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Journalist Alasdair Gold has stated that he likes the idea of Tottenham Hotspur taking a big gamble and hiring Vincent Kompany as manager.

What is the latest on Vincent Kompany and Spurs?

Having seen Antonio Conte depart and his assistant Cristian Stellini fail to really steady the ship, it's clear Spurs need to get it right with their next appointment.

Indeed, the Premier League outfit look to be a bit of a mess right now – the resignation of Fabio Paratici a testament to this – and if the wrong person comes in as their new head coach, things in north London could turn very toxic next term.

A number of high-profile names have been linked over the past few weeks. For instance, former Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann has been on the club's radar.

But it remains to be seen who exactly Daniel Levy and co will try and bring to Spurs. While talking about it all on his YouTube channel, however, Gold touted one interesting name.

Indeed, he said: "I like the idea of Vincent Kompany, although very much I think he's probably one of the biggest gambles out there in that regard.

"Although, sounds like he's on the Chelsea shortlist as well."

Will Spurs hire Vincent Kompany?

It certainly is a glowing endorsement of what Kompany has achieved with Burnley this season – getting them promoted from the Championship in record time – to have Chelsea also interested in his services.

Although, with Todd Boehly calling the shots in West London, that interest from the Blues doesn't necessarily mean that much these days.

Regardless, it's easy to see why the 37-year-old is building a reputation as one of the most promising managers in England right now.

What's more, The Sun has gone on the record to say that Kompany is a "leading contender" for the Spurs job. So it seems as though he could be genuinely considered.

At the same time, however, he is still fairly inexperienced – having taken charge of just 51 matches in England – and so it would be a big risk to appoint the Belgian.

Ideally, Spurs could wait to see how he gets on as a Premier League manager next season with Burnley. But of course, they can hardly wait around a year without hiring their own new head coach.

And so, if they do make a move for Kompany, it will be a bit of a leap of faith. Who knows, though, maybe he'd be worth it.

Leeds United's miserable winless run continued on Sunday afternoon, with the Yorkshire side suffering a shambolic, 4-1 defeat away to AFC Bournemouth to spark further concern over the club's hopes of survival.

Now without a win in their last five Premier League games, the Elland Road outfit are currently perched just a point above the drop zone with only four matches left to play, with Leicester City or Everton – who go head to head later today – having the chance to leapfrog them in the table this evening.

Such woes have cranked up the pressure on manager Javi Gracia, with the Spaniard having now seen his side ship 18 goals across the last five top-flight games, ensuring that a return to the second tier now appears a very real possibility.

If Leeds are to have any hope of staving off relegation it is likely to come courtesy of their attacking talents, with the returning Wilfried Gnonto having notably made his mark with an assist at the weekend, on what was the Italian's first league start since the win away at Wolverhampton Wanderers back in mid-March.

The 19-year-old has been "sorely missed" amid this recent, head-scratching spell out of the side – as per journalist Pete O'Rourke – with the trip to the Vitality Stadium showcasing the teenager's quality, as he notably laid on two key passes and completed three of his five attempted dribbles as a marker of his desire to make things happen for his struggling side.

The former FC Zurich ace – who led the way for the visitors with a 7.5 match rating, as per Sofascore – was not alone in having been a shining light against the Cherries, however, with Crysencio Summerville also showcasing that he can be the man to help save Gracia's' job and lead his charges to safety.

How did Summerville perform against Bournemouth?

Following the blow of losing Luis Sinisterra to a season-ending injury, the Whites will be in need of the likes of Gnonto and Summerville to shoulder the attacking burden, with the latter man having shown glimpses against Gary O'Neil's men of just why he is a "super talent" – asper U21 boss Michael Skubala.

The 21-year-old was notably "heavily involved" in the opening exchanges on the south coast, as per The Athletic's Phil Hay, having 'showed something on a day when a number of his senior team-mates did not' – according to the Yorkshire Evening Post's Graham Smyth.

The £15k-per-week ace 'looked to make things happen down the right despite the poor service', as per Leeds Live's William Jackson, with that showcased by the fact that the youngster also registered two key passes and completed one of his two attempted dribbles.

Not only a threat in an attacking sense, the 40-touch dynamo also illustrated his impressive work ethic after recording three tackles and winning his solitary aerial duel, having also 'chased absolutely everything', as per Jackson.

