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      Tottenham ‘keen on Maurizio Sarri as they consider replacing Antonio Conte with THIRD former Chelsea manager in 4 years’

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      TOTTENHAM are considering former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri as a potential replacement for Antonio Conte, reports say. The current Spurs boss has yet to sign a new deal with his contract set to run out at the end of the season.
      Maurizio Sarri is an experienced coach who came to prominence after his three impressive years at Napoli before a stint at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Antonio Conte has been in charge of Spurs since November 2021Credit: Reuters
      Conte has appeared frustrated in recent press conferences amid Tottenham’s dodgy run of form in 2023.
      It is still not clear if the Italian intends to stay on for another season in North London.
      Now, Italian publication Il Messaggero report that the club already have a replacement in mind.
      Sarri, currently in charge of Lazio, is believed to be among the frontrunners to replace Conte.
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      The 64-year-old managed Chelsea in the 2018-19 season, having replaced Conte on that occasion at Stamford Bridge.
      He left after one campaign to take charge of Juventus where he would lead the club to their ninth Serie A title in the Covid-hit 2019-20 season.
      But he would be sacked just a month later after Juve were dumped out of the Champions League during the delayed knockout tournament in August.
      Sarri has bounced back since and is now leading a team Lazio who are fighting for a Champions League spot against Jose Mourinho’s Roma.
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      Both clubs have been helped by Juventus’ 15 point deduction which appears to have taken the Old Lady out of the running.
      If Tottenham were to move for the Italian, he would be the fourth ex-Chelsea boss who would take charge of the club in the last decade and the third since 2019.

      Along with Conte, Andre Villas Boas has also made the jump from Stamford Bridge to White Hart Lane in 2012.
      While Mourinho took charge of Chelsea twice before landing at Tottenham in 2019.
      Sarri had a mixed time at the Blues before being replaced by Frank Lampard.
      He led the club to a 3rd-place finish and won the Europa League during his one season in charge.
      That campaign also arguably saw Eden Hazard’s best season at Chelsea.
      But sizeable sections of the fanbase did not warm to Sarri and criticised the style of play and his use of N’Golo Kante in a more advanced midfield role. More

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      Man Utd ‘offered Tottenham transfer target Nicolo Zaniolo’ as Roma star nears January exit

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been offered Tottenham transfer target Nicolo Zaniolo, according to reports.The 23-year-old is up for grabs this month with Roma willing to cash in.
      Man Utd have been offered ZanioloCredit: Getty
      Premier League outfit Tottenham are keen on the Europa Conference League final match winner, but would like an initial loan move.
      However, Roma would like £35million or a loan with an obligation to buy.
      Now, according to AreaNapoli.it, Zaniolo has been offered to another one of England’s “Big Six” in Man Utd.
      United are keen on bolstering Erik ten Hag’s squad in January but want to keep spending low.
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      Wout Weghorst joined on loan from Burnley – providing a short-term solution following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure.
      Paris Saint-Germain have also had the player proposed to them.
      However, Zaniolo’s agent has been spotted in London, which could hint that the midfielder is leaning towards a move to England.
      Zaniolo has had a rather poor campaign under Jose Mourinho in the Italian capital.
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      He has only managed to score two goals in 17 games, with just the one coming in the Serie A.
      Despite this, Mourinho believes the player is likely to stay put.
      He said on Zaniolo’s situation: “Nicolo Zaniolo has asked to leave the club — but it’s not sure that it’s gonna happen.
      “Current proposals are not enough. We only need a good proposal to let Zaniolo leave, and we’ve not received it.
      “My feeling is that in the end, he will stay.”
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      ‘The perfect solution’ – Man Utd legend Teddy Sheringham urges club to go all out for Harry Kane transfer from Tottenham

