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Chelsea are set to welcome Luton Town to Stamford Bridge in the standout fixture of the Carabao Cup southern section. The Blues, who have lifted this trophy on five occasions, are looking to re-establish their dominance in domestic knockout football. Their most recent triumph in the competition came in 2015, when a John Terry strike and a Kyle Walker own goal secured a 2-0 victory against Mauricio Pochettino's young Tottenham side at Wembley.

Tottenham Hotspur will also enjoy home comforts as they prepare to host Charlton Athletic in a cross-London encounter. This fixture marks the first competitive meeting between the two sides since an FA Cup third-round tie in 2011, which Spurs won 3-0 thanks to an Andros Townsend opener and a quickfire double from Jermain Defoe. Spurs are looking to replicate their Carabao Cup success from 2008, when Jonathan Woodgate scored an extra-time winner to secure a 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the final.

The draw remained regionalised into northern and southern sections to minimize travel for fans during the early stages of the tournament. One of the most intriguing matches from the southern draw sees Southampton take on West Ham United at St Mary's in a clash between two former Premier League sides.

In the northern section, the headline fixture sees Nottingham Forest host Leeds United at the City Ground. Forest, who reached the Europa League semi-finals last term, will face a stern test against a Leeds side always capable of an upset in knockout football. Elsewhere in the north, Newcastle United have been handed a home tie against West Bromwich Albion, while Everton must travel to Deepdale to take on Preston North End.

Manchester City entered the draw as the defending champions after their dramatic victory over Arsenal at Wembley last season. In that final, a second-half brace from rising star Nico O'Reilly proved the difference as City claimed their ninth Carabao Cup title. That victory was particularly significant for Pep Guardiola, as it saw him become the first manager in the history of English football to win the League Cup five times.

The second-round ties are currently scheduled to take place during the week commencing Monday, August 24. While the primary draw is complete, the specific kick-off times and television broadcast selections are expected to be announced in the coming days.

Chelsea are set to welcome Luton Town to Stamford Bridge in the standout fixture of the Carabao Cup southern section. The Blues, who have lifted this trophy on five occasions, are looking to re-establish their dominance in domestic knockout football. Their most recent triumph in the competition came in 2015, when a John Terry strike and a Kyle Walker own goal secured a 2-0 victory against Mauricio Pochettino's young Tottenham side at Wembley.

Tottenham Hotspur will also enjoy home comforts as they prepare to host Charlton Athletic in a cross-London encounter. This fixture marks the first competitive meeting between the two sides since an FA Cup third-round tie in 2011, which Spurs won 3-0 thanks to an Andros Townsend opener and a quickfire double from Jermain Defoe. Spurs are looking to replicate their Carabao Cup success from 2008, when Jonathan Woodgate scored an extra-time winner to secure a 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the final.

The draw remained regionalised into northern and southern sections to minimize travel for fans during the early stages of the tournament. One of the most intriguing matches from the southern draw sees Southampton take on West Ham United at St Mary's in a clash between two former Premier League sides.

In the northern section, the headline fixture sees Nottingham Forest host Leeds United at the City Ground. Forest, who reached the Europa League semi-finals last term, will face a stern test against a Leeds side always capable of an upset in knockout football. Elsewhere in the north, Newcastle United have been handed a home tie against West Bromwich Albion, while Everton must travel to Deepdale to take on Preston North End.

Manchester City entered the draw as the defending champions after their dramatic victory over Arsenal at Wembley last season. In that final, a second-half brace from rising star Nico O'Reilly proved the difference as City claimed their ninth Carabao Cup title. That victory was particularly significant for Pep Guardiola, as it saw him become the first manager in the history of English football to win the League Cup five times.

The second-round ties are currently scheduled to take place during the week commencing Monday, August 24. While the primary draw is complete, the specific kick-off times and television broadcast selections are expected to be announced in the coming days.

