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Besiktas could enter into talks with Tottenham Hotspur for the services of Sergio Reguilon.

The North London club have added five new players to their squad in the ongoing summer. They have been quite selective about their transfers and apart from the incomings, Spurs have already parted ways with as many as eight players. Tottenham are not done yet and expect them to make a few more changes to their squad in the final days of the transfer window.

Sergio Reguilon could very well be the ninth player who ends up leaving the Lilywhites. According to A Spor, Turkish giants Besiktas are interested in the Tottenham outcast and could enter into talks with the English club for the services of the Real Madrid graduate.

The report claims that the Turkish side could submit a ‘surprise transfer offer’.

While the Turkish outfit already have three options at left-back, they seek more quality and feel Reguilon could help their cause. The Black Eagles are considering making a move for the Spanish international as they want to bring in a new left-sided full-back before the window closes. Their management along with the coaching staff are now evaluating the player and could soon enter into talks to prise him away from London.

Reguilon has been surplus to requirements at Tottenham for a while now. He has spent the last two seasons out on loan and with his contract running out in 2025, the North London club want to cash in on the 27-year-old. He spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Manchester United and Brentford.

While he did do a decent job, the former Real Madrid defender is not in the plans of Ange Postecoglou moving ahead and they have been on the lookout for a solution for some time. Besiktas could just help Spurs out by making a move for their outcast.

Tottenham Hotspur were offered the chance to sign Danish sensation Matt O’Riley before he ended up joining Brighton and Hove Albion.

Matt O’Riley was a part of the Fulham youth squad back in the day. While he did make it to their first team, things didn’t work out for him at Craven Cottage and he ended up parting ways back in 2020. However, the Danish international has returned to England after Brighton struck a deal with Celtic for his services.

Before he made the move to the Seagulls, the 23-year-old’s agents offered him to Tottenham Hotspur. But, according to Tottenham insider Paul O Keefe, the North London club turned down the opportunity to sign Matt O’Riley who was on fire in the Scottish Premiership last season. The central midfielder was involved in 49 matches across competitions and he finished with 19 goals and 18 assists. Despite his heroics, he missed out on a place in the Danish squad for Euro 2024 but his work surely didn’t go unnoticed.

While quite a few clubs were keen on his signature, the Danish international’s representatives offered him to Tottenham but they didn’t fancy the chance to sign the ex-Celtic star. The North London club decided against making a move despite needing another central midfielder and it allowed other clubs to make a move. Brighton managed to strike a deal with the Scottish club and the 23-year-old has finally made a long-awaited return to England where he has some unfinished business.

It remains to be seen whether he can hit the ground running in the Premier League now.

Tottenham Hotspur are contemplating strengthening their squad with the addition of a new goalkeeper, though this move might be postponed until the January transfer window.

Sky Sports journalist Michael Bridge recently pointed out that while the goalkeeping position isn’t currently an urgent concern, there is a belief within the club that introducing more competition for the role would be beneficial.

During his appearance on the Last Word on Spurs podcast, Bridge explained that Guglielmo Vicario has solidified his place as Tottenham’s first-choice goalkeeper.

However, there is a growing sentiment within the club to introduce stronger competition for Vicario to maintain high standards and ensure depth in the squad.

Although this issue isn’t pressing at the moment, Spurs might still consider addressing it, either before the current transfer window closes or by revisiting the matter in January.

Bridge stated:

“Goalkeeper area is an issue. I’m told it’s not a pressing issue, at the moment.

“Personally. I would like to see more competition for Vicario. When I asked, it is an area which they will be looking at. Whether that gets addressed now or January… I’m leaning more towards January.”

Currently, Tottenham have several backup options in place, including Fraser Forster, Brandon Austin, and Alfie Whiteman.

Forster, who extended his contract with the club until the summer of 2025, has been relegated to the bench following a back injury he sustained last summer, which paved the way for Vicario to secure the starting position.

Brandon Austin has also secured his future with Spurs by signing a new long-term contract, with hopes of becoming the second-choice goalkeeper behind Vicario. Alfie Whiteman, a product of Tottenham’s academy, is another option, having extended his contract until 2025.

As Tottenham progress through the season, the club may revisit the goalkeeping situation in January to ensure Vicario has adequate competition, keeping the squad well-prepared for the challenges ahead.

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

Meanwhile, injury expert Dr. Rajpal Brar believes that Vanderson is unlikely to encounter any issues passing his medical examination with Tottenham.

The North London club have done some incredible transfer business in the ongoing window. While they have been quite selective about the transfers, Tottenham have been able to tick most of the boxes. They have brought in a world-class striker in Dominic Solanke and have added a few young stars who will help them in the short as well as the long run.

