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Tottenham Hotspur have played with confidence during this summer's pre-season preparations, having scored comfortable victories over Hearts of Midlothian and Queens Park Rangers in the past fortnight.

Ange Postecoglou was recorded giving a rousing speech to his team at half-time: "We wear the Tottenham shirts, we play the Tottenham way", receiving cheer from his players as the togetherness and belief simmers.

While there's a long road ahead for an outfit desperate to end an interminable wait for silverware, return to the Champions League, cement a position as one of Europe's elite, it's clear that the Australian manager is placing the framework for such success.

With Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Eric Dier, Ivan Perisic and more shipped on and the summer's transfer activity seeing Archie Gray, 18 and regarded as an elite talent, brought in from Leeds United for £30m, Postecoglou is fostering a lasting culture, having already fielded a young crop last year.

He needs to blend a degree of experience with the youthful influx; however, with Harry Kane still not directly replaced after joining Bayern Munich one year ago, Tottenham might just be circling in on their new focal frontman.

Spurs transfer news

As per Football Insider, Tottenham are closing in on signing Jonathan David, with the Canadian striker expected to leave LOSC Lille this summer.

David is entering the final year of his contract at the Ligue 1 club and has thus been transfer-listed for a cut-price £20m fee, only increasing the appeal to get a deal done swiftly.

The report reveals that Spurs are locked in talks with the Ligue 1 outfit as they look to complete a swoop, and with Chelsea and West Ham United also interested, it would be good to accelerate talks quickly.

Jonathan David's 23/24 season in numbers

David has been a prominent striker in European football over the past several campaigns, prolifically notching 84 goals and 18 assists across 183 appearances for Lille, raising his level over the past few years.

His propensity for goals marks him as a cut above the lion's share of centre-forwards across the continent, with media personality Tony Marinaro even pronouncing him as "one of the best strikers in the world", such is his quality.

After all, as per FBref, David ranks among the top 16% of forwards across Europe's top five leagues over the past year for goals scored, the top 3% for pass completion and the top 20% for progressive passes per 90. His technique and desire to contribute to the overall flow of his team suggest that he would be well suited to life in Postecoglou's Lilywhites squad.

Tottenham lack an out-and-out centre-forward. Alejo Veliz was signed from Rosario Central in Argentina for £13m one year ago but the 20-year-old featured just eight times, scoring once, before being loaned out to struggling Sevilla in Spain, enduring a bit-part role.

Heung-min Son performed up front, moonlighting as his side's central striker with regularity; Richarlison also played up top and enjoyed a brilliant purple patch at one stage.

However, neither are long-term striking solutions, and David must be signed.

Why Spurs must sign Jonathan David

Son, now 32, was excellent as the Spurs skipper last season, taking the armband from Hugo Lloris. Invariably deadly in offence, the South Korean international scored 17 goals and added ten assists across 35 Premier League fixtures.

He bagged 14 of those goals when placed as the striker, featuring 23 times in the position. One of English football's finest finishers in a long time, Son is a worthy striker, hailed as a "world-class player" by Postecoglou.

The thing is, on top of his first-class shooting skills, the £190k-per-week talent is also one of the most dynamic and creative forwards in the business, ranking among the top 7% of positional peers for assists and shot-creating actions, the top 3% for pass completion and progressive passes and the top 13% for progressive carries per 90.

In the English top flight last season, his 20 big chances created ranked him as fourth in the division for such a metric, with first-placed Liverpool sensation Mohamed Salah taking the prize with 22 big chances created.

This is all a roundabout way of redirecting Son's narrative toward his natural zone of operation: left wing. He wasn't always effective up front last season and, especially when the form got somewhat patchy throughout the later months of the campaign, looked a little isolated in his frontal role.

David would surely be the upgrade at centre-forward that Tottenham crave. His deadly striking ability marks him as a special player, though his capable, purposeful passing game would actually see him slot into the Spurs system like a dovetail joint.

Son, high-level technical superstar, could actually forge a sweet connection with the Canada international. Daniel Levy and Co will no doubt weigh up their options and determine the feasibility of the signing, but whichever way the situation is turned, a striker is needed and David would fit the bill.

In 2022, David was asked about his long-term future during an interview, and said: "I don't know if I can find myself anywhere other than the Premier League"

The time is right; the stars look like they are aligning. Tottenham must move now and sign a striker who could lead the line for years to come.

After losing Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to Marseille this summer, Tottenham Hotspur could be about to bid farewell to another player, with a European club now considering a move.

