Ange Postecoglou has had to deal with a nearly unprecedented injury crisis, with the Australian admitting in his press conference last week that he does not remember a time in his career when he has been without so many players at the same time (Beanyman Sports).

However, there is now some light at the end of the tunnel for Spurs after Richarlison made his comeback against Manchester City while Cristian Romero has now fully served his three-match ban.

In addition, Postecoglou admitted after Sunday’s game that he is hopeful that Pape Matar Sarr will be back avaiable to train later this week (Alasdair Gold).

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Sessegnon nearing Spurs return

Gold has now provided another positive injury update by revealing that Sessegnon is now in the latter stages of his rehabilitation and is edging closer to full fitness.

The journalist stated that the 23-year-old could start training with his teammates within the next couple of weeks and the hope is the surgery he had in the summer will solve his recurring hamstring problems.

Gold wrote in his column for Football.London: “Ryan Sessegnon is edging towards the latter stages of his rehabilitation following the hamstring surgery that is hoped will finally fix his issues. football.london understands the 23-year-old could return to group training within a couple of weeks but the club will continue to be ultra-cautious with him to ensure there is no chance of any setbacks.”

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While this is great news for Sessegnon, I do not think his recovery will have much impact on Postecoglou’s plans as the 23-year-old would be behind Udogie and Davies in the pecking order.  Spurs will probably loan him out in January so that he can prove his fitness and put himself on the shop window ahead of next summer.

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While the likes of Son Heung-min and James Maddison have taken all the plaudits for Tottenham this season, Kulusevski has been an unsung hero, being a vital cog in Ange Postecoglou’s attack.

The Swede works tirelessly both on and off the ball and has posted some outstanding numbers this campaign, being up there with the best in the Premier League in terms of chances created per 90 minutes, touches in the opposition box and progressive carries (The Athletic).

Over the last couple of games, the 23-year-old has showcased his versatility, impressing in the number ten role in the absence of Maddison.

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Kulusevki is a big fan of Ange Postecoglou

After netting Tottenham’s late equaliser in the 3-3 draw at Manchester City on Sunday, Kulusevski insisted that he and his teammates showed that they can go toe-to-toe with anyone if they work on their mentality.

When asked about Spurs’ high-risk approach under Ange Postecoglou, he told The Guardian: “I’m not questioning anything. I love exactly his [Postecoglu’s] mentality because that’s how I want to live my life.

“Doesn’t matter who you’re playing against or what you’re doing in life, just go. And if it messes up, it messes up. You did it with your heart. You’re not afraid. You’re trying to win the game, not trying to lose the game. I love the game plan.

“It’s hard, honestly, because they [City] are one of the best teams in the world and everything was not perfect, but we proved we can play against anybody. We just have a grow a little bit mentally.

“That’s the only thing missing. The football is there. The coach is there. We have everything at Tottenham. We just have to grow a little bit mentally and we’re going to be at the top.”

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The second-half performance against City will give the players the belief that they can dominate proceedings against any side when they bring their A-game. While we might have only got a point, the result is huge for the squad’s confidence and for momentum.

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Van de Ven came through Volendam’s youth ranks and made a name for himself in the Dutch second tier before making a move to Wolfsburg as a 20-year-ld.

While the centre-back did not play much in his first six months at the Bundesliga side, he enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2022-23, establishing himself as a mainstay in the backline and garnering a reputation as one of the best young defenders in the division by the end of the campaign.

That prompted Tottenham to swoop for the Dutchman in the summer, with the North Londoners thought to have paid an initial €40m (£34.3m) and the German side in line to receive an additional €10m (£8.6m) if Spurs qualify for the Champions League (Sport BILD via Sport Witness).

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Micky van de Ven has made a huge impact at Spurs

Veerman has now revealed that Volendam received 12.5 per cent of the transfer fee Tottenham paid for Van de Ven, admitting that the cash injection came at a much-needed time.

He told RTL Nieuws: “We had to take action, otherwise the company judge could blame me for that.

“We are now betting on transfers and proceeds from former players of ours who go to another club. We were saved last summer because Micky van de Ven moved from VFL Wolfsburg to Tottenham Hotspur for €40m.

“We would have received 15% there but unfortunately, we agreed to 12.5%. But that saved us. I don’t see that happening every year.”

