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All the ins and outs at Tottenham: who’s staying and who’s going?

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AVB has plenty of work to do at Tottenham

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Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas is keen to stamp his mark on the club and, flush with cash from Luka Modric's departure, the Portuguese is looking to wheel and deal like  a guest appearance from Harry Redknapp in an episode of Only Fools and Horses.

talkSPORT looks at the possible ins and outs at White Hart Lane in the coming days…

OUTS

Aaron Lennon
According to today's tabloids, Lennon could be the next victim of AVB's dressing room revamp. The winger – who has been at the club since July 2005 – is reportedly surplus to requirements due to the arrival of Gylfi Sigurdsson. His most likely destinations would be Newcastle or Liverpool.

Jermaine Jenas
Like Lennon, 'JJ' came to Tottenham in 2005 and in that time has played 204 games and scored 26 goals. However, with the previous arrivals of Modric, Huddlestone, Palacios and now Sandro, Livermore and Parker, he is steadily falling out of favour and could be used as bait in any of Spurs' late bids, or join QPR, West Ham or even former club Nottingham Forest, for a nominal fee.

David Bentley
One of the most disappointing signings Spurs have made in recent years, since joining for £15million in July 2008 he has made just 32 league starts. After two disappointing loan spells the past two seasons, at Birmingham and West Ham respectively, and some bad injuries, Bentley could leave for around £2milion with Fulham and old club Blackburn supposedly keen.

Tom Huddlestone
A move on loan to Stoke stumbled at the Staffordshire club's Clayton Wood training ground as concerns over Huddlestone's long-running ankle problem were thrown up by a medical. If Spurs agree to a recall clause should Huddlestone's injury flare up again during his stay, he could yet link up with Tony Pulis' men.

Michael Dawson
After initially failing to agree personal terms, QPR will try and snap up the man bizarrely named Spurs' club captain at the start of the season, having had a £9million bid accepted by the White Hart Lane club. If Dawson believes QPR can fulfill his ambitions – and doesn't fancy staying where he's not wanted – he may compromise on wages and sign for the Hoops.

Rafael Van Der Vaart
Fans' favourite van der Vaart is rumoured to be close to rejoining his former club, Hamburg. Talks are underway over a fee for the 29-year-old, with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy initially hoping to secure the Dutchman for £14million, but Hamburg are hoping to reach a compromise over the fee at around £10million.

INS

Hugo Lloris
With Spurs already beating Manchester United to the £15million signing of Moussa Dembele, they are also hoping to seal the £13million capture of France number one and Lyon goalkeeper Lloris. With current first choice Brad Friedel turning 42 in May and back-up Carlo Cudicini 39 in a week, Spurs are desperately in need of a long-term replacement. Lloris' calibre and age (25) fit the bill perfectly.

Willian Borges da Silva
Despite an initial bid of £11.8million being rejected, Tottenham's interest in the Shakhtar Donetsk has been maintained as talks with the Ukrainian club are on-going in the hope a deal can still be struck with the player, who was close to joining Chelsea last January. Additionally, the 5ft 9in, 24-year-old Brazilian attacker is seemingly keen for a fresh challenge in the Premier League.

Alan Dzagoev
CSKA Moscow's attacking midfielder Dzagoev has emerged as a late target for Spurs, who have been quoted £25million for one of the stars of Euro 2012, and negotiations for the 22-year-old are continuing. Dzagoev is keen to test himself in one of Europe's top leagues and has also been tracked by Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid.

Yann M'Vila
Two days ago Tottenham submitted a bid to sign 22-year-old French midfielder Yann M'Vila from Rennes and the French club replied to Tottenham's written offer by suggesting face-to-face talks, but are yet to hear back. With Spurs signing Dembele, M'Vila may now be ignored by Spurs, but after the 'bad-boy' rejected moves to Zenit St Petersburg and Shakhtar Donetsk, Tottenham's bid is the only one on the table at present.

Anderson
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to consider offers of £15million for Brazil midfielder Anderson and winger Nani, as they seek to recoup some money after a summer of heavy spending and Tottenham are among the clubs who could be interested in the 24-year-old Brazilian.

Joao Moutinho
A long-term target for Spurs, according to the Daily Star Tottenham are said to have made a £20million for the Porto midfielder today. However, with Spurs being told Moutinho will not leave for less than £24milion – and with the Portuguese club being resilient to Spurs' advances all summer – the transfer may not materialise.

Ibrahim Afellay
As we reported on Monday, Barcelona will this week sanction the loan departure of 26-year-old Ibrahim Afellay, with a view to a permanent deal. With a whole host of Premier League clubs waiting in the wings, it is understood that Arsenal and Tottenham are both keen on a deal for the attacker, who can also play on the wing. If the Dutchman chooses the white half of North London, Spurs could land a real star.

Douglas Costa
Tottenham have also been credited with interest in Willian’s Shakhtar Donetsk team-mate Douglas Costa. The 21-year-old, who was previously linked with Manchester United, has been attracting interest from a number of clubs across Europe recently, with Napoli and Roma reportedly keen. However, his agent, Cesar Bottega, recently claimed that Villas-Boas is an admirer of Costa, so Spurs could be the most keen on the former Gremio player.

Who would you like to see come and go at Spurs? Comment below…


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