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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

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      Tottenham defenders quick out Dream Team’s blocks but are clean sheets sustainable under Ange-ball?

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      JUST six defenders have 20+ Dream Team points to their name right now.And three of them play for Tottenham: Micky van de Ven (£3.1m), Destiny Udogie (£2.6m) and Cristian Romero (£3.7m).
      Spurs fans have every reason to feel optimistic for the season aheadCredit: DREAM TEAM
      On a similar theme, Guglielmo Vicario (£3.1m) is currently the only goalkeeper to have breached the 20-point mark, thanks to his second consecutive clean sheet.
      Spurs’ 2-0 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday has established them as the team of choice for gaffers who like to block-pick several defensive assets from the same squad.
      Such a tactic would have worked wonders to date with Vicario (20 points), Van de Ven (20), Udogie (20) and Romero (25) combining for 85 points with a Carabao Cup fixture against Fulham still to play before Gameweek 3 concludes.
      Dream Team bosses will now be wondering if such returns are sustainable – a worthy question.
      Vicario has 20 points to show for his efforts so farCredit: GETTY
      The first thing to note is that Ange Postecoglou’s side can perhaps count themselves a tad fortunate to have registered two clean sheets in their first three outings.
      They’ve been excellent value for their goals going forward with James Maddison (£4.1m) acting as the centrepiece of a dynamic, entertaining unit but the Greek-born tactician’s approach risks conceding more than a fair share of chances.
      For example, Manchester United registered 22 shots against Spurs in north London but poor finishing meant the hosts ultimate kept their sheet clean in Gameweek 2.
      The stats boffins reckon Spurs have allowed their opponents over five expected goals (xG) this season, meaning their actual tally of two conceded goals is a somewhat fortunate outcome.
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      Of course, Vicario’s 13 saves have been a factor in his side outperforming the xG figures in this regard but they have relied upon their opponents’ wastefulness as well – something that can’t be depended upon consistently.
      However, while clean sheets are important they are not the only factor to consider when analysing defenders through the lens of Dream Team.
      Van de Ven has earned bonus points in every fixture so far while Udogie has been a prominent threat going forward – the 20-year-old provided the assist for Dejan Kulusevski’s (£3m) goal against the Cherries.
      The numbers don’t lieCredit: GETTY
      Spurs’ current defensive record may not be sustainable but their attacking output should be and if Udogie – who was substituted late on as a precaution at the weekend – continues his promising start to the campaign then he will tick over with attacking returns.
      The former Udinese left-back is excellent value at £2.6m right now.
      As for Romero, he has a goal to his name already in 2023/24 and his combative style helped him secure two additional points on Saturday through his tally of five tackles.
      However, the World Cup winner’s natural aggressiveness can cause headaches for Dream Team bosses.
      Even when he’s at his best, the Argentine centre-back feels permanently on the cusp of a yellow (or red) card.
      Saying that, only Joachim Andersen (£2.9m) has produced more points than Romero among Dream Team defenders this season.
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      While the long-term viability of Spurs’ defence is still to be decided, there can be little doubt that now is a great time to back Postecoglou’s troops.
      They face Burnley in Gameweek 4 and then host Sheffield United in Gameweek 5.

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      Ex Spurs striker Harry Kane getting to grips with German life as he dresses in traditional Bavarian outfit

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      HARRY KANE is well and truly embracing German culture following his Tottenham exit – by dressing up in Lederhosen.The England international ended his 19-year love affair with Spurs earlier this month with a £104million move to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.
      Harry Kane has well and truly hit the ground running at Bayern MunichCredit: GETTY
      The former Tottenham hitman has embraced German culture by wearing a lederhosenCredit: GETTY
      Kane took part in an Oktoberfest-themed shoot with Thomas Muller and Alphonso DaviesCredit: GETTY
      The trio were all smiles as they posed for snapsCredit: GETTY
      Kane, 30, is trying his best to fit in Munich and with his new team-mates by learning German.
      And the former Spurs skipper has gone a step further by donning a traditional Lederhosen with some of his new colleagues.
      Bayern shared snaps of Kane wearing a khaki Lederhosen and grey jacket to their official website and Instagram page on Tuesday.
      Kane posed a series of snaps with Alphonso Davies and Thomas Muller, one of which saw the trio smile as they held pints in the air.
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      Footie fans were quick to comment on the snaps, with one saying: “Suits you, Harry.”
      Another said: “Lookin’ good, Harry!”
      And another said: “Kane looks good.
      One remarked: “Here we go Harry.”
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      Footie fans were quick to comment on KaneCredit: Getty
      Another said: “As an Englishman, it’s both amusing and wholesome to see Kane dressed that way.”
      Kane missed Bayern’s annual Oktoberfest team photoshoot last week due to the birth of his son Henry.
      Bayern players are contractually obliged to wear lederhosen and hold up a beer for their Oktoberfest shoot every season.
      England skipper Kane has well and truly hit the ground running following his blockbuster move to the Allianz Arena.
      Bayern’s new No.9 has found the back of the net three times in three appearances for Thomas Tuchel’s side, scoring once in their season opener against Werder Bremen and bagging a brace against Augsburg on Sunday.
      Kane took to Twitter on Sunday night to say: “A great game today. Obviously to score two goals in front of new fans was a special feeling.
      “So, yeah, I’m feeling good. Lots of improvement to come, but to start the season with two wins is, obviously, a really great start.”
      Kane and his Bayern team-mates will be back in action on Saturday evening, travelling to Borussia Park to take on Borussia Monchengladbach.
      Kane has three goals in three in three Bayern appearances to his nameCredit: Rex More

