5 players Tottenham Hotspur should sell this summer

Tottenham Hotspur have been on an upward trajectory for several years now, with the likes of Dele Alli, Harry Kane, Eric Dier, Danny Rose and Hugo Lloris all strengthening the side and forging a new era for the North London club. They now strive for a top three spot, whereas before they were happy to even qualify for the Europa League.

Such a strong starting eleven has meant that competition is at an all-time high between those on the subs bench and the reserves for a spot in the first team. But those that aren't up to par, and haven't been for a while, need to be shipped out before their valuation depreciates and the club loses money.

Here are the five players Tottenham Hotspur should sell this summer.

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#5 Vincent Janssen

Vincent Janssen

Since arriving from AZ Alkmaar in the summer of 2016, Vincent Janssen hasn't made much of an impression on Spurs' fans. In his first season he was featured 28 times, but only scored two goals, leaving many disappointed and frustrated at such a weak conversion rate.

Last season, Janssen was shipped out on loan to Fenerbahce in order for him to get the game time he needs to prove his worth. Although this time his conversion rate was slightly better, he still only netted four times in 16 appearances.

This is a far cry from the 27 goals in 34 matches Janssen scored for AZ Alkmaar. He's failed to get anywhere near to those statistics since then, which has prompted Tottenham to consider putting the Dutch forward up for sale sometime soon.

Where might Vincent Janssen go?

Fenerbahce seem to be the frontrunners for Janssen this summer, with reports from Turkey stating that the Yellow Canaries are prepared to place a bid somewhere in the region of his market value (£8m) to bring him back. His loan spell didn't turn any heads, but Fenerbahce are eager to bolster their attacking options, and Janssen is considered a relatively cheap option to do so.

#4 Josh Onomah

Josh Onomah

Josh Onomah was once considered to be the next big thing out of Tottenham's youth academy, and while he's done reasonably well, he's still nowhere near the standard he was predicted to reach by this point.

After failing to break into the starting eleven for a couple of years, Onomah was finally sent out on loan to Aston Villa in the Championship. He had a successful loan spell which saw him feature 34 times for the Villains, scoring four and assisting three. Aston Villa went on to reach the Championship Play-Off Finals, which if they had won would mean promotion to the Premier League, but lost out to Fulham.

It's clear that Onomah thrives at Championship level, which might be of slight concern to Spurs, as they had aimed for him to be a backup option to the first team by now. He is still only 21 years old, which means he has plenty of time to develop and improve, but real youth talents would be fighting for a spot in the first team by this stage.

Where might Josh Onomah go?

Aston Villa would be the best option for Josh Onomah's future, but with the club strapped financially due to issues surrounding Financial Fair Play regulations, he might need to look elsewhere. There are plenty of clubs in the Championship that would take Onomah onboard, but it's unlikely that the 21-year-old will be willing to leave on a permanent deal as he would prefer to fight for his place. However, there is still a lot of room for improvement before he would even be considered for a starting eleven spot.

#3 Cameron Carter-Vickers

Cameron Carter-Vickers.

Another Tottenham youth graduate, Cameron Carter-Vickers, has also appeared to stray further and further away from the first team. In the past couple of seasons, he's been sent out on loan to Sheffield United and Ipswich Town respectively.

Carter-Vickers is yet to make an appearance for Spurs in the Premier League and he's already 20 years old. In the modern game, it's a bad sign if a player hasn't featured for his parent club by age 20, because with there being so much competition between the youth prospects to break into the first team, any of the players who have been left out often get left behind.

It would make more sense for Spurs to at least try and make something out of him while they can, because his market value is only £900k at the moment. However, like Onomah, Carter-Vickers thrives at Championship level and played well for both Ipswich and Sheffield whilst he was there. If he was to move permanently, he could start his career fresh, with ample game time and the chance to settle down.

Where might Cameron Carter-Vickers go?

Carter-Vickers would suit the Championship very well, as he's still not up to the required standard to break into a Premier League first team. If he was able to move to a Championship side and get promoted with them, he'd have everything available to develop at a rapid pace.

Sides that would likely be interested would include Sheffield and Ipswich, where he has impressed out on loan.

#2 Moussa Sissoko

Moussa Sissoko.

Despite Moussa Sissoko beginning to feature a lot more heavily in the Spurs first team, there are still many calls from fans for the 28-year-old to be sold. The general consensus is that for the money Tottenham would receive in exchange for Sissoko, they could sign somewhere far better to slot into his role.

Sissoko featured in 33 of 38 Premier League matches for Spurs last season, yet his impact was minimal - with just one goal and one assist to his name.

Transfermarkt value Moussa Sissoko at £16m, which is a fair amount for a player of his standard.

Where might Moussa Sissoko go?

Sissoko could easily fit into a mid-table Premier League side, but would be unlikely to feature in a side above that. Though having been in the Premier League for five years, since having signed for Newcastle originally in 2013, he might be prepared to take on a new challenge in a different league. His most likely destination would be Ligue 1.

#1 Fernando Llorente

Fernando Llorente

Fernando Llorente might be 33 years old now, but he still has a great deal to offer to a club. He was bought from Swansea last season for £13.5m in a deal which surprised almost everyone.

At Swansea, Llorente featured in 33 of 38 Premier League games, scoring 15 goals. He was their star man and scored for fun, so his decision to move to Spurs was an odd one, especially as he now languishes on the bench. Granted, money may have been a big factor in why he chose the Spurs bench over playing for Swansea, but football should be the priority for someone of his calibre.

Llorente is used sparingly at Tottenham, usually featuring in small cup ties or as a late sub in the league. The bottom line, though, is that Llorente isn't a player Spurs need, and his wages are speculated to be around £90,000-per-week. He is considered by many as dead weight, and Spurs would do well to offload him before he saps anymore of the wage budget.

Where might Fernando Llorente go?

Llorente could still do a job for a mid-table Premier League side, but the most likely destination would be a team in La Liga. He hasn't been linked with any clubs and seems content in London, but as far as the future of his career is concerned, the flame has begun to dwindle.