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Tottenham Hotspur have suffered numerous injury problems and their need for a fit and available striker couldn’t be more evident heading into the summer transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur plan for summer of major change

Straddling the line between ecstasy and agony, Ange Postecoglou’s final prayer of turning an inconsistent campaign into a memorable one rests on his side’s ability to win this season’s Europa League.

Currently at the quarter-final stage, navigating past Eintracht Frankfurt followed by either Lazio or Bodo/Glimt could secure a place in the final come May. In turn, claiming competition glory would go a long way to attracting talent this summer when evaluating the lure of Champions League football on offer.

Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko are on Spurs’ radar but would likely only be attainable should qualification for Europe’s premier competition become possible.

Brighton’s Jake Hinshelwood is a candidate to enrich Tottenham’s midfield after his recent displays for Brighton & Hove Albion and may be an affordable target at the £34 million mark.

With the north Londoners in the market for stars with potential, there could be a significant sea change this summer that may pave the way for long-serving stars to depart as part of a new dawn.

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That could also be the case managerially, as Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola could reportedly succeed Postecoglou if Daniel Levy decides to part ways with the Australian.

Much depends on the outcome of this campaign, albeit Spurs’ Premier League exploits are likely to be a disappointing feature should they continue to produce inconsistent domestic results.

Now, there could be some light at the end of the tunnel as Tottenham are now willing to put forward a significant proposal to bring in one of Europe’s most prolific forwards.

Tottenham prepared to submit super offer for Viktor Gyokeres

According to reports in Spain, Tottenham are prepared to break the bank to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting and are willing to make a ‘super offer’, despite his current employers’ reluctance to let him leave this summer.

Possessing a high release clause at the Portuguese champions, it is said that willingness from the Sweden international to seek a new challenge in one of the world’s elite environments could hasten the process of a big-money sale as Spurs look to finally fill the void left by Harry Kane.

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Continuing his fine form, Gyokeres has registered an incredible 40 goals and 10 assists in 41 matches across all competitions, including six in eight Champions League encounters.

Labelled “fantastic” by Nico Kovac, the former Coventry City striker ranks as Sporting’s best-performing player this campaign and has registered an average rating of 8.03 for his exploits in 2024/25, per WhoScored.

Firepower is necessary if Spurs have designs to establish themselves as one of England’s premium forces again. Nevertheless, they aren’t the only side who will want Gyokeres within their ranks this summer.

Lamine Yamal has signed a new contract at Barcelona until 2031, the club have confirmed.

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The Spain international has committed his future to the Catalan giants, signing a deal until 2031 that will run until he is 23. He has already made 106 appearances for the club, scoring 25 goals and laying on 34 assists.

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Yamal had been linked with a potential move to Paris Saint-Germain but any doubts over his future have now been put completely to bed. The teenager is already a two-time La Liga champion, as well as a European champion, and will continue in the footsteps of Lionel Messi at Barcelona, as he bids to become equally legendary.

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The Spain international has enjoyed a stunning season under Hansi Flick, scoring 18 goals and laying on 25 assists in 55 games. He has become a sensation since his first-team debut, so it is little surprise the Catalan giants are desperate for him to stay.

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Barca have yet to announce their pre-season plans but Yamal is currently enjoying a well-deserved break.

Everton need to make any number of new signings this summer, but few fans would argue against a centre-forward being one of the most pressing issues.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to leave when his contract expires in three months, while loanee Armando Broja’s injury-ruined season means The Friedkin Group are unlikely to activate his £30m buy clause.

Beto, at least, has made headway since David Moyes’ winter arrival, but he’s lost his scoring touch in recent games and competition at number nine is needed for sure.

Everton leading race for 14-goal striker

According to TEAMtalk, Everton are interested in signing Rangers striker Hamza Igamane and have learned he will be available this summer for a sizeable £20m fee.

In fact, Everton’s vested desire has seen them assume the lead in the race for the Moroccan forward, despite Tottenham Hotspur and German champions Bayer Leverkusen also in the mix.

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While Igamane wouldn’t come cheap, he is a contrasting profile to Beto and a reliable goalscorer besides.

Why Everton could be targeting Ndiaye 2.0

Aged only 22, Igamane has a long career ahead of him. After fostering his ability in the Scottish Premiership, he may well hope to try his hand in the Premier League, taking his place as a centrepiece of Moyes’ project.

Principally, he’s a centre-forward, but Igamane is also blessed with fast feet and a sharp footballing mind. Analyst Ben Mattinson has hailed such skills: “His intelligence and understanding of space is something else.”

Indeed, Mattinson has also dubbed the forward a “Barclaysman-type” player, bearing that nostalgic style that is typically associated with former players from the noughties.

