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  • Kudus has my attention this season – Didier Drogba

    Kudus has my attention this season – Didier Drogba

    Ghana international and Spurs’ powerhouse’ Mohammed Kudus has earned admiration from several football legends, including former Chelsea legend Didier Drogba.

    It’s been barely three months since his move to Spurs and he is topping chats already. Currently, no winger has more assists, accurate crosses, duels won, or successful attacking actions than Kudus in the top five leagues.

    Drogba while responding to a question about the player has impressed him this  in the English Premier League this season during an interview with Sporty TV which was aired today, Wednesday October 29 mentioned Mohammed Kudus citing his accuracy and stunning finishing.  He also commenced two other players for their standout performances.

    The Ivorian icon replied, “I like Kudus. I used to like [Nicolas] Jackson because I saw a lot of similarities [with myself].“Of course, my brother, Mohammed Salah, King Salah,” the Ivorian legend said. 

    Statistically, Kudus has been one of the most influential wingers in Europe’s top five leagues, leading the charts for assists, accurate crosses, duels won, and successful attacking actions.

    Kudus since joining Spurs in July in the summer transfer window in a £55 million move,has provided five assists and a goal in nine league appearances so far.

    Former West Ham manager and Everton’s current coach David Moyes has also praised Kudus for his outsanding form this season.

    He made these remarks during a pre-match interview ahead of his side’s 3–0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool during the Premier League, matchweek 9.

    According to Moyes, Kudus’ stellar display this season with Spurs and his contributions to the club’s record appear to make him seem like their best signing of the summer.

    Having coached Kudus during their stint at West Ham, Moyes said he “enjoyed managing him.

    “From a distance, he looks like their best buy of the summer. He can play several positions if you want him. He’s a brilliant player. He-Kudus has so many attributes to his game. I hugely enjoyed managing him. He’s just finding his form at Tottenham,” he expressed.

    Moyes and Kudus share a relationship from their one-season run together at West Ham United that had the Hammers make it to the Europa League quarterfinals. David Moyes and Mohammed Kudus left the club in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Moyes exited West Ham by mutual consent at the end of the 2023/24 season, while Kudus left in July 2025 following a dip in form.

    Kudus’ form at Spurs has not only earned praise from his former coach, but also attracted the same from former Man Utd forward and the club’s all-time leading goal scorer, Wayne Rooney.

    According to him, Kudus has become “a breath of fresh air” at Spurs.

    This comes after Kudus played a crucial role in Spurs’ win against Leeds United in their game at Elland Road on Saturday, October 4.

    Just twenty-three minutes into the game, Kudus passed the ball to Mathys Tel, whose deflected shot gave Spurs the lead.

    Leeds equalised Spurs’ lead in the 34th minute through Noah Okafor. However, after twenty-three (23) minutes, Kudus notched a goal in the 57th minute with a superb finish from the edge of the box, restoring his team’s lead.

    This has earned him some praise from Rooney, who lauded him for his form since joining Spurs on July 10 in a £55 million transfer from West Ham United.

    Rooney, speaking on BBC’s Match of the Day, lauded Kudus’ all-round contribution.

    “I think he’s been a breath of fresh air. When you look at the stats from today’s game against Leeds, he’s first in every category: duels won, successful dribbles, shots, touches in the opposition box, and sprints. He’s had a real impact for Tottenham this season,” the England legend said.

    In a breakdown of his performance statistics since joining Tottenham, Rooney explained that “he’s got four assists, which is joint-highest in the Premier League right now, and by far the most successful dribbles. All that was missing was the goal, and I think that strike today will push him to the next level,” he added.

    Tottenham Hotspur officially announced the signing of Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus in a social media post on X on Thursday, July 10. Spurs shared his welcome video with a caption that read, “He only wanted Spurs. Welcome to North London, Mohammed Kudus.”

    The 24-year-old joined the North London side for a 55 million pound fee for his services in a six-year deal that was signed at the Tottenham Stadium.

    Kudus was one of the most talked-about players in the last transfer window.

    The 24-year-old was being sought after by both European and Saudi clubs; however, it is reported that Kudus wants to play for a European club.

    Among the prominent English clubs, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur appeared to be the front-runners in the race for the forward.

    However, it was reported that Kudus was more interested in the Spurs than the Blues.

    The Ghana international winger was expected to stay with West Ham until 2028 after joining them in August 2023 from Ajax for a reported fee of €41.5 million, with an option to extend the deal by an additional year.

    Despite concerns about his inconsistencies in the last campaign, Kudus impressed in his debut Premier League season, scoring 14 goals and providing six assists across all competitions.

    In the Premier League, he made 32 appearances, scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists. He featured once in the FA Cup but didn’t register a goal or assist. In the EFL Cup, he played twice and provided 1 assist without scoring.

    Overall, across all competitions, Kudus made 35 appearances, scored 5 goals, and contributed 4 assists.

    His standout performances in his debut season made him a prime target for several top clubs.

    Tottenham’s interest in bolstering their attack does not end with Kudus, as the club continues to monitor Brentford forward Yoane Wissa.

  • David Moyes praises Kudus, says he’s Spurs’ best signing

    David Moyes praises Kudus, says he’s Spurs’ best signing

    Former West Ham manager and Everton’s current coach David Moyes has praised his Ghana international and Spurs’ prodigy Mohammed Kudus for his outsanding form this season.

    He made these remarks during a pre-match interview ahead of his side’s 3–0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool during the Premier League, matchweek 9.

    According to Moyes, Kudus’ stellar display this season with Spurs and his contributions to the club’s record appear to make him seem like their best signing of the summer.

    Having coached Kudus during their stint at West Ham, Moyes said he “enjoyed managing him.

    “From a distance, he looks like their best buy of the summer. He can play several positions if you want him. He’s a brilliant player. He-Kudus has so many attributes to his game. I hugely enjoyed managing him. He’s just finding his form at Tottenham,” he expressed.

    Moyes and Kudus share a relationship from their one-season run together at West Ham United that had the Hammers make it to the Europa League quarterfinals. David Moyes and Mohammed Kudus left the club in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Moyes exited West Ham by mutual consent at the end of the 2023/24 season, while Kudus left in July 2025 following a dip in form. 

    In 13 games in all competitions, Kudus has a goal and five assists for Spurs, while being a top-three-ranked player among Europe’s top five leagues in dribbles completed.

    Kudus’ form at Spurs has not only earned praise from his former coach, but also attracted the same from former Man Utd forward and the club’s all-time leading goal scorer, Wayne Rooney.

    According to him, Kudus has become “a breath of fresh air” at Spurs.

    This comes after Kudus played a crucial role in Spurs’ win against Leeds United in their game at Elland Road on Saturday, October 4.

    Just twenty-three minutes into the game, Kudus passed the ball to Mathys Tel, whose deflected shot gave Spurs the lead.

    Leeds equalised Spurs’ lead in the 34th minute through Noah Okafor. However, after twenty-three (23) minutes, Kudus notched a goal in the 57th minute with a superb finish from the edge of the box, restoring his team’s lead.

    This has earned him some praise from Rooney, who lauded him for his form since joining Spurs on July 10 in a £55 million transfer from West Ham United.

    Rooney, speaking on BBC’s Match of the Day, lauded Kudus’ all-round contribution.

    “I think he’s been a breath of fresh air. When you look at the stats from today’s game against Leeds, he’s first in every category: duels won, successful dribbles, shots, touches in the opposition box, and sprints. He’s had a real impact for Tottenham this season,” the England legend said.

    In a breakdown of his performance statistics since joining Tottenham, Rooney explained that “he’s got four assists, which is joint-highest in the Premier League right now, and by far the most successful dribbles. All that was missing was the goal, and I think that strike today will push him to the next level,” he added.

    Tottenham Hotspur officially announced the signing of Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus in a social media post on X on Thursday, July 10. Spurs shared his welcome video with a caption that read, “He only wanted Spurs. Welcome to North London, Mohammed Kudus.”

    The 24-year-old joined the North London side for a 55 million pound fee for his services in a six-year deal that was signed at the Tottenham Stadium.

    Kudus was one of the most talked-about players in the last transfer window.

    The 24-year-old was being sought after by both European and Saudi clubs; however, it is reported that Kudus wants to play for a European club.

    Among the prominent English clubs, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur appeared to be the front-runners in the race for the forward.

    However, it was reported that Kudus was more interested in the Spurs than the Blues.

    The Ghana international winger was expected to stay with West Ham until 2028 after joining them in August 2023 from Ajax for a reported fee of €41.5 million, with an option to extend the deal by an additional year.

    Despite concerns about his inconsistencies in the last campaign, Kudus impressed in his debut Premier League season, scoring 14 goals and providing six assists across all competitions.

    During the 2024/25 season, Mohammed Kudus participated in three major competitions for West Ham United: the English Premier League, the FA Cup, and the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup).

    In the Premier League, he made 32 appearances, scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists. He featured once in the FA Cup but didn’t register a goal or assist. In the EFL Cup, he played twice and provided 1 assist without scoring.

    Overall, across all competitions, Kudus made 35 appearances, scored 5 goals, and contributed 4 assists.

    His standout performances in his debut season made him a prime target for several top clubs.

