Euro Paper Talk: Ruthless Tottenham serve up pair to spring £50m signing; Man Utd, Arsenal raids coming

Tottenham could offer two stars as makeweights if it’ll help unlock the £50m signing of a Premier League forward, while an ambitious LaLiga club are plotting a double raid on Man Utd and Arsenal – both in Tuesday’s Euro Paper Talk.

TOTTENHAM CONSIDERING BUMPER CASH-PLUS-PLAYER DEAL

Spurs are exploring methods of how to beat Brentford to Nottingham Forest ace, Brennan Johnson, and a report claims two rarely seen defenders could be used as makeweights.

Tottenham’s primary focus in the final month of the window is retaining their all-time leading scorer, Harry Kane.

However, other moves – both arrivals and exits – are in the works, and Forest frontman Johnson is a wanted man.

Tottenham aren’t the only club sizing the 22-year-old Wales international up. Indeed, per the Daily Mail, Brentford have seen a second offer worth a club-record £40m knocked back by Forest.

Whether the Bees will go again remains to be seen. However, Thomas Frank’s side may soon have a Johnson deal whipped off the table.

Indeed, the Mail report Tottenham ‘may offer Djed Spence and Joe Rodon’ as makeweights to help unlock a deal for Johnson.

Neither Spurs player are in line to feature heavily this season. Indeed, the Evening Standard recently claimed Rodon has been told to find a new club.

Spence, meanwhile, accrued just six appearances during his first season in north London. With Pedro Porro signed to a permanent deal and Emerson Royal improving, there’s no obvious path into the starting eleven for Spence.

The Mail state Forest are determined to hold out for their full £50m asking price for Johnson. As such, Spurs could table a package that meets that valuation by way of including one – or even two – makeweights.

Spence previously rose to prominence during a thrilling loan spell at Forest in the 2021/22 campaign. Between he and Rodon, it stands to reason it’s Spence who Steve Cooper would hold a greater interest in.

LaLiga side want double Arsenal, Man Utd raid

Real Sociedad hope to complete raids on both Man Utd and Arsenal, with Donny van de Beek and Kieran Tierney both eyed on loan deals. Man Utd will demand an obligation to buy be included in any loan for Van de Beek. (Mundo Deportivo)

Harry Kane will not be included in Tottenham’s final pre-season friendly against Barcelona on Tuesday night. Negotiations over a proposed transfer to Bayern Munich remain ingoing between the German giant and Spurs. (Sky Germany and Sky Sports)

If Tottenham do cash in on Kane, Gent ace Gift Orban will be his replacement and talks over signing the 21-year-old have begun. (Sacha Tavolieri)

Man City have offered new contracts to Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva to ward off heavy transfer interest. Walker is wanted by Bayern Munich, while Barcelona are eyeing up Silva. (Fabrizio Romano)

Al Hilal are prepared to pay Victor Osimhen around £660,000-a-week over a five-year deal (€200m in total) to lure him out of Napoli. Al Hilal are the club who previously bid a world record £259m for Kylian Mbappe. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Moises Caicedo purposely skipped training with Brighton in an attempt to force through a move to Chelsea. The Blues have seen four bids rejected, though intend to improve on their latest £80m offering. (Various)

West Ham medical scheduled

Holding midfielder Edson Alvarez will undergo a medical with West Ham today. The Hammers have agreed a deal with Ajax worth around £35m for the player who’ll take the place vacated by Declan Rice. (Various)

Monaco intend to bid again for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun. The Ligue 1 side require a new frontman following Breel Embolo’s ACL injury, though competition will come from Inter Milan. (The Athletic and Fabrizio Romano)

Napoli have seen a €30m bid rejected for Liverpool target and Celta Vigo ace, Gabri Veiga. A release clause can see the attacking midfielder signed for €40m and Napoli are readying an improved offer. (Fabrizio Romano and Gazzetta dello Sport)

Mauricio Pochettino has ruled out bringing PSG forward Neymar to Chelsea. The Brazil icon wants out of Paris, though Pochettino does not want the Blues to pursue a move. (Evening Standard)

Sheffield United are primed to announce the signing of Vinícius Souza from Belgian second division side Lommel SK. The 24-year-old holding midfielder would be viewed as the replacement to Sander Berge who is in talks over joining Burnley. (Sven Claes and Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea exit to go through “today”

Chelsea will send young goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina out on loan to Belgian side K.A.S Eupen “today”. (Fabrizio Romano)

Ansu Fati has determined now is the right time to leave Barcelona amid his diminished role under Xavi. (Relevo)

Fati’s replacement at the Camp Nou could be ex-Chelsea loanee, Joao Felix. The Portuguese dreams of joining Barca and has no future at Atletico Madrid. Felix’s move could be aided if PSG are successful in signing Ousmane Dembele (Relevo)

Brentford are in ‘advanced talks’ with Strasbourg regarding frontman Habib Diallo. An opening bid is ‘imminent’. (GFFN)

Chelsea are starting to have serious doubts over the proposed cash-plus-player deal involving Romelu Lukaku plus €40m for Dusan Vlahovic. Blues boss Pochettino is unsure whether the Juventus striker is suited to his system. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Bournemouth have rejected a West Ham approach for Dominic Solanke. (Daily Echo)