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      Tottenham chase Manor Solomon transfer as Shakhtar fume at Fifa for allowing Fulham loan star to move for FREE

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      TOTTENHAM are in the hunt for Manor Solomon – who is set to be available for nothing this summer.The Israeli has been at Fulham on a year-long deal after suspending his contract with Shakhtar Donetsk, following Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. 
      Manor Solomon has impressed at Fulham this termCredit: Getty
      Fifa have ruled that he can leave Shakhtar for free this summer, sparking interest from a number of clubs across Europe.
      In amongst them are Spurs, as well as Fulham who would like to sign him permanently. 
      Winger Solomon, 23, has netted five goals in 23 appearances for the Cottagers this term in all competitions. 
      All five strikes came in consecutive games during a particularly hot streak in February and early March.
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      Shakhtar chief Sergei Palkin has criticised Fifa’s decision to allow their players to move abroad for nothing.
      He said: “The over-reaching measures applied by Fifa led to massive loss of player transfer income and a depletion of essential Club revenues.
      “We believe the extension of Annex 7 continues to place clubs like FC Shakhtar in Ukraine in a seriously disadvantaged position with zero protection and threatens our very existence.”
      Fulham have defied expectations that they would be in a relegation battle this term following promotion.
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      Marco Silva’s side have secured tenth place and can reach a whopping 55 points if they win at Manchester United on Sunday.
      Spurs, meanwhile, will begin the final day in eighth after a disastrous run of form.
      Should they win at relegation-threatened Leeds and Aston Villa fail to beat Brighton, however, Ryan Mason’s side would scrape into the Europa Conference League for next season. More

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      Three-time Champions League winner set to be unemployed at 27 putting Prem giants on red alert over free transfer

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      MARCO ASENSIO is already being linked with a string of Premier League giants as the Real Madrid legend heads for a free transfer this summer.Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham admire the 35-cap Spain midfielder, 27.
      Long-serving Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio is on the brink of an exit that could have major Premier League clubs scrambling for his servicesCredit: Rex
      Manchester City and United, plus Liverpool, have been mentioned too.
      Talks with Real over a new contract began in December but appear to have ended in failure.
      The three-time Champions League winner wanted more regular starts under Carlo Ancelotti.
      And although the Italian boss has insisted Asensio is a key player, he has still mainly used the playmaker only from the bench.
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      It’s claimed PSG are also interested in the stylish performer.
      But the strongest demand for the Bernabeu super-sub seems to come from the English top flight.
      Arsenal were understood to have held negotiations over Asensio earlier this year.
      And it’s thought Luis Enrique would also be keen if the ex-Barcelona chief took over at Tottenham.
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      Stamford Bridge has long been talked up as a possible destination.
      But incoming Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is sure to re-balance a squad that looks top-heavy with creative players.
      Wherever Asensio ends up, few stars will have a better list of club honours.
      Apart from his Champions League treble, he’s also won LaLiga three times, plus four Club World Cups.
      That’s on top of three European Super Cups, a trio of Spanish Super Cups and one Copa del Rey. More

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      Tottenham a manager no-go zone with bosses ‘all talking to each other’, ex-star claims in devastating verdict

