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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Scott Murray

Football transfer rumours: Anthony Gordon and Richarlison to Spurs?

Everton’s Richarlison (left) and Anthony Gordon
Everton’s Richarlison (left) and Anthony Gordon are both being linked with Tottenham. Photograph: Tony McArdle - Everton FC/Everton FC/Getty Images

October 1958, and the new Tottenham manager, Bill Nicholson, applauds his team off the pitch after they belt Everton 10-4 in his very first game in charge. “It can only get worse,” deadpans Danny Blanchflower. Spurs of course go on to win the double not that long after. Now they’re planning to do another spectacular number on the Toffees, by running off with Richarlison and Anthony Gordon. Antonio Conte to follow in Bill Nic’s title-winning footsteps? You wouldn’t put anything past him.

Tottenham are also interested in the Barcelona defender Clément Lenglet. Spurs have never beaten Barça, never mind by six goals.

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