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    Harry Kane’s representatives ‘meet with PSG transfer chief Luis Campos as French giants make Tottenham man No1 priority’

    HARRY KANE’S representatives have met with PSG to discuss a potential transfer, according to reports.The striker has been tipped to leave Tottenham this summer with his contract expiring next year.
    PSG have contacted Harry Kane over a potential summer transferCredit: Reuters
    Manchester United have reportedly made Kane their number one summer transfer target but he is attracting interest across Europe.
    PSG are believed to be prioritising a move for a number nine and like the look of Kane after missing out on Robert Lewandowski.
    And according to French outlet Foot Mercato they have opened talks with Kane.
    Sporting director Luis Campos is believed to have met with the England captain recently to propose a move to the Parc des Princes.
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    But it could prove difficult to persuade Kane to join with the striker hunting down Alan Shearer’s Premier League goal record.
    Shearer finished on 260, with Kane now second in the all-time list with 210.
    Spurs may also be unwilling to let Kane leave this summer and could demand £100million for the 29-year-old.
    Kane said in January that there had “not been much talking” with Spurs over a new contract but he was “sure there will be conversations over the coming months”.
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    United have also made contact with Kane over a potential summer transfer, SunSport has revealed.
    And the Red Devils would be willing to significantly boost Kane’s current £200,000 a week salary. More

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    Tottenham ‘weigh up move for transfer guru’ and it could reveal who the favourite for vacant manager job is

    TOTTENHAM are weighing up a move for former Bayer Leverkusen transfer chief Tim Steidten, according to reports. Steidten has been out of work since leaving the Bundesliga outfit in March.
    Tim Steidten, left, has emerged as a target for TottenhamCredit: Getty
    Steidten has been out of work since Leverkusen in MarchCredit: Getty
    And now Spurs are considering a move for the 44-year-old, according to the Evening Standard.
    However, face-to-face talks are yet to be held between him and chairman Daniel Levy.
    Steidten joined Leverkusen as chief scout in 2019, but was promoted to the role of sporting director last July.
    In his role he was responsible for bringing in a number of young exciting talents, namely Jeremie Frimpong, Piero Hincapie and Edmond Tapsoba.
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    His time at the club also saw the appointment of Xabi Alonso, who has been linked with Tottenham’s vacant managerial job.
    This has inevitably sparked rumours of the pair reuniting in England.
    Steidten is not the only person linked with the position, with Spurs also reportedly considering Roma’s Tiago Pinto and Brentford’s Lee Dykes.
    Whoever comes into the position will report to new chief football officer Scott Munn, who will effectively become Levy’s No2 after his gardening leave from City Football Group ends.
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    The North London side are in the market for a new sporting director after Fabio Paratici left due to the fallout from Serie A’s latest transfer scandal.
    The Italian was handed a 30-month suspension from the game in January after an Italian court found former club Juventus guilty of false accounting.
    Paratici saw his appeal partially accepted, but only saw his ban scaled down.
    Tottenham have endured a difficult season, and find themselves desperately clinging on to the the final European football spot the Premier League has to offer. More

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    Aston Villa want to raid Tottenham for forgotten man and Spurs fans fear he’ll be a big hit at rivals

    ASTON VILLA are plotting a raid for Tottenham’s forgotten man Giovani Lo Celso – but Spurs supporters are fearing he will be a big hit at their rivals.Unai Emery, 51, has performed a stunning job since replacing Steven Gerrard in the Villa Park dug-out in October.
    Unai Emery is eyeing a swoop for one of his former playersCredit: Getty
    Giovani Lo Celso has shone at Villarreal during his loan spell from TottenhamCredit: Getty
    And his side’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham, who are still searching for Antonio Conte’s replacement after they ruled out Julian Nagelsmann, on Saturday means they are now just behind the seventh-placed North London side on goal difference in the table. 
    Emery is already looking for reinforcements to bolster his squad over the summer and we reported last month how one of those is the Argentina international that played for him at former side Villarreal.
    Lo Celso is currently on loan at Villarreal from Tottenham after initially spending the second half of last season there.
    He made 26 appearances under Emery on loan at Villarreal last term and helped the club reach the Champions League semi-final.
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    He has shone again in the current campaign and now a fresh report states Villa are ready to step up their pursuit of the 27-year-old attacker.
    Journalist Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Aston Villa have concrete interest in Gio Lo Celso and the player would be keen on the move; still waiting to understand who’s gonna be new Tottenham coach as he will return from Villarreal.
    “Unai Emery, pushing for Lo Celso; but it’s not the only name in the list.”
    Spurs are believed to be open to selling Lo Celso on a permanent basis and inserted a clause in his loan deal that allowed the club to listen to transfer offers back in January but a switch failed to materialise.
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    The South American is under contract in North London until 2025.
    Lo Celso signed a five-year deal when he joined Spurs from Real Betis in 2020.
    But he only made 55 appearances in the top-flight since his arrival prior to his loan exit in January 2022.
    However, some supporters feel that he could return to make an impact following his impressive displays in Spain and fear a sale to Villa could backfire.
    One wrote: “I have a feeling he will cook like [Kyle] Walker and [Kieran] Trippier under a good manager while us getting s****er everyday.”
    Another tweeted: “We should keep him.”
    As another added: “Imagine if Lo Celso starts to ball like he does with Argentina next season.” More

