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      Man Utd legend warns club NOT to sign Harry Kane in £100m transfer as it’ll lead to nightmare scenario in two years time

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Andy Cole has urged the club NOT to sign Harry Kane this summer.The England captain, 29, is set to enter the final year of his Spurs contract.
      Harry Kane has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Andy Cole, right, does not feel Man Utd should sign Kane or Declan RiceCredit: Reuters
      And he is one of two strikers being heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford at the end of the season along with Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.
      Tottenham are thought to value Kane at around £100million despite the possibility of him departing for free next summer.
      And Cole does not believe things would end well for Man Utd if they were to strike a deal for Kane.
      Speaking to William Hill, he said: “Manchester United can’t go with a short-term solution again.
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      “They can’t go and spend £80 million or £100 million on Harry Kane. In two years’ time they’ll turn round and say to themselves, ‘he’s 32, we need to get ourselves another striker’. They can’t afford to find themselves in that position again.
      “When you look at the recognised strikers that Manchester United have had, you look at the likes of Robin van Persie, but the crazy thing is that he only stayed for two years, and ever since then it has just been one after another for two years.
      “A football club like Manchester United cannot just keep having different strikers for two years at a time, it’s ridiculous.
      “They know now that they have to sign someone who is going to give them five years.”
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      Kane is the all-time record goalscorer for both Tottenham and England.
      And he has continued to impress this season despite Spurs’ dismal campaign, bagging 29 goals in 47 appearances.
      He recently hinted he could stay in North London as he discussed Tottenham’s long-term future.
      Speaking about the Europa Conference League, Kane, who is yet to win a trophy, said: “You can’t disrespect any competition that you play in.
      “It’s one of those, if you end up in the Conference League and win it, it’s worth it. If you don’t, then people probably look at it as an inconvenience.
      “But when you’ve been at a club where we haven’t won a trophy for 15 years, if we do end up in it, it could be an opportunity to try and put that to bed.”
      Tottenham occupy seventh in the Premier League table with two games remaining – a spot that would see them qualify for the Europa Conference League.
      Their final games come at home to Brentford and away at Leeds.
      Victor Osimhen has also been linked with a summer transfer to Old TraffordCredit: Getty More

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      Emotional Lucas Moura fights back tears as it’s confirmed he’ll QUIT Tottenham at the end of the season

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      EMOTIONAL Lucas Moura fought back the tears as Tottenham confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season.The Brazilian will depart Spurs after 219 appearances in five-and-a-half years.
      Lucas Moura will leave Tottenham at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Moura was visibily emotional in his interview with Sky SportsCredit: Twitter @SkySportsPL
      “It was a gift to play for Spurs” 🤍An emotional Lucas Moura fights back tears after confirmation that he will leave Tottenham when his current deal expires at the end of the season 🥺pic.twitter.com/rZqd4dKufO— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 18, 2023

      Moura, 30, is best known for his sensational Champions League semi-final hat-trick against Ajax.
      He has since become a bit-part player at Tottenham, and will depart upon the expiry of his contract next month.
      In a tear-jerking video with Sky Sports, Moura said: “I need to hold the tears.
      “It has been an incredible five years. It was a gift to play for Spurs.
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      “It’s sad to say goodbye, especially when you love the place where you are. It’s very difficult.
      “Great memories, great moments I will keep in my heart forever.”
      Shown the clip of his winner away at Ajax, Moura wells up and added: “I am trying to hold the tears.
      “This moment of course was the best of my career. Special, magic.”
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      In a post on his own social media, Moura wrote: “My Spurs. Wherever I am, my heart will always be here.
      “You are my club. This will always be my home.”
      And in their own statement, Spurs added: “We should like to thank Lucas for his tremendous service to our club and wish him the very best for the future.”
      Moura scored 38 goals for Spurs, also laying on 27 assists.
      The former Paris Saint-Germain star has not started a Premier League game this season.
      Upon his departure, some fans harshly called for more stalwarts to exit – with Davinson Sanchez and Eric Dier the main duo targetted.
      One wrote: “A fair move, now waiting for Sanchez, Winks, Dier to be out next.”
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      While a second huffed: “Now announce Dier, Sanchez and Davies contract cancellations!”
      Plenty of others thanked Moura for his contributions – primarily in Amsterdam.
      One wrote: “Best of luck Lucas. We’ll always have Amsterdam.”
      And a second tweeted: “Thank you for the greatest Spurs moment of my life.”
      Another added: “Best memory I’ve been given in my time as a Spurs fan. Thank you.”
      Moura was linked with a transfer return to Sao Paulo earlier this term.

      He will be eligible for selection in Spurs’ final two matches of the season.
      They host Brentford on Saturday, before finishing with a trip to relegation-threatened Leeds.
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      Tottenham still targeting Arne Slot to take over as manager after Xabi Alonso rules himself out of running

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      TOTTENHAM still have Arne Slot in their sights despite Feyenoord’s bid to keep him.Slot, 44, emerged as a leading contender for the Spurs manager’s job after leading the Dutch club to a surprise Eredivisie title.
      Feyenoord’s title-winning chief Arne Slot remains a top candidateCredit: Rex
      Xabi Alonso insists he’ll stay in charge of Bayer Leverkusen next seasonCredit: Getty
      SunSport revealed yesterday that Feyenoord plan to give Slot a hefty pay rise AND back him in the transfer market ahead of next season’s Champions League campaign.
      But whatever they offer will be dwarfed by the cash the London club can put on the table if they go for the ex-AZ Alkmaar gaffer.
      Former Spain and Barcelona boss Luis Enrique is understood to still be on Spurs’ radar.
      But Xabi Alonso revealed he will not be leaving Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.
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      Ahead of Thursday’s Europa League semi-final second leg against Jose Mourinho’s Roma, the former Liverpool midfielder said: “I’m happy here with the team and the club.
      “I’m not worried about my future.”
      Asked if he would be staying at Leverkusen, he replied: “That’s correct.”
      Whoever comes in at Tottenham will face the tough question of resolving Harry Kane’s future.
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      The much-wanted striker is under contract until 2024.
      But it’s understood PSG have joined Manchester United and Bayern Munich in pursuing the England skipper.
      Spurs still hope to keep Kane and could demand a £100million transfer fee.
      He might also want to stay in England to challenge for the all-time Prem goal record as his 210 tally is a tantalising 50 short of Alan Shearer’s mark. More

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

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      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

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      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

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      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

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      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

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      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