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Mauricio Pochettino believes that Tottenham Hotspur must be a club which is competing to win the Premier League and Champions League titles.

The Argentine came so close to winning both during his six-year tenure in North London; however, it was not meant to be the first time around.

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Most recently, the North London club ended their 17-year wait for silverware by winning the Europa League, and whilst a trophy is great, Pochettino knows the fans expect more.

Now, amid links of a return to Spurs, the 53-year-old has been discussing what needs to change at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham must win more trophies

Mauricio Pochettino claims that Tottenham Hotspur is now a club which needs to be competing to win the two biggest honours.

The Argentine coach believes that the North London club has changed so much since his time at the club, and the facilities are now in place to win major honours.

However, right now, what is missing is the know-how of how to get there and, of course, both the playing and coaching staff.

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Speaking about how Tottenham has changed, Pochettino told High Performance Podcast: “It’s a little bit unfair to compare this period with another period, because now, Tottenham is a club that needs to think about winning the Premier League and the Champions League.

“The facilities are Champions League, and in the past, we didn’t have that, but now it’s about winning the Premier League or Champions League.

“I think it’s true that the fans today appreciate us because we were challenging for the Premier League and for the Champions League.”

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Pochettino, who has been linked with a return to Tottenham, also added that the fans expect to be fighting for both the Premier League and Champions League.

“To win the Europa League is good because when you celebrate a trophy, that is good, but it’s not enough,” said Poch.

“It’s not enough for a club like Tottenham. It’s not enough to challenge for the Carabao Cup or the FA Cup, the Europa League or the Conference.

“The fans expect to be in the Champions League, fighting for the Champions League, trying to believe that you can win the Champions League.

“Also fighting for the Premier League and believing that you can win the Premier League.”

Tottenham owner Joe Lewis is the man tasked with trying to bring back the glory days at the football club.

Lewis has seen Daniel Levy walk away in recent times, and after winning the Europa League last season, everyone at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has a taste for silverware.

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Ange Postecoglou was denied the chance to build on winning a European trophy, with the Australian sacked after a drab 17th-place finish in the Premier League.

Alan Sugar is one man who knows what it takes to run Tottenham Hotspur at the boardroom level, and he’s now admitted to being puzzled by something at the football club.

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It might just be the case that Sugar has a point with his latest claim about Tottenham and it involves the January transfer window.

Tottenham added Conor Gallagher to their ranks from Atletico Madrid, whilst left-back Souza also came over from Brazil to be part of Frank’s squad.

On Transfer Deadline Day, James Wilson was added from Hearts, but it feels as though that is a deal that places one eye on the future rather than being for the here and now.

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Sugar is surprised that Lewis wasn’t pumping more money into the football club in January and predicted what might happen in a post on social media.

He said: “Really can’t understand why Joe Lewis, the billionaire, is now throwing money into Tottenham. We hardly dealt in the January window. Maybe he has a buyer in mind for the club.”

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Alan Sugar has spoken about the running of the football club, does he have a point?

Summer transfer window will be huge for Tottenham

After failing to do any real business at the top end of the pitch in January, the summer is going to be a huge time for Tottenham if they’re to finally get things right.

It’s about time Spurs started qualifying for Europe through the Premier League once again, and right now, they’re a million miles away from where they should be.

Sugar is right to speak of his intrigue and it perhaps was anticipated in the eyes of many other Tottenham fans that more business would be done.

However, it’s a difficult time for clubs to do business and with the prices sky high, perhaps Lewis felt it was in the club’s best interests to see out this season and save some funds for the summer window.

Tottenham Hotspur loanee Luka Vuskovic has admitted that he would love to stay at Hamburg next season, despite links to Bayern Munich.

Vuskovic is quickly becoming one of Europe’s best young talents due to his incredible performances in the Bundesliga this season.

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Last week, Vuskovic was praised by Lothar Matthaus following his goal and Man of the Match performance against Bayern Munich.

