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      Tanguy Ndombele ‘agrees to join Galatasaray on loan transfer’ with fellow Tottenham outcast set to join him

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      TANGUY NDOMBELE has agreed a move to Turkish side Galatasaray on a loan deal, according to reports.The midfielder will be joined by fellow Spurs outcast Davinson Sanchez at the Super Lig club.
      Tanguy Ndombele has agreed a move to GalatasarayCredit: Getty
      Davinson Sanchez will also be moving to the Turkish sideCredit: Getty
      Ndombele is set to fly to Istanbul later to finalise the move according to Fabrizio Romano.
      This comes as Turkey’s transfer window does not close until September 15th and are able to continue making offers past the European deadline.
      The transfer guru has confirmed the deal is in place and the 26-year-old has already completed the first part of medical tests.
      The Frenchman became Spurs’ record signing when he joined from Lyon for £55million in 2019.
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      He has enjoyed two loan spells while being at the North London club- one at former club Lyon for just six months and Napoli all of last season.
      Spurs boss Agne Postecoglou was keen to offload Ndombele this summer and had interest from Galatasaray rivals Fenerbahce.
      However, the forgotten star is now set to join teammate Sanchez in the Turkish capital.
      Romano confirmed Sanchez will be joining the Turkish giants on a permanent transfer.
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      The 27-year-old joined Spurs in 2017 for a fee of £42million from Ajax.
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      He has played 205 games for the club, scoring five goals.
      However, he made just eight Premier League starts last season after falling out of favour due to poor form.
      The Colombian international previously received interest from Real Betis, Sevilla and Spartak Moscow.
      But the Tottenham flop will be making his way as well to Istanbul as the final details of his deal are being decided.
      Meanwhile, Giovani Lo Celso who was on loan at Villarreal last season was almost certain to be shown the exit door.
      Romano confirmed this is not true as he added Lo Celso is expected to stay at Spurs and that decision was made 10 days ago.
      Giovani Lo Celso is set to stay at TottenhamCredit: Getty More

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      Brennan Johnson joins Tottenham in £47.5m transfer… but could be in for awkward meeting with new team-mate

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      TOTTENHAM have completed the £47.5million signing of Nottingham Forest star Brennan Johnson.But the Spurs new boy may face an awkward meeting when he comes face-to-face with new team-mate Richarlison.
      Brennan Johnson has joined Tottenham on deadline day for £47.5mCredit: https://www.instagram.com/spursofficial/

      Richarlison was wiped out by Johnson after juggling the ballCredit: Twitter @ESPNUK
      The Welsh forward, 22, has completed a stunning deadline day move to North London, penning a six-year deal in the process.
      Forest boss Steve Cooper paid tribute to Johnson, saying: “Whilst we’re obviously going to miss Brennan and the memories he’s given so many of us when he’s lit up The City Ground on the right wing, we’re extremely proud of him and we’re pleased that he’s got this move as he enters the next stage in his career.
      “Everyone knows how great he is on the pitch, but what many people don’t see is the kind, humble and genuine young man he is off it.  
      “He was always learning, always showed great humility and had a superb nature in the way he interacted with his team-mates and staff.
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      “All credit must go to his family especially his mum and dad, Alison and David, who should be so proud of the incredible young man they have raised.
      “He will be missed by everyone, but he will always be a Red.”
      After joining Spurs, Johnson could first be forced to immediately repair his relationship with Richarlison following an on-field incident last season.
      It came in August 2022 when Tottenham beat Forest 2-0 at the City Ground thanks to a Harry Kane brace.
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      But much of the post-match reaction focused on an altercation between Johnson and Richarlison.
      Spurs’ Brazilian attacker, 26, seemed to be mocking Forest late on in the game when he juggled the ball near the touchline.
      But Johnson was not in the mood for the South American’s antics.
      Moments later, he took Richarlison out with a late, aggressive challenge – receiving a yellow card for his troubles.
      Now, 12 months on from that incident, the pair are set to become team-mates in North London.
      Reacting to the clip – which re-emerged on social media as Johnson closed in on a move to Spurs – one person said: “Johnson and Richarlison have some bridge building ahead.”
      Another added: “Looking forward to the Richarlison x Brennan Johnson reunion.”
      And a third replied: “Johnson meeting Richarlison for the first time should be awkward.”
      Johnson registered 29 goals and 12 assists in 109 appearances for Forest.
      He has also racked up 19 caps for Wales, netting twice for his country.
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      Meanwhile, Richarlison has contributed just four goals and four assists in 39 matches since arriving at Tottenham.
      Now set to become the main forward following the departure of Kane, he will be looking to improve on his record of one Premier League goal in 27 games. More