    Tottenham’s interest in bolstering their attack does not end with Kudus, as the club continues to monitor Brentford forward Yoane Wissa.

  • 2010 FIFA WC: We can do better than our predecessors – Kudus

    2010 FIFA WC: We can do better than our predecessors – Kudus

     Ghanaian attacking midfielder and Tottenham Hotspur star Mohammed Kudus is confident the current Black Stars can outdo what their predecessors did in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

    In 2010, Ghana’s legendary Black Stars squad reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup in South Africa, coming close to becoming the first African team to qualify for the semi-finals.

    However, the dream was cut short after the team’s top scorer, Asamoah Gyan, missed a crucial penalty that would have sealed the historic achievement.

    Since then, Ghana has barely made it anywhere close to such a stage. In the last World Cup, which was hosted in Qatar, Ghana exited at the group stage.

    However, Kudus is confident that the current squad, including himself, are capable of restoring the country’s dying glory in the sport. During an interview with Sports Illustrated, which was aired on Thursday, October 2, he said, 

    “2010, we went all the way to the quarterfinals. And I believe this squad can even do more than that. But first we have to qualify, and then we can focus on the tournament itself.”

    For the 25-year-old, representing Ghana goes beyond sport, carrying deep personal pride.

    “I think you represent your country like a one-time thing. That’s the one with the biggest emotion and feeling for me. It means a lot wearing that jersey with a lot of pride,” he added.

    The four-time African champions need just four points from the two fixtures to secure their ticket to next year’s tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

    After failing to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Tottenham Hotspur star Mohammed Kudus said, 

    “We have to qualify at all costs. I think we are on the right path now. Obviously, AFCON is also one of the major tournaments that the country loves and wants to participate in. Not qualifying was a big disappointment, but I think the full focus now is on the World Cup qualifiers”.

    The Black Stars are set to pitch their camp in Morocco for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic (CAR), slated for October 8.

    Black Stars, who were originally scheduled to assemble and camp in Accra, will now head straight to Morocco. The change in plans, according to the Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, during an appearance on Woezor TV, is to allow the players more recovery time and to avoid logistical challenges.

    “Various discussions have been held, and I can confirm that there is a proposal that the players will report to Morocco instead of Accra because we don’t have enough time to prepare for the game,” he said.

    He explained that since most of the players will be in action for their clubs over the weekend, they are expected to report to camp on Sunday, with the last group arriving on Monday.

    “These players will play for their respective clubs this weekend, so we are expecting that the players will report to camp on Sunday and then the last badge of players are expected on Monday since the game is on a Wednesday so if they reports to Accra, they will have to be flown to Morocco either on Monday or Tuesday which will be a lot of work because the players will not have enough time and space to rest in between the period and some of the players will be coming from a far disctance so the last meeting we had, we proposed that we will meet in Morocco instead of meeting in Accra before flying to Morocco and that what is being firmed up,” he added.

    Also, Ghana’s head coach, Otto Addo, has finalised his squad for the double-header. He released the squad list yesterday, October 2, with the official list. Following the clash with CAR, the Black Stars will return to Accra to host Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, October 12, in their final qualifier.

    Full Squad Overview

    Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati Zigi (St. Gallen), Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak), Joseph Anang (St. Patrick’s Athletic)

    Defenders: Alexander Djiku (Spartak Moscow), Mohammed Salisu (AS Monaco), Gideon Mensah (Auxerre), Alidu Seidu (Clermont Foot), Caleb Yirenkyi (FC Nordsjælland), Kojo Peprah Oppong (OGC Nice)

    Midfielders: Thomas Partey (Villarreal CF), Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur), Elisha Owusu (Auxerre), Kwasi Sibo (Real Oviedo), Prince Owusu (Medeama SC)

    Forwards: Inaki Williams (Athletic Club), Antoine Semenyo (AFC Bournemouth), Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy), Kamaldeen Sulemana (Atalanta), Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester City), Jordan Ayew (Leicester City), Christopher Bonsu Baah (Al-Qadsiah)

    Ghana currently lead Group I with 19 points and require a victory to confirm their fifth World Cup appearance.

    The Ghana Black Stars have moved a rank higher in the latest FIFA ranking. This comes after their recent performances in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

    The team have climbed from 76th to 75th. The Black Stars, after two matches with Chad and Mali, respectively, still sit atop Group 1 with 19 points, despite drawing with Chad on September 4 at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno in N’Djamena.

    However, they had a win in their clash with Mali. Black Stars led by a goal, securing for themselves three (3) extra points and a point from Chad’s draw.

    Despite the global improvement, their standing in Africa remains unchanged, with the four-time African champions still ranked 14th on the continent.

    In July, Ghana’s Black Stars fell about six places in FIFA’s rankings at the time.

    This was after their loss to Angola and a 1-1 draw with Niger during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in September during the international break.

    In the ranking released on July 10, Ghana ranked 76th in the FIFA World Rankings. This leaves the former African giant out of the top 10 national teams as they continue the push to rejoin the continent’s elite.

    According to the July ranking, Argentina still held its spot as number one, followed by Spain, France, and then England, with Brazil taking the fifth spot.

    In Africa, Morocco sat on top with its 12th position on the global level with 1,698.72 points. Senegal also moved a spot up from its 19th position last year.

    Egypt dropped to 34 on the global scale but remained 3rd in Africa despite its slight dip from the 32nd position, which was caused by a quiet international window with no matches played since March.

  • Tottenham blasts offensive chants at Old Trafford

    Tottenham blasts offensive chants at Old Trafford

    Tottenham Hotspur are collaborating with local law enforcement and stadium security to track down fans involved in “disgraceful” anti-gay chants during their 3-0 victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

    In a statement, Spurs condemned the behavior, stating, “This is entirely intolerable, deeply offensive, and not an appropriate way to support the team.”

    “The Club will be working closely with the Police and stewards to identify anyone instigating or joining in with the chanting — we shall take the strongest possible action in accordance with our Sanctions and Banning Policy.”

    Tottenham has encouraged fans at Premier League matches to confidentially report any incidents they witness to the club.

    “We shall be continuing our work with our LGBTQ+ supporters’ association, Proud Lilywhites, to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans on matchdays,” the club said.

    “We all have a responsibility to act as ambassadors of Tottenham Hotspur, and discrimination of any kind has no place at our club.”

  • My win always is in the second year – Spurs manager

    My win always is in the second year – Spurs manager

    Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has confidently remarked, “I always win in my second year,” following their narrow 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in the north London derby.

    The match saw Gabriel head in the decisive goal from a corner, pushing Arsenal up to second place in the Premier League standings.

    Despite the loss, Spurs have only managed one win in their four league matches this season. Postecoglou, who previously managed Celtic, is now in his second season at Tottenham, having guided them to a fifth-place finish in the 2023-24 campaign.

    After the disappointing loss, the Australian was asked about a pre-season interview where he said “usually in my second season I win things.”.

    He told Sky Sports: “I’ll correct myself – I don’t usually win things, I always win things in my second year. Nothing’s changed.

    “I’ve said it now. I don’t say things unless I believe them.”

    Ange Postecoglou expressed confidence that Tottenham can compete for trophies this season, despite the club’s last piece of silverware being the 2008 League Cup—their only major win in the 21st century.

    The Spurs manager pointed to his track record of success, having secured league titles in his second season with South Melbourne, Brisbane Roar, and Yokohama F. Marinos.

    He also guided Australia to victory in the Asian Cup two years after taking charge, and won back-to-back Scottish Premiership titles during his time at Celtic.

    Postecoglou firmly believes this pattern of second-season success could extend to his tenure at Tottenham.

  • Spurs advance talks in £60m deal for Bournemouth’s Solanke

    Spurs advance talks in £60m deal for Bournemouth’s Solanke

    Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly nearing a £60 million agreement with Bournemouth to secure the services of striker Dominic Solanke.

    The 26-year-old striker has a release clause of approximately £65 million, as confirmed by Bournemouth owner Bill Foley in an interview with BBC Sport last month. Despite this, the two clubs are working on a deal that would see the transfer fee settled below that figure.

    Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is eager to bolster his attacking options, particularly after the departure of England captain Harry Kane to Bayern Munich last summer, which left a significant gap in Spurs’ front line.

    Solanke is coming off the back of his most successful season to date, netting 21 goals in 42 appearances for Bournemouth, a performance that has clearly caught the eye of Tottenham.

    Should the transfer be finalized, it would mark Bournemouth’s most lucrative sale ever, surpassing the £40 million they received from Manchester City for defender Nathan Ake in 2020.

    Solanke initially joined Bournemouth in 2019 from Liverpool for £19 million, and Liverpool are understood to have included a substantial sell-on clause in that deal.

    In July, Foley mentioned that while he would prefer Solanke to remain at the club, Bournemouth had already identified “two or three candidates” as possible replacements if a move materializes.

  • Spurs star Son’s father charged for verbal abuse of young players

    Spurs star Son’s father charged for verbal abuse of young players

    Tottenham Hotspur, Son Heung-min’s father, Son Woong-jung, is facing allegations of verbally abusing a young player at his football academy in South Korea, according to a police interview transcript provided to AFP by a lawyer on Monday.

    Son Woong-jung, a well-known figure in South Korea and author of a best-selling memoir about his role in his son’s rise to prominence as a top Premier League striker, is now at the center of controversy.