While the Netherlands U21 international has not been able to maintain his pre-World Cup form – after failing to find the back of the net since previously scoring in four successive league games in late October and early November – on the evidence of Sunday's showing, he could potentially prove a real key asset in Gracia's bid to not only avoid relegation but merely stay in the job.

Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile 'should impress' prospective new Blues' boss Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge and could go on to have a similar impact that Jan Vertonghen had under the 51-year-old at Tottenham Hotspur, according to journalist Dean Jones.

What's the latest news involving Mauricio Pochettino and Benoit Badiashile?

As per The Evening Standard, Pochettino continues to negotiate with Chelsea's hierarchy over the possibility of taking over in west London and has made some significant demands to co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali.

The report states that the Argentinian coach will ask for four members of his backroom team to link up with him at the Blues, while Pochettino also wants to have a significant influence over the 'direction of the club'.

Chelsea are currently in turmoil at the moment, having lost their last six matches in all competitions under Frank Lampard and sit 12th in the Premier League table on 39 points, just nine clear of the relegation zone with five matches left to play.

In terms of Badiashile, the 22-year-old has struggled to make an impact since joining Chelsea from Monaco for £35 million back in January and has regularly been overlooked by Lampard, who has favoured other defensive options.

Speaking to Football FanCast, journalist Jones believes that Pochettino could be the man to take Badiashile to the next level at Stamford Bridge and thinks the Frenchman could eventually hold similar status to the 51-year-old to that Vertonghen had at Tottenham.

Jones told FFC: "When Pochettino first arrived at Tottenham he rotated centre-backs to find his most reliable pairings but Vertonghen became the most used Spurs defender during his time at the club.

He is new to the team but has been impressive in the sense of his anticipation and reactions to key moments of danger, but he also has great ball playing ability and a strength of mind that should impress his new boss. A few years ago, when he was at Monaco as a teenager, Spurs were even scouting him as a Vertonghen successor."

Can Benoit Badiashile go on to be a success at Chelsea?

All things considered, there is no reason to say that Badiashile can't go on to be an important player at Stamford Bridge in the coming years and many would argue the 22-year-old hasn't yet been given a proper opportunity to stake a claim for a first-team berth.

As per Transfermarkt, Badiashile has made just nine appearances in all competitions since arriving in west London. WhoScored has also noted that the Limoges-born defender has shown signs of promise in his limited time on the pitch for Chelsea, making an average of 3.2 clearances per match in the Premier League.

FBRef demonstrate that Badiashile also has a lot of potential to become a ball-playing central defender under Pochettino, with the France Under-21 international having made 45 progressive passes in the English top-flight since arriving at Chelsea, bearing a resemblance to Vertonghen in many ways in the manner he was utilised at Spurs.

Major chances will commence at Chelsea in the summer; however, Pochettino should definitely look to afford starting opportunities to Badiashile as he has all the attributes to be a success in his tactical framework.

Chelsea finally found their shooting boots on Saturday afternoon as they put three goals past Bournemouth to earn their first win under interim manager Frank Lampard.

A worrying run of six successive defeats had seen the Blues crash out of Europe and drop even further down the Premier League, but they were able to restore some pride with a win on the south coast.

However, the goals would come from Conor Gallagher, Benoit Badiashile and Joao Felix, of whom just one is an attacker, and it is still unclear whether the Portuguese's loan will be made permanent.

Therefore, it seems clear that Mauricio Pochettino, who looks likely to be confirmed as Chelsea's new manager, will need attacking additions in the summer if the west London outfit are to enjoy a more prosperous 2023/24 campaign.

One man who has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in recent weeks is Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez, and the Argentine could represent a dream first signing of the Pochettino era.

Could Chelsea sign Lautaro Martinez?

According to football.london, Pochettino has given the green light for the Blues to hijack Manchester United's move for the World Cup winner, as he no doubt considers a number of striking options ahead of the summer.

The former Tottenham Hotspur boss is clearly a big fan of the 25-year-old, having sung his on Radio La Plata praises back in 2020, during his previous spell in the Premier League.

He said (via Daily Mail): "Lautaro Martinez is one of the best strikers in the world.

"It's not just for what he does now, but for what his potential means going forward. If you start looking at hitmen for the big clubs, clearly his name has to be in there."

