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    Arsenal fans beg Harry Kane ‘to do a Sol Campbell’ and seal shock free transfer to link up with Bukayo Saka full time

    ARSENAL fans are begging Harry Kane “to do a Sol Campbell” and quit Tottenham in favour of a move to the Gunners.The striker linked up with Bukayo Saka brilliantly during England’s 2-0 win over Ukraine yesterday, converting his cross to put the Three Lions ahead.
    Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane have combined fantastically when playing for EnglandCredit: Getty
    Sol Campbell won trophies at Arsenal after his controversial switch from TottenhamCredit: Getty
    And it led to some cheeky supporters dreaming about Kane moving across North London.
    Kane’s future at Spurs is uncertain with his contract up in the summer of 2024 and he has been urged to leave in search of trophies.
    Sol Campbell made the controversial switch from Tottenham to Arsenal in 2001 and went on to win two Premier League titles and three FA Cups at the club.
    Kane has been encouraged to follow in his footsteps, as one fan said: “Kane x Saka is a broken combo. Kane feel free to do a Sol Campbell.”
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    Another reacted: “If Harry Kane wants to do a Sol Campbell, mate, we would win it all.”
    More commented: “Need Kane to do a Campbell as this Saka and Kane duo is nuts.”
    It remains unlikely that England’s all-time record goalscorer would ever make the switch to the Emirates.
    Manchester United is possibly a more likely destination for him and the Red Devils believe they can sign the player this summer.
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    Spurs could be forced to lower their £100million asking price for Kane if they finish outside the top four.
    Meanwhile, Bayern Munich have also been linked with the Spurs star. More

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    Inside Antonio Conte’s Tottenham exit after £170m in transfers and astonishing rants about players, lack of trophies

