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    Tottenham interested in ex-Man City forgotten man Pedro Porro with Sporting Lisbon star wanted in new full-back transfer

    TOTTENHAM are interested in signing Pedro Porro, according to reports.Spurs faced the former Manchester City right wing-back in the Champions League earlier this season and were impressed by what they saw.
    Pedro Porro has impressed for Sporting LisbonCredit: Getty
    Porro, 23, started both group matches against Antonio Conte’s side – including a 2-0 win over them in September.
    According to AS, Tottenham will make a move to sign the Spaniard in January.
    Porro, who was on Man City’s books between 2019 and earlier this year without ever playing for them, has a release clause of around £40million – but Spurs want to pay less to secure his services.
    A fee between £22m and £26m has been mooted, although Sporting are reluctant to sell mid-season.
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    Ruben Amorim’s side will play Europa League football in the second half of the campaign, while they face a battle to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
    But Spurs may test their resolve, as they battle to prove to Conte that they can match his spending desires in the transfer market.
    The North Londoners have reportedly offered the Italian a £1m a year pay rise to extend his contract beyond the end of the season.
    But Conte is in no rush to sign, until he sees that his wishes can be fulfilled.
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    Pedro Porro chases Spurs defender Ben DaviesCredit: Getty
    Tottenham are likely to be active in the January market, and could sign two players.
    They are believed to covet a defender and a creative midfielder.
    Emerson Royal has started the vast majority of their matches this term at right wing-back, although has underwhelmed with his performances.
    Matt Doherty has started just three Prem games, all while Emerson was suspended, while summer signing Djed Spence has made just four brief substitute appearances in all competitions.
    In the midfield department, Spurs could go after Brighton’s Argentina star Alexis Mac Allister.
    The Lilywhites are claimed to be one of a trio chasing his services, along with Arsenal and Atletico Madrid.
    Spurs return to domestic action on Boxing Day, when they travel to Brentford.
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    Argentina’s World Cup hero Alexis Mac Allister ‘interested in Arsenal or Tottenham transfer as he eyes Brighton move’

    ALEXIS MAC ALLISTER is attracting interest from Arsenal and Tottenham, according to reports.The Brighton star excelled at the World Cup with Argentina, laying on a brilliant assist in the final.
    Alexis Mac Allister lifted the World Cup in QatarCredit: Getty
    Following the midfielder’s impressive tournament, the Seagulls are braced for plenty of interest in their star man.
    According to Spanish paper AS, Arsenal are set to test Brighton’s resolve.
    The Gunners would like to add more depth in midfield, with Albert Sambi Lokonga and Mohamed Elneny their only deputies for first choice pair Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka.
    Sky Sports add that Tottenham have held an interest in the 23-year-old since before the tournament.
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    Spurs have recently done business with Brighton, signing Yves Bissouma for £25million last summer.
    They are set to be active in the January market, as they aim to prove to Antonio Conte that they are willing to meet his spending demands.

    Spurs are in talks to extend the Italian’s contract beyond the end of this season, but Conte wants reassurances that he will have plenty of cash to splash.
    A Telegraph report claims that Spurs will look to sign two players in January – a defender and a creative midfielder.
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    Mac Allister would fit the bill for the latter, and could link up with former team-mate Bissouma and international pal Cristian Romero in North London.
    The World Cup winner joined Brighton in January 2019.
    He initially had loan spells back in Argentina with Argentinos Juniors and Boca Juniors, before becoming a regular for the Seagulls.
    Mac Allister has made 86 appearances in total for the South Coast side, and has added goals to his game this season.
    He scored five times in 14 Premier League outings prior to the World Cup break
    Tottenham and Arsenal could face stiff competition for Mac Allister’s signature in the shape of Atletico Madrid.
    AS’ report adds that boss Diego Simeone wants to link up with his compatriot, in a move that would unite Mac Allister with international team-mates Rodrigo De Paul, Angel Correa and Nahuel Molina. More

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    Tottenham ‘offer Antonio Conte £1m pay rise’ to sign staggering new £16m-a-year contract and remain manager

