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Kieran Horn

Ange Postecoglou first Tottenham transfer at risk of Arsenal hijack in £21.5m summer battle

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou could be set for his first encounter with his new clubs bitter rivals Arsenal in the upcoming summer transfer window. On Tuesday it was confirmed that Spurs had appointed Postecoglou on a four-year contract and he will officially start on July 1 following his domestic treble season at Celtic.

Upon his arrival a significant squad rebuild in north London is expected to take place with captain Hugo Lloris and Ivan Perisic leading what could be as many as seven first-team departures, according to The Telegraph. Postecoglou's biggest challenge looks set to come in the form of keeping star striker Harry Kane who has strong interest in his services from Real Madrid as they seek to acquire a Karim Benzema replacement.

Incomings will also be very important this summer with Harry Maguire, Max Kilman and Marc Guehi some of the homegrown defensive options Spurs could buy. James Maddison also has admirers at Hotspur Way with his Leicester team-mate Harvey Barnes also expected to depart following the clubs relegation to the Championship.

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