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Tottenham Hotspur may have been boosted in their bid to sign a new striker with Ajax striker Brian Brobbey reported as 'wanting to move' to the north London club on a potential loan deal, according to Dutch journalist Mike Verweij.

Spurs have had rotten luck with injuries in the past few months, notably to their back line with all but Pedro Porro of their starting XI being out for the medium-term with injuries - a factor that sees them languishing in 15th in the Premier League table at the turn of February. Now, with Dominic Solanke thought to be out of action until March, a striker will be paramount to their chances of flying up the league table - and that could see Brobbey on his way to the capital, according to Verweij.

Speaking to Voetbal Primeur, the journalist stated that if Tottenham come in for his services and continue their push to sign the Dutchman, he would 'want to go' and play under Ange Postecoglou, despite their position in the table. Verweij said:

"If a Premier League club like West Ham United or Spurs comes along, he doesn’t really want to go to Everton, then he wants to leave. If Spurs are going to continue, then yes, he wants to go there."

Brobbey burst through the ranks at Ajax, but chose a move to RB Leipzig at the age of 19 - and it didn't work out for him in Germany, scoring no goals in 14 games for the 2009-founded side.

However, a return to Ajax has seen him at his best with 14 goals in 44 appearances back in 2022/23, and 22 goals in just 43 games last season. He's not had the same amount of opportunities this time around, but the star - who was called a 'goal machine' by X (formerly Twitter) account @FTalentScout as a youngster - has shown that he has goals in his locker and Tottenham, with limited options in the transfer market, would welcome his arrival.

Tottenham have only won one of their last 11 games in the top-flight, and although goals haven't been a huge issue all season, a new striker landing at the club will certainly turn the tide in terms of morale.

Tottenham are plotting a move to sign Southampton winger Tyler Dibling in a deal that would see him join in the summer, rather than January, according to insider Paul O Keefe.

Dibling has burst onto the scene this season and despite Southampton's struggles in the Premier League, the youngster has been a shining light. The Saints have a small chance of staying in the top flight this campaign as they sit bottom of the table on just six points, and there's a chance Dibling won't want to be plying his trade in the Championship.

Spurs have focused a large portion of their recruitment on bringing in young talent from around the world, and Dibling certainly fits that profile. Not only is the 18-year-old a player who has vast potential, but he's shown he's able to make an impact in the Premier League already.

According to O Keefe, via The Spurs Express, Tottenham will try and sign Southampton youngster Dibling in a deal that would see him join in the summer transfer window. Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg has claimed that 'half of Europe wants' to sign Dibling, which could make it a competitive race for his signature, especially if Ivan Juric's side are relegated to the Championship.

Spurs have been struggling in the Premier League this season and currently find themselves sitting in 15th place in the table. Results have been disastrous alongside their injury situation, so there's an argument to suggest they could do with a player like Dibling arriving now rather than the summer.

Unfortunately for the north London outfit, the Saints will likely want to keep him while they still have a chance of survival, with Dibling being a key player for Juric. Whether Dibling would be interesting in a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium remains to be seen, especially with a host of clubs showing an interest in securing his signature.

Tottenham Hotspur are ready to trigger Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams' £50 million release clause to try and turn their season around, according to Fichajes.net.

A 2-1 home defeat to Leicester City on Sunday (January 26) was their 13th loss of the Premier League season, and fans made their feelings clear with shouts of 'Levy Out'. Spurs' chairman has come under fire for a lack of transfer activity despite an injury crisis that has taken hold and plunged Ange Postecoglou's future into huge doubt.

Postecoglou was eager to sign a new attacker this month and was keen on Randal Kolo Muani, but Paris Saint-Germain preferred a loan move to Juventus. Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky remains the club's only signing so far this window, arriving from Sparta Prague for £12.5 million.

Tottenham Willing To Pay Nico Williams' Release Clause

Ange Postecoglou Desperately Needs Attacking Reinforcements

Tottenham are sat 15th in the league after 23 games, and this has been the worst Premier League campaign in the club's history. The North Londoners need a major lift, and Levy, who is still backing Postecoglou, is now prepared to pay the £50 million required to sign Williams.

