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Emma de Duve

Steven Bergwijn makes Man United transfer admission amid Tottenham struggles under Antonio Conte

Steven Bergwijn is still struggling for game time under Antonio Conte at Tottenham, which isn't being helped by the solid form of Dejan Kulusevski, Son Heung-min and Harry Kane. Spurs beat Leicester 3-1 on Sunday and the Dutch international got less than ten minutes on the pitch, after replacing the South Korean.

The winger has made 29 appearances this season, scoring four goals and registering two assists, but has started in just four Premier League games. Conte made an unlikely rotation against Brendan Rodgers' side to begin with, giving Lucas Moura the nod, over Kulusevski.

The Brazilian and Bergwijn have both struggled for game time since the 22-year-old's arrival and in his post-match press conference, the Spurs boss explained his selection dilemma. "We must be pleased because Son and Harry Kane scored on the same day also Steven Bergwijn.

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