Despite being a product of the club’s academy, Japhet Tanganga has not really progressed to the level Tottenham Hotspur would hope, it seems. The defender was little more than a peripheral figure under both Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte.

The former gave Tanganga his big break at Spurs, but under Conte, the player found his opportunities drastically limited.

As a result, Tanganga had been consistently linked with a move away from Tottenham, with interest from Serie A clubs in January and over the summer. That interest failed to turn into a transfer, however, and Tanganga is now on loan at German side FC Augsburg for the season.

The problem is, the 24-year-old is currently injured so has yet to feature for the Bundesliga outfit, but he is due back in the near future.

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Tanganga had two moves fall through in recent years

Now, De Fanti has been speaking to TuttoMercatoWeb about Tanganga and the reasons why he is not at an Italian team right now.

De Fanti said: “His arrival [to Torino] was linked to an exit. The negotiation began when [Alessandro] Buongiorno was about to go to Atalanta. [Davide] Vagnati has always had a great passion for Tanganga, a defender who debuted with Mourinho and also played with Conte, who blocked his transfer to AC Milan in 2022.

“It then happened that Buongiorno did not go to Atalanta and the negotiation fell through. In the end, we defined the transfer on loan with the right of redemption to Augsburg, a German club very oriented to take players from the Premier League.”

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I feel for Tanganga, as he has never been given a proper chance at Spurs but was then not allowed to leave, either. Hopefully, he can get back fit as soon as possible and show what he can do at Augsburg.

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It looks like Tottenham are set to have a major clear-out at the back before the transfer deadline, with reports over the last 24 hours indicating that Eric Dier (The Athletic), Japhet Tanganga (Football Insider) and Davinson Sanchez (Gianluca Di Marzio) are expected to leave the club.

That would leave Ange Postecoglou with no recognised backup to Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, which is why Spurs would presumably want to bring multiple new central defenders through the door.

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Tottenham could look at Perr Schuurs again

Shuurs was mooted as one of Tottenham’s top centre-back targets earlier this summer (GiveMeSport) but the speculation linking the Torino star with a move to North London has since died down over the last few weeks.

Mokbel has now suggested that the 23-year-old remains on Spurs’ wishlist and that a late deal for the Dutchman remains on the cards.

The journalist told on the Last Word on Spurs: “I think Perr Schuurs has got legs and they have looked at that deal a lot over the summer. 

“For some reason, they haven’t pressed the button on that, but it will be interesting to see if Eric Dier goes out how Tottenham react to that situation. 

“At the moment he doesn’t figure in the plans at all. If he goes out then they will need, in my opinion, to replace him.”

Spurs Web Opinion

If Spurs offload Dier, Sanchez and Tanganga, they would ideally need to get two central defenders through the door (potentially Shuurs and Adaribaoyo). However, I think the more likely scenario is that we sign one centre-back and keep one of those three.

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Gianluca Di Marzio claimed that Torino had opened talks with Tottenham over a deal to sign Japhet Tanganga.

Di Marzio explained that Torino are on the lookout for a central defender to replace Alessandro Buongiorno, who is now on the verge of joining Atalanta.

The journalist alleged that Il Toro had identified Tanganga as the man to fill the void and had opened conversations with Spurs over a late deal for the 24-year-old.

Torino were talking to the North London club over an initial loan deal for the player with an option to make it permanent next summer.

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Still options for Japhet Tanganga this summer

However, they are not the only Italian side credited with an interest in Tanganga, with journalist Ben Jacobs telling the Last Word on Spurs podcast last week that Inter Milan also have their eye on the Tottenham academy graduate.

Jacobs added at the time said that the Spurs star was also on the radars of Luton Town and Sevilla.

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I suspect several Italian clubs will explore a late deal for Tanganga if Tottenham are willing to loan out the centre-back. I can see a bidding war emerging for both him and Davinson Sanchez over the next 48 hours.

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Van de Ven delivered an imperious display in his Premier League debut against Brentford on Sunday, leaving the supporters excited for what is to come from the Dutchman.

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The early signs are that the 22-year-old will be a massive upgrade over the options that Tottenham had in their backline but the North London club do not appear to be done quite yet when it comes to strengthening their defence.

