Though the expectation is surely that Tottenham Hotspur don’t look vastly different as a squad from how they do at the moment, there are clearly one or two areas which need refreshing for Ange Postecoglou ahead of the new season.

From a manager’s perspective, it’s always good to have an evolution of sorts. Even if it’s only the odd change of player here or there, new arrivals bring competition for places.

Tottenham want £60m for Richarlison

Noses may be put out of joint, but that should enable the manager to get the extra five to 10 percent effort out of those players who might’ve been coasting to that point.

There are also sales to consider too, and one player that has been courting a lot of interest in Saudi Arabia is Brazilian striker Richarlison.

Though it was understood initially that Richarlison had no interest in moving to Saudi, it’s believed that the 27-year-old may now consider the switch, especially in light of Spurs putting a price – £60m – on his head, thereby indicating that he’s for sale, per The Times (subscription required).

Well publicised mental health problems have been a burden for the player to carry around with him, and a move to Saudi, where the spotlight won’t shine on him so much, could be something that he will now consider.

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One might expect that from Postecoglou and Daniel Levy’s point of view, any transfer needs to be completed soonest, in order that the club can plan their strategy for the remainder of the transfer window.

The last thing any club wants heading into their first game of a new campaign is for the team and squad not to be settled.

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Ange Postecoglou will be readying his Tottenham stars for their pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea knowing that it’s the end of the road at the club for certain players.

If there’s one thing that has characterised the Australian’s time in charge of the North London outfit, it’s his straight talking and honesty.

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Should reporters ask questions he doesn’t like, he’ll let them know about it. It’s clear that he doesn’t suffer fools gladly and from the outside looking in, he appears to have that aura which all great managers do.

It’s easy to see why his players are happy to buy into his philosophy, and after the histrionics of the Mourinho and Conte tenures, not to mention their stale brand of football, Tottenham’s long-suffering fans were almost certainly delighted by acquiring a no-nonsense manager who let his football do the talking for him.

Sergio Reguilon and Bryan Gil have been left at home by Tottenham

The tour will arguably give one or two fringe players the chance to stake their claim for a more permanent employment in Postecoglou’s starting XI, whilst helping others get somewhere close to approaching full match fitness.

For two of Tottenham’s ball playing exponents, however, being left at home signifies the end of the road for them at the club.

According to The Standard (subscription required), both Bryan Gil and Sergio Reguilon will be expected to look for new clubs whilst their current employers are on tour.

Gil’s silky skills wouldn’t look out of place in any midfield, whilst Reguilon’s marauding forays down the left side are surely likely to find a home before the first whistle sounds to signify the start of the 2024/25 campaign.

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Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has left Tottenham to join Ligue 1 club Marseille in a loan move with an obligation to buy, as confirmed by the Premier League club.

According to Sky Sports, Hojbjerg, who made 184 appearances for Spurs, would first join the Ligue 1 team on loan with an obligation to buy for £17 million.

Although Atletico Madrid and Fulham had also expressed interest in Hojbjerg, it is said that the player was eager to work with Roberto De Zerbi, the new manager of Marseille.

We have reached agreement with Olympique de Marseille for the loan of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg for the 2024/25 season, with an obligation that would see the move become permanent.

Wishing you all the best, Pierre! 🤍

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 22, 2024

After Ange Postecoglou signed Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, the midfielder’s position in the team became uncertain, which became the reason of his departure.

The talks progressed swiftly, and the 28-year-old will spend the forthcoming season in France as part of a loan move before his deal becomes permanent.

Hojbjerg had begun the last year of his contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The midfielder was not in the plans of manager Postecoglou as he did not suit the playing style of the manager.

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Due to this reason, he was not given a starting role last season by Postecoglou and it became clear that he would be allowed to leave the club.

At Marseille, he is going to play with Mason Greenwood and they both could soon be joined by Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah.

Hojbjerg was a reliable presence in the Tottenham midfield but with the arrival of new midfielders like Pape Matar Sarr, Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur, he lost his place in the team and fell down the pecking order.

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With the departures of Joe Rodon, Eric Dier, Tanguy Ndombele, Ivan Perisic, Japhet Tanganga, and Ryan Sessegnon, Hojbjerg is now the seventh player to leave the team.

The Spurs manager is overseeing changes at the club in terms of personnel and wants to sign players who fit his philosophy.

After losing out on a place in the Champions League, Postecoglou is preparing his squad to challenge for the top four positon again next season.

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Tottenham have been busy in sorting out the futures of their academy players, with several going out on loan for further development. The latest to be sent out on loan is Matthew Craig.

The club has officially confirmed that Craig will join League One side Barnsley on a season-long loan for the 2024/25 campaign. Spurs announced the transfer on their officially confirmed, stating: “Matthew Craig has joined League One side Barnsley on loan for the 2024/25 season.”

Matthew Craig has joined League One side Barnsley on loan for the 2024/25 season.

Wishing you the best of luck, Matt! ?

— Tottenham Hotspur Academy (@Spurs_Academy) July 22, 2024

Craig, a product of Tottenham’s academy, has made just one Premier League appearance, which came on the final day of the 2022/23 season against Leeds United.