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      IF former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega is right, then Daniel Levy has a big problem.As Spurs’ managerial search dragged into its 60th day, with Arne Slot the latest boss to rule himself out of the role, Vega delivered a devastating verdict on the state of his old club.
      Former Tottenham star Ramon Vega has called the club a ‘no-go zone’ for managersCredit: Getty
      Daniel Levy is currently on the hunt for a new managerCredit: PA
      Antonio Conte, right, and assistant Cristian Stellini, left have both been axed from the post this seasonCredit: Getty
      Ryan Mason has taken interim charge until the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      His assessment was essentially ‘the word is out around Europe to all prospective managers, don’t go near it.’
      That coaches, players and agents are all talking to each other about their experiences with the North Londoners and the feedback is not great.
      Vega wrote on Twitter: “The Tottenham board are underestimating how small the technical football world is (coaches, current and ex-players and of course agents regarding the potential Spurs job and the reputation of the club).
      “They all talk to each other referencing their experience with the club in the past and present.
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      “I can tell you here that over 99 per cent are saying the same.
      “It’s not a question of who is going to manage next season, the questions are way more profound. It’s the overall attitude and handling of the club decision-makers that makes this club today so uncertain and not united for anybody to come in.”
      Vega, 51, played for the club 84 times during a spell between 1997-2001, winning the League Cup in 1999. Tottenham have landed ONE trophy since, the League Cup again in 2008.
      Spurs is still very much in Vega’s heart, as proven by his regular Twitter commentary.
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      Though the former Switzerland defender is not afraid to go in two-footed when it comes to ­verbals. He branded Spurs ‘the new Mickey Mouse club’ after Saturday’s embarrassing home defeat to Brentford.
      To have such a stinging observation from an ex-player is not a good look.
      And it will have fans questioning whether Vega’s claims are why their managerial search appears to be stalling like it did in the chaotic summer of 2021.
      That year Spurs had sacked Jose Mourinho a week before the League Cup final, putting Ryan Mason in interim charge — as they have done now — and proceeded to lurch from candidate to candidate to replace the Special One.
      Julian Nagelsmann has rejected the chance to take on the Spurs jobCredit: PA
      While former boss Mauricio Pochettino looks set to join Chelsea this summerCredit: PA
      The list went from Julian Nagelsmann, to Mauricio Pochettino, to Hansi Flick, to Antonio Conte, to Paulo Fonseca, to Gennaro Gattuso, before the Londoners landed up with Nuno Espirito Santo 72 days later.
      The grumpy Portuguese lasted just 17 games before he was axed and Conte was convinced to take over.
      It was a tumultuous period that Tottenham and chairman Levy are desperate not to repeat.
      Conte went in March after publicly tearing into Tottenham’s players, despite them being fourth in the Premier League table — and in a Champions League spot. His assistant Cristian Stellini took over but was sacked after the 6-1 humbling at Newcastle.
      That meant another call for Mason, with Tottenham now struggling to even qualify for next season’s third-tier Europa Conference League.
      Club insiders would say that attracting a manager currently employed elsewhere — as appears to be the intention — means having to wait until the season finishes to appoint them.
      But as the clock ticks on, fans are understandably fearing a repeat of two summers ago.
      The social media following for Spurs went into a frenzy yesterday at the news Slot would not be coming to N17.
      Feyenoord boss Arne Slot was also believed to be a target for the clubCredit: Getty
      Ange Postecoglou is now the current frontrunner for the jobCredit: Getty
      Fans had already come to terms with the fact their hero Poch would not be returning and that Nagelsmann and Burnley chief Vincent Kompany were not showing up, either.
      But Slot was someone many Tottenham supporters felt they could get behind.
      Indeed, the Dutchman seemed to many a perfect fit — a charismatic coach on his way up with a track record of building squads quickly and playing easy-on-the-eye football.
      Though Spurs insist they never spoke to Slot, nor his club Feyenoord, it is understandable if supporters feel like it is back to square one now he is staying with the Dutch champs.
      The sense of rudderlessness is compounded by the fact the club are still searching for a new director of football. Fabio Paratici resigned last month after being caught up in a financial malpractice scandal in Italy, causing embarrassment by association to Spurs.
      Spurs would prefer to fill the DoF role before appointing a new manager — Roma’s Tiago Pinto and former Leverkusen supremo Tim Steidten are in the frame — but it is not a deal-breaker.
      The pressure is cranking up on chairman Levy to get things right after all the wrong calls of the last few years, for which he put his hands up in the club programme on Saturday.
      He also promised the club would work “relentlessly” to get back on the path to success after failing to win a trophy for FIFTEEN YEARS.
      Though fans will be wary of that final pledge having heard something very similar in 2021 and ending up being bored to tears by Nuno.
      Levy now has Ange Postecoglou, boss of Vega’s old club Celtic, in his sights.
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      It is up to the Spurs supremo to prove the Swiss wrong by landing one of Europe’s top coaches.
      And in so doing, show Tottenham is still the place to be for premium managerial talent. More

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      Harry Kane ‘offered to Real Madrid’ as Tottenham ‘look to keep star away from Man Utd transfer’

