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Jonathan Gorrie47 minutes ago

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The January transfer window will soon close but deals are happening all the time. Manchester United are among the busier clubs around at the moment, with Marcus Rashford expected to join Aston Villa on loan to finally end his first-team exile under Ruben Amorim. In return, the Red Devils are being linked with a shock move to sign Leon Bailey on loan from the Midlands giants.

Tottenham are another club expected to be busy. Spurs have already signed Kevin Danso on loan from Lens but reportedly remain on the lookout for a new attacking player to join Ange Postecoglou’s squad. Southampton’s Tyler Dibling is said to be a big target on that front.

Arsenal are also being tipped with a move to sign a new forward, having seen a bid rejected for Villa star Ollie Watkins. Sadly for the Gunners, the England forward came off injured against Wolves. Follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s transfer blog!

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Rashford in line for Spurs debut after agreeing Man Utd exit

Marcus Rashford could make his Aston Villa debut against Tottenham next weekend after agreeing his Manchester United exit.

Rashford is closing in on a loan move to Villa and is due to undergo a medical today.

He will join Villa for the rest of the season and the deal includes an option for Villa to buy him for £40million in the summer.

Villa are set to formalise the signing of Rashford before Monday’s 11pm transfer deadline.

Rashford could potentially make his Villa debut in their FA Cup fourth-round tie against Tottenham at Villa Park next Sunday.

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Chelsea ready for busy end to transfer window after fresh exit agreed

Chelsea have finalised the sale of Cesare Casadei back to Italy, as they continue to clear-out unwanted players.

The 22-year-old midfielder has joined Torino in a £12.5million deal that includes a 25 per cent sell-on clause.

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Manchester United confirm first new major signing of Ruben Amorim era

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of defender Patrick Dorgu.

The Denmark international joins from Italian club Leece and becomes the first new major signing of the Ruben Amorim era.

United are believed to have paid £30million including various add-ons for the 20-year-old, who underwent a medical on Saturday before signing a five-year contract with the option of an additional 12 months.

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Tottenham confirm Kevin Danso signing as deal kickstarts busy end to window

Tottenham have completed the signing of Lens centre-half Kevin Danso on loan with an obligation to make the deal permanent at the end of the season.

Spurs are expected to pay Lens £20.9million for the 26-year-old in the summer, with Danso, who will wear the No4 shirt, understood to have agreed a deal running to 2030.

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West Ham agree deal to sign Evan Ferguson

West Ham have agreed a deal to sign Brighton striker Evan Ferguson on a straight loan, writes Dom Smith.

Ferguson is due to undergo a medical on Sunday and will move to West Ham until the end of the season.

Having come off the bench for Brighton in their 7-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Ferguson is not eligible to play for West Ham against Chelsea on Monday.

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Ollie Watkins to Arsenal twist

Bad news, Arsenal fans.

Ollie Watkins was reportedly the subject of a £60m Gunners bid earlier this week but it seems there may now be an added complication.

The England forward went off injured in Saturday’s defeat to Wolves, which could prove a major stumbling block even if Villa were prepared to sell!

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Tottenham hold fresh Tyler Dibling talks

Tyler Dibling is a man in demand right now, having emerged as a rare shining light in an otherwise miserable season for Southampton.

The forward is attracting big interest from around Europe and Tottenham are said to be keen.

According to GIVEMESPORT, Saints have raised the idea of potentially signing Dane Scarlett from Spurs if Dibling was to head to north London.

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Manchester United consider shock Leon Bailey bid

Marcus Rashford might not be the only high-profile forward moving between Manchester United and Aston Villa this month.

According to 90 Min, the Red Devils are considering a shock late move to sign Leon Bailey from the Midlands giants.

That would be a slightly left-field move but stranger things have happened at this stage of the window...

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Aston Villa agree Marco Asensio loan deal

Aston Villa look to be major players in the final stages of this January transfer window.

Having already agreed a loan deal for Marcus Rashford, the club are also swooping for Marco Asensio having sold Jhon Duran to Al-Nassr, loaned Emi Buendia to Bayer Leverkusen and fended off Arsenal interest in Ollie Watkins.

