Alasdair Gold has dropped an exciting transfer claim as Tottenham Hotspur embark on a new era...
What's the word?
Writing on Twitter, the ever-reliable football.london reporter claimed that it would be a "big summer of change" in North London following the appointment of Fabio Paratici as managing director of football.
It's a role that has not been filled since Franco Baldini departed in 2015, so it certainly is an interesting new approach from Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.
Gold linked to his latest column and wrote:
"The latest as I understand it on Paulo Fonseca, with talks progressing, Fabio Paratici's arrival and a big summer of change at Spurs as I understand, a number of players have now been told they can leave and their agents instructed to find moves."
Spurs' new era
This latest development is hugely encouraging news as it shows that the Italian has already been working on Spurs' summer business before he officially starts on July 1st.
He has one mighty task on his hands, too.
The Lilywhites finished seventh in the Premier League - their worst placement since 2008/09 - and have not won a major trophy since clinching the League Cup in 2008.
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There is also the small matter of keeping superstar striker Harry Kane at the club amid reports after reports suggested that he has expressed his desire to leave this summer.
A lot of the current squad have remained since Mauricio Pochettino's stint, so you could argue that those players that let him down in the wake of their Champions League loss were the exact same ones who were at fault for Jose Mourinho's downfall.
So the fact that Paratici already knows that he must move several of these players on should come as a major source of excitement for many in N17. It'll also help boost the transfer kitty, with ex-Roma coach Paulo Fonseca expected to be appointed in the coming week or so.
He and the Italian are both about to kickstart a new era at Tottenham Hotspur. And that must be aided by the departure of several fringe stars.
Also according to Gold, Serge Aurier has announced his intention to leave whilst Juan Foyth's loan move to Villarreal is expected to be made permanent.
The likes of Lucas Moura, Erik Lamela, Moussa Sissoko, Harry Winks, Dele Alli and Davinson Sanchez are all potential candidates for the chopping block, having been linked with an exit in recent months.
As mentioned above, this should create funds to help Paratici bolster Fonseca's playing squad ahead of next season and whilst he's not been the preferred candidate, it should give many supporters huge confidence that things are changing for the better, at long last.
AND in other news, Fonseca can save Levy millions this summer by unleashing £16m-rated Spurs "big talent"...