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Colombian international Jhon Duran has been linked with a return to the Premier League, with intermediaries offering him to several clubs.

According to a report by TEAMtalk, Tottenham Hotspur, Leeds United, and Crystal Palace have been offered the chance to sign former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran.

The West Midlands club sold him to Al-Nassr for £71 million in January 2025. The South American striker was eventually sent out on loan to the Turkish club Fenerbahce last summer. He is now being offered to Premier League clubs. It will be interesting to see if any of the aforementioned clubs are interested in bringing him back to England.

It is no secret that Tottenham need more quality in the attacking unit. The Colombian stirker could prove to be a very useful acquisition. He was highly rated during his time at Aston Villa and impressed there. The youngster has previously shown that he is capable of succeeding in the Premier League. He could be a fine acquisition for the North London club.

Leeds United and Crystal Palace also offered Duran

On the other hand, Leeds United are fighting for survival, and they need more quality in the offensive unit. They have been overly dependent on Dominic Calvert-Lewin. They need more depth in the attacking unit, and Duran would be a super acquisition. If he can help them survive in the Premier League, Leeds United might decide to make the move permanent.

Finally, Crystal Palace need a quality striker. Jean-Philippe Mateta wants to leave the club and join AC Milan, and they will need to replace the French attacker properly. Signing the Colombian international could prove to be a wise decision.

The former Aston Villa striker is a young player with significant potential, and he could develop into a Premier League star again with the right guidance. The opportunity to return to the Premier League will be exciting for the young attacker.

His prior experience of English football should help him settle in quickly and make an immediate impact. It will be interesting to see where he ends up. Playing for Tottenham will probably be more attractive to the player than the other two clubs. They have an ambitious project and a quality team. He will be able to compete in the UEFA Champions League with the North Londone outfit.

Tottenham Hotspur will host Manchester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, looking to get their season back on track.

Tottenham Hotspur have not won their last five Premier League matches, and they will be looking to bounce back strongly in the game vs Manchester City on Sunday. The home fans will expect a strong performance from the players, and it remains to be seen whether they can step up and deliver.

Spurs have done well against Manchester City of late, managing three wins in their last four meetings. They will fancy their chances at home against Pep Guardiola’s men. On the other hand, Manchester City have not been at their best either.

Pep Guardiola’s men have picked up just one win from their last five Premier League matches. City are competing with Arsenal for the Premier League title, and they cannot afford to keep dropping points. They must ensure that they come away with all three points here. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.

Team News & Tactics

Tottenham Hotspur

James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are unavailable due to their long-term knee injuries. Ben Davies has a leg injury. Mohammed Kudus, Pedro Porro, Richarlison, and Rodrigo Bentancur have thigh problems. Lucas Bergvall has an ankle injury. However, Micky van de Ven should be fit and available to take on Manchester City.

Tottenham Hotspur will shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation vs Manchester City, with Guglielmo Vicario in goal. Djed Spence and Destiny Udogie will start as the full-backs. They will look to help out defensively and contribute in the final third as well. Meanwhile, Cristian Romero will start alongside Micky van de Ven in central defence.

As for the midfield unit, Joao Palhinha will add defensive cover and physicality alongside Conor Gallagher in the double pivot. They will look to keep things tight in the middle of the park. Xavi Simons will start in the attacking midfield role and look to link the midfield to the attack.

Wilson Odobert and Randal Kolo Muani will add pace, flair, and unpredictability from the flanks. Finally, Dominic Solanke will spearhead the line for Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City on Sunday.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Spence, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie; Palhinha, Gallagher; Odobert, Simons, Kolo Muani; Solanke

Manchester City

John Stones (thigh), Mateo Kovacic (ankle), Ruben Dias (thigh), Jeremy Doku (calf), and Josko Gvardiol (calf) are ruled out. Additionally, Savinho is struggling with a hamstring injury that will keep him in the treatment room for the next few weeks.

