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Tottenham eye £25m transfer raid for Bundesliga star who showed up Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich
Spurs released four first team players last week
TOTTENHAM are keeping tabs on Japan centre-back Hiroki Ito.
The 25-year-old, who can also play left-back, helped Stuttgart to a shock second-place Bundesliga finish.
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That was one spot higher than former Spurs striker Harry Kane managed with Bayern Munich.
Ito has 17 caps and his release clause is believed to be between £21.5million and £25m.
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou boasts a good knowledge of the Japanese market having bossed Yokohama F Marinos between 2018-2021 and wants another centre-back this summer.
But SunSport understands the North Londoners will prioritise other positions, like a striker.
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Spurs released centre-backs Eric Dier and Japhet Tanganga yesterday.
Ivan Perisic and Ryan Sessegnon have also left the club.
Reports claim Tottenham are willing to sell up to 11 players this summer.
The Lilywhites are allegedly willing to let £60m man Richarlison leave as part of a mass exodus.
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Fellow Brazilian Emerson Royal will also be available for transfer alongside Pierre-Emile Hojberg, Bryan Gil and Giovani Lo Celso.
As well as those first team stars, loanees Joe Rodon, Djed Spence, Sergio Reguilon and Tanguy Ndombele will be up for grabs.
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And ex-Fulham star Manor Solomon could depart just one year after joining.
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