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Thomas Frank ‘doesn’t fancy’ Dominic Solanke and wants a potent new striker, with reports also claiming Tottenham are weighing up a move for a €100m-rated frontman.

Solanke was Ange Postecoglou’s usual selection at striker when the 28-year-old was free from injury. Unfortunately for Solanke, ankle issues have sidelined him for much of Thomas Frank’s tenure so far and the Dane is not impressed.

According to Football Insider, Frank ‘doesn’t fancy’ Solanke. It was not made clear whether that’s because of his struggles with injury or whether he just doesn’t believe Solanke suits his system.

In any case, FI declared Frank wants a new striker signed and the latest from CaughtOffside is pointing towards Portugal.

They stated Tottenham – along with Arsenal, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest – are sizing up FC Porto’s Samu Agehowa. Of that quartet of clubs, it’s Spurs who are said to be the ‘most interested.’

Returning sporting director, Fabio Paratici, is understood to be a particularly keen admirer of Aghehowa who has scored 10 goals in 13 matches across all competitions this term.

Porto banking on release clause being met

Porto now own 100 percent of the player’s rights and through a release clause, are in a strong position to demand a gigantic fee.

Aghehowa’s release clause is set at €100m / £87m. Per the report, Porto are ‘adamant’ they won’t sell the striker for one euro less than that amount.

Tottenham’s interest in Aghehowa was previously reported by TEAMtalk back on September 30.

Our insider, Dean Jones, revealed Aghehowa was on Spurs’ radar as a plan B if unable to bring Harry Kane back to north London next summer.

Jones explained: “It is early days of the process, but insiders say Spurs’ recruitment vision is such that, if Kane does not make a dramatic comeback, the club would look to invest in a forward who still has their peak years ahead and can be moulded into a star with them.

“Samu [Aghehowa] combines raw pace and power with sharp finishing, and his development continues to be monitored.

“Talk of new investment arriving at Tottenham in 2026 has only heightened ambition behind the scenes, but club officials stress that this process of identifying future talent has been underway across this year.

“His progress in Porto has not gone unnoticed, and Spurs – as well as other top clubs around Europe – are keeping tabs on his rise.”

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In other news, it’s emerged Tottenham offered £50m for Antoine Semenyo over the summer, with both they and Manchester United seeing bids knocked back.

Semenyo ultimately signed a new contract with the Cherries and there’s now growing speculation he’ll wind up at Anfield.

Elsewhere, Tottenham are understood to be closely monitoring Aston Villa and England centre-back, Ezri Konsa.

Everton are standing their ground on the future of Iliman Ndiaye, with TEAMtalk sources revealing the club’s true stance on a sale amid growing interest in his signature.

The Toffees suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Tottenham at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday, their first defeat at their new stadium, and have dropped to 14th in the Premier League table.

Despite Everton suffering back-to-back defeats to Spurs and Manchester City, there have been positives to take from their early-season performances, and Ndiaye has arguably been their star man.

The versatile 25-year-old, who can play as a winger on either flank or as an attacking midfielder, has impressed with his dynamism, work rate, flair, and ability to score goals and create chances for his teammates. He is now one of the first names on the team sheet for David Moyes.

Ndiaye’s impressive displays haven’t gone unnoticed. As TEAMtalk has previously revealed, several top sides are showing strong interest in signing him, including some from the Premier League and elite European sides.

Everton insiders have told us that the club are thrilled with his adaption to Premier League football, following his switch from Marseille in the summer of 2024 for around £15m.

“He’s bringing exactly what we need – energy, vision, and resilience,” one source confided. This satisfaction extends to Moyes’s tactical setup, where Ndiaye has thrived alongside players like Jack Grealish and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

Everton sources respond to price tag claims; suitors queue up

Recent reports have floated a potential £30m price tag for Ndiaye, but TEAMtalk sources close to Everton have dismissed these figures as “laughable.”

Drawing financial parallels to defender Jarrad Branthwaite, whom Everton value at over £70 million, the club has set a premium on the Senegalese international that aligns with market trends for similar profiles.

