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Tottenham and chairman Daniel Levy are willing to pay £60 million for an "ice-cold" forward, which would be enough to complete a deal.

Spurs expected to make more attacking signings

Timo Werner comes as Spurs' first outright attacking addition of this summer, with the German putting pen to paper on a loan extension which will see him remain in north London until the end of next season.

The new deal includes an £8.5 million option to buy him outright next summer, as widely reported, which is some way below the £15 million buy clause which Spurs originally agreed with Leipzig in January.

While Werner is staying is undoubtedly good news for Ange Postecoglou, who keeps a versatile and pacey forward tailor-made to his interchangeable system, it remains the case that Spurs are in the market for new attackers.

Tottenham are believed to be contenders for the signing of Desire Doue from Rennes, among others, as technical director Johan Lange and Levy scour the market for exciting forwards.

Athletic Bilbao starlet Nico Williams is another player of interest to Spurs, coming after a phenomenal campaign in Spain where he racked up 19 assists in all competitions. As well as the 21-year-old and Doue, players closer to home in Wolves winger Pedro Neto and Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze have been mentioned as well.

The latter, who is currently representing England at Euro 2024, enjoyed a brilliant season at Palace last term - bagging 11 goals and six assists in all competitions under Roy Hodgson and Oliver Glasner.

Palace have already lost Michael Olise to Bayern Munich, and there is a growing number of clubs eyeing up a move for defender Marc Guehi, following his impressive campaign at the Euros.

Eze could well join both Guehi and Olise out the door, given the attacker's contract includes a £60 million release clause which would render Palace powerless to stop his exit from Selhurst Park.

Tottenham prepared to trigger £60 million release clause for Eze

According to The Sun, Tottenham are willing spend £60 million to trigger Eze's release clause, with league champions Man City willing to do exactly the same thing.

This would make the "ice-cold" 25-year-old one of Spurs' most expensive ever signings, showing just how highly they rate the former QPR star. Interestingly, pundit Alan Hutton has previously backed Levy to pay £60m for Eze.

“He just goes out and plays with a smile on his face, he plays with a lot of freedom and he’s got so much attacking quality," said Hutton to Tottenham News.

"He can score goals, he can assist, these are the type of guys you need and he’s been rewarded for his good form by being picked for the England squad.

“I think he could go and be a shining star so £60million is right. You look at some of the prices that are getting banded around now for players that aren’t as good, so I can understand that. If he’s going to be available for that price, I think Levy will spend it.”

It's set to be an incredibly important summer for Tottenham Hotspur this year as Daniel Levy and Co hunt out the best players to help support Ange Postecoglou's lofty ambitions in North London.

The Australian endured a mixed debut campaign with the club, but with Europa League football secured, there were more positives than negatives.

That said, with six teams scoring more goals than them last season, there is clearly some room for improvement up top, and based on recent reports, they may well get that improvement.

The latest player touted for a move to N17 would be a seismic signing, breaking the club's transfer record and signalling to the rest of the league that they mean business - although it might not be great news for Richarlison.

Tottenham Hotspur transfer news

According to a recent report from Sky Sports, Tottenham have made signing a new, versatile forward a 'priority' this summer and have identified RB Leipzig's Loïs Openda as a potential target.

The report claims that no bids or offers have been made thus far and does not mention a potential price, but another report from Caught Offside earlier this year revealed that the German club have placed a massive €100m price tag on the player's head this summer, which converts to around £84m.

This enormous price is due partly to his impressive form but also because he has a €80m release clause - £68m - which will kick in next summer.

It would be an extraordinary transfer to get over the line, but Spurs have plenty of money to spend, and if they want to help Postecoglou realise his aims in the coming season, then signing Openda would go a long way in doing that, even if it spells trouble for Richarlison.

How Openda compares to Richarlison

If Spurs are able to acquire Openda this summer, his primary competition for the striker role in Postecoglou's team would be Richarlison. But how do the pair compare?

Well, from a pure output perspective, it's hardly even a competition at all. In 45 appearances last season, the "terrifying" Belgian marksman, as journalist Seb Stafford-Bloor dubbed him, scored 28 goals and provided seven assists, meaning he averaged a goal involvement every 1.28 games for Leipzig.

