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It doesn’t seem as if Giovani lo Celso has a future at Tottenham Hotspur, with reports from Argentina making his situation clear.

He made a fleeting impact in the absence of James Maddison last season, but the Argentine wasn’t part of the squad for their 1-1 draw against Leicester City earlier this week.

As days tick down for the summer transfer window to close, Lo Celso could well be scrambling to seek a move.

Ole in Argentina report that Lo Celso ‘desires a new destiny’, suggesting that he wants to leave the club. As far as Ole, the country’s premier sports newspaper, have it, Ange Postecoglou isn’t considering the player this season.

Aston Villa have been mentioned as a potential candidate, with interest from Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce also getting a mention.

Interest from Aston Villa is encouraged by Unai Emery having managed him at Villarreal, where Lo Celso enjoyed a bit of a renaissance in his loan spell in Spain.

That is why a move to Villa could interest Lo Celso, who is also a potential target for Saudi Arabia side Al Qadsiah, who like Paulo Dybala but have the Tottenham man as an alternative.

Ole seem more excited by the Aston Villa chance, and Lo Celso working under Emery.

Last Wednesday, UOL said Tottenham Hotspur are preparing an offer to sign AS Monaco’s Vanderson.

Three days ago, Brazilian journalist Bruno Andrade reported Spurs are preparing to offer around €32m for the right-back.

On Monday, Foot Mercato stated the Ligue 1 side are anticipating the 23-year-old’s exit as PSV Eindhoven’s Jordan Teze is set to join them.

L’Equipe report that Teze’s arrival won’t necessarily have an impact on Vanderson’s future, despite Tottenham’s interest.

In other words, Monaco don’t see the 23-year-old Dutchman as a replacement for the Brazil international. That doesn’t mean Vanderson can’t leave in this window.

Ange Postecoglou’s side have keen interest in the South American and are ‘ready to offer’ more than €30m to secure his services, according to the report.

As of Monday, Monaco hadn’t received an offer from Tottenham or any another club. L’Equipe state they won’t let the fullback leave unless they receive a ‘substantial offer’. They make no mention of the actual fee needed to convince Monaco.

Earlier this year, the defender signed a new contract until 2028. UOL had earlier reported that Monaco hope to earn €40m from his sale. This means Spurs, who are ready to offer over €30m, have to improve their bid.

It’s unclear whether Tottenham are ready to invest around €40m, unless they decide to let one of Pedro Porro and Djed Spence leave.

Tottenham Hotspur have received encouragement to sign AS Monaco’s Vanderson this summer, according to Foot Mercato.

Last Tuesday, journalist Bruno Andrade said Spurs have opened talks with the Ligue 1 side for right-back, after cashing in from Emerson Royal’s sale to AC Milan. A day later, UOL said Tottenham are ‘preparing a bid’ to sign Vanderson.

Two days ago, Andrade came up with another report stating that Tottenham are preparing an offer worth around €32m for the defender.

The Brazil international has four years left on his deal, but Foot Mercato claim he could leave the club in this window.

With the north London club keen, Monaco ‘anticipate the planned departure’ of the 23-year-old. They have identified PSV Eindhoven’s Jordan Teze as the candidate to replace him.

It’s claimed the 24-year-old Netherlands international has already played his last game for the Eredivisie side. The report adds he’s expected to arrive in the next few hours, to carry out the medical examinations with Monaco.

Earlier this month, we covered claims from Spain which stated Sergio Reguilón’s agent has confirmed Barcelona’s interest in the Tottenham Hotspur player.

It was also said Barca manager Hansi Flick has given his approval to go ahead and sign the 27-year-old this summer.

Monday’s edition of Sport talks about the Tottenham player as an option for the La Liga side.

Flick currently has Alejandro Balde as the recognised left-back at the Camp Nou. The report says the manager has confidence in him, but still needs another player in the same position. This is where Reguilón would fit in and the newspaper names the 28-year-old as an option for the Catalan club. He has less than a year left on his deal and Ange Postecoglou has left the fullback out of his plans at Tottenham this season.

Sport claim this makes the former Real Madrid man an ‘affordable market option to fill a last-minute gap’.

Flick’s desire to sign the Spurs defender clashes with Deco. The report claims the Barca sporting director wants to strengthen the left side of the pitch, but his priority is to sign a winger over a left-back.

Deco is looking for a quality winger for an affordable price and would have to get rid of a few players before considering an approach.

Flick and Deco have different views on Reguilón, and this may make it complicated for him to arrive at Barcelona in this window.

When Bryan Gill first moved to Valencia on loan from Tottenham in January 2022, he made a very quick and very positive impression.

After around a month his playing style had been likened to that of Lionel Messi and the local media dubbed him ‘Maradona de Barbate’, in reference to where he’s from.

There was talk of a permanent move and Valencia essentially selling anything which wasn’t nailed down in order to fund it. But things gradually dropped away and by April he’d started to slip out of the picture. He didn’t start the Copa del Rey final against Real Betis, which was ultimately lost on penalties.

Now at Girona, again on loan from Tottenham, it would appear the 23-year-old has got off to another good start.

