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Spurs Transfer Rumours: Club handed boost in midfielder chase, defender being wooed to move to Italy

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Spurs Transfer Rumours: Club handed boost in Hojbjerg chase, Vertonghen being wooed to join Inter

Tottenham Hotspur are making the news even when the football on the pitch is suspended. We take a look at the latest Spurs transfer news and rumours of the day.

Tottenham receive boost in Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg pursuit

According to a report from Football Insider, Tottenham have received a boost in their chase to sign Southampton captain Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

The 24-year-old , who is on the radars of Spurs, is entering the final year of his contract. And as per the report, he has rejected multiple offers of a renewal from the South Coast club. Hojbjerg has been key in Southampton’s revival in the second half of the campaign. And Saints’ manager Ralph Hasenhuttl is intent on keeping him.

Spurs Transfer Rumours Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is having a good season with Southampton

But with the Danish international refusing to pen a new deal, Southampton could be forced to offload him when the transfer window opens. His signing would definitely add more solidity and strength to the Spurs’ midfield unit. It will be interesting to see if the North Londoners are able to seal the deal.

Lukaku trying to convince Jan Vertonghen to sign for Inter

According to Gazetta dello Sport (h/t Football Italia), Inter Milan have enlisted star striker Romelu Lukaku’s help to convince Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen to join the club.

Vertonghen is in the final leg of his contract with Spurs. The veteran star has dropped several hints that he could be leaving at the end of the season. A number of clubs across Italy and Spain are interested. But Inter Milan seem to have the edge as they are using Vertonghen’s international teammate Lukaku to try and convince the Belgian to move to San Siro.

Jan Vertonghen
Jan Vertonghen’s contract is on the verge of expiry

The former Manchester United has reportedly called Vertonghen and already spoken to him about the potential transfer. It remains to be seen if he has been able to convince the Spurs man.

Chelsea eke ahead of Spurs in race for Lamare Bogarde

Chelsea have leapfrogged Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign Feyenoord teenager Lamare Bogarde, according to a report from Football Insider.

The 16-year-old has emerged as one of the most sought-after youngsters in Europe, with a number of clubs alerted by his potential. The likes of Juventus, Borussia Dortmund are all interested in signing Bogarde.

Lamare Bogarde plays as a defensive midfielder
Lamare Bogarde has impessed for Feyenoord youth teams

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The youngster, who can play as a centre-back or a defensive midfielder, has impressed heavily for Feyenoord as well as the Netherlands age-group sides so far. And the report claims that he is likely to move to the Premier League in the summer, but Chelsea have the edge over Tottenham.

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