Think of players like Bruno Guimaraes, Matheus Cunha or Declan Rice – dynamic midfielders who command fees north of £60 million in today’s inflated market.

Everton are adamant they won’t entertain offers below their internal assessment, which our sources peg at significantly higher than the rumored £30 million.

This stance reflects a broader strategy under owners, The Friedkin Group, to retain talent amid financial pressures, especially with their new stadium now open and in full flow.

Interest in Ndiaye is mounting from across Europe. Atletico Madrid, known for their shrewd recruitment, have scouted him extensively.

Several Premier League rivals, including Tottenham and Newcastle United are monitoring his progress, while Italian clubs like AC Milan and Napoli have expressed admiration for his versatility.

Yet, Everton’s message is clear: any suitor must meet their valuation or look elsewhere, and they are planning to rebuff any advances in the January window.

In the coming months, Ndiaye’s form could dictate the narrative. With Senegal duties at the Africa Cup of Nations looming, his stock may rise further.

For now, Merseyside remains his home, and Everton are in no rush to cash in on a player they see as integral to their revival. In a league where loyalty is rare, this resolve is refreshing – if not a gamble in uncertain times.

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Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs keen on a deal for Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae, according to a reliable journalist, who has also revealed interest from Liverpool and Chelsea as well, as Son Heung-min’s previous comments on his South Korea international team-mate will encourage the Spurs fans.

Spurs are well-stocked in central defence, with Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Radu Dragusin, Kevin Danso, Ben Davies and Kota Takai the options for manager Thomas Frank when they are fit and available. However, there is always room for more quality players, and Tottenham are on the hunt for a new centre-back.

According to TuttoJuve, Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu is on Tottenham’s radar, while TBR has claimed Spurs’ interest in Ezri Konsa of Aston Villa.

A new name has now emerged on Tottenham’s radar, and, according to the reliable transfer insider Dean Jones, it is Bayern centre-back Kim Min-jae.

Kim has been on the books of Bayern Munich since 2023 when he joined from Napoli and is under contract at the defending Bundesliga champions until the summer of 2028.

The South Korea international centre-back made 27 appearances in the Bundesliga and played 13 times in the Champions League for Bayern last season.

With Jonathan Tah and Dayot Upamecano now the preferred centre-back pairing under manager Vincent Kompany, the 28-year-old has made two starts in the Bundesliga and one start in the Champions League for Bayern so far this season.

According to Jones in Flash Score, this has led Tottenham, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, Chelsea and Liverpool to show interest in Kim.

While Tottenham and Chelsea are watching Kim’s situation ‘with interest’, Liverpool are keeping an eye on the development of the defender’s future.

Inter Milan and AC Milan are the ‘early frontrunners for Kim’, who won Serie A with Napoli in 2022/23 and the Bundesliga with Bayern in 2024/25.

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Could Bayern Munich sell Kim Min-jae?

Bayern paid €50million (£43.6m, $58.2m( to Napoli for Kim in 2023, and the Bavarian giants will expect a similar fee for the defender.

According to Dean Jones, a move in the summer of 2026 is ‘more realistic than a transfer in January’.

For now, Kim is keen on winning back his place in the Bayern starting line-up, and it is also unlikely that the German powerhouse will sell him in the middle of the season.

Moreover, Upamecano is out of contract at Bayern at the end of the season, and the German giants will not want to lose senior centre-backs in the same year.

Tottenham legend Son Heung-min is a huge fan of Kim, with whom he plays for the South Korea national team.

Son said about Kim in August 2024, as quoted in Football Asian: “Needless to say, Kim Min-jae is my favourite defender.

“He is a player with many strengths both on the national team and on the European stage.”

Latest Tottenham transfer news: Aston Villa raid, teenage talent on radar

Meanwhile, a report has revealed how much Tottenham bid for a Bournemouth star in the summer of 2025 and why a move did not take place.

Tottenham are also said to be planning to raid Aston Villa for a defender, but there is interest from Manchester City as well.

