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Tottenham are set to be handed a huge injury boost as the club return to Premier League action against Manchester United.

Spurs' hopes of ending their 17-year trophy hoodoo suffered a double blow last week following two cup exits in the space of four days.

Ange Postecoglou's side were dumped out of the FA Cup by Aston Villa on Sunday following a 2-1 defeat - their sixth loss of 2025 from 11 matches.

That ensured the north Londoners have no chance of reaching Wembley this season, having bowed out of the Carabao Cup semi-finals toLiverpool days prior.

Tottenham's incredible injury crisis has compounded the club's misery, but light is thought to be at the end of the tunnel.

A rare highlight from the season was the reverse fixture at the end of September, where Spurs ran out 3-0 winners at Old Trafford.

Another victory this weekend would at least see Postecoglou's men leapfrog the Red Devils in the bottom half of the table.

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Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario has been out injured since fracturing his ankle in the 4-0 win against Manchester City on November 23.

In the 12 Premier League matches Vicario has missed, Spurs have lost on eight occasions - conceding 24 goals - resulting in them slipping down into 14th spot.

Czech Antonin Kinsky has been deputising in his absence following his arrival in a £12.5million deal at the start of last month.

However, following a clean sheet on his debut, the 21-year-old has started to struggle, with high-profile errors in both cup exits.

Vicario, Destiny Udogie, and James Maddison are all thought to be pushing to be in contention for the visit of Ruben Amorim's team.

Udogie's return could see Djed Spence revert to the right to give Pedro Porro a rare breather, with the Spaniard having tacked up over 2900 minutes already across all competitions.

Brennan Johnson, Timo Werner and Wilson Odobert are also pushing to rejoin training, but the latter pair are not expected to start here.

Dominic Solanke is not thought to be far behind with his recovery from a knee injury but will be absent alongside Richarlison.

Captain Son Heung-min is likely to lead the line, with Bayern Munich loanee Mathys Tel also making his league debut for the club.

Archie Gray may still be required in an unorthodox centre-back role alongside new signing Kevin Danso, with Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven not rushed back into action and Radu Dragusin a long-term absentee.

Tottenham are unbeaten in their last four Premier League games against Man Utd (W2 D2) and are looking to complete the league double over the Red Devils for the first time since 1989-90.

Manchester United have conceded at least twice in each of their last four Premier League games against Spurs – the last side they conceded multiple goals against in 5+ consecutive league games was Arsenal (5 between 1975 and 1978).

Tottenham have already beaten Manchester United twice in all competitions this season, 3-0 in the Premier League and 4-3 in the League Cup quarter-final. Not since 1989-90 have Spurs beaten Man Utd three times in a single campaign, while the last side overall to defeat the Red Devils three times in a season were Chelsea in 2012-13.

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The visitors' injury woes have cleared up in recent weeks but their inconsistent performances have left Amorim scratching his head.

Patrick Dorgu made his debut in the 2-1 FA Cup comeback win over Leicester and is expected to be handed his Premier League bow.

Luke Shaw recently suffered a fresh setback in training, with the other player deputising on the left under Amorim, Lisandro Martinez, facing an extended period out of action due to a serious knee injury.

Neither Mason Mount nor Jonny Evans are expected back, with Friday's matchwinner Harry Maguire starting again at the back.

Alejandro Garnacho's lively cameo as a substitute in that game will likely be enough for him to take up one of the No.10 positions.

Amad Diallo will claim the other vacant role behind Joshua Zirkzee following Ramus Hojlund's continued struggles in attack.

After their 2-0 win over Brentford, Tottenham are looking to win back-to-back Premier League games for just the second time this season, previously doing so in September – when their two wins were over Brentford and then Manchester United.

Tottenham are winless in their last seven Premier League home games (D2 L5), their longest such run in the competition since going eight without a win from March to October 2008. Their five defeats in these last seven games are more than they suffered in their previous 17 at home in the league (W13 D0 L4).

Since Ruben Amorim took charge in November, only five sides have picked up fewer points in the Premier League than Manchester United (14). Amorim is only the fourth manager to lose 7+ of his first 13 top-flight games in charge of the Red Devils, along with AH Albut (7), John Chapman (10), and Jimmy Murphy (7).