Manchester City will shape up in their usual 4-2-3-1 formation vs Tottenham Hotspur, with Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal. Matheus Nunes and Nico O’Reilly will start as the full-backs. They will keep things tight at the back and help out in the final third. Meanwhile, Marc Guehi and Nathan Ake will form the central defensive partnership.

As for the midfield unit, Rodri will start in the middle of the park, looking to control the tempo and provide defensive cover, with Tijjani Reijnders adding drive and creativity alongside him.

Rayan Cherki will add creativity from the attacking midfield role. Bernardo Silva and Antoine Semenyo will add flair and goals from the flanks, with Erling Haaland leading the line for Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Guehi, Ake, O’Reilly; Reijnders, Rodri; Silva, Cherki, Semenyo; Haaland

Key Stats

Tottenham Hotspur are winless in five Premier League matches (D3 L2), their fourth run of five or more winless games in the last two seasons. They only had four runs of five or more winless games across their previous 12 seasons combined from 2012/13 to 2023/24.

Manchester City are without a win in four of their last six Premier League matches.

Pep Guardiola has lost more league games against Tottenham Hotspur than any other opponent in his managerial career (8).

Manchester City and Tottenham have won three each out of the last six meetings between them. 13 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between the two teams. Meanwhile, Spurs have completed the Premier League double over Manchester City nine times so far, more than they have any other opponent. Meanwhile, only Chelsea (10) have done so more against the Citizens.

Antoine Semenyo has scored five goals in his last eight Premier League appearances, the joint most of any player in that timeframe (15 December onwards). One of those was a late winner against Tottenham for Bournemouth in January, with only Eric Cantona in 1992/93 (Leeds United and Manchester United) and Benito Carbone in 1999/00 (Sheffield Wednesday and Aston Villa) scoring against Spurs for two teams in a single season.

Player to Watch

Erling Haaland

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The Norwegian international is in fine form, and Manchester City will depend on him to score goals and make a defining impact in the final third. Tottenham have looked quite poor defensively in recent weeks, and Haaland could cause all sorts of problems for them.

He will look to continue his impressive run of form and find the back of the net. The North London club could find it difficult to contain the Manchester City star here. So, it is hardly surprising that Haaland is a captaincy candidate in FPL for Gameweek 24.

Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Manchester City

Both teams will look to pick up a win here, and this will be a close contest. Matches between Tottenham and Manchester City are often close, and it will be difficult to pick a winner here. The two sides could end up cancelling each other out. They are likely to share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United are interested in signing 26-year-old Moroccan international Brahim Diaz from Real Madrid.

Brahim Diaz is not a regular starter for Real Madrid, and he could leave the club this month. All three Premier League clubs have made an enquiry for him, and it remains to be seen whether they can sign him this month. According to TEAMtalk, Aston Villa, Tottenham, and Newcastle United are looking to add more quality and depth to their attacking unit.​

Aston Villa have done well to sign Tammy Abraham this month, but they could use more creativity in the final third. The Real Madrid attacker could be ideal for them. The 26-year-old is capable of operating in multiple roles, and he will help create opportunities for his teammates.

Tottenham and Newcastle United seek goal threat

Tottenham have not been able to score goals consistently. They need to bring in more creativity in the final third, and pursuing the 26-year-old Moroccan international could be ideal. He will look to open up opportunities for his teammates and find the back of the net himself.

As for Newcastle United, they have done well to bring in two quality strikers in the summer, but they need more creativity. The 26-year-old Real Madrid playmaker could help create more opportunities for players like Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa.

It will be interesting to see which of the three clubs can get the deal done. It will not be an easy deal to pull off. Real Madrid might not want to lose the 26-year-old at this stage of the window. Los Blancos are already struggling in the final third, and losing a dynamic player like Diaz in January, without being able to replace him, would be a huge blow. It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid can find a quality alternative before letting the player move on.

Premier League push for top finish

Aston Villa, Tottenham, and Newcastle United are pushing to finish the season strongly, and they need more quality in the final third. If they can bring in a quality attacker like Brahim Diaz before the window closes, it could transform their season during the second half of the campaign.

Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur were reportedly in contention to sign 26-year-old French winger Moussa Diaby from Al-Ittihad, but he will join Inter Milan soon.

According to a report by TEAMtalk, intermediaries have offered Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur the opportunity to sign Moussa Diaby from Al-Ittihad in the winter transfer window. However, the French winger is closing in on joining Inter Milan in the final days of the winter transfer window.

How has Moussa Diaby fared in the Saudi Pro League?

Moussa Diaby has been exceptional since joining Al-Ittihad from Aston Villa in a deal worth £50 million in July 2024. The move surprised many, as the Frenchman’s spell with the West Midlands outfit ended after only one season. However, the 26-year-old was exceptional in his debut season and has continued in that vein this term.

Diaby has scored three goals and provided 11 assists in 25 appearances across all competitions thus far in the 2025/26 season. Meanwhile, his progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Intermediaries offered the French winger to Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur. However, he is closing in on joining Inter Milan this month.

What next?

Aston Villa scoured the market for a versatile attacker in the winter transfer window, as Unai Emery wants more firepower in the final third. Additionally, Evann Guessand is closing in on joining Crystal Palace, compelling the West Midlands outfit to dip into the market for a winger. So, Diaby was a player worth considering for Aston Villa.

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur can also do with a player like Moussa Diaby, as they have yet to fill Son Heung-min’s void since the South Korean attacker moved to MLS. Several candidates, including Maghnes Akliouche, have thus emerged on Tottenham’s wishlist, and intermediaries offered Diaby to the North London club.

However, Aston Villa and Tottenham will fail to land Diaby, as he is closing in on joining Inter Milan. The Serie A giants have been keen on signing a wide attacker in the winter transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Luis Henrique’s long-term future. So, the 26-year-old Frenchman has emerged as a target for the Nerazzurri.

Inter Milan will likely sign Diaby on loan with a purchase obligation clause worth £30 million. It will be interesting to see who Aston Villa and Tottenham identify to reinforce their offensive units in the final days of the winter transfer window.

AC Milan will reportedly compete with Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona in the race to sign 30-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka in a Bosman move this year.

According to a report by Italian outlet Calciomercato, Leon Goretzka is the subject of interest of AC Milan. The Serie A giants are scouring the market for a versatile midfielder and have set their sights on the Bayern Munich star. However, they will face stiff competition from Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur for the German international’s signature, although Igli Tare has launched the move.

How has Leon Goretzka fared at Bayern Munich so far?

Leon Goretzka has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Bayern Munich from FC Schalke 04 in July 2018. The experienced midfielder was among the world’s most promising young midfielders when he arrived at the Allianz Arena seven and a half years ago. However, the 30-year-old has been in and out of the starting lineup in recent seasons.

Goretzka has made nearly 300 appearances for Bayern Munich thus far while chipping in with 47 goals and 48 assists. However, the German midfielder’s long-term future is uncertain, as they have entered the final six months of his contract. The player’s stock remains high, with AC Milan, Barcelona, and Tottenham Hotspur among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.

A man in demand

AC Milan will dip into the market for a versatile midfielder in the summer transfer window, as Massimiliano Allegri wants more options in the middle of the park. Ruben Loftus-Cheek faces an uncertain future at San Siro, and he will likely leave this year. So, Goretzka has emerged as a viable target for AC Milan.

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Leon Goretzka makes sense. The Lilywhites are keen on reinforcing their midfield unit this year, as it is unclear if Joao Palhinha will complete a permanent move to the North London club. Additionally, Yves Bissouma has no future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. So, Goretzka is an option worth considering.

As for Barcelona, Goretzka has been on the Catalan club’s wishlist for a long time. The continued interest is surprising, as Hansi Flick has a stacked midfield unit. While Marc Casado and Marc Bernal face an uncertain future at Camp Nou, it is unclear if Goretzka can become a first-choice starter for Barcelona.