    The family of a 12-year-old player, referred to only as Kim, reported to the police that he was subjected to inappropriate language shortly after starting at Son’s academy in November.

    “I was called out by coach Son for making a mistake during a passing practice,” Kim alleged in the interview.

    The coach then continued with a tirade of foul and abusive language and called the boy various offensive names on multiple different occasions, Kim told police investigating the academy.

    The boy was also allegedly hit with a corner flag by Son Heung-yun, the brother of the Tottenham striker, leaving a large bruise on his left thigh.

    Son Heung-yun previously said that he and Son Heung-min were “hit by our father a lot when training, which is unimaginable these days”.

    “Some of our neighbours even doubted he was our real father,” he told AFP in a 2019 interview.

    Son senior has described his actions at the academy as tough love designed to avoid his young charges becoming “failed athletes”.

    Son Woong-jung asserts that he made efforts to address the situation with the family in a peaceful manner, but they reportedly sought an exorbitant settlement.

    Ryu Jae-yool, Kim’s lawyer, described the case to AFP as indicative of a “long-standing pattern of child abuse masked as training methods.”

    Son Woong-jung and his coaching staff are under investigation, and depending on the severity of the findings, they could face fines or, if necessary, the matter may be taken to court, Ryu added.

    “I expect Son to be indicted and tried at court,” Ryu said, adding that this would “contribute to ridding the country of physical and verbal abuse against youth”.

    Separately, Kim’s family have also reported Son senior to the state-run Korea Sport Ethics Centre for an investigation.

    As part of the probe, authorities will question young players to determine if they have experienced verbal or physical abuse and will refer the case to law enforcement if wrongdoing is found.

  • What a player! – Arsenal fans call for ‘forever’ contract for Partey after Spurs clash

    What a player! – Arsenal fans call for ‘forever’ contract for Partey after Spurs clash

    Arsenal fans are urging the club to extend Thomas Partey’s contract following his stellar performance against Tottenham on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

    The Ghanaian midfielder, also the deputy skipper for the Black Stars, played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s thrilling 3-2 victory over their North London rivals.

    Partey’s standout display against Tottenham adds to his impressive showing in the previous match against Chelsea, where his midfield dominance contributed to Arsenal’s commanding 5-0 win.

    With these recent performances, Arsenal supporters consider the Ghanaian as a vital asset to the team, advocating for a long-term contract extension.

    Many fans believe that Partey’s unique contributions make him indispensable to the squad, with some even labeling him as the best defensive midfielder in the Premier League.

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta echoed this sentiment, highlighting Partey’s significance to the team’s success.

    “He’s a really important player, and we have missed him for many months. He looks in great shape. It’s his presence, his quality, his physicality and his experience”.

    Thomas Partey joined Arsenal in 2020 and signed a five-year contract. His contract will expire in 2025. Therefore, he has one year remaining.

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  • Pep appears unconcerned as Man City’s winless stint wage on

    Pep appears unconcerned as Man City’s winless stint wage on

    Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, reassured that the team’s longest winless run in the Premier League in six years should not be a cause for alarm following their thrilling 3-3 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

    Despite Jack Grealish’s 81st-minute goal seemingly securing victory for the champions, Dejan Kulusevski’s header in the 90th minute resulted in City’s third successive draw.

    Guardiola and his team expressed frustration when a potential game-winning moment involving Grealish was halted by referee Simon Hooper, who had initially allowed the advantage but later called a foul on Erling Haaland in the build-up.

    After the intense match, City found themselves in third place in the standings, trailing leaders Arsenal by three points and one point behind Liverpool.

    Guardiola, having regained his composure after a heated closing stage, downplayed concerns despite City conceding eight goals in their last three Premier League games and two in the midweek Champions League clash against RB Leipzig.

    “The performance was quite similar to what we have done lately,” Guardiola told a press conference. “The people say you’re concerned about goals you concede, of course but the chances we concede, no.

    “It’s not the first time we are in this situation where we are playing well but results don’t come.”

    Of the late controversy, Guardiola refused to blame the decision for his side’s failure to win.

    “I make mistakes; the players make mistakes,” Guardiola said. “It surprised me because when Erling went down, if you whistle, then it’s fine but when he stands up and continues and the ref makes the gesture to play on, then after he makes the pass, he stops the game.

    “After (Haaland) made the pass, he stopped the game. I don’t want to criticise them. On the touchline, sometimes I lose my mind; my gesture was not proper.

    “I would say we didn’t draw for that. They are happy, Tottenham for the point. We are less happy but the performance is similar to what we have done lately.”

    Injury-plagued Tottenham halted a three-match losing streak in the league, and manager Ange Postecoglou expressed optimism that his team is emerging from a challenging period that commenced with a loss to Chelsea.

    Numerous injuries and suspensions have disrupted his side following an impressive start to the season.

    However, Sunday’s draw against City is expected to boost team morale as they approach Thursday’s home clash with West Ham United.

    Postecoglou is hopeful that the resilient performance against City signals a turning point for Tottenham, despite the setbacks they’ve faced in recent matches.

    “I always feel that if you can get through these tough periods by staying true to the team you want to be, then you come out of it stronger, irrespective of the knocks you get along the way,” the Australian said.

  • Jorginho speaks after ‘painful mistake’ in Arsenal-Spurs 2-2 thriller at Emirates Stadium

    Jorginho speaks after ‘painful mistake’ in Arsenal-Spurs 2-2 thriller at Emirates Stadium

    Jorginho has expressed his gratitude to Arsenal fans for their support following his “painful mistake” during the recent north London derby.

    Arsenal twice took the lead against their arch-rivals Tottenham at Emirates Stadium. First, Bukayo Saka’s play forced an own goal from Cristian Romero, and then Saka himself converted a penalty.

    However, the game ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw.

    Spurs’ Son Heung-min scored a brace, with Jorginho gifting him the second goal. After Saka’s penalty, the Italian midfielder hesitated on the ball in the midfield, allowing James Maddison to steal it and set up Son for the equaliser.

    Despite his error, Jorginho appreciates the Arsenal supporters for standing by him during the match.

    Jorginho has posted on Instagram about potentially costing Arsenal two precious points, with fans taking to chanting his name rather than getting on his back: “A painful mistake today, but seeing how everyone reacted after my mistake to support and lift me up—my team-mates, coaches, staff and you Arsenal fans—it gives me even more motivation to work harder and harder because all of you deserve the best version of myself.

    “Thank you so much for the support of the Arsenal family.”

  • It’s official! Harry Kane now with the Bavarians

    It’s official! Harry Kane now with the Bavarians

    Bayern Munich has officially announced the acquisition of renowned Tottenham striker and England’s national team captain, Harry Kane, in a transfer deal worth £100 million ($127 million).

    The confirmation of Kane’s transfer comes after several weeks of negotiations and some contemplation on the player’s part in recent days.

    Having made his decision, the 30-year-old striker has put pen to paper on a four-year contract that extends until the summer of 2027.

    As part of this transition, Kane will inherit the No. 9 jersey previously worn by Robert Lewandowski, who departed for Barcelona a year ago.

    While there is a possibility that the English striker might make his debut tonight against RB Leipzig in the DFL-Supercup, it remains uncertain whether he will be part of the starting lineup.

    This uncertainty arises from the fact that the deal wasn’t officially confirmed until Saturday morning, and Kane has yet to train with his new teammates.

  • Messi recommended Harry Kane to PSG before leaving

    Messi recommended Harry Kane to PSG before leaving

    Renowned England international, Harry Kane, might be making a move in the upcoming summer transfer window, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) appears to be a potential destination for him.

    PSG is actively searching for a marquee center-forward, especially with Kylian Mbappe’s impending departure. I

    nterestingly, Lionel Messi allegedly recommended Kane as an ideal candidate for the role, and the French club seems willing to heed Messi’s advice.

    Currently, Kane is in the final year of his contract with Tottenham Hotspur, and this situation has caught the attention of Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga champions, who are also keen on acquiring him.

    However, PSG is determined to disrupt Bayern’s plans and secure Kane’s services for themselves.

    Having served Tottenham for an impressive 13 seasons, Kane has etched his name in the club’s history.

    Throughout his tenure, he has played 456 matches and scored an impressive 284 goals, making him a highly sought-after talent.

    In response to Kane’s refusal to sign a new deal, Tottenham has issued an ultimatum, demanding that he either commits to a new contract or be sold this summer.

    Spurs’ owner, Joe Lewis, is reportedly frustrated with the situation and has instructed Daniel Levy, the club chairman, to sell the forward if no resolution is reached.

    As Kane still has one year left on his current contract, he could leave as a free agent next summer if he doesn’t sign an extension.

    While PSG seeks to bolster their attacking options, former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara cautioned Kane against joining the French club, citing reasons despite their need for reinforcement after Messi’s departure and Mbappe’s uncertain future.

    Furthermore, Bayern Munich’s interest in Kane remains active, but Manchester United’s pursuit has cooled down due to Tottenham’s reluctance to sell their prized asset to a Premier League rival.

