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      Chelsea in transfer race with Man Utd and Spurs for Germany’s Jonathan Tah but will be made to wait by Bayer Leverkusen

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      CHELSEA are reportedly leading the race for Germany centre-back Jonathan Tah – but face competition from other Premier League clubs.Kicker report that Manchester United and Tottenham are also hot on the heels of the Bayer Leverkusen centre-half.
      Jonathan Tah has a release clause in his contractCredit: Rex
      The German outlet say many clubs see Tah as a valuable outlet to solving their injury woe – with Liverpool also keen on the defender.
      Each of the clubs have a starting central defender out with a long term injury.
      Tah, 27, would be a relatively cheap option for any interested party as he has a release clause of £15.5million.
      But, that clause does not kick in until the summer and Leverkusen will be reluctant to sell in the January window.
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      The club are currently top of the Bundesliga, something which was only boosted by Bayern Munich losing 5-1 yesterday to Eintracht Frankfurt.
      The club will also be without Edmond Tapsoba and Odilon Kossounou when they travel to the African Cup of Nations in January.
      So selling Tah would leave them heavily depleted at the back.
      Leverkusen take on third place Stuttgart today in a battle of the surprise packages in the Bundesliga this season.
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      If Leverkusen win, they will go six points clear of Bayern at the top of the Bundesliga.
      But, they will have played a game more than Thomas Tuchel’s side. More

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      Everton reject Spurs offer to restructure Dele Alli transfer deal that would see them pay LESS for ex-England star 

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      EVERTON have rejected an offer from Tottenham to restructure their Dele Alli transfer deal.Spurs’ proposal would have seen the Toffees pay less for the former England international.
      Everton have rejected Tottenham’s offer to restructure their Dele Alli transfer dealCredit: Getty
      Alli joined Everton on an initial free transfer in January 2022 with the deal including a range of performance-based add-ons.
      Those additional fees included £10million once Alli played 20 matches for his new club.
      However, he has yet to reach that tally ahead of his contract expiring in the summer, playing just 13 times for Everton.
      According to The Times, Spurs approached Everton in a bid to avoid losing out on a fee for Alli.
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      Tottenham are said to have offered a reduced £8million fee as well as a reduced number of appearances needed to trigger the clause.
      Whilst this would mean the Toffees have to pay less, it also increases the likelihood of them needing to pay Spurs for Alli.
      Although the report adds that Everton knocked back the cheaper deal, both clubs are said to be open to further talks.
      Alli, who spent last season on loan at Besiktas, has yet to be included in a matchday squad so far this term.
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      Everton owe Spurs £10million once Alli reaches 20 appearances for the clubCredit: Getty
      Instead, he is continuing his recovery from a groin injury which has ruled him out since March.
      The 27-year-old is nearing a return, though, with the hope he will make a comeback in the new year now he is back in training.
      During the summer, Alli bravely opened up about the trauma he suffered as a child, including being sexually abused by a friend of his mum aged six.
      He also detailed how he dealt drugs aged eight, spent time in rehab and developed an addiction to sleeping pills.
      The midfielder’s story prompted an outpouring of support from fans, with Everton supporters displaying a banner in his honour earlier this season. More

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      Erling Haaland could be hit with FA charge for meltdown and Twitter rant after Man City’s 3-3 draw with Tottenham

