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    Brentford ready to slash Ivan Toney’s asking price by more than £30m with just two clubs left in transfer race

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    BRENTFORD are ready to slash their asking price for Ivan Toney to less than £50million due to a lack of interest.Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have all made it clear to Brentford that they have no plans to bid for in the England striker.Brentford are prepared to lower their asking price for Ivan ToneyCredit: GettyThat leaves Tottenham and West Ham as his most likely suitors.Brentford had hoped to create an auction for Toney after he returned from an eight-month gambling ban in January and initially invited bids in excess of £80m.But there were no offers Toney during the winter transfer window and the club have been surprised at the lack interest this summer.Arsenal are not prioritising signing a striker this summer, Chelsea think Toney is too old and United have signed £36.5m Holland striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBrentford’s position is complicated by the fact that they have been planning for Toney’s departure for over a year and have already signed his replacement.Brentford broke their transfer record to pay Club Brugge £31m for Brazilian striker Igor Thiago in February, and manager Thomas Frank will struggle to accomodate both players in his first-team plans.Toney is keen to leave Brentford this summer but has repeatedly spoken of his desire to join a “top club that wins trophies.”The 28-year-old could opt to see out the final year of his contract at Brentford in the hope of joining a big club on a free transfer next summer, although such a move may create tension with his employers.Most read in FootballBrentford stood by Toney during his FA ban placing over 200 bets on football, but their relationship is not straightforward.The former Newcastle and Peterborough striker initially denied placing any bets before changing his story and pleading guilty at an FA hearing, a U-turn which caused problems for the club.Watch Ivan Toney score unbelievable volley in England training in ultimate route one goal before Netherlands clashAny Tottenham bid for Toney would depend on them selling Brazilian international Richarlison.But they are also interested in Lille striker Jonathan David, who is available for £25m. West Ham have also inquired about Canada ace David. More

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      Tottenham star James Maddison selling jaw-dropping £2.5million mansion with pool, football pitch and bar

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      JAMES MADDISON is flogging his jaw-dropping house that comes with its own football pitch for £2.5million.The Tottenham ace’s pad comes with a stunning outdoor swimming pool and its own football pitch.James Maddison’s £2.5million Nottinghamshire mansion has been listed for saleCredit: GettyMaddison’s pad comes with all the luxury you would expect with a top footballerCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe property features a stunning pool and full-sized football pitchCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingFriends and family can relax by the pool areaCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe property comes with a generous open plan living areaCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe property is comparable to a luxury Spanish villaCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingFriends and family can also gather round by the pool alongside a luxury fire pit.The property features a bar which is lined with framed football shirts from fellow Premier League stars he’s played against.They include Mo Salah and Kevin De Bruyne, who he swapped shirts with.Others from former Prem stars such as Harry Kane, Sergio Aguero and Mesut Ozil also feature on the wall.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAccompanying the bar is also a pool table, with Maddison in the past talking about his love of billiards.And of course there is a dart board. Maddison is a huge fan of the sport and even performs a darts celebration when he scores.His staggering collection of trainers are also visible stacked up on shelves.Maddison, 27 – who missed out on England’s Euro 2024 squad – lived in the house in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire while at Leicester City.Most read in FootballThe bar features the shirts of many famous players’ shirtsCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingA football pitch means whoever buys the house can sharpen their skillsCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingA cosy TV area is perfect for watching filmsCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingIt features a minimalist kitchenCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingSports memorabilia is featured throughoutCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingMaddison’s sneaker collection is also on showCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe moved closer to Tottenham after his £40million switch last summer.The home is also equipped with electric gates, CCTV system, video intercom entry system and security fencing, as reported by Luxury Property News.FHP Living who are marketing the home, described the property as: “A magnificent “Grand Design” style home occupying a generous mature plot in the region of 0.8 acres that backs onto woodland.Tottenham star James Maddison opens up on three-month injury layoff which stopped him being a dad to newborn twins“The Eco/Passive design offers high levels of thermal comfort & air quality and was completed in 2012 being built on a “no expense spared” program.“The property offers luxurious leisure facilities to include an outdoor heated pool with motorised safety cover, pool room, entertainment studio, gymnasium and artificial grass football pitch.Maddison has been pictured playing on the football pitch in the pastCredit: Instagram / @kennedyalexaHe pictured himself having a kickabout alongside girlfriend Kennedy AlexaCredit: Instagram / @maddersThe pool area features a stunning viewCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe pool also has a sheltered areaCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingTh outside area also has an underground gymCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe mansion has a Spanish villa influence to itCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe property is far away from main roadsCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThere’s a bedroom by the pool for guests to relaxCredit: Jam Press/ FHP Living“The property is protected by a state of the art security system to include CCTV, automated gates, video intercom entry system & security fencing. Showroom style car garage with separate visitor car park.”Both the pool table and football pitch bare James Maddison’s initials.Maddison has a son, two and one-year-old twins with partner Kennedy Alexa.The property features a spa roomCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingLuxury oozes throughout the mansionCredit: Jam Press/ FHP LivingThe house is protected by electronic gatesCredit: Jam Press/ FHP Living More

