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      How Brighton could line up next season with Dan James and Joe Rodon but no Ben White after transfer spree

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      BRIGHTON are in danger of losing defender Ben White, with several Premier League giants reportedly after the England star.But manager Graham Potter is believed to be interested in reinvesting some of White’s transfer fee on two of his former players.
      How Brighton could line-up next season after being linked with Dan James, Joe Rodon and Enock Mwepu
      Manager Graham Potter wants to improve his squad this summerCredit: Andy Hooper-The Daily Mail
      The ex-Swansea boss is rumoured to be interested in working with Manchester United winger Dan James again.
      The 23-year-old played 33 Championship games under Potter during the 2018-19 season before moving to the Red Devils for a reported £15million.
      James featured just 15 times in the Premier League for United last term and could be persuaded by the promise of regular top-flight football.
      Rodon was also a regular under Potter at Swansea during the 2018-19 campaign, playing 27 Championship games at centre-back.
      The 23-year-old went on to join Spurs last October but, like James, struggled to get on the pitch, making just 14 appearances in all competitions.
      Rodon could replace White in Brighton’s defence as he’s been rumoured to be on the verge of leaving the south coast.

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      Arsenal are the favourites to sign the England international but Chelsea are reportedly planning on making a last-minute offer for the player.
      Rodon would likely partner captain Lewis Dunk at their heart of Brighton’s defence with full-backs Tariq Lamptey and Dan Burn playing either side.
      Potter could continue with a 4-3-3 formation, deploying Adam Lallana, Yves Bissouma and another potential signing – Enock Mwepu – in midfield.
      Brighton are interested in buying the 23-year-old Zambia international from Red Bull Salzburg, according to The Athletic.
      Mwepu made 29 league appearances last term as Salzburg won their eighth consecutive Austrian title.

      The English coach will be hoping not to lose star midfielder Bissouma, who’s been linked with a move to several Prem clubs this summer.
      If James does swap Manchester for the seaside, he could play on the right of a front three alongside Neal Maupay and Danny Welbeck.
      Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is likely to remain Potter’s No1 between the sticks having been included in Spain’s squad for Euro 2020.
      The 23-year-old stopper has enjoyed a remarkable rise in recent months, spending the 2019-20 season on loan at then League One side Rochdale.
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      Tottenham sporting director Fabio Paratici will not open Harry Kane transfer talks while England are in Euro 2020

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      TOTTENHAM’S bigwigs have reportedly put the brakes on Harry Kane move discussions whilst England are battling to win Euro 2020. And the club’s new football managing director Fabio Paratici had said he wants to retain the services of Spurs’ talisman.. 
      Harry Kane’s Tottenham future is unlikely to be decided until after the Euros according to reportsCredit: Rex
      Tottenham’s football managing director Fabio Paratici is keen to see Kane stay in North LondonCredit: Getty
      Former Juventus transfer chief Paratici began his job this month which started with overseeing talks to appoint new club boss Nuno Espirito Santo. 
      Now the Spurs director, who describes Kane as “one of the best strikers in the world” is keen to see the in-form frontman stay in North London. 
      Kane, 27, who netted a brace during the Three Lions’ 4-0 Euro quarter-final demolition of Ukraine, has expressed his wish to leave Tottenham. 
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      The England skipper, who will lead the line against Denmark in the contest’s semis, has attracted interest from a number of his current club’s domestic rivals.
      Teams include Manchester United, Man City and two-time Champions League winners Chelsea. 
      Paratici, 48, told Sky in Italy: “Keeping him is not just my goal, it’s our goal as a club.
      “I can’t wait to watch him play live. I’ve been really lucky in the past years because I’ve watched a lot of top players and strikers, like Cristiano Ronaldo, Carlos Tevez, Alvaro Morata, Gonzalo Higuain, and many more which now I forgot about.
      “Right now, he’s one of the best strikers in the world. He’s a complete player, really special. 
      “His physique is that of a real number nine, a true poacher, but he also has an incredibly refined technique.
      “He is able to shoot with both feet and also provides many assists – very few people notice this because he scores so many goals.”
      When asked if speculation surrounding his future was a distraction earlier on the Euros, Kane dismissed the suggestion.
      The England captain told reporters: “I understand from a media point of view there is speculation, but I am fully focused on the job here.”
      England skipper Kane and his Three Lions team-mates will play Denmark in the Euros 2020 semi-finalsCredit: Getty

