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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Where might Tottenham need to strengthen?
Winning the Europa League to secure Champions League qualification was a huge boost to Tottenham's finances but also meant the squad will need strengthening if they are to hold their own against Europe's elite. New boss Thomas Frank has only had two weeks to consider where improvements are necessary. Advertisement He gave the green light to a £30m move for forward Mathys Tel, who has joined after a loan spell from Bayern Munich, while defender Kevin Danso's stint on loan from Lens has been turned into an obligatory £21m deal. The only other arrival has been 18-year-old Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic, who is unlikely to be rushed into first-team contention and may instead go out on loan. Spurs have been linked with a move for Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo and it would be no surprise if they are targeting a goalscoring winger given Son Heung-min's decline in form and the relative inexperience of Wilson Odobert. Reinforcements may also be required in the centre of the pitch, with both Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma entering the final year of their contracts, although Frank is reportedly a long-term admirer of Archie Gray and could look to utilise the youngster in midfield. The 19-year-old mainly featured as a makeshift defender in his first year at Spurs but sees his future further forward.
BBC News
10 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Where might Tottenham need to strengthen?
Winning the Europa League to secure Champions League qualification was a huge boost to Tottenham's finances but also meant the squad will need strengthening if they are to hold their own against Europe's boss Thomas Frank has only had two weeks to consider where improvements are necessary. He gave the green light to a £30m move for forward Mathys Tel, who has joined after a loan spell from Bayern Munich, while defender Kevin Danso's stint on loan from Lens has been turned into an obligatory £21m only other arrival has been 18-year-old Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic, who is unlikely to be rushed into first-team contention and may instead go out on have been linked with a move for Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo and it would be no surprise if they are targeting a goalscoring winger given Son Heung-min's decline in form and the relative inexperience of Wilson may also be required in the centre of the pitch, with both Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma entering the final year of their contracts, although Frank is reportedly a long-term admirer of Archie Gray and could look to utilise the youngster in 19-year-old mainly featured as a makeshift defender in his first year at Spurs but sees his future further forward.
The Sun
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Conor McGregor hits up Gary Lineker's brother Wayne's Ibiza beach club with Tottenham star Kevin Danso and Katie Price
CONOR MCGREGOR has been seen enjoying the summer sun in Ibiza at Wayne Lineker's beach club. The former UFC champion shared snaps of his time at the Spanish venue. 6 6 6 Taking to Instagram, he was seen puffing on a cigar as he went topless while wearing red shorts, a sun hat and sunglasses while playing up to the crowd. He said on his story that O Beach was celebrating its 30th anniversary, though the establishment was actually opened in 2012. But McGregor was not the only high-profile star to show up. He was pictured alongside glamour model Katie Price and Tottenham defender Kevin Danso. Price reshared the story to her own Instagram page with the caption: "You legend," after McGregor tagged her in his own story and said: "Forever". Danso did likewise but refrained from any added caption, instead just tagging the MMA fighter. McGregor later changed his look to a matching black and white shirt and shorts combo as he headed to Ushuaia during the night. The 36-year-old also posed for a photo with Gary Lineker 's brother, Wayne. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Lineker is no stranger to welcoming high-profile guests to his club. Earlier this year, he welcomed football star brothers Jude and Jobe Bellingham as well as Premier League-winning manager Arne Slot. Conor McGregor explains reason for major career changes amid UFC 'plateau' as MMA return remains a mystery Last summer, his big shot Three Lions guest was Manchester City outcast Jack Grealish, while the likes of Declan Rice, Ivan Toney and James Maddison have also turned out to party. Meanwhile, Love Island stars Molly Smith and Arabella Chi are regular faces at the bar. empire, which also features several sports bars and could soon be expanding out to the UAE.
