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Tottenham Hotspur are set to sign Burnley winger Wilson Odobert (19), according to a report this Friday from Sacha Tavolieri. The report mentions that the former Troyes player underwent medical tests with the North London-based Premier League club with a deal entering its closing stages. The Paris Saint-Germain youth product joined the Clarets from Troyes last summer in a €12m deal. Tottenham’s outlay for the talented France U23 international remains undisclosed.

Odobert logged four goals and three assists in 33 games played with Vincent Kompany’s Burnley FC last season, which did not prevent the Clarets from going down in the EFL Championship. Odobert was on the scoresheet for Burnley’s season-opening 4-1 away win against Luton Town. The 19-year-old was tied to the Turf Moor side with a contract set to expire in 2028.

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L’Équipe understands that Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are two of four teams leading the race to sign Stade Rennais midfielder Désiré Doué (19).

The race to sign Doué is hotting up after Bayern Munich submitted an opening offer for the Frenchman. The Bundesliga side’s €35m bid fell significantly short of Rennes’ asking price. Rennes want to garner a considerable fee for the versatile midfielder. SRFC sold Jérémy Doku to Manchester City in a €60m deal last summer. The Breton club believe that, including bonuses, they could achieve a similar fee for Doué.

Despite their initial offer being knocked back, Bayern Munich are expected to return, however, they will face considerable competition. Having seemingly missed out on Borussia Dortmund-bound Rayan Cherki, Paris Saint-Germain are very interested in signing Doué and are set to attempt to advance a deal.

L’Équipe and Ouest-France have both revealed an interest from Arsenal, however, the former publication believes that they are behind both Chelsea and Tottenham in the race to sign the Rennes midfielder. Chelsea, Tottenham, Bayern Munich and PSG are currently the four clubs leading the race, L’Équipe understands.

Le Parisien understands that Bayern Munich have seen an opening offer of €35m, bonuses included, for Désiré Doué (19) rejected by Stade Rennais.

Having missed out on European football for the first time in seven years, there was an acceptance that some of Rennes’ key players and most promising prospects may leave the club this summer. That is exactly what is already happening with Jeanuël Belocian and Enzo Le Fée’s departures already being confirmed.

However, Doué represents the most bankable asset for SRFC, who believe that they could garner a club-record fee for the versatile midfielder. That record currently belongs to Jérémy Doku (22), who left the Breton club to join Manchester City in a €60m deal last summer. There is nonetheless an acceptance that if Rennes are to garner such a sum for Doué, much of it will have to be comprised of bonuses.

Tottenham and PSG in the race for Doué

A first offer has arrived at SRFC’s doorstep and it has come from Bayern Munich. However, the €35m offer (bonuses included) falls considerably short of the valuation. Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in the midfielder, who is currently preparing to play for France at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.

Emerson Royal (25) could leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer amid significant interest from Serie A Side AC Milan. The Spurs are already preparing for this eventuality and have lined up AS Monaco’s Vanderson (22) as a potential replacement, according to a report from Fabrizio Romano.

Vanderson joined Monaco from Grêmio in January 2022, immediately bursting onto the scene under manager Philippe Clement. His development since has been steady. At the start of this season, he earned his first cap for the Brazil national team, however, at club level, it wasn’t his finest season. Injuries and setbacks prevented Vanderson from finding his rhythm as he made 23 appearances in all competitions, netting three goals and registering one assist.

However, that is not preventing suitors from circling. Tottenham are showing interest in Vanderson, according to Romano. However, any deal could prove difficult. The Principality club want more than €40m for the right-back, whose contract runs until 2028. With UEFA Champions League football returning to the Stade Louis II, Les Monégasques will be looking to retain their key assets.