And finally, Tottenham scouted a top young talent in action against Liverpool in the Champions League last week.

Manchester United and Tottenham have both seen £50m bids for a red-hot forward knocked back, and Liverpool are looking to beat both sides to the punch.

Unsurprisingly, it’s Erling Haaland who leads the way in top scorers chart in the Premier League this season with 11. Tied second with six goals are Brentford’s Igor Thiago and Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth.

Semenyo, 25, has also provided three assists and it’s becoming increasingly clear his long-term future lays away from the south coast.

According to the latest from The Telegraph, both Man Utd and Tottenham tabled bids worth £50m for Semenyo over the summer.

The offers were knocked back and per the report, Semenyo was perfectly okay with spending at least one more season with the Cherries.

Explaining why, it was noted part of the club’s strategy in the transfer market and when negotiating with stars is they make it crystal clear the player can use the club as a springboard to bigger and better things.

It was a tactic the club used when convincing Semenyo to sign a new contract in the summer rather than leave. The new deal also saw a release clause inserted into the terms.

Man Utd are Tottenham are still monitoring the right-footer closely. However, there are growing suggestions Semenyo’s future lays at Anfield…

What four sources are saying about Semenyo to Liverpool

The i paper recently stated Liverpool are huge admirers of Semenyo who is equally adept at playing off the left or right. They also stated the Reds could ‘push the button’ on a January move.

That report was followed by a spectacular update from an admittedly unreliable source that claimed Semenyo wants to join Liverpool above all other suitors.

The Daily Mail’s Merseyside correspondent, Lewis Steele, then shed further light on the situation.

‘Bournemouth would demand north of £75million for in-form Antoine Semenyo, according to sources, with Liverpool and others said to be keeping tabs on the Ghana international,’ wrote Steele.

‘Interest is not advanced at this stage but Liverpool Confidential has spoken to insiders who insist the Premier League champions are one of several clubs closely monitoring the 25-year-old forward.

‘Bournemouth would be extremely reluctant to entertain a conversation around selling Semenyo in January and any move would likely be slated for next summer.

‘The Cherries are in a strong financial position having sold Dean Huijsen, Illia Zabarnyi and Milos Kerkez to Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool respectively for around £155m.

‘They are also fourth in the table with realistic ambitions of a first-ever European push under talented coach Andoni Iraola, so it would take an astronomical offer to tempt them to the negotiating table in the winter.

‘But sources have told Confidential that £75m is around the figure Bournemouth would be looking for in the summer – though this could change if Semenyo continues in the rich vein of form he is in, with six goals and three assists in eight league games this season.’

The Mail’s piece also noted Liverpool hold excellent relations with Bournemouth through the presence of Richard Hughes.

Hughes – Liverpool’s sporting director – was prevously the sporting director at Bournemouth. He’s also the man who brought Semenyo to Bournemouth in the first place.

Finally, transfer insider, Dean Jones, provided TEAMtalk with exclusive insight into the situation over the weekend.

“I don’t think he will leave in January because from my current understanding of the situation the clause in his contract would not be live at that stage,” began Jones. “I also don’t believe Bournemouth have any interest in allowing it to happen in that moment.

“The update out of Bournemouth remains that the player is satisfied with his status because of their strong start to the season, but of course that does not mean he will not look to change things long-term.

“In terms of the figures around his clause, they are continuing to remain secretive around it, but I was told recently that it is in the mid-60s. So we will have to wait and see on that.

“It is unconfirmed at this stage and there also remains a lack of clarity around when the clause would even kick in, so the situation is going to linger for a while.

“But even at Bournemouth, there is a realisation that beyond this season keeping Semenyo is going to be extremely difficult.

“In terms of true valuation, I’d say he’s worth anywhere between £70m-£100m.“

In the unlikely event Liverpool were to sign Semenyo in January, he could make an instant impact at Anfield when offsetting Salah’s absence at the Africa Cup of Nations.

That tournament runs from December 21 until January 18 and Semenyo’s Ghana have not qualified.

