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Tottenham Hotspur defender Radu Dragusin has been tasked with stepping up and showing his quality as the Lilywhites face challenges in the defensive line owing to the injury problems at White Hart Lane. The Romanian signed for the Lilywhites at the commencement of the ongoing calendar year when Daniel Levy brought him from Genoa in a deal worth £26 million to add depth and quality to Ange Postecoglou’s defensive roster.

Although, despite signing for the North Londoners for about a year now, the Romanian international hasn’t had a consistent set of opportunities under his belt at Hotspur Way, which has been a cause of frustration among the supporters and players alike. This has led to speculations suggesting a possible exit in 2025 transfer intervals as the 22-year-old seeks to find consistent opportunities under his belt.

Wenham rules out Dragusin loan move: ‘He’s not going anywhere’

However, amid links with a move away from Spurs, John Wenham, owner of the reputable Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose, insists that the Romanian international “isn’t going anywhere.”

Dragusin has been subject to links with a move to Juventus off late, with the Italian giants looking to land his signatures on a loan transfer, per a recent report via. La Gazzetta dello Sport. However, Wenham suggests that the player is too important to be allowed to seek minutes away from White Hart Lane on a loan deal.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Tottenham News, Wenham said:

“There is zero chance of that happening. He’s actually playing quite a lot of games. Also, if Destiny Udogie were to ever get injured, we’ve seen Micky van de Ven can play at left-back, which means Drăgușin would be the starting centre-back.

“Whenever Cristian Romero or van de Ven are injured, he is also the starting centre-back. Therefore, any links or stories about him going out on loan are a complete waste of time.

“It is all about him establishing himself now at Tottenham. He is still very young, which people are quick to forget. He isn’t going anywhere.”

With Cristian Romero and Mikey van de Ven serving the sidelines, this is an opportunity for Radu to have an inroad in Ange Postecoglou’s starting lineup and showcase his potential as a reliable option in Tottenham’s backline. This period can be a turning point in the Romanian defender’s time at N17 as he looks to cement his place in the Australian head coach’s starting eleven.

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Sergio Reguilón was one of a handful of players Ange Postecoglou had told to pack their bags at the beginning of pre-season, having been deemed surplus to requirements.

While the likes of Giovani Lo Celso and Emerson Royal were able to find new homes, the Spaniard did not manage to find a suitor. And now, having been out of action since the end of last season, the 27-year-old is willing to go the extra mile in an attempt to end his misery.

Sergio Reguilón inclined towards having his Tottenham contract terminated

As reported by Spanish outlet Ficherio, Tottenham left-back Sergio Reguilón could terminate his contract with the North London club in an attempt find new employers.

The Spain international has not been part of Ange Postecoglou’s plans since the latter arrived at the club last season. After spending last season on loan at Man United and Brentford, Reguilón was told by the Lilywhites to pack up his bags, though they failed to move him on.

Reguilón’s £53k-per-week contract expires in the summer, which if he were to give it up right away would allow him to join another club before the January transfer window. Sevilla are one of the few La Liga clubs reportedly willing to offer him a deal if he becomes a free agent, with Getafe also in the mix.

Desperate times, desperate measures

Reguilón wanted to move to a side playing European football in the summer, hoping his own pedigree would help him find someone.

Now, the situation is more dire. At 27, Reguilón cannot afford to be out of action for too long if he wants to continue playing. He’s in his prime years after all, and his stock will continue deteriorating at a rapid pace the longer he remains on the sidelines.

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Tottenham star Richarlison is set to be on the sidelines until early December

Tottenham Hotspur enjoyed a fantastic 4-1 win over Unai Emery’s Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. However, the three points came with some cost on the Spurs roster as Richarlison and Cristian Romero were subbed off owing to respective injury concerns.

Richarlison has endured a difficult time at the Hotspur Way after joining from Everton in the summer of 2022. Persistent injury problems and lack of consistency have not allowed the Brazilian to take his game to the next level. This season has been no different as he continues to tackle several injury problems in north London.

He missed the whole of September with an unspecified injury sustained in training. The 27-year-old recently returned to action after a spell on the sidelines. He was given a chance to impress against Aston Villa at home and the forward didn’t disappoint.

Richarlison made an immediate impact off the bench against Emery’s side, making a driving run into the box and teeing up Dominic Solanke to score his second of the game. However, amid celebrations, he was grimacing in pain holding his thigh, and he then had to be immediately substituted.

