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Another defeat for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League has only furthered their dismal campaign under Ange Postecoglou - but the Australian gaffer won't see any signs of being sacked for the time being, Fabrizio Romano has told GIVEMESPORT in his newsletter.

Fulham were the latest side to beat the Lilywhites, having downed Postecoglou's side by two goals to nil in west London on Sunday afternoon thanks to goals from Rodrigo Muniz and former star Ryan Sessegnon at Craven Cottage. It means Spurs have recorded their 15th loss of the league campaign, with only the bottom four sides in the division having tasted defeat more than the north London giants - and naturally, fans are growing concerned at how easy they are to turn over.

Romano: "Nothing From Sources" Over Postecoglou Sacking

The Tottenham boss has not been at the races in the Premier League this season

Postecoglou has been tipped for the sack for quite some time now, though a huge injury crisis that saw him play a makeshift defence throughout the winter months gave him some leeway in terms of job security, having to play a backline that included the likes of teenager Archie Gray at centre-back and natural right-back Djed Spence on the opposite flank.

However, with key players returning, Tottenham are still losing matches. But for two comebacks last week against Bournemouth and AZ Alkmaar in the Premier League and Europa League respectively, it could have seen Spurs record two straight losses in the top-flight whilst also being dumped out of the Europa League.

However, despite their poor domestic form, Romano has revealed that Daniel Levy's full focus is on his gaffer getting them through to the latter stages of the European competition - and that there has been no talk of Postecoglou's sack from any sources close to the club.

Writing in his GIVEMESPORT newsletter, the trusted Italian journalist wrote:

"At the moment, Tottenham's full focus is on the present. Especially the Europa League, as a crucial target for Spurs this season. Nothing else coming from sources close to the club."

Tottenham haven't won a trophy in 17 years, and the Europa League remains their only chance of breaking that duck, given that they cannot mathematically win the Premier League - alongside being dumped out of the League Cup in the semi-finals and the FA Cup in the fourth round.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ange Postecoglou has won 42 of 87 games in the Tottenham Hotspur dugout.

But if they lose to Eintracht Frankfurt over two legs in the continental tournament, that run will stretch to 18 years - and it represents a strong chance for them to win silverware for the first time in almost two decades.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 17-03-25.

Tottenham Hotspur suffered another worrying defeat against Fulham on Sunday, and BBC pundit Troy Deeney was unimpressed by Ange Postecoglou’s side in the 2-0 loss.

While the Australian tactician made several changes from their 3-1 win over AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League three days earlier, the North Londoners delivered an uninspiring performance at Craven Cottage, with Deeney particularly critical of Rodrigo Bentancur and Mathys Tel.

The ex-Watford striker highlighted the duo’s efforts in the first few minutes of the game while analysing the match for Match of the Day 2 and was far from pleased.

Deeney Slams Tel and Bentancur

'That can’t happen at any level'

Deeney was critical of both Tel and Bentancur’s performances in Tottenham’s 2-0 defeat to Fulham and questioned their defensive work rate early in the game:

“We could have showed you every single player giving the ball away, but we’re just going to highlight these two.

“[Rodrigo] Bentancur and Tel, who the manager just spoke about – wanted to get fit, just look, this is two minutes into the game.

“Look at the difference in running, obviously they turn the ball over, it’s a three versus two defensively which is not great.

“But look, look at Tel, look at Bentancur running past him – that can’t happen at any level.”

Spurs suffered their 15th defeat in 29 league matches this season – their joint-most at this stage of a Premier League campaign.

The loss left them languishing in 14th place and increasingly likely to finish outside the top 10 for the first time since 2007/08, when they ended up 11th under Juande Ramos.

Questions over Postecoglou’s future at the club have resurfaced once again, with some even suggesting a Europa League quarter-final exit could spell the end of his reign in North London.

Tottenham will face Chelsea away on 3 April after the international break.

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Two goals within 10 minutes from Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon, with both coming after the 75th minute, condemned Tottenham Hotspur to their 15th Premier League defeat of the season. It is a result that means they have lost over half of the games they have played, a result that means a mid-table finish looks all the more likely.