The England captain has entered the final 12 months of his current Bayern contract, but any fears that he might be looking for a way out of the Allianz Arena have been swiftly dispelled by latest reports. Kane will reportedly hold talks with the German giants this week over an extension, upon his return for pre-season training.

Kane’s current deal, which is said to be worth £21.5million annually, has one year left to run, and there is an eagerness among all parties to extend the terms. With the new season on the horizon, the club wants to avoid any unnecessary distractions regarding their star man’s contractual status, ensuring that the focus remains entirely on reclaiming dominance both domestically and on the European stage.

Accorting to The Times, Kane will be offered a new three-year deal, which will run until a month before he is due to turn 36 years old. Such a commitment would represent a significant statement of intent from both the player and the club, effectively covering the remaining peak years of Kane's illustrious career.

It had been suggested in some quarters that Kane would explore a return to the Premier League, with former club Spurs in contention, once he had won major trophies with Bayern. The narrative of the "homecoming king" is one that often captivates football fans, and many expected Kane to eventually head back to London to finish what he started. However, the reality of his success in Germany has shifted those priorities.

Kane remains just 47 goals off Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League scoring record of 260. For years, the pursuit of Shearer’s landmark was seen as one of the primary drivers for Kane’s career in England, and many statisticians believed it was a matter of 'when' rather than 'if' he would break it.

But, having won two Bundesliga titles, Kane is instead prioritising winning the Champions League and believes Bayern are capable of doing so. The prestigious European trophy remains the ultimate goal for Kane, who came close to winning it with Spurs in 2019. He views the Bavarian giants as one of the few clubs in world football that provides a guaranteed platform to compete at the business end of the tournament every single season.

Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games across all competitions for Bayern last season, taking his tally to 146 goals in three years in Bavaria. These staggering numbers have put him firmly in the conversation for the game's highest individual honours. The 33-year-old is also the current favourite to win the Ballon d’Or, which will be presented in London in October. His ability to maintain such high levels of performance in the league and country has silenced any critics who suggested he might struggle outside of the Spurs ecosystem.

The England captain has entered the final 12 months of his current Bayern contract, but any fears that he might be looking for a way out of the Allianz Arena have been swiftly dispelled by latest reports. Kane will reportedly hold talks with the German giants this week over an extension, upon his return for pre-season training.

Kane’s current deal, which is said to be worth £21.5million annually, has one year left to run, and there is an eagerness among all parties to extend the terms. With the new season on the horizon, the club wants to avoid any unnecessary distractions regarding their star man’s contractual status, ensuring that the focus remains entirely on reclaiming dominance both domestically and on the European stage.

Accorting to The Times, Kane will be offered a new three-year deal, which will run until a month before he is due to turn 36 years old. Such a commitment would represent a significant statement of intent from both the player and the club, effectively covering the remaining peak years of Kane's illustrious career.

It had been suggested in some quarters that Kane would explore a return to the Premier League, with former club Spurs in contention, once he had won major trophies with Bayern. The narrative of the "homecoming king" is one that often captivates football fans, and many expected Kane to eventually head back to London to finish what he started. However, the reality of his success in Germany has shifted those priorities.

Kane remains just 47 goals off Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League scoring record of 260. For years, the pursuit of Shearer’s landmark was seen as one of the primary drivers for Kane’s career in England, and many statisticians believed it was a matter of 'when' rather than 'if' he would break it.

But, having won two Bundesliga titles, Kane is instead prioritising winning the Champions League and believes Bayern are capable of doing so. The prestigious European trophy remains the ultimate goal for Kane, who came close to winning it with Spurs in 2019. He views the Bavarian giants as one of the few clubs in world football that provides a guaranteed platform to compete at the business end of the tournament every single season.

Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games across all competitions for Bayern last season, taking his tally to 146 goals in three years in Bavaria. These staggering numbers have put him firmly in the conversation for the game's highest individual honours. The 33-year-old is also the current favourite to win the Ballon d’Or, which will be presented in London in October. His ability to maintain such high levels of performance in the league and country has silenced any critics who suggested he might struggle outside of the Spurs ecosystem.

