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Tottenham have held talks with AC Milan over the transfer of a defender this summer, with an agreement understood to be close.

Spurs are planning another big summer of recruitment ahead of Ange Postecoglou's second season in charge of the north London club, but the Australian has admitted that the Lilywhites will also need to shift a number of players before the 2024/25 campaign gets under way.

Postecoglou's side enjoyed a spectacular start to last season, but lost their way in the second half of the campaign and faded, ultimately finishing fifth.

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During the team's mid-season slump and amid an injury crisis, it became apparent that many members of Postecoglou's squad were struggling to adapt to his ideas.

And one player who seems set to move on this summer is Emerson Royal, who is behind Pedro Porro at right-back and does not play a big part in Postecoglou's plans at Tottenham.

According to Fabrizio Romano in his newsletter, Spurs have been in talks with AC Milan over a transfer for the Brazilian defender, with both clubs keen to push through a deal.

Spurs are understood to be holding out for a fee of around €20 million for the 25-year-old, who was left out of Brazil's squad for the Copa America this summer.

An agreement is thought to be reached soon, with Tottenham expected to receive a figure close to their €20m valuation.

Emerson Royal would compete with Milan captain Davide Calabria for a starting spot at San Siro.

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Telling one of the most passionate fanbases in English football that you’ve sold your best young player, one who is quite possibly a generational talent and the latest member of a family dynasty that stretches back at the club for more than 58 years is something of a tough gig.

But that’s what Leeds United had to do on Tuesday morning when 18-year-old Archie Gray’s £35million move to Tottenham Hotspur was confirmed.

Following Leeds’ defeat in the Championship playoff final, the England under-21 international now heads to the Premier League with Spurs and the Leeds statement that announced the move pulled strongly on the heartstrings.

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A tweet confirming the news ready: “Heartbroken to see one of our own depart, Archie Gray leaves with the best wishes of everyone at LUFC, as he joins Tottenham,” linking to a lengthy statement which explained that a release clause left the club powerless to prevent his exit.

“Leeds United can confirm Archie Gray has completed a permanent transfer to Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee, after the North London outfit met a release clause that was triggered by the club’s failure to get promoted at the first attempt.

“Understanding the attraction of Premier League and European football, the club, with a heavy heart, agreed the transfer, but the move has strengthened the board’s resolve to ultimately return Leeds to a position where it can meet the footballing ambitions of even its brightest stars.

“Whilst we understand that supporters will be hugely disappointed to lose such a home-grown talent, and a family name so synonymous with Leeds United, the move improves the club’s chance to compete for automatic promotion next season by increasing our ability to build a competitive squad within the league’s financial control regulations.

“Everyone at Leeds United is heartbroken to see one of our own depart and would like to thank Archie for all his efforts and professionalism. He leaves with the very best wishes for his future career and in the knowledge that Leeds will always be his home.”

Gray turned out 52 times for his boyhood club last season, carrying on the Gray lineage that saw his great uncle Eddie began in the 1960s, with Eddie’s brother Frank and Archie’s father Andy also playing for the club.

Leeds fans on social media were left frustrated by the club citing the clause in Gray’s contract as the reason for his departure, although they do have the arrival of Joe Rodon, coming the other way on a permanent deal following last year’s loan spell, to slightly cushion the blow.

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That's according to a report which says that the Lilywhites are lining up a bid for a new striker, having lost patience with Richarlison. The Brazilian is unselected for the Selecao's Copa America squad following another average season in the Premier League, having netted just 12 goals in two years in north London.

The 27-year-old may be swapped, too, for a star compared to Arsenal legend Henry – in turn, scuppering plans that the Gunners have to sign the superstar themselves.

Gianluca Di Marzio claims that Tottenham are set to offer Richarlison plus cash for Alexander Isak, in order to beat Arsenal to the punch.

Newcastle United are said to value Isak at around £115 million, with Chelsea recently linked with the Swede, while Isak was named as the Gunners' top target back in May. Arsenal held talks with Isak back in January of 2022 but couldn't justify spending such a huge amount of money on a forward unproven in English football.

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Isak has since drawn big comparisons to Henry, however, with TNT Sports even discussing the similarities after the Toon man's brace against Tottenham last season.

In FourFourTwo's view, Isak would undoubtedly flourish at Tottenham as the long-term heir to club captain Son Heung-min. Any talk of a swap deal may struggle to get off the ground though, given how rare they are in football.

Newcastle undoubtedly have a fee that they would accept for Isak but in a summer where they may lose Bruno Guimaraes, it could be a step too far for Spurs to prise him away from St. James' Park.

