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Tottenham could up the ante in an "eleventh hour" summer move to sign a replacement for Emerson Royal, following the defender's confirmed transfer to AC Milan.

Emerson leaves Spurs, three years after joining from Barcelona

The north Londoners waved goodbye to Emerson earlier this week, after what seemed like months of talks, as both Ange Postecoglou's side and the Rossoneri shook hands on a £13 million deal over the Brazilian - including £2.5 million in add-ons.

The 25-year-old made over a century of appearances for Spurs before joining Milan, scoring four goals and assisting two others in that time, amassing 12 yellow cards and clocking up 6,554 minutes in all competitions.

Emerson also filled in well for injured players during Postecoglou's debut season, even playing in central defence at times when both Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero were unavailable. However, the north Londoners couldn't guarantee the right-back much more game time next campaign, with the former Barcelona ace opting to make a San Siro move.

The player bid an emotional farewell to Spurs supporters on Instagram, ending three years of service at N17, with Postecoglou now having just Pedro Porro and Djed Spence at his disposal for the upcoming season as things stand.

With their Europa League involvement, and all the extra games that come with it, it is believed Spurs are now in the market for a new right-back who can provide an alternative option to star man Pedro Porro.

Archie Gray can also feature as a right-back alongside his natural position in central midfield, as he did the majority of times for Leeds on their run to the Championship play-off final last season.

However, Postecoglou may well be planning to use the 18-year-old centrally, meaning Tottenham have been repeatedly linked with a move to Monaco's Vanderson this week.

Tottenham could make 11th hour attempt for Vanderson

GiveMeSport have their own update on Tottenham's interest in the Brazilian this week. They claim there is doubt over Spence's ability to fill in for Porro behind the scenes, and Tottenham could up the ante in an eleventh-hour move for Vanderson after originally making contact in June.

Thought to be on around £50,000-per-week, as relayed by GMS, the outlet believes £30 million could be enough to prise the South American away from Monaco.

“Vanderson has been less consistent recently, but he is still a young player," said Rangers boss Philippe Clement in 2022.

"He had an exceptional adaptation here [last season]. We have already spoken about that. He is also a player who is and continues to interest lots of big clubs. That can possibly do something to the mindset, not that he didn’t have his feet on the ground, but Vanderson is very ambitious and a huge perfectionist.

“Every day he wants to be better than the last. That can give him a lot of pressure, lots of stress with all of the ambition that he has. We need to manage that more for him. If I left him to it, he would train for 18 hours a day. He is like that. Sometimes we need physical and mental breaks and he is a young player that needs to manage that. He will do it, because he has such a positive frame of mind.”

Tottenham Hotspur are set to kickstart their Premier League campaign on Monday night with an away trip to newly promoted Leicester City, and while that's no easy task, they should go into the match full of confidence.

Ange Postecoglou's side have enjoyed a relatively successful preseason on the pitch this summer with a handful of comfortable wins and a couple of closely fought losses to Bayern Munich, and off the pitch, they've done brilliantly.

Daniel Levy and Co have sold unwanted players like Joe Rodon and Emerson Royal, signed a couple of exciting youngsters in Archie Gray and Yang Min-Hyeok, and, most importantly, secured the services of Dominic Solanke for £65m.

The former Bournemouth star could be the perfect striker to help take Spurs to the next level this season, although, based on recent reports, the club could still be looking to bring in another quality nine to bolster the squad.

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According to a recent report from the Independent's chief football writer, Miguel Delaney, Tottenham remain in the picture for Brentford striker Ivan Toney despite signing Solanke earlier this month.

Delaney claims that, alongside several other teams, including Manchester United and Chelsea, the North Londoners are still considered an outside option for the Englishman.

The main barrier for the Lilywhites, and other sides for that matter, is that the Bees are sticking to their £60m valuation of the striker, although with his contract expiring next year, that price could come down as the final day of the window approaches.