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    Mauricio Pochettino agrees terms with Chelsea as ex-Spurs boss to be officially announced by Todd Boehly in coming days

    CHELSEA will confirm Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach this week.Blues bosses believe the former Tottenham boss can turn the club around after a disastrous first season for the new regime.
    Maurico Pochettino is on the verge of taking charge of ChelseaCredit: AP
    Chelsea are set to announce the Argentine as their new manager next weekCredit: PA
    A verbal agreement was struck with the Pochettino at the end of last month, and now the Blues have now officially agreed terms with the Argentine.
    Pochettino, 51, had been out of work since leaving Paris Saint-Germain last summer.
    He is one of the most successful and popular managers in recent times at Spurs, Chelsea’s bitter London rivals, despite failing to win a trophy with the club.
    He averaged 1.89 points per game – the most for any Tottenham boss in Premier League history with a minimum of 38 Prem games in charge.
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    The ex-Southampton chief capped off his five-year stint at White Hart Lane by leading Spurs to the 2019 Champions League final, where they lost to Liverpool.
    But he was sacked just months later following a poor start to the next campaign before eventually taking over at PSG in January 2021, winning the Coupe de France and Ligue 1 prior to his departure.
    Many Spurs fans wanted a return to North London for Pochettino after the club’s struggles since his departure in 2019.
    His old club are still working through a shortlist that no longer includes Julian Nagelsmann.
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    Tottenham are thought to be looking at Feyenoord’s Arne Slot, ex-Spain manager Luis Enrique, Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi and Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso.
    Pochettino will become Chelsea owner Todd Boehly’s fifth boss since taking over at Stamford Bridge last year.
    Graham Potter was sacked in April despite being hired on a five-year deal worth £12m-a-year.
    He was appointed after Boehly sacked Champions League-winning manager Thomas Tuchel following a poor start to the season.
    Potter won seven of his 22 Premier League matches in charge of the club, drew seven and lost eight.
    Chelsea are in a mess after Boehly splashed out £330m on new signings in January, taking their total spending this season well clear of £600m.
    Chelsea owner Todd Boehly (right) is about to appoint his fifth manager in under a year with the BluesCredit: Getty
    Interim boss Frank Lampard is desperately trying to steady the ship having lost six and winning just one of his eight games in his second spell in charge of the club.
    While Spaniard Bruno Saltor filled in for one game before Lampard’s return.
    The Blues’ dire season was summed up on Saturday when they were held to a 2-2 draw by relegation battlers Nottingham Forest.
    Pochettino’s summer will be spent rooting out the deadwood at Stamford Bridge and bringing in the players he’s earmarked for his West London revolution.
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    And he will likely be backed to the hilt by spend-happy Boehly – who has visions of restoring a Blues dynasty.
    Chelsea will be back in action a week on Sunday, travelling to the Etihad to take on defending Premier League champions Manchester City. More

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    Tottenham rule Nagelsmann OUT of manager’s job and say they have not spoken to him, leaving fans fuming

    TOTTENHAM are no longer considering Julian Nagelsmann to be their next manager.The German, 35, was a contender to become permanent successor to Antonio Conte, who left the club in March.
    Tottenham are no longer considering Julian Nagelsmann to be their managerCredit: Getty
    Spurs fans reacted to the news with anger on TwitterCredit: PA:Press Association
    But Spurs have decided against making a move for Nagelsmann, insisting they have NOT met the ex-Bayern Munich boss nor do they intend to.
    A source at the North Londoners maintained the club has “great respect” for the former RB Leipzig chief but he was not one for them right now.
    It means interest in the likes of Arne Slot, who has taken Feyenoord to the top of the Eredivisie, and former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, currently boss of Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, could ramp up in the coming weeks.
    Sporting Lisbon chief Ruben Amorim is also admired, though the Portuguese is understood to have a sky-high release clause of £17.43million for foreign clubs.
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    Another candidate is Oliver Glasner, who will leave Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer with Nagelsmann’s former No2 Dino Toppmoller the favourite to replace him.
    Spurs have been without a permanent boss since Conte departed on March 27, 47 days ago. 
    The Italian’s assistant Cristian Stellini was handed the reins on an interim basis until he himself was sacked following the 6-1 defeat at Newcastle last month and replaced by Ryan Mason until the end of the season.
    Tottenham are also without a director of football since Fabio Paratici resigned last month.
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    It is understood that Spurs would not necessarily need to hire a new director of football before appointing a manager.
    But if they were to name a new head coach first, they would ensure their character and approach fit in with any prospective director of football appointed further down the line.
    They are very keen to avoid the chaotic summer of 2021 where Spurs came close to appointing a number of managers before finally plumping for Nuno Espirito Santo, who was sacked five months later and replaced by Conte.
    Spurs are currently sixth in the Premier League and visit Aston Villa tomorrow where a victory would go a huge way to guaranteeing European football next season.
    Meanwhile, one fan reacted to the Nagelsmann news with a tweet saying: “Tottenham are a joke. The fact that Nagelsmann is off, shows the lack of vision at Tottenham.”
    “This Tottenham Club is so finished,” blasted another.
    Another wrote: “We yet again look pathetic by saying we had no interest in a manager that ticked every box.”
    As a fellow Spurs fan commented: “What a joke Tottenham Hotspur one of the best young managers available and we’re not interested again the cheap option… Enough is Enough.” More

