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Flocking to Twitter, many Tottenham Hotspur fans have erupted over a claim involving Serie A defender and long-time target Takehiro Tomiyasu.

The Japan international has been on Tottenham’s transfer radar for some time now, with Sky Sports lifting the lid on a rejected £12.9m (€15m) offer, plus an extra £2.6m (€3m) in add-ons.

The Athletic, following on from that development, claimed Spurs found common ground with Bologna and were even finalising terms – but there have been few updates since then.

Now, a claim from Italy has emerged which could come as welcome news in the race to sign Tomiyasu this summer.

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Indeed, Calciomercato.it now say that an agreement has been reached ‘in principle’ for his signing from Bologna and the deal can go through after Tomiyasu finishes his stint at the Olympic games.

Flocking to this news, with personal terms having also been agreed for a while, it’s safe to say that most Lilywhites supporters are overjoyed.

One even called it ‘fantastic news’ and many more have erupted in response to The Spurs Express and The Spurs Web.

Find all of their best verdicts down below.

Tottenham fans erupt over Tomiyasu claim

“Fantastic news at last!!”

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“Niceeee”

Credit: @dele_tubbies

“yesss happy”

Credit: @IamSAMI75

“Finally a proper RB”

Credit: @BoltDest

“Finally, some good news”

Credit: @darkchild99

“GET INNNN”

Credit: @ParisLizzie

“Wow”

Credit: @DattareyaC

“This could be a right back cover sorted and bye bye Aurier”

Credit: @Jasonsnell17

In other news: Talks underway: Nuno green lights yet another Spurs exit as N17 news emerges, find out more here.

Birmingham City have been dealt a blow in their bid to bring Josh Windass to St Andrew’s this summer.

What’s the talk?

That’s according to a claim made by The Sun journalist Alan Nixon, who revealed on Twitter that Sheffield Wednesday are demanding a fee of £5m in order to part with the 27-year-old this summer.

Nixon added that Lee Bowyer’s side have been keeping an eye on the midfielder’s situation ahead of a potential move in the summer transfer window, although he suggested that Blues will not be prepared to make an offer anywhere near the Owls’ asking price.

Bowyer will be gutted

Considering just how impressive Windass was last season despite playing for a team which finished bottom of the Championship, if Birmingham are indeed being priced out of a move for the midfielder this summer, it is sure to have left Bowyer gutted.

Indeed, over his 41 Championship appearances for Darren Moore’s side last term, the £10,000-per-week midfielder scored nine goals, registered six assists and created seven big chances for his teammates, as well as taking 1.9 shots and playing 0.7 key passes per game.

These returns saw the man his father Dean described as an “explosive” player earn a seasonal SofaScore match rating of 6.80, ranking him as the Owls’ seventh-best performer in the league in 2020/21.

As such, when taking into account that the £1.44m-rated midfielder outscored every Birmingham player in the league last season, as well as registering the same number of assists as the Blues’ top supplier Ivan Sanchez, it would very much seem that Windass would be a signing who has the potential to fire Bowyer’s side up towards the top end of the Championship table next term.

However, unless Sheffield Wednesday lower their asking price for the 27-year-old, or Birmingham decide to push the boat out and spend a considerable amount of their transfer budget on the player, a deal for Windass does not look likely to be one the Blues will get over the line this summer.

In other news: Bowyer heading for grave Birmingham transfer mistake over “fearless” gem, fans will be livid

Rangers were heavily linked with Jack Wilshere last year and, after his release from Bournemouth recently, Ross Wilson should seek to bring him to Ibrox to link up with Steven Gerrard’s side ahead of next season.

The Gers were one of several clubs to be linked with the former Arsenal man last year following his release from West Ham but it was Championship side Bournemouth who won the race to sign him in January on a deal until the end of the season.

The 29-year-old was a regular in Jonathan Woodgate’s side until the end of the campaign, making 15 appearances in the Championship, in which he managed one goal and one assist.

