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Paper Round: Real target Mauricio Pochettino, Harry Kane AND Dele Alli in stunning transfer raid

Pete Sharland

Updated 03/11/2017 at 10:10 GMT

Real Madrid are targeting Mauricio Pochettino, Harry Kane and Dele Alli in a stunning triple swoop. It's Friday's Paper Round.

Harry Kane, Mauricio Pochettino and Dele Alli

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Real want Poch, Kane AND Alli

We start with The Mail who have a stunning transfer story that Real Madrid want to bring Mauricio Pochettino to the Bernabeu, and they'll look to sign Harry Kane and Dele Alli as well. The report says that Pochettino is Real's first choice if Zinedine Zidane should leave (or be fired) and Kane and Alli are on their transfer shortlist as well. Alli's future could depend on whether his new agent is Jorge Mendes or Mino Raiola, whilst Pochettino would be tempted by Real but is also keen to show loyalty to Spurs.
Paper Round's view: This would be absolutely remarkable. And because it's so hard to believe you know that it is almost certainly not going to happen. Of the three Alli would appear the most likely to move but then again as the report points out there's a good chance it won't happen should he go with Raiola. It's probably not worth panicking yet Spurs fans!

Can to leave Liverpool on a free

Sticking in The Mail who are one of many papers who have clearly been briefed on Emre Can's contract situation. Can is reportedly 'almost certain' to leave Liverpool on a free with his contract up at the end of the season. Can reportedly wants a release clause in his new deal rather than a wage wise, something the Reds won't agree to. Juventus and Bayern Munich are the two clubs interested.
Paper Round's view: Losing Can would be a massive blow for Liverpool given his importance in the midfield; losing him on a free would be even worse. The Reds have to agree to this release clause surely? At least to ensure they get some money for him...

Musonda wants to leave Chelsea

Moving to The Mirror it is reported that Charly Musonda has told Chelsea that he wants to leave the club due to a frustration over a lack of playing time. Musonda has hardly featured this season despite injuries to some key players.
Paper Round's view: What's that you say? Another talented youngster wants to leave Chelsea due to a lack of chances in the first-team? It's just the same old mistakes at Stamford Bridge isn't it...

Conte furious with stars

Finally in The Telegraph there is an exclusive that Antonio Conte was furious with his players following the heavy defeat to Roma in the Champions League. Conte reportedly called out David Luiz and Musonda and made it clear that he would not be afraid drop anyone he felt wasn't pulling their weight.
Paper Round's view: Well, well, well. This sounds relatively familiar doesn't it? It's not quite shades of Mourinho in 2015 but it's pretty clear that all is not well at Stamford Bridge. The return of Mourinho on Sunday is going to be very, very interesting.

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