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      TEDDY SHERINGHAM reckons Harry Kane would be the “perfect solution” for Manchester United.Kane has emerged as a summer target for the Red Devils, who signed Wout Weghorst on loan this month as a stop-gap after Cristiano Ronaldo’s acrimonious exit.
      Harry Kane has been a consistent source of goals for Spurs for several years nowCredit: Alamy
      Teddy Sheringham knows all about playing for and scoring goals for Manchester United and TottenhamCredit: Getty
      England captain Kane is into the last 18 months of his Tottenham contract.
      Though the 29-year-old is open to starting talks over a new deal with the North Londoners next month.
      Sheringham left Spurs for United in 1997 aged 31 and went on to win a stack of trophies, including the Premier League three times on the bounce and the historic treble in ’99.
      The former England striker, 56, told talkSPORT: “Harry Kane would be an unbelievable acquisition for Manchester United. I think he would be the perfect solution.
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      “He’s got to make that decision. I made a big decision when I decided to leave Tottenham because I didn’t like the ambition at the time. Harry has to assess that situation himself.”
      Kane has always had a dream of winning trophies with Tottenham but is yet to achieve it, despite scoring 265 goals for the club.
      That figure is two shy of breaking Jimmy Greaves’ record and if Kane does sign a new deal with Spurs, he will surely go on to smash it by some distance.
      Kane is understood not to be in any rush to pen fresh terms.
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      But the fact that he is open to recommencing negotiations, having not had talks since August 2021 and given the uncertainty of boss Antonio Conte’s future, will come as a huge boost to the Spurs.
      Yet Sheringham now feels United under Erik ten Hag are in a better position to win silverware than Tottenham.
      It is some turnaround given Spurs finished fourth last season, 13 points ahead of United, who are now in that position this season, six ahead of Conte’s side.
      Sheringham observed: “I thought a year ago they were on an even keel. 
      Harry Kane will eventually need to make a big decision on his Tottenham futureCredit: Alamy
      “I would say out of the two at the moment, Manchester United look like they are more likely to win a trophy than Tottenham are.”
      Spurs have been on a poor run in their last ten games, losing against Manchester United, Newcastle, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Arsenal and Manchester City.
      Sheringham, who played 277 times for Spurs in two spells at the club, added: “I know that Harry Kane was very happy this time last year with Conte, was delighted that he had come in and had brought that winning mentality to the football club.
      “But things change very quickly in football and it doesn’t seem like it’s working out with Conte at Tottenham.
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      “[Kane] decided all the way along to stick with Tottenham and stay there and hope things will change around and there would be a winning mentality to match his ambition while he’s at the club.
      “If he doesn’t think that’s going to happen, then it’s a short football career and maybe he might have to move.” More

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      Leandro Trossard’s agent reveals Tottenham lost out to arch-rivals Arsenal in transfer race ‘after only offering £12m’

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      ARSENAL pipped Tottenham to the signing of Leandro Trossard, according to his agent Josy Comhair.The Gunners confirmed the arrival of the winger this week after Brighton accepted an offer worth £27million.
      Arsenal wrapped up a deal for Leandro Trossard in 24 hoursCredit: Getty
      But Trossard could have moved to a different part of North London as Spurs were in contact with his representatives over a move.
      The Belgian was available for transfer after falling out with Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi.
      But according to Trossard’s agent Comhair Tottenham dawdled and that allowed rivals Arsenal to pounce.
      He said: “Spurs were in contact with us for the last two weeks. But it was we want him, but wait this, wait that.
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      “Wednesday we got in touch with Arsenal – 24 hours later they had an agreement.”
      Tottenham reportedly made Brighton an offer of £12million for Trossard which was rejected.
      Arsenal acted quickly in their approach, meeting Brighton’s demands before agreeing personal terms.
      The deal was wrapped up on Friday which allowed Trossard to be registered in time for the visit of Manchester United.
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      Trossard will likely start on the bench against the Red Devils but he offers Mikel Arteta several options because of his versatility.
      The 28-year-old can operate as a winger or a wing-back down the left flank and has scored seven goals in 16 Premier League games this season. More

