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Cristian Romero has hit out at Tottenham Hotspur's "unbelievable" and "disgraceful" lack of squad depth, following Sunday's 2-2 draw with Manchester City. Romero played the first half of the match despite struggling with illness and has criticised the lack of options available to his side, claiming "we only had 11 players available". Spurs had just four senior outfield substitutions for the match.

Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero said his side's lack of squad options for Sunday's 2-2 draw against Manchester City was "disgraceful".

Spurs were missing 11 first-team players for the match, with just four senior outfield options on the bench, while Romero was taken off at half-time due to illness.

In a post on Instagram, Romero praised his "incredible" team-mates after coming from two goals behind to secure a point - but criticised the lack of available squad depth.

"Great effort from all my team-mates yesterday, they were incredible," he said.

"I wanted to be available to help them even though I wasn't feeling well, especially since we only had 11 players available - unbelievable but true and disgraceful.

"We'll keep showing up and taking responsibility to turn this around, working hard and staying together. All that's left is to thank all of you for being there and for always supporting us."

It is not the first time the Spurs captain has been outspoken about issues at the club.

In January, Romero appeared to accuse some people at Spurs of telling "a few lies" in a cryptic social media post, which was later edited, following their 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth.

He questioned why "other people" were not speaking about the club's position, and said it had been happening for "several years".

Spurs boss Thomas Frank said a day later he and co-sporting director Johan Lange had a "good conversation" with Romero about his comments.

"When you're a young leader, sometimes you make a mistake," Frank said. "It's, of course, good to keep it internally. Johan and I had a good conversation with him this morning about everything, and we keep it internally."

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In December 2024, Romero criticised Spurs' lack of spending compared to their Premier League rivals, which he said was seeing them fall behind. "You have to realise that something is going wrong, hopefully, they realise it," he said.

Spurs signed Conor Gallagher and Brazilian left-back Souza in the January transfer window, before also bringing in 18-year-old striker James Wilson from Scottish Premiership side Hearts on deadline day.

But head coach Frank - who has come under heavy scrutiny this season with Spurs 14th in the Premier League table - remains with limited options in his squad, albeit aided by the respite in their UEFA Champions League schedule due to their fourth-placed league phase finish.

On Romero's illness, Frank said after the draw with City: "He struggled through the Frankfurt game as well but he pushed through that with a fantastic captain's performance. He struggled a little bit [today] but we hope it's nothing."

Spurs striker Dominic Solanke, meanwhile, told Sky Sports "I'll be good", allaying concerns after he limped off, having netted both his side's goals in the second-half comeback.

Frank's side are without a win in the Premier League since December 28, a run of six matches. They have, however, enjoyed success in the Champions League, winning five of their eight matches in the league phase - only losing to European champions Paris Saint-Germain in that time.

They return to action against Michael Carrick's in-form Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday - live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

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Barcelona confident about Marcus Rashford deal, Juventus target Tottenham Hotspur's Randal Kolo Muani - Euro Transfer News

In Monday's Euro Transfer News round-up, Barcelona are reportedly confident about signing Marcus Rashford permanently and Juventus are apparently keen on Randal Kolo Muani. That is not all, though. Chelsea are supposedly keeping a close eye on Nantes' 18-year-old prospect Tylel Tati, while reports suggest Crystal Palace have suffered a setback in their bid to sign Ruben Kluivert.

Barca confident about Rashford's future

Barcelona are reportedly confident about their chances of signing Marcus Rashford permanently at the end of the season due to a €30 million option to buy in the England international’s season-long loan deal.

Mundo Deportivo believes that Barca’s option to buy will take precedence over any desire from Manchester United to bring Rashford back to Old Trafford.

The forward has impressed since arriving at the Camp Nou, producing four goals and eight assists in 20 La Liga appearances.

"At Barca, there are no worries about Marcus Rashford's future should he ultimately decide to stay," read the article.

"In negotiations with Manchester United, the Catalan club secured absolute priority for the player.

"The €30 million buy option clause takes precedence over the English club's desire to bring him back.

"If Barca were to exercise this option by paying the full price, Manchester United would have no recourse.

"However, it's a different matter if they were willing to negotiate the amount."

Juve target Kolo Muani as Icardi deal looks unlikely

Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti has revealed that the Serie A giants are unlikely to sign Mauro Icardi this month, but he still believes that they can get a deal for Tottenham Hotspur’s Randal Kolo Muani over the line.

Sky Sports Italia is reporting that Icardi’s current club, Galatasaray, are reluctant to sell the 32-year-old so close to the end of the window.

Juve have been in the hunt for a striker all month, and have been linked with the likes of Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta and Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee.

"Negotiations between Juventus and Galatasaray are becoming complicated: the Turkish club is not open to selling the Argentine so close to the transfer window, despite his contract expiring in June," read a Sky Italia article.

"The player has spoken to Galatasaray management through his agents, but for now, the Istanbul club is holding back.

"Now, Juventus will decide whether to push further, although [Giorgio] Chiellini's comments suggest the move won't go ahead."

Spalletti added that Juve are far more likely to sign Kolo Muani before the window closes.

"Mauro is a very strong player, but that's it: the real possibility is Kolo Muani," he told Sky Sports Italia.

Chelsea keep eye on Nantes defender

Chelsea are reportedly keeping a close eye on Nantes' 18-year-old prospect Tylel Tati.

L'Equipe says that the Premier League giants are willing to spend up to €30 million to secure the Frenchman’s signature.

Tati has impressed for Nantes this term, making 18 Ligue 1 appearances despite his young age.

Chelsea - who have lost the race to sign Jeremy Jacquet with Liverpool closing in - have not yet made a formal bid for the defender.

"FC Nantes' transfer window is shaping up to be a busy one," reads the article.

