The Boy Hotspur

Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes continues to be linked with a move away from the club, and Tottenham Hotspur are a concrete option for him.

He has been linked with other clubs, but a report from Fichajes claims that Tottenham are currently the ‘most concrete option’ for the Brazilian. They are intensifying contact with the player’s representatives, and they are trying to convince him of their project.

Can Spurs convince Rodrygo Goes?

The 24-year-old is a world-class talent with a bright future, and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham can convince him to join the club. He has won multiple league titles and Champions League trophies already, and he might prefer to join a club capable of winning top honours right away.

On the other hand, Tottenham are going through a period of rebuilding, and they have brought in a new manager. Joining them might be a gamble for a player of his calibre. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. He needs to play regularly at this stage of his career, and Tottenham will be able to provide him with that platform. If he manages to impress in the Premier League, it could secure him a place on the Brazilian national team for the upcoming World Cup.

Rodrygo needs game time

He might not be a regular starter for Real Madrid next season, and leaving the Spanish club will be his top priority. He has been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool as well. It will be interesting to see if they decide to come forward with an offer to sign him.

Signing the South American attacker will not be easy, and he is valued at €90 million. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham are prepared to break their transfer record to sign him.

Tottenham Hotspur are ready to return for Conor Gallagher this summer and sign him from Atletico Madrid.

They have tried to sign the 25-year-old central midfielder in the past, and they continue to keep tabs on him. According to Football Insider, they could now move for the England international after missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White. Although they are two different players, Gallagher is a long-term target for Tottenham, and it is hardly a surprise that they are ready to renew their interest in the player.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid do not want to sell the player this summer. However, they could reconsider if an offer of around £40 million is presented.

Furthermore, there are no guarantees that the midfielder would join Tottenham, even if they manage to agree on a deal with the Spanish club. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.

Spurs to return for Gallagher?

“Tottenham have a long-term interest in Conor Gallagher – they tried to sign him before he made that move to Atletico Madrid”, he told Football Insider.

“It could be a smart move by Tottenham if they are looking to bring in a new midfielder, having missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White.

“He’s on a long-term contract, and if Atletico were to let him go, they’ll be looking to recoup a lot of the transfer fee they paid to Chelsea – it would be around £40million at least.

“Also, with Rodrigo De Paul having left Atletico Madrid, would Simeone be willing to let Gallagher go as well? I’ve got my doubts on that one.

“It’s a difficult deal to do, a lot will depend on Conor Gallagher. Does he fancy a return to the Premier League?

“It’s a deal that looks difficult to do for me, but I’m not surprised that Tottenham are looking at him to bolster that midfield.”

Gallagher would be a tried-and-tested option

There is no doubt that Tottenham need more quality in the middle of the park, and the 25-year-old has proven himself to be a reliable performer in English football in the past. He is entering the peak years of his career, and this could be the right time for Tottenham to snap him up. His best years are clearly ahead of him, and he could be a star for the North London outfit.

Tottenham Hotspur attacker Jamie Donley is all set to head out on loan for the upcoming season.

According to a report via Tottenham news, the 19-year-old is set to join an unnamed Championship club for the upcoming season, and the deal will be finalised when Spurs return from South Korea.

Donley has previously been on loan at Leyton Orient.

Jamie Donley needs exposure

The 19-year-old needs to play regularly at this stage of his career, and he will not get those opportunities at Tottenham. It makes sense for him to move on and join a club where he will get ample exposure.

Regular football at the Championship club will help him develop further. It could help him return as a better player next summer and force his way into Thomas Frank’s first-team plans.

Tottenham have adequate depth in the attacking unit, and they will not be able to accommodate Donley in the first team squad. It makes sense for him to move on and focus on his development now.

It will be interesting to see where he ends up. He will be desperate for regular game time at a high level. The Championship could be ideal for his growth right now.

The 19-year-old is highly rated at the club, and he has a big future. Spurs will hope that he can continue to develop into a useful first-team player for them in future.

Tottenham working to improve the team

Tottenham are looking to improve their squad this summer, and they will look to plug the weaknesses in their side. They have already improved the attacking unit with the signing of Mohammed Kudus. They have been linked with other attacking players as well.

Along with improving their squad, they should look to handle the development of their young talent carefully. These players will need game time to improve, and sending them out on loan would be a wise decision.

