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Tottenham reportedly have ‘concrete interest’ in the signing of RB Leipzig defender Lutsharel Geetruida, given their star right-back Pedro Porro reportedly wants to join Real Madrid.

Porro has been one of Spurs’ most important players since joining the club. The right-back has consistently chipped in with goals and assists, while also being a solid defender.

Both of those assets were on show in the 4-0 romp against Manchester City, in which he scored and helped Tottenham keep a clean sheet.

But there’s a chance, amid interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid, that the Spaniard moves on, and Spurs are looking for reinforcements if that happens.

According to Caught Offside, there is concrete interest from the north Londoners in Leipzig right-back Geertruida.

He only moved in the summer, though it’s believed the Dutchman has expressed an interest in moving to the Premier League.

As such, the report states his value could be just €40million (£33.3m/$42m), which would give them a decent profit on their initial investment.

Porro wants Real

Alternatives are being sought given it’s believed Porro himself wants to join Real.

It was reported of late that the La Liga giants believe he has a desire to play for them.

As such, it seems their push has been stoked, and they’ll continue to make attempts to make the signing.

Along with competition from United, it’s little surprise that Tottenham are looking to find a replacement right-back.

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Spurs have seen first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario ruled out for months after suffering an ankle injury, and Ange Postecoglou has confirmed there will be no keeper signed in January.

Winger Dejan Kulusevski has confidence in Fraser Forster and Brandon Austin, with the latter, who will be the reserve to Forster, labelled a “very good goalkeeper”.

Meanwhile, Tottenham are among the sides said to have scouted Dario Osorio, Oliver Sorensen, and Franculino Dju from Midtjylland.

And it’s believed the chances of Spurs loanee Timo Werner being signed permanently have risen after he cooked Kyle Walker for the final goal in the 4-0 victory over Man City of late.

Geertruida can succeed in Prem

Dutch journalist Marcel van der Kraan thinks that Geertruida has the attributes to be a success in the Premier League.

“I think the chance that Geertruida will go there is greater than fifty per cent,” Van der Kraan told De Telegraaf.

“He’s on the radar and has done a fantastic job in the Dutch national team and in the Champions League, he’s a guy who is the best fit for the Premier League physically of all Feyenoord players.

“I don’t have any doubts about Geertruida, I’ve seen him play so much.”

Tottenham midfielder Dejan Kulusevski claims the club are still in a strong position when it comes to goalkeepers in the squad despite No.1 Guglielmo Vicario being ruled out for months after undergoing ankle surgery.

Veteran stopper Fraser Forster stepped in for Thursday night’s Europa League draw with Roma and will continue as Ange Postecoglou’s first choice until Vicario returns after the Spurs boss admitted that the club would not be pursuing any free agent options.

The likes of Keylor Navas and Loris Karius have been mooted as potential options for Tottenham but Postecoglou is ready to keep faith with Forster and the club’s younger options as back-ups.

Both Brandon Austin and Alfie Whiteman were on the bench for the game against Roma and Kulusevski namechecked the former when asked about Vicario’s injury and Forster’s ability to step up following the Thursday night encounter.

The former England stopper was blamed by some Tottenham fans for his role in Roma’s first goal but Kulusevski had nothing but praise for Forster after the game, while also revealing that the club are in good shape with Austin as his deputy.

“He’s [Forster] really good and he made some big saves today [Thursday]. It’s great to have him and I think he’s ready to play,” Kulusevski told the media.

“And I also feel confident that we have Brandon Austin , who’s a very good goalkeeper.

“We miss Vicario because he’s a fantastic guy, but now it is time for Fraser to step up and help the team.”

Austin yet to earn his spurs

Despite how highly the club rates both Austin and Whiteman, there have still been reports of a move for a new keeper in January to eventually replace Forster who will be out of contract in 2025.

Indeed, two highly-rated Championship stoppers have been touted as strong options in that regard as the club has one eye on the future of the position.

In terms of Austin’s time at the club, the 25-year-old has never been used in a competitive game by Postecoglou although he has had minutes during pre-season.

