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    Arsenal ready to battle Tottenham and Man Utd for ‘next Neymar’ as 19-year-old Santos prodigy Marcos Leonardo targeted

    ARSENAL are reportedly set to battle rivals Manchester United and Tottenham for Brazilian wonderkid Marcos Leonardo.Santos star Leonardo, 19, has been dubbed the “next Neymar” and is tipped for big things.
    Marcos Leonardo is a reported transfer target for the Premier League big namesCredit: Reuters
    The forward has scored 11 goals in 28 Brazilian top-flight games this season.
    And his form has seen the biggest names in the Premier League sit up and take notice.
    Arsenal, United AND Tottenham are all interested in the striker, according to Calciomercato.
    Previous reports claimed Leonardo was on his way to Liverpool, but there are now multiple teams chasing his signature.
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    Overseas Serie A pacesetters Napoli are also rumoured to be keen on the teenage sensation.
    Leonardo has previously expressed his desire to play in the Prem one day.
    He is currently starring for Neymar and Pele’s former club, but is intent on playing on the world’s biggest stage.
    He told The Mirror back in June : “I want to play in the Premier League one day.
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    “I watch a lot of games, and it is one of the main championships in the world.
    “Not only for the competition among the teams, but also for the whole league.
    “The proof is that English clubs always arrive in finals like the Champions League.” More

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    Tottenham’s Paratici ‘spat in football’s face’ by selling ‘phenomenon’ Joao Cancelo to Man City, Cassano claims

    ANTONIO CASSANO slammed Tottenham chief Fabio Paratici for selling Joao Cancelo when he was at Juventus.The Portuguese international, 28, was bought by Manchester City in 2019.
    Manchester City signed Joao Cancelo from Juventus in 2019 with Danilo going the other wayCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Former Italian star Antonio Cassano slammed Juventus’ decision to sellCredit: Getty
    And he has gone from strength to strength under Pep Guardiola as the Cityzens won the title last season.
    Cassano believes Juventus made a terrible decision to let him leave.
    Speaking to Bobo TV last year, he said: “I understand that Inter does it [due to financial problems], but that Juventus sells him… it seems crazy to me.
    “£40million? I wouldn’t have even sold him for £400m.
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    “It was sporting director Fabio Paratici who sold him.
    “He doesn’t even know how he ended up at Tottenham.
    “Selling Cancelo is spitting in football’s face.
    “He’s a phenomenon, he would make a difference even playing as a striker.”
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    Paratici joined Spurs in 2021 and played a role in bringing Antonio Conte to North London.
    The Italian pair are now working together to try and bring the glory days back to Spurs.
    And they had a busy summer – bringing in the likes of Richarlison, Christian Romero and Yves Bissouma to strengthen their title push. More

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    Bayern Munich ‘ready to splash out more than £88m for Harry Kane’ as they make Tottenham striker No1 transfer target

    BAYERN MUNICH are reportedly willing to splash out more than £88million to secure Harry Kane.The German giants are being linked with a move for the Tottenham striker following the departure of Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona in the summer.
    Kane is once again being linked with a move away from TottenhamCredit: Alamy
    Julian Nagelsmann is currently playing a fluid front line including the likes of Sadio Mane, Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sane and Jamal Musiala.
    But the lack of a focal point up front has left them struggling in the Bundesliga, with the champions four points adrift of early pacesetters Union Berlin.
    And according to TZ, Bayern are willing to break the 100million euro mark to secure Kane’s signature.
    Bayern’s honorary president Uli Hoeness admitted after their 2-2 draw with Dortmund at the weekend that the club are lacking a striker.
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    He said: “One thing is for sure, I think we’re already missing a nine.
    “It was an important, difficult decision to give up Robert, with the risk that you wouldn’t score certain goals – like Modeste yesterday.”
    Meanwhile, Kane played down talk of a move to Bayern, albeit while praising the club.
    Speaking ahead of Spurs’ clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, he said: “I’m focused on Tottenham Hotspur and trying to do my best for us.
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    “Bayern are a top, top club – but all my concentration is on Tottenham and trying to win tomorrow night.”
    Kane, whose Tottenham contract expires in 2024, has scored eight goals in 12 appearances so far this season, with only Erling Haaland netting more in the Premier League.
    Earlier this year, Bayern manager Nagelsmann revealed his admiration for Kane.
    And Bayern CEO Oliver Kahn then described Kane as a “dream of the future”. More