Reports indicate that Ange Postecoglou wants to bring another centre-back through the door (Times).

Schuurs is keeping an eye on Van de Ven at Spurs

It was been reported by various outlets over recent days (including GiveMeSport) that Shuurs has emerged as Spurs’ top centre-back target on the back of his impressive first season at Torino following his switch from Ajax last summer.

Shurrs has now responded to Van de Ven’s Instagram post about Tottenham’s debut, with the Torino star commenting with a fire emoji to his compatriot’s post.

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#Tottenham linked defender Perr Schuurs commenting on Micky van de Ven’s IG post pic.twitter.com/aCL4SNgtdU

— SpursOTM (@SpurOTM) August 13, 2023

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It would not make sense to read too much into this as Van de Ven and Shurrs evidently know one another from their time together with the Netherlands Under-21 set-up.

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Shuurs had an outstanding first season in Serie A since swapping Ajax for Turin last summer and multiple reports over the last week have backed Tottenham to make a move for the Dutchman.

This includes an update from The Times (August 8) which suggested that Spurs aim to offload Japhet Tanganga and Davinson Sanchez, and sign the Torino star before the transfer window closes.

GiveMeSport subsequently reported on August 9 that Shuurs has become Tottenham’s top centre-back target ahead of the likes of Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo.

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Torino standing firm with Spurs on Perr Schuurs

La Stampa have now become the latest publication to report on Spurs’ interest in Shuurs, stating that the Lilywhites have made a ‘strong comeback’ for the player.

It is explained that the North London club would have no issues meeting Torino’s asking price for the centre-back, given the cash influx they have received from Harry Kane’s switch to Bayern Munich.

However, the publication adds that the Serie A club’s chairman Urbano Cairo wants to ‘resist the onslaught’ from the Premier League side as he is determined to hang on to the club’s best players.

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I suspect Postecoglou has decided that he now wants to sign a right-sided centre-back to cover for Cristian Romero, with both Ben Davies and Eric Dier capable of covering on the left for Micky van de Ven. 

However, I am surprised that the club seem to be prioritising a move for Schuurs over homegrown options such as Adarabioyo or potentially Marc Guehi.

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Multiple reports over the last week have reported that Schuurs, who had an outstanding debut season in Turin following his switch from Ajax last summer, has emerged as a top target for Spurs.

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This includes an update from The Times, who claimed on Tuesday that Tottenham were looking to offload Japhet Tanganga and Davinson Sanchez, before bringing the Dutchman through the door before the window closes.

Meanwhile, GiveMeSport claimed on Wednesday that Tosin Adarabioyo is no longer a priority for Tottenham, with Schuurs now emerging as the club’s top centre-back target.

Perr Schuurs is keen on a Premier League transfer

Romano has now also backed up Spurs’ interest in the 23-year-old, stating that the Serie A star is one of the names being discussed internally by the club.

The journalist further adds that the Torino centre-back wishes to move to the Premier League before the window slams shut.

Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou: "We've to see what happens with outgoings, but the potential is there to bring in one more centre back after van de Ven"

Torino's CB Perr Schuurs remains one of the options in the list being discussed internally. Player keen on PL move. pic.twitter.com/JhKngXTvpN

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 9, 2023

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Tottenham’s transfer targets might have changed following Harry Kane’s departure to Bayern Munich. I can see Spurs now reigniting their interest in Edmond Tapsoba now that their transfer kitty has increased substantially. 

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Schuurs enjoyed an impressive debut season in the Serie A following his €13m (£11.5m) switch from Ajax last summer and the centre-back has seemingly won several admirers with his displays.

Tottenham’s interest in the 23-year-old came to light back in February when TuttoSport (14/2/23  via  Sport Witness ) claimed that the Lilywhites were keeping a close eye on the defender.

It was suggested at the time that Torino were hoping to cash in on the centre-back for around €50m (£44.4m).

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Spurs enter the fray for centre-back Perr Shurrs

Accomondo has now indicated that while Crystal Palace were in talks with the Italian club over Schurrs, Tottenham have now ‘come forward again’ for the centre-back.

The journalist states that the North London club are ‘willing to raise their offer’ both to Torino and to the player’s entourage.