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      Trophyless Harry Kane really IS starting to look cursed as England captain’s horror Euro 2024 final stats revealed

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      IT now seems as though he really is cursed. Along with the rest of us.Tragically, unbelievably, Harry Kane’s agonising search for a trophy still continues and you know have to wonder whether he will ever actually manage it.Harry Kane struggled to make an impact in England’s latest final defeatCredit: AlamyIt was another near miss for the strikerCredit: APCertainly for England, in any case.Kane has now suffered defeat in three major club finals and two finals of the European Championships.Last night, the Three Lions captain was so ineffective that he was replaced by Ollie Watkins just after the hour.Like much of this tournament, he really struggled to make an impact when England needed him, not that he had much service.READ MORE ENGLAND NEWSHe had one shot in the first half and that was blocked by Rodri, who subsequently injured himself and went off at the break.When Cole Palmer struck that brilliant equaliser, Kane was off on his feet from the bench, only for the national team to get another kick in the bo**ocks at the end.Kane was substituted in both the games against Switzerland and Holland which England went on to win but on this occasion, he could only witness a gut-wrenching twist just when it looked as though Gareth Southgate’s team had dug their way out of trouble.The Bayern Munich striker suffered the World Cup 2018 semi-final loss against Croatia, endured heartbreak against Italy in the Euro 2020 final and then missed from the spot in the World Cup 2022 quarter-final against France.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe really thought that this was his time, even though England did not play well in Germany.Despite not winning anything with Bayern last season, Kane will surely end that drought next time around.Heartache for England as Spain clinch Euro 2024 with late winnerMaybe Kane really is cursed as trophy drought goes on… he may never get a better chance with EnglandIT now seems as though he really is cursed. Along with the rest of us, writes Charlie Wyett.Tragically, unbelievably, Harry Kane’s agonising search for a trophy still continues and you know have to wonder whether he will ever actually manage it.Certainly for England, in any case.Kane has now suffered defeat in three major club finals and two finals of the European Championships.Last night, the Three Lions captain was so ineffective that he was replaced by Ollie Watkins just after the hour.Like much of this tournament, he really struggled to make the impact when England needed him, not that he had much service.He had one shot in the first half and that was Rodri, who subsequently injured himself and went off at the break.When Cole Palmer struck that brilliant equaliser, Kane was off on his feet from the bench, only for the national team to get another kick in the bo**ocks at the end.Kane was substituted in both the games against Switzerland and Holland which England went on to win but on this occasion, he could only witness a gut-wrenching twist just when it looked as though Gareth Southgate’s team had dug their way out of trouble.The Bayern Munich striker suffered the World Cup 2018 semi-final loss against Croatia, endured heartbreak against Italy in the Euro2020 final and then missed from the spot in the World Cup 2022 quarter-final against France.He really thought that this was his time, even though England did not play well in Germany.Kane will know that he will have more opportunities with England. But not many more.The World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico seems a long way away and it will surely be under a new manager. Will England be better than they are now? Probably not.And we are all left to wonder how much better England would have been with a fit and firing Kane at his very best.Read the full verdict on the curse of Harry Kane…Or check out all of Charlie Wyett’s Euro 2024 stories…Kane will know that he will have more opportunities with England. But not many more.The World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico seems a long way away and it will surely be under a new manager. Will England be better than they are now? Probably not.Kane, who had 66 goals in his previous 97 appearances for England, once again seemed to be playing at 80 per cent.Throughout this tournament, Kane had not looked completely fit. Although he struck 44 goals for Bayern, he suffered a back injury ahead of the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid and had not been right since.Throughout his time at the Euros, Kane insisted he was fit but he was never going to say he wasn’t.Possibly, at the start of next season, Kane will admit that maybe, on reflection, he was nowhere near his best.But it is such an unbelievable shame. Even there is one person in football, more than anyone who deserves to win something, particularly for his country, it is Kane.As an eight-year-old, he would watch games at the Sirloin pub in Chingford, along with father Pat, mum Kim and brother Charlie.Sometimes, the boys would go with their faces painted. After an England defeat, Harry would cry.And here in Berlin, every Englishman was crying – or felt like doing so.Kane was PFA young player of the year in 