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      Antonio Conte ‘to quit Spurs at the of season with club not offering Italian new deal and tired of boss’s jibes’

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      ANTONIO CONTE will leave Tottenham at the end of the season, according to reports.The Italian is only under contract with the Lilywhites until June.
      Antonio Conte is ‘set to leave Spurs at the end of the season’Credit: Getty
      Spurs possess the option to trigger a 12 month extension in the deal.
      But according to Italian expert Gianluca DiMarzio, they will let Conte’s contract expire and he will depart.
      Appearing on Sky in Italy, DiMarzio lifted the lid on the 53-year-old’s situation.
      He said: “The news I can tell you with certainty is that Antonio Conte will leave Tottenham at the end of the season.
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      “There was no spark, his contract is expiring and the club has not asked him for a renewal.
      “The club does not like the frequent jibes.
      “Conte wants players to win, while the club prefers to trade, the feeling with the club has not clicked.
      “His family, among other things, has remained in Italy.”
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      Conte, 53, has cut a forlorn figure on the touchline of lateCredit: Reuters
      The former Chelsea boss was appointed by Spurs in November 2021 as successor to Nuno Espirito Santo.
      He helped inspire an upturn in form that led to Tottenham pipping Arsenal to fourth spot last term.
      But things have gone backwards this time around, with Spurs’ performances largely poor even in victory.
      Tottenham have picked up just four points from four league games since the Premier League resumed following the World Cup.
      They sit fifth in the table, six points off the top four.
      Conte has had to deal with a great deal of trauma this season.
      Long-term friend and Spurs fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone passed away following a short illness in October.
      While Italian pal Gianluca Vialli died earlier this month.
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      Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel have both been linked with Spurs job in recent weeks.
      It’s been claimed that a reunion with ex-boss Poch would be a priority over Tuchel, who if appointed would be the fifth former Chelsea manager hired by Tottenham’s current ownership.
      Mauricio Pochettino would be a front-runner for Conte’s jobCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea and Tottenham transfer blow as Milan Skriniar ‘agrees to join PSG for FREE in summer but could go in January’

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      PSG have reportedly agreed on a deal to sign Milan Skriniar this summer, handing a blow to Chelsea and Tottenham.The Premier League duo were hoping to sign the centre-back to strengthen their backlines.
      PSG have reportedly beaten Chelsea and Tottenham to Milan SkriniarCredit: Getty
      But PSG have jumped to the front of the queue as they continued their interest in him from the summer.
      The Ligue 1 giants have agreed to sign him in the summer after his contract expires at Inter Milan, according to L’Equipe.
      The report also suggests the Slovak could make the move this month if PSG pays the Serie A side between £13-£8million.
      This could interest Inter as it would mean they would get some cash for one of their top players rather than see him walk out of the door for nothing at the end of the season.
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      Spurs would have been hoping that the Slovakian international could have improved their backline.
      Manager Antonio Conte signed Barcelona centre-back Clement Lenglet on loan last summer as a temporary solution while a long-term fix was identified.
      Chelsea, on the other hand, have been spending continuously since the take over by Todd Boehly.
      This month the Blues signed AS Monaco defender Benoît Badiashile to bolster their defence.
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      However, with Wesley Fofana’s injury problems and Thiago Silva not getting any younger, Skriniar would have been a good option.
      The fact that he would have been available on a free transfer would have appealed to the club after the near £500million spend since last summer. More