Tottenham vs Man United: How to follow

This Premier League game is set to take place on Sunday, February 16.

Kick-off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is scheduled for 4:30pm.

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Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is unbeaten in all three of his Premier League games against Manchester United – only three managers have ever remained unbeaten in each of their first four against the Red Devils (Ruud Gullit, Nuno Espírito Santo and Unai Emery).

After his assist for Pape Sarr’s goal against Brentford, Son Heung-min became Tottenham’s outright leading assister in the Premier League (69), overtaking Darren Anderton (68). Son has seven assists in the competition this season, only recording more in a single campaign in 2019-20 (10), 2020-21 (10), and 2023-24 (10).

No player has scored more goals (6) or provided more assists (6) for Manchester United in the Premier League this season than Amad Diallo. However, the Ivorian hasn’t scored or assisted in any of his last three league games, only attempting two shots over this time while creating 10 chances without any leading to a goal.

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Jamie O'Hara believes Postecoglou's time at Spurs has run its course.

"It's time to go now, Ange is out of his depth. [Unai] Emery is on a different planet compared to him and his players bopped us off the park. Should have been five, we're like reserve team playing in academy games that don't matter, it's crazy," O'Hara wrote on X.

Meanwhile, Postecoglou has declared an agenda against him following the reaction to the club's FA Cup exit.

Pressed on whether he would get given time to turn things around, Postecoglou remarked: "I'm not talking about me.

"People can judge me, they can say I've done a bad job, I'm not up to it or whatever, that's fine.

"What I'm saying is you can't be critical of players and players' performance during this time.

"If you do, then do that with everyone else when they've got nine or ten or 11 players out - none of them have - and for every game.

"I'm not just saying we had to do it today. We've been doing this since the middle of November.

"You can't judge the performance of these players or critique them on what they've done. All they've done is give all they can and that's all you can ask for.

"My responsibility at this club is this group of players and team to get them to play in the manner I want them to that will bring us success.

"Whether people think I can do that or not is for others to judge but there's got to be a better appreciation for what a very small group of players have been doing for the last two and a half months.

"It can't be that people think that is an excuse. That's just not anywhere near close to objective analysis. That's just agenda-driven stuff.

"If it's to get rid of me that's fine, good on you, go for it a million times.

"But in terms of this group of players, what they've given over the last two and a half months has been outstanding.

"It's a credit to them, I can't speak highly enough of them."

Darren Bent insists he would take ex-Tottenham striker Harry Kane at Arsenal in a heartbeat.

England captain Kane has starred for Bayern Munich since signing for an initial fee of £83million in 2023, scoring 72 goals in 73 matches.

The 31-year-old's success comes after he spent nearly 20 years at Spurs, during which time he netted 213 Premier League goals and became the club's all-time leading goalscorer.

It is the second-highest tally in the league's history behind leader Alan Shearer's 260, but Kane may still have a chance at beating him.

Recent reports say he has a release clause at Bayern worth £67m that could have been activated during the January transfer window.

Kane remained coy when asked about the release clause last week, insisting he did not want to comment on it.

A Premier League return may therefore be a possibility - and Arsenal are currently struggling for options up front.

The Gunners controversially opted not to sign a striker in January and could pay the price - with fears over a suspected hamstring injury for Kai Havertz.

Mikel Arteta will surely look to bolster his attacking options in the summer - and ex-England striker Bent, who played for Tottenham but supports Arsenal, insists Kane to the Emirates would be a no-brainer if the option arose.

When asked on talkSPORT Drive if he would take Kane at the club, Bent immediately said: "I'd take him."

Co-host Andy Goldstein then insisted it would never happen and argued it would be a bigger deal than Campbell's deeply-controversial north London allegiance switch in 2001.

However, Bent offered an explanation as to why a Kane switch to the Gunners amid his Spurs past wouldn't be as big of a bombshell.

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"This is why I think the Sol one's bigger, right. Harry Kane, record goalscorer, one of Spurs' greatest ever players, partially with [Jimmy] Greaves, I understand that," Bent said.

"One of their best ever players, although some Spurs fans would say he's not... I think he's one of their best ever.

