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Continuing with transfer news, Tottenham appear ready to make a big move for a rising star.

As we edge closer to the summer transfer window, speculation over potential signings continues to flood the club.

Spurs have been linked with numerous players in recent weeks, including two young talents, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Tyler Dibling.

They have also been keeping tabs on a midfielder they have been monitoring for some time, Angel Gomes.

However, fresh reports suggest that Tottenham have now set their sights on Atletico Madrid’s Pablo Barrios as their next target.

Tottenham set their sights on midfielder Pablo Barrios

According to Fichajes, Spurs are prepared to make a 'large investment' to bring the Spanish midfielder to N17.

Furthermore, the report claims that Tottenham are leading the race, having shown the strongest interest in the 21-year-old.

It is said that the North London club are willing to submit a €75m (£62m) offer for Barrios.

Tottenham’s midfield is already well-stocked with top talents such as Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison, the latter having recently scored the winner against Manchester United.

However, the midfield has not been spared from the injury crisis plaguing the squad, and setbacks to players like Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma may push the club and Ange Postecoglou to consider a signing like Barrios.

A potential arrival at Tottenham could be on the horizon

Despite his young age, Pablo Barrios has emerged as a key figure for Atletico Madrid in recent months, proving himself among more seasoned players.

We know that Tottenham welcome young talents with open arms—though some may question the approach—so a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium would not be surprising.

Additionally, the report suggests that Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is an admirer of Barrios, but a €75m offer could be difficult to refuse.

That said, there are also rumours that Atletico are preparing a contract renewal for Barrios in response to Tottenham’s interest.

It is certainly an intriguing situation for 'Los Colchoneros', as a sale could help their financial position, but it remains to be seen how this transfer saga will unfold.

With the summer transfer window approaching in a few months, Tottenham have already begun weighing up their options.

Having endured a season of highs and lows, the club’s spirit has not been completely dampened, and they are now determined to bring in fresh talent.

Recently, we reported that Tottenham had shown interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. However, they are not the only ones in the race, as Chelsea are also leading the competition for the player.

At the same time, strong rumours suggest Spurs are eyeing a Premier League star with a £60 million release clause—Eberechi Eze—who also plays for Crystal Palace.

Now, attention has shifted towards two other players: a midfielder and a forward.

Tottenham keeping a close eye on Jamie Gittens and Tyler Dibling

On Friday, GIVEMESPORT reported that Tottenham are keen on signing two young talents, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Tyler Dibling.

According to the outlet, this is part of a new transfer strategy.

Spurs’ interest in Tyler Dibling is not new, as we previously mentioned that reports suggest Tottenham are in advanced talks with Southampton over a potential deal for the youngster.

The proposed structure would see the 19-year-old join on an initial loan with an obligation to buy, allowing Spurs to defer the hefty £50 million asking price until the summer.

However, securing his signing is far from certain, as Newcastle are also closely monitoring him.

As for Jamie Gittens, the 20-year-old forward is reportedly the more challenging target.

According to various reports, the club anticipates a tough battle to land him, especially considering that during the last transfer window, Dortmund were demanding £83 million for his services.

Spurs have no fear when it comes to investing in young talent

Will Spurs manage to sign these promising young talents? Tottenham are well known for their willingness to invest in young prospects.

A prime example is Archie Gray, a versatile 18-year-old who has been making headlines among both the media and fans, along with the club’s recent signing, Mathys Tel.

So far this season, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has registered 11 goals and 3 assists, while Tyler Dibling has scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists, earning a reputation for creating excellent goalscoring opportunities.

We will have to wait and see how things unfold for these two players in the upcoming transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur and their players can breathe easy—at least until the next match.

Although Micky van de Ven has been sidelined since November, the Dutchman remains on the minds of fans wondering when he will return to action.

But before diving into Van de Ven’s situation, let’s take a look at the latest news surrounding the club.

On Saturday, Tottenham faced Ipswich in a Premier League fixture, securing a dominant 4-1 victory, with Brennan Johnson stealing the spotlight.

