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Tottenham Hotspur would not entertain the sale of Micky van de Ven in the remotest next summer, despite talk of a move away.

Van de Ven has been linked with Liverpool, given the fact that Spurs have been really struggling under Thomas Frank this season.

Fill in the blank: Micky van de Ven is worth £__m in this current market?

The Dutch defender is one of the best in Europe and would have the pick of the clubs were he to become available at some stage.

However, the North London club have no desire to sell him anytime soon and hold the power given his contract situation.

Micky van de Ven is not unhappy at Tottenham

Talk of Micky van de Ven being unhappy at Tottenham Hotspur is premature at this stage, according to Paul O’Keefe.

Tottenham would command a British transfer record fee for Van de Ven, therefore, any deal for the Dutch international would be very tricky.

Asked whether Van de Ven is unhappy at Spurs, O’Keefe told The Whistle Blows: “These Dutch people don’t mess around; if they have something to say, they’ll say it. If he’s got an issue, he will come out. He spoke to Gary Neville interview. He’s quite forthright.

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“He’s been vocal where he’s gone up to Thomas Frank visually in games. So I don’t think he’s shy of saying his two pennies’ worth. I don’t think that he’s necessarily unhappy at all.”

Fill in the blank: If I were Micky van de Ven, I would _______________ a new Tottenham contract…

Will Van de Ven sign a new deal with Spurs?

Right now, Spurs have all the power as the 24-year-old is under contract until 2029, and the Lilywhites would not entertain a sale. Tottenham could even look to open contract talks with Van de Ven to try to extend his current deal.

“I don’t believe Tottenham would entertain a sale in the remotest. So there’s absolutely no chance they’d sell him this summer. No way.”

“I would imagine the first thing they’ll be doing is trying to negotiate an extension. So yeah, that situation doesn’t concern me. He’s got like three and a half years left on his deal,” added O’Keefe.

Losing Van de Ven would be a huge blow for Spurs, but for the moment, that looks unlikely to happen anytime soon.

Gary Lineker hails Micky van de Ven’s goal-scoring

Gary Lineker has been so impressed by Van de Ven’s goal-scoring this season, as the defender now has seven in all competitions this season.

Lineker told The Rest Is Football: “Interesting stat, only Richarlison with eight goals has scored more for Spurs than Micky van de Ven, who’s got seven in all competitions this season. He looks like he could probably play up front.

“Romero’s got one or two as well added to that. They’ve scored, I think, nine via defenders, which is more than any other side in the Premier League.”

Juventus have held talks to sign Tottenham Hotspur loanee Randal Kolo Muani, who has been struggling since his move from Paris Saint-Germain.

The Frenchman has failed to find the back of the net in the Premier League for Spurs and is not overly popular amongst supporters in North London.

Fill in the blank: Randal Kolo Muani’s loan move at Tottenham has been _/10 so far…

Kolo Muani has been deployed mostly as a left winger since his time under Thomas Frank, with his favoured role being as a number nine.

The 27-year-old really impressed on loan in Turin last season, and now the Old Lady could return for him in the final week of the window.

Juventus hold talks with Tottenham loanee Randal Kolo Muani

Juventus have made contact with Randal Kolo Muani’s camp in the last few hours to discuss a potential transfer, according to Alfredo Pedulla.

Fabrizio Romano has added that the move is expected to be complicated, given Juve’s frosty relationship with Paris Saint-Germain and Spurs’ desire to keep the player.

Last summer, Juve tried to re-sign the £78 million player, only for PSG to stand firm over letting him go.

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On deadline day, the French club eventually allowed him to leave for North London on a straight loan, which will have frustrated Juventus.

😬 Use one word to describe Tottenham’s summer signings… GO!

Meanwhile, Thomas Frank is eager to avoid losing another attacker, having lost Mohammed Kudus to injury and Brennan Johnson signing for Crystal Palace.

If Tottenham were to secure a replacement for Kolo Muani, then they would likely be open to terminating the loan deal.

There is just one week remaining in the January transfer window, so the North London club would need to act quickly to make this move happen.

