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Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring Max Kilman ahead of potentially heading to Wolverhampton Wanderers with an offer.

The Premier League rivals are threatening to provide fellow suitors West Ham United with additional competition for the central defender.

Wolves are fearful of Kilman being the subject of bids and remain desperate to hold onto their captain heading into the new season.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are mulling over whether to compete with Premier League rivals West Ham United for the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers star Max Kilman just a matter of days after the transfer window reopened for business, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Dutch tactician Erik ten Hag has remained in charge of the Red Devils following a lengthy end-of-season review in the aftermath of FA Cup final glory and, amid discussions over an extended contract at Old Trafford, is looking to improve his squad ahead of his third campaign at the helm.

Although Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou already tied up a deal last month, with Timo Werner set to return to north London on a fresh loan deal from RB Leipzig which includes an £8.5million purchase option, he is in the hunt for further reinforcements before the new term gets underway.

Red Devils and Spurs Keeping Tabs on Kilman

Central defender's traits appeal to Premier League rivals

Manchester United and Tottenham have refused to rule out the possibility of battling it out with West Ham for Kilman's signature, according to GMS sources, as his versatility and strengths on the left-hand side of a central defensive pairing have appealed to both sides as they seek fresh faces.

The Wolves captain, who made 44 appearances during the 2023/24 campaign, has become one of the most sought-after Premier League talents during the opening stages of the summer transfer window and his current employers are at serious risk of seeing him embark on a fresh challenge ahead of the fast-approaching new season.

GMS sources have been informed that Manchester United have shortlisted Kilman as a potential incoming after struggling to make a breakthrough in negotiations for first-choice centre-back target Jarrad Branthwaite due to Everton being desperate to keep him at Goodison Park.

Although Jean-Clair Todibo had initially been pinpointed as an alternative option to welcome to Old Trafford - and it had been expected that he would join - a summer switch is off the table as UEFA's multi-club ownership rules have resulted in INEOS being unable to acquire the Frenchman from Nice.

Manchester United's frustrations in a bid to circumnavigate regulations have led to Kilman jumping up the list of potential recruits, and he has moved towards becoming a more serious target for ten Hag to consider as he looks to fill the void left by outgoing World Cup winner Raphael Varane.

GMS sources understand that the Red Devils are keen to spend no more than £45million on a new central defender, meaning that the former Maidenhead United man has come into focus, but Tottenham are also showing interest even though there are doubts over whether they would be willing to meet Wolves' demands.

Spurs are looking for a presence who is capable of playing on the left of a central defensive pairing as well as filling in at left-back, and Kilman is believed to be one of the names that has worked his way onto Postecoglou's radar as he seeks cover for Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Max Kilman was one of just two outfield players to play every minute of the 2023/24 campaign, alongside Arsenal centre-back William Saliba

Wolves Braced for Potential Kilman Bids

Wanderers preparing to remain firm over demands

GMS sources have been told that Wolves have been fearful of admirers testing their resolve with bids for Kilman during the summer, but they are determined to stand by their £50million price tag as they are hopeful of the lofty valuation resulting in interested parties turning their attentions elsewhere.

Former Wanderers teammate Conor Coady has described the 27-year-old as 'outstanding', and head coach Gary O'Neil is desperate to ensure he is among his options when his side's Premier League campaign gets underway with a trip to expected title challengers Arsenal on August 17.

Although Manchester United and Tottenham are circling, West Ham are also in the mix for an agreement as new Hammers chief Julen Lopetegui is eager to seal a reunion after previously managing Kilman at Molineux, and a move to the London Stadium still has potential as plans are put in place.

GMS sources recently revealed that the Wolves fan favourite is admired by the 2023 Europa Conference League winners and could be the subject of a bid due to doubts over the futures of Kurt Zouma and Nayef Aguerd after entering a new era following David Moyes' departure from the hot-seat.

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Tottenham Hotspur are seriously considering offloading Djed Spence after Genoa have made it clear that they want to seal a permanent deal.

The Serie A side are hoping to negotiate a cut-price switch after the right-back impressed during a productive loan spell at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium.

All parties are open to an agreement being reached just a matter of days after the summer transfer window officially opened for business.

Tottenham Hotspur outcast Djed Spence is poised to seal his permanent departure from Hotspur Way as he is at the centre of discussions over a summer switch to Genoa after a productive loan spell with the Serie A outfit during the second half of the 2023/24 campaign, GMS sources have revealed.

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has been busy since his first season at the helm came to an end last month as he has wasted no time in tying up a fresh loan deal for Timo Werner, which includes an £8.5million option to buy the former Chelsea striker from German outfit RB Leipzig.

