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      Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou snaps ‘don’t question my integrity’ and brutally responds to Eric Dier transfer question

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      TOTTENHAM manager Ange Postecoglou was in no mood to be questioned about Eric Dier’s absence from the Spurs squad yesterday.The defender wasn’t named on the Spurs bench for their 1-0 FA Cup third round victory over Burnley amid rumours that he has agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich.
      Postecoglou did not respond kindly to being asked about Eric DierCredit: Reuters
      But Postecoglou insisted that Dier’s absence was because of injury and not due to a transfer and gave short shrift to any reporter that suggested otherwise.
      The Aussie was asked if Eric Dier was injured in a post-match press conference and replied: “Yeah he’s injured.”
      When asked about the nature of the injury he said: “He just pulled up sore in training yesterday.”
      Postecoglou was then asked if there was any truth in Dier’s link with joining Bayern Munich to which he replied: “Separate issue mate but don’t question my integrity. When I say he’s injured, he’s injured.
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      “Didn’t train yesterday. Ask him. When I say he’s injured, he’s injured. Got nothing to do with anything else.”
      The reporter then dared to ask again whether there was any truth in the links with Bayern to which he said: “I got no idea. I’ve got no interest.
      “But when you ask me whether he’s injured… He’s injured, like I did not make that up. If he wasn’t injured I’d say he’s not selected, it’s easy for me to say.
      “Now in terms of anything else that’s happening? Not on my radar, not that I’ve heard of and if there is something I’m sure I’ll hear of it.”
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      Dier has reportedly already agreed personal terms with Bayern, with Spurs standing to receive around £4million for the defender.
      It is now up to Bayern to decide whether they will pursue Dier or other defenders.
      Ange was then asked if he can afford to let Dier go given Ben Davies picked up an injury in the game against Burnley.
      He simply replied: “Yes.”
      Spurs are still negotiating with Genoa over the signing of centre-back Radu Dragusin, who would replace Dier in the squad.
      And they are in advanced talks to sign Timo Werner from RB Leipzig, with the former Chelsea striker expected to finalise a deal to join the club tomorrow. More

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      Eric Dier agrees stunning deal to join Bayern Munich as Spurs outcast closes in on transfer reunion with Harry Kane

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      ERIC DIER has agreed a stunning switch to Bayern Munich, it’s been claimed.The England defender and midfielder has fallen further down the Tottenham pecking order since Ange Postecoglou’s appointment as manager.
      Eric Dier has fallen further down to the Tottenham pecking order since Ange Postecoglou’s appointment as managerCredit: Reuters
      The England defender and midfielder will be a free agent in the summerCredit: Rex
      Dier, 29, has reportedly agreed a deal to join Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Dier, 29, began assessing his options once it became clear he wasn’t part of the Aussie’s plans at the club.
      And the midfielder has agreed a deal in principle to join German giants Bayern, according to reports.
      The Times claim the England international has “reached an agreement in principle” with the Bavarians after initial talks.
      Dier is free to speak to the Bundesliga big boys as his contract with Spurs expires at the end of the season.
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      Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel has identified the versatile Dier as a target to bolster his defence, although the former Sporting Lisbon ace is one of four potential options.
      And it’s claimed Bayern believe they have the “green light” to press on with a move for the out-of-favour Spurs star.
      Despite Dier seemingly being surplus to requirements, it’s not known whether or not Spurs would be willing to part ways with him.
      Postecoglu, however, has previously hinted that his future lay away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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      A move to Bayern Munich will see Eric Dier reunited with Harry KaneCredit: EPA
      That came in the form of a refusal to confirm whether or not he was part of his plans last October.
      The former Celtic chief said: “I haven’t had any chats with Eric. He’s training and he’s making himself available.
      “With all these guys, if they feel the need to discuss their future I’m more than happy to do that.
      “But I’m not going to go out and seek it unless I see there’s an issue.”
      Should Spurs agree to sell Dier to Bayern, the move will see the ace reunited with former long-time club team-mate Harry Kane.
      Kane swapped North London for Munich last August in a move blockbuster move worth £82million.
      England skipper Kane has been nothing short of prolific since joining the German champions.
      The 30-year-old has scored a whopping 25 goals in 22 appearances for Tuchel’s troop, breaking the Bundesliga record for the fewest games to find of the back of the net 20 times in the process.
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      Ange Postecoglou rules out £180k-a-week star ever playing for Tottenham again