Alan Shearer believes that Tottenham are facing the consequences of poor recruitment over the years, following the team’s shocking form.

Over the weekend, Thomas Frank’s team were held to a shock 2-2 draw with Burnley, leaving them 14th in the Premier League and just eight points above the bottom three.

😬 Use one word to describe Tottenham’s summer signings… GO!

It was a 90th-minute Cristian Romero equaliser to salvage them a point at Turf Moor, but the away fans made their feelings very clear after by booing Frank.

Frank is under mounting pressure at Tottenham, but the Danish manager has not been helped by the North London club’s disjointed squad.

Alan Shearer slams Tottenham’s recruitment

Alan Shearer has slammed Tottenham Hotspur’s recruitment and believes Frank has not been helped by his new additions.

Last week, Shearer questioned four of Tottenham’s summer signings, with Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Randal Kolo Munai and Mathys Tel all struggling.

Simons has six goal involvements in 27 matches, Kudus has nine in 35, Kolo Munai has five in 23 and Tel has just three in 21.

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Speaking about Spurs’ struggles, Shearer told The Rest Is Football: “The Tottenham fans are not happy, and you totally understand why because the recruitment, I think over the years, has not been anywhere near good enough, and they’re being punished for that.”

Fill in the blank: Johan Lange has done a _________ job at Tottenham…

However, despite the team’s new signings not clicking, the former Premier League striker insists Frank still needs to be getting more out of his players.

“Yeah, but that’s the nature of the game, whether you like it or not. Now, as a manager, if you don’t, then you shouldn’t be a manager,” added Shearer.

“More often than not now, at the highest level, you’re dealing with sporting directors and all of these guys who are bringing the players in. You have to make them work and make them fit into your team.”

Tottenham running out of time in January transfer window

Everything was pointing towards a busy transfer window; however, the club are running out of time to get new players through the door at Hotspur Way.

There is now just one week remaining in the winter window, and Spurs have so far made just two additions.

Tim Sherwood has chimed in with his suggestion as to who the next Tottenham manager could be.

Thomas Frank faces an uncertain future at Tottenham as the 2-2 draw against Burnley proved that he is struggling to get the best out of his players.

With that result, Spurs sit in 14th place on the Premier League table and are a long way away from their pre-season expectations of finishing in the European places.

Fill in the blank: Tottenham will take __ points from their next five matches…

Tim Sherwood delivers verdict on Roberto De Zerbi joining Tottenham

Sherwood believes that Roberto De Zerbi would be the perfect man to replace Frank if Spurs are to part ways with him.

The former Tottenham boss is of the opinion that the Italian would be well received by the fans as well.

De Zerbi has already proven himself in the Premier League when he helped Brighton punch above their weight and that was enough for Sherwood to back him for the Spurs job.

Roberto De Zerbi can help Spurs qualify for Europe THIS season! 😍

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He told Sky Sports: “Short term, you have to find out who’s there for Tottenham.

“If they were to make a change and there was a clean slate and you could pick the managers, what I think would be attracted to the job, I would go for De Zerbi at Marseille.

“For the style of play, I think he’s absolutely, bang on perfect for what Tottenham fans are looking for.”

How will De Zerbi transform Spurs?

De Zerbi has always been in the conversation whenever Spurs have been looking for a new manager.

At Brighton, he helped the underdogs dominate big teams, and that is precisely what is needed at Tottenham.

While they are not underdogs in the same way as Brighton are, they have spent far too long in the bottom half of the table and need someone capable of driving them back up to the European places.

He would also have more money on new signings than he did on the south coast and that would help him transform the North London outfit quicker.

De Zerbi could make Spurs the possession-dominant and high-pressing team like they were under Mauricio Pochettino.

He would get them to build up in a 2-4-2-2 structure that involves playing out from the back, involving constant movement from all the players.

Tottenham fans would also witness high-intensity positional play that would invite pressure from opponents to progress quickly through the thirds.

This system would suit players who are creative and quick, and given how the squad has been built in recent years, it does seem like an ideal fit.