It would certainly be a surprise to see Spurs sign Toney this summer, especially at that price, but if they can wait for a couple of weeks, they may be able to secure his services at a steep discount. And what's better than having one recently signed top-quality striker in the team? Having two, of course.

Why Toney would be a great signing

While this seems like an unlikely transfer, recent reports like the one mentioned above make it clear that Spurs are still in the running to secure Toney's signature this summer, and though some may think his arrival would impact Solanke's game time, that doesn't have to be the case.

There are more matches in today's game than ever before, meaning stars are often played into the ground before a season ends, preventing them from operating at their best throughout the year.

Just look at James Maddison last season. He was on fire at the start of the campaign, racking up eight goal involvements in his first nine games, but only produced five in his final 17, and while that was partly due to injury, it was clear that he was also in desperate need of a rest.

This problem will only be more acute in N17 as well, as in Postecoglou's incredibly high-energy system, it would be surprising if his attacking talent weren't exhausted by the end of a gruelling season. So, while the former Cherries star looks set to be the club's number-one striker this year, having another top-quality centre-forward in the squad who can come off the bench or start the occasional game to keep him fresh seems like a no-brainer.

Furthermore, while Toney had a mediocre campaign last year due to the impact of his eight-month football ban, the 28-year-old "monster," as manager Thomas Frank dubbed him, has proven himself to be a fantastic forward at this level, racking up 36 goals and 11 assists in 83 appearances for the Bees.

Lastly, in certain situations, starting two clinical strikers in the same team could help give the Lilywhites an advantage over other sides.

Imagine if the team needed a late winner in an incredibly tight match, bringing the Brentford star on to play with Solanke, or vice versa, would completely change the game, and we saw in England's game against Slovakia at the Euros that the former Newcastle United ace can provide opportunities for a strike partner.

Ultimately, while some would potentially see this transfer as a frivolous waste of money, you can never have too many quality goalscorers in a squad. Moreover, if the club wants to get the absolute most out of Postecogolu's all-guns-blazing style of play, then having the opportunity to start a front two of Solanke and Toney is the perfect way to do so.

Following their £65 million deal to sign striker Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth, sources close to a £34 million player believe Tottenham could well go and sign him next.

Postecoglou drops transfer hint with Tottenham still active this window

After sealing a move for Solanke and ending their year-long search for a Harry Kane replacement, Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou has suggested that Lilywhites chairman Daniel Levy and technical director Johan Lange could still bring in another body or two before deadline day.

The Australian says his side may not be done after putting pen to paper on a move for Solanke, with Postecoglou hinting there could be "activity" at Tottenham towards the end of the window.

Regardless, the 58-year-old is still emphatic that Spurs managed to seal a £65m move for his top striking target, who scored 21 goals in all competitions last season and impressed under Cherries boss Andoni Iraola.

“He was obviously one I was very keen to get in," said Postecoglou on signing Solanke.

"It took a while to get it over the line but I think he will be a great fit for us in terms of the player he is and the point of his career where he is at. I think he will be a good fit. As I said, we are a bit light in that front third in terms of adding quality not just to the squad but also to our team. He certainly does that. Pleased to get him on board and we have a week and a bit to work with him.”

In terms of who could come in after Solanke, Fabrizio Romano has previously claimed that Spurs could still sign a new winger, depending on the opportunities available to them in the market.

Meanwhile, following Emerson Royal's confirmed switch to AC Milan, Postecoglou's side have also been linked with a move for AS Monaco right-back Vanderson.

Sources close to Vanderson think Tottenham will sign him

Reporter Bruno Andrade claimed earlier this week that Tottenham have opened talks with Monaco over a deal for Vanderson, with UOL now following up that report with more detail.

UOL state that people close to Vanderson believe Spurs could make a breakthrough in talks to sign him. Monaco are apparently demanding around £34 million to sell their Brazilian defender, who impressed over his 20 Ligue 1 games last season.

It's been a brilliant summer for Tottenham Hotspur this year.

Ange Postecoglou's side have looked pretty good in preseason, with tight defeats to Bayern Munich and several wins over sides like Hearts, Queens Park Rangers and Vissel Kobe.

