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Tottenham Hotspur are unlikely to listen to loan offers for Richarlison in January, as it stands, sources have told TEAMtalk.

There have been some doubts raised about his future at Spurs, with his former club Everton – where he played between 2018 and 2022 until his move to north London – touted as a potential landing spot.

A good financial offer could be considered, if Spurs are able to get an upgrade signing through the door to replace him.

But indications at this moment suggest Spurs do not see much upside to a loan agreement.

They would rather keep him as part of the squad in that instance, before taking a view on what happens to him long-term.

Richarlison’s contract expires in 2027 and while he is not necessarily viewed as a key part of the forward planning, there are considerations about what his value is to them compared to what he would bring in financially.

Thomas Frank is confident the club are going to back him in the winter transfer window and discussions over targets are being whittled down to a shortlist.

But they are keen to ensure any new signings are a genuine improvement that elevates the level of the strongest XI.

Richarlison’s current status with Spurs

Richarlison was among the starters for Spurs in their 2-1 loss to Fulham on Saturday, going off after an hour.

It was his 21st appearance of the season, but he was unable to add to his six goals and two assists so far.

His overall record since joining Spurs from Everton includes 26 goals and 12 assists from 111 appearances. For Everton, he scored 53 goals and added 15 assists from 152 appearances.

As a centre-forward, he will be primarily competing with Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke if he stays at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the rest of the season.

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One attacker Spurs have shown interest in is Ivan Toney, who used to play for Frank at Brentford and is now with Al-Ahli.

David Ornstein has revealed what the chances of the English striker leaving the Saudi Pro League in January are.

In other news, Tottenham have reportedly joined the race for a midfielder Manchester United are cooling on.

It’s been revealed that a massive blunder from Tottenham Hotspur’s medical staff, when it came to the handling of Dominic Solanke’s ankle problem, created an avoidable striker crisis for Thomas Frank in his Champions League squad.

Spurs currently sit 16th in the expanded Champions League group phase after suffering their first defeat in the competition on Wednesday night, when they crashed to a 5-3 loss at reigning champions PSG.

Frank actually had the luxury of being able to call on both Richarlison and loan forward Randal Kolo Muani for the contest in Paris, with the duo actually utilised as a front two in a daring change in formation from the Dane.

However, Frank has not always been that fortunate when it comes to the availability of his forward players, with Kolo Muani having missed game time with two separate issues and Solanke sidelined for four months now. Indeed, Tottenham‘s medical staff declared that the latter’s ankle injury was only minor, as per Tottenham News, and that he would be fine to be included in the Champions League squad.

Based on that assessment, the unfortunate Mathys Tel was excluded from the 25-man European roster, sitting on the sidelines watching on while Solanke has barely featured all season after undergoing surgery on that same ankle problem.

That call from the medical staff has undoubtedly made Frank’s life tougher when it comes to qualifying for the knockout stages of Europe’s premier cup competition, not having a player of Tel’s potential to call on when he could have done.

The French winger has actually shown some real flashes of quality in the Premier League this season, scoring two important goals against Leeds and Manchester United.

His ability to play out wide or through the middle would also have been an extremely useful asset for Frank, especially given Tottenham’s left-wing issues this season.

As for Solanke, the former Bournemouth man managed just 31 minutes of football before his October surgery, and it’s still unclear as to when he could make his return – despite the player recently breaking his silence on his absence.

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January signings could bring Tottenham UCL changes

Tottenham can resubmit their Champions League squad following January’s transfer window closure, typically in early February. That registration window allows clubs to add players based on new signings or changed circumstances, such as injuries.

While Frank should be able to call on the likes of Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski by then, there is every chance that Spurs could have one, potentially two new attackers on board in the new year.

It’s no secret that the club are hunting another left winger and remain massive fans of Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo, while they are also on the hunt for a new No.9.

Frank is keen on a link-up with Ivan Toney again, in a move that would almost certainly see the club part ways with Richarlison, while FC Porto’s Samu Aghehowa also remains a target.

Either way, that likely spells more bad news for Tel’s hopes of playing in Europe this season as his misfortune is set to continue.

