President responds to Tottenham hyperlinks for prolific striker who might exchange Harry Kane; Van Persie in Cody Gakpo warning to Man Utd

Tottenham are scorching on the path of a Moroccan star tipped to succeed Harry Kane, Man Utd have been despatched a warning about Cody Gakpo, whereas Friday’s Switch Gossip has massive information a couple of reborn star and followers favorite at Newcastle.

WALID CHEDDIRA INTEREST FROM TOTTENHAM INTEREST CONFIRMED

Tottenham are but to make an official provide for Walid Cheddira – however the Bari striker may be very a lot on Fabio Paratici’s wishlist as he ponders life after Harry Kane.

The England captain has now beneath two years remaining on his Tottenham contract, resulting in rumours he might be lured away. Certainly, studies state he’s ready to see what the longer term holds for boss Antonio Conte earlier than committing his personal future.

To that finish, Bayern Munich are reportedly monitoring his scenario with intent. Moreover, Kane has seemingly come to 2 massive choices with a report claiming the striker’s prospective transfer to Bayern has taken a dramatic leap forward.

Understandably, Tottenham are eager to tie their all-time Premier League high scorer to a brand new contract. Nevertheless, they’re additionally making ready for the worst-case state of affairs ought to Kane be lured away. As such, they’re reportedly wanting in the direction of Bari star Cheddira as a would-be successor.

The Moroccan has been incomes rave critiques in Italy after his goal-a-game exploits for Bari. He has 13 targets in 13 video games up to now this season for Bari, albeit in Italy’s second tier.

Nonetheless, his efforts have seen him strongly linked with Spurs, with Paratici and Conte each enormous admirers. Serie A leaders Napoli are additionally reportedly eager.

Walid Cheddira bids doubtless

Now Bari’s sporting director Ciro Polito says that whereas curiosity of their star is rising, they’re but to obtain a agency bid.

“There was no official provide for Cheddira,” Polito informed Cusano Italia TV. “Clearly, he’s a participant (with admirers). However, for now, we hold him tight.”

Polito claims, although, that each Conte and Paratici are massive admirers of the 6ft 2in striker.

And now Bari president Luigi de Laurentiis reckons it is just a matter of time earlier than presents arrive.

“Many Serie A golf equipment are (exhibiting curiosity),” De Laurentiis informed Mediaset. “We’re blissful together with his enormous explosion (in kind).”

“Curiosity from Serie A? It’s nonetheless early. The boy may be very blissful in Bari,” provides agent Bruno di Napoli, by way of Radio Punto Nuovo. “He has a contract right here till 2025.”

CODY GAKPO WARNING FOR MAN UTD

Robin van Persie has informed Manchester United that Cody Gakpo is a person of many skills – however enjoying centre ahead isn’t certainly one of them.

United are scorching on the path of the PSV star – and Thursday’s Euro Paper Talk claims he has made a transfer to Outdated Trafford his No 1 precedence.

The Netherlands star is having fun with one other stellar season and already has 27 objective contributions in 21 matches this season. And with a valuation of round £40m, it’s straightforward to see why so many golf equipment are casting admiring glances his means.

Certainly, with Erik ten Hag needing a brand new striker to exchange Cristiano Ronaldo, many really feel Gakpo matches the invoice.

Nevertheless, Van Persie has warned Man Utd that whereas Gakpo is a multi-talented star, enjoying as a standard No 9 isn’t certainly one of them.

“He is an effective participant and at all times finds a means in most video games to have an affect, by way of getting an help or scoring a objective,” Van Persie informed BT Sport. “Gakpo is at all times harmful.

“He’s not likely an out-and-out striker; he can play as a No 10, on the [left] wing, as a false striker or on the right-wing. He can play in these 4 positions within the entrance.

“However Gakpo has a great physique. He’s robust, quick and might dribble. He’s an all-round participant.”

MIGUEL ALMIRON SET FOR NEW NEWCASTLE DEAL

Miguel Almiron is ready to be handed a brand new deal at Newcastle on the again of his wealthy run of kind at St James’ Park.

The Paraguayan star is sort of midway into the five-year deal he signed on the membership in January 2019. The Magpies paid Atlanta United a then club-record £21m for his providers.

There have been just a few flashes of brilliance from Almiron throughout his first 18 months on the membership. Nevertheless, he was out and in of the facet and few would have been disenchanted had the 28-year-old left over the summer season.

However he appears a participant reborn beneath Eddie Howe this season and is now a serious participant for the membership. He has six targets to his identify, together with his shows alerting different golf equipment to his future.

Nevertheless, the Daily Telegraph studies that Newcastle are prepared to supply Almiron a two-year extension, tying him to the membership till 2026.

That might safe his future till he turns 32 and put to mattress speak he could also be lured away.

To place into context his enchancment, Almiron has scored 5 Premier League targets this month. That’s the identical quantity scored by £100m British document signing Jack Grealish has managed throughout his total time at Manchester Metropolis.

Almiron isn’t the Newcastle participant in demand. Star midfielder Bruno Guimaraes can be attracting consideration, with Thursday’s Transfer Gossip revealing strong interest in him from Liverpool.