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    Tottenham lining up £25m transfer swoop for Belgian wonderkid Arthur Vermeeren and believe they have edge over Arsenal

    TOTTENHAM are aiming to pull off a stunning £25million swoop for Belgium’s teenage sensation Arthur Vermeeren in January.The Royal Antwerp midfielder is only 18 but played a huge role in leading the club to a first Pro League title in 66 years last term.
    Arthur Vermeeren is attracting plenty of interest from Europe’s elite clubsCredit: Rex
    Spurs, Arsenal and Chelsea have all sent scouts to watch Vermeeren play this season.
    He is also attracting the attention of Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona.
    But Spurs have leapt to the front of the queue as they fancy a deal similar to the one which brought Destiny Udogie to North London 18 months ago.
    Spurs paid a large part of the £18m fee up front for left-back Udogie — then loaned him back to Italian side Udinese.
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    The Italian has since gone on to excel at Tottenham, making 15 appearances so far this term.
    Udogie, 21, has also broken into his national side, making his Italy debut against Malta in October.
    Vermeeren, meanwhile, has already played 64 times for Royal Antwerp.
    He played in every minute of their Champions League campaign this season, even scoring in the 3-2 win over Barcelona.
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    Like Udogie, he also made his international debut in October.
    The midfielder earned his first senior Belgium cap against Austria.
    Spurs are back in action on Thursday evening when they take on Brighton.

    Ange Postecoglou’s side went into Christmas fourth in the table, just four points off top spot despite a savage run of injuries.
    They have been spurred on of late by resurgent Richarlison’s four goals in three games, the latest coming in their 2-1 win over Everton on Saturday.
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    Tottenham eye transfer raid for Dominic Solanke after cooling interest in alternative Premier League striker

    SPURS are monitoring Dominic Solanke – as they look to sign a striker in the Summer.The Bournemouth hitman, who scored a hat-trick against Nottingham Forest at the weekend, has taken the Premier League by storm this year. 
    Solanke scored a stunning hat-trick against Nottingham Forest on SaturdayCredit: Getty
    And Sun Online can reveal that Tottenham are “closely watching” the striker’s progress. 
    A source said: “Spurs want to sign a striker in the Summer. The club hasn’t replaced Harry Kane so recruiting a new forward is a big priority and Solanke is someone they are closely monitoring. 
    “They’ve sent scouts to watch him already several times this season, and they will continue to track him into the New Year. 
    “He ticks a lot of boxes for Spurs, and Bournemouth know if he carries on showing the kind of form he is then they will struggle to stop other clubs from sniffing around him. They are bracing themselves for bids.”
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    Spurs are also keen on Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, but interest in the Irishman has reportedly cooled and Solanke is seen as a “better prospect”.
    The source added: “Tottenham want a focal point striker who has scored 11 goals in the Premier League, and Solanke has shown this season that he has the potential to play at a higher level. 
    Spurs will be closely watching him between now and the end of the season. 
    Our story comes amid reports Arsenal are also looking at the Bournemouth hitman.
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    Liverpool are in line to make millions should Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke leave the seaside club this season.
    Solanke played 27 times for Liverpool after signing from Chelsea six years ago and went on to join the Cherries in a deal which totalled £24 million back in 2019.
    But the deal includes a buy-back option, and 20 per cent sell-on clauses.
    His goals at the weekend took his tally to 11 in 17 games in the Premier League this term, with only Erling Haaland and Mo Salah ahead of him in the goalscoring charts. More

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    Spurs will have to pay Chelsea £50million for Conor Gallagher but have a transfer lined up to raise funds

    TOTTENHAM will have to find £50m for Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher.Signing the England International won’t come cheap for Spurs with The Blues valuing their star highly.
    Tottenham will have to pay £50m if they want to sign Conor GallagherCredit: Getty
    Spurs could raise funds for the deal by selling Pierre-Emile HojbjergCredit: Getty
    Gallagher has been an important cog in Mauricio Pochettino’s side this season and has attracted the interest of the North London outfit.
    He has even captained the side on multiple occasions after injuries to Reece James and Ben Chilwell.
    But the midfielder, 23, may go in the summer – with a transfer chain bringing Tottenham the money if Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is sold to Fulham or Bayern Munich.
    Hojbjerg had been the subject of interest for a move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the previous transfer window, but deal never came to fruition.

