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      New Tottenham keeper Kinsky tipped to join Real Madrid after just TWO GAMES as it’s revealed he is ‘learning Spanish’

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      TOTTENHAM new boy Antonin Kinsky has been tipped to join Real Madrid.Kinsky, 21, has enjoyed a whirlwind start to his Spurs career since signing from Slavia Prague nine days ago.Antonin Kinsky has had an impressive start to his Spurs careerCredit: PAWith Guglielmo Vicario still out with a fractured foot, Kinsky went straight into the starting XI for Tottenham’s 1-0 League Cup semi-final first leg with over Liverpool.The Czech ace then experienced the other side of English football, playing the full game as Spurs beat Tamworth 3-0 after extra time in the FA Cup.Prior to breaking into Slavia’s first team, Kinsky spent seasons on loan at Czech sides Vyskov and Pardubice.While with the latter he displaced stopper Viktor Budinsky, who remains with the club.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKinsky’s emergence at Spurs has caused great excitement among Czech football fans.And speaking to Czech paper MF DNES, Budinsky did little to dampen the hype.”Great boy. Already at the first training session it was clear that he was different,” he said of Kinsky.”Strong in the head, healthy confident and purposeful. He can be even higher in three years.”Most read in FootballSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYQuizzed over where he sees Kinsky going next, he added: “At Real Madrid. Plus, he is learning Spanish, he’ll be ready, he won’t get lost there.”When Tonda [Kinsky] came to us in Pardubice from Vyskov, who were playing in the second league, many would not have said that he would be in the Premier League within two years.Tottenham announce the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague”And yet. I think Tottenham is an intermediate step for him, that an even bigger club is waiting for him.”Kinsky is contracted to Spurs until 2031.Upon joining the club, he said: “I’m really happy to be here and to sign the contract.”It’s a pleasure for me because Tottenham is a big name in Europe, in the world, especially in the Czech Republic so, as I say, for me it’s a big honour and I’m really happy.’THE RIGHT CHOICE'”I spoke with the coaches, I spoke with the sporting director, almost with everyone, and I really got the feeling that this is going to be the right choice.”I’m looking forward to everything. For me, it is a new experience. I’m really happy to make that first step outside of the country (Czechia).”I’m really happy, I’m really excited and I’m looking forward to the training sessions, to the games because, of course, it is the aim of every player to be on the pitch.”And that is what I am going to do; I’m going try to push in the training session to get the minutes.”READ MORE SUN STORIESVicario is expected to remain sidelined for at least another month.It is then not a given that he will return straight to the starting XI, with Kinsky signed to challenge for the No1 spot.Guglielmo Vicario is set to compete with Kinsky for the No1 positionCredit: Rex More

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      Tottenham join transfer race for Randal Kolo Muani with PSG star ‘seduced’ by thought of Premier League switch

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      TOTTENHAM have reportedly launched a bid for Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani.SunSport revealed Spurs, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are battling for his signature.Tottenham have reportedly submitted an offer for Randal Kolo MuaniCredit: GettyThe 26-year-old is being pushed out of the Ligue 1 club just 16 months after signing for almost £80million.Having made just 14 appearances across all competitions this season, he is believed to be unhappy in Paris and would be open to another move.Juventus and United are also among the clubs that have allegedly looked at the striker in recent months.However, they could be surpassed in the transfer race by Tottenham.Read More in FootballFrench outlet L’Equipe claims Spurs have today submitted a bid for Kolo Muani.Spurs have proposed a loan with the option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season.PSG are not willing to rush into any decision, although Daniel Levy’s “strong” relationship with Nasser Al-Khelaifi could sway things in Tottenham’s favour.Kolo Muani is understood to be “seduced” by the idea of playing in the Premier League – another factor that could give Spurs the upper hand in the race.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnge Postecoglou is determined to strengthen his squad with the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and the Europa League still up for grabs this season.Spurs have already signed two new players since the start of the January window.How Spurs can destroy Arsenal’s title hopes with Ange Postecoglou ‘wheels of chaos’ tacticTeenage winger Yang Min-Hyeok joined the club from Gangwon FC on New Year’s Day.Meanwhile, goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky signed in a £12m move from Slavia Prague.The 21-year-old has already made two first team appearances, keeping a clean sheet in each. More

