Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as surprising contenders to sign Ivan Perisic from Inter Milan this summer, according to reports. Jose Mourinho wanted to bring Perisic to Old Trafford during his time in charge of Manchester United but Ed Woodward refused to sanction a deal. Recent reports revealed that the Croatia international is weighing up a move to north London in the summer, amid interest from Mourinho’s former club. Tottenham have held talks with his agent over a potential transfer and it seems a deal could be one step closer to being completed. According to Calciomercato, as per @TranSPURS, Spurs are prepared to offer Erik Lamela in exchange for the Inter Milan midfielder. Perisic has spent the past season on loan at Bayern Munich, scoring four goals and supplying three assists in the Bundesliga this season, taking 1.9 shots per game (via WhoScored). However, the German giants will not trigger the option to sign the 31-year-old on a permanent basis and he is now considering his options. The Italian publication claimed that Antonio Conte has no intentions in using the Croatian at the San Siro next season, which has left him in a precarious position. Mourinho has the answer to his old adversary’s problems as the Portuguese wants to take Perisic off his hands. He is willing to offer Lamela in exchange to sweeten the deal, which could be a shrewd piece of business by Daniel Levy. The Argentine was a firm favourite of former boss Mauricio Pochettino, becoming the club’s first-choice winger during his compatriot’s reign, but he has struggled for consistency this season. His output has simply not been up to scratch, especially as the Spurs boss has made it clear that he wants to win trophies. Clubs are operating in unprecedented circumstances and Mourinho knows that his budget has been severely slashed, so he will have to resort to hunting for bargains, searching for free agents and sorting out swap deals. It is arguably the perfect opportunity for the Portuguese to finally get his man. Tottenham fans, should Levy sign Ivan Perisic in the summer? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Click here to comment on this articleorGive us feedback on your Football Transfer Tavern experience #SpursTransfer #TottenhamHotspur #JoseMourinho

Tottenham Hotspur face stiff competition from Newcastle to sign Lille star Jonathan Ikone this summer. According to Telefoot, as relayed by Get French Football News via Ricky Sacks, Spurs have made a formal enquiry about his services, amid interest from Newcastle. The Lilywhites have also been linked to his teammate Gabriel Magalhaes, who has attracted attention from a number of European clubs. Ikone has been in sensational form for the Mastiffs this season, scoring three goals and supplying six assists in Ligue 1. The versatile player can play on either flank, operate as a playmaker in the middle or line up as an centre-forward. His versatility makes him a valuable asset as he made 40 appearances in all competitions during 2019/20. Despite his young age, the 22-year-old has already experienced playing in the Champions League, which could stand to him in the future if a transfer is made. Jose Mourinho has his work cut out as he tries to bolster his Tottenham squad in the summer with a limited budget. He basically has to start from scratch, as he has inherited a side from his predecessor Mauricio Pochettino bereft of quality in key areas at the back (44 league goals conceded) and up front (held scoreless by 18th-placed Bournemouth yesterday). While Ikone is clearly a talented player, he has several alarming weaknesses that he needs to work on before he makes the jump to the Premier League, including passing, crossing and the ability to hold on to the ball. Moreover, his contract with Les Dogues is set to expire in 2023, meaning he won’t come cheap if he leaves the Stade Pierre-Mauroy this summer. He is currently valued at £32m via Transfermarkt, which is well outside of Mourinho’s price range, as Daniel Levy has made it clear he will not be spending “rivers of money” in the summer. As it stands, it is likely that Spurs will give this one a miss when the transfer window opens, as they arguably have bigger issues to address at the back. Tottenham fans, should Daniel Levy sign Jonathan Ikone in the summer? Let us know in the comments below! Click here to comment on this articleorGive us feedback on your Football Transfer Tavern experience #Ligue1 #SpursTransfer #JoseMourinho

Tottenham are keen to take advantage of Wigan Athletic’s administration by planning a double swoop for Joe Gelhardt and Jensen Weir, according to recent reports. The Sun claimed that Spurs are seeking to exploit the situation by making moves for the 18-year-old duo, and Noel Whelan believes that the Londonders will have to ‘compete’ with Celtic if they want to sign the teenagers in the summer. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Leeds United striker has backed the duo to leave the Latics. After being asked if the teenager will leave in the summer, Whelan said: “Gelhardt and Weir, because of the administration, are in a very good position to get a move away from Wigan at the end of the season. “They are going to have to compete with Tottenham and some other clubs as well. These two young players are wanted by some of the top clubs in Britain.” “The club need to take the shackles off and allow these two young players to go. They will get some money back which is needed to help that club survive.” It is difficult to disagree with Whelan here, as Wigan’s financial woes have put them in a precarious position. The Latics confirmed last week that the club are in dire straits following administration, meaning that it will be hard for them to keep hold of some of their talent. According to Football Insider, Celtic are also closely monitoring Gelhardt as his valuation is expected to plummet in the wake of the news about the Championship club. The striker has enjoyed a breakthrough season at the DW Stadium, scoring once in 18 games, which has put him on Tottenham’s radar. Weir, who is the son of Everton legend David, is also wanted by Spurs, and Wigan administrators have confirmed they have received an official approach for the pair. Mourinho is well aware that his budget has been limited in light of recent events and he will have to resort to sorting out swap deals, signing free agents and pursuing cheaper options this summer. Spurs will likely be eager to wrap up a deal as quickly as possible, amid interest from Celtic, Everton and Leicester. Scouts are confident that Gelhardt can be groomed into a similar style to Harry Kane who is the club’s top scorer this season. However, the Lilywhites will have some convincing to do, as Troy Parrott has been marginalised for the majority of the campaign. Whether or not they will be able to offer Gelhardt the game-time that he would like remains to be seen. Tottenham fans, do you think Daniel Levy should sign Joe Gelhardt and Jensen Weir in the summer? Let us know by commenting below! Click here to comment on this articleorGive us feedback on your Football Transfer Tavern experience #SpursTransfer #TottenhamHotspur #JoeGelhardt