Williams, 22, has starred for Ernesto Valverde's side at San Mames Stadium this season, registering three goals and five assists in 29 games across competitions. He boasts electric pace and trickery that were displayed at last summer's European Championships, where he was one of Spain's standout performers and caught BBC Sport's John Bennett's eye:

"Nico Williams is player of the tournament for me. Absolutely frightening when he’s on full flow."

Barcelona were keen on Williams, who earns a purported £300,000 per week, following Euro 2024 but felt they had enough wingers in their squad, and the young forward was happy to stay with his boyhood club. He has also been on Arsenal's radar, and the Gunners are also prepared to trigger his release clause, which suggests a transfer tug-of-war between the North London rivals could ensue.

Spurs will no doubt be thinking about their current situation regarding a move for the 24-cap Spain international, but they also have the future in mind. Son Heung-min, 32, has come off the boil this season and will eventually need replacing despite the Lilywhites triggering the one-year extension option on the South Korean forward's contract.

All statistics courtesy of SofaScore - correct as of 27/01/2025.

Ange Postecoglou lost yet another Premier League game this season on Sunday afternoon, to leave his Tottenham Hotspur side just eight points clear of the drop zone after a stunning 2-1 home loss to relegation rivals Leicester City. But Spurs writer Alasdair Gold has stated that the club will continue to back the Australian, with the club's injury crisis giving Postecoglou a reprieve in terms of keeping his job in north London.

Spurs sit 15th in the Premier League as we head into February, a scenario that is almost unheard of for a club of their stature - with just seven wins in the top-flight this season. Four straight losses in the league have seen them go toe-to-toe with the likes of Everton and West Ham United - who are both having poor seasons by their own standards - in the bottom half of the table, and that has seen Postecoglou land well under the cosh as he fights for his job in the capital.

Report: Tottenham 'to Stick' With Ange Postecoglou

There have been some severely poor results in recent weeks but with mitigating circumstances

However, despite the poor results, Postecoglou has been offered some leeway. An injury crisis hasn't helped with the clubs' first-choice defence all being ruled out of action, alongside unfit midfielders and suspensions throughout the engine room in midfield, with a seven-game ban handed to Rodrigo Bentancur.

That has seen Tottenham aim to bring in recruitments, though chairman Daniel Levy has largely failed to do so, with only goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky being brought into the club.

And Gold appeared to have a dig at the Spurs owner for failing to give Postecoglou a helping hand in the window - though he didn't stop to give the Aussie at least some partial blame for failing to adapt his tactics. He wrote, for Football London:

"For now at least, football.london understands that Spurs are sticking with Postecoglou amid the injury crisis his squad is engulfed in and will try to sign at least one player for him in the week ahead to ease that, even if that should have happened long ago.

"Postecoglou is not blameless in all of this. He is well aware that results under his leadership have not been anywhere near good enough this season, particularly when he had the full squad available at the start of the campaign and the defending, even now from a makeshift backline, has not been good enough.

"Postecoglou has needed senior help and he hasn't got it. Instead some fingers outside the club are pointing at him for injuries while those same people nod towards how Bournemouth and Andoni Iraola for instance are doing on the south coast with their own large number of injuries."

Tottenham's Home Form Has Been Dreadful

The club have gone over three months without a Premier League win in north London

Tottenham have won just one of their last 11 games in the Premier League, whilst their most recent home win in the top-flight was a 4-1 win over Aston Villa back in early November - a truly incredible statistic having welcomed lowly Leicester and Ipswich Town to north London during that period, both ending in 2-1 defeats.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ange Postecoglou has won 37 of his 76 games in charge of Tottenham Hotspur.

Bournemouth, Chelsea, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United, Arsenal and Everton have also swept Spurs aside in that time - with their only win being over Southampton, who are on track to become one of the worst teams in Premier League history. The next few days will be huge for Tottenham, with the transfer window set to slam shut in a week's time.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 27-01-25.

Chairman Daniel Levy is also facing criticism, but it is often the manager who bears the brunt of such discontent. Postecoglou, appointed following his success at Celtic and his reputation for entertaining football, now finds himself the bookmakers’ favourite to become the next top flight chief to lose his job.

