Winks
Aston Villa keeping tabs on 25-yr-old Spurs ace, 21-yr-old winger on their radar as well
Aston Villa are looking to improve their midfield options this summer and are keeping tabs on Harry Winks, Todd Cantwell and Dwight McNeil. According to the Telegraph, Roma are keen on signing Douglas Luiz from Villa this summer, and Dean Smith is looking at potential replacements. Winks has struggled to hold down a regular starting berth at Tottenham this past season and could prove a smart signing for Villa. The 25-year-old is very good at recycling possession and controlling the tempo of the game. He could be an ideal foil for John McGinn. The interest in Cantwell seems surprising, with Jack Grealish the undisputed starter in his position for Villa. Unless Grealish leaves the club this summer, Cantwell’s signing would not make sense for the Midlands club. As far as McNeil is considered,...
Tottenham boss ‘angry’ with Dele Alli for creating ‘problems for his own team’
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has hit out at Dele Alli, accusing the midfielder of creating “problems for his own team” in his side’s 3-1 win over Stoke in the Carabao Cup. Alli was handed a rare start at Stoke on Wednesday and looked dangerous on occasions in attack, seeing a goal-bound strike saved by Andy Lonergan in the first half. However, he was at fault for Stoke’s goal when a flick gifted possession to the home side – and it was an action that angered his coach. “For me a player who plays in that position is a player that has to link and create and not create problems for his own team,” Mourinho said in his post-match press conference. “They got us on the counterattack, so yes I was angry. “First half we were solid. They didn’t touch the ball, have a shot, have a corner. Instead of ...
