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As the transfer window enters its second month of being open and the return of the Premier League edges ever closer, teams are starting to become more active in the transfer market, and it's no different for Tottenham Hotspur.

The Lilywhites' only purchase thus far has been Archie Gray for a whopping £30m earlier this month, but over the last couple of weeks, the number of links to other exciting stars has only increased, and it looks like Daniel Levy and Co are going to be very busy over the next five weeks or so.

Based on recent reports, the North Londoners are preparing to advance their pursuit of a specific talent who could become Ange Postecoglou's own Martin Odegaard.

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According to a recent report from Football Insider, Tottenham have maintained their interest in Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.

In fact, alongside Premier League rivals Liverpool, the report has revealed that the Lilywhites are now 'readying' a formal move for him once he returns from his post-Euro break.

If the North Londoners can position themselves ahead of the Reds over the coming weeks, they'll have to stump up around £60m to appease the Eagles.

It would represent a sizeable investment from Levy and Co, but given Eze's form last season and favourable comparisons to Odegaard, one worth making.

Eze's comparison to Odegaard and what he could bring to Spurs

So, before discussing what Eze could bring to Tottenham, it's worth examining this comparison to the captain of the enemy, Odegaard.

It stems from FBref, which compared players in similar positions in the 2022/23 Premier League season, created a list of the ten most comparable players for every player, and concluded that the Norwegian was the second most similar midfielder to the Englishman.

They came to this conclusion, and the best we can see it ourselves is by looking at their underlying numbers and the specific metrics in which they rank very closely, such as expected goals, assists, progressive carries, shots on target, passing accuracy, goal-creating actions, and clearances, all per 90.

However, while bringing in a player who shares some qualities with the Arsenal captain would be great, it is not the sole reason why Spurs should break the bank to land the "incredible" 26-year-old, as dubbed by teammate Joel Ward.

For example, one of the most impressive parts of the £100k-per-week gem's game is his level of output. In just 31 appearances for the Eagles last season, he scored 11 goals and provided six assists, meaning he averaged a goal involvement every 1.82 games.

This impressive haul would've made him the second most productive player in Tottenham's squad last season, ahead of players like Richarlison, Brennan Johnson, and Dejan Kulusevski - imagine just how effective he could be in a full season under the progressive brilliance of Postecoglou.

Ultimately, while it's a lot of money, signing Eze would be the perfect way for Spurs to prove that they are going to be a serious proposition in the coming years.

There is less than a month until the Premier League returns, and while Tottenham Hotspur have already made the exciting signing of Archie Gray this summer, they'll need to bring in more players to help Ange Postecoglou realise his ambitions in North London.

The Australian led the Lilywhites to Europa League qualification last season, but with a few more quality players in the squad, it could have been the Champions League.

Fortunately, Daniel Levy and Co appear to be hard at work as, based on recent reports, the club are in the running to land a player who shone at Euro 2024 and would be the ideal rival for Brennan Johnson on the right.

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According to a recent report from Turkish publication Sabah Spor, Tottenham are one of several sides keen on landing Galatasaray star Baris Alper Ylimaz's services this summer.

Alongside the Lilywhites, the report claims that Arsenal are set to meet with the player's representatives to discuss a possible transfer. At the same time, Manchester United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Liverpool and Aston Villa are said to be 'closely following the player.'

While this level of interest in the 24-year-old is far from ideal for Levy and Co, the good news is that should they wish to pursue this transfer further, they will only need to make an offer in the region of €30m, which is about £25m, to secure the player's services.

It could be a complicated deal to get over the line, but based on Yilmaz's performances for Galatasaray and Turkey, it is worth pursuing - especially as he could help get even more out of Johnson.

How Yilmaz compares to Johnson

Now, if Spurs can get ahead of the chasing pack and bring the talented Yilmaz to the white side of North London this summer, they'll have an exciting attacker who has shown an ability to play on either the right or left wing at their disposal.

However, throughout last season, it became increasingly apparent that his best position is off the right, as he started 27 games there as opposed to 12 on the left. Should he move to N17, this would likely see him compete with Johnson for a place in the starting lineup.

So, with that in mind, how do the pair stack up against one another? Well, when it comes to the most important metric of all, output, it's rather close.

For example, the former Nottingham Forest ace scored five goals and provided ten assists in 38 appearances for the North Londoners, meaning he averaged a goal involvement every 2.53 games.

