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European Super League clubs set to be given hefty fine by Premier League
The Premier League plans to punish the six clubs that attempted to break away and form a new European Super League with a substantial fine, reports the Telegraph. On April 18, it was announced that 12 of Europe’s biggest clubs had planned to break away from the Champions League and form a new European Super League. The clubs involved were Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan. Florentino Perez and Andrea Agnelli were at the heart of the negotiations The idea was met with widespread outrage from the footballing world. Fans gathered outside grounds to protest, while top players and pundits were critical of the idea. Some of the game’s governing bodies threatened bans for ...
Graham Potter insists he’s happy at Brighton amid Tottenham links
Graham Potter has played down reports that he could be set to replace Jose Mourinho at Tottenham Hotspur, insisting he’s happy at Brighton & Hove Albion. Tottenham are in the hunt for a new manager after Mourinho was sacked in April, less than a week before the club’s Carabao Cup final. Former midfielder Ryan Mason has taken temporary charge and won both of his two league games against Southampton and Sheffield United, although he was beaten at Wembley by Manchester City. Ryan Mason took over from Mourinho in April Several names have been mentioned as potential successors to Mourinho, although it doesn’t seem like an announcement is close. Julian Nagelsmann was the number one target, but he has instead gone to Bayern Munich, while Ajax’s Erik ten Hag has renewed his contract in Amsterd...
Report: Levy has made crucial transfer decision and Spurs fans will absolutely love it
Tottenham Hotspur will not accept any offers for their star striker Harry Kane, according to Evening Standard. Kane’s future has been speculated widely in the media, with the player himself stating his desire to win silverware. There are suggestions that if Spurs fail to secure a top-four finish this term, Kane would look to leave the club. The Athletic journalist, David Ornstein, claimed that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will not sell him to a rival club and that he would demand a massive transfer fee for him. The two Manchester clubs are strongly linked with a move for the Spurs striker, but doubts remain about whether they can lure him away from the north London club. Kane has a contract until 2024 and Spurs are in no hurry to sell him. The report from the Evening Standard claim...
‘No way we would allow Graham to leave’: Tottenham dealt manager hunt blow
Brighton & Hove Albion deputy chairman and chief executive Paul Barber has effectively ruled out Graham Potter’s exit this summer. Potter has impressed on the South Coast since taking over as manager in 2019, despite the club fighting relegation for most of this season. The Seagulls have produced multiple dazzling performances, but their finishing in front of goal has let them down. Despite that, Potter’s stock has continued to rise, and the Englishman has recently been linked with the Tottenham Hotspur job. Following Jose Mourinho’s sacking, several of Spurs’ targets have ruled themselves out of the race for job. Tottenham’s list of potential candidates is set to slim even further, with Barber effectively ruling out Potter taking over at Spurs. “We have no desire whatsoever ...
Leeds could be without three first team stars for this weekend’s clash against Spurs
Leeds United have been handed a triple injury blow ahead of their Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. According to the Athletic, winger Helder Costa has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a back injury he picked up against Manchester United on March 25. Costa missed the game against Brighton & Hove Albion at the weekend, and his absence for the remainder of the season will certainly weaken the Leeds attack. The report adds that Brazilian winger Raphinha and midfielder Kalvin Phillips could also miss out on Saturday. Raphinha has been a key attacker for Leeds this season but has been sidelined since the horrendous tackle from Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho. Phillips has a knee problem, and he will be desperate to recover in time to face t...
‘Would be very good!’ – £25m Spurs man reacts as 40y/o becomes leading contender for job
Tottenham Hotspur left-back Ryan Sessegnon is backing Fulham manager Scott Parker to succeed Jose Mourinho at the North London club. The England youth international is currently on a season-long loan at Bundesliga side Hoffenheim and is hoping to force his way back into first-team reckoning next season. Sessegnon joined Spurs from Fulham in the summer of 2019 for £25 million, but failed to impress, making only 12 appearances under both Mauricio Pochettino and Mourinho. Whoever takes over from the Portuguese permanently would have a huge say on the youngster’s immediate future at Tottenham, and he is hoping that his former boss at Craven Cottage lands the job. “That would be very good,” the 20-year-old told talkSPORT when informed of the reports linking Parker to the Spurs job. “Everyone kn...
