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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.

Latest Tottenham news – Khusanov, Goretzka, Forster

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.

Latest Tottenham news: Bayern star tipped for Spurs switch / Championship keepers on radar

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.

Latest Tottenham news: Spurs target Inter star / North London battle brewing for wonderkid

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.

Tottenham news: Arsenal battle; injury blow

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.”

Tottenham have received a blow, with the club confirming that Guglielmo Vicario will be sidelined for an unspecified period, after the goalkeeper revealed he played with a broken ankle against Manchester City.

Spurs’ performance against City was one of their best of the season. They bounced back from two losses in a row by downing the Premier League champions 4-0.

James Maddison scored a brace on his birthday, and the defence fielded 23 shots without conceding.

But Tottenham have not come out unscathed from the top performance, which means they’re sixth in the Premier League and four points behind City.

Indeed, the club have confirmed that goalkeeper Vicario has undergone surgery, and he will be assessed by medical staff to determine when he can return to training.

The Italian himself took to social media to explain the extent of his injury.

“Sometimes football gives you its highs and sometimes it challenges you in ways you don’t expect. I played 60 minutes at the Etihad with a broken ankle, giving absolutely everything I had for the team. Unfortunately there was no way round this one.. I needed surgery,” he said.

Vicario’s record to end

With surgery having only just happened, there’s little way of knowing when Vicario can return, but there’s a chance it could be a while.

With that being the case, his perfect appearance record in the Premier League will almost certainly end.

That record is an impressive one, with Vicario having reached 50 English top-flight appearances without having ever missed a minute, speaking to both his form and his robustness.

It’s a wonder that record did not end in the game against City, with the Tottenham goalkeeper playing much of the game with an injury.

Tottenham round-up: No move for Dewsbury-Hall

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has been linked with Spurs amid his Chelsea struggles, but journalist John Wenham feels it’s very unlikely that the north London outfit would attempt to sign him from their rivals on current form.

Spurs have, though, been watching a pair of Sunderland youngsters, having been in attendance to scout Black Cats pair Chris Rigg and Tom Watson recently.

Meanwhile, Ange Postecoglou’s side could miss out on Brahim Diaz, as it’s reported Liverpool have put an offer on the table for him.

And Spurs midfielder Maddison has stated the side plays better when he is in it.

Vicario’s Prem record

Guglielmo Vicario’s Premier League appearances

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has been told that Tottenham “saving” him from Chelsea is unlikely, with journalist John Wenham stating he can’t see the “disappointing” signing heading to the Blues’ rivals “at all”.

Dewsbury-Hall has struggled for minutes since moving to Chelsea. In the Championship with Leicester last season, he was one of the best players in the division, ending the campaign with 12 goals and 14 assists in the league.

But he’s scored just once at Chelsea, and in the Premier League, the midfielder has been afforded just 44 minutes so far.

He has been linked with Tottenham, but Wenham feels the chances of that move have died.

“The club really wanted Conor Gallagher. However, as has been the case historically, Spurs and Chelsea weren’t able to do a deal,” he told Tottenham News.

“Therefore, I don’t see Tottenham going to their rivals Chelsea and saving somebody who has been a disappointing signing from their point of view.

“I just can’t see Spurs saying we will take Dewsbury-Hall off your hands, pay you a fee, pay his wages. I just can’t see that happening at all.”

Tottenham links with Dewsbury-Hall span some time

When Chelsea signed Dewsbury-Hall in the summer, Spurs were in the mix, but given Enzo Maresca’s presence at Stamford Bridge, after he managed the midfielder at Leicester last term, it’s no surprise the Blues prevailed.

Amid his struggles with Chelsea, Dewsbury-Hall has again been linked with Spurs.

But it does indeed seem unlikely that they’d want to sign a faltering player from a rival, knowing that they’ve lost out big if he continues to fail in north London, leaving Chelsea laughing.

That’s especially true given the former Leicester man has been deemed “the new Danny Drinkwater”, referring to the Englishman’s own move from the Foxes to Chelsea, where he looked a much different player, and not for the better.

Tottenham round-up: Young stars on radar

Tottenham possess a good deal of youth talent, and are reportedly looking to add to those ranks, having been in attendance at Sunderland’s last game to scout not one but two teenage stars.

Their main objective was to watch Chris Rigg, but it’s said Spurs also had their eye on winger Tom Watson, who’s on a fast rise.

Meanwhile, they could be in trouble in their pursuit of reported target Brahim Diaz, as Liverpool have reportedly sent him an offer.

And James Maddison has stated that he feels Tottenham are a better side when he’s playing, after a brace in a 4-0 thumping of Manchester City.

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Tottenham were reportedly in attendance to watch Chris Rigg and his team-mate Tom Watson at a recent Sunderland game, with the list for the former growing.

Spurs have just pulled off one of the results of the season. Before their Premier League game against champions Manchester City, they had lost to Galatasaray and then Ipswich.

But they bounced back by downing the dominant Citizens 4-0.

It was a sign of things to come from Ange Postecoglou’s side, and their interest in some young stars suggests they are continuing to look to the future.

Both Spurs and rivals Arsenal are said to have been in attendance to watch 17-year-old Sunderland sensation Rigg in the second-placed Championship side’s latest game, as per TBRFootball.

Rigg is seen as a big target for Manchester United, amid comparisons to Red Devils legend Roy Keane.

Though Rigg was the main reason for Spurs’ attendance, it’s reported they were also watching his 18-year-old team-mate Watson, a winger who has played six Championship games this season after he was directly involved in nine goals in five PL2 games.

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Spurs signed Lucas Bergvall and Min-hyeok Yang in the summer, and the former, at 18, has minutes under his belt in the first team, as does fellow 18-year-old Archie Gray, also signed of late.

Further to that, 17-year-old Mikey Moore has graced the pitch in the Premier League, while 19-year-old Will Lankshear has a Europa League goal to his name.

Rigg and Watson could potentially soon be added to Tottenham’s list of promising youngsters.

With the rate the pair are progressing at, they could make an impact on the Premier League.

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Spurs are said to be interested in Malik Tillman, with the PSV attacking-midfielder also being courted by Aston Villa.

But they could be threatened in some other pursuits, with European big hitters Barcelona after Devyne Rensch.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz, who is wanted by Spurs, reportedly has an offer on the table from Liverpool.

And after Spurs’ huge win against City, James Maddison – who scored a brace during the game – has stated he feels the side “is much better with me in it”.

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