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      ‘That was incredibly kind of him’ says Harry Kane as he reveals what Wayne Rooney told him that would ‘change his life’

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      HARRY KANE has opened up on Wayne Rooney’s efforts to include him in the England set-up.The former Tottenham Hotspur hitman was called up to the Three Lions senior team in March 2015 by Roy Hodgson.Harry Kane was called up to the England squad in March 2015Credit: TIMES NEWSPAPERS LTDWayne Rooney gave the then 21-year-old some words of encouragement ahead of his debutCredit: TIMES NEWSPAPERS LTDKane is still grateful for Rooney’s welcomingCredit: PAKane was a million miles away from being the lethal striker he now is when he was called up for the Euro 2016 qualifiers against Lithuania and Italy.The then 21-year-old was incredibly nervous ahead of his debut, although some words of wisdom from Rooney helped quell those nerves.The Bayern Munich ace said: “I remember, when Wayne Rooney received an award for the greatest number of goals scored for England, he said he expected me to be the next.””I found that incredibly kind of him. It’s Wayne Rooney, one of the greatest strikers in history, he didn’t have to have a word for me.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL NEWS”You know, Wayne was the captain when I started in 2015, and he welcomed me personally.”He explained a lot of things to me about what it meant to represent England, how it would change my life forever.”It obviously helped me to understand this stage and I use it in turn today to integrate the new talents who arrive here.”Rooney’s chat with Kane had the desired effect as the former Spurs star opened his account for his country in a 4-0 romp over the Lithuanians.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHarry Kane reveals his favourite England goalsHARRY KANE is already England’s all-time record goalscorer.But the Three Lions skipper will NOT be stopping there.To mark his 100th cap for his country, Kane spoke to SunSport’s CHARLIE WYETT about some of his special England goals….FIRST ENGLAND GOAL“My debut v Lithuania. March 2015.”There was a lot of talk in the build-up to that camp because I was playing well for Spurs.“I got a great reception and within a couple of minutes I scored a goal.“I don’t think I could have dreamed it any better.“My friends and family were there. That was a really special night.”FAVOURITE ENGLAND GOAL“It’s between two, for me.“Against Germany, the one at Wembley in Euro 2020.“Also, the header against Tunisia at the World Cup in 2018.“That moment of scoring a last-minute winner at my first World Cup was special.”BEST ENGLAND GOAL“The one I scored in Poland away in a World Cup qualifier in 2021. It was from 25 yards.”(Kane picked up the ball from Kyle Walker, advanced towards goal and put his foot through it.)“It kind of drifted away and it was a good strike, probably my furthest-out goal for England.”Kane hasn’t looked back since that memorable night at Wembley, scoring a further 68 goals to surpass Rooney as the nation’s all-time leading goalscorer.And his sights are firmly set on bagging 100 goals for his country.’It felt like the beginning of the end for Harry Kane’ says Man Utd legend as he admits fears for England captain In March 2023, he said: “Getting 100 will be tough for sure, but I never count out anything.”I am still young – I am 29, I am still fit and strong. I want to play for England for as long as I can.”He added: “A hundred is not out of the question.”It will be extremely tough but we will have to see how the next few years go.”Kane and his England team-mates will be back in action in March, welcoming Albania to Wembley for their first 2026 World Cup qualifier. More

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      Tottenham eyeing English winger and have transfer war chest but striker haunted by World Cup miss more realistic target