Swedish teenager Lucas Bergvall will also link up with his new teammates in the coming weeks after completing his switch from Djurgardens, having snubbed interest from Barcelona during the early stages of the year, but chairman Daniel Levy and technical director Johan Lange are locked in conversations over Spence's future.

Genoa Aiming to Seal Knockdown Deal for Spence

All parties open to reaching agreement over switch

Genoa have set their sights on landing Spence in a cut-price deal after entering talks with Tottenham over a potential permanent move to the Luigi Ferraris Stadium, according to GMS sources, and negotiations are expected to be successful after failing to break into the forefront of Postecoglou's plans.

The attack-minded right-back made 16 appearances after joining the Italian outfit during the winter transfer window on a temporary basis, and head coach Alberto Gilardino is keen to have him among his options as preparations are ramped up ahead of the fast-approaching new campaign.

GMS sources have been informed that all parties are open to an agreement being reached, with Spence unlikely to have a route into Tottenham's preferred starting line-up thanks to Pedro Porro making the position his own on the right-hand side of the backline for large parts of last term.

Although Tottenham completed Spence's signing in a deal worth up to £20million from Championship side Middlesbrough in July 2022, his spell in north London has not gone to plan and he has found opportunities hard to come by despite shining during a loan spell with Nottingham Forest before his arrival.

The 23-year-old was described as 'unbelievable' by pundit Ian Wright thanks to his performances for the Tricky Trees, but GMS sources understand that he is on course to bring the curtain down on his Spurs career in the coming weeks as a switch to Genoa appears to be on the cards.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Djed Spence has been limited to just 43 minutes of action in a Tottenham Hotspur shirt, while he is edging towards sealing his departure without making a single start

Spence Suitors Eager to Negotiate Lower Fee Than Buy Option

Serie A outfit determined to reach compromise with Spurs

Although Genoa were given the option to sign Spence for £8.4million as part of the initial loan agreement which took him to Italy, GMS sources have been told that Il Grifone are determined to knock a couple of million off that amount and are eager to reach a compromise during the early stages of the transfer window.

The six-cap England under-21 international's suitors are looking to ensure they get the best value deal possible despite being desperate to avoid their pursuit becoming a summer saga, but Spurs are in a strong negotiating position as his £47,000-per-week contract still has three years to run.

Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge previously told GMS that Spence does not have a future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, having struggled to reproduce the kind of form he enjoyed at Nottingham Forest, and it appears likely that he has already made his final appearance for the north Londoners.

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Tottenham are interested in Sebastian Szymanski due to his impressive form in the Turkish Super Lig.

His all-rounded skills make him appealing, but Jose Mourinho aims to retain him.

Ange Postecoglou's style suits Szymanski's strengths; and there is potential for immediate impact in Tottenham's setup.

Tottenham Hotspur are planning to add to their squad in the summer with a number of squad options to boost their ability to get results year-round in the Premier League - and one player they could be in the market for is Poland midfielder, Sebastian Szymanski, Ben Jacobs has told GIVEMESPORT.

The north London outfit started last season incredibly strongly under the Australian manager with eight wins from ten games, but two huge losses in form throughout November and April saw them fall out of the Champions League running, having to settle for a fifth-placed finish in the Premier League instead.

It hasn't been a successful season by all means but it's certainly an improvement on last season's nightmare under Antonio Conte and that will see Daniel Levy give Postecoglou the backing to strengthen his squad in the coming weeks - which could result in a move for Szymanski, Jacobs said.

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The club are considering a move for the Polish star

Tottenham are growing in their interest for Szymanski, Jacobs wrote in his GIVEMESPORT column.

The Fenerbahce man, who is 'so good to watch', has been in red-hot form in the Super Lig this season, with 13 goals and 19 assists in all competitions for the Istanbul-based side; alongside winning the second-most tackles and being one of just two players with over 60 shots, created chances and tackles won in Europe's best 10 leagues.

Those stats alone are enough to entice any team to make a move for such an all-rounded player, but Jose Mourinho wants to keep the Pole at the club. With a contract that doesn't run out until 2027, Tottenham would have to stump up a decent-sized fee for his services if they were to land him.

However, with Lazio and Marseille also being touted as clubs to watch in terms of his signature in the summer, Postecoglou knows that he will need to move quickly if he is to secure the signature of the midfielder.

The 25-year-old, who could leave for a fee of £30m according to reports in Turkey, has been in fine form for Feyenoord and Fenerbahce over the past two seasons with 23 goals in 95 games in all competitions and having found his way into the Poland squad for EURO 2024, he'll be hoping to announce himself on the big stage when suitable; with games against Austria and France still to come in the group stages.

Szymanski Could Oust Tottenham's Stars

Some of Tottenham's creative stars haven't been in good form

Tottenham still have Oliver Skipp, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Yves Bissouma, Giovani Lo Celso, Pape Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur in their ranks in central midfield and so Szymanski could find it tough to break into the starting XI in that regard.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Fenerbahce got 99 points in the Super Lig and still didn't win the league.