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    ‘They’re a top, top club’ – Spurs ace Harry Kane responds to Bayern Munich transfer interest ahead of possible 2023 move

    HARRY KANE has labelled Bayern Munich a “top, top club” amid speculation over a move to the German champions.The Tottenham striker was heavily linked with a transfer to Manchester City last summer, but Spurs stood firm as he was forced to stay at his boyhood club.
    Spurs talisman Kane is being linked with a move to Bayern MunichCredit: Reuters
    Now just over 12 months on, the England captain is being linked with a switch to Bayern following an impressive start to the campaign.
    Kane, whose Tottenham contract expires in 2024, has scored eight goals in 12 appearances so far this season, with only Erling Haaland netting more times in the Premier League.
    Earlier this year, Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann revealed his admiration for Kane.
    And the Bundesliga giants’ CEO Oliver Kahn then described a Kane transfer as a “dream of the future”.
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    However, the English forward has now played down any chance of a move, albeit while praising Bayern.
    Speaking ahead of Spurs’ clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, he said: “I’m focused on Tottenham Hotspur and trying to do my best for us.
    “Bayern are a top, top club – but all my concentration is on Tottenham and trying to win tomorrow night.”
    Bayern sold Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona in the summer and have lined up with a more fluid front line so far this season.
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    At the weekend, they drew 2-2 with Borussia Dortmund and fielded a front four of Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Sadio Mane and Serge Gnabry.
    But the reigning German title holders are uncharacteristically struggling to get going domestically.
    They currently sit third in the table, four points adrift of pacesetters Union Berlin.
    But they have made a perfect start to their Champions League campaign, beating Inter Milan, Barcelona and Viktoria Plzen.
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    Meanwhile, Spurs sit third in the Premier League after nine matches.
    In Europe, they have had an indifferent return to the Champions League, beating Marseille, losing to Sporting Lisbon and drawing to Eintracht Frankfurt. More

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    Tottenham ‘want Roma star Nicola Zalewski transfer but ex-Spurs boss Jose Mourinho set to play hardball over wing-back’

    TOTTENHAM are reportedly interested in Roma wing-back Nicola Zalewski.Spurs boss Antonio Conte wants to strengthen their wide options by bringing in the hotly-tipped prospect, according to Calciomercato.
    Nicola Zalewski is attracting interest from Spurs and PSG after good displays for Roma and PolandCredit: AP
    The rookie is starting to attract interest after sting of good displays in Serie A since breaking through last season.
    His form with Jose Mourinho’s side has also earned him seven caps with Poland since making his international debut last year.
    Calciomercato say Conte has had his eye on him for “some time”.
    Zalewski’s age and versatility are thought to have made him an attractive option for a number of suitors.
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    The 20-year-old is comfortable at full-back, wing-back and in midfield – and has played on the left and the right side of the pitch.
    His stock is likely to only rise further after his expected selection for the World Cup in Qatar this winter.
    A good run out with the Robert Lewandowski-inspired dark horses could make him a very valuable asset come January.
    Former Inter Milan boss Conte knows the Italian market well and feels Zalewski can add much-needed competition and cover on his wings for the likes of Ryan Sessegnon and Emerson Royal.
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    But the North London club may face competition for his signature with French giants Paris Saint-Germain also said to be interested.
    And they could also be up against a reluctance to sell the starlet from their former boss Mourinho.
    Calciomercato say the Special One is not keen to lose the Pole as the Italian giants realise “they have something precious on their hands.” More

