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      How Tottenham could line up under Brendan Rodgers as ex-Leicester boss becomes shock favourite to replace axed Conte

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      BRENDAN RODGERS has emerged as the favourite to succeed Antonio Conte at Tottenham.The Northern Irish coach, 50, parted ways with Leicester on Sunday after four years at the King Power Stadium.
      Brendan Rodgers is the favourite to take over at TottenhamCredit: PA
      But he is already heavily linked with a return to the Premier League as Spurs search for someone to replace the departed Conte.
      Julian Nagelsmann, Mauricio Pochettino and Graham Potter have all been mooted as potential options.
      But Rodgers is the frontrunner and could bring several Leicester players with him should he arrive in North London.
      Among them is midfielder Youri Tielemans, 25 – who is out of contract and expected to depart in the summer.
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      How Tottenham could line up under Brendan Rodgers
      Harvey Barnes, left, and James Maddison have been sensational at LeicesterCredit: Getty
      Harvey Barnes, 25, is another talented operator who could be looking for a move, particularly if Leicester fail to avoid relegation.
      The Foxes sit two points adrift of safety with ten games to play.
      And Spurs could be searching for more attacking options if Harry Kane departs in the summer.
      Tottenham’s record goalscorer is being heavily linked with a move to Manchester United.
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      How Rodgers could set up Spurs without Harry Kane
      That could mean Spurs look for a different type of forward option in the form of No10 James Maddison, 26.
      Conte’s 3-4-3 formation meant there was no place for a playmaker behind Kane, but Rodgers reverting to a back four could create a spot for the England international.
      And Maddison is a player Spurs may try to sign whether Kane leaves or not as he can play on the right or off of the striker.
      Then, outside of the Leicester contingent, Brentford keeper David Raya is a name Spurs are reportedly monitoring.
      The Spaniard, 27, is a potential replacement for Hugo Lloris – who is preparing to enter the final 12 months of his deal.
      Youri Tielemans, left, was superb under Rodgers at the King Power StadiumCredit: Reuters More

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      Arsenal flop Sanogo reveals stunned reaction to Wenger transfer phone call after ‘two years of problems’ at Auxerre

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      FORMER Arsenal forward Yaya Sanogo has revealed the shock phone call he received from Arsene Wenger before joining the North London giants.Sanogo, 30, signed for the Gunners from Auxerre on a free transfer in 2013 after his deal with the Ligue 2 side expired.
      Yaya Sanogo failed to impress during his four years at ArsenalCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Sanogo has explained what happened when Arsene Wenger called himCredit: Twitter / MohaBezzouaoui
      Wenger spent 22 years as Arsenal boss between 1996 and 2018Credit: PA
      Arsenal’s interest stemmed from a one-week period in which the striker netted seven goals in two games – four against Stade Lavollais and a hat-trick against Tours FC.
      It did not work out for Sanogo at the Emirates as he ended up playing just 20 times and scoring one goal under Wenger before leaving for Toulouse in 2017.
      But he still looks back fondly on his first conversation with the iconic French coach.
      It came after his remarkable goalscoring week as Sanogo was left in utter disbelief that Wenger was calling him – just months after he had returned from a lengthy period out injured.
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      Speaking to Masterclass Media, he said: “For all the problems I’d had, the phone wouldn’t ring for two years. But after my seven goals in two games, Arsene Wenger calls me.
      “I had a little Motorola, I promise you I had that phone. I was at home using my Macbook and I saw +44. I’m thinking ‘What is this number?’ So I don’t answer, but he called again.
      “I say ‘Hello’. ‘Hello, it’s Arsene Wenger’. I thought it was a joke.
      “I say ‘Yes?’ ‘It’s Yaya Sanogo?’ I say ‘Yes’. And I don’t speak.
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      “He tells me ‘Everybody is talking about you, seven goals in one week, not many players have done it’. And I told him ‘Yes, thank you, that’s nice’. But I didn’t know what to say.
      “He told me ‘I see you are shy. I’m getting my plane and I want to meet you. I don’t know if you care, I know there’s a lot of clubs that want you, especially after the week you had. Would you be interested to meet me in Paris?’
      “I said ‘Yes’ but I don’t realise. I think it’s amazing. He asked me when it’s OK to come to Paris and he hung up.
      “I’m saying ‘Wait, wait, it was really Wenger?’ I had two years of problems. Six, seven games [later], Wenger calls me. I’ll sign right now.”
      Sanogo, who received a 2014 FA Cup winner’s medal, had disappointing loan spells at Crystal Palace, Ajax and Charlton before permanently leaving Arsenal for Toulouse.
      He netted 16 times in 72 games for the Ligue 1 side across a three-year spell.
      He then joined Championship club Huddersfield in 2021 but played just nine games and failed to find the back of the net.
      After leaving Huddersfield, he enduring 18 months without a club, finally penning a contract with Armenian Premier League side Urartu in January.
      Sanogo had a brief spell with Huddersfield in the Championship in 2021Credit: Getty More