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Van de Ven’s progress from being a bench warmer in a Dutch second-tier side to being one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League (at least for the first few months) has been extremely rapid having formed a solid partnership with Cristian Romero prior to his hamstring injury which is expected to keep him out until at least January.   

If he keeps progressing at the same pace over the coming year or two, the sky is the limit for the 22-year-old, who appears to have no obvious weaknesses in his game.

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Kane joined Bayern Munich from Spurs in the summer in a protracted transfer saga that dominated the headlines in the summer transfer window. The deal was finalised for a reported fee in excess of €100 million ($110m) bringing the curtain down on a 19-year-old career for the forward in N17 (ESPN).

He departed Spurs as the club’s all-time top goalscorer and was just 47 shy of eclipsing Alan Shearer’s Premier League record, the academy graduate played 430 times for Spurs, scoring 278 goals and providing 64 assists across all competitions (Transfermarkt). 

Whilst everyone widely expected him to succeed at Bayern Munich, not even Kane would have envisioned the start he has had to life in Germany. In just 18 matches for Bayern this season, he has already scored 22 goals and provided seven assists (Transfermarkt).

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Porro admits he wishes Kane had stayed at Spurs

Speaking to the Telegraph, Porro opened up on the exit of Harry Kane, admitting that it was a very painful saga in the summer.

He said: “Kane’s exit was painful for everyone because he was the heart and soul of the club. I would have liked to have enjoyed Kane more because we didn’t spend much time together. He is a special striker, used to scoring goals everywhere. He has not found it difficult to adapt to Bayern. He is undoubtedly one of the best in the world.”

“However, I think we at Tottenham have been able to overcome that absence quickly. Maybe there are more authoritative voices now. Son, for example, has taken the baton. Since Kane left, he’s stepped up, he’s taken responsibility and you can feel that inside and outside the dressing room. People usually underestimate him, maybe because he was always in the background, but he’s an out-and-out player.”

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Whilst Kane’s exit a few days before the new season left a bitter taste in the mouth, all the parties involved have moved on pretty well. While Kane has had a great start to life in Germany, we have had a great start to life under Ange Postecoglou and have moved on quickly.

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Tottenham and Bayern Munich were seemingly locked in talks over a deal for Kane all summer, with the transfer eventually being agreed just before the start of the Premier League season.

As expected, the 31-year-old has taken the Bundesliga by storm and the striker looks to be in with a good chance to end his long wait for silverware this season given Bayern’s impressive start to the campaign and having booked their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Some may have been surprised by the timing of Kane’s switch, given that he was just 47 goals away from Alan Shearer’s Premier League goal record. 

However, Maddison expects the England captain to continue playing until his late thirties and believes he could still return to England in the future to break the record.

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Maddison on taking over Harry Kane’s number ten shirt

The Spurs playmaker told Amazon Prime Video about Kane’s switch to Bayern: “I’m really happy for him to go to a top club. Did I want him to stay? Of course, I did.

“He’s not over-reliant on pace so I could see him playing for years and years and it wouldn’t surprise me if he had his eye on that goal-scoring record in the Prem.”

Maddison has proven to be a worthy heir to Kane’s number ten shirt, with the attacking midfielder taking his game to a new level since his switch to Tottenham prior to his injury.

When asked about taking the number ten shirt, the 26-year-old responded: “It all happened so quick. Me and H had a bit of banter. I was wearing no.71 in pre-season and I was getting a bit of stick. 

“We wanted to see and weigh up what number I was going to wear. There was a bit of banter – ‘Madders, are you waiting for Harry to go?’ I would have stayed 71 believe me to keep him!”

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The fact that Spurs temporarily handed Maddison the number 71 shirt was evidence that the club always expected the Kane deal to eventually go through and for the number ten shirt to become available.  Hopefully he can continue where he left off when he returns from his ankle injury.

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After witnessing Hugo Lloris take a sharp downturn in form last season, it was obvious Tottenham needed a new number-one goalkeeper this year. After a relatively short search, Guglielmo Vicario was selected as the man to replace the former Spurs skipper.

The Italian has quickly proven that Tottenham made the right choice, with Vicario being one of the star performers under Ange Postecoglou so far. Even in the recent defeats, the 27-year-old has been outstanding, particularly in the chaotic game against Chelsea at the start of November.