Tottenham Hotspur are very much in the race for the Southampton attacker Tyler Dibling.

The 19-year-old has been linked with a move away from Southampton, following their relegation, and multiple clubs are keen on him.

Five clubs keen on Tyler Dibling

According to a report from EFL analysis, Tottenham will face competition from Everton, Manchester United, Nottingham Forest and West Ham United. Despite their relegation last season, the 19-year-old impressed with Southampton, and it is no surprise that top clubs are keen on him. He’s regarded as a promising young talent with a bright future.

According to journalist Graeme Bailey, the player could be available for a fee of around £40 million this summer. Everton have been pushing to sign the player, and they have already had an offer rejected for him. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham step up their efforts to get the deal done and come forward with an official proposal.

Bailey said: “Southampton once asked for £100million, but I am told that £40million will get the deal done. Everton have had one offer rejected, but they are ready to come back – David Moyes is pushing for this one. “

Tottenham could use Dibling

They need more quality and depth in the wide areas. Son Heung-min has recently admitted that he wants to leave the club, and Richarlison has been linked with an exit as well. Tottenham need to replace them, and the 19-year-old would be a future investment. He has all the attributes to develop into a top-class Premier League attacker. He was quite impressive in the top flight last season, and he could make an instant impact at the north London club.

The £40 million investment might seem expensive right now, but the player has the ability to justify the investment in future.

The day to which few people had given much thought has suddenly arrived. In an emotionally charged moment, Heung Son Min announced in Hong Kong that he is hanging up his Lilywhite boots and, in cooperation with Spurs, looking for a club that will probably be his swansong playing home.

It’s been one hell of a journey, incorporating 454 games, 173 goals, 101 assists, a 2021/22 Premier League Golden Boot. The 2020 FIFA Puskás, and of course, he lifted Tottenham’s first trophy in 17 years.

Everyone in football wishes him the very best.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Stuttgart midfielder Enzo Millot during the summer transfer window.

The player has been heavily linked with Atletico Madrid, but they will face competition from the Premier League club.

Spurs join Enzo Millot race

According to Estadio Deportivo, Tottenham have entered the bidding to sign the French midfielder, and they are ‘very serious’ about getting the deal done.

They need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the Frenchman could prove to be the ideal acquisition. He has the physicality and technical attributes to do well in English football, and he could be an important player for Tottenham.

They will be able to offer him Champions League football for the upcoming season, and they have an ambitious project as well. Regular football in England could bring out the best in him and help him fulfil his potential.

Tottenham need quality signings

Tottenham managed to win a trophy last season, and they will look to build on it. They will look to bounce back after a disappointing league campaign where they finished close to the relegation zone. It will be interesting to see if they can bring in the right additions and get off to a good start.

The midfielder is valued at €20 million, and Tottenham have the resources to get the deal done. Atletico Madrid were expected to wrap up the move by now, but they have not been able to do so. It remains to be seen whether the London club can hijack the move now.

The 23-year-old is still quite young, and he could improve further with coaching and experience. He could develop into a key player for the club with the right guidance.

The opportunity to move to England can be quite exciting for most players, and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham can convince him to join the club.

Tottenham Hotspur wants to sign the Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo during the summer transfer window.

According to a report from Fichajes, Tottenham have the most serious interest in the versatile South American defender out of all clubs in England. It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done to sign the Uruguayan.

Tottenham could use Ronald Araujo

The player is unlikely to be a cheap acquisition, and he could prove to be an excellent addition. He has demonstrated his quality in Spain, and he possesses the physicality and technical attributes necessary to excel in the Premier League as well. He is a versatile defender capable of operating centrally as well as in the full-back roles. Araujo will help Tottenham improve defensively, and he will add more control and comp to the distribution from the deep as well.

Barcelona are going through financial difficulties, and they could sanction his departure if a suitable offer is presented. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham come forward with an official offer to sign the player. If he leaves Barcelona, moving to the Premier League could be an exciting opportunity. Araujo is in the prime years of his career, and he will look to test himself against top-class players in the Premier League.

Regular football in England could help him develop further as well. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.

Tottenham need quality signings

Tottenham will look to build on their success from last season and fight for trophies once again. They have secured Champions League qualification, and it will be interesting to see if they can finish in the top four in the upcoming season.

