The first transfer window is set to open across Europe on June 1, so what are the top clubs planning? Who comes in? Who will go?
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Budget: Winning the
Europa League was worth an estimated £100m in extra revenue and Spurs were already comfortably compliant with PSR rules, so it is a question of how ambitious they want to be.
What does the team need? This depends on who you ask. Ange Postecoglou's position as head coach is uncertain, but to continue with his style they need at least one central midfielder, another option across the front line and a backup left back. Postecoglou says he believes more experience needs to be added with Champions League football imminent. And a center back will be required if
Cristian Romero departs to Atlético Madrid.
Who are the major targets? Again, it is difficult without knowing who the manager will be. Spurs hold an interest in RB Leipzig midfielder
Xavi Simons. They also have negotiated a first option to sign
Johnny Cardoso from
Real Betis for €25m (though he looks set to join Atlético) and have also been linked with Leipzig striker Sesko.
Lille striker
Jonathan David has been repeatedly linked and is available on a free transfer, while 18-year-old defender
Luka Vuskovic will join from Hadjuk Split in a deal that was agreed to in 2023.
Who could be leaving? Spurs face a major fight to keep Romero as Atlético are expected to make a concerted effort to sign the center back and there are suggestions he would be interested in the move. Postecoglou became frustrated with
Richarlison's inability to stay fit for sustained periods and the club could be willing to listen to offers. Spurs must decide whether to move on from midfielder
Yves Bissouma or hand him a new deal given there is only a year left on his contract.
Timo Werner will return to Leipzig at the end of his loan;
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg,
Bryan Gil and
Manor Solomon were out on loan and must find new clubs. A decision will be taken on whether to make
Mathys Tel's loan move from Bayern Munich permanent for a fee of €60m.
Any new contracts? Spurs are talking to midfielder
Rodrigo Bentancur about a new contract with 12 months left to run on his existing deal.
Mikey Moore has two years left, but the teenage forward is a hugely promising talent and an extension would be welcome. --
Olley