  • Shakthar Donetsk’s Manor Solomon joins Tottenham Hotspur on a free five-year transfer deal

    Shakthar Donetsk’s Manor Solomon joins Tottenham Hotspur on a free five-year transfer deal

    23-year-old Israel winger, Manor Solomon, has signed a five year contract with Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur, the club announced on Tuesday.

    When FIFA, the international regulatory body, allowed players to suspend their contracts with Ukrainian clubs due to the war, he was with Shakhtar Donetsk but spent last season on loan at Fulham.

    “The Israel international has agreed a deal with the club that will run until 2028, subject to international clearance and work permit,” Spurs said in a statement.

    Solomon participated in 106 games for Shakhtar, where he scored 22 goals, twice won the domestic league championship. He has scored seven goals in 35 appearances for Israel.

    He played five games in a row for Fulham, scoring five goals in all competitions.

  • Pochettino explains why he chose Chelsea as he begins work

    Pochettino explains why he chose Chelsea as he begins work


    Mauricio Pochettino has cited     the opportunity to work with top-notch players as the main factor that attracted him to the Chelsea position.

    Commencing his tenure at Chelsea on July 3, Pochettino conducted his first interview since assuming the role.

    As the former manager of Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain, he has been entrusted with revitalizing Stamford Bridge following a disappointing 2022-23 season.

    The team finished in 12th place under the guidance of Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, and Frank Lampard.

    Nonetheless, Pochettino acknowledged that accepting the job was an exciting prospect due to the quality of players at his disposal.

    Speaking to the official Chelsea website, Pochettino said: “It is exciting for us because we love good players, players with the capacity and then talent, but also we want people who want to be with us at this club and be really open to help the club achieve want we want.

    “From the beginning, the owners and sporting directors were very clear about the project and we were very excited to join them in this project. We are here to try to help the club and the fans. In the end, the most important thing in football is for them to be happy and to feel proud of us and in the way we approach games.

    “The players need to know that. Of course, there are always up and downs in the history of football, but Chelsea is a club that it is impossible to have these up and downs. We need to be sure that we bring what the club needs to be at the top because the history of the club is to be at the top.”

    Pochettino joins the club with Chelsea’s squad in a state of flux after an incredible spending spree in the summer 2022 and January 2023 windows – in which the club spent more than £500 million ($635m) on the likes of Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk and others who are all yet to prove themselves.

    There have already been some high-profile exits this summer too, with the club in need of trimming their numbers and wage bill.

     Pochettino’s first game in charge will be a friendly against Wrexham in the USA on July 19 as he gets into his work during their pre-season tour of the States.

  • As it has been in other games, United lost ‘control’ in Tottenham draw – Eriksen

    As it has been in other games, United lost ‘control’ in Tottenham draw – Eriksen

    Christian Eriksen asserts that Manchester United allowed themselves to lose “control” of their Premier League matchup with Tottenham.

    Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford’s first-half goals had given Erik ten Hag’s team a dominating advantage in North London.

    Pedro Porro and HUneg-Min Son were able to salvage a point in the first game under interim manager Ryan Mason, but they were unable to capitalise on their lead.

    It is not the first time this season United have allowed themselves to be overrun by an opponent chasing the game, with Eriksen conceding they failed to command the game.

    “I think we took a bit of the gas off,” he told BT Sport. “That was our problem. I think it has been [like] that for a few games, where we are sharp and [have not] kept it going.

    “I think we lost a bit of energy, a bit of control, and they got belief, and it went the other way. That’s how it goes normally. When you are 2-0 down, anything can change quickly.

    “We didn’t have the control to finish them off, [and we] gave them the chance to score the first goal. That gave [them] belief.”

    The result leaves United two points off third-place Newcastle United, albeit with two games in hand on the Magpies, and six points ahead of fifth-place Spurs.

    That cushion will likely help them consolidate their top-four spot before too long, but Eriksen cautioned the task must still be completed before it can be celebrated.

    “There’s still a few games to go,” he added. “We need to keep going and get the belief back to finish it off. We need to get it over the line.”

    Manager Ten Hag echoed the midfielder’s comments, though he refused to apportion blame on Bruno Fernandes for a glaring second-half miss.

    The Portuguese, who captained the side in Harry Maguire’s absence through injury, hit the crossbar in a one-on-one situation with Fraser Forster shortly after Porro had pulled one back.

    “[We] don’t blame it on one player,” Ten Hag added.  “We weren’t clinical enough, and I think we had to score more. The goals we conceded were too easy, and we could have avoided them.”

  • Redknapp hopeful of Spurs finishing in top four

    Redknapp hopeful of Spurs finishing in top four

    Despite saying that Tottenham is “a bit of a mess,” Harry Redknapp is adamant that his old team can still qualify for the Champions League.

    Spurs tumbled out of the top four in the Premier League on Wednesday after victories by Newcastle and Manchester United put them three points behind the leaders with one game still to play.

    The dismissal of Antonio Conte and the leave of absence taken by managing director of football Fabio Paratici due to FIFA extending his suspension in Italy globally have caused a tumultuous period for the club.

    Conte’s former assistant Cristian Stellini is in charge for the rest of the season and Redknapp, 76, said: “They are in a bit of a mess. 

    “It was always going to be difficult keeping Conte after his outburst [post-match at Southampton] and it’s a strange situation at the club now. 

    “But they could still finish fourth in the league. I thought Liverpool were nailed on for the top four after they beat United 7-0 but their form has dipped. 

    Cristian Stellini is in charge at Tottenham until the end of the season
    Cristian Stellini is in charge at Tottenham until the end of the season

    “I’m not sure what happens at Tottenham in the summer. It looked as if Julian Nagelsmann might go to Tottenham but now Chelsea are in for him after changing their manager. 

    “Mauricio Pochettino would be a popular choice but he could do Chelsea or Tottenham. 

    “Whoever comes in has got to bring in quality players in the summer. It doesn’t matter how clever you are, you’ve got to have good players.”

    Redknapp twice led Tottenham to top-four Premier League finishes between 2008 and 2012 when Croatia star Luka Modric was a mainstay in midfield. 

    Modric’s Real Madrid contract expires at the end of the season and Redknapp would love to see the 37-year-old playmaker back in North London. 

    He added: “Tottenham need better recruitment, especially someone who can put their foot on the ball in midfield. 

    “I’d be looking at Modric if he leaves Real. I’d take him for two years.”

  • Conte and Spurs part ways

    Conte and Spurs part ways

    By mutual consent, Antonio Conte has left Tottenham following his scathing criticism of the team’s “selfish” players.

    Ryan Mason will serve as his assistant head coach while Cristian Stellini assumes control for the remainder of the campaign, according to Spurs.

    Chairman Daniel Levy said: “We have 10 Premier League games remaining and we have a fight on our hands for a Champions League place. We all need to pull together. 

    “Everyone has to step up to ensure the highest possible finish for our club and amazing, loyal supporters.”

    An official statement added: “We achieved Champions League qualification in Antonio’s first season. 

    “We thank Antonio for his contribution and wish him well for the future.”

    Spurs crashed out of the Champions League and FA Cup in the space of a week earlier this month and dropped more points in the race for fourth place at Southampton last weekend. 

    After finding themselves 3-1 up at St Mary’s with 13 minutes to go, they conceded twice to leave with just a point, sparking Conte’s post-match rant. 

    The fiery coach pointed the finger at the players and the club’s hierarchy, stating that nothing would change even if he was sacked. 

    Antonio Conte was left fuming after Tottenham's collapse at Southampton
    Antonio Conte was left fuming after Tottenham’s collapse at Southampton

    He said: “We are not a team. We are 11 players that go on the pitch. I see selfish players, players that don’t want to help each other and don’t put their heart.

    “Until now I try to hide the situation but not any more.

    “Here’s always the same, every season. The club has the responsibility for the transfer market, the coach has responsibility. But the players, where are the players?

    “They are used to it here at Tottenham. They don’t play for something important. They don’t want to play under pressure, under stress. It is easy in this way.

    “Tottenham’s story is this for 20 years. There’s the owner but they never won something.”

    A Premier League and FA Cup winner with Chelsea, 53-year-old Conte had been coy about his future and previously hinted he would like to return to Italy to spend more time with his family.

    Spurs are now likely to commence another rebuilding project with a new manager at the helm this summer. 

    It remains to be seen who that may be but former boss Mauricio Pochettino and ex-Bayern Munich head coach Julian Nagelsmann are among the favourites to take charge. 

  • South African MPs declare end of Spur sponsorship deal

    South African MPs declare end of Spur sponsorship deal

    A proposed sponsorship deal between South African lawmakers and Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur has been canceled after details were leaked to the media and caused a public uproar.

    The proposed three-year deal worth 900 million South African rand ($52.5 million; £42.5 million) had received conditional approval from the nation’s official tourism board.

    However, detractors claimed that the money could be used more effectively in a nation where there are frequent power outages, water shortages, and high unemployment.

    On Tuesday, the parliament’s tourism committee called for the deal to be stopped immediately.

    This was after Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu had told it that she had no knowledge of the proposed deal.

    “This deal ends here, today, now. because there is everything wrong with the deal itself. There must be an investigation on this matter with immediate effect,” committee chairperson Thandi Mahambehlala said.

    It was also resolved that the board’s acting chief financial officer be removed from the position immediately over an alleged conflict of interest and irregular appointment.

