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Igor Tudor has lost all three games as Tottenham Hotspur manager so far. Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images
– Tottenham Hotspur are in the middle of a bitter relegation battle to stay in the Premier League, but that hasn’t stopped them from searching for their next manager. According to the Telegraph, Spurs have held talks with them Roberto de Zerbiand the return of Mauricio Pochettino was also discussed. However, there could be another short-term change in the coaching bench sooner. The Telegraph also reports that Spurs are weighing up their options as interim coach Igor Tudor has lost all three games in charge so far. TeamTalk reports that the former striker Robbie Keanewho is in charge at Ferencvarosi could be an option as a club legend Glenn Hoddle offered his services in the Daily Mail.
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– Barcelona are keeping a close eye on the Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka VuskovicSky Germany has revealed. The 19-year-old is on loan at Bundesliga club Hamburg, where he is a regular starter. While the German club are reportedly pushing for a second loan deal next season, Spurs want to integrate him into the first team instead. Barcelona have added Vušković to their centre-back shortlist.
– Trabzonspor are unwilling to meet Manchester United’s £40m valuation for the goalkeeper Andre Onanaaccording to the Manchester Evening News. Onana spent this season on loan at the Turkish club, where he has made 21 league appearances so far. As things stand, Trabzonspor would be unwilling to make the transfer permanent, meaning the Cameroon international is likely to return to Old Trafford this summer.
– Juventus is yet to finalize a deal to sign the RB Leipzig midfielder Xavier Schlager free transfer, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Austrian midfielder held talks with Juventus back in January, but even two months later a deal is still far from complete. The Italian giants are still exploring several midfield options, including Newcastle United Sandro Tonali also associated with a move in the last few weeks.
– Arsenal and Manchester United are “watching” the Hertha Berlin prodigy Knows Eichhornsaid journalist Christian Falk. The 16-year-old, who has been dubbed the “next Toni Kroos”, caused a sensation in the 2nd Bundesliga and is therefore sought after by numerous clubs across Europe. Numerous Bundesliga clubs also want to sign Eichhorn, including FC Bayern Munich, who have been following his development for a long time. The German youth international has a release clause in his contract which means he could be available for less than €10 million this summer.
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ESPN’s scouting expert Tor-Kristian Karlsen on Kennet Eichhorn, the prodigy being chased by the Premier League’s biggest clubs:
Eichhorn, who usually plays in a dual formation, has impressed most of all with how effortlessly he has transferred his composed, mature game from the academy to senior football. There is no panic in the obsession or feeling affected by the opportunity. He acts as if he had all the time in the world, scanning, receiving and distributing the ball with the same natural rhythm that made him stand out in the Hertha youth team.
Inevitably the Toni Kroos comparisons appeared. While Kroos was more advanced at the same age, Eichhorn has the same clarity of decision making, great first touch, ability to receive the ball on the half turn and innate sense of when to speed up or slow down the game.
He’s already averaging almost four progressive passes per 90 minutes, which shows how willing he is to move the game forward. However, his range of distribution is great, as he can move around possession under pressure, penetrate the halfway lines or change play with a diagonal of 35 to 40 meters, changing the attack dynamic in a split second.
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– Napoli will quickly try to tie down the midfielder Scott McTominay up to a new super deal. The Scotland international continues to attract interest in the Premier League. (Goal)
– Juventus are monitoring Brentford’s right-back Michael Kayode. Scouts from the Serie A club were on site to watch his last two games. (Nicolo Schira)
– Aston Villa monitor Cagliari goalkeeper Elijah Caprile and could make a move for the Italy international in the summer. (Nicolo Schira)
– Greuther Fürth defender Reno coin The summer transfer period is something to “keep an eye on” as several Bundesliga clubs are showing interest in him. (Sky Germany)
– Arsenal lead the race for the signing Leon Goretzkaalthough the player held concrete talks with Atlético Madrid at the beginning of the year. (Christian Falk)
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– Antoine Griezmann has decided to stay at Atletico Madrid for another season despite attracting interest from MLS club Orlando City. (L’Equipe)
– Manchester City will definitely offer England an international player Phil Foot a new contract when his existing contract expires at the end of next season. (The Athlete)
– Aston Villa and Manchester United are monitoring the Fulham left-back Anthony Robinson. (Ekrem Konur)
– Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount has “no intention” of pushing for a transfer at the end of the season. (Football Insider)
