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Tottenham and Chelsea target breaks silence on 'dream move' as talks continue

Submitted by daniel on Fri, 26/07/2024 - 16:00

Both Chelsea and Tottenham have been linked to one of Nottingham Forest’s top players from last season.

Nottingham Forest defender Murillo has refused to end all speculation linking him away from the club by insisting he’d love to play in the Champions League. The player has been open with his desire to reach Europe’s elite competition but admitted it might be in his interest to stay at the City Ground for one more season. Forest value the 22-year-old, who was signed from Corinthians for £10million, at around £60million, with Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Atletico Madrid among the clubs interested in his services.

Both Chelsea, who will play in the Europa Conference League this season, and Tottenham, who will take part in the Europa League, are thought to be quite keen on him. Earlier in the summer, Chelsea were reportedly willing to offer two players in a potential swap deal..

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This was at a time when both clubs were looking to meet the Premier League Profit and Sustainability rules, and the signing of Tosin Adarabioyo has somewhat lessened the demand for a new centre-back at Chelsea, for the time being.

Spurs had monitored the player from his days with Corinthians and were beaten to his signature by Forest, who took a chance on him. But as the summer transfer window heats up and clubs in the Premier League and Europe discuss transfers, he admits he wants to play in the Champions League someday.

He said in an interview with The Telegraph: “I need regular game time and really feel that with Forest I’m in the best place for my career at the moment. Staying here for another season will enable me to mature as a player and eventually become better prepared if the chance ever comes to play at another level one day. Of course, I want to eventually play in the Champions League. When I was growing up, I’d play video games and play with all those teams. Whenever I hear that classic music before the games, it moves me, and it would be a dream to play in that competition.”

Last season, Chelsea finished sixth, one place below Spurs who came fifth, but both will be hoping to challenge Manchester City for the title or at least finish in the Champions League spots next season.

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Chelsea slap £50m price tag on midfield star with European clubs and Tottenham interested

Submitted by daniel on Fri, 26/07/2024 - 08:00

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher’s long-term future at Stamford Bridge is up in the air.

Chelsea are determined not to sell Conor Gallagher on the cheap, with Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid still keen on the England midfielder. Sources in Spain say Atletico Madrid are increasingly confident that they will be able to agree on a fee for the England midfielder.

Tottenham have been long-term admirers of Gallagher, who captained Chelsea on a number of occasions last season with both Reece James and Ben Chilwell out injured for long periods. Atletico are strong admirers, but they’ve so far struggled to get close to the £50 million Chelsea are looking for before they say goodbye to their academy graduate.

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Gallagher is in a comfortable situation in all of this with just a year left on his current deal, which means he can stay at Stamford Bridge if he doesn’t get a new offer and can then leave for free next summer when he decides his next move.

Some sources have also said Atletico were looking for a loan deal, but the fact that the 24-year-old has just 12 months left on his contract means that option is not financially viable for the Blues.

Chelsea academy players have suddenly found themselves in a precarious situation where they are viewed as sellable assets after the club spent more than £1billion on new young players, believing that in a few years they would be ahead of competitors.

Gallagher is still away on his extended holiday after he helped England to the Euro 2024 final, where they came close to winning the country’s first-ever trophy since the World Cup in 1966.

Last season, Gallagher missed only one league game for the club as they fought their way from mid-table to finishing sixth and securing Europa Conference League football.

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Arsenal and Newcastle United stop imminent Spurs transfer

Submitted by daniel on Thu, 25/07/2024 - 19:00

The West Ham youngster has turned the heads of the Premier League elite in recent months.

Arsenal and Newcastle United have launched a late hijack attempt to beat Tottenham Hotspur to the signing of promising West Ham youngster Kyran Thompson this summer.

The 15-year-old was poised to make the switch to Spurs with a deal seemingly imminent but there are now doubts over whether Ange Postecoglou's side will complete the investment. The Gunners and the Magpies have presented alternate projects in recent days which have cast doubt over the winger's future.

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That's according to youth football expert The Secret Scout, a social media account known for its accuracy when it comes to transfers regarding future stars. Last Friday, the account took to social media platform X to report that Thompson was on the verge of a Spurs switch.

However, in the latest update, it is claimed: "Understand Arsenal and Newcastle have made late moves for West Ham young talent Kyran Thompson. Was set for Spurs, but Arsenal and Newcastle have presented their projects, over the last 10 days. Decision soon."

The rising star, who can also play as a number 10 as well as on the flank, had previously been named as a target for Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United. Despite having already turned heads, it is expected that any investment in Thompson would be as a future first-team player.

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It is reported that any potential fee from Arsenal, Newcastle United or Spurs would be minimal with a compensation fee a greater expense given that the player has been with the Hammers since the age of nine.

Thompson was one of the first players to emerge from the Kent Elite Scouting Academy as a child. Seven of the crop of 12 players in his team went on to join clubs that included Spurs, Crystal Palace, Millwall and Gillingham, as well as West Ham.