"While the signing of a central defender remains a priority, Tylel Tati is also attracting significant interest.

"Chelsea have stepped up their efforts in recent days to sign the 18-year-old talent.

"The London club has indicated its intention to submit an official offer of around €30 million. This proposal has not yet been formally confirmed in writing."

Eagles face battle to sign Kluivert

Crystal Palace want to bolster their defensive options by signing Lyon’s Ruben Kluivert, according to Foot Mercato.

The Eagles are light on options at the back following the sale of club captain Marc Guehi to Manchester City earlier this month.

The Dutch defender has made 10 appearances in Ligue 1 this season, producing one goal and two assists.

"Having arrived last summer from Casa Pia, Ruben Kluivert could already leave Olympique Lyonnais during this winter transfer window," reads the article.

"According to our latest information, Crystal Palace are interested in the Dutch defender."

However, Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna has added that Lyon are keen to keep hold of the 24-year-old in a post on social media.

"Despite Crystal Palace's interest in Ruben Kluivert, OL has decided to close the door on any departure," he posted on X, formerly Twitter.

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Here is all the information you need to know to watch and live stream every second of the action from Manchester United's clash with Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday. The Red Devils are flying high after making an impressive start to life under interim manager Michael Carrick. The former England international has guided his side to wins against Manchester City, Arsenal and Fulham.

Manchester United are flying high in the Premier League after a superb start to the Michael Carrick era.

Since taking charge as interim head coach in January, the Red Devils legend has overseen three impressive top-flight wins in a row.

Carrick’s side followed up morale-boosting victories over Manchester City and Arsenal with a remarkable triumph over Fulham last weekend.

The Cottagers appeared to have rescued a point when Kevin scored to make it 2-2 in stoppage time, but Benjamin Sesko produced a late goal of his own to secure all three points for his side.

United will have the chance to make it four wins from four when they go head-to-head with Tottenham Hotspur this Saturday, live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

Spurs may have had a difficult start to life under Thomas Frank, but they showed real heart to battle back from 2-0 down to snatch a point against Manchester City last time out.

Here is all the information you need to know to catch every second of this classic Premier League fixture.

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Manchester United will welcome Tottenham to Old Trafford on Saturday, February 7.

Kick-off is at 12:30 UK time, with live coverage on TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate and discovery+ starting from 11:00.

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SAT FEB 7MANCHESTER UNITED v TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR12:30 PMTUES FEB 10TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR v NEWCASTLE7:30 PMTUES FEB 10CHELSEA v LEEDS UNITED7:30 PMTUES FEB 10EVERTON v BOURNEMOUTH7:30 PMTUES FEB 10WEST HAM UNITED v MANCHESTER UNITED8:15 PMWED FEB 11ASTON VILLA v BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION7:30 PMWED FEB 11MANCHESTER CITY v FULHAM7:30 PMWED FEB 11CRYSTAL PALACE v BURNLEY7:30 PMWED FEB 11NOTTINGHAM FOREST v WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS7:30 PMWED FEB 11SUNDERLAND v LIVERPOOL8:15 PMTHURS FEB 12BRENTFORD v ARSENAL8:00 PMSAT FEB 21MANCHESTER CITY v NEWCASTLE UNITED8:00 PMSAT FEB 28BOURNEMOUTH v SUNDERLAND12:30 PM

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‘People don’t want us to win’ - Rodri hits out at referee decision, claims Manchester City 'won too much' after Tottenham Hotspur draw

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola blasted the decision to allow Dominic Solanke's first goal for Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in the clubs' 2-2 draw in the Premier League in north London. Guardiola's midfield general Rodri went further still, suggesting that the club were not on the receiving end of impartial refereeing treatment, something he blamed on their previous glories.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri believes the club’s previous success is influencing refereeing decisions after Sunday’s draw with Tottenham Hotspur.

The Spain international made the claim following the 2-2 draw which saw Pep Guardiola dispute some of the decisions made in north London in their Premier League match, which left them six points behind league leaders Arsenal.

Spurs striker Dominic Solanke scored both goals for the home side and, for the first, he appeared to make contact with new City defender Marc Guehi.

Guardiola said after the match that he felt a foul would have been awarded had the defender been perceived to be at fault.

"It's happened, once again," Guardiola said. "What can I say? Marc has the ball, he's been kicked from behind, and it's a goal. So what can I say? Nothing. One more.

"If you do it to a striker it would be a penalty. I'm not a referee. Fascinating in the Premier League."

He continued: "There was an emotional issue for the first goal that the referee conceded to Spurs, and after that, the momentum is difficult to control, it is whatever happens here in England."

There was a VAR review after the 50th-minute strike, and the goal was allowed to stand. Solanke added a second 20 minutes later.

That completed a comeback for Thomas Frank’s side, after City had gone ahead with two first-half goals.

The first came from Rayan Cherki on 11 minutes, and then Antoine Semenyo scored in the 44th minute as he continued his good form since his arrival from Bournemouth last month.

Speaking after the game, former Ballon d'Or winner Rodri felt that the decision to allow the goal was plainly incorrect.

"He's kicked the leg - it's so clear," he said. "He anticipated Marc, and it's a clear foul."

He then went on to suggest that this was one of a string of poor decisions taken against City by officials, and he then suggested referees were impartial as a reaction to the trophies they have won in the past few years.

Rodri continued: "But it's not today, it's two or three games in a row and I honestly don't know why.

"I know we won too much and the people don't want us to win, but the referee has to be neutral. For me, it's not fair. It's not fair."

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The defeat ended City's two-match winning run which came off the back of a difficult period for the club.

They recently lost 2-0 at Manchester United in Michael Carrick's first game in charge as interim manager at Old Trafford, before a 3-1 defeat at Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League.

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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.

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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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