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      Jose Mourinho’s brutal Mesut Ozil put down after Arsenal ace said he’d rather retire than play for Tottenham

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      JOSE MOURINHO has hit back at Mesut Ozil’s dig that he would rather retire than play for Tottenham – by saying he would not want him anyway.
      Arsenal’s out-of-favour German had a pop at their North London rivals in a Twitter Q&A.

      Mesut Ozil says he would rather retire than play for SpursCredit: Reuters

      Mourinho joked that he wouldn’t want the 32-year-old midfielder anywayCredit: PA:Press Association

      But Spurs boss Mourinho scoffed: “Who told him Tottenham are interested in signing him?”
      At his bullish press conference this afternoon, the Special One also slammed Fulham for moaning they only had 48 hours to prepare for tomorrow night’s hastily-rearranged clash at Tottenham.
      The original fixture on December 30 was called off less than three hours before kick off due to a Covid outbreak in the Cottagers camp.
      It will now take place tomorrow after Tottenham’s scheduled clash at Aston Villa became the latest fixture to fall due to coronavirus – this time in the Villa squad.

      The Premier League announced yesterday Spurs will host Fulham instead.
      This has left the visitors unhappy as they say had they known they would be playing a match this week they would have fielded a different line-up for their FA Cup third-round tie at QPR on Saturday.
      This is despite the Cottagers making seven changes to their team and playing several fringe stars in a 2-0 win at the Hoops.
      When asked if he could understand Fulham’s frustration, Mourinho said: “Are you serious? They had 48 hours to prepare for this game.

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      “Look I heard the news that I was not going to play them two hours before the game was due to start.”
      Mourinho also insisted Harry Winks will NOT be leaving Tottenham in this month’s transfer window.
      The England midfielder has been linked with a loan move to Spain.
      But Mourinho said: “What more do I have to say to stop this talk? I told you already he is going nowhere.
      “He has played in recent matches. He didn’t play in the last one at Marine because it was a decision to let others play.
      “Tomorrow he is selected again and if someone is speaking about him going to other clubs, my advice is don’t lose your time.”

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      Valencia make second Harry Winks loan transfer offer after Tottenham reject first bid for England midfielder

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      VALENCIA have reportedly made a second loan bid for Tottenham’s Harry Winks after having an initial approach rejected for the England midfielder.
      The Spanish side are believed to be willing to pay the entirety of Winks’ wages, journalist Guillem Balague claims.

      Harry Winks is being chased by Spanish side ValenciaCredit: Rex Features

      However, the large loan fee Spurs are demanding appears to be a stumbling block which Spanish football expert Balague suggests is making ‘the deal very unlikely at the moment’.
      Valencia failed with their first audacious bid to lure the Three Lions middle man to LaLiga but aren’t ready to admit defeat.
      Boss Javi Gracia is a huge admirer of Winks, 24, after keeping a close eye on him during his stint as Watford manager between 2018-19.
      Gracia arrived at the Mestalla in the summer and is in desperate need of reinforcements with his side teetering above the relegation zone.

      Valencia are 13th but just three points above the drop with a number of their rivals having games in hand.
      It appears the club have made Winks their No1 transfer target as they attempt to pull off a major coup.
      SunSport revealed last month that the England international could move abroad to keep his Euro 2021 dreams alive.
      Winks has found himself out in the cold at times in Jose Mourinho’s Prem squad this season – threatening his Three Lions place for this summer.

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      Winks has mixed fortunes under the Special OneCredit: Reuters

      But he has staged a mini-recovery, featuring in Spurs’ last three league games and starting two of them.
      Mourinho insisted he has no plans to let Winks leave this month.
      The Portuguese manager said: “In relation to Winks on loan in January, no way. He came to me. Not just him, many players come to me.
      “I have my office on the first floor but I also have a little space on the ground floor next to the players’ dressing room where I used to be before and after training sessions to make it easy for them.
      “So it is easy for them to come around the corner to speak to me, so yes, Winks came to speak to me.”

