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Thomas Frank has openly stated that he would ‘love’ Harry Kane to return to Tottenham after it emerged that the striker has the power to force a Bayern Munich exit in 2026.

The 32-year-old striker has been nothing short of sensational since his £100m (including add-ons) move from Spurs to German giants Bayern in the summer of 2023.

Kane lifted the first major trophy of his career last term when lifting the Bundesliga title with Bayern. His form in front of goal has been sensational, too, with the forward notching a jaw-dropping 98 goals in just 103 appearances for the European giants

However, his future in Bavaria has been thrown into the spotlight, after recent reports revealed that he can leave Bayern for €65m (£56.7m / $76.7m) next summer as long as he announces his intention to leave before the end of the January transfer window.

And amid the growing speculation, Tottenham boss Frank has said that Kane is ‘more than welcome’ to make an incredible return to the London club.

“I didn’t know there was a clause. He is an unbelievable player who did fantastic for Spurs and is doing fantastic for Bayern,” Frank said. “Top player. I think there’s a lot of Tottenham fans, including myself, who would like to see Kane back.

“Personally, I don’t think he will do it right now if I’m honest. He’ll probably stay in Bayern and continue performing well. He was top scorer last year, won the championship and he’s doing fantastic now.

“I don’t know what he’s thinking. Myself, I’m a traveller, I like to travel, I like to explore things as well. He’s been here for many years so why not enjoy the time at Bayern a little bit more? But he’s welcome. If he wants to join us, he’s more than welcome!”

Harry Kane price tag ‘in range’ for Tottenham – sources

TEAMtalk transfer insider Dean Jones exclusively revealed yesterday (September 23) that Kane’s release clause – should he choose to trigger it – is ‘completely in range for Tottenham’.

Spurs are also planning to bring in another ‘top-level’ forward next summer – so the timing would suit Frank and his team perfectly.

And what’s more, Kane is understood to be open to returning to Tottenham. The only question is timing, and if he’d want to change clubs in a summer when he’ll be focused on the World Cup with England.

“Kane will be open minded about going back to Spurs one day, that has always been the impression, but they would need to be in the Champions League as he will not be interested in moving for sentimental reasons,” Jones reported.

“Yes, he still holds them close to his heart and of course he would like the chance to tie up the goals record in the league (Kane trails Alan Shearer by 47 goals) – but if other clubs like Barcelona are truly in the picture then that is something serious to consider.

“Because of the clause that exists in his contract, it is not going to be out of reach for Barcelona to sign him.

“It could make sense that Barca go for Kane next summer while they wait for Haaland to join them from Man City when he is ready.”

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Meanwhile, TEAMtalk understands that Tottenham are one of the clubs keeping tabs on the progress of Antoine Semenyo’s progress at Bournemouth.

The Cherries are not willing to entertain an exit in January but are well aware that there will be serious interest next summer should his current form continue.

Manchester United, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Arsenal were linked with Semenyo in the summer, like Spurs.

In other news, sources suggest that Tottenham could make another attempt to sign Manchester City winger Savinho in January.

Tottenham are understood to be buoyed by the fact that the Brazilian was keen to join over the summer.

However, Man City value the Brazilian in excess of £65m, so the London side must put their money where their mouth is to get a deal over the line.

Tottenham are among three clubs who want to prematurely end Harry Kane’s spell at Bayern Munich, and TEAMtalk has been told the frontman is willing to re-join Spurs but only if they meet one condition.

Kane is perhaps Tottenham’s greatest ever player and it was with regret that the club sold their star man to Bayern Munich two years ago.

The 32-year-old remains at the peak of his powers and has operated at just under a goal per game with Bayern. However, there is a growing sense he could be on the move in the summer of 2026.

German outlet BILD recently confirmed the presence of a clause in Kane’s contract that stipulates he can leave Bayern next summer for just €65m.

The one caveat is Kane must inform the club he intends to leave no later than the end of the January window. The purpose of the clause is to give Bayern a six-month head start on signing a replacement.

While €65m that may sound steep for a player who’ll be on the cusp of turning 33 at that time, there are very few players in world football who come with as big of a guarantee of goals.

Furthermore, pace is the first thing to go when footballers age and that has never been one of Kane’s best attributes anyway.

