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    Ange Postecoglou’s first Tottenham transfer leaked by former Celtic star as he reveals ‘obvious’ move

    ANGE POSTECOGLOU’S first Tottenham signing has been leaked by a former Celtic star.The Greek-born Aussie boss has signed a four-year contract at Spurs.
    Ange Postecoglou could look to bring Kyogo Furuhashi to SpursCredit: Kenny Ramsay
    Reports suggest that Tottenham could look to sign players that Postecoglou has worked with before.
    Kyogo Furuhashi scored 54 goals in 83 games at Celtic and is likely to attract interest this summer.
    SunSport previously revealed that Spurs could launch a £20million bid for the Japanese striker.
    And it would not come as a surprise to those at Parkhead to see Kyogo follow their former boss in moving to the Premier League.
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    Ex-Celtic ace Mark Wilson believes Postecoglou will be desperate to be reunited with his star man.
    He told The Herald: “I wouldn’t like to see any of them [Celtic players] going out the door.
    “I believe they give Celtic the best chance of retaining the title against a Rangers that, in my opinion, is definitely going to be better than we’ve seen.
    “It also gives them the best opportunity in the Champions League.
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    “But who could I see Postecoglou coming for? The obvious one is Kyogo.
    “Kyogo was brought in and was the catalyst for everything that happened at Celtic.
    “Postecoglou made everybody aware of that, Kyogo was the signing that kicked everything off.
    “Even when you hear some of the players talking about Kyogo; the way he plays and the character he is, he really does set the tone for a Postecoglou team. You can understand why he would look at him.”
    With speculation that Harry Kane could leave, along with Heung-min Son and Dejan Kulusevski’s dip in form last season, Spurs are likely to add to their attacking options this summer.
    Meanwhile, they have also been linked with Brentford goalkeeper David Raya. More

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    Ange Postecoglou’s first Tottenham season simulated on Football Manager, from transfers to final position

    ANGE POSTECOGLOU’S debut season as Tottenham manager has been simulated on Football Manager.Postecoglou signed a four-year deal with Spurs and will link up with his new players on July 1 after the Premier League giants paid Celtic £5million in compensation.
    Football Manager has simulated Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou’s first season
    Postecoglou signs Porto star Mehdi Taremi during the January transfer window
    Tottenham star Harry Kane stays but Postecoglou gets sackedCredit: Getty
    There is high confidence within north London after the Australian tactician’s arrival, following a successful campaign with the Hoops as he won the Treble in Scotland.
    However, it doesn’t come up roses on Football Manager as the 57-year-old only lasts one term at Tottenham in the video game.
    The season kicks off on the right foot with Harry Kane staying on despite his contract running out next year with Manchester United, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich keeping tabs.
    However, Postecoglou and Kane can’t help Spurs finish in the top four or end their trophyless hoodoo, which extends to 16 years.
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    Manchester City retain the Premier League title with Chelsea making quite the comeback by finishing runners-up under new manager Mauricio Pochettino.
    Postecoglou finishes sixth with 17 wins and only eight losses in 38 matches, while his players score 49 goals and concede just 31.
    As for signings, Postecoglou turns Pedro Porro’s loan deal into a permanent move by splashing £36.5m to Sporting Lisbon.
    Dejan Kulusevski also completes a permanent transfer from Juventus and is joined by Inter Milan duo Milan Skriniar as well as Stefan de Vrij, who arrive as free agents.
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    Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon replaces Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris between the sticks after a £64m deal.
    January also gets busy for Postecoglou as he reunites with Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston.
    The Aussie also splashes the cash for Porto star Mehdi Taremi, who arrives for a fee of £38.5m rising to £46m.
    Facundo Farias follows from Colon for £5.75m as does Sivert Mannsverk from Molde for £3.6m.
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    ‘Football Manager 2022/23 gameplay of Tottenham’s season
    Postecoglou also sells Harry Winks to Bournemouth for £2.5m, Joe Rodon to Crystal Palace for £1m and surprisingly enough Ben Davies to Al Gharafa for a whopping £7.5m.
    Son Heung-min becomes his top Premier League scorer with 15 goals, with Kane coming up second after 12 goals.
    The ex-Australia manager, though, gets sacked a few days after the end of the season and is replaced by AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli. More

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    Arsenal ‘ready to hijack’ Ange Postecoglou’s first transfer as Tottenham boss as stunning release clause emerges