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      SPURS are facing a big window to give Ange Postecoglou the help he needs after so many of his first team have been laid low with injury.His defence has been decimated with goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario out until late February with a fractured ankle.Ange Postecoglou has seen his squad decimated by injuriesCredit: AlamyWhile centre-backs Cristiano Romero, Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies are not scheduled to return until the end of this month.But they have had issues in attacking positions too with Richarlison missing for most of the season, while youngsters Wilson Odobert and Mikey Moore have also been absent.What do Tottenham need?The first need has been addressed: they have brought in a new goalkeeper.And not just a back-up, but someone who is ready to challenge Vicario for a starting spot right now, in the form of Czech rising star Antonin Kinsky.Most read in FootballThe 21-year-old joined from Slavia Prague for £12.5million plus add-ons and signed a six-and-a-half-year deal.He went straight into the side for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at home to Liverpool and was hugely impressive as he kept a clean sheet on his debut.But Spurs are looking at more signings this month, whether that be on loan or permanent.Centre-back and up top are two key areas, and in a perfect world they would like a wideman too.Most read in FootballDestiny Udogie’s long-term hamstring issue means they are short at left-back as well.Young South Korean winger Yang Min-hyeok, 18, was signed in the summer but has only just arrived at the club, though his focus right now is on adapting to his new environment.Spurs need a replacement for the injured Destiny UdogieCredit: GettyWho is the perfect buy?Spurs like Jamie Gittens, the 20-year-old English winger making waves at Borussia Dortmund.The former Manchester City academy starlet came on in last season’s Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.And this term he has been a regular starter with nine goals in 18 starts in all competitions.He would be just the kind of player to add some star quality to the left-hand side of Spurs’ attack, where Son Heung-min has sparkled for so long but this term has largely faded.But the England Under-21 man, previously known as Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, would be very expensive.Dortmund are sixth in a congested Bundesliga but are still very much in the hunt to finish in the top eight of the Champions League table phase.While the chances of them selling two wingers in one window seems slim, given team-mate Donyell Malen could leave for Aston Villa.Who is more realistic?Randal Kolo Muani is on the market at Paris Saint-Germain with the striker – best known for his 2022 World Cup final miss – available on loan.The France international, 26, could not get into the team when Kylian Mbappe was there and now is struggling for game-time as Luis Enrique prefers a false nine.Eight goals in 27 games for his country underlines his talent though and Postecoglou has already spoken publicly of how he needs to bring in another forward.You cannot blame him given Richarlison’s fitness had proved unreliable during his time at the club since joining from Everton for £60m in 2022.Muani has other suitors though, including Juventus and in the Bundesliga – though SunSport understands Chelsea are NOT interested.Spurs could make a compelling case for the former Eintracht Frankfurt man, who can also play out wide.They are also believed to like the look of current Eintracht goal-getter Omar Marmoush but he looks to be heading to Manchester City.Tottenham could also move for young Irish striker Mason Melia, 17, who has shown big potential and will likely leave St Patrick’s Athletic this month.At the back, they have been credited with an interest in Uzbeki speedy centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov, who looks set to depart Lens in the winter window.How are the finances looking?Strong. Chairman Daniel Levy cops flak from supporters regularly, particularly when results are poor as they have been of late.But the supremo can claim to have no profit and sustainability compliance issues, unlike other clubs.It means money is there to be spent in this window if they want to.Could anyone be on their way out?Being so stretched right now, it is more about adding players than losing them.Sergio Reguilon, 28, is out of contract in the summer and was expected to move on this month.Although even that may not be definite now given Udogie is expected to be out for another six weeks.READ MORE SUN STORIESIf they get the right players through the door, youngsters like Will Lankshear and Alfie Dorrington could be loaned out to gain experience.If everything went to plan, how could Tottenham line up after the January window? More

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      Ange Postecoglou opens up on playing on pitch covered in TOADS as Tottenham prepare to brave 3G Tamworth turf

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU will bid to stop Tottenham’s FA Cup hopes croaking on Tamworth’s plastic 3G pitch on Sunday.But that is nothing compared to the surface the Aussie and his South Melbourne team once played on in Fiji — which was infested with TOADS.Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou doesn’t worry about Tamworth’s plastic 3G pitchCredit: AlamyPostecoglou has had worse than Tamworth’s pitch ahead of Tottenham’s FA Cup matchCredit: GettyIn 1999, Postecoglou’s Aussie side travelled to the Pacific Island for qualifiers ahead of the inaugural Club World Championship and found a ground littered with the amphibian critters.But they showed enough Kermit-ment to reach the finals  a year later and faced Treble-winners Manchester United in Brazil.Postefroglou . . .  sorry, Postecoglou recalled: “Warming up, there were toads which kept jumping on the pitch. At the time, you’re kind of going, ‘Really?’“But when you realise what was at stake — a fair bit of money and the opportunity to play at the Maracana against some of the best teams in the world — it was quite extraordinary.”Read More on FootballThat game 26 years ago was the Oceanic final of qualifying against local side Nadi at Prince Charles Park. South Melbourne won 5-1 and went on to play United, Vasco da Gama and Necaxa of Mexico.The gap between Postecoglou’s Melbourne team and United is similar to the 96 divisional spots between Tottenham and National League Tamworth.United won 2-0 but it was much tighter than had been expected.And the Aussie knows players can pull a ribbit out the hat for the biggest game of their lives.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPostecoglou, 59, added: “We were a semi-pro team playing at the Maracana against the great Manchester United. So there was a fair difference between us.“But qualifying for that tournament probably destroyed our domestic season because players didn’t want to risk getting injured.Ange Postecoglou proud of patched-up Tottenham’s win over Liverpool “We ended up losing but we gave a decent account of ourselves and some of my players, probably played the best game of their lives.“You know Tamworth have had a couple of defeats recently. It’s probably because their mind has been on this game.“What we’re going to face on Sunday is players hoping to play the best game of their lives.” More