    FOR Antonio Conte, this always seemed like a marriage of inconvenience.One that he had already rejected five months before he eventually acquiesced to Daniel Levy’s persistence.
    Antonio Conte and Tottenham have parted waysCredit: Reuters
    Conte launched an astonishing rant on his players after they threw away a 3-1 lead against SouthamptonCredit: PA
    And one that, in the eyes of many Tottenham fans, he gave the impression he felt he was too good for from the moment he committed to what he described just last week as a “strange” contract in November 2021.
    That it has come to a divorce now is no surprise and probably a relief to all parties involved.
    To the supporters, the majority of whom had had enough of his pragmatic style of play and evasive answers when quizzed on his commitment to the club.
    To the players, whom Conte threw under the bus in THAT explosive press conference nine days ago after they had surrendered a 3-1 lead at Southampton, drawing 3-3.
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    To the hierarchy, who knew what they were getting themselves into when hiring a notoriously spiky manager but must have been becoming increasingly worried every time he spoke publicly.
    And lastly to Conte himself, who never seemed truly convinced he was the right fit for Spurs and has had a hell of a six months on the personal front.
    The Italian was first approached in the summer of 2021, following the season when fellow box-office boss Jose Mourinho had been axed.
    When explaining why he turned Spurs down he explained to Gazzetta Dello Sport that June: “Money is not my obsession. I look at projects and I’m ready to stay at home if they don’t convince me.”
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    Nonetheless, almost half a year later he had taken the role, ready to save the day after the miserable Nuno Espirito Santo experiment.
    Yet even the terms he signed – a £15million-a-year, 18-month contract with an option of a further season – were designed for both he and the club to size up each other’s long-term suitability.
    By and large, his first season was a big success but not without some bumps that hinted at trouble further down the line.
    The media session at St Mary’s will be the abiding memory of Conte at Spurs, but his press conference at Burnley in February last year was also unforgettable.
    Following a limp 1-0 defeat to a team that would eventually be relegated, the ex-Chelsea boss suggested he could walk, commenting: “Maybe I’m not so good.”
    It was premeditated, designed to kickstart the club’s season after four defeats in five games, and blimey, it worked.
    Spurs went on a storming run of ten wins from their remaining 14 Premier League games to snatch fourth spot on the final day from arch-rivals Arsenal.
    Everything seemed so positive: from Harry Kane’s revival after his early-season mope after missing out on a move to Manchester City, to super Son Heung-min sharing the golden boot, to the stellar January signings of Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski.
    Daniel Levy decided to act after Conte publicly slammed his playersCredit: AFP
    £170m has been spent on new signings, including Richarlison who has floppedCredit: Reuters
    The football could be thrilling back then – it would be revisionist to suggest otherwise – as Kulusevski, Son and Kane combined for blistering counter-attacks.
    Yet still Conte refused to say publicly he would stay beyond that summer, even ducking questions in the bowels of Carrow Road on the final day after a 5-1 win had assured a return to the Champions League.
    He was placated with assurances money would be spent during the close season and that was backed up with six quick signings.
    They even included Ivan Perisic, a 34-year-old with no resale value and on huge money – a very un-Tottenham signing – to satisfy their manager, albeit the Croat was a free agent.
    Though, crucially, they did not sign the top-class central defender Conte wanted, missing out on Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni, and instead deferring the problem for another year by loaning Clement Lenglet from Barcelona.
    And it is rather damning to think that, at present, freebie back-up goalkeeper Fraser Forster has probably been the pick of the bunch.
    While Conte made his feelings clear on new-boy Djed Spence, bought from Championship side Middlesbrough, when bringing up unprompted during the club’s pre-season tour of South Korea that the England Under-21 starlet was “a club signing”.
    It was a comment he repeated last month when describing the January loan capture of poor Arnaut Danjuma, who has barely featured.
    Yet despite around £170million being spent, this season has slowly gone pear-shaped.
    There are extenuating circumstances with injuries to key players like Bentancur, Kulusevski, Hugo Lloris and new signing Richarlison, as well as the interruption of the winter World Cup.
    Personally, Conte has been hit by tragedy with the deaths of three close friends
    Conte’s press conference was the final straw for Spurs
    That tournament has meant a congested fixture list which seems to hit Conte’s sides harder than other managers.
    It is noticeable how much better his teams fare after a free week to prepare.
    Conte was hit by three personal tragedies too with the deaths of close friends Gian Piero Ventrone, the beloved Spurs’ fitness coach, Sinisa Mihaljovic and Gianluca Vialli in a matter of months.
    Then he was forced to miss five matches due to gallbladder surgery at the start of February.
    In fairness to those who have questioned his commitment to the Spurs cause, he originally returned from going under knife far too early and was forced to take more time off to recover.
    Yet regardless of what he or the team has been through, there is no escaping the fact that form and results have gone backwards this season.
    Spurs were dumped out of the League Cup by Nottingham Forest, the FA Cup by Championship Sheffield United and the Champions League by hardly a vintage AC Milan side.
    They are hanging onto fourth place but were conceding two goals a game during a ten-game stretch either side of Qatar.
    Defensive solidity is the least you expect from a Conte team when the football is dull to watch, which it undeniably has been this season.
    Most of all, Conte was brought in to win, given his reputation of being as close as you can get in football to a guarantee of silverware.
    In that regard, he failed, even if those expectations were perhaps set too high, as he suggested himself earlier this month.
    And with him torching morale with his incendiary presser at Southampton – where he took next to no blame for the team’s failings, devaluing any points he was making about the club long-term – it made sense he go now.
    As ex-Spurs midfielder Danny Murphy said: “He’s been overpaid and underachieved.
    Conte took a hiatus while he recovered from surgery – only to return to see Spurs knocked out of the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
    Over time, Conte appeared to be disilussioned with life at Spurs
    “The feeling about the place isn’t good. It’s not a football club that feels on the up or harmonious and I’m a believer that that all comes from your manager.”
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    It feels as if Conte had been consciously uncoupling from Spurs for some time.
    Whoever the club go for next in the summer, it needs to be a manager who is committed to them – and really means it. More

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    Tottenham under pressure from Real Madrid to appoint Nagelsmann with Spanish side approaching ex-Bayern boss years ago