Speaking of standout performances, Spurs captain Heung-Min Son received high praise from the media and manager Ange Postecoglou, who described him as 'unplayable.'

Now, turning back to van de Ven, a biomechanics expert has given his opinion on the defender’s situation.

Dr Ben Rosenblatt reveals possible reasons behind the Dutchman’s injury struggles

According to a report from The Athletic, Dr. Ben Rosenblatt, founder of 292 Performance (a company providing high-performance support for elite athletes), explained that while an athlete’s running style can be changed, making it a permanent adjustment could take a long time and might even come with risks.

Speaking to the outlet, Rosenblatt said: "Every athlete has a unique way that they move and that is across jumping, kicking a ball, sprinting and landing. Some tasks leave an athlete more vulnerable to injury.

"The biggest risk is that you’re trying to change something which doesn’t need to be changed," Dr Rosenblatt explained. "We invested a huge amount of energy and effort so you have to consider the cost benefit.

"Moving more efficiently is always going to be good but the amount of time, effort and energy it takes is always demanding."

Micky van de Ven still not ready to return to the pitch

Micky van de Ven has faced challenges on the pitch.

The defender possesses remarkable physical attributes, but not every player can match his acceleration and top speed.

Because of this, as cited by various reports, his explosive pace could be a key factor in why the Dutchman has suffered hamstring injuries so early in his career.

As reported by Football London, manager Ange Postecoglou recently stated that Tottenham are looking into van de Ven's 'mechanics' to improve them and reduce the risk of future injuries.

The Dutchman is still not ready to return, as the manager mentioned a few weeks ago. Micky got through 45 minutes of a training session, but he feels he’s not yet ready to take the step up to the Premier League.

For now, Spurs can enjoy their two recent victories, welcome back some returning players from injury, and start preparing for their next big test—Wednesday’s clash against Manchester City.

On Saturday afternoon, Spurs faced Ipswich Town at Portman Road, for game week 26 of the Premier League season. It was the club's first Saturday 15:00 GMT kick off since the 21st of September, at home to Brentford.

For the task at hand, Ange opted with a line up of; Vicario; Spence, Danso, Gray, Udogie; Kulusevski, Bentancur, Bergvall; Johnson, Tel, Son.

How things went when Tottenham Hotspur faced Ipswich Town on the road

After just a minute, Ipswich had a presentable opportunity, with the ball falling to Liam Delap but fortunately for Ange's side - Vicario made a top save. Two minutes later, he struck off target from inside the box when well placed.

After 18 minutes, a ball from Gray set Son away down the left. Good work from the skipper created some space on the outside — before drilling a ball across the six yard box, that was tapped home by Johnson. That instinct was missed a lot when he was injured.Â

Then, eight minutes later, Johnson and Spurs had two. This time, a Bentancur through ball set Son away, who looked up and squared the ball across for the Welshman, who finished with a left footed effort.Â

However, with nine minutes of the first half remaining, Omari Hutchinson got one back for the hosts — with Jack Clarke, of course, teeing him up. The sides would go into the break with Spurs 2-1 up.

Around twenty minutes into the second half — Ange made a double change, with Porro and Maddison replacing Udogie and Johnson. Ten minutes later, Scarlett and Odober replaced Tel and Son.

Three minutes after that, Spurs had a third. Neat footwork from Maddison resulted in a lay off for Spence, whose deflected effort from just inside the box found the back of the net.

Then, with just over five minutes remaining, Kulusevski found space down the right, before cutting inside and firing an effort into the far corner. Superb effort from a superb player. Soon after, Bissouma replaced Bergvall.

That would be that, and Spurs would record three consecutive Premier League wins for the first time this campaign.

Later on this afternoon, Tottenham Hotspur will be taking to the field in East Anglia, as they take on newly promoted Ipswich Town at Portman Road, for match day 26 of the current Premier League season.

How both teams line up at Portman Road in the Premier League this afternoon

For the task at hand, Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou has opted for a line up of; Vicario; Spence, Danso, Gray, Udogie; Kulusevski, Bentancur, Bergvall; Johnson, Tel, Son.

