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It’s all change at Tottenham Hotspur at the moment it seems, with Ange Postecoglou clearly keen to ensure that Spurs’ form at the back end of last season was just a blip.

For most of 2023/24, the North Londoners had been great to watch and were also getting results, however, they tailed off significantly towards the end of the campaign.

So much so that they dropped out of the Champions League places, handing Aston Villa the chance to compete in European football’s premier competition in 2024/25.

If there was any disappointment at the way in which last season finished, the manager can’t allow that to fester.

The last thing that Postecoglou needs in the dressing room is a feeling of ‘what might’ve been.’ He’s a forward thinking individual and will only want his players looking ahead rather than back.

Dortmund want Hojbjerg

Similarly, those players that haven’t really made a mark under his tutelage will be considered for sale, perhaps for no other reason than to ensure that dressing room equilibrium remains.

To that end, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will finally be allowed to move on, and Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg goes as far as to suggest that Borussia Dortmund are keen on taking the player if they can’t land Brighton and Hove Albion’s Pascal Gross.

??? Pierre-Emile #Højbjerg is keen to leave Spurs this summer with one year left on his contract and his new agency Unique Sports Group:

??Dortmund, still pushing to sign Pascal Groß as #BVB want to get the deal done and sealed soon. Højbjerg, one of several options if a… pic.twitter.com/JnfPnHqvzH

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 2, 2024

It isn’t clear how much Spurs will ask for the 28-year-old, though the player himself will surely be keen to make the move, and that would arguably mean that the club might need to lower any demands in the first instance.

Uruguay are running all over Bolivia as Marcelo Bielsa and his team are marching toward a second straight win as they’ll be finishing atop Group C with five goals scored.

After two goals in the first half, La Celeste added another two in the second half, and the fifth goal came from Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur.

Despite making substitutions, it was the depth of the team that added another goal as Uruguay rides positive momentum into their last group stage match against the United States on Monday.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Juventus defender Federico Gatti.

According to a report from TuttoJuve, Tottenham have already made an enquiry about the 26-year-old central defender and it will be interesting to see if they follow up with an official proposal in the coming weeks.

Juventus are ready to sell the player for a fee of around €25-30 million. They have already lined up Riccardo Calafiori as a potential replacement. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham are willing to pay the asking price for the Italian defender.

Gatti has proven himself in Serie A and he is certainly good enough for the Premier League as well. He will help Spurs tighten up at the back. The opportunity to move to the Premier League could be an exciting one for the player as well.

Tottenham could use Federico Gatti

Tottenham will look to push for Champions League qualification next season and they will look to win the domestic trophies as well. They need more quality in the squad in order to do well next season.

There is no doubt that they have the financial resources to pay the reported asking price for the defender. The 26-year-old certainly has the quality to justify the €25-30 million price tag as well. He is at the peak of his powers and Gatti will look to hit the ground running in English football.

Tottenham have been linked with the number of defenders in recent weeks and it remains to be seen who they end up signing eventually.

Tottenham currently have three reliable central defenders at their disposal. They signed Radu Dragusin and Micky van de Ven last season. Signing another central defender could complete their defensive unit for the foreseeable future. It will be interesting to see if they can get a deal for the Juventus defender across the line.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the AS Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana this summer.

As per Football Insider, Tottenham have already expressed their interest in the player.

The North London club are hoping to add more quality and depth in the middle of the park and the French international midfielder would be a quality acquisition.

He can operate as a central midfielder as well as a defensive midfielder. He will add physicality and defensive cover to the side.

It will be interesting to see if Spurs can secure an agreement with the French outfit in the coming weeks. They need to improve their squad if they want to push for trophies next season.

Spurs missed out on Champions League qualification last season and they will look to bounce back strongly. Signing a quality midfielder should be one of their priorities. Players like Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg have been linked with a move away from the club and the Denmark international will have to be replaced adequately.

Fofana could improve Tottenham

The 25-year-old has proven himself in France and he will look to test himself in the Premier League now. The opportunity to join Spurs will be quite attractive for him and it remains to be seen whether all parties can work out an agreement.