Lionel Messi also gave his seal of approval, labelling his international teammate "spectacular," so he would certainly arrive with some world-class credentials.

This season has seen the former Racing Club star notch an impressive 19 goals and five assists in Serie A, earning a superb 7.19 rating from WhoScored for his performances, which is significantly better than anyone in Chelsea's squad so far this term.

He also boasts two goals and three assists in the Champions League, which has been a significant help to Simone Inzaghi's side en route to the semi-finals, where they face fierce rivals AC Milan next week at the San Siro.

While it might be tough to prise the £70m-rated "animal" – in the words of Argentine boss Lionel Scaloni – away from Italy this summer due to the lack of European football on offer at Stamford Bridge, based on previous praise he is clearly a player that Pochettino would love to have, so Todd Boehly should do everything he can to make it happen.

Scottish champions Celtic slipped to just their second league defeat of the season away to bitter rivals Rangers on Saturday afternoon, with the home side clinching a deserved 3-0 win courtesy of goals from Todd Cantwell, John Souttar and Fashion Sakala.

In the aftermath of that disappointing derby display, Hoops boss Ange Postecoglou may well be ruing the enforced changes to his side for the trip to Ibrox, with the backline, in particular, having looked somewhat makeshift with both Alistair Johnston and Cameron Carter-Vickers missing out through injury.

The absence of the latter man allowed January arrival Yuki Kobayashi to make just his sixth appearance for the club, although the Japanese centre-back looked somewhat shaky at the heart of the defence, having been 'out of his depth' according to Football Scotland's Mark Hendry.

The 22-year-old was notably beaten in the air by the aforementioned Souttar for the Light Blues' second goal of the day, while Glasgow Live's Will Lancaster noted that the former Vissel Kobe man was 'generally nervy' on what was his debut Old Firm outing.

That below-par performance – in which the new man won just four of his 11 duels and lost possession on 18 occasions – was a key factor in the end result, although Kobayashi wasn't alone in having let Postecoglou down, as fellow defender Alexandro Bernabei also failed to take his big chance.

How did Bernabei perform against Rangers?

Having been given the nod over Greg Taylor at left-back, Bernabei also proved something of a defensive liability alongside Kobayashi, having looked 'uncomfortable' and 'unsettled' throughout, according to the aforementioned Hendry.

One notable gripe that both Postecoglou and supporters will have with the young Argentine is his wasteful nature in possession, as the 22-year-old lost the ball on 28 occasions from his 100 touches, having regularly played the visitors into trouble.

There's no doubt that the £3.75m man certainly gets stuck in – as he won 11 duels on the day – although the tenacious full-back can seemingly be got at at times, having been dribbled past twice against Michael Beale's men.

As Lancaster also suggested, the former Lanus menace also 'failed to show his strong attacking qualities' despite completing four of his six attempted dribbles, with Anthony Ralston having offered a greater threat on the opposite flank after registering two key passes.

Bernabei's all-round woes were notably showcased by the fact that he recorded a measly match rating of just 5.9, as per Sofascore – the worst of any player for either side – with usual starter, Taylor unlikely to be fearing for his place in the side in the long-term.

Chelsea are viewing Dusan Vlahovic and Randal Kolo Muani as alternatives to Victor Osimhen this summer, according to journalist Rudy Galetti.

Will Chelsea sign a striker this summer?

This is going to be one of the most important transfer windows in the Blues' recent history, following a pitiful season in the Premier League. They sit a lowly 11th in the table currently, following last Saturday's 2-2 draw at home to Nottingham Forest, and major additions are required at the end of the season.

Mauricio Pochettino will almost certainly be appointed Chelsea's new manager in the near future – it could even happen this week – and he will no doubt already be eyeing up potential additions. One area of the pitch that simply must be strengthened is centre forward, with the likes of Kai Havertz and Pierre -Emerick Aubameyang not cutting the mustard there this season.

It looks as though Osimhen is the No.1 option for the Blues this summer, with the £93,000-a-week attacker enjoying a sensational season for Napoli, scoring 28 goals in all competitions and helping his side clinch Serie A title glory.

Who are viewed as Osimhen alternatives?

