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- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Tottenham and Newcash United are linked with an interest in AC Milan and former Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori.
Paris Saint Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani is said to be the subject of talks by Spurs as they look to secure the World Cup finalist in the January transfer window.
If Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo becomes a free agent tomorrow, Tottenham have apparently made moves in the background to sound out his availability.
Aston Villa, Newcash United and Spurs are among the admirers of Glasgow Celtic striker Nicolas Kuhn.
- IN OTHER NEWS : – Plymouth Argyle sacked manager Wayne Rooney today ….
- LEAGUE CUP : – VAR decisions in the two legs of the League Cup semi-final between Tottenham and Liverpool will be announced by the referee in the stadium to provide transparency to the fans.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Brighton & Hove Albion striker, currently on loan at Leicester City, Facundo Buonanotte, is said to be the subject of a £8 million offer from Tottenham.
Spurs are also rumoured to be looking at a move for Mancashter City midfielder Jack Grealish in the January transfer window.
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite is being linked with an interest from Tottenham.
- IN OTHER NEWS : – Millwall have appointed Alex Neil as their new manager …
- FIRST TEAM : – Tottenham drew 2-2 with Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this afternoon. MATCH REPORT .
- TRANSFER RUMOUR : – According to rumours in Spain, Real Madrid want to sign Micky van de Ven as they have injury problems in the centre of defence !
- TEAM NEWS : – Ange Postecoglou has revealed that it is still a little early to determine if Radu Dragusin will be able to take par tin Sunday’s home match against Wolverhampton Wanderers after picking up an ankle injury at Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day. He did say that Ben Davies has suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury and will be out for a couple more weeks. Tottenham will be without the players on the injured list – Richarlison, Wilson Odobert, Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Mikey Moore – as well as Djed Spence who is serving a one match suspension for getting sent off at the City Ground.
Ange said that Mikey Moore and Richarlison could return to training next week and that the club are looking at why players are suffering another lay-off on their return to the team following recovery from injury.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Borussia Monchengladbach central defender Ko Itakura is again interesting Tottenham after were keen on the Japanese international and former Manchester City player last summer.
Spurs might be able to sign 20 year old Fiorentina right back Michael Kayode for half the £25 million the Serie A club wanted for him in the summer.
- IN OTHER NEWS : – Stoke City have sacked manager Narcis Pelach today …
- FIRST TEAM : – Tottenham lost 0-1 to Nottingham Forest at the City Ground this afternoon. MATCH REPORT .
- TRANSFER RUMOUR : – Spurs are keen on Paris Saint Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani, with the Premier League mooted to be the French international’s favoured destination.
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- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Borussia Dortmund, Mancashter United and Tottenham are keen to sign AC Milan’s 17 year old midfielder Mattia Liberali.
- IN OTHER NEWS : – … Fleetwood Town have named Pete Wild as their new manager …
- TEAM NEWS : – Spurs are ready to welcome back Rodrigo Bentancur and Destiny Udogie to the team at Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day. The side will still be without Wilson Odobert, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Guglielmo Vicario, Richarlison, Ben Davies and Mikey Moore.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Chelsea, Woolwich Wanderers and Tottenham are watching Club Brugge’s 24 year old full back Maxim de Cuyper.
Juventus midfielder Nicola Fagioli could be available for £29 million, with Spurs his chosen destination, although Ange Postecoglou is yet to rubber stamp a move for the 24 year old.
Crystal Palace full back Tyrick Mitchell is being linked with Tottenham with his contract expiring in the summer.
Barcelona striker Vitor Roque is said to be a target for Spurs, with him being currently on loan at Real Betis and there is a £25 million purchase price on the 19 year old Brazilian.
- EX-SPURS : – Former Tottenham midfielder Gus Poyet has been named as the new manager of K-League club Jeonbuk Hyundai.
Malachi Fagan-Walcott – the former Spurs central defender – has signed for York City from Cardiff City.
- LEAGUE CUP : – The dates of the two legs of the League Cup semi-final against Liverpool have been announced.
The first leg will be at home on Wednesday 8th January 2025 kicking off at 20.00 and the match will be shown on Sky Sports.
Anfield will host the second leg on Thursday 6th February 2025 with a 20.00 kick off with Sky Sports and ITV showing the game live.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Atalanta central defender Ben Godfrey is reported to have been contacted by Tottenham about a loan move back to England following his move to Italy from Everton in the summer.
Spurs are being linked with a move for 19 year old Sheffield Wednesday keeper Pierce Charles.