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Latest Tottenham news: Shock midfielder move; Toney signing blow

First up, Paul Scholes may have warned Manchester United against signing Carlos Baleba, but a report has claimed that Tottenham are ready to move for the Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder in 2026 and make him part of Thomas Frank’s squad.

Elsewhere, Spurs, and more specifically Thomas Frank, will be denied the chance to make a major signing in January that would have been almost guaranteed to be a success.

Barcelona are reportedly looking to make three important new signings in 2026, and we can explain how such deals would affect Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and Chelsea.

Barcelona won the domestic treble last season, triumphing in LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and Supercopa de Espana to heap misery on Real Madrid. They currently sit second in LaLiga, one point behind Madrid, and are down in 18th in the Champions League standings after five games.

The Blaugrana improved their title-winning squad in the summer by bringing in Marcus Rashford on an initial loan from Manchester United, while also signing Joan Garcia and Roony Bardghji permanently.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Hansi Flick and the Barca board are ‘aligned on the key positions to reinforce ahead of next season’.

They want a left-footed centre-half, a winger and a centre-forward.

Barca’s ‘top priority’ is a central defender to replace Inigo Martinez, who left for Al-Nassr in August.

The report claims they would love to ‘accelerate’ their move for a new centre-back in January, though they appreciate it will be a ‘difficult’ signing.

Nottingham Forest’s Murillo is high in Barca’s thinking. They love the fact the 23-year-old is a strong and intelligent defender who can maraud forward on the ball.

Murillo moving to the Camp Nou would leave Arsenal and Chelsea frustrated. It was claimed last weekend that Arsenal have entered the race for the Brazilian ‘with serious intent’.

Plus, our transfer insider Dean Jones confirmed on Friday that Chelsea are interested in Murillo, though there is ‘no chance’ Forest will let him go on the cheap.

Other defenders Barca are ‘monitoring’ include Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Goncalo Inacio (Sporting CP), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund) and Luiz Benedetti (Palmeiras).

Interestingly, Arsenal have also been linked with Benedetti, who is only 19 years old but is building a great reputation in Brazil.

If Barca decide Murillo is too expensive, then they could engineer a move for Guehi instead. He has run down his contract and will be a free agent next summer.

Liverpool remain eager to add Guehi to their defensive ranks, but they will face competition from several European giants, most notably Barca, Madrid and Bayern Munich.

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New striker, winger also on Barcelona agenda

Flick wants Barca to snare a new striker too, with Robert Lewandowski looking likely to depart when his contract expires in June.

Barca signing Harry Kane from Bayern – via his €65m (£57m / $75m) release clause – is ‘gaining traction’.

Barca dream of signing Julian Alvarez or Erling Haaland, but such moves are unrealistic given the colossal fees involved.

Kane is on the market for an achievable price, and he is considering a new challenge away from Bavaria.

Our transfer correspondent Fraser Fletcher revealed on November 3 that Barca are providing Tottenham with competition for the England captain.

Spurs ‘expect’ Kane to return in a sensational move, though Chris Waddle has explained why he could prioritise a switch to LaLiga.

Barca must also decide on their next left winger. They are undecided on whether to spend €30m (£26m / $35m) on Rashford, despite his great form.

Flick and sporting director Deco will perform an end-of-season evaluation on Rashford’s prospective transfer.

If Barca opt against signing Rashford permanently, then they could swoop for ‘long-standing target’ Rafael Leao of AC Milan.

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Meanwhile, a shock report has claimed Real Madrid see a world-class Arsenal star as ‘the perfect signing’.

Elsewhere, Kane has spoken about his future amid growing links with Barca and Spurs.

Paul Scholes may have warned Manchester United against signing Carlos Baleba, but a report has claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are ready to move for the Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder in 2026 and make him part of Thomas Frank’s squad.

Baleba was one of the top targets for Man Utd in the summer of 2025, but Brighton refused to sell him and demanded over £100million (€114.1m, $132.5m) for the midfielder. The 21-year-old, who is under contract at the Seagulls until the summer of 2028 with an option for a further year, has not been in great form so far this season.

