Operating mainly as an attacking midfielder, he’s scored five goals and registered five assists from 14 games this season.

The 26-year-old’s fine form has seen Tottenham take notice and they are closely following him. The report further adds they are ‘seriously considering’ making an offer to secure his services in January.

As it stands, Spurs are still in an active planning phase, to present a ‘tempting proposal’ that matches his performances on the pitch.

It’s claimed Ange Postecoglou’s side keeping tabs on the Spain international’s impressive displays shows their genuine interest in acquiring his signature.

Méndez has a contract lasting until 2028 and Fichajes.net state he could consider leaving La Real to try a new experience in the Premier League.

Even though the outlet has repeatedly insisted the north London club could make an offer for the player, they make no mention of the figure Tottenham are willing to table or the fee needed to convince the La Liga side to sell.

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The centre-back has impressed for the Spanish club in the league and Champions League this season, and that hasn’t gone unnoticed with other European clubs.

Manchester United have joined the chase for the 26-year-old and it’s even claimed they are one of the clubs best positioned to sign him.

Fichajes.net state Erik ten Hag’s side are urgently looking to bolster their defence, more so if Harry Maguire were to make a move elsewhere.

This is where the Spain international would fit in, and could compliment both Raphaël Varane and Lisandro Martínez.

Along with the Premier League side, Real Madrid are also in the picture to sign the player, and the report states they have identified him as a defensive target for next summer.

Le Normand has a deal until 2026 and with these two clubs likely to compete for his signature, at least according to the report, it’s stated his ‘future is full of possibilities’.

Fichajes.net don’t mention if Manchester United have a desire to sign the player in January or next summer. If it’s the former, it wouldn’t make sense for them to create an urgent need to strengthen the defence by offloading Maguire.

It remains to be seen if this claim will be backed up other outlets in Spain or England.

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For weeks, claims from Italy and Spain have stated Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is not pleased with his limited game time and could leave Spurs in January, and Juventus and Atlético Madrid have been named as options for the midfielder.

Faced with the possibility of losing the 28-year-old, Tottenham are in the market looking for a new player and this is where Merino would fit in.

Both the Denmark international and Merino can operate as a holding midfielder or in the middle of the pitch, and Fichajes.net say the latter’s versatility and qualities make him an attractive target for the north London club.

Spurs have had an impressive start to the season under Ange Postecoglou, who is looking for a new midfielder with ‘exceptional quality and technical skills’.

It’s claimed the 27-year-old Spaniard is the answer, and he also has Premier League experience from his time at Newcastle United.

Fichajes.net state there’s belief Tottenham could negotiate a deal worth around €50m with La Real for Merino, but whether that’ll truly be enough to take him away from the La Liga side needs to be seen.

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The left-back, who featured in the Gunners’ Community Shield win over Manchester City, has made five appearances for the La Liga side. In his last outing against Athletic on Saturday, he was forced off the pitch in the 25th due to an injury .

La Real have confirmed the setback sustained by the Arsenal owned player, relayed by AS.

‘Kieran Tierney suffered, during yesterday’s match, an injury to the hamstring muscles of his left thigh. Treatment through physiotherapy has begun. The return to his activities will be progressive, depending on the characteristics of the injury and the evolution of the symptoms,’ a statement from Real Sociedad read.

The Spanish club haven’t been clear on the extent of the damage suffered by the Scotland international and also didn’t mention when he will be available for selection again.

AS believe the fullback will be out of action for about a month, forcing him to miss the national team’s European qualifier against Spain and a friendly against France later this month.

AS add the Arsenal defender isn’t expected to return until after October’s international break at the earliest, and Real Sociedad host RCD Mallorca on October 21st.

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Despite failing to land him, the Gunners aren’t willing to give up their pursuit of the 24-year-old. That’s according to Fichajes.net, who state Arsenal want to sign him in January.

In the summer window, Mikel Arteta showed keen interest in the midfielder, however, no progress was made in this deal since the north London club prioritised other targets.

It’s claimed the Premier League side have now placed Zubimendi on top of their priority list for January.

The Spain international has a €60m release clause and the report explains that Arsenal are ‘seriously considering’ activating it.

Fichajes.net state the possibility of Arsenal making an attempt for the player ‘looms over San Sebastián’ and the La Liga side’s fans ‘fear’ he could ‘pack his bags’ next year.

The outlet only focuses on Arsenal’s stance and makes no mention if Zubimendi is willing to make a switch to the Emirates.

He has a goal from four appearances this season.

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It’s been two weeks since the summer transfer window closed but Spurs have already started planning for the future.

That’s according to Fichajes.net, who say Tottenham have included Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino in their target list for next season.