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU has ruled out Ivan Perisic playing again for Tottenham.The Croatian, who turns 35 next month, made a bright start under Postecoglou at the start of the season but then damaged his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in September.
      Ange Postecoglou has ruled out Ivan Perisic playing again for TottenhamCredit: Alamy
      Spurs feared at the time it would curtail his campaign despite the veteran vowing to return ahead of the Euros this summer.
      But his manager has now confirmed the wideman will not feature again this term, meaning he has played his last game for the club with his expensive contract expiring in the summer.
      Asked if he expected Perisic to play again this season, Postecoglou replied: “No. He’s working hard, to be fair to Ivan.
      “He’s obviously got some national team commitments he wants to get back to as soon as possible. He’s been a significant loss for us.
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      “I thought this year he was going to be a really significant contributor because of his experience and we saw that in the first few games because of the way he impacted games.
      “But yeah, he won’t…he’s unlikely to play for us again.”
      Perisic was signed by Postecoglou’s predecessor Antonio Conte in the summer of 2022 on a two-year deal, believed to be worth £180,000 a week.
      He has made 50 appearances for the North Londoners, with his only goal for the club being the final one of Conte’s reign in March’s 3-3 draw at Southampton.
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      Reports have linked Perisic with a move back to Croatia with Hajduk Split ready to pounce.
      The move is in place as Spurs built a good relationship with the Croatian giants after snatching dream-signing 16-year-old Luka Vuskovic.
      Perisic is a lifelong supporter of the side and played in the youth ranks for the club from 2000-2006.
      Ivan Perisic looks to have played his last Spurs gameCredit: Getty More

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      Eric Dier ‘targeted by Premier League rivals for shock January transfer with Tottenham to sign replacement THIS WEEK’

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      WEST HAM are reportedly keen on signing Eric Dier from Tottenham, who have already identified a new centre-back to replace him this week.Ange Postecoglou’s side are in advanced talks with Genoa centre-back Radu Dragusin.
      West Ham are targeting Spur’s Eric DierCredit: Getty
      Tottenham are set to sign Dier’s replacement Genoa’s Radu Dragusin this weekCredit: AP
      Spurs outcast Dier has started just one match in all competitions this season – a 2-1 defeat against Wolves in November.
      Despite centre-back Mickey van de Ven out injured with a hamstring issue, 29-year-old Dier has still struggled for game time.
      Postecoglou has chosen to rely on full-backs Emerson Royal and Ben Davies in a central role with the English defender still out of the picture.
      According to ESPN, Dier has been told he can find a new club this month as his Tottenham contract is set to expire this summer.
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      And David Moyes’ Hammers are among the clubs monitoring the defender alongside his old side Sporting Lisbon.
      West Ham are keen to sign another defender as Angelo Ogbonna, who turns 36 in May, is edging the end of his career with his contract set to expire in the summer.
      Fabrizio Romano confirmed Spurs’ upcoming deal with 21-year-old Dragusin to happen this week, meaning the England international could be shown the exit door sooner than expected.
      The transfer guru tweeted: “Radu Dragusin has accepted all details of Tottenham contract proposal as personal terms have been agreed, as revealed last week.
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      “Despite public statements on new deal, he’s now waiting for Spurs. Spurs and Genoa remain in talks to get the deal done very soon.”
      Dier arrived at Spurs in 2014 on a £4million transfer after spending his youth and early senior career at Sporting.
      Since he arrived in North London he has made over 365 appearances for the club.
      If Dier has hopes of reaching Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad for Germany this summer he will need to pick up more playing time.
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      Former Man City star ‘set for shock Premier League return’ to rivals after starring in Bundesliga

