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Lloris handed Tottenham captaincy amid United interest

Manchester United target Hugo Lloris will captain Tottenham in 2015-16.

Mauricio Pochettino has appointed Hugo Lloris as captain, as the Tottenham manager does not seem concerned about Manchester United's interest in the goalkeeper.

Lloris will wear the armband permanently in 2015-16, despite speculation the France international could leave Tottenham in search of UEFA Champions League football.

The 28-year-old, who sat out Tottenham's Premier League opener at Old Trafford last week, is believed to be among United's list of targets should unsettled keeper David De Gea join hometown club Real Madrid.

Pochettino is aware of Lloris and his desire to play top-level European football, but the Argentinean insists the former Lyon keeper is happy in London.