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Tottenham Hotspur could be in the market to sign wantaway AC Milan forward Noah Okafor, according to reports - with the Swiss international having seen a deal taking him to RB Leipzig collapse earlier this week. The speedy attacker hasn't quite managed to nail down a starting space in Lombardy, and as a result, Ange Postecoglou may see him as a perfect addition.

Tottenham have had a poor season by their own standards, currently sitting 15th in the Premier League - and even a win over relegation-threatened Everton on Sunday will see them move to a high of 12th in the table. Postecoglou could be looking for additions as a result and Okafor is reportedly in his sights.

Report: Okafor 'Put Forward' to Tottenham Ahead of Potential Deal

Okafor is on the fringes at AC Milan and could still move on

The report from TBR Football states that Tottenham have planned for the rest of the January transfer window, and having already signed goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague, they could go again in the coming weeks.

That could see them move for a forward on loan after missing out on Randal Kolo Muani to Juventus, and a name that has been linked is the 'magnificent' Okafor, who is set for a move away from Milan after a lack of game time at the San Siro.

Okafor came close to a move to RB Leipzig, flying out to Germany to complete a deal in recent days, but Leipzig pulled out of a deal after results in Okafor's medical reportedly proved that he would not be available to help out immediately for the Bundesliga side.

With the Switzerland international clearly open to moving away from Milan, that may well open the door for Postecoglou to make a move for his services and as a backup option for Dominic Solanke, he could be vital to the Aussie's transfer plans in the coming weeks.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Noah Okafor scored six goals in 28 Serie A games last season.

Okafor mastered his craft at RB Salzburg, scoring 34 goals in 110 games for the Austrian club as he won four consecutive Bundesliga titles, and with 24 caps for Switzerland to his name, he's a star on the rise even at the age of 24 - but a lack of game time in Milan means that he may have to revitalise his career elsewhere.

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Noise around a potential Tottenham Hotspur move to sign Lille striker Jonathan David in January is quiet, Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth has told GIVEMESPORT.

Spurs sit 14th in the Premier League after 21 games, having won just seven of them in a season that has been derailed by injuries. Ange Postecoglou has guided his team to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, however, with there being a chance for him to end Spurs’ 17-year major trophy drought, given that the club hold a 1-0 advantage over Liverpool after the first leg of the semi-finals.

Injuries have hit Spurs hard in defence, with first-choice centre-backs Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven having missed chunks of the season along with back-up Ben Davies. This, combined with some shaky form from Radu Dragusin, has meant that Spurs have deployed midfielder Archie Gray and full-back Djed Spence at the back.

They too have had problems with their goalkeepers, as both Guglielmo Vicario and Fraser Forster have been forced into spending time on the sidelines. Earlier in the window, Spurs signed Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague to further bolster their goalkeeping ranks.

Not only that, but Spurs are also lightly-stocked at the striker position, with only Dominic Solanke and Richarlison as their two recognised number nines. Richarlison has struggled with injury for much of the season and while Timo Werner and Son Heung-min can offer cover, it is understandable that they would want another out-and-out striker.

Tottenham Quiet on Jonathan David

The Lille striker is more likely to move in the summer

Despite Spurs’ need for extra bodies in attack following a failed move for Paris Saint-Germain's Randal Kolo Muani, Sheth has claimed that David will not be moving to North London during the current winter transfer window.

He told GIVEMESPORT:

“There’s not been much noise from Tottenham with regard to Jonathan David. What my information is, about David himself, is that Lille won’t be doing any business on him in this transfer window.

“I think there’s an acceptance that he won’t be signing a new contract and he’ll leave for free in the summer. He might not even sign a pre-contract agreement with anyone. I think he just wants to assess all of his options in the summer.”

A Canadian international, Jonathan David has spent his entire senior career in Europe, having made his debut for Gent in 2018 after moving there from Canada. After two years in Belgium, he joined Lille in a deal that made him the most expensive Canadian player of all time.

