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Tottenham are willing to sell Manor Solomon in the summer with Leeds United and Everton interested

Tottenham Hotspur did a smart job of offloading the majority of the deadwood from their squad last summer.

A lot of underperforming stars and fringe players were either sold, released or loaned out to create space in Ange Postecoglou’s roster for new faces. Surplus to requirements for Ange Postecoglou, Manor Solomon was farmed out on loan to Championship outfit Leeds United.

Manor Solomon was a part of three-player trades between Spurs and Leeds United, with Archie Gray moving to White Hart Lane in a £40m deal and Joe Rodon heading in the opposite direction in a permanent £10m transfer. It did not turn out to be an ideal start for the Israeli winger at Elland Road, though.

A minor hamstring problem, coupled with strong quality and depth in attacking areas of the pitch, stopped the Spurs loanee from establishing himself in Daniel Farke’s starting XI. It took him until the busy Christmas period to really find his feet at Leeds. Now, Solomon is one of the first names on the coach’s teamsheet, having shifted Willy Gnonto to a place on the bench in the last couple of months.

The 25-year-old nippy winger has 15-goal contributions in 28 appearances so far for the Whites. Such has been the Israel international’s impact in the Championship that Leeds want to sign him permanently from Spurs. However, it looks like they are not the only club interested in his services.

According to an exclusive report from GIVEMESPORT, Everton are set to rival Leeds for the signing of Solomon in the summer. Tottenham are willing to offload him for between £10m and £15m after a difficult time at the club since his arrival in 2023.

Solomon has played a key role in the Peacock’s rise to the summit of the Championship. They remain in pole position to secure automatic promotion, and if they secure top-flight football for next season, the Yorkshire giants would love to sign the ex-Fulham man. Everton are also planning a summer move as his form at Elland Road shows spending anything between £10m and £15m could be good value for money.

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Tottenham had signed Solomon on a free transfer in 2023 and the fact that he has been performing well in the Championship is extremely good news. As Ange Postecoglou doesn’t consider him in his plans at White Hart Lane, the Hotspur Way chiefs would want a potential bidding war to erupt between Leeds and Everton that helps to further drive up the price and fetches us a decent fee from his sale.

Tottenham Hotspur are planning to spend a massive transfer fee for Atletico Madrid’s highly-rated talent Pablo Barrios

Ange Postecoglou has struggled to take grip of the squad in his second season at Tottenham Hotspur but the club chiefs are expected to offer him money in the summer to improve the quality of the squad.

Spurs have spent most of the season in the bottom half of the Premier League table. Despite stitching three consecutive Premier League wins, it might still not be enough for them to achieve their targets for this season—which was likely Champions League qualification. There is a route to get Champions League football back to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next season by winning the Europa League, though.

After enduring a physically and mentally taxing campaign, the Lilywhites have to make some tough decisions and offload some underperforming, high-wage players off their books and replace them with young talents. Daniel Levy and Co. have invested in highly-regarded prospects in recent transfer windows and we would not be surprised if they follow the same route in the summer.

According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Tottenham have expressed an interest in signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios. They are willing to invest big in the ballpark of €75 million in order to get the deal done.

Highly rated within the Spanish football circuit, Pablo Barrios has emerged as one of Atletico Madrid’s most consistent performers over the last 12 months. As a result, he has even earned a cap for Spain back in November 2024.

The midfielder broke into the senior Atletico Madrid squad last season, racking up an impressive 35 appearances across all competitions. Barrios has shown great signs of improvement this season, where he has already played 25 times—including 19 La Liga appearances. The youngster’s fine performances have caught the attention of Spurs, who are willing to break the bank for him.

Should the Lilywhites table an eye-watering €75 million offer for the Spanish midfielder, it could be difficult for Atletico to not consider it in the summer. Receiving that kind of fee would provide the Rojiblancos financial relief and a chance to fortify other positions in Diego Simeone’s squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

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With Tottenham in a strong financial position with no looming PSR threat, they could be well-placed to convince Barrios to make the switch to North London. Moreover, joining Ange Postecoglou’s forces at N17 would present an excellent opportunity for the Madrid-born starlet’s development, allowing him to gain Premier League experience and further his growth.