Tottenham transfer news

It's been a mixed summer for those in north London, who have so far welcomed just two reinforcements in the form of Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray. The latter particularly stands out as a solid piece of business, but given that the Leeds United academy graduate is still just 18 years old, it remains to be seen how much he can impact Ange Postecoglou's starting side. And whilst welcoming a young player, Spurs have sold an experienced midfielder in Hojbjerg.

The Dane may not be the last player to head for the exit door, either, as Daniel Levy gets ruthless this summer. According to reports in Turkey (via The Spurs Web), Galatasaray have now joined the race to sign Emerson Royal from Tottenham this summer, putting themselves alongside the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Milan to sign the right-back before the window slams shut at the end of next month.

Earning a reported £40k-a-week, Royal has struggled at times in north London and the arrival of Gray hands Postecoglou the right-back cover he needs for Pedro Porro. With European clubs lining up to sign Royal, it would be a deal worth sanctioning for the Lilywhites. What's more, Galatasaray could kill two birds with one stone for Spurs given that they're also reportedly interested in signing Bryan Gil - although he seems close to a move to La Liga outfit Girona.

With the Premier League campaign approaching, Spurs have just a matter of weeks to hand Postecoglou the strongest squad possible to open his second season in charge.

Tottenham no longer need "outstanding" Royal

Considering Royal struggled for starts last term, the emergence of Gray could only make matters worse next season. As things stand, the Lilywhites simply no longer need the Brazilian, despite Postecoglou's praise last season. The Spurs boss said via Football.london: "I see it on a daily basis, others don’t, but if you watch Emerson Royal train every day, you’d think he plays every game.

"He’s just outstanding with his attitude and demeanour around the place. There’s no time for anyone to feel down. When you see a guy like Emerson, and we’ve got a few in that boat this year like Fraser [Forster] or Ben [Davies], they train so hard every day, always have the greatest disposition in terms of their demeanour, it doesn’t give anyone else an excuse to not feel up for it."

A move to the likes of Milan, Dortmund or, indeed, Galatasaray wouldn't exactly be a bad next step either, but Spurs will want to make sure that they're cashing in on their right-back even if he is surplus to requirements in north London. With a month left until the window slams shut, the Lilywhites still have plenty to do.

Whilst Tottenham Hotspur's transfer approach has so far been focused on welcoming young stars, they are reportedly expected to make their first experienced marquee signing of the summer in a deal worth £29m.

Tottenham transfer news

The Lilywhites have so far welcomed just two reinforcements in the form of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, who are two additions that coukd make an impact on Ange Postecoglou's side for years to come. That said, after Spurs missed out on Champions League qualification last time out, it wouldn't be absurd to suggest that they still need further reinforcements before the transfer window slams shut at the end of next month.

Reports suggest that those in north London are well aware of the need to strengthen Postecoglou's squad too. According to Sports Media Set in Italy, Spurs are expected to sign Federico Chiesa from Juventus with a transfer worth up to €35m (£29m) "close". The Italian has reportedly been shown the door by new manager Thiago Motta and could be left attempting to rediscover his best form at Spurs in the forthcoming campaign.

Earning a reported £150,000-a-week, Chiesa would instantly become the fifth-highest earner at Spurs behind Heung-min Son, James Maddison, Cristian Romero and Timo Werner, but above the likes of Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski. The winger could quickly prove his worth, however, having previously shined on the biggest stage before struggling with injuries.

Without an experienced new signing as of yet, Spurs could be making a statement of intent in the race for Champions League qualification by signing Chiesa.

"Fantastic" Chiesa could form Son partnership

Having enjoyed one of the Premier League's most productive partnerships with Harry Kane for so many years, before he left for Bayern Munich, Son may now get the chance to form a similarly lethal duo with Chiesa, should Spurs complete their move.

Chiesa could extend Son's best form for years to come at 32 years old which could provide Postecoglou with a major boost. The Italian can play all across the frontline and may even slot straight into the leading role to push Son back to his best out wide on a permanent basis.

Chiesa initially grabbed the attention of those in England during Euro 2020, when he played a starring role in Italy's eventual victory which was ended by breaking England's hearts. Rio Ferdinand said via The Metro at the time: "He’s just a fantastic footballer. The intensity with which he plays with, we saw in the Euros he was the main goal threat for the Italians who went on to win the tournament.

