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Tottenham Hotsur among clubs keen on free agent Raheem Sterling, Jorgen Strand Larsen set for Crystal Palace on deadline day - Paper Round

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Tottenham Hotspur, Napoli and Burnley are just some of the clubs in the hunt for Raheem Sterling, who became a free agent after leaving Chelsea by mutual consent last week. Elsewhere, Crystal Palace have had a bid accepted for Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Jorgen Strand Larsen, and Brighton & Hove Albion could bring Matt O’Riley back from Marseille for the remainder of the season.

Sterling linked with Burnley and Tottenham moves

Tottenham and Burnley have both been credited with an interest in Raheem Sterling, who left Chelsea last week.

The i Paper also mentions Fulham as a potential destination as well as Italian sides Juventus and Napoli.

The paper reports: "Burnley are said to be keen, where Sterling could link-up with former Manchester City team-mate Kyle Walker, while Fulham could offer him the chance to remain in London.

"However, intrigue abounds over the reported seven Champions League clubs interested, a list not fully known but one that includes Tottenham Hotspur, who have defied their Premier League form with their performances in Europe.

"Sterling’s Big Six bingo card would almost be complete if he joins Spurs, with only Manchester United left.

"Spurs supporters are unlikely to warm to the prospect, unless Sterling is there to warm the bench and lend his experience. It hardly screams ambition from the club, either, while if he wants actual warmth he may fancy Italy, where Napoli and Juventus are said to be weighing up a move."

Strand Larsen nears Palace switch

Wolverhampton Wanderers could receive up to £48 million from Crystal Palace for Jorgen Strand Larsen.

The Norwegian international is a replacement for Jean-Philippe Mateta, while Wolves are looking at Southampton’s Adam Armstrong.

The Daily Mail states: "Wolves have accepted Crystal Palace's latest bid for striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. The offer is £43 million guaranteed plus £5m in add-ons.

"Wolves are in talks to sign striker Adam Armstrong from Southampton for £9m.

"Jean-Philippe Mateta is poised to leave Palace for AC Milan once final details are sorted.

"Larsen will have his Palace medical later today. The Norway international has agreed a four and a half year contract plus a year's option."

Brighton consider O’Riley return

Brighton & Hove Albion are considering bringing Matt O’Riley back from his loan at Marseille in France.

The 25-year-old midfielder saw his Ligue 1 side miss out on the Champions League knockout phase, and Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler is weighing up whether he could be used in the Premier League.

The Athletic writes: "Brighton & Hove Albion are in negotiations with Marseille over a potential return for Matt O’Riley from his loan spell.

"Marseille will have missed out on a further financial windfall after the Ligue 1 club’s exit from the Champions League at the league phase stage this week under former Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi.

"A deal hinges on whether Fabian Hurzeler, De Zerbi’s successor at the Amex Stadium, believes O’Riley, 25, can make a contribution for the rest of the season in an area of the pitch where there is already widespread competition for places. Rules prevent the versatile midfielder from going back out on loan to another club, having already played for Brighton and Marseille this season."

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'We can create magic' - Thomas Frank calls for unity at Tottenham Hotspur after Manchester City fightback in Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur produced a rousing and unexpected comeback to draw 2-2 with Manchester City in the Premier League. Afterwards head coach Thomas Frank highlighted the importance of "unity" between players and fans. A quiet, discontented Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was transformed in the second half as Dominic Solanke scored twice to earn the home side a point.

Thomas Frank said that Tottenham Hotspur can "create magic" if the club's players and fans "unite."

Spurs rallied from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday as Dominic Solanke scored a second-half brace.

There was a resigned silence from the home crowd as City dominated the opening 45 minutes and led thanks to goals from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo.

Spurs left the pitch to resounding boos but they were much improved in what Frank described as a "big" second half.

"I am extremely proud of the players," the Spurs boss told Sky Sports. "I am so happy that they, we got something out of it and a well-deserved point.

"It's even more impressive with the injury situation we have. We are down to the bare bones and that character and never-say-die attitude from the players and the fans - the fans in the second half, it means so much, they helped us so much to come back in this game.

"It was a very good example of what we can do together. We finally got something and we are on the right track I would say."

On the impact of the crowd, he said: "When we unite fans and players, we can create magic. That is what we need to keep pushing. It meant the world to me and to all of us."

"It is more fun when it's more smooth but this is football, this is life," the Dane added. "You need to show resilience and stay as calm as possible and carry on.

"They had one moment and we made a mistake and got punished. The first half was not bad, but the second half was much better."

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Spurs are without a win in six Premier League matches but victories over Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League last month and an unbeaten run of four games in all competitions has lifted the mood somewhat.

Asked if the second half display against City was the best of his tenure, Frank said: "I don't know if it was the best. There are always big 45 minutes, but that character and mentality the players showed, we tried to instill belief.

"How they went out in the second half and came back, that shows everything about the group. That never-say-die thing they have shown for a long time now, but we got the result which is big.

"I can just say what we try to do and create is that never-say-die attitude. We respond well to setbacks and we showed a few times, but we finally got something out of that. It was big, all of the players showed a fantastic attitude."

Frank also addressed potential new signings and whether Spurs might delve into the market before Monday's deadline.

"I have plenty of support," he said. "We are definitely still in the market. We are hit a little bit hard with injuries but let's see."

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank faced calls for the sack from some of his own fans after Saturday's Premier League draw with Burnley, but insists his team's form is on an "upward trend". Frank explained to TNT Sports ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt why he believes his side "could easily have won" four games they lost in the last nine.

Thomas Frank says Tottenham Hotspur are "100% in the market" as the January transfer window draws to a close, while he believes his team’s form is on an "upward trend" despite a poor run of results.

Spurs are on a five-game winless run in the Premier League and Frank faced some boos and angry chants from his own supporters after a 2-2 draw with Burnley at the weekend.

The UEFA Champions League has brought some solace to the embattled manager, whose side travel to Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday – live on TNT Sports and discovery+ - knowing that a win will seal a top-eight spot and automatic last 16 place.

Questioned about the reaction of the fans at Turf Moor on Saturday, Frank told TNT Sports: "I think it’s about getting results, of course I understand that. I’m not happy with the results, I don’t think anyone else is happy with the results.

"There are a lot of reasons behind it, but what we need to look into is what we can affect, or I can affect, to constantly try to improve."

Frank insisted that he has seen an upturn in performances from his side since they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on December 14, despite the nine matches since in all competitions yielding two wins, two draws and four defeats.

"I think in the last nine games, yes we lost four of them, but all four we could easily have won I would say," Frank said.

"But we lose in the last minute, at least one of the draws we had we should have and could have won, maybe two of them. Then things changed.

"The underlying performance has been on an upward trend and that’s what we need to keep pushing, to get over the line with the wins and then things will change."

The January transfer window closes on February 2, and Frank admits he hopes to bring in some fresh faces by the deadline.

So far this month, the north London club have brought in teenage left-back Souza from Santos and England international midfielder Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid.

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With more work to be done, the former Brentford boss is reluctant to rush into any moves.

"We are 100% in the market," Frank said.

"I think that when let’s say results are not top and you get injuries, that’s where you can feel you are being pressured to take decisions that you maybe don’t want to take for the future.

"But we need to make good assessments, good analysis, where we are making good decisions that can help us get short-term success, optimise that, but also be very good for the long-term."

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