It’s hard to imagine life without Vicario now, and the fact that Postecoglou has added the keeper to his leadership group should tell you everything you need to know about the way Vicario has settled in and carried himself since arriving in N17.

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Vicario thanks his teammates for a warm welcome

Now, the man himself has spoken on his early experiences at the club. In a video shared on the club’s Twitter account, Vicario said: “I have to be thankful to all the Tottenham environment, to all my teammates, to my coach, and to everyone here who is close to Spurs.

“My integration was great, since day one. The most important thing is to feel good in the dressing room, with your teammates, so I have to be thankful to them because they make it easy for me. Since day one, it was easy, like we knew each other for a long time.”

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I have been very impressed by how quickly Vicario has settled in and established himself as one of the most competent keepers in the league. He seems to have great authority about him and clearly has the respect of his peers, which is really important for a player in his position.

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If Dier had any faint hopes of potentially turning his Tottenham career around, that seemingly ended against Aston Villa last week when Ange Postecoglou decided to leave the 29-year-old, who was his only fit senior centre-back, on the bench and start Emerson Royal instead.

The only question now appears to be whether the England international would leave in the upcoming transfer window, or see out his contract until next summer.

The Daily Mirror reported last month that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy plans to command a fee for the centre-back in January, with Sporting Lisbon and Roma said to be exploring moves for the player.

Dier was not part of Postecoglou’s squad for Sunday’s 3-3 draw at Manchester City after the boss revealed the England international picked up an injury in training ahead of the trip to the Premier League champions.

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Dier considering Sporting return

If talkSPORT’s latest update is to be believed, Dier is now ‘seriously considering’ returning to the Portuguese club where he began his career before making the move to Tottenham in 2014.

The outlet does not say whether the centre-back wants to make the switch to Lisbon in January or next summer but it is pointed out that the Spurs star would be free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from next month.

The publication also reveals that Tottenham offered Dier to various Premier League clubs in the summer, however ,the defender’s preference was to move abroad.

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I suspect Dier intends to run out his contract and leave on a free transfer next summer as he would then have a lot more clubs to choose from and would be able to land a big pay package.

However, if Postecoglou continues to decide against picking him over the next few weeks, perhaps the 29-year-old would get fed up by his lack of game time and be open to the opportunities that open up in January.

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Among the various centre-backs that Tottenham have been linked with over the past couple of months, no name has appeared more often than Kelly’s.

Many different outlets have backed the Lilywhites to reignite their interest in the Cherries star after failing to get a deal for him over the line in the dying stages of the summer transfer window (GiveMeSport).

While the 25-year-old is also thought to be on the radars of several clubs in the Premier League and Serie A, it has been asserted over recent weeks that Tottenham remain at the front of the queue for the player’s signature (TEAMtalk).

However, Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola confirmed on the south coast club’s official website on Friday that Kelly is expected to be out of action for several weeks after picking up a hamstring injury, and it remains to be seen if that affects Spurs’ pursuit of the player.

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Is Lloyd Kelly tall enough to play in Spurs back line?

Gold has now pointed to another potential concern about the defender, revealing that many see him as being better suited to the left-back role, owing to his lack of height.

The journalist said on the Gold and Guest Talk Tottenham Podcast: “I’m interested to see if they go back for Lloyd Kelly or not, but he’s featured quite regularly for Bournemouth. 

“I’ve had some people I’ve spoken to have a few concerns about his height and if he will remain a centre-back for the long-term, he plays as a left-back sometimes as well as a centre-back.”

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At 178 centimetres, Kelly is certainly not the biggest of centre-backs going around but he is only 3 cms shorter than Ben Davies. The fact that Tottenham have explored a deal for the 25-year-old means that Postecoglou does not think that would be too much of an issue.

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It has been well documented that Spurs are prioritising signing a central defender in January and Kelly is reported to be one of the names at the top of the Lilywhites’ wishlist (GiveMeSport).

The 25-year-old has a little over six months left on his contract with the Cherries (Transefermarkt) and a whole host of clubs are thus said to be watching his situation closely, including the likes of Liverpool (Football Insider), Arsenal (Tuttosport), Juventus (Fabrizio Romano) and AC Milan (TMW).