- FIRST TEAM : – Tottenham lost 3-6 to Liverpool at the THS this evening. A Match Report will follow.
- IN OTHER NEWS : – … Fleetwood Town sacked manager Charlie Adam today …
- TEAM NEWS : – Destiny Udogie should be available to play against Liverpool tomorrow at the THS with Ange Postecoglou hopeful that Timo Werner will be over his illness to be ready to play too. Rodrigo Bentancur will be serving the last of his seven match ban, while Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, Cristina Romero, Wilson Odobert, Richarlison, Ben Davies and Mikey Moore are all out with injuries/illness.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – West Ham United London and Spurs are said to be watching Internazionale central defender Yann Bisseck, but the Serie A club will not be keen to sell him in January.
News in Spain claims that Alejo Veliz has fallen out of favour with the manager of his loan side Espanyol, with his fellow countryman Leicester City striker Facundo Bounanotte encouraging him to go to the Foxes on loan if he returns to England. Also part of the article is the spurious rumour that Spurs have offered Lucas Bergvall on loan, which is very odd as he has been playing a part in the Tottenham squad lately and if he may not be playing regularly in La Liga, would there be any benefit in making that move ?
Argentine club CF Lanus have a 21 year old left-back Julio Soler who is interesting AFC Bournemouth, Liverpool, Woolwich Wanderers and Spurs.
Tottenham are again being linked with Belgian midfielder Charles de Ketelaere of Atalanta, along with a number of other Premier League clubs, but there was interest in the 23 year old when he was about to leave his previous team, Club Brugge.
Speculation online is linking Spurs to a move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt.
Tottenham are reported to be ready to spend £20 million on Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford in January.
Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane is attracting a lot of attention from Premier League clubs, with Spurs included amongst them.
- IN OTHER NEWS : – … South Coast Big Club have a new manager in the shape of Ivan Juric, who previously managed AS Roma …
- There’s a lot of response to our win over Mancashter United last night, but little new on the transfer front.
- EX-SPURS : – Dele Alli has announced that he has left Everton, where he has been training since his contract expired and has moved to Como in Italy to attempt a comeback.
- IN OTHER NEWS : – … Oxford United have appointed Gary Rowett to the post of the club’s Head Coach …
- FIRST TEAM : – Tottenham beat Manchester United 4-3 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight in the League Cup quarter-final. MATCH REPORT .
- LEAGUE CUP SEMI-FINAL : – The semi-final draw for the League Cup has paired Spurs with Liverpool with the first leg to be played at home in the week starting 6th January 2025 and the second leg at Anfield to take place in the week starting 3rd February 2025.
- IN OTHER NEWS : – … Wolverhampton Wanderers have appointed former FC Porto manager Vitor Pereira as their new boss …
- TEAM NEWS : – Spurs are without Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, Ben Davies, Wilson Odobert, Richarlison, Rodrigo Bentancur and Mikey Moore through injury and Rodrigo Bentancur, who is suspended. In addition, Destiny Udogie is in need of a rest, so will only be played in one of this week’s matches with Mancashter United and Liverpool. Yves Bissouma is available following his one match suspension for picking up five bookings.
- UNDER-21s : – The Under-21s lost to Ajax 1-5 in the Premier League International Cup at Stevenage FC tonight with Tottenham’s goal coming from the spot, converted by Oliver Irow.
- UNDER-21 FIXTURE CHANGES : – Tottenham’s National League Cup match at Braintree will now take place on Saturday 4th January with a 15.00 kick off.
The away Premier League 2 match against Derby County will now take place at Matlock Town FC on Friday 10th January, kick off 19.00.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Spurs are being linked with an interest in signing Feyenoord’s Slovenian international central defender David Hancko, with the 26 year old’s price tag expected to have been reduced from last summer when he was deemed to be worth £35 million.
According to source sin Italy, Spurs are “credible” suitors to sign Internazionale’s Slovakian central defender Milan Skriniar, who also has SSC Napoli and Internazionale watching him, although the stumbling block could be the 29 year old’s wages, as he would be unlikely to be a starter at Tottenham more likely a option to play in place of Micky van de Ven or Cristian Romero.
Spurs have been quoted £13 million if they want to sign 27 year old Getafe central defender Omar Aldarete.
