Paper Talk: Tottenham ‘fully expected’ to make £25m centre-back bid

Joachim Andersen TEAMtalk

Tottenham are expected to make a bid to sign a £25m-rated centre-back this summer, while Everton have joined the race to sign a £30m Championship right-back – according to Thursday’s transfer gossip.

SPURS MOVE FOR £25M-RATED CENTRE-BACK

Tottenham are expected to make a bid to sign on-loan Fulham centre-back Joachim Andersen this summer.

Multiple reports have recently suggested that Spurs and Manchester United are both keen on a move for the £25million-rated Lyon ace.

Andersen has been one of the shining lights for the Cottagers in what has been a tough return to the Premier League for Scott Parker’s men.

And Football.London’s Alasdair Gold expects Daniel Levy to submit an offer. However, whether Lyon will be prepared to do buisness remains to be seen.

“Joachim Andersen has been up again in the press,” Gold said.

“I can definitely say that’s a player Spurs are interested in. He’s a player who ticks all of their boxes for the centre-back type they are looking for in the summer. He’s a leader. He is 25 and has Premier League experience. Those are three boxes Spurs really want to tick.

“It depends what Lyon want for him. But I think Spurs will make a move, they will have a go. He’s one of a few they like and he ticks all the boxes.”

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Andersen’s price tag will have increased this season due to his performances for Fulham.

Jose Mourinho has a major need for at least one new centre-back this summer, having watched his defensive players make numerous errors this term.

Andersen could work out as a cheaper option to top target Milan Skriniar, with Inter rating their defender at £40m.


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Everton have identified Norwich City’s Max Aarons as an option at right-back and will look to haggle down his £30m asking price. (The Times)

Declan Rice sounded out Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw on what it is like at Manchester United while away with England. (The Sun)

PSG are preparing an audacious player-swap move in a bid to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. (The Sun)

William Saliba will reportedly be considered for the Arsenal first team next season after impressing during his loan spell at Nice. (The Sun)

Lucas Torreira looks set to stay at Arsenal with a move to Boca Juniors looking ‘unlikely’. (The Sun)

Yangel Herrera says it is his dream to play under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. (The Sun)

Former England right-back Ashley Young wants to end his career at first club Watford. (The Sun)

WIJNALDUM U-TURN FOR LIVERPOOL

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Luka Modric has encouraged Kylian Mbappe to join Real Madrid if the La Liga champions attempt a move for him in the summer transfer window. (Daily Mirror)

Bernd Leno has opened the door to a departure from Arsenal, with contract talks yet to begin. (Daily Mirror)

Jesse Lingard is reportedly undecided on his Manchester United future, despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer launching a charm offensive. (Daily Mirror)

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is being linked with an incredible return to Manchester United this summer. (Daily Express)

Arsenal star Folarin Balogun rejected approaches from 15 clubs as he signs a new contract at the Gunners. (Daily Express)

Chelsea transfer guru Marina Granovskaia is ready to put a host of first-team players up for sale in order to fund a move for Erling Haaland. (Daily Express)

MORE TRANSFER GOSSIP

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Mohamed Salah is reportedly concerned Liverpool may consider cashing in on him this summer after he flirted with a move away in recent months. (Daily Mail)

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged Boris Johnson to intervene in the takeover of Newcastle by telling the Premier League to ‘correct’ its decision to block the deal. (Daily Mail)

Arsenal are unlikely to renew the contract of centre-back David Luiz this summer. (Daily Mail)

Fulham have joined a number of teams interested in making a permanent move for Chelsea youngster Ike Ugbo. (Daily Mail)

Newcastle are not concerned by Jacob Murphy’s contract situation, despite interest in the winger from Watford and Rangers. (Chronicle)

Callum Davidson would love to keep on-loan Rangers winger Glenn Middleton for next season. (Scottish Sun)

Patryk Klimala has jetted out to New York to complete his Red Bulls move.  (Scottish Sun)

Leo Hjelde’s dad has revealed the Celtic defender is being tracked by a number of clubs but is targeting a first-team breakthrough next term. (Daily Record)