However, it's not just the action on the pitch that's encouraging. Daniel Levy and Co have been hard at work in the transfer market over the last month or so, bringing in Archie Gray, Yang Min-Hyeok and most importantly, Dominic Solanke.

The signing of the £65m marksman is a signal of intent from the North Londoners for this season, although based on recent reports, the club could be doubling down in the forward area and already be looking to bring in some competition for the Englishman.

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According to a recent report from Graeme Bailey, FC Porto's goalscoring dynamo, Evanilson, is on Tottenham's radar.

The report claims that the North Londoners have already held talks with the Brazilian's representatives this summer, suggesting that there is more than a passing interest in the player from the Lilywhites.

The report does not mention how much the Fortaleza-born poacher might cost Spurs, but earlier this week, stories claimed that his contract contained a release clause worth €100m, which converts to around £86m.

Whether the Portuguese club demands such a fee remains to be seen, but based on his form last season, bringing Evanilson to N17 in the coming weeks would be a great idea. He would seriously improve Postecoglou's squad, and who knows, he could help push Solanke to be even better or even form a fantastic striker partnership with him.

How Evanilson compares to Solanke

So, the first thing to say is it would be incredibly surprising if Spurs were looking to sign Evanilson to play him ahead of Solanke, as that would be a bizarre use of resources.

Instead, what they could be thinking about are the ways in which he could help push the ex-Bournemouth man to get better, start games for him when he needs to rest, or even start games alongside him to form a deadly striker partnership that could get the most out of Postecoglou's all-guns blazing style of football and philosophy.

So, with that said, how do the pair stack up to one another?

Well, from a pure output perspective, it's a very closely fought affair, and while the Brazilian comes out ahead, it's not quite as simple as that, as you have to factor in the league in which they play. While the Liga Portugal isn't a bad league, it's obviously of a lower standard than that of the Premier League.

Nonetheless, the fact that the "clinical" 24-year-old, as talent scout Jacek Kulig dubbed him, scored 25 goals and provided seven assists in 42 games, equating to a goal involvement on average every 1.31 games is undeniably encouraging and suggests he could further develop at a club like Spurs.

For his efforts last season, the former Liverpool ace scored 21 goals and provided four assists in 42 appearances, which comes to an average of a goal involvement every 1.68 games.

This trend of the 24-year-old coming out on top in comparisons continues when we examine the pair's underlying numbers from last season as well.

For example, the "electric" centre-forward, as dubbed by Kulig, comes out ahead in a number of metrics, including, but not limited to, non-penalty expected goals plus assists, actual non-penalty goals plus assists, progressive carries and passes, key passes, shots and shots on target, and shot and goal-creating actions, all per 90.

Shot-creating actions are pieces of play that lead to a shot. These include moments such as a pass, take-on or foul being drawn.

Now, like his output, these figures and the fact he beats out Solanke have to be considered in the context of a weaker league, but they still show that there is some serious talent there and that there is no reason to think he couldn't replicate some of his impressive underlying numbers in England.

Ultimately, depending on the final price, bringing Evanilson to the white side of North London this summer would be a brilliant idea. With two top-quality strikers in the team, who knows how far Postecoglou could take Tottenham?

It's set to be a big season for Tottenham Hotspur this year as Ange Postecoglou looks to build upon his successful debut campaign and lead the club back into the Champions League.

Daniel Levy and Co are clearly doing their best to help the Australian as well, with the exciting signings of Archie Gray, Yang Min-Hyeok, and, most importantly, Dominic Solanke bolstering the squad.

However, it would appear that the North Londoners aren't quite done yet, as recent reports have now linked them with another exciting attacker, although his arrival could spell trouble for Dejan Kulusevski.

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According to a recent report from journalist Steve Kay on KS1 TV, Tottenham are keen to sign a new wide player this summer and are interested in Bayern Munich's Kingsley Coman.

Kay claims that there are "a lot of clubs" after the Frenchman at the moment, and he knows that the Lilywhites are "looking at him."

