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Cristiano Ronaldo Jr has caused quite a stir in recent weeks, and it has now been revealed that the son of the Real Madrid and Manchester United legend is wanted by no fewer than 16 clubs.

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Ronaldo Jr made his debut for the Portugal U15 side earlier this week under the watchful gaze of his father.

“Proud of you my son,” Ronaldo wrote on his social media after the 14-year-old turned out for his country for the first time in a 4-1 victory over Japan.

Now the budding young star is about to take the next major step in his career when he picks his next club – and he is not short of options.

There are 16 teams following Ronaldo Jr, according to a report from The Sun.

Who wants to sign Cristiano Ronaldo Jr?

Manchester United have a scout following the youngster during Vlatko International Tournament in Croatia, with the Old Trafford side having something of an advantage in the race due to the teenager having already featured with them during Cristiano Sr’s previous stint at the club. He played alongside Wayne Rooney’s son Kai during that time.

Indeed, there is a strong Portuguese influence at the Red Devils currently with Ruben Amorim in charge. No doubt this is a more favourable environment to Cristiano Ronaldo than the one he left after falling out with Erik ten Hag.

But it is far from just Man Utd who are following the young star, who, like his dad, currently plays for Al-Nassr.

Elsewhere in the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur are targeting Cristiano Jr, while no fewer than 10 German clubs, including Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig had him watched.

On top of this, there is interest from Inter, Atalanta, Red Bull Salzburg and another of Cristiano Ronaldo’s former clubs Juventus all following the eye-catching youngster.

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Angel Gomes has turned down a massive contract offer from West Ham United amid interest from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

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The Lille midfielder is one of the most eligible players on the transfer market this summer, with his contract up with the Ligue 1 side at the end of the season. He will, therefore, be able to depart as a free agent.

Angel Gomes is already able to discuss terms with clubs in the Premier League, with reports indicating that he has knocked back an initial offer from West Ham that was worth €120,000 per week (£100,000).

Although Spurs and Man Utd hold an interest in the player, it would be a grave mistake if he were to turn down the Hammers and move to either of these clubs, according to data analytics experts SciSports.

West Ham is the perfect club for the 24-year-old to develop, according to the firm. Graham Potter’s side have been given a Club Fit score of 86 based on a variety of factors that include everything from potential development and playing time to style and formation.

The Hammers’ score is equal with Napoli and Everton as the best on offer for Gomes. It is rare to see a score just as high.

In particular, development and formation are ideal for him.

Spurs or Man Utd a major gamble for Angel

Bigger wages may well be on offer with Spurs or Man Utd, but the trade off is a far riskier move.

The Red Devils, for example, score only a 62. Ruben Amorim’s side rate poorly across the board when it comes to matching the key factors that have allowed Angel Gomes, who left the Old Trafford academy to get first-team exposure, to thrive in Lille.

There is a similar story at Tottenham. Ange Postecoglou’s side are a little better off with a Club Fit of 62, yet there is equally uncertainty over the future of the Aussie manager, further heightening the risk of moving to Spurs.

So while West Ham might not have the financial muscle of their rivals for Angel Gomes, there is little doubt that they would offer him the best opportunity to realise his potential and possibly even build for a bigger move down the line.

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EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham register interest in Man Utd star Garnacho

Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Manchester United’s highly rated winger Alejandro Garnacho, with Football Transfers learning that Spurs have lodged a concrete enquiry about the 20-year-old Argentine’s availability.

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Sources close to the club have revealed that the North London outfit may be prepared to test United’s resolve with a bid in the region of €70 million (£60m), a figure believed to be enough to tempt the Red Devils into selling the dynamic forward.

United initially signed Garnacho from Atletico Madrid’s youth system for just €465,000, meaning any sale would represent a staggering profit. Such a windfall could provide United with much-needed funds to bolster other areas of the squad, which is in desperate need of reinforcement.

For Tottenham, the South American fits the profile of a long-term successor to their talismanic captain Son Heung-min. Garnacho has impressed with his versatility, regularly excelling on the left wing while also showcasing his ability to play across the forward line - traits that align perfectly with Spurs’ vision for the future.

As well as Spurs, Atletico Madrid and Napoli have been linked with the attacker, who has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €37.1 million.

Man Utd ready to sell Garnacho

The door is open to a deal. There have been widespread reports that the Red Devils will consider sales of ‘pure profit’ players such as Garnacho, Marcus Rashford and even Kobbie Mainoo.

New Man Utd head coach Ruben Amorim, meanwhile, has not placed the attacker at the forefront of his plans. Garnacho was frozen out along with Rashford for the Manchester derby in the middle of December, and though he has been able to win back a place in the matchday squad, his only subsequent start came in the FA Cup win on penalties over Arsenal.

While no official bid has yet been submitted, the growing interest in Garnacho highlights Tottenham’s ambition to secure a young, promising talent capable of stepping into the shoes of their current star player Son.

Real Madrid are reportedly willing to submit a €50 million offer to sign Tottenham Hotspur youngster Archie Gray before the January transfer window closes.

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The 18-year-old joined Spurs from Leeds United for a fee of €41.3m in July and he has racked up 24 appearances across all competitions so far this season amid an injury crisis in north London.

Despite naturally being a central midfielder, who can feature at full-back, Gray has been forced to play as a central defender alongside Radu Dragusin due to injuries to Micky van de Ven and Christian Romero.

However, his performances in Spurs’ backline have attracted the interest of Real Madrid and the Spanish giants are now considering a €50m bid for the England U21 international, as per Fichajes.

