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Tottenham Hotspur are leading the race to sign Lille and England midfielder Angel Gomes on a free transfer, according to journalist Graeme Bailey.

Spurs are reportedly pushing hard for the 24-year-old’s arrival after the season and remain confident he will choose their project in North London over other Premier League and European clubs.

Gomes has received nearly a dozen approaches from across the continent and is expected to make a final decision on his next club in the coming weeks.

Tottenham are believed to be interested in at least two Lille players ahead of the summer transfer window, with Jonathan David also emerging on their radar.

Tottenham Want to Sign Angel Gomes

Leading the chase for the 24-year-old

According to Bailey, Tottenham have taken a closer look at Gomes in recent weeks and were in attendance for Lille’s clash with Lyon on Saturday.

The Lilywhites reportedly paid attention to David and Rayan Cherki during the game, while Gomes was left out of the matchday squad.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Gomes has made 14 league appearances for Lille this season, scoring once and providing one assist.

Gomes spent 14 years in Manchester United’s academy before joining Lille in 2020 and made 10 senior appearances for the Red Devils after being handed his debut by Jose Mourinho.

The 24-year-old, praised as ‘phenomenal’, enjoyed a breakout campaign for Lille last season and finished as Ligue 1’s joint-top assister alongside Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele.

Gomes has endured a stop-start campaign in France in 2024/25 and last played for Lille in the league on March 1, in a 4-1 loss to PSG.

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Gomes would be open to joining Tottenham after the season, with chairman Daniel Levy particularly keen on bringing him to North London.

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Fulham are determined to ensure that Rodrigo Muniz will remain at Craven Cottage heading into next term after Tottenham Hotspur and a host of additional Premier League rivals have been contemplating whether to make a move during the summer transfer window, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.

Ryan Sessegnon rejoined the Cottagers upon the expiry of his Spurs contract less than 12 months ago, with him penning a two-year deal worth £45,000-per-week, but head coach Marco Silva does not want to see key men head in the opposite direction and link up with Ange Postecoglou's charges in preparation for the 2025/26 campaign.

European qualification is a serious possibility for Fulham, having shown plenty of ambition ahead of the season thanks to making Emile Smith Rowe their club-record signing by agreeing a switch worth up to £34million from Arsenal, and they are adamant that Muniz will not embark on a fresh challenge with Tottenham.

Cottagers Planning to Fend Off Muniz Interest

West Londoners remain determined to retain striker's services

Fulham are set to issue a hands-off warning after Tottenham have been among the sides eyeing Muniz, according to GMS sources, and it is increasingly likely that he will be rewarded with the opportunity to sign an improved contract ahead of next season as they look to persuade him to commit his long-term future to the west Londoners.

The striker is preparing to enter the final 12 months of a deal which allows him to pocket just £7,500-per-week, meaning he is among the lowest-earners on the books at Craven Cottage, and it has been acknowledged behind the scenes that he deserves a pay rise following a prolific run of form.

GMS sources have been informed that Fulham have no interest in offloading Muniz, having seen him get his name on the scoresheet in an eye-catching win over Premier League title-chasers Liverpool last weekend, and Tottenham will face an uphill battle to find an agreement if they decide to up the ante in their pursuit.

The 23-year-old was described as 'sneaky good' by pundit Robbie Earle following his match-winning performance against the Merseyside heavyweights, with the three points keeping the Cottagers' push for European qualification on track, and that has underlined their desire to keep him out of Spurs' clutches during the summer transfer window.

Fulham are starting to view Muniz as a £50million talent due to his age, profile, style and ongoing potential, GMS sources have learned, but Tottenham are not the only domestic counterparts threatening to test their resolve with a formal offer in the coming months as Chelsea and West Ham United are also admirers.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Rodrigo Muniz has been averaging a goal every 114 minutes in the Premier League this season

Trio of Premier League Sides Watching Muniz

Brazilian has worked his way onto radar of domestic counterparts

GMS sources have been informed that Tottenham, Chelsea and West Ham are among the suitors to have sent representatives to watch Muniz in action, while other interested parties have also been taking note of his form in a Fulham shirt after seeing him progress since a loan spell with Middlesbrough in the 2022/23 campaign.

There were fears that the Cottagers' top flight status could be in jeopardy when they allowed Aleksandar Mitrovic to complete a £46million move to Al-Hilal in August 2023, but the Brazilian has helped to fill the void and found the back of the net in each of his last three Premier League outings as he aims to finish the campaign in free-scoring form.