      Kane, who is the 2020-21 Premier League Golden Boot winner, netted 33 goals in 49 games across all competitions last term.
      His performances reportedly led Man City to make an eye-watering £100million offer for his services in June. 
      But the megabucks bid was reportedly turned down by Spurs officials.
      And former Arsenal, Barcelona Chelsea playmaker Cesc Fabregas reckons Kane would be the perfect Real Madrid replacement for Karim Benzema should the France ace ever begin “to slow down”.
      The Spanish juggernauts, who finished second in LaLiga last term are thought to be admirers of the England ace.
      Kane, who was born in Walthamstow, East London, has three years left to run on his current Tottenham agreement. 
      The striker made his first senior Tottenham appearance in a Europa League second-leg win against Hearts in 2011.
      Kane won the 2020-21 Premier League Golden Boot after scoring 23 top-flight goalsCredit: Getty
      And the centre-forward has played 331 times for the club across all competitions netting 226 goals.
      However, the striker, who spent one season at Arsenal as a youth player from 2001 to 2002, is yet to win a major piece of silverware with the North London outfit. 
      Tottenham, who finished seventh in the Prem last term, have qualified for next season’s Uefa Europa Conference contest. 
      And they were beaten 1-0 by Manchester City in last season’s Carabao Cup final.
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      Tottenham chasing Miralem Pjanic transfer as Barcelona make Bosnian and Samuel Umtiti available for FREE amid money woes

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      TOTTENHAM are chasing a move for Barcelona star Miralem Pjanic, according to reports.And the Bosnian could be available for FREE this summer.
      Miralem Pjanic made 30 appearances for Barcelona last seasonCredit: Getty
      New Spurs sporting director Fabio Paratici is aiming to bolster his squad for the coming season, following Nuno Espirito Santo’s appointment.
      And the Italian, 48, could look towards a star that he already knows well.
      Paratici, alongside Giuseppe Marotta, brought Pjanic to Juve from Roma in 2016.
      And according to Diario Sport, he wants to work with him again in North London.
      They claim that he has already made an enquiry to Barcelona over taking Pjanic on a season-long loan deal.
      But the Catalan giants reportedly want to get rid of him outright.
      And despite spending around £51.5million on him just a year ago, Barca are willing to let him leave for free.
      Barcelona are struggling financially, with newly re-elected club president Joan Laporta desperate to get players off the wage bill.
      Pjanic, 20, is up for grabs this summerCredit: Getty
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      They are being crippled by Lionel Messi’s huge salary demands, but are desperate to keep the legendary Argentine, whose contract officially expired this week.
      To be able to afford an extension, Mundo Deportivo claim that they are willing to give players away.
      Barcelona have already terminated Matheus Fernandes’ contract, having paid around £8.5m for him in 2020.
      And Pjanic could be next – followed by Samuel Umtiti.
      The midfielder made 30 appearances for Barca, but struggled to get into Ronald Koeman’s side in the second half of the campaign – playing just 20 minutes of their last 14 LaLiga matches.
      Umtiti, meanwhile, has struggled with injuries – but has made 132 appearances for the club since joining in 2016.
      Barca are hoping to lower their wage bill by around £170m-per-year this summer, in order to keep hold of Messi.
      They have been busy so far in the market, however, signing Memphis Depay, Eric Garcia and Sergio Aguero on free transfers.
      Injury-plagued Samuel Umtiti is set to leave this summerCredit: Rex Features
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      Tottenham and Barcelona ‘contact Lorenzo Insigne’s agent over transfer and to exploit contract stand-off’ with Napoli

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      TOTTENHAM and Barcelona are interested in signing Napoli skipper Lorenzo Insigne, according to reports.Both clubs are believed to have contacted the player’s agent as he’s yet to agree a long-term deal at the Serie A club.
      Lorenzo Insigne, 30, scored a stunning goal in Italy’s Euro 2020 victory against BelgiumCredit: Getty
      According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is struggling to persuade Insigne to commit his future to the club.
      The 30-year-old was born in Naples and came through the ranks at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, recieving the captaincy in February 2019.
      He’s played more than 300 league games for the club, winning two Italian Cups and helping the team finish fifth in Serie A last term.
      Insigne has always remained loyal to the Italian side but has just a year left on his existing deal and reportedly wants a pay rise.
      He is believed to currently earn around £82,000-a-week, with dozens of top Premier League players earning at least twice as much.
      The Italy international has been one of the stars of Euro 2020, scoring two goals so far to inspire his country to the semi-finals.

