Tottenham Hotspur have enjoyed a very impressive pre-season.
Mauricio Pochettino's side beat Juventus in Asia, then won the Audi Cup by first overcoming Real Madrid and then beating Bayern Munich on penalties after letting a two-goal lead slip.
The next six days is set to be dominated by more pre-season friendlies as well as more transfer dealings and ahead of what could be a busy week, here's the news emerging from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Foyth injury news
Juan Foyth left the pitch against Bayern on a stretcher having injured his ankle.
However, Pochettino couldn't provide an update on his fellow countryman when quizzed by football.london in his post-match press conference.
"No because I need to talk with the doctor now," he said.
"He twisted his ankle but at the moment I cannot update.
"I saw when he was leaving the pitch and he said to me it was his ankle and it was very painful.
"I don't know but for sure we will get an update in the next few hours or few days."
Pochettino's dilemma
Pre-season always brings about selection headaches for managers and head coaches. Pochettino is no different as Erik Lamela has given him food for thought with his displays in the Audi Cup.
Following up an impressive performance against Real Madrid with a goal against Bayern to cap off two very good days for the attacking midfielder.
But is it enough to earn him a start against Aston Villa a week tomorrow?
Lo Celso latest
According to Spanish outlet Deportes , Real Betis' Giovani Lo Celso has agreed personal terms with Tottenham.
However, the sticking point is that the two clubs remain apart when it comes to the transfer fee.
Betis are reportedly keen to get the deal done quickly ahead of the transfer deadline.
Bruno Fernandes to Spurs?
Spurs have reportedly had a bid for Sporting midfielder Bruno Fernandes rejected.
Portuguese outlet Record state that a meeting between Spurs representatives at the club’s headquarters in Lisbon finished at 5.30pm on Thursday, and that the Premier League side had a bid of less than Sporting’s €70m asking price turned down.
There had been doubts as to whether Tottenham were even interested in the midfielder who has also been linked with Manchester United as well as Liverpool.
Well, football.london understands that the club are now indeed involved in discussions with Sporting Lisbon over a potential move for the player.
