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Weston McKennie has continued to be linked with a move to the Premier League after his impressive performances for the United States in the Qatar World Cup ...

Speaking to Online Casio, he said: "If the finances work then Tottenham should definitely be in for McKennie. Antonio Conte's side possess a slight advantage in the race to lure McKennie to north London in Fabio Paratici. After falling down the pecking order at the Juventus Stadium, it seems as though the Old Lady will finally cash in on McKennie next month. [ Brad Friedel](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/weston-mckennie-tottenham-transfer-move-25613689) urged his former side to bring the midfielder to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. McKennie, 24, has been long admired by the two London clubs during his time in Italy but has remained at Juventus. [Spurs ](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/)and [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/) will have to act fast as the story states McKennie's representatives have already spoken to Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa.

HARRY KANE and Heung Min Son have spearheaded Tottenham's attack for several years - but in Dejan Kulusevski they have an absolute star.The Sweden int.

They ended the game with a team of youngsters on the pitch as Conte opted to make a host of changes late on. Gil nearly helped himself to a goal of his own moments later, but was denied by a flying save from Kelly, although more fine play from Kulusevski did see him score just before the break. [Kulusevski](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/dejan-kulusevski/) should have had an assist to his name soon after, but [Djed Spence](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/djed-spence/), another catching the eye, was unable to beat Liam Kelly after being sent through. It took him just two minutes to make a difference at Hotspur Way, capitalising on a loose Motherwell pass before gobbling up the chance with aplomb. And on the evidence of this training ground friendly, he'll be desperate to make up for lost time once the campaign resumes on Boxing Day. [Spurs](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196652/tottenham-hotspur/) fans a glimpse of what they missed when he was out injured in the pre- [World Cup](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/) games against Liverpool and Leeds.

Tottenham have been linked with McKennie since last summer. Indeed, the Juventus midfielder has been one of the most talked about potential signings for Spurs ...

A pundit thinks a Tottenham midfielder will be 'fuming' if the club goes ahead with their reported interest in Juventus man Weston McKennie.

Plus, they don’t have to play many huge matches due to the likes of Hojbjerg, Bentancur and Bissouma usually starting. In addition to those first-choice players, Antonio Conte can also rely on Oliver Skipp and Pape Matar Sarr. According to recent reports in Italy, [Borussia Dortmund want to land the USA international too](https://www.teamtalk.com/tottenham-hotspur/overtaken-bundesliga-giants-paratici-powerless-prevent-e20m-transfer-fail). You can imagine how Bissouma will react to that – he’ll be fuming. “If McKennie joins Spurs, he’ll want guarantees that he is going to play. Tottenham have been admirers of McKennie for some time now.

Chelsea keen on Weston McKennie but face competition from Tottenham - who are reportedly leadnig the race for the USA star.

It will be interesting to see where McKennie wants to go. But, he is likely to be allowed to go in January, if the price is right. Dortmund are in talks to land the midfielder. They want to add McKennie next month – but will face competition from Tottenham, too. But, Boehly is ruthless and has shown so in the transfer market. He has gone on to clock up 91 appearances for Juventus, impressing in Turin.

Football Insider has been told by Kevin Campbell that Tottenham signing Weston McKennie could cause 'unrest' among the club's current midfield options.

“You can accumulate all the players you want, but it’s only going to cause problems in the dressing room. “It’ll just cause unrest in that dressing room.” Kevin Campbell has claimed the signing of Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie will only cause “problems” in the Tottenham dressing room.

WITH Tottenham in action during the World Cup Djed Spence was given a prime opportunity to impress Antonio Conte against Motherwell.Despite fellow rig.

[Dejan Kulusevski](https://www.thesun.ie/who/dejan-kulusevski/). [4-0 win over the Scottish Premiership outfit](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/9876511/tottenham-4-motherwell-0-kulusevski-scores-and-assists/). [Spence](https://www.thesun.ie/who/djed-spence/) was still handed his first start for the club.

Here are our Tottenham player ratings as they lead Motherwell 3-0 at the break in the friendly match at Hotspur Way.

Tottenham have learned that midfield target Weston McKennie will be available for £26million and Juventus are open to losing him in January.

He will hope, if that is the case, McKennie thrives under his management. As such, Tottenham could be the beneficiaries. The midfielder has scored three goals and provided one assist in those games. The Italian manager was previously in charge at Juventus. Dejan Kulusevski has been the best performer, though Rodrigo Bentancur, Ivan Perisic and Cristian Romero all more than pull their weight. Tottenham have been linked with McKennie since last summer.

A pundit thinks a Tottenham midfielder will be 'fuming' if the club goes ahead with their reported interest in Juventus man Weston McKennie.

Inter and Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni confirms he held talks with Antonio Conte's Tottenham in the summer but is happy he didn't leave the Stadio ...

The tendency to run forward was born thanks to him.” “With Conte, we entered the pitch knowing exactly what we had to do. The Italian tactician coached Bastoni for two years at Inter.

Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni has admitted that Tottenham tried to sign him last summer, but is happy that he chose to remain at Inter.

