Thursday's Tottenham Hotspur transfer talk news roundup: Arkadiusz Milik, Milan Skriniar, Serge Aurier

The summer transfer window has now begun, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Tottenham Hotspur eye possible reinforcements.

Spurs were among the biggest spenders during the January transfer window but are expected to be active again in the summer as Jose Mourinho continues to mould his squad.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Thursday morning's Tottenham Hotspur transfer talk news roundup:

Tottenham Hotspur 'learn asking price for Milan Skriniar'

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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been told that they will have to come up with an offer of £55m in order to sign Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar during this summer's transfer window.

Skriniar fell down the pecking order at San Siro in the latter stages of last season and is no longer considered to be indispensable for Antonio Conte's side.

Manchester United and Manchester City have both previously been linked with the Slovakian, but Tottenham appear to be the English club showing the strongest interest at this stage.

According to Sky Sport Italia, Inter have informed Jose Mourinho's side that Skriniar will be allowed to leave the Italian giants before the end of the transfer window for a fee of £55m.

The 25-year-old has made 128 appearances for I Nerazzurri over the last three seasons, including 42 outings in all competitions during the 2019-20 campaign.

Spurs are also reportedly set to hold talks with the agent of Napoli's Arkadiusz Milik on Wednesday as they look to bring a new centre-forward to the club.

Serge Aurier 'turns down chance to leave Tottenham Hotspur'

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Serge Aurier has reportedly rejected the chance to leave Tottenham Hotspur for Spartak Moscow.

The Ivory Coast international was a key player for Spurs last season but has fallen down the pecking order at the start of the 2020-21 campaign due to the arrival of Matt Doherty from Wolverhampton Wanderers.

A recent report claimed that Spartak were the favourites for the 27-year-old, who has less than two years remaining on his contract with Jose Mourinho's side.

According to Football Insider, Aurier held talks with the Russian outfit but ultimately decided that he was not interested in a switch, leaving Spurs to consider alternative clubs for the defender.

AC Milan have also previously been credited with an interest in a player who has turned out on 83 occasions for his current side since arriving from Paris Saint-Germain in August 2017.

Aurier has been an unused substitute in the Premier League thus far this season.

More transfer news from Tottenham Hotspur:

Barcelona 'weighing up summer move for Willian Jose'
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Newcastle United to beat Tottenham Hotspur to Arkadiusz Milik?
Newcastle United are in the race to sign Napoli centre-forward Arkadiusz Milik, according to a report. Read more.

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho provides Dele Alli update amid transfer speculation
The England midfielder has been linked with a move to Paris St Germain Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'to meet with Arkadiusz Milik's agent on Wednesday to discuss deal'
Tottenham Hotspur will meet with the agent of Arkadiusz Milik on Wednesday in the hope of agreeing a deal for the Napoli striker, according to a report. Read more.

Jose Mourinho plays down transfer speculation surrounding Dele Alli
Dele Alli will travel to North Macedonia for the Europa League third-round qualifying clash against Shkendija. Read more.