Tottenham are closing in on the loan signing of Joao Palhinha with the Bayern Munich midfielder set to undergo a medical on Friday, the PA news agency understands. Spurs are eager to boost their squad for new boss Thomas Frank ahead of the club’s return to the Champions League this season and set their sights on the Portugal international.

Tottenham secured Mohammed Kudus' signature and immediately turned to Morgan Gibbs-White as their next target. Gibbs-White ultimately signed a new contract at Nottingham Forest, and Thomas Frank has been forced to turn his attention elsewhere. Frank is now weighing up a move for a sensational England U-21 player with Premier League experience.

Tottenham are considering a summer move for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke, according to Dutch reports. Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification.