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ROBBIE KEANE has urged Spurs to sign Jack Grealish - because he is “a real Tottenham player”.

England star Grealish, 29, has no future at Manchester City after being frozen out by Pep Guardiola.

Everton are among the clubs considering a move for the former £100million man, but former Spurs man Keane wants his old club to win the race.

Speaking to bookmakers betway, the 44-year-old said: “I love Jack.

“I think he’s a wonderful football player, and he’s a real Tottenham player with the way he plays and moves on the pitch.

“I really think that he could fit into the Tottenham team, whether he plays on the left, as a high No. 8 or as a No. 10. I’d definitely be hoping for that move to happen.”

Keane, who is manager of Hungarian side Ferencvaros, believes Spurs need at least “two or three” new signings, prioritising a holding midfielder.

Should Cristian Romero leave, then another centre-back would also be on Keane’s shopping list.

Thomas Frank wants another winger and is very keen on both Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace and his old Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo, who netted 20 goals last season.

Former Liverpool and Leeds star Keane added: “Bryan Mbeumo is one who I think could come and fit in well.

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“He’s had a good season, scored some goals and got some assists, and now has teams like Man Utd looking at him.

"I’d expect him to do very well at Spurs.”

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MANCHESTER UNITED are set to undergo huge change during the summer transfer window.

And the club have made initial contact for the star signing of Viktor Gyokeres this summer!

Weeks after beating United in the Europa League final, Spurs are looking to deal another blow to Utd, as they attempt to HIJACK their move for Bryan Mbeumo.

Elsewhere, Rasmus Hojlund is not thinking about leaving the club this summer despite links to Italy.

In other news, Jadon Sancho is a potential target for Al-Hilal.

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Follow ALL of the latest news, rumours and updates from Old Trafford below...

Academy star's emotional goodbye

Outgoing centre-back Jack Kingdon has thanked everyone associated with United.

Kingdon was one of ten players released on Monday, and one of the six academy stars on the list.

He spent five years at United after joining the club as a 15-year-old from Morecambe.

The centre-back, who will turn 20 in November, was a regular fixture for the club's Under-18s and Under-21s during his time at Old Trafford.

Defensive reinforcements

United have joined a host of clubs looking at Udinese defender Oumar Solet.

The Mirror claims that Juventus, West Ham, Inter Milan and Napoli have also been watching the French centre-back this summer.

Udinese are thought to want more than £30m for their defender.

Gyokeres 'furious' with Sporting

According to reports, Viktor Gyokeres has been left "furious" with Sporting because the club have been demanding €80m (£67m) for him.

Previously, Sporting agreed that they would ask for £50m plus £8m in add-ons this summer.

The Swedish striker has allegedly removed Sporting's name from his Instagram bio.

Semenyo interest

United remain admirers of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo.

Tottenham have also stepped up their interest in the player.

Semenyo is also on the list at Liverpool this summer and is believed to favour playing for a Champions League club.

Elsewhere, United had a bid rejected for Brentford ace Bryan Mbeumo.

They are expected to follow up with another offer.

Bayern drop Kim Min-jae price

Kim Min-jae is attracting interest from Liverpool, Newcastle United and Chelsea, cites Caught Offside.

Bayern’s asking price for Kim has dropped from around €50 million to more like €35 million.

Football 365 also reports that Man United are one of the six 'offered' the North Korean defender.

Min-jae has fallen down the centre-back pecking order in Bavaria since arriving from Napoli in 2023, with Eric Dier usurping him in the ranks amongst Vincent Kompany and his coaches.

Bayern drop Kim Min-jae price

Long-time Man United target Kim Min-jae is attracting interest from Liverpool, Newcastle United and Chelsea.

Bayern’s asking price for Kim has dropped from around €50 million to more like €35 millon.

Football 365 cites that Man United are also one of the teams ‘offered’ the North Korean defender.

After a Scudetto-winning season with Napoli in 2023, Min-jae moved to Bayern with promise and expectation but has failed to live up to the desired level in his two seasons at the club, with Eric Dier usurping him in the centre-back ranks amongst Vincent Kompany and his coaches.

Post/pre-season preparations underway for Heaven

Talking about Ayden Heaven...

The Man United centre-back may not be on the training ground, but is still getting in his work when he can.

After picking up a serious leg injury in March, Heaven was able to recover towards the end of the season and join the team on their post-season tour to Asia.

The former Arsenal academy player has enjoyed a relatively productive season at Old Trafford and will look to build on that in Ruben Amorim's first full season in charge.

Man United needs and wants

After Bryan Mbeumo, Man United still want to sign a striker, a centre midfielder and a goalkeeper, the Guardian reports.

As we've bought to you today, Gyokeres and Ter Stegen are the latest names being linked to the forward and goalkeeper position, respectively.

Whilst, the midfield targets remain unknown.

Other reports have stated that the club is aware of needed reinforcement at the centre-back area, with the security of options aside from Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Ayden Heaven, undecided.

Man United make Gyokeres approach

Manchester United have made an initial bid for Sporting attacker Viktor Gyokeres, according to similar Sky Sports News sources that have reported on Mbeumo.

United are exploring the terms of a possible agreement.

Having managed Gyokeres at Sporting, head coach Ruben Amorim has a great deal of respect for him.

Regardless of what happens to Rasmus Hjolund, United is still looking for a striker.

The Danish international stated that he will compete for his spot next season and has no plans to leave the team despite links to Inter.

Man United 'optimistic' on Mbeumo deal

Manchester United are expected to go back in with an improved offer for Bryan Mbeumo and remain optimistic a deal can be struck, Dharmesh Sheth of Sky states.

Despite reports suggesting Thomas Frank will try and tempt Bryan Mbeumo to go to Spurs if he takes over as their new head coach, it’s understood the player wants to join United.

Released list

OFFICIAL: Man United confirm nine players will leave the club as free agents this summer, with goalkeeper Tom Heaton in talks over a new contract.

Christian Eriksen

Jonny Evans

Hubert Graczyk

Jack Kingdon

Victor Lindelof

Sam Murray

Tom Myles

James Nolan

Tom Wooster

Ter Stegen demanding payoff to facilitate exit

More from the developing Ter Stegen news...

The German international is demanding that Barcelona pay up his entire salary of €42M to leave the club, Diario SPORT reports.

His contract runs out in 2028, but Barça only want to pay him one-year's salary to terminate his deal.

Man United fans have been here before, as the story below will testify to.

'I will sign a new contract' - De Jong

Given that his current contract with Barcelona is about to expire next summer, midfielder Frenkie de Jong is certain he will sign a new one with the team.

“I think I will sign a new contract, but you can never say that with a hundred per cent certainty. If everything goes well, then it will happen,” the United target told Dutch outlet Voetbalzone.

“They want it and I want it, so normally you can work it out.”

Ter Stegen under United consideration

According to TEAMtalk via ESPN, Manchester United is considering a deal for Marc-André ter Stegen, the long-term goalkeeper for Barcelona.

Following André Onana's recent problems in goal, the team is reportedly looking into other keeper alternatives.

TeamTalk claims that Chelsea is also monitoring Ter Stegen, who just made his first-team comeback at Barça after a protracted injury absence.

Since joining the Spanish team in 2014, Ter Stegen has played in 291 La Liga games.

Palhinha intrest

Head coach Rúben Amorim wants to add a midfield player this summer, even though United's first priority has been to acquire new offensive players.

Matheus Cunha has joined, and Bryan Mbeumo should follow shortly.

According to reports from late last week, the club had expressed interest in João Palhinha, the defensive midfielder for Bayern Munich and another player from Portugal's Nations Legaue-winning team.

He did not, however, appear in the final.

