Tottenham Transfer Bits and Bobs – OK over 17 players

Tottenham Transfer Talk: A mixed bag of rumours, valuations, and future prospects — just a few bits & bobs from the summer window.

Good morning folks.

I’m just publishing notes today, rather than full write-ups. I’m sure you can search the web for those.

Yes, I’m being lazy today.

There are plenty on social media who slag off Desting Udogie, even some who think Djed “I only play when I’m motivated” Spence, a right-back, is better when he steps in for Udogie.

CIES Football Observatory, a rather accurate world renowned company have named the top defenders in the world, which is all based on their own valuations.

Their valuations are far more accurate than Transfermarkt, which has been statistically proven.

At number 10 on their list is Destiny Udogie, whom they currently value at €51 million.

Brennan Johnson is the highest valued Spurs player at €52-67m

Tottenham Hotspur finished 17th for shots on target in the Top 5 leagues of Europe, the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1.

Spurs recorded 4.9 per game.

1. Liverpool 6.0
2. Chelsea 5.7
3. Manchester City 5.5
4. Bournemouth 5.1
5. Tottenham Hotspur 4.9

Which all rather proves that if Tottenham have fit defenders, wanting to perform in the Premier League that we would be challenging for a Top 4 place.

We had a vision, we had a tough time and the fans bottled it, leaving the chairman with no real option but to appease the fans by trying to keep the club together.

PR therefore dictated Ange Postecoglou had to go, he, like me, knew what was just around the corner next season.

But the fans we referred to at the top of the piece lack the ability to look past their nose.

Kota Takai

New signing Kota Takai was included in the CIES Under-20 Top 100 after impressive performances in the 2024 Olympics and the 2024 Under-23 Asian Cup.

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Koni De Winter

Koni De Winter is a sought after defender who Spurs are interested in. Italian Serie A side Genoa have set a value of €30 million on him.

Corriere dello Sport reported this week that Tottenham Hotspur are at the forefront of a transfer scramble, having monitored the Belgian closely throughout the season. 

Yves Bissouma and Richarlison look like they are going to join José Mourinho at Fenerbahçe SK although there are reports that the Turkish side are growing tired of the Portuguese manager.

Deal for Richarlison will probably be an initial loan deal worth £6.41 million (€7.5m) with an obligation to buy next summer for £21.35 million (€25m). Total deal value £27.76 million (€32.5m).

His contract runs until 2027 but we have been trying to shift him for two years.

I understand the Bissouma fee would be around £17.08 million (€20m) in a loan with an obligation to buy deal. The 28-year-old has been offered a €5 million salary.

Galatasaray are an option.

We have also agreed that the much-maligned striker who helped us win the UEFA Europa League, could join Galatasaray too, so there could be more twists.

Turkey is a financially attractive option for financial reasons as their tax system.

Tax implications: Turkey has relatively favourable tax structures for high earners compared to some European countries.

For established players, the combination of decent wages and lower living costs can make it financially attractive.

Heung-min Son is unlikely to leave before the Asian tour given his commercial importance and when he is sold, any fee will have to reflect that.

Son is contractually obligated to be on the Asian tour and Tottenham Hotspur will have to pay a fine if he does not participate.

Son said his goodbye’s to staff and players after the season having achieved his dream of listing a trophy for the club.

OK, what else is going on?

Well, Aston Villa have to sell so Spurs are very interested in taking Jacob Ramsey and I am sure you have probably seen the reports that West Ham United are not going to try for him as they think we have already secured him and that we are just haggling over a fee.

Obviously, Villa want to get as much as possible to address their Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) concerns, with a key deadline approaching on June 30, 2025

Villa are asking £40 million and Newcastle United have mooted a deal involving a swap with Harvey Barnes.

Ramsey is a player Tottenham tried to buy last summer, offering £20 million plus Argentinian international midfielder Giovanni Lo Celso.

The Lilywhites have reached an agreement with Leeds United for 16-year-old striker Oliver Boast who has been playing in their U-18 Premier League side. It’s all a part of trying to create a conveyor belt of talent.

The Tottenham Hotspur Academy is there to create professional footballers, to be self-sustainable by selling players and for the cream to force their way into the 1st XI squad.

Hoovering up young talent is a part of that process; we must always be building for the future.