However, as things stand the centre-back has not asked for a transfer and plans on starting the new season in Turin.

Aggiornamento #Schuurs: Oltre al #CrystalPalace, con cui ha da tempo accordo verbale, si è fatto nuovamente avanti il #Tottenham, disposto ad alzare l'offerta sia al #Torino che al giocatore. Schuurs non ha chiesto la cessione ed è focalizzato sulla stagione in granata, in attesa…

— Orazio Accomando (@OAccomando91) August 3, 2023

Spurs Web Opinion

There has been no indication by any reliable source over the last couple of months that Shuurs is one of Tottenham’s top centre-back targets.

The North London club appear to be focused on moves for the likes of Edmond Tapsoba, Micky van de Ven and Tosin Adarabioyo at the moment.

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Since TyC Sports reporter Cesar Luiz Melo first broke the news regarding Tottenham’s interest in Veliz on Wednesday, plenty of outlets have talked up the chances of Spurs winning the race for the Argentine sensation.

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Fabrizio Romano subsequently revealed that the 19-year-old had agreed personal terms with the Premier League side ahead of a potential move to N17.

Meanwhile, Relevo journalist Matteo Moretto even asserted that the negotiations are at an advanced stage and that they could be concluded in a matter of hours.

Not yet a done deal for Alejo Veliz to Tottenham

However, Osman has now taken to social media to reveal that Tottenham have not yet won the race for Veliz, but he did state that the Lilywhites are at the front of the queue for the teenager’s signature, ahead of both AC Milan and Torino.

Osman added that Spurs are willing to loan him back to Rosario until January, with the Argentine club alleged to want £12m for the player.

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Tottenham should not have any problems outbidding both the Serie A sides for Veliz. As long as the 19-year-old wants to make a move to N17, one would expect the North London side to wrap up the deal sooner rather than later.

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Ange Postecoglou is wasting no time in transforming the playing staff at Tottenham.

Within the first month of his tenure, the Australian has already added Guglielmo Vicario and James Maddison to his squad.

TURIN, ITALY – JUNE 03: Wilfried Singo of Torino FC looks on during the Serie A match between Torino FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on June 03, 2023 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)

It has been reported that Manor Solomon will be the next new addition to Postecoglou’s squad (Fabrizio Romano).

Meanwhile, the 57-year-old has also made it clear that he wants to add a centre-back to the Spurs roster this summer (90 Min).

If that wasn’t enough, it seems Postecoglou is now looking at other areas of his squad for improvement, as the latest transfer rumour links the club to a defender from Italy.

Spurs want Wilfried Singo to join the squad

According to a report from TuttoSport, Tottenham hold a firm interest in Torino wing-back Wilfried Singo, and the Serie A club are open to letting him go.

The Ivory Coast international operates in the right wing-back role, and contributed two goals and three assists in 35 appearances for Torino last season (Transfermarkt).

It is thought the player is “especially liked” by Italian clubs such as AC Milan and Roma, while Inter Milan are also circling.

The report adds that Premier League clubs are monitoring the situation, with Tottenham referenced by name.

Apparently, Spurs have “never hidden their appreciation” for Singo. Most notably, his current club are prepared to sell the 22-year-old due to the fact he has not renewed his contract, and while they want €15m (£12.9m), they could be tempted to ‘close’ on a deal for as little as €12m (£10.3m).

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We have an abundance of options at right wing-back, with great options in Pedro Porro, Djed Spence, and Emerson Royal. It is highly unlikely we would sign another player for that position this summer.

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Spurs were poor all over the field last season but by far the weakest area of the Lilywhites squad was the defence.

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The team shipped 63 goals in the Premier League during the 2022/23 campaign, a number only topped by five teams last year, three of which were relegated from the division.

New Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has already made it clear to the board that he needs to sign a new central defender this summer (90 Min).

It’s no surprise then, that a slew of names have been linked with Spurs during the current transfer window.

At present, it would appear Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba and Wolfsburg’s Micky van de Ven are the top targets for the role (Fabrizio Romano).

Tottenham could target central defender Buongiorno

According to the latest from the Daily Mail, a new name has entered the rumour mill when it comes to Tottenham Hotspur, as Alessandro Buongiorno is now linked with the North London club.