Sunday’s edition of Mundo Deportivo has a headline reading ‘Bryan Gil, MVP in league debut’, they go on to say he was ‘the most outstanding player in the squad created by Míchel Sánchez’.

They fall over themselves with praise, saying he adapted ‘in a phenomenal way’, and his performance was almost like a ‘lecture’.

Both Girona and Tottenham will hope Gil can keep it up for a lot longer this time, aiding his career and helping Spurs finally get a decent fee.

Football can often be a cruel sport, both on and off the pitch.

Spare a thought right now for Bradley Locko. L’Equipe report the Brest player has been of interest to Tottenham Hotspur this summer and was very close to signing for Nottingham Forest.

The 22-year-old had a Premier League dream lined up that would have changed his life overnight. Much bigger wages would be game changing for both the youngster and his family, and it was all within grasp.

L’Equipe report none of that will be happening now because Locko has ruptured his Achilles tendon. It was a freak accident in training and didn’t involve any other player.

He’d only returned to training on Tuesday after taking part at the Olympics with France and picking up a silver medal.

AS Roma are looking at a deal for Tottenham midfielder Giovanni Lo Celso, if they sell Paulo Dybala to a club in Saudi Arabia’s Pro League.

That’s according to El Chiringuito and journalist Diego Plaza Casals, who say Lo Celso may have another option on the table as he looks to leave Tottenham.

Lo Celso has long been linked with a move away from Spurs, having struggled under several managers and continued that under Ange Postecoglou last season.

He’s now in the final year of his deal with the club so this is Tottenham’s last chance to make any money on him as he’ll be free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with clubs in Europe from January for next summer.

So far there have been few options for him, with several reports making it clear that Real Betis are biding their time to try and get him at the end of the window, perhaps taking advantage of Tottenham’s desperation.

El Chiringuito now report that Roma want the Argentine midfielder as a potential replacement for Dybala, who is currently being linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.

Tottenham are believed to want €15m for the midfielder, a fee Roma would surely be comfortable matching.

Aston Villa and Betis are also in the mix and interested, but the focus may now be on the Italians, if Dybala departs.

Reports in Turkey today said Fenerbahce are keen.

According to a claim in the Turkish media, Fenerbahce are showing interest in Tottenham Hotspur attacking midfielder Giovani Lo Celso.

The Istanbul club are looking to bolster their squad in this transfer window and former Spurs boss Jose Mourinho wants a reunion with the Argentine.

Sporx have reported on the future of Lo Celso at Tottenham after he struggled to get starts last season. It’s claimed Fenerbahce have been offered the playmaker via agents.

It’s been well reported this summer that Fenerbahce are looking to strengthen in midfield, and they’ve been linked with a number of players in England. Mourinho is said to have approved the transfer of Lo Celso and the Super Lig side are now working on a deal.

He made 24 appearances for the Premier League side last season, scoring two goals. However, he made just four starts in the league and may have to move on this summer to get regular first team action.

The 28-year-old is contracted to Tottenham until June 2025 so they may need to cash in on him this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to sign Burnley’s Wilson Odobert this summer, according to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri.

He took to X, formerly known as Twitter to state that the 19-year-old is close to signing for Tottenham.

The journalist further claims the Burnley player already cleared the medical tests with Tottenham on Thursday.

Odobert hasn’t been training with Burnley today and was not at their facilities. Tavolieri says that’s because his arrival at the north London club is ‘imminent now’.

The France U23 international’s deal with the Championship side lasts until 2028. Tavolieri makes no mention of the fee Burnley will collect from his transfer to Ange Postecoglou’s side.

There’s also no mention of whether the attacker will join Spurs on loan or a permanent transfer. With the Premier League side edging towards completing the deal, the details should be clarified in the next few hours.

The player joined the Clarets from Troyes in August 2023. Former Burnley manager Vincent Kompany used him across the front three positions last season, and he managed four goals and three assists from 33 games.

Back in May, journalist Christian Martin reported Liverpool are in the picture to sign Piero Hincapié. The Reds aren’t the only English club as Tottenham Hotspur are also chasing the Bayer Leverkusen player this summer.

Recent claims in Germany have stated the defender won’t continue at Leverkusen. He’s looking for a new club, to enjoy regular minutes this season.

El Comercio relay that and then share their own take on this case, which is when Tottenham and Liverpool are mentioned.

Bayern Munich have also shown interest, but they will ‘have to fight’ with Spurs and Arne Slot’s side for Hincapié.

It’s claimed the Premier League duo want to sign the 22-year-old, while Atlético Madrid are also in the mix.

Studio Fútbol also claim Tottenham, Liverpool, Bayern and Atlético are the four clubs keen on signing the Ecuador international.

The centre-back clocked in 2,617 minutes from 47 games in all competitions last season.

Hincapié’s deal with the Bundesliga winners lasts until 2027. The report states Xabi Alonso has held talks with the player and ‘asked him to stay’ amid interest from Spurs, Liverpool and two other clubs.

The South American has to decide whether to continue at Bayer Leverkusen or join a new club in this window.