That being said, however, it would be extremely risky for the Hotspur Way chiefs to spend a huge outlay on Barrios, who remains undoubtedly talented but lacks experience. We understand the idea of bolstering the pool of young talent with future returns but spending in the region of €75 million for a player with just two seasons of La Liga experience under his belt may not be a wise idea from Tottenham.

This season has been a disappointment for Spurs fans, with the team struggling in 12th place and unable to break into the top 10 due to injuries and lingering inconsistencies. Now, fresh reports from The Athletic reveal that Tottenham Hotspur has emailed broadcasters, requesting they stop referring to them as ‘Tottenham’ and instead use either ‘Spurs’ or ‘Tottenham Hotspur.’

While the season is definitely not as what was expected from the Spurs, there is now good news for the fans as Christian Romero, Micky Van de Ven, and James Maddison all have returned to fitness and are all either ready to take the field or expected to be fit soon. The Spurs clinched some momentum with back-to-back victories in the Premier League: against Manchester United and now recently Ipswich Town.

With both domestic cup runs now ended, their best shot at breaking a lengthy trophy drought lies in the Europa League. In the meantime, Daniel Levy—a controversial figure in North London—still allegedly owned the club, which is acceptable to change how they address the team on TV.

Why Tottenham wants to change its name

The Athletic reported that the club emailed TV rights-holders worldwide, requesting to be referred to by either their full name or nickname. The email was directed to subtle changes in Sky Sports graphics before last Sunday’s match against Manchester United. Ange Postecoglou was listed as “Tottenham Hotspur head coach” instead of “Tottenham head coach.”

Spurs explained that the request comes from the simplest of changes: Tottenham refers to the area, not the club itself. From the ownership’s perspective, the name “Spurs” holds commercial value, as no other English club shares it. Unlike the numerous Citys, Uniteds, and Albions in the English football pyramid, “Spurs” remains unique. The article also noted that the club has preferred to avoid being called just “Tottenham” since 2011.

“Spurs” could boost the club’s global reach, as the name is widely recognised with or without its geographic link.

Tottenham will always be tied to the club, as they have only ever played in north London, apart from their temporary move to Wembley. While Tottenham is the location, hearing the name instantly brings the football team to mind.

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Levy’s push to distance the club from its geographic name is yet another move likely to stir controversy among fans. While broadcasters have acknowledged the request, the true impact of this decision will depend on how supporters react.

The need for a new forward has been growing at White Hart Lane, and we saw how Daniel Levy went aggressively in the winter market to bring in a new face in the offensive roster of Ange Postecoglou’s squad, and while the chiefs at N17 gather targets to go into the summer window, they have been looking to re-register their interest in English sensation Jamie Gittens, who is plying his trade in the German top tier with Borussia Dortmund.

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Dortmund has a reputation for being a selling club, a club that looks to prioritise developing young players and selling them off for significant financial gains when the players start to get into their strides. The likes of Jadon Sancho, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, and Donyell Malen come to mind as some of the highlight players who have found their stride for the Bundesliga side before making a highlight transfer.

So, when you deal with Dortmund, you know… There is always a price for every player on their roster.

The €100 Million bidding war

Gittens is a highly regarded prospect who not only possesses flair but also has a great ability to take a grip on the game. He has been showcasing a lot of his talent with the German giants, having 15 goal contributions in all competitions. And Daniel Levy has put Tottenham Hotspur’s name among the potential suitors for a move for Jamie Gittens.

Though Spurs aren’t alone, according to journalist Christian Falk, the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea are also in the running. He goes on to state that all the aforementioned Premier League trio of clubs are prepared to make substantial offers exceeding €100 million to acquire the highly rated talent.

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While there is a probable bidding war waiting around the corner for Gittens, there is another BVB ace who is also targeted by multiple English top-tier sides in Karim Adeyemi, and this should complicate matters for the German side, given they could potentially go on to lose two of their highly acclaimed stars in the same summer.

As for Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham, bringing in a talent with the ability and potential of Gittens prepares them perfectly to continue beyond Son Heung-min, who is linked with a move away from Hotspur Way despite the one-year contract extension.

