Here is your Tottenham Hotspur morning digest for Thursday, June 16.
Arsenal working hardest for Raphinha's signature
Spurs remain interested in signing Leeds United star Raphinha. However, reports have suggested that it's the Gunners who are working the hardest to sign him in recent days.
Spanish newspaper Sport, via SportWitness, has reported that the 25-year-old was set on a move to Spanish giants Barcelona, but the report added that his agent, Deco, was no longer listening to offers from elsewhere.
Recent reports from The Athletic have suggested that there are concerns over whether Barcelona will be able to fund a deal for the forward since the club have debts of more than £1billion and strict controls on their recruitment and expenditure.
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Bissouma deal edging closer
football.london understands Yves Bissouma is on his way to Spurs to complete his transfer from Brighton.
The 25-year-old midfielder was due to set off on a flight to the UK on Wednesday and set to stay overnight at The Lodge, the hotel within Tottenham's Hotspur Way training, before completing his medical on Thursday and the formalities of his move from Brighton.
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Lo Celso transfer update
Giovani Lo Celso's future at Tottenham remains uncertain. The Argentine spent the second half of the season on loan at Villarreal after struggling to fit into Antonio Conte's system and get regular game time.
Lo Celso made 16 La Liga appearances, starting in seven of those matches, scoring one goal and registering an assist. After a loan spell in the 2019/20 season, the midfielder made the permanent move to N17 in early 2020 and has made 84 appearances in all competitions for the club.
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