"England captain, his stats, 213 Premier League goals, I understand that, but there's been Bayern in between.

"Listen, Sol Campbell at the time was one of the best centre-halves in the country. He came out on national TV and said, 'I'm not leaving', and then went to Arsenal, their rivals, for nothing.

"Harry Kane never once came out and said, 'I'm not going anywhere, I'm staying', but Bayern paid €100m for him."

Goldstein interjected: "There's no way Harry Kane will end up at Arsenal in a billion years."

Bent responded: "No, I don't think he will either. But my point is I don't think that would be bigger than Sol Campbell."

Bent was then asked if there would be any Arsenal fans who wouldn't take him, but he said: "No, that guy guarantees you goals."

He added: "His goal return, the year before he left to go to Bayern, he scored 32 in all competitions.

"Before that, it was 27, 33, 24, 24, 41, 35, 28, do you know what I mean? I'm telling you now, he would never go to Arsenal in a million years.

"But if you're asking me if I'd take him, 100 per cent."

Richarlison's Tottenham woes have gone from bad to worse and all signs point towards a summer transfer to Saudi Arabia.

That's the view of his ex-Watford teammate Troy Deeney, who has stated that 'something's gone wrong' for the 27-year-old in north London.

The Brazilian joined Spurs from Everton in a deal rising to £60million in 2022 having scored 53 goals in 152 games for the Toffees.

But he has never got going at Tottenham, with the striker boasting almost as many injuries [ten] as he has Premier League goals [14].

Having already missed 27 matches this term due to numerous setbacks, Richarlison looks set for another spell on the sidelines after picking up a calf issue in Wednesday's 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.

Boss Ange Postecoglou declared after the brutal loss that the player was left 'emotional' over his latest injury, admitting that it 'didn't look too good'.

His continued struggles has led to uncertainty over his long-term future at Spurs ahead of a potential exit in the next transfer window.

Assessing Richarlison's time at Tottenham so far, Deeney, who played alongside him at Vicarage Road in the 2017/18 season, told talkSPORT.com: "I feel sorry for him.

"There's something clearly going wrong. He can't seem to stay fit.

"He started the game [vs Liverpool] OK, and then ran into the channel and his calf just popped instantly.

"It's a shame, like I say, something's gone wrong there [at Spurs].

"Because at Watford he played 18 [12] months in a row, at Everton he played more or less every game - he was a leader for them.

"He then goes to Spurs and he just can't seem to stay fit and I don't really know what the answer is."

And when pressed whether the player should depart north London to recapture his form, Deeney insisted there's only one place Richarlison can go.

He remarked: "I think he is going to have to leave, because where does he go?

"It's sad to say, but if you haven't done it at Spurs, he's probably going to end up going Saudi, somewhere like that.

"[He can] make a few quid for himself, but he needs to stay fit and available.

"It's a shame because he's a good player, he's a very good boy and a nice lad."

Richarlison was heavily linked with a switch to Saudi Arabia last year, but snubbed a move despite the riches on offer, declaring: "The money is big, but my dreams are bigger.”

It's been a difficult 2025 for Tottenham so far having lost five times already, with their trophy drought threatening to enter an 18th year.

And things don't get any easier for Spurs on Sunday as they face Aston Villa away in the FA Cup fourth round.

Some Spurs fans are calling for the axing of Postecoglou, and Deeney has acknowledged that the Australian will be on thin ice should they be defeated in the Midlands.

He stated: "I don't think he will get sacked after that game. If they lose to Manchester United [February 16], I think he's in all sorts of pressure.

"Because at the start of this week they were in three competitions and looking to get players back to finish the season strong and finish in the top ten.

"I think if he loses the semi-final [vs Liverpool], loses in the FA Cup and then loses to Man United, they could be like 16th [in table], they could be in the bottom four.

"I just think they're going to have to really step it up, and would you trust the manager if you're the owner at that point?

"I don't think it's the right decision [to sack Postecoglou], I think it's more on the players to step up now and a lot needs to be looked at at Tottenham as an organisation."

Randal Kolo Muani has made a record-breaking impact for Juventus following his January move.

The forward signed a loan deal until the end of the season with the Italian giants from Paris Saint-Germain.