However, it was asserted by TEAMtalk a couple of weeks ago that despite the growing interest in Kelly’s services, Tottenham remain his most likely destination.

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Lloyd Kelly pics up serious injury amid Spurs interest

However, Spurs’ pursuit of the centre-back might now be jeopardised after it emerged that the defender is now expected to face a lengthy spell on the treatment table.

Iraola did not say exactly how long Kelly is going to be out for, simply stating that the Englishman will be out of action for ‘some weeks’.

The Spaniard told Bournemouth’s official website: “It’s really bad news for Lloyd Kelly. He has a muscle injury that will keep him out for some weeks.

“He has been performing really well since the beginning. At centre-back, he’s done very well, on the side he’s done very well and is a very good defender.

“Obviously, you never want your best players injured, but this is happening to all the teams and we have to be ready to be solid without him and we have very good alternatives.

“The timing isn’t good with a lot of games coming up, key games for us, but we hope that nothing else happens in training and we’ll have the same squad available to us from the weekend.”

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This injury might end Tottenham’s interest in Kelly for January as the North London side would not want to pay a transfer fee for the centre-back without full clarity on his fitness, especially considering that he would be available on a free transfer next summer.

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Godfrey was seen by many as one of the best young English defenders during his time at Norwich City but his career has stagnated over the last couple of years.

The centre-back has fallen down Sean Dyche’s pecking order this season, having made just two appearances so far this season.

90 min reported at the start of November that the 25-year-old has emerged as a target for Spurs in January, with the player said to be keen to leave Goodison Park in search of regular game time.

The outlet claimed that the Lilywhites are ‘long-term admirers’ of Godfrey and have been regularly checking in on him.  It was revealed that the England international is also on the radars of Newcastle, Bournemouth, Burnley and Crystal Palace ahead of January.

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Everton are willing to sell Ben Godfrey in January

Gold has now said that the Toffees would be willing to cash in on the centre-back, who they signed from Carrow Road three and a half years ago.

The journalist explains that Godfrey is not in Dyche’s plans, which is why the Goodison Park hierarchy are now ready to listen to offers for the player.

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Some will scoff at the idea of Spurs signing a player who is not even good enough to get into Everton’s starting eleven. 

However, just because Godfrey does not fit into Dyche’s set-up, does not mean that he will not be a good fit for Postecoglou’s system, with the Englishman being quick, aggressive and good on the ball, qualities that the Australian wants in his centre-backs.

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Lo Celso, who has missed much of the season due to injury, made his first Premier League start in more than two years against Aston Villa and the midfielder gave an excellent account of himself. He then took things to the next level with a huge goal against Man City at the Etihad. 

With James Maddison and Rodrigo Bentancur out with long-term injuries, the 27-year-old could have a pivotal role to play at Spurs over the coming weeks.

Some Spanish outlets have reported over the last couple of weeks that while Barca have set their sights on Lo Celso after Gavi sustained a serious injury, Tottenham may not be willing to let the player leave (Mundo Deportivo via Sport Witness).

It was explained that this was because of the injuries that Ange Postecoglou’s men are dealing with in the middle of the park as well as the fact that both Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr would be unavailable during AFCON.

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Barca have not given up of signing Giovani Lo Celso

However, The Standard have now said that Barca are not willing to admit defeat in their pursuit of Lo Celso just yet.

They say that the Catalan club tried to sign the former Real Betis man last summer as well but Tottenham rejected their loan offer and demanded a sizable fee, with the La Liga giants could not pay.

The report adds that Xavi continues to push the Barca hierarchy to get Lo Celso through the door after learning that Gavi could be out for the rest of the season.

In fact, the outlet asserts that the Camp Nou camp hierarchy have now made the Tottenham man their ‘primary transfer target’ for January.

The Standard add that while Lo Celso is ‘flattered’ by Barca’s interest, he will not push for a move away from Spurs, especially now that he is getting opportunities. 

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I do not see Tottenham letting Lo Celso go in January even if Barca are willing to pay £20m-£25m. In the absence of Maddison, I expect the Argentine to step up and make himself a mainstay in the Spurs starting eleven over the next few weeks.

