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    PSG ‘pinpoint Harry Kane as their priority summer transfer signing in huge blow to Man Utd’

    PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have reportedly made Harry Kane their “priority” summer target.The Tottenham talisman, 29, is attracting a lot of interest ahead of the transfer window due to his great form.
    Harry Kane is reportedly a ‘priority’ for PSGCredit: Getty
    The French giants want to play Kane with Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty
    Manchester United were hot favourites to sign the England captain.
    However, they will now have to fight off interest from PSG, according to Le Parisien.
    The French outlet claims that the French giants are hoping to sign Kane as a priority with they aim of playing him with Kylian Mbappe.
    The Ligue 1 side are said to have “ticked” the striker ar the “very top” of their transfer list.
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    PSG and Man United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Kane as Bayern Munich are believed to have ruled themselves out of the race.
    Bayern legend Lothar Matthaus claimed that the Spurs star is “too old and expensive”.
    If Kane does not sign a new contract at Tottenham, he would be available for nothing in the summer of 2024.
    This has sparked speculation over his future and could give Spurs chairman Daniel Levy a decision to make this summer.
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    Reports last month suggested that United have even received a boost due to Tottenham’s reported interest in their goalkeeper Dean Henderson. More

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    Harry Kane is ‘too old and expensive’ for Bayern Munich claims club legend in boost to Man Utd transfer hopes

    HARRY KANE is “too old and expensive”, according to Bayern Munich club legend Lothar Matthaus.The England striker’s future is already the talk of the next transfer window with just over a year left on his contract.
    Pundit Lothar Matthaus has given his take on whether Bayern should go all out for Kane this summerCredit: Getty
    Bayern Munich and Manchester United are believed to be the frontrunners for the Tottenham star.
    But the German giants have been urged to swerve Kane by one of their former players.
    Matthaus, who won the league five times in his two spells in Bavaria, believes Kane is not worth the cost at the age of 29 and prefers 24-year-old Victor Osimhen of Napoli.
    He also believes that Spurs’ record top scorer, who will likely command a fee north of £100m, is too expensive.
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    Writing for Sky Deutschland, the 62-year-old said: “I’m excited to see if a new striker comes along.
    “Everyone is talking about Victor Osimhen for his sensational performance at Napoli. You never know if he can do that in Munich, but I think he would be a good fit.
    “Randal Kolo Muani may need a little more room and space than a Bayern striker usually has, but he’s also good in the box and could work in Munich. Harry Kane would be too old and too expensive for me.
    “The price-performance ratio could speak for [Werder Bremen striker] Niclas Füllkrug. He would probably be available for €20-25 million [£17.6m-£22m] and score 25 goals in Munich.”
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    If Kane does not sign a new contract at Spurs, he would be available for free in the summer of 2024.
    This has sparked speculation on his future and could give Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy a decision to make this summer.
    Reports last month suggested that United have even received a boost due to Spurs reported interest in their goalkeeper Dean Henderson. More

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    Chelsea and Spurs in battle to land top new boss but which London giant would be the better club to manage?

