Tottenham players ‘baffled’, ‘angry’ and ‘losing patience’ with Mourinho
- Paul Okey
- 6 April 2021
Morning papers do not make good reading for Spurs boss, while Man Utd step back from Haaland race.
The Daily Mail are reporting that Spurs stars are baffled and angry after Jose Mourinho claimed Toby Alderweireld did not train before Newcastle despite images showing him at sessions.
Toby Alderweireld reported to Hotspur Way on Wednesday afternoon despite Jose Mourinho insisting he didn’t return until Thursday, with that being the reason why he wasn’t selected today. [@Dan_KP]#COYS #THFC pic.twitter.com/lQpDbMAZ8B
— The Spurs Express (@TheSpursExpress) April 4, 2021
However, according to the Daily Mail, sources claim Alderweireld underwent a COVID test upon his arrival from international duty on Wednesday, while there is photographic evidence of the defender on the training pitch at the club's Enfield HQ on Thursday.
The Tottenham players are also losing patience with Mourinho pointing the finger at them and insinuating they are not good enough to challenge for a top-four place, says the Daily Telegraph.
When Mourinho, whose sides are famed for defending leads, was asked why Spurs could not do so against Newcastle, he replied: "same coach, different players".
The Daily Mail also report that should owner Daniel Levy choose to part ways with Mourinho, the compensation will be under £30million due to performance clauses linked to European qualification.
Haal off. Red Devils have other priorities
SOCCER: Manchester United's interest in Erling Haaland has cooled, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer now seeing a right-winger and centre-back as more pressing priorities.
With talk of a Haaland move to Manchester City intensifying, United have drifted to 10/1 with Sky Bet to sign the Borussia Dortmund striker in the summer.
And according to The Athletic, the Red Devils are keen to see their money go further.
Interest in the France international, who is said to be looking to leave Real Madrid for a new challenge, dates back to Sir Alex Ferguson's time at the club.
United also want a right-winger, with another bid for long-term target Jadon Sancho mooted.
The Sun quote his former team-mate Rio Ferdinand as saying: I don't see him staying here and saying, 'right, Dean Henderson has the shirt, I'm going to sit and wait'. No chance, I don't see it, he's going to want to go."
Real Madrid have been consistently linked with the Spanish keeper but Paris Saint-Germain are seen as his most likely summer destination at 3/1.
Howe but not now at Celtic?
SOCCER: Celtic hope to name Eddie Howe as their new boss this week - but he may not take charge until the summer.
The details are not being seen as a major sticking point, with The Scottish Sun reporting that a deal with Howe has been agreed in principle.
Howe still retains an interest in the Premier League betting markets, though, and is 4/1 favourite to be the next permanent Southampton manager, 6/1 to be the next Newcastle boss and 10/1 to be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's successor at Old Trafford, all with Paddy Power.
