Here is your Tottenham Hotspur morning digest for Monday, August 8.
Zaniolo deadline
According to AS Roma Live, it could be in the next few days that Tottenham will decide whether to make an offer for Nicolo Zaniolo.
Although a swap deal doesn't seem to be on the cards, there is interest from the Italian side in a number of Spurs players: Japhet Tanganga Tanguy Ndombele, Harry Winks and Giovani Lo Celso.
Spurs have already been busy in this window, making six signings to bolster Antonio Conte's squad.
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Talking Points after Saints win
There were many takeaways from Saturday's emphatic opening win over Southampton in the Premier League. Despite falling behind to a James Ward-Prowse's shock opener, Conte's much-tipped side soon turned the tide with Ryan Sessegnon, Eric Dier and Dejan Kulusevski all getting on the scoresheet for a comfortable win.
From Ryan Sessegnon stepping up to the challenge at left wingback with links circling over Destiny Udogie becoming the latest addition to an already stacked window, and Spurs leaving a mark on the opening weekend to their close rivals.
Football.london has you covered with an in-depth talking points summary from the 4-1 victory. Read more here
Loan Boost
Conte and Spurs will be happy that not only are the first-team winning on the pitch, but those out on loan are also benefitting from substantial minutes early into the campaign.
As noted by account Lilywhite Rose, youngsters Troy Parrot, Dane Scarlett and Alfie Whiteman all completed the full 90 minutes over the weekend.
Parrot for Preston, Scarlett at Portsmouth and Whiteman for Degerfors IF.
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