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      ERLING HAALAND could be hit with an FA charge after criticising the performance of the match officials during Manchester City’s 3-3 draw with Tottenham on Sunday.Haaland was absolutely raging after ref Simon Hooper denied City the chance of a 94th-minute winner.
      Haaland was furious after referee Simon Hooper failed to play advantage in the 94th minuteCredit: Getty
      Hooper played an advantage as Haaland was fouled but inexplicably blew up when the Norwegian’s pass sent Jack Grealish through on Tottenham’s goal.
      Haaland let rip and later posted a clip of the incident on X, saying: “WTF”, an abbreviation for ‘What the f***’ which could land him in hot water with the FA.
      Haaland blew his top at ref Hooper and, before storming down the Etihad tunnel, he fired an F-word rant at Gio Lo Celso after the Spurs scorer barged into him at full-time.
      But Pep Guardiola, whose team conceded a 90th-minute leveller, bit his tongue and said: “Next question. I will not do a Mikel Arteta comment.”
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      Guardiola’s old assistant has been charged by the FA for branding VAR “embarrassing” and a “disgrace” after Arsenal lost 1-0 to Newcastle last month.
      City’s boss added: “On the touchline sometimes I lose my mind and my gestures aren’t proper. But here normally for many years as a manager I’m not a guy to comment.
      “It surprised me because when Erling went down, if you whistle in that moment it’s fine.
      “But he stands up and continues and the referee in that moment makes that gesture to ‘play on, play on’.
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      “And after Erling makes the pass he then stops the game.”
      Asked about Haaland’s angry reaction, he said: “It’s normal and it’s the same for ten players.
      “The rules are you cannot talk with the referees or fourth officials so we should have had ten players sent off today.
      “He’s a little bit disappointed. Even the referee — if he played for Man City today he would be disappointed for that action, that’s for sure.”
      City could also be in trouble with the FA over their players surrounding the ref.
      They will be without Rodri and Grealish for Wednesday’s trip to in-form Aston Villa as both reached five bookings yesterday, while Jeremy Doku limped off.
      Earlier this season, Virgil Van Dijk received an additional one match ban from the FA for abusing officials after he was sent off against Newcastle.
      Van Dijk labelled the decision a “f***ing joke” to John Brooks on the field and continued his ire as he marched down the tunnel.
      Van Dijk was also slapped with a £100,000 fine for his comments.
      Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou was asked if his team had got away with one after Hooper blew the whistle prematurely with Grealish on the counter.
      He smiled and said: “Yeah, I guess so, mate.”
      Yet he was thrilled by the performance of his players, who twice fought from behind to claim a point through Dejan Kulusevski’s dramatic header.
      He said: “First half we were lucky to still be in it, City could have blown us away.
      “But we hung in there — we had to calm down and the effort second half was outstanding.
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      “A day like this will give us character and belief.”
      Guardiola said: “It was a good game, everyone enjoyed it. Spurs are so happy, we are less so.” More

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      Richarlison’s law student Wag, 20, jets in to cheer up crocked Spurs star and reveals huge blunder last time she stayed

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      RICHARLISON’S stunning girlfriend is heading to London to give him a lift following surgery – after revealing she was to blame for one of his dogs peeing all over his bedroom on a previous visit.Model and influencer Amanda Araujo is reportedly going to spend Christmas with the Spurs striker.
      Richarlison has been dealing with a chronic groin issue for several monthsCredit: REUTERS
      Richarlison recently went under the knife to alleviate the long-standing issueCredit: INSTAGRAM@RICHARLISON
      Girlfriend Amanda Araujo is heading to London to be by the Brazilian’s sideCredit: INSTAGRAM@AMANDINHA.AD
      The gorgeous redhead’s presence will no doubt cheer up RicharlisonCredit: INSTAGRAM@AMANDINHA.AD
      The Brazilian has disappointed with with just five goals in 44 appearances since joining Tottenham from Everton and is currently out of action following a groin op.
      The pretty 20-year-old who is a law student at a private university in Sao Paulo, has already stayed at the footballer’s £4m house in North London.
      Speaking ahead of her visit, Araujo admitted her first stay proved a disaster when she left the bedroom door open and one of Richarlison’s dogs ended up using it as a toilet.
      The footballer owns a Siberian husky called Acerola and a chocolate Labrador called Layla he got as a puppy around three years ago while he was still at Everton.
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      Araujo, a sports fanatic who practices Crossfit and plays handball, said of her gaffe: “When I arrived at Ric’s house he wasn’t there.
      “I slept the first night there without him because he was in another city playing.”
      In quotes published by Brazilian media overnight, she added: “The people who were there left the house and I left his bedroom door open because no-one told me I couldn’t.
      “When people started returning there was pee everywhere.
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      Amanda Araujo is the apple of Richarlison’s eyeCredit: INSTAGRAM@AMANDINHA.AD
      “There was wee-wee on the bed, below the bed, on the floor.
      “Rick was going to arrive after me and I was worried he was going to think it was me.
      “I sent him a message and talked to him. He responded by saying: ‘Congratulations.’”
      Araujo responded with a heart emoticon after Richarlison, who has recently opened up on his mental health struggles and said he would seek professional help after a “turbulent time” off the pitch, posted a selfie of him in hospital following groin surgery on November 9.
      The Spurs striker posted his own heart emoji after his girlfriend treated her 116,000 Instagram followers to a photo of her in a white bikini recently before a mud facial.
      The couple were seen together for the first time in July when they holidayed with friends in Brazil.
      In April it was reported the footballer was facing an RSPCA investigation over claims his two dogs were a “noisy nuisance.”
      Neighbours claimed his dogs relentlessly barked and howled and escaped regularly.
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      The Spurs forward made an appeal on Twitter in December 2019 after Siberian husky Acerola ran off and the pair were reunited two hours later.
      A spokesman for Tottenham Hotspur said after the reports about his barking dogs were published: “We are liaising with the player and his representatives.”
      Amanda Araujo will support Richarlison through his injury tormentCredit: Instagram @amandinha.ad More