According to David Ornstein, Villa have clinched a loan agreement with PSG for former Real Madrid winger Asensio that will see them pay 100 per cent of his wages for the rest of the season.

Could a centre-back be next amid links to Chelsea’s Axel Disasi, with Diego Carlos having joined Fenerbahce last week?

Chelsea team-mate Joao Felix is also still said to be on their radar.

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Tottenham agree Kevin Danso deal after Wolves hijack

Tottenham look to have now sealed the signing of Kevin Danso tonight.

The Austrian defender had looked poised for a medical at Wolves on Sunday after a straight loan deal until the summer was agreed with French club Lens.

However, Spurs have sensationally swooped at the 11th hour this evening to steal Danso from under the noses of their Premier League rivals ahead of Monday night’s transfer deadline.

David Ornstein of The Athletic reports that it’s a permanent deal for Tottenham, who will be paying €25m (£20.8m) for the Austrian international.

Danso is said to have agreed a five-and-a-half year contract in north London and already completed a medical.

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Apology: Richie Wellens aimed a dig at Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou after Leyton Orient lost to Stockport

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Leyton Orient head coach Richie Wellens has apologised for a “stupid comment” made about Tottenham counterpart Ange Postecoglou.

The Os boss caused controversy following his side’s 1-0 home defeat by Stockport in League One on Saturday with his response to a question about how much the loss was influenced by injuries to the likes of defenders Sean Clare and Omar Beckles.

“I’m not Ange Postecoglou, keep using it as an excuse,” Wellens said in a post-match interview, referencing Spurs’ ongoing injury crisis that has been a significant factor in their woeful recent Premier League form that has left them 16th in the table and only seven points above the relegation zone ahead of Sunday’s trip to Brentford, piling the pressure on Postecoglou.

The comment did not go down well at all with Tottenham fans on social media, with the two clubs typically sharing a strong relationship and Orient having loaned a number of players from Spurs over the years - most notably England captain Harry Kane back in 2011.

Indeed, two of the club’s current first-team squad - goalkeeper Josh Keeley and forward Jamie Donley - are both currently on season-long loans at Brisbane Road from Tottenham.

Orient released a statement late on Saturday night in which a regretful Wellens retracted his dig at Postecoglou and apologised, insisting he did not want to do anything to jeopardise the relationship between the clubs.

“After today’s game, I was asked about the injuries within our squad and, without thinking, I made a stupid comment about Tottenham Hotspur,” said Wellens.

“That comment was brought to my attention later in the evening and having watched my interview back I am deeply embarrassed and regret what I said.

“At Leyton Orient, we have a strong relationship with Tottenham Hotspur and it was never my intention to say anything that would jeopardise that.

“Their manager, Ange Postecoglou, is a world-class coach and I want to apologise for my comments and wish Spurs all the very best for the second half of the season.”

Wellens is a former midfielder who began his career at Manchester United and also played for the likes of Blackpool, Oldham, Doncaster, Leicester, Shrewsbury, Salford and Macclesfield, before retiring and managing Oldham, Swindon, Salford and Doncaster.

He has been in charge at Orient since succeeding Kenny Jackett in March 2022, leading the team to the League Two title and a first return to the third tier of English football for eight years in the 2022-23 campaign.

Wellens led his side to a mid-table finish last season and currently has them inside the play-off positions on goal difference despite the loss to fellow top-six hopefuls Stockport that ended a nine-game unbeaten run. Orient host Manchester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup next weekend.

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Premier League giants look for imminent deals before window closes

Jonathan Gorrie7 minutes ago

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The January transfer window is set to close in just a few days’ time but the drama continues right up until the deadline. Arsenal are keen to sign a new striker but have seen a bid rejected for Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins, though there could still be hope when it comes to signing him. Indeed, reports now suggest that personal terms won’t be an issue for the England international, meaning they just need to agree a fee with the Midlands giants – albeit that will be easier said than done.

Manchester United are also expected to be busy. Patrick Dorgu from Leece is understood to be closing in on a move, while they reportedly retain an interest in Mathys Tel of Bayern Munich. There are now claims Ruben Amorim is looking to bring Sporting winger Geovany Quenda to Old Trafford.