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Machida has emerged as one of the most consistent defenders in the Belgian top flight over the last 12 months and his performances have seemingly not gone unnoticed at Spurs, who are on the lookout for reinforcements in central defence.

It was reported by 90 min last week that Tottenham are considering making a move for the Japan international in January in light of the 26-year-old’s impressive development.

The outlet claimed that the Spurs hierarchy are of the belief that the former Kashima Antlers star has the physical attributes to play in Ange Postecoglou’s aggressive backline.

AL WAKRAH, QATAR – DECEMBER 05: The badge of Japan before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Japan and Croatia at Al Janoub Stadium on December 5, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Tottenham will have to pay £12.8 for Koki Machida

Het Nieuwsblad have now backed up Tottenham’s interest in Machida, explaining that the North London club see the player as the ideal understudy to Micky van de Ven at left centre-back.

However, they say that Union SG do not wish to lose the defender mid-season, given how key he is to their side and Spurs will thus have to ‘dig quite deep’ to secure his services.

It is alleged that the Premier League side will have to bid €15m (£12.8m) to convince the Belgian club to let Machida go.

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While £13m is a humungous fee for a club like Union SG, it is quite a modest one for Spurs. I get the feeling that it is Postecoglou who might be pushing Machida’s case at Tottenham as the Australian would have seen the centre-back closely during his time in the J-League.

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A few days ago, we relayed a report from Gazzetta dello Sport, which claimed that Juventus were set to abandon their hopes of signing Hojbjerg after it emerged that Bentancur would be out of action until February.

The outlet claimed that a deal for the Dane was already proving complicated for the Serie A giants but after Ange Postecoglou lost another of his midfielders to injury, it had now become next to impossible.

The same information was also backed up by Football.London’s Alasdair Gold on Thursday, with the journalist stating that Spurs are unlikely to consider offers for either Hojbjerg or Oliver Skipp, given Bentancur’s injury and the fact that Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr will be unavailable during AFCON.

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Juve still have hope of signing Hojbjerg from Spurs

However, these claims have now been contradicted by TMW, who report that Hojbjerg ‘can still leave’ Tottenham despite the Uruguayan’s injury.

They say that the Bianconeri ‘continue to work’ on convincing Daniel Levy to part ways with the former Southampton man during the January transfer window.

The publication adds that Juve remain ‘attentive to developments’ but it is explained that Spurs would not entertain the idea of loaning out Hojbjerg, with only a permanent sale being on the cards.

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Tottenham may consider offers for Hojbjerg if they bring another midfielder through the door in the first week or two of the January transfer window. It would make no sense for Spurs to loan the Dane out without an obligation to buy.

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Kulusevski is reportedly a very popular member of the changing room, with The Athletic describing the 23-year-old as a ‘player’s player’ last week due to his selfless nature and the way he works for the side in and out of possession.

If there is perhaps one complaint that Spurs fans have about the Swede, it is that a player of his quality should make more of an impact in the final third.

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Kulusevski highlights area of his game to improve

The winger did that in dramatic fashion at the weekend against Manchester City in the 90th minute as he outmuscled Nathan Ake and got on the end of Brennan Johnson’s cross to turn it into the far-corner past Ederson, who was rooted to his spot.

Replays showed that it was not a particularly clean contact by Kulusevski but the Tottenham attacker is just delighted to have got something on the ball after what he has heard from Ange Postecoglou and his teammates.

He told Spurs Play about his equalising goal: “I like how shocked I was. So, here’s the story. I think I have to improve to attack the box.

“Every day, not only the coach, but every player in the team kills me for it. So I went in, I attacked the ball and the rest just happened. I didn’t even see the goal because I was on the floor.”

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Hopefully, the floodgates would now open for Kulusevski on the back of that goal as we cannot just rely solely on Son to get us the goals, with James Maddison still a while away from returning to action.

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Romero and Fernandez were part of the Argentina side that created history in Qatar, with the proud South American footballing nation getting their hands on the World Cup after a 36-year wait.

The Tottenham man did not have the best of starts to the tournament but he stepped up to the plate during the knockout stages, playing a key role in Argentina’s win.

The 25-year-old was one of the best players on the pitch on the night of the final as he delivered a battling display, with the Albiceleste eventually winning on penalty shootouts after the game ended in a 3-3 draw.

