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Roy Keane and Graeme Souness slam ‘mid table at best’ Tottenham after awful Man Utd showing with ZERO shots on target
by Philippa Kaur 30 October 2021, 19:38
SKY SPORTS pundits Roy Keane and Graeme Souness slammed ‘mid table at best’ Tottenham, after a woeful home defeat to Manchester United.Spurs were soundly beaten 3-0 by the Red Devils, in a game in which Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s future as boss was on the line.
Roy Keane slammed Spurs after their dismal defeat against Manchester UnitedCredit: Sky Sports
What was more worrying for the North London side was that they failed to land a single shot on target during the whole match.
Harry Kane and Co. registered nine shots at United’s goal, but failed to hit the target with any of their efforts.
It was the first time since a 5-0 thrashing to Liverpool in 2013 that Spurs were guilty of not testing a rival goalie.
And after the game, Keane and Souness refused to pull any punches in their damming assessment of Nuno Espirito Santo’s side were booed off the side.
Keane blasted: “Spurs are boring. They’re boring to watch.
“You’re watching the game, and they are the home team, and you are thinking it’s as if the stadium is empty.
“Come on, where’s that bit of energy? Maybe towards Harry Kane there was a bit of booing, by the end, because his performance wasn’t up to scratch.
“But Tottenham, you’re looking for a bit of urgency. I couldn’t believe how bad they were.”
While, Souness was equally as unimpressed labelling Spurs a “mid table team” in his assessment.
Souness slammed: “Not a shot on target. They [the fans] will go home a frustrating group wondering where this team will go this year.
“It seems pretty obvious. Mid table at best.”
Spurs are boring. They’re boring to watch.Roy Keane
After the final whistle, Espirito Santo admitted his side were second best during the contest.
He said: “We didn’t play good and Man Utd were stronger than us.
“We conceded in a poor way, lost balls, allowed counter-attacks and we’re able to really break them down.
“We weren’t able to find the lines and combinations, the support when we went wide.
“We were a little bit better in the second half but the final pass and finish was never there.
Tottenham failed to register a single shot on goal against Man UtdCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
“We’re trying to find solutions and support the players and work hard on the training ground, there’s no other option.”
Espirito Santo, himself, was booed by the home fans when he took off Brazilian Lucas Moura for Steven Bergwijn.
Explaining his decision, the Portuguese revealed: “We did it because we wanted to get one vs ones with Stevie and try and break them down.
“We are not on the right track and understand the criticism. It’s part of football.
“When the team doesn’t perform the fans show they are not happy. It’s up to us to take it, tell them we are trying our best and we keep on trying and in a humble way tell them to support us.”
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Ref Howard Webb desperately wanted Cristiano Ronaldo to MISS penalty for Man Utd after ‘biggest mistake of his career’
by Philippa Kaur 30 October 2021, 07:00
HOWARD WEBB wanted to see Cristiano Ronaldo miss a penalty for Manchester United – after realising he’d made his biggest-ever mistake.In April 2009, a match between the Red Devils and Tottenham at Old Trafford turned in the home side’s favour after a controversial penalty call.
Webb faced mass protests from Spurs players after Heurelho Gomes’ challengeCredit: Getty – Contributor
The Yorkshire-born official looked on nervously as Ronaldo scored from the spotCredit: AFP – Getty
With United 2-0 down, Michael Carrick hit the deck after a challenge from Heurelho Gomes and the referee pointed to the spot, only for replays to show the goalkeeper clearly getting the ball.
And Webb has admitted wanting to see Ronaldo fluff his lines before the forward drilled the ball home to start a dramatic 5-2 comeback win for United.
He told The Athletic: “The one that stands out is one where in the game I knew I got it wrong.
“It was a Premier League game at Old Trafford — Manchester United versus Tottenham Hotspur in 2009.
“I could see Carrick got there first and then the goalkeeper clattered into him. It was really an easy penalty award.
“I was expecting the usual cursory appeal that you get from the players, not the huge look of absolute astonishment and amazement and incredulousness on the look of Gomes.