He does not mention how much the former Juventus ace could cost Spurs but reports earlier this week revealed that while Bayern would be willing to let him leave on loan this season, they also value him at between €30m and €40m, which converts to between £26m and £34m.

It could prove to be a complicated deal to get over the line if the interest from other sides is particularly strong, but if Levy and Co can sign Coman this summer, they must, as he'd bring so much quality to the frontline and could be the perfect Kulusevski upgrade.

How Coman compares to Kulusevski

Now, were Spurs to get this deal over the line and bring Coman to North London in the coming weeks, his positional versatility would mean he could play and provide cover on either the left or right of a front three.

However, given Son Heung-min's incredible performance last season, in which he racked up 27 goals and assists in just 36 appearances, it seems far more likely that the Frenchman would be used off the right.

This would then put him in direct competition with Kulusevki for a place on the team. So, how do they compare?

Well, from an output perspective, it's the Bayern ace who comes out ahead, and when we look at their last two seasons combined, it's not even close.

For example, last season, he produced eight goals and assists in 27 appearances, while the campaign before, he racked up 16 goals and assists in 35 appearances. This means he averaged a goal involvement every 3.37 games last season and one every 2.18 games the year prior.

In contrast, the Lilywhites ace ended last season with 11 goals and assists in 39 appearances, while he ended 2022/23 with ten goals and assists in 37 matches. This means he averaged a goal involvement every 3.54 games last season and one every 3.70 games in 22/23.

Unfortunately for the Swedish international, the comparison doesn't get any better for him when we take a look at their underlying numbers from last season.

For example, in practically every metric, the Frenchman, whom former Bayen Sporting Director Matthias Sammer once described as "one of the biggest talents in European football," comes out ahead, including but not limited to non-penalty expected goals plus assists, actual non-penalty goals plus assists, progressive carries and passes, shots, key passes, passing accuracy, passes and crosses into the penalty area, shot and goal-creating actions, successful take-ons and aerial duels won, all per 90.

Shot-creating actions are pieces of play that lead to a shot. These include moments such as a pass, take-on or foul being drawn.

Kulusevski does come out on top for shots on target and ball recoveries per 90, but that's really about it and rather insignificant in the grand scheme of things.

Ultimately, if Levy and Co have the chance to sign Coman this summer, they must take it. He'd be an incredible addition to Postecoglou's frontline and the perfect upgrade to Kulusevski.

Tottenham have held talks with a £60 million Brazil international attacker via his agents this summer, and it is believed that he's a wanted man across the Premier League after a 25-goal season.

Spurs seal £65 million Solanke deal in boost for Postecoglou

Over the weekend, Spurs announced their signing of striker Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth in a £65 million deal - thereby ending the club's year-long search for Harry Kane's replacement.

The 26-year-old, who bagged 21 goals in all competitions under Andoni Iraola last season, comes in to gift Lilywhites boss Ange Postecoglou with his top striking target and somebody he was "very keen" to get through the N17 door.

“He was obviously one I was very keen to get in," said Postecoglou on signing Solanke.

"It took a while to get it over the line but I think he will be a great fit for us in terms of the player he is and the point of his career where he is at. I think he will be a good fit. As I said, we are a bit light in that front third in terms of adding quality not just to the squad but also to our team. He certainly does that. Pleased to get him on board and we have a week and a bit to work with him.”

The former Liverpool striker narrowly missed out on a place in Gareth Southgate's England squad for Euro 2024, despite his impressive goal haul, and he'll now be hoping to work his way into the Three Lions set up regularly after his move to a top six Premier League side.

"It's a magnificent club, a huge club with ambitions that match mine, so I'm delighted to start and meet all the boys and get started," Solanke told Spurs TV (via BBC).

"What excites me most about the club is how ambitious it is. A great manager, great players and I feel like [Spurs] will definitely suit my style of play as well so I can't wait to get started and do my stuff on the pitch."