Tottenham could also make late moves. Said to have been snubbed by Tel, Spurs are seemingly keen to bring AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori back to England. Follow all the latest news, gossip and rumours including updates on Chelsea and West Ham’s chase of Arthur Cabral with Standard Sport’s blog below!

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Tottenham launhc shock move for Axel Disasi

A crazy end to the transfer window could continue for Tottenham.

Amid a reported chase of AC Milan and England defender Fikayo Tomori, Fabrizio Romano now claims Spurs have opened talks with Chelsea over a shock move to sign defender Axel Disasi.

Aston Villa have reportedly agreed personal terms, though Spurs could hijack the deal!

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Chelsea keen on Evan Ferguson

It’s been a relatively quiet transfer window from Chelsea by their standards.

Still, the Blues could yet make a move to sign a new forward this month.

According to The Guardian, the Blues have joined the chase to sign the Republic of Ireland international from Brighton.

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Patrick Dorgu undergoes Man Utd medical

Good news, Manchester United fans!

As pictured below, Leece defender Patrick Dorgu is in Manchester to undergo a medical ahead of what is likely to be a £30million move to the club.

Aston Villa ready to sign Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford could be handed an exit route from Manchester United.

The forward just does not feature under Ruben Amorim and has been linked with all manner of clubs around Europe.

However, according to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa are ready to start talks with Untied over the prospect of a move...

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West Ham closing in on Arthur Cabral

West Ham are yet to make a signing under Graham Potter, although all that could change soon.

According to Portuguese outlet Record, the Hammers are set to sign Arthur Cabral from Benfica in a deal worth around £15million.

The striker is reportedly closing in on a move to Graham Potter’s side, with the Irons having lost star forwards to injury this season.

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Tottenham pushing for Fikayo Tomori signing

Tottenham have reportedly been snubbed by Bayern Munich star Mathys Tel, although Spurs could still make a new signing.

According to TEAMtalk, Spurs are in advanced talks with AC Milan over a £25million move to sign England international Fikayo Tomori.

Aston Villa are said to be in the mix too, though Spurs are seemingly the club in the driving seat as things stand.

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Man Utd explore move for Geovany Quenda

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim made a vow not to sign any of his Sporting players during this transfer window.

Still, it seems the Red Devils boss could go back on that.

According to The Athletic, United are exploring a move for Sporting winger Geovany Quenda - while other reports suggests a £50million deal has been agreed.

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Arsenal get major Ollie Watkins transfer boost

Ollie Watkins is seemingly Arsenal’s major transfer target during what remains of the January transfer window.

While agreeing a fee with Aston Villa will no doubt be difficult, the Gunners have been handed a boost.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Watkins would have no issue in agreeing personal terms with the north London club.

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Tottenham fail in Alejandro Garnacho loan enquiry

Tottenham have failed in an enquiry over taking Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho on loan.

According to the Mail, United are not interested in loaning out the player to a rival but would consider bids of around £60million.

Chelsea and Napoli are also interested.

Spurs hold a long-standing interest in Garnacho, but it remains to be seen if the player is similarly inclined.

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Postecoglou sends message to Spurs transfer targets

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou says any prospective signings who need the "hard sell" to join the club are "not right" for Spurs this month.

Bayern Munich's Mathys Tel is reported to have turned down Spurs after the clubs agreed a £50million fee for the 19-year-old forward, while they are also exploring available centre-backs ahead of Monday's deadline after Radu Dragusin suffered a knee injury against Elfsborg.

Johan Lange, Spurs' technical director, flew to Munich this week to discuss a move with Tel's camp but the Frenchman is thought to be considering other options.

Postecoglou has consistently said he only wants new signings who are enthusiastic about the club's potential and, asked about the challenge of convincing players to join given Spurs' league position, he said: "It depends what the players are looking for.

Postecoglou said: "It’s still a big club, it’s still a club that can challenge for honours and it’s whether the player sees the potential that we see right now, or certainly that I see. If it’s too much of a hard sell it’s probably not the right one for us."

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Bees looking to sting Spurs in the Premier League

Two suspects are appearing in court over the murder of a man shot dead near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London.