Bastoni then played 41 times in all competitions as the Nerazzurri enjoyed Serie A success in 2020/21, wrestling the title back from Juventus and ending the Bianconeri's nine-year stranglehold on the Scudetto. [Inter](https://www.90min.com/teams/inter)'s first team during the 2019/20 season, with the young defender featuring 33 times in his first full term at San Siro. [here](https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nSIJHXq2xZua0axITJ0Yw) to download or listen to the episode in full!

Antonio Conte coached Alessandro Bastoni during Inter's 2020-21 Scudetto-winning campaign, and the Tottenham boss was keen on a reunion.

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Looked sharp from the off and had a goal just two minutes in when he picked up a loose ball and fired in a low shot past the goalkeeper. He covered plenty of ground and put Spence through for a big chance between Spurs' first two goals in the first half. Switched to the right of the back three after Sayers' exit and headed home a second goal from a Kulusevski corner. He was put through again by Kulusevski in the second half but curled his effort wide from the edge of the box. Picked out Spence with a pinpoint deep cross early in the half before getting on the scoresheet with a low shot after cutting inside from the touchline. "Coaches want to see from the centre-back their ability to move into midfield and be protected.

Reports in Portugal suggest Tottenham are in the hunt for Sporting right-back Pedro Porro.

Spurs have had huge problems at right wing-back this season as Antonio Conte continues to persist with the calamitous Emerson Royal despite the frustrations of Tottenham's agitated fanbase. It's understood Spurs would have to pay the player's release clause - worth £39m - in order to beat any transfer rivals to a deal. Tottenham are reportedly prepared to pay a figure that is close to matching the release clause of Sporting right-back Pedro Porro, according to reports in Portugal.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte will be watching the World Cup final this month with a mixture of pride and concern.

Whichever player appears in the World Cup final on December 18, they will, injury or fatigue aside, naturally become a doubt for that Spurs match six days later unless they decide to come straight back to training at Hotspur Way. [Lloris](https://www.football.london/all-about/hugo-lloris) brought the World Cup trophy back to Hotspur Way after lifting it as France captain in 2018. As long as they can avoid injury, both Cristian Romero and [Ivan Perisic](https://www.football.london/all-about/ivan-perisic) are likely to start in the semi-final on Tuesday night with a place in the final the reward for the victor. It will also present him with one issue though and that is getting the participating player back for club football with Spurs in the Premier League. [Antonio Conte](https://www.football.london/all-about/antonio-conte) will no doubt be as proud as the club will be that they will have at least one representative in the World Cup final. [Spurs](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/) are guaranteed to have a representative in the World Cup final, meaning a player in the final of a fifth international tournament in recent years.

Football Insider understands that Tottenham are making progress on potentially signing Stefan de Vrij from Inter Milan in January.

The Holland international has been told he will be offered a new deal but the Serie A giants have yet to do so and the player’s future is up in the air going into the winter window. De Vrij fits the bill for Conte, who is already believed to have spoken to the player about a potential January move. Tottenham have emerged as the frontrunners with Atletico Madrid to sign Stefan de Vrij with a January deal possible, sources have told Football Insider.

A perfect addition for Tottenham has confirmed the club did make contact last summer, and whether a deal could be reignited in January has been detailed.

A move for someone like Bastoni may wind up representing the smarter choice anyway. Indeed, the 23-year-old is fully accustomed with the demands of Antonio Conte having played under him at Inter. Spurs admire RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol who is thriving for Croatia at the World Cup. Spurs bought well in pre-season, though one position they addressed left a sense of wanting more. “The other two are very similar in how they prepare for matches, their attitude on the pitch and how they approach the players, in the sense that they are very calm and open to dialogue. [Tottenham](https://www.teamtalk.com/tottenham-hotspur) are sizing up a more high profile addition in the position.

One expert has told Football Insider that Djed Spence may be set for a bigger role at Tottenham during the second half of the season.

“That’s a shame but they will have their reasons. I want to see Spence and hopefully see him stake a claim to play a bigger role in the second part of the season. [Lilywhite Rose](https://twitter.com/Lilywhite_Rose/status/1439119178980528128) social media channels.

Dejan Kulusevski was left amazed by Tottenham Hotspur full-back Matt Doherty's display in yesterday's friendly against Motherwell.

Doherty will be hoping he can benefit from the World Cup break and get some more minutes under his belt in Spurs’ next friendly against Nice. The injury ruled him out for the remainder of last season and he has struggled to rediscover his promising form. It was a positive performance from Spurs yesterday and the break will give players like Doherty a chance to get back to full fitness. The Irishman was brilliant for a brief spell last season but his progress was halted by a knee injury he suffered against Aston Villa. [The £15 million man](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/aug/28/crystal-palace-sign-eberechi-eze-qpr-transfer-news) produced an excellent finish in the first-half and then Kulusevski set him up for his second as he headed home in the 71st minute. [Dejan Kulusevski](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/dejan-kulusevski/) was left amazed by [Tottenham Hotspur](https://tbrfootball.com/category/english-premier-league/tottenham-hotspur/) full-back [Matt Doherty](https://tbrfootball.com/tag/matt-doherty/)’s display in yesterday’s friendly against Motherwell.

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