Tottenham's international stars have arrived at Hotspur Way for their first pre-season training sessions with new manager Ange Postecoglou. Harry Kane, James Maddison, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Ivan Perisic and Cristian Romero were just a few of the marquee names to return as Spurs prepare for the 2023/24 campaign.
Two years ago this day was clouded in controversy as Kane chose not to show up in an attempt to push through a transfer to Manchester City. However, while there is interest from Bayern Munich, Spurs' talisman was recorded arriving ahead of his first chat with Postecoglou to discuss his future.
Amid two offers from the German champions, with the latest totalling £80million, football.london understands Tottenham are still making it very clear that they would immediately reject a bid for Kane should they receive one.
While many others, including Kane, linked with exits such as Hojbjerg and Perisic were present, new signings Maddison and Manor Solomon were also pictured in the building from the one-minute video Tottenham posted of 10 new members that will be included in Postecoglou's sessions.
With that said, football.london has spotted four things from the clip of several key first-team players setting foot back in Hotspur Way for the first time in over a month.
Kane sparks transfer frenzy
Even though Spurs have made five new signings, much of the talk this summer has been surrounding Kane and his future. With his contract expiring next summer, a decision needs to be made swiftly either by the club or Kane himself regarding what will happen as June 30 2024 approaches.
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In the video captured of his return, Kane looked very calm as he exchanged pleasantries with several members of Spurs' media team, however a particular thing from the video has sparked a transfer frenzy. Kane is wearing a Kith and Columbia sportswear top, and Spurs fans have taken the first part as a massive transfer hint.
Twitter user @The82Club said underneath the post: "Kane knows what hes doing.. KITH stands for Kanes Immortally Tottenham Hotspur Man aint going NOWHERE" @TotalSpursUK then replied: "KANE IS TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR." While that is clearly not the case, Spurs supporters are certainly hoping their star man sticks around for another season at the very least.
Lo Celso transfer hint
Many supporters were left stunned last weekend when Tanguy Ndombele stepped out of a black car at Hotspur Way to begin pre-season preparations after a title-winning season at Napoli and a similar emotion may have occurred on Wednesday. At the very end of the video, Giovanni Lo Celso was pictured returning for the first time in nine months after spending the 2022/23 season on loan at Villareal.
Walking in with fellow Argentine Cristian Romero, Lo Celso didn't look best pleased to be back, however he could find himself renewed under Postecoglou. A return to Real Betis however, has been discussed and it is likely the best move for all parties with Tottenham hopeful of recouping some of the £42.3million they paid across 2019 and 2020.
Forgotten man returns
Postecoglou is eyeing some significant additions in defence, but a forgotten man could solve some of those problems and he returned on Wednesday. Joe Rodon has greatly struggled to break into the first-team picture with a loan to Rennes arriving at the start of last season.
His spell in France did not quite go to plan but he can now prove to his new head coach that signing both Micky van de Ven and Edmond Tapsoba is not needed.
New signings joy
Among the many starts returning, it was also the first official day at the club for both Maddison and Solomon. The creative midfielder became Postecoglou's third signing in a £40million move from Leicester, while Spurs picked up Solomon on a free transfer with his switch announced on Tuesday.
Both arrived through the door with smiles on their faces as they prepare to meet all of their new teammates with Maddison then pictured in Spurs' grey and blue training gear later in the day.