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We move into the summer window with a high possibility of Gittens returning to his home country after departing the English shores for Dortmund in 2020.

Tottenham youngster Ashley Phillips joined Stoke City on a season-long loan back in August

Tottenham Hotspur have done a smart job by loaning out some of their academy stars and young talents to different clubs to gain experience.

Ange Postecoglou has not hesitated to promote youth at Hotspur Way since arriving in the summer of 2023. He wants to nurture young talents, and sensing some of them won’t get much opportunities in the first team to express themselves this season, he has sanctioned many loan exits across the last two transfer windows.

Ashley Phillips is among those young Spurs talents to have gone out on loan last summer. The teenager has been with the North Londoners since August 2023 after signing from Blackburn Rovers. He is yet to make a first-team appearance for Ange Postecoglou’s side but spent the second half of last season on loan with Plymouth Argyle.

At Plymouth Argyle, Ashley Phillips became their Young Player of the Season and helped them avoid relegation from the Championship. The rangy defender joined Stoke City on a season-long in August and has gone on to make 22 Championship appearances thus far, contributing to seven clean sheets.

Thus, Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham thinks Phillips can do well with a Premier League loan next season before fighting for a first-team spot at Tottenham.

Tottenham are currently 12th in the Premier League table, and one of the biggest reasons behind their underwhelming results is the injuries they have sustained this season. Ange Postecoglou has missed his first-choice centre-back pairing Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven for large parts of the campaign. Moreover, Radu Dragusin has been ruled out for the rest of the season with an ACL injury.

Amid the defensive crisis at White Hart Lane, Sky Sports pundit Tim Sherwood tipped Tottenham to recall Phillips from loan during the winter transfer window. However, the club didn’t and instead signed Kevin Danso on loan from RC Lens with an obligation to buy in the summer.

It was a sensible move from Spurs as Phillips has been playing regularly at Stoke City and gaining much-needed experience in men’s football. The Manchester-born talent has shown signs of development.

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Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to offload Son Heung-min for £50 million

Speculation about the future of Son Heung-min had become rife in recent weeks and months as he entered the final year of his contract at Tottenham Hotspur before the club triggered a one-year contract extension in January.

The South Korean was heavily linked with a move to Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce since the start of the month. They viewed the Spurs captain as an ideal target to strengthen the squad without splashing a big transfer fee, although no deal materialised and he has eventually stayed at the club.

However, this may well turn out to be his final season at Spurs. The club chiefs are ready to cash in Son Heung-min as a part of a squad revamp in the summer. They appear ready to offload the veteran forward when selling him in the past was viewed as unthinkable, despite the recent contract extension.

Now, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King has speculated the fee the North Londoners would be asking to sell Son at the end of the season.

Having joined Spurs from Bayer Leverkusen back in 2015, Son has become a modern-day great for the club and one of the bankable superstars in South Asia. With 172 strikes in 441 appearances, he is currently the fourth-highest goalscorer in the North London club’s history.

However, with the club moving into a new era by adopting a transfer strategy of investing in highly regarded prospects, Daniel Levy and Co. now have some big decisions to make. Despite netting ten goals and registering a further eight assists across all competitions so far this season, the South Korean’s alarming dip in performance levels has left the club chiefs concerned.

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The 32-year-old has been a great servant to Tottenham but few can deny that he has been a player in steep decline of late. Son’s lack of threat in attack in recent cup defeats to Liverpool and Aston Villa were quite telling, demonstrating his best days are clearly behind him now.

That being said, however, it looks improbable for any club to splash around £50 million if Spurs demand that fee for Son in the summer when he will have just a year left in his contract. The time is right for the club to sever ties with the experienced forward, and if interest from Fenerbahce is to resurface, Spurs would be wise to cash him in and get a decent fee.

Tottenham set to battle Newcastle and Bournemouth for the signing of Feyenoord star Igor Paixao

Tottenham Hotspur have endured a disastrous Premier League season where they currently lie in 14th place in the table.

Ange Postecoglou has had to deal with persistent injury problems in his second season at White Hart Lane. This has largely hampered his team’s progress, as evidenced by their league position. Whether or not the Greek-Australian tactician retains his position beyond this season is a question for every Spurs fan, but the Hotspur Way chiefs have seemingly started planning for the summer transfer window.