Writing on Twitter on Monday, Galetti confirmed that Osimhen is Chelsea's "main target", but name-checked both Vlahovic and Kolo Muani as backup options:

" #Chelsea are looking for a new striker this summer: Victor #Osimhen is the main target. Understand that #CFC – to convince #Napoli – could offer more than €100M for the player. The Blues have Dusan #Vlahovic and Randal #KoloMuani in their list as well."

Both Vlahovic and Kolo Muani could be strong options if Chelsea are unable to acquire Osimhen's services, with a lack of a Champions football, and European action in general, working against them in terms of luring in the very best stars.

The former has scored ten goals in Serie A for Juventus this season, and been hailed as "lightning" and "ridiculous" by Micah Richards in the past. He is still young and could be someone who develops into an even more top-level striker at Stamford Bridge.

Kolo Muani is having an even better season than Vlahovic, however, scoring 14 goals and registering ten assists in the Bundesliga with Eintracht Frankfurt, not to mention so nearly scoring a last-gasp winner for France in their eventual World Cup final defeat to Argentina.

Having both in the pipeline should Osimhen not work out is encouraging to see, suggesting that Pochettino is already having a positive impact behind the scenes, assuming he is working alongside Todd Boehly with transfers.

Newcastle United have a concrete interest in signing Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot this summer, but multiple Premier League teams are also eyeing moves, according to a report.

What's the latest Newcastle transfer news?

With Newcastle in a fantastic position to qualify for next year's Champions League, Eddie Howe has started to look at options to strengthen his midfield, and Manchester United's Scott McTominay is said to be on the manager's radar.

The Magpies are also looking at options from further afield, and they are set to send scouts to watch Sporting CP's Manuel Ugarte, but there is likely to be a battle for his signature, with Liverpool named as potential suitors.

OGC Nice's Khephren Thuram is another target to bolster the midfield, although he will not come cheap, as Foot Mercato have recently reported his current club could now be set to demand at least €60m (£52m) to sanction his departure.

One potential low-cost alternative to Thuram is Rabiot, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season, meaning he will be available on a free transfer, but there could be stiff competition for his signature.

According to a report from CalcioMercato (via Sport Witness), several Premier League clubs hold a concrete interest in the Frenchman, including Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United, while Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona headline the interest from abroad.

The report claims that Howe tried to sign the Juventus star in January 2022, but failed, however, Newcastle should stand a better chance of winning the race for his signature now, given that their new project is now well-defined.

Who will Rabiot sign for?

With so many of Europe's top clubs interested in the 28-year-old, he will face a very difficult decision in the summer, however, you'd like to think the Magpies could stand a good chance, particularly if they qualify for the Champions League.

The £149k-per-week maestro has certainly earned a move, considering he is ranked as Juventus' best-performing player in the Serie A, averaging a 7.15 WhoScored match rating, largely due to the contributions he has made in attack.

With 11 goals and four assists to his name, the "sensational" midfielder, as dubbed in the media, has weighed in with the second-highest number of goal contributions in the squad, while he is also competent defensively, ranking in the 83rd percentile for clearances per 90 over the past year.

Considering the progress Newcastle have made this season, there is every chance they could win the race for Rabiot's signature, and he could be an excellent addition to the squad.

Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane has been praised after he became the first player ever to score 30-plus goals in two separate 38-game Premier League seasons.

Leeds United 1-4 Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs signed off what was a regrettable 2022/2023 campaign in style, putting the now-relegated Leeds United to the sword at Elland Road this afternoon.

Goals from Harry Kane (2), Pedro Porro and a dazzling final farewell strike from Lucas Moura sealed a routine win for the north Londoners – and on Ryan Mason’s final game in interim charge of the side.

Former Man City winger Jack Harrison briefly got Leeds back into the game, making it 2-1 for a period mid-way through the second half, but just moments later, Kane cemented Leeds’ Championship fate with his second.

The 29-year-old curled a lovely finish past Joel Robles, but as much as the goal broke Leeds hearts everywhere, it was also a top flight milestone.

Kane’s effort makes him the only player in Premier League history to score 30-plus goals in two seperate campaigns, with members of the media heaping praise on him for the achievement.

PA Sports reporter George Sessions branded the forward bigger than Spurs, while news aggregator Tottenham Tiers called Kane simply incredible.

Meanwhile, BBC Anaylst Statman Dave said he “can’t be stopped” with talkSPORT weighing in with an “elite” tag.

