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THERE was very little for Tottenham to complain about last season as they finished Premier League runners-up to Chelsea.

It is, therefore, little surprise coach Mauricio Pochettino is in no rush to make his first move in the transfer market.

 How will Tottenham Hotspur line-up in the 2017-18 season?
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How will Tottenham Hotspur line-up in the 2017-18 season?Credit: Getty
 Harry Kane is likely to play a prominent role for Tottenham in 2017-18
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Harry Kane is likely to play a prominent role for Tottenham in 2017-18Credit: Rex Features

Only one deal has been completed – Kyle Walker’s switch to Manchester City, which saw him, briefly, become the world’s most expensive defender.

But arrivals are expected with Ross Barkley, Juan Foyth, Kelechi Iheanacho and Filip Benkovic all Spurs transfer targets.

With that in mind, how will Pochettino’s side line up for the 2017-18 season?

Football Whispers answer that question. Check out the full XI, below...

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Goalkeeper: Hugo Lloris

 Hugo Lloris is the undisputed No1 at Tottenham Hotspur
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Hugo Lloris is the undisputed No1 at Tottenham HotspurCredit: AFP

THE Frenchman is captain at Spurs and a near ever-present between the sticks since arriving from Lyon for a bargain £10m in 2012, developing into one of the world’s best keepers.

At 30, Lloris has plenty of years ahead of him at Tottenham’s first-choice keeper and even Dutchman Michel Vorm, a more than capable No1 in his own right, won’t take the French international’s spot in the side.

Centre-back: Filip Benkovic

 Filip Benkovic is one player potentially on the way to Tottenham this summer
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Filip Benkovic is one player potentially on the way to Tottenham this summerCredit: Getty Images - Getty

THE Croatian centre-back, 20, has been linked with a move to north London this week with Spurs set to miss out on Argentine centre-half Foyth to Paris Saint-Germain.

Benkovic, who currently plies his trade for Dinamo Zagreb, is believed to be available for around £12m and would fill a spot in Tottenham’s back three.

That spot had been plugged by Manchester United transfer target Eric Dier last season.

Centre-back: Toby Alderweireld

 Toby Alderweireld is one of the first names on the Tottenham team-sheet
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Toby Alderweireld is one of the first names on the Tottenham team-sheetCredit: AP:Associated Press

ONE of the best Premier League bargains of recent times, Alderweireld cost just £11.5m when he joined from Atletico Madrid two seasons ago following a hugely impressive loan spell at Southampton.

The Belgian quickly re-established a near faultless union with countryman and former Ajax team-mate Jan Vertonghen at the heart of Spurs’ defence and is one of the Premier League’s classiest defenders.

Centre-back: Jan Vertonghen

 Jan Vertonghen is a key part of Tottenham's incredible defensive line
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Jan Vertonghen is a key part of Tottenham's incredible defensive lineCredit: Reuters

ANOTHER mainstay in Tottenham’s back three is Vertonghen.

Signed for a bargain £10.6m from Ajax in 2012 following Gareth Bale’s world-record move to Real Madrid, the Belgian is one of few successes from that summer splurge.

A good passer who is cool on the ball and willing to drive forward, Vertonghen has had several defensive partners at Spurs but has dovetailed perfectly with Alderweireld, picking up where he left off in the Netherlands.

Right wing-back: Jeremy Toljan

 Jeremy Toljan is one player potentially on the way to Tottenham this term
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Jeremy Toljan is one player potentially on the way to Tottenham this termCredit: Getty - Contributor

THE Hoffenheim defender has been linked with Spurs throughout the summer and could cost as little as £3.2m as his contract with the Bundesliga side expires in 12 months time.

Comfortable playing in either full-back position or further forward, German Under-21 international Toljan will compete with England international Kieran Trippier for the right wing-back slot if he moves from Germany.

Central midfield: Victor Wanyama

 Victor Wanyama was in incredible form for Tottenham last season
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Victor Wanyama was in incredible form for Tottenham last seasonCredit: AFP

SIGNED from Pochettino’s former club Southampton last summer, Wanyama quickly established himself as a key component in Tottenham’s midfield alongside Mousa Dembele.

The Kenyan enforcer brings energy and tenacity to midfield to complement Dembele’s smooth-passing style.

He will duke it out with Dier for a starting berth next season, assuming Spurs sign up another centre-back.

Central midfield: Mousa Dembele

 Mousa Dembele has established himself as a key part of the Tottenham machine
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Mousa Dembele has established himself as a key part of the Tottenham machineCredit: AFP or licensors

THE former Fulham man, 30, has become a stalwart of Tottenham’s midfield since signing in 2012 and is unlikely to be phased out any time soon.

Having arrived in England as a forward, Dembele has reinvented himself as a deep-lying playmaker and it is his presence in midfield which keeps Spurs ticking over.

Left wing-back: Danny Rose

 Danny Rose has become an integral figure at Tottenham recently
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Danny Rose has become an integral figure at Tottenham recentlyCredit: PA:Press Association

THE England international saw his season ended prematurely by injury but will return for the start of the new Premier League campaign to take over from Ben Davies on the left-hand side.

Previously wanted by Manchester United, Rose has transformed himself from inconsistent winger to, arguably, the best left-back in the Premier League.

With his pace, drive and attacking qualities he is equally suited at left wing-back.

Attacking midfield: Christian Eriksen

 Christian Eriksen has been Tottenham's main playmaker for years now
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Christian Eriksen has been Tottenham's main playmaker for years nowCredit: Rex Features

ANOTHER player signed with the money spent after Bale’s departure, Eriksen has become one of the most dangerous playmakers in the Premier League.

The Dane’s vision, impressive passing and fine delivery on set pieces saw him supply 15 assists from his team-mates last season as well as chipping in with eight goals from a No10 role just behind Harry Kane.

Attacking midfield: Dele Alli

 Dele Alli continues to go from strength to strength at Tottenham
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Dele Alli continues to go from strength to strength at TottenhamCredit: Reuters

WHILE the rest of his suitors dithered, Spurs acted decisively to snap up Alli from MK Dons in a £5m deal in January 2015.

Plenty were interested but Pochettino swooped to snap the teenager up from the League One club.

The 21-year-old England international has quickly become one of the steals of the century since, winning two Premier League Young Player of the Year Awards and hitting 28 Premier League goals in just 63 starts from midfield.

Striker: Harry Kane

 Harry Kane will be hoping for another goal-laden season at Tottenham
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Harry Kane will be hoping for another goal-laden season at TottenhamCredit: EPA

ENGLAND'S No9 and Tottenham’s vice-captain, Kane has nothing left to prove.

The 23-year-old has established himself as one of the most feared marksmen in Europe, scoring 78 Premier League goals in just 101 starts.

Kane was the Premier League Golden Boot winner last season, netting 29 times for the north Londoners – his best return in the league.

Reportedly a Manchester United target earlier in the summer, Kane has no rival for his place in the side.



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