Meanwhile, the bench consists of; Kinsky, Porro, Reguilon, Bissouma, Sarr, Maddison, Moore, Odobert, Scarlett.

Fans, including us, have been hoping to see a full back pairing of Spence and Udogie at some point. It is clear that Porro has been overplayed, and is in need of some rest. We have seen how good Spence has been out of position, so you would hope he will really be able to thrive in his actual position here.

It's also exciting to see a front three of Johnson, Tel, and Son - with Kulusevski creating for them behind. Just got to hope that there will be enough space for them to thrive. If not, the Sweden international will certainly be tasked with trying to pierce Ipswich open.

Having Odobert and Moore on the bench feels like really good depth too, as well as Scarlett, whom has scored in Europe this season. All of a sudden the squad is beginning to look good again. Feels harsh on Maddison, given his goal and performance last week - but perhaps it is just to manage his minutes after returning from an injury.

Meanwhile, Kieran McKenna has opted for a line up of; Palmer; Godfrey, O'Shea, Greaves, Davis; Phillips, Cajuste; Philogene, Hutchinson, Clarke, Delap.

Whilst the bench contains; Muric, Woolfenden, Townsend, Johson, Morsy, Taylor, Szmodics, Broadhead, and Hirst.

Fans will remember Spurs signing Clarke back in the summer of 2019 from Leeds United, though he was sold to Sunderland in the summer of 2022, having never made a first team appearance for the club. So we all know what is happening today.

Meanwhile, Spurs linked Delap leads the line. He scored in the reverse fixture back in November - whilst other goalscorer Szmodics, is fit enough for the bench, having missed their previous game with an injury.

This is a big opportunity for Spurs to make it three wins in a row, for the first time in the Premier League this season. Let's not have another "Spursy" game like in the humiliating reverse fixture at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

If there’s one thing Tottenham can be proud of, it’s their young stars, who continue to prove their importance to the team.

Despite their age, Spurs’ youngsters stand out thanks to the opportunities and trust given to them by manager Ange Postecoglou.

One such player is Archie Gray, who has earned Postecoglou’s confidence due to his versatility.

Another example is Yang Min-Hyeok, the South Korean currently on loan at QPR and, among the many young talents shining in Postecoglou’s squad is Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall.

Lucas Bergvall has earned the full trust of Ange Postecoglou

Speaking ahead of Tottenham’s match against Ipswich tomorrow, the manager revealed that he had considered sending Lucas Bergvall out on loan but ultimately decided against it.

When asked if he trusted young players like Gray and Bergvall, he told Football London:

"Yeah, I’m not sure about trust. I mean, I really thought that guys like Lucas and Archie could definitely contribute.

"That’s why we kept them. We made a decision because there was an option, particularly with Lucas, to loan him out, and I really felt working through pre-season that Archie and Lucas could definitely contribute to us.”

The manager also spoke about another one of his young players, Djed Spence: "I think with Djed, it was just we wanted to give Jed every opportunity and, you know, we knew that certainly there was a player there, but a lot of it had to be up to Djed himself."

The big decision to keep him rather than send him on loan

It’s clear that Ange Postecoglou has placed his full confidence in Lucas Bergvall, and the decision has paid off.

With senior players sidelined due to injury, the younger talents have stepped up and taken on key roles in the squad.

But once the injured players return, will they be pushed aside or finally sent out on loan to gain experience elsewhere?

This season, Lucas Bergvall has made 33 appearances, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists across all competitions.

For now, Tottenham Hotspur must continue fighting to climb the Premier League table. They currently sit 12th, while their opponents tomorrow, Ipswich, are down in 18th.

The talent of Tottenham’s players will never go unnoticed.

The Spurs are increasingly recognised for integrating young rising stars into their squad, particularly into the first team.

Clear examples are the club’s newest additions, such as Mason Melia and Mathys Tel, who agreed to join due to the opportunities given to young players.

Another prime example of a young star is Lucas Bergvall, the Swedish midfielder who plays as a central midfielder or pivot for Tottenham and has long been praised by analysts.

And, without a doubt, we cannot forget the fan-favourite young star, Archie Gray.

