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      Tottenham ‘already in contact’ over Pedro Goncalves transfer but fans all point out the move is very ‘Spursy’

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      TOTTENHAM have made contact with Sporting CP over the potential signing of Pedro Goncalves, reports claim.The 24-year-old has scored 14 goals and provided nine assists in 27 league games for the Portuguese side this season.
      Tottenham are reportedly interested in Sporting star Pedro GoncalvesCredit: Reuters
      And Spurs have initiated contact with Sporting over potentially signing Goncalves, according to Record in Portugal.
      Goncalves, who can play out wide or in the middle, previously spent time with Wolves.
      But some Tottenham fans have been left baffled by the rumours.
      Supporters have questioned why work is reportedly being done on transfers, despite the club not currently having a permanent manager.

      Transfer chief Fabio Paratici also quit the club in midweek after he failed to overturn his ban from certain football activities.
      One aggrieved fan wrote on Twitter: “Signing players without having a manager is very Spursy. The board need to step down ASAP.”
      Another said: “Doing this without an official permanent manager being put in place first. This club…”
      And a third quipped: “I’m honestly so confused by us. What even are we.”
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      Last month Goncalves helped Sporting knock Spurs’ arch-rivals Arsenal out of the Europa League.
      He scored an incredible goal from close to the halfway line as Sporting knocked the Gunners out on penalties.
      And Goncalves brutally trolled Arsenal star Granit Xhaka by mocking his celebration following the full-time whistle. More

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      Thiago Silva’s son, 14, plays for Chelsea youth team as fans rave ‘he’s better than Cucurella and Koulibaly already’

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      THIAGO SILVA’S son Isago is already shining bright while playing for Chelsea’s youth team at the age of 14.The teenager is following in Thiago’s footsteps and is turning heads with some assured performances on the pitch.
      Thiago Silva’s son Isago is shining bright while playing for Chelsea’s youth teamCredit: Twitter
      Chelsea fans claim Isago da Silva is already better than Marc Cucurella and Kalidou KoulibalyCredit: Twitter
      Chelsea fans claim Isago is already playing like his fatherCredit: Getty
      A video has gone viral of the youngster’s latest display, in which he appeared to play as a defender just like his dad.
      Isago showed great vision and composure while on the ball and even displayed some impressive marking skills.
      He also proved to be handy with crosses as he always found his team-mates up front.
      Chelsea fans were left in awe and flooded the comments’ section claiming he is already better than some of the senior players, such as Marc Cucurella and Kalidou Koulibaly.
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      One fan tweeted: “Better than Koulibaly and Cucurella already.”
      Another commented: “Looks great. Sign him a contract. In Thiago’s last match we will bring him on as a sub for his dad.”
      A third wrote: “Wait I thought he [Thiago] was the one playing….He plays like his father wow….”
      This fan said: “That’s Thiago Silva in a mask and using his left foot cos they are kids . Cos the composure and run is exactly Thiago.”
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      And that one stated: “Already better than Harry Maguire.”
      It appears age is indeed just a number in the Silva household as Thiago is also shining bright at centre-back even though he is 38 years old.
      The ex-Brazil international has established himself as Chelsea’s rock in defence with a total of 29 appearances across all competitions this season. More

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      Newcastle eyeing transfer swoop for Blackburn wonderkid Adam Wharton with transfer guru Dan Ashworth huge fan

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      NEWCASTLE’S transfer supremo Dan Ashworth is personally tracking Blackburn’s  brilliant teenager Adam Wharton.Ex-FA chief Ashworth watched the midfielder, 18, last week and knows about him from England’s youth ranks.  
      Blackburn wonderkid Adam Wharton has been targeted by NewcastleCredit: Rex
      Crystal Palace and Ashworth’s old club Brighton are also keen on the Blackburn youth team product.
      Wharton is Rovers’ most saleable asset and fits Toon’s strategy of scouring the market for emerging talent.
      The midfielder has caught the eye after breaking into Blackburn’s line-up this season.
      The England Under-19 international has registered a total of one goal and two assists in 19 appearances across all competitions for Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side.
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      Newcastle are gearing up for a busy summer transfer window that could include a larger budget as the club are pushing for a Premier League top-four finish and Champions League qualification.
      SunSport revealed Arsenal ace Kieran Tierney poses as a top target with manager Eddie Howe looking for a new left-back.
      Tierney is behind Oleksandr Zinchenko in the Gunners’ pecking order but would still cost over £30million.
      Sources close to the injury-plagued Scotland international believe a summer Tyneside move is increasingly likely.
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      The 25-year-old has struggled for minutes amid the North Londoners’ Premier League title bid.
      The Scot has managed a mere total of one goal and two assists in 31 appearances with Arsenal this season.
      This comes after Newcastle ace Dan Burn came in for stinging criticism from fans. More

