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Mauricio Pochettino focused on Tottenham's title push amid speculation over his stars' futures

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Mauricio Pochettino says his squad need to ignore speculation about the future and concentrate on their bid for Premier League glory.

Spurs are four points behind leaders Chelsea and a potentially crucial week for Pochettino's men begins when they visit Crystal Palace on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports.

But several of Spurs' key players have been highlighted as potential transfer targets among Europe's elite clubs in recent weeks, with former Barcelona midfielder Xavi claiming Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is considering a summer swoop for Dele Alli.

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However, Pochettino told the media on Tuesday that now is not the time to be thinking about such matters.

"In the next three to four weeks we must give our best efforts," he said. "The players must try to focus. Don't think about holidays, rumours, what will happen next season.

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"I cannot guarantee anything in life. The most important is to enjoy the present. In the future, we take the best decision for the club.

"After three years you can see how the team is improving every year and all our decisions so far are good. Trust in the club that we will take the best decision for the club to achieve, to improve next season again.

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"We care a lot about the club and now we must focus on the present to try to help the team and club to be there, if Chelsea drop points.

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"It will be special if, in the last season at White Hart Lane, we win the Premier League."

Pochettino added: "We must give our best to try and get the three points because we are fighting for the Premier League and, if it is not possible to catch Chelsea, to be in the top four.

"I think the next six games are all finals."

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Asked if six wins would be required, Pochettino added: "Of course and then it is not sure that you can catch up Chelsea.

"Today it is up to Chelsea (who host Southampton) and for us tomorrow it is a game we must win."

Meanwhile, Spurs left-back Rose could be back from injury for this Sunday's north London derby at home to Arsenal, live on Sky Sports.

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The England international has been out with a knee injury since the 0-0 draw at Sunderland in January.

A Spurs statement read: "Danny Rose continues outdoor training and has started to reintegrate with first team training."

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