get the deal over the line.

Although GMS sources recently revealed that the Red Devils have been watching Mastantuono's progress closely as they mull over whether to lure him away from River Plate, Tottenham has now become a more likely destination if he decides to challenge himself in the Premier League.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 19/03/2025

Tottenham Hotspur have Fulham manager Marco Silva on their shortlist of potential replacements for Ange Postecoglou, and according to TBR Football, they will be forced to pay £8m to prise him away from the Cottagers.

Silva, who has been described as a 'genius' who is 'better than Postecoglou', has Fulham competing for European places in the Premier League this season and has done an excellent job since joining the capital club. The Cottagers returned to the Premier League back in 2022, and Silva has now transformed them into an established club in England's top flight.

Heading into the international break, Fulham sit in eighth place in the table, just four points off the top four. In contrast, Postecoglou is under pressure at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with his side competing towards the bottom of the league.

Tottenham Must Pay £8m for Marco Silva

He's on Spurs' shortlist

According to a report from TBR Football, if Tottenham want to make a move to appoint Fulham manager Silva as a replacement for Postecoglou, they will have to fork out £8m to trigger his release clause. The hefty fee could be a deterrent for Spurs, especially as they will likely have to pay to sack Postecoglou.

GIVEMESPORT sources have confirmed that Tottenham do have Silva on their shortlist of potential managers, alongside Andoni Iraola and Thomas Frank. It appears that Iraola is the top candidate, but Silva is admired by Spurs.

As it stands, Postecoglou remains in his position, but it could be a crucial few months for the Australian manager. Spurs have been eliminated from all domestic cup competitions, while they're struggling in the bottom half of the Premier League. Tottenham do remain in the Europa League, facing Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-final.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Marco Silva has won 78 of his 174 games in charge of Fulham.

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Tottenham Hotspur have Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola on their shortlist if they were to sack Ange Postecoglou, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter.

The pressure is mounting on Postecoglou after a disappointing campaign, particularly in the Premier League. Tottenham have been knocked out of the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, but they do remain in the Europa League with a quarter-final tie against Eintracht Frankfurt around the corner.

Their season rests on achieving success in Europe, and it could be an opportunity for Postecoglou to save his job. If the Australian manager was judged purely on what he's achieved domestically this season, there's a chance Daniel Levy will have pulled the trigger.

Fabrizio Romano: Andoni Iraola a Manager of Interest

No decision made on Postecoglou yet

Writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, Romano has confirmed that Iraola is a manager on Tottenham's shortlist, but there are several names being monitored. The respected journalist also confirms that no decision has been made on Postecoglou yet, with Spurs still competing in the Europa League.

"There are several names being monitored, Iraola is one of them for sure. But no decision has been made yet on Postecoglou, waiting also on Europa League campaign."

GIVEMESPORT sources have also confirmed that Daniel Levy wants to bring in Iraola if he decides to sack Postecoglou, with the Bournemouth manager considered their first-choice option. Marco Silva and Thomas Frank are also said to be options, with Levy clearly valuing Premier League experience.

As it stands, Postecoglou remains in charge as we head into the international break. If Tottenham were eliminated from the Europa League earlier this month, it would be interesting to know whether Postecoglou would have been relieved of his duties.

Domestically, Tottenham's season is over, but there's a chance it could be saved if Postecoglou delivers a trophy. Tottenham fans are desperate to see their club lift some silverware after a significant drought, and their manager will undoubtedly earn himself some credit in the bank if he can deliver a trophy over the next few weeks.

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Two Fulham officials were supposedly split in their views on how Mathys Tel is performing as a Tottenham Hotspur signing, according to Dan Kilpatrick of the 'Tottenham Way Podcast' - with the podcast host suggesting that the 'jury is still out' on how the Frenchman has done in north London.

The Bayern Munich loanee started well in his Spurs career, scoring on his first start for the club against Aston Villa in the FA Cup at the start of February. But he's failed to do so since in his following five starts for the club, even failing to be introduced from the bench in matches against Bournemouth and AZ Alkmaar earlier this month - and that has divided opinion amongst Fulham chiefs.

Kilpatrick: "Jury Still Out" on Mathys Tel at Tottenham Hotspur

The Frenchman has yet to record a goal contribution in the Premier League

Speaking on the Tottenham Way Podcast, Kilpatrick stated that he overheard two Fulham officials talking about Tel, with one stating that he wasn't sure on the Frenchman at the reported £60million loan-to-buy option inserted in his loan deal - before the other member rebutted those claims, leaving the jury open to his arrival.

Kilpatrick said:

“I mean, it was interesting after the match, there was a couple of Fulham, I don’t know what to call them really, officials, let’s say, and they were just talking about Tel. And they were like, what do you think of Tel?

"And one of them was like, I don’t see it at all. I don’t see it, 60 million, no way.

"And the other one was like, I don’t know, actually. I thought he was pretty good. He’s pretty bright. He’s obviously young, but you could see his, you know, you could see his talents sort of thing. So, you know, the jury is still out."

Tel burst onto the scene for Bayern in the 2022/23 season, scoring six goals in 28 games in his debut campaign for the Bundesliga club - but it was last season that he properly shone, with double figures in all competitions despite being a squad player.

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

He wasn't quite fancied by Vincent Kompany, failing to score under the Belgian in the first half of the campaign, and a move to Tottenham hasn't quite been beneficial just yet. However, at the age of just 19, he's already achieved lots in the game - and patience may be required by Ange Postecoglou if he does decide to activate the permanent move in the summer before utilising him in his squad for the long-term.

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Spurs' season hit a fresh low point as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Fulham last weekend, resulting in boss Ange Postecoglou having a verbal altercation with supporters and increasing the pressure to win the Europa League if they want to keep their chances of being involved in a continental competition alive heading into next term.