In comparison, the Lilywhites' Brazilian striker scored 12 goals and provided four assists in 31 appearances, and while that is still an impressive rate of return, his average of a goal involvement every 1.93 games is notably worse than the man who could replace him.

Okay, so what about what's going on under the hood then?

Does the former RC Lens gem also boast superior underlying numbers? Unfortunately for the former Everton ace, the answer is a resounding yes.

For example, aside from progressive passes and passing accuracy, the 24-year-old comes out on top in most other relevant metrics, such as non-penalty expected goals and assists, progressive carries, shots and shots on target, key passes, shot and goal-creating actions, and successful take-ons, all per 90.

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

Ultimately, Richarlison is a talented player, but over the last two seasons, he just hasn't shown enough to suggest he's the striker to take Spurs forward, and while Openda will cost a King's ransom, his performances last season and underlying numbers indicate he'd be more than worth it.

After a relatively quiet start to the summer window, Tottenham Hotspur have burst into life over the last week or so, seeing more and more players linked with the club and, most importantly, making the statement signing of wonderkid Archie Gray from Leeds United for £30m.

However, Daniel Levy and Co don't look finished there as, while the young 18-year-old has a bright future ahead of him, Ange Postecoglou also needs players who can come in and instantly improve his squad, players like Eberechi Eze.

The Crystal Palace midfielder has been consistently linked with the club over the last month or so, and based on recent reports, the latest player touted for a move to N17 could form a brilliant partnership with him next season.

Tottenham Hotspur transfer news

According to a recent report from Sky Sports News, Tottenham have made signing a new, versatile forward a 'top priority' this summer, and one of the strikers they have identified as a target is LOSC Lille ace, Jonathan David.

The report does not mention how much the Canadian international could cost the Lilywhites, but a separate report from The Guardian last month revealed that, due to his contract expiring next summer, he could be available for as little as £20m.

It might not be the big name fans are hoping for, but considering his form in recent seasons, the price tag, and how well he could link up with Eze in North London, this seems like a transfer too good to pass up for Daniel Levy and Co.

Why David would be a great teammate for Eze

Now, without being too obvious here, the main reason that David would be such a great teammate for Eze, and vice versa for that matter, is his output.

In just 47 appearances for Lille last season, the 24-year-old scored 26 goals and provided nine assists, which equates to a goal involvement every 1.34 games, and it wasn't a one-off either.

Over the last four campaigns, the New York-born poacher has scored 84 goals and provided 18 assists in 183 club appearances, meaning that he averaged a goal involvement every 1.79 games over a four-year period.

With such an impressive level of consistent output under his belt at a relatively young age, it's easy to see why Canadian journalist Tony Marinaro described the 52-capped international as "one of the best strikers in the world."

Speaking of international football, he has been incredible in this area of the game as well. In those 52 caps, he has racked up 27 goals and 16 assists, which works out to be a frankly absurd average of a goal involvement every 1.20 games.

Now imagine how productive someone like Eze could be playing alongside the "mind-blowing" Canadian, as dubbed by talent scout Jacek Kulig.

Not only would the Englishman's creative numbers explode thanks to the striker's proficiency in front of goal, but given the sheer number of assists the former Gent man provides, the Palace ace's goalscoring numbers would likely increase from the already impressive 11 in 31 from last season.

Ultimately, while bringing Eze in alone would help improve Spurs' squad, signing him alongside the incredible David could help catapult the club back up to the Premier League next season.

Tottenham have looked at signing an £85 million striker for Ange Postecoglou, coming after his excellent goal tally of 28 in all competitions last season.

Spurs targeting replacement for Harry Kane this summer

One item on Spurs' list of summer agendas is to finally replace club-record goalscorer and Lilywhites legend Harry Kane, coming nearly a year after he departed for Bayern Munich in a multi-million pound deal.

The 30-year-old has gone on to make 45 appearances in all competitions for the Bavarians thus far, scoring an incredible 44 goals and registering 12 assists in that time, and Spurs were tipped to really miss Kane's proficiency over Postecoglou's debut campaign in the dugout.

Tottenham did manage to cope well without their former superstar, though, with Postecoglou even recording the best start made by any new manager in Premier League history. The bulk of their goals came courtesy of Son Heung-min and Richarlison, who grabbed 29 between them with a further 14 assists to boot across all competitions.

