Vicario this summer. Manor Solomon and Micky van de Ven have also agreed to relocate to north London. However, their sale of Harry Kane to Bayern Munich removed the club’s talisman.Kane was frequently at the center of everything at Tottenham and thrived even while the club faltered. Only Son Heung-Min, who has already taken over as captain, scored in double figures in the Premier League in 2022/23. He scored 10 times to Kane’s 30.Richarlison has been tasked by Postecoglou with filling Kane’s hole. However, Tottenham may yet pursue a striker transfer on deadline day. Last season, the Brazilian only scored once in 29 league outings. During the eight cup matches, he scored twice more.
Tottenham have until September 1 at 23:00 BST to complete their deals before the transfer deadline. La Liga clubs have till 23:00 to sign any Spurs players. While all Bundesliga clubs must play by 17:00, Serie A teams must play by 19:00, and Ligue 1 teams must play by 22:00.
Tottenham Hotspur’s potential transfer deadline day signings
One striker who could sign for Tottenham on deadline day is Lautaro Martinez with the Inter Milan star generating interest. Ben Jacobs reports that while the Argentine would require an excessive fee, Spurs ‘would love’ to sign him. The north Londoners have even had enquiries.
But Inter Milan have repeatedly stressed to Tottenham that they will not sanction a transfer for Martinez. The striker is untouchable at San Siro, despite the Nerazzurri’s financial issues. The 26-year-old, who won the 2022 World Cup, scored 28 and assisted 11 goals in 2022/23.
Tottenham have other attacking options on their radar for a deadline day transfer, including Brennan Johnson of Nottingham Forest. Jacobs adds that Spurs and the Reds only need to reach an agreement on the fee with the 22-year-old favouring a move to Postecoglou’s side.
Chelsea even stopped pursuing Johnson in part due to his preference to sign for Tottenham in a late-window transfer. The Blues believed he would reject a move to Stamford Bridge for Spurs. The Wales international, who can also feature on the wings, scored 10 times in 22/23.
Postecoglou also has his eyes on Tottenham securing some potential deadline day defensive signings. Jacobs also adds that Spurs admire Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie. But the 21-year-old also has interest from Liverpool, who he would ‘love’ to join, and West Ham United.
Tottenham are also in the market for midfield signings on deadline day. Jacobs claims Spurs are still interested in signing Conor Gallagher from Chelsea. But the Blues will not let him go for anything less than £45-50m. Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham also want Gallagher.
Five players who could still leave Spurs before the sales slam shut
Outgoings are also likely at Tottenham on deadline day as Postecoglou looks to offload their remaining deadwood. Spurs have already successfully found a new home for Harry Winks in Leicester City. While Joe Rodon has returned to the Championship on loan to Leeds United.
London rivals Fulham are also interested in a deal to sign Eric Dier from Tottenham ahead of the transfer deadline,
While Rudy Galetti claims that Real Betis have held talks with Spurs over signing Giovani Lo Celso on loan. It could include an obligation to buy.
According to Sport, FC Barcelona has even discussed a temporary move of Lo Celso with Tottenham. Spurs, though, turned down the Blaugrana’s loan request, preferring a €10-15 million (£8.5-13 million) permanent move. He was on loan to Villarreal during the 22/23 season.
Hugo Lloris, Tottenham’s former captain, is another likely deadline day departure from north London. Vicario has taken over as Spurs’ starting goalkeeper. Fabrice Hawkins, though, points out that the Frenchman has rejected a two-year contract with Lazio and might yet stay.
According to Darren Lewis, a Tottenham player who actively wants to leave the club is Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Postecoglou made it clear early on that the 28-year-old is not a vital component of his plans. This season, Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma have also impressed.
Tanguy Ndombele has also been benched by Postecoglou. As a result, the Frenchman may now be an outgoing at Tottenham on deadline day.Hawkins also mentions Galatasaray’s interest in Ndombele, who has turned down offers from Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce.