Tottenham are planning to revamp the squad after an extremely poor 2024/25 campaign. As part of the revamp, they are looking to offload Son Heung-min, Richarlison and Timo Werner at the end of the 2024/25 campaign. The Hotspur Way chiefs want to trim the wage bill, and moving on the experienced trio could see Spurs save £445k-a-week in wages.

Should Son, Richarlison and Werner all depart in the same transfer window, the North London outfit would be required to invest in quality and experienced attackers to replace them in the squad. And they have started scouting missions for several players plying their trades in different European leagues.

According to an exclusive report from The Sun, Tottenham have joined Newcastle United and Bournemouth for the signing of highly-rated Feyenoord winger Igor Paixao. He is a player that Spurs are well aware of, having scouted him multiple times earlier this season.

The Brazilian was superb in Feyenoord’s 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the Champions League knockout play-offs on Thursday evening, netting the winner and running ex-Manchester City star Kyle Walker ragged. He gave Walker a torrid time at De Kuip, beating the experienced Milan right-back after just three minutes before firing in at the near post.

Igor Paixao has already scored eight goals and supplied 14 assists across all competitions for Feyenoord this season. The aforementioned report adds the Eredivisie club rates the 24-year-old at around £25million, with the player keen on a summer move to the Premier League.

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At 24, the Macapa-born talent is perhaps at the right age to make the step up from the Eredivisie to the Premier League, and a move to Tottenham would be excellent for his development. Paixao has the ingredients in his game to thrive in Big Ange’s fast, pressing and attacking system, whilst being a smart long-term replacement for the ageing Son at White Hart Lane.

With Feyenoord valuing him just in the region of £25million, Spurs must do everything within their powers to beat Bournemouth and Newcastle to Paixao’s signature.

Tottenham keen on signing Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel on a permanent deal

With only a few days left for the January transfer window to slam shut, Tottenham Hotspur must act quickly to freshen up their squad to save their woeful campaign.

Languishing in a lowly 15th position in the Premier League table and considering the unprecedented injury situation they have witnessed, Spurs are in desperate need of new signings. Ange Postecoglou could certainly do with attacking reinforcements before next week’s transfer deadline given their growing injury crisis.

There appears to be genuine interest from the North Londoners in Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel, who wants to leave the club in this transfer window in search of regular game time. Tottenham are one of the four Premier League clubs to have now gathered all information on the France youth international and also spoken to his representatives.

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In a fresh update delivered by reliable Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano on his official X account, Spurs had a director in attendance as Bayern Munich beat Slovan Bratislava 3-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday night as they aim to complete the signing of Mathys Tel. They are ready to sign the forward permanently, as the race for the Bayern starlet is beginning to heat up with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United also keen.

Earlier on Thursday afternoon, it was confirmed by Bayern sporting director Max Eberl following Bayern’s 3-1 win over Slovan Bratislava that Tel has asked to leave the Allianz Arena. This has put a lot of clubs across Europe on red alert, as the Frenchman enters the final week of the transfer week as a highly coveted player. Bayern, for their part, are open to both a loan and a permanent deal.

Having shown a willingness to invest in a permanent transfer on Tel, as relayed by Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham have now learned that they would have to pay a huge fee in order to secure his signature. As per reputable RMC Sports reporter Fabrice Hawkins, Bayern have slapped a fee of around €50m-€60m on Tel’s head.

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At 19, Tel would fit the profile of signings Spurs have done in recent years as part of their newfound transfer policy. The France under-21 international can operate on the left and through the middle as a No.9, and such versatility should give a big boost to Ange Postecoglou’s attacking unit currently crippled with injuries.

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With forwards Dominic Solanke, Timo Werner, Brennan Johnson and Wilson Odobert all on the treatment table, Daniel Levy has to show ambition and splash the cash to sign Tel. Spurs hold a big financial advantage over their Premier League rivals as the North Londoners are in a comfortable position with respect to Profit And Sustainability Rules (PSR).

So far in this January transfer window Tottenham Hotspur have added just one body to their squad in the form of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky. Young winger Yang Min-hyeok has also arrived, though that was a deal negotiated in the summer. And now, the young South Korean winger has joined Championship side Queens Park Rangers on loan.