However, there are some doubts over Richarlison's suitability to lead the line going forward, despite the Brazilian's phenomenal mid-season purple patch. Reports have suggested that Tottenham are even open to selling Richarlison for the right offer, amid interest from Saudi Arabia.

A host of interesting options have been named as striker candidates on Tottenham's summer transfer wishlist. Ivan Toney is thought to be attracting Spurs interest, with the England star contributing well when called upon by Gareth Southgate at Euro 2024.

The 28-year-old, who racked up 20 league goals the season before last, has entered the final 12 months of his contract - which could force Brenford to sell for a lower than desired fee.

Toney isn't the only striker linked with a move to N17, as Sky Sports detail other names they've been considering in a report this week.

Tottenham have looked at signing Lois Openda from RB Leipzig

As well as the likes of Lille striker Jonathan David, Sky claim that RB Leipzig star Lois Openda is a target for the Lilywhites as well.

Spurs are after a forward with versatility, and the 24-year-old is thought to fit the bill in this respect. Tottenham have looked at signing Openda for Postecoglou, despite other claims he could cost as much as £85 million, but it remains to be seen if they decide to formalise their interest with an offer to test Leipzig's resolve.

This isn't the first time they've been linked with Openda, who scored 28 times and provided seven assists last term, and pundit John Wenham believes he'd be an "interesting" potential replacement for Richarlison.

“I watched Openda in the Champions League a couple of times this year and I was impressed,” Wenham said to Tottenham News, “He has a real mix of pace and excellent finishing ability. He looks like someone who could also play out wide, so he would be an interesting replacement for Richarlison."

European heavyweights Real Madrid are said to be targeting another "special" Tottenham prodigy after their reported interest in star defender Cristian Romero.

Real Madrid show interest in signing Romero from Spurs

Last month, Real started to become heavily linked with a move to sign Romero, as they seek to bolster Carlo Ancelotti's central defensive options ahead of defending their Champions League and La Liga titles.

Reputable media sources like American broadcaster ESPN, via The Daily Mail, claimed Real made an enquiry to Tottenham over Romero - coming after another impressive season in the Premier League.

The 26-year-old was a mainstay under Ange Postecoglou when fit and available, starting 33 league games and forming the backbone of Spurs' team through his partnership with Micky van de Ven.

Romero stood out as one of Tottenham's best-performing players by average match rating, according to statistical football website WhoScored, and sits in good company alongside the likes of Son Heung-min and Pedro Porro.

Interestingly, this isn't the first time his name has been mentioned in tandem with the Spainish football giants, as Real were reportedly eyeing a move for Romero in 2023 as well.

When a prestigious club like Real Madrid comes knocking for a star player, there is usually cause for concern, but Tottenham have responded with gusto - making clear that Romero is not for sale this summer (Pete O'Rourke).

“If we’re talking about Real Madrid, I’m sure he’ll want to speak to them,” said pundit Alan Hutton on Romero's links to the Bernabeu (Football Insider).

“But for Daniel Levy to sell somebody who’s a main player in the team, it would have to be for huge money to allow him to go. They still need more options to come in.

“They can’t allow Romero to leave and not have a top-level centre-back ready to come in for the start of the season. I wouldn’t want to see him leave. I think him and Van de Ven are a very solid partnership and Van de Ven makes him better as well.”

Reports surrounding Romero and a potential move to Real have died down in recent weeks, but that hasn't stopped Ancelotti's side from setting their sights on another Spurs gem.

Real Madrid eyeing Tottenham starlet Mikey Moore

According to HITC, Real Madrid are interested in signing Tottenham starlet Mikey Moore, alongside the likes of Paris-Saint Germain.

The wonderkid is fast gaining a reputation as one of England's brightest young forwards, racking up 16 goals and registering nine assists in 14 appearances at academy level last season.

Moore was given the nod by Postecoglou on two occasions at senior level last season, making his debut at home to Man City. Amidst this interest from Real and PSG, HITC state that Spurs are confident they can keep hold of the 16-year-old, despite contact from some of Europe's biggest clubs.

It may be about as clichéd as you can get, but last season was a campaign of two halves for Tottenham Hotspur.

Ange Postecoglou got off to a flying start in the Premier League, leading the team to ten unbeaten games before that disastrous match against Chelsea halted their momentum.

