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      Tottenham star Steven Bergwijn tried to get Donny van de Beek to snub Man Utd and join Tottenham instead

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      STEVEN BERGWIJN tried to get Donny van de Beek to join Tottenham before his Manchester United transfer.
      Dutchman Van de Beek joined United for £39million – beating Real Madrid and Spurs to the signing.

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      Steven Bergwijn tried to get Donny van de Beek to join Tottenham before his Manchester United transferCredit: Getty Images
      It came after 23-year-old Bergwijn – who played with the midfielder at Ajax – sent his international team-mate messages about moving to Tottenham.
      Van de Beek, 23, said: “I have to say that he just sent me a message: ‘Are you coming to us or not?’
      “We often have contact. We used to play together at Ajax for a long time and have actually always kept in touch.
      “I think we will see each other again soon.

      “But I chose to join United. It’s a fantastic step, and I think now is the right time.”
      Van de Beek provides Old Trafford boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with his first signing of the window.
      But it left former Arsenal player turned pundit Merson scratching his head, with United already filled with options in central midfield. 
      With Premier League rivals having already strengthen their squads, United were accused of rushing into business. 

      Merson told the Daily Star: “Donny van de Beek looks like a panic buy at Manchester United. I don’t get it. 
      “They just spent £40m on a position where they are already strong and how does he play with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes?
      “You have to have someone who can play the holding role. 
      “That signing looked to me like: ‘Oh we haven’t bought anyone yet, let’s go and buy someone, who can we get?'”

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      Tottenham transfer blow as Barcelona block Jose Mourinho’s move for Lucas De Vega after £1.8m bid rejected

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      TOTTENHAM have reportedly pulled out of the race for Lucas de Vega after Barcelona rejected a £1.8million bid.
      The 20-year-old impressed on loan at Cartagena last season and has been eyed for a regular spot in the Catalans’ B team.

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      Lucas de Vega is set for a starring role with Barcelona’s B teamCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Jose Mourinho had also picked up on de Vega’s ability and tested the water with a bid in the week.
      However, according to Sport, Barcelona have asked for around double the £1.8m offered – in the knowledge Spurs would pull out of the deal.
      Barcelona have struggled to keep their top prospects in recent years with Manchester United newboy Marc Jurado and Instagram-famous midfielder Xavi Simons just two youngsters to leave.
      La Masia did send teen sensation Ansu Fati to the first-team last year but star talents have been few and far between lately, contributing to the angst around the crisis club.

      With next season’s third-tier Segunda B season coming ahead of a rejigging of the Spanish lower-league system, the club are desperate for Barcelona B to achieve promotion.
      Therefore coach Garcia Pimienta has been allowed to keep de Vega and make him a focal point of the Blaugrana reserves.

      Tottenham get their season underway at home to Everton on Sunday, September 13 with four new signings under their belt.
      Joe Hart, Matt Doherty and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg have all signed up, plus Wigan youngster Alfie Devine.

      Milan Skriniar has reportedly been identified as a fifth summer buy.
      The Inter Milan centre-back could replace Juan Foyth after the Argentine was transfer-listed by Mourinho, along with Serge Aurier and Tanguy Ndombele.

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      Tottenham’s £45m transfer bid for Nicolo Zaniolo rejected by Roma as Mourinho eyes Italy international playmaker

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      TOTTENHAM have reportedly had a £45million for Nicolo Zaniolo bid rejected by Roma.
      The North London club were linked with a move for the 21-year-old last summer, but nothing materialised.

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      Nicolo Zaniolo is being chased by TottenhamCredit: AFP or licensors
      And according to beIN Sports reporter Tancredi Palmer, Mourinho has made his move.
      But chairman Daniel Levy will have to loosen the purse strings a bit more with their initial £45m offer turned down.
      Despite Roma’s struggles on and off the pitch this campaign, Zaniolo has been one of their standout players.

      In total, the player has chipped in with eight goals and four assists in 33 games in all competitions.

      He still has four years left to run on his deal at the Stadio Olimpico.
      Spurs’ Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester United are also believed to be sniffing around.
      Ligue 1 champs Paris Saint-Germain have been linked with Zaniolo too.
      The creative midfielder won his first senior cap for Italy during the 2-0 win over Finland in March 2019.

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      He has gone on to feature five times in total, scoring twice.
      Spurs are reportedly edging closer to signing Wolves star Matt Doherty for £15million.
      The 28-year-old has been at Molineux since 2010.
      Mourinhois said to have been particularly impressed with his performances with the Midlands side since they have been back in the Premier League.

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      Roma are holding out for more than £45million for their star manCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Fans ask Matt Doherty to delete embarrassing 2012 tweet saying ‘I love Arsenal forever’ ahead of Tottenham transfer

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      TOTTENHAM fans have been left sighing after uncovering old Arsenal supporting tweets from imminent arrival Matt Doherty.
      The Wolves defender has never hidden his allegiance to the red half of North London.

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      Matt Doherty is set for a move after a decade at WolvesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But that may create an awkward atmosphere when he puts pen to paper on a move to Spurs later this week.
      Jose Mourinho’s side are forking out £15million plus add-ons for the 28-year-old, who has excelled at Wolves under Nuno Espirito Santo.
      However, the signing could become marred by old tweets sent by Doherty while still a youngster at Molineux.

      In one 2012 post, the right-back proclaimed to “love Arsenal forever and ever and ever”.

