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That brings our Premier League news conference coverage to a close ahead of a packed festive schedule.
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Manchester United and Manchester City have reportedly been handed a boost in their efforts to sign Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo.
It appears that Tottenham Hotspur may have been blindsided by the ongoing speculation regarding the future of their sporting director, Fabio Paratici.
Tottenham have had a pretty poor 2025 by their own standards, even despite winning the Europa League back in May, and Thomas Frank will be hoping he finds some help under his Christmas tree before the end of the year.
Reported Tottenham Hotspur target Jean-Philippe Mateta has been told by Crystal Palace that he won’t be leaving Selhurst Park under any circumstances in January, with sources able to provide a key update on the Frenchman’s new deal talks.
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West Brom have a decision to make regarding their managerial position as they struggle for form in the Championship
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Radu Dragusin has been linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur.
It has emerged that Ipswich Town could be a potential destination for out-of-favour Tottenham Hotspur winger, Brennan Johnson.
Tottenham Hotspur have increased their spending in transfer windows over the years, but quantity at times has been too highly prioritised.