In contrast, the Turkish superstar, whom Virgil van Dijk claimed was "difficult for every defender" to face, produced more goal involvements - seven goals and 12 assists - but did so in 55 appearances, equating to an average of a goal involvement every 2.89 games.

Ultimately, while it could prove challenging to land the Gala ace, the fact he managed to produce similar attacking numbers to Johnson shows that he'd be an ideal rival for the Welshman and the perfect option for Postecoglou to use off the bench or even from the start.

Moreover, his positional versatility could also see him used as a backup option for Son Heung-min or Timo Werner on the left, making his signature one worth fighting for.

As the Premier League campaign nears, Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been approached by the representatives of a rival midfielder over a potential deal this summer.

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After a mixed debut season which ultimately ended in failure to qualify for the Champions League, Ange Postecoglou and Spurs have endured a slow summer transfer window so far, welcoming just two fresh faces. The standout of their arrivals has undoubtedly been Archie Gray, who completed a move from Leeds United to join the already-arrived Lucas Bergvall.

The 18-year-old enjoyed an excellent season in the Championship last time out to emerge as one of the best young talents that English football has to offer. Earning a deserved move as a result, it was Spurs who swooped in to win the race for his heavily sought-after signature earlier this summer. The midfielder-turned-right-back featured for the first time in Spurs colours as they swept Hearts aside 5-1 in their first pre-season friendly.

Now potentially turning their attention to more experienced options, the Lilywhites have reportedly been offered the chance to sign a Premier League rival. According to Graeme Bailey for HITC, the representatives of Mason Mount have approached Spurs over a potential deal this summer, with Manchester United now reportedly open to selling the midfielder just one year on from his £60m arrival.

A Chelsea academy graduate, Mount's move to North London could certainly steal plenty of headlines but it remains to be seen whether Spurs would be willing to secure his signature and pay his reported £250,000-a-week salary. Nonetheless, there's no doubt that it would be one of the most interesting moves of the summer and one that may revive Mount's career.

"Superb" Mount would be perfect for Ange

Whilst things are yet to work out under Erik ten Hag, Mount could stand a better chance at rediscovering his best form under the guidance of Postecoglou. The Australian's high-energy system may suit the former Chelsea man perfectly, who would be provided the license to press high and finally find his creative intuition again, possibly next to James Maddison.

Even after a period to forget at Manchester United, it's worth noting that Mount still has plenty of fans around European football, with Kylian Mbappe once saying via The Metro when asked who he'd like to see France Football interview: "Gigi because I would like to know what he is going to do next, Messi, because he does not speak much, so we would discover things. Mason Mount, because he is a superb player that we don’t yet know much about."

It's quite the company and quite the praise for a player who desperately needs to find his form, whether that be at Manchester United or by completing a move away to Spurs this summer. With just over a month until the transfer window slams shut, Mount is one to watch.

This time last year Tottenham Hotspur fans were wondering whether they would finally be waving farewell to their beloved striker Harry Kane.

It was another trophyless campaign for the Lilywhites and even with Aussie Ange Postecoglou arriving on the scene, Kane didn't want any more of it.

So, by the middle of August, the England and Spurs' record goalscorer was a Bayern Munich player.

His exit didn't really come as a surprise in the end, as he left north London to the tune of £86m. What's happened since then?

Well, Spurs missed out on Champions League football. Both they and Bayern went trophyless but Kane did score a ridiculous haul of 44 goals in 45 matches.

Johan Lange and Co are yet to directly replace the centre forward but are seemingly making plans to do so this summer.

Spurs pushing to sign new striker

A number of strikers have been linked with Tottenham in recent weeks, most notably Santiago Gimenez of PSV Eindhoven and Brentford's Ivan Toney.

However, Toney isn't the only Premier League name they could snap up. According to Football Insider, the Londoners are continuing to 'keep tabs' on Bournemouth attacker Dominic Solanke.

It's stated that Spurs are in the market to sign an 'A-list' number 9, with manager Postecoglou now 'pushing' the club to complete a deal in the forthcoming weeks.

That said, they face competition from West Ham and Chelsea to sign a player who per other reports may cost around £60m.

How Solanke compares to Kane

Now, for a player who has scored just 29 goals in 134 Premier League games, you may well wonder what on earth we're smoking here.

How can a striker who has a record at the elite level like that be compared to Kane? Well, stick with us.

