Sport Witness

Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Antonín Kinský has ended up Wolverhampton Wanderers’ agenda for the winter market.

That’s according to inFotbal.cz, who report Wolves have held talks with Tottenham over a loan move for the 22-year-old.

José Sá started the season as Wolves’ No.1 and lost his place to Sam Johnstone in September. The latter played 11 consecutive league matches before Sá took over again last month.

Wolves have the second worst [conceded 41 goals] defensive record in the Premier League behind West Ham. To improve that, they’ve considered signing the Spurs player.

Informal talks have been held with Tottenham, but Wolves have put everything on pause due to their league position. There’s a tendency to already look to the summer, unless something improves quickly.

Rob Edwards’ side are bottom of the table, trailing 17th placed Nottingham Forest by 14 points.

SC Freiburg have also contacted Kinský’s agent over a move this month, but the negotiations are unlikely to move forward.

Kinský is currently the No.2 for Thomas Frank behind Guglielmo Vicario and Tottenham are reluctant to let the former leave midway through the season.

If Spurs were to sanction a move, they’ll only do it if the interested party covers his full salary. According to inFotbal.cz, Freiburg have refused to accept this condition.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Radu Drăgușin has attracted interest from Fiorentina and AS Roma.

Three days ago, Corriere dello Sport reported the centre-back isn’t keen on joining La Viola in the winter market.

On Thursday, claims from Italy explained Roma have returned to the picture. Gazzetta dello Sport reported yesterday that they received an approval from the Tottenham player.

Gianluca Di Marzio picks up on that and reports the 23-year-old is ‘pushing’ to join Roma this month.

Roma made advances by sending an offer to Thomas Frank’s side to sign the defender on loan with an option to buy, without mentioning the figure.

The Romania international’s stance has allowed the Giallorossi to continue to push for an agreement with Spurs.

Drăgușin’s agent spoke to Rai Sport and LaViola.it have relayed his comments. He says the north London club are yet to give the green light to his transfer to the Italian capital club.

“I’m waiting for Tottenham to say yes to Roma before getting to the heart of the matter,” he said.

“There are a couple of offers for him, but Italy is special for Radu. He’s done very well in Serie A. He’s a gladiator, and gladiators thrive in Rome.

“Fiorentina? With all due respect, that wouldn’t be the right path for him. He costs €25m.”

Roma and the former Genoa man are now waiting for Tottenham’s final decision.

Barcelona have accepted defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in their pursuit of Santos’ Souza, according to Sport.

Barcelona sporting director Deco had identified the left-back as a target for next season. The now consider him ‘lost’ as Tottenham have made advances to sign the 19-year-old.

On Friday, ESPN Brasil reported Tottenham have agreed a €15m fee with Santos after their €10m bid was rejected. They are sorting bureaucratic details before completing the player’s signing.

Sport claim Santos have to pay €2.3m to Barcelona over a dispute related to Neymar’s transfer to the Camp Nou in 2013. That’s been dragging on for years, with a decision in favour of the Catalan club. Subsequently, there’s been hope the amount can be used to provide a discount.

The La Liga winners have collected positive reports about the youngster, who has been aware of Barcelona’s interest. They were hoping to use the €2.3m to lower the price for Souza in the summer.

Bayern Munich also interested in player set to join Tottenham

Bayern Munich have also a scout to Brazil to follow the defender, and unnamed Italian clubs contacted him. Tottenham have accelerated to sign the player in the winter market.

After an initial off around €10m was rejected, Spurs returned. This time, they put forward around €15m, which was acceptable to Santos.

The Brazilian club are only due 75% of the transfer fee. That isn’t unusual in the country, with agents, families, and sometimes random business people owning a chunk.

Souza is ‘on the verge of signing’ for Spurs and is ‘one step away’ from a switch to England. Only paperwork needs to be finalised, to enable the youngster to fly to England and go through the formalities.

Not the first time Barcelona have lost out to Spurs

Therefore, Barcelona’s chances of acquiring the Brazilian’s signature has now ‘vanished’. In other words, the Catalan club have accepted defeat over losing Souza to Tottenham.

Fabio Paratici’s impending arrival from Tottenham and the beauty of Florence wasn’t enough to tempt Radu Dragusin. Multiple reports this week have made it clear the Spurs defender isn’t enthused by a switch to La Viola this month.