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Cristian Romero is Tottenham’s crazy soldier

Romero celebrated in Mbappe’s face when Lionel Messi gave Argentina the lead in extra-time, and Fernandez has now explained that the defender had done so because the PSG star was taunting his opponents.

The Chelsea midfielder told Star+ (as relayed by Sport Witness): “There were plays that we celebrated, like some divided ones, and he (Mbappe) made signs to us as if he was going to kill us. He told us that they were going to win the final.

“He got into it with me, I don’t know why. And well, I have a soldier who defends me. Cuti is crazy, ha ha ha. When we scored the goal, he started celebrating it in his face.”

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Romero is certainly a player you would want to have on your side, with the Argentine loving a battle. However,  he has to find a way to channel his aggression better without losing his competitive edge as he has crossed the line one too many times in a Tottenham shirt.

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Even though Toney has not kicked a ball since May, owing to a ban for breaching the FA’s betting rules, he continues to be one of the hottest commodities on the market as top-class number nines are hard to come by.

Not only has the Brentford star proven his ability to find the back of the net consistently in the Premier League, but he is also a well-rounded centre-forward, capable of linking play and holding up the ball.

That is why there is thought to be widespread interest in the 27-year-old’s services ahead of January, with various reports stating over the last month that Spurs, Arsenal and Chelsea are all eyeing the player (Daily Express).

In fact, The Sun even claimed last week that even though Tottenham have played down suggestions that they would move for Toney, Chelsea are ‘convinced’ that the Lilywhites will vie for the England international’s signature.

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Manchester United enter the race for Ivan Toney

If The Mail’s latest update is to be believed, the London trio have now been joined in the race for Toney by Man Utd.

It is explained that Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is closing in on buying a 25 per cent stake in the club, is prioritising signing homegrown talent as he aims to get the Red Devils back to the summit of the Premier League.

One of the players on the Manchester club’s radar is said to be the prolific Brentford star, with the Old Trafford hierarchy said to be ‘monitoring him closely’.

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Brentford will be hoping that a bidding war ensues for Toney in January and they might want a fee well in excess of £80m. It would not make much sense for Spurs to spend a club-record fee on a number nine, given the other areas of the squad that need to be addressed. 

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Tottenham have been linked with a move for the Brentford striker for quite some time now. The Sun claimed recently that Chelsea were confident the North London club would make a move for the striker in January. The Blues also want to sign the 27-year-old.

The report added that Arsenal could compete with Chelsea and Tottenham for the player’s signature. Who comes out on top in this all-London battle remains to be seen.

Toney was handed a ban in relation to betting allegations and is expected to return in January. The 27-year-old is an integral part of how Brentford play but has been linked with an exit from the Bees for quite some time now.

Last season, the Brentford striker was on fire, scoring 21 goals and providing five assists in 35 appearances for Thomas Frank’s side (Transfermarkt). Toney has a contract that expires in 2025.

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Toney was desperate to join Spurs in the past

Speaking on The Spurs Show Podcast, Martin Lipton has claimed Ivan Toney was desperate to join Spurs 18 months ago when the Red Devils wanted to sign Harry Kane.

“I know for a fact that 18 months ago, when United thought they were going to get Kane, Toney was desperate to go to Spurs, and his agent was pushing really hard”

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We still haven’t replaced Harry Kane who left us for Bayern Munich in the summer. While Spurs have performed well so far, a natural number nine is needed to be sustainable in the long run.

Ivan Toney perfectly fits the profile Ange Postecoglou looks for in his striker. That said, getting into a bidding war with Chelsea and Arsenal really doesn’t make sense. I feel we might be outpriced in the race for the Brentford man.

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Making his first start in nine months, Bentancur suffered an injury against Aston Villa after finding himself on the receiving end of a Matty Cash challenge. He hobbled off the pitch in the 30th minute.

Journalist Sami Mokbel on X revealed that the Uruguayan midfielder is expected to miss out on at least two-and-a-half months of action. Bentancur had just returned from an ACL injury.

Pape Matar Sarr also missed out on the last two games with an injury. Whilst Yves Bissouma has returned from suspension, it leaves Ange Postecoglou short of options to choose from in midfield.

