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Tottenham’s five most important summer transfer targets revealed

By Rucker Haringey

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettinoduring UEFA Europa League - Round of 32match between Tottenham Hotspur and KAA Gent at Wembley stadium 23 Feb 2017 (Photo by Kieran Galvin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettinoduring UEFA Europa League - Round of 32match between Tottenham Hotspur and KAA Gent at Wembley stadium 23 Feb 2017 (Photo by Kieran Galvin/NurPhoto via Getty Images) /
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OOSTENDE, BELGIUM – FEBRUARY 19 : Youri Tielemans midfielder of RSC Anderlecht scorer his first goal during the Jupiler Pro League match between KV Oostende and RSC Anderlecht at the Versluys Arena on February 19, 2017 in Oostende, Belgium, 19/02/17 ( Photo by Jan De Meuleneir / Photonewsvia Getty Images)
OOSTENDE, BELGIUM – FEBRUARY 19 : Youri Tielemans midfielder of RSC Anderlecht scorer his first goal during the Jupiler Pro League match between KV Oostende and RSC Anderlecht at the Versluys Arena on February 19, 2017 in Oostende, Belgium, 19/02/17 ( Photo by Jan De Meuleneir / Photonewsvia Getty Images) /

4. Youri Tielemans

Tottenham would be wise to add to their Belgian contingent this summer. Purchasing midfielder Youri Tielemans could be the perfect way to add an emerging Belgian star to Pochettino’s options in the midfield.

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Tielemans is a classic box-to-box midfielder. He’s got the size and athleticism necessary to put in a solid defensive shift, but his ability to burst into the final third is what makes him special. In many ways he’d be the perfect heir apparent to countryman Mousa Dembele in the middle of the Spurs lineup.

Fortunately, Tielemans seems up for a summer move away from Anderlecht. He wouldn’t necessarily be a cheap purchase, but it seems that a bid of somewhere around £20 million would be enough to see a deal completed. At that price, it’s a no-brainer for Pochettino and company.

Some Spurs fans are more keen on Adrien Rabiot, but I think Tielemans is a much more likely purchase. He isn’t as far along as the PSG star, but he may have an even higher upside. Again, Pochettino’s management would be perfect for his development.

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