Fulham are seriously considering putting their push to bring in a new centre forward on the back-burner thanks to the performances of Muniz and teammate Raul Jimenez, GMS sources understand, and they are satisfied with the competition between the two marksmen as they battle for a regular starting berth.

GMS sources recently revealed that the Cottagers are on course to take advantage of an option to trigger a 12-month extension written into the latter's contract, which will alleviate concerns of him walking away as a free agent and also lessen the need to prioritise the acquisition of a first-choice frontman.

All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 07/04/2025

Tottenham Hotspur are showing strong interest in Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who is set to become a free agent this summer, according to Fichajes.

The Lilywhites have reportedly earmarked the 28-year-old striker as a potential reinforcement to Ange Postecoglou’s frontline, as he is expected to seek a new challenge after the season.

Calvert-Lewin’s contract at Everton expires in less than three months and he is unlikely to renew amid growing interest from Premier League clubs.

Tottenham are said to have already begun making moves to entice the striker with an ambitious project and an important role in the squad for next season.

Spurs Want to Sign Calvert-Lewin

His Everton contract expires in three months

According to Fichajes, Everton have accepted that Calvert-Lewin’s departure is ‘practically inevitable’ when his contract expires at the end of June.

The Toffees did try to renew the England international’s expiring deal several times but are now resigned to the fact that his future lies elsewhere, with Tottenham showing keen interest.

Calvert-Lewin, who joined Everton from Sheffield United in 2016, has amassed 269 appearances for the Merseysiders to date, scoring 71 goals and providing 20 assists.

The 28-year-old, praised as ‘exceptional’, has once again endured an injury-hit campaign at Goodison Park and is currently out with a hamstring setback.

He has missed the last nine Premier League games, with his last appearance occurring on 25 January in the 1-0 win at Brighton.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Calvert-Lewin has made 22 league appearances for Everton this season, scoring three goals and providing one assist.

Tottenham are believed to be eyeing frontline reinforcements after the season, although they do hold an option to make Mathys Tel’s loan permanent as well.

The French forward joined Spurs from Bayern Munich on a five-month loan in January and could be signed for a fee in the region of £50m this summer.

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Tottenham have begun exploring their options beyond Ange Postecoglou, who could be sacked if the side are unable to achieve glory in the UEFA Europa League, and Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is a man rated highly by the Spurs top brass, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Currently languishing in 13th in the Premier League table, Tottenham still lie a hefty eight points away from a place in the top half despite emerging triumphant in their clash with Southampton. Dismal performances this season have landed Postecoglou under serious pressure.

A number of managers have been earmarked as potential replacements, including the Cherries' own, who only joined the club in June 2023.

Romano: Iraola 'Celebrated Internally' at Tottenham

The Spaniard is a key target for the club's potentially vacant managerial role

Speaking via his YouTube channel, Romano provided the latest update on Tottenham's search for a new manager, indicating that they are likely to replace Postecoglou if the Europa League is lifted by a team other than the Lilywhites this season, and that Iraola remains a top target. He said:

"Europa League will be really important, because if Tottenham win Europa League, this could change the world sense of the project next year.

"Otherwise, the expectation is for a very concrete and strong chance for Tottenham to replace Ange Postecoglou at the end of the season. "Tottenham are informed on the situation of Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth with a release clause into his contract. So Tottenham know everything about that, and he's a candidate for the Tottenham job. Andoni Iraola is doing fantastic at Bournemouth, and for sure, he is celebrated internally at Tottenham. So it's one of the possibilities."

Since signing on at the Vitality Stadium at the start of last season, Iraola's impact on Bournemouth has been phenomenal. He has navigated his men to 10th in the table this term, having amassed 45 points thus far. The "elite" Spanish tactician has already helped his side to a best-ever points total last term of 48, and they look set to break the record for a second consecutive season.

Spurs have opted against rushing to a decision on the Greek-Australian custodian's future, but they have nonetheless identified alternative targets alongside Iraola. English top-flight experience is evidently valued by Tottenham's top brass as Thomas Frank and Marco Silva are both options ranking high on the shortlist.

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No matter how good a footballer is, they almost all grew up idolising another professional in the sport and wanted to be just like them for a while. The opportunity to play with your role models isn't something that many are afforded the opportunity to do, but even fewer stars are given the chance and actually turn it down.