Apart from AC Milan, Barcelona, and Tottenham Hotspur, Atletico Madrid will also attempt to seal a Bosman deal for the 30-year-old German international. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the Bayern Munich midfielder.

Manchester City will not cash in on 26-year-old Egyptian international Omar Marmoush in the final week of the winter transfer window.

According to a report by Football Insider, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Omar Marmoush. The two Premier League clubs are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a versatile attacker in the final week of the winter transfer window. So, the 26-year-old Manchester City forward emerged as a target for them.

However, the latest update has dealt a blow to Aston Villa and Tottenham, as Manchester City will not cash in on the Cairo native in the winter transfer window. With City only four points behind Arsenal after the results in Gameweek 23, they want to retain all of their resources in the second half of the 2025/26 season.

How has Omar Marmoush fared at Manchester City?

Omar Marmoush has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Manchester City from Eintracht Frankfurt in a deal worth £59 million in January 2025. The 26-year-old arrived at the Etihad amid hype surrounding him after an excellent stint with the Bundesliga club, and he hit the ground running in the second half of the 2024/25 season.

However, Marmoush has struggled for regular involvement this term, managing only 483 minutes of game time in 17 appearances across all competitions thus far, chipping in with only two goals and one assist. Meanwhile, the Egyptian attacker’s stock remains high, with Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the winter transfer window.

Move across the Premier League on the cards?

Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Omar Marmoush makes sense. The Lilywhites have been scouring the market for a versatile attacker, as they have yet to fill Son Heung-min’s void at the club. Additionally, Richarlison’s long-term future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is uncertain, and they have already sold Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace. So, Marmoush is a viable target for Tottenham.

As for Aston Villa, the Villans are keen on signing a versatile attacker who can initially slot anywhere in the offensive unit before succeeding Ollie Watkins as the first-choice striker. Marmoush fits the bill perfectly for Aston Villa, although they have also signed Tammy Abraham. However, the latest report has dealt a blow to his prospective suitors.

Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on signing 24-year-old German winger Kevin Schade from fellow Premier League club Brentford.

According to a report by Caught Offside, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Kevin Schade. The three Premier League clubs are keen on reinforcing their offensive units by signing a wide attacker this year. So, the 24-year-old Brentford winger has emerged as a target for them, with the West London club valuing him at €50-60 million.

How has Kevin Schade fared at Brentford?

Kevin Schade has established himself as one of the best young wingers in the Premier League since joining Brentford from SC Freiburg. The West London club initially signed the Potsdam native on loan in January 2023 before completing a permanent move in the subsequent summer transfer window.

The 24-year-old has made considerable progress in the last three years, becoming a mainstay in the final third for Brentford. The German international has been solid thus far in the 2025/26 season, chipping in with six goals and three assists in 21 Premier League outings. Meanwhile, Schade’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs, including Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur.

A man in demand

Aston Villa will dip into the market for a versatile attacker in the two transfer windows this year, as Unai Emery wants more firepower in the final third. The Villans have been over-dependent on Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins, and they have set their sights on several players, including Ferran Torres. However, Schade is also a viable target for Aston Villa.

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Kevin Schade is understandable. The Lilywhites are scouring the market for a versatile wide attacker, as they have yet to fill Son Heung-min’s void since he moved to MLS. Several candidates have thus emerged on Tottenham’s wishlist, with Schade also a viable target.

As for Newcastle United, Anthony Elanga has failed to make his mark since joining the Tyneside outfit from Nottingham Forest. So, Eddie Howe wants more firepower in the final third, and Schade is an option worth considering. However, Brentford will not consider a sale in the winter transfer window.

While the Bees have slapped a price tag worth €50-60 million on Schade, they will only entertain offers for him in the summer transfer window. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 24-year-old German international.

Tottenham Hotspur will host Aston Villa in North London for the FA Cup third round on Saturday, looking to secure a win and progress to the next phase.