Postecoglou did, however, admit Austin, who has been at the club since 2007, is improving constantly at Hotspur Way but it seems Forster has nailed down the spot between the sticks.

“Brandon (Austin) is improving all the time and Alfie (Whiteman) has been at the club for a while,” Postecoglou told the media this week.

“We’re happy with what we’ve got. I don’t think us signing a free agent now is going to help us.”

Latest Tottenham news: Spurs eyeing Lens centre-back / Bayern star urged to make Prem switch

Tottenham are reportedly facing a potential battle with French giants PSG over their interest in signing a powerful Ligue 1 centre-back in the January transfer window.

It’s common knowledge that Ange Postecoglou wants to add another central defender to his squad in the new year after Micky van de Ven suffered another hamstring problem, while Cristian Romero has been struggling with a toe issue.

One player who has been tipped to make the move to Tottenham is impressive Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov. TT understands that the Uzbekistan international is also on the radars of the likes of Chelsea and Newcastle amongst others and now Foot Mercato reports that reigning Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain are also keen on making a move for Khusanov.

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka has been told to consider a move to Spurs amid Manchester United keeping tabs on his situation.

Throughout most of his time at Bayern, Goretzka has generally been a mainstay in central midfield. However, the German had a frustrating start to the season as he was largely left on the bench by new manager Vincent Kompany.

That has led to speculation he could be on the move and Germany icon Lothar Matthaus sees Tottenham as a good fit.

Two Manchester City veterans with 12 Premier League titles between them could both be shunted out in 2025, while doubts are also creeping in over the long-term future of Jack Grealish, according to a report.

Man City have been the dominant force in England throughout Pep Guardiola’s reign at the club. However, stagnation in the transfer market has led to key members of Man City’s squad all ageing at the same time.

Ederson, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne are all in their thirties. Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji and Jack Grealish are all aged 29.

According to a fresh update from The Athletic, Man City planned to rejuvenate their squad in 2025. However, their dramatic loss of form this season has sparked fears they’ve left their big push in the market a year too late.

When running the rule over City’s transfer plans in 2025, The Athletic revealed club stalwarts Walker and De Bruyne could both be in the final year of their trophy-laden spells at The Etihad.

Walker, 34, looks to have lost a yard of pace and was memorably torched by Timo Werner for Tottenham’s fourth goal last weekend.

Per the report, Walker ‘could be moved on, having been close to an exit in 2023 (Bayern Munich), linked with one this summer, and struggling on the pitch.’

Walker’s is contracted until the end of next season, though the situation is even more immediate with De Bruyne.

The Belgian maestro is a bona fide Premier League legend, though persistent injury issues have severely limited his impact of late.

De Bruyne is in the final year of his deal and per David Ornstein, three options are in play.

The first is De Bruyne signs a one-year extension. The second is the 33-year-old moves to Saudi Arabia. The third is De Bruyne leaves for MLS.

City fans will no doubt hope De Bruyne stays, though per the report, ‘he will most likely have to get through the season without any further injury setbacks to get an extension.’ Keeping injury-free is not something De Bruyne has been able to do in recent times.

Providing an exclusive update on De Bruyne’s situation, journalist Rudy Galetti told TEAMtalk earlier on Friday that Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr are both on the midfielder’s trail.

However, PIF are concerned that Major League Soccer clubs are starting to move for De Bruyne. PIF therefore want to speed up talks with the Belgium captain so he does not follow in the footsteps of Lionel Messi.

Messi had been close to heading to Saudi Arabia in July 2023, only to join Inter Miami instead.

Jack Grealish future uncertain

Other ageing Man City stars whose futures in Manchester are from from certain are Ederson, Stones, Gundogan, Silva and Grealish.

Of that quintet, Grealish is the biggest surprise given he’s not yet over 30 and is contracted until 2027. The report stated there are ‘some doubts’ within Man City about whether Grealish should be moved on or not.

Grealish cost £100m when bought from Aston Villa back in 2021. The tricky winger has chipped in with vital contributions at times, but a return of just 14 goals and 20 assists in 137 matches is well below the expectations of a £100m player.