“It was obvious within seconds I’d got the decision wrong. There was something more to this.
“I was left with the decision I had taken with no independent evidence that I’d got it wrong other than a gut feeling, and I was just hoping that Ronaldo would miss the penalty. But he didn’t.”
United made it 2-1 with the penalty before notching another four goalsCredit: Getty – Contributor
I was just hoping that Ronaldo would miss the penalty. But he didn’t.”Howard Webb
Webb also battled accusations of favouring Sir Alex Ferguson’s United during his esteemed career in the English game.
And the 50-year-old has previously talked of over confidence in the Spurs match having been “on a high” off the back of his call-up to that year’s FA Cup final.
Webb would later officiate the 2010 World Cup final where a combative Dutch team lost to Spain, Nigel de Jong memorably avoiding a red card for an outrageous kick on Andres Iniesta.
But it is the penalty error at Old Trafford that sticks in the referee’s mind more than any other.
He revealed his reaction to be: “Just ‘Oh s***’, really.
“You just know. You can tell as a ref. You can see the momentum shift. You can see the way the game is going.
“At 2-1, you never know. At 2-2, you can see the way this game is going.
“When [the camera] misses all those players and runs up to you [at full-time], as a ref, it’s not a good feeling.
“You just know you have a world of pain coming your way.”
After the game, Ferguson confessed his side’s first goal was “a bit fortunate” while Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp was damning in his criticism.
He declared: “It was a gift which wasn’t deserved. It was a terrible decision.
“Howard is supposed to be our best ref, but if he’s the best I’d hate to see the worst.”
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Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel reveals he expected Tottenham striker Harry Kane to seal Man City transfer in the summer
by Philippa Kaur 18 September 2021, 11:18
CHELSEA manager Thomas Tuchel admits he thought Tottenham superstar Harry Kane would join Manchester City in the summer.Kane announced his desire to leave Spurs in May when City tried to capitalise, but they were unable to meet the asking price.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel thought Harry Kane would join Manchester CityCredit: Getty
Tottenham star Harry Kane stayed despite Manchester City’s intense interest
Reports suggested the Blues were also linked with the England captain but Tuchel insists that wasn’t the case and Romelu Lukaku was always his top target.
Speaking about Kane’s proposed move to Man City, the German manager admitted: “I thought that this would happen.”
“We never had a list with his name on it and I never went to Marina Granovskaia to tell her to buy him.
“But the club sorted out the situation. There are many people around players, their agents and advisors and people in between and we had some information from these people.
“But it was never that close that we had to experience the rivalry [between Tottenham and Chelsea].
“We know about the rivalry but I had a feeling that it was never that far.”
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Tuchel, though, insists that he wouldn’t have feared City any more with Kane in their squad during the Premier League title chase.
But the former Borussia Dortmund boss admits he was pleased with the 28-year-old proving to be a one-club man.
Tuchel added: “No, I was not scared, but if it would have happened, I would have been very interested in how maybe it would have changed Manchester City’s style of playing.
“We are not afraid of anyone. We accept any team and Manchester City, Man United and Liverpool, they are the teams strong like no other in this league and they have strong squads.
“These are the guys with whom we want to compete and it’s normal that they fight for the best players and I thought this is maybe going to happen.
“On one side I was happy that he stayed because it is also nice that it exists in football that players play for one club only.
“Harry Kane is Tottenham and even for me – I have absolutely nothing to do with Tottenham, I have never worked for them – when I think about Tottenham in the last decade you think about Harry Kane and this is very nice.
“Like you think about [Lionel] Messi and straight away you think about Barcelona and it is very hard to think that he plays for another club now, and that’s the same for Harry Kane.
“So, from this side, I was happy because I like it and a part of my personality is still a fan and I like that things like this happen.
“It is also nice that Romelu Lukaku is back at Chelsea and some things are a good fit and should not be changed.”