In their 2-1 loss to Aston Villa, Ange Postecoglou decided to deploy Giovani Lo Celso in a deeper midfield role. The Argentine had a good game and was handed a second straight start against Man City, scoring in both of those matches.

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Spurs accelerate plans to sign a midfielder in January

The report has claimed that Tottenham could accelerate their plans to sign a midfielder in January, in the aftermath of the injury to Rodrigo Bentancur. The Uruguayan is expected to be out until at least February.

It must also be remembered that Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma will leave for the AFCON early next year. Thus, signing a new midfielder becomes a necessity.

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It’s a shame that Bentancur is injured yet again. The poor guy just can’t catch a break. When fit, he is one of the best midfielders at Postecoglou’s disposal.

Taking into picture the AFCON situation, Spurs must look to sign a midfielder in January but they should also look to sign the right player. Signing someone for the sake of it doesn’t make sense. Let’s also hope Bentancur can recover from injury soon and help us in the business end of the season.

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Spurs have been hit by quite an injury crisis of late, especially in the wide positions. Ivan Perisic, Manor Solomon and Ryan Sessegnon are all set to be out for extended periods.

This, coupled with injuries and suspensions to key players in other areas of the field has led to Tottenham losing three games on the bounce, followed by a draw away to Man City.

Come January, Spurs might be looking to bolster their roster with a new winger and this is where Bakayoko comes in. Sky Sports revealed a couple of days ago that Tottenham were interested in the PSV Eindhoven wide-man but Brentford were also circling.

With four goals and 12 assists in 23 games this season, the Belgian youngster has made quite the impression (Transfermarkt). Predominantly a right winger who loves to cut inside onto his left foot, Bakayoko can also do a decent job on the other side.

Spurs have been following Bakayoko for quite some time now. Back in August, the Sun’s Alan Nixon revealed on his Patreon that Tottenham had sent scouts to the Ibrox to watch the 20-year-old in action in the Champions League qualifier against Rangers.

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Bakayoko finds himself on Tottenham’s shortlist

Along with Samuel Iling-Junior of Juventus, Bakayoko finds himself on Tottenham’s January shortlist, as they look to reinforce their depth in the attacking areas.

The pacy winger has already made his senior Belgium debut. He has since gone on to represent his nation nine times and has scored one goal. Despite being just 20, he is certainly not short of experience.

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I think Ange Postecoglou favours Samuel Iling-Junior more than Bakayoko at the moment but things could change when the clubs engage in negotiations. The former also helps us fulfil the homegrown quota requirements.

Bakayoko is an interesting option and can be considered should a move for Iling-Junior prove to be infeasible. The 20-year-old has immense potential but we would be better off going for the Juventus man at the moment.

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Spurs’s all-time record goalscorer leaving the club in the summer was a bitter pill to swallow. After all, Kane had been at the North London club for 19 long years and nobody wanted to see the day of his exit finally arrive.

Kane played 430 times for Spurs, scoring 278 goals and providing 64 assists (Transfermarkt). When his transfer to Bayern Munich was announced, the Englishman was just 47 goals away from eclipsing Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League goals record.

Since joining the German giants, Kane has set the Bundesliga alight with his goalscoring performances. In just 18 matches for Bayern this season, he has scored 22 goals and provided seven assists (Transfermarkt)

Spurs have had an impressive start to the season as well. They were unbeaten in the first 10 Premier League games before losing three on the bounce. They find themselves just six points off the top of the table after that draw with Man City at the weekend.

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Kane opens up on ‘mad’ Bayern Munich transfer

In an interview with FourFourTwo, Harry Kane has opened up on his decision to move to Bayern Munich from Spurs in the summer.

He said: “It was a bit of a mad experience, to be honest. I didn’t really know what to expect… I was stepping out of my comfort zone.

“Last season, all I focused on was Spurs and trying to help the club finish as high as possible in the table. Once the season finished, I spoke to Spurs and explained that I felt it was time to move on and push myself as far as possible.”

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Even the most ardent of Spurs fans would have not been optimistic about this season following Kane’s departure. Ange Postecoglou has really managed to turn the situation around though with his astute management.

Despite the three losses, we find ourselves in a great position this season. A win against Manchester City this weekend will give us a lot of confidence and let’s hope we can get the better of Pep Guardiola’s team.

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