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      Man Utd urged to make stunning transfer move for Premier League striker who would ‘get even better’ at Old Trafford

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been advised to sign one of the Premier League’s top strikers.United have been on the lookout for a new centre-forward ever since Cristiano Ronaldo’s dramatic exit in November.
      Manchester United should sign Brentford star Ivan Toney, claims Dion DublinCredit: Getty
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been eyeing a striker since Cristiano Ronaldo’s exitCredit: Getty
      And Dion Dublin claims Brentford star Ivan Toney would make for a great addition to Erik ten Hag’s frontline amid a stunning campaign.
      Dublin insists Toney would “only get better” if he moved to Old Trafford.
      The England international has registered a whopping 20 goals and five assists in 32 appearances across all competitions this season.
      Dublin told William Hill: “In my opinion he is good enough to go and play for Manchester United, and I think he’d only get better if he went there.
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      “Erik ten Hag likes a big striker and they need a proven goal-scorer so maybe they should take a look at Ivan Toney.”
      This, however, comes after Toney was charged with 232 alleged betting breaches between 2017 and 2021 last November, and another 30 a month later.
      The 27-year-old admitted to many of the 262 charges, but has contested others, and could be banned for a minimum of six months.
      United continue to look for a striker and have been linked with the likes of Tottenham superstar Harry Kane and Napoli star Victor Osimhen.
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      The Red Devils are confident they can land Kane this summer if Spurs finish outside the top four.
      The Manchester giants reckon the North Londoners will lower their £100million asking price if they miss out on a Champions League place.
      Osimhen has been targeted but will also cost a fortune, while Arsenal and Chelsea are keeping tabs. More

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      Man City planning shock transfer swoop for Brentford wonderkid Aaron Hickey but will have to pay £30m fee

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      MANCHESTER CITY plan to swoop for Brentford’s Scotland full-back Aaron Hickey as part of a Pep Guardiola shake-up.The City chief wants a couple of new and ‘modern’ wide defenders as he looks to review those areas in his squad.
      Hickey has long attracted attention after starring for Scottish side HeartsCredit: Getty
      Hickey, 20, has proved he can play at the top level on EITHER side despite starting out as a left-back for Hearts.
      Brentford know City are hot on his trail following his successful switch to the Premier League from Bologna in Italy.
      City are still keen on Fulham’s American left-back Antonee Robinson, 25, but have put it on hold because of the big fee.
      Hickey would be a similar £30million price but is younger and more adaptable.
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      Arsenal had been in for the star last summer before Brentford swooped.
      He has made 20 Premier League appearances for the Bees this season.
      For all of their success this season City have issues at full-back with Kyle Walker at the senior stage of his career and doubts about Joao Cancelo’s future.
      Guardiola is very particular about his full-backs and suggested earlier this month that Walker “cannot” do the inverted full-back role that City have often employed.
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      The 32-year-old had barely been seen in recent weeks before starting in yesterday’s FA Cup semi-final win over Sheffield United.
      A hat-trick by Riyad Mahrez has kept City’s treble dream alive. More

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      How Chelsea could line up under Mauricio Pochettino with bold new formation and super-fast forward line

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO is the new favourite to take over as Chelsea manager ahead of next season.Pochettino now poses as the likeliest candidate after Julian Nagelsmann pulled out of the running.
      Mauricio Pochettino poses as a favourite to take over at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Mauricio Pochettino could introduce a 4-2-3-1 formation at Chelsea
      The Argentinean tactician tops a three-man shortlist, which also includes Burnley’s Vincent Kompany and Celtic’s Ange Postecoglou.
      Former Barcelona and Spain manager Luis Enrique has also been linked with the top job at Stamford Bridge.
      Pochettino would introduce a new attacking style at the Blues, just like he did at Tottenham.
      That means the West Londoners would probably have to ditch their signature 3-4-3 formation, which they have been preferring since Antonio Conte’s arrival in 2016.
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      Therefore, Pochettino could opt for a 4-2-3-1 formation with a focus on youth.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga could start in goal with Reece James at right-back and Ben Chilwell on the other side.
      Thiago Silva and Kalidou Koulibaly may have to make way at centre-back for the much younger pair of Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile.
      N’Golo Kante proved he can still go after finally returning from injury and could team up with Premier League record signing Enzo Fernandez.
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      Noni Madueke could finally return to Chelsea’s line-up to cover the right wing with £88million signing Mykhailo Mudryk on the other side.
      Christopher Nkunku is set to join from RB Leipzig and would feature behind the striker.
      And Chelsea will have to make a major addition up front as Romelu Lukaku looks set to leave and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has failed to deliver.
      Owner Todd Boehly has splashed the cash ever since taking over last summer and could do it again to land Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen.
      Pochettino could try and sign Tottenham superstar Harry Kane at Chelsea
      But Pochettino could be keen for a reunion with Tottenham star Harry Kane, with whom he enjoyed a stunning partnership at Tottenham.
      Kane may also want to join forces with Poch, as he was the one that turned the England captain into a global megastar.
      However, the ex-Southampton boss would have to change the formation to a 4-3-3 as the star striker thrives with two forwards next to him.
      That would see Mudryk and Nkunku playing next to Kane while Mason Mount would come in to replace Pulisic and team up with Kante as well as Fernandez in midfield. More

