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Transfer Rumours | Friday May 25

Tottenham have stepped up their recruitment drive after Mauricio Pochettino committed to a new five-year deal on Thursday.

A host of first-team players are expected to follow the Argentine by signing fresh terms, including Harry Kane, Delle Alli and Jan Vertonghen.

But attention will now turn to adding to the squad this summer, with Pochettino keen to get players over the line before the World Cup.

Standard Sport understands Anthony Martial is a top target, while Spurs are hopeful of signing Matthijs de Ligt with Toby Alderweireld set to depart.

But Pochettino is reportedly keen to add another forward, and is targeting Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha, according to The Telegraph.

Meanwhile, Manchester United are ready to pay £79m to sign Douglas Costa if Juventus decline the option to sign him, according to The Sun.

Liverpool are confident of sealing a £60m deal for Nabil Fekir after the Champions League Final against Liverpool in Kiev, reports The Mirror.

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