Stones’ issues relate primarily to difficulties in staying fit. Gundogan, meanwhile, looks a shadow of the player he previously was during his first stint at The Etihad.

Gundogan signed a one-year deal with a club option for a second season upon returning from Barcelona. The Athletic concluded is it now ‘in the balance’ as to whether City bother to trigger the option in lieu of the German’s sub-par displays.

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In other news, Gary Neville has predicted Liverpool will “run all over” Man City in the crunch Premier League clash on Sunday.

Elsewhere, Caught Offside state Arsenal have opened talks over signing Man City target, Adam Wharton, in January.

TEAMtalk was recently informed City intend to launch an approach for the Crystal Palace midfielder who’d cover Rodri’s injury absence. They now face stiff competition from the Gunners.

Finally, City are said to be on a collision course with James McAtee, with the midfielder desperate to get more minutes under his belt and reported to be pushing for a move away in the January window.

Manchester United and Tottenham are reportedly among a number of European giants sending scouts to watch a trio of rising stars in a Europa League clash.

Although the transfer window doesn’t open until January, teams such as Man Utd and Tottenham are always on the lookout for a transfer bargain or a must-have signing.

And one side that is seemingly under the microscope is Danish Superliga outfit FC Midtjylland as they prepare to face Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday night in the European competition.

According to reports in Denmark, Spurs, United, Leicester City, Paris Saint-Germain, and Barcelona are sending scouts to watch players from both teams.

The most obvious one is Frankfurt’s in-form striker Omar Marmoush but according to Tipsbladet, Midtjylland winger and rumoured Liverpool target Dario Osorio, midfielder Oliver Sorensen, and forward Franculino Dju are also on the aforementioned teams’ radars.

The report adds the young trio are ‘good bets’ to leave the club for ‘large sums of millions’, while scouts will also be keeping an eye on Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitiké, too.

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Who are these Midtjylland stars?

The Danish team appear to have three young gems on their hands at present. Osorio, 20, is a Chile international and has been at Midtjylland since 2023.

So far, he has scored 10 goals in 45 games for the Jutland side and played a key role in their Danish Superliga triumph last season.

Sorensen, 22, had to be patient before making his break at Midtjylland, with the midfielder heading out on loan to lower league side Frederica and Norwegian team HamKam.

Now, he is an important cog in Thomas Thomasberg’s side, scoring 10 goals over the past season and a half.

And forward Dju, 20, is coming good after leaving Benfica’s academy in 2023. The Guinea Bissau youngster bagged 17 goals in 32 games last season and this term he has nine goals in 23 matches.

Man Utd offered duo

Juventus technical director Cristiano Giuntoli reportedly met with United and Manchester City in Manchester to try and offer them two fringe players this week.

Reports suggest Juve want to sell midfielders Nicolo Fagioli and Douglas Luiz for €20-25m (£16.6-20.8m) and €50m (£42.35m) respectively in the January transfer window.

Elsewhere, United are said to be confident of beating City to the signature of Ruben Amorim favourite and Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand.

The Denmark international, whose contract runs until 2028, is said to have a release clause of around €80m (£66.6m, $84.4m).

A speedy winger has enhanced his chances of securing a Tottenham move at season’s end after his eye-catching display against Manchester City last week, according to a report.

Tottenham produced arguably the result of the season last weekend when thumping Man City 4-0 on their own patch. City have struggled mightily of late, failing to win in each of their last six matches across all competitions. Nonetheless, the manner and margin of defeat against Spurs was out of the ordinary.

Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison ran the show, though another attack-minded player – Timo Werner – made a major impact late on.

The 28-year-old latched on to a loose ball on the left flank and opted to test his pace against Kyle Walker – one of the fastest players in Premier League history.

Werner blazed past Walker before squaring for Brennan Johnson to tap home the fourth. It was a major highlight in what has otherwise been a quiet second loan spell in north London for Werner so far.