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Arsenal and Newcastle United stop imminent Spurs transfer

Submitted by daniel on Thu, 25/07/2024 - 19:00

The West Ham youngster has turned the heads of the Premier League elite in recent months.

Arsenal and Newcastle United have launched a late hijack attempt to beat Tottenham Hotspur to the signing of promising West Ham youngster Kyran Thompson this summer.

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Spurs frightening £418m-rated starting XI next season if transfer rumours come true

Submitted by daniel on Thu, 25/07/2024 - 18:10

Tottenham Hotspur continue pre-season preparations against Vissel Kobe this weekend following last week's 2-0 win over Championship outfit QPR.

Yves Bissouma and Dane Scarlett were on the scoresheet in front of a sold-out Loftus Road. A positive outing, Spurs fans will still hope to see more before Ange Postecoglou's side open their Premier League campaign with a trip to Leicester City on August 19.

The North London club have already splurged on Archie Gray from Leeds United this summer with reports suggesting more transfers are in the works. LondonWorld looks at what a potential starting XI could look like for Spurs next season, should current transfer rumours come true - market value data as per Transfermarkt.

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'Enquiry made' - Arsenal make exciting swoop for £21m Chelsea and Spurs target

Submitted by daniel on Thu, 25/07/2024 - 16:15

The Gunners are set to compete with Chelsea and Spurs for the Euro 2024 star.

Arsenal have reportedly submitted a new enquiry to Serie A giants Juventus to sound out a summer transfer for winger Federico Chiesa.

The 26-year-old has found himself at the centre of transfer headlines this summer as he enters the final year of his contract in Italy. A decent Serie A showing last term, with nine goals and three assists as he bounced back from a 2022/23 campaign littered with injury problems, has also helped catch the attention of potential suitors.

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Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with interest in the player, along with Inter Milan. Meanwhile, earlier this month it had been reported that AS Roma and Juventus had agreed a deal for the winger, who was unconvinced by the prospect of joining Daniele De Rossi's project.

Yesterday, GIVEMESPORT reported that Tottenham Hotspur were preparing a bid for Chiesa, intent on beating their West London rivals.

Now, Arsenal have shown serious interest in entering the transfer race. That's according to Italian outlet Calciomercato, which reports that the Gunners have made a fresh enquiry for the player.

Chiesa is valued at €25 million by Juventus but the club could be forced to green light a lower bid given the player's contract situation. The forward can play on either flank or through the middle, making him a versatile asset.

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The Italy international featured in all of his nation's Euro 2024 fixtures in Germany this summer as a right winger but didn't register a goal or assist as the country crashed out in the Round of 16 to Switzerland.

Speaking about Chiesa this week during Juventus' pre-season preparations, manager Thiago Motta wasn't able to rule out an exit for the winger. He said: “He’s part of Juventus at this moment and then we’ll see."

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Tottenham closing in on signing striker who scored seven league goals

Submitted by daniel on Thu, 25/07/2024 - 12:14

Tottenham have made only two summer signings so far- but they are closing in on their third now.

Tottenham are in the final stages of completing their third summer signing, with sources in Korea telling LondonWorld that the deal is almost done for 18-year-old Min-Hyeok Yang. The teenager has impressed in the K League this season, scoring seven goals and providing three assists in 24 appearances so far.

There is an unspoken admission that Tottenham’s club captain Son Heung-min is in the twilight of his career aged 32, but there is no better player to replace him than a man seen as a rising star in South Korean football.

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When the deal is done, the striker is expected to stay and complete the ongoing South Korean league before likely joining Spurs in 2025, similar to the way they handled the Lucas Bergvall deal, where they agreed with his club but were willing to allow him to stay before joining this summer.

Tottenham's Business So Far

Spurs have already shown their financial muscle, having raided Leeds United for Archie Gray in a deal worth £40million while Welsh defender Joe Rodon went the other way in a separate £10m deal. They also took up the option to sign Timo Werner for another season on loan, giving themselves a good chance to evaluate him before making a final decision.

Bergvall, mentioned earlier, has also joined the squad for the first time, even though his deal was completed last year. Spurs finished fifth last season, missing their Champions League target by the skin of their teeth. This season will be massive for the Lilywhites, who have not won a trophy since their Carling Cup win in 2008.

On the departure front, the likes of Tanguy Ndombele and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg have left, with Bryan Gil and Sergio Reguilon remaining in north London to sort out their futures.

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Fulham beat Crystal Palace to 'fantastic' Premier League transfer

Submitted by daniel on Thu, 25/07/2024 - 11:06

The former Cottagers star had been training with the Eagles this summer following his Spurs release.

Fulham are set to announce the signing of former player Ryan Sessegnon as a free agent following his release from Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

The 24-year-old is a graduate of the Cottagers' youth academy and made 120 appearances for the first team side between 2016 and 2019. He then completed a switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for £25 million but never cemented a place in the Spurs team.

