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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

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    Tottenham ‘reach verbal agreement with Ange Postecoglou as Celtic manager prepares to sign two-year contract’

    TOTTENHAM are on the verge of confirming Ange Postecoglou as the club’s new first team manager.Last week, SunSport exclusively revealed that the 57-year-old was in advanced talks with Spurs officials.
    Postecoglou has reached a verbal agreement with TottenhamCredit: Alamy
    And according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the two parties have now reached a verbal agreement.
    Postecoglou is set to sign a two-year deal with the option to extend for a further season, so he could remain in north London until June 2026.
    Celtic are expected to hold discussions with Tottenham this week, but the Scottish Premiership champions have already resigned to losing the Aussie.
    And due to his rolling one-year contract at Celtic Park, there will be no hefty compensation to pay.

    SunSport revealed the Aussie wants Celtic No2 John Kennedy to join him in London.
    Fellow coach Gavin Strachan as well as one of the first-team’s video analysts are also expected to make the move south.
    Postecoglou’s appointment will mark the end of Tottenham’s three-month search for a manager.
    Former boss Antonio Conte left the club in March following an astonishing rant about his players.
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    The Italian’s ex-assistant Cristian Stellini was appointed interim manager for the remainder of the season shortly after his departure, but he was sacked after just four games.
    Ryan Mason then took the reigns and has been at the helm as acting head coach ever since.
    During their search for a new permanent manager, the Lilywhites have been linked with Julian Nagelsmann, Xabi Alonso, Arne Slot, Thomas Frank and Simone Inzaghi.
    Spurs decided against appointing Nagelsmann at the beginning of May, while Alonso and Slot both ruled themselves out of the running. More

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    Incoming Spurs boss Postecoglou ready to raid Celtic for £30million striker as long-term replacement for Harry Kane

    TOTTENHAM want Ange Postecoglou to bring Japan striker Kyogo Furuhashi with him from Celtic.The prolific marksman, who netted in the Scottish Cup final against Inverness, is already on Spurs’ wishlist as a partner, cover or even eventual replacement for club talisman Harry Kane.
    Tottenham’s incoming boss Ange Postecoglou could bring Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi with himCredit: Getty
    And if Postecoglou, 57, agrees to become Tottenham chief this week then that would vastly increase their chances of landing the Japanese ace.
    Furuhashi, 28, would be ideal for Spurs and they are prepared to pay around £25-30million to make him a major capture.
    Best known as Kyogo, the Hoops star has been one of the major successes in Postecoglou’s time in Scotland — with 23 goals in 31 league games.
    And, at his age, the chance of the Premier League may also be too good to refuse.
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    But there are other clubs in England with Kyogo in their sights because of his finishing, clever running and positive attitude.
    Postecoglou is currently waiting for permission to speak to Spurs supremo Daniel Levy.
    The Australian enjoys being boss at Celtic but may be open to a new challenge if the job is right.
    West Ham boss David Moyes has been backed as the front-runner for the Celtic post if Postecoglou leaves.
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    But Moyes insists he’s blanking it all out ahead of Wednesday’s Europa Conference League Final against Fiorentina.
    The Scottish tactician said: “I’ve never even considered it. I’m West Ham manager and I’m really enjoying my period here.
    “I’m hopefully trying to continue growing a really good football club so I’ve not given it any consideration.
    “Through my years I’ve been linked with lots of jobs at different times but I have to say I’m really happy at the moment and I’m settled where I am.
    “The club have been so good to me and we’re enjoying the journey we’re on.” More

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    Hugo Lloris drops Tottenham transfer bombshell and says ‘it’s the end of an era’ as he reveals he wants out