The midfielder has a contract with Monaco until 2025 and he could be available for a reasonable price this summer. The French outfit will not want to lose him on a free transfer next year and they could sanction his departure for a nominal fee.

Tottenham must have to take advantage of the situation and get the deal done. They will have to strengthen the other areas of their squad as well and signing the midfielder on a bargain could prove to be a wise decision.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the AS Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana this summer.

As per Football Insider, Tottenham have already expressed their interest in the player.

The North London club are hoping to add more quality and depth in the middle of the park and the French international midfielder would be a quality acquisition.

He can operate as a central midfielder as well as a defensive midfielder. He will add physicality and defensive cover to the side.

It will be interesting to see if Spurs can secure an agreement with the French outfit in the coming weeks. They need to improve their squad if they want to push for trophies next season.

Spurs missed out on Champions League qualification last season and they will look to bounce back strongly. Signing a quality midfielder should be one of their priorities. Players like Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg have been linked with a move away from the club and the Denmark international will have to be replaced adequately.

Fofana could improve Tottenham

The 25-year-old has proven himself in France and he will look to test himself in the Premier League now. The opportunity to join Spurs will be quite attractive for him and it remains to be seen whether all parties can work out an agreement.

The midfielder has a contract with Monaco until 2025 and he could be available for a reasonable price this summer. The French outfit will not want to lose him on a free transfer next year and they could sanction his departure for a nominal fee.

Tottenham must have to take advantage of the situation and get the deal done. They will have to strengthen the other areas of their squad as well and signing the midfielder on a bargain could prove to be a wise decision.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the AS Monaco defender Vanderson this summer.

The 22-year-old has impressed with his performances in Ligue 1 and Tottenham are hoping to sign him as a potential replacement for Emerson Royal. The Brazilian defender is in talks to join AC Milan this summer for a fee of around €25 million.

According to the Brazilian publication Trivela, Tottenham have already made an enquiry for the player to find out about the conditions of a transfer. Monaco want €30 million for the right back and it remains to be seen whether Spurs are ready to pay up.

Vanderson has proven himself in Ligue 1 and he has the technical attributes to thrive in the Premier League. He was a target for Manchester United last year, as per the report from Trivela.

Vanderson to replace Emerson Royal?

Vanderson is likely to be a backup option to Pedro Porro if he joins Tottenham this summer. The Spaniard is currently the first-choice right back at the club. It remains to be seen whether Vanderson can force his way into the starting lineup.

Meanwhile, the €30 million asking price seems reasonable for a player of his potential and Tottenham should look to get the deal done. Vanderson could justify the investment in the coming seasons.

Tottenham need more quality and depth in their side if they want to push for trophies next season. Vanderson would be a useful addition for them. He is versatile enough to operate on both flanks as a fullback as well as a wing back. He could be the ideal utility man for them. Furthermore, the Brazilian is still only 22 and he will only get better with coaching and experience. A €30 million move for him could prove to be a major bargain.

Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are keen on signing Yan Couto this summer.

The Brazilian right-back was on at Spanish club Girona from Manchester City last season and he was outstanding for them. The 22-year-old defender scored twice and picked up 10 assists along the way.

He is highly rated in La Liga he could prove to be a quality acquisition for the two Premier League clubs as well. Tottenham need more depth in the right-back department, especially if they end up selling Emerson Royal this summer. The 25-year-old has been linked with the move to AC Milan in recent weeks. Couto could be the ideal replacement for him, and he could compete with Pedro Porro for the starting spot.

The opportunity to play in the Premier League will be quite attractive for the young Brazilian and he’s likely to be tempted to join Tottenham if the opportunity presents itself.

Aston Villa want to sign Yan Couto

As per Fichajes, Aston Villa want to sign the defender as well. It seems that they are looking to bring in an upgrade on Matty Cash. Couto will add creativity from the wide areas apart from his defensive skills. It will be interesting to see if Manchester City are willing to sanction his departure. They might not be able to provide him with regular game time, and it makes sense for the Premier League champions to sell the player.

