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Tottenham have announced they've parted ways with Ange Postecoglou two years to the day since he was appointed.
The Australian ended the club's trophy drought by claiming the Europa League, but after 22 league defeats, Spurs have parted ways with Thomas Frank eyed as his replacement.
In other news, Liverpool have made an improved £113million offer to Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz while Manchester United are ‘ready to win the race’ to sign Viktor Gyokeres.
And England return to World Cup Qualifying action this evening when they face Andorra in Barcelona, live on talkSPORT.
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14 minutes agoBy Marc Williams
Thomas Tuchel appears set to name an experimental England side to face Andorra this evening.
According to reports, Chelsea right-back Reece James will start in an unfamiliar left-back role.
And it is understood that will see Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones used on the right side of defence.
Arsenal star Declan Rice is expected to be rested while Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer is in line to make his debut under Tuchel.
Harry Kane is set to be supported by Noni Madueke and Morgan Rogers in attack with Bukayo Saka left out of the squad.
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47 minutes agoBy Marc Williams
Thomas Tuchel loves Jack Grealish but says the out-of-favour Man City star needs to find regular football to force his way back into the England reckoning ahead of the World Cup.
The 29-year-old found minutes hard to come this season, is set to be left out of City’s Club World Cup squad and has been overlooked for both of Tuchel’s England squads so far.
Grealish is expected to leave City this summer and Tuchel hopes he can get more game-time soon.
England boss Tuchel said: "My thoughts are still the same - I love Jack for his personality and of course his talent.
"He is a very unique player who can handle big pressure on the field.
The decision has not been taken, but he will be available for the Senegal match, and he plays a major role in our thoughts of how to build a competitive team."
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Today, 11:38By Marc Williams
Manchester United are ‘ready to win the race’ to sign Viktor Gyokeres at a cut-price fee this summer.
The Red Devils recently revealed their operating expenses have dropped significantly following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s brutal cuts and that means they are now ready to land Sporting striker Gyokeres, The Sun report.
The Sweden star, who scored 97 goals in 102 games over the last two seasons, has an £85m release clause but it is understood the Portuguese side would accept £60m this summer.
Arsenal have been keen but now United boss Ruben Amorim is ready to raid his former club after the boost to their funds.
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Today, 11:28By Marc Williams
Cristiano Ronaldo has said he believes he will not be taking part in the Club World Cup this summer.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has previously claimed ‘there are discussions’ over Ronaldo playing in the revamped tournament.
Ronaldo's club, Al-Nassr of the Saudi Pro League, failed to qualify but with the Portugal legend out of contract, there have been talks over him playing for a different team on short term deal.
But Ronaldo has now revealed: “It’s almost decided that I will NOT take part at the FIFA Club World Cup despite receiving many invitations and proposals.
“There have been talks, contacts… but you have to think about short, medium and long term.”
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Today, 11:15By Marc Williams
Former West Ham star Martin Allen believes Thomas Frank should wait for a bigger job than Tottenham.
The Brentford boss is the favourite to replace Ange Postecoglou but Allen says it would be the wrong choice to move across London at this time.
He told talkSPORT: “Why would Thomas Frank want to go down a pathway where clearly something is not right behind the scenes at Tottenham for top, top managers to go in and win and be successful?
“We've seen over the last few years at Spurs, Mourinho got sacked just before the Cup final and then Conte was clearly unhappy with several interviews that he did post-match and basically talked his way into getting a sack there.
“And here we've got a club in West London, that's like a phoenix from the ashes, Brentford.
“Thomas Frank has got solid staff, he's got a fantastic owner, one of the best who's in the background, not at the forefront.
“The club is getting stronger, bigger, and I don't think that move from Brentford to Tottenham is a good move for his career.
“I think if he's going to get a big job, he should wait for a big one and then I think he would be in the frame.”
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Today, 10:48By Marc Williams
Harry Redknapp says the writing was on the wall for Ange Postecoglou and believes Daniel Levy made up his mind long before Tottenham won the Europa League.
He told talkSPORT: “It was obvious he was going to lose his job once the last game of the season was finished because we've not heard anything from Daniel.
“For the last two weeks all Daniel had to say was ‘no, he's our manager, he's here, we're looking forward to next season’.
Thank you, mate.”
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Today, 09:38By Marc Williams
Liverpool have made an improved £113million offer to Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz, talkSPORT understands.
And the Premier League champions are hopeful of reaching an agreement, despite already seeing a £109m bid rejected.
