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    Chelsea legend John Terry urges England ace Harry Kane to QUIT Tottenham and move to Real Madrid to end trophy drought

    JOHN TERRY believes Harry Kane could quit Tottenham for Real Madrid as he is desperate to win trophies.Former England skipper JT claims the current national captain has no chance of fulfilling his club dreams at Spurs.
    Whatever Harry Kane decides in the future, his mind is focused on England in the World Cup as he takes in the Al Khor stadium in Qatar for the USA clashCredit: Reuters

    Kane leads the Three Lions against the USA in Qatar on Friday night as he battles to land World Cup glory as well as his first major silverware.
    And Chelsea legend Terry had no doubts when asked if the striker, 29, would be interested in joining Real.
    JT told beIN Sports: “I couId see it. I think he’s got ambition to go and win trophies.
    “Any chance to have a pop at Spurs I will! 
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    “But let’s be honest with ourselves. He’s one of the best strikers in the world, probably the best No9 in the world right now.
    “He wants to win trophies. He wants to play for the best and biggest teams.

    “Spurs are not going to give him trophies, what he wants.
    “He wants to finish his career with some trophies – so he can look back and say he done proud.”
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    Kane was only given the all-clear for Friday’s second group game 24 hours before kick-off.
    England manager Gareth Southgate described the 2018 Golden Boot winner as “all good” following a scan on a leg injury from Monday’s 6-2 destruction of Iran. More

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    Yaya Toure ‘rejects Wigan job’ with Man City legend to stay on as Tottenham U16 coach despite management ambitions

    MANCHESTER CITY legend Yaya Toure is tipped to reject any interest from Wigan and stay at Tottenham as youth coach – despite hoping to become a manager.The former Barcelona midfielder, 39, geared up for a boss job with assistant roles at Ukraine’s Olimpik Donetsk and Russian club Akhmat Grozny.
    Yaya Toure is said to have no interest in the chance to manage WiganCredit: Getty
    But it’s claimed Toure has ruled himself out of contention for Championship side Wigan despite their admiration for his pedigree.
    The Ivory Coast all-time great is now in his first backroom role in England after Spurs officially recruited him in August.
    Tottenham also brought in their former strike hero Jermain Defoe as a coach.
    And Simon Davies, who graduated from Manchester United’s famous ‘class of ’92, was named Spurs’ Head of Coaching Methodology.
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    Toure joined as Tottenham’s head coach at Under-16s level.
    But it followed a part-time role for the previous eight months at Spurs while he worked towards his Uefa A licence.
    Toure is well settled in the area – possibly one factor why he’s happy to remain there, for now at least.
    Journalist Mike Minay has suggested Wigan were “attracted” to the idea of the ex-Monaco star succeeding Leam Richardson, who was sacked as manager last week.
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    But Minay believes Toure “doesn’t wish to be considered” for the position.
    The Premier League icon retired from playing in January 2020 after six months with China’s Qingdao Huanghai. More

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    Tottenham braced for Son Heung-min transfer move by PSG ‘with Real Madrid having doubts over South Korean star’

    TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR are reportedly readying themselves for a bid from PSG for Son Heung-Min.The South Korean is one of Spurs top players but he is believed to have started to attract interest from the French giants.
    Son Heung-Min has missed Spurs’ last three games with a facial fractureCredit: Reuters
    Real Madrid hwere said to be interested in the 30-year-old but president Florentino Perez has been put off by his age and price-tag, according to El Nacional.
    The report has suggested that PSG, however, could use the Qatar World Cup as an opportunity for club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to “try to speak personally with Son” about a move.
    The Ligue 1 club have been interested in Son in the past but opted against going for him, but the uncertainty surrounding Lionel Messi’s future has opened up the possibility of a fresh move.
    The Argentine star’s contract at the Parc des Prince is set to expire at the end of the season and he is yet to commit his future to the club.
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    Messi will have plenty of options should he decide against a stay in France, with former clubs Barcelona and Newell’s Old Boys keen on a reunion.
    David Beckham’s MLS franchise Inter Miami has also been linked with a move.
    Should Messi leave PSG, then it could open up a spot in the attack for Son to join the club and line up alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
    However, the report also suggests that PSG will not be the only club in the running to sign Son as it states Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea are all interested in him.
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    Son’s contract at Spurs expires in 2025 and will only have two years left to run on it after the end of the current season.
    Son has not been at his prolific best this season as he has only managed five goals in 19 appearances in all competitions. More

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    Fans all say same thing about fish and chips at Tottenham as North London food war with Arsenal hots up