And according to Give Me Sport, Werner’s electrifying cameo has enhanced his chances of securing a permanent switch to Tottenham when the loan concludes next summer.

Firstly, GMS declared Ange Postecoglou has decided Werner’s loan will NOT be cut short in January.

Furthermore, despite recent speculation to the contrary and on the back of Werner torching Walker, Werner has ‘boosted his chances of having a long-term future at Tottenham.’

Will Tottenham sign Timo Werner outright?

GMS clarified Tottenham are yet to make a final decision one way or the other on the player’s £8.5m option to buy.

But in lieu of showing how devastating his pace can be, Spurs are now ‘entertaining the possibility of keeping Werner beyond the end of the campaign.’

Werner’s biggest issue throughout his career has always been wastefulness in front of goal. Now aged 28, that aspect of his game is unlikely to improve any time soon.

Nonetheless, at just £8.5m he could prove a worthy pick-up and his pace off the bench is sure to frighten tiring full-backs whenever he’s introduced.

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In other news, reports in France state Tottenham and PSG are vying for the signature of Lens centre-back, Abdukodir Khusanov.

Elsewhere, Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka has been told to consider a move to Tottenham Hotspur amid Manchester United keeping tabs on his situation.

Throughout most of his time at Bayern, Goretzka has generally been a mainstay in central midfield. However, the German had a frustrating start to the season as he was largely left on the bench by new manager Vincent Kompany.

Goretzka could put himself in a good position to secure a transfer in summer 2025 by refusing to sign a new contract, with his current deal due to expire in June 2026.

And Germany icon Lothar Matthaus has now mentioned Tottenham and Man Utd as being potential suitors for Goretzka.

Finally, Postecoglou has declared Tottenham will NOT sign a new goalkeeper in January despite Guglielmo Vicario undergoing surgery to repair a fractured ankle.

Instead, Postecoglou is prepared to put his faith in back-up stopper Fraser Forster until Vicario returns.

Tottenham are reportedly facing a potential battle with French giants PSG over their interest in signing a powerful Ligue 1 centre-back in the January transfer window.

It’s common knowledge that Ange Postecoglou wants to add another central defender to his squad in the new year after Micky van de Ven suffered another hamstring problem, while Cristian Romero has been struggling with a toe issue.

And while backup pairing Radu Dragusin and Ben Davies performed exceptionally well in the shock 4-0 win at Manchester City last weekend, they have also had their struggles in other contests when stepping up this season.

Add in the fact that No.1 keeper Guglielmo Vicario faces months on the sidelines after suffering a fractured ankle against City, and bolstering his backline has become a priority for Postecoglou and the club in January.

One player who has been tipped to make the move to Tottenham is impressive Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov. TT understands that the Uzbekistan international is also on the radars of the likes of Chelsea and Newcastle amongst others and now Foot Mercato reports that reigning Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain are also keen on making a move for Khusanov.

PSG are currently dealing with the possibility of losing Milan Skriniar in the coming weeks, with other key centre-back options in Presnel Kimpembe and Lucas Hernandez currently out injured.

With the above three also nearing 30s and club captain Marquinhos already in his 30s, the Parisians are looking at finding younger options for the future – having already used Lucas Beraldo and Willian Pacho this season.

Khusanov, 20, has made 12 appearances for Lens this season across all competitions and is valued at a bargain €5million by Transfermarkt. He also earns just €140k-per-year, with his current contract running out in June 2027 – making him a really affordable signing.

Powerhouse Khusanov a tough man to beat

Khusanov has been described as a defender who rarely gets caught out by opposition attackers, the 6ft 1in is physically strong and anticipates well. Indeed, up until recently the Uzbekistan star had made the most interceptions since the start of the season in Ligue 1, tied on 17 with PSG’s Willian Pacho and current Tottenham loanee Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg at Marseille.

Current Lens boss, Englishman Will Still, is clearly a big fan of the centre-back and thinks he can go far.

Speaking recently, Still said: “He scares me. He’s calm, powerful, he’s fast. He doesn’t talk but he’s good.

“He has very, very impressive potential.”

