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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.
      BARC TO THE DRAWING BOARD
      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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      Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo told Harry Kane will NOT be sold this summer – with only £150m bid enough

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      DANIEL LEVY has reportedly promised Nuno Espirito Santo that he will NOT sell Harry Kane this summer.The England striker is making motions towards the Tottenham exit door after growing tired of their lack of success.
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      Nuno Espirito Santo has been assured of Harry Kane’s Tottenham futureCredit: Getty
      But, with three years still remaining on the 27-year-old’s contract, any prospective buyer will have to convince Spurs chairman Levy to part with his prized asset.
      According to the Mail, an absolute minimum fee of £150million will have to be produced.
      Manchester City offered £100m last month with Chelsea and Manchester United also monitoring the situation.
      Pep Guardiola’s side told Spurs they were open to including Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus or Aymeric Laporte in a potential deal.
      But Levy has held firm in his belief that Kane is going nowhere, having finally signed up a new manager.
      Nuno’s arrival was confirmed on Thursday after the likes of Antonio Conte, Paulo Fonseca and Mauricio Pochettino came and went from the Spurs shortlist.
      Among his first tasks will be trying to convince Kane to stay.
      The striker is currently focused on England’s Euro 2020 run and will not address his future until the tournament’s end.

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      Nuno, 47, told the club website: “When you have a squad with quality and talent, we want to make the fans proud and enjoy.
      “It’s an enormous pleasure and honour. There’s joy and I’m happy and looking forward to starting work.
      “We don’t have any days to lose and we must start working immediately as pre-season starts in a few days.”
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      Tottenham have £15.5m transfer offer for Takehiro Tomiyasu rejected as Bologna hold out on extra £1.5m

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      TOTTENHAM have 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.
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      Spurs have had their initial bid for Tomiyasu turned down by BolognaCredit: Getty
      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, according to Sky Sports.
      If the White Hart Lane side agree to pay the inflated fee they should have nothing else stopping them from getting their man.
      The ex-Sint-Truiden player is reportedly keen to move to England and his wage demands are said to be relatively low.
      Tottenham see him as the perfect candidate to boost their shaky defence ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
      Tomiyasu, who’s won 23 caps for Japan can play as right back but Spurs want him to remain central for them.
      The only issue for Tottenham is that Tomiyasu has been chosen to represent his country at the Olympics.
      This would cause his to miss a few of the club’s opening games when the new season begins.
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      He will become one of new Tottenham boss, Nuno Espirito Santo’s first signings at the club if Bologna and Spurs can agree on the transfer fee.
      Ex-Wolves boss Santo was unveiled as their new manager yesterday evening and promised to make the fans proud.
      He said: “My promise is to you, we’re gonna make you proud.”
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      Steven Caulker joins Fenerbahce as former England and Tottenham defender completes transfer from Antalyaspor

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      STEVEN CAULKER confirmed his switch to Turkish giants Fenerbahce following a two-year spell with Super Lig rivals Antalyaspor.  And the former Three Lions star expressed delight at joining Turkey’s “biggest club” whose squad includes ex-Arsenal ace Mesut Ozil. 
      Steven Caulker completed his transfer from Antalyaspor to Turkish giants Fenerbahce
      The former Tottenham and England centre-back has impressed with his performances in Turkey’s Super LigCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The free transfer follows an impressive stint for Caulker with Antalyaspor.
      The centre-back, who rose through Tottenham’s ranks, helped the team to reach the  2020-21 Europa League qualifying rounds before their elimination by Rosenburg. 
      And Caulker’s move marks a remarkable turnaround for the former Tottenham and QPR ace who spoke to the BBC of his battles with gambling and drinking in the past. 
      The ex-England player shared the news of his switch with 21,0000 of his followers on Twitter describing his transfer as “a new chapter” in a tweet caption. 
      Caulker told the club’s web site: “I have received many messages from Fenerbahçe fans. 
      “This is very beautiful and I am very happy. I hope I will play very well this season and we get the trophy at the end. 
      “I played here last year and played here two years ago. It’s a very nice club. 
      “I think Fenerbahçe is the biggest club in Turkey.
      “It is also the club with the best squad. I think the fans will be in the stadium this season and we will see that we will be champions.” 
      Caulker, who is entering the twelfth year as a senior pro, began his football career at 16 at Tottenham as a youth player in 2007.
      The West London-born player made 29 appearances for the North London side across competitions netting two goals and providing two assists.
      And the centre-back – who signed his first professional contract with Spurs in July 2009 – completed loan spells at Yeovil Town, Bristol City and Swansea, before returning to North London in 2012.
      Caulker began his playing career as a youth player at Tottenham in 2007Credit: Getty

      The player made one senior appearance for England netting in a friendly 4-2 loss to Sweden in November that year. 
      A season at Cardiff and three-year spell at QPR from 2014 to 2017 followed Caulker’s departure from White Lane in 2012. 
      And the ex-Prem player would move to Dundee in 2018 before taking several months out of the game and later sealing a move to Alyaspor in January 2019. 
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      Nuno Espirito Santo already faces missing out on first Tottenham transfer as Sevilla demand £69m for Jules Kounde

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      REAL MADRID could be about to throw a spanner in the works of Tottenham’s hopes of signing Jules Kounde, according to reports. The LaLiga giants are thought to be willing to offer a player-plus-cash deal for the Sevilla star, who is wanted by new Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo. 
      Real Madrid are rivalling Tottenham for the signature of Sevilla star Jules KoundeCredit: Getty
      Kounde – who was also a Chelsea transfer target – has a £69million release clause in his contractCredit: Rex
      The former Wolves chief was officially confirmed as Tottenham’s new manager yesterday.
      And it is thought Santo wants to make the France international his first Spurs signing, according to Calciomercato via Sport Witness.  
      However, reports claim it is unclear whether the North London outfit would be willing to meet the release clause for the former Bordeaux centre-back. 
      It is believed the price tag for this is £69million.