Despite this return, the Cherries would not offer the former England international a new deal and released him recently, meaning that he is once again available on a free transfer.

Wilshere was once regarded as one of the most exciting young midfielders in England before injuries unfortunately derailed his career but, after an injury-free spell on the south coast, he could well be worth the risk for Rangers this summer.

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If he was signed on a pay-as-you-play basis, there would be nearly no risk in signing him, and should he stay fit, he could prove to be a superb addition to Gerrard’s squad.

Back in 2018, Gennaro Gattuso spoke very highly of Wilshere due to AC Milan’s interest in signing him, saying: “I think he can play in any league. He may not be super-fast, but he has got great skills and is super-tactical. He has good ball circulation—when he gets the ball he knows exactly where to send it. He knows exactly the right pace and can change the pace of the game. He can play central midfield or a little bit further up.”

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If there is one man who can help Wilshere rediscover his best form, it could be Gerrard; and if the Liverpool legend can whip his former England teammate into shape, then he would surely be worth whatever money Rangers need to pay him in order to bring him to Ibrox this summer, so Wilson should definitely consider signing him.

In other news… Douglas Park could be set for huge Rangers blow with “amazing” gem, Gers fans will surely be fuming

Details have emerged about Paulo Fonseca’s soon-to-be-confirmed appointment at Tottenham Hotspur…

What’s the word?

According to an update from Fabrizio Romano in the Guardian, the Portuguese coach will sign a three-year deal this week and his arrival could be announced as early as Wednesday.

It’s claimed that it’ll be an initial two-year contract with an option for another season after talks progressed well over the weekend, with the 48-year-old agreeing in principle to be Spurs’ next manager.

Newly appointed director of football Fabio Paratici made the ex-Roma boss his top candidate following a collapsed move for former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte.

Fans won’t be happy

It means Tottenham’s long search for Jose Mourinho’s successor is finally drawing to a close, nearly two months after he was sacked. Intriguingly, the ‘Special One’ has gone in and replaced Fonseca at the Stadio Olimpico – almost as if this were a manager swap.

During the past few weeks, chairman Daniel Levy and the club’s hierarchy have suffered many a setback, on top of their Conte blow.

Julian Nagelsmann opted for Bayern Munich instead, Brendan Rodgers preferred to stay at Leicester City, Erik ten Hag signed a contract extension at Ajax, and sensational talks to bring Mauricio Pochettino home were thwarted by Paris Saint-Germain.

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According to the Daily Mail, Fonseca was actually the sixth choice manager on their initial shortlist, which is hardly a surprise given the names above.

However, with this appointment, Paratici and Levy both risk a wrath of fury before a ball has even been kicked, as many in North London are totally against this move.

As relayed by This is Futbol, plenty of the Hotspur faithful have reacted poorly to this very update. One claimed that it was “underwhelming,” another said it was “absolutely bonkers,” whilst a further member of the fanbase suggested that “not one single Spurs fan cares about this announcement.”

That may well be a small sample size but in reality, it tells the overriding consensus and that’s from supporters who have recently protested against Levy and the club’s owners, the ENIC Group.

In the few days building up to his likely announcement, that isn’t going to change much – if at all, so this latest update will come as bad news to many in N17 right now.

If that reaction is anything to go by, they will surely be fuming by the time Wednesday swings around.

AND in other news, Fonseca could save Levy millions by unleashing £9m-rated Spurs gem who’s a “machine”…

Writing on Twitter, reliable club insider ExWHUemployee has backed reports of a significant contract update involving West Ham United star Declan Rice.

The Lowdown: Rice rejects new deal offers…

As reported by reliable outlets like the Guardian and the Evening Standard, Hammers star Rice is now thought to have turned down new contract offers as the club attempt to turn off summer suitors.

Indeed, despite West Ham’s eagerness to keep hold of the 22-year-old, who is currently shining at Euro 2020, the midfielder has apparently snubbed two improved deal proposals.

