Wednesday 04th Tottenham Hotspur Daily News

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The piece says Roberto De Zerbi was right not to keep Joao Palhinha, with Tottenham's midfield now led by Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes and backed by strong depth.

Sandro Tonali is cast as central to Tottenham's upturn, with his passing, ball-winning and positioning helping Roberto De Zerbi's side win three straight games.

Barcelona want Pedro Porro at right-back but cannot meet Tottenham's €70m asking price, so they have asked his camp to help lower the fee for a Camp Nou move.

Ahead of Leeds United v Tottenham, Jamie O'Hara predicts Spurs will take 7 points from their next three games, with Jason Cundy mocking his claim of a draw at Elland Road.

Crystal Palace have appealed Jean-Philippe Mateta's red card for a studs-up challenge on Micky van de Ven in Tottenham's 2-0 win. VAR deemed it serious foul play.

Roberto De Zerbi is praised for persuading Lucas Bergvall to stay and backing him early, while Pape Matar Sarr's Juventus loan is framed as the right call for Spurs.

Luca Williams-Barnett's lively cameo in Tottenham's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace has drawn praise, but the piece argues it should not be used to diminish Mikey Moore.

The piece picks Tottenham's strongest XI when fit, with Pedro Porro, Destiny Udogie and Xavi Simons returning, and Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes anchoring midfield.

Jan Paul van Hecke's strong start is set against Cristian Romero's spell, with the defender scoring against Crystal Palace and setting a Tottenham record with 143 completed passes.

Tottenham are monitoring Monza striker Gustavo Varela after 9 goals in 9 Serie A games. Arsenal and Chelsea are also keen, with Monza valuing him at €20m.

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