    TOTTENHAM could have competition in the race for Julian Nagelsmann as it emerges that Real Madrid are reportedly big admirers of the boss. A managerial merry-go round appears to have been sparked in Europe in recent days after Bayern Munich surprisingly sacked their manager and replaced him with Thomas Tuchel.
    It ended unhappily for Nagelsmann at Bayern – and his sacking could spark a frenzied manager hunt in EuropeCredit: Getty
    The development came as Spurs finally parted company with Conte on Sunday evening.
    Meanwhile, speculation continues to link Ancelotti with the Brazilian international job.
    If Spurs are considering Nagelsmann as Conte’s replacement, it appears possible that Madrid may be in the hunt as well.
    The Times reports that Spurs “might have to move fast” to land the highly-rated coach.
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    The 35-year-old coach was on the radar of Real Madrid after they sacked Julen Lopetegui in 2018 but Nagelsmann remain focused on Hoffenheim, the German club where he made his name as a coach.
    He said in 2021: “I received a call, 2 years ago, from Real Madrid, they wanted to know me and my philosophy better. If they call me again in the future, the decision might be different.
    “Back then, I didn’t have time to prepare, learn Spanish and lacked the experience.”
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    Nagelsmann is one of the many names who has been linked to Tottenham.
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    The German reportedly owns a replica of the club shirt and is an admirer of the club.
    And it may not just be Madrid that Spurs have to compete with if they do go for the coach.
    Following their last-16 Champions League exit, Christophe Galtier is believed to be under pressure at PSG.
    While Simone Inzaghi of Inter Milan and AC Milan’s Stefano Pioli are both under pressure in Italy after underwhelming seasons.
    Cristian Stellini has been given the Spurs job until the end of the season. More

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    Dejan Kulusevski can join Tottenham for just £31m transfer fee from Juventus as long as Spurs meet one condition

    TOTTENHAM star Dejan Kulusevski is set to join the club permanently providing they qualify for the Champions League, according to reports.The winger joined Spurs in January 2021 on an 18-month loan deal from Juventus that expires at the end of the season.
    Dejan Kulusevski could join Spurs permanently this summerCredit: Getty
    Tottenham paid £9million to have him temporarily and they already have an agreement in place to sign him for £31million.
    However, the deal only becomes possible providing Spurs finish in the top four this term, claim Calciomercato.
    The club currently sit fourth in the Premier League table but face a battle with Newcastle for the position.
    Eddie Howe’s men are just two points behind and have two games in hand.
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    There is also concern regarding Spurs’ current form as they have won just one of their last five matches.
    Additionally, the future of manager Antonio Conte is uncertain, which could prevent the team enjoying a strong finish to the campaign.
    Kulusevksi also reportedly needs to feature in at least 50 per cent of Tottenham games for the agreement to be in place come the summer, which he is set to do having played 27 games this season.
    The Swede has only found the back of the net twice this term.
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    However, he is supposedly still happy at the club and is open to staying.
    Juventus could also need to balance the books this summer amid financial pressure and Kulusevski is likely to be sold. More

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    Ten best players Tottenham almost signed including Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Virgil van Dijk