Who is Harry Kane?

Kane’s record-breaking performance today will only heighten his reputation heading into the summer transfer window, with the likes of Man United and Chelsea thought to be eyeing a move.

The Three Lions ace will be one of the hot topics, especially with just one year remaining on his deal, and he has been a star player for years.

Tying him down to fresh terms will be imperative for Daniel Levy and Spurs as he is arguably irreplaceable.

It’s safe to say Anthony Taylor has made a few enemies with his referee performance in last night’s Europa League final.

What’s the latest on Anthony Taylor and Jose Mourinho?

Meeting at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Sevilla played Roma in a scrappy encounter which ended 1-1 after 90 minutes before eventually being settled on penalties after a goalless extra time.

Two fine saves in the shootout from Yassine Bono, allowed Gonzalo Montiel the opportunity to win the tournament for Sevilla.

He actually missed the penalty but referee Taylor was advised by the VAR of an encroachment, and so the Argentine – who also netted the decisive penalty in the World Cup final – scored here at the second attempt to bring the trophy back to Spain yet again.

Throughout the game, however, much of the focus was on the officiating of the Premier League official as he handed out 13 yellow cards – a record for a European final.

Both teams had cause to be upset with the Englishman though. First of all, he failed to spot a possible foul on Ivan Rakitic shortly before Paulo Dybala’s opener.

Fans were furious right after that incident, taking to Twitter to make their feelings known.

Sadly for Taylor, things didn’t get any easier from there as he failed to give some big calls in Roma’s favour either.

Most notably, he failed to award the Serie A side a penalty for this potential handball inside the box.

After the defeat, Jose Mourinho – who had been booked during the game – seemed absolutely enraged with the referee’s display.

Speaking to the press (via Sky Sports), he publically questioned Taylor’s performance saying:

“It was an intense, vibrant game with a referee who seemed Spanish.

“It was yellow, yellow, yellow all the time.”

What’s more, the 60-year-old – who had just lost a European final for the first time in his career – was then spotted in the car park confronting the English official.

It’s certainly a shameful way to take defeat, even if the referee wasn’t at his best on the day. But then again, that’s just classic Mourinho.

Celtic are bracing themselves to lose their head coach with Ange Postecoglou reportedly closing in on a move away this week.

The Australian boss is said to be finalising a switch to Tottenham Hotspur across the border and this will leave the club in need of a new manager ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

They could be hit with a double blow as The Scottish Sun recently reported that Spurs are also hoping to land Hoops star Kyogo Furuhashi alongside Postecoglou.

The English side are said to be willing to pay a fee of up to £30m to sign the Japan international as one of their marquee signings this summer.

Who could replace Kyogo Furuhashi at Celtic?

FC Utrecht forward Anastasios Douvikas could be a dream replacement for the current Parkhead star, after being linked with a switch to the Scottish giants earlier this year.

The 23-year-old, who is reportedly valued at £6.9m and being eyed by fellow Scottish Premiership side Rangers, enjoyed an excellent campaign in the Eredivisie and his form in the Netherlands indicates that the prolific ace could be a regular scorer for the Hoops next term if he joins this summer.

Douvikas averaged a Sofascore rating of 7.01 and plundered 19 goals in 24 starts in the division. He also showcased his ability to bring others into the game as he created seven 'big chances' for his teammates.

The Greek sensation, who was described as always being "sharp" by journalist Josh Bunting, has proven himself to be a reliable goalscorer in the Dutch top flight, with an impressive strike rate of one goal every 1.26 starts.

Kyogo, meanwhile, scored 27 goals in 31 Premiership appearances in the XI for Celtic, which works out at one every 1.15 starts – a marginally better return than the Utrecht star managed.

The 28-year-old was the only player in the squad with more than 11 in the league and this suggests that his exit would leave a gaping hole at the top end of the pitch, but one that Douvikas could fill.

Celtic snapping up the Eredivisie marksman could also provide an upgrade from a creative perspective as Kyogo only produced one 'big chance' for his teammates in the Premiership, six fewer than the Greece international did in his respective league.

Therefore, the £6.9m finisher could be a dream replacement for the Hoops in the number nine position as he has showcased his ability to be a prolific scorer and an adept creator, whilst he is also five years younger than the Japanese ace and has plenty of years left ahead of him to develop and improve.