2014-15 before winning the Premier League’s Golden Boot in 2016, 2017 and 2021. He did the same in Germany with Bayern.Here inside the Olympiastadion on Saturday night, Kane said he would swap them all for an individual success but it was not to be.Even when he moved to Bayern, almost comically, Kane lost out on a trophy in his first game – the German Super Cup. And then he ended up winning nothing as his club were embarrassed in the Bundesliga by shock winners Bayer Leverkusen.In those early days as a professional, struggling to make his name in stints on loan at Leyton Orient, Millwall, Norwich and Leicester, the chances of him becoming England’s top scorer seemed utterly unthinkable.Kane’s senior England career started nine years ago in a 4-0 win over Lithuania aged 21 and seven months – which is younger than Jude Bellingham is now – but he has become the figurehead of this team under Southgate. But for how much longer, remains to be seen.Kane has spoken about him now having “an aura” since moving to Bayern, something which was not exactly the case when he failed to set the world alight with his loan stints before establishing himself at Tottenham.But at Spurs, the trophies he craved, failed to materialise.Spurs finished third in a two-horse race in 2016 when Leicester shocked the world.  Tottenham were bridesmaids to Chelsea 12 months later.Kane also lost EFL Cup finals with Spurs in 2015 and 2021. Also in 2019 when he failed to make his mark in the Champions league final when Spurs lost to Liverpool. Kane, having missed six weeks of the season with an ankle injury, was clearly not fit.READ MORE SUN STORIESSince working with Canadian-based Spanish sports medicine specialist Dr Alejandro Elorriaga Claraco, Kane’s injury problems had been rare – until that injury at Bayern in April.And now, we are all left to wonder how much better England would have been with a fit and firing Kane at his very best.England ratings: Palmer the super sub but captain Kane struggles yet again in Spain heartbreakCOLE PALMER came off the bench to be England’s star man – but his heroics were unable to stop heartbreak against Spain, writes Tom Barclay.Mikel Oyarzabal struck a late dagger through the hearts of the Three Lions to seal a 2-1 Spanish victory.And that ensured that 58 years of hurt will go on.Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated each England player in the crushing defeat:Jordan Pickford: 8Carefully controlled a blast of a backpass from John Stones on his line in the first half. Could do little to stop Williams’ opener but made two terrific stops to deny Yamal, only for Oyarzabal to poke home at the death.Kyle Walker: 6Had his hands full with Williams but managed the Spanish livewire pretty well but could not get near his powerful opener. John Stones: 8A colossus again as he played every single minute of this Euros, despite lack of Manchester City game-time. Superb block on early Williams shot, was often in the right place at the right time and at one point dribbled all the way up the pitch.Marc Guehi: 6Solid alongside Stones and overall it has been a brilliant first tournament for the Crystal Palace star. But Oyarzabal nicked in front of him for the winner.Bukayo Saka: 7Most consistent attacker for England across the tournament and had a good battle with pantomime villain Marc Cucurella here. It was his cross that Bellingham laid off for Palmer to work his magic.Declan Rice: 7Went past his boss Gareth Southgate’s cap haul by winning his 58th here and he is still only 25. Was in the thick of it in the midfield battle throughout. Kobbie Mainoo: 5Just 19 and starting a major final for England in the middle of midfield. Fewer bursts forward though than in recent games as his side struggled for possession and was subbed for Palmer as Southgate searched for a leveller. Luke Shaw: 7Looked so sharp for a player making his first start since Luton away on February 10, winning his battle against Lamine Yamal in the first half. But Yamal got the better of him after the break to tee up Williams’ opener.Phil Foden: 6Out of possession it was his job to man-mark Manchester City colleague Rodri, until the Spanish maestro went off injured at half-time. Had a half-chance just before the break but could not beat Unai Simon.Jude Bellingham: 7Shunted wide left when England did not have the ball – which was a lot of the time. Riskily flew into a few tackles, but it was his clever lay-off that teed up Palmer.Harry Kane: 4His lack of involvement was summed up by England fans calling for Ollie Watkins in the 57th minute. They got their wish on the hour.SUBS: Ollie Watkins: 6Semi-final hero was introduced far earlier here to get some legs in behind, though he did not have too much impact this time.Cole Palmer: 9What an impact after emerging with just twenty minutes to go. Yet another of Southgate’s subs paid off handsomely as Palmer curled a peach of an equaliser with 17 minutes remaining, sending most of the Olympiastadion potty.Ivan Toney: 6Thrown on right at the end but could not make an impact.Gareth Southgate: 7The game was a chess match for the first half and Southgate was never going to go early with his bold moves.His subs were excellent to be fair, with Palmer brilliantly getting his team back into it.Critics will say England did not play attacking enough but Spain are one hell of a side – and Southgate’s men pushed them all the way. More