The midfielder who Bayern acquired from Fulham for £46 million last summer is reportedly being pursued by United, but they are ready to let him go for £25 million because he was unable to adjust in Germany under Vincent Kompany.

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Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot have won a trophy!

Despite their dismal club season, the Portuguese pair were triumphant in the Nations League as Fernandes captained Portugal to a win on penalties against Spain after Cristano Ronaldo went off after his equaliser in the second half.

Premier League rivals circle around Garnacho uncertainty

TyC Sports journalist Gastón Edul has produced a stunning revelation on Alejandro Garnacho's future.

In a talkshow stream interview, Edul said:"There are two Premier League teams that showed interest in him. Which ones? Chelsea and Arsenal."

Saudi chase Sancho

Jadon Sancho is wanted by Al-Hilal after missing out on Victor Osimhen, Foot Mercato states.

The English winger has had his obligated buy clause not taken up by Chelsea, and returns to Manchester United under a cloud of uncertainty.

Donnarumma in Manchester sights

Renovation is firmly underway for both Premier sides in Manchester as the pair looks to revamp his squad after respective underwhelming season.

City are in talks with numerous players after a busy winter window as the same intention continues into the summer.

Whilst, United have gone into full-rebuild mode: no one is safe and every market opportunity will be considered.

Gianluigi Donnarumma is set for talks with PSG over a new contract amid interest from Manchester United and Manchester City, L’Équipe reports.

The Champions League winning goalkeeper contract in Paris expires next summer.

All eyes on United, not Inter says Højlund

Rasmus Højlund's stagnated second season at Old Trafford has caught significant scrutiny.

Højlund, 22, notched four goals in the Premier League - which is down on his league tally from his debut season the year prior.

The Dane striker says he is not thinking about leaving Manchester United, despite being linked with a move to Inter Milan, talkSPORT states.

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Ronaldo in tears

Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo scored and then broke down in tears as Portugal won the Nations League.

CR7 scored a 61st minute equaliser to make the score 2-2 against Spain.

It eventually forced penalties and Portugal won 5-3, with Alvaro Morata the only player to miss in the shootout.

Ronaldo could not watch the spot-kicks, hiding behind ex-United pal Diogo Dalot.

And when Ruben Neves converted the winner, the 40-year-old collapsed to the ground in tears.

Donna summer move may be hot stuff

PSG hero Gianluigi Donnarumma is amazingly being linked with interest from Manchester United, Man City or Real Madrid.

That's the claim tonight amid reports the new Champions League winners have made their first-choice keeper a take-it-or-leave-it offer to extend his contract.

Donnarumma, 26, is one of PSG's star men and has already won 73 Italian caps.

French outlet L’Equipe say the former AC Milan ace has been discussing a possible move to the Prem with his Azzurri squad-mates.

The two United giants have been mentioned, but Real are also said to be monitoring the situation.

Donnarumma certainly didn't quell speculation after PSG's 5-0 final romp against Inter Milan.

He said: “New deal or leaving? We will see what happens… I don't know."

Red Devils 'eye Samu'

Samu Aghebowa is emerging as a potential strike target for Manchester United.

Bryan Mbeumo and Viktor Gyokepres are the frontmen most tipped as options to follow in Wolves attacker Matheus Cunha.

But CaughtOffside claim Porto's twice-capped Spaniard Aghebowa, 21, is now a serious target for Premier League giants.

And that reportedly includes Ruben Amorim's United.

'Cunha & Mbeumo' ' ideal for Red Devils

An Old Trafford legend claims Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are perfect for Manchester United's shake-up.

Brazil attacker Cunha has arrived from Wolves, while United are reportedly battling Tottenham for Brentford striker Mbeumo.

Former England and Red Devils defender Gary Pallister believes the duo's top-flight pedigree is ideal - after Prem newcomers like Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have struggled.

Palister told compare.bet: "Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha are both fantastic players.

"Manchester United haven’t had that threat up front with both Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee having their struggles.

"Mbeumo and Cunha have already done it in the Premier League and they know exactly what it’s all about.