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      Tottenham battling Arsenal for Marcel Sabitzer transfer but RB Leipzig won’t sell £30m-rated star until the summer

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      TOTTENHAM boss Jose Mourinho has earmarked Marcel Sabitzer as a major transfer target, according to reports.
      The RB Leipzig midfielder has emerged into the primetime with the club, having joined while they were second-tier in 2014.

      Marcel Sabitzer showed Tottenham his worth last season with two goals past them in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And his rise with last year’s Champions League semi-finalists has reportedly alerted Tottenham and Arsenal to his abilities.
      According to The Athletic, Mourinho is a big fan of Sabitzer and the midfielder is seen as ready-made for the coach’s setup.
      A role alongside Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is thought to be perfect for the Leipzig captain.
      Mourinho was able to do his own scouting report on Sabitzer in March’s last-16 defeat to Leipzig in the Champions League, the second leg seeing him score twice.

      A January transfer is seen as unlikely given Leipzig’s Bundesliga title tilt.
      Julian Nagelsmann’s side are two points off leaders Bayern Munich ahead of the weekend’s games, which includes Leipzig hosting fourth-place Borussia Dortmund.

      The club have said that there would be no contract talks during the season. So I’m fully focused on playing a successful season.
      Marcel Sabitzer

      Mourinho has also discussed his pessimism at being able to improve his side in January.
      Therefore a summer switch is seen as most likely with Sabitzer’s contract expiring in June 2022, potentially reducing his fee as low as £30million.

      The player stated last month: “If I read my contract correctly, it expires in June 2022, which means it runs for another 18 months. We’ll have to see about everything else.
      “I’m just doing my job. We have a game every three days, that’s exhausting enough.
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      “The club have said that there would be no contract talks during the season. So I’m fully focused on playing a successful season and don’t think about what will happen later on at all.”
      Leipzig sporting director Markus Krosche has admitted that bids may soon be landing for the midfielder.
      He recently told Bild: “[Sabitzer] has made a great development.
      “It goes without saying that other clubs also notice this.”

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      Christian Eriksen could make shock Tottenham transfer return just a year after Inter move if Dele Alli joins PSG

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      CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN could reportedly be set for a stunning return to Tottenham.
      The Inter Milan playmaker is on the transfer list a year after quitting Spurs for the San Siro.

      Christian Eriksen is out of favour at Inter MilanCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Dele Alli has been sidelined by Jose Mourinho at TottenhamCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      He is enduring a nightmare time under Antonio Conte and has made just five starts this season.
      According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Jose Mourinho fancies bringing Eriksen back as a replacement for Dele Alli.
      Alli could also be on the move after being frozen out by Mourinho.
      A reunion with Mauricio Pochettino at Paris Saint-Germain is on the cards for the England international.

      SunSport reported on Christmas Day that one of Pochettino’s top January targets is Alli, who was a regular for Spurs under the Argentine.
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      Eriksen’s lack of minutes for Inter is a far cry from his role as one of Tottenham’s key men in his six-and-a-half years at the club.
      The Danish playmaker left Spurs last January after rejecting contract extension offers when his previous deal was set to expire.

      Another of the 28-year-old’s former clubs, Ajax, are also reportedly interested.
      Inter bigwig Beppe Marotta last month confirmed that the club wanted a permanent sale for Eriksen.
      Marotta said: “We’ve been very clear many times that there are players on the so-called transfer list, these are players who want to play more regularly, and the club is ready to make them happy and find replacements.

      “Eriksen is on the transfer list, Piero Ausilio confirmed as much. He has struggled to settle into the squad, he is not functional to the squad.
      “That is not any insult towards his professionalism, there is no punishment.
      “It’s just a situation that has developed and it’s only fair he goes where he can play more regularly.”

