اختتمت منافسات الجولة الافتتاحية بمرحلة الدوري لبطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا، والتي شهدت الكثير من المباريات القوية والحافلة بين الأندية الأوروبية والتي أحرز فيها الكثير من الأهداف.
وأعلن موقع الاتحاد الأوروبي لكرة القدم بعد انتهاء منافسات الجولة الافتتاحية عن اللاعبين المرشحين وكذلك الأهداف المرشحة للفوز بلاعب الأسبوع في دوري أبطال أوروبا.
ونجح الدولي الإنجليزي ماركوس راشفورد مهاجم برشلونة الفوز بلاعب الأسبوع في دوري أبطال أوروبا، بعد تألقه الاستثنائي ضد نيوكاسل يونايتد.
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وسجل ماركوس راشفورد هدفين في المباراة وكانوا في الشوط الثاني، في شباك نيك بوب حارس مرمى نيوكاسل يونايتد حيث جاء الأول برأسية رائعة من متابعة عرضية كوندي، وأحرز الهدف الثاني من تسديدة لا تصد ولا ترد.
وكان ماركوس راشفورد قد نافس العديد من اللاعبين على الفوز بلاعب الأسبوع أهم دوسان فلاهوفيتش مهاجم يوفنتوس بعد أدائه حيث سجل هدفين خلال التعادل ضد بوروسيا دورتموند بأربعة أهداف لكل فريق.
وتفوق راشفورد أيضاً على ماركوس تورام مهاجم إنتر ميلان بعد تسجيله هدفين خلال الفوز ضد آياكس أمستردام بهدفين نظيفين، وكذلك فرانسيسكو ترينكاو بعد تسجيله هدفين في فوز سبورتينج لشبونة برباعية لهدف واحد
Tottenham Hotspur had a tough 2024/25 campaign that ultimately led to Ange Postecoglou’s dismissal from his manager’s post. However, the Australian left a hero, ending many interminable years of searching for silverware.
It was a contentious call, but in Thomas Frank, Tottenham have a successor in the dugout who could instil the stability and slickness needed to return to prominence in the Premier League and build from the foundations laid by Ange.
With Frank now settled into his post, fans are itching for signings ahead of a much-anticipated return to the Champions League.
The latest on Spurs' search for signings
Though the Danish tactician fancied a reunion with his Brentford talisman Bryan Mbeumo, the right-sided forward has intimated his desire to join Manchester United.
And now that Antoine Semenyo has extended his contract with Bournemouth, that one’s seemingly off the cards. Both wingers had been of a vested interest to Spurs, but these turns of events may yet lead Frank and co to the pick of the bunch.
Indeed, according to transfer insider Graeme Bailey, that man could be West Ham United’s Mohammed Kudus, who has been the centre of a failed £55m bid from the Lilywhites this week.
Kudus has an £85m release clause but the Irons are willing to do business for a more modest sum – though this is still expected to come in around £10m higher than the fee Spurs offered.
What Mohammed Kudus would bring to Spurs
West Ham signed Kudus from Ajax in August 2023 for a £38m figure. While true prolificness has eluded him on English shores – notching 32 goal contributions from 80 games in all competitions – there’s so much to like about this powerful winger, who moves up the pitch like the deuce.
Kudus wasn’t at his best last season, and no mistake. However, looking at how he compares against Mbeumo’s recent season during his opening year in England, 2023/24, emphasises the quality of player Tottenham would be adding to their fold.
Sure, the Ghanaian could do more from a prolific standpoint, but was Mbeumo a refined goalscorer and creator when he first played for Frank at Brentford? Could the shrewd coach not bring such qualities to the fore here for Kudus?
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His positional dynamism is an incredibly attractive feature of the typical forward’s skill set, though in truth he would be signed for his ability to barrel down the right wing, with such physical attributes even leading journalist Gary Al-Smith to describe him as a “generational talent”.
This is underscored by his 90% pass success rate in the Premier League last season, having also averaged 2.9 dribbles and 6.4 successful duels per game, as per Sofascore.