Spurs could see both Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Giovani Lo Celso leave the club in the coming windows, and this has seen them start looking for a new midfielder.

This is where the 27-year-old would fit in, and he has Premier League experience from his time at Newcastle United.

The Spain international’s ability to recover balls, vision, distribution and versatility makes him the ‘complete’ midfielder, and it’s claimed he ‘fits perfectly’ into Postecoglou’s plans at the north London club.

Fichajes.net say Tottenham see a ‘golden opportunity’ to bolster their midfield with Merino but are expected to face competition as other clubs have also shown interest to sign him in 2024.

Merino’s deal lasts until 2025 and includes a €60m release clause, and the report adds the La Liga side are trying to extend his contract.

Should Real Sociedad fail to get a renewal then it puts pressure on them next summer and that €60m figure would look a little high.

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Dynamo Moscow’s Arsen Zakharyan is also on the La Liga side’s agenda. Today’s Mundo Deportivo states they have decided to go ahead and sign the Russian to bolster the midfield.

It’s said negotiations between the two clubs for Zakharyan are advancing and La Real are convinced the deal will go through for €12m. This would be a blow for the Manchester United player.

Real Sociedad have been negotiating with the Red Devils in ‘recent weeks’ for Van de Beek but the report states Zakharyan’s arrival would ‘rule out the Dutchman 100%’.

Mundo add the Spanish club’s ‘doors will be closed’ for the 26-year-old once they agree a deal with Dynamo Moscow. Erik ten Hag’s side posed a ‘problem’ for Real Sociedad to sign the former Ajax man.

The San Sebastian club wanted to take Van de Beek on loan with an option to buy while the Red Devils insisted on a mandatory purchase option of over €12m.

In addition to this, Zakharyan’s salary would also be much lower than that of the Dutchman.

Therefore, Real Sociedad are now focused on negotiating the transfer fee and payment terms with the Russian club for Zakharyan.

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That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, who say the La Liga side want to sign Van de Beek on loan with an option to buy. However, Manchester United want a mandatory purchase option included in the deal.

Although Real Sociedad and Manchester United continue to hold talks for the Dutchman, he isn’t the only option, and they’re now also looking at the Tottenham player.

Mundo’s title states ‘La Real asked about Lo Celso’. Within the report, it’s said the officials of the Spanish club had a meeting with the Argentina international’s father in Valencia.

The details of the conversation aren’t explained. However, the report states Real Sociedad haven’t made progress over a potential deal because the 27-year-old continues to feature for Tottenham in their pre-season friendlies.

Lo Celso is represented by Giovanni Capasso and his father seems to be part of his entourage.

Last week, Sport stated Ange Postecoglou is ‘still deciding’ whether to include Lo Celso in his plans for the new season. The Tottenham player spent the last 18 months on loan at Villarreal.

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That hasn’t stopped the 26-year-old from drawing interest from Spain and especially Real Sociedad. They are looking to bolster the squad after qualifying for the Champions League and have identified Reguilón as a target for the left-back position.

AS on Monday explain the steps taken by the La Liga side to sign the Tottenham player, who has ‘never stopped’ being in their plans.

The first contacts between Real Sociedad and Spurs took place in June, where the former tried to find out about his situation.

The report states the San Sebastian club have also made contact for Manchester City’s Sergio Gómez and Paris Saint-Germain’s Juan Bernat.

It’s claimed the Spanish club have reactivated contacts with Tottenham and now there are ‘signs of [the deal] prospering’ for the former Real Madrid man.

AS provide no further details on why there are ‘signs of prospering’ following the ‘new contacts’ between the two clubs.

It’s also not made clear if Real Sociedad are looking at a loan deal or to buy Reguilón.

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The Spaniard is still at the La Liga side and earlier this year, he signed a new contract until 2026.

Emery had asked Aston Villa to bring the 55-year-old to Villa Park in January and this is again highlighted in today’s Mundo Deportivo.

After Emery made the request, Villa made a proposal and Olabe rejected it.

Mundo state Olabe ‘hesitated’ after receiving an offer the Premier League side, but he turned them down in the end. It’s stated he ‘didn’t succumb’ to the ‘power of pounds’.

The newspaper say that with regards to Aston Villa’s offer, he said: “My question was not related to the external search, but whether I could really contribute here. It was a moment of surprise, which remained there, it did not go beyond. I am super excited to be here, it is the best place where I can be.”

Last month, the English club made an offer to Barcelona’sMateu Alemany and this was also confirmed by the Catalan club’s vice-president, Eduard Romeu.

Alemany was initially set to leave the Camp Nou before he snubbed Aston Villa and made a U-turn to continue at Barca.

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