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    Rio Ferdinand predicts Harry Kane’s next transfer and would be ‘surprised’ if Tottenham star is not already in talks

    RIO FERDINAND says he would be surprised if Manchester United are not already in talks over a move for Harry Kane this summer.Erik ten Hag is desperate to bring in a new No9 this summer to spearhead his attack next term.
    Harry Kane is wanted by a host of clubs as he looks set to leave TottenhamCredit: Alamy
    Rio Ferdinand has made prediction over the striker’s futureCredit: Rex
    As well as Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, United have also long-been linked with a swoop for Spurs star Kane.
    The England captain played a key role in helping Tottenham come from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with United on Thursday.
    And at half time of the game, when the Old Trafford club were leading by two, the visiting supporters were heard chanting: “Harry Kane, we’ll see you in June.”
    Discussing that potential transfer pre-match, former United defender Ferdinand stated that his old side must take advantage of Tottenham’s “turmoil”.
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    He told BT Sport: “If there aren’t conversations going on in the corridors of power about Kane then I’d be surprised.”
    Ferdinand then joked: “Sell now before the season even finishes.
    “Manchester United have to be looking at the turmoil that Tottenham are in.”
    He was then asked if United win the Premier League title should the 29-year-old head to Old Trafford.
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    He replied: “They get closer than where they are now.”
    Ferdinand also says that it was “too long” for Kane and United to wait another 12 months to get him for nothing when his contract expires in 2024.
    And to reinforce that he said that the striker is “exactly what they [United] need” now. More

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    Man Utd fans sing cheeky Harry Kane chant during clash with Tottenham amid transfer links

    “HARRY KANE, we’ll see you in June” rang out from the away end as Manchester United travelled to North London to face Tottenham.The Red Devils are set for a busy summer of transfers – and some fans reckon Spurs talisman Kane could be on his way to Old Trafford.
    Harry Kane has been linked with a move to Manchester UnitedCredit: EPA
    Man Utd fans are seemingly confident that Kane and Casemiro will be lining up on the same team next seasonCredit: Reuters
    Kane, 29, is out of contract at the end of next season and has been linked with a move to United.
    And Red Devils fans are seemingly confident of securing a move for the England skipper.
    The travelling supporters aimed the cheeky chant at Kane during Thursday’s clash between United and Spurs in North London.
    A recent report in The Telegraph claimed it is becoming increasingly likely that Kane will not sign a new contract with Tottenham.
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    It also claims the Red Devils have made the England skipper their Plan A option for the summer transfer window.
    And United supporters couldn’t resist aiming a dig at Spurs as they chanted for Kane to make the switch to Old Trafford.
    Despite Spurs suffering a torrid campaign, goal machine Kane has still netted 26 times this season.
    The striker did not get on the scoresheet himself against United on Thursday, but did provide the assist for Son Heung-min’s equaliser.
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    Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford had initially fired the Red Devils ahead, before Pedro Porro pulled one back for Spurs.
    Kane then put the ball on a plate for Son to tap in to make it 2-2 with ten minutes left to play. More

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    Erik ten Hag explains why Maguire was left OUT of Man Utd squad vs Tottenham as two stars forced to play out of position

    HARRY MAGUIRE is OUT of Manchester United’s squad to play Tottenham with two players forced to play out of position.The defender was not named in the side that travels to struggling Tottenham looking for breathing space in the top four.
    Harry Maguire is out of Manchester United’s squad to play TottenhamCredit: Getty
    Maguire is sidelined with injury and instead, Luke Shaw has shifted over to centre-back.
    And covering at left-back is Diogo Dalot, despite regularly playing on the right.
    Shaw partners Victor Lindelof with Raphael Varane also out with an ankle injury that threatens to rule him out for the rest of the season.
    And Lisandro Martinez has already been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign following a broken metatarsal bone in his foot.
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    It is not the first time Shaw has moved to a central position this season, having played there numerous times.
    Erik ten Hag told BT Sport Maguire was left out because of a “training injury”.
    United are five points above fifth-placed Aston Villa – with three games in hand.
    And they also sit six points ahead of hosts Spurs, who are without a win in three following consecutive defeats.
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    Asked if the game is a good opportunity to strengthen United’s position in the top four, Ten Hag said: “Yes it is when you see the table.
    “But we have to think about the game. We have to show we are very hungry, play on the front foot and show that we are determined.”
    United went on to blow a two goal lead after Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford made it 2-0 before half time.
    But Pedro Porro and Son Heung-min helped Spurs fightback to earn a point.
    Manchester United blew a 2-0 lead against SpursCredit: Getty More