Bayern have been linked with a move for Vuskovic, with Ivan Rakitic recently calling for him to make the switch to the Allianz Arena.

The 18-year-old’s future is now very much up in the air, with a three-way tug of war taking place between Tottenham, HSV and Bayern.

Luka Vuskovic wants to stay at Hamburg next season

Luka Vuskovic claims his ‘biggest wish right now’ is to stay another season at Hamburg and play alongside his brother, Mario.

Mario is currently serving a ban from football and is not due back until November 2026, which means the Spurs star would need to stay another season.

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Tottenham are keen to keep Vuskovic; however, the defender desires to stay another year on loan in the Bundesliga with HSV.

When asked about links to Bayern, Vuskovic told tportal: “Yeah, I heard that. I don’t know what will happen; we’ll talk about it in the summer.

“Tottenham is also wondering something because I’m their player until 2030, so after my possible appearance at the World Cup, we’ll see what we’ll do and how to proceed.”

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The defender went on to explain how his dream is to feature alongside his brother when he returns for HSV in November.

“As for me, I wouldn’t mind staying at HSV, in fact. Mario should start playing in the fall, so I’d get the chance to play with him, which is my biggest wish right now. You know how football is, you never know what’s going to happen,” he added.

The North London club now have a big decision to make over the defender’s short-term future and what sort of role they are prepared to offer him.

Right now, Spurs have Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven as their first-choice defenders, although there are big doubts over their futures.

Luka Vuskovic makes Harry Kane claim

Vuskovic has stated that Harry Kane is the toughest opponent he has faced during his career so far.

Vuskovic really impressed against Kane last weekend, as he helped HSV earn a shock draw against the German champions.

The Spurs loanee said: “Harry Kane. He’s incredibly difficult to play against because he sees everything.

“Whenever he has the ball at his feet, he’ll do something. Either an assist or a goal if he’s in the penalty area. Probably the toughest striker I’ve played against for sure.”

Alan Shearer is ‘very concerned’ that Tottenham Hotspur and Thomas Frank will now be without Cristian Romero for four matches.

The Argentine defender was shown his second Premier League red card of the season, which means his latest ban is bumped up to four games.

Cristian Romero should be stripped of the Tottenham captaincy after this…

He has let his team down way too many times! 😠

Speaking exclusively to The Spurs News, Mark Clattenburg was certain Romero was right to be sent off for using excessive force on Casemiro.

In the aftermath of yet another defeat, Shearer has been giving his honest assessment of Romero’s leadership at Tottenham.

Alan Shearer slams Tottenham captain Cristian Romero

Alan Shearer has slammed Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero for his lack of leadership shown against Manchester United.

Earlier this week, the Spurs captain questioned the team’s lack of available players versus Man City, so he looks even more foolish for getting himself banned.

When asked whether he thought Romero was right to be shown red, Shearer told BBC MOTD: “Yeah, Michael Oliver gets absolutely right, you can’t tackle like that in today’s game, and he’s got to show better leadership.

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“Leaders are the ones who perform for the team and make others better, but now he’s going to miss for four games, and Tottenham just do not need that. But absolutely, it was a red card.

The former Premier League striker is now worried for Frank’s team, who will be without their captain and star defender for four Premier League games.

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Spurs definitely need points and face a tricky run of games against Newcastle United, Arsenal, Fulham and Crystal Palace during Romero’s ban.

“Very concerned. He’s going to miss four games because it’s his second red card of the season,” added Shearer.

Tottenham’s makeshift back line should be a huge worry

Frank is now having to put together a makeshift back line at Tottenham, given the injuries and suspensions he now has.

Spurs are missing Romero, Pedro Porro, Djed Spence, Kevin Danso, Ben Davies and now also Destiny Udogie.

Souza came on to make his debut at Old Trafford and is now likely to start the next few matches at left-back.

Meanwhile, Archie Gray will remain at right-back, and Radu Dragusin will have to start several games, despite having just returned from an ACL injury.

Ian Wright and Dimitar Berbatov could not believe what they saw as Manchester United beat Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.

Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes scored for the hosts as Tottenham lost 2-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Cristian Romero got sent off in the first half, which resulted in Spurs playing over an hour with 10 men.

Cristian Romero should be stripped of the Tottenham captaincy after this…

He has let his team down way too many times! 😠

Ian Wright and Dimitar Berbatov react to Cristian Romero’s red card

Romero had little to defend himself as his late challenge on Casemiro was enough for Michael Oliver to send him off.

The Argentine had eyes for the ball, but his challenge was high, and his studs were facing up, which is considered serious foul play.

Oliver might have shown some leniency if Romero had not made contact with Casemiro as badly as he did.

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The United midfielder was clearly in pain as he lay down on the floor for a couple of minutes, but thankfully for him, he did not pick up an injury.

Looking at the incident at half-time, Wright and Berbatov both agreed that the red card was the right decision.

Wright branded it as a “horrible” decision, while Berbatov mentioned that with everything happening behind the scenes between Romero and the Spurs hierarchy, this incident would not have helped him.

The former Arsenal captain told Premier League Productions: “You’re seeing some of the challenges he’s going into. Why is he doing that?

“This is the sending off. It’s just a bad one. He’s out of control. He really does catch him there. It’s really horrible.”

Berbatov then added: “It’s not a good situation for him to be in right now. Especially with everything we discussed before the game.”

Does Thomas Frank survive the Tottenham sack after this result?

The pressure will most certainly be back on Thomas Frank, as this was not a performance that he would have been proud of.

This was the first time in nine games that Tottenham have lost to Manchester United, and the only saving grace for the Dane might be the fact that his team played most of the game with a man short.

Had he been sacked a few weeks ago, it may have been justified, but it would be harsh if he is shown the door on the back of this result.

That said, the pressure remains on him despite the fact that the hierarchy backed him with two new signings in the January transfer window.

He is expected to remain as the Tottenham manager for the Newcastle game on Tuesday night, but after that, it remains to be seen what the plan is.

Tottenham suffered yet another defeat in the Premier League, losing 2-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring for the visitors, courtesy of a well-worked corner involving Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo.

Bruno then got on the scoresheet himself, receiving Diogo Dalot’s cross well to put the result beyond all doubt.

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Guglielmo Vicario impresses at Old Trafford against Manchester United

If Thomas Frank is to take one positive from the 2-0 loss against Manchester United, it is the performance of Guglielmo Vicario in goal.

While he conceded two goals, there was little he could do from either to keep the ball out of the net.

According to Sofascore, he made seven saves in the game and helped Spurs prevent it from becoming an absolute drubbing.

Losing their best defender had already made things difficult for Vicario as he had a new back four ahead of him, with Radu Dragusin considerably lacking match sharpness.

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The Spurs keeper also made an important rush out to head the ball to his teammate, and failure to do so could have seen United add another goal.

The Italy international was also good with the ball at his feet, completing 94 per cent of the passes inside his own half.

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero cannot keep living on the edge

It has not been the best of weeks for Cristian Romero at Spurs.

Once the transfer deadline passed, he publicly called out the hierarchy for their squad planning, given the number of injuries.

Frank then covered up for him and showed support in the Argentine by starting him against Manchester United.

Cristian Romero should be stripped of the Tottenham captaincy after this…

He has let his team down way too many times! 😠

However, he only lasted for 29 minutes as he was sent off by Michael Oliver.

Oliver showed Romero a red card for his reckless challenge on Casemiro, and there was little the 27-year-old could do to justify his actions.

He also received another red card this season, in the 2-1 loss against Liverpool, and he let his team down against another Big Six side.

Tottenham player ratings vs Manchester United

Guglielmo Vicario – 7

Archie Gray – 4

Cristian Romero – 0

Micky van de Ven – 4

Destiny Udogie – 5

Conor Gallagher – 6

Joao Palhinha – 4

Pape Matar Sarr – 5

Wilson Odobert – 4

Dominic Solanke – 3

Xavi Simmons – 6

Subs

Radu Dragusin – 5

Souza – 5

Yves Bissouma – 4

Mathys Tel – 4

Mark Clattenburg has delivered an instant reaction as Cristian Romero got sent off as Manchester United beat Tottenham in the Premier League.