Despite moments of promise, the Greek-Australian tactician's tenure has been marred by mounting challenges that some believe may be beyond his capacity to resolve. The Premier League’s unforgiving nature has exposed weaknesses in Tottenham’s squad, strategy, and overall cohesion. With fans turning on Levy during recent matches, speculation grows over whether the chairman will act to quiet the unrest.

If Postecoglou’s time at Spurs comes to an early end, attention will inevitably shift to potential successors. Here are some of the leading candidates being discussed as possible replacements.

Andoni Iraola

Bournemouth

Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola has impressed this season, but prising him away from the south coast could prove difficult. Sources close to the club suggest the Spaniard could soon be offered a new contract, signalling the Cherries' intent to retain him amid interest from bigger sides.

However, with a talented squad featuring standout performers such as Illia Zabarnyi and Milos Kerkez, it’s understood that Bournemouth accept they cannot fend off all suitors indefinitely.

Kieran McKenna

Ipswich Town

Kieran McKenna’s growing reputation at Ipswich Town has certainly caught Tottenham’s eye with John Barnes previously calling him "sensational". He said:

“The big task now will be making that translate to the Premier League and keeping Ipswich in the league.

“Coming from League One to the Premier League shows how a football club can be run. His challenge now will be keeping them up, because McKenna has largely kept the same players who came from League One.

“But whatever happens, McKenna has been sensational for Ipswich.”

Known for his tactical acumen, he is focused on keeping the Tractor Boys competitive this season and would find it hard to leave midway through their campaign.

Any approach for the former Manchester United first-team coach may require Spurs to wait until the summer, though his connections to the CAA Base agency - which also represents Postecoglou - could smooth the path for future negotiations.

Edin Terzic

Unattached

Edin Terzic’s success at Borussia Dortmund, including guiding them to a Champions League final, has not gone unnoticed. Recently, he was considered for the West Ham United job, and the German tactician is seen as a genuine option for Tottenham, offering the potential for long-term growth.

Mauricio Pochettino

United States

A return for Mauricio Pochettino would undoubtedly excite Tottenham fans, but is very unlikely. He has recently taken charge of the United States men’s national team and while a north London comeback remains a tantalising prospect, his current commitments make it improbable in the near term.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Mauricio Pochettino guided Tottenham Hotspur to 160 wins from his 293 matches at the helm

Thomas Frank

Brentford

Brentford manager Thomas Frank is known for fostering team unity and adaptability - traits that could serve Tottenham well during their current struggles. Frank has previously attracted interest from Manchester United, suggesting he might be open to a step up in terms of club size.

However, whether Tottenham can persuade him to make the relatively short move across London remains to be seen.

Marco Silva

Fulham

Fulham’s Marco Silva has demonstrated his ability to help a team exceed expectations in the Premier League. While Tottenham might view him as an ideal candidate, his contract includes an £8million release clause - an amount our sources believe chairman Levy will be reluctant to pay given his reputation for refusing to spend money when needed.

Ryan Mason

Tottenham Hotspur

This might not seem sexy, but if Postecoglou does depart Tottenham, assistant Ryan Mason is considered a strong candidate to take over in the interim. Mason enjoys respect within the Spurs dressing room and has previously stepped in as caretaker manager.

His familiarity with the squad and tactical insight could make him a stabilising presence during a transitional period. This will become more likely if they have to wait for a top choice.

Gareth Southgate

Unattached

Former England chief Gareth Southgate has been loosely linked to the Tottenham job, though sources suggest he is not currently eager to consider it.

Southgate’s potential availability remains speculative, but his inclusion on the list of candidates highlights Spurs' broad considerations for their next appointment.

Erik ten Hag

Unattached

Although unlikely to inspire confidence among Tottenham supporters, ex-Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag could emerge as a fall-back option if they ditch Postecoglou and everything else goes wrong.

The Dutchman has previously expressed interest in managing Spurs, but his reputation has waned in recent seasons, making him a divisive candidate at best.

As Tottenham’s season teeters on the edge, the decision to stick with Postecoglou or seek a new direction looms large. Levy’s response will shape not only the immediate future of the club, but also its relationship with an increasingly restless fanbase. For now, the search for answers continues, both on and off the pitch.