Ange Postecoglou confirmed after the game that the Brazilian had felt a tweak in his hamstring, although he was still unsure about the severity of the problem. Now, according to transfer insider Paul O Keefe, Richarlison is expected to spend at least four weeks recovering from his latest hamstring problem.

The latest setback means the South American star will not return to action until early December. He is set to miss the rest of November with his fresh hamstring injury, starting with Thursday’s Europa League trip to Galatasaray. The Spurs boss will also be without the ex-Everton man’s services against Ipswich Town, Manchester City, AS Roma, Fulham and Bournemouth at least.

Richarlison could target a comeback from injury for Tottenham’s big game against Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 8. In his absence, Timo Werner will look to step up and show his value to the team, while academy graduate Mikey Moore should be getting minutes as well.

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The Brazil ace’s injury is a big setback to Big Ange and Co., and we can only hope he returns back fitter and stronger in December.

Ange Postecoglou and Co returned to winning ways in the league on the weekend with their comeback win over Aston Villa.

Ahead of the hectic footballing calendar of the festive period, the Lilywhites are planning for the second of the season and beyond as the transfer window reopens in less than two months’ time.

Tottenham considering January move for Callum Hudson-Odoi

As reported by Football Insider, Tottenham remain interested in Callum Hudson-Odoi and are looking to move for him in January. Nottingham Forest could demand as much as £30 million for their English attacking midfielder.

Forest have exceeded all expectations with their start to this season and find themselves third in the Premier League table, six points off the top. The 23-year-old has been a key part of Forest’s campaign so far, with two goals from opening ten league games.

The England international’s ability to play on either wing as well as centrally if need be makes him a quintessential Postecoglou operator, though Spurs may have to pay above the odds for him if they are to make a move for him in January.

Hudson-Odoi has in place at Forest a £80k-per-week contract set to run until June 2026.

It all depends on one factor

Tottenham’s form going into the festive season will play a key role in determining how much the club management would want to back Ange Postecoglou for the remainder of the season.

Tottenham’s exciting football under Ange Postecoglou cuts both ways. They stumbled just enough last season to miss out on Champions League qualification and are stumbling every now and then this time round as well. If this continues, Daniel Levy and Co may find themselves reluctant in backing their manager come January.

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If results take an upward turn, however, Hudson-Odoi is a player who would fit Postecoglou’s style and fit in quickly mid-season, though where Forest find themselves halfway through the season will also play a key role in determining their players’ inclination towards moving elsewhere. The former Chelsea man certainly has skill and it remains top be seen if Postecoglou can get the best out of him.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move to sign a new midfielder in the upcoming winter transfer window, and the Lilywhites have been vying for a move for LOSC Lille midfielder Angel Gomes as they look to add quality in the middle of the park.

Despite investing millions during the summer transfer window to reshape the squad, head coach Ange Postecoglou will be handed further opportunities to bolster his squad in the upcoming windows. Lille’s Angel Gomes is firmly in the sights of Daniel Levy and Johan Lange, and it looks like the north Londoners have been handed a boost in their pursuit of the midfielder.

According to an exclusive report from GIVEMESPORT, Angel Gomes is eager to complete a switch to the Premier League ahead of the 2025/26 season amid interest from Tottenham and a few English clubs.

The former Manchester United academy graduate has taken strides in his game in the past couple of years in Ligue 1. At 24, he only broke into the senior England side earlier this year and appears to want a new adventure, having entered the final eight months on his contract at Lille (Transfermarkt).

And with his deal running out at the end of the ongoing campaign, the French side may consider selling Gomes for a bargain fee rather than losing him on a free transfer in the following summer. Spurs’ Premier League rivals Manchester United and Aston Villa are also keen on the diminutive playmaker’s signature. The interest in Gomes doesn’t end there; Bundesliga sides Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig are keeping tabs on his situation at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy too.

Spurs have sensed an opportunity to sign the England international on a cut-price deal as his contract runs down at Lille, or else, they could sign a pre-contract agreement with the player at the start of the New Year.

However, the aforementioned report adds the north London outfit will only move forward with a proposal should they feel Gomes’ financial demands are practical. The 24-year-old, who is currently earning less than £11,500-per-week at Lille, may demand around £150,000-per-week when his suitors head to the negotiating table. That could prove to be an obstacle for Spurs as they want to remain watchful when it comes to maintaining their wage structure.

