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Tottenham transfer news: Most likely ins and outs ranked and rated – Lo Celso and Eriksen
TOTTENHAM are likely to be busy in the transfer market this summer as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of next season, so which players are most likely to arrive in north London?
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Mauricio Pochettino is expected to dive into the transfer market for the first time since January 2018 as Tottenham target reinforcements ahead of the new season.
Spurs finished the 2018/19 campaign fourth in the Premier League and experienced heartbreak in the Champions League final after a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.
Another trophy-less season has seen Christian Eriksen voice his desire to leave while Kieran Trippier has also been linked with a move away, but Pochettino reportedly has several replacements already lined up.
Giovani Lo Celso and Donny van de Beek are just two of several players linked with a move to north London – but who is most likely to finalise a deal according to Football Whispers?
(1 - unlikely, 5 - very likely)
Departures
Michel Vorm was released upon the expiration of his contract, having fallen behind Paulo Gazzaniga in the pecking order at Tottenham.
Development players Dylan Duncan, Charlie Freeman, Tom Glover, Connor Ogilvie and Jamie Reynolds were also let go.
4. Christian Eriksen (to Barcelona) – 3.2
Eriksen has hinted that he is in search of a fresh challenge after five years without a trophy at Spurs.
While Real Madrid are leading the race for the his signature, the Dane is also attracting attention from Barcelona as they look for an upgrade on Philippe Coutinho.
3. Vincent Janssen (to Real Betis) – 3.7
Betis were interested in the Dutchman during the January window but a loan move failed to materialise.
The La Liga club could come back in for Janssen this summer with Tottenham sure to let the forward depart after three disappointing years.
2. Kieran Trippier (to Napoli) – 4.0
Trippier’s form has fallen off a cliff this season, with he England international looking a shadow of the player who impressed at the World Cup in Russia.
Napoli are believed to want the full-back for £22m, although reports have gone cold over a move in recent days.
1. Christian Eriksen (to Real Madrid) – 4.5
Eriksen is looking for clarification on his future this summer, but comments after the Champions League final suggest he has already made up his mind and will leave for pastures new.
The 27-year-old has described Real as a step up and Tottenham are likely to cash in on the playmaker with just a year remaining on his contract.
Arrivals
6. Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham) – 2.9
Fulham are trying to secure Sessegnon on a new contract but the young star is refusing to put pen to paper and is reportedly keen on a move to Tottenham.
The left-sided player is thought to be available for around £20illion although several other Premier League clubs are interested.
5. Jarrod Bowen (Hull City) – 3.0
Tottenham are thought to be monitoring the Hull forward but are yet to make an official approach.
They were said to be interested in the Tigers ace back in January and could finally make a move this summer.
4. Franck Kessie (AC Milan) – 3.0
West Ham and Arsenal are also in the race for Kessie, who is valued at around £27m.
AC Milan are reportedly willing to sell and Champions League football may be the key in snapping him up ahead of the other London clubs.
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3. Tanguy Ndombele (Lyon) – 3.0
Tottenham are believed to be ready to shell out £50m on the Lyon midfielder, with some outlets suggesting terms have been agreed between club and player while there are reports a bid had been rejected by the Ligue 1 side.
Liverpool and Juventus are also in the hunt, although their need for midfield reinforcements is not as pressing as Spurs’.
2. Donny van de Beek (Ajax) – 3.7
Van de Beek was a star of Ajax’s run to the Champions League semi-final and is thought to desire a move to either Manchester United or Tottenham.
The 22-year-old is valued at £45m and would provide greater depth in midfield, particularly with Eriksen set to leave.
1. Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis) – 4.2
Lo Celso wants a move to Tottenham and Spurs are in talks with Betis, despite the Argentine only recently joining the club last year.
The midfielder has an £88m release clause, which would smash Tottenham’s transfer record.