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Barcelona enter race to sign Tottenham star in January
Toby Alderweireld
Barcelona have entered the race for Toby Alderweireld in the January window, according to the Mirror.
The report adds the Spanish side want a new central defender and are interested in the 29-year-old Belgian, who has less than a year left on his deal.
The La Liga giants had earmarked Ajax’s Matthijs de Ligt but believe a mid-season switch is impossible for the Dutch youngster, according to the Mirror.
Tottenham have the option of extending the Belgian’s stay for another year but that would activate a £25million release clause for the final two weeks of next season’s summer transfer window, as per the report.
Manchester United were linked with the Belgian in the summer, as per the report. The Red Devils could still make a move for the 29-year-old in January as Jose Mourinho wants to add quality to his defence, according to the report.
The Belgian defender recently claimed (h/t Mirror) that he isn’t thinking about his contract situation:
“Honestly, I am absolutely not thinking about it at the moment.
“I feel good, play a lot right now and, therefore, am happy. We shall see.”
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We shouldn’t contemplate losing Alderweireld at all, given the quality he brings to the side. Jan Vertonghen and the Belgian could be one of the best Premier League defensive pairings and we should do all we can to extend Alderweireld’s stay at Spurs.
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Tottenham face competition from PSG for this 24-year-old Premier League defender
Tottenham face additional competition for the signing of Manchester United defender Eric Bailly, according to the Daily Mail (h/t Express).
The United defender has been linked with a move to Spurs (h/t Express), however, the report claims that Paris Saint-Germain want to sign the 24-year-old.
The Ivorian hasn’t seen much playing time for United this season with only four starts to his name. His last game for the club was the 3-2 win over Newcastle United which came over a month ago.
The defender could be a quality addition to the side but Mauricio Pochettino has to work with Bailly to get the best out of him.
It has been a sapping time for the 24-year-old at United and the report adds that Spurs were tipped to sign the player having not signed anyone in the summer window.
The report adds that the United chiefs are set to meet to discuss the Ivorian’s situation. It will be interesting to see if United are willing to let go of the player, especially to a Premier League rival.
Tottenham are five points behind Manchester City after 12 games and face Chelsea one we return to Premier League action in a week’s time.
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Pochettino has done a great job with the same set of players from last season, but we need to add some fresh faces to develop the team.
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Mauricio Pochettino pictured at Barcelona watching youth game during break
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino was busy during the international break as he was pictured watching a Barca B game recently.
Our next game is against Chelsea after the break is over, but it seems Pochettino wanted to keep an eye out for future talents from the Catalan side.
📷 Mauricio Pochettino, entrenador del Tottenham Hotspur, present avui a la llotja del Miniestadi #BarçaBCornella pic.twitter.com/Fl6Oy6DGp1
— FC Barcelona B (@FCBarcelonaB) November 17, 2018
A report from Sky Sports adds that the gaffer and his coaching staff, Toni Jimenez and Jesus Perez, would be travelling to Barcelona for a conference to represent the Catalan Football Federation.
The Argentine was quoted (h/t Sky Sports) saying:
“The Catalan Federation asked us to go there and talk with the Catalan coaches, and I think it is a great opportunity to share, and explain how the Premier League is and Tottenham.”
Spanish reports (h/t Sky Sports) claim Pochettino could have been at the game to scout some Barcelona players.
Sky Sports adds that Spurs were interested in Barca B star Riqui Puig, who did play in the match Pochettino saw.
The manager knows the Spanish league well from his time at Espanyol, and given the history between Barcelona and his former employers, it will be interesting to see if we do snap someone up from the Catalan giants.
Spurs didn’t sign any players in the summer window and our winter activity could decide if we go on to win a trophy or not this season.
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“It is definitely possible” – Harry Kane believes he can break this record for England
Tottenham striker Harry Kane has Wayne Rooney’s record in sight as England prepare to face Croatia during the international break.
The former Manchester United striker played his last England game in our 3-0 win over the United States. Rooney ended his international career with 53 goals from 120 games.
Kane, for his part, has 19 goals for the Three Lions and was asked if he could break Rooney’s scoring record (h/t BT Sport).
“It is definitely possible.
“It is still a fair bit away, I don’t like to set my targets that far ahead in the future because a lot can happen.
“We will see over the years how many goals I have got. Hopefully I will still be fit and healthy and getting selected by the manager.
“It is achievable but not something I’m thinking about too much right now.”
The clash against Croatia would be a repeat of the World Cup semi which England lost. A win over the Croatians would send England into the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League but the away side will come with a lot of confidence.
Croatia defeated Spain in their last game, and Gareth Southgate has to be wary of the threat from the away side.
Kane will be one of the key players in this clash, and hopefully, he will score a few goals at Wembley.
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