Tottenham Hotspur round-up: Allan linked, Pochettino interview and Aurier’s fuse

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Allan, Allan, Allan

According to reports in Italy, Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move for Napoli midfielder Allan.

Calcio Napoli 24 is suggesting that Tottenham are keen on the player in a potential £35 million transfer.

The Brazilian is not considered up for sale by the Italian side. However, Tottenham reportedly see him as a perfect replacement for seemingly outgoing Mousa Dembele.

‘Wonderful experience’

Mauricio Pochettino has given a wide-ranging interview to Italian paper Gazzetta dell Sport ahead of Spurs’ clash with Inter Milan this week.

In the interview, he admitted a desire to one day manage in Italy. As translated by the London Evening Standard the Argentine said it would be a ‘wonderful experience’. He also admitted his dream to one day manage the Argentina national team.

However, Tottenham fans can relax, He stated his main aim was to win the Premier League with Spurs.

Aurier happy

Serge Aurier has insisted he is happy with his role at Tottenham. The Ivorian has admitted in the past he might have ‘blown a fuse’ at playing back-up to Kieran Trippier.

But he told RTI that he is now ‘stronger mentally’ and enjoys the challenge of fighting for first-team football.

Aurier has recently performed brilliantly in Trippier’s injury absence.