      And that led to Spurs fans asking the Irishman to quickly erase his Gooner past.
      Tottenham supporter Alex tweeted: “Yo delete this ASAP.”
      One fan replied: “Might want to delete fella.”
      Jim commented: “Tryin’ not to get mad at this.”

      While Alfie optimistically wrote: “Eight years ago and he’s finally seen the light and is now joining the better club in North London, dub.”
      Doherty bagged past Arsenal in Wolves’ April 2019 victory over the Gunners and admitted afterwards it was a dream to face his boyhood team.
      He said: “I was a big Arsenal fan growing up, [Dennis] Bergkamp was my favourite player, I used to get the kits for Christmas.
      “Even now, I look out for their results and now I get to play and score against them, which is unbelievable.”
      MATT’S OUT THE BAG
      The player sent a number of tweets to show his support while on loan in League One with Bury.
      In September 2012 he tweeted: “Yes I’m a HUGE Arsenal fan !”
      Later that month he wrote: “Man I love Arsenal and btw Jenkinson is quick but Gervinho could of won it for us at the end but take the point tho.”
      Soon after, Doherty confirmed his Gooner affection by writing: “I love arsenal forever and ever and ever.”
      Naturally, Arsenal fans jumped on the episode for yet more ammunition to wind up their cross-city rivals.
      One Twitter Gooner stated: “Forever in our shadow, please don’t forget it.”

      I love arsenal forever and ever and ever
      — Matt Doherty (@mattdoherty20) October 30, 2012

      Arsenal buzzing with that draw away at Bradford in quarters !
      — Matt Doherty (@mattdoherty20) October 31, 2012

      Salah added: “Feel sorry for u lots u would never find an old tweet of a player complimenting Spurs.”
      And another joked: “Arsenal are every Spurs’ player favourite team.”
      Doherty is set to replace Serge Aurier in the Spurs side when the deal goes through, with Evening Standard reporting on a valuation of £22m placed on the Ivorian.

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      Mourinho to give Ryan Sessegnon Tottenham first-team chance after rebuffing Barcelona and Celtic loan transfer interest

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      RYAN SESSEGNON will be given a shot in the Spurs side next season after Jose Mourinho reportedly rebuffed huge loan requests.
      Barcelona and Celtic both came calling in search of a temporary move for the 20-year-old, according to The Athletic.

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      Ryan Sessegnon is set to stay at Spurs and be given a go under Jose MourinhoCredit: Reuters
      Sessegnon made a £25million switch from Fulham after they were relegated last summer but failed to have the desired impact in his first season at Tottenham.
      The English youngster made just 12 first-team appearances after struggling with injury.
      He saw the manager who signed him, Mauricio Pochettino, sacked and replaced with Mourinho in November.
      Sessegnon is comfortable anywhere on the left-hand side and will be given more of a chance to shine in Mourinho’s starting XI in the upcoming campaign.

      Spurs have had plenty of interest in a loan move for the highly-rated England Under-21 international.

      Reports suggested he could be in line for a return to old club Fulham after Scott Parker’s side won promotion back to the Premier League in the Championship play-off final.
      Sessegnon made his name at Craven Cottage after bursting on to the scene as a 16-year-old.
      And his twin brother Steven still turns out for the West London side.

      But the report states Spurs also fielded interest from European big-hitters AC Milan, Ajax and Bayer Leverkusen.
      However, Spurs have got him on a strength and conditioning plan to try and bulk up and show he can excel under Mourinho this year.

      The club are not thought to be entertaining the thought of letting him leave.
      And he made a flying start to preparations for the new campaign after notching Spurs’ first goal in pre-season today.
      Sessegnon bagged a goal after just six minutes in a friendly match against League One Ipswich Town at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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      Ryan Sessegnon scores Spurs’ first goal against Ipswich Town in pre-seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Tottenham braced for Serge Aurier transfer bids after AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen eye up right-back

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      TOTTENHAM are bracing themselves for transfer bids for Serge Aurier after Bayer Leverkusen reportedly joined the race.
      The right-back, 27, is also wanted by AC Milan in a summer swoop, according to Sky Sports.

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      Serge Aurier is a summer transfer target for Bayer Leverkusen and AC MilanCredit: PA:Press Association
      Milan technical director Paolo Maldini confirmed his club held talks with Aurier’s agent last year while reports suggest they may make another move this summer.
      Now Leverkusen have joined the race with Spurs thought to be open to selling the Ivorian if the right offer comes in.
      Aurier still has two seasons remaining on the five-year contract he signed at White Hart Lane in 2017.
      He arrived from Paris Saint-Germain for £22.5million but initially struggled for game time with Kieran Trippier the first choice.

      Even with Trippier sold, though, Mauricio Pochettino was not convinced enough to play him but he got a better run in the side under Jose Mourinho.
      Of his 83 Spurs appearances, 42 came last season including 33 in the Premier League.
      But while it was a better season on the pitch, the Aurier family suffered the tragic loss of Serge’s brother Christopher, who was shot dead in July.
      Should he stay at Spurs, he will continue to compete with Japhet Tanganga for a spot in the side after the young defender, who can play at centre-back or right-back, penned a new five-year deal.

      Juan Foyth – another versatile defender – is another option but he was frozen out by Mourinho and could leave, with Leeds interested in the Argentine.
      But Kyle Walker-Peters did depart the club as he made his loan to Southampton permanent.
      Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg moved in the opposite direction on the same day.

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      After struggling under Mauricio Pochettino, Aurier has thrived far more with Jose Mourinho in chargeCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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