Transfer insider, Dean Jones, informed TEAMtalk on Monday that Spurs are among three clubs who are wiling to move for Kane next summer. The others are Chelsea and Barcelona.

Providing a fresh update on Tuesday night, Jones revealed Kane is willing to re-join Tottenham, though would only do so if they have Champions League football on offer.

As such, the pressure is on Thomas Frank to deliver UCL football in his first campaign otherwise the return of Kane could be beyond the club.

Harry Kane return a genuine possibility

“Harry Kane’s price tag for next summer is completely in range for Tottenham – especially in a moment when they start to push the bar in terms of ambition and intent.

“It was already expected they look for another top level forward, so the timing would be good.

“Kane will be open minded about going back to Spurs one day, that has always been the impression, but they would need to be in the Champions League as he will not be interested in moving for sentimental reasons.

“Yes, he still holds them close to his heart and of course he would like the chance to tie up the goals record in the league (Kane trails Alan Shearer by 47 goals) – but if other clubs like Barcelona are truly in the picture then that is something serious to consider.

“Because of the clause that exists in his contract, it is not going to be out of reach for Barcelona to sign him.

“It could make sense that Barca go for Kane next summer while they wait for Haaland to join them from Man City when he is ready.”

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In other news, Tottenham have already decided to sign loanee, Joao Palhinha outright. What’s more, they want the deal done six months ahead of time in January.

Spurs inserted an option to buy the midfield destroyer for €30m / £26m at season’s end. Tottenham want to speed up the process, such is the impression Palhinha has already made.

Elsewhere, TEAMtalk understands Tottenham could reignite a move for Manchester City winger, Savinho, in January.

Jones told us: “Spurs are still keeping an eye on Savinho, knowing that he wanted the move in the summer.

“His minutes recently are not very convincing at City. Guardiola told him he wants him to stay but Savinho needs to see how he fits in.

“The next couple of matches should bring more game time for him and will be a better chance to assess where he is at – but it is the case that Tottenham would revisit in January if they saw the chance to do so.”

Harry Kane has the opportunity to leave Bayern Munich for a cut-price fee next summer, and TEAMtalk understands that Tottenham are one of three clubs keeping a very close eye on the situation.

Kane, 32, has been nothing short of sensational since his £100m (including add-ons) move to Bayern from Spurs in the summer of 2026.

The England captain has notched a jaw-dropping 98 goals in just 103 appearances for the European giants, and picked up the first major trophy of his career when lifting the Bundesliga title last term.

But the fact that Kane trails Alan Shearer in the all-time Premier League scoring charts by just 47 has always prompted speculation that he could return to the English top flight.

According to Bild, Kane has the power to trigger a release clause in his contract, and we understand that Tottenham could jump at the chance to bring him back, under new manager Thomas Frank.

The German outlet claims that the striker can leave Bayern for €65m (£56.7m / $76.7m) next summer as long as he announces his intention to leave before the end of the January transfer window.

That is why Bild urge Bayern to tie Kane down to a new deal now, rather than wait, but Spurs are among the three top sides poised to capitalise on the situation…

Tottenham, Chelsea, Barcelona tracking Harry Kane

TEAMtalk transfer insider Dean Jones revealed yesterday (September 22) that Tottenham ‘would want to bring Kane back’ if the opportunity presents itself.

The striker notched an incredible 280 goals in 435 appearances for Spurs, and he could be the final piece in the puzzle as Frank looks to transform them into serial trophy challengers.

However, Tottenham won’t be the only club interested in Kane should his reported release clause become active next summer.

As Jones stated in his update, we understand that Chelsea are long-term admirers of the England star, while Barcelona are considering him as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski.

The Blues are happy with their current striker options of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, but Enzo Maresca could jump at the chance to sign a player of Kane’s world-class quality.

Barcelona, meanwhile, are expected to part ways with Lewandowski ahead of next season and could therefore look to bring in a player of Kane’s calibre to fill his boots.

The big question is whether Kane will opt to leave a Bayern side who consistently compete for trophies on all fronts, and if he would want to jump ship in a summer when England are playing in the World Cup.

With the Premier League scoring record up for grabs, it will be very interesting to see how this story develops over the coming months.

