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Here is your Spurs digest on Tuesday morning as Rio Ferdinand hands Antonio Conte a summer transfer mission and Fabio Paratici opens talks with defender.

The 22-year-old has featured 16 times for the north Londoners this season, registering three goals and eight assists. Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Tottenham would be 'crazy' to not sign Dejan Kulusevski on a permanent deal in the summer transfer window. Spurs will have to select Scarlett's loan team carefully because for a player touted as a future star by both Conte and Mourinho, the next stage of his development is crucial.

The Foxes are still in Europa Conference League as they settled for a 1-1 draw against AS Roma and former Spurs manager Jose Mourinho. It is entirely possible ...

- Finally, while we don’t have a rule against profanity, please try and keep the naughty words in check. The match thread rules are the same as always. The Foxes are still in Europa Conference League as they settled for a 1-1 draw against AS Roma and former Spurs manager Jose Mourinho. It is entirely possible they rotate for this match, considering they played a near full-strength squad just three days ago. Wipe your feet, mind the gap, and be sure to check out the other pages at this outstanding site. - Along those lines, outright abuse of players or match officials is also not allowed. This week’s challenge are Leicester City, who were the victims of some insane late match heroics by one Steven Bergwijn just a few months ago.

Tottenham vs Leicester: Antonio Conte will want to see a stark improvement to keep Spurs in the top-four race, when the Foxes visit north London.

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial)May 1, 2022 Leicester, meanwhile, have been rather preoccupied with their Europa Conference League adventure of late, with the Foxes drawing Jose Mourinho’s Roma 1-1 in the semifinal first leg on Thursday. Form in the Premier League has suffered as a result, with just one win from their last five games. With seven “cup finals” between them and the promised land, the first 180 minutes were anything but ideal.

Tottenham beat Leicester 3-1 thanks to a goal from Harry Kane and a brace from Son, climbing back up to fourth in the Premier League.

Nothing looked on when Kulusevki rolled the ball back to Son on the edge of the penalty area but a curling shot that dipped just below the crossbar gave Schmeichel no chance and left Leicester with a mountain to climb. The last time these sides met in January, two stoppage-time goals from Steven Bergwijn snatched a dramatic victory for Tottenham that Conte said “highlighted the spirit and commitment” of his players. “It’s a very important result because there is a lot of pressure at this stage of the season.

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Kane was first to it but Schmeichel made the save at his feet. Son's second settled the match before Leicester produced a late flourish. Referee Jon Moss was not interested in the claims. Leicester are among those teams with shifting priorities at this stage of the campaign. No team is guaranteed to help Kane back to form quite like Leicester. This was his first goal for six weeks and his 17th in 14 Premier League appearances against them. Three minutes later, he went off to a standing ovation and received a cuddle from Conte.

Son Heung-min's double after Harry Kane's header gave Champions League-chasing Tottenham a 3-1 victory over Leicester.

He is only three goals behind Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah in the race for the Golden Boot. Leicester scored a consolation in stoppage time when Kelechi Iheanacho sent a low shot into the bottom corner from the edge of the area. Son provided the opener in the 22nd minute by delivering a corner for the unmarked Harry Kane to head into the bottom corner to end a five-game goalless run.

Get a report of the Tottenham Hotspur vs. Leicester City 2021-22 English Premier League football match.

We want to finish in the Champions League and I want to play in the Champions League." When I hit it I could see the way the ball flied and I was happy to score that. Brendan Rodgers' side continued to look for the equaliser in the second half but suffered a sucker punch when Son made it two.

But with the likes of Harry Kane, Son Heung-Min and Dejan Kulusevski in their ranks, anything is possible and someone like Antonio Conte will not want to settle ...

While there is no doubting that Dejan Kulusevski has filled a vital role in Conte's front three, increasing competition for those places would not do any harm at all. Here, football.london takes a look at two free agents he could sign to take them closer to that goal and save a fortune. Tottenham are once again going through a tricky patch after taking just one point from matches with Brighton and Brentford this week.

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Kane also bagged his 19th goal in 18 games against Leicester – who are his favourite team to play against. Kulusevski passed to Son and with acres of space on the edge of the box, he curled his shot into the top corner. Spurs grabbed a crucial second goal on the hour mark to give them a cushion and deter any hopes of the Foxes getting back into the match.

TOTTENHAM returned to winning ways in their bid for a top-four Premier League finish.