It is thought that he is not making a ‘concerted’ effort to leave but still wants to be informed of any incoming bids, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City all monitoring his situation.

The Latest: ExWHUemployee backs these claims…

Writing on Twitter, club insider ExWHUemployee has now backed these reports with a six-word claim.

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Reinforcing rumours that the player has indeed snubbed attempts by West Ham to tie down their star, Ex simply stated that ‘the information about Rice is true’.

Expanding on this development, Ex says that the offers were simply not befitting of Rice’s ability and the club will have to table far improved terms to secure his future.

Allegedly, the salary proposals were even below what Andriy Yarmolenko is currently earning at the club (£115,000-per-week, spotrac).

The Verdict: Big blow…

This could come as a Hammer blow to the club as they aim to keep their star man and ward off potential suitors, but a silver lining could be that Rice doesn’t seem to be pushing to leave.

ExWHUemployee’s update indicates that West Ham could potentially tie him down by coming back with a much improved offer, but the club may have to make this a top priority given his array of suitors.

As West Ham gear up for a busy campaign including the Europa League group stages, the last thing they will want is to lose their talisman.

In other news: West Ham make approach to sign ‘magnificent’ 34-cap ace for Moyes, find out more here.

Those in charge at Southampton will be pleased with the job Ralph Hasenhuttl is doing, claims former midfielder Carlton Palmer.

After a promising start to the season, which saw Southampton even go top of the table at one stage, the Saints really fell off in the second half of the campaign before finishing in 15th place.

Hasenhuttl looks set to continue in the St. Mary’s dugout, however, with talkSPORT’s Alex Crook (via This Is Futbol) recently claiming that the Austrian’s job is “very safe”.

And looking at the context of Southampton’s season, Palmer can understand why that is the case. Speaking on the matter, the former Saints player told FFC:

“I think they’re [the board] happy for them to be in the Premier League. I think they’ll be happy for them to be around, you know, halfway, just below halfway.

“He [Hasenhuttl] created the problem of the expectations because they were doing so well, at the top of the league, and people get carried away. So, for sure, I don’t see any reason why he should be leaving Southampton.”

Hasenhuttl did manage to take Southampton to an FA Cup semi-final this season, while his high-pressing football, the team’s ability to get the ball quickly back from the opposition, gets fans roaring.

The Saints have never really been in any serious relegation trouble either, so it really is not hard to see why Hasenhuttl’s job is so secure right now.

A fresh report has linked Newcastle United with 22-year-old Vitesse Arnhem defender Danilho Doekhi.

Football Insider reported in April that Newcastle were in the race for the Dutch centre-back.

And now native publication De Telegraaf have named the Magpies as an interested party in their print edition (via Sport Witness).

They could face competition from relegation rivals Fulham and newly-promoted Norwich City. The report also identifies Atalanta and Rangers as possible suitors.

Newcastle target Doekhi profiled

The Dutch Under-21 international has played all but two of Vitesse’s Eredivisie matches this season.

They sit fourth in the table, having conceded just 29 goals – the second-best record in the division behind champions Ajax.

Doekhi also helped Vitesse progress to the final of the KNVB cup, where they were beaten 2-1 by de Godenzonen.

The 6 foot 2 defender has averaged 2.1 tackles, 1.7 interceptions, three clearances and three successful aerial duels per 90 minutes this season (via WhoScored) – that is more tackles and interceptions than any Magpies player not named Isaac Hayden.

Manager Thomas Letsch has hailed him as ‘one of the best centre-backs’ in the league, adding that Doekhi ‘makes almost no mistakes’ and is a ‘very calm player’, who ‘coaches other players very well’.

Doekhi could be available for small fee

Despite his promise, Doekhi is valued at just £1.8million by Transfermarkt.

That’s partly down to the fact he’s only got one year left on his contract at Vitesse.