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      HARRY KANE has reportedly been offered to Real Madrid as Tottenham bid to derail a move to Manchester United. The 29-year-old striker has a little over a year left on his contract and could jump ship this summer.
      Kane has had an extraordinary rise from unfancied reserve striker to one of the most deadly forwards in the world at SpursCredit: Getty
      Man United are among the favourites to claim his signature in their hunt for a striker this summer.
      But Mundo Deportivo report that Spurs have actively sought out Real Madrid to avoid selling the star to a domestic rival.
      The Spanish outlet claim Real Madrid are seriously considering a proposal as they look for a no.9 to compete with Karim Benzema.
      Los Blancos fell away in the La Liga title race and where thrashed by Manchester City in the Champions League during the course of a surprisingly underwhelming season.
      Kane has been linked to the club before but has stayed put in North London since emerging from Spurs’ youth academy in 2014.
      Despite failing to win any major trophies with the club, Kane has established himself as one of best strikers in the world.
      Spurs could also be set to benefit from any potential Kane move to the capital.
      The report adds that Eden Hazard could be involved in negotiations to help cheapen the price.
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      The former Chelsea star once lit up the Premier League but has had a nightmare time of it since completing his dream move to Real Madrid in 2019.
      Madrid are believed to be keen to get the injury-prone 32-year-old – who is the club’s highest-earner – off their books.
      Man United will likely fight tooth-and-nail to bring Kane to Old Trafford.
      The club will go all out trying to find a striker this summer as they look to build on Erik ten Hag’s solid debut season.
      If Kane proves to be unattainable, the Red Devils also have their eye on Napoli hotshot Victor Osimhen and Juventus ace Dusan Vlahovic. More

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      Tottenham blow as ‘PSG make Luis Enrique top manager target but French giants also chasing TWO Champions League winners’

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      TOTTENHAM face another huge blow in their search for a new manager, according to reports.Spurs have been on the search for a new head coach since sacking Antonio Conte in March.
      Luis Enrique has been without a team since leaving Spain after the Qatar World CupCredit: Getty
      Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy seems to be stuck in limbo in his manager searchCredit: PA
      Ryan Mason is now in temporary charge, but it appears Levy has entered an unwanted battle to land the appropriate permanent successor.
      Earlier this week, talkSPORT reported that Luis Enrique and Arne Slot were the two frontrunners.
      However, since then Slot has removed himself from the running by declaring his commitment to Feyenoord.
      And now Tottenham potentially face a further blow.
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      This comes as Paris Saint-Germain are likely to sack manager Christophe Galtier and enter the race for Luis Enrique.
      Despite winning the Ligue 1 title, the Parisians were disastrously knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich, and have failed to reach the French Cup final.
      According to MARCA Luis Enrique heads the list to become PSG coach next season and “is the favourite”.
      They are reportedly keen to accelerate their hunt for the ex-Spain manager as “they know they are not alone”, with Napoli also interested.
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      Former Tottenham boss and two-time Champions League winner Jose Mourinho is also among the shortlist of names.
      And Zinedine Zidane remains an “unattainable dream for PSG.”
      The French World-Cup winner won three consecutive Champions League’s managing Real Madrid.
      But if Enrique is PSG’s favourite, where does that leave Tottenham?
      Spurs have not exactly acted decisively in their pursuit of a new manager.
      The club have dithered between Julian Nagelsmann, Luis Enrique, Luciano Spalletti and Ruben Amorim.
      They’ve even allowed rivals Chelsea to bring in Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager.
      Slot’s withdrawal from the race to become Spurs boss follows Xabi Alonso and Vincent Kompany ruling themselves out.
      With PSG playing in the top European competitions next season, and Spurs competing to secure a place in the Europa Conference League, Daniel Levy now faces fierce competition to secure a new team boss. More

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      Shocking moment mass brawl between Tottenham and Arsenal fans send man toppling onto railway tracks

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      THIS is the shocking moment a mass brawl between rival football fans ended with a man being punched onto railway tracks.The fight started between Tottenham and Arsenal supporters at Finsbury Park station, after the Gunners beat their North London rival 2-0.
      Brawl between Tottenham and Arsenal supporters at Finsbury Park stationCredit: SWNS
      A man is punched onto the railway trackCredit: SWNS
      Violence erupted after the two teams played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on a Sunday afternoon on January 15.
      During the large ruckus, one fan was punched to the side of the head – sending him tumbling onto the tracks.
      One man could be seen shouting at a rival while holding a can as station staff tried to keep them apart.
      As the pair rowed, another man sucker-punched the alleged victim from the side – sending the platform into chaos.
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      The man climbed back onto the platform, as the two sides pushed and shoved each other.
      As they were pushed back along the platform a can of beer was thrown in the air and another man was pushed to the floor.
      Now police have released mobile phone footage of the scuffle in a bid to track down the perpetrators.
      Police Sergeant Ben Roberts, of the British Transport Police (BTP), said the attack could have “easily” led to the alleged victim being killed.
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      He added: “We have absolutely zero tolerance for football related violence on the railway network, and treat incidents like this extremely seriously.
      “Had a train been pulling in at the time we could easily have been dealing with a murder investigation – so it’s vital we identify those responsible so we can take action.
      “I would urge anyone who recognises those involved to get in touch with us.”
      Anyone who recognises those in the video can contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 405040, quoting reference 2300005066. More

