Here is your Tottenham morning digest on Friday, October 8.
Spurs face competition for Juventus star
Calciomercato, via teamtalk, claim that Juventus have revealed their asking price for Weston McKennie, with Tottenham and West Ham United set to battle it out for his signature.
The London duo have been interested in signing the midfielder for some time, and it’s now looking as though a move is on the horizon for the USA international.
Other clubs to have been mentioned in connection with the player include Everton and Aston Villa, but Tottenham and the Hammers are believed to be at the front of the queue.
What Newcastle’s takeover could mean for Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur could be set to have a new top-four rival over the coming years in the shape of Newcastle United.
Boasting state-of-the-art training facilities and one of the best stadiums in world football, Tottenham need their owners to back the club financially in the transfer market if they are to hit the next level.
The issue for the Lilywhites now is that Leicester City have come into the equation for the Champions League in recent seasons, with teams such as West Ham and Everton also in the mix for European football at a time when themselves and Arsenal have fallen behind.
Newcastle will be hopeful that they can challenge regularly for Europe in the next few years, although patience will be key on Tyneside as it took Manchester City a fair few years before they finally contested for trophies following their takeover.
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Bruce decision to be made ahead of Tottenham clash
Newcastle United look set to sack Steve Bruce now that their takeover has been complete.
Spurs take on the Magpies on Sunday, October 17, in what will be their first game following the two-week international break, as Nuno Espirito Santo 's team look to make it back-to-back victories in the Premier League.
They could be up against a Newcastle side with a new manager, though, with Sky Sports reporting that Bruce is set to be sacked by the new owners - but whether he remains in charge for the Tottenham clash is still uncertain.
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