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      Wales boss Robert Page backs Brennan Johnson to be a success ahead of possible Spurs move

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      ROBERT PAGE has backed £50million-rated Brennan Johnson to cope with a move to Spurs.But the Wales boss has warned Tottenham fans that the Nottingham Forest forward, 22, will not replace Harry Kane.
      Nottingham Forest forward Johnson has been the subject of interest from TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Johnson caused Manchester United problems in last Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at Old TraffordCredit: Reuters
      Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs lead the chase for Johnson ahead of tomorrow’s transfer deadline day.
      The Londoners are bidding to fill the daunting striker void left by record goalscorer Kane, who joined Bayern Munich for £104million.
      Page said: “He’s more than capable of handling it. You can’t go into a club expecting to fill somebody’s else’s boots.
      “He’s a very different type of player to Harry. I wouldn’t even think of the Harry Kane situation and going in to fill that. He’s his own man.
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      “He’s just got to go, he’s his own person and player. It would be a great move for him. If he goes there, he goes on his own ability and what he can offer to the team.
      “I liken it to what Dan James went through at Manchester United.
      “He had one great season at Swansea, but Brennan has had more than one great season in the Championship. He has scored in the Premier League and his record is there to be seen. 
      “Young players today – and Brennan falls into this category – are a confident breed and he’s more than capable of playing at that level.”
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      Page knows Johnson’s dad David well and reckons the Wales attacker will keep his feet on the ground despite all the transfer attention.
      Page, who watched Johnson cause Manchester United problems in the 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford last Saturday, added: “Brennan has a good support network around him.
      “I know his dad, who used to play so he’s been through all this himself. You need that network as a young lad.
      “I don’t believe he will get carried away with it. He will stay grounded and won’t change.
      We certainly won’t allow that in the changing room in the Wales set-up.”
      Johnson was named yesterday in Page’s 25-man squad for the September 7 friendly at home to South Korea before the Euro 2024 must-win qualifier in Latvia four days later,
      Leeds winger Daniel James is out with an adductor injury.
      While Kieffer Moore and Joe Morrell – who are available for the Cardiff friendly with South Korea – are banned for the trip to Riga after receiving red cards against Armenia and Turkey in June.
      Tom Lockyer is recalled for the first time since collapsing in Luton’s Championship play-off final triumph over Coventry at Wembley in May.
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      The Hatters captain underwent an operation to address an irregular heartbeat but the centre-back has since returned to action to lead Rob Edwards’ men in the top-flight.
      Wales squad:Goalkeepers: Hennessey, Ward, A Davies, King,Defenders: Roberts, Williams, Rodon, Mepham, Lockyer, Cabango, B Davies, FoxMidfielders: Ramsey, Ampadu, Wilson, Morrell, J James, Burns, SheehanStrikers: Moore, Johnson, Brooks, Broadhead, Bradshaw, Cullen. More

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      Tottenham consider ‘Conor Gallagher bid with Cole Palmer Chelsea transfer opening door to late £50m deal’

