With Roberto De Zerbi taking over the reins at Hotspur Way, there is finally a sense of clarity that can help the Lilywhites propel their transfer business, as the club will now eye transfers that are quite on track with the way the former Brighton man wants to take Spurs forward.

But while all the news and rumours are understandable, it will all be tested when things come down on a full-scale transfer battle in the market.

And this is exactly what is happening with Marco Palestra because while Tottenham has been monitoring his rise quite closely, the current reality is that the Lilywhites are no longer setting the pace for his signature.

It has suddenly started to look like a transfer that will have quite a few suitors and will be on the expensive end, which may end up proving decisive.

According to recent reports as relayed by Sport Witness, Tottenham’s league rivals Newcastle United are moving with intent to bid for signatures.

In the aforementioned report, Newcastle has been described as the ‘hottest’ suitor for Marco Palestra’s signature, as the Toons have positioned themselves at the front of a queue...