With just a few days left for the window to slam shut, Spurs’ transfer priority appears to be recruiting a forward. The situation has been accentuated following a knee injury to Dominic Solanke. The England international is set for a spell on the sidelines until mid-March, which has emerged as a huge blow for Ange Postecoglou.

In addition to Solanke, Brennan Johnson has also been ruled out for a few weeks with injury, joining forwards Timo Werner and Wilson Odobert on the treatment table. Now, Spurs have set their sights on a Premier League striker.

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According to a report from French outlet Foot Mercato, Tottenham have joined Nottingham Forest in the race to sign Brentford striker Yoane Wissa. The North Londoners have opened talks with Brentford and have also contacted the striker’s representatives to express their interest.

Yoane Wissa has been one of the most underrated strikers in the Premier League since arriving at Brentford from FC Lorient in 2021 for €10m. The DR Congo international has shone this season in the wake of Ivan Toney departing for cash-rich Saudi Arabia last summer, scoring 11 goals and providing 2 assists in the Premier League for the Bees.

The 28-year-old has formed a devastating partnership with Bryan Mbeumo in a two-pronged attack under the leadership of Thomas Frank, as Brentford sit 11th in the Premier League table. Mbeumo, who is also on the radar of Spurs, has 14 league goals this season as the pair seem to have struck a telepathic understanding with each other.

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Wissa has a contract at the Gtech Community Stadium until 2026 with the option of a one-year extension (Transfermarkt), so Brentford will not easily part ways with their in-form forward. The West Londoners will be well within their rights to ask for a decent fee for the African star’s services should they decide to sell him before next week’s transfer deadline.

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Solanke is out for the next six weeks, whilst other stars in their frontline haven’t produced the goods consistently in recent months, and Wissa would offer Big Ange’s side both quality and experience in the final third. That being said, it will be interesting to see whether our chiefs can agree a fee with Brentford for the Congolese’s signature.

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to up the ante ahead of the transfer window slamming shut.

So far this month Spurs have signed just one player. Goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky joined from Slavia Prague to provide cover for Guglielmo Vicario and Fraser Forster, with the former expected to be out until late February.

The North London side have slipped to 15th in the Premier League with just seven wins all season, in a campaign that has been littered with injury problems. This has led to Ange Postecoglou coming under a lot of pressure in recent weeks. He has been crying out for reinforcements in defence and attack, but it looks like the Hotspur Way chiefs are emphasizing improving the middle of the park heading into the final week of the transfer window.

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According to an exclusive report from GIVEMESPORT, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has made it a personal mission to get a deal done for LOSC Lille midfielder Angel Gomes. He has taken a keen interest in discussions that have taken place this month, along with technical director Johan Lange, in an attempt to land the diminutive Englishman.

Tottenham have already received a big boost earlier this month when it was reported that Angel Gomes prefers a move to White Hart Lane ahead of a return to Manchester United. The 24-year-old has entered the final six months of his contract at Lille (Transfermarkt), where he has been since 2020 and racked up 131 appearances, scoring nine goals and supplying 19 assists. The England international has endured an injury-hit 2024/25 campaign, limiting him to only eight Ligue 1 starts.

Gomes is a prime target for Spurs due to him being on course to become a free agent at the end of the season, while the fact that he is a homegrown talent is something that is extremely alluring. These factors, coupled with his creative abilities, have caught the eye of the Lilywhites.

The aforementioned report adds Tottenham, as a result, are even prepared to offer Lille cash to sign Gomes in this transfer window if such a deal appeared feasible. As of now, though, the player has not yet decided his next destination with clubs like Man United and West Ham United also vying for his signature.

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For Spurs, Gomes would fit the mould of the signings they have made in the last couple of seasons, a relatively young, dynamic talent with infinite space to grow. He has matured as a footballer over the years, and on a potential bargain fee this month, adding Gomes to Big Ange’s roster makes a lot of sense for Tottenham.

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Tottenham fans have been extremely frustrated with the lack of transfer activity, something Levy must take cognizance of and use his expertise along with Lange’s help to crack a deal for Gomes.