TOTTENHAM are set to test themselves against Real Madrid in the Audi Cup after hitting a stumbling block in a bad tempered 2-1 friendly defeat to Man Utd.
But things are moving in the right direction on the transfer front with Giovani Lo Celso closing in on a move and Toby Alderweireld looking likely to stay.
Follow ALL of the latest Spurs news, updates and gossip below…
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WILFRIED ZAHA wants a move to Tottenham, according to the Independent.
The winger expects to leave Crystal Palace this summer, but his move to Arsenal has fallen through with the Gunners opting for fellow Ivorian Pepe due to the lower upfront fee requested by Lille.
Everton are now Zaha's likeliest destination but he would jump at the chance to move to Spurs if an offer comes through.
However, despite Mauricio Pochettino being interested in the player last summer, Tottenham are not currently in a position to match Palace's asking price and have turned their attention to other targets.
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CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN is wanted by Juventus in their midfield overhaul.
With Maurizio Sarri installed as the new boss after he left Chelsea, it's all change at the Allianz Stadium.
Aaron Ramsey and Adrien Rabiot have already been brought in for the new season – and their summer shopping might not be quite finished.
While Paul Pogba is believed to be the “number one” target, Calcio Mercato is reporting that Tottenham star Eriksen has been identified.
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SPURS boss Mauricio Pochettino has revealed what he told chief Daniel Levy ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Argentine has already signed Jack Clarke and Tanguy Ndombele.
And he continues to be linked with several other names, including Giovani Lo Celso and Ryan Sessegnon.
Now he has let slip the conversation he had with his chairman.
Poch said: “I told Daniel to mix between football and business, it’s so important to him is to see how he is going to help us to have the best squad.
“But of course, as I said before, I am going to be happy with the team we are going to finish with at the end of the transfer market.
“He is in charge to do the best for the club. I am going to be focused and spend my energy on managing and coaching in the best possible way the squad I am going to have in my hands.
“I am always going to back what Daniel is going to do. Of course, I have a contract with Tottenham and when I signed my contract I accepted all the conditions.
“In the last five years, the reality is that he was great at building a fantastic training ground, a fantastic stadium. The problem sometimes is explaining the real situation to outside.
“Last year, in the same situation as today, they say we have money but Pochettino does not want to sign. It’s not like this. We wanted to sign the right players.
“Now this season I think the club is going to be free. We are not going to misunderstand between us.
“Of course they have the responsibility to build the best team to provide us because I am going to be happy with the squad we have to manage and going to be brave to try to win and fight for big things.”
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JUVENTUS have received proposals for Spurs and Man United target Paulo Dybala, according to club vice president Pavel Nedved.
The striker has fallen out of favour in Turin and Football.london understands Spurs Tottenham have been in talks with his club over a potential move.
Speaking about the 25-year-old Argentine forward’s future, Nedved confirmed he has received enquiries for the ace but remained tight-lipped on what could happen next.
He said: “There are some proposals, there is some interest, but we wait for concrete action so we can then decide calmly.
“Having won eight consecutive Serie A titles, we feel that we have a strong team already.
“Obviously, with the transfer market open, we’re trying to reinforce the squad.
“I won’t get into details and I don’t want to talk about individuals, but let’s say we are working on it.”
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TRANSFER-LISTED Georges-Kevin Nkoudou could be handed a chance to impress possible new employers tomorrow.
The Spurs winger has been made available this summer by boss Mauricio Pochettino.
But the 24-year-old former French U21 international has yet to secure a move away.
However, he may have chance to catch the eye tomorrow after he was included in Spurs’ squad for the Audi Cup clash with Real Madrid.
Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is also back for the game in Germany after a bout on tonsillitis.
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