However, Baleba remains a key figure for Brighton, having made 11 starts in the Premier League so far this season, and Man Utd’s interest in the youngster is intact.

TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, reported on November 18 that Baleba is one of three midfield targets for Man Utd in 2026.

Paul Scholes, though, does not think that Baleba is ready for Man Utd, with the Red Devils legend telling Sky Sports this week: “But Baleba is very young. Quality-wise, is he quite there? I think he’s almost in a Caicedo type of way.

“He’s done really well at Chelsea, don’t get me wrong, but is that the type of player Manchester United need? I’m not sure.”

TEAMtalk understands that Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest is now Man Utd’s top midfield target for the January transfer window.

Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes wants to move to Man Utd, with the two Premier League clubs already in ‘talks’ over a January transfer.

According to CaughtOffSide, with Man Utd not going all in for Baleba at the moment, Tottenham believe that a window of opportunity has opened for them to make a move for the Brighton star.

“Tottenham are monitoring Baleba’s situation,” a source told the publication. “They sense there could be an opportunity there if United decide to focus on other targets.”

Joao Palhinha, Yves Bissouma, Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, Pape Matar Sarr and Rodrigo Bentancur are the central/defensive midfield options in Tottenham manager Thomas Frank’s squad at the moment (when fit and available), but it seems that Spurs co-sporting directors Fabio Paratici and Johan Lange are keen on Baleba, too.

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What Man Utd think of Carlos Baleba – sources

As mentioned above, Man Utd have Baleba on their radar as a target, but the Red Devils do not want to pay over the odds for him.

TEAMtalk’s transfer insider, Dean Jones, reported on October 26 that Man Utd have ‘serious doubts’ over paying £100million (€114.1m, $132.5m) for Baleba in 2026.

The Man Utd bosses were not overly impressed with Baleba’s performance for Brighton at Old Trafford this season.

Jones has reported that while Man Utd ‘have felt he is still growing in the game and that while a premium is expected, the current value being spoken of is too high’.

However, Baleba wants to join Man Utd, as reported by Jones on November 16.

Jones told TEAMtalk: “It is being talked about again that Baleba is a priority target, but it has to be stressed that they are not paying £100million for him any time soon.

“The player clearly wants the move, and their attempt to turn his head in the summer has worked, but his form has actually been worse since then, and so I do not see Man Utd going close to the level Brighton value him at.

“The message remains clear that Man Utd want a midfielder in January and also a midfielder in the summer.

“So, they are working on targets that are attainable in each of those, and the ones from the Premier League seem unattainable in January. That’s how the picture is for now.

“Obviously, these things can change, but Baleba is going to have to be very patient here because a lot is going on.

“Man Utd do still like him; they do still think he would suit the role, but his form and valuation do not match up at the moment.

“And on top of that, Brighton don’t want to sell him in January.”

Tottenham’s pursuit to bring Baleba to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will have two major hurdles.

Not only will last season’s Europa League winners have to pay at least £100million (€114.1m, $132.5m) for Baleba, but they will also have to convince him to make a U-turn on his desire to join Man Utd.

Latest Tottenham transfer news: Ivan Toney blow, Kolo Muani plan

Meanwhile, The Athletic journalist David Ornstein has revealed the chances of Tottenham Hotspur signing Ivan Toney in the January transfer window.

Sources have told TEAMtalk how Tottenham feel about making Randal Kolo Muani’s loan deal from Paris Saint-Germain permanent.

Tottenham Hotspur are not planning to sack Thomas Frank as their manager anytime soon, sources have told TEAMtalk, but an ex-Spurs star believes that the former Brentford boss is out of his depth at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It has been a miserable return to club football for Tottenham fans after the two-week international break, with Frank’s side losing back-to-back competitive matches. A 4-1 hammering by Arsenal in the North London derby last weekend was followed by a 5-3 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in Paris in the Champions League on Wednesday evening.

Tottenham are now three points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa in ninth in the Premier League table.

Spurs, who won the Europa League last season under Ange Postecoglou, have picked up only eight points from five games in the Champions League.

