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Dortmund's ex-sporting director will not take up the reins at Tottenham this summer.

Former Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl's career will not begin a new chapter at Tottenham Hotspur.

According to BILD, negotiations between BVB's late sporting director and the London club have ended without success.

Talks had been ongoing for weeks, but ultimately no agreement was reached on the club's strategic direction.

However, this doesn't mean that the 46-year-old won't still take up a position with a different side for the 2026-27 season.

Bayern Munich loanee Joao Palhinha has reiterated that he'd like to stay at Tottenham beyond the summer.

João Palhinha has expressed hope that his loan move from FC Bayern Munich to Tottenham Hotspur will be made permanent.

The Portugal international has been a regular for Spurs this season and played a key role in securing another campaign in the Premier League when he scored the winner in his side’s 1-0 victory over Everton at the weekend.

Speaking after the match (via ESPN), Palhinha said he would like to remain at the club beyond the summer.

"A really important day for the club, for everyone, for all the supporters. We are really happy with the way we finished this day, because it was the main objective to keep Tottenham in the Premier League," Palhinha said.

"I always shared my thoughts. Since the first day I arrived, I feel at home. From the supporters, the crowd. Top club.

"Who doesn't want to play for Tottenham and stay here? I have everything here, but this is like a marriage.

"What I can say to you is I would really like to be here and I enjoy it a lot this season with this club even being a tough season."

The 30-year-old joined Bayern from Fulham FC for a reported €51 million fee in 2024 and struggled to establish himself as a regular starter before returning to England on loan.

Luka Vušković has practically confirmed that he will not remain at Hamburger SV beyond the end of his loan spell from Tottenham Hotspur.

Luka Vušković has revealed that he is “99.9 percent” certain to leave Hamburger SV when his loan spell from Tottenham Hotspur is over at the end of the season.

The 19-year-old Croatian centre-back spoke to Kicker in the mixed zone after scoring in HSV’s 3-2 win over SC Freiburg on Sunday – a match that will almost certainly go down as his final appearance at the Volksparkstadion.

“To a 99.9 percent certainty, it was my farewell party,” Vušković acknowledged.

His brother, Mario Vušković, who is currently serving a doping ban but will be eligible to play again from November, was in the stadium alongside their parents.

“It’s a special moment. I’m very happy that I could help this team. And I’m very happy that I was allowed to be part of this club," Luka Vušković said.

Vušković has made a huge impact since arriving last summer and is currently HSV’s joint-top scorer with six goals alongside fellow loanee Fabio Vieira, who is contracted to Arsenal. The Portuguese midfielder is set to return to his parent club this summer as well.

HSV coach Merlin Polzin substituted both players in stoppage time to give them what he described as a “special moment.”

“I had the privilege of coaching these players for a year, and I’m very happy about that because they played a superb season,” Polzin said, before insisting that HSV will be well-equipped for next season even without their two standout loanees.

“No one needs to worry that we won’t be ready next year."

The 30-year-old is expected to leave Bayern in summer and could become a permanent fixture at Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham Hotspur are reported to be happy with Bayern Munich loanee João Palhinha, according to Sky Germany.

The relegation-threatened London club can imagine triggering the option to buy, but they ideally want to renegotiate with the Bavarians.

What was originally agreed was option to buy set at €25million, with potential add-ons that could raise the fee to up to €30million.

However, if the recently crowned Bundesliga champions choose not to lower the price, Spurs are unlikely to purchase the midfielder.

A final decision regarding the Portuguese international's future is expected to be clarified at the end of the current season.

Bayern are open to a sale and reportedly see no future for the 30-year-old at the club despite his contract remaining valid until 2028.

Here's our preview for the clash of Tottenham and Dortmund on Matchday 7 of the UEFA Champions League - with form, team news and predicted lineups included.

Borussia Dortmund made a relatively bright start to life in 2026, picking up a pair of wins and a draw in their opening three games since the Bundesliga's restart. Still, consistencies in the performances leaves a lot to be desired.

Despite leading by two goals at one point last Saturday afternoon, Dortmund required a late penalty to give them a 3-2 win over FC St. Pauli. Now, Niko Kovač and Co. must resume Champions League duties in midweek.

It's worth noting that BVB's last European outing left a sour taste in fans' mouths too. Hosting a big underdog in FK Bodø/Glimt, the Westphalians were pegged back twice in a 2-2 draw in which they were favoured to win well.

In doing so, Dortmund passed up on two vital points – a reward which would have left them in the top-eight direct qualifying spots. With just two games remaining, BVB will essentially need big results to rectify the errors of their ways.

Perhaps one saving grace for Kovač's side is they travel to London, facing a Tottenham Hotspur side caught in the doldrums. Thomas Frank has managed just three wins in in their last 15 games across all competitions.

Therefore, this has the hallmarks of what will likely be a cagey game. With BVB and Spurs both locked on 11 points just outside the top-eight, neither side will want to make a slip. Expect this fixture to go down to the wire.

Team news and predicted lineups:

Niko Kovač's side should travel to North London with a clean bill of health. Only Marcel Sabitzer (calf) hasn't travelled, while Aaron Anselmino returns after a considerable layoff with a hamstring injury.

As for the hosts, Spurs, their personnel issues are worse. James Maddison (ACL tear) is out. Furthermore, a trio of stars in Mohammed Kudus, Richarlison and Rodrigo Bentancur are suffering from various hamstring issues.

Kota Takai will line out with Eugen Polanski's side when the Bundesliga returns in early January of 2026.

Borussia Mönchengladbach have secured reinforcements for their central defense in the form of Kota Takai.

The Tottenham Hotspur centre-half will spend the remainder of the 2025-26 season with the Rhineland club.

Gladbach confirmed the loan signing of the 21-year-old and according to the 'Rheinische Post', an option to buy is also guaranteed.

The Foals' sporting director Rouven Schröder emphasized his delight with the signing via an online statement:

“Kota is a tall, physically strong central defender who also possesses good speed. He has what it takes to help us in the near future.”

Takai only joined Spurs from his native Kawasaki Frontale for €5.8million in the most recent summer transfer window.

The Athletic played down links of Leon Goretzka to a Premier League move.

The winter transfer market window opened today with clubs having the chance to strengthen their squads until February 2nd. Similarly, it also opened the door for some departures as is the case with Leon Goretzka and Bayern Munich.

The German international started 12 out of 15 Bundesliga games, but there are no signs of contract renewal at the club. Accordingly, the Rekordmeisters have one last chance to cash in on him this January.

After Mundo Deportivo linked the 30-year-old with Hansi Flick’s Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur were reported to lead the race by the English media. However, according to The Athletic, it was a false alarm.

The subscription-based platform reported Spurs have no interest in signing Gortezka at this moment. Thomas Frank’s side signed João Palhinha from Bayern on an initial loan deal in the summer transfer window.