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    England captain Harry Kane to read story about overcoming fear and finding your inner lion for CBeebies Bedtime Story

    ENGLAND captain Harry Kane will read a tale about overcoming fear and finding your inner lion for CBeebies Bedtime Story this evening.The Tottenham striker, 29, is the latest famous face to sign up for the series, after the Princess of Wales read The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark earlier this year.
    Harry Kane will read a tale about overcoming fear and finding your inner lion for CBeebies Bedtime Story this eveningCredit: PA
    Kane will read The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright, which tells the story of a shy mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.
    It is a book Kane chose himself — as he reads it to his three children.
    Kane said: “One of my favourite things to do is sit down with my children before bedtime and read them a book.
    “I enjoy this quality time with them.
    “They especially love the book The Lion Inside so they will be extremely excited to hear this.”
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    The football star has three children, Ivy, five, Vivienne Jane, four, and 22-month-old Louis, with his wife Katie Goodland.
    Kane’s bedtime story will air at 6.50pm this evening. More

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    Tottenham keen to re-sign Dennis Cirkin from Sunderland – just a year after letting academy prospect leave in transfer

    TOTTENHAM have been taking a big interest  in Sunderland left-back Dennis Cirkin — who they only let go of last year.Cirkin, 20, has caught the eye in the Championship at the Black Cats since the move and Spurs are looking into a possible return trip to the capital  for their former academy prospect.
    Dennis Cirkin has impressed for SunderlandCredit: Getty
    The North London club surprisingly let him go and could pull off another shock by bidding to bring him back.
    However, that may be part of an elaborate move to sign Dublin-born Cirkin and then sell him soon after to a rival.
    Cirkin has recently returned to fitness after injury and Spurs are due to watch him again in the build-up to the January transfer window.
    The 6ft defender came through Tottenham’s academy system after moving to London from Ireland aged three.
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    He appeared on Spurs’ first-team’s bench five times across the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons.
    In August 2021, the Lilywhites allowed the promising ace to join Sunderland for an undisclosed fee.
    He made 41 appearances in his debut season at the Stadium of Light, primarily as a left-back.
    These outings included the full 90 minutes of his side’s League One play-off final triumph over Wycombe.
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    Cirkin started Sunderland’s first eight Championship games of this season on the left of a back three.
    He returned to the bench for this weekend’s clash with Swansea after returning to fitness.
    The England Under-20 international will hope to be in action as Sunderland host Wigan next time out.
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    N’Golo Kante ‘offered to Arsenal and Tottenham in shock transfer after he is refused new Chelsea contract’

    N’GOLO KANTE has reportedly been offered a shock switch to Arsenal or Tottenham.The injury plagued midfielder has played just twice for Chelsea this season.
    N’Golo Kante has reportedly been offered to Arsenal and TottenhamCredit: Getty
    Kante is out of contract at Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
    And the Blues have “absolutely no intention” of handing him a new deal, according to Foot Mercato.
    The 31-year-old’s injury record means Chelsea are reluctant to pin him down to an extension, with Kante earning a reported £170k-a-week on his current deal.
    But the French World Cup winner is intent on staying in London.
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    As a result, his agents are claimed to have offered him to both Arsenal AND Tottenham.
    He is available for nothing at the end of the campaign, and free to begin talks with overseas clubs from January regarding a pre-contract agreement.
    But a move to one of Chelsea’s two biggest rivals is reported to be the only realistic option for Kante.
    A controversial transfer to Spurs would see him reunite with former Chelsea gaffer Antonio Conte.
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    Paris Saint-Germain have tried to sign Kante multiple times during his seven-year spell with the Blues, and remain keen on a swoop for him.
    Kante though is not believed to be interested in a switch to the French champions.
    He is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury and has not played since August 14.
    The midfielder is now back in full training and nearing a return, but his injury woes mean the Blues are happy to move him on when his contract expires.
    Kante has played 262 times for Chelsea since signing from Leicester in 2015, winning the Champions League and Premier League in his seven years at Stamford Bridge. More