"It’s his pace, his drive. He’s the one who is the threat, he’s potent, he wants to run in behind. He’s that modern day striker who can play anywhere across the front line and he’s as comfortable out wide as he is through the middle. He unnerves defenders with that pace, he’s so direct."

As debut seasons go, it'd be fair to describe Ange Postecoghlou's with Tottenham Hotspur as a success.

The Australian was tasked with turning a team that looked lost under Antonio Conte into one that played entertaining football and genuinely challenged the big boys once again - oh, and he had to do it without Harry Kane.

However, to improve further next season, the club now need to back him in the transfer market and bring him the new number nine he is reportedly desperate for.

There have been numerous links to top strikers over the last couple of months, but perhaps none more than Brentford's Ivan Toney, who could be a transformational acquisition.

However, while the Englishman would likely be incredible for the Lilywhites, it's unlikely that his valuation will surpass that of one of his potential new teammates.

The latetst on Toney to Spurs

According to reports from earlier this week, the two clubs most likely to land Toney's signature at the moment are Tottenham and West Ham United, and with the latter looking at other options as well, the North Londoners have become favourites.

Moreover, according to a report from talkSPORT (via the Spurs Web), the Englishman is actively hoping that the North Londoners will come in with an offer for him this summer.

Now, what that offer ends up being remains to be seen, but it's unlikely to be in excess of £50m as the Sun reported last week that the Bees had reduced their asking price to below that figure as they look to avoid losing him for free next summer.

That's still a reasonably hefty fee for a player in the final year of his contract, but considering his record over the last three years, it's a justified one.

In his first campaign following promotion from the Championship, he produced 20 goal involvements in 37 games; the second year, it was even better at 26 in 35 games, and while last year saw him produce just six in 17 matches, which was primarily due to missing most of the campaign for his eight-month betting related ban.

In all, with Postecoglou crying out for a new number nine this summer, spending up to £50m on Toney seems like a no-brainer, although even at that fee, he'll be worth less than one of his most important potential new teammates.

James Maddison's valuation in 2024

Yes, the Spurs star in question is last summer's marque signing James Maddison, whose move from Leicester City cost around £40m.

However, as things stand, Transfermarkt values the Englishman at around €70m, which converts to around £59m, or at least £9m more than the Brentford star may cost.

There are likely a couple of reasons for this valuation, the first of which is that his £170k-per-week contract is set to run until summer 2028, meaning there is no need for the club to consider selling him or re-upping his deal anytime soon.

The second reason is that while he didn't have the best of campaigns towards the end of last season, he still looked great at points and racked up four goals and nine assists in 30 appearances, and in the previous three years, he has racked up 62 goals and assists in 115 games.

Lastly, his underlying numbers are still seriously impressive.

According to FBref, which compares players in similar positions in Europe's top five leagues, the "incredible" 27-year-old, as dubbed by talent scout Jacek Kulig, sits in the top 1% of midfielders for shot-creating actions and progressive passes, the top 2% for attempted passes and the top 7% for assists, all per 90.

Ultimately, Toney would be an exceptional signing for Spurs, but he'll have to go some way to surpass Maddison's valuation.

As campaigns go, last season was one full of ups and downs for Tottenham Hotspur as new boss Ange Postecoglou got to grips with life in the Premier League.

The Australian had his side playing incredible football at times, but a mixture of injuries and a collapse in form towards the back end saw the Lilywhites slip from a nailed-on Champions League place to the Europa League.

To make sure the same thing doesn't happen again this year, Daniel Levy and Co must bring in some quality additions to the squad over the coming weeks who could come in when players start to dip or even start games at times.

The good news is that, based on recent reports, it appears they are doing just that, as the latest player heavily touted for a move to N17 would be the ideal Son Heung-min rival and, interestingly, has been compared to Gabriel Martinelli in the past.

Tottenham Hotspur transfer news

According to a recent report from Italian journalist Gianni Balzarini, Tottenham are incredibly keen on signing Juventus star Federico Chiesa this summer.

Balzarini claims that the Lilywhites are ready to make an offer in the region of €30m - £25m - for the dynamic winger, a fee that would more than please the Old Lady.

It wouldn't be a cheap transfer, but in the modern market, it does feel like a reasonable fee for a full international.

Moreover, as the intention may well be to use him as competition or Son, Levy and Co should definitely get over the line on this transfer - his comparison to Martinelli is just a nice bonus.

How Chiesa compares to Son and Martinelli

The first thing to look at here is this comparison to Arsenal's Martinelli. While he might not be the most popular of characters on the white side of North London, he is a talented player.