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      Jose Mourinho slams Tottenham as only club he doesn’t have a ‘close bond’ with and fires dig at Daniel Levy

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      JOSE MOURINHO has put the boot into Tottenham by claiming they are the only club in his career with which he does not have a “close bond”.The Special One was in charge of Spurs from November 2019 until April 2021, when he was sacked one week before the League Cup final.
      Jose Mourinho says Spurs is the only club he doesn’t have a ‘close bond’ withCredit: Getty
      Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy sacked Jose Mourinho in 2021Credit: Action Images
      Mourinho claimed this lack of affection to the North Londoners is partly down to the majority of his time at the club being during Covid shutout to fans.
      And also due to chairman Daniel Levy, who took the decision to ruthlessly axe the Portuguese ahead of that final, not “giving him much”.
      Mourinho is now in charge of Italian side Roma, where he has got his trophy-winning habit back on track with Europa Conference League success last term and is into the Europa League final this season.
      The former Chelsea and Manchester United chief, 60, said: “The only club I’ve coached in my career that I don’t have great feelings for is Tottenham.
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      “I hope that I will not be misunderstood by the Tottenham fans, but it is the only club that I do not have a close relationship with.
      “Perhaps because during the period that I coached the club the stadium was empty due to COVID and because President Levy did not give me much.”
      Mourinho has bossed ten clubs, also including Porto, Inter Milan and Real Madrid, and has won 21 major trophies.
      He was the first of three pragmatic managers Levy has hired and fired in the last four years, followed by Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte.
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      That League Cup final, which Spurs lost 1-0 to Manchester City with Ryan Mason in interim charge, was the last major final Tottenham played.
      Mourinho heads into his sixth European final with a 100 per cent winning ratio.
      And he will put the record on the line against Sevilla in Budapest next Wednesday.
      Jose Mourinho ahead of Roma’s finalCredit: Getty More

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      Tottenham considering shock move for Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou after missing out on Arne Slot

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      TOTTENHAM have now set their sights on Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou – after Arne Slot ruled himself out.SunSport understands Postecoglou, 57, is among Spurs’ targets after missing out on Feyenoord’s Dutch boss.
      Tottenham are considering a shock move for Celtic boss Ange PostecoglouCredit: Getty
      He has impressed hugely with his work north of the border, winning back-to-back league and League Cup doubles by playing expansive, exciting football.
      The style of play could be a key factor in any possible switch to Spurs given Daniel Levy promised on Saturday the team would serve up fare next season that fans would “love to come and watch”.
      Should Levy turn to the Bhoys chief, he would not be the only Aussie to arrive at Spurs this summer, with Scott Munn beginning his role as chief football officer on July 1.
      Postecoglou and Munn have both previously worked for the City Football Group – the umbrella company that owns Manchester City and 11 other clubs worldwide.
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      Munn was chief executive of Melbourne City before taking over as CEO of the Chinese arm of City Football Group in 2019.
      Meanwhile Athens-born Postecoglou bossed City’s Japanese side Yokohama F Marinos for three years before taking over at Celtic in 2021.

      Free agent Luis Enrique has also been linked with the vacant position but SunSport believes Spurs are more likely to go for a manager who is currently in a job.
      Postecoglou is contracted to Celtic on a one-year rolling deal meaning compensation to hire him should not prove too costly.
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      It is believed that was one of the hitches in any bid to bring Slot to the club.
      The 44-year-old had a release clause of around £5.7million but that did not kick in until NEXT summer, meaning it was up to Spurs to agree a compensation package to take him now.
      Dutch sources suggest there was a significant difference in valuation.
      And when Feyenoord made it clear they would not budge in talks with Slot’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, on Wednesday, any possible exit was ruled out.
      Slot today insisted there had been no conversations about his exit, only over signing a new contract at Feyenoord which he is set to do.
      While Spurs sources maintain they have held no discussions with Slot or Feyenoord over any possible move.
      Former AZ Alkmaar boss Slot said: “I have been hearing a lot of rumours going around about other interest in me.
      “Although I am thankful, my wish is to stay at Feyenoord and continue working on what we created last year.
      “There is not – and there has not been – transfer conversation and yesterday’s meeting was exclusively for an extension.
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      “All talks with the club have always been only in that sense. Looking forward to next season with Feyenoord.”
      It is 60 days tomorrow since Antonio Conte, Spurs’ last permanent manager, left the club. More