It has been an interesting season for Spurs, one with many questions and what-ifs. Their squad and in particular, their defence, has been ravaged by injury, meaning that manager Ange Postecoglou has struggled to build a run of form with a consistent side each week.

On paper, however, it makes for bleak reading. Not only do Spurs look set to finish in the bottom half of the Premier League table, but they are out of both domestic cup competitions. Should Postecoglou hope to make good on his statement about always winning in his second season, then all he has left to target is the Europa League.

Spurs and the perception of their campaign hinges massively on their continental competition. Should they win, then if nothing else, Postecoglou will have ended the Lilywhites’ long trophy drought. Should they not, however, then even more questions will be asked about his future.

Postecoglou’s position with Tottenham has been under scrutiny for some time now and there could be an argument that, regardless of potential silverware, the North London side should part ways with him come the season’s end, given that the project he has taken on has not shown any major signs of improvement.

Should the decision reached by Daniel Levy be one of parting ways, then there is a clear target for Spurs ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Iraola Is The Man For Spurs

Spaniard has done an incredible job with Bournemouth

When Andoni Iraola was appointed as Bournemouth boss ahead of the 2023/24 season, it was amidst a lot of controversy. The Cherries had parted ways with Gary O’Neil to facilitate the appointment, something viewed as harsh given the would-be Wolves boss had steered Bournemouth away from relegation.

Iraola’s tenure did not have an easy beginning, with many reports circulating that he faced the sack should the poor form continue. Bournemouth persisted with their manager, however, and have since reaped the rewards and then some, with Iraola having been dubbed "incredible" by Pep Guardiola.

This season, the Spaniard has guided Bournemouth through a phenomenal campaign, with the Cherries well-poised to qualify for European football, something that was nigh-on unthinkable at the season’s opening. With such brilliance, however, come rumours about Iraola’s future, who seems destined to manage at the very top one day.

In Iraola, Spurs would have a manager that has proven himself in the Premier League and has a brand of football that is not only exciting to watch, but has clear results. Whether they could convince him to move is another question, but Spurs should be open to giving Iraola anything and everything he would want were he to agree to a move to North London.

GIVEMESPORT exclusively revealed that Iraola is a target of interest to Spurs and he could, in theory, be one of the most important signings Tottenham have made in recent years.

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Ledley King enjoyed a 13-year playing career at Tottenham Hotspur. He suffered injury issues throughout his time at the club, but still made 323 appearances. King also made 21 England caps between 2002 and 2010, featuring at Euro 2004 and the 2010 World Cup.

Despite only winning one trophy at Spurs - the 2008 League Cup - King played with some of the club's best-ever players, including Gareth Bale and Luka Modric, who both went on to sign for Real Madrid. In an interview with WeAreTottenhamTV in March 2019, the former English centre-back was asked to pick his all-time Spurs XI. Here is who he picked for his team.

Paul Robinson

Goalkeeper

Paul Robinson was the starting goalkeeper in the 2008 League Cup final - the last time that Spurs won a major trophy. The English goalkeeper made 175 appearances for the club between 2004 and 2008, and famously scored a free-kick from 95 yards against Watford in March 2017. The English shot-stopper also played for Leeds United, Blackburn Rovers and Burnley, along with 41 caps for his country. King said:

"He was obviously England's number one for a period of time, and he was a fan's favourite. He was a top-class goalkeeper - great distribution with his feet and scored a couple of goals as well."

Stephen Carr

Right-back

Stephen Carr signed for Tottenham Hotspur's academy when he was 15 after impressing the manager at the time, Ossie Ardilles. He made his senior debut for the club two years later in 1993 and spent 11 years in North London.

He made 270 appearances for Spurs, winning the League Cup in 1999. After Spurs, he had spells at Newcastle United and Birmingham City. Of the Irishman, King said:

"He was someone that came through the youth system. When I was coming through, he was someone who was established, and I think he was probably the best full-back in the league at that point in time."