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      Liverpool icon considering applying for Tranmere manager’s job after League Two side sacked Micky Mellon

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      LIVERPOOL legend Robbie Fowler could be up for the manager’s job  at League Two Tranmere. Fowler is looking  for work in England after spells in India and Australia — and he might take the chance.
      Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler could be keen on Tranmere’s top jobCredit: Getty
      Fowler enjoyed tremendous success as a player as he became a Liverpool legendCredit: Getty
      Tranmere are looking for a new manager after Micky Mellon’s departureCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Ian Dawes has been in caretaker charge since Rovers split with Micky Mellon last month but landing Fowler would be a boost for the Wirral outfit.
      Fowler would not need  a lucrative deal as he is independently wealthy.
      The legendary striker spent nine years at Liverpool across two stints with spells at Leeds and Manchester City in between.
      The former England international retired in 2012, a year after taking over at Thai club Muangthong United as player-manager.
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      The 48-year-old then tried his luck in Australia seven years ago as the head coach of Brisbane Roar.
      Fowler only stayed a year until he decided to step down and return to England to be close to his family after the coronavirus pandemic broke out.
      The Liverpool legend then took over at Indian club East Bengal in 2020 but left a year later.
      The ex-Cardiff star is still looking for his first managerial job in the UK, where he stood out as a player.
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      Fowler has previously applied for the manager’s job at his old club Leeds, and was linked with the Swindon post.
      He also threw his hat into the ring for the top job at Bradford City last year but to no avail.
      Tranmere are in 11th place in the League Two Table with 15 wins and 17 losses out of 44 matches. More

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      Newcastle planning £30m transfer swoop for out-of-favour Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney

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      NEWCASTLE are confident of landing Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney with Eddie Howe on the lookout for a new left-back.The Magpies manager fiercely defended Dan Burn who has come in for stinging criticism from fans.
      Kieran Tierney has struggled for game time at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Natural centre-back Burn, 30, has kept full-back Matt Targett out of the side but has struggled in recent weeks.
      Howe wants an upgrade with more attacking threat and Tierney tops the list.
      The injury-plagued Scot, 25, is behind Oleksandr Zinchenko in the Gunners’ pecking order but would still cost £30million-plus.
      Sources close to Tierney believe a summer Tyneside move is increasingly likely.
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      That could spell bad news for Targett, though the ex-Aston Villa man is pushing to start against Tottenham on Sunday — given Burn’s poor form.
      Yet Howe was quick to praise the 6ft 7in Geordie, saying: “I’m surprised if Dan’s getting criticised because that’s a severe underestimation of what he brings to the team.
      “He has been incredible. We didn’t plan the season with him at left-back — it happened through injuries and he got an opportunity.
      “He’s a slightly unusual presence there but his attitude and application have been the highest level.
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      “Sometimes you can’t measure what he gives.
      “We value Dan very highly in whatever position he plays and his versatility is important as well.”
      Howe has big calls to make after Toon’s 3-0 loss at Aston Villa last weekend.
      Although Newcastle still have the Prem’s tightest defence, conceding just 24 goals in 30 games.
      Barring the Villa capitulation, Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Sven Botman and Burn have been a rock in front of Toon keeper Nick Pope.
      Howe added: “I’ve no problem changing it but I don’t want to make wholesale changes and lose the balance and solidity of a settled back four.
      “You have to believe it’s the right moment to make a change.
      “This back four has been outstanding. Does one bad day constitute a change? I’ve got to make that call.”
      Dan Burn has come in for criticismCredit: Alamy More