David helped Lille win Ligue 1 in his debut season, temporarily interrupting the comprehensive grasp that Paris Saint-Germain have on the division. Since then, despite not winning another league title, David’s game has developed steadily, but noticeably. He also, last year, became the leading goalscorer of his national team.

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Tottenham Hotspur could look for a move for Paris Saint-Germain star Milan Skriniar in the coming weeks according to Ben Jacobs, with the steely centre-back 'remaining an option' for the north London outfit as the January transfer window continues to tick away - however, there may be a hurdle in terms of agreements with the French outfit.

Tottenham have had a huge defensive injury crisis in recent weeks, with Ange Postecoglou resorting to playing Archie Gray in the centre of defence despite being a natural midfielder, whilst Djed Spence has had a spell at left-back on the opposite side to his natural right-back area. That could force Postecoglou to opt for a deal for Skriniar, who may be available.

Report: Tottenham Interested in Skriniar, Could Face Hurdle

Tottenham are desperate to add to their backline in the winter window

The report from Jacobs states that Skriniar remains an option for Tottenham, with their interest being revealed earlier this month.

Tottenham are considering an initial loan for his services to prevent any woes at the back with injury issues continuing to plague the club, but the Ligue 1 champions want Skriniar to exit the club on a permanent basis if he was to leave - which could prove to be disadvantageous to the Lilywhites.

Skriniar, 29, only joined PSG last summer on a reported £324,000-per-week contract, and with 32 appearances in all competitions, he was a mainstay in their team - but his last appearance was in a 3-0 win over Toulouse back in November, where he hasn't featured since.

Acting as the captain of the Slovakian national team, Skriniar has 77 caps for his country, alongside a huge 231 appearances in Serie A, 37 outings in the Champions League and a further 29 in Ligue 1, so experience is not an issue - and he could be the ideal foil whilst Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven return from injury.

Tottenham have struggled at keeping the ball out of the net in the Premier League this season, with 32 conceded already in the current campaign - a tally that has only been surpassed by Brentford, West Ham United and the bottom four in the table.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Milan Skriniar scored 11 goals in 246 games for Inter Milan.

It's something that Postecoglou will need to fix if he is to remain in the Tottenham job, having been under the cosh in recent weeks, and Skriniar's arrival would be a huge help towards that.

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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly made shock contact with Manchester United over the signing of winger Alejandro Garnacho, according to Football Transfers.

With the Premier League now beyond its half-way point, it is safe to say that, at least in the league, it has been an underwhelming season for Tottenham. The side, managed by Ange Postecoglou, sit 14th in the league after 21 games, having won just seven of those matches.

Spurs have been ravaged by injury problems, particularly in defence, as has been evident by the club deploying Archie Gray and Djed Spence, a midfielder and a full-back respectively, as a centre-back pairing.

They have been making moves to ensure there is further cover for positions that need it, such as their acquisition of Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague, bought to provide competition for Guglielmo Vicario and Fraser Forster in the Tottenham goal. If reports are to be believed, then they are also targeting reinforcements further up the pitch.

Promising winger has seen his stock rise in recent years

Football Transfers have reported that Spurs have lodged a “concrete enquiry” to Manchester United regarding the availability of Garnacho. The winger has racked up 12 goal contributions in 29 appearances so far this season and is widely regarded as a promising young winger.

Man United signed Garnacho as a youth player in 2020 from Atletico Madrid for under £1 million. After two years within their academy, Garnacho debuted for the club in 2022 and has since gone on to appear in over 100 games for the Red Devils across all competitions and is capable of playing across the forward line.

The club sacked former manager Erik ten Hag earlier this season after a dismal start to the campaign, replacing him with then-Sporting manager Ruben Amorim. Though he has endured something of a slow start, Amorim has shown signs that he may strike more of a tune with the players at his disposal than ten Hag, certainly towards the end of his reign, could manage.

Man United Open to Garnacho Sale

Red Devils willing to sell stars if right offer arrives

Much has been said of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ownership, despite his reign still being in its infancy. INEOS have looked to reduce the large amounts of money that the Red Devils had been used to under the Glazers and their transfer policy is no different.