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Meet Tottenham’s Michael and Matthew Craig, the history-making twins who have football in their blood
by Philippa Kaur 26 August 2021, 11:28
WHEN Spurs fans scrolled through last week’s matchday squad in their game against Pacos de Ferreira, they would’ve noticed two unfamiliar but similar names.A quick read through the substitutes’ bench and Michael and Matthew Craig wouldn’t have been recognised by the most ardent of Tottenham’s faithful awaiting the beginning of their Europa Conference League campaign.
Tottenham twins Matthew, left, and Michael have been with Spurs since they were 13Credit: www.tottenhamhotspur.com
The talented siblings have risen through the ranks and were named in Spurs’ Europa Conference League first team squadCredit: www.tottenhamhotspur.com
But, behind the scenes at Hotspur Way, the identical twins have earned the plaudits from youth coaches, and caught the eye of Nuno Espírito Santo.
The Scottish youngsters, both 18 but born two minutes apart, started off their youth careers at Watford.
When they were Under-12’s, Matthew joined Spurs while Michael trained with Arsenal’s academy before rejoining his sibling a year later at the Lilywhites.
FOOTBALL IN THE FAMILY
Aside from sharing a genetic make-up with each other, the pair also have football in their blood.
Their grandfathers are both from Scotland. One, Ron Still, who played 46 games for Notts County.
Their dad David played non-league football for Cockfosters and Broxbourne.
Away from football, education has been important for Michael and Matthew, who attended Dame Alice Owen’s School in Potters Bar.
While they were juggling their football careers, they sat A-levels in French and Maths – scoring A’s in both, but Matthew picking up an A* in the latter.
Before they ever thought about a career in football, the Craig twins appeared as models wearing kids’ ranges for popular department stores.
The Craigs line up in midfield together against Arsenal’s U18’s last seasonCredit: www.tottenhamhotspur.com
Michael Craig can play at centre half tooCredit: Getty
Matthew scored an A* in is French A-levelCredit: Getty
STEPPING UP
Last season, Michael and Matthew were standouts in the Development Squad.
They both operated in midfield, although Matthew filled in at centre half when called upon.
And you won’t see them arguing on the pitch, when things get tough.
Unlike some brothers, these two get along famously well.
“I’m lucky because I get on with my brother really well so you always have someone to speak to if you need to and if you want to go out and do something you’ve always got someone to do it with,” Matthew said.
“If he doesn’t want to do something I’ll pester him into it!”
CLEVER LINK-UP PLAY
Knowing each other inside out means Michael and Matthew know exactly how to link up together on the pitch.
Being a twin, perhaps, will certainly give you natural chemistry together.
“I think we’re lucky,” Michael divulged.
“Everyone has players who they have a natural chemistry with and when you spend a lot of your lives together, you just end up knowing what the other person wants from you on and off the pitch.
“That gives you a deeper understanding of how you can work with them to try to dominate games with the team.”
FAMOUS FOOTBALLING TWINSMICHAEL and Matthew Craig aren’t the first footballing twins to grace the beautiful game. Here’s more who became pros against the odds.
Fabio and Rafael da Silva – The Brazilian defenders made their name at Manchester United after signing from Fluminense. They played together for six years at Old Trafford, before parting ways.
Ronald and Frank de Boer – Astonishingly, the de Boer twins played together at five different clubs – Ajax, Barcelona, Rangers and then Al-Rayyan and Al-Shamal in Qatar. They, of course, starred for Netherlands too.
Lars and Sven Bender – Both midfielders, they came through the ranks at 1860 Munich. They starred at Bayer Leverkusen together, before they initially retired. However, they’re now back with ninth-tier TSV Brannenburg.
Ray and Rod Wallace – The first twins to play in the Premier League, the pair starred at Leeds United in the early 1990s. Rod enjoyed the better career, and went on to score 45 goals in 197 top flight games.
Florentin and Mathias Pogba – The elder twin siblings of Paul aren’t as famous as their younger brother, but have enjoyed steady careers in France. And they’ve both played internationally for Guinea.