Spurs are now looking to bring in Vanderson from AS Monaco before the end of the window to further strengthen their backline. While his knee and hip injuries from last season have resulted in doubts about his fitness, Dr. Rajpal Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist feels the 23-year-old is unlikely to have any issues clearing the Tottenham medical if they manage to strike a deal with the French club.

While speaking to Tottenham News, Dr Brar said: “He had knee and hip injuries last season and looks like they were moderate injuries based on the time out, which was over 30 days for each.

“The good news is that they were at very different times of the season so likely not knock-on effects.

“Wouldn’t expect any red flags in his medical unless there is some outlier occurring.“

Following the departure of Emerson Royal to AC Milan, the North London club are a bit light on the right flank and the arrival of Vanderson will add depth as well as more quality to their squad. Not only will he provide competition to Pedro Porro for a place in the starting XI, but his arrival will give Ange Postecoglou more tactical options thanks to his versatility.

Dr. Brar notes that the knee and hip injuries the Brazilian international endured last season appear to have been moderate in severity. Both injuries occurred at different times during the campaign, suggesting they were isolated incidents rather than knock-on effects. As a result, he feels Vanderson is unlikely to have any problems clearing the Spurs medical with the club gearing up to submit a £25.4 million bid for his services.

Since arriving at Tottenham Hotspur, Nick Montgomery has made a notable impact behind the scenes, especially in enhancing the team’s approach to set pieces.

Brought in as an assistant coach after Chris Davies left for Birmingham City, Montgomery has introduced a new level of discipline and strategic thinking to Spurs’ set-piece routines.

As highlighted by Football.London‘s Alasdair Gold, Montgomery’s influence has been felt on both ends of the pitch, with the team already reaping the benefits of his meticulous planning and tactical acumen.

His contributions have been instrumental in improving Tottenham’s set-piece execution, making it a key component of their preparation for the season.

Montgomery’s coaching career has been impressive. He began at Central Coast Mariners, where he smoothly transitioned from player to assistant coach before taking the helm as head coach.

His tenure there was highly successful, culminating in an A-League championship win in 2023.

After his success in Australia, Montgomery took charge of Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership.

Although his time with Hibernian concluded in May this year, Tottenham quickly recognised his coaching talents and added him to their staff in June.

At Spurs, Montgomery has played a crucial role in refining the team’s set-piece strategies, enhancing both their offensive and defensive capabilities.

His behind-the-scenes work is contributing to the development of a more disciplined team under manager Ange Postecoglou.

As the season unfolds, fans can look forward to seeing the positive effects of Montgomery’s expertise, particularly in the team’s ability to capitalise on set-piece situations and defend against them effectively.

Wilson Odobert marked his Tottenham Hotspur debut with a standout performance in their dominant 4-0 win over Everton.

The French winger, who joined Spurs from Burnley for a reported €29.3 million earlier this month, quickly showcased his potential.

In the 66 minutes he played, Odobert was a constant menace to the Everton defence.

He topped several key metrics, leading the team with the most dribbles (7) and the most touches in the opposition box (7).

Furthermore, the 19-year-old engaged in more duels (14) than any of his teammates, winning six of them, which highlighted his resilience and skill on the ball.

#thfc debutant Wilson Odobert registered the most dribbles (7) and produced the most touches in the opposition box (7) of any player during the game today. The winger also contested more duels (14) than any other Spurs player during his debut and won the joint-most (6). [Opta] pic.twitter.com/DGV9rhH338

— Hotspur Related (@HotspurRelated) August 24, 2024

Odobert’s performance shows why Tottenham invested in the young talent.

His ability to take on defenders and create opportunities was evident, making him a key performer in an impressive team display.

Before joining Spurs, Odobert had impressed with Troyes in Ligue 1 and Burnley in the Premier League.

His debut at Tottenham suggests he is well-positioned to continue his rapid development and add depth to Ange Postecoglou’s attacking options.

Alasdair Gold has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur have decided against sending Will Lankshear out on loan.

Tottenham are home to some of the most exciting young players in the Premier League. They have not only done impressive work at their academy in recent seasons but have also significantly enhanced their recruitment of young talent. They have added Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Wilson Odobert to their first-team squad in the ongoing transfer window.

Apart from the summer signings, the North London club already have Jamie Donley, Mikey Moore and Will Lankshear. The 19-year-old English striker is the one who has been the talk of the town of late. Reports suggest Lankshear could be sent out on a season-long loan but according to Alasdair Gold,

Spurs have decided against sanctioning his departure. He will continue at the club, train with their first team and feature regularly for their Under-21 team.

While speaking on Football London, Alasdair Gold said in a Q&A on Football London: “First up, Will needs to recover from a hamstring injury suffered in the Trophy match on Tuesday night. I think the results of the scans on that should be available today (Thursday). Hopefully, it’s nothing bad but we’ll find out.

