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      How Tottenham could line up under Luis Enrique with ex-Spain manager using contacts to hijack Chelsea transfer

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      LUIS ENRIQUE is being linked with the vacant role at Tottenham as Spurs look to steal him away from Chelsea.The former Spain head coach, 52, has been mooted as one of two leading candidates to take over at Stamford Bridge alongside Julian Nagelsmann.
      Luis Enrique is on Tottenham’s radar as they search for a new head coachCredit: EPA
      But reports on Monday revealed Tottenham are also eyeing up the ex-Barcelona boss.
      And his arrival could make for some interesting transfer business for the Lilywhites.
      Enrique only left his role with the Spain national team four months ago following their last-16 exit at the World Cup.
      As a result, he will still have a close relationship with many of the players he worked with.
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      One of those is Barcelona midfielder Gavi – whose future remains uncertain.
      The Spanish giants have been forced to remove him from their registration of first team players due to their ongoing financial issues.
      And while Chelsea have been linked with a move for him, Enrique joining Tottenham could make them the frontrunners to sign the 18-year-old star.
      Centre-back Pau Torres is another potential addition to Spurs’ squad if Enrique was to arrive.
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      The Villarreal defender, 26, is set to enter the final 12 months of his contract this summer and could be offloaded by the LaLiga club.
      Torres started one of Spain’s four games at the World Cup.
      Marco Asensio is another member of Spain’s squad from Qatar who could be available in the coming months.
      The Real Madrid man, 27, will become a free agent at the end of the season if he does not sign a contract extension with Los Blancos.
      And then there is Brentford keeper David Raya.
      The shot-stopper, 27, has been touted as a transfer target for both Spurs and Manchester United.
      He was selected by Enrique for the World Cup, although he did not play any minutes as Unai Simon started all four games. More

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      Antonio Conte lined up for new job as he targets return to management after Tottenham sacking

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      ANTONIO CONTE could replace Jose Mourinho at Roma this summer, according to reports.The Italian, 53, was dismissed by Tottenham in March after 16 months in charge.
      Antonio Conte is available after being sacked by SpursCredit: Reuters
      Jose Mourinho could leave Roma for Paris Saint-Germain in the summerCredit: Getty
      His exit came following a scathing rant about his players and the club in the wake of a 3-3 draw with Southampton.
      And he was expected to leave Tottenham at the end of the season anyway as his contract was set to run out.
      Now Calcio Mercato are reporting he could be employed by Roma in the coming months.
      However, that is dependent on whether Mourinho remains in charge in the Italian capital.
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      The Portuguese head coach, 60, is being mooted as a candidate to take over at Paris Saint-Germain.
      It comes after a two-year period at Roma during which he has lifted the Europa Conference League trophy.
      Roma also sit third in Serie A and will look to overturn a 1-0 deficit against Feyenoord in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie on Thursday.
      PSG boss Christophe Galtier is set to lead the French giants to another Ligue 1 title, but their Champions League last-16 exit at the hands of Bayern Munich means his future is in doubt.
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      And Mourinho’s switch to PSG would leave the door open for Conte to assume control at Roma.
      It is understood he would be handed funds in the transfer market as the Italians seek to claim a first scudetto since 2001.
      Conte has won four Serie A titles as a manager – three with Juventus and one with Inter Milan.
      Both Juve and Inter are also thought to be interested in bringing him back to their clubs, but their financial positions make that an unlikely move. More

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      Ivan Perisic wants to ‘quit Tottenham in summer transfer window just one-year after joining following tough season’