Kolo Muani played just 453 minutes of football and made only two starts in Ligue 1 for PSG during the first half of the 2024/25 season.

Despite boss Luis Enrique remaining coy over the Frenchman's future, he became a transfer target during the winter window.

Premier League giants Manchester United and Tottenham had been linked with a loan deal before Juventus signed the 26-year-old.

And despite him being at the club for less than a month, Kolo Muani has already showcased his quality in Serie A.

He scored two goals in Juventus' 2-1 win over Como on Friday night to take his tally to five in just three appearances.

As a result, Kolo Muani is the first player to score this many goals in three Serie A outings since its format changed in the 1994/95 season.

The forward scored on his Juventus debut in a 2-1 defeat to Napoli before netting on two occasions against Empoli and then Como.

What makes this even more impressive is that Kolo Muani has enjoyed a stronger start in Serie A than Cristiano Ronaldo did.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner signed for Juventus in 2018 after a legendary nine-year stay at Real Madrid.

Ronaldo scored an incredible 101 goals in 134 appearances for them but failed to net in his opening three matches in Serie A.

His first goal came in his fourth outing in the Italian top flight, with his end of season league total sitting at 28.

Although Kolo Muani has found more success in Serie A, Ronaldo continues to be one of the best footballers on the planet.

The now 40-year-old also scored on Friday night as Al Nassr beat Al Feiha 3-0 in the Saudi Pro League.

Ronaldo is on 24 goals in 26 appearances for the season as he looks to add to his illustrious and extensive trophy collection.

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur will battle it out for a place in the final of the EFL Cup.

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Pragmatism is not a word mentioned in conjunction with Ange Postecoglou too often, but his team turned in an uncharacteristically controlled, measured and organised performance against Liverpool last month.

To be clear, Liverpool still created chances in the first leg of this EFL Cup semi-final and Lucas Bergvall’s late winner was controversial. But Tottenham Hotspur were miles better than they had been in a 6-3 home defeat by the same opponents a few weeks earlier.

The question now is whether a one-goal lead is enough. Liverpool will have home advantage in the return fixture on Thursday. Arne Slot’s side have only lost once at Anfield in all competitions in 2024/25.

The tie is very much alive, though, and that is more than many people expected ahead of the first leg.

A lot hinges on this match for Postecoglou. Despite a 2-0 victory over Brentford on Sunday, Spurs are having a dismal campaign in the Premier League.

A 10-point lead over the bottom three means Tottenham will not be relegated, but the fact they are way down in 14th place after 24 games is a damning indictment of everyone at the club.

Of course, injuries have played their part and Spurs have been hit harder than most. Yet that does not excuse some of the defeats they have suffered over the last few months, while Postecoglou’s unwillingness to offer his weakened defence additional protection has not reflected well on him.

However, the Australian is probably safe in his job for as long as silverware remains a possibility. Without a trophy since 2008, Tottenham are desperate to get their hands on a tangible prize between now and May.

An FA Cup fourth-round clash with Aston Villa this weekend will be tough, while there are some strong sides remaining in the Europa League. Already through to the semis, the EFL Cup represents Tottenham’s best chance of success this season.

“I'll correct myself - I don't usually win things, I always win things in my second year. Nothing's changed,” a defiant Postecoglou said in September.

Tottenham can take a step closer to realising that objective on Thursday. Alternatively, they could see their dreams of EFL Cup glory extinguished.

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Can Tottenham protect or extend their 1-0 lead from the first leg of this semi-final?

Liverpool to win and under 4.5 goals

Unless you support them, Tottenham have been fantastic to watch this season. Their 24 Premier League games have produced 85 goals, an average of 3.5 every 90 minutes.

Liverpool fans will fondly remember that 6-3 triumph at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in December, but Thursday’s game will probably feature fewer goals.

With Micky van de Ven available from the start, Spurs’ backline will be in better shape. Antonin Kinsky is now keeping goal instead of Fraser Forster.

That is unlikely to be enough to keep the likes of Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz at bay, however. Liverpool are relentless and it is hard to see them failing to win this second leg.

This game will not necessarily be low-scoring, but we do envisage a maximum of four goals at Anfield.