That was the case for one man, though, who had the chance to link up and play with his idol at a European powerhouse like Juventus in 2009, but instead, he chose to join Tottenham Hotspur. That man was Jermain Defoe who enjoyed two different stints at the North London club, but recently revealed, in an interview with WhoScored, with quotes shared by talkSPORT, that he almost didn't rejoin the club in 2009 and had the chance to move to Italy and team up with a star he looked up at Juventus.

Defoe Rejoined Tottenham in 2009

He signed just a year after leaving the club

In 2008, Defoe left Tottenham after four years with the club and joined fellow Premier League side Portsmouth. He spent just 12 months with the Hampshire-based club, playing 36 games for them. He scored 18 goals and created five assists for Pompey, but after just one year, he was on the move again.

After Harry Redknapp, who brought Defoe to Portsmouth, left the club for Tottenham in October 2008, the striker became unsettled at Fratton Park and in January 2009, he was given the chance to leave. He ultimately rejoined Spurs, just 12 months after leaving and reunited with Redknapp at White Hart Lane.

After spending four years with the team in his original stint, Defoe outdid himself this time around and spent over five years with Tottenham. In total, across the two spells, he played 363 times for Spurs, scoring 143 goals and becoming a club icon. Things could have been very different, though, as he had the chance to move to Juventus before deciding to return to Tottenham and he almost played with a star he considered his idol.

Defoe Was Tempted By Juventus

He liked the idea of playing with Alessandro Del Piero

While he ultimately decided to rejoin Tottenham in 2009, Defoe had the chance to move to Juventus and it's one he seriously considered for a while. According to the striker himself, he was intrigued by the notion of playing for the Serie A giants and especially about the idea of playing alongside a legend like Alessandro Del Piero. The Englishman dubbed Del Piero as 'iconic' when detailing the potential move.

"I got a phone call before I went back to Tottenham in I think 2008. I remember my agent phoned me and said to me Juventus are interested. If Tottenham doesn't get over the line would you want to come to Juventus?

"Imagine. You talk about forwards you’d love to play with, but actually, he [Del Piero] played in Soccer Aid last year, and it was just like—wow. As a young centre-forward, growing up watching players like that, an iconic figure."

Despite the Juventus interest, Defoe went back to Tottenham and played with the likes of Gareth Bale and Peter Crouch as they became a Champions League side and competed among the top four of the Premier League season after season. Things could have been very different, though, had he joined that Juventus team in 2009 that was filled to the brim with talent.

Defoe Could Have Played With Gianluigi Buffon

Juventus had some legendary figures in 2009

He might not regret his decision to go back to Tottenham in the end, but it's safe to assume that there would be plenty more silverware in Defoe's cabinet had he chosen to take his talents to Turin. In 2009, the likes of Gianluigi Buffon, one of the greatest goalkeepers ever, Pavel Nedved, a former Ballon d'Or winner, and Del Piero were all on the books at Juventus.

The side had gone several years without getting their hands on the Serie A title, but that all changed in 2012 and they embarked on a dominant run, lifting the trophy in nine straight seasons. Defoe could have been involved in at least a handful of them had he gone in 2009. Instead, he became one of the top scorers in Premier League history, with 163 strikes in total, so it's hard to imagine he's too bitter about his decision to remain in England truth be told.

Tottenham Hotspur are showing interest in Brazilian wonderkid Rayan who is earning comparisons with legendary former Selecao striker Adriano, according to TBR Football.

Rayan has been on Spurs' radar since he was 16 amid a meteoric rise with boyhood club Vasco da Gama, where he's quickly established himself as a first-team regular. Now 18, the versatile attacker who can play on either wing and centrally looks bound for a move to Europe with the Lilywhites one of several clubs monitoring his situation.

Tottenham have primarily focused on developing youth over the past few years and could look to do so with Rayan. They are similarly in the race for Southampton's Tyler Dibling, 19, and an overhaul of the squad, with or without, the under-pressure Ange Postecoglou looks to be targeting younger talent.

Tottenham Interested In Bringing Adriano-Like Rayan To PL

They are one of many English clubs in the mix

Tottenham have long been tracking Rayan but so have Liverpool, which could prove an issue for the North Londoners given Arne Slot's men are on the cusp of becoming Premier League champions. Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also circling for one of Brazilian football's hottest commodities.

