Tottenham join race for Sam Johnstone and Adama Traore as Antonio Conte set to rebuild

This week will be a huge one for the near future of Tottenham as they compete for a spot in the Champions League, which would also put them in a better position to acquire talented players in the transfer market this summer.

Spurs earned a point at Anfield in a strong defensive performance as they frustrated Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool. However, they will have been disappointed, feeling that a win would have been important for their chances in the race for the Champions League, but there is still a huge game ahead of them on Thursday.

Spurs host Arsenal in the Premier League, in a game which will be a must-win if they're to play in the top flight of European football.

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It will be a huge boost for Spurs if they're able to finish fourth, helping them to bring in new signings ahead of an important off-season for the future of the club, whilst they hope to keep their better players in north London. Here are the latest transfer rumours.

West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper and England international is reportedly getting closer to joining Spurs, with The Mirror as Daniel Levy has reportedly given the greenlight for a move. Levy apparently sees the goalkeeper as a bargain buy that can add quality to the squad while freeing up funds to spend elsewhere.

Johnstone has made more than 160 appearances for West Brom and in that time has won three caps for England. His experience will mean he can come in and compete with Lloris, or potentially even replace him when the French star eventually moves on.

In January, Spurs were heavily linked with a move for before he chose to return to Barcelona on loan. And now, the Spaniard looks set to return to