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      CHELSEA’S late swoop for Man City’s Cole Palmer could pave the way for Conor Gallagher to join Spurs, according to reports.The Blues are set to steal highly-rated Palmer from the Treble winners in a shock £45m deal before tomorrow’s transfer deadline.
      Chelsea are set to sign Manchester City’s Cole PalmerCredit: PA
      This has paved the way for Spurs to open an offer for Conor GallagherCredit: Getty
      Gallagher, 23, has been a key asset starting in every fixture under new boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      He even captained Chelsea in their Carabao Cup victory over Wimbledon on Wednesday night.
      But Palmer’s arrival will see the England star drop down the Stamford Bridge pecking order.
      And, with Chelsea still needing to recoup funds from their huge transfer binge, Gallagher is set to be shown the exit.
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      According to the Telegraph, this has encouraged Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou to make a late pivot for Gallagher as he is desperate for midfield talent.
      Gallagher will not come cheap, however, with Chelsea already rejecting a bid worth £40m from West Ham last month.
      And a bid of around £50m might be necessary for Postecoglou to get him.
      Brennan Johnson is another one of the Aussie’s top targets as he continues trying to cover the massive hole left by Harry Kane.
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      But Spurs are refusing to pay for his hefty £50m price tag which is stalling talks with the Nottingham Forest youngster.
      They are also set to be pipped by Brighton to a loan deal for Barcelona star Ansu Fati.
      Crystal Palace’s Ebere Eze has also been linked but the Eagles will fight to keep the winger.
      Spurs are refusing to pay for Brennan Johnson’s £50m price tagCredit: Alamy More

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      Tottenham ‘agree loan transfer for Tanguy Ndombele’ but deal could collapse with midfielder unconvinced on new club

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      TOTTENHAM have agreed a deal with Serie A side Genoa for the loan of Tanguy N’Dombele, according to reports.But Fabrizio Romano says the deal is on the brink of collapse with the midfielder being unconvinced by Genoa, who were only promoted to the Serie A this season.
      Tottenham are struggling to shift N’Dombele’s hefty wagesCredit: Getty
      Spurs are desperate to offload N’Dombele, who now sits as the club’s highest earner on £200,000-a-week after Harry Kane left the club.
      Tottenham paid £53million to sign the midfielder from Lyon in 2019 but he has never truly settled in North London.
      His most regular spell in the side came under Jose Mourinho, but he was shipped out on loan twice by Antonio Conte to Lyon and Napoli.
      After spending last season on loan at Serie A champions Napoli, the midfielder feels he is above playing for a side that has just been promoted to the league in the form of Genoa.
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      There had been a glimmer of hope that Tottenham’s record signing might have been brought back into the first team fold by Ange Postecoglou after he impressed in training during the Aussie’s early weeks in charge.
      But the midfielder picked up an injury during Tottenham’s pre-season tour of Asia which saw the likes of Giovani Lo Celso moved ahead of the Frenchman in Postecoglou’s pecking order.
      Things turned sour though with Postecoglou becoming frustrated with both the midfielder’s attitude and timekeeping on the tour.
      Spurs are now desperate to offload him, even if the move is just a loan.
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      Turkish side Galatasaray are also interested in a deal for the midfielder.
      It was rumoured that the Turkish club offered Tottenham £11m for N’Dombele earlier this window but again he was unconvinced by the project.
      N’Dombele is contracted to Spurs until the summer of 2025 and his wages currently cost the club over £10m-a-year.
      During his four-year spell at the North London club, he’s made 63 appearances with a return of six goals. More

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      Joe Rodon says life at Spurs turned him into a man