Michael Dawson

Centre-back

Michael Dawson was King's centre-back partner for a number of years at Spurs. He joined Tottenham from Nottingham Forest in 2005 and spent nine years at the club. Dawson was a reliable figure during his time in North London, winning the club's Player of the Year award in the 2009/10 season. Speaking about the impact of the former centre-back, King said:

"He was someone that put his body on the line for the team week in, week out. He was a warrior - underrated on the ball with good feet, a good touch and could pass. He was a favourite of mine for sure."

Jonathan Woodgate

Centre-back

Jonathan Woodgate joined Spurs for £8 million in January 2008. The English centre-back had already spent time at Leeds, Newcastle United, Middlesbrough and Real Madrid. Less than a month into his time at Spurs, Juande Ramos' side had qualified for the League Cup Final. Woodgate started alongside King for the first time and the former was named as the man of the match in a 2-1 victory that saw him score the winner. King said:

"Similar to me, he had a lot of injury problems, but he was a class player. The first time we ever played together was the Carling Cup final. We clicked, and we had an understanding of the game.

"He was a top, top player, and it was a shame that he had so many injuries because he was one of the best."

Benoit Assou-Ekotto

Left-back

Benoit Assou-Ekotto arrived at Spurs in 2006 after impressing at Lens as a young left-back. He struggled to find his feet in the Premier League in his first couple of years at the club but excelled under the management of Harry Redknapp, who arrived during the 2008/09 season.

He went on to become much more of a regular in the team, producing an impressive performance in the 2009 League Cup final when marking Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo. King said:

"He was a player that had everything. He was really good on the ball, great engine up and down, great quality, great left foot, so he was probably the best left-back I played with."

Gareth Bale

Winger

Bale didn't arrive at Spurs with a big reputation, signing from Southampton for an initial £5 million. His breakthrough season was the 2009/10 campaign under Harry Redknapp. After impressive performances in the closing months, he helped the club qualify for the Champions League and earned himself a new four-year deal.

The Welsh winger played 237 matches for Spurs, scoring 71 and registering 53 assists. His performances domestically and in Europe meant he was signed by Real Madrid in the summer of 2013, after a breath-taking 2012/13 campaign that saw him claim the PFA Player of the Year award. Now retired, he's remembered as one of the greatest wingers of all time. King said:

"He was someone who had everything - the size, could get up and down the pitch, unbelievable technique. He joined the club, and he was more of a left-back or a wing-back, but he just flourished into an attacking phenomenon."

Luka Modric

Centre midfield

Modric spent four years at Spurs between 2008 and 2012, making 160 appearances for the club, scoring 17 and registering 24 assists. He was an integral part of the team that qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals in the 2010/11 campaign, where they eventually lost to Real Madrid.

The Croatian signed for Los Blancos in 2012, where he has won six Champions League trophies. He also won the Ballon d'Or in 2018 after narrowly missing out on the World Cup with Croatia in Russia. King said:

"When he first came to the club, not many people knew him in England or the Premier League. We saw straight away what a talent he was during the training sessions, and it probably took him a little bit of time to really settle in and play his best football, but once he did that he was unbelievable."

Edgar Davids

Centre midfield

Edgar Davids was an iconic footballer, playing for the likes of AC Milan, Barcelona and Ajax, winning the Champions League for the latter in 1995. He joined Spurs in the summer of 2005 as a free agent and quickly became a fan favourite. Davids played two seasons for the North London club, finishing fifth in the Premier League on both occasions. King said:

"He probably joined Tottenham when he was past his best but what he did bring was a desire to the team because we were a young team at the time. I think a lot of the young players learned from him what it took to be a true professional."

David Ginola

Winger

David Ginola signed for Spurs in 1997 after spending the first part of his career at the likes of Brest, Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle. The French winger was one of the most talented players in the Premier League in the late 1990s, winning the PFA Players' Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year in 1999. He was part of the squad that won the 1999 League Cup, beating Leicester City in the final. King said:

"He had a left foot and a right foot, strong, quick. Definitely the most talented player that I played with during my time at Tottenham."