    TOTTENHAM have endured a frustrating time trying to become one of the Premier League’s top sides.Spurs have regularly finished in the top four and even reached a Champions League final but have not been able to claim a trophy since 2008.
    Antonio Conte has found life hard at Tottenham
    The managerial likes of Mauricio Pochettino, Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte have all found it impossible to break that duck.
    One factor behind this has been players brought into the club, while there have been successes, there have also been many that have flopped.
    However, if the club had managed to complete deals for some of the players that there were reportedly close to signing, then Spurs might have had a bigger trophy cabinet by now.
    Here is a list of ten players that Tottenham missed out on.
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    Cristiano Ronaldo
    Spurs turned down the chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo before he joined Man UnitedCredit: AFP
    The five time Ballon d’Or winner was suggested to Spurs by former club striker and talent spotter Ronny Rosenthal.
    However, he revealed that they like rivals Arsenal, they “didn’t follow up” the interest.
    Ronaldo eventually joined Man United and would go on to enjoy one of the most successful careers in football.
    Kylian Mbappe
    Spurs scouted Kylian Mbappe when he was at MonacoCredit: AFP
    Spurs are believed to have scouted the France World Cup winner following his impressive substitute appearance against them for Monaco in the Europa League in December 2015 as a 16-year-old.
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    However, the report claims that the North London side realised that the attacker would be out of reach.
    He would join PSG in a £160million transfer in 2018.
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    Virgil van Dijk
    Virgil van Dijk was a back up option for SpursCredit: Rex
    The Liverpool star was a backup option for the club when they signed Toby Alderweireld in 2015, while he was still at Celtic.
    While the Belgian defender was a good servant for the club, he did not hit the heights that Van Dijk has shown.
    The Dutchman went to Southampton before moving on to Liverpool, where he has won the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League.
    Samuel Eto’o
    Samuel Eto´o was linked with a move to Spurs when he was 21Credit: AFP
    Eto’o was linked with a move to Spurs during his time at Real Mallorca but like many English sides, they opted not to take a punt on the promising 21-year-old.
    The Cameroonian proved his doubters wrong as he became one of the most prolific forwards in Europe following a transfer to LaLiga giants Barcelona.
    Now retired, the striker boasts a trophy cabinet that features four league titles and three Champions League trophies, among many other awards.
    Rivaldo
    Rivaldo choose AC Milan over SpursCredit: Getty
    In 2002, Spurs were looking for a statement signing and Brazil’s World Cup winner Rivaldo was available on a free transfer.
    But despite trying their best to convince him to come to the Premier League, the midfielder opted for Serie A giants AC Milan.
    Manuel Auset, Rivaldo’s close friend and lawyer at the time, added: “Tottenham offered him the chance to play in the Premier League and there was a meeting with me, an agent and Mr Levy. Then we went to Milan, spoke about it there, and reached an agreement.”
    Luis Suarez
    Liverpool swooped in for Luis SuarezCredit: PA
    Former Spurs manager Harry Redknapp admitted that the ex-Liverpool star was on the club’s radar and that he was “liked a lot”.
    However, after not quite fitting the desired striker role, Tottenham missed out on Saurez as he made the move to Anfield.
    Redknapp said: “I wasn’t looking for a left-winger as such and before I’d had a chance to do much with him, he’d moved to Liverpool. Not that I’m saying we would have definitely got him.”
    Eden Hazard
    Eden Hazard would go on to score the goal that stopped Tottneham’s title challenge in 2016Credit: Reuters
    Former Chelsea star Hazard was close to becoming a Spurs player after a meeting with ex-first-team coach Clive Allen when he was still at Ligue 1 side Lille.
    Allen has revealed that he was “confident” that a deal would happen at that Hazard would have moved to White Hart Lane.
    Allen said: “The chief scout and I met with Hazard and he was keen to come to Tottenham at the time but, in the end, he decided to join Chelsea.”
    Sadio Mane
    Sadio Mane proved to be too expensive for SpursCredit: Alamy
    Another player that Spurs were outbid for, Sadio Mane was a top target for the club in 2016.
    However, Liverpool came in for the exciting attacker with a £34m bid and a salary offer of £90,000 per week, which proved to be enough to complete the deal.
    Spurs would later sign Newcastle star Moussa Sissoko for £30m, but were able to pay the fee in staggered payments.
    Jack Grealish
    Tottenham tried to sign Jack Grealish while he was still at Aston VillaCredit: AFP
    Tottenham tried to sign the England and Man City star while he was still at Aston Villa.
    The club are believed to have submitted an offer of £25m, thinking that Villa’s financial woes would convince them to sell, but the club stood firm.
    The West Midlands side would eventually sell their star a couple of years later, in a £100m deal to the Citizens.
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    Paulo Dybala
    Paulo Dybala scored a knockout goal against Spurs in the Champions League in 2018Credit: Getty Images – Getty
    Another gut-wrencher for Spurs fans came in the summer of 2019, when they thought their club had agreed a deal worth around £65m for then Juventus superstar Dybala.
    The move fell through after no agreement could be found regarding the player’s image rights and he remained in Turin until he left for Roma three years ago. More

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    Tottenham consider shock move to replace Antonio Conte with Julian Nagelsmann as sacked Bayern boss is ‘open to talks’