At the age of just 20, Khusanov is an obvious target for Spurs given their recent push towards signing younger players under Postecoglou.

PSG, however, have the much-revered Luis Campos working for them in an advisory capacity, with the former Portsiguese coach already giving his stamp of approval for Khusanov’s signing in the French capital.

To that end, the Lens defender will be an interesting one to watch when the January window rolls around.

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Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka has been told to consider a move to Tottenham Hotspur amid Manchester United keeping tabs on his situation.

Throughout most of his time at Bayern, Goretzka has generally been a mainstay in central midfield. However, the German had a frustrating start to the season as he was largely left on the bench by new manager Vincent Kompany.

Goretzka could put himself in a good position to secure a transfer in summer 2025 by refusing to sign a new contract, with his current deal due to expire in June 2026.

And Germany icon Lothar Matthaus has now mentioned Tottenham and Man Utd as being potential suitors for Goretzka.

Meanwhile, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy could reportedly attempt to bring in one of two top Championship goalkeepers in January following the news of Guglielmo Vicario’s serious ankle injury.

IN FOCUS – Khusanov’s career so far

March 2022 – After playing for the youth teams of Uzbek club Bunyodkor, Khusanov moved to Belarus and joined Energetik-BGU Minsk.

He made his senior debut a few days later, starting in a 3-1 win against Vitebsk in the Belarusian Premier League.

May 2022 – The centre-back scored his first senior goal in a 4-1 win over Neman Grodno and also registered two assists in the game.

November 2022 – He finished his debut season with three goals and four assists in 27 appearances and was also named in the Team of the Season.

March 2023 – Khusanov was part of the Uzbekistan Under-20 side that won the AFC U-20 Asian Cup, playing every minute in all six games at the tournament and conceding just one goal.

June 2023 – He made his senior debut for Uzbekistan, coming off the bench in a 3-0 win over Oman in the CAFA Nations Cup.

July 2023 – The defender completed a €100,000 move to RC Lens and signed a four-year contract, becoming the first Uzbek player to play in Ligue 1.

September 2023 – Khusanov made his Ligue 1 debut, starting in a 1-0 win over FC Metz.

November 2023 – He made his Champions League debut against Arsenal, coming off the bench in a 6-0 defeat at the Emirates.

July 2024 – The 20-year-old made three appearances for Uzbekistan at the 2024 Olympics.

Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka has been told to consider a move to Tottenham Hotspur amid Manchester United keeping tabs on his situation.

Throughout most of his time at Bayern, Goretzka has generally been a mainstay in central midfield. However, the German had a frustrating start to the season as he was largely left on the bench by new manager Vincent Kompany.

Things have improved for Goretzka of late, as he has completed a full 90 minutes in Bayern’s recent wins over Augsburg in the Bundesliga and Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

But the player is still considering his options as he knows he faces tough competition for a starting spot from the likes of Joshua Kimmich, Konrad Laimer, Joao Palhinha and Aleksandar Pavlovic, when the latter pair are fit.

Goretzka could put himself in a good position to secure a transfer in summer 2025 by refusing to sign a new contract, with his current deal due to expire in June 2026.

Germany icon Lothar Matthaus has now mentioned Tottenham and Man Utd as being potential suitors for Goretzka.

In an interview with Bild, Matthaus was asked to name the perfect club for the 29-year-old. “Inter Milan,” he replied.

“The Italian league would be a good fit. Consistency is required there, toughness, physical play. I don’t necessarily see him at a top 5 club in Europe, but he can help all the other clubs.

“Inter, Man Utd, Tottenham, Atletico Madrid, he would fit in very well there.”

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Tottenham linked with Man Utd target

It remains to be seen whether Spurs will take Matthaus’ advice on board and begin negotiations for Goretzka. But such a move would alert United.

Earlier this month, respected German reporter Florian Plettenberg revealed United are ‘closely monitoring’ Goretzka’s situation at Bayern as they seek further midfield additions.

Some of Bayern’s domestic rivals could get involved in the transfer hunt, too.