“I think there’s the potential for Will to get minutes in the Europa League and Carabao Cup in the next couple of months before making a decision in January about a loan move. I know Spurs have been telling clubs so far this summer that he’s not heading out.

“We’ll see if there’s any shift late in the window but it makes sense to continue his integration with the squad while playing U21s games at times after just breaking into the first team group.”

The teenage attacking sensation had an exceptional 2023/24 campaign for Spurs’ academy. He was involved in a total of 26 matches and ended up scoring 25 goals. His performances helped him be a part of Ange Postecoglou’s pre-season squad. Lankshear managed to impress one and all with his performances and it resulted in significant interest in his services from the Championship.

But, Spurs have decided that it is best for all parties if he continues at the club. They have informed the interested clubs that he is going nowhere this summer. Gold feels Tottenham will try to integrate him into their first team while he continues to play for the Under-21s. They will try to hand him regular minutes but if they fail, Postecoglou’s team could then look to loan him out in the winter.

Tottenham Hotspur have officially announced that promising young defender Ashley Phillips will spend the remainder of the 2024/25 season on loan at Stoke City.

The 19-year-old centre-back, who joined Spurs last summer after impressing at Blackburn Rovers, will now have the opportunity to gain crucial experience in the Championship.

Ashley Phillips has joined Championship side Stoke City on loan for the remainder of the 2024/25 campaign.

Good luck, Ash! 🙌

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 23, 2024

Phillips previously spent time on loan at Plymouth Argyle last season, where he made a notable impact in his 20 appearances by helping the club avoid relegation and earning the Young Player of the Season award.

His impressive performances have solidified his status as a rising talent within Tottenham’s ranks.

After a productive pre-season with Spurs’ first team, Phillips is enthusiastic about this next step in his development.

He expressed his eagerness to contribute to Stoke City’s campaign and help the club push up the Championship table.

Phillips also highlighted how his time training and playing alongside Tottenham’s senior squad has prepared him for the challenges ahead; and likely so playing alongside top defenders including Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Radu Dragusin.

For Stoke City, Phillips is expected to bolster their defensive lineup as they aim to improve their standing in the Championship.

Meanwhile, Tottenham views this loan move as an important opportunity for Phillips to continue his growth and return to North London as a more seasoned and polished player.

As Phillips embarks on this important chapter in his career, Spurs supporters will be following his progress, optimistic that their young defender will thrive at Stoke and eventually make a strong return to Spurs.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze this summer.

The 26-year-old England international was outstanding for the Eagles last season and he scored 11 goals and picked up four assists in the league. Spurs were reportedly keen on signing him, but they have now decided to cool their interest in the attacking midfielder.

They are well-stocked in the attacking areas and Tottenham have decided to focus on signing a central midfielder and a central defender, as per Football Insider.

Spurs need to add more depth and quality to their side. They are chasing Champions League qualification and domestic trophies. Signing a midfielder and a defender could prove to be a wise decision.

Tottenham need more options in the midfield after the departure of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. At the back, they have three quality central defenders in Cristian Romero, Radu Dragusin and Micky van de Ven. Signing another defender could compete their defensive unit for the foreseeable future.

As for Eze, he will want to compete at the highest level as well. He will look to play for top clubs and joining Tottenham would have been a tempting option for him. It will be interesting to see if any other club is willing to provide him with an exit route this summer.

Eze is certainly good enough to play for any club in the league and he would add goals and creativity to the side. He is versatile enough to operate in multiple attacking roles as well. Whoever ends up signing him would have an asset on their hands.

Barcelona are keen on signing Sergio Reguilon from Tottenham Hotspur.

According to a report from Football Insider, Reguilon is ‘certain’ to leave the North London club this summer in search of regular playing time.

The 27-year-old is not a key player for Spurs and they have Destiny Udogie and Ben Davies ahead of him in the pecking order. Reguilon was on loan at Brentford and Manchester United last season and he needs to leave in order to play more often and get his career back on track.

A move to Barcelona would be an exciting opportunity for the Spanish defender and it remains to be seen whether the Catalan giants can get the deal done.

Reguilon is in the final year of his contract with Spurs and he could be available for a reasonable price. Barcelona are going through financial difficulties and it would be ideal for them if the Spurs defender is available for a knockdown price.

They need to add more quality and depth to their defensive unit this summer. Marcos Alonso left the Spanish club earlier and Barcelona are looking at a replacement. Reguilon has played in La Liga before and he could be a handy option for the right price.

Meanwhile, the report states that other La Liga clubs are keeping tabs on his situation as well.

It remains to be seen where he ends up eventually. Reguilon should seek game time assurances and he should look to join a club where he will be an undisputed starter.