Wayne Rooney believes that Andy Robertson should be starting for Liverpool, let alone being sold to Tottenham Hotspur.

Robertson has been linked with a move to Tottenham this month, who have been chasing a new left-back following Ben Davies’ injury.

Fill in the blank: I feel _______ about Liverpool blocking Robertson’s move to Tottenham…

However, Robertson’s move to Tottenham is currently off, with the Reds unable to bring Kostas Tsimikas back from his loan at AS Roma.

But that could actually be a blessing in disguise for Liverpool, as Rooney believes that Robertson is still good enough to be their starting left-back.

Wayne Rooney thinks Andy Robertson should not be sold to Tottenham

Wayne Rooney has urged Liverpool not to sell Andy Robertson to Tottenham Hotspur and thinks Arne Slot should be starting him.

The 31-year-old has made just 11 starts for Liverpool this season; therefore, the former Man United striker understands why he is open to leaving.

But given Milos Kerkez’s poor form and Liverpool’s pursuit of Champions League football, Rooney thinks Liverpool would be making a mistake selling him to Spurs.

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“I think if it were to happen in the summer, I think he would have said, ‘Yeah, that’s a good move for Robertson’ and a good move for Liverpool with them bringing in Kerkez.

“But I think the way Kerkez has been this season, I don’t think if I were Liverpool manager I’d be letting Andy Robertson go right now because they’re fighting to try and get in the Champions League.

Who is Tottenham’s starting left-back when both are fully fit?

Udogie or Robertson…

“Andy Robertson will probably have a case that he should still be starting for Liverpool, purely because Kerkez has come in and struggled a little bit.”

Rooney has urged Robertson to knock on Slot’s door and tell the Reds’ boss to start him more often.

“I think Andy Robertson should be knocking on Arne Slot’s door now, saying I should still be starting because, as I said, he’s still young enough,” added Rooney.

“His legs haven’t gone. He’s probably not as quick as he once was, but his legs haven’t gone. I’d certainly be asking the question purely because of Kerkez’s form.”

One man who will be delighted that Robertson is not heading to Tottenham will be Virgil van Dijk.

The Liverpool captain also warned the club not to sell the defender, and now he is ready to remain on Merseyside.

Tottenham are no longer in line to receive a multi-million fee from a January exit.

Spurs face a tricky run until the end of the season and are looking to strengthen their side in the current transfer window.

However, in order to sign new players, it is important that they raise money through player exits as well.

Fill in the blank: After Robertson, Tottenham must target _________

Which position do Tottenham still need in January?

Alejo Veliz makes decision on £7.4m transfer

Tottenham had reached an agreement with Bahia over the January departure of Alejo Veliz.

It had been claimed that the Brazilian club would pay Spurs £8.6m for the 22-year-old striker.

This would mean that his current loan at Rosario Central would be terminated, paving the way for him to move to Bahia.

Veliz’s contract runs until June 2029

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However, there has been a twist in the situation, and that move no longer appears to be on the cards.

According to reliable Spurs insider Lilywhite Rose, the Argentine opposed the move, which was proposed to be north of £7.4m.

Tottenham were in talks with a Brazilian investment group to broker the deal, but the move is no longer happening.

Rosario did not want to enter into negotiations over compensation, and they want to keep the forward at the club until the end of June.

The Lilywhites have thus begun talks over a permanent sale, with the impression that he will be arriving at Bahia at the end of the season.

What does the future hold for Veliz at Tottenham?

While Spurs would have wanted to take another look at the end of the season, this twist may have scuppered those plans.

It now looks like the 22-year-old will spend the rest of the season at Rosario and then move to Bahia.

However, if he cannot be convinced to join the Brazilian club, depending on who the manager is, he may still have a future in North London.

His contract at Spurs expires in June 2029, so he still has three full seasons left if the club decide to retain him beyond the summer.

The decision to sell him or keep him will solely depend on how much they can get from his sale and whether or not he is open to moving.

Enzo Maresca, the former Chelsea manager, has been linked to Tottenham amid growing uncertainty over Thomas Frank’s future.

Pressure is mounting on the Dane after Tottenham were held to a 2-2 draw against Burnley on Saturday.