    TOTTENHAM will offer Antonio Conte a £1million a year pay rise to stay on as boss, according to reports.The Italian arrived at Spurs in November 2021 following Nuno Espirito Santo’s brief stint in charge.
    Antonio Conte is under contract until the end of the seasonCredit: AFP
    After penning a lucrative £15m-a-year contract he guided the North Londoners into the top four, pipping rivals Arsenal to a spot in the Champions League.
    Tottenham went into the World Cup break fourth in the Premier League table, having also booked their place in the Champions League round of 16.
    Conte, 53, is out of contract at the end of the season.
    Spurs possess an option to extend his current deal by an extra 12 months, but want the former Chelsea boss to commit to a new one.
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    According to the Telegraph, club chiefs are willing to offer Conte a £16m-a-year deal to ensure that he stays at White Hart Lane.
    They add that the former Prem winner is “in no rush” to sign a contract, however, and that Spurs will have “to match his ambition”.
    Conte is determined to ensure that he is able to spend in the transfer market.
    Tottenham bought Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski in January, before splashing out £150m on Richarlison, Yves Bissouma, Djed Spence, Destiny Udogie and Cristian Romero – whose loan from Atalanta was made permanent – in the summer.
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    They also recruited Fraser Forster and Ivan Perisic on free transfers, before signing Clement Lenglet on loan from Barcelona.
    Spurs could sign two players in January – with Conte and Co targeting a defender and creative midfielder.
    The experienced boss will also consider his family, who still live in Italy, when he makes his decision.
    Harry Kane’s contract has 18 months left to run, with some observers believing that the England captain is more likely to stay if Conte commits his future.
    Bayern Munich have been linked with the prolific forward.
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    Tottenham ‘join Inter Milan and Juventus in transfer race for ex-Man Utd and England star Chris Smalling from Roma’

    TOTTENHAM have joined Inter Milan and Juventus in the race to sign Chris Smalling, according to reports. The 33-year-old’s Roma contract expires at the end of this season.
    Chris Smalling is reportedly wanted by SpursCredit: Reuters
    It remains unclear whether the Italian side are willing to offer him a new deal with the player supposedly wanting an improved two-year contract.
    Smalling reportedly would like to stay at Roma as he has become a key man in Jose Mourinho’s defence, helping them win the Conference League last season.
    Mourinho was shocked that he was not part of the Three Lions squad going to the World Cup.
    Smalling has been capped 31 times by England but has not been in a the national team set-up since 2017.
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    The former Manchester United star has rediscovered top form after leaving his homeland and this season he’s featured in all 21 matches for Roma, scoring three goals.
    His good performances have led to Spurs considering a move for him, claim Sky in Italy.
    The North London club would be able to offer Smalling a move back home as manager Antonio Conte looks to bolster his defence ahead of the second half of the campaign.
    Tottenham appear keen to bring in a new defender with Harry Maguire linked to the club.
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    However if Smalling leaves Roma and prefers to stay in Italy then he has options in Inter and Juve.
    The Bianconeri are in crisis after all their board resigned and therefore money for transfers may be restricted, meaning free signings could suit them.

    Meanwhile, Inter have reportedly been left underwhelmed by the performance of centre-back Francesco Acerbi.
    As a result they could swoop for Smalling to replace him. More

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    Tottenham eye transfer move for Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister after starring for Argentina in World Cup

    TOTTENHAM want to sign Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister, according to reports.But several clubs are interested in the midfielder and Spurs are not leading the face for the Argentina international.
    Tottenham want to sign Alexis Mac AllisterCredit: Getty
    Mac Allister has followed up his great form in the Premier League this season with a string of impressive performances at the World Cup.
    Tottenham Director of Football Fabio Paratici has been encouraged by what he has seen from the midfielder in Qatar.
    And he is set to give the green light to the transfer after Antonio Conte registered an interest, report Sportsmole.
    But Spurs face a difficult task to sign Mac Allister as he signed a new contract with Brighton in October to extend his stay until 2025.
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    Inter Milan are said to be leading the race to sign the former Argentinos Junior star.
    While Juventus and Atletico Madrid are also thought to be interested in the 23-year-old.
    Conte is believed to want a defender, midfielder and a striker in January to bolster Spurs’ top four bid.
    Inter centre-back Alessandro Bastoni remains of interest along with Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie.
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    Tottenham are also plotting a January move to re-sign Marcus Edwards, who left the club in 2019.
    Edwards scored against Spurs for Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League this season and impressed with his performances in the competition. More

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    Spurs forced to lean on heartbroken Kane with Richarlison set to be out ‘at least month out’