It has been a disappointing season for Tottenham so far, and they have not won in their last five matches across all competitions ahead of the FA Cup third-round clash vs Aston Villa this weekend. Spurs have struggled in the Premier League, and they will look to do well in the cup competitions now.

A club of their stature is expected to fight for trophies, and the FA Cup is their best opportunity to win silverware this season. It will be interesting to see whether Thomas Frank’s charges can step up their performance at home and grind out a victory here.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa are in impressive form. The Villans are unbeaten in five of the last six matches in all competitions, and they are third in the Premier League table. They will look to do well in the cup competitions as well.

The away side will look to exploit Tottenham’s vulnerabilities and grind out a victory away from home. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.

Team News & Tactics

Tottenham Hotspur

James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are unavailable due to long-term knee injuries. Dominic Solanke is sidelined with an ankle problem. Destiny Udogie is struggling with a knock.

Meanwhile, Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma are away at the Africa Cup of Nations. Lucas Bergvall has an undisclosed injury, and Mohammed Kudus and Rodrigo Bentancur have a thigh problem.

Tottenham Hotspur will shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation vs Aston Villa, with Guglielmo Vicario in goal. Pedro Porro and Djed Spence will start as the full-backs. They will look to help out defensively and contribute in the final third as well. Meanwhile, Kevin Danso will start alongside Micky van de Ven in the central defensive partnership.

As for the midfield unit, Joao Palhinha will add defensive cover and physicality alongside Archie Gray. They will look to keep things tight in the middle of the park. Xavi Simons will start in the attacking midfield role and look to link the midfield to the attack.

Wilson Odobert and Richarlison will add pace, flair, and unpredictability from the flanks. Finally, Randal Kolo Muani will lead the line for Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa on Saturday.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Danso, van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Gray; Odobert, Simons, Richarlison; Kolo Muani

Aston Villa

Tyrone Mings is out with a hamstring injury, while Ross Barkley is recovering from a knee issue. Amadou Onana has a thigh injury, and Evan Guessand is away on AFCON duty. Additionally, Emiliano Martinez will likely miss out due to a minor issue.

Aston Villa will shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation vs Tottenham Hotspur, with Marco Bizot in goal. Matty Cash and Lucas Digne will start as the full-backs. They will look to keep things tight at the back. Meanwhile, Ezri Konsa will start alongside Pau Torres at the heart of the defence.

As for the midfield unit, Boubacar Kamara and John McGinn will provide defensive cover and drive the midfield. Morgan Rogers will be deployed in the attacking midfield role, looking to link the midfield to the attack.

Donyell Malen and Emiliano Buendia will start on the flanks. They will look to create goalscoring opportunities and add unpredictability in the final third. Finally, Ollie Watkins will lead the line for Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur this weekend.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Bizot; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, McGinn; Malen, Rogers, Buendia; Watkins

Key Stats

Aston Villa have picked up four wins from their last six matches against Tottenham. Spurs have lost two of their last three FA Cup ties against Aston Villa, going out against the Villans in the fourth round last season. The last team to eliminate Spurs from the FA Cup in consecutive seasons were Manchester United in 2007-08/2008-09.

Tottenham have picked up one win from their last six matches in all competitions.

Aston Villa have picked up four wins from their last six matches in all competitions.

Tottenham have progressed from 18 of their last 19 FA Cup third round ties, doing so in the 11 most recent campaigns since a 2-0 loss at Arsenal in 2013/14. Aston Villa have won their last two FA Cup third round ties, having been eliminated at this stage in the seven campaigns before this.

Player to Watch

Morgan Rogers

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The Aston Villa playmaker is our key player to watch out for. The Englishman is in impressive form, and he will look to make a defining impact in the final third. Rogers will look to open up the Tottenham defence with his link-up and creativity. He will also look to score.

Meanwhile, Rogers has been involved in five goals in four appearances against Tottenham in all competitions (3 goals, 2 assists), scoring and assisting in Aston Villa’s 2-1 win over the North London outfit in the FA Cup last season.