A 90th-minute equaliser was needed from Micky van de Ven to avoid Spurs’ blushes against the 19th-placed side in the Premier League.

Fill in the blank: Tottenham will take __ points from their next five matches…

Enzo Maresca will want a specific thing at Tottenham

According to the Daily Express, Maresca could be among the managers Spurs consider if they are to make a change.

The Italian was sacked by Chelsea at the start of January and is now a free agent.

He has also been tipped by many to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, but nothing has been made official with regard to it.

Enzo Maresca could be in the running to be the next Spurs manager…

If he cannot join, who would you dream option be and why?

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It’s understood that if Maresca is to join Tottenham, his non-negotiable would be that he would want plenty of power.

Due to the lack of decision-making power at Chelsea, he had a falling out with the ownership and was shown the door.

This demand of the former Leicester City manager may prove to be a sticking point with the Spurs board as well.

How can Spurs convince Maresca to join?

It’s clear that whatever Frank was brought in to do has not worked out.

The players look bereft of ideas with and without the ball, and a change would be beneficial if Spurs are to salvage something from this season.

In order to bring Maresca to the club, they can promise him the final veto on transfers and involve him more in the short and long-term plans.

They can guarantee him time and tell him that he will be given two seasons to get the team to play his way and aim for Champions League finishes each season.

He has already shown that he can work with young and high-potential players at Chelsea, and would need to do that at Tottenham as well.

However, if he is in talks with City and believes that he will get the job at the end of the season, it would be nigh on impossible for Spurs to convince him.

Tottenham Hotspur’s board believe that the reappointment of Mauricio Pochettino would be very popular among the fanbase.

Thomas Frank is under mounting pressure at Tottenham again following the team’s shock 2-2 draw with Burnley on Saturday afternoon.

True or false: Tottenham re-appointing Mauricio Pochettino would be a bad idea…

Cristian Romero netted a late equaliser to salvage a point for Spurs, but it now means the team have just two wins in 14 Premier League matches.

Now, the North London club are assessing potential replacements for Frank, and Pochettino is emerging as a leading contender.

Tottenham think Mauricio Pochettino would be a popular appointment

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in bringing back Mauricio Pochettino and believe it would be a popular appointment, according to Miguel Delaney.

The Argentine spent six years in North London, coming so close to winning both the Premier League and Champions League.

Another six years have now passed since he was sacked, but Tottenham are now considering reappointing Pochettino.

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Speaking about the situation, Delaney told Libero 090: “The current board, from what we’ve both been told, if Frank were eventually to go, there would be an interest in bringing Pochettino back obviously because it’s such an easy popularity move.”

Fill in the blank: Tottenham should _________ Thomas Frank after losing to Burnley…

Should Spurs sack or back Frank?

Tottenham fans sang Pochettino’s name during the draw at Turf Moor, making their feelings clear towards both the 53-year-old and Frank.

Many fans are keen to bring him back to the club, whilst some understand a return could be dangerous, given the question marks about whether he is still the same coach.

The reappointment of Pochettino would have to wait until the summer anyway, given he is currently committed to the United States national team job.

Tottenham’s rivals don’t think Thomas Frank is to blame

Delaney adds that an executive from one of Tottenham’s rivals does not believe Frank is the man to blame for the mess the club currently finds itself in.

At Brentford, he was at a very well-run club, never having to experience such scrutiny and pressure to fix such gaping holes.

“I was speaking to an executive from one of Spurs’ rivals who was saying, ultimately, whatever you think about Thomas Frank, he isn’t the author of the context he’s in. He’s been placed in something that he wasn’t used to from his career at Brentford,” claimed the journalist.

Andy Robertson is ready to join Tottenham Hotspur in the coming days, and Spurs are now preparing to close the deal with Liverpool.

The 31-year-old may have made his final appearance for Liverpool after he came off the bench against Bournemouth on Saturday evening.

Who is Tottenham’s starting left-back when both are fully fit?

Udogie or Robertson…

Robertson appeared to wave farewell to Liverpool’s fans following the defeat at the Vitality Stadium after spending eight-and-a-half seasons at the club.