West Ham's Mohammed Kudus
Mbeumo might have scored 20 goals across 38 Premier League appearances last year, but he also averaged 1.4 dribbles and 4.7 successful duels per match. This is impressive, but not as noteworthy as West Ham’s star.
Tottenham could hit the jackpot signing Kudus, who is already clear as an immensely talented Premier League star but has the materials to become something even greater under Frank’s leadership.
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The start of Celtic’s competitive season is right around the corner.
A week on Sunday, the Hoops begin their Scottish Premiership title defence when they welcome St Mirren to Parkhead.
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After that, they’ll travel to Pittodrie for a Scottish Cup Final rematch against Aberdeen, while there’s plenty more for supporters to get excited about throughout August, with an Old Firm derby at Ibrox and a Champions League play-off tie to come later in the month.
Thus, with the new season rapidly approaching, Brendan Rodgers is doubly eager to get his new recruits over the line.
Celtic's search for a new centre-forward
Ever since Kyōgo Furuhashi was sold to Stade Rennais for a reported fee of £10m in January, the Hoops have been in the market for a new striker.
Following last mid-week’s pre-season friendly victory over Stade Rennais, Rodgers stated that he wants “to add to our front line” having “lost a lot of goals” in recent months, given that Nicolas Kühn has also departed for Como for around £16.5m.
In terms of pure centre-forwards, Shin Yamada has arrived from Kawasaki Frontale for around £1.5m, so will challenge Adam Idah for the starting number nine spot, but Rodgers will still want more.
Mathias Kvistgaarden appeared to be their top target since January, but he has instead decided to join Norwich City from Brøndby for a reported fee of £6.9m, leaving the Scottish champions searching for an alternative.
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Well, Rodgers does have previous when it comes to unearthing unknown strikers as Celtic manager, namely signing Moussa Dembélé nine years ago, so could he be about to do something similar?
Could Celtic sign a highly-rated young striker?
As Celtic scour far and wide for a new striker, Sky Sports pundit Don Goodman claims they should go all in and sign Richard Kone from Wycombe Wanderers.
He believes, should he make the move to Glasgow, Kone “would thrive massively at that level” adding, given that Celtic “dominate games and create chances”, he would score plenty of goals.
Back in January, Luton Town had a £6m bid rejected by the Chairboys for Kone, according to Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider, likely to cost even more than that now.
To support this, a week ago, it was documented that Celtic have an interest in Kone, with the young marksman believed to be worth around £7m.
Richard Kone
Speaking on CBS’ Morning Footy, Wycombe legend Adebayo Akinfenwa noted that “if Hollywood was going to have a script for a story, this would be it”, given that Kone arrived in England to represent Côte d’Ivoire at the Homeless World Cup in 2019.
He then represented Athletic Newham in the Essex Senior League, England’s ninth tier, for five years, before being scouted and signed by Wycombe in January 2024, following an extended trial.
Richard Kone
Well, what a find this has proved to be, with the 22-year-old scoring 25 goals in 73 appearances for the Buckinghamshire-based EFL League One outfit, named both the division’s Player and Young Player of the Season, having netted 18 times in the league.
Let’s assess his statistics from League One last year to underline why he scooped up both accolades.
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As the table notes, only two players, Charlie Kelman and Jay Stansfield, both of whom were playing for clubs who got promoted, scored more goals than Kone, while he ranked highly for every attacking metric included.
His performances certainly impressed writer Kai Watson, who labelled him a “mentality monster”, adding that “aggression, positioning and work rate” are amongst his strengths.
So why could he be a repeat of Dembélé’s arrival from 2016?
Well, before joining Celtic, the Frenchman had made just 64 senior appearances for Fulham, the vast majority of which had come at Championship level, so few could’ve forecast that he burst onto the scene as he did, scoring 32 goals during his first season at Celtic, five of which came in the Champions League.