The likes of Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Garnacho are players that Man United would consider selling according to Football Transfers. As all three came through their youth set-up, a sale would represent pure profit, something that the club would be keen to make.

Garnacho, while still featuring under Amorim, has not been an undroppable starter in the early days of the Portuguese’s tenure as manager, so perhaps it is feasible that he could move away from Old Trafford, were the Red Devils to receive a bid that they deemed acceptable.

Tottenham Hotspur could be well-poised to make a move for AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, according to Caught Offside.

Having played over half of their 38 Premier League games this season, Spurs have had a campaign that can, at best, be described as shaky. Though they have reached the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, they sit 14th in the Premier League at the time of writing, having won just seven of their 21 games.

Ange Postecoglou’s side have struggled massively with injury, particularly in their defence, with Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Guglielmo Vicario all having spent time on the sidelines. Even back-up goalkeeper Fraser Forster has suffered with injury problems, which is most likely a leading reason for Spurs’ decision to sign shot-stopper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague earlier this month.

In defence, though, their reinforcements are light. In recent games, Archie Gray and Djed Spence have been deployed as a centre-back partnership, despite Gray naturally being a midfielder and Spence being a full-back.

Door Could be Opened for Tottenham to Sign Tomori

Other interested sides have been scuppered

Fikayo Tomori spent nearly two decades with Chelsea across all age ranges, progressing through their youth set-up before breaking into the senior side in 2016. After time away from the club on loan, Tomori was brought into the first team by former manager Frank Lampard, but even then could only manage sporadic appearances.

The "outstanding" defender, who has five caps for the England national team, joined AC Milan in 2021 on loan, with the Italian giants going on to make the deal permanent. Since then, Tomori has made over 100 appearances for the Rossoneri, helping them win a Serie A title in 2022.

Reports have suggested that West Ham United, now managed by ex-Chelsea boss Graham Potter, have held an interest in Tomori and acquiring his services, but any potential plans they had may now have been scuppered due to the appointment of Sergio Conceicao as manager.

This, in turn, may open a door for Tottenham. While Conceicao would like to keep Tomori at the club, Spurs have the financial resources to present a deal for the player that Milan may find hard to turn down. Now in the prime of his career, Tomori would be a signing of intent for Spurs, giving them another centre-back option that could certainly handle the pressure of a club that are desperate to win a major trophy.

Tottenham Hotspur have shown an interest in signing Barcelona forward Ansu Fati this January, according to Sport.

Tottenham have had an interesting 2024/25 season thus far. Under the management of Ange Postecoglou, Spurs have struggled in the Premier League and are comfortably within the confines of mid-table at the campaign’s half-way point.

Elsewhere, though, there have been signs to suggest this season has not been a failure by any means, with Spurs in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup and heading towards the second leg against Liverpool with a one-goal advantage.

Spurs have been ravaged by injuries and have already made use of the January market to alleviate some of the concerns caused by having so many players on the sidelines. Goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has already joined the club from Slavia Prague to offer competition to Fraser Forster and Guglielmo Vicario, who have both struggled with injury problems this season.

Tottenham Eyeing Ansu Fati

Other clubs also hold an interest in the winger

Under the management of Hansi Flick, Ansu Fati has made just eight appearances for Barcelona this season, having battled a muscle injury earlier in the term. All signs suggest that Flick, who favours Raphinha and Lamine Yamal as a wing pairing, has no long-term plans for Fati.

This has caught the attention of Tottenham, who will surely look to further reinforce their team this month, though the North London side are not the only team to hold an interest in the £226,000-a-week winger who, according to Sport, could depart on a six-month loan deal.

West Ham United, now under Graham Potter’s management, have reportedly shown interest in Fati to bolster their attack, given that Niclas Fullkrug has suffered with injuries since arriving in the summer and Michail Antonio will be out for around a year after a traffic accident.

It has also been reported that Besiktas would be keen on bringing the lightning-fast attacker through the door were they able to agree a deal.