It’s the kind of approach that carries a semblance to that of Iliman Ndiaye, especially since Igamane can also alternate slickly between the left flank and a central attacking position, at his best when bouncing off the most structured striker (in Everton’s case, Beto).

Everton signed Ndiaye from Marseille last summer for a £15m fee, and he has gone on to stand out across the campaign. While injured for most of Moyes’ tenure thus far, he did bag three goals from four matches before falling to injury early in the fifth: the Merseyside derby.

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Assists

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6.0

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Aligning the respective forwards’ data really does emphasise Ndiaye’s brilliance. The sharpshooting Senegalese is prolific, combative and active through the various phases. He really is a marvel, heralded by Ashley Williams as the Toffees’ “best player.”

One of the more electric wingers in the Premier League, Ndiaye ranks among the top 7% of such positional peers for successful take-ons per 90, as per FBref.

This is something that could be emulated through the addition of Igamane, who ranks among the top 2% of forwards in the Europa League this season for the same metric.

European experience, a dynamic skillset and a tenacious attitude? Check, check, check. Igamane would be a wonderful addition to an Everton side preparing to lose some core attacking parts. He’d enrich the frontline, take it higher and higher.

Moyes knows what he’s doing, all right. Talent scout Jacek Kulig called the Morocco talent a “jackpot transfer” for Rangers, and the same could be applied to Everton, should they seal the deal.

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He also praised the team management for giving their players role clarity and job security

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Moody: ‘Gaikwad’s tempo and Conway’s perseverance made difference’

Chennai Super Kings’ pre-season camp at Chepauk in March-April has played a key role in their success in IPL 2023. This was Ruturaj Gaikwad’s assessment after CSK beat Gujarat Titans on a tricky Chennai pitch to make their tenth IPL final.Several CSK players, including Gaikwad himself, had never played an IPL game in Chennai before this season. The camp had begun on March 3, with captain MS Dhoni, Ajinkya Rahane and Ambati Rayudu among the first batch of players to have arrived in the city. Gaikwad and pace spearhead Deepak Chahar then joined the side late after completing their rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.”[The camp was] very vital because a new surface was being laid over in Chennai,” Gaikwad said at the press conference. “Everyone was not sure how the wicket is going to be or how the wicket is going to play. But sometimes when you play on flat tracks, you need not have to think much on your shots and not much about the [opposition] bowling. Sometimes batsmen play good shots and hats off to him. Even while you’re batting, it’s about getting into the zone.Related

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“But in Chennai, it’s slightly different. You have to alter your game according to the pitch that is given that day. Sometimes, it’s slower and sometimes it’s good [for batting]. So, I think it was good to have an idea about how it was going to play. It definitely helped me a lot personally and everyone who was there in the camp. Tushar [Deshpande] was there from the first day and also someone like Raj [Rajvardhan Hangargekar] and all the youngsters were also there from the first day, so I think it helped.”Gaikwad credited the CSK team management for giving their players role clarity and job security. Sri Lanka mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana, for example, had picked up just one wicket in six games at Chepauk before the first qualifier, but he got another game and doubled the tally when CSK were under pressure. On Tuesday, Theekshana claimed the key wickets of Titans captain Hardik Pandya and finisher Rahul Tewatia to help CSK defend 172.Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad have a chat•Getty Images”A lot of effort [goes into our success],” Gaikwad said. “[It] started from last year when we didn’t qualify [for playoffs]. Obviously, the management got something to work on and there were things which we needed to improve and put an effort on, or add someone. This year, right from the first game, I think we were clinical and sure about who is going to play and who is not going to play and what will be our probable XII or XIII or XIV.”I think right from the first game everyone knew about their roles. When the Sri Lankans came [late] – Theekshana and [Matheesha] Pathirana – I think they were up to the mark even from the first game. So, I think we were pretty much playing with the same team and just continued the momentum. And hats off to everyone – the support staff and the management as well.”The surfaces at Chepauk haven’t offered big turn like they often did in the past. So far, seamers (51) have picked up more wickets than spinners (45) this IPL. The bigger straight boundaries at the venue have also challenged batters. Gaikwad spoke of the adjustments he had to make along with his opening partner Devon Conway, who had also never played an IPL match at Chepauk before this season.”I think in the Delhi game, I’d say I had a slight advantage about the shorter boundary being there straight on both ends,” Gaikwad said. “So, after six overs, we [me and Devon Conway] personally felt 160-170 would be a good score, so just keep on batting until the 10th-11th over and then we thought one of us could just take some risks because we have Shivam Dube coming in, Mahi coming in, Jaddu [Ravindra Jadeja] coming in…a lot of big-hitters coming in.”So, there was a slightly different game there after 10-12 overs. But in Chennai, obviously big boundaries, so you have to find the gaps and manoeurve some shots and that’s what I feel Conway has been doing well. So that’s why he has been successful.”