Earlier this year, Craig was loaned to League Two side Doncaster Rovers for the remainder of the season, where he gained valuable experience and playing time.

He made 20 appearances, contributed a goal and two assists, and helped the team reach the playoffs.

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Craig joined the Tottenham academy along with his brother at the age of 12. He signed his first professional contract with the club in 2021, committing to the club until 2023.

And last July, Spurs extended his contract, ensuring that he remains with the club until 2026.

Craig has also captain the club’s U21 side and is highly rated for his leadership qualities as well.

The club will hope that the loan move helps the player gain valuable experience that helps aid his development as a player.

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Club also confirm Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg exit

Matthew Craig is not the only midfielder Tottenham have agreed a loan deal for. Not long after confirming Craig’s move to Barnsley, they also announced that they have agreed a deal with French side Marseille for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

The deal is an initial loan move with an obligation to buy for €20 million next summer.

We have reached agreement with Olympique de Marseille for the loan of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg for the 2024/25 season, with an obligation that would see the move become permanent.

Wishing you all the best, Pierre! ?

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 22, 2024

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Tottenham winger Bryan Gil is expected to leave the Premier League club this summer and the Spaniard’s exit from the North London outfit is getting closer. 

The 23-year-old has been with Tottenham since 2021 but has failed to establish himself in the Spurs starting 11 since then. The winger spent time on loan with Valencia and Sevilla during this period, but none of these experiences helped his chances in the Premier League.

Ange Postecoglou allowed Gil to stick around last season but the Spanish star only received 233 minutes of action across 12 appearances.

The former Sevilla talent was expected to leave Spurs before the current transfer window opened up and that looks like it is closer to becoming a reality as Girona have shown an interest in the Tottenham player.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the La Liga club have opened talks with Tottenham to get a deal for Gil done. Initial discussions have already taken place over a permanent deal and it remains to be seen how the transfer progresses from here or if any other clubs join the race.

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The 2024/25 campaign is huge for Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham

Selling players such as Gil is important for Tottenham as it helps raise funds to bring in new additions to Postecoglou’s squad. The Australian coach has cleared out some of his fringe players ahead of the new campaign with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg another star close to an exit.

Spurs have only signed Archie Gray from Leeds United this summer but more talent is expected to follow. The Premier League outfit are in need of a striker as they never replaced Harry Kane following his move to Bayern Munich last summer. It remains to be seen who the English team move for with Brentford’s Ivan Toney one man linked to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Last season saw the North London club improve under Postecoglou and the Australian coach’s team will hope to make more progress during the upcoming campaign as Champions League football has to be the goal.

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Tottenham have no plans to sell Yves Bissouma ahead of the 2024/25 campaign as Ange Postecoglou considers the 27-year-old a key part of his plans in North London.

The Mali international was used in the Australian’s midfield two during the previous campaign and struck up an effective partnership with Pape Matar Sarr at Spurs. The duo are likely to retain their roles for the upcoming season and therefore, Tottenham have no plans to sell Bissouma.

According to Football Insider, Postecoglou has been impressed by the midfielder so far in pre-season and has big plans for the player going forward.

Bissouma will be out to impress with Spurs next season as his contract at the club runs out in 2026 and will be performing for a new and improved deal. The signing of Archie Gray has also increased the competition at the Premier League team as the English talent is a huge prospect for the future.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is close to finalising a £17m move to Marseille but will initially join the French club on loan, while Oliver Skipp’s future in North London is also in doubt.

The midfield options at Tottenham could look a lot different this season but it is certain that Bissouma will be one of them.

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Big season ahead for Yves Bissouma at Tottenham

Bissouma has been with Tottenham since the summer of 2022 having made the switch from Brighton. The midfielder’s first season at the North London club was underwhelming but last season showed what the Mali international is capable of.

The 27-year-old featured in 28 Premier League games for Spurs and only missed the other ten due to injury, suspension or international duty.

The former Brighton star is liked by Postecoglou at Tottenham and it will now be interesting to see if Spurs offer him a new deal in the near future.

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Chelsea are reportedly showing a strong interest in the potential transfer of highly-rated Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu, with the Serie A club said to be anticipating an official offer from the Blues.

This comes as Arsenal and Tottenham have apparently also both made approaches over the talented 19-year-old, who is valued at around €30million, according to a report from Italian outlet Calcio Lecce.

Dorgu has shone in Serie A and it makes sense that these three major London clubs are now keen on him, though it’s not necessarily obvious where he’d fit in at Arsenal.

The Gunners already have Oleksandr Zinchenko, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Jakub Kiwior as options at left-back, while Riccardo Calafiori is close to joining from Bologna, according to Fabrizio Romano via his Daily Briefing column yesterday.

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Unless Mikel Arteta is keen on a major shake-up in that position at Arsenal, it perhaps seems more likely that Chelsea or Spurs will be the ones in the strongest position to snap up Dorgu, who will surely only want to move somewhere he’s going to get the chance to play regularly.