Thus, there is certainly precedent for a young, inexperienced striker joining Celtic from the EFL and exploding into a top-class centre-forward.
If you’re not yet convinced by the déjà vu, listen to this; Kone’s non-league Athletic Newham are based on Atlético Madrid, they wear the same kit and their badge is nigh on identical, and with whom did Dembélé win La Liga? You guessed it!
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The Hoops have made a formal approach for an attacker, who was regularly among the goals in the 2024-25 campaign.
يرى صحفي أمريكي أن نجم فريق ليفربول، محمد صلاح، هو الأحق بالتتويج بجائزة الكرة الذهبية لأفضل لاعب في العالم لعام 2025، وليس عثمان ديمبلي، حيث فاز الأخير بها مساء أمس.
وأقامت مجلة “فرانس فوتبول” الشهيرة حفل توزيع جوائز الأفضل في العالم، في العاصمة الفرنسية باريس، بالتعاون مع الاتحاد الأوروبي لكرة القدم.
وتمكن عثمان ديمبلي من تحقيق جائزة الكرة الذهبية لأول مرة في مسيرته، في حين تواجد محمد صلاح في المركز الرابع، وجاء لامين يامال وفيتينها في المركزين الثاني والثالث.
وسُئل الصحفي الأمريكي، توم هيندل، ما إذا كان عثمان ديمبلي يستحق الفوز بجائزة الكرة الذهبية، حيث رد عبر شبكة “جول” العالمية: “لا، كان من المفترض أن يكون محمد صلاح هو الفائز”.
وأضاف: “كيف يحطم الرقم القياسي لأكثر من يساهم في الأهداف في موسم واحد في الدوري الإنجليزي ويقود فريقه للفوز باللقب، دون أن يحظى بتقدير كامل؟!”.
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وواصل:”لقد أثر عليه بكل تأكيد قلة نجاح الفريق في دوري أبطال أوروبا (الخروج من دور الـ16 على يد باريس سان جيرمان)، ولكن بخلاف ذلك كان موسمًا لا ينُسى من جانب محمد صلاح، في الواقع بالنسبة لـ ديمبلي، الدوري الفرنسي سهل للغاية”.
وردًا عن اللاعب الذي يحق له الشعور بالظلم أكثر بسبب نتائج الكرة الذهبية، قال: “محمد صلاح، ولكن كذلك غياب فان دايك عن المراكز العشرة الأولى هو أمر محير أيضًا”.
وما إذا كانت الكرة الذهبية لا زالت مهمة، قال: “في تلك الأيام، لا قيمة لها، إنها مجرد منافسة شعبية لا تكشف لنا الكثير عن جودة لاعبي كرة القدم”.
وأوضح: “فيتينها في المركز الثالث؟ بيدري خارج المراكز العشرة الأولى؟ فيكتور جيوكيريس في المركز الرابع عشر؟ فينيسيوس جونيور، على الرغم من موسمه السيئ، يتواجد ضمن المرشحين؟ هذا سخيف”.
Shimron Hetmyer has been handed a recall to West Indies’ ODI squad for the three-match series against England, which starts in Antigua on Thursday. Hetmyer replaces Alick Athanaze in the squad as the only change from the touring group that has just returned from Sri Lanka.Hetmyer last played ODIs in December 2023, when he was part of the team that beat England 2-1. He missed the Sri Lanka tour for personal reasons, having recently finished fifth on the run-scorers’ list at the CPL.Athanaze had been one of the incumbent openers, but lost his spot to Evin Lewis for the third ODI against Sri Lanka, in Pallekele. Lewis, making his first ODI appearance in more than three years, made an unbeaten 102 from 61 balls as West Indies finished the series with a consolation win on DLS.Shai Hope will captain the group, which also includes 17-year-old batting prodigy Jewel Andrew, who made his debut at the end of the Sri Lanka series.ESPNcricinfo Ltd
England have already arrived in the Caribbean for their third limited-overs tour since 2022. They will be led during the ODI leg by Liam Livingstone, with Jos Buttler continuing his rehab following a calf injury that has kept him out since July.”Playing against England always provides a new challenge and reignites a rivalry that the players and the people of the Caribbean are eager for,” Daren Sammy, West Indies head coach, said. “Somehow, we West Indies always find a way to raise our game when we face England.”This rivalry goes back for decades, and after defeating them last year at home for the first time in a long time in an ODI series, we’re ready to face the challenge of a strong England squad again. It’s always special to play at home, where the local support brings energy and passion to every match. With our sights set on qualifying for the ICC Men’s World Cup in 2027, we’ve selected a balanced squad that will no doubt push and compete with one of the best teams in the world.”Antigua’s Sir Vivian Richards Stadium will host the first two ODIs, before the series moves on to Barbados. It will be followed by five T20Is, played at the Kensington Oval and the Daren Sammy National Stadium in St Lucia.West Indies ODI squad: Shai Hope (capt), Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh Jr
Manchester United are working on a proposal that could reach £60m+ to sign a Cole Palmer-like star after Benjamin Sesko.