The fact of the matter is that at the age of 26, Solanke is now reaching his prime and importantly, seemingly getting better by the season.

So, he's beginning to score goals at a prolific rate. Not quite at the rate Kane does, we'll give you that, but there are some more striking similarities.

We'll use the help of former Bournemouth man Charlie Daniels for some assistance. Speaking about Solanke's game, he once said: "Dom combines the role of a No 9 and a No 10, a bit like Harry Kane does. He wants to stretch the game in behind but can also receive it to feet.

"His movement’s the same as Harry’s and they’ve the same intelligence. They both hold the ball up, they’re quite strong. Harry’s a more natural finisher but you can see the similarities.”

Do the numbers corroborate this? Let's have a gander.

A carry is considered progressive if the ball is moved towards the opponent's goal at least 10 yards from its starting point or is carried into the penalty area.

Their all-round game is pretty similar based on the data available to us. Solanke is more likely to carry the ball in a progressive manner and despite Kane's immense history of producing assists, it was the Cherries striker again who made more key passes.

That said, they have a similar number of touches, tackles and complete passes at a similar success rate. Neither are truly explosive but they're fantastic at holding the ball up and bringing others into play.

For a Spurs squad who like to play on the counter, that could be particularly fruitful for Postecoglou who could use Solanke as a focal point for willing runners like Heung-min Son and Brennan Johnson to drive beyond him.

Ange Postecoglou has come back from his punditry gig at Euro 2024 with some aplomb, leading Tottenham to successive victories to open their pre-season account.

Spurs defeated Hearts in some style last week, the Lilywhites seeing off their Scottish hosts 5-1. It was a fine evening for Djed Spence, who looked to have revived his career in north London and for 16-year-old Mikey Moore who found himself on the scoresheet.

That was followed up with a 2-0 with over QPR on Saturday afternoon as Postecoglou's young charges impressed again.

The team will soon head off on their travels to Asia, hopeful that by the time they return to the UK, another few signings have been wrapped up.

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Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is finally departing the English capital this summer, heading for Marseille in a deal that could be worth around £12m.

Spurs may already have the Dane's replacement, recently welcoming young Archie Gray to the club from Leeds.

Young English talent could be the order of the day for Johan Lange and Co who are now exploring a move for a £60m Premier League talent.

Indeed, with Football Transfers reporting this weekend that Aston Villa have registered interest in Dejan Kulusevski, they further detail that Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze is on their radar of those at Tottenham.

More specifically, they are 'exploring heavily the potential signing' of the 26-year-old. That said, the England international - who went to Euro 2024 - won't push for a move and a deal will only be sanctioned if they meet the player's release clause which stands at the aforementioned fee.

What Eze could offer to Spurs

Flair, excitement, pizzazz. This is one of the most exciting players to watch in the Premier League and he would be a fine signing for Spurs heading into the new season.

Capable of playing in a whole range of positions, most notably off the left and behind the striker, the Palace star dazzled on his way to 11 goals and six assists in all competitions last term.

Said to be an "unbelievable" talent who was "on a different planet" at times last term by BBC pundit Danny Murphy, Eze is a player who simply oozes confidence.

It certainly helps that he's up there among the Premier League's elite too. Indeed, according to FBref's similar player model for the English top-flight, two of the most 'similar' stars to the Eagles talisman are national team colleagues Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer.

So, how do they compare? Well, although Eze doesn't really play off the right as Saka and Palmer can, he certainly stars in the same pockets of space, weaving and slaloming his way past defenders in a similar fashion.

A pass is considered progressive if the distance between the starting point and the next touch is at least 10 meters closer to the opponent's goal or any completed pass into the penalty area.

So, you can see above how Eze boasts the best of both Palmer and Saka. Like the former he registers a similar number of key passes and is a particularly progressive passer of the ball too.

However, like Saka, he plays more crosses into the penalty box and isn't afraid to muck in with defensive work too, making a higher number of tackles compared to Chelsea star, Palmer.

The Premier League's Young Player of the Year is more of a goalscorer but they are certainly alike in other areas. Spurs could even be gaining an upgrade on the pair when it comes to take-ons. In that department Eze is elite.

This is certainly a signing that would make the rest of the division jealous. The Palace star possesses a range of tools that could take Tottenham's forward line to the next level.

Tottenham Hotspur have now reportedly accepted an offer to sell an experienced player who didn't want to put pen to paper on a new contract in North London this summer.