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      KO ITAKURA is reportedly set for a Premier League return with Liverpool and Tottenham reportedly interested in the Borussia Monchengladbach star.The former Manchester City centre-back has caught the attention of the Premier League again after his impressive spell in the Bundesliga.
      Liverpool and Tottenham are interested in signing Borussia Monchengladbach’s Ko ItakuraCredit: Getty
      Itakura joined Monchengladbach for £4million during the summer of 2022 after helping former side Schalke get promoted to the Bundesliga.
      The Japanese star has since made 34 appearances for Monchengladbach.
      And in August last year, the 26-year-old won the club’s Player of the Month award.
      But according to reporter Fabrizio Romano Itakura is “one to watch in 2024 as top clubs are monitoring Japanese CB.”
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      The transfer guru added that Liverpool “have sent their scouts multiple times to follow Itakura’s performances”.
      And Ange Postecoglou is “monitoring” the defender who he also eyed up while managing at his former club Celtic.
      The ex-City star, who never played for Pep Guardiola’s side, is still tied to the German club until 2026.
      And Romano confirmed his “release clause is NOT valid in January.”
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      Itakura is currently valued at £13million according to Transfermarkt.
      In January 2019, he joined City but was immediately loaned to Eredivisie club Groningen until the summer of 2021 before heading to then tier two side Schalke.
      The 21-cap Japan international can play both in centre-back and defensive midfielder positions which could suit Jurgen Klopp as Joel Matip and Stefan Bajcetic are out with injuries.
      Postecoglou’s side need defensive reinforcement after losing Cristian Romero to a hamstring injury on Christmas Eve to add to Spurs’ injury crisis. More

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      Man Utd terminate Sergio Reguilon’s loan transfer from Tottenham after just 12 games

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      SERGIO REGUILON has returned to Tottenham after having his loan spell at Manchester United cut. United signed for full-back in the summer on an initial 12-month deal to help cover their backline.
      Sergio Reguilon has returned to Tottenham after having his loan at Manchester United cutCredit: Rex
      But he never managed to make a consistent breakthrough in Erik ten Hag’s line up with just seven starts.
      And following only 12 games in total, Reguilon will return to parent club Spurs.
      According to The Athletic, United triggered a break clause in the contract that allowed them to terminate the loan move.
      Reguilon was initially signed to provide back up to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.
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      But Shaw has returned from injury and Malacia is also nearing full fitness.
      And with United out of Europe and the Carabao Cup, the decision was made to send Reguilon back to Spurs as fixtures have thinned.
      Ten Hag in December confirmed that the 27-year-old Spaniard did have a break clause in his loan contract.
      He said: “We have to make a final decision on Reguilon. But also there is Spurs who are involved in that conversation as well.”
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      Spurs currently have Destiny Udogie and Ben Davies occupying their left-back position.
      And Udogie – signed from Udinese in 2022 for £18million – has been one of manager Ange Postecoglou’s finest performers this season.

      His form saw Spurs reward him with a bumper new six-and-a-half-year deal in December.
      Udogie said: “I’m really happy because I think to be here at this club is a big joy for me, so I’m really happy for this opportunity and it’s a pleasure.
      “From the first day I came here, I’ve felt at home with the players, the coaching staff and the club. I feel so welcome and I’m happy to be here.” More

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      Spurs fans fume ‘we’re cursed’ as striker leaves stadium on crutches just hours before Son Heung-min flies to Asia Cup

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      TOTTENHAM supporters were left claiming “we’re cursed” as they were hit by yet another injury.Spurs beat Bournemouth 3-1 on New Year’s Eve to end 2023 with a victory.
      Alejo Veliz is the latest Tottenham star to be struck by injuryCredit: Rex
      Son Heung-min is set to miss several weeks due to Asia Cup dutiesCredit: Alamy
      Despite a host of injuries across his squad, Ange Postecoglou’s side go into 2024 sitting fifth in the table with 39 points and just three behind leaders Liverpool.
      However, they are set to lose captain and top scorer Son Heung-min to Asia Cup duties for a number of weeks this month.
      And they suffered yet another injury blow after striker Alejo Veliz was spotted leaving the Tottenham Stadium on crutches yesterday.
      The 20-year-old Argentina U20 international joined Spurs in a £12million transfer from Rosario Central in August.
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      Postecoglou has so far only used him sparingly while he settles into life in England.
      But the hotshot, who got his first goal for the club in last week’s defeat at Brighton, looked set for his big opportunity over the coming matches due to the absence of Son.
      But any hopes he had of making an impact appear to have been dashed after Veliz was helped off the pitch in tears by medical staff during the closing stages against Bournemouth. 
      He was in pain within minutes after coming on as a substitute and looked to be visibly distressed as medics and team-mate Richarlison helped him off the pitch.
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      The ace was then spotted wearing a boot on his right foot after the game – and he is not the only new casualty for Postecoglou.
      Senegal star Pape Matar Sarr’s Afcon dream is in tatters after he was also forced off through injury.
      And with the likes of James Maddison and Cristian Romero among the long-term casualties, Spurs fans were cursing their luck. 
      “We can’t catch a break ffs,” wrote one on X.
      Another said: “We’re cursed, there’s no other explanation at this point. It’s a player a game.”
      While third added: “Football can be so cruel, this would have been his opportunity.”
      Postecoglou said afterwards: “Alejo, it’s hard to say. He was in a lot of pain.
      “I don’t know the extent of it, obviously it’s disappointing for him as well. We’ll see what the outcome is.
      “Sonny leaves today (for the Asia Cup with South Korea) with Biss (Yves Bissouma, to the AFCON with Mali), so, more challenges for us, but nothing we haven’t faced before.
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      “Pape felt his hamstring. He’s obviously very disappointed because he’s going away with his national team, and he doesn’t want to miss out on that.
      “We’re hoping it’s nothing too serious that would keep him out for the whole bit.” More