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Sessegnon played just 57 times for the club before being released this summer, only managing an FA Cup cameo last term in a season that was ravaged by a hamstring injury. The left-back had been training with Crystal Palace this summer with a view to join the Eagles but has had his head turned by Marco Silva's project in West London.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano broke the news of imminent confirmation on social media platform X on Thursday morning, giving the rumour his famous 'here we go' treatment.

The reporter wrote: "EXCLUSIVE: Fulham agree deal to sign Ryan Sessegnon as free agent, here we go! After training with Crystal Palace for weeks, former Spurs LB will join Fulham.

"Agreement in place as Fulham beat competition from several PL clubs to sign Sessegnon."

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Despite struggling in recent seasons, Sessengon did win over former Spurs managers Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte with his work ethic. Speaking in 2019, shortly after his move from Fulham, Mourinho - who tried to sign the player when at Manchester United - said: "I think Ryan is absolutely fantastic, I have known him since a kid in Fulham. When he comes to the first team in the Premier League, it is different to the Championship.

“I think in this moment he is a winger on the left, can also play on the right, can learn progressively and even developing physically, which he is doing. Even from the last time I saw him and the first time I met him when I came here he is already different physically”.

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The two Palace stars fighting for their future in pre

Submitted by daniel on Thu, 25/07/2024 - 08:00

Crystal Palace will hope they continue from where they left off last season when the new campaign begins.

Crystal Palace have been quietly going about their business in pre-season, having already played three games behind closed doors against Sutton United, Bournemouth, and Charlton Athletic. Manager Oliver Glasner will take his team to Crawley Town on Saturday for the fourth and final match before they fly out to the United States on Sunday, where they will face more Premier League opposition as they look to build on the gains of last season.

Sources have told LondonWorld that the intensity in the behind-the-scenes games has been good, and players are out there fighting not only for their spots in the squad but also for places in the starting XI. According to one insider who spoke to LondonWorld on condition of anonymity, the technical team has been impressed with the ball-playing ability of new signing Chadi Riad. The Morocco international came through the ranks at Barcelona before impressing at Real Betis last season.

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LondonWorld has also been told that the club is open to offers for French forward Odsonne Edouard, who was signed from Celtic in 2021 for £14 million. Last season, he scored only seven goals, and he is one of the players the Eagles are looking to ship out this summer.

Another player with his future up in the air is Ghanaian Jordan Ayew, who still has one year left on his current deal. There have been reports that clubs in Saudi Arabia are looking at him, and the South London outfit will let him go if they were to receive a decent offer.

Former Tottenhamwinger Ryan Sessegnon is also impressing the technical team as he looks to seal a deal with the Eagles. However, no final decision has been made yet, LondonWorld has been assured, as the club wants to ensure his fitness is at the required level before making a decision. Sessegnon has battled injuries for the last two seasons and will have to continue impressing to secure his deal. He’s in line to play again for the Eagles when they travel to Crawley Town on Saturday.

Oliver Glasner is hoping to have some of his internationals join the team next week in the U.S, with Dean Henderson, Adam Wharton, Marc Guehi, Eberechi Eze, Jefferson Lerma, and Daniel Muñoz all still enjoying extended breaks due to their participation in the Euros and Copa America.

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Daniel Levy could be about to make Spurs an extra £10m this summer

Submitted by daniel on Wed, 24/07/2024 - 11:01

Tottenham could be set for a massive windfall this summer as details of a hefty sell-on clause emerged

Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a close eye on negotiations between newly-promoted Premier League side Ipswich Town and Sunderland for exciting forward Jack Clarke, who joined the Black Cats from Spurs in 2022.

The i reports that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy insisted on a massive 40% sell-on clause when the ex-Leeds United star moved to the north east, and two years later, they will land an impressive £10million if Sunderland manage to sell him to the Tractor Boys for the reported £25million.

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Sunderland won promotion back to the Championship in 2022 through the play-offs and later secured Clarke on a permanent four-year deal. He played four games for Spurs but has now racked up 112 appearances for the former Premier League side.

Tottenham's quiet business could be handed a lifeline

Tottenham have only signed Archie Gray from Leeds United, even though they also announced earlier in the summer that they have taken up the option to extend Timo Werner's contract for another season.

Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall has also joined the team. He was signed in January but remained at Djurgården before linking up with the Spurs squad this summer. Since then, they have agreed to terminate Tanguy Ndombele’s contract and loaned out Pierre-Emile Højbjerg to Marseille with an obligation to buy and sold Joe Rodon to Leeds United.

They have also left Sergio Reguilon and Bryan Gil in North London for the club’s pre-season tour, signalling their intentions to move them on. Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou impressed in his first season at the club, playing exciting football even though he ultimately missed out on Champions League football by finishing fifth in the league. If they were to get a windfall from Sunderland’s sale of Clarke, then you’d expect more to come through the door as they look to win their first major trophy since the Carling Cup in 2008.

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