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      If Napoli can’t agree a new contract with Insigne, plenty of top clubs in Europe would be willing to offer him a lucrative gig.
      Tottenham and Barcelona are believed to have contacted the player’s agent, with both clubs desperate to challenge domestically again.
      Barca endured a tricky campaign last term, finishing third in LaLiga – their lowest league position since 2008.

      The Catalan giants are still to persuade Lionel Messi to sign a new deal at the Nou Camp – and Insigne could be drafted in to replace the irreplaceable Argentine if he moves on.
      Spurs, meanwhile, finished seventh in the Premier League – TWENTY-FOUR points behind champions Manchester City.
      New manager Nuno Espirito Santo will be keen to improve his squad – and Insigne would definitely add some much-needed flare to their ranks.
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      Liverpool and Tottenham in Domenico Berardi transfer fight with Sassuolo winger impressing for Italy at Euro 2020

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      LIVERPOOL and Tottenham are keeping tabs on Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi, reports suggest.Berardi enjoyed an impressive campaign in Serie A, which saw the Neroverdi finishing eighth in the table.
      Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi has been linked with Liverpool and TottenhamCredit: Getty
      The talented winger has also shone bright at Euro 2020, helping Italy advance to the competition’s semi-finals.
      According to Goal, the 26-year-old’s stunning displays have led to intense interest from Liverpool and Tottenham during the summer transfer window.
      Sassuolo understand that it will be difficult to hold on to the Italy international ahead of this coming season.
      But the Serie A outfit hope to maintain Berardi, whom they describe as their “symbol”.

      Sassuolo chief executive Giovanni Carnevali told Radio 24:”Berardi is our symbol, we have a deep bond with him.
      “He is doing extraordinary things. He has shown his values and the decisions over the years where he gave up on big clubs were not bad choices.
      “We hope to keep him. It is not easy to do, even with him.”

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      Berardi is not the only Sassuolo star who is standing out in Euro 2020 and has attracted interest from Europe’s top bidders.
      Manuel Locatelli has been a revelation for Italy and Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on the talented midfielder.
      Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is determined to sign a top player to link up with Thomas Partey in the middle of the park.
      However, the north Londoners are facing the prospect of an intense bidding war with Juventus, who are reportedly leading the race for the 23-year-old.

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      Man Utd hand Arsenal and Tottenham transfer boost after pulling out of Jules Kounde race to focus on Raphael Varane

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      ARSENAL and Tottenham’s hopes of signing Sevilla star Jules Kounde have been boosted after Manchester United turned their attention elsewhere, reports suggest.Kounde enjoyed a stunning campaign with the Andalusians as he made 49 appearances across all competitions and earned immense interest from the Premier League.
      Sevilla star Jules Kounde has attracted interest from the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      United, Arsenal and Tottenham are said to be keeping tabs on the star centre-back, whose impressive performances in LaLiga earned him an international call-up by France for Euro 2020.
      But Dean Jones recently told The Done Deal Show that the Red Devils are prioritising other defensive targets, mainly Real Madrid star Raphael Varane.
      The Manchester giants are initially looking to officially seal Jadon Sancho’s move from Borussia Dortmund.

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      Real Madrid star Raphael Varane is Manchester United’s top defensive targetCredit: Getty
      United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is then determined to sign a top centre-back that will partner up with Harry Maguire.
      But the Manchester giants are focused on Varane and Villarreal ace Pau Torres, who could move to Old Trafford in a swap deal that would see Eric Bailly going back the other way.
      That works as a major boost for Arsenal and Tottenham, who are highly likely to move for the 22-year-old defender.
      The Gunners appear to be prioritising Brighton ace Ben White but Manchester City have also joined the bidding war for the England international.