Fati has Struggled in Recent Times

The forward has battled injury problems in recent years

Ansu Fati broke into the Barcelona first team in 2019 as a teenager and had been touted as a potential superstar were he to reach the heights projected for him. Fati enjoyed a strong start to life in Catalonia, even being handed the number 10 shirt after Lionel Messi departed the club for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.

The man who became the youngest-ever Champions League goalscorer in 2019 started struggling with injury problems in 2020, interrupting the otherwise promising developments he had made. Fati made just 10 La Liga appearances for Barca in the 2021/22 season and though his numbers increased in the following campaign, he never completely retained a spot in the first team, which led to him spending the 2023/24 term on loan at Brighton and Hove Albion.

Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are reportedly in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain defender Milan Skriniar, according to L'Equipe.

The experienced Skriniar is set to leave the Parc des Princes this winter amid a miserable spell in the French capital. The Slovakian centre-back joined the Parisians as a free agent in the summer of 2023 after leaving Inter Milan.

The 29-year-old has found game time hard to come by and dealt with several fitness issues. He's made just five appearances this season, amounting to 381 minutes worth of action.

Skriniar vented his frustrations with his situation last October. He admitted he was 'definitely not happy' and that all he could do was focus on trying to impress enough in training for more first-team minutes.

Luis Enrique hasn't been convinced by the 77-cap Slovakia captain, and his last outing was a 3-0 win against Toulouse in late November. He's gone from being a leader at Inter for Simone Inzaghi to the outskirts of the first team in Paris.

Tottenham and Villa Make Approach For Skriniar

The Slovakian Is Also Liked In Turkiye

Tottenham and Aston Villa are reportedly keen on Skriniar, but face competition from Turkish giants Galatasaray and Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce. It's said that the latter are ready to pay €15 million (£12.7 million), and a move to Turkiye could be persuasive because he'll likely be handed guaranteed game time.

Spurs look to be showing a 'strong desire' to sign the player amid the injury problems Ange Postecoglou is dealing with in North London. Defensive duo Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are both sidelined, and versatile youngster Archie Gray has been used as a makeshift centre-back. His purported £324,000-per-week salary might be somewhat off-putting given his lack of game time.

The Villans are searching the market for defensive reinforcements amid Pau Torres' injury. The Spaniard is sidelined with a broken metatarsal and isn't expected back until late March at the earliest. A new right-back is also desired, with Celta Vigo's Oscar Mingueza and Almeria's Marc Pubill being eyed. Diego Carlos could be sold to Fenerbahce, which will only further heighten the need for a new centre-back.

PSG are believed to desire a deal to at least be a loan with an easy-to-exercise purchase option. The decision will be left up to Skrniar over where he wants to move, but he'll almost certainly want to call time on his PSG nightmare.

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Tottenham Hotspur have been offered the chance to sign Olympique Lyonnais star Rayan Cherki in the January transfer window, GIVEMESPORT sources have been informed.

The Lilywhites are looking to bolster their first-team squad for manager Ange Postecoglou this month after a relatively poor campaign as they look to continue to show their backing to the former Celtic boss.

Daniel Levy was ready to sanction a loan move for Paris Saint-Germain star Randal Kolo Muani this month, but the player instead opted to join Serie A giants Juventus for the rest of the season which has left Tottenham looking at alternative options.

Sources: Spurs Offered Cherki Move

Tottenham could continue to scour Ligue 1

Tottenham are keen to add more creativity and attacking depth to the squad, and GIVEMESPORT sources can reveal that Lyon star Cherki has been offered to the club by intermediaries.

The playmaker, who has been described as "one of the most skilful players on Earth", was set to leave the French club last summer amid interest from Crystal Palace, Fulham and Borussia Dortmund but a deal failed to materialise and he stayed at his boyhood side.

The 21-year-old has been in fantastic form for Lyon this season with five goals and seven assists in 19 appearances across Ligue 1 and the Europa League, but the club's financial troubles mean an exit is very much on the cards.

Lyon were given a provisional relegation to Ligue 2 for breaching financial rules and are now desperate to raise funds to avoid so.

GIVEMESPORT sources have also revealed that Spurs have been offered the chance to sign Lille striker Jonathan David and OGC Nice star Evann Guessand.