    Gallagher isn’t the only Chelsea youth graduate that Spurs are looking at a deal for either.
    Tottenham and rivals Newcastle have been told to forget about a move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, who rose through the ranks at Stamford Bridge.
    Spurs are keen on the England centre-back, 23, while Toon have also made an inquiry.
    But the Eagles will not budge in January unless the fee is massive.
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    Ange Postecoglou is desperate to bolster his back line while Newcastle chief Eddie Howe hopes Dan Burn’s return from injury eases the pressure short term.
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    Neither club is likely to have that sort of ready cash, putting them in the queue when the auction for Guehi starts next summer.
    Arsenal and both Manchester clubs like Guehi while Chelsea can match any bid as part of the deal which took him to Palace for £20million in 2021.

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    Tottenham and Newcastle quoted massive transfer asking price for Marc Guehi with Palace desperate not to lose him

    RIVALS Tottenham and Newcastle have been told to forget about a move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.Spurs are keen on the England centre-back, 23, while Toon have also made an inquiry.
    Marc Guehi is a target for Premier League rivals Newcastle and TottenhamCredit: Alamy
    But the Eagles will not budge in January unless the fee is massive.
    Ange Postecoglou is desperate to bolster his back line while Newcastle chief Eddie Howe hopes Dan Burn’s return from injury eases the pressure short term.
    Neither club is likely to have that sort of ready cash, putting them in the queue when the auction for Guehi starts next summer.
    Arsenal as well as both Manchester clubs also like Guehi, while Chelsea can match any bid as part of the deal which took him to Palace for £20million in 2021.
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    Meanwhile, Spurs will also have to find £50m for Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher.
    He was selected for friendly matches against Switzerland and Ivory Coast, making his debut in a 2-1 win against the Swiss.
    However, a move away from Palace could hinder his chances of making the Euro 2024.
    A potential big-money move would bring added pressure, and could hinder his form moving before the tournament.
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    The midfielder, 23, may go in the  summer — with a transfer chain bringing Tottenham the money if Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is sold to Fulham or Bayern Munich.
    Guehi has become part of Gareth Southgate’s plans in recent internationals. More

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    Man Utd line up £16m alternative to Serhou Guirassy as Stuttgart striker wants Tottenham transfer instead

    MANCHESTER UNITED are tracking Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri… as Serhou Guirassy has his eye on a move to rivals Tottenham.The Red Devils are desperate to add some quality to Erik ten Hag’s squad in January after a torrid season so far.
    Manchester United are tracking Sevilla striker Youssef En-NesyriCredit: Getty
    Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy wants a move to Tottenham instead of Man UtdCredit: EPA
    They have already lost seven of their opening 17 Premier League games, having been plagued with injuries and a spate of signings failing to match expectations.
    Among them is £72million summer recruit Rasmus Hojlund, who has yet to score domestically.
    And United have been closely watching Bundesliga sensation Guirassy who, by contrast, has already netted 17 times in Germany.
    However, SunSport understands the Guinea striker would prefer a move to Spurs.
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    And now Ten Hag has sent scouts to watch Sevilla and Morocco frontman En-Nesyri instead.
    United talent-spotters have monitored him in recent weeks and will be in attendance for Saturday’s LaLiga clash against Atletico Madrid.
    En-Nesyri has been Sevilla’s main man up front since January 2020, helping them to two Europa League crowns.
    And he has been the shining light in a tough season for the Andalusians so far, with the Spanish heavyweights languishing in 14th in the table.
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    This term alone he has scored eight goals and created four assists.
    But with Sevilla already out of Europe after a disastrous Champions League campaign, and with qualification next season in major doubt, they could now choose to cash in on their attacking star.
    En-Nesyri is under contract until June 2025, but he could be sold for a fee of around £16m.
    That’s because Sevilla are going through serious financial struggles, having already fired two coaches this season and still having to pay their wages.
    They now want to lower the expenses by selling some of their prime assets in the next few weeks.
    And En-Nesyri fits the bill having also shone for Morocco in last year’s fantastic run to the World Cup semi-final, including a superb winning goal against Portugal in the quarters. More

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    Harry Kane stars in Christmas-themed Amazon advert – failing to whip up a festive dinner

