Tottenham in race to sign £74m Premier League star who PSG are in talks for
da 888casino： Tottenham Hotspur are in the race to sign a marquee Premier League player who is in talks with Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain – and it would be a record-breaking transfer for the Lilywhites.
Tottenham announce "major coup" in ex-Arsenal CEO Vinai Venkatesham
da bet vitoria： On Friday, Spurs confirmed the appointment of former Arsenal CEO Vinai Venkatesham, who recently departed their London rivals after 14 impressive years.
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There’s been a development in Spurs’ search for an Ange Postecoglou replacement.
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Venkatesham, who took up a variety of roles at the Emirates over his stay, most recently as Arsenal’s CEO from 2020 to 2024, joins Spurs in what has been described as a “dramatic boadroom shake-up” (Ross Lydal).
Tottenham’s next five Premier League fixtures
Date
Wolves (away)
April 13th
Nottingham Forest (home)
April 21st
Liverpool (away)
April 27th
West Ham (away)
May 3rd
Crystal Palace (home)
May 10th
It also raises questions about chairman Daniel Levy and how his influence at the club will be affected moving forward, while the 44-year-old’s arrival also apparently spells bad news for Chief Football Officer Scott Munn (Dave Hytner).
Munn was placed in charge of all footballing departments, including the club’s transfer strategy, where he’s worked in tandem with technical director Johan Lange on Spurs’ recruitment drive, even if he’s maintained a less public profile.
Venkatesham’s hire will likely have a knock-on effect on Tottenham’s transfer dealings, if his new role does indeed spell a worry for Munn, so it will be intriguing to see how the British-Indian’s spell plays out, as he is set to “take responsibility for all operational matters on and off the field” (The Guardian).
“I’m excited to be joining Tottenham Hotspur this summer,” said Venkatesham in an official statement.
“After taking some time to recharge and evaluate my options, I believe this is an exceptional opportunity to work with Daniel, the Board and all the staff, to take the Club forward.”
He could soon have a major say in Spurs’ appointment of a new manager, as current head coach Ange Postecoglou reportedly faces the potential Tottenham sack after a disappointing campaign, while it is also believed that the north Londoners are in the market for a new forward.
Tottenham have reached out to the representatives of Ipswich striker Liam Delap recently, while West Ham United winger Mohammed Kudus is now also on their radar.
Tottenham join race to sign West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus
According to Africafoot this week, Spurs are one of the clubs named as having an interest in Kudus and therefore one of his options this summer. It also states that PSG have now opened talks with the Ghanaian’s entourage, which could be a blow to the Lilywhites’ pursuit.
As well as the French champions, Spurs face stiff competition from Saudi side Al-Nassr, who’ve already made a marquee £87 million bid for the winger, which is above West Ham’s £74 million asking price.
While Tottenham have joined the race to sign Kudus, alongside league rivals Man City, Arsenal and Chelsea, it would appear they’re now very much up against it following PSG’s reported approach.
The 24-year-old has also suffered a drop in form this season compared to last, netting just three goals and registering two assists in 25 league starts this season, so it is perhaps Levy and co start looking elsewhere for a more obtainable wide option.
Elsewhere, it is reported that man could be Chelsea winger Noni Madueke.
Tottenham are said to be considering a “surprise” move for Madueke, and Enzo Maresca is prepared to green-light his exit this summer, so the former Spurs academy ace could be a better alternative with a reported asking price of £30 million-plus.