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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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    Bournemouth star confirms free transfer to Serie A club a day after being ‘banished from first team training’

    JORDAN ZEMURA has agreed to join Udinese this summer on a free transfer from Bournemouth.The Zimbabwe international, 23, will move after his Cherries contract expires in June.

    Jordan Zemura left Bournemouth and joined Udinese as a free agentCredit: Rex
    He will replace wing-back Destiny Udogie, who will return to Tottenham following the end of his season-long loan.
    Whizkid Udogie, 20, was signed by Spurs last summer for around £16million from Udinese before being farmed back to the Serie A club for the campaign.
    Left-back Zemura was born and raised in London, playing for Charlton and Queens Park Rangers’ academies before joining the Cherries in 2019.
    He has racked up 59 appearances for the south coast side, including 22 this season.
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    But with his deal up this summer, Udinese swooped in to sign him.
    It was reported earlier this week that Zemura was sent to train with the development squad for the rest of the campaign amid his impending move to Italy.
    Zemura has signed a four-year deal at Udinese.
    The Italian giants made the deal official on their official social media channels.
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    Udinese tweeted a picture of the defender wearing the club’s official home kit.
    The Serie A outfit also included a short message that made the move official.
    It read: “Welcome Jordan Zemura.” More

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    Tottenham ‘to DROP Hugo Lloris to bench as Spurs chief targets shock transfer for £40m-rated superstar goalkeeper’

    TOTTENHAM are ready to DROP Hugo Lloris as the club eye a transfer for Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret, according to reports.The 36-year-old is the current club captain and he is into his 11th season at Spurs.
    Hugo Lloris could be dropped to the bench if Tottenham land a new goalkeeper this summerCredit: Getty
    Alex Meret is wanted by TottenhamCredit: Alamy
    However, Tottenham are looking for a new younger No1 and are lining up a £40million deal for Meret.
    NapoliCalcioLive claim that even if the Italian arrives, Lloris will not leave the club.
    Instead, he is likely to be benched for next season.
    Tottenham are said to be preparing to speak to the Meret’s representatives ahead of a summer move.
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    Napoli would not like to lose him but are aware the stopper’s contract expires at the end of next season.
    The report states that Spurs have been massively impressed by Meret, who has kept 17 clean sheets in 37 games for the Serie A leaders in all competitions.
    The 26-year-old has helped Napoli gain an incredible 16-point advantage at the top of the table and make the Champions League quarter-final.
    Meret has been capped by Italy three times in his career.
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    It appears that Spurs chief Daniel Levy is ready to open negotiations despite it being unclear who will manage the club next season.
    Antonio Conte was sacked after his explosive rant and Crisitian Stellini is in interim charge until the end of the campaign.
    Champions League football could help tempt Meret to North London and Spurs currently sit in fifth place, three points behind Newcastle and Manchester United in third and fourth respectively.
    Tottenham face Bournemouth on Saturday before huge clashes with the Red Devils and the Toon this month. More