Tottenham are preparing for a huge clearout to help fund three signings.
According to a fresh Times report, Spurs are ready to back Ange Postecoglou with singings in three priority positions this summer, while seven players could be set to leave the club.
Having spent more than £200million last summer, the hierarchy are ready to back the Australian boss once more despite a topsy-turvy campaign.
The club had fourth place within their grasp just months ago, but a run of two wins in eight has all but ended their hopes of playing Champions League football next term.
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The Times claim that Postecoglou wants a new striker, a centre back and a midfielder this summer, while there is a recognition that the squad needs greater strength in depth next season.
While they have played just 41 games this season, they are likely to be significantly more stretched next term, when European football returns to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Spurs are reportedly targeting younger players, who are aggressive and capable of matching Postecoglou’s demand for possession-based football.
Meanwhile, they are allegedly also ready to approve the departures of several senior players, with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Emerson Royal, Giovani Lo Celso, Ryan Sessegnon and Bryan Gil all tipped to leave.
Yves Bissouma and Richarlison could also be sold if suitable offers come in, despite the latter's respectable 12 goals in 31 games this season.
Furthermore, a decision is still to be made on the future of Timo Werner, with Spurs holding the option to buy the German international for around £14million ahead of the European Championships.
“It’s not about the here and now, it’s about the overall strategy,” Postecoglou said this month. “Him coming in was very helpful for us and I think he’s made an impact but in my mind to make those definitive decisions, I still need some clarity about what we’ve got here first.”
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