• IN: Nicolo Zaniolo bears more than a passing resemblance to Brazil great Kaka with the way he glides across the pitch, eye for goal and ability to pick holes in opposition defences. Already a full Italy international, the 21-year-old would be a welcome support act for Harry Kane. Getty Images
    IN: Nicolo Zaniolo bears more than a passing resemblance to Brazil great Kaka with the way he glides across the pitch, eye for goal and ability to pick holes in opposition defences. Already a full Italy international, the 21-year-old would be a welcome support act for Harry Kane. Getty Images
  • OUT: Tanguy Ndombele became Tottenham's record buy when they shelled out upwards of €62 million to sign him from Lyon last summer. A goal on debut against Aston Villa suggested a bright future for the French midfielder but was publicly criticised by Jose Mourinho after being substituted at half-time in the 1-1 draw at Burnley in March. Never nailed down a regular place and may feel his future is best served elsewhere. Reuters
    OUT: Tanguy Ndombele became Tottenham's record buy when they shelled out upwards of €62 million to sign him from Lyon last summer. A goal on debut against Aston Villa suggested a bright future for the French midfielder but was publicly criticised by Jose Mourinho after being substituted at half-time in the 1-1 draw at Burnley in March. Never nailed down a regular place and may feel his future is best served elsewhere. Reuters
  • IN: Reports in Italy suggest a swap deal is being negotiated with Inter Milan for the services of centre-back Milan Skriniar, with Tanguy Ndombele heading in the opposite direction. The Slovakia international, 25, has been a mainstay of Antonio Conte's side that finished second in Serie A and has reached the Europa League final. Getty Images
    IN: Reports in Italy suggest a swap deal is being negotiated with Inter Milan for the services of centre-back Milan Skriniar, with Tanguy Ndombele heading in the opposite direction. The Slovakia international, 25, has been a mainstay of Antonio Conte's side that finished second in Serie A and has reached the Europa League final. Getty Images
  • OUT: Something of a favourite under previous manager Mauricio Pochettino, defender Juan Foyth has hardly had a look in under Mourinho since the Portuguese arrived in November. Newly promoted Leeds are lining up a £15m bid for the Argentine, according to reports. AFP
    OUT: Something of a favourite under previous manager Mauricio Pochettino, defender Juan Foyth has hardly had a look in under Mourinho since the Portuguese arrived in November. Newly promoted Leeds are lining up a £15m bid for the Argentine, according to reports. AFP
  • IN: Lucas Digne has elevated himself to one of the best defending and ball-playing left-backs in Europe since switching Barcelona for Everton. The Toffees would be loathe to lose the Frenchman, but with Danny Rose almost certain to leave and Ryan Sessegnon keen to play more advanced, Digne may prefer the prospect of regular European football to mid-table mediocrity at Goodison. Reuters
    IN: Lucas Digne has elevated himself to one of the best defending and ball-playing left-backs in Europe since switching Barcelona for Everton. The Toffees would be loathe to lose the Frenchman, but with Danny Rose almost certain to leave and Ryan Sessegnon keen to play more advanced, Digne may prefer the prospect of regular European football to mid-table mediocrity at Goodison. Reuters
  • OUT: Danny Rose spent the second half of the season on loan at Newcastle United, who are yet to reveal whether they wish to make the England fullback's move permanent. Has largely burnt his bridges with fans following a series of interviews expressing his desire to leave Spurs, but no doubt the 30-year-old is still more than capable of performing at the top level. Reuters
    OUT: Danny Rose spent the second half of the season on loan at Newcastle United, who are yet to reveal whether they wish to make the England fullback's move permanent. Has largely burnt his bridges with fans following a series of interviews expressing his desire to leave Spurs, but no doubt the 30-year-old is still more than capable of performing at the top level. Reuters
  • IN: Said Benrahma contributed 17 goals to take Brentford to the brink of the Premier League before falling at the final hurdle against Fulham. The Algerian is also being trailed by the likes of Leeds United, Brighton and West Ham. Reuters
    IN: Said Benrahma contributed 17 goals to take Brentford to the brink of the Premier League before falling at the final hurdle against Fulham. The Algerian is also being trailed by the likes of Leeds United, Brighton and West Ham. Reuters
  • OUT: A fan favourite but Erik Lamela has never really hit the heights expected of him when he joined the North London club from Roma seven years ago. Tenacious in the tackle and skilfull on the ball, it remains to be seen whether Mourinho sees the Argentine winger as part of his long-term plans. Reuters
    OUT: A fan favourite but Erik Lamela has never really hit the heights expected of him when he joined the North London club from Roma seven years ago. Tenacious in the tackle and skilfull on the ball, it remains to be seen whether Mourinho sees the Argentine winger as part of his long-term plans. Reuters
  • IN: Relegated Bournemouth have set the bidding at £30 million to prise star striker Callum Wilson away, but one criticism of Spurs is that they have always lacked a quality alternative to injury prone first-choice striker Harry Kane. Wilson, who scored 44 goals for the Cherries during their five-year stay in the top flight, would serve as an able back-up. Reuters
    IN: Relegated Bournemouth have set the bidding at £30 million to prise star striker Callum Wilson away, but one criticism of Spurs is that they have always lacked a quality alternative to injury prone first-choice striker Harry Kane. Wilson, who scored 44 goals for the Cherries during their five-year stay in the top flight, would serve as an able back-up. Reuters
  • OUT: Serge Aurier showed enormous fortitude to finish the season after his brother was shot dead last month, but the fact remains that the Ivorian right-back is a defensive liability. Reuters
    OUT: Serge Aurier showed enormous fortitude to finish the season after his brother was shot dead last month, but the fact remains that the Ivorian right-back is a defensive liability. Reuters

