Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly laying on the charm offensive to keep certain players amid the swirling transfer rumors. Let’s break down the latest developments:

Contract Negotiations

– Rodrigo Bentancur: The midfielder is close to agreeing to a new contract at Tottenham Hotspur, impressing Thomas Frank with his performances. This potential extension would secure Bentancur’s future at the club.

– Micky van de Ven: Bayern Munich is interested in signing the Dutch center-back, with Real Madrid and Chelsea also reportedly in the mix. Tottenham would need to negotiate carefully to retain van de Ven’s services ¹ ².

Transfer Targets

– Villarreal Striker: Tottenham is lining up a £52 million bid for Villarreal striker Georges Mikautadze ahead of the next transfer window.

– Premier League Centre-Backs: Spurs are reportedly eyeing two experienced Premier League centre-backs to add to their defensive stocks in January.

– German Midfielder: Tottenham has identified a Bundesliga veteran as a potential option to replace James Maddison, who is making progress from his ACL injury.

– Brazilian Starlet: Tottenham sent scouts to watch a 19-year-old Brazilian gem, but they’ll face competition from Barcelona.

Rumors and Updates

– Harry Kane: The striker has addressed speculation over a return to Tottenham, stating he’s focused on his Bayern Munich future.

– Richarlison: The Brazilian striker has been linked with a move away from Tottenham, with Flamengo reportedly interested.

– Yves Bissouma: Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank has ruled out a departure for Bissouma, stating he’d be surprised if any player left the club ¹ ³ ².