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Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino will get the new Cristiano Ronaldo, if he wins the race for Dutch sensation Memphis Depay.

That is the verdict of Robin van Persie’s personal trainer Arno Philips, who has worked with the Dutch boy wonder for many years.

Pochettino jetted to Holland on Friday night to watch in action in PSV Eindhoven’s 4-2 victory over AZ Alkmaar.

Philips says: "He is the fastest player I have ever worked with. With the bare eye you can see that. He is an absolute super talent.

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"He has developed into a special player. During the World Cup in Brazil he showed Van Gaal and others that he could adapt to every physical and football level.’’

He will cost Spurs £20 million but has told his agent he is open to offers from an ‘top six’ Premier League club.

Depay, who’s dad is from Ghana and who’s mum is Dutch, is the only player ever to turn up in a youth academy at the age of 12 with a six pack.

He has also the same shooting qualities as Ronaldo, making the ball swerve in long distance free kicks.