Tottenham have held talks with Evanilson via his agents this summer

Interestingly, as per HITC, another forward has been on Spurs' radar, one who scored 25 goals in all competitions last season.

Indeed, it is believed Tottenham have held talks with Evanilson via his agents this summer, with the Brazil international currently being chased by Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Arsenal, West Ham, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest.

It is the latter two who are currently ahead of every other Premier League team in the race for Evanilson, who is rumoured to cost around £60 million. While the fee is high, the 24-year-old has proved himself again and again in the Primeira Liga, with Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes calling Evanilson a player of "great quality".

Club chiefs are expecting Tottenham to make a bid for their £34 million player after opening transfer talks, with Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou seemingly on the hunt for another fresh addition before deadline day.

Postecoglou refuses to rule out another Spurs signing after Solanke

After getting his top target and desired striker through the door in Dominic Solanke, Postecoglou has publicly refused to rule out the possibility of another signing before the cut-off.

Solanke, who will cost Spurs £65 million in total, scored 21 goals in all competitions last season, and it is believed Postecoglou had the Englishman at the top of his list in terms of potential new forward men (David Ornstein).

This is backed by the 58-year-old himself, who recently admitted to the media that he was "very keen" to bring the striker to Spurs.

“He was obviously one I was very keen to get in," said Postecoglou on signing Solanke.

"It took a while to get it over the line but I think he will be a great fit for us in terms of the player he is and the point of his career where he is at. I think he will be a good fit. As I said, we are a bit light in that front third in terms of adding quality not just to the squad but also to our team. He certainly does that. Pleased to get him on board and we have a week and a bit to work with him.”

The deal for Solanke means Postecoglou has finally replaced club record goalscorer and ex-superstar Harry Kane, 12 months after his multi-million pound move to Bayern Munich.

Following their move for the 26-year-old, and Postecoglou hinting there will be "activity" at Spurs towards the end of this transfer window, a position that the Lilywhites could look to reinforce is at full-back.

Emerson Royal finally completed his move to AC Milan from Spurs earlier this week, putting an end to his three-year spell in north London. The Brazilian's departure means Tottenham are one short of an alternative to Pedro Porro, and even Destiny Udogie, as Emerson played left-back on occasion last term.

Monaco expecting Tottenham bid for Vanderson after talks opened

Therefore, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy, technical director Johan Lange and the wider recruitment team could be exploring the market for new options.

Tottenham have displayed a rumoured interest in re-signing Kyle Walker-Peters as one option, but Monaco right-back and Brazilian sensation Vanderson is another target.

According to UOL journalist Bruno Andrade, sharing news on X, Monaco are expecting a £34 million bid from Tottenham for Vanderson as Spurs open talks - coming after Emerson departed the club for Milan.

The former Gremio starlet played 20 Ligue 1 games for Monaco last season, scoring three goals and assisting one other, while averaging an impressive match rating per 90 of 7.01 according to WhoScored.

The 23-year-old amassed similar numbers the season prior, so after two proven campaigns at the very top level in France, perhaps he's ready for a leap to the Premier League.

“Vanderson has been less consistent recently, but he is still a young player," said Rangers boss Philippe Clement in 2022.

"He had an exceptional adaptation here [last season]. We have already spoken about that. He is also a player who is and continues to interest lots of big clubs. That can possibly do something to the mindset, not that he didn’t have his feet on the ground, but Vanderson is very ambitious and a huge perfectionist.

“Every day he wants to be better than the last. That can give him a lot of pressure, lots of stress with all of the ambition that he has. We need to manage that more for him. If I left him to it, he would train for 18 hours a day. He is like that. Sometimes we need physical and mental breaks and he is a young player that needs to manage that. He will do it, because he has such a positive frame of mind.”

Reliable transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has shared what he's heard about an "impressive" Tottenham talent who has the potential to be "huge".

Spurs prepare for opening Premier League game against Leicester City

All eyes will be on Spurs and manager Ange Postecoglou next Monday, as the Lilywhites prepare for their opening game of the new Premier League season against newly-promoted Leicester City.