The Italian is captain of Torino and played 38 games for the Serie A side last season across all competitions, registering one goal and two assists from the heart of defence (Transfermarkt).

Spurs are now thought to be “interested” in the 24-year-old, though it remains to be seen exactly where falls on the club’s long list of targets for the centre-back role.

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I can’t see Buongiorno coming to Spurs this summer.

We have so many options on the table that it would take a lot of rejections for us to get to the Italian, but you never know what can happen.

I can however, imagine Buongiorno being part of a domino effect during the transfer window, if someone like Inter or Juventus lose a defender, they could turn to the Torino man.

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Bremer has had a solid first season at the Allianz Stadium following his €50m (£42.8m) switch from Torino last summer.

TURIN, ITALY – MAY 28: Gleison Bremer of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between Juventus and AC Milan at Allianz Stadium on May 28, 2023 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)

However, it was reported by CalcioMercato a couple of weeks ago that Juventus would be open to cashing in on the centre-back since they need to sell some of their assets to balance their books.

The report asserted that Tottenham and Atletico Madrid had already spoken to the Brazilian’s representatives about a potential summer transfer.

Tottenham are looking at Juventus’ Gleison Bremer

The Telegraph have now also backed up Spurs’ interest in Bremer, claiming that the Lilywhies have identified the Juve star as one of the options to bolster their backline.

It is explained that the 26-year-old’s future could depend on whether they are other outgoings at the Bianconeri this summer.

The publication adds that Bremer also has other admirers in the Premier League and all the clubs are ‘waiting to see’ if the player would be put up for sale by the Serie A giants.

Spurs Web Opinion

Bremer is a top centre-back and has the mobility and pace to play in a high line.

However, he is not in the top tier when it comes to ability with the ball at his feet or vision, which is why I do not see him as a perfect fit for Postecoglou’s system. 

Juventus will likely demand well over £50m for the 26-year-old and I feel that there are better options in the market for that price range such as Marc Guehi and Fikayo Tomori.

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Schuurs is having a superb debut season in the Serie A following his €13m (£11.5m) switch from Ajax last summer and he would have perhaps considered himself unlucky to miss out on Netherlands’ squad for the World Cup in Qatar.

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The centre-back’s agent, George Gardi, revealed back in September of last year that Spurs were one of the clubs who showed interest in his client last summer prior to his switch to Turin (Tuttosport).

If Tuttosport’s latest update is to be believed, the 23-year-old is still very much on Tottenham’s radar, with the Lilywhites alleged to have carried out research on the defender this season.

The publication adds that Torino are hoping to get an ‘auction’ going for Schuurs among Premier League clubs so they can bump his price up to €50m (£44.4m) – a fee which the Serie A club are planning on using to pursue their summer targets.

Spurs Web Opinion

Schuurs seems like he has the attributes to operate either in the centre or on the right of a back three and could thus be a decent fit for Tottenham.

However, I doubt Spurs or any other club would be willing to pay the sort of fee being reported here by TuttoSport on the back of one decent season. 

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Antonio Conte is thought to be keen on signing a right wing-back during the January window, with reports indicating that Sporting Lisbon’s Pedro Porro is the North London club’s top target (The Athletic).

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Singo is another name who is reportedly on Spurs’ radar, with Tuttosport (14/12/22 as relayed by Sport Witness) claiming three weeks ago that the 22-year-old is ‘really liked’ by Conte.

La Stampa have now suggested that Torino are open to cashing in on the right-back in January as his current contract just has 18 months left to run.

It is asserted that the Ivory Coast international has not lived up to expectations this season and that the Serie A club would thus allow him to ‘leave immediately’ if they receive an offer of around €20m (£17.7m).

However, it is explained that Spurs are not the only ones monitoring Singo, with the player also said to be on the radars of Napoli as well as several Spanish clubs.

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Singo was seemingly on Paratici’s and Conte’s wishlist 12 months ago but it does not appear as if Spurs are particularly keen on the Ivorian any longer, which might have to do with the fact that the 21-year-old did not quite progress as expected in 2022.

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Multiple reports over the past few weeks have indicated that Antonio Conte is prioritising an upgrade in the right wing-back area when the transfer window opens in January (90 min).