    CHELSEA and Tottenham are both on the hunt for new managers.Frank Lampard has taken over as interim boss at Stamford Bridge following Graham Potter’s dismissal.
    Luis Enrique has been linked with both Chelsea and TottenhamCredit: Getty
    Julian Nagelsmann is also on both clubs’ list of potential candidatesCredit: Getty
    And Antonio Conte’s exit from Spurs has seen his assistant Cristian Stellini assume control.
    But both temporary head coaches are expected to step aside once the 2022/23 campaign has been dealt with – although Spurs could move earlier than that.
    And the two London rivals are being linked with the same names as they search for the right manager to lift their respective dressing rooms.
    Luis Enrique and Julian Nagelsmann are two high-profile candidates that are attracting interest from Chelsea and Tottenham.
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    Vincent Kompany is another possible option for both Premier League sidesCredit: PA
    Burnley boss Vincent Kompany is another coach being mooted for both roles following his Championship promotion with the Clarets.
    But which is the more appealing role?
    Well, Jamie Carragher seems to think all of those in the frame would choose Chelsea over Spurs.
    Speaking on The Overlap, he said: “If a manager has an option between Chelsea and Spurs, I think they will choose Chelsea in terms of giving them more chance of window, and maybe a bigger transfer kitty.
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    “The fact that they put Frank Lampard in tells me they may already have someone lined up, but that person will come in the summer.
    “I wouldn’t be surprised if it comes out in the next few weeks that Julian Naglesmann has agreed to join Chelsea, but he wanted some time out and to get ready for the summer and have a pre-season.
    “I might be totally wrong, and they might not have anyone and are still working on it, but to sign Frank straight away and not give it another week to get someone in for a couple of months, makes me feel they have something already lined up to the summer.”
    But is Carragher right? SunSport have taken a look at the pros and cons of taking over at both clubs.
    Chelsea
    Todd Boehly has already sacked managers Thomas Tuchel and Graham PotterCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Owner Todd Boehly’s arrival at Chelsea less than 12 months ago has sparked a chaotic period at Stamford Bridge.
    The Blues have axed Thomas Tuchel and Potter since the American assumed control of the Blues.
    And after one game with assistant Bruno Saltor in charge, Lampard has now taken interim charge until the end of the campaign.
    The managerial merry-go-round has coincided with a £600million spending spree.
    But the swarm of new players has only seen Chelsea drop further and further down the Premier League table – where they now sit 11th.
    It is evident Boehly has great ambition for the club given he has already sacked two coaches in his first season.
    And that may well be a daunting prospect for any coach coming to West London.
    Under Roman Abramovich, managers were expected to win trophies quickly or face the chop.
    And Boehly has shown little sign of changing that outlook in his first year – averaging a new appointment less than every four months.
    The transfer budget may also concern incoming managers as Chelsea have spent so much money in recent windows and are required to stay within Financial Fair Play regulations.
    Players are also set to depart in the summer in order to comply with these rules.
    And Chelsea have plans to build a new £1.5billion stadium which will need to be budgeted for over the coming years.
    But it is a squad brimming with talent – with more than 30 players at the new head coach’s disposal.
    The Blues also have a history of winning trophies.
    Many of the squad still at the Bridge were there when Tuchel helped them win the Champions League in 2021.
    And that winning mentality is something that Boehly has over his rivals across London.
    Managers are also handed generous compensation packages when they depart Chelsea – with Potter receiving more than £20m – another plus for interested candidates.
    Tottenham
    Daniel Levy is searching for a 12th managerial appointment since becoming chairmanCredit: Alamy
    Spurs chairman Daniel Levy was given little choice but to sack Conte following his outburst in the wake of their 3-3 draw with Southampton last month.
    The Tottenham chief, who had to fork out over £15m to Conte, assumed control of the Lilywhites in 2001 and is now searching for a 12th permanent manager in 22 years.
    It is a relatively high number of coaches, but Levy has shown he can give managers time with the likes of Martin Jol, Harry Redknapp and Mauricio Pochettino.
    Spurs’ downfall under Levy has been their lack of trophies – with the club still waiting for their first piece of silverware since 2008.
    And they have also shown a reluctance to spend like some of their rivals.
    Eight of Chelsea’s current squad were brought in for more money than Spurs’ club record transfer fee of £53.8m.
    So it is evident any incoming manager will be working with a smaller budget than Chelsea.
    And they may also lose their most important player in Harry Kane.
    The Spurs talisman’s future remains up in the air as he enters the final 12 months of his contract – with Manchester United heavily linked with the England captain.
    However, Tottenham fans’ expectations are – at least at the beginning – likely to be lower than that of the Chelsea faithful – who have seen their club win five Premier Leagues, two Champions Leagues, five FA Cups and three League Cups over the past two decades.
    Spurs supporters wish for a return to the attacking style Pochettino provided – after defensively-minded coaches in Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo and Conte.
    So while success may be tougher to achieve than at Chelsea, the fans will almost certainly be more patient.
    Verdict
    Ultimately there are major concerns for any manager taking both jobs.
    Chelsea have big goals and demand success immediately, but are unable to guarantee the finances or time in order to achieve it.
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    Tottenham hold a more attainable level of perceived success – even if getting there may be a challenge – but funds, past failures and Kane’s potential departure could make it an almost impossible task.
    When it comes to the likes of Enrique and Nagelsmann, it might just be easier to hold out until the Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain job comes up. More

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

    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

    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’

    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