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    Tottenham ‘offered Villarreal star Danjuma’ with winger already in England – but they face competition from Prem rivals

    TOTTENHAM have been offered Villarreal star Arnaut Danjuma but face competition from several other clubs, according to reports.The 25-year-old winger looks set to leave the Spanish side this month and is keen on a return to the Premier League.
    Arnaut Danjuma is attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubsCredit: Getty
    Danjuma and his agent are supposedly in England in an attempt to accelerate a transfer.
    Villarreal have contacted Spurs to inform them that they want to sell the attacker, hoping they will join the race for his signature, claim outlet Relevo.
    The Yellow Submarine would allow him to initially leave on loan for a fee of £2.5million, with a view to a permanent deal at the end of the campaign.
    They would then want £27m for the player.
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    The Dutch star was at Bournemouth for two seasons from 2019 to 2021 and he could return to the Cherries.
    Manager Gary O’Neil is looking to boost their survival hopes with a few new signings this month.
    And they are keen to see Danjuma come back after he impressed at the club, netting 17 goals in 52 games.
    While in Spain, he scored 22 goals in 51 games, helping fire Villarreal to a Champions League semi-final last season.
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    They now want to offload the man capped by Holland six times as new manager Quique Setien doesn’t see him as part of his plans.
    The likes of Everton and West Ham are interested in Danjuma too.
    The Hammers made moves to sign him in the summer but eventually chose to pursue other targets.
    His former manager Unai Emery is reportedly keen to work with him again at Aston Villa. More

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    Tottenham make £12m Leandro Trossard transfer offer with Brighton winger having ‘huge fall out with Roberto De Zerbi’

    TOTTENHAM have had a £12million bid for Leandro Trossard rejected by Brighton, according to reports.The Belgian is unsettled on the South Coast after falling out with boss Roberto De Zerbi.
    Leandro Trossard has scored seven goals this seasonCredit: Reuters
    Trossard, 28, has been frozen out by the Italian after reportedly being involved in a training ground bust up with a team-mate.
    And Spurs would like to profit on the situation by sealing a cut-price deal.
    According to The Athletic, the North Londoners launched a verbal £12million offer last week.
    The informal bid was turned down by Seagulls chiefs, with Tottenham yet to lodge another.
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    Trossard has just 18 months left on his contract at the Amex Stadium.
    Agent Josy Comhair revealed that communications between his client and De Zerbi have broken down and a January move will be “beneficial for both parties”.
    But the Brighton gaffer hasn’t ruled out a return to the fold for his skilful attacker.
    He said: “I want to be clear about Trossard. I’m sorry for the situation. I don’t think I’ve made a mistake with him. The people inside Brighton know very well the situation.
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    ‘I’m fine with myself and I’m ready to open the doors for him, because he’s a good guy and a very important player for us.
    “He changes the team, but he has to understand and to work with my attitude, in my way, because I am the coach, I decide the rules inside the dressing room, only this.
    “I’m honest, I’m very clear. When I want to say something I speak inside the family and our family is the dressing room.
    “I don’t want to speak about the communication of his agent, because I don’t know him, I know only Leo.
    “I’m ready to listen to him without a problem, because this situation is important.
    “It’s not a bad situation, it’s a great situation, because if he learns, if we improve our way, we can only improve, and to achieve our dreams there is only one way.
    “To be open to improve and ready to work hard, because we are Brighton, a team of medium level in this competition, so we have to think about the team more than ourselves.”
    Prior to being dropped, Trossard was enjoying a productive season – scoring seven goals and laying on three assists in 16 Prem outings.
    Brighton haven’t struggled for goals since dropping him, however, beating Everton 4-1 before swatting Liverpool aside 3-0.
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    Tottenham vow to ban fan who kicked Arsenal star Aaron Ramsdale as they release statement after shameful attack