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      Tottenham monitoring Brazilian wonderkid Marcus Vinnicius, 17, with two Premier League rivals also keen on transfer

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      TOTTENHAM are monitoring the latest Brazilian sensation to come out of Palmeiras.The Sao Paulo-based club have become one of the country’s best producers of talent in recent years.Marcus Vinnicius is wanted by TottenhamCredit: www.palmeiras.comPalmeiras have sold Endrick to Real Madrid in a fee that could rise £50m, Luis Guilherme to West Ham for £25m and Estevao Willian to Chelsea for £47m.And now, 17-year-old left-back Marcus Vinnicius is catching the eye of Spurs.Wolves, Newcastle and Benfica are also interested in the wonderkid.Vinnicius – who can also play as a winger – is set to sign his first professional contract with Palmeiras this summer until June 2026, with an extension until 2029 already on the table.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe sales of Endrick, 17, Guilherme, 18, and Estevao, 17, have banked Palmeiras over £120m, and the club view Vinnicius as another big money-maker.Vinnicius is expected to have an £85m release clause in his contract, but Palmeiras are open to negotiating a deal for any interested party from Europe.Several scouts from the continent were present to watch him in a tournament in Ecuador last month that Palmeiras would go on to win.Vinnicius arrived at Palmeiras in 2022, despite major interest from Flamengo, Internacional and Atletico Mineiro, after impressing in the Goias youth team – a club where former Chelsea, Brazil and Portugal manager Luiz Felipe Scolari made his name.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTottenham could be close to sign another wonderkidPalmeiras director of youth Joao Paulo Sampaio worked hard to convince the club to bring in the highly-rated Vinnicius, having also found Endrick, Guilherme and Estevao.Spurs’ recruitment drive is currently focusing on young talents.SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesThey already brought in 18-year-old midfield duo Archie Gray from Leeds and Lucas Bergvall from Swedish side Djurgarden.Tottenham’s top 10 biggest signings: Hit or miss?1) Tanguy Ndombele – £52.7mNdombele joined from Lyon in 2019 with huge expectations after shattering Tottenham’s transfer record.But he would go on to play just 91 times for the club, scoring 10 goals and is now set to leave one year before the end of his contract.2) Richarlison – £49.3mRicharlison almost broke the £50m mark when he arrived from Everton in 2022 as Harry Kane’s back-up.And while his tally of 12 goals this season was a significant increase on the three from his opening Spurs campaign, he is being linked with a departure this summer.3) Brennan Johnson – £46.8mJohnson was signed by Ange Postecoglou last summer and has impressed in patches during his first season in North London.He scored five goals and 10 assists in 38 games and will look to build on that in the 2024/25 campaign.4) Cristian Romero – £44.2mRomero initially joined on loan from Atalanta in 2021, before his impressive displays saw him secure a permanent deal the following year.He is two games shy of 100 for Spurs and, while he can be reckless with his tackling at times, is beginning to form a promising partnership with Micky van de Ven.5) James Maddison – £39.4mMaddison was handed Kane’s No10 shirt after arriving at Spurs and hit the ground running with three goals and five assists in his opening 11 matches.But after getting injured against Chelsea in October, he failed to return with the same sharpness – managing just five goal contributions in 15 league matches as he missed out on England’s final 26-man squad for the Euros.6) Davinson Sanchez – £35.7mSanchez joined Spurs from Ajax in 2017 and played more than 200 games across a six-year spell.But he was always considered a somewhat erratic defender who did not play more than 20 games in a Premier League season from 2020 onwards.7) Pedro Porro – £34mPorro was another signing who originally arrived on loan in January 2023, before he signed permanently last summer.He has 54 appearances for Spurs under his belt, scoring seven goals and impressing under Postecoglou this season.8) Micky van de Ven – £34mRapid Dutch centre-back Van de Ven was named Spurs Player of the Season in his first campaign at the club.His pace, athleticism, and technical ability on the ball have made him arguably Postecoglou’s best signing to date.9) Moussa Sissoko – £29.8mSissoko came to North London for a substantial fee after being relegated with Newcastle and went on to enjoy five years at Tottenham, playing more than 200 games.Unfortunately for the French midfielder, he is best-known for giving away a controversial penalty for handball in the first minute of Spurs’ 2-0 Champions League final defeat to Liverpool in 2019.10) Giovani Lo Celso – £27.2mLo Celso joined on loan from Real Betis in 2019 – a deal that was made permanent the following season.He has 10 goals and eight assists in 108 games, with some Spurs fans still unsure about the Argentine. More