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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering appointing former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag if they decide to sack Ange Postecoglou, according to Fichajes.

Spurs slumped to another Premier League defeat at home to Leicester City on Sunday and remain 15th in the table, piling even more pressure on the Australian manager.

Winless in his last seven, Postecoglou has been heavily linked with the sack in North London, though no decision has been made as the Lilywhites remain focused on strengthening their squad in the final week of the January transfer window.

If they do opt for a managerial change, Fichajes suggests that a familiar name could return to the Premier League with Spurs.

Tottenham ‘Consider’ Appointing Ten Hag

After a dire run under Postecoglou

According to Fichajes, the defeat against Leicester has prompted the Tottenham board to seriously consider replacements for Postecoglou, who has reportedly been told his job is 'in jeopardy'.

Ten Hag is reportedly among the shortlist of candidates being considered, though the club have yet to decide if a change in the dugout is necessary.

The Dutchman was sacked as United manager in October after a poor start to the season, securing just four wins in 14 matches across all competitions and only three in the Premier League.

The 54-year-old has recently been linked with a return to management and was named as a possible candidate for Borussia Dortmund, who parted ways with Nuri Sahin after just six months.

Tottenham are anticipating a busy end to the January transfer window and are reportedly ‘working privately’ on signing a new forward after injuries to Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson further depleted their frontline.

Spurs have yet to sign any outfield players this month, having only brought in promising goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague.

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Tottenham Hotspur suffered another defeat at the weekend, and Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the future of Ange Postecoglou, suggesting that there has been no decision on his future, writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter.

Spurs currently find themselves sitting in 15th place in the Premier League table after they lost at home to struggling Leicester City on Sunday. The north London outfit have won just one league game since 23rd November, meaning the pressure must be mounting on Postecoglou.

The Australian manager has been forced to deal with a monumental number of injury troubles which have undoubtedly had a negative impact on their performances. Despite the lack of players available, the results have been unacceptable, but there's an argument to suggest Spurs need new additions in the January transfer window.

Tottenham Yet to Make Postecoglou Decision

It's a situation under control

Writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, Romano has suggested that at the moment, there has been no decision to sack Postecoglou. The reliable reporter claims that it's a situation that is under control, with Spurs willing to back him with new signings before the end of the January window...

"At the moment there's no decision to sack Postecoglou. It remains a situation under control with the club willing to back him with signings in the final days, let's see if they're able to make it happen."

Against Leicester, Postecoglou brought on Mikey Moore, Sergio Reguillon, and Will Lankshear, which shows the lack of options he has at his disposal at the moment. Brennan Johnson, James Maddison, Wilson Odobert, Cristian Romero, Dominic Solanke, Djed Spence, Destiny Udogie, Micky van de Ven, Guglielmo Vicario, and Timo Werner were all unavailable to face the Foxes on Sunday.

The January transfer deadline is fast approaching, and so far Spurs have only brought in a new goalkeeper. The north London club have a tricky run of fixtures coming up, playing in four different competitions across their next four games.

Tottenham are still involved in every competition possible, meaning their fixture schedule remains hectic. Their current squad and lack of players are clearly struggling to cope with the demands, and new signings would certainly help their situation.

It could be a crucial few weeks for Postecoglou, as if Daniel Levy backs him with new additions but the poor results continue, then the Australian manager could be under severe pressure at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Tottenham are reportedly eyeing a move for Feyenoord defender David Hancko, though Chelsea are also showing an interest in acquiring the £42 million player, according to CaughtOffside.

The 27-year-old has established himself as a key figure in the Feyenoord defense, aiding the club's challenge for Champions League qualification from the Eredivise. Clubs in multiple top leagues are now keeping a close eye on his availability, and while his employers are firm in their stance that the player will not be sold this January, they may be unable to prevent his departure in the summer.

Tottenham Interested in Signing Feyenoord Ace Hancko

The Dutch outfit are keen to retain the player until the summer

As per CaughtOffside, Tottenham have made an inquiry about Hancko’s potential availability, as they look to bolster their defensive ranks. While a January transfer is deemed unlikely, the door for a move could be open in the summer, although competition for his signature is expected to intensify by then.