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The Lilywhites have under a month until the Premier League campaign gets underway and they've arguably still got plenty of work to do. After failing to qualify for the Champions League last season, those in North London could certainly do with further additions on top of the young Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall. And rumours certainly suggest that they're well aware of that.

Recent reports have linked Spurs to the likes of Jacob Ramsey and Federico Chiesa in the last week in two deals that would undoubtedly hand Ange Postecoglou's side a major boost. A potential deal to sign Ramsey is particularly heating up, with rumours that Spurs are set to submit a bid worth £19m in an attempt to secure the Aston Villa midfielder's signature.

As the Lilywhites weigh up moves for reinforcements, however, negotiations to free up some room on their wage bill are reportedly already well underway. According to Fabrizio Romano, Spurs have accepted Marseille's €13.5/14m (£11/12m) offer to sign Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg this summer after the Dane decided that he did not want to extend his current contract in North London.

The midfielder struggled for starts in Ange Postecoglou's debut campaign and the emergence of Gray and reported interest in Ramsey may of increased his game time problem, making this summer an ideal time to move on.

"Excellent" Hojbjerg needs Tottenham exit

After making just eight Premier League starts last season, there are not many in the current Spurs squad who need a move away more than Hojbjerg. At 28 years old too, now is a better chance than ever to seal another big move in the form of Marseille. It's in Ligue 1 that the Dane can consistently show the form that earned him the praise of Postecoglou when he was on punditry duty for ITV at Euro 2024.

The Spurs boss praised his midfielder following Denmark's closely-fought 2-0 defeat against Germany at the last 16 stage, saying via HITC: “Denmark definitely would have got encouragement as much as what they did when they had the ball.

“They were always going to have to defend in periods. At the start, they were finding it really difficult to get out their half. Then they were making a lot more progress in the front third. Pierre Hojbjerg has been excellent in breaking up play and initiating it. “

That praise seemingly wasn't enough to keep hold of Hojbjerg, however, who looks destined to complete a move to Marseille before the summer transfer window slams shut at the end of next month.

Aston Villa have made a number of new signings during this summer transfer window already, as Unai Emery goes about strengthening his side all over the pitch, ahead of some daunting Champions League clashes to come.

The decorated Spaniard has signed off on the likes of Ian Maatsen, Samuel Illing-Junior, Jaden Philogene-Bidace and more to arrive through the revolving door at Villa Park, whilst also sanctioning Douglas Luiz's exit alongside the now-expected departure of Moussa Diaby.

Ross Barkley is also another name Emery has taken a shining to this busy transfer window, with the now former Luton Town midfielder rebuilding his damaged career at Kenilworth Road, before relocating to his new surroundings in the West Midlands.

The ex-Arsenal manager could also be tempted into bringing in this fellow midfielder who is in need of breathing life back into his stuttering playing days too, who has struggled himself playing in North London.

Villa looking at audacious swap deal

According to SyC Sports on social media, an audacious swap deal is being negotiated between Villa and Tottenham Hotspur regarding Jacob Ramsey moving onto Ange Postecoglou's outfit, whilst Giovani Lo Celso moves to Villa Park to test himself under Emery again.

Previously playing under the 52-year-old at Villarreal and at Paris St. Germain, this could be a switch that reignites his faltering career, having struggled to perform consistently in England to date.

He could see this move as a way to prove doubters wrong at Spurs in a new environment, with SyC Sports reporting that the swap deal will also involve an exchange of £19m in order to things get over the line.

Linking up potentially with fellow Argentine compatriots Emiliano Martinez and Emiliano Buendia if the move comes to fruition, Villa's midfield could be stacked full of top talents ahead of the new Premier League season to come, with Barkley and Lo Celso front and centre of the new-look central positions.

What Lo Celso can offer Villa

Lo Celso, at the very start of his up-and-down time in North London, showed to everyone why Spurs eventually splashed out £27.2m to land the South American permanently, as can be seen watching the clips above.

However, despite early signs of promise, he has struggled to be a consistent, week in week out performer in North London across his now four-year span at the club, with only 22 top-flight games handed his way last campaign by Postecoglou.

Lo Celso's on-the-fringes presence in North London has even seen him be chucked out on loan, where he linked back up with Emery in Spain, with three goals and four assists managed from 51 games.