Hammers reportedly join Spurs & Tuchel in race for £35m 30-goal hitman with 10 assists
West Ham United have joined Chelsea in the race for Brentford striker Ivan Toney ahead of the summer transfer window, According to The Sun. The 25-year-old has bagged 30 goals and 10 assists in the Championship this term, and he is also attracting interest from Tottenham Hotspur. The Bees are looking to secure Premier League promotion via the play-offs and will cash in on Toney if they fail to. West Ham, Chelsea and Spurs will have to part with £35 million to have a chance of landing the former Peterborough hitman. Sportslens View Hammers boss David Moyes wants to sign another striker after failing to get a direct replacement for Sebastien Haller in January. It appears that the Brentford star has impressed him. Leicester City and Everton have also registered an interest in Toney, but ...
Premier League releases statement about return of fans
The Premier League have released a statement regarding the return of supporters to stadiums. Following the outbreak of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom in early 2020, all football in the country was postponed in March and did not resume until June. The end of the 2019/20 season was played behind closed doors. The 2020/21 campaign began in September, with all games still being played in empty stadiums. Fans briefly returned to certain grounds in December, but they were soon shut again. Arsenal fans in attendance in their fixture against Burnley in December The Premier League hoped that spectators would be able to attend the last two games of the season. Now, they have reaffirmed that ambition in a statement via their official website. They have confirmed that subject to a government decision,...
Spurs have reportedly approached EPL-winning boss who once wanted to sign Kane
Tottenham Hotspur have approached Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte over becoming their permanent boss this summer, according to Corriere dello Sport. The Italian outlet claimed that talks took place last month after Jose Mourinho was sacked, and both parties discussed Spurs’ current squad and potential reinforcements needed for next season. However, Conte is not necessarily looking to leave Inter this summer and will hold talks with the owners at the end of the campaign over the plans for next season. The former Chelsea boss won the Premier League title and FA Cup in the two seasons he spent at Stamford Bridge and could be tempted to return to England if he leaves Inter. Conte’s current contract with the Nerazzurri runs until 2022, and he earns around €13 million after tax. The Itali...
‘Kane absolutely will leave Tottenham’ – Journalist reveals what he has been told
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has been linked with a £90 million summer move to Manchester United, and it will be interesting to see whether chairman Daniel Levy will sanction the transfer. According to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook, he has been told by a Premier League chief that the England international will leave the North London club at the end of the campaign. Kane reportedly wants to quit Spurs if they do not finish the campaign in the top-four as he does not want to go another season without Champions League football. “Well, I was told by somebody high ranking at one of the Premier League clubs that Harry Kane absolutely will leave Tottenham this summer. It’s not even in debate,” Crook said on talkSPORT’s Gameday podcast. What I actually said was ‘I was told by someo...
Man Utd owners reportedly plotting £90m move for Spurs star, he’s open to move
According to The Sun, Manchester United will look to make an audacious move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane this summer, and the Glazers are ready to sanction a £90 million bid for the England international. The Red Devils owners saw fans turn against them again on Sunday with a protest at Old Trafford that saw their clash with Liverpool postponed, and they are looking to appease them with a statement-of-intent signing. Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to sign a world-class hitman and Kane is top of his list. According to SunSport, the Spurs star would be interested in moving to Old Trafford as he seeks to win silverware at club level after several disappointments, but it remains to be seen whether Chairman Daniel Levy will approve a transfer. The Tottenham chief is only willing...
Tottenham to pay part of Jose Mourinho’s salary at Roma
Tottenham Hotspur will pay part of José Mourinho’s salary in his first season at Roma. The Special One will return to Serie A 11 years after leaving Inter, according to Sky Sport Italia, He had warned the Nerazzurri fans he was open to returning to Italy to coach one of their rivals. According to Sky Sport Italia, Mourinho signed his Roma contract on Monday and accepted a pay cut. Tottenham had sacked the Special One earlier in April. The Portuguese coach will earn €7m-a-year, way less than his €16m-a-year contract in North London. However, according to the report, Mourinho will earn the same money in his first season in the Capital as Spurs have agreed to pay part of his salary in his first campaign at the Stadio Olimpico. The so-called ‘Growth decree’ has also had an impact on Mourinho’s...