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Meanwhile, TEAMtalk insider Jones revealed that Manchester City winger Savinho remains a player of interest for Spurs, with a January move not ruled out by sources.

Tottenham are understood to be buoyed by the fact that the Brazilian was keen to join over the summer.

However, Man City value the Brazilian in excess of £65m, so the London side must put their money where their mouth is to get a deal over the line.

In other news, Spurs are reportedly considering triggering their €30m / £26m buy option included in Joao Palhinha’s loan from Bayern Munich.

It is claimed they could trigger their clause as early as January after he has impressed for Frank, who is keen to sign the midfielder permanently.

Spurs are said to be ‘keen to get the deal done as quickly as possible’ and are ‘ready to set the wheels in motion’ by bringing the move forward by half a year.

Tottenham Hotspur remain interested in Manchester City winger Savinho and TEAMtalk can reveal their stance on a January move, as Thomas Frank looks to add to his squad.

Frank has got off to a good start since taking charge, with the North Londoners picking up 10 points from their first five Premier League games, leaving them joint-second in the table.

Spurs also won their Champions League opener against Villarreal, and there is a sense of real optimism at the club as they look to fight for more trophies.

However, Frank is still keen to strengthen his squad in the January transfer window, and we understand that they could revisit the potential signing of Savinho.

Transfer insider Dean Jones has exclusively told TEAMtalk that Savinho could still be an option for Tottenham, who are buoyed by the fact that the Brazilian was keen to join over the summer.

“Spurs are still keeping an eye on Savinho, knowing that he wanted the move in the summer,” Jones said. “His minutes recently are not very convincing at City. Guardiola told him he wants him to stay but Savinho needs to see how he fits in.

“The next couple of matches should bring more game time for him and will be a better chance to assess where he is at – but it is the case that Tottenham would revisit in January if they saw the chance to do so.”

Tottenham remain keen on Man City ace

Savinho, 21, is yet to start a game for Man City this season and despite Guardiola being an admirer of the Brazilian, his lack of consistent minutes points to a potential January exit.

The winger has come off the bench in the Cityzens’ last three matches, against Manchester United, Napoli and Arsenal.

If Savinho still fails to get a start in the coming weeks, Tottenham may feel there is a real opportunity to lure him to North London this winter.

Spurs were willing to pay over £65m to sign Savinho in the summer and he still figures highly on the shortlist.

For now, Frank is happy with wide options Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert, Brennan Johnson, and Mathys Tel, but Savinho is certainly a player to keep a close eye on over the coming weeks and months.

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Meanwhile, recent reports suggest that Spurs have identified Sevilla winger Ruben Vargas as a potentially cheaper option to Savinho.

Vargas has notched three goals and four assists in 15 games for Sevilla so far. At former club Augsburg, he scored 23 goals and made 19 assists in 161 games, and his form caught the attention of several teams.

In other news, Spurs are reportedly considering triggering their €30m / £26m buy option included in Joao Palhinha’s loan from Bayern Munich.

It is claimed they could trigger their clause as early as January after he has impressed for Frank, who is keen to sign the midfielder permanently.

Spurs are said to be ‘keen to get the deal done as quickly as possible’ and are ‘ready to set the wheels in motion’ by bringing the move forward by half a year.

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Tottenham want to wrap up a £26m signing for the January transfer window with all haste, and the player’s early-season statistics indicate why.

Spurs have made a fast start to life under Thomas Frank and quickly laid to rest any lingering doubts as to whether sacking Ange Postecoglou was the right call.

Tottenham sit third in the Premier League table having already picked up an impressive victory over Manchester City. A solid if not spectacular win against Villarreal also got their Champions League campaign off to the perfect start.

There are no shortage of stars impressing under Frank’s guidance and coaching, and chief among them is summer signing, Joao Palhinha.

The former Fulham destroyer joined from Bayern Munich on a season-long loan. The terms of the agreement contain an option to buy worth €30m / £26m.

And with Palhinha off to a flying start in north London, TBR Football state Spurs have already ‘made’ a ‘transfer decision’.

It’s claimed that not only will Tottenham proceed with signing Palhinha outright, but they actually want to seal the deal six months ahead of time in January.

Spurs are said to be ‘keen to get the deal done as quickly as possible’ and are ‘ready to set the wheels in motion’ for bringing the move forward by half a year.