    HARRY Kane kicks up his feet as he stars in a Christmas-themed Amazon advert.In the ad, the Bayern Munich man, 30, tries to earn his Spurs as he tries and fails to whip up a Christmas dinner.
    Harry Kane kicks up his feet as he stars in a Christmas-themed Amazon advertCredit: hello@maxgalys.de
    Harry’s cooking didn’t go too well and he needed a fire extinguisherCredit: Instagram
    At one point the star pulls out a fire extinguisher to put out some burned roast potatoes and is later seen staring at a serving tray as if it is the Bundesliga trophy.
    Harry is celebrating having his first Christmas off in years as the Bundesliga takes a three week break.
    And he said of his time off: “I’m really looking forward to it.
    “It’s been tough here without the family for these four months, without the kids and without the wife. 
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    “It’s just about spending some time with them, some quality time. 
    “When we get back everyone will move to Germany, which will be nice as well.”
    Kane and his family will head for a sunny escape soon after Christmas.
    He said: “We’re going somewhere hot, so we’ll spend 10 days and just enjoy that time. 
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    “I’m going to text all my mates in England a picture of me on the beach somewhere.”
    Thankfully he is having better luck on the pitch – having made a record-breaking start to life in Europe since his big-money move from Tottenham last summer.
    Last week he became the quickest player to reach 20 Bundesliga goals after knocking in a brace during Bayern’s 3-0 win over Stuttgart.
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    Tottenham boost as centre-back target Tosin Adarabioyo tells Fulham he will leave on a free transfer

    TOSIN ADARABIOYO has told Fulham he wants to leave at the end of the season as a free agent.The Cottagers have offered the centre-back, 26, a new deal with his current terms due to expire in the summer.
    Tosin Adarabioyo has told Fulham he plans to leave the clubCredit: Rex
    But Tosin, who attracted interest from Tottenham and Monaco during the last transfer window, is expected to snub it as he wishes to move on for nothing when the campaign ends.
    At present, Fulham still expect the Manchester City academy product to stay in January despite there only being months remaining on his deal.
    Tosin will be able to agree a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from the start of next month.
    Manager Marco Silva described the centre-back as “special” following his side’s penalty shootout win over Everton in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday night.
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    Tosin struck the winning penalty and his Portuguese boss added: “He is a key player for us. He is one of the leaders in our dressing room.”
    Silva is believed to have not given up hope that Tosin will have a change of heart before the season ends.
    Tosin has racked up 113 appearances for Fulham since joining from Manchester City in 2020, experiencing both promotion and relegation to and from the Premier League in that period.
    He has missed 11 Prem games this season after groin surgery.
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    Spurs have made signing a new centre-back their top transfer priority in January.
    Postecoglou’s side take on Everton on Saturday and will again have to deal with a long-list of absentees.
    The club have found a way to deal with missing the likes of James Maddison and Micky Van De Ven to injury but they will be joined on the sidelines against Everton by Destiny Udogie and Yves Bissouma after they picked up suspensions against Forest. More

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    Will Tottenham always be ‘Spursy’ and is Arteta right to rant? YouTuber The Deluded Gooner joins The Sun’s new Tap In

    THIS WEEK the Tap In crossed the North London divide to delve into all things Arsenal. Will Pugh and Izzy Barker are joined by Arsenal Youtube sensation CJ Needham, AKA The Deluded Gooner.
    The Deluded Gooner joins Will and Izzy for this week’s The Tap In
    CJ does not hold back on bitter rivals Tottenham and their new boss Ange Postecoglou and whether the Aussie, his ‘brave’ new tactics are going to shake the ‘Spursy’ tag.
    CJ went in on Manchester United’s demise in the Premier League and the Champions League.
    He also weighed up whether boss Erik Ten Hag is to blame or his underperforming players, like Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.
    He said: “They don’t attack well, defensively they’re a shambles, midfield is also a shambles.
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    “There’s question marks over Ten Hag’s recruitment, talent ID, player management, his ability to get results. It’s unacceptable from Man United.”
    CJ came to the defence of Gunners boss Mikel Arteta after his livid rant at the “absolute disgrace” of VAR and referees.
    He weighs in on Arsenal fans claiming to have taught Declan Rice how to play football after his £105million British record transfer from West Ham.
    On the show, CJ said: “Rice, the man himself, said Arteta showed me everything I thought about football was a lie!”
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    CJ’s loyalty is put to the test during the show’s Arsenal-esque challenge – Taking the Mik or From the Art.
    He signs off by seeing if he can beat Chris Cowlin, fan of arch north London rivals Tottenham, to go top of the leaderboard in our weekly challenge The Perfect Delivery. More