Chelsea are named as potential suitors in England to rival Spurs in the pursuit to land Hancko, who has been described as "world-class", while Juventus and Atletico Madrid are said to be keeping tabs on the Slovakian as well. It is thought that a fee in the region of €50 million (£42 million) could be sufficient to persuade Feyenoord into a sale.

Ange Postecoglou has seemingly struggled to cope with the waves of injuries to his depleted squad. Having seen the likes of Micky Van de Ven and Cristian Romero both sidelined for portions of the season, the Greek-Australian custodian has resorted to playing Archie Gray and Djed Spence in makeshift centre-back roles to cover. It is evident that a reinforcement to the defensive depth is paramount for the North Londoners.

CaughtOffside notes that, despite interest from the Premier League, a move to Juventus remains most likely at this stage for Hancko, though the race is still wide open for either of the London outfits to make a move.

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Tottenham are reportedly eyeing a move for Rangers striker Hamza Igamane, with the North London club stepping up their interest in the 22-year-old ahead of the final week of the transfer window, according to TBR Football.

Spurs have been in the market for a new attacker, following an injury crisis that has seen the likes of Wilson Odobert and Richarlison miss significant portions of the season. Now learning that Dominic Solanke will be sidelined for six weeks due to a knee injury, a signing in this regard is a much higher priority.

Tottenham Interested in Rangers Star Igamane

The Moroccan has impressed this term for the Gers

Via TBR Football, journalist Graeme Bailey revealed that Tottenham have "started work" on a deal for Igamane to bolster their forward options before the January transfer window slams shut. The 22-year-old is not short for suitors in the English top-flight though, as Aston Villa, Brighton, Brentford, Everton, Newcastle and Fulham have all registered an interest in the player as well.

With 13 goals in 26 appearances across all competitions, Igamane, who has been described as a "phenomenon", has enjoyed a strong season thus far. Having scored four in the Europa League, he ranks joint-second in the race for the competition's Golden Boot, higher than the likes of Solanke and Heung-min Son. The Moroccan only arrived at the Ibrox last summer as part of a £1.5 million deal, but his employers could be set to net a tidy profit with a sale in 2025.

Meanwhile, Tottenham's dismal 2024/25 campaign sees them languishing in 15th in the table, just eight points above a dreaded relegation spot. Ange Postecoglou has fallen under fire as a result, and the higher-ups have only been able to bring in £12.5 million goalkeeper, Antonin Kinsky, to support the Greek-Australian custodian. Nonetheless, they remain in the market for new business in the final days of the window.

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New York Red Bulls are interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur loanee Timo Werner for the new MLS season, according to Foot Mercato.

Werner is currently at Tottenham on a loan deal with an option to buy from RB Leipzig, who are also part of Red Bull's stable of clubs, and has struggled to nail down a regular starting place this season under Ange Postecoglou.

For a move across the Atlantic to come to fruition, Leipzig and Spurs would first have to agree on the termination of Werner's loan contract in north London, and considering the current injury problems in the squad it remains to be seen how likely that is.

A Red Bull Return for Werner

And a new adventure in Major League Soccer

Werner has not enjoyed a successful spell at Tottenham, managing just three goals in his 40 appearances for the club since arriving on loan in January last year.

Tottenham are short of options in attack, with Werner among the absentees that, most notably, includes Dominic Solanke. Werner's poor rate of production, coupled with his absence through injury, could mean Spurs are open to freeing up space in their squad for a new addition.

Ange Postecoglou's men have actively been pursuing attacking reinforcements of late, with Randal Kolo Muani considered a major target before his loan switch to Juventus, leading Spurs to switch their attentions to Lille forward Jonathan David. Other targets have included Southampton's Tyler Dibling and Ajax striker Brian Brobbey.

Werner, who currently earns £200,000-per-week including bonuses, himself appears open to a departure from Spurs, with Foot Mercato reporting that he is "in talks" with the MLS side over a potential move.

His contract at Leipzig has just 18 months left to run and the Red Bulls will hope, therefore, to acquire the 28-year-old German for a relatively modest fee.

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