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The report claimed Tottenham are ‘delighted’ with Palhinha who has added steel, bite, physicality and experience in central midfield.

Palhinha excelling in the Premier League should surprise no one given he was among the most dominant central midfielders in the league during his prior spell with Fulham.

The Portuguese regularly topped the charts for most tackles and despite only three of his five league appearances this season comprising the full 90 minutes, Palhinha already sits third in the tackling ranks.

Moises Caicedo leads the way with 21, followed by Tyrick Mitchell and Palhinha tied second on 19.

Palhinha has also contributed in the final third when bagging the second of Spurs’ two goals in the 2-0 victory over Man City.

The only negative that could be levelled at Palhinha is he’s already the wrong side of 30. However, Spurs actually boast the squad with the third youngest age on average this season, making Palhinha’s experience and veteran instincts all the more crucial.

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Tottenham Hotspur remain keen to strengthen their wide options and have reportedly identified an exciting LaLiga star as an alternative to Manchester City ace Savinho.

Thomas Frank has got off to a good start at Spurs, with the North London side currently sitting joint-second in the Premier League table after picking up 10 points from five games.

The Tottenham hierarchy are keen to back Frank in January following a summer in which they signed exciting players such as Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel (permanent) and Randal Kolo Muani (loan).

However, Frank is still keen to add a new winger to his squad.

Tottenham were keen to bring in Man City star Savinho in the summer window. They were ultimately unable to get a deal over the line, and now they have shifted their attention to Sevilla winger Ruben Vargas instead.

That’s according to journalist Pete O’Rourke, who reported for Football Insider: “It’s an interesting one. Spurs tried for Savinho in the summer, but weren’t able to get a deal done as City blocked that.

“Vargas is a player who’s done really well for Sevilla, Swiss international as well. So he’s obviously, I think, attracting interest from a number of clubs, not just Tottenham.

“Spurs are quite well-stocked out wide after they got a deal done for Simons, who plays in the same position as Vargas.

“They’ve also got Odobert, Tel and even Richarlison who can play out wide, so I don’t think it’s a priority for Tottenham to be signing another wide player.”

Tottenham consider move for LaLiga star

Vargas, 27, joined Sevilla from FC Augsburg in January for just €2.5m (£2.2m / $2.9m) and he has already made a big impression in Spain.

The 54-time capped Swiss international missed a chunk of games last term due to an ankle injury but has now fully recovered.

Vargas has notched three goals and four assists in 15 games for Sevilla so far. At former club Augsburg, he scored 23 goals and made 19 assists in 161 games, and his form caught the attention of several teams.

Sevilla are keen to keep hold of Vargas, but a sizeable bid from Tottenham could force them into making a tough decision.

It is unclear how much Spurs would have to put on the table for Vargas at this stage. Football Insider’s report does not mention a specific price tag, but Transfermarkt value him at €7m (£6.1m / $8.2m).

That makes Vargas a much, much cheaper option than Savinho, who remains a player of interest for Tottenham.

Man City value the Brazilian in excess of £65m. If Spurs opt to go for Vargas instead, they could use the funds saved to invest in other areas of the squad.

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Tottenham Hotspur are emerging as another potential suitor for Yehor Yarmolyuk, TEAMtalk understands, with Thomas Frank keen on a reunion with the Brentford midfielder.

It was reported earlier this week that Manchester United are considering the 21-year-old as part of their 2026 squad planning. Yet Tottenham are also understood to be admirers and are keeping tabs as they weigh up a midfield move of their own next year.

Frank, who took over at Tottenham in the summer, knows Yarmolyuk well from their time together at Brentford. During that spell, the Ukraine international made 66 appearances under his guidance and developed into one of the Bees’ most trusted young performers.

Sources indicate that Spurs are expected to be in the market for a midfielder with a similar profile in the near future, and Yarmolyuk could fit the bill if his progress continues.

His adaptability and work rate have been hallmarks of his game and for Tottenham those traits are viewed as vital as Frank looks to put his stamp on the squad and usher in a new era.

Financially, there is an element of appeal. Indications are that Yarmolyuk could be attainable for £30m or less should he be made available – a figure that would place him firmly within Spurs’ scope of investment.