Leipzig star Sesko chooses Man Utd move over Newcastle
The Red Devils have already splashed the cash this summer with deals for Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, but they are now set to go one better with a move for Sesko.
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The towering RB Leipzig striker has chosen to join Man Utd over Premier League rivals Newcastle United and looks set to become INEOS’ most expensive addition of the summer.
Sesko has agreed to a five-year deal at Old Trafford, with United’s opening offer to the Bundesliga side being worth just under £74m.
A proposed move to Manchester has raised some concerns from Sir Alex Ferguson’s former assistant Rene Meulensteen, who drew comparisons to Rasmus Hojlund.
“If he scores in the first three or four games and hits the ground running then he could be the answer for the club, but there’s a chance that won’t happen.
“If you look at Hojlund, he joined Atalanta and performed well alongside the rest of the team and then joined United. The same can be said for Sesko – the Bundesliga is a very different league to the Premier League, so he’ll need to adapt.
“Has Sesko got potential? 100%, but he’s still young and developing and he isn’t the finished article.”
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Sesko, Cunha and Mbeumo may well be Amorim’s first-choice front three for the opening day clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford, but by the looks of it, INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe aren’t stopping with the Slovenia international.
Man Utd and INEOS going all out for £60m+ Fermin Lopez
According to a report from Spain, Man Utd are now ‘going all out’ to sign Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez. It is claimed that those on the board at Old Trafford are ‘working on a proposal’ that could hit €70m (£60.1m).
However, it is added that Barcelona ‘doesn’t want to lose one of the most promising players to emerge from its youth system in recent years’, but may need to raise funds through player sales.
Therefore, Man Utd are ‘confident that their sporting project and the possibility of offering him a leading role will entice’ Lopez.
At the age of 22, Lopez is going from strength to strength with the Catalan giants and is now valued at a career-high €50m by Transfermarkt.
Capable of playing as a central midfielder, attacking midfielder or left-winger, Lopez is under contract at the Nou Camp until 2029. In total, the Spain international has made 88 senior appearances for Barcelona, scoring 19 goals and providing 11 assists during that time.
Meanwhile, Rio Ferdinand has also been impressed with what he’s seen from Lopez, comparing the Barca man to Chelsea star Cole Palmer.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has been honoured by Willem II, with the Dutch club naming their youth academy’s main stand after him.
Van Dijk honoured by Willem II academy
Liverpool defender attended unveiling
Stand at Sportpark Prinsenhoeve renamed
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Van Dijk returned to his former team Willem II to receive a special honour, as the youth academy’s main stand at Sportpark Prinsenhoeve was officially renamed the "Virgil van Dijk Tribune". The Liverpool captain, who spent over a decade in the club’s academy before becoming one of the world’s best defenders, attended the unveiling ceremony in Tilburg. The tribute also coincided with the launch of the Virgil’s Legacy Trophy, an international youth tournament founded by Van Dijk, which will bring 16 youth teams from around the world to Tilburg.