Lucas Digne, Nicolo Zaniolo, Tanguy Ndombele: 5 players Tottenham should sign, 5 who should leave this transfer window


Steve Luckings
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The way Jose Mourinho celebrated Tottenham's sixth place finish in the Premier League you'd have thought he had won the lottery.

A 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on the final day of the campaign is hardly reason to crack open the finest champagne, but it did secure Europa League football - albeit against a team that had lost their previous seven games.

Quite a fall from grace for a club that contested the Champions League final the previous summer. But given Spurs' erratic form both before and after lockdown, sixth place and European football is probably the best Mourinho could have hoped for after replacing Mauricio Pochettino in November.

The Portuguese made one astute signing in January. Steve Bergwijn's impressive performances on arrival from PSV Eindhoven had many fans clamouring for him to be named the club's player of the year.

Mourinho will hope to find a few more like the Dutch forward in the upcoming transfer window, with the likes of Roma's Nicolo Zaniolo and Milan Skriniar of Inter Milan linked with a move to North London.

Above is a picture gallery of potential transfer targets as well as those who could be on their way out.

To move on to the next image, swipe or click on the arrows.

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T20 World Cup Qualifier

Final: Netherlands beat PNG by seven wickets

Qualified teams

1. Netherlands
2. PNG
3. Ireland
4. Namibia
5. Scotland
6. Oman

T20 World Cup 2020, Australia

Group A: Sri Lanka, PNG, Ireland, Oman
Group B: Bangladesh, Netherlands, Namibia, Scotland

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October 3: v Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC
October 6: v Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC
October 9: v Sabah FA

Premier Futsal 2017 Finals

Al Wasl Football Club; six teams, five-a-side

Delhi Dragons: Ronaldinho
Bengaluru Royals: Paul Scholes
Mumbai Warriors: Ryan Giggs
Chennai Ginghams: Hernan Crespo
Telugu Tigers: Deco
Kerala Cobras: Michel Salgado

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Tickets start at Dh100 for adults, while children can enter free on the opening day. For more information, visit www.mubadalawtc.com.

The alternatives

• Founded in 2014, Telr is a payment aggregator and gateway with an office in Silicon Oasis. It’s e-commerce entry plan costs Dh349 monthly (plus VAT). QR codes direct customers to an online payment page and merchants can generate payments through messaging apps.

• Business Bay’s Pallapay claims 40,000-plus active merchants who can invoice customers and receive payment by card. Fees range from 1.99 per cent plus Dh1 per transaction depending on payment method and location, such as online or via UAE mobile.

• Tap started in May 2013 in Kuwait, allowing Middle East businesses to bill, accept, receive and make payments online “easier, faster and smoother” via goSell and goCollect. It supports more than 10,000 merchants. Monthly fees range from US$65-100, plus card charges of 2.75-3.75 per cent and Dh1.2 per sale.

2checkout’s “all-in-one payment gateway and merchant account” accepts payments in 200-plus markets for 2.4-3.9 per cent, plus a Dh1.2-Dh1.8 currency conversion charge. The US provider processes online shop and mobile transactions and has 17,000-plus active digital commerce users.

• PayPal is probably the best-known online goods payment method - usually used for eBay purchases -  but can be used to receive funds, providing everyone’s signed up. Costs from 2.9 per cent plus Dh1.2 per transaction.

Going grey? A stylist's advice

If you’re going to go grey, a great style, well-cared for hair (in a sleek, classy style, like a bob), and a young spirit and attitude go a long way, says Maria Dowling, founder of the Maria Dowling Salon in Dubai.
It’s easier to go grey from a lighter colour, so you may want to do that first. And this is the time to try a shorter style, she advises. Then a stylist can introduce highlights, start lightening up the roots, and let it fade out. Once it’s entirely grey, a purple shampoo will prevent yellowing.
“Get professional help – there’s no other way to go around it,” she says. “And don’t just let it grow out because that looks really bad. Put effort into it: properly condition, straighten, get regular trims, make sure it’s glossy.”

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1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

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Transmission: seven-speed dual clutch automatic

Power: 169bhp

Torque: 250Nm

Price: Dh54,500

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