But with Dejan Kulusevski not enjoying his best year in a Tottenham shirt and James Maddison missing out on a spot in England's final team, he could oust them should he sign and impress early on.

Postecoglou gets good use out of his attacking stars with his fast, free-flowing football that aims to wear the opponent down before putting them to the sword and with an all-action midfielder like Szymanski, there will be ample opportunity for the midfielder to walk straight into the Tottenham setup should he sign and start for the Australian manager in the coming transfer window.

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Tottenham are not pursuing a deal for Weston McKennie, despite reports suggesting otherwise.

McKennie is still likely to be involved in a swap deal with Douglas Luiz at Aston Villa.

Alongside signing a midfielder, Spurs are also eyeing a striker this summer with Ivan Toney a target.

Tottenham are not currently working on a deal to sign Weston McKennie, with talks between Juventus and Aston Villa over a swap deal for the American and Douglas Luiz ongoing.

Reports from Football Insider suggested that the north London club were looking to hijack McKennie's move to Villa, after negotiations over the proposed swap deal had stalled. However, Spurs correspondent Alasdair Gold has revealed that the club are not looking to jump the queue for the Juventus midfielder, and that the deal between the Old Lady and the Midlands club is still very much on the cards.

McKennie made 38 appearances for the Italian giants last season, but is now deemed surplus to requirements as new boss Thiago Motta looks to land his primary target, Luiz. The Villa midfielder enjoyed an excellent campaign for Unai Emery's side, scoring ten goals in all competitions as the Birmingham-based team secured a place in the top four of the Premier League.

Spurs Are Not Interested in McKennie

The McKennie - Luiz swap is still likely to come to fruition

After narrowly missing out on Champions League qualification by finishing behind Aston Villa, Ange Postecoglou will be desperate to bolster his squad this summer to ensure his team makes the leap into the prestigious competition next season. While the likes of Yves Bissouma, Pape Matar Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur offered quality in large patches for the Australian, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Giovani Lo Celso's futures are uncertain, and thus strengthening the depth of his midfield will be a primary concern in this window.

Football Insider had suggested that the club's hierarchy had identified McKennie as a player that could aid this lack of depth, and that talks over a £15 million deal had commenced, but this has now been dispelled by journalist Gold. Replying to a fan on X, the football.london correspondent claimed he'd been told that Spurs held no interest in the player.

Instead, the complex exchange of players between Villa and Juventus appears to be developing. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has reported that Luiz is Motta's top target, and that the only condition to be arranged in order for the deal to be completed is surrounding McKennie's exit.

Attentions could now turn back to Conor Gallagher for Spurs, who has been the subject of an ongoing saga between the London rivals for some time. While the future of Gallagher, who has also been linked with Villa, remains up in the air, it has been heavily rumoured that Chelsea are under pressure to move the player on for financial reasons, before the beginning of July.

Spurs Also Chasing a Striker

Ivan Toney has been linked with a move

While reinforcing the middle of the park is on the agenda, acquiring more offensive firepower is another key priority for Tottenham this summer. Links may have been somewhat muted since tying Timo Werner down to another loan deal, but GIVEMESPORT sources revealed yesterday that the north Londoners have a 'genuine interest' in Ivan Toney, who they value at £40 million.

However, they will face stiff competition from Manchester United, who are also said to value the player at £40 million. GIVEMESPORT sources have asserted that Brentford remain staunch on their £60 million asking price, so a compromise will need to be made for a deal to materialise.

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Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing Brentford frontman Ivan Toney after already striking deals which will see Timo Werner and Lucas Bergvall report for pre-season with the north Londoners.

Spurs are mulling over whether to launch a bid for the England international after initial speculation over a potential proposal was wide of the mark.

Ange Postecoglou is looking to acquire Toney for £40million despite Brentford being keen to secure a more significant sum for their talisman.

Tottenham Hotspur are seriously interested in luring Ivan Toney to Hotspur Way and are refusing to rule out the possibility of testing the resolve of Premier League rivals Brentford by lodging a bid when their talisman returns from Euro 2024, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Having led his side to European qualification after finishing fifth in the top flight, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has wasted no time in ensuring he will not be left short in attack during the fast-approaching new campaign by tying Timo Werner down to a fresh loan deal which includes an £8.5million option to buy from RB Leipzig.

The Greek-Australian has also seen Lucas Bergvall complete a switch from Djurgardens, having snubbed additional interest from Barcelona earlier this year, but he is refusing to rest on his laurels and has remained in discussions with chairman Daniel Levy and technical director Johan Lange about further acquisitions to bolster Tottenham's squad.