- BAN APPEAL : – Rodrigo Bentancur will have to sit out the two remaining two Tottenham matches of his ban against Mancashter United in the League up and Liverpool in the Premier League after the club’s appeal against the severity of the suspension was dismissed.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Club Brugge left-back Maxim de Cuyper is reported to be a transfer target for Woolwich Wanderers, Chelsea, Mancashter City and Tottenham, with the 23 year old said to be happy to go forward and supply balls into the box.
- IN OTHER NEWS : – Gary Bowyer has been given the Head Coach’s job at Burton Albion …
- MIN-HYOEK YANG : – Tottenham’s signing from Gangwon FC in South Korea – Min-Hyeok Yang – has arrived in the UK, but will not be able to play for the club until 1st January .
- IN OTHER NEWS : – It’s Christmas sacking time as Bristol Rovers got rid of their manager Matt Taylor (not the one who used to be our U18 coach) today …
- FIRST TEAM : – Tottenham beat South Coast Big Club 5-0 at St. Mary’s tonight. MATCH REPORT .
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Spurs are one of a number of clubs considering a move for Olympique Lyonnais forward Rayan Cherki.
Nottingham Forest, Ipswich Town and Tottenham are reported to be looking to sign Preston North End’s 18 year old Argentine striker Felipe Rodriguez-Gentile.
- IN OTHER NEWS : – Wolverhampton Wanderers sacked manager Gary O’Neil today … Oxford United sacked Head coach Des Buckingham today … South Coast Big Club sacked manager Russell Martin after tonight’s match …
- UNDER-21s : – Tottenham Under-21s were well beaten at Brighton & Hove Albion, who won 5-1, with the single Spurs goal coming from Oliver Irow.
- UNDER-18s : – Norwich City visited Hotspur Way in the Premier U18 League, but Tottenham won 3-1 with goals from Ellis Lehane, George Feeney and Luca Williams-Barnett.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Spurs are surprisingly linked with an interest in Leeds United central defender Pascal Struijk, who failed to impress with the Yorkshire club when they were in the Premier League.
Tottenham and Mancashter United are competing to sign to sign Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor.
RC Lens midfielder Andy Diouf is reported to be a player that Spurs and Liverpool are keen on signing.
With rumours about Spurs being willing to sell Yves Bissouma, the Feyenoord midfielder Quinten Timber is claimed to be being lined up as his replacement.
- TEAM NEWS : – Tottenham have no further injuries ahead of the match at St. Mary’s on Sunday, although Yves Bissouma will miss the game as he will serve a one-match ban for receiving five yellow cards. Ben Davies will not be fit for Sunday, but may return to fitness before the end of the year.
- FA YOUTH CUP : – The Fourth Round draw for the FA Youth Cup has given Spurs an away trip to Grimsby Town.
- FIRST TEAM : – Tottenham drew 1-1 with Rangers at Ibrox in the Europa League tonight. MATCH REPORT .
- TRANSFER RUMOUR : – St. Patricks 17 year old striker Mason Melia is a Spurs target that they are pushing hard to sign. It is reported that he will cost £825,000 and will join Tottenham in September 2025 when he turns 18.
Getafe’s Paraguayan defender Omar Alderete is rumoured to be a player that Spurs are interested in, with the 27 year old quoted in the press in his homeland as attracting a number of Premier League admirers.
Tottenham are considering recalling Ashley Phillips from his loan at Stoke City in January to provide cover for defensive injuries.
Spurs are said to be considering a January recall for midfielder Michael Craig who is on loan at Barnsley.
Brazilian club Fluminense are said to be eying up a move for Richarlison, but other stories also claim that Newcash United might be keen on signing him, but apparently only wan to pay £40-45 million.
Feyenoord striker Anis Hadj Moussa is a 22 year old who is interesting Tottenham.
- TRANSFER RUMOUR : – Tottenham are reported to be ready to make a move for AFC Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi in January, to beef up the central defensive positions.
- FIXTURE CHANGES : – Two Spurs matches in February have been selected for TV coverage, as follows : –
Brentford (Away) will now be played on Sunday 2nd February 2025, with a 14.00 kick off (Sky Sports).
Mancashter United (Home) will kick off at 16.30 on Sunday 16th February 2025 (Sky Sports).
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – According to news from Spain, Spurs have made a financial offer to Lille striker Jonathan David, who will be a free agent in the summer.
Tottenham are also rumoured to be keen to sign former Mancashter United and England midfielder Angel Gomes, who will also be on a free transfer at the end of the season.
- IN OTHER NEWS : – Neil Harris is to step down as manager of Millwall after Saturday’s match at Middlesbrough …
- INJURY UPDATE : – Cristian Romero looks set to be ruled out for six weeks after picking up a muscle injury in yesterday’s match.
