da dobrowin: A crucial few weeks lie ahead for Mauricio Pochettino and Tottenham as they aim to improve on last season’s third place finish, in what is gearing up to be the most competitive Premier League season ever.
da bwin: With Victor Wanyama already signed up and Dutch striker Vincent Janssen set to follow this week, Spurs are readying a squad capable of challenging at the very top of the English football pyramid.
However, with both Manchester clubs seemingly in the market for almost every available global superstar, Arsenal set to strengthen, Chelsea ready to spend big, Liverpool attracting impressive names and Leicester desperate to shock the world again, Pochettino has a mammoth task on his hands assembling a squad proficient enough to compete with the aforementioned.
Here, we take a look at five players who could follow newest signing Vincent Janssen to White Hart Lane…
Georginio Wijnaldum
After relegation with Newcastle, Dutch star Georginio Wijnaldum is in high demand, especially as he was one of the only players who impressed last season on Tyneside.
Tottenham have reportedly declared their interest in the playmaker but Newcastle have slapped a £30million price tag on the 25-year-old, something which may dissuade Spurs from making a move.
Roberto Pereyra
Argentinian international Roberto Pereyra is reportedly wanted my numerous English clubs including West Ham, Watford and now Tottenham.
The 25-year-old has struggled to make a serious impact at Juventus since his move from Udinese two seasons ago.
Pereyra can play in any number of positions across the midfield and would be very able cover for Spurs’ superb playmakers.
Jonas Hector
A man in high demad, Jonas Hector will almost certainly be subject to a number of bids this summer, after impressing for Germany at the European Championships.
The left-back, who currently plies his trade at Koln is rumoured to be wanted by Liverpool, West Ham and Tottenham.
While Hector has undoubted talent, Spurs have sufficient talent at left-back in Ben Davies and Danny Rose, meaning a move for the German may be futile.
Ragnar Sigurdsson
After a superb showing at Euro 2016, Icelandic star Ragnar Sigurdsson is in high demand.
His agent has announced to the media that various clubs have made enquiries for the centre-back, reportedly Leicester, Liverpool and Tottenham.
Currently with FC Krasnodar in Russia, Sigurdsson would be extremely capable cover for Spurs’ stellar back line, while his transfer fee would remain relatively modest.
Franco Vasquez
While Franco Vasquez may not be a familiar name to Premier League fans, Serie A aficionado’s will be well aware of the talents of the 27-year-old.
An attacking midfielder, Vasquez has earned two caps for his adopted country, Italy.
The Palermo star was top of the assists leaderboard in the 2014/15 Italian domestic season and continued to impress last term.
West Brom have also declared their interests for Vasquez but it is thought that the Argentine-born playmaker would favour a move to the Lane.