"The size of the club might need acclimatising to, but they're ready made for the Premier League.

They're well aware of everything that's going to be expected of them... and it's probably just what United need right now to give them a threat."

MANOR SOLOMON is set to be given a second chance at Tottenham.

The Israeli winger, 25, has become a forgotten man in N17 after spending the season on loan at Leeds.

But he proved to be a huge hit at Elland Road, netting ten goals in 41 appearances as he helped the Whites to promotion back to the Premier League.

Leeds are keen to sign him permanently, while there are believed to be other suitors in the Premier League interested in Solomon’s services.

But SunSport understands the North Londoners are minded to bring him back into the first-team fold over pre-season with the ambition of keeping him next season.

That is despite all the uncertainty around the managerial position at Tottenham.

Former Fulham loanee Solomon joined Tottenham on a free transfer in 2023.

That is after he left Shakhtar Donetsk following Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine the year before.

His first campaign was blighted by a hamstring injury, limiting him to just six Spurs appearances.

Solomon's last game for Tottenham was back in September 30, 2023.

Now everyone at Spurs are currently waiting with baited breath over whether Daniel Levy will back or sack boss Ange Postecoglou.

It is understood the latter is more likely, despite the Aussie delivering Spurs their first trophy in 17 years with last month’s Europa League triumph.

Thomas Frank and Marco Silva, of West London rivals Brentford and Fulham respectively, are among the candidates to succeed Postecoglou if he is sacked.

TOTTENHAM have confirmed five senior team stars are leaving the club.

Four senior team stars will not be continuing at the club beyond this summer, while another is seeing his loan transfer to another club be made permanent.

The first of these departures is 37-year-old reserve goalkeeper Fraser Forster, who joined the club in 2022 from Southampton.

He has played 34 times for the north London club, including 13 times this season.

Sergio Reguilon is also leaving the club after joining them in 2020.

The Spaniard has been on loan with Atletico Madrid, Manchester United and most recently, Brentford last season during his time at Spurs.

Overall the 28-year-old played 73 times for the club, scoring twice and assisting nine goals.

Goalkeeper Alfie Whiteman came through the club's academy but only ever made one appearance for the first team - a Europa League win over Ludogorets in November 2020.

The 26-year-old has had two loan spells with Swedish side Degerfors IF.

Meanwhile, the club have opted against making Timo Werner's loan transfer from RB Leipzig into a permanent deal.

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The 29-year-old initially joined them on a six-month loan before coming back for the full duration of this season.

However, the ex-Chelsea ace only managed three goals and seven assists in 41 games, with his last game for Spurs coming off the bench in a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City before being frozen out by manager Ange Postecoglou.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will also be saying goodbye to Spurs officially as his loan to Marseille which started last summer becomes a permanent transfer.

In addition to the senior team departures, six players in the development squad - Will Andiyapan, Archie Baptiste, Jahziah Linton, Maxwell McKnight, Max Robson and Jaden Williams - will be leaving at the end of their contracts while Elliot Krasniqi leaves after the end of his three-year scholarship.

Timileyin Adekunle, Dante Orr and Charlie Warren from the Under-18 squad are also leaving.

However, there is one arrival of note to speak of in loanee Kevin Danso, whose move from RC Lens has now been made permanent in a £21million deal.

A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted the outcome of tonight's Europa League final.

Manchester United and Tottenham are set to do battle in Bilbao in a crunch clash with huge implications for both sides.

The Premier League duo have each endured woeful domestic campaigns, languishing 16th and 17th and respectively.

Tonight's match offers a huge shot of redemption, with either Bruno Fernandes or Son Heung-min set to lift the famous trophy.

The Red Devils are hoping to add extra silverware to their bustling cabinet, having won the FA Cup last season.

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Spurs, meanwhile, are aiming to end their painful 17-year drought - with Son particularly desperate to mark 10 years in North London with the first trophy of his club career.

