Breakthrough: Tottenham now confident they’re “close to beating” Arsenal to midfielder signing

While those three signings should strengthen Roberto De Zerbi’s side straight away, it also makes sense to build for the future with someone like Allen.

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The young Englishman has shone at youth level and it’s not too surprising to see that there have been big clubs keen to snap him up this summer.

West Ham were surely always likely to struggle to keep their best players after their relegation, and it seems even some of their top academy stars are also looking to move on.