An avalanche of injuries followed, and despite looking incredible at the start of the campaign, the Lilywhites eventually limped into fifth place and Europa League qualification.

James Maddison's season mirrored that of the club's as his influence waned as the year went on - racking up just five goals and assists in his final 17 appearances - but based on recent reports, Daniel Levy and Co could soon sign an incredibly exciting player who'd surely help the Englishman's creative numbers explode next season.

Tottenham Hotspur transfer news

According to a recent report from Football Insider, Tottenham have maintained their interest in Wolverhampton Wanderers' star winger Pedro Neto.

The report claims that the Lilywhites are keen to bolster their attacking options this summer, and while they have some concerns over the 24-year-old's injury record, they are still impressed by his sheer skill and ability.

However, it won't be cheap to get over the line, as the story has revealed that the Old Gold will likely ask for between £50m and £60m for their dynamic wideman, although the prospect of seeing how Maddison and Neto could combine in North London might make that fee easier to swallow.

Why Neto would be a great signing

Now, the elephant in the room is Neto's injury record; unfortunately, as he missed 19 games last season, it cannot be ignored.

However, were he to join Spurs this summer, he could be used as more of a rotational option alongside Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson on the right, so as not to overplay him too much.

That said, every transfer involves an element of risk, and in the case of the Portuguese star, that is his fitness, but with how well he played at points last season, it feels like a risk worth taking.

So, with that said, let's take a look at the primary reason why he'd be a great signing and a great teammate for Maddison: his output.

In 24 appearances last season, the mercurial "monster", as dubbed by data analyst Ben Mattinson, scored three goals and provided 11 assists, meaning he averaged a goal involvement every 1.71 games for the Old Gold, and he did so playing all across the front line.

This attacking ability and tendency from the former Lazio prospect to make things happen out wide for his side would be incredibly beneficial for the former Leicester City ace.

Opposing teams would no longer be able to focus solely on stopping the Englishman's creative output and would instead have to dedicate players to stopping both stars from impacting the game, thus freeing up that bit more space to operate centrally.

Moreover, having the creative prowess of the Viana do Castelo-born winger to his right would likely help the Coventry-born ace improve his own goalscoring record as well, which would, in turn, help Postecoglou's progressive attacking system flow more seamlessly from defence to attack.

Ultimately, starting an attacking threat as potent as Neto on Madison's right and Son Heung-min on his left would undoubtedly go a long way in helping the 27-year-old get back to his creative best for Spurs next season. While injuries will always be a concern for the Wolves man, his raw ability makes this potential transfer a risk worth taking.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is personally eyeing a £35 million forward for Spurs this summer, who are thought to be in ongoing negotiations with both the player's camp and his club.

Spurs expected to sign new striker and winger for Postecoglou

The early summer addition of Timo Werner, who extended his loan from RB Leipzig till the end of next season, is by no means the only attacking signing Daniel Levy is expected to make.

Indeed, reports suggest that technical director Johan Lange and the wider recruitment team are targeting both another winger and striker to replace club-record goalscorer Harry Kane, who departed for Bayern Munich last summer.

Tottenham are believed to be interested in Nico Williams, who's starred for Spain at Euro 2024 and registered 19 assists in all competitions for Athletic Bilbao last season. As well as Williams, Spurs are targeting Wolves winger Pedro Neto and Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, as Lange compiles a shortlist of options for out-wide.

Meanwhile, Tottenham also want a prolific new number nine who can be the focal point of their team going forward next season, as Postecoglou seeks to transform the Lilywhites into an elite English side after promising flashes last season.

So far, Levy has green-lit deals for Werner and former Leeds United sensation Archie Gray, who arrived from Elland Road to the tune of £40 million. Attacking players like Bryan Gil and Manor Solomon are expected to be sold by Spurs as well, which could free up space for potential attacking additions.

One very highly-rated forward who is on Tottenham's radar is Rennes starlet Desire Doue, who could well follow a similar pathway to Man City star Jeremy Doku with a switch to the Premier League.

The 19-year-old, who made 43 appearances across all competitions for the Ligue 1 side last season, bagged four goals and six assists in all competitions. Doue's teammate, Baptiste Santamaria, has already tipped the teenager to be "unplayable".

