England manager Gareth Southgate is thought to be flattered by Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in him, according to Standard Sport. However, he would only consider the role if he is sacked by the England FA following a disappointing European Championship campaign. Southgate currently has no plans to walk away from the Three Lions job to manage Spurs, but that could change after this summer. Chairman Daniel Levy is reportedly considering the 50-year-old for the job due to his relationship with star striker Harry Kane. The England international has huge respect for Southgate, and appointing him could help Tottenham retain his services. Spurs have also been linked with RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann and Ajax’s Erik ten Hag, but the duo are no longer available for the job. The German h...
Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick is thought to be interested in becoming Tottenham Hotspur’s next boss, despite being linked to the German national team job, according to The Telegraph. However, Spurs have not reciprocated the interest despite their desire to appoint a top-class replacement for Jose Mourinho. Their search has not gone smoothly to date, with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy thwarted in his attempts to replace the Portuguese. Levy wanted RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann to succeed Mourinho, but Bayern Munich pipped him to the 33-year-old. Spurs turned to Ajax Erik ten Hag, but the Eredivisie giants handed their manager a new contract until 2023 today. Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers is also on Levy’s radar, but it will potentially cost around £70 million to recruit t...
Interim Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ryan Mason has insisted that failing to qualify for next season’s Champions League will not impact Harry Kane’s future. Addressing the media before his side’s Premier League clash against Sheffield United on Sunday, Mason was quizzed about the matter. He said: “I don’t think so. Harry Kane loves this football club. That’s been proven over the last seven or eight years. “He’s one of the best strikers in the world. Everyone knows that. We know that, and I’d like to think Harry knows that as well.” SL View: Are trophies required to justify Kane’s world-class status? Harry Kane’s Carabao Cup disappointment could spark the beginning of the end for his Tottenham career Few would disagree with Mason’s comments regarding Kane’s world-class status, with the...
According to Sportitalia TV journalist Gianluigi Longari, Manchester City have joined Manchester United and Liverpool in the race for Leeds United winger Raphinha. Manchester City join the race for Leeds United winger #Raphinha. Manchester United and Liverpool still interested in him, confirmed. Nothing decided yet cause #LUFC want to keep him. #MUFC #LFC #MCFC @tvdellosport — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) April 30, 2021 The Brazilian attacking midfielder has hit the ground running since moving to Elland Road from Rennes last summer, and the Premier League bigwigs are keeping tabs on him. Sportslens View Raphinha has six goals and six assists in 26 league games for Leeds thus far, and he has been a huge miss for head coach Marcelo Bielsa’s side since getting injured. His last appearance ca...
Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a blow in their search for a new manager after Ajax decided to offer Erik ten Hag a new deal. His home? Amsterdam… ❌❌❌ +1 for Erik ten Hag ➥ 2023 — AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) April 30, 2021 Spurs were in talks with the Eredivisie boss and he had emerged top of chairman Daniel Levy’s list after Bayern Munich pipped him to RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann. The North Londoners will now have to turn their attention elsewhere as they look for Jose Mourinho’s replacement, and Sky Sports journalist and Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on their search: Ten Hag has extended his contract with Ajax – he has *not* turned down Tottenham.#THFC board decided to take a step back after talking with ten Hag in the last 48 hour...
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund have not done their chances of buying Newcastle United any favours after inadvertently admitting that chairman Mohammed Bin Salman owns the consortium. The Premier League did not approve their plan to buy Newcastle in a £300 million deal last year, insisting that Saudi Arabia was hiding behind PIF to take over the club. The Saudis have been found guilty of broadcast piracy, while Bin Salman has been found guilty of approving the murder of exiled Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is awaiting the decision of an arbitration court case that focuses on Saudi State control of PIF. The Magpies’ chances of winning the litigation were dealt a huge blow after Sportsmail revealed that Saudi’s Crown had urged UK Prime Minister B...
