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Ange Postecoglou’s future ‘in serious doubt’ as Tottenham identify top target

28Mar

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Ange Postecoglou’s future ‘in serious doubt’ as Tottenham identify top target

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Craven Cottage on March 16, 2025 in London, England. Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing Andoni Iraola in a blow to current manager Ange Postecoglou, it has been claimed. Postecoglou has found himself under pressure this term with Spurs falling down the table after finishing fifth in his first season. Bournemouth boss Iraola moved to the Premier League at the same time at Postecoglou, having previously impressed at Rayo Vallecano. His first season on the south coast took a while to get going, but he has overseen significant improvement this term. A run of one point from the last four games has left the Cherries down in 10th, but an 11-game unbeat...

Ange Postecoglou unsure over Tottenham future after Leicester defeat

26Jan

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Ange Postecoglou unsure over Tottenham future after Leicester defeat

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Leicester City FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 26, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou has admitted he does not know if he will still be in charge in two weeks' time but insists he still feels the support of the dressing room.Sunday's 2-1 home defeat to Leicester extended Spurs' poor run to just one win in 11 league games, increasing the pressure on Postecoglou. The Australian was without 10 injured players for the match and said "at least two others", including midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, were not fit enough to start the game in less extreme circumstances. B...

Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario out for ‘months’ with broken ankle

27Nov

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Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario out for ‘months’ with broken ankle

Guglielmo Vicario of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates the 0-4 win during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Etihad Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Manchester, England. Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario faces "months" on the sidelines after breaking his ankle in Saturday's 4-0 win at Manchester City, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou said. The Italy international needed treatment after a first-half collision with City winger Savinho at the Etihad but was able to finish the game. The 28-year-old, who had surgery on Monday, has been a virtual ever-present since he signed for Tottenham in 2023 but Postecoglou will now have to turn to veteran back-up Fraser Forster. "It's not going to be weeks, it'll be months," Postecoglou said on Wednesday, adding h...

Tottenham drop Richarlison team news hint for Aston Villa amid Solanke decision

3Nov

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Tottenham drop Richarlison team news hint for Aston Villa amid Solanke decision

Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 30, 2024 in London, England. Tottenham return to Premier League action this afternoon as they host top-four rivals Aston Villa. Last weekend, Spurs were beaten by Crystal Palace - but Ange Postecoglou's side responded perfectly to that top-flight setback by knocking Manchester City out of the Carabao Cup in midweek. Given the quick turnaround, the strong side named against City and ongoing injury issues, Postecoglou is facing a number of key team selection decisions. Firstly, a replacement for Micky van de Ven is required after he suffered a new hamstring injury which will keep him out of action for the next few weeks. Radu Dr...

Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham keeping tabs on 20-year-old Serie A midfield whizkid

20Oct

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Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham keeping tabs on 20-year-old Serie A midfield whizkid

The coach of Italy Luciano Spalletti and the Italian footballer Niccolo Pisilli during the UEFA Nations League match between Italy and Belgium at the Olympic stadium. Rome (Italy), 10 October 2024. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly tracking the progress of 20-year-old Italian midfield whizkid Niccolo Pisilli at Serie A club AS Roma. According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Niccolo Pisilli has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, especially in the Premier League. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur are closely monitoring the progress of the 20-year-old AS Roma midfield whizkid at the Serie A club. Niccolo Pisilli is the latest highly-rated prospect to rise in prominence in his homeland. A native of Rome, the young mi...

Lopetegui admits he admires Tottenham man ahead of West Ham showdown

18Oct

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Lopetegui admits he admires Tottenham man ahead of West Ham showdown

West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui during the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Ipswich Town FC at London Stadium on October 5, 2024 in London, England. West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui believes Ange Postecoglou has made Tottenham one of the best teams in the Premier League. The Hammers are preparing to make the short trip to North London to face Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday 19 October. It is clear that the Spanish head coach has plenty of respect for his opposition boss, as shown by his kind prematch comments to The Mirror on 18 October (Page 57). He said: “They are one of the best teams in the Premier League. They have a big intensity and very good players. We have to be ready with an answer. “I think Ange changed a lot of things in their tea...

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has Tottenham red card overturned

1Oct

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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has Tottenham red card overturned

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has had his red card against Tottenham on Sunday overturned following a successful claim of wrongful dismissal, the Football Association has announced. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United is shown a red card by referee Chris Kavanagh during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Old Trafford on September 29, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) The Portugal midfielder was sent off by referee Chris Kavanagh for a high tackle on James Maddison during the 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford. United appealed against the decision and the Football Association has upheld a claim of wrongful dismissal. Fernandes, who was facing a thre...

Tottenham’s midfield transfer plan revealed as president confirms £21m option

5Sep

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Tottenham’s midfield transfer plan revealed as president confirms £21m option

Tottenham Hotspur have an option to sign Real Betis and USA midfielder Johnny Cardoso for around £21m next year, the president of the Spanish side has confirmed. The two clubs conducted late business in the summer transfer window, as the Lilywhites sent Argentina midfielder Giovani Lo Celso back to his former club on a permanent deal. Betis and Tottenham had previously negotiated Lo Celso's move to North London in 2020, but the former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder ultimately failed to make the grade in the Premier League. While discussing the Lo Celso deal, Tottenham and Betis also held talks over USA international Cardoso, whom Tottenham were reported to have struck a peculiar transfer deal for. As confirmed by Betis president Angel Haro - in quotes attributed to The Telegrap...

Tottenham Hotspur to reunite midfielder with familiar faces as £20m+ transfer agreed

18Aug

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Tottenham Hotspur to reunite midfielder with familiar faces as £20m+ transfer agreed

Leicester City have reportedly agreed terms with Tottenham Hotspur on a deal to take Oliver Skipp off their hands, with the midfielder now set for a medical ahead of a potential move to the King Power Stadium. The Athletic’s David Ornstein writes that fee worth over £20m has between agreed between the two clubs and that Skipp travelled to the East Midlands for a medical on Sunday. As chance would have it, Leicester City will host Tottenham Hotspur on Monday evening as the opening weekend of Premier League action comes to a close. Skipp would be ineligible to appear in the fixture, however: his registration would need to have been registered with the Premier League by midday on Friday. Earlier reports had suggested that Tottenham wanted to add to their midfield ranks before the...

6Aug

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Tottenham midfielder set for exit despite signing new deal last year: report

Tottenham’s summer transfer window so far has seen the club focus on youth. The club have signed three 18-year-olds this summer, paying £35million to Leeds United for Archie Gray, while Lucas Bergvall’s £8.5million move from Swedish side Djurgarden has been completed and the club have moved to sign Yang Min-Hyuk from South Korean side Gangwon FC. LEYLAND, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Nile John of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Premier League 2 match between Blackburn Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur at Leyland County Ground on September 17, 2021 in Leyland, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) It is clear that the club are looking to the future with their transfer business this summer after Ange Postecoglou led the club to fifth place in...