Robbie Keane

Striker

Robbie Keane was an accomplished goalscorer for Spurs during his two spells at the club. He scored 122 goals and registered 39 assists in 306 appearances in all competitions. The Republic of Ireland striker played for a number of different clubs, including Leeds, Liverpool and Aston Villa before eventually retiring in 2018. King said:

"For me an underrated player. He had everything in terms of he could run in behind defenders or come short and play. He was such an intelligent player - he could create goals, he had that craft to score from 30 yards but then he would be in the box for tap-ins as well."

Teddy Sheringham

Striker

Teddy Sheringham had an extremely successful career, winning three Premier League titles and the Champions League in 1999, and is regarded as one of the greatest strikers in Premier League history. While he didn't taste any silverware for Spurs, he had two stints at the club, which saw him score 125 goals in 277 appearances. King picked Sheringham alongside Keane in his all-time XI. He said:

"I'm going to put Teddy in there because of what he means to the Tottenham fans and the amount of games he played for the club. Again, similar to Robbie, he was an intelligent player - he couldn't go in behind as much but he had that same ability to drop and bring people in to play.

"He scored all types of goals, very good in the air and he was someone who I looked up to when I was young."

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou could lose his job if the Lilywhites are dumped out of the Europa League by Eintracht Frankfurt at the quarter-final stage, according to pundit Jamie O'Hara - with the former midfielder stating that their outing against Fulham on Sunday was 'really poor', with 'no bite' to their attack.

Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon both got on the scoresheet late on to condemn Spurs to another defeat in the Premier League, which left O'Hara reeling - stating that Postecoglou may not even see the end of the current campaign if Spurs are dumped out on the continental stage against their German counterparts.

O'Hara: Postecoglou 'Could Be Sacked' if Tottenham Exit Europa League

The pundit was not happy with their performance against Fulham

Speaking on Sky Sports after Sunday's loss, O'Hara questioned both Postecoglou for his tactical outlay and Djed Spence after conceding a 'shocking' second goal to the Cottagers - stating that the Australian boss could be out of a job if Spurs exit the Europa League at the quarter-final stage.

The former Tottenham midfielder said:

"A really poor performance again from Spurs. They've been inconsistent all season. Lacklustre in possession, no real edge to our game, no bite.

"Fulham are a good side, and they're well organised, but you've got to take the game to them. I understand we've got the Europa League, and we have put all of our eggs in that basket, but the Premier League is bread and butter.

"The standard of the performances in the Premier League this season is nowhere near good enough, and I think Ange is clinging onto his job right now. We've got to play Frankfurt in the quarter-finals [of the Europa League] - they're a good team, they're fourth [in the Bundesliga] at the moment.

"That is a tough game. I think if we go out then, it's probably 'see you later' to Ange Pspotecoglou at Spurs. I don't see a way back. Is he getting the best out of these players now? We're getting players back fit.

"The second goal we conceded today - I'm a massive fan of Djed Spence, I really like him, he's done really well since he's come in - but the defending for the goal is absolutely shocking."

Spurs have now lost 15 games in the Premier League, with only Wolverhampton Wanderers and the current bottom three having tasted defeat more in the current campaign - and although they are in no danger of being relegated to the Championship, a top-half finish looks further and further away for the north London club after a torrid run of results.

Postecoglou Words Could Come Back to Haunt Him

The Aussie gaffer claimed that he always wins silverware at the second time of asking

Postecoglou defiantly claimed earlier in the season that he should only be judged at the end of the campaign, notably and valiantly claiming that he 'always' wins trophies in his second season at any club.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ange Postecoglou has won 42 of his 87 games at Tottenham Hotspur.

The same rang true at Celtic, where he led the Hoops to a treble before departing for Tottenham - and if he can win the Europa League to end their 17-year wait for silverware, the Australian will be looking upon more favourably despite his shambolic campaign in the top-flight.

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Tottenham Hotspur fell to a 2-0 loss away at Fulham on Sunday afternoon to pile even more pressure on Ange Postecoglou - and one player didn't help his cause, according to Alasdair Gold, with the journalist stating that Yves Bissouma was 'dreadful' in possession in west London.

An opener from Rodrigo Muniz with a little over 10 minutes to go at Craven Cottage saw Fulham go ahead as they looked to cement their top-half place in the Premier League, before former Spurs starlet Ryan Sessegnon wrapped the game up with a second strike just two minutes from time.

