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Pundits predict Tottenham star will be subject of summer transfer battle
Tottenham Hotspur could face a fight to retain the services of Toby Alderweireld this summer. The Belgian is enjoying an excellent season with Spurs having established himself as a first-choice centre-back under manager Jose Mourinho. However, pundits featuring in the latest Kick-off podcast by De Telegraaf claimed that PSV Eindhoven have already been in touch with his agent over a return to the Netherlands. It was also suggested that PSV’s hopes of signing the defender could be dashed if his former club Ajax decided to submit an offer. SL View – Toby Alderweireld The 31-year-old is under contract until 2023, so it would be a surprise if Spurs allowed him to leave this summer. He has been in fine form under Mourinho, and it would take a significant offer to tempt the Portuguese into sellin...
Mourinho: Underperforming Spurs star set for run out at Marine
Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Gareth Bale could play for Tottenham Hotspur in their FA Cup third round match at Marine on Sunday. Spurs have already reached the final of the Carabao Cup this season and will be eager to make similar progress in the FA Cup The non-league team have played seven matches to reach this stage of the competition and could be rewarded by facing one of football’s biggest stars. Bale has struggled for fitness and form since returning to Spurs on loan from Real Madrid, but he has indicated that he wants to be involved this weekend. “He trained today for the first time with us and tomorrow for the second time,” Mourinho said. “Tomorrow after training we will make a decision. “It’s also a way to show you the way we are looking, the respect we have for this fixture, i...
6 FA Cup games to watch this weekend
The third round of the FA Cup is upon us, and there are plenty of reasons to be excited. The big boys have entered the pot, giving us some tasty fixtures and several potential upsets. Here are some games that might be worth keeping an eye out for this weekend. Aston Villa vs Liverpool (Friday, January 8, 19:45) Villa hoping to upset the odds against Liverpool Aston Villa welcome champions Liverpool to Villa Park on Friday night, in one of three all-Premier League ties. On the surface, the visitors will seem like the favourites. However, Jurgen Klopp’s men aren’t in the greatest form right now, picking up just two points from their last three outings. Furthermore, the Reds have lost their last two visits to Villa Park by an aggregate score of 12-2. Although, in fairness, they were playing t...
Tottenham Hotspur eyeing up Serie A youngster
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign Sampdoria youngster Mikkel Damsgaard, according to journalist Nicolo Schira on Twitter. The 20-year-old joined Sampdoria from Nordsjaelland in the summer transfer window of 2020 for an estimated fee of €6.7m. His opening months have in Serie A have been promising, registering two goals and three assists in 15 appearances, including an assist against title-chasing Inter Milan last time out. Damsgaard is attracting attention for his performances this season This form has attracted attention from Tottenham, who are being linked with the Danish winger by journalist Nicolo Schira. The Lilywhites have had some troubles on the wings this season. While Heung-min Son and Harry Kane have are guaranteed starters in the front three, no one can nail down their...
Report: Tottenham plotting January move for versatile £45m Real Madrid man
According to AS, Tottenham Hotspur head coach Jose Mourinho is keen on bringing Real Madrid defender Eder Militao to North London before the end of the January transfer window. Spurs were interested in signing the Brazilian during the summer, but a move didn’t work out. They are now willing to try again as Mourinho looks to bolster his options at the back for a crucial and busy second half of 2020-21. Militao is out of favour at the Santiago Bernabeu and has played just three times across La Liga and Champions League so far this season. Madrid could be open to letting him go, but Spurs and other suitors must be willing to pay close to the £45 million they spent on him in the summer of 2019. The 22-year-old is primarily a centre-back, but he plays excellently well at right-back too, and suc...
Report: Jose Mourinho has lost faith in his summer signing
Gareth Bale returned to Tottenham Hotspur on a loan deal earlier this summer but the Welshman has failed to live up to the expectations so far. The 31-year-old has made eleven appearances for the London side in all competitions and he has scored three goals. Spurs fans would have expected a lot more from the winger when their club decided to sign him on loan with the option to make the move permanent. The player has had knee problems and calf problems since his move and Spanish publication Sport are reporting that Tottenham are now unwilling to activate the purchase option for Bale. Apparently, Jose Mourinho has lost confidence in the player and he will return to Madrid once his loan deal is over. It seems that the Spanish giants will be stuck with the Welshman until his contract expires i...