Both Tottenham and Aston Villa would do well to secure his signature and it remains to be seen whether the North London club can beat their top four rivals to his signature. Tottenham will be hoping to push for trophies next season and they need a deeper squad. Similarly, Aston Villa are in the Champions League and they need more options at their disposal. It will be interesting to see where the 22-year-old defender ends up.

Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are keen on signing Yan Couto this summer.

The Brazilian right-back was on at Spanish club Girona from Manchester City last season and he was outstanding for them. The 22-year-old defender scored twice and picked up 10 assists along the way.

He is highly rated in La Liga he could prove to be a quality acquisition for the two Premier League clubs as well. Tottenham need more depth in the right-back department, especially if they end up selling Emerson Royal this summer. The 25-year-old has been linked with the move to AC Milan in recent weeks. Couto could be the ideal replacement for him, and he could compete with Pedro Porro for the starting spot.

The opportunity to play in the Premier League will be quite attractive for the young Brazilian and he’s likely to be tempted to join Tottenham if the opportunity presents itself.

Aston Villa want to sign Yan Couto

As per Fichajes, Aston Villa want to sign the defender as well. It seems that they are looking to bring in an upgrade on Matty Cash. Couto will add creativity from the wide areas apart from his defensive skills. It will be interesting to see if Manchester City are willing to sanction his departure. They might not be able to provide him with regular game time, and it makes sense for the Premier League champions to sell the player.

Both Tottenham and Aston Villa would do well to secure his signature and it remains to be seen whether the North London club can beat their top four rivals to his signature. Tottenham will be hoping to push for trophies next season and they need a deeper squad. Similarly, Aston Villa are in the Champions League and they need more options at their disposal. It will be interesting to see where the 22-year-old defender ends up.

Feyenoord defender Lutsharel Geertruida has been linked with a move away from the club this summer.

According to a report from Footmercato, PSG, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the 23-year-old defender. The versatile defender can operate in a number of roles and naturally, he is an attractive prospect in the transfer market.

He is in the final year of his contract with the Dutch outfit and he could be available on a bargain this summer. The report claims that PSG are keen on the player, but they will face competition from the two English clubs. They are long-term admirers of the defender and their interest in the player is not new.

Spurs could use a versatile defender like him, especially if they sell Emerson Royal this summer. As far as Liverpool are concerned, they need a quality replacement for Joel Matip who has left the club and they could use more depth in the right back slot as well. Geertruida seems like the ideal acquisition for the two clubs, and it remains to be seen whether they can beat PSG to his signature.

Geertruida would improve Liverpool and Spurs

The defender contributed to eight goals and five assists last season and he could add a new dimension to the Tottenham and Liverpool attack going forward. The opportunity to play for some of the biggest clubs in the Premier League will be quite attractive and the player will find it difficult to turn them down.

Liverpool could have an advantage in the chase after appointing Arne Slot as their new manager. He has worked with Geertruida at Feyenoord.

Tottenham and Liverpool have the financial resources to get the deal done as well. Both teams will need to improve their squad and add more depth if they want to compete for major trophies next season.

The 23 year-old Dutch international could prove to be a bargain buy for them, but he is yet to make concrete decision on his future. The report states that he is focused on the European Championship with his country now.

Argentina kicked off the 2024 Copa América with a 2-0 win over Canada, thanks to goals from Manchester City’s Julián Álvarez and Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martínez. However, their defense played a key role in the victory.

In the first half, La Albiceleste faced seven total shots from the Canadian squad and the defense blocked four of them. Nonetheless, it wasn’t all withstanding the attack from the CONCACAF side as Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero had an impressive match playing all 90 minutes.

The Spurs standout registered three clearances, two interceptions, and six tackles while touching the ball 109 times. However, Romero also had an outstanding contest in terms of his passing.

Opta Javier highlighted on X that Romero completed 91 out of 93 passes for a 97.8 percent accuracy rate against Canada on Thursday. This is the third-highest pass accuracy for any player with over 90 passes in a Copa América match since 2016.

— OptaJavier (@OptaJavier) June 21, 2024

Argentina’s next game in the Copa América will be on Tuesday when they face Chile at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Romero will look to continue his impressive passing performance as the reigning champions look to secure six of six points.