On November 15, Union Berlin sporting director Horst Heldt – who knows Goretzka from their time together at Schalke – was quizzed about a possible swoop. He said: “It is known that his current situation isn’t easy. He’ll obviously think about his future.

“Any club can imagine having Leon Goretzka. We can also imagine that very, very well.”

Goretzka has registered 41 goals and 47 assists in 232 matches for Bayern to date. He has helped the Bavarians win lots of silverware including one Champions League, five Bundesliga titles and two German Cups.

This term, Goretzka has notched one goal and one assist in 11 appearances across all competitions.

Goretzka’s exact price tag has yet to emerge, though previous reports have given him a transfer value of around €20million (£16.7m / $21m).

Tottenham transfers: Serie A bid; double Championship rumour

Meanwhile, reports in the Italian press claim Spurs hold strong interest in Inter’s Davide Frattesi.

The midfielder is fed up with being rotated at Inter and has asked his agent to let him know of any exit possibilities.

It has been suggested that Spurs could launch a January bid worth €35m (£29.3m / $36.9m) to bring Frattesi to the Premier League.

There has also been speculation that Spurs will try to land a new goalkeeper in January following news of Guglielmo Vicario’s injury.

talkSPORT claim Burnley’s James Trafford and Anthony Patterson of Sunderland have been shortlisted by Spurs.

Ange Postecoglou insists he will rely on backup Fraser Forster, but Spurs will soon need to find a replacement for the 36-year-old.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy could reportedly attempt to bring in one of two top Championship goalkeepers in January following the news of Guglielmo Vicario’s serious ankle injury.

Vicario was given treatment half an hour into Saturday’s clash at Manchester City but incredibly went on to play the entirety of a match where he pulled off several excellent stops in a thumping 4-0 win for Ange Postecoglou’s side.

He subsequently had surgery on his ankle and faces months on the sidelines as he looks to begin a period of rehabilitation until he is fit enough to return to the side, with Fraser Forster in line to take his place as Tottenham‘s No.1 for now.

Vicario took to Instagram after his operation on Monday to update fans on his well-being as he wrote: “I played 60 minutes at the Etihad with a broken bone in my ankle, giving absolutely everything I had for the team.

“Unfortunately there was no way around this one. I needed surgery. I’m disappointed I won’t be able to help the team for a while.

“A massive thank you to the doctors and the staff. The operation went well, and from tomorrow I’ll be working hard to come back stronger, fitter, and ready to give my all for you again. Thank you to the Spurs fans for all the love. See you soon on the pitch.”

With Tottenham now down an experienced stopper, talkSPORT reports that the north London club are considering delving into the transfer market to sign a new shot-stopper in January, something TT understands was already being considered even before Vicario’s injury due to Forster’s age and expiring contract.

The outlet have reported that Burnley’s James Trafford is keen to return to the Premier League after being relegated last season, while Sunderland’s Anthony Patterson is on the radar of a number of top-flight clubs.

Championship duo pushing for Premier League roles

Trafford became Burnley’s first-choice keeper under Vincent Kompany last season after helping England Under-21s win the European Championship in 2023, but lost his place to Arijanet Muric towards the end of the campaign.

The 22-year-old has regained the starting jersey this season and has kept an impressive nine clean sheets in 15 Championship appearances under Scott Parker.

Patterson, meanwhile, has been Sunderland’s first-choice keeper for the last two-and-a-half seasons after replacing Ron-Thorben Hoffmann during his side’s final campaign in League One.

The 24-year-old has made 135 appearances for the Wearside outfit and was linked with a move to Arsenal and Liverpool in the spring due to his inspired performances in the second tier of English football.

It’s certainly no great surprise to see Tottenham linked with signing a new keeper in January, which would have been the case even if Vicario was still available.

Forster’s contract runs out next summer and, at 36, it’s highly unlikely to be renewed as the club look for a younger stopper to act as No.2 and ultimately try and push Vicario for the top spot.

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Tottenham Hotspur have prepared a bid as they look to sign Davide Frattesi from Inter Milan in January, it has been claimed.