Matthew says he gets on well with his siblingCredit: Getty
Michael claims they link up well together because of their natural chemistryCredit: Getty
With Tottenham’s Europa Conference League campaign hanging in the balance following a 1-0 loss in the first leg, it might be unlikely that either one of the pair appears tonight.
However, like footballing twins Ronald and Frank de Boer, they could forge a career for club and country playing together.
And if they do, they’ll make history for both Spurs and Scotland. What a feat that would be.
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Ex-Tottenham wonderkid Noni Madueke destroyed Ajax, is being coached by Van Nistelrooy, and once snubbed Man Utd
by Philippa Kaur 9 August 2021, 08:41
WHATEVER Ruud Van Nistelrooy is teaching Noni Madueke, it seems to be working.The former Tottenham wonderkid, 19, blew away Ajax in the Johan Cruyff Shield final over the weekend with two stunning strikes in PSV’s sensational 4-0 win
Noni Madueke has been in blistering form for PSV since making his debut last seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The England U21 international was the darling of Spurs’ youth sides, and highly thought of by ex-manager Mauricio Pochettino, before the forward left North London in 2018 for first team football in the Netherlands. Manchester United legend Ruud Van Nistelrooy, who works as an assistant coach in Eindhoven, has taken the teenager under his wing and has given him extensive lessons in finishing. Madueke could have stayed on our shores – with Spurs offering him a new deal, as well as reported offers on the table from the Red Devils and Chelsea. But the brave winger opted for a move abroad, and there’s been no looking back since as he’s taken the Eredivisie by storm.
IMPRESSIVE START
From the offset Madueke was a hit. He scored his first goal for PSV in only his second start for the club against FC Emmen last season. That followed an impressive performance against Groningen, when he came off the bench to create two goals in a 3-1 win and really announced himself. In his debut campaign he managed nine goals in all competitions in just 32 games. Recently, the likes of Bayern Munich and Liverpool have been credited with an interest in the youngster, who wouldn’t have done his chances of a big move any harm with his latest masterclass against Ajax.
Madueke terrorised Ajax in the Johan Cruyff ShieldCredit: Rex
Madueke celebrates scoring against PSVs fierce rivalsCredit: Getty
ART OF GOALSCORING
One of the reasons Madueke has excelled in front of goal could be credited to PSV’s Under 19s coach, Van Nistelrooy. A master poacher, the former Netherlands international scored 150 goals in 219 games for United. And he’s been passing tips onto the the starlet. “Ruud helped me a lot last year, taking my game to the next level and now I am just trying to get better every day,” he told SunSport. “I have always scored nice goals but I know I needed to score easier ones — being in the right place at the right time — striker-type finishes. “Ruud has been teaching me how to get into those positions more and, being a Manchester United fan, I know he is the master of that.”
Ruud van Nistelrooy is back at his former club PSV Eindhoven coaching the Under-19sCredit: Getty Images – Getty
HE’S GOT SKILLS
Recognised as a creative and physically strong playmaker, Noni possesses a magic left-foot with an eye for a killer through ball. The wonderkid also has a powerful shot, scoring goals from distance regularly at youth level and has a calm head – slotting penalties home for fun. Aged just 15, Noni played in the UEFA Youth League for Spurs and demonstrated his qualities on the pitch that make him a standout prospect. At the Sonnenland Cup in 2017, he was named player of the tournament, taking centre stage for the North London giants who made the semifinals of the competition.
A constant threat against FC Emmen, Madueke is showing his potential in HollandCredit: Getty Images – Getty
At the same age, he also turned out for Spurs’ Under 18s and was captain of their Under 16 side, showing his ability to be a natural leader. But it’s in Holland where he will continue to grow and hone his impressive skills. After signing for PSV, Noni gave his reasons why he took the steps to move abroad. “In my opinion PSV is the club where I can best develop myself,” he told their club website.