Ahead of the game, boffins and brainiacs over at AceOdds have built a supercomputer to crunch the numbers and determine the most likely outcome.

The egghead formula has simulated the outcome 1,000 times.

And it has worked out that Spurs are most likely to run out 2-1 winners.

Such an outcome would see Ange Postecoglou's second season prophecy come true.

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The Aussie vowed last September: "I'll correct myself - I don't usually win things, I always win things in my second year. Nothing's changed.

"I've said it now. I don't say things unless I believe them."

Tottenham's last trophy was the 2008 League Cup, with Jonathan Woodgate's extra time header seeing off Chelsea at Wembley.

Under several different managers they have since lost four cup finals without scoring a goal.

Their most recent final came in 2021, when they lost 1-0 to Manchester City in the League Cup under Ryan Mason.

Tottenham have won all three of their meetings with Man Utd this season.

The North Londoners won 3-0 against Erik ten Hag's beleaguered side last September at Old Trafford.

Spurs followed that up with a dramatic 4-3 League Cup triumph in December, in which Son scored an "Olimpico" - a goal straight from a corner.

The Lilywhites most recently beat United 1-0 in a low-key league affair in February.

Opta's supercomputer has struggled to split the two sides.

They have made Spurs very slight favourites, giving them a 50.3 per cent chance of winning.

WITH 80,000 fans heading to Bilbao and millions more glued to TV sets, the Europa League final is one of the biggest sporting events of the year.

And there's plenty at stake as Tottenham face off against Manchester United tonight in the much anticipated match.

The winning team could receive up to £54.4million and will earn a place in the Champions League for next season.

It's a dream ticket for the victorious team, and they'll be cheered on all the way by their glamorous wives and girlfriends.

The supporting stars are a talented bunch themselves and have proved to be true keepers in the lads’ lives.

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We take a look at some of the stunning Manchester United and Spurs WAGs who might make you take your eye off the ball - from a star philanthropist to the daughter of a mayor.

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Claudia Pinto and Diogo Dalot

Claudia Pinto, 25, is engaged to Portugese full-back Diogo Dalot, 26, and they have a one-year-old daughter.

The pair, who have been dating since 2020, regularly post loved-up snaps on social media.

Claudia joined Dalot in Italy when he spent a year with AC Milan during 2020.

Earlier this month she posted snaps from her glamorous hen party online.

The WAG appears to live the life of luxury and keeps fans up to date with her regular outfit and make-up Instagram posts.

Fern Hawkins and Harry Maguire

Science graduate and former physiotherapist Fern has been married to Harry since 2022 but they met when they were just 18 years old.

The pair have two daughters, Lillie Saint Maguire, six, and Piper Rose, four. Last year entrepreneur Fern decided to open her own florist.

She targeted the celebrity party market and even named her business venture after her daughters - The Saint Rose Floristry.

Loyal Fern, 30, previously spoke out in support of her husband, 32, after he was arrested in Mykonos following a drunken bust-up outside a nightclub in August 2020.

She slammed "lying" Greek cops for trying to ruin the Man United defender's “reputation”.

Melanie Kamayou and Andre Onana

Melanie Kamayou, 29, is a pharmacist doctor and businesswoman, acting as co-chair of the Andre Onana Foundation.

Melanie and goalkeeper Andre Onana, 29, married in 2023 after first being spotted together in 2019.

She was left devastated after being robbed of her £62,000 Hermes Birkin bag and a Rolex watch outside a restaurant in Alderley Edge, Cheshire earlier this year.

The pair still look loved-up and support each other on and off the pitch, with Melanie travelling across four different countries to watch Onana play.

The social media star and model has been in the stands supporting Onana at Ajax in the Netherlands,Inter Milan in Italy, Manchester United and away on international duty forCameroon.

Anouska Santos and Luke Shaw

Anouska Santos, 28, owns an accessories brand, Treats Studios, and is good friends with influencer and former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague.