For example, even with a slightly down campaign last year, he scored eight goals and provided five assists in 44 games for the Premier League runners-up.

So, while the pair's most apparent similarity is that they play on the wing, this comparison, in particular, stems from FBref.

They examined players in similar positions in the 2022/23 Europa League, created a list of the ten most comparable players for each position, and concluded that the Brazilian was the eighth most similar attacking midfielder or winger to Chiesa.

This conclusion was reached by looking at how closely the pair ranked in several underlying metrics, including assists, progressive carries, shots, short passing accuracy, shot and goal-creating actions and carries, all per 90.

With all that said, how well does the Genova-born "wizard", as dubbed by football media personality Roger Bennett, stack up to the player he'll be tasked with rivaling?

Well, unsurprisingly, the Lilywhites' captain does come out on top when it comes to output, but that isn't to say the Juve ace is an unproductive player.

In 36 appearances last season, the South Korean superstar scored 17 goals and provided ten assists, whereas the Italian scored ten goals and provided three assists in 37 games, which would've been enough to make him the joint-fourth most effective attacking player at Spurs last season.

Ultimately, for the reported fee, signing Chiesa to provide some more competition for Son feels like a no-brainer, and while the Spurs faithful don't particularly like, the comparison to Martinelli is a positive sign.

Fabrizio Romano has shared some transfer news out of Tottenham, as one high-earning member of Ange Postecoglou's squad eyes a move to Manchester United.

Players who could still leave Spurs this summer

Ryan Sessegnon, Japhet Tanganga, Eric Dier, Ivan Perisic, Tanguy Ndombele, Joe Rodon and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg have already left Spurs this summer, contributing to the overhaul which Postecoglou hinted at earlier this year.

Sessegnon, Dier, Perisic and Tanganga quit Spurs when their contracts expired at the end of June, while Ndombele agreed to terminate his deal at N17 around a year before it was meant to run out - subsequently joining Ligue 1 side Nice on a free transfer.

While none of the aforementioned brought in transfer fees, chairman Daniel Levy will save plenty of cash on their salary, and especially on Ndombele's previous £200,000-per-week wages at Spurs.

Rodon did make Tottenham some cash back after re-joining Leeds United in a £10 million deal, acting as a sweetener for Spurs' move to sign Archie Gray, while Hojbjerg will bring in £17 million next summer when his move to Marseille becomes permanent.

After the duo, it remains the case that a few more squad members could be on the way out. Indeed, AC Milan are still attempting to sign Emerson Royal, according to reliable media sources, while La Liga side Girona are in talks with Spurs over a deal for Bryan Gil.

Richarlison is still a target for Saudi Pro League sides as well, with Spurs open to doing business for around £60 million. There is also the matter of left-back Sergio Reguilon, who spent last campaign on two half-season loans at Man United and Brentford.

The Spaniard, signed from Real Madrid in 2020 for a fee which could rise to £32 million, has appeared surplus to requirements for a long time now. Reguilon put pen to paper on a five-year deal to swap the Bernabeu for north London back then, with his contract expiring next summer.

The outstanding form of Destiny Udogie, and the presence of Ben Davies as an alternative, means the 27-year-old may have a long way back under Postecoglou, and it is rumoured they're willing to sell the defender.

Reguilon would love to re-join Man United from Tottenham

On a reported £120,000-per-week (The Mirror), Levy could be eager to find a new home for the player this summer - which will both trim the wage bill and allow Spurs to make money back off his signing.

Romano, writing an update on his Dailybriefing, claims Reguilon would love to re-join Man United on a permanent deal from Tottenham. The former Sevilla star really enjoyed his time at Old Trafford and will jump at the chance of a reunion with Erik ten Hag.

"Reguilon was very happy at United, so if they came back for him he’d be very keen on the move," wrote Romano.

"He loved his short time at the club, he was very happy with the club and the tactical ideas, but again, as of now there have been no contacts over this move."

We are rapidly hurtling towards the return of the Premier League next month, and while there are still a fair few pre-season clashes to get through, clubs are starting to get a move on in the transfer window.

It's no different for Tottenham Hotspur, who signed Archie Gray for £30m at the start of this month, appear incredibly close to sealing the deal for South Korean wonderkid Min-hyuk Yang, and based on recent reports, are still fighting to land another incredible star.

This player in question would be an excellent addition to Ange Postecoglou's squad and could even get more out of some of his attacking talents, including Dejan Kulusevski.