The Denmark Under-21 international may feel confident he’d be an upgrade on the likes of Ben Davies and Destiny Udogie at Tottenham, while he might also get a chance at Chelsea after so many injury problems suffered by Ben Chilwell in recent times.

Then again, Marc Cucurella’s recent improved form might make things difficult for Dorgu, so it will be interesting to see how this saga develops.

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Dorgu is a top talent, so it would be a shame if he rushed into the wrong move now and ended up seeing his progress stall over the next year or two.

Playing regularly is crucial for top talents like this, or else Dorgu would be taking a big risk with what could be a hugely important stage of his career.

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Tottenham are looking to add a midfielder to their squad this summer as Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg edges closer to exit.

Spurs have already completed the signing of midfielder Archie Gray from Leeds United but they need another one to strengthen their midfield.

Ange Postecoglou is being backed by the club to make new signings this summer and along with addressing issues in the midfield, they are expected to add an attacking player to the squad as well.

According to South American outlet DirectTV Sports, Tottenham have decided to make a £20m cash-plus-player move to sign Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey.

The report has mentioned that the North Londoners will offer £20m in cash for Ramsey and also midfielder Giovani Lo Celso.

Spurs are prepared to offer Lo Celso as a makeweight in a transfer to get Ramsey since he has failed to get playing time under Postecoglou.

In order to balance their books after adding Ian Maatsen, Samuel Iling-Junior, Jaden Philogene, Enzo Barrenechea, Lewis Dobbin, Ross Barkley, and Cameron Archer this summer, Unai Emery’s team are currently looking to let go of players.

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After joining Spurs in 2019, Lo Celso struggled to settle in the team and was sent out on loan to Villarreal twice.

He has played under current Villa manager Emery in La Liga and the Spanish manager got the best out of the Argentinian midfielder.

Tottenham are desperate to let Lo Celso leave the club

Lo Celso has one year left on his contract at Spurs and it is the best time for Tottenham to offload him this summer.

A move for Ramsey to Spurs and Lo Celso to Aston Villa makes sense for all the parties involved.

Both teams will get the player they want and the players will join the teams who can take their game to the next level.

Spurs can replace Hojberg while Aston Villa can get a new midfielder after losing Douglas Luiz to Juventus.

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AC Milan are set to re-start transfer talks with Tottenham over Emerson Royal as they’re prepared to walk away from a potential deal to sign Aston Villa full-back Matty Cash.

Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Cash has been a target for Milan this summer, though Villa’s asking price of €35-40m for the Poland international is deemed too high for the Serie A giants.

Royal was also looked at by Milan earlier in the summer and he remains an option on their radar, with the Brazilian also keen to leave Spurs for a move to the San Siro, CaughtOffside understands.

It is now anticipated that Milan will end their efforts to sign Cash as they’re not optimistic about being able to strike a deal on favourable terms, meaning they will look at Royal and other alternatives.

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CaughtOffside understands that Milan will try to get talks with Tottenham back on again after some initial efforts earlier this summer, while personal terms with the player are not expected to be an issue.

Cash transfer: Villa will want to avoid further big-name sales

Keeping hold of Cash looks like a boost for Villa as they will no doubt have been keen to avoid losing more big names after the departure of Douglas Luiz earlier this summer.

The Brazilian midfielder was a star player for Unai Emery’s side last season but has left to join Juventus, while it also looks like Moussa Diaby is closing in on leaving Villa Park for Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad.

Losing Cash would have been another big blow for AVFC, but Royal is not as important a player for Tottenham, so this certainly looks like a more realistic target for Milan as they look to strengthen on that right-hand side of their defence.

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Galatasaray winger Baris Alper Yilmaz has been linked with a move away from the Turkish club this summer.

The 24-year-old winger has attracted the attention of a number of Premier League clubs with his performance this past season. According to a report from the Turkish publication Sabah, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will meet with the player’s agents in London in order to discuss a potential move.

Manchester United and Liverpool are keeping close tabs on the player as well. The 24-year-old will add goals and creativity in the final third, and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for all four clubs.

Arsenal need to add more quality and depth in the wide areas. They need a deeper squad so that Mikel Arteta can rotate key players like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli more often. Signing the Turkish international could prove to be a wise decision. He is versatile enough to operate on both flanks and he could be the ideal utility man for Arsenal.

Meanwhile, Tottenham need a versatile winger as well who can slot into multiple roles and add some much-needed depth and quality to the side.

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Man United and Liverpool keen on Baris Alper Yilmaz

It will be interesting to see if Manchester United and Liverpool follow up on their interest with an offer to sign the player. Manchester United are expected to sell Jadon Sancho permanently this summer and Antony has been linked with an exit as well. The Red Devils will need more quality in the wide areas and the 24-year-old Turkish international could be a useful acquisition.

Meanwhile, Liverpool winger Luis Diaz has been linked with a move away from the club and Mohammed Salah will be a free agent next summer. The Reds need to invest in quality winger as well.

A fee of around €30 million (£25m) would be enough to sign the Turkish winger and it remains to be seen whether the Premier League sides are ready to pay up.

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