    TOTTENHAM will have to lean on heartbroken Harry Kane even more after news Richarlison will be out for at least a month.The Brazilian forward suffered the blow to his hamstring in the warm-up to his country’s shock World Cup quarter-final defeat to Croatia last week.
    Tottenham will be hoping Harry Kane gets over his World Cup heartbreak quicklyCredit: Rex
    Brazilian Richarlison is expected to be out for at least a monthCredit: Rex
    The 25-year-old bravely battled on to play 84 minutes in the clash.
    But the Evening Standard claims he returned to Spurs yesterday for a scan and the true extent of the damage has been discovered.
    The North London club are now waiting for the results but they fear the star could be sidelined for four weeks.
    Kane and his England team-mates flew home on Sunday after their own World Cup exit.
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    And the heroic captain bravely took responsibility after he missed a late penalty in the Three Lions’ 2-1 loss to France in the last-eight.
    The striker understandably struggled to fight back the tears after the game but now only has seven days to get over that torment before his return to club action.
    He is due back in training on Monday before Spurs’ Boxing Day clash at Brentford.
    Their busy festive fixtures continue to come thick and fast with a home match versus Aston Villa on January 1.
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    And that is followed by another London derby when they travel to Crystal Palace on January 4.
    The Richarlison news comes as another bitter blow for Spurs boss Antonio Conte.
    He is already having to contend with the loss of winger Dejan Kulusevski, who has been out for almost a month, after his injury before the World Cup. More

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    Tottenham to start contract talks with Antonio Conte TODAY with boss wanting assurances over January transfer plans

    ANTONIO CONTE and Tottenham are to hold fresh talks today over his future at the club, according to reports.Conte’s deal expires at the end of the season, but the North Londoners want him to sign a contract extension.
    Antonio Conte’s contract at Tottenham expires at the end of the seasonCredit: PA
    The Italian has done a fine job since arriving in November 2021, taking Spurs from eighth to the Champions League in less than seven months.
    He’s also beaten off a tough injury list to keep his side in the top four this season and also qualify for the last-16 in Europe’s elite competition.
    Conte will be hoping to continue the good work once the Prem resumes later this month, with Brentford away on Boxing Day.
    But before then, The Athletic claim that the ex-Chelsea manager is set for talks over a new deal.
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    The report claims that discussions got underway before the World Cup and are expected to resume this week alongside Fabio Paratici.
    Wages and the length of his contract are up for debate, but Conte also wants assurances ahead of the January transfer window.
    He wants Tottenham to back him in the market and match his ambitions of winning silverware.
    So far in Conte’s reign, Daniel Levy and Co have done exactly that, with the 53-year-old bringing in no fewer than NINE players in his two windows in charge.
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    Two of his biggest success stories have been Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski, with the latter one of the club’s top performers this season.
    But Tottenham need further reinforcements this winter with a right wing-back a priority position, while Conte also needs a creative midfielder. More

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    Tottenham fans all say the same thing as frozen out Djed Spence shines against Motherwell

    WITH Tottenham in action during the World Cup – Djed Spence was given a prime opportunity to impress Antonio Conte against Motherwell.Despite fellow right-sided players Matt Doherty and Emerson Royal both not in Qatar, Spence was still handed his first start for the club.
    Djed Spence has been starved of opportunities since his summer moveCredit: Getty
    Tottenham beat Motherwell 4-0 in a training ground friendlyCredit: Getty
    The 21-year-old has played just 26 minutes in all comps since his £20m move from Middlesbrough.
    But the summer signing was given his first proper chunk of game-time in the 4-0 win over the Scottish Premiership outfit.
    And although it was a low-key training ground friendly being played behind closed doors, he still made his mark.
    Spence proved a constant threat on the right, regularly combining with the impressive Dejan Kulusevski.
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    He should have marked his first start for the club with a goal, but was unable to slide hope after being found by the Swede.
    Regardless, it was still a valuable 75-minute cameo and many Tottenham fans were thrilled by what they saw.
    One said: “Djed Spence has been the best player on the pitch.”
    A second responded: “How does Djed Spence not start every game man.”
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    A third chimed in with: “Djed Spence is getting into positions I’ve never seen Emerson ever get to.”
    While a fourth had clear message for Conte ahead of the Premier League resumption later this month.
    He said: “Please start him on Boxing Day.”
    Spence will get another opportunity to catch Conte’s eye when Spurs host Nice on Wednesday week. More