Under Emery when the pair were together in France too, Lo Celso also performed far better than his lacklustre Spurs days to date, with six goals and nine assists from 54 contests when played either as a standard central midfielder or further forward in a more attack-oriented role.

Postecoglou has even described Lo Celso as "fantastic" from the hot seat in North London, but it could be time for Lo Celso to link back up with his former manager for a staggering third time, who could make Villa forget all about Luiz being missing alongside fellow midfielder Barkley.

The new Villa signing will operate in a very similar fashion to his new potential Argentine teammate in the West Midlands, with five goals and four assists managed last campaign, but grit is also present in the ex-Everton man's game to play in a deep role if necessary, having averaged 6.1 duels won on average last season for the Hatters in the top-flight.

With that in mind, this could be a beautifully technical duo to behold in the centre of the park, potentially pairing the likes of tough-tackling John McGinn and Amadou Onana.

There's no guarantee that either Barkley or Lo Celso are going to be rip-roaring success stories, looking at their rather topsy-turvy career paths, but Emery will relish the challenge of getting more out of both of them next campaign.

As the start of the new Premier League campaign approaches, Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly set to welcome another signing to get one over on London rivals West Ham United in the process.

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The Lilywhites have already got their pre-season underway with a 5-1 demolition of Hearts and a 2-0 defeat of fellow London club Queens Park Rangers. It was in those games that Spurs fans got the chance to see both Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray for the first time, with the latter particularly an exciting arrival, having joined in a deal worth a reported £30m this summer.

The 18-year-old told the club's official website after featuring for the first time in Spurs colours against Hearts and QPR: “It's about getting used to the simple things that my team-mates like on the pitch, off the pitch, ultimately, trying to get to know them.

“They’re all brilliant and have helped me so much, especially Pedro at Hearts, I’ve not played centre-back before and he was really helpful for me. Everyone in training as well, not just when we’re playing these pre-season games, on the training pitch every day, everyone is trying to help me, and I really appreciate that. They’ve been brilliant so far."

Reports suggest that Gray's not going to be the last teenage gem to make his way to North London this summer. According to The Secret Scout, Spurs, and by extension chairman Daniel Levy, are set to win the race to sign Kyran Thompson from West Ham in a deal that will see the Lilywhites get one over on their Premier League rivals to welcome the 16-year-old, who was also wanted by a number of English clubs.

The attacking midfielder now looks likely to follow in the footsteps of Scott Parker, who famously swapped West Ham for Spurs in 2011.

Thompson can follow Scarlett path

When you think of Spurs' academy, it's hard not to think of Harry Kane. The Bayern Munich forward rose from the Lilywhites' youth ranks to become one of the greatest Premier League players and goalscorers of all time, whilst also captaining England's latest golden generation. But there's also a new patch of young academy players emerging in North London.

Dane Scarlett has once again played a role in pre-season, alongside Mikey Moore who has also caught the eye for all the right reasons. Scarlett even got his name on the scoresheet against QPR and represents the type of path that Thompson can now take if he completes his reported move from West Ham this summer.

At the beginning of last season, Tottenham Hotspur were electric, with James Maddison’s quality being a huge part of their early success - notably winning August's Player of the Month award as a result.

Unfortunately, his injuries prevented him from being able to remain quite at that level, with boss Ange Postecoglou missing his creativity at times throughout the campaign.

During his first campaign in north London, the former Leicester City star managed a tally of four goals and nine assists, but it wasn’t enough to secure a Champions League place for Spurs, as they registered a fifth-placed finish.

Maddison has cemented himself as a valuable member of Postecoglou’s squad, registering the third-most assists last term, with the 27-year-old hoping for an injury-free season in 2024/25.

He could further be boosted by the addition of one talented youngster, with Spurs plotting a move to sign another English prospect who enjoyed a brilliant campaign in the Premier League last time around.

Tottenham set to make offer for Premier League star

According to Argentinian outlet TyC Sports, Spurs are in negotiations with Aston Villa over a potential deal to sign forward Jacob Ramsey this summer.

The 23-year-old suffered terribly with injuries last season, restricting him to just 16 appearances, registering one goal and one assist for Unai Emery’s side.

The report claims that Postecoglou’s side are preparing a £19m bid with midfielder Giovani Lo Celso also included in a move that would take him to Villa Park.

The Argentine was rumoured with a move to the West Midlands last summer, but could yet move to Villa this time around, securing a reunion with Emery after their time together at Villarreal.

