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Tottenham consider Palace hijack with approach made for £11 million forward

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Tottenham are considering a hijack on Crystal Palace as they make an approach to sign one £11 million forward wanted by the Eagles.

Postecoglou calls for drastic change as Spurs work to back him

So far, Spurs have agreed to two major signings in the form of a loan extension for winger Timo Werner and a £40 million deal to sign English sensation Archie Gray from Leeds United.

The north Londoners have also shipped plenty of deadwood, with Eric Dier, Ivan Perisic, Ryan Sessegnon and Japhet Tanganga leaving upon the expiry of their Tottenham contracts. Joe Rodon joined Leeds in a £10 million permanent deal as well, helping to sweeten the deal for Gray, with Tottenham also agreeing to terminate Tanguy Ndombele's contract as the former club-record signing joins OGC Nice on a free transfer.

Tottenham are expected to make another attacking signing after Werner too, as the likes of Wolves winger Pedro Neto, Palace star Eberechi Eze and others become linked with N17 moves.

Club chairman Daniel Levy is ready to back Postecoglou in the coming weeks, according to various reports, and it is believed Spurs are even willing to pay the entirety of Eze's £60 million release clause in their pursuit of a new forward.

"We need change. Change has to happen," said Postecoglou on Spurs' summer transfer business.

"You can’t want to alter your course and expect the same people are going to be on that. It’s just not going to happen. We’ve had two windows and we’ve had some development of players, for sure, but when I say we’ve still got a long way to go, that’s what I’m talking about. It’s impossible to say you’re going to have drastic change and yet expect everyone to be on that journey.

"It’s not for the want of trying. It’s just that we’re going to play a certain way, we’re going to train a certain way and we’re going to have a certain mindset. And that’s not for everyone."

Another interesting player they've been linked with is former academy gem Marcus Edwards, and they could get him on the cheap. Portuguese newspaper Corriere de Manha recently claimed that Sporting value the winger at around £17 million, but Spurs' 35 per cent sell-on clause means that figure would come down to just £11 million if Postecoglou's side bid.

Tottenham consider hijacking Palace bid for Edwards

Football Insider have another update on the matter, and they claim Palace are readying their own bid for the 25-year-old.

However, Levy is still in the background, with FI writing that Tottenham could rival Palace in the race to sign Edwards and hijack Oliver Glasner's side - similarly to how they prised Gray from Brentford's clutches earlier this summer. Spurs have also made an approach by asking to be kept informed about the situation.

Spurs struck gold on "incredible" star who's worth more than Watkins & Eze

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And just like that, the European Championships come to a swift and bitter close, if you're an English fan, that is.

The Three Lions managed to bundle themselves into the final on Sunday night thanks to moments of individual magic from the likes of Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham and Ollie Watkins, but when it came down to stopping the most in form team in Europe, they had no answers.

The only good news is that, with international football wrapped up for now, the return of the Premier League is less than a month away, and clubs can really focus on their transfer business, and Tottenham Hotspur are no different.

The Lilywhites have already signed youngster Archie Gray from Leeds United, but they have been linked with a whole host of other exciting players, including Watkins' international teammate Eberechi Eze, although the Lilywhites shouldn't forget that they already have someone in that position within the team, and he's worth even more than both.

The valuations of Watkins and Eze in 2024

So, while it looked like he might never get a game in the tournament at one point, Watkins became the star of the show against the Netherlands in the semi-final as his last-minute goal was the one that put England into their second Euros final on the bounce.

He then made a more sizable cameo in the final, but as with the rest of the team, he was underwhelming at best. That said, his moment in Dortmund will remain in the memory of England fans for generations, and alongside an impressive season for Aston Villa, his valuation is starting to reflect his ability.

Following a campaign in which he scored 27 goals and provided 13 assists in 53 games for the Claret and Blue, FOTMOB has valued the Englishman at €70m, which converts to around £59m.

On the other hand, Eze has been heavily linked with a move to Spurs this summer, and following a report from the BBC back in April, it has been largely repeated that he would cost the North Londoners £60m.

It might sound steep, but after a season in which he scored 11 goals and provided six assists in just 31 games, it's probably a fair fee in today's game, although the club already have a star in his primary position, and he's worth even more.

James Maddison's valuation in 2024

Yes, the player in question is fellow Englishman James Maddison, who might not have made it onto the plane to Germany this summer but remains an incredible midfielder.