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      Tottenham ‘desperately looking to offload FIVE flops including Eric Dier before this week’s transfer deadline’

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      TOTTENHAM are desperately looking to offload FIVE players before Friday’s 11pm transfer deadline. Eric Dier, Sergio Reguilon, Davinson Sanchez, Giovani Lo Celso and Tanguy Ndombele could all be shown the exit door by the end of the week, report the Daily Mail.
      Eric Dier could depart Spurs before Friday’s deadlineCredit: Alamy
      England defender Dier has reportedly told the club he wants to see out his contract which ends next year and leave as a free agent.
      Dier joined Spurs back in 2014 from Sporting for £4million and has made a staggering 270 appearances for the club.
      However, the 29-year-old has since fallen down the pecking order under Agne Postecoglou due to the arrival of Micky van der Ven.
      The Dutchman, 22, joined the Lilywhites from Wolfsburg in a £43m deal and has signed a six-year deal.

      Premier League rivals Fulham have made an enquiry for Dier ahead of Friday’s deadline.
      Meanwhile, Paris Saint-German are creeping up again to reignite their interest in midfielder Tanguy Ndombele.
      This is the third transfer window the French champions have asked about the 26-year-old as they consider another attempt to snatch the former French international.
      Club-record signing Ndombele has had loan spells at Lyon and Napoli while being at Spurs.
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      The North London club are keen to offload more players from their squad.
      Left-back Reguilion is on the cards for a departure amid alleged interest from Fulham, Nottingham Forest and to a lesser degree Manchester United.
      Forest and Fulham again have also had their eyes on centre-back Sanchez as well as French giants Monaco.
      Lo Celso’s situation at Spurs has attracted Italian side Napoli to try and sign the Argentine on loan with an option to buy.
      PSG have shown interest for the third time for Tanguy NdombeleCredit: Getty
      Sergio Reguilon has received interest from a number of Premier Leauge sidesCredit: Getty
      Davinson Sanchez could also been shown the exit door this summerCredit: Getty
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      Ange Postecoglou says he only picks ‘winners’ when asked if Richarlison will play in Carabao Cup to break goal-drought

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU will only pick Richarlison at Fulham on Tuesday for the right reasons — not just  to give his goal-shy ace a pick-me-up.The straight-talking Aussie says he only selects “winners” for  Tottenham and is not one for sentimental decisions.
      Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou won’t start Richarlison just to help him scoreCredit: Reuters
      Postecoglou hauled Richarlison off an hour into Spurs’ 2-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday after he missed two sitters.
      And asked if he would start the 26-year-old in the upcoming Carabao Cup tie to help him bag his first goal of the season, Postecoglou replied: “No, I pick teams I think will win games.
      “I am not going to put him in to try and help him in some individual  pursuit.
      “I will put Richy in the team if I think we can win with him in, not because I am trying to get him into a certain space.”
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      Spurs face a Fulham side bossed by Marco Silva, the man who gave  Richarlison his big break in English football by signing him when he was Watford manager back in 2017.
      Despite his tough start to the season,  Silva says the forward has what it takes to replace Harry Kane.
      Richarlison has played more games under Silva — who also signed him from the Hornets  for £40million when he became Everton chief — than any other boss, scoring 26 goals in 82 matches for the Portuguese tactician.
      Silva said: “Richarlison is a very good player but it is going to be tough for him.
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      “If you buy ten strikers to play for Spurs this season it will be tough for anyone.
      “They’ve lost the best English striker, one of the best in the world.
      “I hope not against us but it is up to Richarlison to show his quality.
      “We are talking about  Brazil’s No 9. When you play as No 9 for Brazil that speaks about your quality.
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      Postecoglou insists he will only start winners in the Carabao Cup against FulhamCredit: PA
      “He is a good lad and a really hard worker.  He has worked really hard to achieve what he has and get to this level. I know because I was responsible for bringing him to England and to another club in England.
      “To be at Tottenham and No 9 for his national team, I know he has the talent to get to that level.”
      Postecoglou says he has not had much luck in Cup draws but is looking  forward to travelling across London.
      He said: “I love winning. I don’t care what it is. I love winning and the players know that.
      “I don’t care if it is a cup, playing in the car park or on a rooftop.
      “I haven’t had great luck with draws in my career. I expect them to be challenging.
      “But that’s all right, it’s a good challenge.”
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      The Aussie boss expects a number of players to leave this week, including £55m club-record signing Tanguy Ndombele.
       Midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, who made his first competitive appearance for Spurs in 18 months as a 74th-minute sub at Bournemouth, will start at Craven Cottage. More