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      Arsenal legend Vieira targeted for immediate Premier League return at struggling side ‘who could sack manager TONIGHT’

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      ARSENAL legend Patrick Vieira could make a swift Premier League return as he poses as a favourite to take over at Nottingham Forest, reports suggest.Forest take on fellow Premier League strugglers Leeds tonight at Elland Road and could sack manager Steve Cooper if they lose, according to the Daily Mail.
      Patrick Vieira poses as a favourite to take over at Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      Nottingham Forest may sack Steve Cooper if they lose to Leeds tonightCredit: Rex
      Nottingham haven’t won any of their last seven league matches, of which they lost four, and owner Evangelos Marinakis is said to be concerned by the team’s performances and results.
      Another poor evening could spell disaster for Cooper less than a year after he led the Tricky Trees back to the Premier League.
      Vieira is reportedly a leading contender to take over at the City Ground shortly after his own dismissal from Crystal Palace.
      The French tactician was sacked just three weeks ago after a run of nine league games without a win that left Palace just above the relegation zone.
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      The 46-year-old was replaced by Roy Hodgson – the same manager he succeeded in 2021 when he arrived at Selhurst Park.
      Despite him getting the boot, Forest appear to still admire Vieira after his impressive debut season that saw him lead the Eagles to 12th place.
      The former France international looks set for a quick Prem return regardless of what Marinakis decides to do as other clubs are also keeping tabs.
      Cooper came close to the sack in October after a 4-0 hammering by Leicester.
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      But the Greek supremo opted to award the Welshman with a new contract instead.
      Marinakis saw his other club Olympiacos lose their third manager of the season on Monday when Michel resigned.
      The Spanish head coach left just a few months after the sacking of Pedro Martins and Carlos Corberan, who moved to West Brom.
      The reigning Greek champions look set to be led by football director Jose Anigo until the end of the season. More

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      Arsenal frontrunners in Sacha Boey transfer race as 23-year-old Galatasaray full-back opens up on summer exit

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      ARSENAL are the favourites to land Galatasary star Sacha Boey, according to reports.And the defender has revealed he could be off in the summer.
      Sacha Boey, left, spoke about his future amid interest from ArsenalCredit: Willie Vass
      Boey, 22, joined the Turkish giants in 2021 and has been a mainstay this season with his performances attracting interest.
      According to Tuttomercatoweb Boey has admirers across Europe but it is Arsenal who are leading the race to sign him.
      The right-back has added to speculation he could leave this summer by failing to rule out a departure.
      He told L’Equipe: “There, I knew the lows, the highs. My performances are regular now.
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      “I think it’s time to reach a milestone but we’ll see at the end of the season depending on what happens.”
      Galatasaray are in no rush to sell Boey and could demand around £10million to let him leave with his contract expiring in 2025.
      Liverpool were linked with a January move for Boey, while Lyon had a £7m bid recently turned down.
      Boey’s arrival could see Tomiyasu switch flanks to become second choice at left-back.
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      And that could see Kieran Tierney sweat over his Emirates future after another injury-plagued campaign.
      Arsenal are said to be open to offers for Tierney who has been linked with a move to Newcastle. More

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      Harry Winks set for transfer uncertainty and heading back to Tottenham with skint Sampdoria unable to afford on-loan ace

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      HARRY WINKS will be on the lookout for a new club this summer with Sampdoria’s financial problems ruling out a permanent move.Midfielder Winks, 27, has been on loan at the Serie A side this season from Tottenham.
      Harry Winks will be on the lookout for a new club this summerCredit: Getty
      He missed the first half of the season with an ankle problem but has been a regular since returning in January.
      There was no obligation to buy in his loan terms but even if he wanted to move permanently, Sampdoria would not be able to afford it.
      The Italian outfit are at risk of going bankrupt and have had issues just paying players and staff.
      They also look set to be relegated this season given they are ten points from safety with ten games to go.
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      Winks will return in the summer to parent club Spurs, where he will still have a year to go on this contract.
      But even though there could be a new manager in place at the North Londoners by then, SunSport understands the midfielder is likely to be on the move again.
      Winks revealed he was not contacted by anyone at Spurs despite suffering a lengthy injury.
      He said: “I feel indebted to Sampdoria, if I had been available from the start I would have given my all.
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      “The club has always supported me, it was important for my ankle to fully heal.
      “No one from Spurs has contacted me, not even the coach.” More