Now, the Scottish international looks set for a move to North London, with Spurs working hard to get the deal done this week.

Tottenham are now pushing to sign Andy Robertson

Tottenham Hotspur are now pushing to sign Liverpool defender Andy Robertson next week, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Earlier this week, Tottenham opened talks to sign Robertson, and on Friday submitted an official bid for the Premier League winner.

Despite playing 45 minutes for Liverpool over the weekend, that will have no bearing on the deal, which is fully expected to be closed in the coming days.

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Romano told his YouTube channel: “Tottenham keep working this week and in the next few days to close the deal for Andy Robertson.

“They presented an official bid to Liverpool already on Friday. The bid is on the table. The bid is being negotiated between Liverpool and Tottenham.

“The player is open to making this switch. The player played in the second half, but that doesn’t mean anything as it’s up to the clubs to decide what they want to do.

“The player is open. The player is ready. Now, Tottenham and Liverpool are in contact to try to find a financial agreement for Andy Robertson.”

Fill in the blank: After Robertson, Tottenham must target _________

Which position do Tottenham still need in January?

Micky van de Ven played at left-back against Burnley, with Destiny Udogie rested for the clash due to his poor injury history.

Recently, Arne Slot claimed Robertson remains an ‘important’ player for Liverpool; however, he now looks set to lose him to Spurs.

Tottenham must target Curtis Jones after Andy Robertson

Curtis Jones is another Liverpool player Tottenham need to sign after learning that Lucas Bergvall’s injury requires surgery.

Thomas Frank’s team have also shown an interest in the 24-year-old, who could be the ideal fit for their midfield.

The Liverpool midfielder is one of the most progressive passers in the Premier League, which is exactly what this team needs.

Alan Shearer has slammed the current state of this Tottenham Hotspur team and is worried about their next five Premier League fixtures.

Spurs were held to a shock 2-2 draw with Burnley, which leaves them sitting 14th in the Premier League and just eight points above the bottom three.

Fill in the blank: Tottenham will take __ points from their next five matches…

Cristian Romero netted a 90th-minute equaliser at Turf Moor to salvage a point for Spurs, but fans booed the manager and team off the pitch.

Things are not about to get any easier for the Lilywhites either, given their tricky run of upcoming Premier League matches.

Tottenham face a tricky Premier League fixture run

Tottenham Hotspur are set to face Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Arsenal and Fulham in their next five Premier League matches.

Alan Shearer is worried about the team’s ‘really, really tough run’ and believes the team are in big trouble.

Speaking on BBC Match of the Day, Shearer said: “Miles off it, not good enough! Five games without a win in the Premier League, two wins in 14 and when you look at their coming fixtures.

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“Frankfurt in the Champions League, where they are doing well, but then City, United, Newcastle and then Arsenal, that is a really, really tough run.

“You always feel like they’re one loss away from a disaster; that’s not a good position to be in, and the fans are making their feelings known.

True or false: Tottenham re-appointing Mauricio Pochettino would be a bad idea…

“I just think Tottenham are suffering from poor recruitment over the years, and truth be known, they are not a good team.”

For now, Thomas Frank looks set to remain in the job at the North London club, with a crucial Champions League fixture just around the corner.

During Saturday’s match, Tottenham fans sang Mauricio Pochettino’s name, making their feelings very clear about the manager.

Fabrizio Romano says Thomas Frank’s Tottenham job is at risk

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Frank’s job at Tottenham is back at risk following the team’s 2-2 draw with Burnley.

The Danish coach bought himself time by beating Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, but now, his job is back under threat.

Romano told his YouTube channel: “Another draw for Tottenham Hotspur, who are now 13th in the Premier League table with many teams to play in the next few days.

“But for sure a complicated situation again for Thomas Frank after the win against Borussia Dortmund to soften a bit the pressure during the week.

“Now back at risk, and let’s see what’s going to happen for the future of Thomas Frank. It is going to be a busy, busy week in the last week of the transfer window, and Tottenham will decide on their manager.”