Simone Inzaghi reportedly told Inter bosses he no longer had the energy to continue after their crushing Champions League final loss.

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According to , the Inter boss met with club’s top management on Tuesday following their 5-0 Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. During that meeting, Inzaghi reportedly admitted he no longer had the energy to continue leading the team, despite having a contract until 2026.

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Inzaghi reportedly said: "I can't go on any longer, I'm tired, I think my cycle here has come to an end."

The Inter boss met with club president Beppe Marotta, sporting director Piero Ausilio and deputy Dario Baccin in a private meeting, telling the trio he no longer had the energy to continue at the helm.

"I no longer have the energy to continue."

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Inzaghi’s departure marks the end of a successful four-year spell at Inter, where he delivered six trophies, including a Serie A title and two Coppa Italia crowns. He also guided the team to two Champions League finals in three years, though both ended in defeat. The Nerazzurri were chasing a European and domestic treble but ended the season trophyless after losing in two finals and seeing Napoli take the Scudetto on the last day of the season.

The 49-year-old coach is now in talks with Saudi club Al-Hilal and is reportedly finalising a lucrative two-year contract.

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Inzaghi is set to take over Al-Hilal and could debut in their Club World Cup opener against Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Inter are actively searching for a new head coach, with names like Roberto De Zerbi and Cesc Fabregas reportedly on the shortlist.

Newcastle United have made an offer worth more than £50m to sign a new player this summer who has already received praise from club legend Alan Shearer.

Newcastle celebrate Carabao Cup win as PIF plot for summer signings

The Magpies took advantage of not having a game last weekend by celebrating their Carabao Cup triumph with a trophy parade. Ant and Dec, along with Shearer, were amongst those to join fans for an open-top bus parade which produced some brilliant moments for supporters.

Talking about the scenes, Shearer said: “The players must have absolutely loved it because they got some reception. I know they absolutely deserved it but they must have loved it because to be a part of that, on the bus with the trophy and the fans what they were giving them must have been incredible for them.

“Then to get on the stage and have another 150,000 to 200,000 cheer you on, it was just a great day. The way everyone mixed and got on, the atmosphere was brilliant.”

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Away from the parade, though, Newcastle and PIF are seemingly working behind the scenes on some summer transfers for Eddie Howe’s side.

Recently, it has been claimed that Bournemouth’s Dango Ouattara is of interest and that contact has been made for the £33m+ forward. Now, it looks as if Newcastle have gone one further and made an offer for a Premier League player.

Newcastle make £50m+ offer to sign Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott

According to reports in Spain, Newcastle have made an offer to sign Harvey Elliott from Liverpool. The bid made by Newcastle is thought to be worth €60m (£50.2m), with Elliott impressing due to his ‘vision, ball-handling skills, and ability to contribute both in attack and defence’.

The report then goes on to add that the offer could be hard to refuse for Liverpool, with Elliott out of contract in 2027 as things stand.

The 21-year-old has progressed through the ranks after joining the Reds from Fulham in 2019 and has gone on to make 140 appearances for Liverpool in a variety of attacking and midfield positions.

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Attacking midfield

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Central midfield

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Left-winger

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Centre-forward

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Second striker

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He’s also been hailed by Shearer, who said on Elliott: “He’s a real talent isn’t he, he’s brilliant. What I like about him now, he can play midfield also. We all knew he could play midfield but he’s not just okay because Salah’s playing on the on the right and he wants to come in on his left foot.

“He can play in a variety of different positions and every time he plays it really shows me that he’s good enough for this level now, it really does. As long as he can get some consistency, I think we’ve got another top player on our hands.”

Now, it looks as if a move to St James’ Park could be one to keep an eye on.

Harry Kane had to "calm down" Jude Bellingham when the midfielder lost his temper after England lost 3-1 to Senegal.

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Bellingham reacted angrily on full-time at the City Ground, with Dom Smith of the reporting that he kicked a drinks cooler and let his displeasure known to a linesman following the final whistle.

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Bellingham was frustrated after seeing an equalising goal ruled out by VAR for handball. The ball did strike Levi Colwill's arm in the build-up but the Three Lions complained that the action was not deliberate.

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Kane himself was angry with the decision, claiming that "if you know the rules it's not handball". The defeat was manager Thomas Tuchel's first since taking over as England boss earlier this year.

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Both Kane and Bellingham will now head to the Club World Cup, where they are set to compete with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid respectively.