While Anouska is a familiar face among the Premier League WAGs, she and boyfriend Luke Shaw keep a very private relationship but have been posting together on social media since 2017.

The pair have three children - a boy, four, and two girls, one and two.

Anouska recently jetted to Germany to support England star Luke, 29, and fans were quick to compliment her flawless outfit.

Maja Nilsson and Victor Lindelof

Maja Nilsson, 25, and Swedish defender Victor Lindelof, 30, tied the knot in 2018 and Maja has since been dubbed the Premier League's hottest Wag, with fans calling her the “finest of the finest”.

Maja is a keen influencer and fashion entrepreneur, with more than 250,000 followers on Instagram.

She recently starred on the cover of a glossy magazine and showed off her flawless bump as she is currently pregnant with the pair’s third child.

Sadly the family experienced a horrific break-in during 2022 and Maja was forced to lock herself and her children in a room after intruders broke into their home.

Anna Mariana and Casemiro

Anna Mariana Casemiro, 35, is a Brazilian makeup artist and shares two children with the United midfielder.

It was rumoured in 2023 that Casemiro had been cheating on his wife for years, but Anna hit back on social media.

She said: “Oh man, really? Best to investigate your sources first, I just look around and know it's not him.”

The pair got together in 2011 and tied the knot three years later.

Anna made headlines last year for defending her husband on Instagram after his performance during a clash against Liverpool was criticised.

She swiftly posted a picture of Casemiro’s trophy cabinet - reminding fans of his talents.

Ana Pinho and Bruno Fernandes

Ana and United captain Bruno, both 30, are childhood sweethearts and got together at just 17 years old.

Bruno has since revealed that Ana used to pay for the pair’s dates as he was broke as a teenager.

He wrote online: "Ana has been with me on this ride since we were 16, 17, 18 years old.

“We met as teenagers, and when we first started dating, I wasn't making any money as a footballer, and she had a nice job working as a futsal referee on the weekends.”

The couple met in their hometown of Boavista and they share a daughter, seven, and a son, four.

Sabrina Kvist Jensen and Christian Eriksen

Trained hairdresser Sabrina has been in a relationship with midfielder Christian since 2016 and they have a young son called Alfie.

Sabrina worked for a clothing company when they first moved to the UK.

The Danish couple prefer to keep a low profile, but Christian has previously spoken out about how tricky life on the go is for his girlfriend.

He said: "You have to learn how to cope physically and mentally, but I can handle the pressure and the demands because I live seven days a week for my job.

“That is very tough for my girlfriend. Of course, I would like to go out in the city with her and friends, but it just doesn't fit in with playing in England.”

In June 2021, Christian collapsed on the pitch after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 game against Finland. Distraught Sabrina thought he had died and leapt over the barriers to run to his side.

She was comforted by Leicester City's Kaspar Schmeichel who made a beeline for her.

Kaspar's dad Peter said: “He said that Christian is breathing. She actually thought that he’d passed away, and just to confirm that (he was breathing) he went back to be absolutely sure that he wasn’t saying anything that was out of order."

Eva Garcia and Alejandro Garnacho

Popular influencer Eva, 20, has over 600,000 followers on Instagram and has been with Argentinian winger Alejandro Garnacho, 20, since 2021.

The pair are both from Spain and share a young son, Enzo, and Eva is also a co-owner of a jewellery store.

Rumours flew when Eva allegedly unfollowed her partner on Instagram last year after she gave birth, but the pair have recently been posting snaps of their happy family.

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Kennedy Alexa and James Maddison

Kennedy, 30, and Spurs midfielder James, 28, are parents to three young children and have been together for five years.

The English-American model has a keen fan base with whom she regularly shares stunning outfit posts on social media.

The pair went public with their relationship in 2020 but tend to keep it on the down-low.

Kennedy gave birth to twins in 2023 and was later championed by mums online for showing off her stretch marks.