However, we understand Brentford’s stance is firm for now. They insist that any departure in the middle of this campaign is off the table, with the Bees determined to keep hold of one of their most promising assets while they continue to battle for stability in light of losing Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard last summer…

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Brentford’s position is unlikely to deter Yarmolyuk’s admirers from positioning themselves for later opportunities.

Tottenham are expected to keep monitoring the Ukraine international’s progress closely, just as Man Utd will include him on their long-term shortlist as Ruben Amorim looks to strengthen his midfield.

With Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton, Morten Hjulmand, Elliot Anderson and others already being watched, Yarmolyuk is now beginning to appear in the same conversations.

Frank is a big admirer of Yarmolyuk, who still has the potential to improve further as he gains experience..

“I am pleased with how he is progressing,” Frank said in an interview in April, when he was still Brentford manager.

“[Yarmolyuk] possesses a fantastic mindset and trains well every day. If you train well consistently and are one of the best in practice, you will eventually make your way to the starting lineup, and I hope he establishes himself there.

“What I appreciate about Yegor is primarily his mentality and focus during training. I see him as a very dynamic player who excels under pressure and in duels, while also being technically gifted.

” I like his personality. He appeals to me both as a player and as a person.”

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Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to unleash an incredible attacking talent onto the big stage, as they aim to showcase their own top youngsters after Arsenal and Liverpool starlets have made big headlines so far this season.

It’s been a strong start to the campaign for Spurs under their new boss Thomas Frank, suffering just the one defeat in their opening five Premier League outings and also claiming victory in their first Champions League contest.

While there has been plenty of noise surrounding Tottenham‘s impressive end to the summer transfer window, as they snapped up both Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani, the club’s young talent continues to make waves.

Lucas Bergvall, 19, is already starting to make big strides under Frank, having initially flourished under Ange Postecoglou last term. Archie Gray, meanwhile, continues to wait in the wings but has now been identified as a midfielder by the new Tottenham manager after juggling many different roles in his first season at the club.

But, looking beneath that, Spurs have another top talent who has been making headlines at Under-18 and Under-21 level, in the shape of Luca Williams-Barnett.

The 16-year-old netted a brilliant first-half hat-trick as Tottenham’s Under-21s thrashed Leicester City away from home on Friday, and there have been calls from many fans to get him involved in the first team set-up sooner rather than later.

Williams-Barnett did actually get a taste of it last season when he was named in the matchday squad for the Europa League clash against Galatasaray, but did not feature.

In last season’s Under-18 Premier League he scored 19 goals in 20 games and also added nine assists, while he also grabbed a goal and an assist in the UEFA Youth League win over Villarreal last Tuesday.

Williams-Barnett is a No.10 by trade who glides past players, is two-footed and is known for scoring spectacular goal after spectacular goal.

Given all the noise surrounding Arsenal’s 15-year-old talent Max Dowman and Liverpool’s 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha so far this season, there is every chance that Williams-Barnett could be handed his first-team bow at some point of Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup tie at home to Doncaster Rovers.

Indeed, back in April, Williams-Barnett admitted that he is dreaming of scoring goals in front of a packed Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. That chance could come sooner than he thinks.

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Tottenham Hotspur’s impressive fightback to draw 2-2 at Brighton on Saturday showed up several flaws that Thomas Frank still has to work through, one of which needs to be fixed in the January transfer window, while Randal Kolo Muani’s absence at The Amex has also been explained.

After largely dominating proceedings on the south coast, Spurs found themselves 2-0 down against a team that did the double over them least season. However, strikes from Richarlson and a late Jan Paul van Hecke’s own goal salvaged a point for Frank’s men.

While there were positives to take from that point gained, Tottenham did not look as solid defensively as they have so far this season, while the play in the final third clearly still needs some work.

One glaring issue, though, remains the left wing, where Wilson Odobert was handed a rare start and did reasonably well. But Spurs and Frank need more from a position that was once such a threat when club legend Son Heung-min was destroying opposition defences.

While Son was helping himself to a hat-trick in the less taxing MLS on Thursday night, Tottenham have been trying to plug a gap they should have done during the summer window.

New signing Xavi Simons operated there for the wins over West Ham and Villarreal but, as he showed at Brighton when he come off the bench to play centrally, that is clearly his best position and where he can do plenty of damage.