Spurs let go of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Giovani Lo Celso in the summer transfer window and didn’t replace their experience in the squad, something that has cost Postecoglou on multiple occasions in the ongoing campaign. Gomes, in that regard, will be perfect to go into the roster, bringing creativity, mobility and dynamism to their midfield.

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That said, it depends on the Hotspur Way chiefs whether they decide to go ahead with their plans to sign the Lille star in 2025.

Pedro Porro has gone from having a mixed start to life at Tottenham to one of the most desired fullbacks in Europe under Ange Postecoglou.

Reports in recent weeks have been linking the Spaniard with a return to Spain, with Real Madrid keen to find a long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal.

And now, another European heavyweight has entered the mix.

Man City want to bring back Pedro Porro

As reported by GiveMeSport, Manchester City are monitoring the progress of Pedro Porro at Tottenham and may be tempted to re-sign him in the coming months.

The Spanish fullback is now one of the first names on the team sheet under Ange Postecoglou. He’s already made 11 appearances this season across all competitions.

Porro was on City’s books for three years but never played a game for them. The Sky Blues are now in need to find reinforcements on the right side of their defence, especially with an ageing Kyle Walker having looked troubled often this season.

The Spain international is valued by Transfermarkt at €45 million, though Spurs are expected to demand around €95 million for him, especially with Real Madrid also in the mix for him.

Porro’s £85k-per-week Tottenham contract is set to run until June 2028.

Porro’s rise is Spurs’ gain

Daniel Levy’s reputation as a shrewd negotiator is absolutely warranted. When you look at the clubs coming for Porro and the years remaining on his contract, it’s hard to imagine Spurs letting him go for peanuts, be it in January or next summer.

Making big money off Porro’s sale would also allow Spurs to not only find another right-back but also a left-back; they need reinforcements out wide in general.

Of course, Spurs’ results going forward will also play a key role in how much Levy will be able to tempt Porro’s suitors break the bank for his services.

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Tottenham Hotspur are planning to sign a midfielder in January

Tottenham Hotspur had a productive summer transfer window as they not only invested in quite a few young talents with high potential but also made a marquee signing in Dominic Solanke.

After beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home last weekend, Tottenham climbed to seventh in the table. They are only two points adrift of fourth-place Chelsea, and having narrowly missed out on a top-four spot last season, Spurs’ main objectives will include getting back into the Champions League and winning a trophy this term.

Of course, for Tottenham to keep pace in the race for the top four, a new signing or two in January might be on the agenda. According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Spurs want to sign a new midfielder in January and have two players in sight—AC Milan’s Tijjani Reijnders and Real Madrid’s Arda Guler.

Big Ange wants a central midfielder who can not only control games and add dynamism but also complement his current crop of players and improve the consistency of his team. Tijjani Reijnders has undoubtedly been AC Milan’s best player in an otherwise poor Serie A campaign thus far, scoring four goals in 13 appearances, including three in four Champions League outings.

While he fits well into Big Ange’s system, Milan are unlikely to sanction Reijnders’ exit midway through the campaign due to his high importance to Paulo Fonseca’s side. Yet, Spurs continue monitoring his situation.

Arda Guler, meanwhile, is a completely different profile to Reijnders. Known for his incisive passing, vision and ability to run, the Turkish sensation would add new vigour and energy to the Tottenham engine room. The aforementioned report adds the teenager could be available on loan in January, with Real Madrid looking to give him more minutes in a highly competitive atmosphere like the Premier League.

However, a temporary switch for Guler isn’t being fancied by Big Ange as he wants players who can commit themselves to the Spurs project in the long term. The Lilywhites want to make a key signing in the winter window to alleviate their squad and boost their top-four hopes in the second half of the season.

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Truth be told, the signing of Reijnders mid-season looks highly improbable. So, the best we could try getting on loan is Guler, who will not be short of options if Real Madrid open the doors for a temporary exit.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero has been subject to links with a move away from N-17, with the Argentine World Cup winner being linked to La Liga giants Real Madrid. And given the 26-year-old’s importance to Ange Postecoglou‘s squad, Daniel Levy has been looking to tie down the player to a new contract at Hotspur Way to ward off any interest in his signatures.