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Liverpool to be ahead after 30 minutes

Slot has made Liverpool more controlled than they were under Jurgen Klopp, but he has astutely retained the best elements of his predecessor’s magnificent work.

Namely, Slot is happy to let Liverpool off the leash when the situation requires it. He will not want to encourage a completely end-to-end encounter on Thursday, but if this becomes a straight shoot-out between the two sides Liverpool will come out on top.

This Tottenham team is not built to withstand heavy pressure and the Reds will aim to exploit that early on.

Slot will encourage his team to come flying out of the blocks under the floodlights at Anfield, pushing Spurs’ backs to the wall immediately.

Liverpool will be keen to wipe out the one-goal deficit as quickly as possible, preferably after half an hour.

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Cody Gakpo to score any time

Whereas Klopp usually fielded Gakpo through the middle last term, Slot prefers to deploy him from the left.

The Netherlands international looks more comfortable in that role and he has emerged as a regular starter over the last few months.

Gakpo has been particularly prolific at Anfield this season. He has scored 15 goals in all competitions, 12 of which have come in front of Liverpool’s supporters.

Another could follow against Tottenham. Postecoglou’s charges may have kept a clean sheet against Brentford on Sunday, but they are about to face a formidable frontline.

Gakpo is well placed to make his mark in the second leg of this EFL Cup semi-final.

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Harry Kane has a release clause in his Bayern Munich contract, which has dropped significantly in recent days.

The England captain joined Bayern from Tottenham in a staggering £100million transfer in 2023.

While he has yet to lift a trophy with the Bavarian giants, his performance has been nothing short of impressive, scoring 70 goals in 72 games.

Yet, clubs have the power to activate a release clause in his Bayern contract if they desire, according to Sport Bild, hinting that a return to the Premier League could be a possibility.

Kane was available for £67m in the January transfer window, but that clause will now be reduced to £54m next winter.

However, there’s no indication the 31-year-old wishes to leave Bayern. He has forged a life in Munich and is fervently hoping to end his trophy drought this season.

Bayern currently stand at the top of the Bundesliga table, six points clear of Bayer Leverkusen, preparing to face Celtic for a spot in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Kane remains under contract with Bayern until 2027, but club executives are eyeing potential long-term successors, with Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres reportedly on their radar.

The striker still has Tottenham close to his heart and played a role in Mathys Tel's move to north London on deadline day.

"He told me it's a big club with a lot of very good people.

"The pitch is very nice and the training centre is very good, and if you go there you can enjoy it. Everything was positive."

Tel signed on a loan deal with Tottenham despite initially turning them down after chairman Daniel Levy flew to Germany to persuade him to join.

In Germany, Kane celebrated a personal milestone in his 50th Bundesliga appearance for Bayern as they triumphed over the struggling Holstein Kiel 4-3.

Kane's impressive double in the game means he has outscored former Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland in goals during their first 50 Bundesliga games.

Kane's remarkable 55 goals in 50 league games aren’t the only Bundesliga records he’s shattered this season.

He became the quickest player to reach 50 goal involvements in September, coincidentally against Holstein Kiel.

Kane had already etched his name in Bundesliga history by scoring 36 times in 32 games last season, marking the most goals in a debut campaign.

His time at Tottenham was filled with record-breaking performances, and with this kind of exceptional form, Kane could be a tremendous asset to any Premier League club if he chooses to make a return.

Rising through the club's academy, Kane blossomed into one of the Premier League's most prolific strikers, smashing records and becoming Tottenham's all-time leading goalscorer, surpassing the legendary Jimmy Greaves.

He led Tottenham’s ascent to regular Champions League contention, highlighted by a memorable run to the 2019 final.

Yet, despite personal accolades and team progress, the major trophies eluded him during his time at Spurs.

This need for silverware ultimately prompted his departure.

Kane has been in exhilarating form recently for Bayern, netting four goals in his last three matches, and will be hoping to extend that streak on Friday against Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga.

Tottenham Hotspur beat their north London rivals to the signing Mason Melia for a League of Ireland record transfer fee.

Melia has left St Patrick’s Athletic for a reported initial fee of £1.6m and signed a deal that will see him move in January 2026 on a five-year contract.

The unusual timing of the move is due to Brexit-related regulations.