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      IVAN PERISIC hopes to quit Tottenham for old club Inter Milan after just one season, reports say.The Croatia legend, 34, still has another year left on his lucrative contract but has struggled with his first taste of English football.
      Spurs ace Ivan Perisic could head out of the Prem if claims in Italy are trueCredit: Getty
      Perisic played the whole game on Saturday as fifth-placed Spurs were stunned 3-2 at home by Bournemouth.
      But Tuttosport claim the 125-cap wideman would love to return to the Italian giants, despite his reported £170,000-a-week deal with Tottenham.
      Antonio Conte’s departure as Spurs boss in March also counts against Perisic staying in North London.
      Ex-Chelsea chief Conte got the best out of the former Borussia Dortmund and Wolfsburg winger in Italy.
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      Perisic won Serie A under Conte at Inter in 2020-21, also winning the Italian Cup and the Italian Super Cup the following season.
      And, when the pair were reunited at Spurs, Perisic said: “It’s a privilege to work with a coach like this.
      “He’s living football, every minute, every hour, every day. When he’s sleeping, he’s thinking about football.
      “I like his character and I know he’s going to do a great job here.”
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      Two-time Bundesliga winner Perisic also triumphed in the Champions League on a season’s loan from Inter at Bayern Munich.
      But he revealed his affection for Inter after sealing his Tottenham move.
      He posted on Instagram: “After 254 games, 55 goals, 49 assists, 3 trophies and 18,934 minutes spent on the pitch wearing this glorious jersey, my journey here has come to an end. ⁣⁣⁣
      “It was an unforgettable learning experience for me as a player and for my whole family. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
      “To the team, the staff, to all the employees but most importantly to the fans: you will always have a special place in my heart. ⁣⁣⁣
      “I leave feeling privileged having this club in my portfolio.” More

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      I’m a future Arsenal star who played for Tottenham and at Man Utd – I once made $11,000 in one night on Fortnite

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      REUELL WALTERS is the Arsenal starlet who was cast aside by Manchester United and Tottenham and made a major contribution to video game Fortnite.The 18-year-old full-back is on the brink of making his first-team debut having featured regularly in the Gunners’ matchday squads this season.
      Reuell Walters is on the cusp of playing for Arsenal’s first teamCredit: GETTY
      The 18-year-old defender was previously on the books at Manchester United and TottenhamCredit: GETTY
      Walters once made over £8,000 due to a map he created on FortniteCredit: GETTY
      Mikel Arteta and his coaching staff have been thoroughly impressed by what they’ve seen of the teenager, although that couldn’t be said of the Premier League leaders’ rivals Manchester United and Tottenham.
      Walters was on the books at Tottenham from the age of ten and quickly began playing with older age groups after impressing in the North Londoners’ Under-11s side.
      But his stint with Spurs came to an end four years later when the club opted not to renew his contract, which led to him joining Manchester United’s youth ranks.
      Walters was given a baptism of fire when he was chucked into the under-15s trip to Northern Ireland to play in the Milk Cup.
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      The defender flourished as a junior Red Devil, so much so that the Prem giants wanted to retain his services by offering him a schoolboy contract.
      But Walters was left in a state of limbo when the Premier League rejected United’s attempts to register him after having already met their quota for schoolboys.
      And they didn’t pursue Walters after a space came free – deciding another position was more important.
      With football on the back burner, Walters – like many kids his age – began playing Fortnite.
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      And in November 2019, he got an email from the game’s creators to say he’d made £16 for his RJW’s BoxPVP map.
      Dad Rapahel told The Athletic: “He said ‘I just made $20 for my map.’
      “People are in my map and when they buy stuff with their V-Bucks, I get a commission, so I made $20’.”
      A whopping 250 million people ended up downloading Walter’s map – which led to him pocketing a cool £8,860 ($11,000).
      Walter’s parents didn’t let video games get in the way of their son’s dream of playing professional football and got him one-on-one coaching.
      And trainer Saul Isaksson-Hurst eventually convinced Arsenal’s head of talent ID, Lee Herron, to take a look at the teen.
      Herron liked what he saw and invited Walters for a trial in August 2020, although it was delayed as the Premier League launched an investigation to see if he’d been tapped up.
      Reuell Walters is flourishing under the guidance of youth coach Jack WilshereCredit: GETTY
      He’s also played for England’s Under-19sCredit: GETTY
      And after impressing the Gunners’ youth coaches with a string of solid displays, Walters inked an Under-16s deal with the club.
      Mum Aisha recalled: “We said, ‘We don’t want to make a commitment to a club that doesn’t believe in him.
      “If you believe in pro, you’ll offer it to him when we cross that threshold.
      “We don’t want it because we negotiated it; we want it because you believed in him.’
      “That was quite a refreshing conversation on both sides of the table.”
      Walters penned a professional contract with the North Londoners in 2022 and hasn’t looked back since.
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      He’s now well and truly the understudy of England and Japan internationals Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu.
      And if his recent inclusions in the matchday squads are anything to go by, it won’t be too long before he makes his first-team bow. More