Conte made a bold move to switch Kulusevski out for Lucas - unsuccessfully after the Brazilian was hauled off before the hour mark. Tottenham have arguably boasted the top-flight's best two players in 2022, with both being directly involved in 16 goals since the turn of the year. Kelechi Iheanacho netted a late consolation for the visitors on a day that blatantly played second-fiddle to next week's trip to Rome.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Antonio Conte has suggested to Football.London that he still does not know Son Heung-min's stronger foot.

But it’s important at the end of the season to celebrate a big achievement with the team. Otherwise, it remains only a personal success only to score these types of goals.” Tottenham head coach Conte has praised Son, and has suggested that he still does not know the forward’s weaker foot.

Heung-min Son scored twice and set up a Harry Kane goal as Tottenham Hotspur did enough to beat much-changed Leicester City 3-1 in North London on Sunday.

3. Leicester’s focus understandable: The Foxes didn’t just have injuries to deal with but the understanding that their return to Europe is very, very important if they want to keep hold of their best players and also attract suitable replacements. A goal away from his first 20-goal PL season, Son has already set his career-best goal mark and is three assists from his 2019-20 standard of 11. 1. Son’s sensational season continues: Heung-min Son went a month without a goal early in the season and that along with two short injury absences may well keep the South Korean from the Golden Boot. Since scoring at home to Brentford on Dec. 2, Son has 15 goals and seven assists.

Here are our Tottenham Hotspur player ratings as they beat Leicester City 3-1 in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

Grabbed another assist with his corner for Kane and then fired home himself on the hour mark with a clinical turn and finish. Sent a header over from Sessegnon's cross late in the half. The one time he did he picked out Lucas for a chance towards the end of the first half. Dominated in midfield for much of the match, setting the tone with some crunching tackles in the centre of the pitch in the early stages. Less to do from an attacking sense as those in front did the work, and that suited him perfectly and helped him concentrate on his defending, which was very good. Made a superb early save to tip Daka's shot onto the right-hand post and, in the second half, flew out to deny Iheanacho. Didn't have much to do, but what he did was important and stopped the game from turning.

Son Heung-min's double after Harry Kane's header gave Tottenham a 3-1 victory over Leicester in the Premier League.

Leicester scored a consolation in stoppage time when Kelechi Iheanacho sent a low shot into the bottom corner from the edge of the area. Son’s second came after he picked up the ball on the right, cut inside and curled a shot high into the net. Son provided Tottenham’s opener in the 22nd minute by delivering a corner for the unmarked Harry Kane to head into the bottom corner to end a five-game goalless run.

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Leicester City turned over possession in their own half 12 times against Spurs - double the tally of their opposition- and 30 times overall. Tottenham had 13 shots against Leicester, 10 from inside the box, after two consecutive matches without a single shot on target. Son got the assist for Kane’s opener from a corner, found time in the Leicester box to spin and finish for the crucial second goal and then added a magnificent strike late to seal victory. Heung-Min Son delivered the three points with moments of absolute genius and looks to have found the form which had deserted him in recent weeks. Kulusevski now has eight assists and three goals in 14 appearances since joining in January and must be making a late run for Young Player of the Year. Substitutes: Kulusevski 8, Winks N/A, Bergwijn N/A

Cristian Romero delivered another masterclass in defence as Tottenham beat Leicester City 3-1 on Sunday afternoon.

Paratici pulled off a transfer masterclass convincing the player that Spurs was the place for him to be despite their lack of Champions League football and the deal is only going to benefit the club for years to come. There was no problem with the tackle," he said in his post-match press conference. "I had a problem with us not winning the tackle. Selling Eric Dier short with a pass inside his own box, he needed his teammate to react quickly and clear the ball away from danger before it was intercepted in such a good position. His biggest contribution came on the hour mark as he played a major role in Son Heung-min's first of the game. Signed on a season-long loan deal from Atalanta with an option - not obligation - to buy for £42.5million, the Lilywhites will complete the permanent signing this summer.

With set pieces being the worst thing for Tottenham, it was only right for Spurs to score their first goal of the game with Heung Min Son delivering a ball to ...

- Eric Dier and Cristian Romero provided several pressures up in the middle of the pitch. After picking up his yellow card on a challenge, the Welsh International locked in and provided a solid display. - Moura being on for Kulusevski on the team sheet was one I believe needed to happen.