Madueke came off the bench against FC Groningen and provided two assists in a 3-1 winCredit: Getty Images – Getty
In 2018 Madueke decided to sign a professional deal with PSV after snubbing Man Utd and ChelseaCredit: Instagram @nonzinoo10
Spurs couldn’t keep hold of Madueke, despite offering him a contract to stayCredit: Instagram @nonzinoo10
“PSV is a massive club with a great history. I cannot wait to grow step by step to the first team.” Director of football John de Jong was equally as equally buoyant about the move, talking up the trend of English players making the bold move to Holland. “It is very nice that a player with his background, English youth international playing for an English top club chooses the youth trajectory of PSV. “That means that this boy sees perspective to break through and that is the intention. We believe in him and wish him every success.
PSV have a gem in Madueke, who has developed into one of Europe’s most talented starsCredit: Instagram @nonzinoo10
Madueke is one of a number of British talents trying their luck abroad for more first team football exposureCredit: Instagram @nonzinoo10
“We are increasingly receiving the signal that English talents are open to a switch to the Netherlands. “They see that the chance of breaking into the first team in the Netherlands at a young age is much greater than in England. “A trend break with recent years, in which we saw many Dutch youth players just leave for England.”
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Tottenham star Erik Lamela arrives at Sevilla’s training ground for medical ahead of ‘£21m swap deal for Bryan Gil’
by Philippa Kaur 25 July 2021, 19:07
TOTTENHAM star Erik Lamela has been spotted at Sevilla’s ground ahead of a reported swap deal involving Bryan Gil.Lamela has been pictured outside the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium in Seville and is getting ready to undergo a medical for the Spanish giants.
Tottenham star Erik Lamela is set to join SevillaCredit: Getty
Sevilla ace Bryan Gil is linked with a move to Tottenham in a swap dealCredit: Getty
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According to ABC, the winger has checked into a nearby hotel where the Andalusians usually gather before matches.
This is a major indication that a reported swap deal involving the Argentina international and Sevilla’s hot young prospect Gil is going to materialise.
According to El Desmarque, the exchange will be made official as early as Monday.
Spurs are set to pay Sevilla an additional £21million to get the highly rated winger, who spent last season on loan at Eibar.
If the deal goes through then Lamela is going to travel to Lagos, Portugal for Sevilla’s pre-season training camp.
The Argentine joined Tottenham in 2013 from Roma for a then club record fee of £30m.
But the 29-year-old didn’t exactly live up to expectations as he only managed 37 goals and 47 assists in 257 appearances.
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Gil, on the other hand, is considered as one of the best young talents in Europe following a promising campaign with Eibar.
The 20-year-old registered a total of four goals and four assists in 30 matches across all competitions.
The Spain youngster is currently on international duty at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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Spurs loan target Pierluigi Gollini was in the Man Utd academy before finding fame at Atalanta and becoming a rapper
by Philippa Kaur 23 July 2021, 13:36
IN terms of the dressing room jukebox, Tottenham’s stars might be in good hands with Pierluigi Gollini.Spurs are set to bring in the Italian shotstopper, 26, from Atalanta on a loan deal that could become permanent, if he makes 20 appearances for the Premier League club for £13million.
Spurs are bringing in Atalanta keeper Pierluigi Gollini to challenge for the No1 spotCredit: AFP
Gollini is a rapper and has released his own musicCredit: YouTube: EsseMagazine
Gollini already has experience of playing on our shores. First, he trained with Manchester United’s academy stars from the age of 17 for two years.
In 2016, he had a brief spell with Aston Villa before making his name at Atalanta and becoming an Italian international.
However, it’s his skills with the mic he’s fondly thought of as his alias Gollorius.
The 6ft 4in goalie fulfilled an ambition by releasing his own rap record called ‘Rapper with Gloves’.
Generous Gollini even made sure all proceeds from the song were donated to charity.
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In 2018, Gollini became rapper Gollorius and released his very own hip-hop song.
While Drake or Kendrick Lamar may not feel threatened just yet, ‘Rapper with Gloves’ has so far gained over a million views on YouTube.
And Gollini certainly looked the part with a huge gold chain draped around his neck over the top of a white tee.
In-between spitting lyrics impressively, Pierluigi is seen skipping and doing kick-ups with a group of kids in the promo video for the hit.