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      Tottenham ‘battling Liverpool and Man Utd’ for January transfer of ex-Barcelona star as Postecoglou seeks new signings

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      TOTTENHAM have reportedly joined Manchester United and Liverpool in the race for Jean-Clair Todibo.Ange Postecoglou is desperate for new signings after seeing his side’s incredible start to the season fall away.
      Spurs have joined the hunt for Nice and France defender Jean-Clair TodiboCredit: Getty
      The Londoners were top of the table and unbeaten in their first 10 matches before facing rivals Chelsea at the start of the month.
      But Spurs ended up with nine men on the field as they lost 4-1 at home.
      The heartbreaking loss also saw them lose star players James Maddison and Mickey van de Ven to long-term injuries.
      And with Tottenham going on to lose their next two games against Wolves and Aston Villa as well, Postecoglou is demanding reinforcements.
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      It’s reckoned the Aussie would love to boost his midfield and attacking options.
      But he is also prioritising a new defender amid doubts over Eric Dier’s future.
      And the Standard claims ‘Big Ange’ has identified Nice centre-back Todibo as his top target.
      The 23-year-old, once of Barcelona, has helped his side to second place in Ligue 1 with some fine performances.
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      He has also become a regular at the back for Didier Deschamps’ France.
      And Nice are believed to only be holding out for a bargain £39million fee.
      Spurs also have interest in Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Bournemouth’s Lloyd Kelly.
      But Todibo’s price tag and performances makes him the top choice right now.
      However, the Frenchman is wanted by Liverpool and Man United, who will not make things easy for Spurs.
      Todibo would also want guarantees of a regular starting spot, meaning one of Van de Ven or Romero would have to drop out of the XI.
      And he’s said to be comfortable at Nice until the summer as they mount a surprise title bid. More

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      Tottenham step up bid to land forgotten winger who hasn’t played for TWO MONTHS in January transfer swoop