Jonathan Woodgate has praised Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Cristian Romero on Match of the Day 2 on BBC One for his performance against Leicester City.

He is so quick across the ground.” Woodgate said about Romero: “He has been a fantastic signing. The former Tottenham defender has said that Romero has been superb for Antonio Conte’s side and has been a fantastic signing for the North London club.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur all have four Premier League matches remaining this season and the trio of London clubs are battling it out for third ...

That trio of games comes after a meeting with Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. However, they do have the disadvantage of playing in the FA Cup final against Liverpool at Wembley Stadium in the middle of their quartet of final league games. With four games left, it appears to be a three-team race for fourth place between the London trio to clinch third and fourth. And a slip-up for defending Champions League holders Chelsea could potentially affect their chances of qualifying for the competition next season.

Or win three and draw Spurs, qualify for the Champions League. Arsenal are two points ahead of Tottenham with the same number of remaining games and a North ...

And the lads have a chance to make it even better and give us more to celebrate with the remaining four matches. They’ve managed it with matches to spare and while fielding the youngest average starting lineup in the Premier League. They are eight points better this season over the corresponding matches from last year and have already bettered the points haul. Arsenal still have plenty to play for this season. You could look at the remaining matches and give multiple reasons why each team will or will not be motivated to put in a good performance, regardless of whether they appear to have something to play for or not. Arsenal have their sights set on a 4th place finish and a return to the Champions League. The task is straightforward - win out, qualify for the CL. Or win three and draw Spurs, qualify for the Champions League. Arsenal are two points ahead of Tottenham with the same number of remaining games and a North London Derby on May 12th. Tottenham have a significantly better goal difference (7) than Arsenal, so unless the final four matches somehow erase that, if the two sides finish tied on points, Spurs finish higher.

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But it's important at the end of the season to celebrate a big achievement with the team. "Today it was vital to get three points. "It was a good performance against a really good team," he said.

JAMIE O'HARA has a clear favourite for the top four amid claims that Arsenal will blow three of their final four Premier League matches.

Newcastle are still in the bottom half but have seen a dramatic upturn in form since Eddie Howe's reign hit top gear, and Everton could go into the final day fighting for their Premier League survival having last been relegated in 1951. Ex- Tottenham player Jamie O'Hara has tipped Arsenal to crumble under the top-four pressure by winning just one of their final four Premier League games this season. As it stands, the Gunners are two points ahead in the table with four matches to go.

Dejan Kulusevski has made an immediate impact at Tottenham. His arrival in the January transfer window coincided with a marked upturn in their fortunes and ...

17. West Ham – 12 points (GD -4) (11 games played) 14. Aston Villa – 14 points (GD +2) (12 games played) Note: all teams have played 13 league games unless stated otherwise. 11. Manchester United – 16 points (GD -4) (12 games played) “For sure is he an important prospect for the present and for the future. Also because I can see the intensity, the will and the desire to play.

Parlour joked about Tottenham after Jamie O'Hara claimed that Arsenal won't make top four in Premier League this season.

"They call Spurs rhubarb now they crumble so much!" Spurs had won 3-1 win against Leicester City earlier in the day, meaning it was imperative for Arsenal to get all three points. "I think they've got tough games.

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“I’m a big fan of Leeds, but they’re lacking quality in the final third. “That what they’d like from the next two home games and the away games. “Jesse Marsch deserves credit for the points tally that he’s got. “They really dug in with some of the tackles. “We’ll slip up and Arsenal will slip up. If we step up I think we can turn them over, I really do.

Steven Bergwijn sounds frustrated. You can't really blame him. Signed in January 2020 under Jose Mourinho, he scored an incredible goal against Manchester ...

He is a striker, a fantastic striker, but in this position, there is Harry and then Sonny. Deki gives us quality and quantity, and sometimes it’s very difficult. In his post-match press conference after Tottenham’s 3-1 win over Leicester this weekend, Conte was asked about Bergwijn, likely due to Stevie’s comments to the Dutch press, and the Italian admitted that Bergwijn isn’t being fully utilized. Bergwijn needs consistent minutes for a variety of reasons, but none more than that it’s the best way for him to ensure a spot in the Netherlands’ World Cup squad this coming winter. In the summer we really have to look for a solution”. Denmark and Germany in March. Ajax showed an inordinate amount of interest in signing Bergwijn this past January, but Spurs were reluctant to sell him at that time. “A place in the starting line-up?

Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn is open to leaving the club in the summer due to a lack of game time under Antonio Conte, saying he wants to “look for a...

Charlie Eccleshare He has won 18 caps for his country. Only one start has come under Conte.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Antonio Conte has told Football.London that he is not always fair to Steven Bergwijn, who does not start regularly.

“For sure maybe I’m giving [Steven] less than he deserves, and I want to be honest. Conte said about Bergwijn to Football.London: “For me, it’s a bit difficult to keep him on the bench because Steven is maybe the player he should deserve more, but we have to try always a good balance. Conte has said that Tottenham winger Bergwijn deserves to play more, but he has so many other options in attack that the £27 million winger ( BBC Sport) does not start regularly.

Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn has admitted he's unlikely to ever secure a ...

"It's a bit difficult to keep him on the bench because Steven is maybe... "He is a striker, a fantastic striker, but in this position, there is Harry and then Sonny. [Dejan Kulusevski] gives us quality and quantity, and sometimes it's very difficult. "A move to Ajax, or a return to the Netherlands would certainly be an option for me. We will see what is best for both parties." The attack works well, but I don’t get to play much. The Dutchman has 22 Premier League appearances to his name this season but just four of those have come from the start.

Garth Crooks has written on BBC Sport that Tottenham Hotspur will not sell forward Son Heung-min in the summer transfer window.

The challenges resulted in Son getting his first goal. The South Korean needed no help at all with his second. “Tottenham’s refusal in the summer to ‘take the money and run’ is starting to look like bad business.

The Argentine defender has been a revelation since his return from injury at the start of the year but he has also been making great strides off the pitch ...

Nonetheless, the 24-year-old has been a breath of fresh air in the Spurs defence and is sure to seal a permanent move this summer. This goal for me goes to Cuti because he deserves the credit 100%. I'm very happy to score the goals but this one goes to Cuti." "Cuti did an unbelievable job, not only this situation but the whole game.

Conte has been excellent since he arrived at Spurs, pushing them onto the bring of Champions League qualification in just a matter of months. He got two new ...

There will be a meeting at the end of the season, and they will decide together.” So this is the message from Conte. He wants a big revolution at Tottenham. He wants big players signed. Conte has been excellent since he arrived at Spurs, pushing them onto the bring of Champions League qualification in just a matter of months.

The boys in lillywhite took a significant step towards that during Sunday's 3-1 victory against Leicester - with incredible performances from Cristian Romero, ...

If anyone has any tips on how to cope, do leave them in the comments. But all the world’s attention will be on the men. And it isn’t even the only NLD on the table for this month.

According to Alasdair Gold in Football.London, the club will look to send striker Dane Scarlett and midfielder Alfie Devine for first team experience next ...

Gold notes that both players were purposefully kept around the Spurs development setup the past couple of seasons in order to get them used to first team training at Hotspur Way, but that Scarlett and Devine would benefit from regular first team football to continue their development next season. Loans for Scarlett and Devine imply not only that they’re ready for that next step, but also that the club still thinks that they could turn into very good footballers at some level. Scarlett is quite possibly the developmental striker with the most hype right now, and that list includes Troy Parrott. Scarlett first came to the attention of Spurs fans when he was praised by then-manager Jose Mourinho, and even got some first team minutes during Mou’s tenure.

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“For me it's about believing in myself and getting in that positive run, feeling good and keep pushing.” “It has not been easy since I've been at the club, but step by step he gives me confidence in every game to go and do what I can do,” he said. Asked whether he hoped Conte stayed, he replied: “Of course, he's a top manager and he's shown that with us this season.

Here are our talking points from Spurs' 0-0 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday afternoon.

His arrival from Wigan only two years ago made it difficult to involve him in the young Europa Conference League squads early this season as he could not be registered on the B list of young club players. However, when Spurs jettisoned three central midfielders in January so he returned and Conte decided that the recalled Bowden would help to supplement the squad. All the while he was talking to everyone around him, telling the full-backs to push up or hold back and carefully watching how the match was playing out. The key for Scarlett as he learns off the likes of Harry Kane and Son will be learning how to impact matches when he's not seeing enough of the ball. Next season Tottenham are expecting to receive more approaches from Championship clubs, although a move to League One might suit the young player better at this age. Physically you can see Scarlett has bulked up with his exposure week in, week out to first team training and working with Conte's fitness staff.