    TOTTENHAM might trail rivals Arsenal on the pitch – but they appear to be winning the North London battle of the snacks.Spurs have been serving up tasty food since their ground opened almost four years ago.
    Tottenham charge £10.49 for fish and chips at the ground
    From Jalapeno fried chicken and pulled pork hot dogs to smoked brisket and even Biscoff doughnuts, they’ve continuously outdone themselves.
    In truth, the new stadium did cost Daniel Levy around £1billion.
    But the Tottenham owner has allowed the club to take the quality of the food they’re serving to another level.
    And one dish has proved to be quite a hit – the fish and chips.
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    Instagram account Footy Scran uploaded loaded a photo of the fish, accompanied by chips, mushy peas and sauce.
    Generally, fans were impressed by it with one saying “Can confirm this is 🔥🔥🔥 and much better than the football on display.”
    Another said: “When the food is better than the team.”
    But others were questioning the price, which is £10.49, although considerably cheaper than the £24 Arsenal charge for a sandwich meal deal at the Emirates.
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    A third replied: “Nice, but a tad expensive though!”
    A fourth admitted: “Was good until I saw the price.” More

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    Bayern Munich ‘split over Harry Kane transfer move’ with some believing Tottenham striker ‘wouldn’t suit their style’

    PART of the Bayern Munich hierarchy are reportedly unconvinced by the prospect of signing Harry Kane.Reports last month suggested the Bundesliga champs had made Kane their No1 transfer target.
    Harry Kane has been linked with a move to Bayern MunichCredit: Reuters
    Now though it’s claimed not everybody at the club is sold on the idea of signing him.
    German outlet Sport Bild say some Bayern insiders believe Kane, 29, does not suit the club’s style of football.
    Bayern failed to recruit an out and out striker in the summer after Robert Lewandowski left for Barcelona.
    And with Kane into the final two years of his Tottenham deal, rumours of a swoop at the end of the season have emerged.
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    Sky Germany previously reported that Bayern are ready and waiting to make their move if no new deal is signed.
    The Bundesliga champions were previously linked with a move for the Spurs talisman over the summer.
    But with some bigwigs thought to be unconvinced, their chances of signing the striker could take a hit.
    Kane himself addressed the rumours in October, saying: “I’m focusing on Tottenham Hotspur and trying to do our best.
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    “For sure Bayern are a top, top club but all my concentration is on Tottenham.”
    Key figures at Bayern have made no secret of their admiration for the England skipper.
    CEO Oliver Kahn said of Kane: “He is under contract with Tottenham.
    “Sure, an absolute top striker, but that’s all a dream of the future.”
    While Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann said: “He’s very strong, brilliant with head and both feet. He could score a lot in the Bundesliga.
    “I don’t know the price, but it’s really tough for Bayern Munich to reach it. We’ll see what happens in the future.” More

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    Tottenham ‘consider buying Marcus Edwards back from Sporting after inserting savvy clause in transfer’

    TOTTENHAM are planning a January move to re-sign Marcus Edwards, according to reports.The 23-year-old left the club for Portugal back in 2019, but his recent form has caught Spurs’ eye.
    Tottenham reportedly want to re-sign Marcus Edwards in JanuaryCredit: Reuters
    Edwards impressed in both Champions League games against TottenhamCredit: Reuters
    Edwards initially joined Vitoria when he departed, before earning a move to Sporting last January.
    And the forward has taken his game to another level in Lisbon, scoring 10 goals and bagging nine assists in 34 appearances.
    Edwards particularly impressed in the two Champions League clashes with his former club in the recent group stage.
    He almost scored an incredible solo goal in Sporting’s 2-0 victory in September, only to be denied by Hugo Lloris.
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    Edwards did get his goal in the 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last month.
    Unfortunately for Edwards, his side’s defeat against Frankfurt last week saw them drop into the Europa League.
    Regardless, the flying winger could still be playing in Europe’s elite competition after Christmas.
    That’s because Report claim that Tottenham are plotting a January switch and even sent scouts to watch him against Vitoria on Saturday.
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    And Edwards came up with the goods, directly contributing to all three goals in the 3-0 victory.
    Edwards, who has £52m release clause, recently admitted that he wants to one day return to England.
    He said: “It’s home, so of course I want to come back there [to the Premier League] one day. I just focus on what I’m doing here for now.”
    And with Tottenham instering a 50 per cent sell-on fee when they sold Edwards, they could bring him back for a discount. More

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    Tottenham line up Napoli’s Victor Osimhen as they brace themselves for Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane transfer pursuit