Mackenzie Medlock and Lucas Bergvall

Swedish social media influencer Mackenzie has over 20,000 followers on Instagram and loves sharing their luxe lifestyle on social media.

The teen couple are fairly new to the public eye and Mackenzie had to turn off comments on her Instagram last year, after Barcelona fans got angry due to Lucas turning down the Catalan club.

Lucas, 19, plays as a midfielder for Spurs.

Karen Romero and Cristian Romero

Karen, 25, is from Argentina and has worked as a human resources manager. Unlike other WAGs, her social media is private.

She met Argentinian centre-back Cristian Romero, 27, in 2018 and they have two children, Lucy and Valentino.

Cristian shared an adorable video in 2023 which showed him jokingly teaching his young son football, with fans going wild for the rare glimpse at their family life.

Ioana Stan and Radu Dragusin

Architecture student Ioana regularly shares romantic snaps online with her footballer boyfriend Radu Dragusin, 23.

She too is from Romania and is the daughter of Gabriel Stan, the former deputy mayor of Constanta in the country.

The pair have reportedly been dating since 2020, and Ioana has moved to England with Radu while he plays for the north London club.

Indira Ampiot and Mathy Tel

French beauty queen Indira, 20, has been dating 19-year-old forward Mathys Tel, 20, since December 2024.

Indira was crowned Miss France in 2023 and went on to compete in Miss Universe the following year.

She also has a degree in communications and the blossoming love story has caught the attention of fans online.

Mathys Tel is also from France and is on loan from Bundesliga club Bayern Munich. He plays for the French U21 national team.

SON HEUNG-MIN contacted police after a man and woman attempted to blackmail him in South Korea, according to reports.

The Tottenham star was allegedly approached by a woman claiming she was pregnant with his child.

A Seoul police station confirmed it had arrested a woman in her 20s on suspicion of extortion.

A man has also been arrested on suspicion of attempted extortion, with the pair claimed to have approached Son demanding money in exchange for staying silent, according to Yonhap News.

Son, 32, does not have a wife or child, and he reportedly contacted police to file a complaint last week.

The pair reportedly attempted to extract several hundred million Korean won from the Tottenham ace.

Son's legal team revealed the woman claimed she fell pregnant with his child last June.

Son has previously dated Korean pop stars Bang Min-ah and Yoo So-young, but he stated he had no plans to settle down until he has retired from football.

He said in 2019: "My father says this and I agree, as well.

"When you marry, the number one will be family, wife and kids, and then football.

"I want to make sure that while I play at the top level, football can be number one.

"You don’t know how long you can play at the top level. When you retire, or when you are 33 or 34, you can still have a long life with your family."

WEST HAM’S season has fallen so flat they cannot even get up for the visit of their biggest rival.

The Hammers and a much-changed Tottenham played out one of the feeblest London derbies in living memory.

There was no spark, no fight and not even a full-house in the stands.

Graham Potter’s side have nothing to play for, but the fact he cannot get them going for this game – especially after a run of seven without a win beforehand – is cause for concern.

Ange Postecoglou, on the other hand, will be glad to have avoided a record 20th defeat of the season and safely navigated their way past an awkward game between two European semi-finals.

The Aussie made eight changes from Thursday night’s win and would have just wanted the afternoon to pass without incident.

And beyond Jarrod Bowen, whose goal cancelled out Wilson Odobert’s opener, West Ham did nothing to trouble their rivals.

Potter had irked some home fans by wishing Spurs well in Europe ahead of this game and at times his players rolled out the red carpet for them.

For a sense of the apathy which has engulfed West Ham this season, you only needed to look in the stands here.

Tottenham at home is traditionally the biggest game of the year at the London Stadium – but there were empty seats everywhere you looked.

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It made for another flat atmosphere early on, only livened up by the boos which followed Tottenham’s comical goal.

Max Kilman, a £40million signing last summer, twice tried to clear the ball but kicked it straight at Mathys Tel – allowing the Frenchman to square for Odobert to score his first Premier League goal for Spurs.