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      Archie Gray’s Brentford transfer breaks down AFTER medical as Leeds reject offer at last minute

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      BRENTFORD have seen a £40m bid for Archie Gray rejected by Leeds United.Leeds have knocked back the Bees’ big money offer, despite allowing Gray to complete a medical with the Premier League outfit.Leeds United have rejected a £35m bid from Brentford for Archie GrayCredit: RexIt was yesterday revealed that Gray was heading to London to complete a medical with Brentford after Thomas Frank’s side had submitted a £40m bid.And Leeds had even granted the 18-year-old permission to carry out the tests.But less than 24 hours after the news broke and Leeds have now turned down the offer for their academy graduate over payment structure.Gray is highly thought of at Elland Road, not least because of his family ties.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe teenager is the great nephew of club legend Eddie Gray, who made over 450 appearances for the club and was twice the manager after hanging up his boots.And his efforts in the Championship last term earned him the award for Young Player of the Year.The star may not be too disheartened by the late decision as it looks like another Premier League club are lurking in the background to hijack the deal.Tottenham are working on a move to sign Gray and are in early discussions over a deal.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSConversations are said to be ongoing with an expectation on all sides that a deal can be struck.It’s claimed by The Athletic that Gray had a change of heart himself and is leaning towards a switch to Spurs over their London rivals.Footballers you didn’t know were related from Premier League icons to Lionel MessiSpurs are amongst a number of Premier League clubs who are circling the rising star and are believed to have been exploring the deal for months.Gray penned a new contract at Leeds in January, tying him down until 2028. More

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      Tottenham’s record signing wakes up unemployed as he is released after winning three trophies in two seasons