Daily Mirror
04-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Tottenham star makes bold claim about Spurs and Arsenal fans after £21m transfer
Tottenham's Kevin Danso has only been in north London for a matter of months but believes they have the greater fanbase in the capital when compared to rivals Arsenal Kevin Danso claimed there are more Tottenham fans in north London than Arsenal supporters after spending less than a season in that part of the capital. Those in white are currently revelling in their Europa League triumph and believe they have the local bragging rights after the Gunners endured another trophyless campaign. Their Austrian defender has continued to stoke the fire, claiming the locals follow Tottenham - not Arsenal. The 26-year-old joined Tottenham on loan from Lens in February and has since made his deal was made permanent this week. He's penned a five-year deal for a £21million fee. Among his 15 appearances was the Europa League final in Bilbao. He came off the bench to help Tottenham win their first trophy in 17 years before the team paraded the trophy in front of an estimated 220,000 fans as they lined the streets from Edmonton up to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Danso believes, in one of English football's hotbeds, that Tottenham have the edge when it comes to supporters with his words likely to rattle those in red. He told Austrian media outlet Krone: "[That night in Bilbao] was and still is incredible. I hadn't even realised it on the pitch. I slid down on my knees to the fans. I didn't realise it right away; right after the game it was like a dream. It wasn't until two days later that I truly realised I was a European cup winner. "If you're not in London yourself, you don't really realise what a fan base we have. From outside, you think there are more Arsenal fans in North London, but in my opinion, there are more Tottenham fans." Tottenham's European success covered for a dire Premier League campaign, which saw them lose more than twenty times. Throughout the tournament's history no team had ever lost 22 times and not been relegated, but Ange Postecoglou's side retained their top flight status. Arsenal meanwhile endured another season of near misses as Mikel Arteta faces questions. For a third year on the bounce they were runners-up in the league whilst they had to deal with semi-final losses in the Champions League and the Carabao Cup.
The Irish Sun
31-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Tottenham confirm first transfer of the window after triggering loan star's option to buy on a permanent deal
TOTTENHAM have confirmed that Kevin Danso's initial loan move is set to become a permanent transfer. The centre-back, 26, joined Advertisement 7 Kevin Danso helped Tottenham win the Europa League Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 Danso, 26, poses with the Europa League trophy Credit: Getty The transfer included an obligation to buy, with Tottenham spending £21million to make the move permanent. Updating fans, Spurs confirmed their Danso switch while also referencing Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's permanent move to Marseille. Their statement read: "As previously announced, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's loan to Marseille will become a permanent transfer this summer, while Kevin Danso's loan to us from RC Lens becomes a permanent move." Danso made 10 Premier League appearances for Spurs either side of a hamstring injury. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The former Southampton youngster made his debut in Tottenham's Carabao Cup semi-final second leg defeat at Danso appeared three times in Spurs' victorious Europa League campaign, including as a substitute in the Upon joining at the end of the January transfer window, Danso said: "It feels amazing. I've always wanted to play for a big club in the Premier League and Tottenham Hotspur is exactly that… I think as soon as you hear Tottenham Hotspur is interested, the only thing you can do is say yes." On what attracted him to Spurs, the 6ft 3in defender added: "Just everything, especially through the last few years, how big the club has become — they've got into a Champions League final before. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 7 Danso came on in the Europa League final in Bilbao Credit: Reuters "It's just an amazing project to be a part of and I'm happy to be here. "There's opportunities to win trophies. I think that is every kid's dream growing up — to win trophies at a Club like Tottenham Hotspur." Advertisement Ange Postecoglou drops huge hint over Tottenham future with incredible mic-drop moment at Europa League parade In addition to Hojbjerg, Spurs formally announced the departures of Forster, 37, featured 34 times for Spurs in three seasons, including four times in this year's Europa League campaign. Reguilon signed from Goalkeeper Whiteman, 26, came through the club's academy and made one first team outing. Advertisement Tottenham have unsurprisingly opted against making Timo Werner's loan deal permanent. Academy starlets Will Andiyapan, Archie Baptiste, Jahziah Linton, Maxwell McKnight, Max Robson, Jaden Williams, Timileyin Adekunle, Dante Orr and Charlie Warre have also departed. 7 Fraser Forster poses with the Europa League trophy Credit: Getty 7 Sergio Reguilon waves goodbye to the Tottenham fans Credit: Getty Advertisement 7 Alfie Whiteman came through Tottenham's academy Credit: AFP 7 Timo Werner's 18-month loan spell at Spurs has come to an end Credit: Getty