Rayan's comparisons to Adriano come from Football Talent Scout's Jacek Kulig, who also highlighted the 'extremely dangerous' attacker's pace, finishing, and instinct as three strengths in his game. He has appeared for Brazil's U20s on 10 occasions, managing two goals, and was the top scorer during the U217 South American Championships in 2023.

Tottenham could be looking to the future regarding a potential pursuit of the Brazilian youngster, with Dominic Solanke being their first choice at the moment. Rayan's compatriot, Richarlison, could be on the move this summer, with reports claiming he wants to leave and that the Lilywhites are open to offers for the former Everton man they paid £60 million for.

Tottenham Hotspur are in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen's in-demand defender Piero Hincapie, according to BILD journalist Christian Falk.

Hincapie's stock has risen at Bay Arena amid several outstanding displays in central defence and at left-back under Xabi Alonso. The Ecuadorian is tipped to be a major star given his development in Germany, and some of Europe's big guns are chasing his signature.

Leverkusen knows this and that they may have to cash in on the 23-year-old this summer despite the player having four years left on his contract. A move to the Premier League is one of several potential destinations should a departure take place.

Tottenham Keen On Leverkusen's HincapieThe Lilywhites may have to fork out £60m

Tottenham are among many European clubs keeping an eye on Hincapie, with Falk writing in his Daily Briefing:

"Piero Hincapie is one of the players Xabi Alonso might have to sell this summer. Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham from England are all interested, while Atletico Madrid have the Ecuadorian on their radar in Spain."

Leverkusen have slapped a €70 million (£60 million) price tag on the 44-cap Ecuador international, who captained his nation on one occasion at last summer's Copa America. That's a hefty fee but understandable given the growing interest in the Independiente academy graduate who a scout on X calls an 'interception monster'.

Tottenham have been wrecked by injury issues throughout the season, particularly in defence, with Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero constantly having fitness problems. Kevin Danso arrived from Lens in January, but a big-money defensive signing seems to be one of the club's priorities in the summer.

Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi has been linked with the Lilywhites, and the England international could cost around £70 million. He doesn't offer Hincapie's versatility, and the left-back position could use more depth.

There's talk of Romero making way this summer, and the suggestion is that the Argentine centre-back has 'held talks' with Diego Simeone over a move to Atletico Madrid. GIVEMESPORT sources indicate that the Lilywhites are 'tempted' to sell the 26-year-old after previously preparing a contract extension offer.

All statistics courtesy of SofaScore - correct as of 05/04/2025.

Tottenham Hotspur are readying a move for Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola to replace Ange Postecoglou and they think the Spaniard can 'build a Premier League winning side', as per TEAMTalk.

Since arriving at the Vitality in the summer of 2023, Iraola has earned plaudits, propelling the Cherries into European qualification contention. He has built one of the most highly regarded squads in the English top flight, with Dean Huijsen, Patrick Kluivert, Milos Kerkez, and Antoine Semenyo among those thriving on the South Coast.

The excitement surrounding Iraola's Bournemouth is a major contrast to the ominous atmosphere that has taken hold at Tottenham this season. Postecoglou's future looks increasingly jeopardized, and a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea midweek has further fueled talk that the Australian coach's days with Spurs are numbered.

Tottenham Prepare To Move For Iraola

Tottenham are impressed with what they've seen from Iraola this season and the suggestion is that they view him as an 'elite' young coach. The Lilywhites have never won the Premier League during Daniel Levy's time as chairman but he seems to believe the Spanish tactician can take his club towards title contention.

Other names in the frame to replace Postecoglou include Brentford's Thomas Frank, former Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic and Fulham's Marco Silva. Those three have also been looked at but Iraola is their leading candidate to take over and while they'll need to sell their project to the 42-year-old, Bournemouth will have a hard time preventing him from leaving.

The Cherries' Marcos Senesi has said he's 'hopeful' Iraola will stay because of the brilliant job he's done at the Vitality. He has them sitting 10th in the league, 10 points above 15th-placed Tottenham, implementing an exciting brand of football that displays high intensity and high risk, which could suit a Spurs side that needs reviving.

All statistics courtesy of SofaScore - correct as of 05/04/2025.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has ruffled a few feathers with his latest comments about how there is a ‘national campaign’ when refereeing/VAR decisions go against Liverpool – and the Anfield faithful have reacted to his remarks.