While it has not been dire for Tottenham, the north London club are clearly underperforming under Thomas Frank, who was appointed as the Spurs manager in the summer of 2025 following his departure from Brentford.

Some Tottenham fans are not happy with the football under Frank, whose pragmatic approach is in sharp contrast to Postecoglou’s swash-buckling style, but TEAMtalk’s transfer insider, Dean Jones, has revealed that he has been told that the club’s owners, ENIC, are not planning to sack him right now.

Jones told TEAMtalk when asked about Tottenham’s current feelings on Frank: “I do not get the impression Spurs are about to panic about the recent results to the extent it’s going to cost the manager his job.

“There is no doubt he has experienced a tough month, but it is moments like this when Spurs bosses have to remain strong and believe in the reasons they hired him for the long-term.

“We should not forget that Mikel Arteta suffered some very tough times at Arsenal in order to get to the place they are now in, so patience can pay off.

“I am expecting Tottenham to show that similar level of faith in Frank.

“The atmosphere around what has happened this week is a test, but they have a decent run of games now on paper that should ease the anxiety levels a bit.

“Also, they’ll have players returning from injury and a couple of changes in the January transfer window that are going to be helpful.

“Obviously, if all of that doesn’t go to plan, then it will be a new level of discomfort to discuss, but for now, I am told the boss is not under threat.”

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Ramon Vega tears into Thomas Frank – ‘He hasn’t got the balls’

While ENIC has full faith in Frank, former Tottenham star Ramon Vega does not.

Vega told talkSPORT: “He is changing his mind every two seconds.

“One thing with Ange, whatever you criticise him, he might be limited in his own way, but he had the balls. He stuck to his guns. He did what he wanted.

“The players need this kind of certainty in the dressing room. That’s why I think when Ange was winning the Europa League with the young boys, 80 per cent of the season was with the young boys [due to injuries], the dressing room was sticking to him. And you can see that.”

Vega added: “I’m not sure this dressing room is starting to respect Frank because he’s changing how they play. They don’t know where to go, what to do. They haven’t got a strategically stable place to go.

“And the dressing room, as a player, when you know what the coach wants and he’s doing it week in, week out, the mentality is there, then the team starts to play well.

“But if you’re changing every five minutes, you really, really make the players very insecure. They don’t know where to go. And you can see that in these two games.

“If he doesn’t control the dressing room, he can be as good as he wants, as nice as he is, but he hasn’t got the balls.

“I don’t see Frank as suitable for this because I don’t think he has the balls. He hasn’t got a character to do this.”

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Latest Tottenham transfer news: Kolo Muani stance, Serie A raid

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur are planning to sign an electric striker despite Randal Kolo Muani’s performance and goals against PSG.

Tottenham are also planning to raid Serie A for a defensive gem, as the north London club plan to beef up their backline for the second half of the season and beyond.

Tottenham and more specifically Thomas Frank will be denied the chance to make a major signing in January that would have been almost guaranteed to be a success.

Spurs have problems in the striker position, though not from a numbers perspective. Dominic Solanke, Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani are all in situ, with the issue laying in how effective – or not, as the case may be – each of them are.

Kolo Muani did bag a brace against PSG in the most encouraging sign yet for the Frenchman. Yet he’s still to register a goal or assiss in the Premier League and is only at Spurs on a straight loan anyway. There is no option or obligation to buy.

Accordingly, Tottenham are exploring the striker market for 2026 and multiple sources have talked up a move for a player Thomas Frank knows well.

Ivan Toney, 29, rose to prominence under the Dane at Brentford. It was on the back of his stellar work with the Bees that Toney earned a money-spinning move to Saudi Arabian side, Al Ahli, two summers ago.

Yet Toney is understood to be receptive to the idea of returning to England in the upcoming winter window, be it a loan or permanent move. Starring in the Premier League would also boost his chances of making England’s World Cup squad.

TEAMtalk were previously informed Frank had held ‘direct talks’ with his former frontman. The Spurs boss was particularly keen to forge a reunion in January and a loan that contained an obligation to buy in the summer was floated.

