Tottenham have not made anyone since Lucas Moura arrived in January 2018, but are looking to build on the momentum of their new stadium move this season. The north London side settled into a state-of-the-art 62,000-seater stadium, which cost them £1billion, in April and face Liverpool in the Champions League final on Saturday. Victory in the Madrid showdown will only enhance their sales pitch to transfer targets, two of which Pochettino has already identified. The Argentine coach highly values the mentality and work ethic, so much so that he has reportedly turned down three different signings in the last 18 months.

According to The Times, Pochettino reckons Fulham wide man Ryan Sessegnon and Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek can elevate Spurs to the “next level”. Sessegnon has long been expected to switch Kensington for Haringey and, with the Cottagers now residing in the Championship, should prove a thriftier purchase than last season. The 19-year-old is a left-sided player and can be utilised as a forward or wing-back. Van de Beek scored against Tottenham in the first leg of the sides’ dramatic semi-final tie this season and wields impressive vision for a 22-year-old, which offers cover for Christian Eriksen.

Tottenham transfer news: Mauricio Pochettino is after Ryan Sessegnon and Donny van de Beek

Tottenham transfer news: Ryan Sessegnon and Donny van de Beek have been identified as targets

Before any summer business is conducted, Pochettino is firmly focused on Saturday’s final, where Tottenham can claim their first European Cup. Pochettino casted doubt on his future before the final by saying he might leave if the club operates in the same way, but brushed aside those words in a press conference this week. “Today no one is more important than the game we have ahead,” he said. “Tottenham deserve for us to be all 200 per cent focused on preparing in the best way for the game. “We can make history, we can write our history and provide our fans and people and family with the best happiness in football. Today, to think about individual things is a little bit embarrassing and a shame.

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Tottenham transfer news: Mauricio Pochettino will deal with signings and his future after the final