The Bundesliga club were believed to be demanding £126m, which would smash the British transfer record, but talks have progressed well.
Personal terms have already been agreed between both parties, with the 22-year-old only having eyes on a switch to Merseyside.
The Germany international's preference has seen Manchester City and Bayern Munich accept defeat in their pursuit, with only Liverpool at the table to secure his services.
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6th Jun 2025, 19:47By Jack Cunningham
Flamengo have confirmed the arrival of Jorginho from Arsenal.
The Brazilian-born Italian international has departed north London after his contract expired, and he has returned to the country of his birth.
The 33-year-old has signed a three-year deal with Flamengo.
Interestingly, he could face former club Chelsea at the Club World Cup when the two meet later this month.
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6th Jun 2025, 18:59By Jack Cunningham
England manager Thomas Tuchel has been reacting to the news around Ange Postecoglou.
Tottenham Hotspur announced they'd sacked the Australian on Friday after long consultation and reflection.
The Spurs board deemed the Europa League win not enough for Postecoglou to keep his job.
And Tuchel has a lot of sympathy for him.
He said: “I have the biggest respect for him.
"I feel for every manager, and have huge sympathy, especially in this spot (being sacked) I was in the same spot and it was horrible.”
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6th Jun 2025, 18:26By Jack Cunningham
Newcastle United are interested in Anthony Elanga, talkSPORT understands
The Toon are in early discussions with Nottingham Forest over a summer move for the Swedish international.
Newcastle tried to sign Elanga on deadline day last summer for £35 million, but they couldn't get the deal agreed.
But they are back in for the former Manchester United man, with Forest looking for over £50m to part ways.
Elanga has three years left on his contract at the City Ground.
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6th Jun 2025, 17:43By Jack Cunningham
After it was confirmed by Tottenham Hotspur that Ange Postecoglou has been sacked, the Australian has released a heartfelt statement.
Postecoglou joined Spurs two years ago on this exact day from Celtic, and he helped the club win the Europa League, ending their trophy drought.
But after 22 defeats in the Premier League, he has been sacked.
And in a statement, he said: "When I reflect on my time as Manager of Tottenham Hotspur my overriding emotion is one of pride.
"The opportunity to lead one of England's historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime.
Ange."
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6th Jun 2025, 17:12By Jack Cunningham
Here it is the news we've been expecting, Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Ange Postecoglou has been sacked.
In a statement on the website, they said: "Following a review of performances and after significant reflection, the Club can announce that Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties.
"Ange joined us from Celtic in the summer of 2023 and oversaw a period of change on the pitch, returning us to the attacking brand of football that has traditionally been associated with the Club, while writing a new chapter in our history by leading us to UEFA Europa League glory in Bilbao last month - an achievement that will live with us all forever.
"We are extremely grateful to Ange for his commitment and contribution during his two years at the Club.
We wish him well for the future - he will always be welcome back at our home.
"News on the appointment of a new Head Coach will be announced in due course."
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6th Jun 2025, 17:08By Alex Conrad
England have confirmed that Ollie Watkins has pulled out of the squad for games against Andorra and Senegal.
The Three Lions face Andorra in World Cup qualifying at the weekend before playing Spain.
The striker is said to have a 'minor injury' and has been withdrawn as a 'precaution'.
Thomas Tuchel won't name a replacement for Watkins.
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6th Jun 2025, 16:46By Alex Conrad
Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with Ange Postecoglou, talkSPORT understands.
The Spurs boss led the club to their first trophy in 17 years after claiming the Europa League, but after 22 defeats in the Premier League, the club have sacked him.
Tottenham are set to pay around £4 million in compensation to the Australian who joined the club from Celtic two years ago today.
Confirmation is expected later today.
talkSPORT's Alex Crook understands Spurs have held several rounds of talks with Brentford's Thomas Frank.
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6th Jun 2025, 15:58By Alex Conrad
Omari Kellyman won't be a part of Chelsea's travelling squad to the Club World Cup, talkSPORT understands.
Instead, the 19-year-old is expected to remain at Cobham as he continues his return to full fitness.
Once the teen is back up and running, Kellyman is poised to join a Championship club on loan.
Since his £17million move from Aston Villa last summer, Kellyman has struggled for fitness at Stamford Bridge.
After he played in the first two fixtures for Chelsea in the Premier League 2, Kellyman picked up a hamstring injury last September.
Kellyman made his return in March but managed just two appearances before his season came to a premature end.