Fiorentina find themselves in the Serie A relegation zone, with the very real danger they could drop into the abyss. Paratici is the man trying to oversee a rescue, but Spurs have delayed his move.

Dragusin won’t be arriving either, having turned them down.

AS Roma, who are fifth in Serie A and not entirely out of the transfer battle, appeared for Dragusin on Thursday. Things are moving rather more fluidly on this one.

Friday’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport stated the transfer ‘gained momentum in recent hours’.

There was one issue. Tottenham wanted a permanent exit and Roma were only keen on a loan, perhaps with a summer option.

As Sport Witness explained this morning: ‘Roma would prefer a low cost loan, with perhaps an option to buy in the summer. They’d likely have to meet somewhere in the middle with Tottenham for the 23-year-old.

‘A loan with a compulsory purchase clause based on certain conditions could be the way forward. That’s what Roma were considering for Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee.’

It would appear that’s the way things have gone in recent hours.

Filippo Biafora, of Rome newspaper Il Tempo, reports ‘the deal under discussion is a loan with an obligation to buy subject to conditions’.

In addition, ‘Dragusin has given his approval’, negotiations are hot and there’ll be further contacts in the coming hours.

No finance details have been shared at this point. That may be where things slow down a little.

Barcelona have Tottenham Hotspur’s Micky van de Ven in their defensive target list.

That’s according to Sport, who report the La Liga winners aim to improve their defence and have identified a few targets.

This includes Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi, Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck and Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni.

Bastoni is the main target, but Barca are unwilling to pay €80m for him and are looking at other options.

Van de Ven gets a mention. There’s a ‘dark horse’ in the list and it’s the Tottenham player, who can also operate as a left-back.

The Catalan newspaper claims the 24-year-old is one of Tottenham’s best players and is on the rise. His [versatility and] profile fit what Barcelona are looking for in the market.

Sport state the Netherlands international ‘desperately wants to leave’ Spurs after this season and would clearly favour a move to Barcelona.

For now, Van de Ven isn’t the main target for the Blaugrana. If he ends up becoming that, Barca have to negotiate with the north London club. It wouldn’t be easy, considering the Dutchman has a contract until 2029.

In October 2024, former Barcelona scout Bojan Krkić Sr. said he urged them to sign Van de Ven. His advice wasn’t considered in the past while Barca have identified him as a target for this year.

There’s belief that if Tottenham did sell then they’d prefer a move outside the Premier League.

On Thursday, Gianluca di Marzio reported AS Roma have made initial contact for Tottenham’s Radu Dragusin.

They were believed to be pushing, with manager Gian Piero Gasperini desperate for new signings.

Di Marzio later provided an update, explaining that a formal initial loan offer is being considered for the Tottenham player.

Today’s Gazzetta dello Sport has an update on the defender, who has played only once since returning from a serious knee injury.

The newspaper state Roma have indeed made initial contact with Spurs. It was more than just an enquiry and the move has ‘gained momentum in recent hours’.

The Italian side have also had concrete contact with Dragusin’s agent, and progress is being made.

The only problem Roma face is meeting Tottenham’s demands. Thomas Frank’s side would prefer to let him depart permanently and are hesitant to sanction a straightforward loan.

The newspaper also mentions interest from Fiorentina, but the player isn’t keen on La Viola.

Roma would prefer a low cost loan, with perhaps an option to buy in the summer. They’d likely have to meet somewhere in the middle with Tottenham for the 23-year-old.

A loan with a compulsory purchase clause based on certain conditions could be the way forward. That’s what Roma were considering for Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee.

Tottenham Hotspur are Aston Villa are ready to make advances to sign Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush in the winter market.

That’s according to WinWin, who state a source has informed them about Tottenham and Aston Villa’s interest.

The Egypt international has started only two league matches for Manchester City this season. An injury he suffered in September has played a part in limiting his game time.

Recent claims mentioned Tottenham’s interest. Last month, Egypt manager Hossam Hassan insisted transfer links aren’t distracting Marmoush at the ongoing AFCON.

Aston Villa have now joined the Europa League winners in chasing the 26-year-old. The report states ‘interest is real’ from Unai Emery’s side.

Both Tottenham and the Villans have a desire to sign the Manchester City player on loan in January.