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      TANGUY NDOMBELE has been cut loose by Tottenham.The French flop, 27, remains Spurs’ record signing after joining from Lyon for £60million in 2019.Tottenham have mutually terminated Tanguy Ndombele’s contract a year earlyCredit: GettyBut he fell out of favour with then-boss Jose Mourinho and did not convince any of the managers that followed the Special One.After three successive loans to Lyon, Napoli and Galatasaray – all of whom decided not to take up an option to sign him permanently – Spurs have now decided to pay him up with a year remaining on his deal.The club confirmed Ndombele’s exit on social media, with his contract mutually terminated.His departure will become effective on June 30 following the conclusion of his loan spell at Galatasaray.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSNdombele made 26 appearances in Turkey, providing one assist as Galatasaray won the league title.The triumph follows his trophy success in Napoli during the 2022/23 campaign.He scored once in 30 Serie A appearances for the club as they ended their 33-year wait for the Scudetto.Ndombele was unable to help end Tottenham’s trophy drought during his time in England, though.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSDuring his five years in North London, the midfielder made 91 appearances across all competitions.He also scored 10 goals and provided nine assists in those appearances.Tottenham launch bizarre ad to reveal new kit with Gavin and Stacey star, Maddison playing darts and Peter CrouchHowever, Ndombele has not featured for Spurs since appearing against Morecambe in the FA Cup in January 2022.Spurs previously confirmed the exits of four other first-team players at the end of the month.Tottenham’s top 10 biggest signings: Hit or miss?
      1) Tanguy Ndombele – £52.7m
      Ndombele joined from Lyon in 2019 with huge expectations after shattering Tottenham’s transfer record.
      But he would go on to play just 91 times for the club, scoring 10 goals and is now set to leave one year before the end of his contract.
      2) Richarlison – £49.3m
      Richarlison almost broke the £50m mark when he arrived from Everton in 2022 as Harry Kane’s back-up.
      And while his tally of 12 goals this season was a significant increase on the three from his opening Spurs campaign, he is being linked with a departure this summer.
      3) Brennan Johnson – £46.8m
      Johnson was signed by Ange Postecoglou last summer and has impressed in patches during his first season in North London.
      He scored five goals and 10 assists in 38 games and will look to build on that in the 2024/25 campaign.
      4) Cristian Romero – £44.2m
      Romero initially joined on loan from Atalanta in 2021, before his impressive displays saw him secure a permanent deal the following year.
      He is two games shy of 100 for Spurs and, while he can be reckless with his tackling at times, is beginning to form a promising partnership with Micky van de Ven.
      5) James Maddison – £39.4m
      Maddison was handed Kane’s No10 shirt after arriving at Spurs and hit the ground running with three goals and five assists in his opening 11 matches.
      But after getting injured against Chelsea in October, he failed to return with the same sharpness – managing just five goal contributions in 15 league matches as he missed out on England’s final 26-man squad for the Euros.
      6) Davinson Sanchez – £35.7m
      Sanchez joined Spurs from Ajax in 2017 and played more than 200 games across a six-year spell.
      But he was always considered a somewhat erratic defender who did not play more than 20 games in a Premier League season from 2020 onwards.
      7) Pedro Porro – £34m
      Porro was another signing who originally arrived on loan in January 2023, before he signed permanently last summer.
      He has 54 appearances for Spurs under his belt, scoring seven goals and impressing under Postecoglou this season.
      8) Micky van de Ven – £34m
      Rapid Dutch centre-back Van de Ven was named Spurs Player of the Season in his first campaign at the club.
      His pace, athleticism, and technical ability on the ball have made him arguably Postecoglou’s best signing to date.
      9) Moussa Sissoko – £29.8m
      Sissoko came to North London for a substantial fee after being relegated with Newcastle and went on to enjoy five years at Tottenham, playing more than 200 games.
      Unfortunately for the French midfielder, he is best-known for giving away a controversial penalty for handball in the first minute of Spurs’ 2-0 Champions League final defeat to Liverpool in 2019.
      10) Giovani Lo Celso – £27.2m
      Lo Celso joined on loan from Real Betis in 2019 – a deal that was made permanent the following season.
      He has 10 goals and eight assists in 108 games, with some Spurs fans still unsure about the Argentine.

      Eric Dier and Ivan Perisic have already agreed free transfers to Bayern Munich and Hajduk Split, respectively.Meanwhile, Ryan Sessegnon and Japhet Tanganga will also depart at the end of their deals. More

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      Tottenham flop who broke Man Utd hearts left unemployed at 35 after release from club with immediate effect