Brennan Johnson replaced Odobert on the left with 18 minutes to go and had zero impact on the game, as can so often happen with the Welshman despite his incredible stats last season.

To that end, the north London club are expected to make a major push for a new left-sided forward come January, with an offer in excess of £70million being primed for Brazilian forward Savinho after failed bids for the Manchester City star over the summer.

However, if City play hardball again, then there is every chance Tottenham renew their interest in Ademola Lookman, given how the former Everton attacker is currently being alienated at Atalanta.

Lookman would be considerably cheaper in January and is equally effective on the left as he is through the middle, giving Frank another quality attacking option.

Either way, Tottenham HAVE to act in January to fill that gaping Son void and fill what is arguably the only major hole left in Frank’s starting XI.

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Another player who could have filled that left-sided role at Brighton, Randal Kolo Muani, was surprisingly absent on the south coast, given there were rumours he was set to be handed his first start for the club.

The deadline day arrival made his debut off the bench against Villarreal and it’s only a matter of time before he eventually forces his way into the side.

However, it’s been revealed that he suffered a dead leg in training ahead of the Seagulls clash, forcing him out of the draw at The Amex.

In clear signs that the so-called ‘Tottenham injury curse’ may have struck yet again, the France international had a near impeccable injury record during his time at Eintracht Frankfurt and PSG.

Indeed, Kolo Muani had missed one game through injury in his senior career to date before Saturday’s clash, while he also missed one PSG outing with a virus.

However, his dead leg should not keep the striker out for long, depending on the severity. The normal length of absence for that sort of injury is 5-7 days, meaning the striker should be good to face Wolves at home next Saturday.

Worst-case scenario, he could be looking at four to six weeks, although that’s unlikely as Kolo Muani looks to make his mark in north London.

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A Tottenham starter has been called “poor” by Clinton Morrison as a number of fans have called for his place to be given to somebody else after his latest performance.

Spurs came from behind to draw 2-2 against Brighton in their latest game in the Premier League. The Seagulls opened the scoring through Yankuba Minteh, before Yasin Ayari doubled their lead, but Tottenham striker Richarlison’s goal was followed by a late Jan Paul van Hecke own goal.

The second Brighton goal has received a poor response from pundits and fans alike, as Ayari’s strike from outside the area was at Guglielmo Vicario, before swerving away slightly, as the keeper flapped at it and it passed into his net.

Morrison said: “Ayari has a shot… Oh my gosh. The ball moves, but Vicario should do way better. It’s poor goalkeeping. It’s a good strike, but it’s poor goalkeeping.”

It comes just a day after the release of a Gazzetta dello Sport interview in which Vicario called for Spurs to continue their good defensive form – as they had only conceded one goal in the five games since the UEFA Super Cup.

He said: “Our ability to recognise the different phases of the game has changed: understanding when to press hard high up the pitch, and when to cover the pitch better.

“In general, we’re more focused on defending the penalty area, also because we have a clearer understanding of the different phases without the ball.

“Against Villarreal, we allowed too many transitions, and we need to take away some of our opponents’ hope when they go on the counterattack, but overall, it was an excellent defensive performance as a team, and we need to continue like this.”

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Fans slate Vicario

Some Tottenham fans are not happy with Vicario, despite his and his defence’s good form prior to the Brighton game.

One said on X: ‘I’m not against trying [Antonin] Kinsky. Not saying he’s better, but I’d try him. There, I said it.’

Another wrote: ‘Vicario f**king useless, been saying it for ages. Would rather Kinsky in goal.’

Kinsky is yet to play a minute for Spurs this season, and when he played last term, while he impressed in flashes, he conceded 11 goals in six Premier League games and four in two in the League Cup.

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Chelsea and Liverpool – who TEAMtalk is aware are resigned to losing Ibrahima Konate to Real Madrid in the summer – are keen on Tottenham centre-back Micky van de Ven.

Spurs are hopeful of tying the Dutchman down to a new deal so he can’t be poached.

Meanwhile, Tottenham themselves are said to have strong interest in Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand.

And, Spurs could have inadvertently frustrated Manchester United, who considered signing Joao Palhinha, but decided against an approach before the north London club landed him.