Despite his injury issues in recent times, Ramsey would be a phenomenal addition, potentially forming an excellent partnership with Maddison at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Why Ramsey & Maddison could form a dream partnership

The current Spurs midfielder has excelled in possession, gaining a reputation for his excellent ball-striking ability alongside his eye for an assist - as demonstrated by his tally of nine in the Premier League last season.

Despite his lowly goal and assist tally from 2023/24, Ramsey is a brilliant talent who could thrive in north London with Maddison’s talents alongside him.

The “sensational” Villa youngster, as described by journalist Seb Stafford-Bloor, averaged two shots and 3.1 shot-creating actions per 90 in 2023/24, showcasing his ability to create opportunities for himself and his teammates.

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.

He likes to run forward with the ball at any given opportunity, averaging three progressive passes per 90 and 3.5 progressive carries, potentially allowing Maddison to be presented with more frequent opportunities to potentially increase his already impressive tally of goals and assists.

Ramsey’s best campaign in a Villa shirt came in the 2022/23 campaign, where the youngster contributed with six goals and eight assists - an example of his quality when not plagued with injury issues.

Postecoglou has already demonstrated he is capable of taking young prospects to the next level, with Brennan Johnson and Micky van de Ven thriving under his guidance last season.

He has the opportunity to replicate his successes with Ramsey this summer, with the rumoured £19m deal plus Lo Celso going in the opposite direction a great deal for all parties.

It would allow Ramsey to reach the next level in his already promising career, with Lo Celso able to reignite his professional career under a manager that he’s previously enjoyed a successful stint under.

Dejan Kulusevski has been a brilliant addition to Tottenham Hotspur since his £25m move to north London from Juventus back in the summer of 2023.

The club decided to sign him permanently after his impressive 18-month loan stint for the club that saw the Swedish international register seven goals and 16 assists in his 57 appearances.

He finished last campaign as the club’s third top scorer behind Heung-min Son and Richarlison, helping Ange Postecoglou’s side secure a fifth-placed Premier League finish, qualifying for the Europa League.

Postecoglou has conducted some shrewd business since arriving at Spurs last summer, signing players such as Micky van de Ven and Brennan Johnson, with both talents now integral parts of his squad.

He has the opportunity to strengthen his squad once more during the ongoing transfer window, potentially repeating a deal for a player who could follow in the footsteps of Kulusevski at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Spurs seeking attacking reinforcements

As reported by Caught Offside earlier this week, Spurs have made contact with the agent of Juventus winger Federico Chiesa over a potential move to north London this summer.

The 26-year-old could be available for just €25m (£21m) during the off-season, with his current contract in Italy set to expire at the end of the 2024/25 campaign.

The report also states that Postecoglou’s side have offered to match his current €6m-a-year contract, but face competition from Chelsea and Newcastle United in the race for his signature.

Only a handful of years ago, Chiesa was lighting up the European Championships, scoring two goals in his four starts for Italy, but just a handful of years on, he could be set for a bargain move to the Premier League, following Kulusevski in a move to the white side of north London.

Why Chiesa could be Kulusevski 2.0 for Spurs

Whilst the obvious comparison that could be drawn is that they would’ve joined from the same side, the pair also have a lot of similarities when comparing their respective playstyles.

Following his initial move to Spurs in January 2022, Kulusevski found himself at home off the right-hand side, often cutting inside onto his left foot and often finding the back of the net.

The “sensational” Chiesa, as described by journalist Adam Digby, also tends to operate in a similar way, but off the left flank, with his goal for Italy in the Euros an example of the quality he possesses when given the space.

However, when looking at his stats from Serie A last season, it’s evident that the £21m fee touted for his services would be an absolute bargain - potentially helping Ange’s side mount a push for a Champions League spot next campaign.

In his 33 league outings last season, the Italian registered an average of 4.8 shot-creating actions and 1.4 successful take-ons per 90 - demonstrating his quality in getting past defenders and either getting a shot off or finding a teammate.

He also managed an average of 2.2 key passes, with 4.6 progressive carries, with Chiesa loving to drive forward with the ball whenever possible, but also having the end product - a part of Spurs’ play that was lacking for large spells of the campaign.

Whilst they may face stiff competition for his signature this summer, the Juventus forward would be a statement signing for Postecoglou’s side, potentially giving them the added attacking threat they’ve desired in recent months.