Reports in the Italian press state Spurs are willing to pay a ‘significant’ fee of €35million (£29.3m / $36.9m) to bring Frattesi to the Premier League. Tottenham have been put on alert by the fact Frattesi has ‘complained’ about his lack of game time at Inter.

The midfielder, who can operate in either of the No 8 or No 10 roles, has made 16 appearances for Inter so far this term but has had to settle for a role as a substitute in recent weeks and is reportedly looking for an exit.

Meanwhile, Arsenal and Tottenham have reportedly joined the race to sign Hammarby IF wonderkid Bazoumana Toure.

The 18-year-old only joined the Swedish top-flight side from Ivory Coast team ASEC Mimosas back in March but already he is attracting interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.

The winger, whose contract runs until December 2028, enjoyed a breakout season in 2024, scoring nine goals and creating four assists in 23 appearances.

Now, new reports suggest Arsenal and Tottenham are monitoring the progress of the Ivory Coast youngster – who has been rated at just £8.3m (€10m, $11.1m)

Tottenham Hotspur have prepared a bid as they look to sign Davide Frattesi from Inter Milan in January, it has been claimed.

Reports in the Italian press state Tottenham are willing to pay a ‘significant’ fee of €35million (£29.3m / $36.9m) to bring Frattesi to the Premier League. Tottenham have been put on alert by the fact Frattesi has ‘complained’ about his lack of game time at Inter.

The midfielder, who can operate in either of the No 8 or No 10 roles, has made 16 appearances for Inter so far this term but has had to settle for a role as a substitute in recent weeks.

Frattesi is being rotated as Inter boss Simone Inzaghi seems to prefer other players such as Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu.

Frattesi is resultantly ready to consider offers this winter and Spurs are the frontrunners to land him.

The report, which originates from Inter Live, states that Inter want to make at least a small profit when selling the Italy international.

Spurs’ £29.3m bid could therefore be successful as the Nerazzurri paid Sassuolo around €31m (£25.9m / $32.6m) when signing Frattesi.

Spurs would also be able to offer Frattesi a better contract than the one he currently has in Italy.

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Spurs in for Davide Frattesi

Of course, the 25-year-old would face a tough test to get into Ange Postecoglou’s midfield, just like he is currently having to deal with at Inter.

Spurs already have midfielders such as Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Pape Sarr on their books.

Frattesi moving to North London would see Spurs continue their recent transfer policy of scouring the Serie A market.

Cristian Romero, Kulusevski and Bentancur are just some of Spurs’ top stars who arrived from Italian clubs.

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Meanwhile, Spurs and Arsenal have reportedly converged on Ivorian starlet Bazoumana Toure.

Spurs and Arsenal are monitoring Toure’s development. The 18-year-old left winger currently plays for Swedish outfit Hammarby.

Toure has notched nine goals and four assists this season and is valued at £8.3m.

Postecoglou will be without first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario for the foreseeable future after the 28-year-old confirmed his ankle injury.

Vicario suffered a broken bone in his ankle during the stunning 4-0 away win at Manchester City but miraculously managed to keep playing for 60 minutes.

Vicario has now had surgery on the issue and will be replaced by Fraser Forster while he gets recovers.

Frattesi style of play

Frattesi is now in his second season with Inter and fourth as a Serie A player after his previous spell with Sassuolo, and reached a quarter of a century of caps for Italy in November.

At the age of 25, the Rome-born midfielder – who had spells in the academies of both capital clubs growing up – has worked his way up to become a useful squad member for the reigning Italian champions.

A box-to-box midfielder by nature, Frattesi brings energy to the middle of the park and can be the trigger for intensity in his team. He thrives on getting into spaces between the lines and is a capable ball carrier.

Right-footed, he is more of a short passer than someone who will look to spread the play, but his direct nature allows him to cause danger. He currently averages a goal contribution roughly every third game, which is encouraging considering he isn’t always a starter.

Tactically, he usually fits in as a right-sided central midfielder in a midfield three, but playing in a box-to-box role in a midfield partnership is not beyond him.

