There is only one month left before Tottenham will have the opening match of the Premier League season 2024 - 2025 against Leicester City. And all eyes are on manager Ange Postecoglou, who is preparing for his second campaign with Spurs.
The "Rooster's" personnel will be shaped in the coming weeks when the players return from Copa America and EURO. Postecoglou 's task is to convince the pillars to stay and find quality new pieces.
Transfer target
Tottenham is active in the 2024 summer market. They have successfully recruited Leeds' star midfielder, Archie Gray, for an initial price of 35 million pounds. Combined with the arrival of another promising young player, Lucas Bergvall, Spurs fans have reason to be excited.
Both made their debuts in the 5-1 win over Hearts last Wednesday and received praise for their calm play. The arrivals of Gray and Bergvall may not be the only signings Spurs make this summer. When EURO 2024 officially ended, it was also the time when Tottenham started promoting the Ivan Toney deal.
Initially, Brentford valued the English international at up to 80 million pounds and caused many teams interested in Toney to "shake their heads". Therefore, "The Bees" will likely have to lower the price if they want to sell this striker in the near future.
Manchester United spent £36.5 million on Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee. Arsenal also has other deals to focus on, such as the case of midfielder Riccardo Calafiori. Meanwhile, Chelsea is said to no longer be interested in Toney.
As for Tottenham, they are still struggling to find a replacement for Harry Kane and will go all out for Toney this summer. However, the "Rooster's" ability to recruit the English striker also depends on the sale of Richarlison, who is attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League.
Another English player strongly linked with Tottenham is Chelsea's Conor Gallagher. The 24-year-old midfielder's contract will expire next summer in a context where the Blues are under pressure from the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. Therefore, they may be forced to sell Gallagher to solve financial problems.
If Tottenham can secure the services of both Toney and Gallagher, Postecoglou will have a competitive squad in the Premier League next season.
Who does Tottenham sell?
As mentioned above, Richarlison is the Tottenham star who is expected to leave amid interest from the Saudi Pro League.
Last season, Richarlison was Tottenham's second best scorer with 11 goals, so there will be question marks if Spurs sell the Brazilian striker. However, the problem is that they need a stable striker instead of Richarlison's erratic performance.
Ryan Sessegnon, Japhet Tanganga, Ivan Perisic and Tanguy Ndombele are other Tottenham players who may have to leave this summer. Previously, Joe Rodon joined Leeds as part of the deal to recruit Gray.
Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg has also been linked with a move to Fulham or Dortmund. In addition, Brazilian defender Emerson Royal is a target of AC Milan.
Obviously, Tottenham needs to liquidate many players in the current squad to make way for rookies and young talents.
Tottenham's expected lineup for the 2024 - 2025 season: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie, Gallagher, Bissouma, Maddison, Johnson, Toney, Son Hueng-min.