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      Tottenham join Man Utd and Arsenal in Ansu Fati transfer race after wonderkid falls down Barcelona pecking order

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      TOTTENHAM have joined Manchester United and Arsenal in the bidding war for Barcelona’s out-of-favour wonderkid Ansu Fati, reports suggest.Spurs will also rival Bayern Munich for Fati, who has slipped down the pecking order at Barca shortly after being handed Lionel Messi’s legendary No10 jersey.
      Tottenham have rivalled Arsenal and Manchester United for Barcelona star Ansu FatiCredit: Rex
      The 20-year-old has struggled for minutes under manager Xavi due to inconsistent form and nagging injury setbacks.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, the winger’s struggles have led to the Blaugrana giving his agent Jorge Mendes permission to explore offers from other clubs. 
      That works as a major boost for Tottenham, United, Arsenal and Bayern ahead of the summer transfer window.
      However, the Premier League giants and reigning Bundesliga champions may have to cough up a whopping £90million for his signature.
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      Spurs will need reinforcement in attack with star man Harry Kane’s future in doubt after another trophyless season.
      Kane’s contract also runs out next year, which means the North Londoners are facing the prospect of losing him for free.
      Tottenham have also been lacking the brilliance of last season’s Premier League joint-top goalscorer Son Heung-min, while star signing Richarlison hasn’t lived up to expectations.
      United are also looking for reinforcement after losing Cristiano Ronaldo, while the Gunners want to form a frontline that will help establish them as Prem title contenders.
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      However, Fati appears keen to stay at Barcelona and prove he is worthy of a spot in the starting line-up.
      That is despite the Catalan giants’ need to raise £178m to sign new players amid their ongoing financial woes.
      The Spain international insists on his wish to prove himself even after his father Bori urged him to leave the Nou Camp due to a lack of minutes. More

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      How Tottenham could line up under Vincent Kompany with Burnley manager raiding Man City for former team-mate

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      TOTTENHAM could turn to Vincent Kompany in their search for a replacement for Antonio Conte. Conte parted ways with Spurs in March after publicly slamming his squad with Cristian Stellini taking temporary charge.

      But as revealed by SunSport, Manchester City legend Kompany is a leading name to take over permanently at Tottenham.
      The former Premier League winner helped guide Burnley to promotion in his first season in charge with the club.
      Kompany is increasingly seen as the manager who can give the club a new dimension.
      The move could see him bring in some familiar faces to Spurs, including goalkeeper Arijanet Muric.
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      Muric was signed for Burnley from City and the Kosovo international has kept 17 clean sheets this season.
      Spurs have been linked with several stoppers over the last season, with Hugo Lloris suffering a dip in form.
      Kompany has largely deployed 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formations with Burnley, but under Conte Tottenham favoured a back-three.
      Eric Dier, Christian Romero and Clement Lenglet have been Spurs’ preferred centre-back trio.
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      But the North Londoners have been linked with a move for City’s Aymeric Laporte, who spent a year with Kompany at the Etihad.
      It could help in potential negotiations to bring the defender to the capital.
      Set to return to Spurs next season is left wing-back Destiny Udogie, who has made 26 appearances on loan with Udinese.
      On the other flank, Pedro Porro has enjoyed a good run of games for Spurs, with two goals and six assists.
      Going forward, with Tottenham in need of fire power, Kompany could turn to his star man Nathan Tella.
      The wideman has 17 goals in 37 games this season, making him primed for the Premier League.
      And it could leave Dejan Kulusevski and Son Heung-min fighting it out for a spot on the left, to support striker Harry Kane.
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      Man City icon Vincent Kompany is Tottenham’s No1 target to replace Antonio Conte after leading Burnley to Premier League