Spurs Keen on Sealing Deal for Toney

North Londoners mulling over launching formal offer

Tottenham have a genuine interest in landing Toney after putting further plans in place for the remainder of the summer transfer window, according to GMS sources, and there is a possibility of the north Londoners making a formal offer for his services ahead of the August 30 deadline.

Although there has been speculation that Spurs have already been left frustrated after a £40million bid was turned down by Brentford, it is understood that those claims are wide of the mark as Postecoglou has refrained from heading to the negotiating table for the striker at this stage.

Toney is currently in Germany after being included in England's Euro 2024 squad despite missing a large chunk of the 2023/24 campaign due to being hit with an eight-month ban for breaching betting regulations, and he would provide the likes of Richarlison with stiff competition for a regular starting berth if he ends up heading to Tottenham.

GMS sources have been informed that Spurs have stopped short of engaging in active discussions with Brentford, where the former Newcastle United man has been described as 'special' by chief Thomas Frank, but they are keeping tabs on his situation and could look to enter negotiations after his return from international duty.

Toney's current employers are not heading into the remainder of the transfer window in a particularly strong negotiating position as he is set to enter the final 12 months of his contract, which allows him to pocket £20,000-per-week, at the Gtech Community Stadium in the coming weeks.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ivan Toney has failed to come out on the winning side in any of his five appearances against Tottenham Hotspur, but he has found the back of the net twice

Postecoglou Values Toney at £40m Amid Pursuit

Brentford looking to stick with lofty valuation

GMS sources have been told that Tottenham rate Toney at the £40million mark, and they would be keen to strike a deal if it becomes clear that London neighbours Brentford would be open to sanctioning their talisman's departure for a figure in that region following his efforts at Euro 2024.

The Bees are not ready to negotiate with admirers at this stage, particularly due to the 28-year-old currently fighting for minutes in Gareth Southgate's Three Lions squad, resulting in Postecoglou being forced to play the waiting game before potentially upping the ante in his pursuit.

But, in a potential blow for Tottenham and fellow suitors Manchester United, GMS sources recently revealed that Brentford are unwilling to lower their £60million demands even though they are at risk of seeing Toney walk away as a free agent at the end of the 2024/25 campaign.

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Tottenham eyeing Vanderson as a potential replacement for the departing Emerson Royal, with a reported £34m price tag.

Vanderson could struggle for a starting spot due to Porro's strong campaign, making the deal costly for Spurs.

Sources indicate Vanderson could serve as backup for Porro if signed by the north London club.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Monaco right-back Vanderson as they search for a replacement for Emerson Royal, who is expected to leave in the summer transfer window, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Pedro Porro is Ange Postecoglou's main option at right-back as it stands, but with Emerson potentially heading through the exit door, Spurs will need to source a replacement. The Brazilian defender is hoping to secure a move to Serie A outfit AC Milan, with Tottenham eyeing Vanderson.

It could be an expensive deal for the north London club, especially when you consider there's no guarantee Vanderson would be a starter. Porro enjoyed an impressive 2023/2024 campaign for Spurs, so Vanderson could struggle to establish himself as a starter.

Tottenham Eyeing Vanderson This Summer

He could replace Emerson Royal

Italian reporter Romano has confirmed that Monaco right-back Vanderson is an option for Tottenham this summer, but the Brazilian star could cost in the region of £34m...

"Tottenham are showing interest in AS Monaco right back Vanderson, one of the options only if Emerson Royal leaves the club. Not an easy one as Monaco want more than €40m fee, but Spurs appreciate him. Emerson, expected to leave #THFC with AC Milan being his priority."

GIVEMESPORT sources also confirmed earlier this month that Vanderson was a target for the north London outfit, with the 22-year-old expected to come in as a backup to Porro if he were to sign on the dotted line. AC Milan are pushing to secure the signature of Emerson, who could be on his way to Italy for a fee of around £20m.

Although Vanderson might not be overly pleased with arriving and playing second fiddle to Porro, Postecoglou will want top-level players all throughout his squad, not just in the starting XI. Spurs are competing in Europe next season, so they will need to add to their squad depth.

Postecoglou Could Sanction Further Tottenham Sales

Bryan Gil and Alejo Veliz may depart

Speaking exclusively to GIVEMESPORT, Fabrizio Romano has also confirmed that Bryan Gil and Alejo Veliz may depart in the summer transfer window. Gil could leave on a permanent deal, while Veliz will return from Sevilla and may be sent out on loan once again.

As important as it is for Postecoglou to ensure he has plenty of depth throughout his squad, the Australian tactician will only want to keep players around that he believes can add quality. Gil didn't feature an awful lot for Spurs in the 2023/2024 campaign, but when he did play he failed to impress.

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