But according to the latest from The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Toney will NOT be leaving Al Ahli in January, for Tottenham or any other club, for that matter.

The final 10 words of Ornstein’s update were particularly strong in shutting down the potential move.

Ornstein shuts down Toney transfer

Ornstein wrote: ‘The deal that saw Toney leave Brentford for Al Ahli committed the England striker to his Saudi Pro League club until June 2028.

‘It has proved a successful transfer so far, with Toney scoring 41 goals across 61 appearances and lifting the Asian Champions League in May.

‘The 29-year-old regularly finds himself linked with transfers back to the Premier League — but it is expected he is going nowhere for the foreseeable future.

‘That owes to the length and value of a lucrative contract, the tax implications of leaving early and his happiness living in the Middle East.

‘Interest has been expressed by top-flight teams, yet Toney will not be on the move any time soon.’

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In other news, Tottenham have reportedly joined the race to sign a striker in the form of his life in the January transfer window, rivalling Serie A giants Roma in a swoop for the player who could cost just €30million (£26m / $34.6m).

Elsewhere, Spurs will reportedly look to fix their current defensive issues by sporting director Fabio Paratici visiting familiar hunting ground and landing an elite Brazilian defender, with TEAMtalk assessing how the move could galvanise skipper Cristian Romero into finding his best form again.

Finally, and as Xavi Simons continues to struggle for Tottenham, a reliable French source has revealed what the attacking midfielder privately thinks about his situation, with Spurs manager Thomas Frank’s tactics to be partly blamed.

Former Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Ramon Vega claims that Thomas Frank ‘hasn’t got the balls’ to be manager of the north London club after back-to-back defeats that saw his side ship nine goals.

Frank’s men were beaten 5-3 at Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, just days after a 4-1 mauling at north London rivals Arsenal, as Frank’s bright start to life in north London has started to nosedive.

Despite some positive results at the start of the season, Tottenham have now won just one of their last six matches in all competitions.

The appointment of the former Brentford boss to replace Europa League-winning manager Ange Postecoglou has brought about a significant shift in playing style, with Frank more pragmatic and tactical with his approach.

Tottenham lined up with a back five for the first time since their Super Cup loss to PSG in August when they were humiliated at Arsenal, but then switched to a 4-2-2-2 mid-block in Paris on Wednesday night – lining up with four central midfielders.

The former Swiss international told talkSPORT Breakfast: “He is changing his mind every two seconds.

“One thing with Ange, whatever you criticise him, he might be limited in his own way, but he had the balls. He stuck to his guns. He did what he wanted.

“The players need this kind of certainty in the dressing room. That’s why I think when Ange was winning the Europa League with the young boys, 80 per cent of the season was with the young boys [due to injuries], the dressing room was sticking to him. And you can see that.”

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Tottenham players won’t respect Frank

Meanwhile, Vega believes that the changes Frank is making will lead the players to lose respect for his coaching ability.

He added: “I’m not sure this dressing room is starting to respect Frank because he’s changing how they play. They don’t know where to go, what to do. They haven’t got a strategically stable place to go.

“And the dressing room, as a player, when you know what the coach wants and he’s doing it week in, week out, the mentality is there, then the team starts to play well.

“But if you’re changing every five minutes, you really, really make the players very insecure. They don’t know where to go. And you can see that in these two games.

“If he doesn’t control the dressing room, he can be as good as he wants, as nice as he is, but he hasn’t got the balls.

“I don’t see Frank as suitable for this because I don’t think he has the balls. He hasn’t got a character to do this.”

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Latest Tottenham news: New striker target; jaw-dropping £145m double deal

First up, Tottenham have reportedly joined the race to sign a striker in the form of his life in the January transfer window, rivalling Serie A giants Roma in a swoop for the player who could cost just €30million (£26m / $34.6m).

Elsewhere, Spurs are planning to make Thomas Frank’s dream come true by signing Antoine Semenyo and Samu Aghehowa from Bournemouth and FC Porto, respectively, in the January transfer window, sources have told TEAMtalk.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly joined the race to sign a striker in the form of his life in the January transfer window, rivalling Serie A giants Roma in a swoop for the player who could cost just €30million (£26m / $34.6m).