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      JOE RODON says Spurs made him a man – but he is finally feeling loved after joining Leeds on loan.The Wales defender, 25, has made just 24 Tottenham appearances since signing from Swansea in 2020.
      Rodon struggled to win a first-team spot at Spurs and has had loan spells at Rennes and LeedsCredit: Getty
      The Wales centre-back spent last term away from Spurs in FranceCredit: AFP
      Rodon had a temporary spell away from North London last term at Ligue 1 club Rennes and then joined Daniel Farke’s side on a season-long loan.
      Rodon said: “At Swansea I did have close relationships with the manager, but when I went to Spurs it was more on your own. I learnt a lot in that period being at Spurs.
      “Coming to Leeds, the manager’s been brilliant with me since I’ve walked through the door. 
      “It’s just nice to have that kind of relationship again, to feel like you’re part of it and you’re wanted.”
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      Rodon was signed by Jose Mourinho for £11million but failed to win a place under him, Nuno Espirito Santo or Antonio Conte.
      He was also overlooked by new Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou — but reckons he has matured despite his limited action.
      Rodon added: “At Tottenham, I learned to become a man in that environment and just handle being on my own, maturing and developing. 
      “But coming to Leeds and having that relationship already and feeling wanted and in the group, it means a lot more to me.”
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      Rodon, named in the Wales squad today for the friendly against South Korea and Euro 2024 qualifier in Latvia next month, has joined fellow Welshmen Ethan Ampadu and Dan James at Elland Road.
      He added: “DJ was excited, he was really excited when the news came out.
      “DJ being here for quite a few seasons, just having a chat with him and of course very high regard and respect for everything with the club. 
      “When it came to me and with Ethan also signing here this summer, it was kind of a no-brainer for me.”
      Rodon was joined in Robert Page’s squad named in Bala this morning by Luton’s Tom Lockyer.
      Hatters captain Lockyer collapsed in last season;s Championship play-off final following a heart scare and required surgery to correct an atrial fibrillation.
      Lockyer has made a full recovery and led Luton in their opening two Premier League matches against Brighton and Chelsea.
      Page said: “It’s a great story. We all watched the events unfold in the play off final. We were all concerned, but there has been nothing but positivity since that day.
      “He has had some great news, he is back to normal and is now playing in the Premier League, which is unbelievable for him as well.
      “It is always going to be a challenge when you get promoted to the Premier League, Luton have done really well to be where they are at with the resources they have available to them.
      “But for him personally he should be very proud of how he has recovered after it. A dream for him was to play in the Premier League and he has achieved that.”
      Leeds winger James has been ruled out due to an abductor problem.
      Page added: “It’s probably about a three-week injury so we could push and push him, but we would not have had him at his best.
      “And it would be like pushing him to the day before the Latvia game.
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      “I don’t think Leeds would want that and we need people on the grass fit and ready to go because it is obviously an important game for us.
      “We have seen the scan results and it was an easy decision for us in the end to leave him out.” More

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      Tottenham KNOCKED OUT of Carabao Cup by Fulham after freak own goal and penalty shootout heartbreak