On Thursday night, the north Londoners endured their 16th loss of the top flight campaign as Chelsea ran out 1–0 victors – Enzo Fernandez’s goal in the all-London affair separated the two teams. As things stand, Spurs now sit in 14th place – on 34 points after 30 games.

Implying that more legends of the club, especially those on the punditry circuit, need to back the 59-year-old and his team more, he said: “The only voice you hear is me. When we’re talking about the bigger clubs, there seems to be a lot more voices.

“And not always defending. You need scrutiny and constructive criticism as well. We definitely get enough of that but never get any of the other stuff. It seems with Tottenham, wherever there’s a sore there’s a real pile-on to stick a finger in that sore and then we kind of accept our fate."

Postecoglou – who is one of the highest-paid managers currently in the Premier League – also raised another issue. He insisted that in the wake of his side’s 1-0 loss to Chelsea on Thursday night, the post-match focus was worrying.

Plenty was made of his exchange with Tottenham fans after Pape Matar Sarr’s equaliser at Stamford Bridge – but the former Celtic boss insisted that the six-minute VAR stoppage, which resulted in said goal being chalked offside, should be the centre of attention.

“I’d have thought that would be the story but it’s not,” he said, per Mail Online. “I am falling out of love with the game because I love celebrating goals. [On Thursday] I did, and I’m paying a massive price for it. I’ll make sure I don’t do it again, but I think that’s kind of sad."

He also admitted that Liverpool, over the years, have enjoyed the rub of the green in meetings with Tottenham. “In the time I’ve been here, we’ve had two decisions gone for us against Liverpool and there has been a national campaign, almost.”

Frustrated by Postecoglou’s comments, especially after Luis Diaz’s strike was wrongfully ruled out in September 2023, Liverpool supporters have had their say regarding the under-fire boss. One wrote: “Oh shut up Ange. Sort your own house out before you start throwing stones.”

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Postecoglou become the first Spurs manager ever to lose each of his first four league encounters with Chelsea.

In response, another fan said: “This guy is losing his mind. He should quit today and go enjoy life. He’s debasing himself for nothing.” A third fan concluded: “I remember not too long ago when I kind of liked Ange. Guy’s not having a good time at all and, at this point, I won’t bat an eye at his departure.”

Respected Tottenham Hotspur insider Paul O Keefe believes the club will appoint Brentford manager Thomas Frank to replace Ange Postecoglou, writing on X.

Postecoglou suffered a double blow on Thursday night with another defeat against Chelsea - his 16th in 30 Premier League matches - while his relationship with Spurs fans took a new hit as he appeared to cup his ear to them after he thought Pape Sarr had equalised at Stamford Bridge.

The Australian had been on the end of chants of 'you don't know what you're doing' after bringing on Sarr and Brennan Johnson to replace Wilson Odobert and Lucas Bergvall, before the goal was disallowed following a lengthy VAR check.

Postecoglou Surely Closer to Tottenham Sack

Frank could be one of the frontrunners to succeed him

The catastrophic number of defeats in the top flight means Spurs are 14th with eight matches left to play, with their season and their chances of winning a trophy now solely down to how they perform in the Europa League quarter-finals against Eintracht Frankfurt next week.

Before that, Postecoglou faces another potential banana skin at home to rock-bottom Southampton on Sunday, with it being reported he is already planning to rest key players such as James Maddison and Son Heung-min for the visit of Ivan Juric's side.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Tottenham Hotspur have already been beaten by both other newly-promoted clubs - Ipswich and Leicester - at home this season.

GIVEMESPORT sources exclusively revealed last month that Frank is on the club's shortlist should they decide to sack Postecoglou, having done a brilliant job at London rivals Brentford.

And O Keefe believes the 51-year-old - described as "one of the best managers in the world" - is the favourite to get the job after Fabrizio Romano wrote for GMS about interest in Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola, Fulham's Marco Silva and Inter Milan's Simone Inzaghi.

Frank is Highly-Rated in Europe

He has been praised by Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola

While Frank has done a fine job with the Bees, it feels as though it is now only a matter of time before he is given a shot at a bigger club.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said as much earlier this season, tipping the Dane for a major move.

Meanwhile, former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp previously praised Frank for the "incredible" football his teams play, and the appreciation from two of the best managers in the recent era speaks volumes about Frank and his abilities.

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