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      As well as the high fee, there is also the complication of real Madrid’s interest.
      Los Blancos, who were beaten to last term’s LaLiga crown by Atletico Madrid, are thought to be open to offering Isco, 29, as part of a bid for Kounde.  
      Earlier this year Sevilla coach Julen Lopetegui was reported to be a big admirer of the Real Madrid outcast according to Spanish sports newspaper AS. 
      And Spanish outlet Sport claims Madrid hope an offer of Isco in addition to a cash payment could potentially bring the asking price for Kounde down to between £34.4m and £43m. 
      Kounde, who made a five-year £21million switch to Sevilla from Bordeaux in 2019, made 29 league appearances last term for the club who finished fourth in Spain’s top tier.
      And the former Ligue One ace helped the Spanish outfit win the 2020 Europa League trophy. 
      Champions League winners Chelsea were rumoured to be interested in a player-plus-cash deal for Kounde according to reports earlier this year. 
      It is thought Thomas Tuchel’s side were willing to offer Hakim Ziyech as part of a potential deal. 
      Nuno Espirito Santo reportedly wants to make Kounde his first signing at TottenhamCredit: EPA

      However the 2021 Champions League winners were thought to have balked at the France starlet’s £69million release clause. 
      Kounde was part of the Les Bleus squad knocked out in the last-16 of this year’s Euros.
      The player started for France in their 2-2 group stage draw against Portugal in the tournament.
      The 5ft 10in star made his senior international debut for Didier Deschamps’ side in a friendly match against Wales in June.
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      Six strikers Tottenham could replace Harry Kane with including Man Utd’s Anthony Martial and Dusan Vlahovic

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      TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR may find themselves needing a new striker this summer, with Harry Kane reportedly wanting out.Spurs’ talisman is believed to be eager to move to Manchester City, as he pursues silverware at club level.
      Harry Kane could leave Spurs this summerCredit: PA
      Kane, 27, was even more pivotal to the North Londoners than usual last season, finishing the campaign with the most goals AND assists in the Premier League.
      Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is set to dig his heels in once again – but if he does sell, will have an almighty gap to fill up top.
      Here, SunSport takes a look at six strikers that Levy could turn to this summer.
      ANTHONY MARTIAL
      Manchester United forward Anthony Martial was linked with a move to Spurs before going to Old Trafford in 2015.
      The Lilywhites could rekindle their interest, and may pay around £30million for his services.
      With United on the verge of signing Jadon Sancho, the Frenchman will fall down the pecking order making him a viable option.
      DUSAN VLAHOVIC
      New Spurs sporting director Fabio Paratici is rumoured to be plotting a raid on Serie A this summer, with Fiorentina ace Dusan Vlahovic on his wishlist.
      The 6ft 3in striker, 21, bagged an impressive 21 goals last season – but Tottenham will have to navigate La Viola’s £51m asking price.
      Anthony Martial has been linked with SpursCredit: Getty
      Dusan Vlahovic scored 21 goals in Serie A last termCredit: Getty
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      OLLIE WATKINS
      Tottenham were turned down by Ollie Watkins last summer, with the former Brentford ace not wanting to play second fiddle to Kane in North London.
      But if the England skipper leaves, Watkins may be interested in filling the vacancy this time around, should Spurs rekindle their interest.
      He bagged 14 goals in his debut Prem season for Aston Villa, proving he can cut it at the top level.
      GABRIEL JESUS
      Despite being a prolific goalscorer for Manchester City, Gabriel Jesus has often found himself on the bench under Pep Guardiola – including for last season’s Champions League final.
      The Brazilian, 24, is available in part-exchange for Kane – and Spurs may be tempted by Jesus’ impressive tally of 82 goals for City.
      Ollie Watkins bagged the winner against Spurs last monthCredit: EPA
      Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus could be offered in part-exchangeCredit: Eddie Keogh Telegraph Media Group
      TAMMY ABRAHAM
      Chelsea striker seems to be on the way out of Stamford Bridge, having not even been included on Thomas Tuchel’s bench for the Champions League final.
      The 6ft 3in ace, who has scored 30 goals over the last two seasons, may be a tempting option – although dealing with bitter rivals Chelsea may prove to be tricky.
      Blues owner Roman Abramovich is famously reluctant to sell to their London neighbours.
      MAURO ICARDI
      Former Inter Milan striker was repeatedly linked with Juventus during Fabio Paratici’s time at the club.
      With the Argentine having not been a favourite of Mauricio Pochettino so far in the French capital, Paratici could try again to secure a striker that has scored 157 goals across spells at Inter Milan and PSG.
      Homegrown star Tammy Abraham has become a bit-part player at ChelseaCredit: Reuters
      Mauro Icardi has been on Fabio Paratici’s radar for a number of yearsCredit: AFP
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