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<p>Frank's Potential No.8?</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Tottenham Hotspur is making swift moves to revamp their squad under new manager Thomas Frank. This summer, the North London side has invested €140 million to bring in five players: Kota Takai, Luka Vuskovic, Kevin Danso, Mathys Tel, and the prominent Mohammed Kudus. It appears they are focused on securing a top-tier central midfielder before the summer transfer window closes.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">In what has become one of the most unusual transfer stories this window, Tottenham reportedly made a €70 million bid to activate the release clause of Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White. What initially seemed like a certainty quickly turned chaotic, as Forest quickly accused Spurs of making an illegal approach for the young star. Consequently, progress has stalled, and Tottenham now appears to be exploring alternative options for midfield reinforcements. Who could fit the bill for Frank’s squad, as Gibbs-White would have? Let’s examine some potential candidates.</p>
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<h2 dir="ltr">Kobbie Mainoo</h2>
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<p dir="ltr">Kobbie Mainoo, the promising young talent from Manchester United, heads the list. While he may seem like a bold choice for a club like Tottenham, he may not be as unattainable as some presume. United fans highly regard Mainoo, and reports suggest the club may consider selling the academy graduate for the right fee. This has naturally led to speculation linking Tottenham with the 20-year-old. Whether Mainoo would prefer a move to Spurs is uncertain, but it's clear that United would relish the opportunity to receive €70 million for him.</p>
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<h2 dir="ltr">Curtis Jones</h2>
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<p dir="ltr">Tottenham could also target Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones. Now 24, Jones has long been touted as a future star at Anfield. However, he has increasingly become a peripheral figure in Arne Slot’s lineup, playing in only half of the league matches last season. With the arrival of Florian Wirtz, his playing time might decrease, making a transfer to a club where he can secure a starting position a possibility—something Tottenham could offer for the right price.</p>
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<h2 dir="ltr">Hugo Larsson</h2>
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<p dir="ltr">If Tottenham prefers to avoid the challenges of dealing with another Premier League club, they might consider Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Larsson. At just 21, Larsson has already played over 60 league matches and is emerging as a strong box-to-box midfielder. While he may not possess the same attacking flair as Gibbs-White, he could still be an exciting addition to Frank’s squad, and Spurs could work to enhance his offensive capabilities in the future.</p>
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<h2 dir="ltr">Lewis Ferguson</h2>
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<p dir="ltr">Another name on Tottenham's radar could be Lewis Ferguson from Bologna. Having been signed for just €2 million in 2022, the Scottish international has flourished in Serie A, even earning the title of best midfielder in his second season. With 19 goals and assists across 79 league matches, Ferguson has shown he can be a valuable attacking threat for Tottenham's midfield while also having a robust physical game that suits both Scottish and English football.</p>
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<h2 dir="ltr">João Palhinha</h2>
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<p dir="ltr">Lastly, we have João Palhinha, a player whose value has diminished in recent times. After a somewhat odd €51 million transfer to Bayern Munich last summer, Palhinha became somewhat of an overlooked figure in European football, featuring in just 667 minutes of league action last season. He is likely available for the right offer this summer. Although Palhinha is more defensively oriented than Gibbs-White and not a long-term option at 30 years old, he could serve as a useful short-term solution, allowing other midfielders in Frank’s team to adopt more attacking roles.</p>
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