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Tottenham Hotspur striker Dominic Solanke is swiftly falling down in the estimations of head coach Thomas Frank, according to a report – but as shouts for a January intervention are raised, the timing could be perfect for an alternative solution.

Solanke is currently unavailable for Frank due to an ankle injury that required surgery around a month ago. It hasn’t helped his chances of asserting himself in Tottenham’s new era under Frank, after scoring 16 goals in his debut season last time out under Ange Postecoglou.

But it seems that even if Solanke wasn’t injured, he wouldn’t be one of Frank’s preferred options in the Tottenham attack.

According to a fresh update from Football Insider, Frank ‘has been unimpressed’ by Solanke and ‘may look to replace’ him in the January transfer window.

It would be a hammer blow for Solanke, who previously played for big clubs like Chelsea and Liverpool without being able to make an impression.

He got his career back on track with Bournemouth, eventually earning his move to Spurs last summer on the back of a 77-goal spell with the Cherries.

Aged 26 at the time of his transfer – he’s now 28 – this was supposed to be Solanke’s chance to show the level he belongs at. But if these rumours are true, it might be taken away from him.

Not only does Solanke face a wait to return to the pitch, he will now do so knowing he’s fighting for his future at the club.

The report has claimed that ‘in an ideal world, Tottenham would bring in a striker when the window reopens’. However, the January transfer window could be a difficult one to get what they want from.

Yet that doesn’t necessarily offer Solanke any more assurances. Indeed, Spurs have a potential answer lying in waiting for the striker berth: Randal Kolo Muani.

Kolo Muani set for first Spurs start?

Something of a surprise signing on deadline day on loan from Paris Saint-Germain – after scoring 10 goals over the second half of last season on loan at Juventus – Kolo Muani was identified as someone who could offer a new element to the Spurs attack.

Due to injury issues of his own, he hasn’t been able to get going either, but gave some promising glimpses in the goalless draw with Monaco in midweek over a 20-minute cameo (his longest appearance for Spurs yet).

Subsequently, some fans have been calling for Kolo Muani to be granted his first start when Tottenham return to Premier League action against Everton on Sunday afternoon, in the 4:30pm kick-off.

And if Frank really is ready to move on from Solanke in the long term, what better chance for Spurs to see if they already have his replacement on their hands?

If fit enough, Kolo Muani could now have a run of games to make his case for a place in the team – and show Spurs whether or not he’d be worth keeping on a permanent basis.

There’s no obligation for Spurs to buy Kolo Muani at the end of his spell, but if he impresses, it’s likely they’ll want to sit down with PSG to assess their options.

Even then, that might not be enough depth in the striker department to satisfy Frank (with rumours of a return for Harry Kane not going away anytime soon, despite the club’s all-time top scorer being happy at Bayern Munich).

But from a personal perspective, Kolo Muani can only focus on his own form. And today could be the day for him to kickstart his Spurs ascent.

Tottenham Hotspur have continued to track Maghnes Akliouche ahead of their clash against his Monaco side in the Champions League on Wednesday, sources have revealed to TEAMtalk.

The Frenchman has been a regular in the starting line-up this season, after Tottenham considered a move for him in the summer. They ended up opting for other attacking targets ahead of him, signing the likes of Xavi Simons and Mohammed Kudus, but sources have confirmed that he remains a player of interest.

Spurs boss Thomas Frank is eager for the club to sign a new wide attacking option in January and the recruitment team have been more actively drawing up lists over the past week to form their plans.

We understand Antoine Semenyo remains the top target but that Akliouche remains in the picture as one of those other names under consideration.

They are particularly keen to see how Akliouche fairs against Monaco’s toughest opponents this season – and as such they have had him watched in key games against Manchester City and Strasbourg.

They will now get another close-up look when he faces them on Wednesday, and will get to check him out in domestic action against Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille before the January transfer window opens.