Despite Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani both finding the net in the 5-3 Champions League defeat to PSG in midweek, Spurs are still expected to be in the market for new attacking recruits in the winter window.

The fact that Dominic Solanke’s timeframe for a return to action continues to remain unclear, Kolo Muani is only on loan and Richarlison’s future is still in doubt, means the future of the No.9 position for Thomas Frank’s side continues to be a major talking point.

TEAMtalk transfer insider Dean Jones has revealed to us that Tottenham are open to the possibility of signing Kolo Muani permanently from PSG, if he continues to show improvement on his early-season struggles.

However, following a £100m injection from majority shareholders ENIC to go towards a January spending spree, links to several strikers, along with left-wingers, have been aplenty.

Indeed, the likes of Ivan Toney, Dusan Vlahovic and Samu Aghehowa are all known targets for Spurs sporting director Fabio Paratici, although another name can now be added to that mix.

A report from Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport states that Tottenham are in a potential battle with Roma to sign FC Midtjylland’s attacking sensation Franculino Dju.

Franculino is a player in demand right now, with the likes of Aston Villa and Newcastle having been linked as well. Meanwhile, TEAMtalk reported back in August that West Ham were also keen on his services.

The 21-year-old striker has been in sensational form this season, scoring 19 goals and providing three assists in 28 games for the Europa League outfit.

His scintillating form has not gone unnoticed, with Roma keeping a close watch on the forward for the last six months and getting a first-hand look at his qualities in a clash with Midtjylland on Thursday night.

However, it appears that Tottenham may have thrown a spanner in the works of Roma’s efforts to seal a deal for Dju in the January window, if the reports from Italy are accurate.

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Why Tottenham have to sign Ivan Toney instead

It’s all well and good Tottenham being linked with the likes of Aghehowa and Dju, but scoring goals for fun in Portugal and Denmark is a far cry from producing on a regular basis in the Premier League.

Vlahovic could be a different proposition where he to sign, having had significant success in Italy and the Champions League, but Toney should be the player Spurs are all in on.

The connection with Thomas Frank speaks for itself, but Toney is a proven scorer in English football and arguably in the peak of his powers – even if he has been playing in the Saudi Pro League since the summer of 2024.

In 61 games for Al Ahli, Toney has netted 41 goals and hardly missed any game time with injuries, something that cannot be said of Tottenham’s current No.9 options.

TEAMtalk has reported how Tottenham and Everton have both been keeping tabs on Toney, with the north London outfit having had direct contact via Frank.

Our transfer correspondent Fraser Fletcher revealed on November 19 that Toney would be willing to take a pay cut of around 50 per cent to join a a Prem club this winter.

Key to his desire to come back is the fact that he wants to fight his way back into Thomas Tuchel’s England squad ahead of the World Cup next year.

However, Al Ahli will take some convincing to offload a player who has been so prolific and fired them to title glory last season.

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Latest Tottenham news: Elite centre-back chase; Simons’ struggles exposed

First up, Tottenham will reportedly look to fix their current defensive issues by sporting director Fabio Paratici visiting familiar hunting ground and landing an elite Brazilian defender, with TEAMtalk assessing how the move could galvanise skipper Cristian Romero into finding his best form again.

Elsewhere, Manchester City hope for Savinho to become one of the Premier League’s best-ever Brazilian stars, but TEAMtalk sources suggest he could yet become the subject of further transfer speculation involving Tottenham in 2026.

A highly-rated Premier League midfielder is very keen to join Manchester United in January, Tottenham are prepared to spend £145m on Antoine Semenyo and another exciting attacking target, and this week’s exclusive Transfer Debrief reveals Leeds United’s top target to replace under-pressure manager Daniel Farke.

Prem star desperate to join Man Utd in January

United continue to prioritise midfield additions ahead of the January transfer window, and the chances of Joao Gomes joining his former Wolves teammate, Matheus Cunha, at Old Trafford are increasing by the day.

