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Tottenham are convinced they can sign an "underrated" player for around £35 million, and they're poised to make an offer for him very soon.

Spurs targeting new number six and other summer signings

Ange Postecoglou didn't hold back in his assessment of the current Spurs squad recently, as he called for the Lilywhites to implement "drastic" change when the transfer window reopens.

"We’ve had two windows and we’ve had some development of players, for sure, but when I say we’ve still got a long way to go, that’s what I’m talking about," said Postecoglou on the summer transfer window.

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"It’s impossible to say you’re going to have drastic change and yet expect everyone to be on that journey. It’s not for the want of trying. It’s just that we’re going to play a certain way, we’re going to train a certain way and we’re going to have a certain mindset. And that’s not for everyone.

"Whether it’s Liverpool or Arsenal, if you look at the beginning of their journeys, by the time they win the competition or have success, the team’s almost unrecognisable. That’s the reality if you change [and we’ve] done a major pivot here, so that definitely is the case [for us], yeah."

Reliable Tottenham insider Paul O'Keefe has revealed that Spurs are open to selling over a dozen senior players as well, with Emerson Royal and Yves Bissouma among the new names to be linked with an N17 exit recently.

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Their potential sales could help to fund necessary upgrades for Postecoglou, with The Times reporting that Tottenham want to bring in a new centre-back, midfielder and striker. A new number six will be particularly important, as Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been widely tipped to leave Spurs for a while now.

If both the Dane and Bissouma end up departing N17 when the transfer window reopens on June 14, Postecoglou will need a replacement. Atalanta star Ederson is a player of interest to Tottenham, as well as the heavily linked Conor Gallagher.

Tottenham convinced they can strike £35 million deal for Gallagher

According to TEAMtalk this week, the latter star from Chelsea is very much still on their radar. The west Londoners, in their bid to comply with PSR, are faced with the difficult decision of selling the 24-year-old – or risk losing the "underrated" ace for nothing when his contract expires next year.

Chelsea are apparently ready to sanction his sale, and Tottenham believe they could sign Gallagher for £35 million due to their rivals' financial situation. It is believed the Lilywhites are poised to make an offer for him in the coming weeks as a result, with the former boss Mauricio Pochettino "fuming" that Gallagher could be let go.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says captain Martin Odegaard has suffered a "significant" ankle injury after the midfielder was hurt on international duty.

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Odegaard limps off for NorwayArteta confirms "significant" injuryMidfielder set to be out for "a while"WHAT HAPPENED?

The attacking midfielder sustained an ankle injury in Norway's Nations League clash with Austria earlier this month, something that reduced the 25-year-old to tears. Now manager Arteta has revealed the former Real Madrid man will have a spell on the sidelines – but hoped it wasn't something that would go on for months.

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The Spaniard told reporters on Wednesday: "After recent scans the scans showed that he’s [Odegaard] got some damage especially on one of the ligaments in the ankle. It’s something quite significant so we’re going to lose him for a while."

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This is a monumental blow for Odegaard, Arteta, and Arsenal's hopes of winning silverware this season. The Gunners skipper is vital to the club's success and without him, a huge hole will be left in Arteta's team. The Norwegian scored 11 goals and bagged as many assists last season, so finding someone to fill his shoes will be a tall order. Nobody can unlock a defence like he can at Arsenal, who could be severely weakened going forward.

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This is a huge week for Arsenal, with the north London team taking on Europa League holders Atalanta on Thursday in their Champions League opener and then on Sunday they travel to Premier League title rivals Manchester City. Defeats there could really knock the wind out of their sails.