Melia was previously on trial at Manchester City and reportedly had interest from Arsenal.

Chelsea, Everton, Celtic and Bayer Leverkusen were also linked.

Spurs also bolstered their youth ranks with Luca Furnell-Gill from Liverpool, Daniel Batty from Manchester City, and Reiss Russell-Denney from Chelsea, all joining this window.

Prior to this move the record stood at £500,000 when Celtic bought Liam Scales from Shamrock Rovers in 2021.

The 17-year-old made his senior debut for St Patrick’s Athletic in May 2023 and later became the youngest scorer in league history aged 15.

The centre forward has appeared 54 times for the Irish club with 10 goals and three assists to his name.

He was a regular in the squad last season as St Pats progressed to the Europa Conference League qualifying rounds.

“Mason is a terrific talent with an exceptional attitude and a real appetite for hard work,” Kenny told the club's website,” said St Pat’s manager Stephen Kenny.

“He has had a dramatic impact for one so young, his performances in our Conference League games playing as a central striker against high calibre opposition were of real quality.

“Mason has repeated those performances at international level for Ireland and has a bright future ahead for his country.”

Melia has been a regular in the youth age groups for the Republic of Ireland, representing them at the 2023 European Under-17 Championship finals. He earned his first call-up to the Republic of Ireland Under-21s squad in October, 2024.

Melia embodies what it means to be a modern day striker. Being able to drop deep and link up with teammates or drive with confidence at the opposition.

Speaking about Melia, St Pat’s sporting director Ger O’Brien said: “When we recruited Mason in 2022 we knew we had signed an incredible talent. We had watched his development with St Joseph's Boys and Bray Wanderers for a number of years.

“He has been fantastic during his three years at the club, and we're delighted for Mason that he'll be making the move to the Premier League early next year.

“Mason has really developed, technically, physically and mentally and I'd like to thank all of the coaches who have worked with him in our Academy and also with the First Team over the last three years.

“There has been a lot of interest in Mason from the UK and Europe over the last number of years and our Chairman has been negotiating this deal for a number of months, it's a record transfer fee for a League of Ireland player and something the club is proud of.”

In regards to the senior team, 19-year-old striker Mathys Tel joined on loan from Bayern Munich to bolster Ange Postecoglou’s injury ridden side alongside goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.

Harry Kane has outlined what Bayern Munich teammate Mathys Tel needs from his next club amid continued Premier League interest.

The England captain's former side Tottenham were among the teams interested in a move for Tel before Monday's deadline.

They had been working overtime to persuade the 19-year-old to join them amid competition from rivals Arsenal and Manchester United.

However, talkSPORT revealed earlier this week that Tel had rejected the opportunity to sign for Ange Postecoglou's outfit.

Kane, who had already talked up the France Under-21 international to Jamie Redknapp, has now sent a message to the player directly.

The Three Lions skipper urged Tel to carefully consider his options if he is to leave the Allianz Arena before the winter window shuts.

Speaking to reporters after Saturday's 4-3 win over Holstein Kiel, Kane said: "Mathys is a great young player.

"I've worked with him for 18 months. He has a lot of potential, works and trains hard. He can still improve, but he has the right mindset.

"My advice is wherever he goes, he should make sure he gets game time and experience."

Tel, who has featured in just eight Bundesliga games so far this season, was left out of Bayern's squad for their latest victory.

His departure hasn't been accepted as a foregone conclusion, though, with sporting director Christoph Freund admitting that the teenager could remain in Bavaria.

"There has been a lot going on with the boy in the last few days – he is only 19 years old," Freund told Sky Sports Germany.

"Yesterday we decided together with him that his head is full and that it therefore makes no sense for him to be in the squad today. But that doesn’t mean anything.

"It’s quite possible that he’ll still be a Bayern Munich player on Tuesday.

"He’s undecided. There’s been a lot going on with him in the last few days and he should now take his time to think things through."

With Kane leading the line at Bayern, Tel has struggled to impose himself in Vincent Kompany's pecking order.

He scored ten goals and assisted six times last season but has failed to open his account this campaign.

Tel has only played 458 minutes this campaign and is yet to play more than 65 minutes in a game.