Ahead of the Champions League clash, Akliouche was asked about Spurs’ summer interest. He said: “It was very flattering to have these kind of stories and links, but I am a Monaco player and I am playing against Tottenham tomorrow, so I will give my best.

“In terms of whether I want to play in the Premier League in the future? Why not, but we’ll see. What is important for me is tomorrow’s game.”

Akliouche has scored twice this season and will be hoping to show Spurs why they are interested.

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Questioned on whether he will feel more pressure playing against Tottenham, he replied: “I am focused on my performance and on the performance of the team. The important thing for us is to win the game.

“I am not focused at all on other links and pressure.”

Akliouche’s overall record this season stands at two goals and one assist in nine appearances, while he notched seven goals and 12 assists in 43 appearances last term.

TEAMtalk’s Fraser Fletcher reported on August 26 that Spurs scouts are tracking Akliouche ahead of a future move as they pursue yet more new attacking talent.

Bournemouth’s Semenyo has been in scintillating form this campaign and he is Spurs’ dream addition. We confirmed on Friday that Spurs are still rivalling Manchester United for Semenyo even after Fabio Paratici’s return.

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Meanwhile, TEAMtalk can also provide the latest on Porto’s Samu Aghehowa as Spurs continue to show interest amid his rival links with Chelsea.

Plus, TEAMtalk understands Spurs are showing interest in Everton talisman Iliman Ndiaye.

We can reveal how much Everton want before they even consider selling Ndiaye, as well as the other clubs pursuing him.

Tottenham Hotspur head to Monaco for their latest Champions League on Wednesday night but they are likely to be without up to nine injured first-teamers, with TEAMtalk predicting that Thomas Frank will make three changes to his starting XI in the Principality.

The north London side have four points from their opening two fixtures, after beating Villarreal in the opening round of games before coming from behind to draw at Bodo/Glimt last time out.

Frank’s men are hardly in what you would call dazzling form, although they are better on the road than they have been at home so far this term.

Tottenham were without skipper Cristian Romero after he tweaked an adductor injury during the warm-up of Sunday’s loss to Aston Villa, and the Argentine did not train on Tuesday ahead of the Monaco trip and is not expected to feature.

That means Kevin Danso will keep his place alongside Micky van de Ven, with Pedro Porro and Djed Spence in the full-back positions.

The latter is expected to get the nod ahead of Destiny Udogie, with the Italy international struggling with a knee issue and not expected to be risked in Monaco.

Spurs also remain without the likes of Radu Dragusin, Kota Takai and, most likely, Ben Davies in their defensive ranks.

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Midfield changes as Frank seeks spark

The centre of the park was a big problem for Tottenham against Villa, with Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur struggling to control the game after a bright start. Indeed, TEAMtalk have commented that, as a pair, they are not well suited at all and it’s expected that Frank will make changes to energise that area of the pitch.

We expect Pape Sarr and Lucas Bergvall to get the nod, with Bentancur shifted back to the bench and a position change for Xavi Simons.

Bergvall is likely to fill the attacking midfield role ahead of Palhinha and Sarr, giving Spurs a more solid and mobile base to work from.

The continued absence of the likes of James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Yves Bissouma continues to bite hard, although more so with those first two names mentioned.

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Richarlison back to lead the line

Having started on the bench against Villa, the Brazilian is expected to lead the line against Monaco, with Randal Kolo Muani only fit enough for bench duty at this stage.

Mathys Tel is not included in the Champions League squad, while Dominic Solanke continues his recovery from ankle surgery.

Simons failed to make an impact in the No.10 position against Villa and is set to fill the problem left-wing role for Frank, with Tottenham’s biggest attacking threat, Mohammed Kudus, once again on the right.

In terms of the opponents, it had been expected that Eric Dier would line up to face his former club, having spent a decade in north London. However, the former England international has a hamstring injury and will be forced to watch on from the sidelines.

TEAMtalk have been given an update on Tottenham Hotspur’s battle with London rivals Chelsea to sign a top attacking talent from Portuguese football, as Thomas Frank looks for more goals from his front three.