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    Harry Kane tipped to make controversial transfer to Chelsea over Man Utd by ex-Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp

    HARRY KANE making a controversial switch to Chelsea would be a “great move” for the Tottenham striker, according to Harry Redknapp.Spurs talisman Kane is out of contract at the end of next season and has been linked with a summer exit.
    Harry Kane has been linked with a move away from TottenhamCredit: Getty
    Harry Redknapp reckons a potential reunion with Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea would be a “great move” for KaneCredit: PA
    The 29-year-old is thought to be a target for Manchester United.
    But Redknapp has suggested a controversial switch to Tottenham’s bitter rivals Chelsea could suit Kane instead.
    Mauricio Pochettino, who previously coached Kane at Spurs, is on the verge of joining the Blues as manager.
    When asked about Kane’s future, Redknapp told the Beyond The Pitch podcast: “It will be interesting if Pochettino goes to Chelsea.
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    “That wouldn’t go down very well with the Tottenham fans, that’s for sure. But you never know if Pochettino’s there.
    “I’m sure Harry got on well with him [at Spurs].
    “And it’s a great move for him. I think he’s [Harry Kane] building a new house in that area.
    “He’s a family man and he’d be happier not moving to the north of England or wherever he’d have to go.”
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    Redknapp went on to say he can’t see Kane leaving the Premier League.
    The England captain is on 207 Prem strikes – just 53 behind Alan Shearer’s all-time record.
    And Redknapp reckons Kane could even end up penning a new deal and staying at Spurs, where has has been since the age of 11.
    Redknapp concluded: “I’ve personally got a feeling he’ll stay and sign a new contract. I may be wrong but I think he could stay at Tottenham.”
    That is the same view as Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher, who doesn’t believe Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will accept a bid for Kane this summer.
    The Tottenham chief previously rebuffed Manchester City’s approach for Kane in the summer of 2021. More

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    Julian Nagelsmann ‘at top of five-man shortlist to become next Tottenham manager but wages demands causing huge problem’

    JULIAN NAGELSMANN is Tottenham’s leading candidate to become their next manager, according to reports.But Spurs face a huge roadblock in their pursuit of the ex-Bayern Munich man as he is proving an expensive option.
    Julian Nagelsmann is being heavily linked with the Spurs jobCredit: Getty
    Nagelsmann, 35, who has reportedly ruled himself out of the Chelsea vacancy, was sacked by the German champions last month – although his contract has not been terminated.
    It means he is essentially on gardening leave and is still receiving his £10.6million-a-year salary from the Bundesliga giants.
    Joining from RB Leipzig in 2021, he still has three years left on his contract with Bayern.
    So Tottenham’s acquisition of Nagelsmann would have to involve them paying Bayern compensation in order for his existing contract to be terminated.
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    According to The Telegraph, there is a “limit” to the amount of compensation Spurs are prepared to pay Bayern.
    And if he is deemed too pricey, they could look to alternatives on their four-man shortlist.
    Celtic’s Ange Postecoglu, ex-Barcelona boss Luis Enrique, Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi and Feyenoord’s Arne Slot have all been linked.
    But one of them is now understood to have been taken off as Spurs whittle their shortlist down to just four candidates including Nagelsmann.
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    Spurs’ managerial search comes amid turmoil at the club.
    A 6-1 defeat to Newcastle on Sunday ended interim head coach Cristian Stellini’s time in charge.
    He had been in the hot seat for just four games after assuming the role following the sacking of Antonio Conte.
    Now Ryan Mason has returned to the position until the end of the season – a role he first took back in 2021 after Jose Mourinho was dismissed.
    Tottenham sit seventh in the Premier League table as they prepare to host Manchester United on Thursday evening. More

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    Fans convinced former Man Utd manager wants Premier League return at Tottenham if they bring in Nagelsmann

    FORMER Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick strongly hinted he wants to join Julian Nagelsmann at Tottenham.Nagelsmann appears to be the frontrunner to become the next Spurs manager amid a woeful campaign that has seen the team drop to seventh place in the Premier League table.
    Julian Nagelsmann appears as the favourite to take over as Tottenham managerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Ex-Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick hinted he wants to work at TottenhamCredit: Getty
    And fans are now convinced Rangnick wants to follow his fellow German to north London as he went on record strongly advising chairman Daniel Levy to hire a sporting director.
    The Austria manager held that position at Red Bull Salzburg, RB Leipzig as well as Lokomotiv Moscow, and was even supposed to work in that capacity at United after his stint ended last summer.
    Rangnick told Sky Sports: “If Tottenham really want Julian Nagelsmann, it’d be important to have a sporting director there to support him.
    “This is not a club where they expect you to be in the top immediately. So it could be a very, very exciting story”.
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    Fans are certain Rangnick issued a “come-and-get-me” plea to Levy with that interview.
    And a raft of Tottenham supporters are keen to see that partnership next season.