Tottenham narrowly missed out on fourth and a place in this season's new Champions League format last campaign, instead having to settle for fifth after a hotly-contested race with Aston Villa and ex-Arsenal boss Unai Emery.

However, there were promising signs during Postecoglou's debut season, and you can make a case that they would've finished higher if it wasn't for a few key injury problems - with the likes of Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie and others sidelined for extended periods.

Postecoglou even made the best start by a new manager in Premier League history last term, winning eight out of his opening 10 league games, before eventually succumbing to defeat against Chelsea in November.

This time round, Spurs will be boosted by the arrival of English sensation Archie Gray from Leeds United, who sealed a £40 million switch to north London earlier this summer. Meanwhile, Tottenham have finally signed a replacement for Harry Kane, having completed a £65 million deal for striker Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth.

Postecoglou could yet see Spurs make further signings after Solanke, which would be ideal, as the club have also let a host of players leave. With Tottenham competing in the Europa League, a more congested fixture calendar comes with it, so Postecoglou requires strength in depth to compete on all fronts.

This new campaign may see some of Tottenham's most promising crop of academy graduates get more of a look-in as well. Jamie Donley, Alfie Dorrington and Ashley Phillips all appear ones to watch over the coming year, with another very highly-rated young forward in Mikey Moore also looking to make an impression.

"Impressive" Mikey Moore has the potential to be "huge"

Moore, who scored 16 goals and notched a further nine assists in all competitions for Tottenham's Under-18s over 23/24, was handed his senior debut by Postecoglou last season - making two Premier League appearances for the first team.

The 17-year-old can play out wide and as a traditional centre-forward. This week, Spurs tied Moore down with a first professional contract to showcase just how highly they rate him.

Following this news, Romano took to X with what he's heard about the teenager, claiming Moore is "impressive" and has the potential to be "huge" at Tottenham.

The Englishman could well be one to keep an eye on this season, as it appears that he is sticking around rather than going out on loan, unless somebody makes a last-minute approach.

“He will be 17 at the beginning of next season, Lewis Miley was starting for Newcastle in the UEFA Champions League at that age,” said pundit John Wenham to Tottenham News.

“We’ve seen other big clubs give chances to their young stars, why can’t Tottenham do that?

“From speaking to him personally on multiple occasions, the thing I noticed is his incredible mentality. Forget his ability, he has already got the mentality to be a first-team player.”

There are a few days to go until the Premier League returns, and at the moment, Tottenham Hotspur appear fairly well-equipped to hit the ground running.

Ange Postecoglou's side looked good in preseason, and Dominic Solanke's recent £65m addition could be a real game-changer for the North Londoners.

However, there's always room to improve, and based on reports from earlier this month, the Lilywhites could complete a move reminiscent of the one that brought Gareth Bale back to the club in 2020.

This deal would also be the perfect way to secure an upgrade on German international Timo Werner.

Spurs' potential Bale-esque transfer

The player in question is Wilfried Zaha, who was touted for a move to Spurs, among several other clubs, earlier this month in a report from journalist Graeme Bailey.

Now, before the pitchforks come out, we are not claiming that the former Crystal Palace ace is anywhere near the level Bale was, nor are we saying that the pair play in very similar ways, but should this move happen, there are a few similarities to the move in 2020.

The first is very simple: the return of a former Premier League player to the league following a stint with a huge club abroad, Real Madrid in the Welshman's case and Galatasaray in the Ivorians.

Moreover, when the former Saints gem returned to North London, he was on the fringes of things at the Bernabeu and not necessarily enjoying his football, and while the £120k-per-week Abidjan-born star was reasonably productive in Turkey last season, it's been widely reported that he wants a return to English football.

The next similarity is the fact that both players would be 31 at the time of their respective moves and seen more as a luxury addition to the club's attacking contingent, someone who can start games here and there or come off the bench and make something happen before inevitably being moved on.