    TOTTENHAM have announced they will immediately ban the fan that kicked Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after the North London Derby.The disgraceful attack took place at full-time after the Gunners beat Spurs 2-0 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium thanks to Hugo Lloris’ own goal and Martin Odegaard’s goal.
    Tottenham have vowed to ban the fan that kicked Arsenal’s Aaron RamsdaleCredit: Sky Sports
    Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was attacked after full-timeCredit: Reuters
    Ramsdale bickered with opponent Richarlison at the end of the game and the forward angrily pushed the keeper in the side of the head.
    As a steward led the England international away to the edge of the pitch, a supporter sat in the Tottenham section kicked the shot stopper.
    Players from both sides then ran over to try and diffuse the tensed situation.
    But Spurs have taken immediate action by condemning the fan’s behaviour and vowed to issue an “immediate ban”.
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    Tottenham released the following statement: “We are appalled by the behaviour of a supporter that attempted to attack Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale at the end of today’s match. Violence in any form has no place in football.
    “The Club has reviewed its CCTV footage to identify the supporter and will be working with the Met Police, Arsenal and Aaron Ramsdale to take the strongest possible action, including an immediate ban from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.”
    Ramsdale put together a stunning performances against Tottenham and kept a clean sheet for Arsenal.
    And the 24-year-old addressed the incident during a post-match interview.
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    Ramsdale said: “The Spurs fans were giving me some stick in the second half and I gave them some back.
    “To the few I did do it to it was probably well-greeted sportsmanship like but then a fan jumped over and gave me a little punch in the back.
    “That’s what happened and it is a shame because it’s just a game of football at the end of the day.
    “Both sets of players tried to bring me away, thankfully nothing happened too drastic.
    “It is a sour taste but I am sure we will enjoy it when we go back to the dressing room.” More

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    Arsenal fans delighted as Gabriel Martinelli lobs Gooner scarf into incredible position at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    ARSENAL fans were purring after an official club scarf was lobbed onto the Spidercam at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.The Gunners won 2-0 in the North London Derby against Spurs thanks to Hugo Lloris’ shock own goal and Martin Odegaard’s screamer.
    An Arsenal scarf found its way on the Spidercam at TottenhamCredit: AFP
    Arsenal beat Tottenham 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumCredit: Rex
    The visitors, though, added some more insult to injury after the game as they pulled off quite the prank.
    Gabriel Martinelli was seen to throw an Arsenal scarf on the ground’s Spidercam.
    He then reacted with great delight at his quick-thinking actions.
    Fans were left laughing their socks off on social media after the cheeky scenes went public.
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    One fan posted: “The disrespect, love it!”
    Another tweeted: “Oh this is iconic!”
    A third wrote: “That is f*****g sensational.”
    This fan commented: “Has the scarf got it’s [sic] own twitter account yet?”
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    And that one tweeted: “More of that next week.”
    However, that wasn’t the only image that went viral at Tottenham.
    As tensions boiled over at full-time, a fan kicked Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
    Ramsdale bickered with Tottenham star Richarlison at the end of the game and the forward angrily pushed the keeper in the side of the head.
    As a steward led the England international away to the edge of the pitch, a fan sat in the Spurs section disgracefully kicked the shot stopper.
    Players from both sets of teams then ran over to try and diffuse the tensed situation. More

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    Fans spot touchline spat between Richarlison and Tomiyasu as Tottenham star angrily hits out at Arsenal rival

    RICHARLISON failed to hide his frustration in the North London derby following a tense coming together with Takehiro Tomiyasu. Arsenal took bragging rights back to the Emirates after beating Tottenham 2-0 away from home.
    Richarlison and Takehiro Tomiyasu face off in an off-field spat

    Richarlison was involved in a heated exchange of words with Aaron Ramsdale at full-time, before the Arsenal keeper was KICKED by a disgraceful Spurs supporter.
    But an eagle-eyed fan spotted an off-field spat between the Brazilian and Arsenal defender Tomiyasu on the touchline earlier in the game.
    Tomiyasu put his arm across Richarlison, who then angrily pulled it away.
    The Spurs forward came off the bench and had a late chance denied by stopper Ramsdale, who was named man of the match.
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    But tempers flared after the game with opposing players colliding following the final whistle.
    And it riled up the home Spurs supporters inside the stadium, with one even punting Ramsdale as he went to collect his water bottle.
    He responded to Sky Sports: “The Spurs fans were giving me some stick in the second half and I gave them some back.
    “To the few I did do it to it was probably well-greeted sportsmanship like but then a fan jumped over and gave me a little punch in the back.
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    “That’s what happened and it is a shame because it’s just a game of football at the end of the day.
    “Both sets of players tried to bring me away, thankfully nothing happened too drastic.
    “It is a sour taste but I am sure we will enjoy it when we go back to the dressing room.”
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    ‘It’s a shame… it leaves a sour taste’ – Arsenal star Aaron Ramsdale slams Tottenham yob who KICKED him after derby

    AARON RAMSDALE spoke out after being disgracefully KICKED by a Tottenham fan following the climax of the North London derby. Ramsdale phenomenally kept a clean sheet away from home to help the league leaders to a 2-0 win.
    A Tottenham fan kicked Aaron RamsdaleCredit: Sky Sports