Isak is valued at €75m by Transfermarkt.

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Tottenham Hotspur are poised to make their first signing of the summer following successful negotiations.

That's according to reports which claim that the Lilywhites are set for manager Ange Postecoglou's first buy of the summer. Postecoglou has revolutioned his squad over the past 12 months and is reportedly keen on adding more depth to his side, bringing in the likes of James Maddison.

While there are plenty of positions that Tottenham need strengthening in, one Euro 2024 star appears to be the first name arriving in north London.

Turkish outlet Aslinda says that Poland international Sebastian Szymanski agreed personal terms ahead of signing a four-year deal with Spurs.

Chairman Daniel Levy will have to increase his bid of €17.5 million, however, if he wants to agree on a fee with Fenerbahce. It was previously claimed by TeamTalk that the Pole would cost £30m.

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Szymanski is currently at the Euros with Poland, having moved to the Super Lig last year. The midfield dynamo can fit in alongside Maddison but could be used as depth in the centre of the park, too.

In FourFourTwo's view, it seems as if the 25-year-old is all but done with just a price to be agreed for his transfer. This may be a sticking point – as it has been with Spurs in the past – but Szymanski is affordable enough for Spurs fans to expect him as depth primarily.

With a contract all agreed with the star, it is possible that the move is just a matter of time.

Transfermarkt rates Szymanski to be worth €19m.

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The Tottenham Hotspur 2024/25 away kit has been released in very nostalgic 1980s way.

While the Spurs home shirt is hard to innovate, what with the distinct Lilywhite top remaining traditionally minimal, the away kit offers plenty more scope for manufacturers - Nike, on this occasion - to play around with things and create something a lot more exciting.

And, in our humble opinion, it's been an absolute masterstroke. While lots of 2024/25 Premier League kits are being released, none have looked quite as good as this.

The Tottenham 2024/25 away kit celebrates the club's 1984 UEFA Cup win

While Spurs regularly have a blue away strip, this one just feels different. From the lighter two-tone shade to the navy accents as well as the subtle stripe detailing, there's plenty to love about the new Tottenham away kit.

What truly makes this kit special, though, is undoubtedly how it manages to pay tribute to the strip worn by Spurs in their triumphant 1984 UEFA Cup season. The club's last European trophy, Tottenham drew 1-1 with Anderlecht in the first leg of the final in a striped, two-tone light blue kit with a centralised crest, which has all clearly made a resplendent return for the 2024/25 season.

There's some subtle details that elevates this effort from Nike, too. The yellow accents on the sleeves are a brilliant touch, while the v-neck is exactly what Gary Miller wore when scoring against Anderlecht at the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium in Brussels 40 years ago.

Look closer, though, and one quarter of the collar is cut slightly shorter and thinner. We're not sure the reason, but we love it. Plus, the stripes have extra layers of pattern and detail that really helps the different tones of blue all pop against one another.

Changing the red AIA sponsor to navy is a great decision as well. While the home shirt is slightly ruined by that decision, the change ensures it is in-keeping with the rest of the accents on the top.

It's clean, sophisticated and celebrates the club's most-recent European achievement.

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Liverpool have released their new home shirt, which takes inspiration from 1984, too, while the home shirt Tottenham will don in the upcoming season is also out.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are two of numerous Premier League clubs that have expressed an interest in a 19-goal Ligue 1 forward.

No club is believed to have tabled an official offer, but early reports suggest that the two top-flight teams could face stiff competition if they make further advances to sign the Canada international.

Both the Red Devils and Spurs are seeking reinforcements in their frontline this summer but, due to a relative shortage in the market for that position, any target is likely to be hotly contested between the top clubs.

Sky Sports News have reported that the Premier League pair are just two teams in their league tracking the progress of Lille forward Jonathan David.

The 24-year-old bagged 26 goals and nine assists in 47 appearances in all competitions last season for his current club, before jetting off to join his national side Canada at this summer’s Copa America.

The report later claimed that no formal contact has been made between Lille and any of the interested parties, but that the 48-cap international is on the watchlist for a number of teams.

Despite David’s contract at the Decathlon Arena expiring next summer, Transfermarkt still value him at a considerable £50million.

This news comes as United have also been linked with another striker, Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Their search Rasmus Hojlund’s forward partner continues after Old Trafford mainstay Anthony Martial finally waved goodbye to Manchester at the end of the season, and it appears David is high on the list of potential replacements.

Sky Sports News also reported that the Red Devils have made contact with Les Dogues regarding David’s team-mate, young centre-back Leny Yoro.

Lille president Olivier Letang has confirmed that both players would be allowed to depart the French club this summer.

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