In fact, according to FOTMOB, the "incredible" dynamo, as dubbed by talent scout Jacek Kulig, is worth more than Eze and Watkins, coming in with a valuation of €75m, which converts to around £63m, or £3m more than the Palace star and £4m more than the Villa ace.

That may sound like a lot, but over the last three seasons, he has scored 32 goals and provided 30 assists in just 115 appearances, which equates to a goal involvement every 1.85 games, which is massively impressive over such a period.

He may have struggled towards the latter half of last season, but in his defence, he was coming back from injury and aside from maybe one or two players, it would be hard to pick out anyone at Spurs who played well towards the end of 2023/24.

Spurs could sign their answer to Dani Olmo in "exceptional" £25m talent

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It's been just over a month since the transfer window opened at Euro 2024 kicked off, but with the latter now over, we can expect to see more movement in the coming weeks.

Tottenham Hotspur have already made a splash in the market this summer when they spent £30m on Leeds United wonderkid Archie Gray, but a more established star they have been linked to is Spanish international Dani Olmo.

The Spaniard enjoyed a spectacular Euros, and as such, the Lilywhites might now find it harder to convince him to move to N17.

However, that may not be an issue, as based on recent reports, Daniel Levy and Co appear to have identified another exciting attacker who could be their answer to the RB Leipzig ace.

Tottenham Hotspur transfer news

According to a recent report from Caught Offside, Tottenham are interested in Fenerbahçe star Sebastian Szymanski this summer.

The report has revealed that the Lilywhites have already sent scouts to watch him play for the Turkish giants, and while they do not want to sell him, a fee in the region of €30m, which is about £25m, would be enough.

It would still be a sizable investment in a player with no experience in a top-five league, but based on his recent performances and his potential, £25m could look like a bargain - especially if signing him negates the need for Olmo.

How Szymanski compares to Olmo

Now, the primary reason that Spurs may see the signing of Szymanski as a reason to call off any interest in Olmo is that, like the Polish international, the Spaniard can play on the left or right and in attacking midfield.

In fact, throughout his career, he has started 131 games in attacking midfield, 43 on the left and 42 off the right. Similarly, the Fenerbahçe star has started 162 games in attacking midfield, 46 between right wing and midfield and 28 between left wing and midfield.

So, if they're able to occupy similar spaces on the pitch, who has been more productive?

Well, last season, the Leipzig star scored eight goals and provided five assists in just 25 games, meaning he averaged a goal involvement every 1.92 games.

In contrast, the "exceptional" 25-year-old, as dubbed by U23 scout Antonio Mango, scored 13 goals and provided 19 assists, meaning he averaged a goal involvement every 1.71 games.

It's not just the attacking output that could make the Sarı Kanaryalar star a more attractive prospect, either.

Across his entire career to date, he has missed just 15 games through injury, whereas the Spaniard has missed a whopping 68 games to date.

Ultimately, Olmo would be an incredible signing for Spurs, but with his injury record hanging over him, their similar levels of output and wildly different prices, picking up Szymanski may be the better option.

Therefore, if Levy and Co have the opportunity to secure his services this summer, they must seize it.

England star now wants to join Tottenham with Levy ready to meet £60m price

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Tottenham have been handed a boost as it has emerged that one of their transfer targets is keen on a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer ahead of rival interest, according to a fresh report.

Spurs keen to kick on

After a promising first Premier League campaign under Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham are keen to continue their upward trajectory and return to the Champions League places next season. To do that, they have re-signed Timo Werner on loan from RB Leipzig and have also signed Leeds United midfielder Archie Gray in a deal worth £30m.

Now attention is set to turn to their frontline, with reports claiming that they are one of the sides interested in Rennes forward Desire Doue, while they have also been credited with an interest in Wolves attacker Pedro Neto to bolster the wide areas. But their chief target may have just given them some much-needed good news on the transfer front.

England star favours Tottenham move

That comes as it has been claimed that Eberechi Eze would be keen to move to Tottenham this summer, preferring a move to Postecoglou's side over other interested parties ahead of the new season.

It had previously been reported that Daniel Levy is willing to match Eze's £60m release clause, along with Manchester City. Now, it has been claimed that Eze would prefer to be playing for Tottenham next season than rivals Arsenal, and is "keen on joining" Ange in north London. That is because, according to Football Transfers, "Eze is keen on regular minutes and he has doubts whether he would play frequently in Arteta's side".