Los Blancos have specialised in signing young talents over the past few years, with Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Eduardo Camavinga among the players to have arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu during their teenage years.

However, Real Madrid are now looking to sign Gray in a bid to strengthen their options in central midfield.

Luka Modric is due to become a free agent in July and although he could yet sign a contract extension at the club, Los Blancos are now preparing for life after the Croatia legend.

Archie Gray: Eduardo Camavinga’s replacement?

Real Madrid’s reported interest in Gray comes following Camavinga’s dismal display against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday evening.

The France international conceded a penalty and committed four fouls in total, while he was shown a yellow card and was dribbled past on five occasions. He also arguably should’ve been sent off and he was hooked at half-time by Carlo Ancelotti.

The 22-year-old has impressed since his high-profile move from Stade Rennais in 2021, but he endured a torrid night as Barcelona ran out 5-2 winners.

Tottenham Hotspur are exploring a move for Brighton & Hove Albion’s Tariq Lamptey, FootballTransfers has been told.

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With the 24-year-old's contract ending this season, we understand Brighton may be motivated to sell in January to avoid losing him on a free transfer in the summer.

Tottenham's pursuit could also see them fend off interest from Everton, another club considering the right-back.

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Lamptey has over 106 Premier League appearances for Brighton. Since joining the south coast club from Chelsea, he has consistently grown into a Premier League regular.

He is capable of playing right-back, right-wing-back, and even left-back. This flexibility is particularly attractive for Spurs, we are told, as the side needs options at the back amid concerns over squad depth and player fatigue.

But mostly, Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou’s interest in Lamptey comes amid uncertainty around their current right-back Pedro Porro. Although the 25-year-old has played heavily for Spurs this season, his form has been inconsistent, and it's thought that it would be ideal for someone to come in and deputise him.

It comes after Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer said that Spurs will not sack Ange Postecoglou just yet.

“Typical Spurs though, isn’t it? My goodness me. They beat City at home, they beat Villa at home with a great win, and then you got Ipswich at home. Ipswich turn you over,” the Newcastle legend said on The Rest is Football podcast.

“I don’t think so [Postecoglou under pressure]. No, I think you just look at it like that, he took responsibility, didn’t he?

“He said it’s his fault, his problem. He’s got to sort it out. But when you see them in the second half against Villa and then beating City, it’s just, it’s the inconsistency again. How long have we been saying that about Spurs?”

Spurs lost to Ipswich Town last week in their last Premier League encounter. In the game before that, the North London club lost to Galatasaray 2-1 in the Europa League.

The club have had a mixed start to their season and it's not clear whether they will manage to secure a place in the Europe this term.

EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham target LaLiga winger amid Son contract decision

Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a close eye on RCD Espanyol winger Javi Puado as they look to strengthen their squad in the upcoming January transfer window.

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The winger caught the attention of Spurs scouts while watching loanee Alejo Veliz in action at the beginning of September against Real Vallecano.

The 26-year-old, who is out of contract in 2025, has had an impressive start to the season, scoring three goals in eight appearances.

Puado's exploits have seen him become one of the club's most important players, with 184 appearances and 48 goals to his name, making him the sixth-highest scorer in Espanyol's history.

The attacker netted a brace against Real Oviedo in June to help his side bounce back from relegation at the first time of asking and his early-season form back in LaLiga has piqued the curiosity of Tottenham.

Spurs set to trigger Son extension

Despite Spurs' interest in Puado, who would be brought in to add depth to the left-wing position, the club are primarily focused on securing the future of their captain, Heung-min Son.

The South Korean star, who is currently their highest earner at £190,000 per week, has a contract that, like Puado's, runs until 2025.

Son recently admitted that no talks over a new deal have as yet taken place, but we can confirm that Tottenham plan to trigger their one-year extension to keep him at the club until 2026, while also offering an additional year to ensure he doesn’t leave on a free transfer.

Though promising 17-year-old talent Mikey Moore is coming through the ranks and earning rave reviews, Spurs are looking for a more experienced winger to compete with 32-year-old Son.

Chairman Daniel Levy's use of contract extensions is a key strategy for maintaining squad stability, and this approach looks set to keep fan favourite Son as a central figure in Ange Postecoglou's side for a while longer.

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Tottenham had a bid turned down by Brentford for Ivan Toney, who has already verbally agreed personal terms with the side, FootballTransfers can reveal.

Sources reveal that while the England international has accepted a wage offer, Spurs’ £40 million bid was rejected by the West London club. Brentford are asking for a fee of £65m but it is understood that an offer of £55m would secure the deal.

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We are told that Spurs have the financial capability to outbid any competitors for the Bees hitman. However, the available funds will need to be carefully managed, as the Lilywhites plan to bring in five new signings to boost their chances of securing Champions League football next season.

Furthermore, representatives are scheduled to meet at the end of this week to discuss the potential signing of Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze.

FootballTransfers previously reported that his family was invited to the North London Derby - and while the attacker will not push for a transfer, he expects Palace to honour an agreement to let him leave if Spurs meet the club's asking price of approximately £60m. This, in effect, has become an unofficial release clause.

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Palace boss Oliver Glasner is keen on retaining Eze’s services ahead of his first full season in charge and the Eagles will not entertain selling the player for less than the asking price.

The North London club aims to completely revamp their forward line before the men’s first team departs for South Korea as part of their pre-season tour of Asia this summer.

Toney is manager Ange Postecoglou's priority target to replace the departed Harry Kane, so Tottenham are expected to continue talks in the coming weeks.

According to sources, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is prepared to support Postecoglou with a £100m budget for strengthening the Spurs front line this summer.