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      Tottenham rushing to complete transfer of goalkeeper Vicario with move at risk of being HIJACKED by Italian club

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      TOTTENHAM are hoping to complete the signing of Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario – and keep him out of the clutches of Inter Milan.Vicario, 26, is close to a £16.3milion switch from Serie A side Empoli to North London.
      France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris looks set to leave Tottenham in the coming weeksCredit: EPA
      Spurs have identified Empoli’s Guglielmo Vicario as a replacement for LlorisCredit: Getty
      It is widely believed in his homeland that Inter were lining up a move for the stopper should Chelsea target Andre Onana leave this summer – so Spurs have moved quickly.
      Tottenham have been after a new stopper with long-serving captain Hugo Lloris wanting to leave this summer.
      They had targeted Brentford’s David Raya but with the Bees’ asking price of £40million proving prohibitive, they have now turned to Vicario.
      Reports coming out of Italy have suggested Vicario has already agreed a five-year deal with the North Londoners.
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      Vicario has had two stellar seasons helping Empoli retain their Serie A status.
      New Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou wants a goalkeeper who is comfortable with the ball at his feet and Vicario is understood to have worked on that area considerably of late.
      The stopper has earned plenty of admirers at home and abroad for his displays – including from Champions League finalists Inter.
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      Vicario was born in Udine in North-East Italy and began his career with hometown club Udinese.
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      His route to the Premier League has been far from easy, having to work his way up the Italian lower leagues with the likes of Fontanafredda, Venezia and Perugia.
      He finally reached Italy’s top flight with a move to Cagliari in 2020, but it was only when he joined Empoli on loan a year later that he became a Serie A regular, before turning the move permanent last summer.
      Vicario is yet to earn a senior cap for Italy but was on the bench for the Azzurri for the Nations League finals this month.
      Spurs’ former managing director of football Fabio Paratici, who resigned in April, was understood to be a big fan of Vicario.
      Fans will be hoping Vicario proves far more of a success than the last Italian stopper recommended by Paratici in Pierluigi Gollini, who failed to make an impact when joining on loan from Atalanta the season before last. More

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      Tottenham flop closes in on shock Barcelona transfer as Xavi seeks ‘low cost’ option after missing out on Neves

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      BARCELONA are closing in on a transfer for Tottenham flop Giovani Lo Celso, according to reports.The LaLiga giants are keen to bolster their midfield this summer.
      Giovani Lo Celso could join Barcelona from Tottenham this summerCredit: PA
      And Mundo Deportivo state Xavi has identified Lo Celso as a suitable low-cost option and ideal addition to the squad.
      Ruben Neves was a target but the Catalan club have set their eyes on Lo Celso after Wolves sold their captain to Al-Hilal for £47million.
      The Argentine playmaker, 27, has spent the last 18 months on loan at Villarreal and has impressed with his performances.
      And it is unlikely Tottenham would stand in his way of leaving this summer, two years before his contract expires.
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      The former PSG and Real Betis star has managed just nine goals in 84 appearances, initially joining Spurs on loan in 2019 and then completing a £27m transfer a year later.
      Lo Celso would be up against the likes of Gavi, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong and Franck Kessie for a place in the Spanish giants’ midfield.
      But the news of Barcelona’s interest will come as a big blow to Aston Villa.
      Unai Emery was keen to be reunited with Lo Celso after getting the best out of him at Villarreal.
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      But the chance to join the LaLiga champions and compete in the Champions League at the Nou Camp could be the perfect move for Lo Celso to end his struggles in the Premier League.
      And Barcelona could sweeten the deal for Tottenham by offering Clement Lenglet to the North Londoners.
      French defender spent last season on loan at Spurs and the club are keen to make the switch permanent.
      Barca, though, may try and land 44-cap Lo Celso – who missed the World Cup with injury – on loan instead due to their financial struggles. More

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      I’m an ex-Premier League star who once had someone s*** in my wash bag at Spurs – I think it was Woodgate