    ARSENAL are reportedly preparing to hijack Ange Postecoglou’s first transfer target as Tottenham boss in the form of Galatasaray defender Victor Nelsson.Postecoglou, 57, was unveiled as Spurs’ new manager earlier this week following a dismal campaign for the club.
    Ange Postecoglou has a big job to turn things around at TottenhamCredit: Getty
    Victor Nelsson is attracting interest from both Arsenal and TottenhamCredit: Getty
    The Lilywhites finished eighth in the Premier League table, missing out on European football next season.
    And they could be set to lose talisman Harry Kane as Real Madrid and Manchester United circle for his signature.
    Ex-Celtic head coach Postecoglou has a big job on his hands to turn things around in North London.
    And one of his first moves was mooted to be the acquisition of Galatasaray centre-back Nelsson.
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    The Dane, 24, has featured 80 times across two seasons for the Turkish giants since moving from Copenhagen.
    And he played an integral part in Galatasaray clinching their first league title in four years last month.
    He has also received 10 caps for the Denmark national team.
    Spurs are in the market for central defenders as Davinson Sanchez looks set to depart the club.
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    And Nelsson has been eyed as an affordable option given his £21.5million release clause – even though bids tabled so far have failed to exceed £13m.
    But Fanatik are now reporting that Arsenal are set to enter the race for the Scandinavian.
    Mikel Arteta’s men are in the market for a host of players including Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo, as well as Chelsea man Kai Havertz.
    And Nelsson’s defensive quality would be a welcome addition to the Gunners’ squad – with Arteta eyeing another Premier League title challenge next season.
    Arsenal are looking to bolster their squad in the summer windowCredit: Getty More

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    Former Tottenham star wakes up unemployed after breaking unwanted record in miserable spell at LaLiga giants

    FORMER Tottenham star Matt Doherty has been released by Atletico Madrid.The right-back joined the Spanish giants on deadline day in January after being released by Spurs.
    Matt Doherty has been released following a disastrous spell at Atletico MadridCredit: Sportsfile
    But he failed to impress manager Diego Simeone and is looking for a new club after a disastrous spell in the Spanish capital.
    Doherty, 31, arrived as a back-up to Nahuel Molina and has been limited to a substitute role over the last few months.
    He played just 16 minutes and set a new record for the least amount of game time for a foreign player.
    The Irishman featured in just two games and was unable to displace Molina, despite fears the Argentina international would suffer from fatigue after the World Cup.
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    Doherty is now looking to revitalise his career following an underwhelming spell at Spurs too.
    He made just 44 Premier League appearances for the North London club across two-and-a-half years, scoring three goals.
    Despite his lack of game time Doherty revealed he was enjoying his time in Spain and wanted to use the experience to improve as a player.
    He said: “The reason I left was… well, initially it was just to go on loan for the rest of the season and then obviously we had the problems with too many loans, so then it was a case of I couldn’t really say no to that type of experience and a manager of his calibre.
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    “I didn’t have long to think about it, but the time I did have, I just couldn’t say no to that opportunity.
    “I am there until the end of the season and I am just using it as a learning experience. I am improving by training with world-class players every day. I am using the six months I have there to try and get better, to try and understand the game better and improve my overall game.” More

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    Harry Maguire ‘to earn MORE than Kane next season with huge Man Utd pay rise if he doesn’t agree transfer’

    HARRY MAGUIRE would land a pay rise topping the wages of Manchester United target Harry Kane if he snubs an Old Trafford exit.Maguire faces a salary cut if the £200,000-a-week England centre-back switches to Tottenham or West Ham.
    Harry Maguire has a decision to make on his future, Erik ten Hag admitsCredit: EPA
    Tottenham main man Harry Kane and Maguire both earn around £200k a week but the Man Utd defender would get a pay rise if he doesn’t move onCredit: Getty
    But if he stays at United, ESPN claim his pay will rise due to qualifying for the Champions League.
    Spurs main man Kane also picks up around £200k – but that could soar to £300k if he joins the Red Devils.
    Old Trafford chief Erik ten Hag admits Maguire has a “decision” to make after the 30-year-old started just eight Premier League games this season.
    Ten Hag accepts no player “would be happy with the situation”.

    Maguire’s United deal runs until 2025 with the option for an extra year and he’s previously pledged to fight for his place.
    But the Red Devils are closing on another world-class central defender in Napoli’s Kim Min-jae.
    New Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is tipped to bid for Maguire.
    And West Ham have been linked with the former Leicester hero since the January transfer window.
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    Maguire’s apparent reluctance to move might be weakened by England boss Gareth Southgate admitting lack of game-time would be a problem.
    Southgate labelled it as “not a situation that can continue for ever”.
    Meanwhile, Kane remains the dream recruit up front for Ten Hag.
    Other strike options include Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani, pacy Atalanta ace Rasmus Hojlund and Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos. More

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    Arsenal fans beg Tottenham to make move for top transfer target and Premier League outcast

    ARSENAL fans have urged Tottenham to swoop for Manchester United outcast Harry Maguire.The Red Devils skipper is on course to leave Old Trafford this summer having fallen down the pecking order under Erik ten Hag.
    Tottenham appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new manager this weekCredit: KENNY RAMSAY
    Spurs are understood to be keen on signing Harry MaguireCredit: PA
    Arsenal fans have urged their bitter rivals to sign the out-of-sorts defenderCredit: GETTY
    Tottenham – who appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new manager this week – are understood to be interested in offering Maguire an escape route.
    And Arsenal fans have mocked their bitter rival’s interest in signing the world’s most expensive defender – who has been out of sorts for the last few seasons.
    One tweeted: “Dier & Maguire at the back. Pls lord make it happen.”
    Another said: “Destruction button.”
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    And another said: “I used to pray for this.”
    One remarked: “Dier & Dire. Has a great ring to it.”
    Another sarcastically chimed in: “Definitely going to concede less goals the whole season.
    “Like 5 in 38 matches and keep the most clean sheet in the Premier League record as a defensive pair.”
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    Maguire’s series of blunders last season led to him playing second fiddle to Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof and even left-back Luke Shaw at the heart of United’s defence.
    And Ten Hag recently hinted that he’s willing to let the England international leave the Theatre of Dreams this summer.
    The Dutchman told The Times: “Let’s say I’m happy he’s here and when we needed him he did his job.
    “But it’s also a decision he has to make.
    “No one would be happy with this situation – he is not as well. He trains always on the best levels, so with 100% effort.
    “So he handles that situation well and he’s in that manner and in his captaincy he’s important for the squad.” More