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      Man Utd ‘to launch stunning Harry Kane transfer swoop as Erik ten Hag makes Tottenham star his No1 summer target’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED want to sign England and Tottenham ace Harry Kane, according to reports.The Spurs star is entering the final year of his contract at Tottenham in the summer.
      Manchester United will launch a swoop for Harry Kane in the summerCredit: Alamy
      Kane is behind only Erling Haaland in this year’s golden boot race
      And that is exactly when Man Utd are planning to take advantage and seal a stunning swoop for the 29-year-old.
      According to the Daily Mail, a new striker is a priority for Erik ten Hag.
      As a result, Ten Hag has listed Kane as his number one target for his summer wishlist.
      Kane has scored 15 goals in 20 Premier League games this season.
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      This tally puts him behind only Erling Haaland in the golden boot race this season.
      However, Kane fits the profile of striker Ten Hag likes to have leading the line.
      He is robust and is able to contribute in possession by dropping deep and spreading the play – something he has combined with Son Heung-Min for on a record-breaking number of times in the Prem.
      The Mail’s report indicates Kane is also open to joining United.
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      The lack of progress at Spurs has left Kane frustrated, and there is consequently a negative feeling regarding a new deal for him.
      And with the added factor of Spurs’ Champions League status looking more and more precarious by the week as opposed to United’s strengthening hand, it could be a decisive factor.
      But chairman Daniel Levy will not allow Kane to leave on the cheap.
      The minimum price Kane will be allowed to go for will be at least £85million, though this will likely be higher given United are a Prem rival.
      Bayern Munich are another interested party and could get a deal on that sort of money, but with Kane now just 62 goals adrift of Alan Shearer’s all-time record goalscorer title – a transfer abroad could depend on Kane’s individual aspirations.
      Should they fail to sign Kane, United will turn to the likes of Napoli’s Victor Osimhen or Red Bull Salzburg forward Benjamin Sesko.
      The need for a striker is desperately apparent after Cristiano Ronaldo departed the club.
      Wout Weghorst has been brought in on loan for the rest of the season, but all parties recognise this is likely to only be a short-term solution. More

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      Antonio Conte slams Tottenham flops and claims his Spurs are defending like a relegation-calibre team after City shocker

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      ANTONIO CONTE warned Tottenham are defending like a team scrapping in the relegation zone right now.Spurs have shipped 21 goals in their last ten league games – including four in Thursday’s 4-2 defeat at Manchester City – and have conceded two or more in nine of those fixtures.
      Spurs’ bumpy form has put their hopes of a top four place in perilCredit: Getty
      It is proving to be their Achilles heel which is overshadowing the progress Conte feels the team is making at the other end of the pitch when taking on the bigger opponents.
      The Italian said: “The positive situation is I think we have improved a lot to face important opponents like Manchester City. 
      “On one side, we are doing progress. On the other, compared to last season, we are doing less. 
      “To concede 21 goals in the last ten games, this is usually for a team that fights in the relegation zone.
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      “To turn the season, we have to improve when conceding a goal easily. To concede at the moment at least two goals every game, we have to turn this into a positive.”
      Spurs have kept just five clean sheets in the league compared to 13 last season after Conte had arrived.
      The North Londoners have conceded 31 goals in total in the league, which is five and six more than Everton and West Ham respectively, both of whom are in the drop zone.
      Their form in the last five games is worse than relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest and Wolves.
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      Asked how he can solve his defensive problems, Conte replied: “I think we have to improve the spirit, the collaboration, the will, the desire, the feeling to suffer.
      “Maybe we have forgotten to suffer and to understand that if we want to win the game then maybe you have to stay there, to suffer like last season. 
      “You have to defend the result, the will and desire not to concede a goal.”
      The poor run in the last ten fixtures has left Spurs five points off the Champions League spots, having played a game more than fourth-placed Newcastle.
      While defeat to Fulham on Monday would see the in-form Cottagers leapfrog them in the table.
      Conte feels it will take another “miracle” to finish in the top four – which was how he described last season’s achievement of doing exactly that.
      But he added: “We want to be realistic but at the same time in myself I dream. 
      “I dream, I want to play Champions League. There are 18 games in the Premier League.”
      “There is another competition in the FA Cup and for sure in our mind we need to dream of something important.” More