    One fan tweeted: “Rangnick and Nagelsmann would be quite the formidable duo at #Tottenham.”
    Another commented: “I’ma be honest. If Tottenham get Rangnick alongside Nagelsmann, I definitely see them winning silverware.”
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    A third posted: “Nagelsmann & Rangnick get it done Tottenham.”
    This fan said: “If Spurs get Nagelsmann and Rangnick takes over as sporting director they could become one of the best sporting projects on the planet over the course of the next few years.
    And that one wrote: “Please join Tottenham with Rangnick as sporting director.” More

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    Man Utd boost as Bruno Fernandes travels with squad for Tottenham clash despite fears over injury

    BRUNO FERNANDES provided a boost to Manchester United as he was spotted heading for the flight to London ahead of their clash at Tottenham.Boss Erik ten Hag revealed yesterday his hope that the star WOULD be fit for the showdown.
    Bruno Fernandes has provided Erik ten Hag with a huge boostCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    The midfielder was spotted heading to the airport with the rest of the squadCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
    Marcus Rashford looked fully-focused as he boarded the team coachCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
    Antony looked to be in relaxed spirits as he climbed aboardCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
    With both clubs vying for a top four spot, the Portuguese midfielder will be key to the Red Devils; chances of victory at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
    Fernandes hobbled out of Wembley with an ankle injury after being subbed in extra-time during their semi-final win against Brighton on Sunday.
    The alarm was then raised when his wife posted a picture of the Portuguese ace with his foot bandaged up and a protective boot and crutches next to him.
    But United boss Ten Hag calmed fears of a major problem and said it was just precautionary as he revealed that he could make it for tonight’s encounter.
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    And now it seems that the 28-year-old is ready for action after he was seen leaving for the airport alongside his team-mates this morning after the manager opted to fly on the day of the game instead of their usual overnight stay.
    Decked out in a club tracksuit and hoodie, the ex-Sporting Lisbon ace appeared to have ditched the strapping as he boarded the coach to the airport.
    United bounced back from a 3-0 thumping in Seville to exit the Europa League with that penalty shoot-out victory over Brighton to reach the FA Cup Final.
    And Ten Hag has warned that they have to prepare for the same with Spurs ‘mad’ after their 6-1 humbling to Newcastle at St James’ Park.
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    He said: “It’s obvious they had a really bad defeat, of course, they are mad, that can be fuel for bounce backing. It’s about us, an opponent can never be more hungry than us.
    “That is how we have to prepare the game and make sure we go front foot, be dominant and dictate the game.”
    Fellow midfielder Casemiro smiles for the camera as he boards the coachCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
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    I was a Tottenham legend who won the league with Spurs – now my grandson has joined Ryan Mason’s staff

    CLIFF JONES has announced his pride at seeing his grandson return to Tottenham’s coaching staff.The Spurs legend was a key member of the team that helped the club to the Division One title in 1961.
    Matt Wells has been appointed to the Tottenham coaching staffCredit: Getty
    He is the grandson of club legend Cliff JonesCredit: Rex Features
    The club also completed a double that season by beating Leicester City in the FA Cup final.
    Jones’ grandson Matt Wells was previously at Tottenham in his youth career.
    Wells was also a coach for the under-18s and an assistant for the under-23s.
    But now he has taken another step up as he has now been named as the deputy to caretaker boss Ryan Mason.
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    And Jones, 88, could not be prouder as he took to Twitter to show his joy at seeing his grandson back at the club.
    He wrote: “So proud my grandson Matt Wells has returned to Spurs to assist Ryan Mason with first-team coaching.
    “Let’s get behind their efforts to finish the season well & give our loyal supporters something to cheer about.”
    Jones is also one of the last surviving members of the Wales team that played at the World Cup in 1958.
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    Jones made 318 league appearances for Spurs between 1958 and 1968, scoring 135 goals.
    During this time he built a fruitful partnership with former club top scorer Jimmy Greaves.
    Mason has taken the role following the sacking of interim manager Cristian Stellini on Monday.
    It is the second time the former Spurs midfielder has held the position after he took charge following Jose Mourinho’s sacking in 2021.
    The North London outfit currently sit sixth in the Premier League table following Aston Villa’s win against Fulham.
    However, Spurs and Mason have the chance to reclaim fifth place when they take on Manchester United on Thursday evening. More