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      TOTTENHAM have stepped up their interest for Jota, reports say. Spurs’ priority is to bring in a centre-back in the winter window but they are also looking for short-term cover on the wing.
      Spurs have stepped up their interest for JotaCredit: Getty
      That comes after injuries to Manor Solomon and Ivan Perisic left manager Ange Postecoglou short of attacking firepower.
      According to The Times, Postecoglou is looking to sign Jota in January in what would mark a reunion for the pair.
      The forward spent two seasons working under Postecoglou for Celtic, scoring 28 and assisting 26 goals across all competitions.
      He initially arrived in Scotland on loan before the Hoops triggered his £6.5million buyout clause from Benfica at the start of last season.
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      This summer, Jota signed for Al-Ittihad in a £25million deal, but he is now ineligible to play for the Saudi side.
      Each club in Saudi is limited on the number of foreign players they can register and they already have Fabinho, Luiz Felipe, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante.
      So Jota has been limited to playing just twice in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League in the past two months.
      The most recent of his five substitute appearances in the Saudi Super League was in September.
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      He is now available on loan and Spurs are ready to pounce having slipped to fifth following three consecutive losses.
      Perisic is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury while Solomon is sidelined till next year after having knee surgery.
      Fringe players like Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg could also be sold in January to boost transfer funds.
      Jota is ineligible to play for Al-IttihadCredit: Getty More

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      Tottenham ‘line up Uruguay star to solve defensive injury crisis but face transfer competition from Newcastle and Villa’

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      TOTTENHAM are considering a swoop for Uruguay international Sebastian Caceres, according to reports.The Lilywhites were hit with an injury crisis before the recent international break.
      Tottenham are interested in Sebastian CaceresCredit: Getty
      Summer signing Mickey Van de Ven suffered a hamstring injury earlier this month and is expected to be out of action until the new year.
      Full-back Ivan Perisic is also unavailable with an ACL injury.
      And Ryan Sessegnon is among the absentees with a thigh injury.
      With several players set for a spell on the sidelines, Tottenham are now on the hunt for defensive reinforcements.
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      And according to football reporter Mike McGrath, Caceres is considered a target.
      The Uruguay centre-back, who plays for Liga MX club America, has just one year remaining on his current contract.
      Newcastle and Aston Villa are also understood to be interested in the 24-year-old.
      Caceres made his Uruguay debut in a 1-0 defeat to Iran last year and has since starred in nine international appearances.
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      Reports claim that Club America want a minimum of £4.3million for the defender.
      Despite Tottenham’s flying start to the Premier League season, Ange Postecoglou’s side have slipped to fifth in the table.
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      Tottenham 1 Aston Villa 2: Son Heung-min has hat-trick of goals disallowed as Villans leapfrog Spurs into fourth

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      HOW El Tel would have loved this thriller – if not the result.This was breathless, bonkers, barn-storming football fit to please any crowd.
      Watkins’ goal saw Villa leapfrog above Spurs in the tableCredit: Getty
      The in-form England man hit his seventh of the seasonCredit: Reuters

      And an appropriate tribute to the man who delivered us England 4 Netherlands 1 at Euro 96 with some of the most entertaining attacking play our nation has ever produced.
      Tottenham, the club most associated to the late, great Terry Venables, conjured up most of the thrilling fare, at least in a relentless first half.
      Ange Postecoglou had gone full Ange with his team selection after the disappointing defeat at Wolves before the international break.
      With the handbrake off, his Spurs side scored one but should have had four. They conceded two, yet it could have been five.
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      Playmaker Giovani Lo Celso, making his first league start in more than two years, got the ball rolling with a deflected blast.
      But his former Villarreal team-mate Pau Torres headed home in the seventh minute of first-half stoppage time.
      It sent Villa boss Unai Emery, who managed them both at the Yellow Submarine, potty in celebration.
      Emery’s half-time tactical tweaks then came up trumps as Ollie Watkins hit a second-half winner.
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      Pau Torres’ header levelled the score going into the breakCredit: Getty
      He headed home well from a brilliant Douglas Luiz free kickCredit: Reuters