Gold: Bissouma 'Dreadful' vs Fulham, Spurs Star 'Looked Panicked'

The Mali international has been a mainstay for Tottenham but Sunday wasn't his day

But throughout the first half, the Mali international was poor in possession, with Gold stating that he was 'panicked' on the ball, putting his teammates under pressure - and so it can come as no surprise that he was hooked for Lucas Bergvall at half-time.

Writing on X (formerly Twitter) just moments before half-time, Gold wrote of his disappointment with the former Brighton man, which saw him hooked at the interval. He posted:

"Yves Bissouma has been dreadful in possession so far when Spurs have been moving up the pitch. Panicked passes, either too powerful, misplaced or putting team-mates under pressure."

Spurs went on to lose against the Cottagers, meaning they're ten points adrift of the top half with just nine games to play - but Bissouma's lack of adaptability to Postecoglou's style of play will be a worry for the north London club.

Tottenham at least have Bergvall, Pape Matar Sarr and Archie Gray, who can all play in the holding role as young options, whilst Rodrigo Bentancur is a more senior option who can guide those players through games - but taking Bissouma off in a game that may not mean a great deal for Tottenham at this stage in their season is a telling sign.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Yves Bissouma has made 185 Premier League appearances, scoring five goals in the process.

It could lead Daniel Levy and Postecoglou to look for a new signing in the summer months, in a bid to replace the Ivory Coast-born star - but with three top young options already at the club, that could see the Aussie boss look to utilise his star trio contingent instead.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 16-03-25.

Tottenham Hotspur loan star Mathys Tel confronted the Spurs away end at Fulham after their 2-0 loss away at Craven Cottage in the Premier League on Sunday, stating that the supporters and players 'need to be together' - whilst fans fought back, demanding answers about Spurs' poor form.

A loss in the western end of the capital saw Tottenham lose their 15th league game of the campaign; with only the bottom four clubs in the Premier League losing more games than Ange Postecoglou's side this season. Tottenham are on course to record their worst Premier League finish since 2003-04, where they came 14th - and Tel tried to talk to fans about their poor situation.

A video from @SpursArmyTweets showed Tel in his club tracksuit, talking to fans at the front of the away end following the defeat to Marco Silva's side.

Tel told the travelling contingent that the club and players 'need to be together', but his words appeared to fall on deaf ears as one fan could be heard stating to the player that performances 'aren't good enough'.

Tel had around 30 seconds of interaction with a couple of away fans, before walking away from the advertising board and back onto the pitch.

The Frenchman played for 77 minutes against Fulham, but he failed to produce anything as Spurs continue to cling on to 14th place - with themselves, Everton, West Ham United and Manchester United all on 34 points heading into the final nine games of the season.

Wolverhampton Wanderers' recent revival of seven points from four means that they are now closer to the quartet in the table than the relegation zone - and it isn't out of the question that, if Tottenham continue their poor form, they could finish below Wolves in the table - an inconceivable thought at the Christmas stage.

Tottenham Hotspur are planning to make a £35m bid for Wolves star defender Rayan Ait-Nouri this summer, according to The Boy Hotspur.

The Lilywhites are planning to continue their squad transformation in recent years this summer, with Ange Postecoglou looking to bring in young talent he can develop that are already capable of producing at a high level.

Ait-Nouri has earned big plaudits for his performances in recent seasons in a poor Wolves side, attracting interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs. Now Spurs have joined the race for his signature, and are reportedly planning to make a bid.

Tottenham Set to Bid for Ait-Nouri

Wolves want in excess of £50m to sell

Full-back has been a position that the North London outfit have struggled this season with Destiny Udogie suffering with injuries and Ben Davies getting older, leaving both Djed Spence and Archie Gray to fill in at different points outside of their natural positions.

Sergio Reguilon is set to leave at the end of his contract this summer, while Davies could also be allowed to leave, and that leaves left-back in particular as an area that could be strengthened before next season.

That has seen the club step up their interest in the Algeria international, who has been described as 'one of the best players in the Premier League', and plans are in place for a £35m bid to test Wolves during the transfer window.