Middlesex strike with new ball after teenage spinner grabs four wickets

ECB Reporters Network23-Aug-2020A devastating late spell from Tim Murtagh fired Middlesex back into contention in their Bob Willis Trophy clash against Sussex at Radlett.Murtagh, the 39-year-old seamer, grabbed three wickets, including two in two balls – with Miguel Cummins claiming the other – as Sussex crumbled to 4 for 4 in their second innings, eventually reaching 33 for 4 at stumps.That left the visitors holding an overall advantage of 123 after bowling their hosts out for 203 earlier in the day, with teenage offspinner Jack Carson returning career-best figures of 4-46.Middlesex had slumped to 80 for 6 before John Simpson, debutant Blake Cullen and Cummins all rallied with the bat to keep their side within striking distance.Ollie Robinson and Mitch Claydon soon had Middlesex on the back foot when the home side began their first innings, taking advantage of morning cloud cover to keep the scoring rate to a minimum. Claydon sent down four consecutive maidens, while Robinson continued his persistent habit of taking Middlesex wickets as he trapped Sam Robson leg before with his fifth ball of the day.Max Holden and Nick Gubbins dug in to face a testing examination, with Holden scoring just a solitary run from his first 36 balls, but the opener seemed to have all the hard work behind him when he fell to Sussex debutant Will Sheffield.The 19-year-old left-armer had Holden caught at first slip and Middlesex were in deeper trouble when skipper Stevie Eskinazi was leg before to Robinson in the next over.Two further lbw decisions went in Sussex’s favour before lunch – both accompanied by a whiff of controversy as Robbie White fell to a ball from Claydon that looked high and wide and Gubbins was given out to a Carson delivery which seemed to be drifting beyond leg stump.Carson collected his second wicket early in the afternoon session – pinning Martin Andersson plumb lbw on the back foot after a breezy 17 – but Simpson and Cullen dug their side out of a hole with their seventh-wicket stand of 70.The Middlesex pair went for their shots, particularly Simpson, who rattled off a string of fours – the best of them a straight drive off Delray Rawlins that raised the 50 partnership.Simpson’s innings of 48 included nine fours overall before he was eventually dismissed by Claydon, bowling him with a quicker delivery that nipped back from outside off stump.However, Cullen and Cummins maintained the Middlesex recovery with a spirited partnership of 51, either side of an hour’s delay following a downpour during the tea interval.Cullen batted with a maturity well beyond his 18 years, occupying the crease for almost two and a half hours for a solid 34, while Cummins counter-attacked with three boundaries in his 25.The pair secured a batting bonus point before Middlesex’s last three wickets tumbled in rapid succession, with Cullen leg before to Claydon and Carson collecting the scalps of Cummins and Murtagh in the space of three deliveries.That left Sussex to face an awkward period of 12 overs before the close – and Murtagh struck in the third of them, moving the ball back at Phil Salt to bowl him through the gate.Murtagh then trapped Harry Finch plumb in front of the stumps and had Tom Clark taken at first slip off an outside edge for a first-ball duck before Cummins had Aaron Thomason lbw, also without scoring, in the next over.The damage could have been even worse for Sussex, had Robson been able to hang on when Ben Brown offered a slip chance off Cummins – but the skipper and Rawlins saw their side through to stumps.

Tottenham chiefs are believed to be considering a summer move for an "incredible" British youngster with a big future in the game, according to reliable journalist Ed Aarons.

Tottenham transfer news

The upcoming summer transfer window is a crucial one in north London, as Ange Postecoglou looks to take his team up a gear and make them a Premier League top four outfit. That won't be easy, considering the level of competition at the top of the table, but new faces will certainly help.

Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez has emerged as a great option to come in and finally fill the void left by Harry Kane, following a season that saw him score 23 goals for the Dutch giants in the Eredivisie. There is the threat that new Liverpool manager Arne Slot could look to take the Mexican to Anfield, although that remains to be seen, and Spurs are seen as the current favourites to snap him up.

Another exciting signing for Postecoglou is reportedly Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, who could feel that this summer is the ideal time to move on and enjoy a new challenge at a bigger club. He could feature prominently at Euro 2024, should he make England's final squad, giving Spurs fans a good chance to see him more regularly but also perhaps raising his price tag.