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      Rodrigo Bentancur and his girlfriend posed for heartwarming family picture just hours before horror injury

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      RODRIGO BENTANCUR posted a heartwarming family photo on social media just hours before suffering a horror fall.The Tottenham midfielder slammed his head on the pitch just six minutes into the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie with Liverpool after trying to head the ball.Rodrigo Bentancur suffered a horror fall in Spur’s cup clash with LiverpoolCredit: ALAMYThe Uruguayan had to be stretchered off and was immediately taken to hospitalCredit: REXHis girlfriend Melany La Blanca rushed to be by his side at hospitalCredit: INSTAGRAM@RODRIGO_BENTANCURHer dash to the hospital came just a few hours after she shared a heartwarming family snapCredit: INSTAGRAM@MELANYLABLANCAMedical staff raced on to the pitch to give the Uruguayan treatment – including oxygen – before taking him off on a stretcher and sending him to the hospital.Bentancur’s girlfriend Melany La Blanca quickly raced to be by his beside – just hours after the pair publicly gushed over their daughter.The Uruguay international reposted a wholesome snap of them posing with their little one, who was dressed in school uniform and appeared to be celebrating a big milestone, to his Instagram story.La Blanca wrote “nuestra tan bebe ya no tan bebe” across the image, which translated to English means: “Our baby’s no longer a baby.”READ MORE ON BENTANCURBentancur, thankfully, regained consciousness before he was admitted to hospital to undergo further evaluation.And the former Juventus ace gave Spurs fans an update on his condition after being given a once-over by doctors.Along with a picture of himself smiling with La Blanca, he wrote on his Instagram story: “All good guys.”Thank you for the messages. Congratulations for the victory boys!!!”Most read in FootballSpurs ran out 1-0 winners thanks to a late strike from Lucas BergvallCredit: REXSpurs put one foot into next month’s final at Wembley with a 1-0 win over the Premier League table-toppers.Youngster Lucas Bregvall struck in the 86th minute to give under-pressure manager Ange Postecoglou a much-needed victory.Watch hilarious moment MASCOT tells Virgil Van Dijk to join Spurs and says ‘we haven’t got any good defenders’The second leg of the tie will take place at Anfield on February 6. More

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      Tottenham rivalling Celtic for Irish wonderkid, 17, with £1m bid already rejected… and he can’t join until next year

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      CELTIC are rivalling Tottenham for Irish whizkid Mason Melia.Striker Melia, 17, has been billed as one of the most exciting talents to come out of the Republic of Ireland in recent years and could leave St Patrick’s Athletic this month.Teenager Mason Melia is attracting interest from clubs across EuropeCredit: SportsfileMany clubs across Europe have shown an interest including Eintracht Frankfurt and Genk.But Melia has been most keen on joining Spurs, who are understood to have had a £1million bid rejected last month.Personal terms will be no problem and Tottenham are weighing up whether to complete a deal in January.But due to Brexit rules, he would not be able to join a British club until January 2026, the first transfer window after he turns 18 on September 23.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe same therefore applies to Celtic, yet the Bhoys remain very keen on acquiring his services as they see him as a possible future star.A deal could be set up this month though to be completed in a year’s time.It would however be possible for Melia to move to the continent now though due to having an EU passport.Melia played 41 times for St Pat’s last season – as well as one appearance for the Under-19s.Most read in FootballThe teenager became the youngest goalscorer in League of Ireland history last year.In June 2023 he came off the bench against UCD to find the net at the age of just 15 years and 281 days old.Celtic fans convinced footage captures exact moment Rangers supporter throws coin at Arne EngelsMelia caught the eye on the European stage during St Patrick’s Conference League playoff with Istanbul Basaksehir in August. Teammate Aidan Kenna said after the game: “He knows how good he is and how good he can be, he has a good head on his shoulders.”He’s playing men’s football, and it’s not just his goals, his overall game is getting better and better. “I am there to give him any advice he needs but he doesn’t need much, it will be me asking him for advice soon.” More