Brighton and Hove Albion defender Solly March has admitted that he is open to leaving his club if the chance to join a bigger club comes calling. The news could come as a huge transfer boost for West Ham United, who were linked with the 26-year-old last September and reportedly opened negotiations with the Seagulls over a potential transfer. However, that move did not work out and March remained at Brighton, featuring in their opening 21 Premier League fixtures of the campaign and weighing in with two goals and an assist. “I’ve never been close to leaving the club,” the Brighton wing-back told The Set Pieces. “But there are always aspirations to play for as big a club as you can. No disrespect to Brighton, but if that opportunity comes, I will try and take it. I don’t think that’s too bad ...
Tottenham Hotspur have ended their interest in Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers after learning appointing him could cost them £70 million, according to The Sun. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy was keen to have the former Liverpool boss succeed Jose Mourinho after Bayern Munich pipped him to RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann. While Rodgers publicly dismissed the prospect of becoming Tottenham’s next boss, Levy was confident of finally getting his man after trying to appoint him as Harry Redknapp’s successor in 2012. However, Leicester’s expected compensation demands of £20m have put him off. While Rodgers currently earns up to £10m a season at the King Power Stadium, Spurs would need to offer a four-year deal of £12.5m-per-year to have a chance of landing him. The north London gian...
Aston Villa want to sign Burnley winger Dwight McNeil this summer and are preparing a huge bid ahead of the transfer window, according to Football Insider. The England youth international has been a key player for the Clarets over the last four campaigns, making 102 appearances and weighing in with seven goals and 16 assists. Burnley recently rewarded McNeil with a new deal that runs until 2024 with the option of another year, but that will not dissuade Villa from going after his signature. The Midlands outfit want to bolster their attacking ranks this summer in a bid to mount a stronger top-six challenge next season. Villa have largely depended on the creativity of Jack Grealish in the final third, and his injury-enforced absence has dealt a huge blow to their recent form. Dean Smith’s si...
According to The Sun, football super-agent Jorge Mendes has offered Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo to Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs parted ways with head coach Jose Mourinho last Monday and are searching for a replacement. Chairman Daniel Levy has put under-23s boss Ryan Mason in interim charge until the end of the season, and his preferred candidate to replace the sacked Portuguese – RB Leipzig’s Julian Nagelsmann – has been snatched up by Bayern Munich. Mendes has made contact with Tottenham as he looks to offer them Espirito Santo. The Portuguese agent is also working on bringing former Benfica boss Bruno Lage to the Premier League to replace the 47-year-old at Wolves. Espirito Santo led the Midlands outfit to Premier League promotion in his first season in charge and he...
According to Sportsmail, Everton have been offered Atletico Madrid right-back Kieran Trippier ahead of the summer transfer window. Manager Carlo Ancelotti wants to bolster the position ahead of the new season with Seamus Coleman already in the twilight of his career. While the Toffees have been linked with Norwich City right-back Max Aarons, latest reports claim they no longer see the player as an option as he does not fit the profile they are looking for. Everton are looking at other options, and it will be interesting to see whether they will attempt to land Trippier. The England international left Tottenham Hotspur for Atletico in the summer of 2019, and he has since weighed in with 10 La Liga assists in 48 games. The 30-year-old has been very crucial as Diego Simeone’s side look to win...
West Ham United are scouting Woking striker Jayden Wareham, but they face stiff competition from some of their Premier League rivals for his signature. According to The Telegraph, the Hammers want to take the teenager from non-league football, but Southampton, Leicester City and Chelsea are also keen on him. The Blues appear to be leading in the race for the 17-year-old, but they are yet to wrap up a deal. West Ham are targeting youngsters from the lower divisions for their youth teams after Brexit rules introduced in January made it harder to sign players from abroad. Sportslens View Wareham has caught their attention and has proven he can become a top-flight player in a couple of years from now. The Hammers target was released by Queens Park Rangers two years ago but has been playing sen...