They will need quality players at their disposal in order to do well in the coming season, and Araujo has the quality to make an instant impact.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi during the summer transfer window.

He’s in the final year of his contract with Crystal Palace, and they are under pressure to sell him. They are demanding €50 million for the defender as per Fichajes, and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham are willing to pay up.

Guehi is a player in demand

They have already expressed interest in signing the player, and they will face competition from Chelsea and Newcastle. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham are ready to pay the asking price. They need a quality central defender, and the 25-year-old will help them improve. Guehi has been described as an ‘absolute gem’ in the past.

He has shown his quality in the Premier League consistently, and he helped Crystal Palace win the FA Cup last season. He will look to try out a bigger challenge now and fight for league titles. The move to Tottenham could be ideal for him. It could be the ideal step up in his career. They will be able to offer him Champions League football and the platform to fight for trophies.

They managed to win the UEFA Europa League season, and they need to keep improving the squad if they want to win more trophies.

Marc Guehi asking price could be an issue

However, the asking price could be an issue. €50 million for a player will be available on a free transfer next summer might come across as too expensive. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can convince the Eagles to accept a reduced fee.

Under normal circumstances, paying €50 million for a player of his quality and experience would be ideal. However, his contract situation has to be considered. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.

That was a fine strike from Pape Matar Sarr, who was quite the live wire for Tottenham, achieving a 95% passing accuracy, in addition to his fine, instinctive strike.

One concern had to be Brennan Johnson, who served up the sort of appearance that was glossed over last term, with plenty of goals. Just 4 touches in his 28 minutes, and Frank, unlike Postecoglou, didn’t suffer it. The former Nottingham Forest player needs to buck his ideas up.

A fine win, and just what the doctor ordered. Next up are Newcastle United.

A solid result for Thomas Frank in his first North London Derby, albeit played under unusual circumstances in South East Asia, as opposed to England’s capital city.

One might be right in suspecting that the Premier League will have taken note of the success of the initiative, and we may see this idea revisited in the future as part of the division’s fixture list.

Spurs got little wrong against a fierce rival, and the goal from Pape Matar Sarr was a joy to behold.

We face Newcastle United in Korea on Sunday (noon UK) before our final pre-season match against FC Bayern in Munich on Thursday, 7 August (5:30 pm UK).

Then it’s to Udine, Italy, to face PSG in the UEFA Super Cup on 13 August (8 pm UK) before our Premier League opener against Burnley at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 16 August (3 pm UK).

Transcript of the press conference

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And just on the numbers tonight,

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very delighted to announce a new record for a live attendance at a Hong Kong

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football match,

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Two days ago, three days ago, 49,704.

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So for our total attendance over two matches, 99,679.

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Huge thanks to all the clubs and the Hong Kong Football Festival.

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Now let’s throw it to the room.

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Thank you all.

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Thomas, well done.

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To the front row, please.

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Hi Thomas, congratulations.

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Your first North London derby win.

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I mean,

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we’ve seen a lot of videos of the team doing this real kind of defensive work,

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kind of throwing each other around,

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trying to stop the ball games and mini goals,

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things like that.

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How much does that kind of a match like this, the rewards are kind of reaped?

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Yeah, that’s very, very pleasing, of course, because…

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I think I’ve also been very clear this was not friendly.

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It felt like a competitive match.

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I think if you saw it, it was competitive.

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If you played in, it was very competitive.

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But some of the bits we’ve been working hard on is the combination of the defensive

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organization.

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So high pressure, middle and low.

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So there are clear principles,

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but also that desire to keep a clean sheet because that makes you have a big

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opportunity for winning football matches.

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Just going to ask you about that goal as well.

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Pat Matassar’s goal.

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What did you make of it?

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An unbelievable goal.

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Fantastic.

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Fantastic.

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Well taken.

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All the credit to Papa.

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He’s impressed me, I must admit.

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He’s been really good in the last four weeks.

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Hi, Thomas.

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You just mentioned that it wasn’t friendly.

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It was a very competitive game.

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So how big a moment is this for the team psychologically?

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I think for the team, we are building together.

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I think this was,

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you know,

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all the positive results or performances you can get just reinforce the messages we

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try to get into the players and the team fielded.

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And I think that desire to defend was good, I think, in general.

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I think first half in general, we played a very good first half overall.

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Second half, I felt we defended a bit too much.