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      FORMER Tottenham star Etienne Capoue is now unemployed after being released from Villarreal.The 35-year-old won Man of the Match when Villarreal beat Manchester United in a historic penalty shootout in the 2021 Europa League final.Etienne Capoue leaves Villarreal as a free agentCredit: Getty – PoolHe played a huge part in defeating Manchester United in the 2021 Europa League finalCredit: ReutersOnce upon a time, the defensive midfielder was one of the most sought after stars in Europe.After five impressive years at French side Toulouse, it was Spurs that nabbed him for £9m in 2013.After moving to Villarreal in 2021 , he was the star man in the club’s 11-10 penalty shootout Europa League final victory over Man Utd, where David De Gea was the only player to miss his spot kick.The win delivered Villarreal their first major trophy in club history, and Unai Emery his fourth Europa League title.read more football newsBut now Capoue is on the lookout for a new club after transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirmed he was leaving the La Liga club.Capoue leaves as a free agent with his current contract expiring on June 30.Capoue’s letter to fans read: “Farewells are never easy. And even less so when you say goodbye to a club where you have been so happy for three and half years and experienced some great moments.”I have experienced some unforgettable moments at this club. I will never forget the night of May 26 2021 in Gdansk. I am proud to be part of the group that won the Europa League.”Most read in FootballCapoue is a free agent after his Villarreal contract expiredCredit: RexBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Spurs flop played 148 times for Villarreal, scoring 12 and providing nine assists in that time.Capoue dropped down the pecking order after the arrival of then manager Quique Setien in the 2022/2023 season.Football’s weirdest contract clauses revealed including non-Arsenal agreement and a private jet promiseCapoue joins Liverpool’s legendary goalkeeper Pepe Reina in leaving Villarreal.Meanwhile Capoue ultimately failed to reach his potential when he joined Tottenham, scoring just twice and providing two assists in 36 matches.He went on to have five Premier League seasons with Watford after the Hornets paid a then club record £6.3m for him.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Tottenham in talks to cancel Tanguy Ndombele’s contract with club giving up on £60m flop who will be available for free

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      TOTTENHAM are in talks with record signing Tanguy Ndombele as they look to rip up his contract this summer.The French midfielder, 27, arrived in North London from Lyon in a deal worth £60million in the summer of 2019.Tanguy Ndombele has failed to make a major impact during five years on Spurs’ booksCredit: GettyThe transfer shattered the club’s previous record of £35.7m which they paid for defender Davinson Sanchez.But Ndombele proved to be a huge disappointment, scoring 10 goals and assisting nine in 91 appearances.He attempted to rejuvenate his career with a loan return to Lyon and another short spell with Serie A side Napoli.Yet his poor form continued, before he joined Turkish giants Galatasaray in September last year.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd while Ndombele was a part of the team that ended up winning the league title with 102 points, he still did not impress enough to convince Tottenham to give him another chance.Spurs are in talks to cancel Ndombele’s £200,000-a-week contract – which runs until 2025.The club have decided to negotiate a settlement that suits both parties and will allow Ndombele to walk away a free agent.Manager Ange Postecoglou had already made it clear last summer that the midfielder was not a part of his plans, despite handing him a fresh start when he first arrived.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSPLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
      His last Spurs appearance came against Morecambe in January 2022 when he stormed down the tunnel after being substituted by manager Antonio Conte as he was booed off by his own fans.Galatasaray had a £13million option to buy from Spurs but have chosen not to trigger the clause.Best ten new Premier League kits for next seasonNdombele played 26 times this season, failing to score and assisting just one goal.Tottenham’s top 10 biggest signings: Hit or miss?
      1) Tanguy Ndombele – £52.7m
      Ndombele joined from Lyon in 2019 with huge expectations after shattering Tottenham’s transfer record.
      But he would go on to play just 91 times for the club, scoring 10 goals and is now set to leave one year before the end of his contract.
      2) Richarlison – £49.3m
      Richarlison almost broke the £50m mark when he arrived from Everton in 2022 as Harry Kane’s back-up.
      And while his tally of 12 goals this season was a significant increase on the three from his opening Spurs campaign, he is being linked with a departure this summer.
      3) Brennan Johnson – £46.8m
      Johnson was signed by Ange Postecoglou last summer and has impressed in patches during his first season in North London.
      He scored five goals and 10 assists in 38 games and will look to build on that in the 2024/25 campaign.
      4) Cristian Romero – £44.2m
      Romero initially joined on loan from Atalanta in 2021, before his impressive displays saw him secure a permanent deal the following year.
      He is two games shy of 100 for Spurs and, while he can be reckless with his tackling at times, is beginning to form a promising partnership with Micky van de Ven.
      5) James Maddison – £39.4m
      Maddison was handed Kane’s No10 shirt after arriving at Spurs and hit the ground running with three goals and five assists in his opening 11 matches.
      But after getting injured against Chelsea in October, he failed to return with the same sharpness – managing just five goal contributions in 15 league matches as he missed out on England’s final 26-man squad for the Euros.
      6) Davinson Sanchez – £35.7m
      Sanchez joined Spurs from Ajax in 2017 and played more than 200 games across a six-year spell.
      But he was always considered a somewhat erratic defender who did not play more than 20 games in a Premier League season from 2020 onwards.
      7) Pedro Porro – £34m
      Porro was another signing who originally arrived on loan in January 2023, before he signed permanently last summer.
      He has 54 appearances for Spurs under his belt, scoring seven goals and impressing under Postecoglou this season.
      8) Micky van de Ven – £34m
      Rapid Dutch centre-back Van de Ven was named Spurs Player of the Season in his first campaign at the club.
      His pace, athleticism, and technical ability on the ball have made him arguably Postecoglou’s best signing to date.
      9) Moussa Sissoko – £29.8m
      Sissoko came to North London for a substantial fee after being relegated with Newcastle and went on to enjoy five years at Tottenham, playing more than 200 games.
      Unfortunately for the French midfielder, he is best-known for giving away a controversial penalty for handball in the first minute of Spurs’ 2-0 Champions League final defeat to Liverpool in 2019.
      10) Giovani Lo Celso – £27.2m
      Lo Celso joined on loan from Real Betis in 2019 – a deal that was made permanent the following season.
      He has 10 goals and eight assists in 108 games, with some Spurs fans still unsure about the Argentine. More