Though not said explicitly, the same is likely to be true of Manchester City, who can already call upon Jack Grealish, Jeremy Doku and Phil Foden in wide areas. Indeed, Eze managed just 99 minutes with England at EURO 2024 thanks to the presence of Foden in particular, who Southgate stationed on the left flank.

The winger still has three years left to run on his £100,000 a week deal in south London, and it is added that Palace "are preparing to make a strong effort to convince the attacker to stay at the club" with Michael Olise having already left for Bayern Munich this summer and Eze's fellow England star Marc Guehi subject of strong interest from around the Premier League.

Spurs make contact for "unstoppable" £180k-p/w forward Conte wanted to sign

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Tottenham have reportedly made contact to sign a player wanted by Antonio Conte during his time in north London in a move that could finally come to fruition under Ange Postecoglou.

Spurs hunting additions

The lowest scorers in the Premier League's top seven sides last season, Spurs are on the looking for reinforcements to bolster Ange Postecoglou's ranks ahead of the new campaign.

They have already added two players, with Timo Werner re-joining the club on another loan from RB Leipzig after a successful six months in north London and Archie Gray arriving in a deal worth £30m from Leeds United.

But the Lilywhites are still keen to strengthen in attack before the new campaign kicks off, with the club back in the Europa League for the first time since the 2020/21 season.

Postecoglou himself admitted that his frontline was an area requiring reinforcement earlier in pre-season: "You saw the way we finished the season. We obviously lost Richy and Timo as well with injuries but we're fairly light in that area.

"We started last season with Manor [Solomon] and [Ivan] Perisic and we were quite healthy in that front third in terms of numbers, but as the year went on it became pretty evident that we need to bulk up. We're in Europe as well next year so we'll have more games and it's definitely an area of the park we'll need to strengthen."

Tottenham try for Conte target

Reports in Italy now claim that Spurs have made contact to try and sign Juventus winger Federico Chiesa this summer. The Italian was one of the most highly-rated players in Europe but suffered a cruciate ligament tear in 2022 which he has struggled to recover from.

At the end of 2023, he was singled out for praise by former teammate and Azzurri icon Giorgio Chiellini, who labelled him "unstoppable" in a 1v1 situation.

"He's not the type of player that links the team, like a number 10, not a player that likes to have the ball and connect passes with team-mates, but one against one, he's unstoppable.

"We have to use that in the space, one against one, starting from the edge and trying to shoot or cross into good positions.

"That's the player that Chiesa is and that makes the difference. He would be good for Bayern, he would be good for Juventus and also many other teams all over Europe because these skills are unique and he's very good at that.

"He's maybe not able to do other things but in those skills, he's very, very, very good."

Conte was keen to sign the Italian back in 2022 but was priced out of a move for his services, but now Juventus are willing to let him leave cheaply.

Chiesa, who found the net 10 times last season for the Turin side, is entering the final 12 months of his £180,000 a week deal with the Old Lady. As a result, Juve are willing to let him leave for around 25m euros (£21m) according to Italian outlet TuttoJuve, with Tottenham having "made contact" over a potential move for the winger.

Roma and Chelsea are also both credited with an interest, but Chiesa has put the Italian side on hold as he eyes up a move to the Premier League, the report continues, with Chiesa keen to leave Italy.

Chelsea and Todd Boehly most advanced to sign "fantastic" £50m+ ace

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Chelsea are now reportedly most advanced in the race to land a future star worth £52m alongside London rivals Tottenham Hotspur this summer, as they look to add their seventh incoming of the transfer window.

Chelsea transfer news

After yet another campaign to forget last time out, it's no surprise that Chelsea and Todd Boehly have enjoyed a busy summer transfer window, welcoming six fresh faces so far and a new head coach in Enzo Maresca. The former Leicester City manager most recently welcomed Renato Veiga from Basel with the 20-year-old among those looking to make an instant impression on the new boss.

Giving Chelsea fans a hint of what they can expect, Veiga told the club's official website after putting pen to paper: "I’m a smart, aggressive player.

"I’m comfortable on the ball and I would describe myself as a complete player due to my versatility. I’m comfortable in many positions on the pitch. I wouldn’t say I have a favourite position because it depends on the opponent or tactical elements, but I have played at left-back, centre-back and as a defensive midfielder."