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But that was good.

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And then I think as I said, pieces were good as well.

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I think we defended very well, but also very dangerous.

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I noticed in the first half that you and Justin were calling players over a lot

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during breaks in play and giving them instructions.

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Just wondered what you could tell us, what you were actually telling them.

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There was a few different bits that could be in our phase one building up,

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maybe with Mickey a little bit lower,

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so there was an out ball that way,

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or it could be when we went a little bit longer,

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Lubitschers should be a little bit higher,

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so small tactical instructions.

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Hi Thomas,

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this trip was arranged before you came to the club,

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so if the club come to you next season and say,

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would you consider Hong Kong for pre-season again,

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what would your response be?

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Yeah, definitely.

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It’ll be a yes.

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I’ll definitely consider that.

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I think everyone who have arranged this has been top.

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Just either sell out tonight,

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fantastic fans,

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everyone making it feel like an extremely competitive match.

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It was very important for everyone.

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So all the things that had to be arranged well, it’s just been perfect.

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So, yeah, very pleased.

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How is it as an environment in terms of preparing for a season as well,

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in terms of performance,

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so the facilities you have and everything that goes with it?

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I think that’s been good.

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Very good hotel.

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The training pitch has been good, which is important.

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And then, of course, the stadium pitch here in the stadium.

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Hi, Thomas.

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Just wanted to ask you,

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just being out here and experiencing a game of that magnitude and just being around

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the city and seeing the fans and things,

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does it sort of help you,

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I don’t know,

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acclimatise to the job you’ve taken on,

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just the sort of size of it,

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the magnitude of it?

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Yeah, definitely.

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I think I have a good idea, but you don’t really know before you step into it.

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And I think see how important it is for the fans.

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You know, all the fans that are waiting every day for us in the morning and in the evening.

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The fans that came to the Open training, the fans that were here at the game.

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You understand more and more,

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first and foremost,

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how big a club Tottenham is and also the importance of the club.

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Sorry, I’m going to try to ask one more.

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You’ve spoken before about Mohamed Koudas’ unpredictability.

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Now that you’ve worked with him for a few weeks,

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just wanted you to tell us a little bit more about him and in a game like this,

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what he kind of offers to the team.

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Yeah, I think he was really good today, Koudas.

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I think his hold-up play and taking care of the ball,

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getting out of tricky situations,

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his one-on-one skills,

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creating opportunities for the team,

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I think was top class.

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Yeah.

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And on top of that, I think he’s working extremely hard.

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There was one recovery run from a set piece where he was sprinting all the way back.

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I can’t remember which one Arsenal player it was.

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And then won the ball back.

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And that just helped the team so much.

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So he will make a lot of the fans be very excited with his offensive actions.

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And he will also help the team defensively.

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Sorry Thomas, just one quick one.

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Dominic Solanke, how close is he to coming back?

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It’s getting closer.

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You’ll see if it’s close enough for Newcastle.

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If not, I’m positive for Bayern.

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Hi Thomas,

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if it’s okay I just want to ask you about one,

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he’s an Arsenal player now,

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but Christian Norgard,

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so we had a big embrace with him at full time.

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How happy are you to see him kind of getting this opportunity with the Champions

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League club and are you surprised at all that he’s made that step?

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No, he’s a little bit emotional.

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I’ve known him since he was 15 and I think he’s 31 now and I’ve been coaching him

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So I can say that I know him pretty well.

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So this is the first time I played against him and he probably played for me more than…

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So it was a bit strange to see him in the other team.

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He’s a top player.

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I understand why Arsenal went for him.

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I’m so happy that he got this great opportunity late in his career.

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Hello, Thomas.

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After the game is over,

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when the sports players greeting with the fans,

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there was a moment that Romero putting the armband on Son’s arm.

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Actually, I saw that.

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And then you said that before you didn’t decide anything about captaincy yet.

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So was there any update or is it still TBC?

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Yeah, that is to be confirmed.

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I haven’t taken a decision yet,

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so I like to understand the group and the players a little bit more.

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I know I need to make a decision before the first official game against PSG in the

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Super Cup,

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and of course I will do that.

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So it’s natural that both Romeo and Son are captains, so I kept it like it was.

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Great, ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much.

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Thank you very much, Tomas.

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Safe travels.

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Thank you, guys.

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Thank you very much.