Lastly, the final similarity depends on the business side of this potential move, as the dream scenario for Levy and Co would surely be to do what they did in 2020 and bring the former Premier League star in on a one-year loan deal, thus avoiding a hefty transfer fee and any longer-term commitment to a player who's on the wrong side of 30 - although whether Galatasaray would agree to a loan remains to be seen.

However, aside from the parallels to the move that brought Bale back to N17 four years ago, there is another reason Zaha would be a great addition to Postecoglou's squad this season: He could replace Werner.

How Zaha compares to Werner

Yes, being a natural left winger, Zaha could be the dream backup option to Son Heung-min at Spurs and, in the process, take Werner's place in the squad entirely, as while he had his moments last season, he wasn't all that impressive.

If we compare the pair's raw output from last season, it's the "unplayable" Ivorian, as former professional James Collins dubbed him, who comes out on top.

For example, in his 42 appearances for the Turkish giants, he scored ten goals and provided five assists, meaning that even though he wasn't having the best of seasons, he still averaged a goal involvement every 2.8 games, which is impressive regardless of the league.

In contrast, the former Chelsea ace scored four goals and provided four assists in his 28 appearances for Spurs and RB Leipzig last season, which equates to an average of a goal involvement every 3.5 games.

Moreover, for those who do not believe the former Palace ace's numbers in Turkey are comparable to those in Germany and England, you only need to look back one season further to his final campaign at Selhurst Park, when he scored seven goals and provided three assists in 28 appearances, meaning he averaged a goal involvement once every 2.8 games.

It's been a busy summer for Tottenham Hotspur so far this year, both on and off the pitch.

The North Londoners have already secured the services of Archie Gray, Yang Min-Hyeok, and, most importantly, Dominic Solanke.

However, they've also been working on selling players, with Emerson Royal completing his move to AC Milan on Monday for an undisclosed fee.

This exit means the club is short at right-back, although interestingly, recent reports have linked them to a star who's earned comparisons to Pedro Porro.

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Daniel Levy and Co may have only just completed the impressive £65m capture of Solanke over the weekend, but a recent report from journalist Bruno Andrade has revealed that the club are now interested in signing AS Monaco's Vanderson.

In fact, Andrade has actually revealed that the Lilywhites have already "opened talks with Monaco" and that the French side are "expecting an offer in the region of 40 million euros."

That fee converts to around £34m, and while that's a lot of money, the sale of Emerson means that a new option at right-back is probably needed this summer.

Moreover, Vanderson has impressed for Les Monégasques and the fact he's been compared to Porro should encourage fans that this is a deal worth pursuing.

Vanderson's comparison to Porro

So, Vanderson and Porro share one fundamental similarity: they are both very attacking full-backs.

For example, when talking about the Monaco ace, respected data analyst Ben Mattinson described him as "very good going forward", while U23 scout Antonio Mango claimed he is blessed with "obscene pace and acceleration."

Likewise, Mango described the Spaniard as an "aggressive" full-back with "a wonderful low centre of gravity" who is "extremely dangerous" in attack, which is hard to deny when you watch him play.

However, while the praise and analysis help us understand how they operate, you can also see their forward-thinking tendencies in their raw output.

For example, in 37 appearances for the Lilywhites last season, the former Sporting CP gem scored four goals and provided seven assists, equating to a seriously impressive average of a goal involvement every 3.36 games.

Likewise, while he could only make 23 appearances for Monaco last season partly due to injury, the Brazilian defender still scored three goals and provided four assists, meaning that he maintained an average of a goal involvement every 5.75 games, which is still impressive for a player in his position.

Finally, if people are still unsure of how similar the two right-backs are, they only need to look at Football Transfers, which has ranked Porro as the fifth most comparable player to Vanderson across football.

Ultimately, while he could cost the club a pretty penny, bringing the Monaco man in to replace Emerson this summer and fight for a place in the team seems like the perfect way to maximise Postecoglou's attacking philosophy in every aspect of the team.

Therefore, Levy and Co should do what they can to get this deal done, and who knows, another attack-minded full-back in the team could even help Solanke hit the ground running.