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can keep him quiet. Given the English playmaker’s current form and confidence, they could struggle against him. Aston Villa will hope Rogers can create opportunities for his teammates and find the back of the net as well.

Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Aston Villa

Both teams will be desperate for a victory here, and this is likely to be a close contest. Aston Villa are in impressive form, and they will fancy their chances away from home. Meanwhile, Tottenham are under pressure to bounce back strongly.

Both teams are likely to get on the score sheet here, and they will look to play for a victory. An open game is on the cards with Fairview chances. However, Tottenham have greater squad depth and should be able to grind out a narrow victory. The Hard Tackle predicts a 2-1 win for Thomas Frank and his charges.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Belgian midfielder Mandela Keita.

According to reports from Guglielmo Trupo, they are interested in the 23-year-old defensive midfielder, and they have sent scouts to watch him in action. It will be interesting to see if they follow it up with an official offer to get the deal done.

They could use more quality and depth in that area of the pitch, and the 23-year-old could be the ideal acquisition. He’s a young player with a lot of potential, and he could develop into a top-class player with the right guidance. Keita will be excited about the possibility of joining the Premier League. It would be a huge step up in his career, and he would get to test himself at the highest level.

Keita has been linked with West Ham in the past.

Tottenham are competing in the UEFA Champions League, and they managed to win the UEFA Europa League last season. The opportunity to join there will be exciting for any young player. Regular football in the Premier League could bring out the best in him. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham follows up on its scouting mission with an official offer to finalise the deal. They have the resources to sign the player, and they should be able to convince the 23-year-old to join as well.

Parma will not be keen on selling Keita

Parma will not want to lose a talented player like him, but they could be under pressure to sell if there is a proposal on the table.

It will be interesting to see what the Belgian decides. If he decides to force a move, the Italian outfit will be under pressure to accept an offer.

Tottenham are looking to build a formidable team for the future, and they need to improve the squad further. Signing a defensive midfielder would be ideal for them. It will be interesting to see if they can bring in the necessary additions in the coming ones and bounce back strongly. They have been quite mediocre this season, and they need to improve if they want to finish in the top four.

Bayern Munich have made an informal contact with Tottenham over the future of teenage defensive star Luka Vickovic, with the north Londoners uninterested in a sale.

According to Caught Offside, Bayern Munich have set their sights on Croatian teenager Luka Vi=uckovic and have made informal contact with Tottenham. The defender is currently on loan at Hamburger SV, but Spurs are unwilling to sanction a sale and are in a position of power over the teenager’s future.

Luka Viuskovic has caught the imagination of many teams in Germany following some composed performances while on loan at Hamburger SV. The teenager was signed by Tottenham last summer, but they chose to send him out on loan for the whole season to help him gain experience.

While not many expected him to be a main starter at Hamburger SV, the Croatian has started all of the 13 games he has been involved in so far. He missed only one at the start of his spell, when he had just arrived in the summer.

Teams like RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund were told by Tottenham that Vuckovic was not for sale following informal approaches sometime earlier. The same might be the case with Bayern Munich, who have made contact with the north Londoners over the highly-rated defender.

Bayern Munich are keen on Vuskovic, but Spurs have once again reiterated their stance that the player is not for sale. The Bavarians are always on the lookout for the best talents playing in the Bundesliga, and while the Croatian teenager is not technically there for the long haul, they might have considered bringing him on board, which is clear with their line of enquiry.

What are Tottenham’s plans for Luka Vuskovic?

While Spurs barely thought about Vuskovic’s rapid rise in this vein, they are extremely pleased with how their decision to loan him out has panned out. While they have ample cover in their team at the moment, the idea of bringing him back did emerge in reports, although it is not clear whether they intend to recall him.

For now, the highly-rated defender is widely expected to finish the season with Hamburger SV and continue his impressive vein of form for the Bundesliga side. Beyond that, Spurs view Vuskovic to stay put in north London next season, as his deal here until 2030 gives Tottenham immense power in determining his long-term future, as teams like Bayern Munich may have no chance of signing him at the moment.