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      TOTTENHAM cult hero David Bentley revealed the “worst” prank he ever suffered.Bentley was known for his outlandishness during his playing days, which saw him spend five years at Spurs – almost three of which were on loan at Birmingham, West Ham, Rostov and Blackburn.
      Tottenham cult hero David Bentley believes Jonathan Woodgate defecated in his wash bagCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Former Tottenham ace Bentley was a character on and off the pitchCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Woodgate and Bentley used to play together at TottenhamCredit: PA:Press Association
      The former midfielder endured a number of crazy moments but he claims none of them beat the time when he found out someone had defecated inside his wash bag.
      The ex-England international believes to this day that former Tottenham team-mate Jonathan Woodgate was the guilty party.
      However, the 38-year-old still thinks that the distasteful prank was “funny”.
      Bentley told FourFourTwo: “I had my car stolen, but the worst was someone sh***ing in my wash bag when I was at Spurs.
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      “I think it was Jonathan Woodgate. I opened it up and there was a big turd inside. I found it funny.
      “Every day, mad things would happen. Once, I walked out on to the training pitch in Ugg boots.
      “Harry [Redknapp] took one look at me and said: ‘F**k off’.”
      Bentley joined Tottenham from Blackburn in 2008 after spending his youth at Arsenal’s academy.
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      He never managed to convince the Gunners’ legendary manager Arsene Wenger, who sent him out on loan to Norwich and Blackburn, who ultimately signed him on a permanent deal.
      Bentley amassed a total of five goals and 11 assists in 62 appearances in North London.
      He called time on his career in 2013 after his second loan stint at Blackburn. More

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      Arsenal ready to pounce for £40m relegated Leicester star after Tottenham’s double transfer bid rejected by Foxes

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      ARSENAL are keeping tabs on a relegated Leicester star after Tottenham’s failed bid.And that is none other than Harvey Barnes, who has been linked with a move away from the King Power Stadium as he stood out for the Foxes last season despite their relegation to the Championship.
      Arsenal have joined the bidding war for Leicester star Harvey BarnesCredit: Getty
      Tottenham had a bid rejected for Barnes and his Leicester team-mate James MaddisonCredit: Getty
      The winger amassed 13 goals and three assists in 40 appearances across all competitions.
      That has led to a raft of interest from Premier League clubs, such as Spurs and West Ham, who are keen to bring the England international back to the top flight.
      According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal are also looking to make a move for the 25-year-old.
      This comes after the Gunners’ rivals Tottenham had a £50million bid rejected by Leicester for both Barnes and his team-mate James Maddison.
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      Spurs’ new manager Ange Postecoglou seems more interested in Maddison.
      That could clear the way for Mikel Arteta’s side to pounce for Barnes in the summer.
      However, a deal could take a while to complete with the Foxes yet to decide on a fixed release clause.
      Much will depend on Leicester’s new manager Enzo Maresca, who is facing the heavy task of swiftly returning the club to the Premier League.
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      Previous reports claimed the forward costs at least £40m to price away in the summer transfer window.
      Arteta is looking to add some firepower to the wings, which he lacked from the bench last season.
      That is why Arsenal are also keeping tabs on Chelsea star Kai Havertz, who has proven to be very versatile up front. More

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      Man Utd offered Benfica star Goncalo Ramos as cheaper Harry Kane alternative to solve striker dilemma

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are being offered the chance to land £80million-rated Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos.SunSport also understands that Portuguese super-agent Jorge Mendes is hopeful Tottenham can create a bidding war – should Harry Kane depart this summer.
      Manchester United are targeting Goncalo Ramos as an alternative to Harry KaneCredit: Getty
      Manchester United are struggling to sign Tottenham star Kane in the summerCredit: Getty
      United boss Erik ten Hag is on the lookout for more firepower next season to give Marcus Rashford – who scored a total of 30 goals last year – some competition.
      The Red Devil’s chances of landing Kane, 30, from Spurs are dead in the water, with chairman Daniel Levy unwilling to do business for less than £100m.
      A client of Mendes, 21-year-old Ramos could fit the bill at Old Trafford instead, having netted 25 times for club and country this term.
      Ramos also made his name at the Qatar World Cup for Portugal, bagging a hat-trick against Switzerland in the Last 16 having replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in the starting line-up.
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      However, Benfica will not accept anything less than £80m – following on from selling Darwin Nunez to Liverpool last summer for £85m.
      Mendes is working hard to get his player a Premier League switch, with United the priority, but the likes of Newcastle, West Ham, Aston Villa and Tottenham have also been approached.
      Spurs could be in the market for a striker should Kane depart, yet this appears unlikely right now – with Real Madrid the only potential destination.
      Real’s £115m splash-out on England starlet Jude Bellingham will limit their spending power for the rest of this window, thus being priced out of a move for the England captain.
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      New Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou will be desperate for Kane to stay and continue his successful partnership with Son Heung-min, with Richarlison also in the ranks up top.
      The star striker amassed a total of 32 goals and five assists in 49 appearances last season.
      If the forward doesn’t pen a new contract and stays put at Tottenham then he will be free to sign with an overseas club for free in January. More

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      Tottenham submit JOINT bid for James Maddison and Harvey Barnes but offer is £70m lower than Leicester’s demands