Tottenham Hotspur transfer news

According to a recent report from transfers expert Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham have maintained their interest in Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze and remain in contact with his agents.

In fact, Romano has revealed that the Lilywhites have been in contact with the player's representatives since February.

The Italian doesn't mention how much the Englishman may cost the North Londoners, but following a BBC Sport report from April this year, the fee has been widely reported as being about £60m.

It would represent a significant financial commitment from Daniel Levy and Co to bring Eze to N17, but given his quality and the potential for him to help get more out of Kulusevski, one well worth making.

Why Eze would be a great teammate for Kulusevski

Now, the first thing to say is that while Kulusevski certainly wasn't dreadful last season, his overall output was somewhat disappointing, considering how talented he is.

For example, in his 39 appearances for Postecoglou, he scored eight goals and provided three assists, meaning he averaged a goal involvement every 3.54 games, which isn't enough for a winger of his ability and potential.

However, according to Understat, the Swede should have had 5.62 more assists in the league alone last season. While a part of that underperformance likely falls on him, a difference that large is likely due to his teammates' missing chances he creates that they really shouldn't be missing.

This lack of clinical finishers in the squad is hard to ignore when the only two players to reach double digits for goals across all competitions last season were Son Heung-min and Richarlison.

This is where Eze could come in and make a significant difference for Kulusevski and the club as a whole, as he proved last year that he's a fine finisher.

For example, in just 31 appearances in 2023/24, the "incredible" talent, as dubbed by teammate Joel Ward, scored 11 goals and provided six assists, equating to a goal involvement every 1.82 games, which would have made him the second most productive player in the Tottenham squad.

So, just imagine how many more assists the former Juventus ace would have to his name playing alongside a teammate as clinical as the Palace star.

Moreover, the fact that the Englishman can play on the left wing or in attacking and central midfield just means Postecoglou would have more opportunities to fit him into the starting lineup.

Ultimately, while the fee is undeniably hefty, Eze's immense talent more than makes up for it, and the idea of him playing in this exciting Spurs side with the likes of Son and Kulusevski is just the icing on the cake.

We are rapidly hurtling towards the return of the Premier League next month, and while there are still a fair few pre-season clashes to get through, clubs are starting to get a move on in the transfer window.

It's no different for Tottenham Hotspur, who signed Archie Gray for £30m at the start of this month, appear incredibly close to sealing the deal for South Korean wonderkid Min-hyuk Yang, and based on recent reports, are still fighting to land another incredible star.

This player in question would be an excellent addition to Ange Postecoglou's squad and could even get more out of some of his attacking talents, including Dejan Kulusevski.

Tottenham Hotspur transfer news

According to a recent report from transfers expert Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham have maintained their interest in Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze and remain in contact with his agents.

In fact, Romano has revealed that the Lilywhites have been in contact with the player's representatives since February.

The Italian doesn't mention how much the Englishman may cost the North Londoners, but following a BBC Sport report from April this year, the fee has been widely reported as being about £60m.

It would represent a significant financial commitment from Daniel Levy and Co to bring Eze to N17, but given his quality and the potential for him to help get more out of Kulusevski, one well worth making.

Why Eze would be a great teammate for Kulusevski

Now, the first thing to say is that while Kulusevski certainly wasn't dreadful last season, his overall output was somewhat disappointing, considering how talented he is.

For example, in his 39 appearances for Postecoglou, he scored eight goals and provided three assists, meaning he averaged a goal involvement every 3.54 games, which isn't enough for a winger of his ability and potential.

However, according to Understat, the Swede should have had 5.62 more assists in the league alone last season. While a part of that underperformance likely falls on him, a difference that large is likely due to his teammates' missing chances he creates that they really shouldn't be missing.

This lack of clinical finishers in the squad is hard to ignore when the only two players to reach double digits for goals across all competitions last season were Son Heung-min and Richarlison.

This is where Eze could come in and make a significant difference for Kulusevski and the club as a whole, as he proved last year that he's a fine finisher.

For example, in just 31 appearances in 2023/24, the "incredible" talent, as dubbed by teammate Joel Ward, scored 11 goals and provided six assists, equating to a goal involvement every 1.82 games, which would have made him the second most productive player in the Tottenham squad.

So, just imagine how many more assists the former Juventus ace would have to his name playing alongside a teammate as clinical as the Palace star.

Moreover, the fact that the Englishman can play on the left wing or in attacking and central midfield just means Postecoglou would have more opportunities to fit him into the starting lineup.

