Postecoglou demands 3 summer transfers from Tottenham: sources


Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has asked the club for at least three new signings in the summer transfer window, sources told ESPN.

The 58-year-old wants to continue the team's renewal after Spurs finished fifth in his first season in charge, missing out on Champions League qualification by two points.

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Sources say Postecoglou is realistic about the magnitude of change he can achieve in one window, but Tottenham have some room for maneuver within the Premier League's Sustainability and Profit Rules, with the Australian manager targeting a new striker and a central midfielder among the possible new additions. .

It is unclear at this stage who Spurs' preferred targets are, but sources tell ESPN that the north London club are considering a move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney and have been monitoring Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher for Several months.

Toney is expected to leave Brentford this summer, while Gallagher has one year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge and is also reportedly attracting interest from Aston Villa.

Postecoglou's plans would be bolstered by any player sales, with Spurs believed to be willing to listen to offers for several members of the squad, including Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Giovani Lo Celso and Bryan Gil.

Several players returning from loan spells, including Djed Spence, Sergio Reguilón and Joe Rodon, are also considered surplus to requirements, while there is uncertainty over the futures of Ryan Sessegnon and Emerson Royal.

Sources say opinion is divided within the club over whether Richarlison should be allowed to leave should a big-money offer come in from Saudi Arabia, as has been discussed in recent months.

Postecoglou and his team flew to Australia just hours after their final league game of the season to play a post-season friendly against Newcastle in Melbourne, the coach's hometown.

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