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU may have won the Treble in Scotland but he looks to have caught the Tottenham cup curse.London rivals Fulham dumped Spurs out of the Carabao Cup on penalties after Kenny Tete’s shooting boots redeemed the right-back.
      Kenny Tete netted the winning penalty for FulhamCredit: Reuters
      Ivan Perisic was unable to stop Micky van de Ven’s comical own-goalCredit: Getty
      The Cottagers defender ran off the pitch to change his boots, leaving his side with ten men when Spurs bagged their equaliser.
      Fulham had taken the lead through a comical Micky van de Ven own goal, his second in four games for the club, before Tete’s mishap allowed the visitors back in.
      Neither could find a way through and Fulham capitalised after Davinson Sanchez saw his penalty saved.
      Despite six and nine changes respectively from Fulham and Spurs, both managers named sides full of senior players.
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      But given that this competition is Tottenham’s best bet of ending their trophy drought, which has now extended into its 16th season, many Spurs fans would have hoped for a stronger eleven, with the second string getting off to a sloppy start.
      Sanchez, one of a few Spurs players in the shop window tonight, sent a slow pass out wide looking for Emerson Royal who was beaten to the ball by Antonee Robinson.
      The rapid American then poked the ball past Sanchez and added to his embarrassment by racing around the Colombia defender to cross for Rodrigo Muniz, who headed wide.
      Spurs’ insistence on playing out from the back was causing early issues, with Silva’s side pressing feverishly and the visitors struggling to cope.
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      Sanchez was having a particularly torrid time and was turned inside out for the opener.
      Fulham turned up the pressure and skipper Tom Cariney pushed forward down the left sending Sanchez into a spin and crossing low where Van de Ven pulled off the greatest finish he’ll ever manage – just at the wrong end.
      The low cross missed Harrison Reed but caught Van de Ven’s heel and looped over Fraser Forster and couldn’t be stopped by a flying Ivan Perisic.
      The Dutchman was then sent sliding by Muniz as he tried to keep the Cottagers out, allowing the striker to fire at Forster.
      Despite Spurs recovering some composure after the goal Forster had to remain sharp and pulled off a fine stop from Muniz once again, diving low to palm away his close range header from Adama Traore’s cross.
      Tottenham were showing none of the intensity or creativity they have displayed in the Premier League under Postecoglou so far.
      Risharlison equalised for SpursCredit: Reuters
      Tete was the difference in the shootoutCredit: Reuters
      The former Celtic boss was getting tetchy with players over their positioning, getting on Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg’s case during the first half – the Dane starting despite his future being up in the air.
      But it was the ineffectual Giovani Lo Celso who was hooked at the break, replaced by youngster Dane Scarlett.
      Postecoglou certainly said something direct before sending Spurs back out into the west London drizzle.
      The visitors picked the pace up after the break, with former Fulham man Manor Solomon darting forward with more energy than anyone showed in the first half.
      Richarlison spun and saw his deflected shot tipped over the bar by Marek Rodak.
      Then it was time for Fulham’s defence to better the circus offered up by Tottenham in the first half.
      Tete was waving a broken boot towards his bench before working out that, with all the Fulham staff the opposite side to the tunnel, it was probably best he made a dash for the changing room himself to grab a new one.
      And it turned out to be a huge amateur clanger.
      With forward Bobby De Cordova-Reid having to fill in for Tete, Perisic seized his chance and drove at the makeshift right-back, shifted past him and crossed for Richarlison to head home his first goal of the season at the far post.
      A surly Silva fumed from his viewpoint in the new Riverside Stand watching his former striker benefit from a moment of baffling incompetence.
      Tete sheepishly emerged from the tunnel with a pair of bright white new boots on just as the celebrations died down – not the best look on the day Fulham signed a new right-back in Timothy Castange.
      Sub Harry Wilson saw a well-worked effort blocked by a sliding Sanchez before, down the other end, Rodak dived well to tip Solomon’s shot wide.
      Spurs had Son Heung-min and James Maddison on now trying to find a way through to avoid penalties.
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      It was Fulham who came closest to stealing it late on, with Forster rushing out and making another important save to deny Wilson in the 90th minute.
      With no breakthrough, it was straight to penalties and Fulham held their cool with a string of fine efforts, making the most of Sanchez’s poor strike when Tete saved himself from an almighty telling off. More

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      Clement Lenglet lined up for Premier League transfer return with Tottenham’s rivals after loan spell

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      ASTON VILLA are in talks with Barcelona over a move for Clement Lenglet.The French international centre-back, 28, played 35 games for Tottenham last season but the club opted against a permanent deal.
      Aston Villa are interested in Clement LengletCredit: Getty
      The defender spent last season on loan at TottenhamCredit: Alamy
      Boss Unai Emery is now trying to bring Lenglet back to the Prem with fellow left-footer Tyrone Mings facing the entire season out with a knee injury.
      A loan deal looks more likely but a permanent move is a possibility.
      Villa’s sporting director Monchi signed Lenglet at Sevilla for around £4million from Nancy then sold him to Barcelona for £30m.
      Meanwhile, Tottenham right-back Djed Spence is set to join Leeds on loan for the season.
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      The Whites will pay Spurs around £1million for the defender, 23, who moved from Middlesbrough in 2022.
      Spence has played just four Prem games for Tottenham, spending last season on loan at Rennes in France, and is not part of boss Ange Postecoglou’s plans.
      But Leeds were dealt a major blow when Amiri, 26, rejected a move to Elland Road from Bayer Leverkusen after a £5m deal and personal terms were agreed.
      The German international was spotted by fans walking around the city on Monday, and he had also visited United’s training base after flying to Yorkshire on a private jet.
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      Desperate for midfield reinforcements, boss Daniel Farke is trying to raid former club Norwich for Kenny McLean but the Canaries have rejected a £4m offer.
      Farke fancies Ranger’s Glen Kamara and Celtic’s Matt O’Riley too and is also working on a loan for Leicester left-back Luke Thomas. More