Whether the club go ahead and pull the trigger on a move for any of the players remains to be seen, but it's clear that Postecoglou wants to bolster his attacking options and Cherki would certainly be someone who could do that.

Richarlison has recently returned from injury but Wilson Odobert remains sidelined, while Timo Werner's form has seen him publicly chastised by the manager. Heung-Min Son's form has also not hit the heights of previous campaigns, and James Maddison has found himself on the bench more often than not recently.

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Tottenham Hotspur are among a host of Premier League clubs monitoring Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo, according to journalist Fabrice Hawkins.

The Lilywhites are reportedly keen admirers of the 25-year-old winger, who has been ‘brilliant’ this season under Thomas Frank, scoring 13 goals in 21 Premier League appearances.

Brentford are said to be expecting ‘a big cheque’ for their star winger after the season, although their precise demands have not been mentioned amid growing interest from English rivals.

The Bees are unlikely to part ways with their star forward in January, after Frank himself, in a recent interview, reassured that Mbeumo is going nowhere mid-season.

Tottenham Eyeing Move for Bryan Mbeumo

Brentford star wanted by Premier League clubs

According to Hawkins, while Mbeumo’s valuation currently stands at around €50m (£42m), Brentford are likely to demand more for the Cameroonian after his impressive season.

The 'insane' 25-year-old is the fourth-leading scorer in the Premier League this term, trailing only Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland and Alexander Isak.

His 16 goal contributions make up nearly half of Brentford’s goals in the top flight, helping the Bees remain 10th in the Premier League after 21 games.

Tottenham have yet to make any outfield signings in the January transfer window, having only welcomed goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Sparta Prague on a six-and-a-half-year deal.

The Lilywhites have recently missed out on Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani and have yet to pinpoint their other concrete target after being snubbed by the Juventus-bound Frenchman.

According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Tottenham are also contemplating signing a new central defender following injuries to Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero.

Spurs are reportedly considering whether to rekindle their interest in Borussia Monchengladbach ace Ko Itakura, who was eyed by the North London club in 2023.

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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keeping a keen eye on Edin Terzic to become their new boss in north London, should they decide to sack Australian gaffer Ange Postecoglou at any part of the season - with TEAMtalk stating that the German is a name 'appreciated' by Daniel Levy, should the Englishman decide to part ways with the former Celtic gaffer.

Tottenham lost at local rivals Arsenal on Wednesday evening to record their eleventh loss in the Premier League this season, sitting just eight points clear of relegation after 21 games of the season - and European football is looking all but a pipedream for next season at this current rate. It's seen Postecoglou scorned, with only the bottom three having lost more games this season, and Terzic could be a name that replaces him should Levy give him the boot.

Report: Edin Terzic 'Appreciated' by Tottenham Hotspur

The German could be a name to replace Postecoglou if he's given the sack

The report from TEAMtalk states that although Postecoglou retains the backing of the Tottenham board, they are looking at managerial targets as part of standard succession planning.

The north London outfit have plans in place for all scenarios on both players and manager, but in the event that Postecoglou is axed, one of those names that could replace him is Terzic.

TEAMtalk sources state that the former Borussia Dortmund boss is 'appreciated' by Spurs, and he is someone that they could opt for if the second half of the campaign goes against Postecoglou, who is on a rotten run in the Premier League.

Terzic, who was linked with the West Ham United role when Julen Lopetegui was struggling, left Dortmund last summer despite taking them to the Champions League final - and so it appears that the 'incredible' boss is ready for a new challenge, despite Graham Potter being the man appointed to the Hammers helm. The report further states that Terzic would be interested in joining a Premier League club for his next role, having only managed the Bundesliga giants, albeit in two separate spells.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Ange Postecoglou has won 36 of his 73 games at Tottenham Hotspur.

Terzic would be on Tottenham's radar if they did move to sack Postecoglou, though he is in no danger for now - with the club keen to back him in the January transfer window to avenge their injury crisis and fire them into the top half of the Premier League table.

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