It looks as though the north Londoners are looking to add firepower in attacking areas this summer, with Serhou Guirassy also linked with a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Incredibly, the Guinean scored 28 goals in just 25 Bundesliga starts for VfB Stuttgart in 2023/24, highlighting what a ruthless addition he could be.

Tottenham want "incredible" British teenager

According to Aarons on X, Tottenham are "interested" in signing Sunderland ace Jobe Bellingham for at least £20m this summer, among other Premier League clubs, but the Black Cats are holding firm.

"Understand that Sunderland are determined to try and keep Jobe Bellingham this summer. Tottenham, Brentford, Crystal Palace and several clubs in Europe are interested in the 18-year-old, with Sunderland believed to want a fee in excess of £20m if they are to sell."

The Bellingham name has become world-renowned because of the incredible rise of Jude Bellingham, but his younger brother is an outstanding prospect in his own right, already impressing so much for Sunderland at just 18 years of age.

Last season, he started 43 of the Black Cats' 46 Championship matches, scoring seven goals from midfield in that time, while former Sunderland Republic of Ireland striker Niall Quinn has hailed him as "incredible".

While Bellingham's current club will do all they can to keep hold of such a prized asset, the lure of moving to Spurs could be great for him, feeling that he has already outgrown Sunderland and is now ready to chance his arm at a Premier League side.

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Planning for the long-term is vital for Postecoglou, and if he could sign Bellingham, Tottenham could have a key midfielder sorted for the next decade or so, at least.

Manchester United have been dealt a blow as it has emerged that a player they were keen to keep is in fact on the verge of leaving Old Trafford this summer.

Red Devils expecting major overhaul

It is set to be a summer of change under the new Sir Jim Ratcliffe ownership at Manchester United. Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial have already confirmed their departures when their contracts run out at the end of the season, while Sofyan Amrabat's loan spell will also end at that point, leaving Manchester United with a decision to make over his future.

It has previously been reported that just about every Manchester United player is up for sale this summer, including the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, as the club look to rebuild after a disappointing eighth place finish in the Premier League.

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It still remains unclear who will lead that rebuild, with Erik ten Hag remaining manager after his FA Cup win over Manchester City but talks ongoing over potential successors, which suggests that a decision is yet to be made on the Dutchman.

Just three players are considered "off limits" this summer, in the shape of young trio Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo and Rasmus Hojlund, but otherwise there is a desire to bring down the average age of the squad and the wage bill, while placing their trust in younger players and continuing their proud tradition of using academy players. However, they have been dealt a blow in their bid to do so.

Forson agrees to leave

That comes as young talent Omari Forson is set to make the switch to Serie A side Monza this summer, according to the reliable Fabrizio Romano. The teenager made his Manchester United debut in the FA Cup in January, and went onto make seven appearances across the course of the season, grabbing an assist in the process.

He has been hailed as having an "exceptional resilience" as he helped the Red Devils win the FA Youth Cup in 2022, where he featured alongside Garnacho and Mainoo but was an unused substitute for the final.

“On the pitch he was part of our successful FA Youth Cup-winning squad in 2022", academy director Nick Cox explained. “Interestingly, Omari didn’t feature heavily in the cup run but showed exceptional resilience, and that’s a reminder that the journey isn’t always smooth and straightforward."

And he is someone that the Red Devils would like to keep, with reports claiming that the club have offered "competitive contracts" to the youngster in the "hope he will sign a new deal", with his current contract set to expire this summer.

However, that now seems unlikely, with Fabrizio Romano revealing that the winger is on the verge of joining Serie A side Monza, where he will be hoping for more regular opportunities to showcase his abilities than he was afforded at Old Trafford.

He is expected to sign a four-year deal with the Italian side, which will rob Manchester United of any significant transfer fee, though they will be afforded compensation for his departure.

With Amad Diallo waiting in the wings, his departure will not be too sorely felt, but it will feel like a missed opportunity to once again utilise the famed Manchester United academy.

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