Football news: Mitrovic big ban incoming as Chelsea chief Boehly axes duo

And so it now looks imminent.

The situation is a mess at Spurs, and it's going to be a huge compensation pay-out for Conte.

Presently, he is back in Italy where he has returned for a short visit during the international break.

Back at Spurs HQ however, internal meetings have been in full force all day...

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Marcus Rashford and Mason Mount have pulled out of the England squad for matches against Italy and Ukraine.

Rashford limped off during Man Utd's win over Fulham on Sunday.

Mount has missed the last month with a pelvic issue.

Elsewhere, Nick Pope has been replaced in the squad by Tottenham goalkeeper Fraser Forster.

The FA has been urged to hand Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic 'at least a six-game ban' for pushing referee Chris Kavanagh and shouting in his face on Sunday.

Mitrovic was shown red in a moment of madness by Fulham, during which Willian and Marco Silva were also dismissed.

But speaking exclusively to Express Sport, Ref Support UK CEO Martin Cassidy believes Mitrovic's punishment should go beyond a three-match ban.

He said: "We’re asking for at least a six-game ban here. That’s the sort of thing you see in a grassroots game in Argentina - not the top flight and in the most prestigious cup competition in the world.

"If people think they can behave like that in a top-flight arena, what chance has the grassroots referee got?"

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Newcastle United are eyeing a summer swoop for Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay.

According to The Telegraph, Eddie Howe wants to reignite his January interest as he believes McTominay has the physical attributes to thrive in his system.

Newcastle hope United will be willing to sell in the summer when Erik ten Hag will likely need to raise funds through player sales.

And previous reports claim McTominay would be open to a move to St. James' Park for more regular game time.

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has continued ruthlessly making changes behind the scenes.

According to the Mail, Boehly has dismissed head groundsman Jason Griffin and his assistant and son, Reisse.

Griffin has worked at Stamford Bridge for over 30 years and became head groundsman in 2003.

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Tottenham Hotspur reportedly want one straight £100million payment to part ways with Harry Kane this summer.

According to The Times, Spurs plan to demand such a high fee to deter suitors, including Manchester United.

Kane will enter the final year of his contract this summer, but Daniel Levy doesn't want to sell to a domestic rival.

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are two other touted suitors, with the 29-year-old set to hold future talks at the end of the season.

It looks like Manchester United may have to contest a 'new manager bounce' in the Europa League quarter-finals.

According to Spanish outlet Golsmedia, Sevilla are set to sack Jorge Sampaoli as manager in the 'next few hours'.

Sevilla lost 2-0 at Getafe on Sunday, leaving them 14th in La Liga, just two points above the relegation zone.

But they are the most successful team in Europa League history and, in recent meetings, have grown accustomed to getting the better of United.

Oleksandr Zinchenko celebrated with fans on the way home from Arsenal's 4-1 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

The Gunners moved eight points clear of Manchester City at the Premier League summit, having played a game more.

And Zinchenko was in high spirits after the win, leaning out of his window and shouting 'come on' to Arsenal fans gathered outside a London pub.

The Glazers are reportedly ready to relinquish control of Manchester United as the second stage of a potential sale rumbles on.

United's American owners will receive the second wave of bids for the club this week after suitors visited Old Trafford and Carrington.

And according to the Mail, the word is that the Glazers want to cash in on United if the price is right.

Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe are the two frontrunners.

Reports have continued to claim that the Raine Group have been tasked with overseeing a sale before the end of the season.

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Manchester City and Real Madrid are reportedly best-placed to sign Jude Bellingham this summer.

According to The Athletic, the finances required to lure Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund have made it 'increasingly unlikely' that Liverpool will lure him to Anfield.

It leaves Man City and Real as the frontrunners, with Manchester United also considered outsiders.

Dortmund are said to want at least £110m for Bellingham this summer, which would make him the most expensive British player in history.

The Tottenham Hotspur dressing room reportedly expect to have a new head coach in charge next season.

According to Sky Sports, many believe Antonio Conte won't remain at the club beyond his current contract, which expires this summer.

The report claims players are willing to accept the responsibility for recent poor results.

However, there is said to have been a sense that Conte almost crossed the line by labelling them selfish and suggesting they were uncommitted after Saturday's collapse at Southampton.

Given Tottenham don't play for two weeks, Daniel Levy has time to make a decision on Conte, should he feel the need to.

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