Report: Euro giants plotting January move for Spurs star, Mourinho would approve exit
According to The Daily Telegraph, Paris Saint-Germain are optimistic of their chances of finally landing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli on loan following the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as Thomas Tuchel’s successor. The European giants saw Spurs knock back three bids to sign the England international on loan last summer and, while chairman Daniel Levy remains reluctant about doing a deal, Pochettino is keen on a reunion. The Argentine helped turn Alli into one of the best players in the English top-flight during his time in the Tottenham dugout, and both have remained in touch since his sacking. The 24-year-old isn’t in the first-team plans of head coach Jose Mourinho and sometimes fails to make Spurs’ matchday squads. He has been left confused by some of the treatment from ...
Opinion: Why Mohamed Simakan would be an excellent signing for Tottenham or Everton
The news that numerous Premier League clubs are monitoring the situation with Strasbourg defender Mohamed Simakan is undoubtedly an intriguing proposition. According to Sky Sports, at least four unnamed top-flight clubs are considering making a move for the French under-20 international. AC Milan were believed to be leading the race to sign Simakan, with journalist Fabrizio Romano claiming that the Italian club were close to completing a deal. However, their bid remains short of what Strasbourg are demanding, opening up the possibility of other clubs making an offer. Mohamed Simakan – Our View Simakan is rated as one of the most promising young defenders in Europe having already established himself in Strasbourg’s first team. The 20-year-old was linked with both Everton and Tottenham Hotsp...
Report: Tottenham make decision regarding Dele Alli’s future amid January transfer links
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has been linked with a move away from the London club this month but it seems that the Premier League side are not willing to let him leave because of their current injury situation. According to Sky Sports, the likes of Gareth Bale, Giovani Lo Celso and Erik Lamela are injured and Tottenham believed that Dele Alli could fill those positions if needed. The 24-year-old midfielder is thought to be a target for Paris Saint-Germain this month. Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino took over at the French club earlier in the week and it is understandable why they are keen on signing Dele Alli. Pochettino was instrumental in the England international’s development at Tottenham and the reunion could be beneficial for both parties. It will be interesting to se...
VAR Once Again Under Scrutiny as Tottenham Defeat Brentford in Semi-Final
Tottenham Hotspur have reached the final of the Carabao Cup after defeating Brentford 2-0 in North London. It was a fairly straightforward first half for Jose Mourinho’s men, who went into the break leading without coming under much threat. The deadlock was broken by an unlikely source. Sergio Reguilon whipped in a beauty of a cross for Moussa Sissoko, who headed home unmarked from eight yards out in the 12th minute. Sissoko celebrates his first goal in over a year Spurs almost went two up shortly before half time, when Bees striker Ivan Toney almost turned the ball into his own net from Heung-min Son’s corner, only for goalkeeper David Raya to pull off a fine save. The second half was far more eventful. Spurs twice came close to doubling their lead, first when Serge Aurier fired over from...
Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford Predicted Lineups
Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford clash in the Carabao Cup tonight, with a final at Wembley at stake. For Tottenham, this is a big opportunity to end their notorious trophy drought, having not lifted a piece of silverware since this competition in 2008. Manager Jose Mourinho has a knack for winning trophies everywhere he’s been, and he will be hoping to continue that in North London. Mourinho will be eyeing up another trophy for his collection Spurs will go into this game as hot favourites. However, they cannot afford to underestimate their opponents. Brentford have already beaten Southampton, West Bromwich Albion, Fulham, and Newcastle United to reach this stage. They will need to add another two Premier League clubs to their list of scalps to lift the trophy. For the Bees, they have an out...
Alan Shearer’s Premier League Team of the Week
Alan Shearer has given his best XI from the latest round of Premier League fixtures. Rather unsurprisingly, Manchester City and Arsenal are both heavily represented, having pulled off dominant victories over Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion respectively. Southampton feature three times overall following their shock triumph against Liverpool, while Manchester United also own two players in the team. 👔 Hasenhuttl🧤 De Gea👕 Bailly👕 Stones👕 Stephens👕 Saka👕 Smith Rowe👕 Gundogan👕 Tierney 👕 De Bruyne👕 Kane👕 Ings Agree with @alanshearer‘s MW17 #PL picks? pic.twitter.com/LWFUD8J64Z — Premier League (@premierleague) January 5, 2021 David De Gea – After a dip in performances over the last two yea...