‘Rapper with Gloves’ managed to break into the Italian top 100. Any money made from its release was given to charity.
Italian shotstopper Gollini showed he has a flair for spitting lyrics on single ‘Rapper with Gloves’Credit: YouTube: EsseMagazine
Under the moniker Gollorius, Gollini scored a top 100 hit in ItalyCredit: Instagram @piergollo
RED DEVIL’S DELIGHT
Gollini began his football career at Fiorentina’s academy, before embarking on a potentially career-changing move to England.
At 17, he joined Manchester United’s academy where he would spend the next two years.
However, he found first team opportunities hard to come by at Old Trafford.
Around the same time he was with the Red Devils, David De Gea was beginning to make his name with the club.
In 2014, he returned to Italy with Hellas Verona after failing to establish himself.
Gollini was part of Man Utd’s academy when he was 17Credit: Getty
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
After failing to make the grade with United, Gollini may have felt he had a point to prove in England.
Aston Villa took a chance on him in 2016, when Roberto Di Matteo was boss and they were in the Championship.
However, as soon as the ex-Chelsea manager was given the boot he found himself out of favour under Steve Bruce.
He made 20 appearances in the 2016-17 season, before he was told he surplus to requirements.
Gollini was soon shipped out on loan to Atalanta, where he would undoubtedly prove himself.
Gollini returned to England with Aston Villa but failed to impress in the ChampionshipCredit: PA:Press Association
FINDING HIS FEET
In 2018, Gollini signed a permanent deal with the Serie A side.
Initially, he spent the first half of the year as backup to Etrit Berisha. But in the second half of the season he managed to dislodge his rival.
By 2019-20, he was first choice – appearing for Atalanta in their debut Champions League campaign.
Proving to be an astute buy, his performances helped the club reached the last-16 of the tournament.
And in the league, they finished a respectable third in their last two seasons with Gollini between the sticks.
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At Atalanta Gollini found his feet and proved to be a top keeperCredit: Getty
MANCINI CALLING
Although Gianluigi Donnarumma is, and will probably be for some time, the undisputed No1 for Italy – Gollini is an able deputy.
In November, 2019 he earned his first (and only) cap when Roberto Mancini called up for the Euro 2020 qualifier against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Appearing as a second half substitute for Donnarumma, Gollini kept a clean sheet in the 3-0 win.
Tottenham fans will be hoping the opposition will draw blanks against their new keeper, when he makes his bow for the club.
Capped by Italy in 2019, Gollini appears to have a bright futureCredit: Getty
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Liverpool and Tottenham in Domenico Berardi transfer fight with Sassuolo winger impressing for Italy at Euro 2020
by Philippa Kaur 3 July 2021, 13:46
LIVERPOOL and Tottenham are keeping tabs on Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi, reports suggest.Berardi enjoyed an impressive campaign in Serie A, which saw the Neroverdi finishing eighth in the table.
Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi has been linked with Liverpool and TottenhamCredit: Getty
The talented winger has also shone bright at Euro 2020, helping Italy advance to the competition’s semi-finals.
According to Goal, the 26-year-old’s stunning displays have led to intense interest from Liverpool and Tottenham during the summer transfer window.
Sassuolo understand that it will be difficult to hold on to the Italy international ahead of this coming season.
But the Serie A outfit hope to maintain Berardi, whom they describe as their “symbol”.
Sassuolo chief executive Giovanni Carnevali told Radio 24:”Berardi is our symbol, we have a deep bond with him.
“He is doing extraordinary things. He has shown his values and the decisions over the years where he gave up on big clubs were not bad choices.
“We hope to keep him. It is not easy to do, even with him.”
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Berardi is not the only Sassuolo star who is standing out in Euro 2020 and has attracted interest from Europe’s top bidders.
Manuel Locatelli has been a revelation for Italy and Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on the talented midfielder.
Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is determined to sign a top player to link up with Thomas Partey in the middle of the park.
However, the north Londoners are facing the prospect of an intense bidding war with Juventus, who are reportedly leading the race for the 23-year-old.
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