Ange Postecoglou clarifies Archie Gray’s role

Archie Gray is an 18-year-old who previously played for Leeds United and is now at Tottenham and, since joining the club, Gray has played several matches as a makeshift defender for Spurs.

Due to injuries suffered by key centre-backs like Cristian Romero, the team’s manager has been forced to experiment, placing the young player in different roles.

Ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League match against Ipswich, manager Ange Postecoglou addressed the question on everyone’s mind—will we see Archie Gray in midfield?

Speaking to Football London, the Australian coach said: "The way it's going, never, mate. You know, I was tempted to put him in goal because we were down a fifth goalkeeper.

"I think the experience he's had this year is going to be outstanding for him and outstanding for us," Postecoglou explained.

"He's taken on every challenge we've thrown at him, not flustered, got on with it, performed at a really good level, contributed to the team all as an 18-year-old in his first year in the Premier League."

Injured players return to ease the pressure on others

For now, it doesn’t seem like the manager is in a rush to push Archie Gray into such a demanding role without first giving the young Englishman time to refine his skills and technique.

Let’s not forget that, albeit gradually, injured players are returning to the pitch.

We recently reported that Cristian Romero is still recovering from his quadriceps injury. Since it’s a tricky injury, he needs to take his time to fully heal.

However, he is expected to return to the squad soon, easing the pressure on Gray.

We’ll see how the 18-year-old contributes in tomorrow’s match, and we'll continue to trust that he will make an even greater impact in games, playing with the same confidence that defines him.

After a season filled with setbacks, Tottenham are once again preparing to compete in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur secured a 1-0 victory against Manchester United last Sunday. This win has reignited hope among the club’s supporters—could this finally be the end of their streak of defeats?

Spurs are known for many things, including their young talents, who continue to impress with their performances.

One such example is Jamie Donley, the young Spurs player currently on loan at Leyton Orient, where he recently spoke about how well things have been going for him.

Another rising star is new signing Mathys Tel, who arrived from Bayern Munich, drawn by the fact that the North London club actively integrates young players into the first team.

But aside from valuing their young footballers, Tottenham also honour their more experienced players, and one standout figure is Sweden international Dejan Kulusevski.

Dejan Kulusevski has been a standout performer for Tottenham

Former Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has given his score prediction for tomorrow’s clash between Ipswich Town and Tottenham.

Redknapp expects Spurs to secure a convincing win, and speaking to BetVictor Casino (h/t The Spurs Web), he said:

"Tottenham got a vital win over Manchester United, but I’ve got to be honest, it was hardly a classic. At this stage, wins are all that matter for Spurs but they’re a long way off those European positions.

"I think Spurs will just have too much, but Ipswich will give them a real game here," he said. "One to watch – I think Dejan Kulusevski has been Spurs’ best player this season by a country mile. Most of the good things they do come through him.”

How do both teams compare ahead of the match

Dejan Kulusevski has undoubtedly been one of Tottenham’s standout players, and it’s no surprise he’s receiving so much recognition.

The media and analysts have praised him, and rightfully so—this season, he has played 44 matches, contributing 10 goals and 11 assists across all competitions.

Now, Tottenham currently sit 12th in the Premier League table. While the season hasn’t gone as they had hoped, there is optimism that things will improve as injured players gradually return.

Meanwhile, Ipswich find themselves in a far less favourable position, sitting 18th in the standings. To make matters worse, they have yet to secure a single Premier League victory since the start of the year.

All we can do as supporters is stand by the North London club and continue backing them as they push for a strong comeback in the Premier.

Friday afternoon at midday saw the Round of sixteen draw take place after the completion of last night's play-off ties, that saw the sides that finished from 9th-24th face off for a match up against one of the top eight. Spurs were part of this top eight and therefore earned themselves some well needed rest from the busy schedule they were having to deal with.

Ange Postecoglou would have been delighted with how the league phase went in the Europa League, as the Lilywhites picked up seventeen points from a possible twenty four, winning five, drawing two and losing just the one, to Galatasaray back in November.