A bidding war could drive the price up, but Newcastle may still be set for a bargain deal due to his contract situation.

Transfer Tavern verdict

This could be an excellent piece of business for Newcastle – Doekhi’s numbers are impressive, and based on his manager’s appraisal, he has exactly the right temperament to keep his head in the fast-paced and often frantic Premier League.

For a small fee, the Toon could secure a long-term replacement for out-of-contract Federico Fernandez, who is 32 and will need to pass the torch sooner rather than later.

In other news, read the latest on Fernandez’s future. 

Tottenham Hotspur are no closer to finding out who their next manager will be but several interesting names have been linked to the vacancy.

Whoever is appointed in North London, they will have a huge task on their hands this summer as this current Spurs squad is in dire need of a rebuild, if not at the very least, a freshen up.

According to The Athletic, the next manager will have some extra talent on his hands as out-on-loan duo Oliver Skipp and Ryan Sessegnon are set to return from their respective clubs.

One name linked to the role is Fulham boss Scott Parker and given he’s worked with the latter, it could benefit the Lilywhites in the long run.

It is thought that Daniel Levy “thinks the world of” the 40-year-old, as per Football Insider, so if he does become their next boss, then Sessegnon’s career at Spurs could be in line for a massive boost.

The 20-year-old, who can play anywhere down the left flank, has only made 12 senior appearances for the club since Levy invested a whopping £25m into his signature back in the summer of 2019.

What is also in Sessegnon’s advantage is the fact that he has been playing for a Bundesliga outfit in Europe, whereas Skipp – as outstanding as he has been – has only featured in the Championship.

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The young wide man has played 27 times in all competitions, where has delivered two goals and two assists. He has displayed his impressive defensive ability, managing two tackles per game in the Bundesliga, which is the second-most in Hoffenheim’s squad, as per WhoScored.

He could become genuine competition to Sergio Reguilon at left-back, and provide added cover to Heung-min Son further up the pitch.

Sessegnon has also thrown his weight behind Parker getting the job.

When asked about the potential of a reunion in North London, he told talkSPORT: “That would be very good! Everyone knows the relationship I have with Scott. He’s a top guy, top man and a top coach. He’s just an all-round great guy.”

There are plenty of reasons for and against hiring Parker. Fulham’s relegation will not put a glowing light on his credentials, though what is certain, he could be the best man to bring Sessegnon through as a future star at the club.

After all, he was once dubbed a “big, big talent” and a “fast wide player”. Parker would be game-changing for the England U21 starlet.

AND in other news, Spurs handed huge boost over £30m “wonderful talent”, Levy’s surely licking his lips…

West Ham United should be in for an exciting summer as David Moyes looks to bolster his playing squad ahead of a campaign in the Europa League next season.

It’s no secret that the 58-year-old needs additions right across the pitch, most notably up front, with Michail Antonio being his only senior striker since January.

There are also a lot of question marks over the future of Jesse Lingard, a player who has played an integral part in the Irons achieving a European finish.

The east Londoners would like to sign him permanently from Manchester United in the upcoming transfer window but, according to The Sun, there has been no contact between the two clubs over making that happen just yet, and there is a fear that the Red Devils could keep hold of him.

It means that West Ham should probably start considering other options, in which West Brom sensation Matheus Pereira features, whilst they have also been linked to Norwich City’s Player of the Season Emiliano Buendia.

Earlier this month, the Sunday Mirror (2nd May, page 72) linked the Hammers to the 24-year-old maestro but, since then, The Athletic believe that both Arsenal and Aston Villa are going toe-to-toe over his signature.

David Ornstein revealed that the Canaries expect him to leave in the summer window but it will require a fee in the region of £40m to sell him. That does seem like a huge price but his performances this season have been off the charts.

On their way to the Championship title, the Argentine playmaker has provided the Norfolk club with 15 goals and 17 assists, managing a direct contribution once every 106 minutes, as per Transfermarkt.