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      VINCENT KOMPANY is now Tottenham’s No 1 target to replace Antonio Conte.Chairman Daniel Levy has been blown away by the Belgian, 37, leading Burnley back into the Premier League in his first season.
      Vincent Kompany is Tottenham’s No1 choice to be there next managerCredit: PA
      Daniel Levy has been blown away by the Belgian’s job of transforming BurnleyCredit: Getty
      SunSport told you last month the Manchester City legend was a surprise name on Levy’s shortlist.
      But Spurs chiefs have received glowing reports after a stunning season saw the Clarets promoted in record time.
      And Kompany is increasingly seen as the manager who can give the club a new dimension.
      Spurs have watched how Mikel Arteta has transformed bitter rivals Arsenal into Premier League title contenders having spent three years working as Pep Guardiola’s No 2 at City.
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      Kompany spent the same amount of time as captain under Guardiola before becoming Anderlecht manager in 2019.
      He won two of his four Premier League crowns with Guardiola — who has tipped him as a future Etihad boss.
      Spurs are also considering Julian Nagelsmann, Luis Enrique, Brendan Rodgers, Arne Slot and their former chief Mauricio Pochettino.
      But, crucially for Levy, Kompany made Burnley the Championship’s most entertaining side after putting almost a whole new squad together.
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      And Kompany is believed to be ready to listen if Spurs make a move as he fears the Clarets may not have the funds to tackle the Prem.
      Levy wants to get a new boss lined up quickly with Harry Kane’s future again in doubt and the club facing a battle to finish in the top four.
      They are three points behind Newcastle and Manchester United but have played a game more.
      Conte was sacked in March after weeks of uncertainty.
      The final straw came when the Italian boss, 53, launched an astonishing attack on his ‘selfish’ Spurs flops after the 3-3 draw at Southampton.
      His assistant Cristian Stellini has become the acting head coach at Tottenham for the remainder of the season.
      Former Premier League midfielder Ryan Mason is the Italian’s assistant head coach as the pair look to rejuvenate Spurs and finish in this season’s Champions League spots.
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      Spanish journalist drops huge hint Real Madrid will hire Mauricio Pochettino, in blow to Tottenham and Chelsea

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      A SPANISH journalist has delivered a blow to both Chelsea and Tottenham by dropping a huge hint that Mauricio Pochettino The Argentinean manager, 51, is currently out of work having left Paris Saint-Germain last summer.
      A fresh update has hinted that Mauricio Pochettino could be off to Real MadridCredit: PA
      Pochettino is one of Spurs’ most successful and popular managers in recent history – 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 Premier League games in charge.
      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.
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      Since Antonio Conte was sacked last month, he has been heavily tipped to make a return to the Tottenham hot-seat at the end of the season.
      And he is also believed to be on Chelsea’s wishlist as they search for a permanent successor to the axed Graham Potter, with Frank Lampard currently in as caretaker for the remainder of the campaign.
      However, reporter Anton Meana has dropped a huge clue as to where his next job will be – and it is in Spain with Real Madrid.
      Current Los Blancos manager Carlo Ancelotti’s future remains unclear despite leading the club to a LaLiga and Champions League double last season.
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      The Italian has even been linked with a shock move to take over the Brazilian national team.
      And Meana has now provided an update on his situation to the El Larguero show on Cadena SER, where he hinted Poch could be on his way to the Bernabeu.
      He said: “It would be big news if Ancelotti continued next year and even more so if he doesn’t win the Champions League. He knows that his future is up in the air.
      “I think that if Real Madrid had to choose between [Zinedine] Zidane and Ancelotti, they would choose Zidane.”
      He then added: “Pochettino did not want to coach Chelsea or Tottenham because he has something better and that smells bad to Ancelotti.
      “Ancelotti knows that they are questioning him, and that is why he has opened the door to Brazil.” More