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      Reaching a final did not save Jose Mourinho from Tottenham axe – but Ange Postecoglou’s job could depend on Wembley

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      JOSE MOURINHO is living proof that reaching a cup final will not save you as Tottenham manager.But how Ange Postecoglou could do with replicating the Portuguese’s showpiece feat to dampen any doubts over his suitability to the Spurs hotseat.Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou may find job security if he makes the Carabao Cup finalCredit: RexJose Mourinho, though, was axed by Tottenham shortly after making it to a finalCredit: GettyThe Aussie has a chance to make up for what he admits is some “very poor league form” in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool, with the first leg at home on Wednesday.If he can somehow find a way past Arne Slot’s imperious Reds over the two ties, he will be the first Spurs boss to reach a cup final since Mourinho four years ago.That feat did not prevent the Special One from a shock axing just four days before the day out at Wembley, which Tottenham lost to Manchester City.Unlike with Mourinho back then, chairman Daniel Levy is understood NOT to have lost faith with Postecoglou despite him losing half of his league games this term.Read More on FootballThere is a hope that the ex-Celtic chief will turn things around once his horrific injury list eases up.Though Postecoglou is the last person who needs reminding that Levy’s trigger-happy history proves that goodwill will not last forever if results do not improve.Reminded of Levy’s ruthless sacking of Mourinho, the 59-year-old was asked if he felt seeing off Liverpool would offer him any extra job security.Postecoglou wittily replied: “So just drop out at the semi-final, you reckon? I don’t need greater security.Most read in Football“Look, all I see is I’ve got a group of players who are giving absolutely everything they can.“I see every person at this football club pushing hard every day, whether they are involved in football or not, to try and help us through this situation. I don’t need any more than that.Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou channels his inner Gladiator as he defends his gung-ho tactics“It’s my responsibility, the results are on me. It’s my responsibility to change that. And if it doesn’t change, then, of course, I’m the one who should take whatever ramifications there are to it.“But I don’t need any more security than seeing what I see every day that the club, everyone at the club is totally supportive of what we’re trying to do, trying to help me and trying to help us get through this.“That’s all any manager needs, I’m not interested in security.”In his first season, Postecoglou downplayed the significance of winning a one-off trophy as less important to his overall goal of turning Spurs into serial contenders.That remains his perspective, but he has conceded that in this difficult second campaign winning some silverware could breathe new life – and belief – into the project he is trying to build.His side are on an awful run of just two victories in their last 11 games in all competitions, while they have lost three of a winless last five in the league at home.Major absences vs LiverpoolInjuries, illness and suspension have taken their toll, with up to ten players expected to be missing on Wednesday.As a result, Postecoglou views the possibility of his absentee-hit, knackered team making the final as on a par with winning the competition itself.He added: “We’re having a tough season. Our league form is really poor, we need to improve.“But we are in a semi-final of a competition and with the group of players we’ve got at the moment, if we can achieve something where they are in their careers, I think it does set you up really well for what we’re trying to build here. I think it does.“If we get a final and happen to win a trophy, we’ll look back on this period of where we are, a small group of players having to rise above and beyond to get there, I think that will be as worthy of the achievement as actually winning it.”Liverpool won 6-3 at Spurs in the league just 17 days ago and at one point were 5-1 up.Sticking to his tacticsIt underlines the size of the task facing Postecoglou, who will not swerve from his attacking philosophy but has taken lessons from that battering.He added: “When we did our review, we did some things really well on the night but we did some things really poorly.“It was more about moments in the game that you can’t switch off against a team of that quality.READ MORE SUN STORIES“There were learnings from it. And because it was so recent, you certainly use that as a foundation for the kind of game we need tomorrow in terms of addressing it a bit differently.”Likely line-up: Kinsky; Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Spence; Bergvall, Bentancur, Kulusevski; Johnson, Solanke, Son. More