  • Conte likely to make Spurs return for Man City game

    Conte likely to make Spurs return for Man City game

    Just four days after having his gallbladder removed, Antonio Conte might sit on the Tottenham bench for their Premier League match against Manchester City on Sunday.

    His assistant coach, Cristian Stellini, who would take over if Conte had to wait until he got back to work, hinted to that possibility.

    Stellini held down the fort during the pre-game news conference on Friday, and there is a good likelihood that he will continue to do so for the title-contending City visit on Sunday.

    However, Conte claimed to be “already feeling better” just hours after the operation, and his second-in-command claims that this improvement has persisted.

    Stellini said: “We don’t know yet when Antonio is coming back. Everything is possible. The surgery was good and he’s recovering well.

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    “At the moment he’s at home. We have two days before the game and everything can happen.”

    Asked whether Conte could therefore be involved on Sunday, Stellini said: “We don’t know yet. The decision will be made tomorrow. We are ready to do everything.

    “Probably a doctor that did the surgery, they have to decide for him. We have 48 hours from today to decide, so we have time.”

    Conte needed surgery because of his significant pain, and patients typically need more time to recover from such operations than four days.

    A patient should typically take two weeks off to heal before going back to a desk job, and longer for physical labor, according to the UK’s National Health Service.

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    Stellini advised his fellow Italian to exercise caution whenever Conte returns because he frequently makes animated gestures on the Tottenham sidelines, suggesting that his function appears to fall into the latter category.

    “I think no one here can keep Antonio calm. He knows that to have a surgery and a surprise like he had, it’s not easy,” Stellini said.

    “He’s an intelligent man, so he knows what’s happened to him. It’s not the worst surgery you can have, but it’s a surgery. You have to be careful and Antonio has to do it.”

    Stellini said Conte’s staff, including first-team coach Ryan Mason, were ready to carry out his usual duties.

    “Antonio sends me a message and he trusts us completely, one hundred per cent trust in the staff,” Stellini said. “We are focused more than normal because we have to do what Antonio normally does, and Antonio is happy about our job.”

    He said Conte had been “so sad” about the prospect of having to have surgery, and it comes at a time when fifth-placed Tottenham do not want to risk becoming cut off from the top four.

    They trail Newcastle United and Manchester United by three points, having played one game more than both, raising the stakes for a rematch with City, a fortnight after Spurs squandered a 2-0 half-time lead and lost 4-2 to the same opposition at the Etihad Stadium.

    Stellini said Tottenham are “scared, in the right way” about the game, expressing optimism the outcome can be different this time, with Richarlison fit to play and new recruit Pedro Porro in line for a possible debut.

    “This is the game you are waiting for, and you want to play every time this type of game,” Stellini said.

    “The players are excited. I feel the players are so focused on this match. For sure, we have to be worried in the right way, speaking about not only [Erling] Haaland but all the team they have.

    “It’s a great team, maybe it’s the greatest team in the world, and they fight every time to win a trophy.

    “So we are scared, in the right way. We respect them, but we think we can repeat the same first half we had in the last game and we can do it for 90 minutes.”

  • Tudor reveals confusion as Marseille crash out of Europe with final kick

    Marseille head coach Igor Tudor revealed his players could not hear his instructions amid the last-gasp chaos that cost them a Europa League spot in Tuesday’s 2-1 Champions League loss to Tottenham.

    The nine-time French champions were set to qualify for Europe’s second tier via third spot in Group D with scores locked at 1-1 entering stoppage time, with Sporting CP trailing 2-1 against Eintracht Frankfurt in the other game.

    But Marseille ambitiously pushed forward chasing a winner, which would have seen them move above Spurs and advance to the Champions League last-16, rather than conserve third spot.

    That move backfired as their backline was badly exposed when Tottenham broke clear in the 95th minute with Harry Kane laying off for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s winner, knocking Marseille out of Europe with the final kick of the game.

    Tudor was seen running on to the field and attempting to bark orders at his players in the moments prior to the goal.

    “They didn’t hear, because there was so much noise,” Tudor told RMC Sport.

    “I told them to stay back, not to push on, but they didn’t hear. There was confusion in the last minute. It wasn’t about results, it was about telling them to stay put, not to go all up.”

    OM defender Chancel Mbemba, who had put the hosts ahead before half-time, labelled the situation as a “lack of communication”.

    “On the field, we didn’t know, but on the bench, people knew,” he said.

    “It’s a lack of communication. We have the desire to push until the end, but we didn’t know. It’s a mistake.”


    Source: Livescore

  • Marseille 1-2 Tottenham: Lenglet and Hojbjerg send Spurs through

    Goals from Clement Lenglet and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg saw Tottenham come from behind to advance to the Champions League knockout stages with a 2-1 victory at Marseille on Tuesday.

    Spurs knew a point in France would be enough to send them through, but Chancel Mbemba’s powerful strike put them a goal down at half-time.

    However, Lenglet nodded home from Ivan Perisic’s set-piece shortly after the break before Hojbjerg smashed home in injury time to seal Spurs’ place in the next round.

    The victory means Spurs finish as Group D winners as they reach the knockout stages of the competition for the first time since 2019-20.

    The hosts started well in front of their vociferous fans, Alexis Sanchez nearly giving them an early lead with a header that flew just past the post before Hugo Lloris punched away a fierce drive from the former Arsenal forward.

    Largely pinned back by the hosts, Spurs were dealt another blow when Son Heung-min was forced off with a head injury, before Lloris was needed again to beat away a Jordan Veretout half-volley.

    Mbemba gave Marseille the advantage in first-half injury time with a towering header into the bottom left corner, giving Lloris no chance as Spurs’ marking left a lot to be desired.

    Spurs came out of the interval firing, and they were level in the 54th minute when Lenglet nodded Perisic’s excellent free-kick delivery into the back of the net.

    Amine Harit’s long-range effort fizzed just over the crossbar as the French side pushed for a winner that would have sent them through, though Hojbjerg rattled the woodwork at the other end.

    Sead Kolasinac missed a great opportunity when he headed wide late on, and Hojbjerg’s powerful injury-time finish off the post as Spurs countered put his side through as group winners.

    What does it mean? Spurs battle back from difficult first half

    Marseille were full value for their lead at the break. Buoyed by their loud home support, they had seven shots to Spurs’ two in the first half as the English side held just 30.5 per cent of the possession in the opening 45 minutes.

    Antonio Conte’s side desperately needed to improve after the break, and they certainly did that with an impressive second-half spell that saw Lenglet equalise. They defended resolutely, before Hojbjerg won the game with his right-footed finish in the dying seconds.

    Lenglet proves his worth at both ends

    Lenglet’s crucial header to level the game will get the headlines, but his defensive performance might have been just as impressive.

    The former Barcelona centre-back finished with the joint-most tackles (four) and clearances (four) for his team, while also winning six of his eight duels.

    Son’s injury a big worry 

    While Tottenham will be delighted with their hard-fought victory, it was not all positive news as star player Son was forced off with a head injury.

    In obvious discomfort as he was helped off the field, the incident will spark fears over his World Cup availability for South Korea, with their opening match against Uruguay in just 23 days.

    What’s next?

    Both teams are back in domestic action on Sunday, with Spurs hosting Liverpool while Marseille will play Lyon.

    Source: Livescore

     

  • Osimhen, Partey and Mane: What did you miss this weekend?

    In Bayern Munich’s 6-2 thumping of Mainz on Saturday, Sadio Mane continued his recent strong play with possibly his greatest performance.

    When he scored a hat-trick in Napoli’s 4-0 victory over Sassuolo, Victor Osimhen in Italy’s top division, he matched achievements from both seasons.

    In this article, GOAL’s Seye Omidiora selects a few obscure statistics from this week that you might have missed and explains what they represent for the top talents in Africa.

    Kelechi Iheanacho

    Iheanacho did not start Leicester City’s 1-0 defeat by old side Manchester City on Saturday lunchtime but had a decent impact off the bench.

    The forward shot at goal twice in 20 minutes of action, outdoing Jamie Vardy who managed no efforts in 70 minutes on the pitch.

    Patson Daka, also introduced with 20 minutes to play, outshot Vardy despite limited game time as the Foxes went for broke in the final quarter of the game.

    Ademola Lookman

    Atalanta returned to winning ways with a 2-0 win at Empoli with Lookman finding the back of the net in La Dea’s fifth away victory this term.

    The attacker has now netted more league goals than he did in 2020-21 (four) and is now one goal from matching last term’s tally (six) with Leicester City.

    In this form, the Bergamaschi will believe Lookman will surpass his previous best in England’s top flight.

    Sadio Mane
    The Bayern forward scored and assisted two in a 6-2 success over Mainz over the weekend, a result that saw Julian Nagelsmann’s crew maintain second spot on the Bundesliga table.

    It was probably Mane’s finest game for FC Hollywood since signing from Liverpool, with his raw and underlying numbers blowing previous games out of the water.

    Mane was involved in nine shot-creating actions, higher than his previous best (six), three goal-creating actions (previous best was one) and his expected assists (xA) of 0.8 bettered his xA from September’s draw with Union Berlin (0.2).

    After a mixed start, is the Senegal international returning to his best?

    Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting

    In the same game, Choupo-Moting scored and assisted to take his tally to three goals and two assists in seven appearances (three starts).