Ultimately, while the fee is undeniably hefty, Eze's immense talent more than makes up for it, and the idea of him playing in this exciting Spurs side with the likes of Son and Kulusevski is just the icing on the cake.

Tottenham have been in talks with a £100,000-per-week forward and his camp since February, with Ange Postecoglou's side seemingly very keen on signing him.

Spurs targeting another attacking signing after Timo Werner

The north Londoners haven't exactly been one of the busiest Premier League sides this window, making just two senior signings.

Most recently, Spurs sealed a £40 million deal to sign Archie Gray from Leeds United, with out-of-favour defender Joe Rodon re-joining the Championship side on a permanent deal to help sweeten the move.

Before one of English football's most exciting talents made the move to N17, Lilywhites chairman Daniel Levy gave the green light to extend Timo Werner's loan deal by an additional season, which includes a more favourable option to buy set at around £8.5 million.

With just over a month to go until the window shuts, supporters could be hoping that Postecoglou's side manage to get a few more key additions through the door. In terms of outgoings, Spurs have been very active, ridding their manager's squad of unwanted players and trimming the club's wage bill.

Alongside Rodon, who signed for Leeds in a £10 million transfer, the likes of Ryan Sessegnon, Japhet Tanganga, Eric Dier, Ivan Perisic, Tanguy Ndombele and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg have all left.

Girona are in talks with Tottenham to sign Bryan Gil and Spurs are also prepared to sell Richarlison for £60 million, according to reports, so they could yet raise more money to fund potential transfers.

Perhaps Levy, technical director Johan Lange and the wider recruitment team are operating on a sell-to-buy policy, first offloading surplus players before a late-window surge. In any case, it is believed by many reliable media sources that Spurs want to make another attacking signing before deadline day on August 30.

That could be in the form of a new winger, with renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano backing claims that Wolves star Pedro Neto and Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze are on their radar.

The latter has been a crucial player at Selhurst Park since joining the Eagles from QPR, scoring 26 goals and registering a further 17 assists across 124 appearances in all competitions.

Tottenham have been in talks with Eze's camp since February

Writing in his Dailybriefing, Romano has now shared an interesting bit of detail on Spurs' serious interest in the England international. The reliable transfer reporter claims that Tottenham have been in talks with Eze's camp since February, with interest from north London materializing into player discussions for five months.

Tottenham have been in talks with a £100,000-per-week forward and his camp since February, with Ange Postecoglou's side seemingly very keen on signing him.

Spurs targeting another attacking signing after Timo Werner

The north Londoners haven't exactly been one of the busiest Premier League sides this window, making just two senior signings.

Most recently, Spurs sealed a £40 million deal to sign Archie Gray from Leeds United, with out-of-favour defender Joe Rodon re-joining the Championship side on a permanent deal to help sweeten the move.

Before one of English football's most exciting talents made the move to N17, Lilywhites chairman Daniel Levy gave the green light to extend Timo Werner's loan deal by an additional season, which includes a more favourable option to buy set at around £8.5 million.

With just over a month to go until the window shuts, supporters could be hoping that Postecoglou's side manage to get a few more key additions through the door. In terms of outgoings, Spurs have been very active, ridding their manager's squad of unwanted players and trimming the club's wage bill.

Alongside Rodon, who signed for Leeds in a £10 million transfer, the likes of Ryan Sessegnon, Japhet Tanganga, Eric Dier, Ivan Perisic, Tanguy Ndombele and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg have all left.

Girona are in talks with Tottenham to sign Bryan Gil and Spurs are also prepared to sell Richarlison for £60 million, according to reports, so they could yet raise more money to fund potential transfers.

Perhaps Levy, technical director Johan Lange and the wider recruitment team are operating on a sell-to-buy policy, first offloading surplus players before a late-window surge. In any case, it is believed by many reliable media sources that Spurs want to make another attacking signing before deadline day on August 30.

That could be in the form of a new winger, with renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano backing claims that Wolves star Pedro Neto and Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze are on their radar.

The latter has been a crucial player at Selhurst Park since joining the Eagles from QPR, scoring 26 goals and registering a further 17 assists across 124 appearances in all competitions.

Tottenham have been in talks with Eze's camp since February

Writing in his Dailybriefing, Romano has now shared an interesting bit of detail on Spurs' serious interest in the England international. The reliable transfer reporter claims that Tottenham have been in talks with Eze's camp since February, with interest from north London materializing into player discussions for five months.