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    Tottenham on verge of completing £30.5m first summer transfer as club begin rebuild after horror end to season

    TOTTENHAM are set to make Dejan Kulusevski’s loan move permanent this summer.Reports from Italy this week had suggested the Swede, 23, would return to parent club Juventus when his 18-month loan is up at the end of this season.
    Spurs are set to sign Dejan Kulusevski on a permanent dealCredit: Getty
    Spurs are understood to be puzzled by such suggestions and fully intend to sign Kulusevski in the close season.
    The North Londoners would be obligated to buy the winger for the agreed price of £30.5million should they finish in the Champions League this term.
    With a top-four place looking unlikely, that obligation turns into an option for Spurs – but it is one they plan on taking up.
    Kulusevski was a sensation when first arriving at the club in the second half of last season, helping the team to fourth place.
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    He has struggled to hit the same heights this term and has been impacted by injury, yet Spurs still see him as a key player moving forward.
    Interim boss Ryan Mason dropped him to the bench for last Saturday’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, favouring Richarlison.
    Yet speaking on Friday ahead of Saturday’s trip to Aston Villa, the caretaker chief said: “I love Deki as a player.
    “I think he’s got so much room to grow and be a top, top player, even though he already is a top, top player. 
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    “At the same time when you play for a club like this I feel it’s important that you feel you have to earn the shirt in every moment.
    “Naturally when you play for a club like this there’s competition.” More

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    Tottenham lead Emi Martinez transfer race with ex-Arsenal keeper likely to leave Aston Villa

    TOTTENHAM are leading the way to sign Aston Villa keeper Emi Martinez, reports in Argentina say. Martinez has become one of the star stoppers in the Premier League in recent seasons following his move from Arsenal to Villa.
    Spurs lead the way to sign Aston Villa keeper Emi Martinez, reports in Argentina say.Credit: Getty
    And his stock went up last winter when helping Argentina to their first World Cup since 1986.
    Now according to  TYC Sports, Martinez is looking to leave Villa Park and has options on the table.
    Manchester United and Chelsea are among them, but it is Tottenham who are said to be most interested.
    Spurs are in the market for a new keeper with captain Hugo Lloris, 36, suffering a dip in form in recent seasons.
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    Martinez, 30, left Arsenal in 2020 to join Villa and has 109 appearances for the club.
    Chelsea are believed to be also joining Spurs in the market for a new keeper as they prepare to welcome a new manager.
    It is claimed frontrunner Mauricio Pochettino has identified signing a new goalkeeper as one of the key areas to focus on.
    The Blues have recently been linked with Inter Milan’s Andre Onana, rated at £40millon.
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    It leaves Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy’s future in doubt, with BOTH in line to be sold.
    Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel is another linked with Chelsea.
    Meanwhile, De Gea could be set to stay at United amid reports he is willing to take a PAY CUT to remain at Old Trafford.
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    Tottenham star ‘offered shock Saudi Arabia transfer on TREBLE his current wages’ potentially joining Ronaldo & Messi

    HUGO LLORIS has been offered a megabucks deal to leave Tottenham for Saudi Arabia at the end of the season, according to reports.The Spurs skipper has been ruled out of the remainder of the campaign with a hip injury suffered in the 6-1 defeat at Newcastle last month.
    Hugo Lloris has been offered a lucrative move away from SpursCredit: PA
    Lloris, 36, will still has a year remaining on his Tottenham deal come the end of the season.
    But he could be offered a lucrative exit after 11 years at White Hart Lane.
    According to The Times, Lloris has been offered a deal to move to the Saudi Pro League that would treble his Spurs salary, believed to be around £100,000 a week.
    Only David de Gea, with four, has made as many errors leading to goals among Premier League keepers this term.
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    Lloris joined Tottenham from Lyon in 2012, and was appointed club captain by Mauricio Pochettino in 2015.
    He helped Spurs reach the Champions League final in 2019, a year after skippering France to World Cup glory.
    In total, Lloris has made 447 appearances for Tottenham.
    This puts him eighth in the club’s all-time appearance list.
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    Fraser Forster has deputised for Lloris at times this season.
    Spurs are huge admirers of Brentford’s Spain international stopper David Raya.
    While they also like Jordan Pickford and Robert Sanchez.
    Lloris could follow Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Pro League.
    While Lionel Messi has also been linked with an eyewatering free transfer to the Kingdom.
    Lloris could join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi ArabiaCredit: AFP More