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    Tottenham line up shock transfer for Man Utd outcast in ‘move that would delight Harry Kane’

    TOTTENHAM are keen to sign Harry Maguire in a shock transfer from Manchester United, according to reports.New Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou will be itching to cling onto in-demand Harry Kane as a matter of priority this summer.
    Tottenham are keen on Harry Maguire in a move that would keep Harry Kane happyCredit: Getty
    Harry Maguire is expected to leave Man Utd this summer after slipping down the pecking order under Erik ten HagCredit: PA
    The England captain is wanted by Man Utd and Real Madrid.
    But Spurs are hoping a stroke of genius could keep him in North London.
    Kane has previously recommended Three Lions pal Maguire to the Tottenham brass.
    And, according to the Telegraph, Spurs are mulling over a move for the centre-back.
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    Maguire, 30, slipped down the United pecking order under Erik ten Hag last season, with Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof preferred.
    The ex-Leicester and Hull centre-back has been linked with a summer move away.
    And Tottenham have thrown their hat into the ring – along with Newcastle – to bolster their defensive ranks, with Eric Dier, Clement Lenglet and Cristian Romero the preferred centre-backs in 2022-23.
    Maguire has also been tipped to be included in a player-plus-cash deal which would see Mason Mount join United from Chelsea.
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    The England defender made just 16 appearances in the Premier League last season – including just eight starts.
    A move could do his career the world of good – for both himself and Spurs.
    Kane is believed to be keen to stay in England as he targets Alan Shearer’s Premier League goals record.
    Real Madrid are confident they can land their man, keeping their No9 jersey free – despite Kane preferring Luka Modric’s No10 – after Karim Benzema’s departure.
    Kane will be desperate to finally end his career-long trophy drought.
    But a chance to team up with England mate Maguire under Postecoglou could convince him to stay – at least for another season. More

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    Postecoglou agrees to become Tottenham boss with Spurs set to pay Celtic £5m compensation and first job is to keep Kane

    ANGE POSTECOGLOU agreed to become the new Spurs boss — and promised to bring attacking football back to the club.The Aussie is set to succeed Antonio Conte on a two-year deal, with an option of another 12 months once a £5million compensation deal is struck with Celtic.
    Tottenham will pay £5million to Celtic for manager Ange PostecoglouCredit: PA
    His first join job will be convincing Harry Kane to stayCredit: AFP
    His first job will be to keep Spurs’ record scorer Harry Kane with Real Madrid and Manchester United keen.
    Tottenham boast a rich history of attacking stars in Cliff Jones, Ossie Ardiles, Glenn Hoddle, Paul Gascoigne and Gareth Bale.
    And Hoddle’s ex-Spurs No 2 John Gorman said: “Can Ange replicate the style of play at Celtic when he goes to Spurs? Definitely. That’s what the fans want.
    “I would think it’s exactly how the fans at Tottenham want to see their team play. They’re an attacking team.”
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    Spurs cranked up talks with Postecoglou, who was on a 12-month rolling deal in Glasgow, after Celtic clinched an eighth treble in Saturday’s Scottish Cup win over Inverness.
    Chairman Daniel Levy had been frustrated in his efforts to bring in Arne Slot, Julian Nagelsmann and Vincent Kompany, while ex-boss Mauricio Pochettino joined Chelsea.
    If Postecoglou, 57,  is announced today it would match the 72-day period between Jose Mourinho’s departure and the start of Nuno Espirito Santo’s short-lived reign in 2021.
    Postecoglou delivered his fifth trophy in two seasons at Celtic.
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    The ex-Australia boss also won titles in his home country and Japan — all with attacking football.
    Now he has a far harder task of ending Spurs’ 15-year wait for silverware.
    It is understood Postecoglou wants to bring his coaching team of John Kennedy, Gavin Strachan and Greg Wallace with him.  
    And the Scottish champs are ready to negotiate compensation.
    That will clear the final hurdle between Postecoglou and the Spurs job.
    Kane, who has one year left on his Spurs contract, is seen as the ideal replacement for Karim Benzema at the Bernabeu.
    Postecoglou will be desperate to see £100m-rated Kane agree to stay for at least one season.
    The chief’s first match in pre-season is back on home soil as Spurs face West Ham in a Perth friendly on July 18. More