Romero, who completed a permanent move worth £42.5million from Atalanta in August 2022 after enjoying a productive season-long loan with Tottenham, started the loss at Craven Cottage and has uncertainty hanging over his future ahead of the final weeks of the 2024/25 campaign.

Spurs Make Significant Call on Romero Future

Central defender has to put pen-to-paper on fresh terms or depart

Influential figures behind the scenes are poised to give Romero an ultimatum as he will be pushed to sign a new Tottenham contract or leave during the summer, according to GMS sources, with the north Londoners aware that La Liga title-chasers Real Madrid could be prepared to make a substantial offer if he is put on the market.

The central defender is set to enter the final two years of his £165,000-per-week deal during the upcoming transfer window, leading to Spurs acknowledging that they will have to significantly drop their demands if he stays on board for another campaign without putting pen-to-paper.

Although GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham have refused to rule out the possibility of sanctioning Romero's departure ahead of next term, despite maintaining his place at the heart of the backline for the trip to Fulham last weekend, their preference is to keep him and offer a giant contract which would see him leap to the top of the wage bill.

The World Cup-winning Argentina international is valued at more than £60million by Spurs and does not have a release clause included in his current terms, resulting in the capital club being under no pressure to lower his price tag, but he has been gaining admiring glances from overseas.

There is a growing expectation that Real Madrid will test Tottenham's resolve with a bid for Romero in the summer, GMS sources have learned, as recruitment chiefs at the Bernabeu have been given fresh hope that he can be prised away after Postecoglou's charges have found themselves adrift of the European qualification spots.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Cristian Romero has been averaging 4.9 ball recoveries and 2.7 clearances per Premier League outing this season

Romero Funds Would be Used for Fresh Faces

North Londoners prepared to put any cash towards improving squad

GMS sources have been told that Tottenham have given assurances that any cash raised from high-profile departures will be reinvested to bolster the squad during the summer transfer window as they want to make sure they do not have a repeat of this season if the likes of Romero and captain Heung-min Son are allowed to embark on a fresh challenge.

Spurs have been forced to contend with a host of injuries throughout the campaign, leading to them being desperate to avoid a situation where they are left short of depth if they offload the 26-year-old - who has been described as 'unbelievable' by teammate Micky van de Ven - and their South Korean fan favourite in the coming months.

Tottenham are concerned that key men will be pursued if they miss out on Europa League glory, but GMS sources understand that Ibrahima Konate, Dean Huijsen and William Saliba - of Liverpool, Bournemouth and Arsenal respectively - are on Real Madrid's radar if Romero proves to be out of their reach.

The capital club are preparing for a busy summer, when there are expected to be incomings and outgoings, and GMS sources recently revealed that Postecoglou will have the chance to land Dusan Vlahovic in a cut-price deal after Juventus have decided they are willing to lower their demands.

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Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is threatening to raid Premier League rivals Bournemouth as Andoni Iraola has been earmarked as his first-choice option to head into the Hotspur Way dugout if Ange Postecoglou is sacked at the end of the season, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Spurs backed the Greek-Australian tactician during the winter transfer window, with Mathys Tel proving to be a last-minute addition thanks to completing an initial loan switch which includes a £45million option to buy after successful negotiations were held with Bundesliga title-chasers Bayern Munich.

Antonin Kinsky and Kevin Danso also arrived at Tottenham midway through the campaign, but Tottenham have remained in the bottom half of the Premier League and Postecoglou was involved in a verbal altercation with supporters following the north Londoners' latest setback at the hands of Fulham last weekend.

Levy has identified Iraola as his top target to be appointed as Tottenham's next manager if Postecoglou is axed in the coming months, according to GMS sources, and contact has already been made despite Bournemouth planning to hold discussions over an improved contract on the south coast.

There have been suggestions that the Spaniard would be open to the possibility of heading into the Spurs hot-seat if the opportunity arises, leading to members of the capital club's hierarchy being confident that his head can be turned, but their domestic rivals will fight to keep him in his current surroundings.

GMS sources have been informed that Bournemouth owner Bill Foley is poised to hold face-to-face talks with Iraola to understand his goals, as first revealed on our Market Madness podcast, and there is intent to offer him more lucrative terms in an attempt to convince him to stay on board and fend off interest from Tottenham.

The 42-year-old was appointed as the Cherries' head coach in June 2023 and, having been described as 'incredible' by Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola, his side are in the hunt for European qualification as well as FA Cup glory despite suffering the setback of a top flight defeat to Brentford at the Vitality Stadium last weekend.

Iraola has a release clause worth more than £5million written into his contract, GMS sources recently revealed, meaning that Tottenham will have an opportunity to leave Bournemouth helpless if they are unable to convince him to put pen-to-paper on a new deal in the coming weeks.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Andoni Iraola has won 122 of his 293 matches in management, while he has suffered 99 defeats along the way

Silva and Frank are Shortlisted as Alternatives

Both tacticians have release clauses written into contracts

GMS sources have been told that Fulham head coach Marco Silva and Brentford boss Thomas Frank have been shortlisted by Tottenham as other potential targets, with both having release clauses that can be triggered, but Postecoglou's position will only be reviewed at the end of the season as his bosses continue succession planning.

Although the former Celtic chief has blamed Spurs' underwhelming season on an injury crisis - and influential figures behind the scenes have acknowledged the amount of time key men have been on the sidelines for - it is not a given that he will be at the helm heading into next term despite the desire to make things work.

Postecoglou is under pressure to win the Europa League or somehow deliver qualification for a continental competition, GMS sources understand, but an upturn in form between now and the end of the campaign has been deemed important if he wants to keep his job and cannot clinch silverware.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 17/03/2025