Talip Guzel, 33, was discovered with fatal gunshot wounds at an address on White Hart Lane just after 11.30pm on July 30, 2023.

Jan Mercan, 23, of Rushey Hill, Winchmore Hill, was first arrested in August of that year.

He was charged on Thursday with murdering Mr Guzel and possession of a prohibited weapon, namely a Sig Sauer P75 semi-automatic pistol.

Stanislava Kukusheva, 35, of Compton Crescent, Tottenham, is accused of perverting the course of justice and the same gun charge.

According to court records, Kukusheva is also charged with assisting an offender by “transferring money to [a third suspect} knowing he had left the jurisdiction, with intent to impede [his] apprehension or prosecution”.

Both will appear in custody at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Friday, the Metropolitan Police said.

Police arrived at the junction with Pretoria Road to find Mr Guzel with multiple bullet wounds.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died a short time later.

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Whellams said at the time: “Talip’s family has been left devastated, and they need to know what happened.”

Dejan Kulusevski believes Dane Scarlett can be important for depleted Tottenham in the second half of the season after the striker was one of three academy graduates to score in Thursday's win over IF Elfsborg in the Europa League.

Scarlett, 20, broke the deadlock with his first Spurs goal - a fine header from Kulusevski's cross - minutes after coming off the bench and then set up fellow youngster Damola Ajayi, 19, for the second goal. Mikey Moore, 17, also scored in stoppage time, as Ange Postecoglou's side booked their place in the last 16 with a comfortable 3-0 win.

Scarlett was recalled early from a spell at Oxford earlier this month, with Spurs initially hopeful of finding him a new loan, but he will now remain in north London for the remainder of the season as players cannot feature for more than two clubs in a single campaign.

"We had a look at his situation," Postecoglou explained. "He has had a couple of disappointing loans. Sending him out again without any sort of real prospect of him developing, we just felt let’s keep him training with us and give him an opportunity to train with us and play with us and see how it goes."

Kulusevski is convinced that Scarlett can make an impact for Spurs, who are currently missing Dominic Solanke to a knee injury, and says the young players have added energy to Postecoglou's stretched squad.

"They have to [listen] as young players, but the important thing is they come and give everything they can," said the Swede. "They changed the game and I love Dane Scarlett a lot. I think he is a great player and I believe he will help us these months.

"It was a great goal so I’m very happy for him. Also the other players that scored, they have to give the energy now. We have a lot of injuries and they did an amazing job."

Scarlett made his Spurs debut as a 16-year-old in November 2020, with then-manager Jose Mourinho tipping him for the top. But his progress has stalled amid underwhelming loan spells at Portsmouth, Ipswich and Oxford in each of the last three seasons.

"I've been waiting for so long for that one chance to fall for me and today it came," Scarlett said. "It's just the start really, I just want to kick on and keep doing it. Tonight I just wanted to get on the pitch in a Spurs shirt again and play.

"I knew as soon as Deki [Kulusevski] got the ball, it could come in the box because pre-season I scored one of them as well where he crossed it. So I just attacked it and thankfully it came straight onto my head.

"It was surreal, really. It happened so fast. It was just a good feeling that went through my body and I want plenty more of them.

"I really enjoyed my loan. I got some games, I would've wanted to get more but I feel like I gained a lot of experience from that loan and I've played a different style of football. I think it will help when I'm involved here. I'm just grateful for the opportunity. I've been waiting a long time to get a chance."

Kulusevski, who was one of the players introduced, is hopeful that a fresher Spurs can now address their alarming Premier League slump at Brentford on Sunday.

"We have to climb the ladder and we have a great chance on Sunday," he said. "A couple of players rested like me. I only played 45, Sonny only played 45, Micky is back and played 45. I think we’re going to be more fresh and ready to win that game.”

Premier League clubs out to secure huge deals before deadline

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Arsenal look to have received a major boost over Ollie Watkins as they push for a massive striker deal before Monday’s transfer deadline. The Gunners have seen an opening bid snubbed by Aston Villa, but the England international is now said to be open to joining his boyhood club. Arsenal should learn soon if they have won the race for Sverre Nypan amid links to Mateo Retegui, but could miss out on Matheus Cunha to Villa as they prepare to sell Jhon Duran.