    The Cameroon international is now a goal behind last season’s Bundesliga return and has matched three goals scored from his first season in Bavaria.

    Nagelsmann was seemingly against playing a natural centre-forward earlier in the season but Choupo-Moting’s recent run has brought about a slight change in approach by the Bayern boss.

    Thomas Partey

    Partey’s curled effort past Dean Henderson in Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest was his second goal of the campaign in a matter of weeks, following his goal in the North London derby success over Tottenham Hotspur at the start of the month.

    The Ghana international’s strikes this term have both come from outside the box, signalling his threat from long-range to Arsenal’s opponents.

    Interestingly, both of Partey’s Premier League goals last season were netted from inside the box and he has now matched that with two scorchers from distance in 2022-23. Balance.

    Victor Osimhen

    A stunning hat-trick in Napoli’s 4-0 hammering of Sassuolo not only took Osimhen to the summit of the goalscoring standings but means the Nigerian has now netted in three successive Serie A games for the third time.

    The Super Eagle netted in four straight league games in 2020-21, scored in three games on the trot last season and has hit the back of the net in his last three domestic appearances this term.

    Osimhen could match his scoring streak from his debut campaign if he scores in the Partenopei’s next Serie A outing with high-flying Atalanta.

  • Guimaraes toasts ‘amazing days’ as midfielder dazzles in win at Spurs

    New dad Bruno Guimaraes put two sleepless nights behind him to help Newcastle United to a 2-1 victory at Tottenham, saying the soaring Magpies “make me happy and proud”.

    The Brazilian playmaker shone in north London where goals from Callum Wilson and Miguel Almiron put Newcastle into a 2-0 interval lead, with Harry Kane then trimming that advantage in the second half.

    Only Kieran Trippier played more passes and had more touches among the visiting players than Guimaraes, whose first full season at Newcastle is starting strongly, with the Magpies climbing to fourth in the Premier League.

    Guimaraes lasted until the 89th minute when Jonjo Shelvey came on in his place, having played a key role in the Newcastle effort.

    Having announced the birth of son Matteo on Friday night, Guimaraes insisted on playing for Newcastle less than 48 hours later.

    He told Sky Sports: “They’ve been amazing days for me, to become a father for the first time. It’s been incredible. I’ve had two days without sleep. I would stay home, but I love to be here with these guys. They make me happy and proud, and I think we deserved it today.”

    Speaking about what fatherhood meant to him, he added: “It was one of the best days of my life. I’m very happy and proud. It’s been like a dream. I don’t have words because it’s amazing what has happened in my life.

    “I say thanks to my family. It’s been difficult, but it’s all worth it.”

    Newcastle, under head coach Eddie Howe and their Saudi ownership, are upwardly mobile in the English game for the first time in a long time.

    That is exemplified by the fact just three players have featured for 700-plus minutes in this season’s Premier League and not been on the losing side when featuring in a game: Newcastle’s Guimaraes, Sven Botman and Fabian Schar.

    Newcastle have lost just once in 12 games, going down 2-1 at Liverpool in late August. Botman and Schar were unused substitutes that day and Guimaraes was not involved.

    Source: Livescore

     

  • Richarlison fit for World Cup but absent for Man Utd fixture, Conte confirms

    Antonio Conte allayed fears of Richarlison missing the World Cup, but confirmed he will not be available for Tottenham’s game with Manchester United on Wednesday.

    Richarlison suffered a calf injury in Spurs’ 2-0 victory over his former team Everton and was taken off in the 52nd minute before later being seen on crutches, causing concern he could face a race against time to be fit for Brazil’s World Cup opener against Serbia on November 24.

    In a tearful interview after the game, Richarlison told ESPN Brazil: “It’s kind of hard to say because it’s close to the realisation of my dream.”

    But when questioned over Richarlison potentially missing the World Cup, Conte had an optimistic message.

    “The injury of Richarlison, he’s [having] a scan and then we will see how long he needs to recover,” Conte told reporters. “But for sure against United, he’s not available.

    “I can confirm that the player is not risking not playing the World Cup, absolutely.”

    Conte was unsure whether Richarlison’s fellow forward Dejan Kulusevski would be fit for Wednesday’s game at Old Trafford, after the Sweden international missed the Everton match with a hamstring injury.

    “Kulusevski is working, we’ll see,” Conte added. “We have to go day by day with him.

    “The medical department are working a lot to try to recover him, but we don’t know about the game against United.”

    Source: Livescore

     

     

  • Tottenham boss Conte never worried by lack of goals for Son or Kane

    Antonio Conte claimed he has never been worried about the form of strike duo Son Heung-min and Harry Kane as Tottenham prepare to host Everton on Saturday.

    Son endured an underwhelming start to the 2022-23 campaign, failing to score in Spurs’ first six Premier League games before hitting a hat-trick in a 6-2 thrashing of Leicester City last month.

    While those goals remain Son’s only domestic strikes of the season, he scored a brace – including a crashing left-footed volley – as Tottenham earned a 3-2 Champions League win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday.

    Speaking ahead of Tottenham’s meeting with the Toffees, Conte said Son’s quality prevents him from fretting about any lack of goals, adding he would feel the same if Kane endured a drought.

    “I wasn’t really worried about Sonny, or maybe last season, if Harry didn’t score goals,” Conte said on Friday. “We are talking about two important players for us, they work very well.

    “It can happen during the season that you have a period where you can’t score or are a bit unlucky, but I repeat, we are talking about two important strikers.

    “For sure, by the end of the season, I know that they are going to score more goals to help us do our best.”

    Kane’s tally of eight Premier League goals this season is only bettered by Manchester City’s Erling Haaland (15), and the England captain has scored 13 goals in 14 league appearances against Everton.

    That return includes six doubles – only Alan Shearer has scored multiple goals against a specific opponent more often in the competition (seven times v Leeds United; six braces, one hat-trick).

    Kane’s form has helped Tottenham cope with the absence of fellow attacker Dejan Kulusevski, who has been ruled out since last month after sustaining a hamstring injury.

    Conte pledged not to take any “stupid” risks with Kulusevski’s fitness as he ruled the Sweden international out of Saturday’s match, adding: “We have the same players from the last game.

    “Deki is still not available for the Everton game. The rest of the players are okay.

    “We need to have a bit of patience with him, and to not take any stupid risks because we play a lot of games between now and November.

    “It’s important he recovers very well, and in this moment he is not 100 per cent in perfect physical condition. For this reason, it’s good to respect the opinions of the doctors.”

    Conte has seen his sides keep clean sheets in all six of his Premier League meetings with Everton. Should Tottenham shut Frank Lampard’s men out this week, the Spurs boss will match Roberto Mancini (seven v Wigan Athletic) for the most games against a single side without conceding in the competition as coach.

    Source: Livescrore

     

  • Son celebrates Kane link-up as Tottenham duo hit another milestone

    Heung-Min Son’s link-up with fellow Tottenham star Harry Kane is purely a “pay-off for hard work”.

    Son scored twice on Wednesday, either side of a Kane penalty, as Spurs ran out 3-2 winners over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.

    Antonio Conte’s side moved to the Group D summit after coming from behind to defeat the Europa League holders at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

    Kane set up Son for the equaliser after the hosts fell behind to Daichi Kamada’s early strike, meaning the pair have now combined to score on 50 occasions for Spurs across all competitions.

    Kane has teed up 24 goals for Son, who has supplied 26 assists for the England captain. Since the start of last season, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, the scorer of a record-setting hat-trick in Liverpool’s win over Rangers elsewhere on Wednesday, is the only Premier League player with more strikes in all competitions (39) than the Spurs pair (Kane has netted 36, with Son scoring 29).

    The South Korea captain paid tribute to his fearsome partnership with Kane, telling BT Sport: “We just understand each other really well. I know what he likes to do, and he’s the same.

    “The relationship, it’s always hard work and good effort. It’s always been a pay-off for hard work. [There will be] many more [combinations] to come, I hope.”

    Son’s second goal was the pick of the bunch as he put Tottenham 3-1 up before the break.

    Connecting with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s pinpoint cross, the forward unleashed a thumping volley that would eventually prove decisive after Faride Alidou’s late header ensured a nervy finish for Spurs.

    “The ball was just really clear to me and there was only one option; to take the volley,” Son added. “I hit it really clean, I was very happy.

    “The last five minutes were really tough. In the Champions League, you never know what will happen. It was uncomfortable sitting on the bench and watching. The most important thing was the three points.”

    Meanwhile, head coach Conte said “it would have been a disaster” had Spurs surrendered their lead in the closing stages, with Kane missing a stoppage-time penalty to put them home and dry. The 29-year-old has missed two of his last four penalties in all competitions for Tottenham, having previously scored 21 successive spot-kicks for the club.

    “We started in a very difficult way, conceding the first goal,” Conte said. “We scored three goals and had big chances. In the end, we are leading our group.

    “Until the end, we had to stay focused. It would have been a disaster if we drew a game like this.”

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    Source: Livescore

  • Hurting Conte pays tribute to Ventrone as Spurs boss says death of fitness guru ‘hit me a lot’

    Antonio Conte will attend the funeral of Gian Piero Ventrone on Sunday after the Tottenham boss oversaw an emotional Premier League win at Brighton and Hove Albion.