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      Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou fired Celtic transfer warning: Hands off Matt O’Riley

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      NEIL LENNON has pleaded with Ange Postecoglou to stay away from Celtic’s Matt O’Riley this month.The Spurs boss brought the Dane to Parkhead in January 2022 from MK Dons for £1.5million.
      O’Riley has been a top performer in the SPFL this seasonCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      He was a bargain £1.5m purchase in Postecoglou’s first season at CelticCredit: Reuters
      Neil Lennon is a big fan of the midfielderCredit: Kenneth Ramsay
      Now the playmaker is rated in the £25m bracket but former Hoops boss Lenny hopes he’s not a Tottenham target.
      He told Ladbrokes Fanzone: “I think Ange will want to bring some strength in depth in next month, whether that’s a couple of loans or them spending more money.
      “His recruitment has been brilliant up to this point.
      “The players he’s brought in have been great — Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, James Maddison, they’re top quality players who have all impressed.

      “He missed a couple of them in that dip, there’s no question about that — but I just want him to stay away from Matt O’Riley for the time being, please and thank you very much!”
      Lennon has been impressed at the Aussie’s transition from the Hoops to Spurs.
      He said: “The job Ange did at Celtic was great.
      “The fans loved his style of play, the all-out attack, the rotations — and you can see that style being implemented at Tottenham as well.
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      “It’s never dull, put it that way! And I think he’s building something there to make Spurs real contenders for the top four on a regular basis.
      “He’s having a fabulous year, and I’m delighted for him because he’s a great guy.
      “I always tune in to watch because you just can’t take your eyes off his team!
      “Being the first Spurs boss in ten years not to have Harry Kane available to him, that’s a huge loss of goals he’s had to account for.
      “But I think he’s recruited well.”
      O’Riley has attracted links to West Ham and Inter Milan – with the Serie A giants said to be keen on a loan and permanent deal in the summer.
      But Lennon has already warned the Hoops they should be staving off interest in January and holding out for £30m in the summer.
      He said: “Under Brendan he’s scoring a lot of goals, and creating so many opportunities for the team.
      The midfielder required treatment for a nose bleed throughout the second half of the Old Firm clashCredit: Willie Vass

      “He’s always a threat, and he’s got a real knack of making those late runs into the box, undetected.
      “He’s a fantastic talent — and he’s been a brilliant bit of business for the club.
      “The priority, for the club, is to keep hold of him. Particularly in January.
      “I’m sure there’ll be a lot of offers coming in for him — but I think the club are in a position to stay strong in the January window.
      “I do think that Brendan will want to trim the squad in other areas. But I’m sure O’Riley will stay to the end of the season.
      “At least that’s what I’m hoping for, anyway!
      “But you can’t stop the progress, so I would imagine selling him will be something that Celtic will look at in the summer.
      “He’s proven himself at the highest level, in the Champions League.
      “He’s been the best player in Scotland this season — so you’re looking at £25-30m for him, at least.”
      He added: “I think he’s a top, top player and I believe he could play at a very high level in the Premier League.
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      “You know, Celtic will get top dollar for him, I’m sure of that.”
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