Tottenham are rumoured to have agreed a £50million deal for Mathys Tel, though Manchester United are still hoping to hijack those talks. Patrick Dorgu should complete his move to Old Trafford this weekend, while they could yet sell Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea, who have their eye on Gregor Kobel amid a reported enquiry for Brighton duo Carlos Baleba and Georginio Rutter.

Spurs have agreed to sign Manchester City youngster Daniel Batty, while Liverpool are still eyeing Rayan Cherki but could face strong competition. West Ham are busy in the final days of the window, with confidence over Evan Ferguson after a bid for Ricardo Pepi. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip below!

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Celtic eye Malacia after Arsenal block early Tierney exit

It looks like Kieran Tierney won’t be leaving Arsenal quite yet.

Celtic are believed to have agreed a pre-contract for their former star to return to Glasgow on a free transfer when his current Gunners deal expires in the summer.

There were hopes that the reigning Scottish champions might be able to bring that move forward to January by taking Tierney on loan for the remainder of the season, but The Telegraph report that Arsenal have now blocked that possibility.

It is said that Celtic could look at Tyrell Malacia as a potential loan option now instead as Manchester United close in on the signing of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce.

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Chelsea could sell Nkunku to help finance Garnacho deal

So how will Chelsea afford that rumoured bid for Alejandro Garnacho?

Chelsea look to be having a slight issue with offloading some of their unwanted players this month, with exits not quite yet agreed for the likes of Cesare Casadei.

According to TEAMtalk, the Blues could help finance a blockbuster move for Garnacho by offloading Christopher Nkunku.

Manchester United have held an interest in the Frenchman in this window and were said to have made a loan approach following rumours over a swap deal, but it seems now that Bayern Munich could revive their interest when they agree the exit of compatriot Mathys Tel.

The report also states that Chelsea remain interested in Garnacho’s Old Trafford team-mate Kobbie Mainoo ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline.

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Chelsea set for Man Utd battle over Gregor Kobel

Chelsea and Manchester United look primed for a battle over Gregor Kobel.

Both Premier League giants could be on the lookout for new goalkeepers soon, with current respective No1s Robert Sanchez and Andre Onana both struggling with repeated errors.

Chelsea are said to have identified Borussia Dortmund’s Kobel as an ideal target for the summer, though The Independent claim that they could face competition from United for the Swiss international.

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Chelsea plot huge Alejandro Garnacho bid within hours

Chelsea are set to launch a late transfer swoop for Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho, reports claim.

The Blues are known to hold a strong interest in the Argentine forward, who could be allowed to leave Old Trafford before Monday’s deadline.

Serie A giants Napoli have been back in talks over Garnacho of late, though Chelsea look poised to make their move at long last.

According to French outlet L’Equipe, Chelsea plan to make an official bid for the 20-year-old in the coming hours though would have to pay around £80m to secure his signature - around £20m more than Napoli due to being a direct rival of United’s.

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Arsenal set to learn Sverre Nypan transfer decision

Arsenal should find out very soon if they have won the race for Sverre Nypan.

The Gunners are believed to be in competition with Manchester City’s sister club Girona and Aston Villa for the signing of Rosenborg’s midfield wonderkid.

All three clubs are believed to have made their respective pitches to Nypan and his camp last weekend, with a decision now expected imminently.

According to GiveMeSport, Arsenal will learn by Sunday if they have been chosen by one of Europe’s highest-rated young players in what would be a huge transfer coup.

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Man Utd want to hijack Tottenham deal for Mathys Tel

Along with Ollie Watkins, Mathys Tel remains the other big name in transfer dispatches as the deadline gets ever closer.

The teenage French forward has decided to leave Bayern Munich this month in search of more regular football and appears to have interest from multiple Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham and Aston Villa.

L’Equipe report that Spurs have won the race for Tel with a £50m agreement, though Sky Germany claim that, despite Tottenham’s progress, United remain active in the race and are considering a loan offer after holding fresh talks with the player’s agent.