"He's a player who aspires to go to the biggest clubs," said Santamaria. "He's one of a kind. He likes to hit the ball but he's solid on his feet. Desire's technical, percussive and physical qualities are quite incredible. When he becomes more consistent, he'll be unplayable. For his age, he's the most gifted youngster I've seen in my career."

Postecoglou really wants Doue with Tottenham in ongoing talks

According to The Sun, Postecoglou is "especially big" on signing Doue for Tottenham, and the north Londoners are thought to be in ongoing negotiations with the player's camp and Rennes themselves.

They do face stiff competition from London rivals Chelsea, though, who are in the same situation - so it appears there's a growing clamor for Doue's services from the English capital.

It's been over three weeks since the transfer window opened, and after a slow start, Tottenham Hotspur have finally started making moves in the market.

They have been linked to a long list of talented players from Eberechi Eze to Santiago Gimenez, but made their first permanent signing last week as they splashed £30m on Leeds United's incredibly exciting wonderkid Archie Gray.

However, Daniel Levy and Co are seemingly just getting started.

The latest player touted for a move to N17 is another up-and-coming youngster who could be seen in the same way as Gray in time.

Tottenham Hotspur transfer news

According to a recent report from journalist Alan Nixon via GIVEMESPORT, Tottenham are one of several clubs interested in Sunderland's Jobe Bellingham.

Alongside the Lilywhites, Nixon claims that Southampton, Crystal Palace and Brentford are keen to bring the younger brother of England star Jude Bellingham to the Premier League this summer, but it is the latter two clubs who pose the biggest threat to Spurs.

The good news for the North Londoners is that as long as they can agree personal terms with the 18-year-old, they shouldn't have too much trouble sorting out a deal, as the Black Cats would be willing to sell for an offer in excess of £20m. However, recent updates suggest that his preference may be to stay in the Northeast for another season.

Paying £20m might sound somewhat outlandish for a player his age, but based on how well he performed last season and how he is spoken about, it would be an investment into what he could become - similar to Gray.

Why Bellingham could be another Gray

Like Gray, last season was Bellingham's first full campaign of senior football - he only played half of 22/23 - and like the Peacocks star, he looked right at home, even if he was moved all over the pitch.

In 47 appearances for the Black Cats, the Stourbridge-born gem scored seven goals, provided one assist and started in five different positions, from centre-forward to defensive midfield.

In contrast, the former Leeds ace made 52 appearances for the Whites, provided two assists and started in four different positions, from right-back to attacking midfield.

Moreover, the Sunderland prospect is spoken about similarly to the Durham-born star, with U23 scout Antonio Mango describing him as a "wonderkid", former professional Niall Quinn dubbing him "incredible", and former manager Tony Mowbray describing the youngster as an "absolute diamond."

When you examine his underlying numbers, it's easy to see why he has impressed so many people in his short time at the Stadium of Light.

According to FBref, which compares players in similar positions across the next best 14 competitions, the 6 foot 3 dynamo ranks in the top 5% of midfielders for non-penalty expected goals, the top 11% for actual non-penalty goals and touches in the opposition's penalty area, the top 12% for progressive passes received and the top 14% for non-penalty expected goals and expected assists, all per 90.

Ultimately, there is always going to be an element of risk when spending a considerable sum of money on a player so young, but as in the case of Gray, Bellingham looks to be the real deal. While it may take him time to adjust to Premier League football, he could have a very bright future at Spurs - if they can secure his services, that is.

After a campaign full of promise and disappointment, it's set to be an incredibly important summer for Tottenham Hotspur as they look to bring in the right players to support Ange Postecoglou's plan to lead the club to the top of the Premier League.

The Australian's exciting brand of attacking football helped brush away the cobwebs of the José Mourinho and Antonio Conte years.

His welcome philosophy helped the likes of Richarlison and Son Heung-min enjoy their most effective campaigns in years, and based on recent reports, the club could soon welcome a new player who'd be the ideal rival for the South Korean superstar.

Tottenham Hotspur transfer news

According to a recent report from journalist Konstantinos Lianos, Tottenham are one of several sides keen on signing Stade Rennais star Desire Doue this summer and have made him a "top priority." It's even stated that they want to have a deal done by next week.

Alongside the Lilywhites, the reporter revealed that Chelsea have also marked the 19-year-old as a priority signing, while Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also interested in landing the talented attacker this summer.