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Singo was rumoured to be on Tottenham’s radar back in the summer, prior to the North London club’s acquisition of Djed Spence (Independent).

If TuttoSport’s latest update is to be believed, Spurs still have their eye on the 21-year-old, with the player said to be ‘really liked’ by Conte.

The publication explains that since the Ivorian’s current contract at the Stadio Olimpico Grande runs out in 2024, Torino have already started negotiating a contract renewal with the player.

However, TuttoSport add that the Serie A club are aware that ‘the right time’ to cash in on Singo ‘is coming’. The publication asserts that Ivan Juric’s men will ask for a fee of around €10m-€12m (£8.6m- £10.3m) for the right-back.

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I do not believe that Singo would rank as high on Conte’s and Paratici’s wishlist as he did 12 months or 6 months ago as the Ivorian has flattered to deceive this campaign. I suspect the Tottenham head coach will want a relatively proven and experienced campaigner like Dumfries to replace Emerson.

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Multiple reports over the last two months have indicated that Antonio Conte is prioritising reinforcements at right wing-back in January (90 min).

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Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries has been linked with a move to the North London club over recent weeks (CalcioMercato) while Sporting Lisbon’s Pedro Porro (Correio da Manha 10/12/22 via Sport Witness) has also been mooted as a target for the Lilywhites.

If TuttoSport’s latest update is to be believed, Spurs still retain an interest in Singo, who was rumoured to be on the club’s radar back in the summer (Independent) before they snapped up Djed Spence from Middlesbrough.

The Torino star’s current contract runs out in the summer of 2024, and TuttoSport claim that Tottenham are waiting to see whether he will put pen to paper on a new deal with the Serie A club.

The report adds that Conte’s men are not the only club monitoring Singo’s situation, with the likes of Inter Milan, Juventus and Barcelona also thought to have their eye on the 21-year-old.

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I can understand why Tottenham’s interest in Singo might have cooled as the 21-year-old has flattered to deceive this season, registering just one assist in 11 Serie A games. However, he does have age on his side and perhaps Conte will back himself to turn the Ivorian into a top-class wing-back.

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Tottenham snapped up Udogie this summer on the back of the teenager’s breakthrough season at Udinese and loaned him back to the Italian club for the 2022-23 campaign.

Spurs reportedly saw off competition from the likes of Inter Milan and Juventus for the Italy Under-21 international’s signature (TuttoMercatoWeb).

Tottenham’s decision to loan Udogie back to Udinese is already looking like a masterstroke, with the 19-year-old starting the season in impressive form for Andrea Sottil’s side.

The left wing-back set up Gerard Deulofeu’s equaliser on Sunday as he used his pace to capitalise on sloppy play from Torino before putting the ball in a plate for the former Watford man.

However, Pietro Pellegri’s strike on 69 minutes saw Torino emerge with all three points from the Dacia Arena.

Watch the highlights of the game below:

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The way Udogie pressed high up the pitch to win the ball was impressive, although he was aided by some poor decision-making by Torino. 

The 19-year-old’s engine is clearly one of his best attributes, which is probably one of the things that convinced Conte and Paratici of his suitability for Tottenham’s system.

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Singo’s stock rose massively owing to his impressive displays at right wing-back for Torino during the 2021-22 season, and Spurs were linked with a move for the youngster during the summer transfer window.

Tuttosport reported back in April that Conte is ‘in love with’ the 21-year-old and Fabio Paratici was already laying the groundwork to bring him to Spurs.

However, Singo ended up staying put in Turin, with Tottenham snapping up Djed Spence from Middlesbrough instead. 

Torino Granata reported last week that the right-back is expected to leave the Serie A club at the end of the current season.

The report explained that despite the Ivorian’s current contract running out next summer, there is an automatic renewal in his deal which will last until 2024, with Torino expected to listen to offers for the player next summer.

If Sport’s latest update is to be believed, Barcelona also have an eye on Singo ahead of next summer’s transfer window.

The report states that the Catalan giants have reached out to the representatives of the Torino star as well as Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot regarding a switch to Camp Nou.

Spurs Web Opinion

I have no doubt that Spurs will be in the market for a right wing-back next summer as Emerson has not proven to be a good fit for the role while Doherty is not a long-term option as he is set to turn 31 soon.