After the draw was made this lunchtime, it was revealed that the North Londoners would be meeting some very familiar opposition in the next round, as it was Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar who were pulled out of the pot. The sides have already met each other in this campaign's competition, where a 53rd minute penalty was converted by Brazilian striker Richarlison proved to be the difference between the two teams. AZ however did finish the game with ten men when David Moeller Wolfe was sent off for a second bookable offence with five minutes of normal time remaining.

The Dutch club overcame the only side that beat Spurs in the league phase, Galatasaray, as mentioned above. They cruised to an easy 4-1 win at home in the first leg and then played out a 2-2 draw in Istanbul last night. Obviously football doesn't work like that, but Spurs will be weary of Alkmaar's qualities. They have experience in going deep into the latter stages of Europe, reaching the Conference League semi-finals in 2023, albeit losing to eventual winners and Spurs' London rivals West Ham United.

Which players should Spurs watch out for?

Alkmaar have an exciting squad filled with some talented individuals, and they could definitely cause the side from N17 some damage, especially in front of their fans at the AFAS Stadion. One player Spurs should be weary of is familiar face Troy Parrott, who came through the club's academy before being permanently sold to the Dutch side in the summer. The Irishman caught the eye of the club when he impressed at fellow Eredivisie team Excelsior last campaign, scoring ten goals despite the side being relegated to the second tier of Dutch football. He has also netted four times and got an assist in this years Europa League proving to be a reliable goal scorer for Maarten Martens' side.

Sven Mijnans has also impressed for Alkmaar this season, who just like Parrott has scored four goals and got a further assist in the competition so far, including a stunning left footed free kick in the win against Galatasaray last week, so Spurs will not want to give any dangerous set pieces away from shooting range. The 24-year-old creative midfielder has been a very consistent part of the team this season, starting all but one of Alkmaar's league and Europa League games, with the only one he didn't feature in the starting eleven was last night's draw in Turkey when the tie was effectively over anyway.

The games will take place on the 6th and 13th of March, with the Dutch outfit being at home first before a second leg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in which should be a really interesting tie with the game very much in the balance. Spurs will be favourites for this match up but we all know football isn't played on paper and Ange will know his side will have to be at their best.

The winner of the tie will be met in the quarter-finals by another Dutch club in Ajax or 2022 winners Eintracht Frankfurt. Again, two very good teams proving that their is no hiding place at this stage of the tournament, every match up is going to be tough.

Tottenham prepare for their upcoming clash against Ipswich FC and, amidst their preparations, the news keeps coming.

As we recently reported, the real reason behind French forward Mathys Tel’s decision to join Tottenham has been revealed.

Meanwhile, on the injury front, an update has emerged regarding when defender Cristian Romero is expected to return to action.

So, while key Tottenham players battle through serious injuries and gradually make their way back, the light at the end of the tunnel seems further away than anticipated.

Dominic Solanke sidelined indefinitely until March

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, sports injury specialist Dr Rajpal Brar shared his verdict on Dominic Solanke’s injury and recovery:

"Based on the mechanism of the injury, knee twisting per , this sounds like either a Grade 2 ligament injury or a meniscus injury," he explained.

“Initially, it sounded like would’ve been back in training by mid-February but he’s now set to be out longer than expected initially and does not seem likely to return until March."

The Spurs forward was ruled out for approximately six weeks after twisting his knee during a training session.

Dominic Solanke sustained the injury while attempting a shot on goal, with Ange Postecoglou describing it as an unfortunate and unexpected incident.

The unexpected knee injury causing concern

Dominic Solanke's absence has undoubtedly left a noticeable void within the Spurs squad.

Unfortunately, as Postecoglou pointed out, it was a freak injury—something that simply happened, reinforcing the unpredictable nature of football.

Speaking to SPURSPLAY, Postecoglou reflected: "It wasn't like it was even a challenge. It was just him trying to shoot and twisting his knee.

"It's just one of those things that, unfortunately, we're going through at the moment."

For now, Dominic Solanke will need to take the necessary time to recover before rejoining the first team, while Tottenham must push through with the players who are gradually returning to action.