    But tempers flared after the match with opposing players colliding following the final whistle.
    And it riled up the home Spurs supporters inside the stadium, with one even punting Ramsdale as he went to collect his water bottle.
    He responded to Sky Sports: “The Spurs fans were giving me some stick in the second half and I gave them some back.
    “To the few I did do it to it was probably well-greeted sportsmanship like but then a fan jumped over and gave me a little punch in the back.
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    “That’s what happened and it is a shame because it’s just a game of football at the end of the day.
    “Both sets of players tried to bring me away, thankfully nothing happened too drastic.
    “It is a sour taste but I am sure we will enjoy it when we go back to the dressing room.”
    Spurs’ Eric Dier fumed: “I didn’t see it, but it is just unacceptable really.
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    “There is nothing more than I can say other than it’s unacceptable and it shouldn’t have happened.”
    A PFA spokesperson said: “Violence towards players is completely unacceptable.
    “These types of incidents are happening far too often. Players have a right to be safe in their place of work.
    “When a player is attacked, we expect the laws and regulations that are in place to protect players to be properly enforced. As the players’ union, we treat this as a priority issue.
    “We will continue working with the authorities to demand that players and staff are better protected in their place of work.”
    An own goal from Hugo Lloris and Martin Odegaard meant bragging rights go back to the Emirates.
    And Mikel Arteta’s side pulled further away from Premier League champions Manchester City.
    Arsenal went eight points clear from Pep Guardiola’s City in their bid for a first league title in almost 20 years.
    Aaron Ramsdale celebrates after victory over TottenhamCredit: Getty More

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    Tottenham ‘considering January transfer bid for Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo’ after he is jeered by his own fans

    TOTTENHAM are reportedly weighing-up a swoop for Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo this month.The attacking midfielder, 23, arrived from Inter Milan in 2018 and has gone on to make almost 100 Serie A appearances since.
    Tottenham are reportedly keen on signing Roma’s Nicolo ZanioloCredit: Getty
    However, his status with Jose Mourinho’s side is under huge scrutiny after he was recently jeered by his own supporters.
    Fans turned on the Italian international during the 1-0 Coppa Italia victory over Genoa on Thursday.
    And that has led to a fresh report from transfer expert Alfredo Pedulla claiming that Spurs are lining-up a swoop before the end of the January window.
    A host of Italian clubs are also believed to be keen on snapping-up the ace.
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    But they are only interested in trying to do business at the end of the season – which could be a huge advantage to the Premier League club.
    Zaniolo is under contract at the Stadio Olimpico until 2024.
    Talks have already taken place over an extension, but there has been “no progress” during the negotiations.
    And his performances and general attitude of late has allegedly “irritated” Roma’s top brass.
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    Spurs are not the only English side that have been linked with him.
    Both West Ham United and Nottingham Forest are also believed to be monitoring his situation.
    He was originally valued at around £44million by Roma, but with his contract dwindling, that is said to have dropped to £26m.
    Zaniolo, whose goal clinched the Europa Conference League crown last season, has scored two and provided three assists in his 17 appearances this term. More

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    Tottenham lining up £20m transfer for Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie on top of move for fellow defender Pedro Porro

    TOTTENHAM are weighing up a £20m January move for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie.And Spurs are set for talks with Sporting Lisbon this week to try to thrash out a deal for right back Pedro Porro.
    Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie shone for Ecuador in the World Cup and is now on the wishlist of Tottenham boss Antonio ConteCredit: Getty
    Porto want much more than the first offer of £27m Spurs made for Pedro Porro, who has been capped once by SpainCredit: Getty
    Tottenham boss Spurs boss Antonio Conte has made a new left-sided centre-back one of his main priorities and is among the many admirers of Ecuador international Hincapie.
    The 21-year-old caught the eye at the World Cup in Qatar and is on the radar of a number of clubs following impressive performances for Leverkusen since his arrival in Germany in 2021.
    The Bundesliga side, managed by former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso, failed to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League and would consider selling.
    Spurs could be persuaded to buy Hincapie this month but then loan him back to Leverkusen for the remainder of the season.
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    Tottenham’s interest in Porro is further down the line.
    But the price for the Spanish defender remains a sticking point.
    Sporting want a lot more than the initial £27m Spurs are prepared to pay.
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    But the Premier League side hope that the offer of one or more players on loan, as well as significant add-on clauses, will persuade the Portuguese club to come to an agreement.
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    Porto winger Marcus Edwards, 24, has also been linked with Spurs.
    But the former England Under-20 star, who was in Tottenham’s academy from 2015-2019, reportedly has a £52m buy-out clause More