I suspect Spence will be slowly integrated into the side during the second half of the season, and the club might bring in Singo to compete with the England Under-21 international next season.

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Singo established himself as a regular in Torino’s starting XI during the 2020-21 season and the right-back has come on leaps and bounds since then.

Tuttosport reported back in April that Conte is ‘in love with’ the 21-year-old and Fabio Paratici was already laying the groundwork to bring him to Spurs.

However, Singo ended up staying put at Torino while Tottenham snapped up Djed Spence from Middlesbrough instead.

Torino Granata have now revealed that despite the Ivorian’s current contract running out next summer, there is an automatic renewal in his deal which will last until 2024.

The report suggests that whether Singo leaves Turin in January would depend on the kind of offers he attracts. It is said that, as things stand, the right-back is expected to ‘end up on the market’ at the end of the season.

Spurs Web Opinion

We know that both Conte and Paratici are fans of Singo, and one should not rule out a Destiny Udogie kind of deal whereby Spurs sign the 21-year-old and loan him back out to the Serie A.

With Emerson Royal still not fully convincing in the wing-back role and Doherty about to turn 31, Spurs could well be in the market for another right wing-back at the end of the season.

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Tottenham were linked with a whole host of central defenders during the summer transfer window, including the likes of Alessandro Bastoni, Josko Gvardiol, Kim Min-Jae, Gleison Bremer, Marc Guehi, and Pau Torres (Football.London).

In the end, the only addition that the North London club made in central defence was the signing of Clement Lenglet on a season-long loan from Barcelona.

Gardi has now suggested that Antonio Conte’s men also explored a deal for Schuurs, prior to his switch from Ajax to Torino in deal reportedly worth €13m (£11.3m) including add-ons (NL Times).

The Dutch centre-back had established himself as a mainstay in Erik Ten Hag’s backline over the last couple of years, and the 22-year-old’s agent has revealed that his performances had attracted the attention of the likes of Spurs, Liverpool and PSG.

Gardi remarked that a switch to Turin was seen as the ideal move for the defender’s development at this stage of his career.

Schuurs’ agent told Tuttosport: “The first time the director expressed Torino’s willingness to take Perr it seems to me we were faced with something unthinkable to materialize. During that time, clubs of the calibre of Tottenham, Liverpool and PSG had moved.

“Schuurs arrived in Turin already having international visibility, so much so that many had started knocking on Ajax’s door. Exactly also teams enrolled in the Champions League.

“Overmars, the Dutch market man until January, had refused much higher offers than the one formulated by Cairo (Torino president). When Torino showed up, we thought it was the best landing place for Perr’s career. 

“The operation, as I have told you, was long, but fair and in some passages even pleasant. In addition to Liverpool, Tottenham and Psg, three Italian clubs also wanted Schuurs.

“However we took a path and we went on to follow it without delay, even with a strong conviction: thanks to Toro I am sure that Schuurs can become a pillar of the Dutch national team.”

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We know that Paratici likes taking punts on up-and-coming young talent, as we saw with the Bryan Gil and Pape Sarr deals. So, perhaps, the Spurs managing director enquired about Schuurs. However, it did not appear as if the North London club made a concrete effort to sign the centre-back over the summer.

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Belotti looks set to join Roma on a free transfer after his contract with Torino ran out earlier this summer (Tuttomercatoweb via RomaPress).

According to The Sun, the Giallorossi beat out competition from several Premier League clubs, including the likes of West Ham United, Arsenal, Newcastle United and Everton, to snap up the Italy international.

The 28-year-old has been linked with a move to Spurs in the past, with reports indicating that the North London club had an offer of around €50m (£46.3m) for the striker rejected by Torino in the summer of 2020 (Gianluca Di Marzio).

Mourinho was in charge of the Lilywhites that summer, and if Gazzetta’s latest update is to be believed, the Roma boss has confirmed to Belotti that he did try to take him to Spurs in the past.

Spurs Web Opinion

I am not surprised that Jose tried to sign Belotti as the Italian would have been a useful backup to Kane. I believe the 28-year-old has the physicality and aggression to thrive in the Premier League, which is why so many English clubs seem to have shown interest in him.

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