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      TOTTENHAM have submitted a joint £50million bid for Leicester stars James Maddison and Harvey Barnes.Spurs have been linked with both Foxes forwards following the East Midland outfit’s relegation to the Championship.
      Tottenham are keen to sign both Harvey Barnes and James MaddisonCredit: Getty
      And SunSport understands they have now made a formal offer of £50m in an attempt to snap up the pair.
      But the offer is around £70M less than what Leicester valued the players at 12 months ago.
      Least summer, they were thought to be asking for around £60m for each of Maddison and Barnes.
      However, they are aware relegation means they may well have to take a cut-price.
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      Maddison, 26, who is also receiving interest from Newcastle, has just one year left on his contract so Leicester need to sell to avoid him leaving on a free.
      He is on international duty ahead of England’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia.
      Barnes, 25, has a deal that keeps him at the King Power Stadium until 2025, but he is still expected to leave before the new season gets underway.
      Aston Villa and West Ham are both monitoring his situation.
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      Maddison contributed 10 goals and nine assists in 32 games for Leicester this season, while Barnes registered 13 goals and three assists.
      Their imminent departures come as Enzo Maresca is being tipped to become the Foxes’ new head coach.
      Maresca, 43, is one of Pep Guardiola’s coaches at Manchester City.
      He is believed to have impressed Leicester chiefs during the interview process – which also saw the 2016 Premier League champions talk to outgoing boss Dean Smith, Steven Gerrard, Scott Parker and Graham Potter. More

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      Kulusevski ‘offered to Premier League club’ with Tottenham at risk of missing out on permanent transfer

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      DEJAN KULUSEVSKI has reportedly been offered to Newcastle as Tottenham face the possibility of missing out on their loan star.The Swedish forward, 23, joined Spurs on an 18-month loan from Juventus in January 2022.
      Dejan Kulusevski has not yet signed a permanent deal with TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Within the deal was a £29million obligation to buy providing the Lilywhites qualified for the Champions League.
      But the North London club missed out on the top four this season and failed to qualify for any form of European competition.
      Instead, they were offered first refusal when Juventus chiefs travelled to London to discuss terms.
      And The Evening Chronicle are now reporting that Kulusveski is keen to play in the Champions League next season.
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      As a result, his representatives, World Soccer Agency, are “seeking a new challenge” for their client.
      And Newcastle have been touted as a potential destination – with the Magpies having scouted him in the past.
      Eddie Howe’s men have sealed a return to Europe’s premier competition – 20 years on from the club’s last appearance in the Champions League.
      Kulusevski has registered seven goals and 16 assists in 57 appearances for Tottenham.
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      He joined Spurs at the same time as fellow Juventus man Rodrigo Bentancur – with both men impressing in North London.
      Bentancur joined on a permanent transfer, but Tottenham are still yet to firm up a long-term deal for Kulusveski.
      Speaking at the end of the season, the Sweden international said: “I honestly don’t know [what will happen], I just focus on doing the best possible on the pitch.
      “Now of course I have to talk to the club and then we’ll see what happens.” More

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      Man Utd ‘GIVE UP on Harry Kane transfer to avoid months-long saga as bosses believe Tottenham will never sell to them’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have moved away from their pursuit of Harry Kane as they feel Tottenham “never wanted to sell” to them.The Red Devils have been heavily linked with England captain Kane, 29, for several months as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his Spurs contract.
      Harry Kane could be set to leave boyhood club Tottenham this summerCredit: Alamy
      In recent weeks, Real Madrid have joined the race to sign the Lilywhites’ all-time record scorer.
      And according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, United are now “looking at other options” as they search for a new striker.
      The report states negotiations between Man Utd and Tottenham are “not advancing at all” and that Erik ten Hag’s men believe Spurs “never wanted to sell Kane to them”.
      United are also unwilling to become embroiled in a “two-month saga”.
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      Kane was the centre of a long, drawn-out transfer pursuit from Manchester City two years ago.
      But Spurs eventually held onto their man – who has 213 Premier League goals, 47 adrift of Alan Shearer’s record.
      He could yet leave England amid interest from Real Madrid as they seek a replacement for Karim Benzema.
      But news of Kylian Mbappe potentially being on the market could knock Kane down Real’s pecking order.
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      Meanwhile, Man Utd have turned their attention towards alternative striker options.
      And Romano is reporting one of those is Atalanta and Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund.
      The 20-year-old scored 16 goals in 42 appearances for the Serie A side in the 2022/23 season.
      When asked earlier this week about interest from Man Utd, Hojlund told Danish media outlet Tipsbladet: “It is a huge club, so I must have done something right if it says that they want me.
      “We have to see what happens. As you see and hear, I could well imagine that a lot could happen in relation to a couple of strikers this summer.
      “There are many clubs that lack a nine, so something will definitely happen in relation to that, and then we will have to see if I am in it.” More