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      It pushed Villa into fourth, just two points off top, and saw them leapfrog Spurs, who for all their exciting play have now lost three on the bounce with Manchester City away to come next week.
      Tottenham were 1-0 up at Wolves a fortnight ago heading into injury time, but somehow lost it 2-1. 
      Postecoglou admitted this week he did not like his team’s performance at Molineux nor how his side ‘looked’.
      The Aussie has not been afraid to make bold calls in his brief tenure so far and did so again here, despite injury and suspension robbing his team of several key men.
      He benched the more conservative Eric Dier and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, played a back four full of full-backs, moved Dejan Kulusevski to No10 and brought in the wiry Bryan Gil.
      The brave approach saw his side make an electric start, playing the kind of football Venables, who passed away yesterday (SUN) at 80, would have appreciated.
      El Tel spent four great years at Spurs between 1987-91, presiding over an FA Cup-winning side blessed with Gary Lineker’s goals and Paul Gascoigne’s genius.
      The home crowd gave the much-loved Venables, who also played more than 100 times for the club, a heartfelt send-off by chanting his name and applauding his memory for a minute before kick-off.
      The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium paid respects to Terry VenablesCredit: PA
      With both sets of players leading the minute-long applauseCredit: Reuters
      Then began the madness as Spurs’ players, wearing black armbands in honour of their former manager, made a blistering start that threatened to overwhelm Villa.
      Destiny Udogie, back from a ban, should have scored inside three minutes when played through by fellow full-back Pedro Porro but blazed over.
      Seconds later, Kulusevski cracked the post, Brennan Johnson saw a rebound deflected and Villa eventually, just about cleared, albeit the ball appeared to bounce on Ezri Konsa’s arm in the process.
      Yet Villa missed a sitter to go ahead two minutes later as Torres rose to meet a Lucas Digne free-kick but somehow planted his header wide.
      Midway through the first half we finally had a goal thanks to Lo Celso smacking the ball in off Diego Carlos after Pedro Porro’s corner had fallen to the Argentine on the edge of the area.
      Lo Celso punched the air in celebration, as did his manager, and you were left wondering if this might be the moment at long last for his Spurs career to take off.
      Signed for a whopping £55million back in 2020, the 27-year-old has had an underwhelming stint in North London – and at one point was bombed out by Antonio Conte.
      But his talent on the ball is obvious and with Postecoglou’s style of play, it could be a winning match, particularly in the injured James Maddison’s absence.
      It was a frustrating day for Son, who had the ball in the net three timesCredit: The Sun
      Giovani Lo Celso looks to have breathed life back into his Spurs careerCredit: Reuters

      Watkins thought he had levelled 23 seconds later as he headed in Digne’s cross, but a forensic VAR check eventually adjudged him offside.
      Rodrigo Bentancur was making his first Spurs start since damaging his anterior cruciate ligament in February.
      So there was understandable anger from the home players when the Uruguayan was crunched by Matty Cash’s naughty tackle.
      It took its toll as on 32 minutes, Bentancur hobbled off and was replaced by Hojbjerg.
      Son Heung-min thought he had doubled the lead just before half-time with a peach of a strike, but again he had strayed offside.
      Torres then made up for his earlier wastefulness with a thumping header from Douglas Luiz’ free-kick with virtually the last touch of the half.
      Emery hauled off the booked Cash and the ineffective Moussa Diaby at the break, bringing on Youri Tielemans and Leon Bailey who both had a quick impact.
      Bailey struck the woodwork when his shot was spilled by Vicario, who then kissed the loose ball as he gratefully scooped it up.
      Bentancur’s injury hell looks set to continue after being on the wrong end of a tackle by Matty CashCredit: Reuters
      The story of the game as Villa leapfrogged SpursCredit: The Sun
      While Tielemans played a smart one-two with Watkins just after the hour, allowing the England striker to fire past Vicario and put Villa back ahead.
      Villa came close to another as Digne’s dangerous free-kick was tipped away and Watkins then flicked agonisingly wide.
      Yet Postecoglou’s men pressed on just as he wants them to, no matter the scoreline, and Emi Martinez had to be at his best to deny Johnson and then Hojbjerg from range. 
      Spurs had the ball in the net again with five minutes to go but once more it was ruled out for offside Son, who had turned home the rebound after Porro hit the post.
      It was not to be for the hosts who are now going through a rough patch of results after such a fine start to the campaign – even if the entertaining football keeps on coming in N17. More