He might not be the only young player that excites those at Stamford Bridge, either. According to L'Equipe, Chelsea are now most advanced in the race to sign Desire Doue alongside Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. Stade Rennais reportedly value their 19-year-old winger at €60m (£52m) and have already rejected a €35m (£30m) offer from Bayern Munich.

After missing out on Michael Olise, Doue represents an ideal option for the Blues to turn to this summer. The teenager has attracted interest around Europe for good reason and if Chelsea want to continue their trend of signing the next generation of stars, then the Ligue 1 winger certainly makes sense.

"Fantastic" Doue could be a Mudryk upgrade

Over a year on from his arrival, Mykhailo Mudryk is yet to make an impact in a Chelsea shirt, struggling under both Graham Potter and Mauricio Pochettino. Now, if Doue arrives, the Ukraine international could find himself out of Maresca's starting side altogether with places up for grabs for those who impress the Italian this summer. Based on his development so far too, Doue certainly has the talent to take Mudryk's spot.

Whilst Doue's output shows room for improvement, his take-on success at just 19 years of age highlights a player who lacks no confidence driving forward in something that Chelsea may need to add to their attacking options.

The young winger has earned plenty of praise, including from Football Talent Scout's Jacek Kulig who dubbed the teenager "fantastic" on X.

Now, it's Chelsea who could benefit from that "fantastic mix" as they look to beat Tottenham in the race for yet another future star.

Their next Kane: Spurs targeting 'one of the best strikers' in the world

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What can we say about Harry Kane that hasn't already been said? The man is simply a marvel, even if some of his Euro 2024 displays left a lot to be desired.

Was some of the criticism for the former Spurs man warranted? Yes, yes it was. Was some of it rather harsh? You could argue that point too.

However, there is no doubting what has made him such an elite talent down the years. No player in Tottenham's history has scored more goals for the club than he. No player in England's history - there have been 1282 of them - have scored more than Kane for his country. Yeah, he's a pretty good player.

That said, without him, England and Spurs have managed to get by. It was Ollie Watkins' remarkable last-gasp strike against the Netherlands without Kane on the pitch that sent Gareth Southgate's men to the final of the European Championships.

Heung-min Son, with his haul of 17 goals in 31 league outings last season proved they didn't miss him too much during Ange Postecoglou's first campaign in charge.

That said, with Kane in tow, perhaps a Champions League berth would have been secured ahead of Aston Villa.

So, a new striker would certainly go down a treat this summer.

Spurs in the race to sign new goal machine

Tottenham have been one of the more active clubs in the Premier League over the last few weeks, notably welcoming Archie Gray to the club from Leeds.

But what is next on the club's agenda? Well, they're allegedly looking at a striker currently plying his trade in Ligue 1.

Indeed, according to Football Insider this weekend, Spurs have joined the race to sign Lille centre forward Jonathan David.

It's stated that if they were to bid a bargain £25m in an attempt to secure the Canadian's signature, it would be accepted.

Why is he so cheap? Well, as the report states, David is now entering the final year of his contract in France.

Postecoglou is said to be 'obsessed' with acquiring a new number 9 and the Canada international could well be his man.

Why David would be a good signing for Spurs

Described as "one of the best strikers in the world" by Canadian podcast host Tony Marinaro, that tells you all you need to know. Great, we can wrap this article up now, surely? Well, that would all be a little bit boring. Let's provide you with more insight.

As we said, Spurs didn't exactly struggle per se without Kane, but their options were limited. Son - who was given the captaincy - was often preferred in a central striking berth but that ultimately meant that Postecoglou's options on the flanks were not always too convincing.

Brennan Johnson did end the campaign well, registering three assists in his last four games but with five goals to his name across the entire campaign he wasn't bagging on a regular basis.

The same could be said for Timo Werner who only found the net on two occasions in 14 appearances. As for Dejan Kulusevski, he scored eight times. Decent but certainly not awe-inspiring.

So, by signing David, Ange could move Son into a menacing position out wide and add more goals to the squad.

Besides Kane, Spurs have struggled to find a striker who can score regularly. That's hardly a surprise considering the lack of game time they have had but it's not as though they've even had a strong rotation option.

Richarlison - who did bag 12 last season - only scored three in his debut term, Carlos Vinicius scored just one league goal in 2020/21 and in 2018/19, Fernando Llorente fired home eight goals.