    Spurs fitness coach Ventrone died on Thursday, reportedly after being diagnosed with leukaemia, and Conte said his fellow Italian had asked just days ago if he could be allowed to miss work due to illness.

    After Harry Kane’s goal earned a 1-0 win for Spurs, who sit third in the table, Conte spoke about the trauma that all at Tottenham have felt over the loss of Ventrone.

    It was the first time Conte had opened up in public about Ventrone, having cancelled his regular pre-match press conference on Thursday.

    He said it had been “really, really difficult for us to focus on the game”, saying the experience of recent days had been “incredible”.

    Conte had not been expecting Ventrone’s death, and its impact on the former Juventus and Italy coach has been profound.

    He said he was aware Ventrone’s health was “really problematic” early in the week.

    “But no one could have expected this situation because no one knew something about this illness,” Conte said. “It was an illness but under control and then it is very difficult because the situation hit me a lot under the emotional aspect.

    “When it happens, it is very difficult to cover your feeling with the players and with the people that work in Tottenham.

    “At the same time, I have seen a lot of solidarity. The players were really devastated by the pain and in the whole Tottenham environment the feeling was really bad because in only 10 months I think Gian Piero got through the heart of everybody.”

    Ventrone was a man Conte wanted on his Spurs staff, confident he would make his players stronger and fitter, with the pair having known each other for 30 years.

    He described Ventrone as “a scientist”. Conte spoke to Ventrone on the Thursday prior to his death, when illness was taking a toll. Ventrone said he was experiencing “a bit of a fever” and felt he could not attend training, according to Conte, but at the same time he was reluctant to be absent.

    Conte said Ventrone then spoke to him about his health situation, and in turn was told not to worry about his Tottenham duties but to take care of himself.

    Manager Conte said Spurs’ players were “really devastated” by news of Ventrone’s death, which came at the age of 62. Many have paid fond tributes to the trainer.

    “Sometimes life puts you in difficult situations, but we have to cope in the best possible way to overcome this situation,” Conte said in an interview posted by Tottenham. “But we’ll never forget Gian Piero. Gian Piero will live in my heart and my head.”

    Conte explained a Tottenham delegation, which he is expected to lead along with chairman Daniel Levy, will head to Naples for the funeral.

    “I want to tell his son and daughter that they need to be strong because Gian Piero was strong, a strong character,” Conte said.

    “He doesn’t want to see us unhappy. It’s difficult to make him happy because we are really devastated by the pain.”

    Source: Livescore

     

  • Brighton vs Tottenham: Seagulls could add to Spurs’ woes

    Roberto De Zerbi enjoyed a fantastic debut as Brighton manager last Saturday, leading his new team to a 3-3 draw at Anfield after many pundits had written them off ahead of their trip to Liverpool.

    But rather than pinching himself after that game, De Zerbi would have been kicking himself that the Seagulls failed to take all three points from a match in which his players put together a hugely impressive all-action display against Liverpool.

    In sharp contrast, Tottenham’s weekend provided an altogether less enjoyable experience. Antonio Conte’s team produced a guileless performance devoid of adventure in the North London derby and could have no complaints to come away with a 3-1 defeat.

    With Emerson Royal sent off and barely a glove laid on bitter rivals Arsenal, Spurs supporters trudged home from the Emirates with very few positives to cling on to.

    So, given last weekend’s results, Saturday’s clash at the Amex Stadium takes on a particularly important feel.

    De Zerbi will be desperate to ride the wave of optimism that is propelling his new club forward and defeat in his first home game as Brighton manager would come as quite the dampener to the positive vibes.

    But defeat for Tottenham may start to get supporters muttering about exactly where they are heading under Conte — what had looked like an exciting season is in danger of falling flat.

    Brighton vs Tottenham (Saturday, 5.30pm)

    Team news

    De Zerbi has only one confirmed absentee with Jakub Moder out until the new year, but there are doubts over the availability of midfielder Enock Mwepu, who fell ill and was hospitalised during international duty and may again miss out.

    Conte could be without as many as five Tottenham players.

    Wing-back Royal serves the first of his three-match suspension while fellow defender Japhet Tanganga has picked up a knock in training which looks set to rule him out.

    The Italian will also be sweating over the fitness of centre-back Eric Dier, who played on after suffering a knee injury against Eintracht Frankfurt in midweek but was limping heavily after the match.

    Winger Lucas Moura will again miss out with an inflamed tendon but the more pressing issue will be Dejan Kulusevski’s hamstring injury, which looks likely to rule him out again this weekend.

    The Swede’s linking play is key to Conte’s preferred 3-4-3 formation so the Italian may choose to switch to a 3-5-2 to get his misfiring frontline back on track.

    The stats

    Brighton and Tottenham have traded blows in equal measure over recent campaigns, with the pair claiming a win apiece against each other in each of the past three Premier League campaigns.

    Spurs just edge the head-to-heads over that timeframe, as they won last season’s FA Cup fourth-round meeting with the Seagulls — a game in which two strong XIs delivered an entertaining clash that slightly flattered Conte’s men by ending 3-1.

    However, no opponent has stifled Tottenham under Conte as effectively as Brighton, who restricted Spurs to just 0.4 expected goals as they beat them 1-0 in North London this April.

    That victory came towards the start of the Seagulls’ run of 16 Premier League matches that has seen them lose just twice, draw five times and win nine, including victories over Arsenal and Tottenham as well as two defeats of Manchester United.

    Antonio Conte's demanding nature means he will not be impressed by Tottenham's form
    Antonio Conte’s demanding nature means he will not be impressed by Tottenham’s form

    Prediction

    Brighton’s succession planning under Tony Bloom has been second to none, with multiple managers, staff and key players leaving over the past decade without affecting the club’s upwards trajectory.

    Even so, it would have been reasonable to expect the departure of manager Graham Potter — who had made a massive impact at the club over the past three seasons — to negatively impact the squad.

    Those concerns were swiftly dismissed with last weekend’s superb performance at Anfield, when the Seagulls really should have dealt Liverpool their first defeat in 27 Premier League home games.

    Nor was it a smash and grab by De Zerbi’s men, who would have been out of sight by half-time had it not been for the excellence of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, who made two big saves to keep the score down to 2-0 to Brighton after 30 minutes.

    De Zerbi has promised not to tinker too much with the foundations put in place by Potter but Brighton showed a noticeable increase in their high pressing at Anfield as they looked to force errors in the Liverpool backline.

    Playing through a high press has long been a problem for Tottenham, and while Conte’s passing patterns have helped reduce the team’s vulnerability in this area they still struggle to evade a well-organised press.

    That weakness against Brighton’s strength puts the Seagulls among Spurs’ trickiest opponents and with Conte’s men struggling for fluency, prices of 17/10 for a Brighton victory look too big to ignore.

    Source: Livescore

  • Son shows faith in Conte ‘because he’s a winner’

    Son Heung-min has defended Antonio Conte’s principles following recent criticism aimed the Tottenham head coach’s way for recent results.

    After seeing out a 0-0 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt in the group stages of the Champions League, Spurs are now without a win in their past four away matches in all competitions.

    Despite starting the season well, Conte has been questioned for the way he has approached recent fixtures, including a 3-1 defeat to fierce rivals Arsenal in the Premier League.

    However, Son does not see this as an issue and stated the importance of sticking with Conte and his ideas.

    He said: “We saw last season that nobody believed we would be here right now. Last season nobody believed we’d be in the Champions League.

    “The gaffer always wants more, more, more and as [a player] I want to follow his way, or you know what’s coming. If we don’t follow him then you know you struggle.

    “We have to follow, there is no option because he’s a winner and I think this is what we do – sacrifice and do the hard things.”

    Spurs find themselves in second place of Champions League Group D, with their next European fixture coming against Marseille on November 1.

    Source: Livescore

     

  • Conte urges Spurs fans to back his judgement over Spence omission

    Antonio Conte has told Tottenham fans “I’m not stupid” and “I can teach football to many people” in a strong defence of his decision to overlook Djed Spence.

    Spence has made only one very brief substitute appearance for Spurs following his move from Middlesbrough in July.

    Some Tottenham fans called for the right-back to be given his chance after Emerson Royal was sent off for a reckless challenge on Gabriel Martinelli during a 3-1 north London derby defeat to fierce rivals Arsenal on Saturday.

    But Conte made it crystal clear he is not impressed with questions being asked about his approach ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash at Eintracht Frankfurt.

    The Spurs head coach said: “If we were able to exploit the situation, especially last passes, we would have been able to score many goals against Arsenal.

    “Instead, we made really bad mistakes for the last passes because we had the opportunity to go one-to-one, but every team has to think and understand the way to play different games.

    “Last season we won 3-0 [against Arsenal], and when you win, the opponent has to explain, but for me it’s important to have a plan, to put my players in the best possible situation to exploit their characteristics.

    “Otherwise it can happen that you can concede six, seven or eight goals – in England, that happens a lot of times.

    “In my career, it never, never happened because I don’t like to play open, concede a lot of space and concede six, seven or eight goals. I won in England, I won in my past and I think I can teach football to many people.”

    He said of Spence: “The fans have to be fans. They can think anything, but I see every day the training sessions. If I don’t decide to pick a player, it’s because maybe he’s not ready.