- IN OTHER NEWS : – Referee David Coote has been sacked by PGMOL following social media posts of him sniffing white powder and discussing booking a player before a match.
- FIRST TEAM : – Tottenham lost 3-4 to Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this evening. MATCH REPORT .
- FA YOUTH CUP : – The Spurs Youth team progressed to the Fourth Round of the FA Youth Cup by beating Middlesbrough 3-2 at Hotspur Way this afternoon. The Tottenham goals were scored by Reiss Elliott-Parris, Tynan Thompson and Callum Olusesi.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – With a number of re-hashed stories doing the rounds, there was little fresh off the rumour mill today.
- FA CUP : – Tottenham’s FA Cup Third Round tie at Tamworth has been chosen for TV coverage by ITV1 and will be played on Sunday 12th January 2025 with a 12.30 kick off.
- INJURY UPDATE : – While it needs to be the subject of a scan, Ben Davies‘ hamstring that he injured at Bournemouth last night is expected to keep him out for a few weeks.
- UNDER-21s : – Tottenham’s Under-21s lost 0-4 to AS Monaco at Stevenage FC tonight in the Premier League International Cup.
- ACADEMY COACHING RUMOUR : – Gillingham Academy coach Jermaine McGlashan has announced that he is moving to a similar post in the Spurs Academy.
- IN OTHER NEWS : – Hull City have appointed Reading boss Ruben Selles as their new manager, while the Berkshire side have named Noel Hunt as his replacement …
- FIRST TEAM : – Tottenham lost 0-1 to AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium tonight. MATCH REPORT.
- IN OTHER NEWS : – Jon Brady resigned as manager of Northampton Town today … Omar Riza has been given the job as manager of Cardiff City after taking the post in an interim capacity following the sacking of their previous manager …
- TEAM NEWS : – After missing Sunday’s match against Fulham with illness, Dominic Solanke will be monitored ahead of tomorrow’s match at Bournemouth to assess his fitness to be included. Cristian Romero will miss the game against the Cherries as it is hoped that he will return to training by Friday at the earliest and joining him on the side-lines are Rodrigo Bentancur, Wilson Odobert, Micky van de Ven, Richarlison, Mikey Moore and Guglielmo Vicario.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Mancashter United think that they can sign Heung-Min Son.
While Mancashter City think they can sign Cristian Romero.
KRX Genk’s 20 year old central defender Matte Smets is being linked with a move to the Premier League from Belgium with Chelsea and Spurs being cited as interested parties.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Today a rumour is linking Spurs with 22 year old Athletic Bilbao striker Nico Williams, along with Chelsea, Liverpool and Woolwich Wanderers.
Tottenham are also linked with Tijjani Reijnders of AC Milan once more, with Chelsea and Mancashter City also considering a move for the 26 year old.
23 year old Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli wants more playing time and Spurs are being linked with a move for the Italian international.
- UNDER-21s : – The Spurs Under-21 side lost out 0-3 at Sutton United in the National League Cup tonight.
- FA CUP : – Tottenham drew National League club Tamworth away in the Third Round of the FA Cup with the game to be played between 9th January and 13th January 2025.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – Tottenham are today being linked with having watched Eintracht Frankfurt’s Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush, along with Mancashter United, Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain.
The Spanish media are carrying a story that claims that Spurs are looking to bring Ivan Toney back to England after six months in Saudi Arabia.
- FA YOUTH CUP : – Middlesbrough will visit Hotspur Way for the Third Round FA Youth Cup tie on Sunday 8th December, kicking off at Noon.
- FIRST TEAM : – Tottenham drew 1-1 with Fulham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium today. MATCH REPORT .
- TRANSFER RUMOURS : – There is a claim today that Spurs will make a move for Anthony Patterson, the 24 year old Sunderland keeper in the January transfer window. Or Tottenham will make a move for Burnley keeper James Trafford. Or 24 year old Second Division French side Angers’ Ivory Coast international goalie Yahia Fofana will be on his way to N17. Or.
Aston Villa and Tottenham are said to have sent scouts to watch Valentin Atangana, the Reims 19 year old midfielder, who also had representatives of 24 other clubs in attendance.
Spurs have made a 25 million Euros bid for Brighton & Hove Albion forward Facundo Buonanotte it is reported today.
Worrying rumour of the day is linking Tottenham with an interest in signing Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
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