Now, let's compare that to the tallies of David.

So, while the Lille sensation certainly isn't in the same bracket as Kane, who scored a jaw-dropping 44 times for Bayern last term, he is a great deal more prolific than any of the other centre-forwards Spurs have had at their disposal over the last six years or so.

If they could secure a deal for the £25m fee mooted, it would be phenomenal business, potentially handing Postecoglou his best striker yet.

Bid prepared: Spurs targeting their own Foden & Bellingham hybrid

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Tottenham have completed some impressive business in the transfer market over the last seven months or so.

Ange Postecoglou is here for the long run and that can be seen in the deals they've completed. Lucas Bergvall is now officially a Spurs player and the exciting Archie Gray has recently arrived too.

Troy Parrott, one of the club's academy poster boys, may have left for Dutch shores but with another hot talent in Mikey Moore coming through the ranks, they won't care too much about the Irishman's £6.7m departure.

Will Postecoglou stop in his quest to bring top young talent to north London? Apparently not.

Tottenham looking at elite young winger

There is a young talent who is consistently being talked about as an option in the transfer window for the top clubs in Europe.

That happens to be French superstar Desire Doue, a teenager who is causing a great deal of fuss this summer.

Set to take part in the Paris Olympics under the guidance of the great Thierry Henry, Doue has become an option for a number of sides.

Indeed, according to a report from French outlet L'Equipe, Bayern Munich have lodged a €35m (£30m) bid for the Rennes attacker but it has been rejected.

The German outfit are believed to be not the only club interested. It's suggested that Tottenham and Chelsea are also planning their own offensive in the forthcoming weeks.

Previous reports have indicated it could well take around €60m (£52m) to prise him away from his homeland.

What makes Doue so exciting

Now 19, Doue lit up Ligue 1 as a spritely 18-year-old last season, wreaking havoc in the final third on his way to four goals and five assists in league action. Those aren't jaw-dropping numbers but come on, this is a teenager doing things a mature experienced head would be doing.

So, he can score and assist goals, but what else can he do? Said to be a "one-of-a-kind player" by analyst Ben Mattinson, this is a young individual with the world at his feet, someone who has "one of the most unique profiles out there."

Right-footed, Doue is capable of playing off either wing, namely the left and also as a number 10, galivanting forward and picking up tight pockets of space which he seems to escape from every time.

So, what comparisons can be made? Well, FBRef suggests that the most similar player in Europe's top five leagues to the French sensation is 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, a young talent who has taken Euro 2024 by storm.

Who else could he be compared to? Well, the aforementioned analyst - Mattinson - suggests "Doue’s ceiling is more of as a goal-scoring #10 to play in between the lines like Foden who can also play wide."

Also said to be in the same bracket of talent as someone like Bellingham and Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, it's evident Tottenham would have a very special player on their hands here.

He could operate in the half spaces very well, linking up with the likes of James Maddison and Heung-min Son to devastating effect.

Like Bellingham, he can play in a deeper playmaking role, like Saka, he can cut inside with purpose and like Foden, he can weave beyond defenders in central areas behind the striker.

Also said to be "elite at shifting the ball" by Mattinson, there is seemingly nothing Doue cannot do in the final third. So, let's examine the numbers.

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.

Evidently boasting remarkable numbers when it comes to carrying the ball and possessing that magical ability to make something happen out of nothing, it's clear to see why he's earned comparisons to the likes of Foden and Bellingham.

This is a world-class talent in the making and he could well be heading to Spurs. Just imagine him alongside the likes of Gray and Bergvall. It's enough to make your mouth water.

Romano: Arsenal could move for "Raya 2.0" who was tempted to join Tottenham

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Still looking to get their summer business underway, Arsenal could now reportedly sign a new backup for David Raya who was recently tempted to join rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Arsenal transfer news

Highlighting just how far they've come in the last two seasons, Arsenal are in no position to panic about their lack of business so far this summer. The Gunners have been Manchester City's closest challengers to the Premier League title in the last two campaigns and have built a squad that is becoming increasingly difficult to improve.

That said, the Gunners have still been linked to a number of names, with Riccardo Calafiori the most prominent name currently stealing the headlines. The Italian was a standout in an otherwise underwhelming Euro 2024 tournament for Italy as they crashed out at the last 16 stage. Following an impressive Serie A campaign with Bologna, who caused a major upset by qualifying for the Champions League, Calafiori could now get Arsenal's summer business off to a flying start.