      Spurs new boss Nuno Espirito Santo is said to be keen on making Kounde his first signing in North London.
      However, both London rivals will have to splash some serious cash to convince Sevilla to sell their best defender.
      City tried their luck last summer but a bid of around £50million was not enough to do business with the Spanish giants.
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      Toby Alderweireld ‘tells Tottenham he wants to QUIT’ and Spurs could approve transfer exit to fund rebuild

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      TOBY ALDERWEIRELD has reportedly told Tottenham he wants to quit the club this summer.The Belgian centre-half joined Spurs in 2015 from Atletico Madrid after impressing before that on loan at Southampton.
      Toby Alderweireld has reportedly asked to leave TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Takehiro Tomiyasu could replace him in the new-look Spurs defenceCredit: Getty
      He has played nearly 200 appearances for the North London side and helped them reach the Champions League final in 2019.
      Now The Athletic claims his time with Spurs may soon be over and that he is searching for a new side.
      Harry Kane’s future still remains unclear and this latest development will not help new boss Nuno Espirito Santo with his pre-season plans.
      Tottenham have been in the market for a new centre-half and reportedly had a £15.5million offer for Takehiro Tomiyasu rejected by Bologna.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last week that Spurs are confident they will land the Japanese defender this summer.
      The North London club felt their initial bid of £12.9m plus an extra £2.6m in add-ons would be enough to clinch the 22-year-old.
      But Bologna are holding out for an extra £1.5m for Tomiyasu, taking the price to £17.2m.
      They have also been keeping tabs on Sevilla’s Jules Kounde and Lyon’s ex-Fulham loanee Joachim Andersen.

      One potential destination for Alderweireld could be his hometown club Royal Antwerp.
      The 32-year-old has a tattoo of the city’s Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren cathedral on his right arm.
      Alderweireld is currently preparing to face Portugal this evening in the quarter finals of Euro 2020.
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      Meet Takehiro Tomiyasu.. the Spurs target that wanted to be a swimmer, idolised Mascherano and rejected Barcelona