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      Thierry Henry tells Lionel Messi to quit PSG and re-join Barcelona in shock transfer after being booed by his own fans

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      ARSENAL legend Thierry Henry has advised Lionel Messi to quit Paris Saint-Germain and return to Barcelona “for the love of football”.Messi has endured a frustrating two-year spell at PSG, which has seen him BOOED by PSG’s own fans in their last two games against Rennes and Lyon.
      Arsenal legend Thierry Henry urged Lionel Messi to leave Paris Saint-Germain for BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Lionel Messi and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry played together at BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      The crowd, frustrated that he’s failed to lead them to Champions League glory, has turned on the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, despite his 18 goals and 17 assists in 33 appearances.
      Henry slammed the “embarrassing” jeers and insists the star forward deserves more respect.
      That is why the Argentina captain’s former Barca team-mate urged him to return to the Nou Camp in June when his contract expires.
      Henry told Amazon Prime: “It’s embarrassing to hear whistles from the Parc.
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      “You can’t whistle one of the best players on the team, who has 13 goals and 13 assists this season.
      “Personally, I would like to see him finish his career at Barcelona, in Europe.
      “After that, I don’t know what he will do. Because the way he left Barcelona after everything he did…
      “I didn’t really like it. For the love of football, he should go back to Barcelona.”
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      Barcelona are interested in re-signing Messi just two years after his sensational exit from Catalonia.
      According to Barca vice president Rafa Yuste, the Blaugrana have been in contact with the 35-year-old.
      Yuste said: “We’ve been in contact with Leo Messi’s camp. Leo knows how much we appreciate him and I’d love for him to come back.
      “For sure Messi loves Barca and the city, so we hope to find the right conditions to continue his history here.” More

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      Arsenal told how much it will cost to seal Ferland Mendy transfer as Real Madrid slap staggering valuation on left-back

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      ARSENAL want to sign Ferland Mendy but it could take a massive fee for Real Madrid to sell, according to reports.The left-back joined Los Blancos for £47million in 2019.
      Arsenal are interested in signing Ferland MendyCredit: Getty
      But injuries have limited his impact at the Bernabeu and Real are open to letting him leave.
      However Arsenal would need to offer in the region of £52.5m in order to land the left-back, according to Fichajes.
      And it is believed they face competition for Mendy’s signature from Manchester City and Newcastle.
      Pep Guardiola’s side was said to be weighing up a move for the France international in January.
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      And the Citizens could be more eager than ever to strike a deal with Joao Cancelo perhaps unlikely to play for the club again – he is on loan at Bayern Munich.
      Real Madrid are reportedly preparing for Mendy’s exit and have a number of replacements in mind.
      Bayern’s Alphonso Davies is said to be at the top of that list, along with Real Vallecano star Fran Garcia.
      Paris Saint-Germain are also believed to be interested in Mendy, with boss Christophe Galtier seeking an upgrade on Nuno Gomes and Juan Bernat.
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      Arsenal could be in the market for a left-back this summer with Kieran Tierney rumoured to be leaving.
      The Gunners are said to be open to offers for the Scot with Newcastle amongst the clubs interested. More

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      Arsenal hold talks over Youri Tielemans transfer with Leicester star available on free when deal runs out in summer

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      ARSENAL have held talks with Youri Tielemans’ representatives ahead of a possible summer transfer from Leicester, according to reports.The midfielder, 25, has long been on the Gunners’ radar.
      Youri Tielemans is set to leave Leicester this summerCredit: Getty
      And with his King Power contract set to expire at the end of the season, Mikel Arteta’s side are on red alert.
      According to TeamTalk, Arsenal have already spoken to Tielemans’ camp about a possible North London switch.
      But the Belgian’s wage demands could scupper a deal.
      It is claimed that Tielemans and Co are hoping for a contract that would put him among Arsenal’s top earners.
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      Newcastle and Liverpool are reportedly both also keen on signing the 58-cap Belgium star.
      But neither side would be eager to match his current wage demands.
      Unless his price goes down, Tielemans could leave the Prem this summer.
      In addition to Arsenal, Newcastle and Liverpool, he has received interest from Italy and Spain.
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      Tielemans memorably scored the winning goal in the 2021 FA Cup final for the Foxes.
      But his time at the King Power could come to a sorry end next month.
      The Foxes currently occupy 19th position in the table, having accrued just 25 points from 28 matches so far this term.
      Their dreadful form saw them part company with manager Brendan Rodgers on Sunday.
      Coaches Adam Sadler and Mike Stowell have been placed in temporary charge.
      Brendan Rodgers was sacked on Sunday with Leicester in the relegation zoneCredit: Reuters More