Away from the defender, meanwhile, the North London club could reportedly sign a new backup for Raya this summer, with Aaron Ramsdale's future still in doubt in search of a starting place elsewhere.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal could now make a move for Joan Garcia from Espanyol this summer, with the 'keeper valued at up to £21m. They could also get one over on North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, given that the shot-stopper was reportedly tempted to join the Lilywhites just last month.

What's more, Romano revealed that Arsenal goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana appreciates Garcia, telling GiveMeSport: “Arsenal could consider the possibility to bring in Bentley or maybe another option, like Joan Garcia, who is really appreciated by Inaki Cana, their goalkeeping coach.

"He already wanted to bring David Raya to the club, which was a very successful move, so they could also follow him once again when it's time to decide who is the player they want.”

Garcia can prove Cana right

It's a positive sign that Arsenal coach Cana appreciates Garcia as the Gunners look to replace Ramsdale and find a new number two for Raya. The goalkeeper coach already proved his worth by backing Raya and could now be proved right once again by Garcia, who is more than capable of replacing Ramsdale.

Described as "Raya 2.0" by Ben Mattinson, Garcia's save percentage instantly stands out against Ramsdale and perhaps highlights the direction that Mikel Arteta wants to head towards when it comes to his goalkeeping departure.

As the summer transfer window goes on, the domino effect that could take place at Arsenal regarding their shot-stoppers will certainly be one to watch.

Ange must finally cash in on Spurs man who earns over 5x more than Doue

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After a Premier League season that saw them go unbeaten for the first ten games, only to miss out on Champions League football at the end, it has to be a big summer of transfer activity for Tottenham Hotspur.

Ange Postecoglou has proven that he's got the ability to be a success in England's top flight, and now Daniel Levy needs to dig into his pockets to give him the proper backing to succeed in North London.

However, while bringing in the right players is crucial, so is getting rid of those no longer good enough.

One player, who arrived at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with huge potential, has failed to deliver, with Ange needing to offload him given his hefty wages.

Sergio Reguilon’s Tottenham Hotspur career

At the time, signing left-back Sergio Reguilon for £32m seemed like incredible business by the club, acquiring a talent who could nail down the full-back role for many years to come in north London.

Before his move to Spurs, the Spaniard was named La Liga's best left-back in 2019/20 while on loan with Sevilla, winning the Europa League - but the Lilywhites faithful have failed to see the best of the defender.

After two years in north London, Reguilon completed a loan move back to his homeland and joined Atlético Madrid, in an unsuccessful stint that provided him with a series of injuries and just two starts in La Liga.

He’s since had various loan stints at fellow Premier League sides Manchester United and Brentford, but once again failed to impress with neither side signing the 27-year-old on a permanent basis.

Reguilon has only featured 67 times for Spurs since his big-money transfer, with the club investing in fellow left-back Destiny Udogie to fill the void which the Spaniard failed to claim after his move from the Spanish giants.

Having signed a five-year contract in 2020, Reguilon is out of contract in 2025, and it's highly unlikely that his deal will be renewed, with this summer the last opportunity to recoup some of the £32m the club splashed on him four years ago.

How much Sergio Reguilon earns at Tottenham Hotspur

Whilst he’s not the highest earner in the Spurs squad, the Spaniard still earns a huge chunk, especially considering he’s not featured for the club in two seasons.

According to Capology, the 27-year-old earns £53k-per-week in north London, pocketing a huge £2.7m in wages every season.

As a result, Reguilon has taken home a staggering £5.4m since he last pulled on the shirt of Tottenham Hotspur, with the club being bled dry by the one-time promising talent.

His subsequent weekly wage is over five times higher than that of current transfer target Desire Doue, who only earns £8k-per-week, despite Spurs’ £60m interest in the 19-year-old wonderkid.

Postecoglou’s side aren’t the only side interested in the French youngster, with Bayern Munich and PSG also said to be interested in his services this summer.

If they are to be able to fund a move for Doue, the sale of Reguilon - who has been touted with a new £10m price tag - would massively boost their chances of landing the in-demand superstar.

It’s been a disastrous move for both parties, with Spurs needing to offload him to enable them to be competitive in the market, whilst Reguilon will be desperate for a transfer to kickstart his career after a stuttering stint in north London.