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      RB Leipzig confirm Tottenham transfer interest in Marcel Sabitzer as Jose Mourinho eyes January reinforcements

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      RB LEIPZIG have confirmed Tottenham’s interest in signing Marcel Sabitzer.
      The 26-year-old midfielder is reportedly one of Jose Mourinho’s top targets for the upcoming transfer window.

      RB Leipzig midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has 18 months left to run on his contractCredit: AP:Associated Press

      He netted twice in the second leg of last season’s Champions League last-16 clash between the two sides.
      Sabitzer has 18 months left to run on his Leipzig contract and talks over an extension have yet to begin.
      Tottenham’s hopes have reportedly been boosted because his £105,000-a-week wages are unlikely to be increased.
      As a result, Leipzig could opt to cash in on Sabitzer instead of running the risk of losing him for nothing at the end of next season.

      Leipzig sporting director Markus Krosche told Bild: “We wanted to end the year first, both sides will deal more intensively with the topic in the spring.”
      Speaking about Spurs’ interest, Krosche added: “As I said, he has made a great development. It goes without saying that other clubs also notice this.”
      Sabitzer, who joined Leipzig in 2014 when they were in the second tier of German football, would bring leadership and reliability to Mourinho’s midfield.
      The 26-year-old was named Leipzig skipper after a vote among the players earlier this year. He wore the armband for large parts of last season due to Willi Orban’s injury problems.

      He has not let the additional responsibilities diminish his game, however, providing six goal contributions in 16 appearances this term.
      Krosche added: “I don’t like singling out anyone individually but Marcel Sabitzer has really developed well.
      “I also deal with him outside of the field. He accepts the role of captain extremely well and has matured even further as an individual.”

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      Tottenham boss Mourinho ‘keeping tabs on Sergio Ramos contract stand-off as he eyes free transfer for Real Madrid icon’

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      JOSE MOURINHO is reportedly looking to reunite with Sergio Ramos as the Tottenham boss looks to sign the Real Madrid defender on a free transfer.
      The 34-year-old – who played under the Special One for three seasons between 2010-2013 – is in the final year of his contract at the Bernabeu.

      Jose Mourinho managed Sergio Ramos for three years at Real MadridCredit: AFP

      It was claimed earlier this month that the Spanish defender is considering leaving Los Blancos having been at the club since 2005.
      Ramos is understood to have proposals from English and Italian clubs, while Paris Saint-Germain are also believed to be keen on signing him.
      According to the Evening Standard, Spurs have emerged as a possible destination for the ex-Sevilla star.
      They state that Mourinho is keeping tabs on the player’s situation at Madrid.

      The news outlet reports that the former Chelsea gaffer wants a centre-back in the mould of Thiago Silva.
      Should they fail to bring Ramos to North London, Tottenham could then reignite their interest in Inter Milan ace Milan Skriniar.
      Zinedine Zidane recently revealed that Ramos wouldn’t be leaving his side, and would be a part of the Real squad ‘for many years’.
      He said: “I have a contract until 2022. So I’m not going to ask for anything.

      “I’m going to keep working. I’m happy to be at this great club. I’m lucky to say I’m at the best club in the world.
      “I just hope that the players can stay and that we can keep working with them.
      “When a player wants to stay that means a lot. With Sergio Ramos, I see him staying for many years.

      “He’s looking after himself well and I’m not surprised about what he’s achieving.”

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      Real Madrid fear Gareth Bale will be forced to return and wreck transfer plans after failing to shine at Tottenham

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      GARETH BALE’s inconsistent form at Tottenham could scupper Real Madrid’s summer transfer plans, according to reports.
      Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are just two of the names linked to the Spanish giants as they formulate a mega spending spree.

      Gareth Bale’s form and fitness issues could put off a buyer in the summer marketCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Having gone the entire window without making a signing last summer, Zinedine Zidane is ready to splash the cash once more at the end of the campaign.
      But a number of factors are said to be crucial to allowing such a splurge.
      One important point on Real’s to-do list is cutting down the club’s large wage bill.
      Among the highest-earners is Bale, whose £650,000-a-week wages are being largely subsidised by Madrid during his Tottenham loan.