Starting with Mathys Tel as their No.9 against Aston Villa on Sunday, due to Dominic Solanke still being on the sidelines, Richarlison having been away on international duty with Brazil and Randal Kolo Muani only being fit enough for the bench, saw Spurs’ frontline misfired again as Frank’s men went down to a 2-1 defeat.

It’s got to the stage now where the Tottenham boss is growing concerned with the fitness of the trio of No.9s he has available, with the club being heavily tipped to add another striker to the mix in the January window.

Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic continues to be a concrete target, with reports on Tuesday suggesting they are actually leading the race for the Serbian hotshot.

However, we can provide more information on another impressive target in the form of Porto and Spain frontman Samu Aghehowa.

The 21-year-old striker has scored an impressive eight goals in nine outings so far this season, off the back of a campaign where he notched 27 times for Porto.

In terms of being able to find the back of the net on a regular basis, coupled with actually being consistently available for selection, he’s ticking both boxes – something that cannot be said for Tottenham’s current central striking options.

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Dean Jones gives inside track on Samu Aghehowa latest

And, when we checked in with TEAMtalk transfer insider Dean Jones to find out if Tottenham or Chelsea could move for Aghehowa in January, this was the answer we got…

“It’s too early to know if a battle is going to open up but he’s an interesting name in the market because a few teams will be looking at signing a forward.

“Spurs have had a look at his situation, as I have reported on here last month, but it’s difficult to gauge just how realistic it is that they make an offer.

“Tottenham are currently in the process of sorting out their targets and, up front, they are having to contemplate the fact they don’t have an absolute goalscorer to rely on. Ideally, it would be Solanke but he keeps getting setbacks.

“So it is one that is on the radar but, because I know they are also very much looking at signing another wide forward, I’m waiting to get an update on just how much they could put into a forward like Samu in January.

“Also, I’m not so sure about the Chelsea links. He is not one I have personally heard that is likely.

“If they were to bring in a striker I think it would have to be a very good value deal or maybe someone with a certain level of pedigree and experience that currently isn’t there.

“Chelsea have definitely tracked him over time but with Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha also coming on board soon, I’m not sure this would be needed.”

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First up, Manchester United’s talented midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is weighing up a loan move in January, with TEAMtalk sources indicating his growing concerns about his England prospects for the 2026 World Cup, and four clubs – including Spurs – are eyeing moves for him this winter.

Elsewhere, Rangers’ stance on selling January transfer window target Nico Raskin to Tottenham or any other club has emerged, although TEAMtalk has a slightly different take on the situation.

And finally, talk that Manchester United, Spursr or West Ham are all exploring a deal to bring Ivan Toney back to the Premier League in January has drawn an emphatic response from two sources, with the £427,000-a-week star having made up his mind for two major reasons.

Tottenham Hotspur are in the market for a new striker and are leading Chelsea and two other top clubs in the race to sign Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic, per reports, though TEAMtalk understands that Spurs have their eye on another exciting forward, too.

Thomas Frank is understood to be keen on adding to his forward options in the January transfer window as he eyes more competition for Richarlison, Mathys Tel, and Randal Kolo Muani.

Dominic Solanke, meanwhile, is sidelined with an ankle injury, and it is unclear how long he will be unavailable for after the issue required surgery.

According to Italian outlet TuttoJuve, Tottenham are plotting a move for Juventus striker Vlahovic, who is also on the radar of Man Utd, Chelsea and Barcelona.

The 25-year-old, who has notched 62 goals and 15 assists in 154 appearances for Juventus, is out of contract at the end of the season, teeing up a potential bargain for his suitors.

The Italian giants must sell Vlahovic in January or risk losing him on a free transfer next summer. He has started just two Serie A matches this season, which could suggest that his future lies elsewhere.

The report claims that Tottenham are in ‘pole position’ to sign Vlahovic, ahead of their Premier League rivals, though Barcelona are also in the mix, and view the Serbian as a potential heir to Robert Lewandowksi. But interestingly, Fabio Paratici could give Spurs the edge in the race…

Tottenham, Chelsea converge on TWO strikers

Tottenham’s links with Vlahovic have been gathering momentum for some time. Reports last week suggested that an offer as small as €15m (£13m / $17m) could be enough for them to sign him in January.