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Arsenal handed new Ollie Watkins boost

Arsenal look to have been handed a new boost in the race for Ollie Watkins.

The Gunners are pushing to sign a new striker in the final days of the January transfer window and saw an opening bid worth in the region of £60m rejected by Aston Villa on Wednesday.

But reports suggest that Arsenal are plotting a second approach for Watkins, who is a boyhood Arsenal fan and has previously spoken of his dream to play for the club.

Indeed, the Daily Mail now report that the former Brentford star is open to a late switch to the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal weigh up a new offer, but the chances of pulling off any deal are tough with Villa about to sell fellow striker Jhon Duran to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

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Arsenal Women have confirmed the signing of Chloe Kelly.

Kelly rejoined Arsenal on loan for the remainder of the season and will wear the number 18 shirt.

Spurs to sign Daniel Batty

Tottenham are set to sign teenager midfielder Daniel Batty from Manchester City to bolster their academy numbers.

The 18-year-old underwent a medical on Thursday and is set to join the London club on a free transfer with various add-ons.

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Ferguson to West Ham latest

Brighton manager Fabio Hurzeler has confirmed striker Evan Ferguson simply wants first-team football amid interest from West Ham.

Standard Sport understands the Republic of Ireland international is a major target for the Hammers, having previously worked with manager Graham Potter on the south coast.

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First Tottenham goals for academy graduates Dane Scarlett, Damola Ajayi and Mikey Moore clinched a 3-0 win over Elfsborg and secured the club's passage into the last 16 of the Europa League.

Spurs knew a point would likely secure a top-eight berth and help them avoid next month's play-off phase, but Ange Postecoglou watched two unlikely figures come off the bench and earn a precious three points.

Scarlett only returned to the club earlier this month from a mixed loan spell at Oxford but scored four minutes after his second-half introduction with a superb header for his first Tottenham goal on his 18th appearance.

Ajayi, a regular for the Under-21s, followed it up with a superb second six minutes from time before Moore grabbed a brilliant third in stoppage time to help Spurs claim fourth spot in the league phase.

It was not a completely positive night for Postecoglou, however, as while Micky van de Ven's comeback passed by without note, fellow centre-back Radu Dragusin was forced off in the second half.

Postecoglou made three changes from Sunday's dismal 2-1 loss to Leicester, with Van de Ven handed a start on his eagerly-awaited return.

Moore was also drafted into the line-up and tried to make an instant impression with an exciting run down the right, but Son Heung-min failed to apply the finish at the back post.

Son had some joy himself shortly afterwards when he whizzed past Simon Hedlund and was brought down outside the penalty area.

The resulting free-kick came to nothing and Lucas Bergvall was soon the centre of attention after Postecoglou told him to calm down following a couple of sloppy passes.

While Bergvall was overeager to impress against a team from his native Sweden, Son continued to look sharp and set up Pedro Porro, who had a header saved before the Spurs captain got the better of Niklas Hult but Pape Sarr's low effort was blocked by Isak Pettersson.

Pettersson was required again before the break to deny Moore from another Son dribble to ensure the game remained goalless at half-time.

A triple substitution followed from Postecoglou with Van de Ven, Rodrigo Bentancur and Son brought off with Sunday's trip to Brentford in mind.

Elfsborg created the first opportunity of the second period when Besfort Zeneli's shot deflected into the path of Jalal Abdullai, but he hooked over.

Bergvall had a diving header saved by Pettersson soon after before Tottenham's injury curse struck again when Dragusin landed awkwardly on his knee 16 minutes after he had replaced Van de Ven.

Dragusin tried to continue but was forced off and Scarlett was introduced in the 66th minute for his first appearance for the club since last May.

Four minutes later and Scarlett made the breakthrough when he powered home a header from Dejan Kulusevski's sumptuous cross.

It was a special moment for Scarlett and another followed for 18-year-old Ajayi, who marked his debut with an excellent individual goal.

Ajayi cut inside and exchanged passes with Scarlett before drilling the ball into the bottom corner.

There was still time for Moore, arguably the most talented of Spurs' young crop, to open his account in the second minute of stoppage time when he burst away from his marker and fired home.