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      TOTTENHAM are in talks to sign Japanese star Takehiro Tomiyasu from Bologna.The defender may be little known in England, but is a rising star that has already had brushes with Europe’s elite.
      Takehiro Tomiyasu is set for a big transfer this summerCredit: Getty
      The Japanese star certainly isn’t overawed by playing against superstar strikersCredit: Getty
      From marking Zlatan in Serie A to rejecting Barcelona as a kid, Tomiyasu has pedigree as a shrewd potential acquisition.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last week that Spurs are confident of signing the 22-year-old – despite having had a £15.5million bid turned down by the Serie A side.
      With Tottenham set to keep pursuing Tomiyasu, how about we get to know Nuno Espirito Santo’s possible first recruit a little better?
      GOING SWIMMINGLY
      Growing up in Fukuoka, a prefecture on the Japanese island of Kyushu, a young Tomiyasu, known affectionately as ‘Tomi’, wanted to emulate his sisters in joining a swimming school.
      At the age of six, as revealed by Sponichi, Tomi was all set to take up swimming as his primary passion – before a chance encounter changed everything.
      The youngster was playing in the hallway of his apartment, when teacher Kanji Tsuji came over to visit his parents.
      Tsuji, also general manager of an elementary school’s football set-up, was blown away by Tomiyasu’s speed, and was convinced that he should try his hand at the beautiful game.
      Recalling the meeting, he said: “When he dribbled, probably no one in Fukuoka had a leg to catch up with him. He was horribly fast.”
      Tomiyasu is a Japanese international
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      Upon Tsuji’s recommendation, Tomiyasu’s parents enrolled him in Mitsuzuki Kickers’ school programme, which he took to like a duck to water.
      With dreams of swimming ditched, Tomi became obsessed with football, with Tsuji adding that he was always ‘earliest to practice’.
      He had a new dream to devote himself to now, being a professional footballer.
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      At the age of 11, upon the recommendation of his coach, Tomiyasu attended a trial at a Barcelona Soccer Camp in Japan.
      And such was the impression that he made, that the LaLiga kings offered him a place in their academy.
      The decision was much to agonise over, but ultimately moving 9,000 miles to a different continent proved to be too much to ask of a boy so young.
      Tomiyasu turned down the offer, but his opportunity to move to Europe would come around again.
      Tomiyasu has played alongside former Southampton defender Maya Yoshida for his national teamCredit: Getty
      Tomi is an imposing 6ft 2in warrior at the back
      MASCH UP
      By this point Tomiyasu had nailed down a role in his youth team, playing as either a defender or a holding midfielder – with aggression a key asset in his game.
      While he hadn’t signed for them, Barcelona were still an important influence on Tomiyasu, as he modelled his game on Javier Mascherano’s – admiring the dogged Argentine’s ability to move between midfield and defence.
      Oh his experience with Barcelona, Tomi told Soccer-King in 2019: “The environment is completely different from the team I belong to. The level is high and it was very inspiring.”
      At 11, he signed for his local J2 League side Avispa Fukuoka, and began his ascent through the ranks, eventually debuting for the first team aged 16 in October 2015.
      After spending the 2016 season in and out of the side, Tomiyasu became a regular the following season, attracting attention from Europe once again.
      Javier Mascherano was inspiration to the teenage TomiCredit: Alamy Live News
      Tomi began his career at Avispa FukuokaCredit: Getty
      EUROPEAN BEGINNINGS
      He joined Belgian top flight outfit Sint-Truiden in 2018, while he also earned his first senior caps for Japan.
      Upon winning Sint-Truiden’s Player of the Year award in his first full season in Europe, he showed his willingness to keep working hard once again, writing on Instagram after thanking the fans: “I will do my best to improve even a little without being satisfied with this award!”
      Sadly for the Belgians, these improvements would come in Italy, with Bologna paying £8million for his services in the summer of 2019.
      Under the wily Sinisa Mihajlovic, Tomiyasu began to be utilised as a defensive right-back – an experience that could serve him well ahead of possibly playing on the right of Nuno Espirito Santo’s back three.
      Tomiyasu has been coached hard by Mihajlovic, even in the finer details.
      Tomi said last October: “He is also giving me lots of advice on how to move my arms, but above all Mihajlovic insists a lot on defence inside the area.”
      Tomiyasu began his career in Europe with Sint-TruidenCredit: Getty

      SHOWING LOYALTY
      After just one year at Bologna, Tomiyasu could have been on the move, when AC Milan came calling last summer.
      But they refused to sell, with sporting director Riccardo Bigon saying at the time: “For him, we refused offers because he is important for us and because we believe he can have a higher evaluation than that proposed by Milan.”
      And the man himself, no stranger to turning down some of Europe’s biggest clubs, said: “I am a Bologna player and I want to play for Bologna.
      “I must admit that I am happy to have been associated with some of the most famous clubs in the world. It motivates me.”
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      Tomiyasu has settled in nicely in ItalyCredit: Getty
      SPURS IN A MOMENT?
      Milan’s loss could be Spurs’ gain this summer, with Tomiyasu appearing to fit the perfect profile of signing for the North Londoners as a young, up and coming defender with bundles of potential, adding versatility and quality to Tottenham’s creaking back line.
      He will miss a chunk of pre-season, however, as he is set to compete in his home Olympics for Japan.
      Tomiyasu already has plenty of tournament experience in the bank, having played at the AFC Asia Cup in 2019 – even scoring the winning goal against Saudi Arabia in the quarter-finals.
      He also played at the Copa America later this year, after Japan were invited as a guest nation by Comnebol.
      After his Olympic adventure, Tomi could be the perfect addition to a new young core at the back for Spurs, already featuring Joe Rodon and Japhet Tanganga.
      Even though I play as a central defender, I also like to build up attacking plays from the backTakehiro Tomiyasu
      As well as his defensive and physical capabilities, he can help Spurs build attacks from the back.
      In a feature with Serie A’s media team, he said: “Even though I play as a central defender, I also like to build up attacking plays from the back, by making the first pass.
      “My strengths are that I can play with both feet, and that’s something I’ve developed even more since playing for Bologna.”

      The 22-year-old is set to represent Japan at the OlympicsCredit: Getty

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