TEAMtalk transfer insider Dean Jones, meanwhile, also reported on October 16 that Paratici’s return to Tottenham as sporting director, following his departure from Juventus last season, could tee up a move for Vlahovic.

Jones reported that there is ‘interest’ in Vlahovic from Spurs, but also confirmed that Chelsea are another side to keep an eye on, with the race still in its early stages.

However, TEAMtalk understands that Tottenham also have their eye on Porto striker Samu Aghehowa – who is another star to have been linked with Chelsea.

Spurs’ scouts have been in attendance to watch the 21-year-old in action on multiple occasions. Aghehowa has notched 35 goals in 54 appearances for Porto, so the interest in his signature is no surprise.

But Aghehowa would be a much more expensive addition than Vlahovic. He reportedly has a €100m (£87m / $117m) release clause in his contract, which Porto are likely to demand in full given his importance to the team.

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Meanwhile, Tottenham are one of four clubs interested in Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo, per TEAMtalk transfer insider Fraser Fletcher.

The 20-year-old midfielder could push for a loan in January to give himself the best chance possible of securing a place in England’s 2026 World Cup squad.

In other news, Spurs have been linked with a move for Rangers midfielder Nico Raskin, but luring him from Ibrox in January won’t be straightforward.

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Chelsea are preparing to submit a big-money bid for Porto striker Samu Aghehowa, per reports, and TEAMtalk understands that they could face competition from Tottenham for his signature.

The Blues are pondering the addition of a new striker despite bringing in Joao Pedro and Liam Delap for around £90m combined over the summer.

Pedro, 24, has shown flashes of brilliance and has notched two goals and three assists in eight Premier League appearances for the Blues, while Delap, 22, has been unavailable since August due to a hamstring injury.

According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Chelsea are big admirers of Aghehowa, and are willing to ‘break the market’ and pay ‘over €100m (£87m, $117m)’ to lure him to Stamford Bridge.

The report suggests that a deal is more likely next summer than in January. Chelsea explored the signing of Aghehowa previously but ultimately decided against a move at the time.

Aghehowa’s rise at Porto since his transfer from Atletico Madrid has been ‘meteoric’, with the Spanish international notching 35 goals in 54 appearances for Portuguese giants so far.

Chelsea are reportedly in the race to sign him, but TEAMtalk can confirm that London rivals Tottenham could compete with them for his signature…

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TEAMtalk transfer insider Dean Jones revealed on September 30 that Tottenham are keeping a close eye on Aghehowa’s situation.

Thomas Frank is open to bringing in a new striker in January, or next summer, to compete with Mathys Tel, Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani.

Spurs’ forward strategy is a growing area of focus around the club, particularly with the possibility of Harry Kane one day returning to north London from Bayern Munich.

While they are very keen on a sensational reunion at some point in the future, they are also looking at other targets, as Kane looks set to stay with Bayern for now.

The search has seen Tottenham look at several strikers under the age of 24, and Aghehowa fits the profile. Scouts from the London club have been in attendance to watch him on multiple occassions.

His progress in Porto has not gone unnoticed, and Spurs – as well as other top clubs around Europe – are keeping tabs on his rise. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will show any concrete interest.

It is also worth noting that while Fichajes claim Chelsea could pay ‘over €100m’ for Aghehowa, other outlets claim that he has a release clause in his contract of €100m – so that may be the maximum his suitors need to stump up for the transfer.

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Meanwhile, Chelsea are reportedly leading the race to sign Aston Villa playmaker Morgan Rogers, who scored a fantastic goal against Tottenham on Sunday.

Liverpool are also keen on the Villa star, though a bid of £80m may be required to lure him from the Midlands side in 2026.

In other news, Chelsea are plotting a move for experienced Al Hilal midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, per reports.