Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up alternatives to Junior Kroupi after deciding to delay a pursuit of the Bournemouth striker.

The young French forward suffered a foot injury during pre-season with the Cherries and has undergone surgery. He’s set to miss the next 3-4 months, and as a result, Spurs are reportedly set to wait until next year to move for the 20-year-old.

Roberto De Zerbi is still expected to be handed a new number nine this summer, and the club have a list of other targets. Having already forked out over £230 million on new signings, including £100m on Sandro Tonali, the transfer chiefs may be cautious about overspending with a future Kroupi pursuit in mind.

Tottenham Eyeing Tresoldi Following Kroupi Injury

One of the names on Tottenham’s list is Club Brugge’s Nicolo Tresoldi, who has been talked up for a move to one of Europe’s big guns this summer. He is highly sought after, and Barcna are also admirers of the German-Italian youngster.

According to TEAMtalk, Spurs have done substantial work on Tresoldi and Hoffenheim’s Fisnik Asllani and are impressed. They are tracking both players closely and could move for one of them.

Tresoldi has also garnered interest from Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma following an eye-catching season in the Belgian Pro League. He found the back of the net 23 times in 58 games across competitions, including in a 3-3 draw against Barca in the Champions League.

At just 21 years old, he could be a long-term acquisition for the Lilywhites while also helping add much-needed firepower to De Zerbi’s squad. He is a modern centre-forward who makes deep runs and links up well with his fellow attackers.

Spurs Risking Kroupi If They Move For Tresoldi

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Spurs could reap the rewards of swooping for Tresoldi, dubbed a ‘Luis Suarez regen’ given his potential and the need for De Zerbi to have more potency up top. Richarlison’s future is uncertain, while Dominic Solanke’s injury record is a concern ahead of the Italian’s first full campaign in charge.

The Kroupi situation will surely be factored in, though, as moving for a young striker could jeopardise a pursuit of the 20-year-old. It’s important that the higher-ups consider the knock-on effect of the German’s potential arrival.

If the Lilywhites intend to move for Kroupi, signing a player of a similar age doesn’t feel like the best approach. Instead, moving for a short-term experienced solution, much like Chelsea swooping for Danny Welbeck, could be the answer.

Newcastle United are closing in on Matthias Jaissle’s first signing ahead of his expected appointment as Eddie Howe’s replacement.

Jaissle is set to take the reins at St James’ Park following Howe’s shock resignation this week. The Magpies have endured a frustrating summer transfer window and have already sold two of their top stars.

Anthony Gordon joined Barcelona in a £69 million deal while Sandro Tonali headed to Tottenham Hotspur for £100 million. There’s a good chance Bruno Guimaraes is the next big name to depart as Arsenal are reportedly close to agreeing a deal for the Brazilian midfielder.

Newcastle Closing in on Hornicek Deal

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While replacing Guimaraes will undoubtedly be one of Newcastle’s top priorities, they are on the brink of signing Braga goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek. David Ornstein of The Athletic reports that they are in advanced negotiations over a deal for the Czech shot-stopper, who has a €30 million (£25m) release clause in his contract.

A move for Hornicek is progressing quickly, and he’s set to become the Tyneside outfit’s second goalkeeping acquisition this summer. Ewen Jaouen arrived from Reims after the club opted against signing Southampton’s Aaron Ramsdale permanently.

Hornicek, dubbed “excellent”, has been Braga’s number one since the 2024-25 campaign and earned a call-up to the Czech Republic national team for the World Cup. Despite not featuring, he is tipped for a bright future and could replace Nick Pope, who is expected to leave.

The 24-year-old kept 24 clean sheets in 55 games last season and is a modern sweeper-keeper. Should he arrive at St James’ Park, he’ll become the first addition made to Jaissle’s squad, which is undergoing a rebuild.

Newcastle Need To Back Jaissle

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While signing a new goalkeeper has been an obvious need for Newcastle, the higher-ups are continuing to let their top stars depart. That may have largely led to Howe’s departure and Guimaraes’ likely exit may have been the tip of the iceberg.

Lewis Hall could be the next high-profile sale amid reports claiming Manchester United are weighing up a move for the English left-back. If the Magpies do agree to sell, it must be the last of a mass exodus that is threatening to ruin the growth achieved under Howe.

Jaissle should ideally be backed with marquee signings to address those departures. Hornicek certainly isn’t one of them, but he does have the ability to replace Pope and compete with Jaouen for the number one spot.

The son of England legend Jack Charlton has told of an inheritance tax row surrounding ownership of his father’s World Cup winners’ medal.

Charlton, who played over 750 games for Leeds United, immortalised himself as part of England’s World Cup-winning squad of 1966. The older brother of Bobby, Jack started at centre back alongside captain Bobby Moore in the final, with England defeating West Germany 4-2 after extra time.

However, on the 60th anniversary of England’s triumph, his son John has revealed that he is no longer in possession of his father’s medal. John Charlton was left the incredible piece of sporting memorabilia in his father’s will, but has had to give it back to his mother.

Jack Charlton’s World Cup Winners’ Medal

John appeared on talkSPORT Breakfast to discuss the 60th anniversary of England’s World Cup win, as well as Eddie Howe’s departure as Newcastle manager. Speaking about his father and uncle’s medals, he stated, “Funny enough, me and Eddie (Howe) were talking about his medal.

“I think there’s only him and my uncle Bobby who have kept their medals. Everybody else doesn’t have them anymore.”

When asked about the whereabouts of his father’s medal, John replied, “I’ve got it. Well, there’s a bit of a problem with it, actually.”

Inheritance Tax Row

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The interview with Stuart Pearce and Andy Goldstein took an unexpected turn, as John revealed that the medal belonged to him, but was not actually in his possession.

“When I say I’ve got it, it was left to me in my dad’s will, but the tax man wants £200,000 off me in Inheritance Tax.”

But when asked whether he plans to sell his father’s prized possession, he seemed reluctant to do so. “No, I’ve given it back to my mother because, whilst she’s got it, I don’t have to pay that money.”

Despite being taken aback by the stipulations of UK tax law, John remained optimistic that a solution could be reached. “There’s a journalist from the Daily Mirror who’s been working on it and helping us to try and sort it, but the same applies to Olympic gymnasts and people like that.

“If they decide to sell their gold medals, they’re going to have to pay. Their family, sorry, pass it on, they’re going to have to pay Inheritance Tax on that. This is something that they’ve been trying to sort out.”

Currently, Inheritance Tax in the UK is 40% on estates that surpass the £325,000 threshold. And as for John Charlton’s situation, he also has to consider other World Cup memorabilia into that figure. He is also in possession of Jack Charlton’s World Cup final shirt and England cap, with the latter being the only one he retained from his football career.

“His shirt and his medal are in a safe place, tucked away,” revealed John. “And the England cap that he got because he only got one cap for the tournament and that’s the only cap that he left. He gave the rest away.”

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Jack Charlton played 35 times for England over five years, with his first cap coming a year prior to England’s successful 1966 campaign. In domestic football, he was a one-club man. Having played for Leeds United for 21 years, Charlton is still the all-time leading appearance maker for the club.

After retiring from club football, Middlesbrough, Sheffield Wednesday, Newcastle, and the Republic of Ireland. He led the latter to their first World Cup in 1990.