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The 34-year-old has become a global icon as Liverpool’s skipper, winning the Premier League and Champions League while also signing a new contract until 2027. Yet his journey began in Willem II’s academy, and the Dutch club wanted to immortalise his contribution both to their history and to the inspiration of future generations. The move underlines Willem II’s ongoing bond with one of their most successful products, while also strengthening youth development in the region through the tournament.
WHAT VAN DIJK SAID
Van Dijk expressed his gratitude and reflected on his deep connection with Willem II, calling the tribute one of the most meaningful moments of his career: “It makes me incredibly proud that the stand at the youth academy is named after me. Willem II played an important role in my life and in my development as a young player. That this is now being recognised in this way means a great deal to me and my family. It’s a very special tribute, and I appreciate the warmth and connection I still feel with the club.”
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The Virgil van Dijk Stand will officially open this weekend alongside the first edition of the Virgil’s Legacy Trophy. With 300 youth players and 16 international teams taking part, the tournament is set to become a major fixture in Tilburg’s football calendar further cementing Van Dijk’s legacy at Willem II.
Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal offered a fresh update on his love life after playing a starring role in Spain's demolition of Turkey on Sunday.
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Yamal was filmed in the dressing room by good friend and team-mate Nico Williams after grabbing two assists in a 6-0 win in World Cup qualifying. Yamal blew a kiss as he showed off his phone screen and revealed his wallpaper is a picture of himself with Nicki Nicole. Williams added the words "my boy is in love" to the video.
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Yamal has been rumoured to be a in a relationship with Nicole throughout the summer and posted a loved-up picture with the rapper in August during her 25th birthday celebrations. Nicole was also spotted wearing a Yamal shirt and watching the teenager in action for Barcelona during the Joan Gamper Trophy. Recent speculation had suggested the couple had split, just weeks after seemingly making their romance official, but Yamal's latest update suggests that may not be the case.
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Yamal had an eventful time in Turkey with Spain. He played a starring role as Luis de la Fuente's side ran riot against the hosts but then faced being left stranded after losing his passport.
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Yamal did manage to get his passport issue resolved, meaning he's been able to head home and will start preparing for Barcelona's next La Liga match on Sunday against Valencia.
Newcastle United may have signed Anthony Elanga this summer, but that is the only highlight for Eddie Howe thus far.
Moves for no.1 target Joao Pedro and striking sensation Hugo Ekitike failed in recent weeks while Howe was also keen on signing Bryan Mbeumo, but it appears as though Manchester United have snatched him away from the Magpies.
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The Cameroon international would have been an excellent versatile option for Howe next season, as he can play across the front three.
As such, he will have to explore other options ahead of the new season.
Newcastle's forward search
Benjamin Sesko and Julian Alvarez have both been linked with moves to Newcastle in recent days. Either one would make for a magnificent signing, no doubt about that.
With everything, the transfer fees could be the biggest problem regarding either deal. This could mean Howe might have to turn elsewhere to sign another forward.
According to Africa Foot, Newcastle have entered the race to sign Evann Guessand, now set to rival Tottenham Hotspur for his signature.
It’s claimed that the Toon have recently opened talks with the player’s entourage as they now explore whether to formalise their interest in the player.
He would only cost a reported £22m, which could enable Howe to move for other targets while simultaneously improving his attacking options.
Nice winger Evann Guessand
Guessand, given his positional flexibility, could even be Howe’s own answer to Mbeumo should he sign for the Toon this summer.
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Why Newcastle must sign Evann Guessand
While the signing of Elanga is a promising one, giving Howe some depth on the flanks, it is evident another centre-forward is required.
Callum Wilson left the club upon the expiration of his contract, leaving just Alexander Isak and William Osula as the only recognised strikers at the club.
Last season for Brentford, Mbeumo scored 20 goals and grabbed nine assists. He spent the season operating either as a main striker or on the right flank, showcasing his versatility.
Guessand may not have matched this tally of 29 goal contributions, but he still scored 13 goals and recorded ten assists in all competitions for Nice.
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Like the Brentford star, the Ivorian played either as a striker or on either wing for the French club, and this sort of flexibility could give Howe a major boost.
Guessand’s performances in Europe last season will offer Howe more positives. Indeed, the attacker shone when compared to his peers in the Europa League.
According to FBref, not only did Guessand rank in the top 12% for successful take-ons per 90 (2.67), but he also ranked in the top 5% for touches in the opposition penalty area (7.21) per 90. That’s certainly an Mbeumo-esque set of traits.
He also ranked in the top 12% for aerials won and in the top 16% for tackles per 90, highlighting that he is solid off the ball and is always looking to win it back for his team. While Mbeumo may not be prolific in the air, his work-rate is also exemplary.
U23 scout Antonio Mango hailed the 24-year-old as “electric” earlier this season, and considering he could be available for £22m, it makes perfect sense for Howe to move ahead with a move.
Newcastle might have missed out on Mbuemo, but in Guessand, they could have the next best thing.
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Tottenham Hotspur are still planning to sign a new number 10 for Thomas Frank before the transfer deadline on September 1, and they’re now turning to alternatives after missing out on a deal for Morgan Gibbs-White.
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Spurs put the finishing touches on a loan-to-buy deal for Joao Palhinha this week, ending their pursuit of a tenacious holding midfielder, but chairman Daniel Levy and the recruitment team have a few other key areas to reinforce.
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Sky Sports report that a new left-back is on the agenda, and their eagerness to sign a playmaker hasn’t waned despite the truly bizarre saga surrounding Gibbs-White.
Frank was set to welcome the England international in a £60 million move, with the Lilywhites scheduling a medical to take place on July 11. Gibbs-White was about to join Mohammed Kudus in a statement £115 million double-deal, sending a clear message to the warning to the rest of the Premier League that Spurs mean business.
However, this dream was quashed by controversial Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, who put a grinding halt to the transfer.
Marinakis’ threat of legal action against Spurs for an alleged ‘illegal approach’ prompted the move to stall for weeks, before Forest made the surprise announcement that Gibbs-White had committed his future to the City Ground.
The 25-year-old put pen to paper on a brand-new £150,000-per-week contract, becoming the highest-paid player in their history and ending Tottenham’s hopes of signing him, for this summer at least.
“As long as I’m in charge of all of these actions, approaches should take place, I repeat, in an appropriate manner,” said Marinakis, in a scathing dig at Spurs after the new contract was confirmed.
“I would never let anyone from any other team get a player from us or make something we don’t agree with. And especially, as I said, with some guys that they belong to our family.
“Therefore, with Morgan, it didn’t take long to come to an agreement. It was a very short conversation, full of passion and love for the club.”
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Tottenham are working on alternatives to Gibbs-White, with Spanish news outlet Estadio Deportivo now claiming they are real admirers of Stuttgart star Enzo Millot.
Tottenham prepared to hijack Atlético Madrid deal for Enzo Millot
According to Estadio and journalist Pablo Casas, Spurs have “entered the bidding” and are “very serious” about competing for Millot’s signature.
Enzo Millot for Stuttgart
Atlético Madrid have been in talks for the 23-year-old, and Diego Simeone’s side could sign him in a matter of “hours” if they just trigger his £17 million release clause and agree personal terms.
However, the delay in negotiations has alerted Frank’s side, and Tottenham are now apparently prepared to hijack Atletico’s talks for Millot.
Stuttgart, for their part, are surprised by Atlético’s slowness in moving the deal forward, but Simeone’s loss could be Frank’s gain as the north Londoners pose a real threat.
It is worth noting that the clause increases as we get closer to the start of the Bundesliga campaign, so it is in both Spurs and Atlético’s best interest to strike a quick deal, and Stuttgart don’t intend to accept any offer below.
The Frenchman bagged 12 goals and eight assists in all competitions last season, and could be an option absolutely worth considering.