A separate report from GIVEMESPORT late last month revealed the other major obstacle Spurs will have to contend with to land the talented Frenchman: his price.

According to the report, he's valued at around £60m, and while that is an enormous sum of money for a teenager, it could prove value for money if he can reach the potential so many seem to believe he has and provide real competition for Son at the same time.

Why Doue would be a dream Son rival

Now, given Son's immense importance to Spurs and Doue's age, it would be unfair for fans to expect him to come into the team this summer and immediately challenge the South Korean for a consistent starting spot on the left, but there is no reason to believe he couldn't provide a challenge for the veteran winger.

For example, while he wasn't able to replicate the 32-year-old's incredible return of 27 goals and assists in 36 appearances, he was able to rack up a respectable ten goals and assists in 42 games, which is a seriously impressive achievement for someone his age.

Moreover, according to FBref, which compares players in similar positions across Europe's top five leagues, the young "entertainer", as dubbed by data analyst Ben Mattinson, sits in the top 4% of attacking midfielders and wingers for blocks, the top 6% for progressive passes, successful take-ons and interceptions, the top 15% for tackles and the top 21% for shot-creating actions, all per 90.

Not only do his impressive defensive numbers there show that he's more than willing to chip in and help the team, but the fact he's already ranking so highly for successful take-ons and progressive passes suggests that with more time and development under a progressive manager like Postecoglou, he could become a serious attacking threat, either as a direct goalscorer or creator.

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.

Ultimately, with an impressive campaign last season and an array of underlying numbers that show he's already elite in certain metrics, Doue looks like he could be one of the game's next great attackers.

While he wouldn't replace Son today, he'd be the dream rival for him over the next few years, and after that, he should be more than ready to take over as the Lilywhites' starting left-winger.

Whilst established stars will always be the priority for Tottenham Hotspur as they look to break into the Premier League's top four, it appears that the club are also eager to bring in young talents with high ceilings.

Levy looks towards the next generation of Spurs stars

The recent arrival of Archie Gray has encapsulated Daniel Levy's emphasis upon signing young players. The 18-year-old joined Spurs from Leeds United in a deal worth between £25million and £30million with Joe Rodon going the other way as a part of the transfer.

Gray is just one of many young talents to have made the move to N17 in recent windows. Lucas Bergvall agreed a deal to join the North London outfit back in February 2024 with the Swedish teenager choosing Spurs over European giants Barcelona.

Spurs' search for the next generation of stars doesn't stop there with, Ange Postecoglou's side also in the market for England under 21s star Jaden Philogene. The current Hull City ace has interest from the likes of Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town after making it clear that he wants to play in the Premier League.

With Levy clearly not afraid of shopping in the second tier, Spurs are now said to be interested in another teenage star making his name in the division.

Spurs interested in another Championship talent

As first reported by Give Me Sport, journalist Alan Nixon is claiming that Tottenham are interested in signing Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham this summer.

The report states that Spurs have identified Bellingham as their primary target as they look to reinforce their midfield during the transfer window. It is claimed that Postecoglu is a personal admirer of the teenager, hence the club's eagerness to pursue a deal this summer.

Whilst Spurs will no doubt prove an attractive option for Bellingham, they will face competition for his signature from numerous sides across the top flight. Nixon reports that Brentford, Crystal Palace and Southampton are all queueing up for the player.

Bellingham's current club Sunderland are said to be demanding a fee in excess of £20 million for the England youth international, a figure that Spurs should have no issue matching as they continue to enjoy the spoils of Harry Kane's move to Bayern Munich last summer.

The 18-year-old featured in all but one of the Black Cats' league games last season, contributing seven goals and one assist in the process. Despite his young age, Bellingham has quickly established himself as one of his club's prize assets with former Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray waxing lyrical about the player back in 2023: “He’s an absolute diamond.

“He just loves football and wants to get better. He tests the coaches every day. He’s got a real growth mindset. At 17, it’s unbelievable. Where he can be in five years’ time, I’m not sure, but I’m really pleased with him. His greatest asset is that he wants to learn.”

With the arrival of Gray suggesting that Levy and Co are not shy about spending big on teenage talents from the Championship, there is every chance that Bellingham could soon be lining up alongside his fellow 18-year-old in the heart of Spurs' midfield.