However, Wolves value their star man in the region of £50-60m which means negotiations are likely to be tough if Daniel Levy and Johan Lange are able to get a deal over the line. If a deal can't be done, the club are also keeping an eye on Everton star Vitalii Mykolenko and Girona's Miguel Gutierrez as alternative options.

Man United have also been linked with a move for Ait-Nouri but he is unlikely to head there after they signed Patrick Dorgu in January, but Liverpool are likely to provide stiff competition for his signature as they look for the heir to Andrew Robertson in the position.

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Tottenham are not expected to trigger the buy option clause in Timo Werner's contract, with the player set to return to RB Leipzig, according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg.

The German joined Spurs on loan in January 2024 for the remainder of the season with an option to buy in the summer of that year. The North Londoners opted against triggering the clause then, and instead decided to extend Werner's loan for another season.

He has struggled to assert himself in boss Ange Postecoglou's pecking order, scoring just thrice in Tottenham colours, and his time at the club looks to soon be coming to an end.

Tottenham Forward Werner to Return to Leipzig

The side will not be signing the player permanently

Werner was once considered among the most sought-after players in Europe after he netted a tremendous 34 times in all competitions for RB Leipzig in the 2019/20 season. His move to Chelsea the following season did not meet expectations however, and he eventually returned to Germany in 2022.

Tottenham were offered what could have been a remarkable bargain when they took the "absolutely rapid" 29-year-old on loan with an option to buy for £8.5 million, had he performed anywhere close to his near best. But Werner's performances have dwindled since arriving back in London, and he will now return to Germany, as confirmed by Plettenberg.

Meanwhile, Spurs managed to land Bayern Munich talent Mathys Tel in the dying embers of the January window, and they could propose a permanent deal this summer. It remains to be seen whether the Frenchman will remain open to such an opportunity, but the club is expected to add two new forwards regardless, as revealed by Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter.

As per TBR Football, Tottenham could be offered the chance to sign a different Bayern Munich star in Leroy Sane, who will be a free agent at the end of this season as things stand.

Additionally, Romano refused to rule out the possibility of Spurs making a move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, who could be available on a cheap deal.

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Tottenham Hotspur are open to offers for Yves Bissouma this summer amid the Malian midfielder struggling in Ange Postecoglou's system, according to the club's former scout Mick Brown (via Football Insider).

Bissouma has come in and out of Postecoglou's side this season and received criticism for several underwhelming performances. He'll have just a year left on his contract in the summer, and Spurs are prepared to accept bids for the former Brighton & Hove Albion man.

The 28-year-old joined the Lilywhites from Brighton in the summer of 2022 for £30 million and was a mainstay in midfield. But his inconsistency this season has resulted in reduced game time, and he could be on the move once the campaign ends.

Brown: Tottenham Likely To Replace Bissouma

The Malian midfielder's days at Spurs are numbered

Bissouma lasted just 45 minutes in Spurs' 2-2 draw with Bournemouth last weekend before he was brought off, and he looked lost on several occasions. He picked up a yellow card after losing possession and rushing back to win the ball back.

Brown suggested the 6-foot holding midfielder is likely to be made available for sale in the summer and that Daniel Levy will be looking for a new midfielder:

"They’ve got other options he (Postecoglou) prefers in that position, and I hear they’re going to look to sign somebody too. So I think they’ll be open to offers for him when the window opens and I can see him leaving the club. If Bissouma leaves, he’s going to need replacing, and the scouting department are already working on finding that player behind the scenes."

Bissouma started the season in controversy after he was dropped when a video circulated online of him taking laughing gas. Postecoglou brought him back into the fold but warned that he had work to do to redeem himself.

The Ivory Coast-born midfielder, previously labelled a 'monster', didn't start in Spurs' 3-1 win over AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League last week. His manager preferred Pape Matar Sarr and Lucas Bergvall which tells of his diminishing status in the Lilywhites' squad.

GIVEMESPORT sources indicate that the North Londoners are edging close to triggering Johnny Cardoso's £21 million release clause. The Real Betis midfielder's arrival would likely spell the end for Bissouma.

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