Tottenham meanwhile are scrambling to sign a new forward following Tel's rejection, having also missed out to Juventus on PSG's Randal Kolo Muani.

As reported by finance expert Stefan Borson on talkSPORT, Spurs could splash £180m and still not break financial regulations.

Leyton Orient head coach Richie Wellens has admitted his regret following a comment about Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou.

The O's boss had seen his team lose 1-0 to fellow League One play-off hopefuls Stockport County.

And after the match he had been asked if injuries had played a part in the defeat, with Sean Clare and Omar Beckles absent.

He responded: "I'm not Ange Postecoglou who will keep using it as an excuse."

The clip soon went viral with Tottenham fans furious at the lack of respect shown by the Orient boss.

Spurs currently have two players out on loan with the O's with Josh Keeley starring in goal and Jamie Donley who has been key in their recent form with five goals and six assists.

Some supporters immediately demanded those players should be recalled due to the commnets.

"Unprofessional to a high degree imo," said one.

While another added: "Recall our players back."

And a third said: "And we should cut all ties with them for the foreseeable future."

The two clubs have had good relations for many years with several loans taking place, including one for Harry Kane in 2011, which helped kick-start his incredible career.

The clubs also kept strong ties after the death of ex-Leyton Orient manager and Tottenham League Cup winner Justin Edinburgh.

And currently Tottenham Women play the majority of their home games at Brisbane Road too.

Quickly Wellens returned with an swift and unerring apology.

“After today’s game, I was asked about the injuries within our squad and, without thinking, I made a stupid comment about Tottenham Hotspur," he said on Orient's official website.

“That comment was brought to my attention later in the evening and having watched my interview back I am deeply embarrassed and regret what I said.

“At Leyton Orient, we have a strong relationship with Tottenham Hotspur and it was never my intention to say anything that would jeopardise that. Their manager, Ange Postecoglou, is a world-class coach and I want to apologise for my comments and wish Spurs all the very best for the second half of the season.”

After the 1-0 loss, Orient now sit sixth in the League One table.

They have 44 points, 15 points off second place Wycombe Wanderers, as they occupy the final play-off place.

Championship club Burnley are close to signing winger Marcus Edwards from Sporting Lisbon, talkSPORT understands.

Edwards is set to join the Clarets on loan until the end of the 2024/25 season with an obligation to buy for around £8million if they are promoted to the Premier League.

Talks are at an advanced stage ahead of the transfer deadline at 11pm on Monday night.

And it is understood that Edwards is flying over to Burnley having been given permission by Sporting to undergo a medical.

The stunning move would see Burnley boss Scott Parker reunited with Tottenham academy graduate Edwards after their paths crossed at Spurs.

The 26-year-old Sporting winger spent 13 years at Tottenham but never made a Premier League appearance.

Edwards joined Tottenham's academy at the age of eight and signed his first professional contract with the north London club in 2016.

He only went onto make one appearance for Tottenham's senior team before moving to Portugal for around £6m.

Parker played at Tottenham for two years from 2011 until 2013, during which time Edwards was still part of the academy.

It has been claimed their pre-existing relationship was a significant factor in persuading Edwards to joining Burnley.

Edwards is now a player with Champions League pedigree and has previously been linked with Premier League clubs such as Everton.

Edwards has represented England at every level from Under-16 to Under-20s.

In 120 games for Sporting, he has scored 24 goals and assisted 26 times.

He played for two years under Ruben Amorim, impressing in Europe and winning the Primeira Liga title in the 2023/24 season, before the manager took over at Manchester United.

However, since Amorim was replaced by Rui Borges, Edwards has fallen down the pecking order in Lisbon.

Questions have been asked of the player's commitment and Borges recently left him out of the Champions League squad to face Bologna with little explanation.

If Edwards joins Burnley permanently, is understood Tottenham would be entitled to a sell-on clause as part of the deal which saw Edwards sold to Sporting in 2019.

In January 2023, Sporting acquired a further 15 per cent of Edwards' economic rights from Tottenham when Pedro Porro was initially loaned and then bought by the north London side.

Edwards is now thought to be valued at around £7million.

Burnley are currently third in the Championship, one point off the automatic promotion places and three points off top, having conceded only nine goals in 29 matches this season.