The Argentina international started the game at Old Trafford, but was forced to take an early bath, with referee Michael Oliver handing him a straight red card.

The game ended 2-0 in favour of the hosts, and Tottenham remain in 14th place on the Premier League table.

Cristian Romero should be stripped of the Tottenham captaincy after this…

He has let his team down way too many times! 😠

Mark Clattenburg shares if Cristian Romero’s challenge on Casemiro was serious foul play

Romero had eyes only for the ball and recklessly threw himself into a challenge on Casemiro, who was in possession.

However, the 27-year-old missed the ball completely and made contact with the Brazilian’s foot.

This saw the soon-to-depart United midfielder instantly fall to the floor and the pain was evident on his face.

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The VAR agreed with Oliver’s decision to send off Romero and the Spurs defender was given his final marching orders.

Speaking exclusively to The Spurs News, former Premier League referee Clattenburg said: “Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur overruns the ball and overstretches into a tackle with Casemiro of Manchester United.

“It is not a great tackle, and catches Casemiro on the ankle with his studs.

“To meet the criteria of a red card for serious foul play, there must be some force, force and malice and this tackle certainly meets this criteria and could easily have endangered the safety of his opponent.

“Once Michael Oliver shows the red card, VAR would not get involved to downgrade this, even if some people say he is unlucky, as he wants to play the ball.”

How did Romero react once the decision went against him?

There was little protest from the Argentine when Oliver took out the red card from his pocket.

Usually, players appear to be shocked or are actually bemused by the official’s decision to send them off.

However, he seemed to accept his fate almost instantaneously and went to check on Casemiro to see if he was able to continue.

Fortunately, the midfielder was able to continue and had a conversation with Michael Carrick about it as well.

Before Romero walked off the pitch, he had a discussion with his compatriot Lisandro Martinez and it did not seem to be a heated exchange.

Tottenham had the chance to sign a £71m-rated player on transfer deadline day, claims Fabrizio Romano.

While Spurs were not actively making moves on 2 February, they did have an agent offer his client to them on loan.

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Thomas Frank wanted the Tottenham hierarchy to strengthen the side in the January transfer window, and they obliged by making two signings.

Conor Gallagher joined from Atletico Madrid, while they also signed 19-year-old left-back Souza from Atletico Madrid.

Jhon Duran has had an eventful career in recent years, and that appears to be the trajectory for him in the next few months as well.

He began his career at Envigado in Colombia before moving to MLS outfit Chicago Fire at the age of 18.

The Colombian then moved to Aston Villa for £14m and even scored the club’s goal of the season in his first campaign at Villa Park.

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In January 2025, Saudi Arabia came calling, and Al Nassr secured his services for a staggering £71m fee.

Six months later, he was loaned out to Fenerbahce and has even struggled to adapt there.

Romano claims that due to his struggles, he had been offered to Spurs on transfer deadline day, but the club opted against securing his services.

Due to this, he is expected to move to Zenit, who are currently second in the Russian Super League.

Romano said on his YouTube channel: “And then offered to Tottenham. Jhon Duran had the possibility to go to Tottenham on deadline day. Offered to Tottenham on loan but Tottenham decided against this move.

“Tottenham decided not to go for Jhon Duran to stay with the current squad.”

Did Spurs make a mistake by not signing Duran?

Duran’s moves after his Villa exit have not panned out, but he cannot be entirely faulted for that.

At Al-Nassr, everything seems to happen based on what Cristiano Ronaldo wants, so there is no real cohesive plan for the longer term.

Jose Mourinho wanted him at Fenerbahce, but was sacked just a month after Duran made his debut, making it difficult for the Colombia international to adapt.

Spurs could have done with a player like the 22-year-old, at least until the end of the season.

