Tottenham Hotspur have ‘joined’ race for France ace with academy graduate a wanted man

Tottenham Hotspur played a K-League XI in South Korea yesterday as they look to get back up to speed ahead of the new Premier League season.

The London outfit ended up winning 6-3 thanks to goals from Son Heung-Min (x2), Harry Kane (x2), Eric Dier and an own goal by Jin-Hyuk Kim.

Spurs are in the Champions League next term and Antonio Conte has been a busy man so far this summer strengthening their ranks.

Here is a look at all the latest news regarding the club today....

Defender wanted

Newcastle United are believed to be keen on defender Japhet Tanganga.

The full-back, who has been linked with AC Milan this summer, has emerged on the radar of a fellow top flight team.

CalcioMercato reporter Marco Conterio reports the two clubs are interested:

Kounde on radar

Tottenham are reportedly after Seville defender Jules Kounde.

The France international has been playing in La Liga since 2019 and has made 133 appearances for his current club in all competitons, chipping in with nine goals from the back.

The Mirror report Spurs have ‘joined’ the race for his signature in this transfer window but face competition from PSG.

Richarlison’s first game

New signing Richarlison played his first game for the club earlier this week since his switch from Everton.

The Brazil international played for Conte’s side in their pre-season friendly against the K-League XI in South Korea.

He impressed his manager who said after the game, as per 90min:

“Richarlison, what’s impressive is his attitude, his will, his desire,” Conte said. “I like him in both roles, number nine, but then also in the second half like a number 10, and he showed great spirit to sacrifice for the team so, yes, a good performance from him.”