    “We are talking about a young player with a good prospect, but I try to pick the best team. I’m not stupid, I don’t want to lose.

    “I try to pick the best team. If they trust me it’s okay, if they don’t trust me then I’m the coach and I need to take the best decision for Tottenham.”

    Source: Livescore

     

  • ‘We’ve waited for that one’ – Arsenal boss on Partey’s goal vs Tottenham

    After his stunning strike against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, claims that they have been waiting to see Thomas Partey produce a long-range goal in the Premier League.

    The 29-year-old scored two headers for Arsenal in the Premier League last season. He is known for hitting stunning long-range goals.

    But on Saturday at noon, Partey finally received a trademark strike.
    After 20 minutes of play, he produced an incredible first-time finish into the top corner to break the scoreless tie.

    The former Atletico Madrid man was an imposing figure as Arsenal ran out 3-1 victors, and Arteta expressed his delight at witnessing Partey end his open-play hoodoo.

    “We have been waiting for that one! For what he has been through I am so happy for him,” the Gunners boss told BT Sport after the game.

  • Arsenal to miss the services of Thomas Partey ahead of London Derby clash against Tottenham Hotspur

    Arsenal will miss the services of Ghana midfielder, Thomas Partey ahead of their London Derby against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend.

    The 28 year old midfielder was set to start for the Black Stars in their high-profile friendly against Brazil in Le Havre on Friday, only to become a late withdrawal from the starting XI due to a precaution over what was initially reported as discomfort around the knee.

    He was granted the permission to fly back to London to recover.

    Partey had only just returned from a month out with a thigh injury in the 3-0 Premier League win over Brentford before the international break, a sixth victory from seven matches that left Mikel Arteta’s high-flying Gunners sitting top ahead of Manchester City and Tottenham.

    Partey may be set for another spell on the sidelines were heightened when, having missed the Brazil match, he withdrew altogether from the Ghana squad ahead of their second fixture against Nicaragua in Lorca on Tuesday.

    Addressing the issue on Monday, Ghana coach Addo explained that they did not want to risk Partey in a friendly and expressed hope he would return very quickly.

    “Hopefully Thomas will be healthy very, very soon,” he told reporters.

    “We didn’t want to take that risk in a friendly game to play him against Brazil, but surely playing a player like him against a squad like Brazil would have been helpful.”

    Arsenal host Spurs at the Emirates with kick off scheduled at 11:30AM.

  • Conte relaxed over Tottenham contract talks

    Antonio Conte is relaxed regarding his contract situation at Tottenham, despite his current deal expiring at the end of the season.

    Although Spurs have a year’s option on Conte’s deal – which initially runs until 2023, speculation has suggested he could be tempted to return to Juventus at the end of the campaign.

    Speaking on Thursday ahead of Tottenham’s trip to north London rivals Arsenal, Conte labelled such reports “disrespectful”, and the Italian has now said there is no rush to agree fresh terms.

    “There is not [a] contract, there is not [an] option… if the club and the manager want to work together, they will continue to work together. If they don’t want to work together, they finish,” Conte told reporters.

    “The most important thing for me is that I’m really enjoying working with Tottenham, with these players, especially, and the relationship with Daniel [Levy] and Fabio [Paratici] is good.

    “I’m okay and I think the club is happy about this situation. Now, the most important thing for Tottenham’s present and Tottenham’s future is to get the best possible result [against Arsenal].”

    Asked whether the Premier League’s upcoming break for the World Cup could represent the ideal time to engage in talks over a renewal, Conte added: “There doesn’t exist a right time.

    “It could be tomorrow. It could be the last day of the Premier League season. The most important thing for me and the club is to understand we want to continue together, to go in the same direction.

    “Otherwise, I don’t see a problem. I said in the past I didn’t need another contract to be sure to stay in a club.

    “Also, for the club, it’s a good investment to have a coach like me and my staff. At the right time, I will take the best decision. At this moment, I’m really happy.

    “I don’t want to push the club about the situation because it’s not the right time. We have just started the season and we have a long time to live together and to understand, to continue to work together.”

    Source: Livescore

     

  • Conte rubbishes ‘disrespectful’ Juventus links ahead of North London Derby

    Antonio Conte described reports linking him with a return to Juventus as “disrespectful” ahead of Tottenham’s North London Derby clash with Arsenal.

    Spurs are unbeaten in their seven Premier League games this season and trail the Gunners by just one point ahead of Saturday’s trip to the Emirates Stadium.

    Should Tottenham avoid defeat at the home of their local rivals, it will be just the second time they have gone unbeaten through their first eight games of a Premier League season, having previously done so in 2016-17.

    Conte’s work with Tottenham has seen him linked with a return to Juventus, who he led to three consecutive Serie A titles between 2011-12 and 2013-14.

    Bianconeri boss Massimiliano Allegri is under pressure after they recorded just two wins in their opening seven Serie A matches this season, but Conte has rubbished speculation he would be tempted by a return to Turin.

    “This is incredible. In this period I think this is disrespectful for the coach that works in Juventus and for me working in Tottenham,” Conte said on Thursday.

    “We have just started the season. Many times I have spoken about this topic and I’ve always said I’m happy and enjoying my time with Tottenham.

    “We have the whole season to find the best solution for the club and for me, and for sure I’m enjoying my time at Tottenham. I have a great relationship with the owner [Daniel Levy] and [sporting director Fabio] Paratici.

    “I don’t see any problems at the moment in the future. We both signed the contract. I don’t want to listen to someone speaking about this.”

    Tottenham overcame Arsenal in a tense battle for Champions League qualification last season, going on to claim fourth place after beating the Gunners 3-0 in May.

    Conte, however, believes Mikel Arteta’s side have improved since then, adding: “For sure Arsenal had a fantastic start, they lost only one game against [Manchester] United. They are showing to be a really good team.

    “In the summer they made good signings and improved the team that, don’t forget, before the last three games of last season, were four points up on us.

    “We are talking about a really good team that, last season, we did a really good job to overcome in the last three games.

    “At the same time, I know the quality of this team, that they are working with Arteta for many years. For me, he’s a really good coach. He can have in front of him a great career.”

    Both Hugo Lloris and Dejan Kulusevski are reportedly doubtful for the trip to Arsenal with minor injuries, and Conte believes the punishing nature of the schedule between now and the World Cup will reveal which sides are genuine title contenders.

    “I have seen that many clubs are having big problems with players that played these two games [in the international break], and for sure Tottenham is one of these clubs,” he added.

    “You have to understand this was the last game [for the players] to show they deserve to play the World Cup, also for the coaches it was the last period to call the players.

    “For sure, to play so many games before the international break, and then again now to play 13 games in 43 days, it’s crazy, it’s crazy.

    “For sure, we have to face it with injuries. In this period, you understand which are the really competitive squads.

    “This is the moment in which you understand who are the title contenders and the teams that are competitive for Champions League.”

    Saturday’s match will be the first North London Derby since December 2007 to begin with one of the sides sitting top of the Premier League.

    Should Spurs win, it would be the first time in top-flight history that either of the teams has beaten the other to replace them at the top of the table.

    Source: Livescore

     

     

  • Steven Bergwijn: Ajax sign Tottenham Hotspur winger on five-year deal

    Ajax have signed winger Steven Bergwijn from Tottenham in a £26.4m deal.

    The 24-year-old Netherlands international, who previously played for Ajax at youth level, has signed a five-year contract.

    Bergwijn scored eight goals in 81 appearances for Spurs, after joining from PSV Eindhoven in January 2020.

    “It is indicative of Steven’s ambition that he chose to make the step to Ajax,” said head coach Alfred Schreuder.

    “He is a player with many qualities. He has enormous drive and is also very goal-oriented.

    “Of course, I am happy that we were able to sign him, he adds new quality to our team.”

    Source: BBC

  • Richarlison: Everton forward set for Tottenham Hotspur move after clubs agree deal

    Brazil international Richarlison is set for a medical at Tottenham after Spurs agreed a deal to sign the forward from Everton.

    The move will be worth more than £50m but there are some minor issues to be finalised over the exact fee.

    Personal terms have been agreed with Richarlison and, barring any unexpected issues, the transfer should be concluded on Thursday.

    Richarlison, 25, joined Everton from Watford for £50m in 2018.

    Since then, he has scored 53 goals in 152 appearances for the Merseyside club, finishing top scorer at Everton last season as the club narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League.

    Richarlison went into the campaign on the back of an exhausting summer, when he played for Brazil in both Copa America and the Olympic Games, and scored 10 goals in the top flight.

    Six of those goals came in Everton’s last nine games of the season as they finished 16th and four points above the relegation zone.

    Tottenham have qualified for this season’s Champions League and have signed keeper Fraser Forster and midfielder Yves Bissouma so far this summer.

    The accounting period for Everton’s figures from the 2021-22 campaign ends on 30 June so, if the Richarlison deal is done, it would help balance the Toffees’ books after the club posted £372m in losses over the last three years.

    Having spent a total of about £30m on Demarai Gray, Vitaliy Mykolenko and Nathan Patterson last season, selling Richarlison for more than £50m would mean the club would make a healthy profit on player sales, although they have also acquired others on loan.

    Source: BBC