The forward has ‘not yet decided anything’ on his immediate future, and Winwin claim his priority is to continue at Manchester City. His agent will hold talks with Pep Guardiola’s side, to understand if he can have an important role at the Etihad this season.

Spurs and Aston Villa aren’t giving up. It’s claimed they are waiting for him to finish his AFCON campaign with Egypt to intensify negotiations, with a hope that they can convince Marmoush to leave Manchester City.

The Egyptian has a contract until 2029. Guaridola’s side will have a huge say whether to let him go out on loan in January.

Tottenham Hotspur sporting director Fabio Paratici has agreed to join Fiorentina as their new head of football. The Serie A side are waiting for him to terminate his contract with Spurs, something which has been delayed.

The Italian media are confident of his arrival at Fiorentina and are waiting for Tottenham to give the green light.

Tuesday’s edition of Corriere dello Sport reports Paratici has started implementing his plan at the Serie A side.

They’ve already signed Manor Solomon on loan from Tottenham in the winter market and are now targeting another player from the north London club. Fiorentina are looking to sign Tottenham defender Radu Drăgușin in the ongoing window.

The 23-year-old recently returned from a serious injury he suffered a year ago.

Tottenham player prefers Serie A to Premier League

Last month, Drăgușin’s agent Florin Manea said his client prefers to return to Italy amid interest from England. He also left the door open for a move this month.

On Boxing Day, Firenze Viola stated Fiorentina have made initial contact over a move.

Corriere back ithatup and add Tottenham rejected the Italian club’s initial approach. The situation has now changed as the centre-back is ‘on his way out’ of Spurs. Therefore, Fiorentina are pressing to sign him.

Drăgușin has to compete for a place at Fiorentina and therefore, he needs to be convinced about joining them.

Since returning to full fitness, Radu Dragusin has played only five minutes for Tottenham. His future in England can now be linked to that of Manchester City’s Nathan Ake.

The Dutchman has played only 322 minutes in the Premier League this season. Even in the 2024/25 campaign, he featured in only ten games.

Naturally, doubts have been emerging about his future.

Corriere dello Sport report on AC Milan’s need to improve their backline, and both men are in the picture.

Tottenham’s Dragusin is being closely monitored and everything can come down to his fitness. In the meantime, Ake’s candidacy as a target has also emerged due to his lack of game time at Manchester City.

The Netherlands international was on Milan’s radar two years ago. He is now seeking to play more ahead of the World Cup and a move to the San Siro is a possibility.

The last week of the January transfer window can prove key, with Milan sporting director Igli Tare already at work.

Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-Jae is also seen as a target, however, the South Korean is expected to cost more than the Manchester City and Tottenham players.

This can swing things in the favour of Dragusin and Ake, with the Romanian also linked with Fiorentina.

Tottenham look to have found themselves something of a gem in Luka Vušković, however, it’s clear the young defender has his own intentions.

Spurs agreed a deal for the Croatian in 2023, with that then becoming official in 2025. Hajduk Split had developed the youngster, and he’s extremely fond of his boyhood club.

In the summer, the Spurs owned player was sent on loan to Hamburg. He’s impressed during his time in the Bundesliga and that’s made going to the World Cup with Croatia a realistic prospect.

Speaking with Croatia newspaper 24Sata, Vušković said that appearing just once at the upcoming tournament would be a dream. Despite being just 18-years-of-age, the defender has shown a level beyond his years and it wouldn’t be a shock if he could be useful for Tottenham next season.

Tottenham player has specific dream… won’t let go

However, those who have been following his progress will know Vušković has different plans. The youngster’s big brother Mario is also at Hamburg. The pair dream of playing together but Mario is serving a doping ban.

Should Spurs allow the younger Vušković to remain on loan next season… that dream can happen.

“We are very close. I’m happy that he is my brother because he has helped me a lot in my career and in life. I wanted to show him and everyone that I am with him. That I believe that he will come back one day, just to stay positive. I wanted to show the whole world who we Vuškovićs are and how, despite all the adversity, we stand by each other.”

Tottenham paid a little over £10m for the player and he was recently valued at €40m. Asked about that, he said: “My parents told me, they were the first to see it. I am happy, but I did not expect such a jump in value. It is difficult to say whether it is realistic or not, but considering how prices in football are moving today, it is obvious that it is. However, he should have justified that price with games on the field.”