The England captain has entered the final 12 months of his current Bayern contract, but any fears that he might be looking for a way out of the Allianz Arena have been swiftly dispelled by latest reports. Kane will reportedly hold talks with the German giants this week over an extension, upon his return for pre-season training.

Kane’s current deal, which is said to be worth £21.5million annually, has one year left to run, and there is an eagerness among all parties to extend the terms. With the new season on the horizon, the club wants to avoid any unnecessary distractions regarding their star man’s contractual status, ensuring that the focus remains entirely on reclaiming dominance both domestically and on the European stage.

Accorting to The Times, Kane will be offered a new three-year deal, which will run until a month before he is due to turn 36 years old. Such a commitment would represent a significant statement of intent from both the player and the club, effectively covering the remaining peak years of Kane's illustrious career.

It had been suggested in some quarters that Kane would explore a return to the Premier League, with former club Spurs in contention, once he had won major trophies with Bayern. The narrative of the "homecoming king" is one that often captivates football fans, and many expected Kane to eventually head back to London to finish what he started. However, the reality of his success in Germany has shifted those priorities.

Kane remains just 47 goals off Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League scoring record of 260. For years, the pursuit of Shearer’s landmark was seen as one of the primary drivers for Kane’s career in England, and many statisticians believed it was a matter of 'when' rather than 'if' he would break it.

But, having won two Bundesliga titles, Kane is instead prioritising winning the Champions League and believes Bayern are capable of doing so. The prestigious European trophy remains the ultimate goal for Kane, who came close to winning it with Spurs in 2019. He views the Bavarian giants as one of the few clubs in world football that provides a guaranteed platform to compete at the business end of the tournament every single season.

Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games across all competitions for Bayern last season, taking his tally to 146 goals in three years in Bavaria. These staggering numbers have put him firmly in the conversation for the game's highest individual honours. The 33-year-old is also the current favourite to win the Ballon d’Or, which will be presented in London in October. His ability to maintain such high levels of performance in the league and country has silenced any critics who suggested he might struggle outside of the Spurs ecosystem.

The England captain has entered the final 12 months of his current Bayern contract, but any fears that he might be looking for a way out of the Allianz Arena have been swiftly dispelled by latest reports. Kane will reportedly hold talks with the German giants this week over an extension, upon his return for pre-season training.

Kane’s current deal, which is said to be worth £21.5million annually, has one year left to run, and there is an eagerness among all parties to extend the terms. With the new season on the horizon, the club wants to avoid any unnecessary distractions regarding their star man’s contractual status, ensuring that the focus remains entirely on reclaiming dominance both domestically and on the European stage.

Accorting to The Times, Kane will be offered a new three-year deal, which will run until a month before he is due to turn 36 years old. Such a commitment would represent a significant statement of intent from both the player and the club, effectively covering the remaining peak years of Kane's illustrious career.

It had been suggested in some quarters that Kane would explore a return to the Premier League, with former club Spurs in contention, once he had won major trophies with Bayern. The narrative of the "homecoming king" is one that often captivates football fans, and many expected Kane to eventually head back to London to finish what he started. However, the reality of his success in Germany has shifted those priorities.

Kane remains just 47 goals off Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League scoring record of 260. For years, the pursuit of Shearer’s landmark was seen as one of the primary drivers for Kane’s career in England, and many statisticians believed it was a matter of 'when' rather than 'if' he would break it.

But, having won two Bundesliga titles, Kane is instead prioritising winning the Champions League and believes Bayern are capable of doing so. The prestigious European trophy remains the ultimate goal for Kane, who came close to winning it with Spurs in 2019. He views the Bavarian giants as one of the few clubs in world football that provides a guaranteed platform to compete at the business end of the tournament every single season.

Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games across all competitions for Bayern last season, taking his tally to 146 goals in three years in Bavaria. These staggering numbers have put him firmly in the conversation for the game's highest individual honours. The 33-year-old is also the current favourite to win the Ballon d’Or, which will be presented in London in October. His ability to maintain such high levels of performance in the league and country has silenced any critics who suggested he might struggle outside of the Spurs ecosystem.

The England captain has entered the final 12 months of his current Bayern contract, but any fears that he might be looking for a way out of the Allianz Arena have been swiftly dispelled by latest reports. Kane will reportedly hold talks with the German giants this week over an extension, upon his return for pre-season training.

Kane’s current deal, which is said to be worth £21.5million annually, has one year left to run, and there is an eagerness among all parties to extend the terms. With the new season on the horizon, the club wants to avoid any unnecessary distractions regarding their star man’s contractual status, ensuring that the focus remains entirely on reclaiming dominance both domestically and on the European stage.

Accorting to The Times, Kane will be offered a new three-year deal, which will run until a month before he is due to turn 36 years old. Such a commitment would represent a significant statement of intent from both the player and the club, effectively covering the remaining peak years of Kane's illustrious career.

It had been suggested in some quarters that Kane would explore a return to the Premier League, with former club Spurs in contention, once he had won major trophies with Bayern. The narrative of the "homecoming king" is one that often captivates football fans, and many expected Kane to eventually head back to London to finish what he started. However, the reality of his success in Germany has shifted those priorities.

Kane remains just 47 goals off Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League scoring record of 260. For years, the pursuit of Shearer’s landmark was seen as one of the primary drivers for Kane’s career in England, and many statisticians believed it was a matter of 'when' rather than 'if' he would break it.

But, having won two Bundesliga titles, Kane is instead prioritising winning the Champions League and believes Bayern are capable of doing so. The prestigious European trophy remains the ultimate goal for Kane, who came close to winning it with Spurs in 2019. He views the Bavarian giants as one of the few clubs in world football that provides a guaranteed platform to compete at the business end of the tournament every single season.

Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games across all competitions for Bayern last season, taking his tally to 146 goals in three years in Bavaria. These staggering numbers have put him firmly in the conversation for the game's highest individual honours. The 33-year-old is also the current favourite to win the Ballon d’Or, which will be presented in London in October. His ability to maintain such high levels of performance in the league and country has silenced any critics who suggested he might struggle outside of the Spurs ecosystem.

The England captain has entered the final 12 months of his current Bayern contract, but any fears that he might be looking for a way out of the Allianz Arena have been swiftly dispelled by latest reports. Kane will reportedly hold talks with the German giants this week over an extension, upon his return for pre-season training.

Kane’s current deal, which is said to be worth £21.5million annually, has one year left to run, and there is an eagerness among all parties to extend the terms. With the new season on the horizon, the club wants to avoid any unnecessary distractions regarding their star man’s contractual status, ensuring that the focus remains entirely on reclaiming dominance both domestically and on the European stage.

Accorting to The Times, Kane will be offered a new three-year deal, which will run until a month before he is due to turn 36 years old. Such a commitment would represent a significant statement of intent from both the player and the club, effectively covering the remaining peak years of Kane's illustrious career.

It had been suggested in some quarters that Kane would explore a return to the Premier League, with former club Spurs in contention, once he had won major trophies with Bayern. The narrative of the "homecoming king" is one that often captivates football fans, and many expected Kane to eventually head back to London to finish what he started. However, the reality of his success in Germany has shifted those priorities.

Kane remains just 47 goals off Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League scoring record of 260. For years, the pursuit of Shearer’s landmark was seen as one of the primary drivers for Kane’s career in England, and many statisticians believed it was a matter of 'when' rather than 'if' he would break it.

But, having won two Bundesliga titles, Kane is instead prioritising winning the Champions League and believes Bayern are capable of doing so. The prestigious European trophy remains the ultimate goal for Kane, who came close to winning it with Spurs in 2019. He views the Bavarian giants as one of the few clubs in world football that provides a guaranteed platform to compete at the business end of the tournament every single season.

Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games across all competitions for Bayern last season, taking his tally to 146 goals in three years in Bavaria. These staggering numbers have put him firmly in the conversation for the game's highest individual honours. The 33-year-old is also the current favourite to win the Ballon d’Or, which will be presented in London in October. His ability to maintain such high levels of performance in the league and country has silenced any critics who suggested he might struggle outside of the Spurs ecosystem.

The England captain has entered the final 12 months of his current Bayern contract, but any fears that he might be looking for a way out of the Allianz Arena have been swiftly dispelled by latest reports. Kane will reportedly hold talks with the German giants this week over an extension, upon his return for pre-season training.

Kane’s current deal, which is said to be worth £21.5million annually, has one year left to run, and there is an eagerness among all parties to extend the terms. With the new season on the horizon, the club wants to avoid any unnecessary distractions regarding their star man’s contractual status, ensuring that the focus remains entirely on reclaiming dominance both domestically and on the European stage.

Accorting to The Times, Kane will be offered a new three-year deal, which will run until a month before he is due to turn 36 years old. Such a commitment would represent a significant statement of intent from both the player and the club, effectively covering the remaining peak years of Kane's illustrious career.

It had been suggested in some quarters that Kane would explore a return to the Premier League, with former club Spurs in contention, once he had won major trophies with Bayern. The narrative of the "homecoming king" is one that often captivates football fans, and many expected Kane to eventually head back to London to finish what he started. However, the reality of his success in Germany has shifted those priorities.

Kane remains just 47 goals off Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League scoring record of 260. For years, the pursuit of Shearer’s landmark was seen as one of the primary drivers for Kane’s career in England, and many statisticians believed it was a matter of 'when' rather than 'if' he would break it.

But, having won two Bundesliga titles, Kane is instead prioritising winning the Champions League and believes Bayern are capable of doing so. The prestigious European trophy remains the ultimate goal for Kane, who came close to winning it with Spurs in 2019. He views the Bavarian giants as one of the few clubs in world football that provides a guaranteed platform to compete at the business end of the tournament every single season.

Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games across all competitions for Bayern last season, taking his tally to 146 goals in three years in Bavaria. These staggering numbers have put him firmly in the conversation for the game's highest individual honours. The 33-year-old is also the current favourite to win the Ballon d’Or, which will be presented in London in October. His ability to maintain such high levels of performance in the league and country has silenced any critics who suggested he might struggle outside of the Spurs ecosystem.

Tottenham are closing in on a huge £60 million deal for one of Manchester City's stars, part of Roberto De Zerbi's drive to complete his squad.

Spurs have spent generously this summer. Landing the City forward would push their total outlay close to £300 million, a record figure for the club.

Sources told the website "Football Insider" that Tottenham are making progress in their talks with Manchester City over Brazilian winger Savinho, with the deal set to be completed before the window closes.

Savinho has been on Tottenham's radar for more than 12 months, ever since Pep Guardiola blocked their move for him last summer. City told the Brazilian he would be part of the manager's plans, yet he managed just seven Premier League starts.

The arrival of De Zerbi this summer revived Spurs' interest, with the Italian keen to bolster his options out wide.

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According to the same source, "Tottenham have agreed personal terms with the 22-year-old player".

The website's transfer podcast reported that all parties are confident of getting it done before the summer window shuts. Savinho is said to be keen on the move, and a £60 million offer is believed to be enough to seal it.

Since arriving from Troyes in 2024, Savinho has struggled to make a real impact at Manchester City, scoring seven goals and providing 13 assists in 84 games.

He has told Manchester City he wants to leave, with his future looking bleak under Enzo Maresca. His talent hasn't quite translated in the Premier League, but De Zerbi sees him as the perfect fit for Tottenham's attack.

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