The former Atalanta back has taken massive strides in his game since moving to Spurs and has established himself as one of the best defenders in Europe and a key cog at Tottenham, which reciprocated into vice-captaincy at N17. And with his contract ending in 2027, the North Londoners have been looking to begin negotiations for a potential new contract.

Will Romero ditch Spurs for Champions League dream?

Cristian Romero has expressed one concern to the chiefs at Hotspur Way ahead of any contract negotiations, per TBR Football. The Argentine international has been worried about committing his future to Tottenham for one reason. While the 26-year-old is happy at White Hart Lane, the lack of Champions League football is having him second thoughts about his long-term future at the club.

The report goes on to add Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Inter Milan are keeping a close eye on his contract situation. All the aforementioned trio of clubs are a regular presence in European elite football.

And the club is well aware of the potential suitors and the fact that Romero commands interest from Europe’s most elite sides. Spurs have reportedly told the player that getting into the Champions League is part of the plans; however, the club is said to be worried that they might lose multiple star players if they fail to do so this season.

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Tottenham Hotspur enjoyed a thrilling outing at White Hart Lane at the weekend as the North Londoners came from behind to secure a 4-1 win over Unai Emery’s Aston Villa; however, the three points came with a big blow on the Spurs roster as star defender Cristian Romero was subbed off owing to an injury concern.

The Lilywhites started the game without one of their core defenders, with Micky van de Ven missing out on the fixture after sustaining a hamstring injury against Manchester City in the EFL Cup fixture last week. And his defensive partner Cristian Romero joined him in the injury room after he went into an erratic challenge on Villa’s goal scorer on the night, Morgan Rogers, in the second half.

The Argentine World Cup winner was subbed off after picking up a potential bone injury on the right toe, with recent reports suggesting that it set off alarm bells in the Argentine national dressing room, with the injury coming just ahead of the international break.

Romero injury not serious?

Now, Argentinian journalist Gaston Edul has given the latest on Romero’s injury, suggesting that the injury isn’t as bad as initially feared. He suggests that there is no bone injury that aggregates to a potential absence of only a week or ten days.

Sharing the update via. X, formerly known as Twitter, Edul stated:

“Cuti Romero has an injury in the right big toe ligament. There is no bone injury (fracture or fissure). It’s milder than it could have been. He’s going to be off for a week or 10 days. Argentina’s list comes out in the next few hours.”

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With Romero and Van de Ven serving the sidelines, Tottenham are expected to play with Radu Dragusin and Ben Davies at the heart of defence for the upcoming games. Ange Postecoglou’s side play Galatasaray in the Europa League tomorrow, followed by White Hart Lane playing host to Ipswich Town at the weekend before the international break.

Tottenham Hotspur have been looking to bring in a new midfielder in the upcoming 2025 transfer intervals as Ange Postecoglou looks to add physical presence, power, and reliability in the middle of the park, and the North Londoners have been subject to links with Brighton defensive midfielder Carlos Baleba.

The Lilywhites have been short at the heart of the park given the departures of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Giovani Lo Celso in the recently concluded summer transfer window. Daniel Levy failed to bring in appropriate recruits to cover for the sold, and the fact that Lucas Bergvall and Archie Grey are still young means Tottenham’s chief will have to drop into the market again to bring in a midfielder.

Levy favors Cardoso amid Baleba links?

There have been reports off late (h/t Alex Crook of talkSPORT) suggesting Ange Postecoglou’s admiration of Brighton midfielder Baleba. However, despite the links to the 20-year-old Cameroon national team, John Wenham, owner of the reputable Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose, doesn’t think Tottenham will move for Carlos Baleba.

The podcast host insists that Real Betis’ midfielder Johnny Cardoso would be Daniel Levy’s preferred midfield signing.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Tottenham News, Wenham said:

“I can’t really see that happening. I think it is far more likely that the club would opt to sign Cardoso from Real Betis instead, as the holding midfielder signing. With Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray both already at the club too, I just can’t see this one.”

Baleba has been impressive since his debut for the Seagulls, and multiple clubs, including Tottenham, have expressed interest in the midfielder. However, Brighton would not be under any pressure to sell the player, which makes a probable transfer tricky and hefty.

This could force Tottenham to pivot to Cardoso, a player they already hold an option on.

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