      Allowing the 31-year-old to head back to North London was thought to be the best way of him recovering form and earning a permanent move in the upcoming windows.
      However, his inconsistent displays and injury problems have left Real worried that he will return in the summer without a buyer, according to Spanish outlet AS.

      Such an event would once again leave Los Blancos lumbered with Bale and his huge contract that does not expire until 2022.
      Much like his recent seasons in Madrid, the Welshman has been unable to put a regular run of games together.

      Having started each of Tottenham’s Europa League group stage games, he has made just four appearances in the Premier League.
      A knee problem kept Bale out of action in the early weeks of his loan stay before he was forced off in the win at Stoke with a calf issue.
      The winger’s header in that Carabao Cup tie was just the third goal he has scored since rejoining the North London club.
      Jose Mourinho said after the match: “It was his decision – something he felt.

      “He told me immediately when walking to the dressing room [at half-time].”
      The Spurs boss had noted earlier in the month that Bale ‘needs to get his confidence back’ when it comes to playing multiple games a week.
      Should Real successfully shift the forward ahead of the summer, a wealth of stars including David Alaba and Phil Foden could be on their radar.
      One report earlier in the year even suggested the French trio of Mbappe, Dayot Upamecano and Eduardo Camavinga would be targeted as a new wave of Galacticos.

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      Serge Aurier says PSG transfer would be a ‘pleasure’ opening door to potential Mauricio Pochettino reunion

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      SERGE AURIER has opened the door for a return to former club Paris Saint-Germain — claiming it would be ‘a pleasure’.
      And that would mean a potential reunion with former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino, who looks set to take over at the French giants.

      Mauricio Pochettino brought Serge Aurier to Tottenham in 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Right-back Aurier, 28, hopes to return to Jose Mourinho’s Spurs side for the trip to Wolves on Sunday.
      A £23million signing from PSG three years ago, the Ivory Coast star confirmed he dreams of a switch back to the Parc des Princes.
      Aurier said: “When I say PSG is the club close to my heart, I don’t want journalists to say, ‘He can’t say that!’ But of course I will answer.
      “It’s the club I’ve loved the most out of all the clubs I’ve played for.

      “Paris is where I turned into a man, as a professional, where I discovered myself more. That’s where I enjoyed myself the most.
      “When I was a youngster at Lens, Paris was the club of my heart.
      “One day, it would be no problem at all to go back, with pleasure. I will never turn down an offer from Paris, that is absolutely certain.
      “If ever it comes up, why not? If it doesn’t, I’m very happy where I am and things are going well for me.”

      Aurier is hoping to keep his place in Jose Mourinho’s team for the trip to WolvesCredit: PA:Press Association
      Aurier initially joined PSG on loan for a season before spending a further two years at the club. He won the Ligue 1 title twice and lifted the French Cup on three occasions.
      But the defender reckons he is having a good season for Spurs.
      He said: “I work all the time, I’m a hard worker. I’m maybe having my best start to the season of my career, so I’m happy with what’s happening.”
      Aurier — who gave away a penalty in the home defeat to Leicester before Christmas — has also given an insight into manager Mourinho, believing he is calmer than before.
      He explained: “I think he’s changed a lot.
      “Of course, sometimes he has rushes of blood, but I think the fact he took a year’s sabbatical allows you to focus on what constitutes one’s strengths and weaknesses.

      The squad has always had quality, but was maybe lacking some character. I think we’re getting this character little by little.
      Serge Aurier

      “Now I believe he gets less angry and he explains things better in order to get results.
      “Since I’ve been here the squad has always had quality, but was maybe lacking some character. I think we’re getting this character little by little.
      “When I mean character, it’s with regard to what I experienced at PSG.”

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