    TOTTENHAM are considering a dramatic move for outgoing Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann.And the 35-year-old is open to talks with Spurs, according to Sky Sports.
    Julian Nagelsmann is being considered by Tottenham after being sacked by Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
    Spurs are set to axe Antonio ConteCredit: Reuters
    Spurs are set to sack their current chief Antonio Conte and have been mulling over possible successors.
    Nagelsmann, 35, has come into contention after his shock axing by Bayern, who appointed Thomas Tuchel as their new manager.
    Ex-Chelsea gaffer Tuchel himself had been among the list of candidates to replace Conte at Spurs.
    But SunSport revealed earlier this month the German had doubts about taking the post in North London.
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    Now the 49-year-old is out of the running after agreeing to join Bayern on a contract until 2025.
    Nagelsmann has been liked by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy for some time and was a target in 2021 before he left RB Leipzig for Bayern.
    And the feeling appears mutual, with The Telegraph reporting that Nagelsmann previously developed an affinity for the club and even owned a Spurs shirt.
    However, it is unclear whether the wunderkind manager would want a break from the game following his ruthless sacking in Bavaria.
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    That may mean Spurs could have to wait until the summer to appoint him and put first-team coach Ryan Mason in caretaker charge until the end of the season.
    Mauricio Pochettino and Luis Enrique – both currently out of work – are also being considered, along with Fulham chief Marco Silva and Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou.
    Nagelsmann won the Bundesliga last season and leaves Bayern a point off the top of the table this term, having guided the German giants through to the Champions League quarter-finals.
    Meanwhile, Conte was still in Italy on Friday having left for his homeland on Sunday.
    That came less than 24 hours after his explosive press conference following a 3-3 draw at Southampton, where he slammed his “selfish” players for throwing away a 3-1 lead.
    The fiery Italian usually stays home to see his family for an extended period during international breaks.
    But now there is no definitive date set for his return to Hotspur Way, if he is to come back at all.
    The former Chelsea chief is not expected to still be at the club come Tottenham’s next game at Everton on April 3. More

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    I broke Glenn Hoddle’s ribs when I gave him CPR, says Spurs fan who saved his life after cardiac attack

    THE man who saved Glenn Hoddle after his heart stopped has re­vealed he broke seven of the footie pundit’s ribs giving him CPR.Spurs fan Simon Daniels was reunited with Glenn on telly yesterday.
    Ex-Tottenham and England ace Glenn Hoddle was reunited with heart surgeon Stephen Edmondson and fan Simon Daniels, who both saved his lifeCredit: Rex
    The former Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder was visibly emotional when Simon joined him and heart surgeon Stephen Edmondson as they were being interviewed on Good Morning Britain.
    Sound engineer Simon’s last-minute appearance came as he was working on ITV’s Lorraine in the studio next door.
    Glenn, 65, said: “You can imagine how emotional I feel with these two guys sat here.”
    Simon said: “I broke seven of Glenn’s ribs so I’ve got that on my CV.”
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    Presenter Kate Garraway joked “So you’re not a Spurs fan?” and he replied: “No, I am a Spurs fan.”
    Glenn had a cardiac arrest on his 61st birthday in 2018 while working as a pundit for BT Sport.
    Simon’s first aid kept him alive long enough to be rushed to hospital for open-heart surgery.
    A bypass op was then carried out by Mr Edmonson at St Barts, London.
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    Simon said: “I could tell that Glenn was seriously unwell.
    “Just being able to do CPR, and do it quickly, you give someone that chance of making it.”
    Glenn said: “I’m only here because of Steve and Simon. These guys saved my life.” More

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    Tottenham collapse to 3-2 defeat in secret friendly as they blow 2-0 lead – and Antonio Conte is NOT in charge

    TOTTENHAM blew a two-goal lead in a behind doors friendly with Antonio Conte still away from the club. Spurs are looking to regroup during the international break after a week which saw the club repeatedly make headlines.
    Conte was absent from Tottenham’s friendly collapse as speculation continues over his futureCredit: Reuters
    Between dropping points late on at Southampton, Conte’s blistering post-match rant and then reports that the Italian is set to be sacked, there has been no shortage of drama in north London.
    And an international break friendly will have done little to raise the mood as Spurs lost 3-2 to League One Ipswich.
    The friendly at Tottenham’s training ground, Hotspur Way, saw some senior players who were not on international duty take part in a 70 minute game without supporters.
    Encouragingly for Spurs fans, the match saw Hugo Lloris start between the sticks.
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    The goalkeeper, who retired from international football earlier this year, had been out since February with a knee injury.
    And his time on the pitch saw Tottenham take a two-goal lead after strikes from Lucas Moura and Japhet Tanganga.
    But after Lloris was subbed off, Spurs conceded three goals and lost the game.
    Conte was absent from the match after he jumped aboard a Ryanair flight and headed home to Italy days after his press conference meltdown.
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    Speculation has been rife in recent days that Conte could be set to lose his job.
    The 53-year-old hit out at players and the ownership during his post-Southampton speech in the latest sign that relations at the club had broken down.
    Results have also been up and down in recent weeks with Spurs crashing out of both the FA Cup and Champions League in the space of a week.
    The race for the Champions League places is all that is left of Tottenham’s season and they have a difficult job on their hands to fend off Liverpool, Newcastle and Brighton for fourth place. More