The 19-year-old also has only six senior appearances under his belt, all of which came at Villa during the 2023/24 campaign.
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6th Jun 2025, 15:27By Alex Conrad
Manchester United are set to come knocking for Bryan Mbeumo once more.
talkSPORT understands the Red Devils are ready to table a bid in excess of £60million for the Brentford ace.
Their first offer of £45 million, plus £10m in add-ons was rejected.
United are understood to be willing to sign off on Mbeumo's eye-watering wage demands, which stand at £250,000-a-week.
It would represented a reported five-time increase on his wage at Brentford.
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6th Jun 2025, 15:25By Alex Conrad
Crystal Palace are reportedly drawing up a succession plan for skipper Marc Guehi.
The centre-back is about to enter the final year of his contract and the Eagles are braced for a swarm of interest in Guehi throughout the summer.
It now seems Palace may have settled on a potential Guehi replacement.
According to The Telegraph, the club has explored a deal for Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande.
The 21-year-old is regarded as a serious talent and the report claims several of the Premier League's biggest teams have watched him in action.
Diomande has two years left on his contract with Sporting.
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6th Jun 2025, 15:08By Alex Conrad
Arsenal have stepped up their interest in RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, talkSPORT understands.
The Gunners have opened talks with Leipzig after prioritising Sesko over Viktor Gyokeres.
It is still possible Arsenal move for Gyokeres if hey fail to agree a deal for Sesko.
Gyokeres is high on Manchester United's list of targets.
The Gunners have long been interested in the Slovenia international, making tentative enquiries in January over a move that failed to materialise.
It's not hard to see why given his strong goalscoring exploits at age 22.
Sesko has scored an impressive 39 goals across all competitions for Leipzig since he joined in July 2023.
In the 2024/25 Bundesliga campaign, Sesko scored 13 times as Leipzig finished a disappointing seventh.
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6th Jun 2025, 14:51By Alex Conrad
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada has laid down the gauntlet for Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim as the club released their third quarter fiscal results.
The club's total revenue was £160.5million, an improvement from the £136.7m they made from the same period in 2024.
United's three key revenue streams, matchday, commercial and broadcast, all enjoyed increases.
Wages were also reduced to £71.2m, a decrease of £20m from the year prior as a result of no Champions League football, January sales as well as the mass redundancies.
“We were proud to reach the final of the UEFA Europa League,
but ultimately, we were disappointed to finish as runner-up in Bilbao," Berrada said.
"We had a difficult season in the Premier League, which we all know fell below our standards and we have a clear expectation of improvement next season."
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6th Jun 2025, 14:06By Jack Cunningham
Newcastle United are reportedly set to open contract talks with star striker Alexander Isak in July.
The Toon star has three years left on his deal at St James' Park and had drawn attention from Liverpool and Arsenal, but that interest has died off with the Magpies looking for a Premier League record fee.
The Toon also secured Champions League football for next season and the Daily Telegraph report Newcastle will look at extending Isak's deal.
The Swede arrived on Tyneside in the summer of 2022 from Real Sociedad for a club-record £63 million, and he has scored 63 goals in 109 appearances.
Isak revealed earlier in the year that he wasn't thinking about his future, but it would be a huge boost for Eddie Howe if they could get him to commit to the club.
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6th Jun 2025, 13:36By Alex Conrad
Jack Grealish has accepted his Manchester City career is over, according to talkSPORT sources.
Grealish expects to leave City this summer after being left on the bench for their FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace and his pending omission from the Club World Cup squad.
Napoli are among the clubs interested in signing Grealish with a move abroad seen as the most likely outcome at this stage.
Grealish has won eight trophies in City colours since his £100m move from Aston Villa.
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6th Jun 2025, 13:17By Alex Conrad
Well, hopefully not for the player and his potential next club.
talkSPORT understands Demarai Gray is looking to return to England from Saudi Arabia.
Gray's club Al-Ettifaq are willing to sell the Jamaican international for £8million.
Championship side Birmingham City are understood to have made an enquiry while newly-promoted Sunderland hold an interest in Gray dating back to January.
Serie A outfit Fiorentina have also asked about a loan deal for Gray.
A move to Birmingham would mark an emotional return to where Gray's career began.
The 28-year-old came through the academy at the Blues and made just shy of 80 appearances for the club before Leicester City triggered his release clause in January 2016.
Gray went on to play for Bayer Leverkusen and Everton before he was convinced by then-boss Steven Gerrard to join Al-Ettifaq in September 2023.
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