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    Hugo Lloris on brink of permanent Tottenham transfer exit after ‘agreeing to MLS contract and Spurs sign off on move’

    HUGO LLORIS is on the brink of completing a permanent move to MLS side Los Angeles FC.The Frenchman is set to end his 11-year stay with Tottenham after the club signed off on the transfer.
    Hugo Lloris is on the brink of leaving Tottenham to join MLS side Los Angeles FCCredit: Getty
    Lloris has not played for the club since April after being exiled by new manager Ange Postecoglou.
    However, after failing to secure a summer transfer, he has remained with Spurs and is part of their Premier League squad.
    The 37-year-old is now finally on the verge of sealing a move away from North London, though.
    Fabrizio Romano reports that a verbal agreement is now in place between all parties for Lloris to join LAFC.
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    He will sign a one-year deal with an option to extend, the report adds, with the transfer set to be finalised soon.
    LAFC reached the final of the MLS Cup play-offs last season before losing to Columbus Crew.
    They were also Supporters’ Shield winners in 2022 as well as lifting their maiden MLS Cup.
    Lloris would be an experienced addition to their squad following more than a decade in the Premier League.
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    The World Cup winner has made 444 appearances for Spurs since signing from Lyon in 2012.
    He was also club captain prior to relinquishing the armband to Son Heung-min in the summer. More

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    Tottenham legend Hugo Lloris closing in on transfer exit after being axed as captain by Ange Postecoglou

    HUGO LLORIS is in advanced talks over a move to MLS outfit Los Angeles FC.The former France captain, who turned 37 on Boxing Day, has been at Tottenham for 11 years.
    Hugo Lloris is set to leave Tottenham after over a decade in North LondonCredit: PA
    Lloris, 37, has continued to train with Spurs this seasonCredit: Rex
    But he has not featured at all this season following the signing of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli in June.
    He had options to leave in the summer but snubbed interest from Lazio, Newcastle, former club Nice and Saudi Arabia.
    Yet Lloris looks close to ending his stay in North London by moving Stateside to LAFC, the club where former Spurs team-mate Gareth Bale finished his career.
    Lloris’s deal is up in the summer but him moving now would be a boost to Tottenham’s wage kitty as he is on more than £100,000 a week.
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    He racked up a whopping 447 appearances for Spurs although sadly his last one was the infamous 6-1 defeat at Newcastle in April, when he came off injured at half-time having shipped five goals.
    Injury-hit Spurs will lose captain Son Heung-min to the Asian Cup next month as well as midfielders Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr to the African Cup of Nations.
    Yet more players could still leave with Eric Dier regularly overlooked by boss Ange Postecoglou, who has prioritised signing a new centre-back in January.
    Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg could also leave having fallen down the pecking order under Postecoglou, but would likely be replaced.
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    Postecoglou recently heaped praise upon Lloris, saying: “[His future] is not my decision. It’s a decision for Hugo and the club. I don’t have that power and don’t want that power.
    “Hugo is a member of this squad and how he trains every day is important to me. If he wasn’t then I’d be dealing with it but I haven’t had to, he has been absolutely first-class.
    “As a manager, I don’t take that for granted because that could be a problem for me. For most managers, it is the ones who aren’t playing who give you the biggest headaches. It’s his decision to make.”
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    Tottenham star recalled from loan transfer at Championship high-fliers with Heung Min-Son set to miss up to SIX games

    TOTTENHAM have recalled Dane Scarlett from his Ipswich Town loan.Scarlett, 19, joined the Tractor Boys on loan in August and was set to stay at Portman Road until the end of the 2023-24 campaign.
    Dane Scarlett has been recalled from his loan at IpswichCredit: PA
    The forward was limited to 190 minutes of football at IpswichCredit: PA
    However, with star man Son Heung-min set to temporarily leave Spurs in January to represent South Korea at the Asia Cup, the forward has been recalled by Ange Postecoglou.
    Son will miss up to six Tottenham games, so Scarlett could step in to replace him if needed.
    Spurs boss Postecoglou has revealed that the teenager could be awarded with some game time if he impresses in training.
    Scarlett was limited to just 13 appearances off the bench at Ipswich, totalling 190 minutes.
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    Discussing his loan spell, Postecoglou said: “Good to get Dane back and obviously the loan didn’t work out for him at Ipswich, which is disappointing for him and disappointing for us because the reason we sent him out on loan was to get some game-time, rhythm and develop.
    “It hasn’t worked out that way so made sense to bring him back.
    “He is back training with us and becomes available from January 1st again.
    “Then it is up to him. He will stay with us until the rest of the year and we’ll see how he trains and what opportunities may or may not come along, so we’ll address those situations then.”
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    Scarlett has made several appearances for Tottenham’s Under-18’s and Under-23’s but he is yet to establish himself has a first team regular.
    The forward has so far made 11 senior appearances for the Lilywhites. More

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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