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By comparison, Lingard managed a goal or assist every 101 minutes since joining West Ham, although he registered just one assist in their final six matches of the season.

Moyes has had some very impressive names in the same role and he certainly hasn’t been afraid to dip into the lower divisions in English football to find the right man. For example, Tim Cahill was plucked from Millwall and quickly became one of the Scotsman’s most reliable and tenacious threats from midfield at Everton.

Only four other players have made more appearances under Moyes (277) but no man scored more than goals than the Australian talisman (68), via Transfermarkt.

In Buendia, the Hammers boss could well find himself another Cahill.

Recently lauded as a “special talent” by Norwich team-mate Ben Gibson, the 24-year-old has proven to be a source of consistency when it comes to creativity.

He averaged a whopping 3.1 key passes per game, a number which saw him top the charts across the Championship by quite some margin, and would also see him eclipse every single West Ham player by nearly double in 2020/21.

Also dubbed a “game-changer” by Norwich manager Daniel Farke, and “tenacious” and “very strong” by team-mate Max Aarons, it’s clear to see that the £20m-rated midfielder is destined for big things in the Premier League.

If Lingard proves to be out of reach, then Moyes should certainly look to repeat his successful trick with Cahill by plotting a swoop for the Canaries hotshot instead.

He would be a fine addition ahead of their Europa League campaign in the autumn.

AND in other news, West Ham could find next Antonio in explosive 23-goal “absolute predator”…

Will Celtic ever find themselves a new manager? For the Bhoys, it has been a meticulous but frustrating search for Neil Lennon’s successor.

Roy Keane was the first favourite but now Eddie Howe has surpassed him in the pecking order. Former Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre also appears to be in the frame.

What’s the word?

One name touted with becoming the next Hoops boss in recent months has been Frank Lampard

He was sacked from his role with Chelsea in late January and is yet to find a new role in football.

Lampard has rarely spoken out since leaving the Blues but he revealed the latest on his future when speaking to Sky Sports this week.

Amid links to Celtic, he revealed that a number of teams had been in contact with him:

“I’ve had some opportunities that have come up in the last six weeks, two months, that have been flattering but not the right thing,” Lampard began.

The Englishman continued: “Nobody wants to lose their job and come out of the game you love, but at the same time, when you go into this career, this will happen, no matter how good you think you are or whatever circumstances you are in.”

Good news for Celtic

Plenty of complications have emerged in the club’s pursuit of Howe in recent days. Firstly, it was claimed that the 43-year-old would not return to management until the summer.

Secondly, issues have arisen regarding Celtic’s choice of director of football. A deal to bring Fergal Harkin in was reportedly 90% done but Howe wants his companion at Bournemouth, Richard Hughes, to be given the role instead.

The issue with that, according to Frank McAvennie, is that Hughes doesn’t want to come to Glasgow.

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With that in mind, Celtic will need to find an alternative. The Bhoys view Favre in that light but if they are yet to contact Lampard then they need to get on the phone right away.

If no communications have been made with the former midfielder then it can only be a good thing that he’s turned down advances.

We are yet to official hear word of a direct line of contact between Lampard and Dermot Desmond so it could be the case that he’s rejected offers from other clubs.

The 42-year-old would be an ideal fit for Celtic so should certainly be in the conversation. He worked well at Chelsea when he was unable to sign any players, taking them to a place in the Champions League despite a transfer ban.

He is also exceptional at working with young players. He brought through the likes of Fikayo Tomori, Mason Mount, Reece James and Tammy Abraham at Chelsea, establishing them as first-team players.

This could be game-changing for a club like Celtic who haven’t been good at handing their reserve players many opportunities. Cameron Harper left for New York Red Bulls because of a lack of chances while Karamoko Dembele could leave too.

AND in other news, Move over Elyounoussi: Celtic star who made 107 passes was their unsung hero on Sat…