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Sunday's Tottenham Hotspur transfer talk news roundup: Robin Koch, Ben White, Ivan Rakitic

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Tottenham on Sunday, August 23.

The summer transfer window has now begun, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Tottenham Hotspur eye possible reinforcements.

Spurs were among the biggest spenders during the January transfer window but are expected to be active again in the summer as Jose Mourinho continues to mould his squad.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Sunday morning's Tottenham Hotspur transfer talk news roundup:


Leeds United to beat Tottenham Hotspur to Robin Koch?

Freiburg defender Robin Koch pictured ahead of the 2019-20 Bundesliga campaign© Reuters

Leeds United are reportedly determined to win the race to sign Freiburg defender Robin Koch.

With Brighton & Hove Albion having no interest in parting ways with previous Leeds loanee Ben White, the Championship winners have been forced to look at alternatives to the Englishman.

According to The Sun, this has resulted in Marcelo Bielsa taking a strong interest in highly-regarded centre-back Koch.

The 24-year-old, who is a former Germany Under-21 international, made a total of 32 appearances in the Bundesliga during the most recent campaign.

Due to Koch having less than a year remaining on his contract, Freiburg want to part ways with the defensive-minded player this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are among the clubs who are said to be monitoring the situation.



Tottenham Hotspur 'keen on summer deal for Ivan Rakitic'

Ivan Rakitic in action for Barcelona on July 16, 2020© Reuters

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic.

The Croatia international was again heavily involved for his Spanish club during the 2019-20 campaign, making 42 appearances in all competitions, although he struggled to show a consistent run of form.

The 32-year-old's future has been the subject of much speculation in recent months, with his contract at Camp Nou due to expire at the end of next season.

According to the Daily Mail, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy views the 2018 World Cup finalist as the ideal replacement for Christian Eriksen, who left for Inter Milan in January.

Rakitic is allegedly one of a number of Barca players available for transfer this summer as the Catalan giants prepare to make huge changes ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.

The experienced midfielder has won won four La Liga titles and the Champions League during his time at Camp Nou.


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