    TOTTENHAM are interested in signing Napoli star Victor Osimhen, according to reports.The Nigerian ace has been in sensational form for the Italian side, bagging eight goals in nine Serie A matches this term.
    Victor Osimhen has been in red-hot form for NapoliCredit: Getty
    Osimhen, 23, is reportedly on Spurs’ radar, as they brace themselves to enter the market for a forward.
    Bayern Munich have shown an interest in Tottenham talisman Harry Kane, with club chief Oliver Kahn saying: “Sure, an absolute top striker, but that’s all a dream of the future.
    “Now we have to look at getting the squad together for the current season. So let’s see what else happens.”
    Kane’s Tottenham contract runs until June 2024, with talks currently on hold until after the World Cup.
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    According to Italian reporter Rudy Galetti, a blockbuster deal could go through next summer.
    If it does, Spurs could turn to Osimhen as an “ideal replacement”.
    The 23-year-old has been prolific since joining Napoli from Lille in 2020.
    He has scored 37 goals in 74 appearances, also laying on 11 assists.
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    Kane has also been in red-hot goalscoring form this season.
    The England skipper has scored 11 goals in 14 Prem appearances.
    He could beat Wayne Rooney’s Three Lions goalscoring record DURING the World Cup in Qatar.
    Kane, 29, has scored 51 times for his country, with Rooney’s tally standing at 53.
    Harry Kane is chasing history for club and countryCredit: Reuters More

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    Conte can lead Tottenham title charge like Arteta at Arsenal, says Chimbonda who tips Kane to end career at Spurs

    ANTONIO CONTE is “definitely the man” to end Tottenham’s 14-year trophy drought and turn them into Premier League title contenders, just like Mikel Arteta did at Arsenal.That is according to ex-Spurs ace Pascal Chimbonda who insists Conte can lead the club to its first piece of silverware since 2008, when the Frenchman was still playing and won the League Cup.
    Antonio Conte can end Tottenham’s trophy drought, according to Pascal ChimbondaCredit: AFP
    Pascal Chimbonda was still playing for Tottenham when they last won a trophyCredit: PA:Press Association
    The Italian tactician has had a major impact ever since joining the North Londoners last year as he led them to a top-four finish and received substantial backing in the summer transfer window.
    Chimbonda is confident the ex-Chelsea boss is bound to win a trophy with Tottenham and could even challenge for the Prem “within the next couple of seasons” like Arteta did with their local rivals.
    The Spaniard joined Arsenal during a turbulent time in 2019 and needed three years to turn the tide and transform his team into serious title contenders as they are currently top of the table.
    Speaking to Lord PIng, Chimbonda said: “Conte is definitely the man to help the club end its trophy drought, and I think he will want to win something within the next couple of seasons.
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    “He has had a massive impact on the squad since joining Tottenham and has improved the performances of so many players, who believe in what he is doing.
    “I think he can absolutely win a trophy with the club. Spurs can challenge for the title in the next couple of seasons. Look at what Arsenal are doing this season, there is no reason why Spurs can’t challenge.
    “I don’t think that anyone expected Arsenal to be up there after Arteta joined them, but he has turned them into challengers and I would expect Conte to do the same in a similar amount of time.
    “For Tottenham to really challenge, they need to add more quality players to their squad.
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    “Our squad is not that large at the moment – we have suffered with injuries to Richarlison, Son [Heung-min] and Kulu [Dejan Kulusevski] has only just returned – we really missed these players.”
    Chimbonda expects Conte to have his star striker Harry Kane for a long time as he is confident he could end his career at Tottenham.
    Kane came close to an exit last year in the summer when he almost joined Manchester City but ultimately stayed put.
    The ex-full-back, who made 103 appearances for Spurs, feels like it may be too late for a big move as the England captain is now 29 years old.
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    Pascal Chimbonda is confident Harry Kane will end his career at TottenhamCredit: Reuters
    The ex-France international claims former suitors Manchester United will want a different player whereas Bayern Munich are not on the lookout.
    Chimbonda added: “For me, I feel that if Harry was going to leave, he should have left last season. He is 29 now and time is running out for Harry.
    “We have to also think about the impact of Conte coming to the club and the influence that would have had on Kane – I’m sure he would have been excited by the appointment and would want to work with a proven winner.
    “I think that the business the club did over the summer and playing in the Champions League could have convinced Harry to stay. I can see him finishing his career at Tottenham, but in football you never really know.
    Pascal Chimbonda believes it is too late for Harry Kane to make a big moveCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
    “I don’t think that he will join Manchester United – they will go for a different type of player – Bayern is a club that are reportedly interested, but I can’t see him playing there and [Eric Maxim] Choupo-Moting is playing well for them at the moment.
    “I can see Kane retiring at Spurs, hopefully with a few trophies under his arm and a lot more goals.” More