TEAMtalk transfer insider Dean Jones revealed earlier this week (November 24) that the Brazilian has had his ‘head turned’ by the Red Devils’ interest.

Our reporting has since been backed up by other journalists, including Fabrizio Romano.

United know Wolves do not want to sell Gomes, but have begun to make inroads with the aim that the player is aware of interest ahead of the possibility of a transfer, similar to the Carlos Baleba saga over the summer.

Despite Wolves’ hierarchy giving Rob Edwards assurances that Gomes will stay, there is a belief that a bid of £40-£50m would be enough to lure him from Molineux this summer.

The 24-year-old defensive midfielder is now waiting whether a January move to Old Trafford comes together. He is very open to the transfer, as he eyes a new challenge away from a struggling Wolves side.

Gomes may be one of the more attainable midfield targets on United’s shortlist in January, with the likes of Baleba, Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton likely to be out of reach.

The potential arrival of Gomes could also allow Kobbie Mainoo to leave on loan, as the 20-year-old grows frustrated by his lack of playing time under Ruben Amorim.

Tottenham plot sensational £145m double signing

Tottenham are set to be one of the busiest Premier League clubs in January, with the club’s hierarchy ready to back Thomas Frank with new additions.

Strengthening in attack is the club’s main focus, and TEAMtalk transfer correspondent Fraser Fletcher revealed on November 24 that they are ready to splash a whopping £145m on Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo AND Porto striker Samu Aghehowa this winter.

Sources close to Spurs have confirmed that manager Frank, in his first full season at the helm, views the duo as the perfect injection of pace and potency into his evolving front line.

Semenyo has a release clause of £60million plus £5m in add-ons (up to €74m, $85.5m) in his contract at Bournemouth, while Porto will demand £80m (€91m, $105m) for Aghehowa.

“Thomas has made it crystal clear: we need firepower that terrifies defences,” one source revealed to TEAMtalk. “Semenyo’s directness on the left and Sam’s clinical finishing represent the profiles they want.”

Semenyo, 25, has been one of the Premier League’s standout performers this term, having notched six goals and three assists in 11 appearances so far.

Aghehowa, 21, has scored 37 goals in 61 games since joining Porto from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2024, and is viewed as a player who could rival the likes of Randal Kolo Muani, Richarlison and Dominic Solanke for a starting spot at Tottenham.

Leeds identify top Daniel Farke replacement target

The biggest story of the weekend could be the future of Leeds manager Daniel Farke. TEAMtalk sources have confirmed the coach is under serious pressure, and a heavy defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad on Saturday could be the final nail in the coffin.

Inside the club, faith in the 49-year-old German has not yet collapsed, but he is on very thin ice.

Five defeats in six, two wins in 10, and just 11 goals in 12 league matches have plunged the promoted side into a relegation battle, and they could be forced to act sooner rather than later.

TEAMtalk sources have revealed that the Leeds’ hierarchy are already looking at potential successors should they decide to sack Farke.

We revealed on November 24 that Brendan Rodgers, who resigned from his role at Celtic in October, is a leading contender to become the next Leeds manager. This has since been backed up by other outlets.

Rodgers’ his proven ability to organise mid-table Premier League sides make him an obvious fit. Crucially, sources have suggested that Rodgers would be interested in the role.

Should Farke’s reign come to an end, as he prepares for three difficult fixtures against Man City (away), Chelsea (home) and Liverpool (away), Rodgers is the man to keep a close eye on.

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TEAMtalk insider Fletcher has revealed a strong update on Arne Slot’s future at Liverpool. He has been set a ‘non-negotiable’ target to avoid the sack – a win against West Ham on Sunday is essential to save his job.

We also understand that Ange Postecoglou is admired by Liverpool’s board and has been identified as a shock replacement candidate, should the Dutchman be axed.

Ivan Toney remains a target for Tottenham and Everton, but sources have revealed two major obstacles to a Premier League return in January.

Arsenal are leading the race to sign Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza, having made contact with the player’s representatives.

Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea are preparing formal January approaches to sign Jagiellonia’s 17-year-old midfield prodigy Oskar Pietuszewski.

Man City remain interested in Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento, but he could push for a lucrative new contract at St James’ Park.

The Cityzens have also identified Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany as a potential replacement for Pep Guardiola.

Along with Tottenham, Liverpool and Man Utd are also interested in Bournemouth star Semenyo. The Red Devils could have a secret weapon should they choose to move for him.

Tottenham remain admirers of Man City winger Savinho, who could be the subject of more transfer speculation in 2026.

Man Utd are one of five Premier League clubs to have enquired about a January move for Roma right-back Zeki Celik, with Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal and Chelsea also interested.

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is a target for AC Milan, and he is open to joining the Italian giants in January. This has since been reported by other outlets.

Chelsea are interested in signing TWO Porto stars – Tottenham striker target Aghehowa, and talented midfielder Victor Froholdt.

Chelsea have shortlisted Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly, though there is little chance of him moving to Stamford Bridge in January.

The Blues also remain interested in AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, with Robert Sanchez’s No 1 spot in doubt.

Man City remain interested in Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento, but he could push for a lucrative new contract at St James’ Park.

Newcastle will only sell striker William Osula if they bring in a replacement, with Eintracht Frankfurt thought to be interested in the 22-year-old.

West Ham, Leeds and Wolves are all considering January moves for Union SG striker Promise David.

Nottingham Forest are one of several Premier League clubs actively monitoring Pogon Szczecin’s highly-rated teenager Adrian Przyborek.

Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly look to fix their current defensive issues by sporting director Fabio Paratici visiting familiar hunting ground and landing an elite Brazilian defender, with TEAMtalk assessing how the move could galvanise skipper Cristian Romero into finding his best form again.

The Argentine saved two of his worst performances of the season so far for two of the biggest games, as Spurs shipped nine goals in losses to Arsenal and PSG over the space of just four days.

Those poor defensive displays were not all Romero‘s fault but he looked flustered against Arsenal, picking up a booking that will see him banned for this weekend’s clash with Fulham. His second-half performance in Paris, meanwhile, was littered with errors as Tottenham threw away the chance of netting a famous win over the reigning European champions for the second time in a matter of months.

Thomas Frank is said to be concerned about the manner of goals his side are conceding, and has instructed Paratici to look at bolstering his backline in the new year.

To that end, the latest reports from Italy suggest that the Italian is ready to raid his old stamping ground again by making a move for Juventus centre-back Gleison Bremer, a player who has long been on the club’s radar.

According to a report by Italian outlet Tutto Juve, the 28-year-old is once again a major target for Tottenham ahead of the January window.

The Brazil international has been one of the most accomplished defenders in Serie A for some time, having joined Torino in 2018 before moving to Juve in 2022.

Bremer has now made almost 100 appearances for the Bianconeri, also chipping in with eight goals to show his set-piece threat – the sort of goal threat that will be music to the ears of Thomas Frank.

While the report claims that Juventus are not actively looking to part ways with Bremer, he could be sold for a fee in the region of €40m (£35m / $46m).

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Tottenham need to put pressure on Romero

While Tottenham moving for another central defender could be viewed as surprising for some, their depth at the position is not particularly great when it comes to sheer talent levels.

Kevin Danso has done a decent job when called upon, but is certainly not at the level of Micky van de Ven or Romero. Radu Dragusin is on his way back from an ACL injury but was hardly a world-beater when he played, often getting caught out with poor positional play.

Spurs did sign promising Japan international Kota Takai over the summer, while there are high hopes that Luka Vuskovic, who is currently on loan in Germany, has a big future in north London.

However, overall, it’s not a strong group, and it’s very clear that Romero does not feel threatened by any of the players below him, with his lackadaisical play often evidence of that.

In short, Tottenham need another elite-level centre-back to put pressure on their current skipper, who was heavily linked with a move to Spain before penning a new contract in north London back in August.

Whether that defender is Bremer remains to be seen, given Juve’s stance on keeping the player. However, it’s clear that the position needs addressing sooner rather than later.

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