    HUGO LLORIS revealed he wants to leave Tottenham in the summer after reaching the “end of an era” in North London.Lloris has one more year left in his deal with Spurs but has been linked with a departure following a turbulent season stricken by errors between the sticks.
    Tottenham star Hugo Lloris has been linked with a move away this summerCredit: AFP
    Lloris has admitted he is keen to leave Tottenham in the upcoming transfer windowCredit: EPA
    The goalkeeper strongly suggested there is truth in the transfer speculation as he admitted he has a “desire for something else”.
    However, the former France captain hasn’t completely made up his mind yet and will hold talks with Tottenham during the summer.
    Lloris told Nice–Matin: “We have reached an important moment, whether it be for the club or me.
    “It’s the end of an era. I have a desire for something else. I will carefully study what is possible.
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    “However, I haven’t forgotten that I have a year left on my contract at Tottenham, and in football, it’s always hard to predict what will happen.
    “The most important thing is I find a project where I thrive.”
    Lloris was recently linked with a return to boyhood club Nice where he rose to prominence before earning a move to Lyon in 2008.
    He recently told BFM Nice Cote d’Azur: “I am very attached to the city of Nice, as you know.
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    “I can’t speak about concrete things. The club has to finish the season first.
    “There are two goalkeepers of high quality, including one that I’m good friends with in Kasper Schmeichel.
    “You can understand that it’s difficult to speak about these kinds of subjects. I’ll let fate handle things.”
    The 36-year-old moved to Tottenham in 2012 and amassed a whopping 151 clean sheets in 447 appearances.
    The Frenchman was named captain by Mauricio Pochettino in 2015 and went on to register the most Premier League appearances in the club’s history. More

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    Ancelotti ‘tells Real Madrid bosses to sign Harry Kane in transfer showdown talks’ as he breaks silence on Tottenham ace

    REAL MADRID manager Carlo Ancelotti has urged club bosses to sign Tottenham superstar Harry Kane in the summer, reports suggest.Kane is running the last 12 months of his deal with Spurs and a bidding war looks set to take place for his signature ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
    Tottenham superstar Harry Kane has been linked with a move away this summerCredit: Getty
    Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has asked club chiefs to sign KaneCredit: Rex
    According to The Athletic, Real are among the clubs keeping tabs in the star striker after Ancelotti declared his interest during transfer showdown talks with the club’s hierarchy.
    The Italian tactician met with president Florentino Perez and general manager Jose Angel Sanchez on Thursday at Los Blancos’ Valdebebas training ground.
    That is when the ex-Chelsea boss asked for the England captain to reinforce his attack ahead of next season.
    The former Everton manager will need a new centre-forward if Karim Benzema ends his legendary 14-year stint at Santiago Bernabeu amid ongoing reports linking him with Al-Ittihad.
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    Ancelotti remained coy, though, when addressing links with Kane recently.
    The 63-year-old head coach described the forward as a “top player” but insisted he wouldn’t discuss the topic further out of “respect” for Tottenham.
    Ancelotti said: “Harry Kane is a top player but we have to respect Tottenham, he’s a Tottenham player.
    “I can guarantee to you that Real Madrid will have a competitive team again next season”.
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    Manchester United are also in the running for Kane’s signature amid their desperate search for a top centre-forward to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.
    The 29-year-old doesn’t appear keen to go abroad as he is only 48 goals away from surpassing Alan Shearer’s legendary Premier League record of 260.
    Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, though, is not keen to sell his star player to a direct rival. More

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    Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris in shock career change as he becomes boss of new venture in stunning setting

    HUGO LLORIS has had a shock career swap after becoming the boss of a beach restaurant in France.The Tottenham goalkeeper is one of the new bosses of the restaurant La Javanaise in Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
    Hugo Lloris is one of the new bosses of the restaurant La JavanaiseCredit: BackGrid
    The restaurant is located between Nice and MonacoCredit: BackGrid
    It is quite a career change for the Tottenham goalkeeperCredit: BackGrid
    The seaside commune sits on the French Riviera’s stunning coastline between Nice and the Principality of Monaco.
    The restaurant has two other areas at its disposal, the lounge and access to the beach.
    The food on offer for its guests pays tribute to the Mediterranean with some specialities from star chef Jean-Philippe Blondet.
    However, meals are not cheap as some main meals are priced well over £30 each.
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    The grilled lobster is the most expensive item on the menu and will set back guests £77 per serving.
    The business move could fuel rumours of an exit from Tottenham for Lloris, 36, as he has been tipped with a summer move.
    The Frenchman was linked with a move to nearby Nice and admitted that he is still “attached to the city”.
    He recently told radio station BFM Nice Cote d’Azur: “I am very attached to the city of Nice, as you know.
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    “I can’t speak about concrete things. The club has to finish the season first.
    “There are two goalkeepers of high quality, including one that I’m good friends with in Kasper Schmeichel.
    “You can understand that it’s difficult to speak about these kinds of subjects.
    “I’ll let fate handle things.”
    The 2018 World Cup winning goalkeeper joined Spurs from French club Lyon way back in 2012 and has one more year left to run on his contract.
    A great servant to the club, Lloris has played 447 games for Spurs, and was named captain by Mauricio Pochettino in 2015.
    He has the most Premier League appearances in the club’s history. More