Strong on the break thanks to his mix of stamina and technical quality, his movement is intelligent as he roams into pockets of space where opponents can find it challenging to track him. Equally, he can break up play in the opposite phase.

There are areas of his game to improve, and sometimes it can feel like more established players are dictating the pace of a game more than him, but Frattesi is fairly unique among the current cohort of Italian midfielders and that makes him an attractive proposition.

Arsenal and Tottenham have reportedly joined the race to sign Hammarby IF wonderkid Bazoumana Toure.

The 18-year-old only joined the Swedish top-flight side from Ivory Coast team ASEC Mimosas back in March but already he is attracting interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.

The winger, whose contract runs until December 2028, enjoyed a breakout season in 2024, scoring nine goals and creating four assists in 23 appearances.

Now, new reports suggest Arsenal and Tottenham are monitoring the progress of the Ivory Coast youngster – who has been rated at just £8.3m (€10m, $11.1m)

According to Sky Germany journalist Sarah Wieczorek, Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, Wolfsburg, and more, are watching Toure’s progress.

Spurs and the Gunners have seemingly joined a list of admirers that includes Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Benfica, among others.

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Club resigned to letting him go

Off the back of Toure’s excellent start to life at Hammarby, the club’s sporting director, Mikael Hjelmberg, suggested it is inevitable that the Ivorian will head to pastures new eventually.

However, they are determined to keep onto the young talent – who follows in the footsteps of the likes of Kolo Toure, Yaya Toure, Salomon Kalou, and Emmanuel Eboué who came from Mimosas – for as long as possible.

In late September, Hjelmberg said: “Clubs in Europe want to be at the forefront in terms of scouting, and they report that they are interested and so on. But it is nothing more than that.

“There were quite a few clubs that cancelled their place against Norrköping when they realised that he was suspended. It was a bit of fun. Then there were a lot of cancellations. But there are quite a lot of big clubs coming now. And we have known about that (the interest).

“We need to plan for a future without him. Then if it happens (a deal) this winter, next summer or even further than that, I don’t think so in and of itself… we’ll see. But the longer we get to keep him the better.”

Arsenal and Tottenham lock horns again

Tottenham and Arsenal are reportedly set to go toe to toe in trying to sign Sunderland starlet Chris Rigg, 17, following an excellent 2024/25 campaign so far.

However, Spurs are also interested in Rigg’s 18-year-old team-mate Tom Watson at some point in 2025.

Meanwhile, TEAMtalk revealed that although Arsenal want to sign Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi, Liverpool are planning on reigniting their interest for the Spain international.

The Reds have also identified Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, but he is also liked by Premier League rivals United.

Finally, Arsenal are said to face competition from Aston Villa for Ajax ace Kenneth Taylor, who is valued at around £30m (€36m, $37.7m).

Who is Bazoumana Traore?

Born in the Ivory Coast in March 2006, Toure started his career at ASEC Mimosas and made his first-team debut in the CAF Champions League at the age of 16 years and seven months. He made one more appearance for the Ivorian club before joining Hammarby in March for just £370,000.

“Toure is more of a distinct winger, and has tremendous speed,” Hjelmberg said after completing the deal. “He is extremely fast and has an ability to pass opponents with speed and finesse.”

He has made a brilliant start to his career in the Swedish top-flight, registering nine goals and four assists in 23 appearances. The 18-year-old winger – who has three caps for the Ivory Coast Under-20s – can play on either flank and has also been praised for his defensive work rate.

He has been linked with a number of top clubs and is represented by the Unique Sports Group, whose top clients include the likes of Anthony Gordon, Brennan Johnson and Reece James.

“I think he can play at the highest level possible,” Hammarby manager Kim Hellberg said. “I don’t see why he shouldn’t have the chance to get there. There have been many players who have had the opportunity to get there but have not taken that route.

“He is unique in the way he learns things and picks things up. Now he scored two goals on his head… and we have worked so much on how he should get into the box and how he should position himself to create advantages linked to the fact that he is not a big player.”