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      I turned down the ‘Tom Huddlestone role’ at Tottenham to join League One team – it’s given me a new lease of life

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      TOM CARROLL has revealed he rejected a “Tom Huddlestone role” at Tottenham to join League One side Exeter.The former Spurs midfielder, 32, left North London in 2017 after injuries saw him play just 56 games across five seasons.Former Tottenham man Tom Carroll is thriving with Exeter in League OneCredit: RexCarroll left Tottenham in 2017 but returned to train with them during the 2022/23 seasonCredit: –He was part of an influx of Tottenham academy players that included Harry Kane, but Carroll’s career took a very different path to England’s No9.He signed for Swansea and went on to feature 67 times in the Premier League for the Welsh outfit, before he joined QPR in the Championship for one year.That was followed by a season with Ipswich, but Carroll’s body was still not right and in the summer of 2022 he opted to take a year out of the game.He returned to Spurs to train with their U21s and was offered a player-coach role with the team – the same position Tom Huddlestone held at Manchester United for two years until last month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNow he has revealed to The Athletic he rejected it because he did not feel his playing career was over.Shortly after that he was approached by Exeter – who he has gone on to thrive with in the third tier this season.Impressing on his debut in a 3-0 win over Wycombe, he featured in 42 of the club’s 46 League One matches.Carroll, now 32, said: “After the game [his Exeter debut], I was like, ‘I’ve missed this feeling’.Most read in EFLEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSCarroll played 42 of Exeter’s 46 League One games in the 2023/24 campaign”Winning games, you can’t really replicate it. It’s just a buzz with the boys after, going over to clap the fans. I think that’s special.”After that game, it made me realise, ‘I can still do this. I still feel good’. So I just wanted to enjoy it and get that buzz back.”Tottenham launch bizarre ad to reveal new kit with Gavin and Stacey star, Maddison playing darts and Peter CrouchCarroll is pleased he took the year off to re-charge his batteries and is now excited to see what awaits Exeter next season following their 13th place in his opening campaign at the club.He added: “Having a year out has made me realise that I should try to enjoy it.”In football, everything goes so quickly that you can get caught up in it. You win a game, you feel great for maybe that evening, and then it’s on to the next one.”But I wanted to come back in and try and enjoy it as much as I can, and I’ve done that.”We have got a pretty good squad now, so it’s just about building on that.”PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More