He is Premier League proven, versatile and capable of scoring important goals when his team needs him to deliver.

Duran has 12 goals and an assist to his name in the English top flight in 55 games, with a lot of those appearances coming off the bench.

On loan, he would have been a low-risk, high-reward signing for Tottenham, and they may regret not signing him on transfer deadline day.

Mauricio Pochettino continues to be linked with the Tottenham job even though he is currently in charge of the United States national team.

However, the Argentine’s deal there runs out after the FIFA World Cup, and he is not expected to stay on beyond the competition.

With Thomas Frank’s Tottenham future in jeopardy, there is clamour among the fanbase to bring Pochettino back to N17.

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Mauricio Pochettino continues to shower love for Tottenham

Pochettino met former Spurs player and manager Ossie Ardiles on Thursday and took to Instagram to share an image with him.

The duo not only share the Tottenham connection, but are also former Argentina players who met up in the United Kingdom at Parrilla Gaucha.

Pochettino captioned it with “COYS”, something that Spurs fans would undoubtedly have loved.

The Argentine, whenever asked about his former side, has nothing but complimentary things to say about them.

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Thus far, Pochettino has managed three clubs in the Premier League, with Southampton and Chelsea being the other two clubs.

He also has a house in London and is constantly in the United Kingdom, as can be seen in the aforementioned image.

However, due to his work commitments, he does have to travel to the United States to take a look at some of his players in the MLS.

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He will be available this summer…

The fact that he is in London so frequently suggests that he loves the city, and given his links to Tottenham, a reunion cannot be ruled out ahead of next season.

In an interview in December with the BBC, the Argentine revealed that he still watches the Premier League regularly and would love to take over the reins at a top-flight club again.

Apart from Spurs, he continues to be linked with the Manchester United job, and was even in the conversation for taking over at Aston Villa before Unai Emery agreed to take over.

Poch said: “Yeah, I watch a lot. The Premier League is the best in the world. Of course, I miss it. I am so happy in the USA, but I am always thinking about returning one day. It is the most competitive league, and of course, I would love to come back again.”

As things stand, the Argentine is preparing for a World Cup campaign while Frank continues to have the support of the board.

Eden Hazard has been waxing lyrical over a former Tottenham defender, given his years of experience with Chelsea.

The Belgian attacker terrorised defences in the Premier League for years before he secured a big-money move to Real Madrid.

While his transfer to Spain did not quite pan out, he is still regarded as one of the best wingers in the last decade in the English top flight.

Eden Hazard waxes lyrical over former Tottenham star Kyle Walker

Hazard was asked to build the ideal full-back and was asked to pick different players based on varied attributes.

These included tackle, pace, strength, dribbling, intelligence, mentality and aura.

When the strength question came, the former Chelsea attacker stated: “Kyle Walker, maybe.”

He did show favouritism to his former club’s players, picking Blues legend Ashley Cole for tackling.

Former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta was chosen for his intelligence and mentality.

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For pace and aura, Hazard picked Roberto Carlos, a legend for the Brazil national team, while he picked another Brazilian, Marcelo, for dribbling.

How did Kyle Walker fare at Tottenham?

Walker came up the ranks at the Sheffield United academy before leaving the Blades for Tottenham in 2009.

At the time, he was a relative unknown, and little did the fans know the kind of impact he would have for years to come.

He joined Spurs with his teammate Kyle Naughton for a £9million fee, but was loaned back to them for the 2009/10 campaign.

The Englishman also had loan spells at QPR and Aston Villa, before he became a first-team regular in North London.

Harry Redknapp, then Spurs boss, did not allow Walker to leave despite his lack of regular first-team opportunities, and it is a decision that reaped major dividends.

He played a key role under Mauricio Pochettino as well, making the side that reached the Carabao Cup final.

Walker was also twice named in the PFA Team of the Year and has been one of the best right-backs in the Premier League since his debut.

The England international was then sold to Manchester City in 2017 for an initial £45million fee that rose to £50million with add-ons.