There was little in the way of quality on display from either side, though the one person who has been reliable for West Ham this season stood up again.

Bowen has been the Hammers’ only effective player for the majority of the season and applied another cool finish to make the most of some sloppy Spurs defending.

Mohammed Kudus spread the ball wide to Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

Allowed to move forwards, the right-back picked out Bowen’s run – something no Spurs defender had managed – allowing the England man to square up Gugilelmo Vicario and roll it through his legs.

It offered West Ham a reminder that Tottenham have been almost as soft a touch as themselves all season.

But for the most part, the Hammers were too disjointed to make chances count, and were keen on handing out encouragement at the other end too.

Jean-Clair Todibo took a swing and a miss at a clearance while Lucas Paqueta rolled a simple pass straight to Richarlison, starting a move which almost led to a second for Spurs.

Paqueta and Kudus both looked ineffective, as did Niclas Fullkrug – back in the side for the first time since calling his side “s***” last month.

The hard work for West Ham was being done by Bowen and Wan-Bissaka, trying to force space down the right.

Though that left gaps, one of which Tel slipped into and drew a save from Alphonse Areola at the near post.

Bowen was trying to push his side ahead, flashing a volley wide of the far post, but too often being undermined by his team-mates.

Paqueta, for a second time, played a simple pass straight to a white shirt which resulted in Aaron Cresswell having to hook behind for a corner.

The Brazilian was having a terrible day, and even started crying after being shown a yellow card for a clear foul on Spurs sub Mikey Moore.

It was another drab day in a poor season for the midfielder, who is still playing under the cloud of an FA investigation into spot-fixing allegations.

Potter made sweeping changes but saw no benefit, while Spurs were simply ticking over now – Pape Sarr having a go from range and just putting one over.

West Ham had no energy or inspiration, Tottenham were happy to save theirs for Thursday.

It was still only Bowen refusing to accept the point for the hosts and the skipper saw a stooping header well saved by Vicario.

James Ward-Prowse had swung in a dangerous free-kick to set up that chance up and also whistled an effort just wide of the post from a dead ball in the dying minutes.

Potter has warned that he is ready to make huge changes to the squad this summer.

It would be hard to argue against selling everyone but Bowen on the evidence of games like this.

BARCELONA legend Xavi is the new favourite to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham should he leave at the end of this season.

Postecoglou, 59, has spoken of feeling like he is in "parallel worlds” as Spurs simultaneously sit 16th in the Premier League whilst also being in the final four of the Europa League.

But, despite the prospect of European glory, their terrible form domestically has caused many Spurs fans to call for him to be sacked.

Postecoglou's side face Bodo/Glimt in their semi-final first leg tonight and have the chance to win a first trophy since the League Cup in 2008.

With the prospect of a 'back door' route into the Champions League, this competition is a lifeline for Postecoglou to save his job.

However, it would not be a surprise if he were to leave anyway come the end of this season after a tumultuous campaign.

There are a substantial list of potential suitors if Postecoglou gets the boot including Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola (6/1) and Fulham’s Marco Silva (6/1) who have both enjoyed successful seasons.

Brentford manager Thomas Frank is also short in the market at 5/1 after yet another impressive season in west London.

But the former Barcelona boss Xavi, 45, has had his odds slashed with BetVictor into 2/1 from 33/1 to be appointed.

Former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino is second favourite at 11/4 to return to the club after being sacked in 2019, the season after he took Spurs to a Champions League final.

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But Pochettino only took over the USA national team last year and will be hoping to lead them into a home World Cup next summer.

Xavi won four Champions League titles and eight La Liga crowns as a player with Barcelona and returned to the club as a manager in 2021.

After retiring as a player in 2019, Xavi managed Al Saad in the Qatar Stars League before his move back to his boyhood club.

He guided Barcelona to a league title in 2022-23, but was sacked by the Catalan giants in 2023 following a disappointing run of results.