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Tottenham travel to Newcastle for their third Premier League fixture of the season

Tottenham Hotspur thumped Everton 4-0 at home last weekend but face a difficult visit to Newcastle United’s St. James’ Park at 1:30pm UK time on Sunday, 1st September.

Ange Postecoglou will hope that his team can pick up another win before the international break to kickstart a good run of form, which could help them in pursuing a top-four spot in the league.

The Australian has a tough task at hand against a formidable side that has one win and one draw in the Premier League so far. Newcastle had a midweek fixture against Nottingham Forest, which they won on penalties, prior to hosting Spurs this weekend.

It will be an interesting clash between two high-quality teams who are both going to gun for a European berth, very possibly in the Champions League, for much of the season.

Team News

Newcastle United

Newcastle United have their fair share of injuries at the start of the season, which have partly contributed to a slower start for Howe’s men than many would have anticipated.

Callum Wilson, Jamaal Lascelles, Lewis Miley, Martin Dubravka and Sven Botman are all expected to miss out while Fabian Schar is still suspended after receiving a red card against Southampton on matchday one.

Newcastle have a former Tottenham player in their side in Kieran Trippier though it remains to be seen if the right-back is handed any game time with Fabian Schar and Tino Livramento being prioritised ahead of him.

Aleksander Isak has misfired for the Magpies so far in the season but he will look to finally open his account when Spurs visit, while Anthony Gordon, who scored in the draw against Bournemouth last week, will also be a nailed on starter and a player Tottenham must contain.

PREDICTED NEWCASTLE XI: Pope; Livramento, Krafth, Burn, Kelly; Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak; Gordon

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur’s injury woes are not too much better than Newcastle’s with Dominic Solanke injured and the likes of Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie and Rodrigo Bentancur doubtful.

Udogie was subbed off against Everton last time around but with a week between the two fixtures, he should have regained his match fitness after a laborious start to the season and the same also holds true in van de Ven’s as Ange Postecoglou brushed off any serious fears regarding their fitness.

Bentancur, however, will not be risked due to his head injury against Leicester City and might only become available on the other side of the international break when Arsenal travel to Spurs.

With the Uruguayan ruled out, French prodigy Wilson Odobert could start once more. Solanke’s absence could push Brennan Johnson into a more central role and he is likely to be flanked with an unchanged offensive unit from the Everton win with Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski set to start.

PREDICTED TOTTENHAM XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Maddison, Odobert; Kulusevski, Johnson, Son

Match-deciding duel

Aleksander Isak vs Cristian Romero

With Spurs playing away from home, it is imperative that they defend well and keep a hungry striker, Aleksander Isak at bay. The Swede is a prolific goal-scorer and can play make.

Cristian Romero will likely be tasked with keeping him quiet and if the World Cup winner can excel at his duties, it would be a good benchmark for the rest of his teammates to contribute in what should be a winning cause.

Prediction

Newcastle United 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur

A fatigued Tottenham defence will likely be breached by the hosts, Newcastle, but after scoring four goals against Everton, the offensive department should have enough lethality to hand Spurs a vital win before the international break.

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It will be a hard-fought result and Tottenham will need to grind but come the end of 90 minutes at St. James’ Park, Postecoglou will be a happy and proud boss.

Tottenham are unlikely to make a move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze on transfer deadline day

One cannot rule out a late surprise signing from Tottenham Hotspur, especially after transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano’s claims.

The north London club have already signed the likes of Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, Dominic Solanke, Timo Werner, Min Hyeok-Yang and Wilson Odobert this summer, as Ange Postecoglou looks to build on an impressive first season at the Hotspur Way.

Yet, our gaffer and his bosses at the club may well be feeling that a bit more depth in certain areas of the squad is required to tackle the gruelling 2024/25 season ahead. One of their summer targets which Tottenham have not succeeded in landing is Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.

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According to GIVEMESPORT correspondent Ben Jacobs, Spurs are unlikely to move for Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze in this transfer window after the acquisition of Wilson Odobert.

Spurs bought in Odobert from Championship side Burnley secretly, thereby, addressing a key position in the squad. With the young Frenchman’s signing, Big Ange and the club appear satisfied with the attacking options ahead of Friday’s transfer deadline—at least until January 2025.

Speaking exclusively to GIVEMESPORT, Ben Jacobs explained that a deal for Eberechi Eze is now extremely difficult to be done due to the finances involved in it.

Since joining Crystal Palace from Queens Park Rangers in the summer of 2020, Eze has established himself as one of the most exciting playmakers in the Premier League. His rise and influence for the Eagles in the last two years has been fantastic, making them tick with his vision, creativity, energy and flair.

The England international has bagged 27 goals and registered 17 assists in 127 outings across all competitions for the south London club. Thus, Eze, nicknamed the ‘drunken master’, has been unsurprisingly linked with top Premier League outfits including Spurs. However, Palace are now in a commanding position after the playmaker’s £60million release clause expired earlier this month, meaning Spurs will need to fork out a premium to sign him so late in the transfer window.

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Given how Daniel Levy has operated over the years coupled with Jacobs’ update on Eze, Spurs fans should temper their expectations on the transfer deadline day, regardless of Romano implying earlier this week that Spurs are working behind the scenes for a signing or two.

Al-Ittifaq plot shock loan swoop for Tottenham kid Alfie Devine

Tottenham Hotspur have an abundance of young talents in their ranks—both in the academy and first team.

To foster their development and unlock true potential in the future, the Lilywhites have done a fine job by either loaning them out or moving them on permanently. By doing so, we have secured the immediate future of several highly-rated academy stars.

One such academy talent who has been linked with a move from Tottenham this summer is Alfie Devine. According to GIVEMESPORT reporter Ben Jacobs, Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittifaq are interested in a loan move for Alfie Devine.

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Alfie Devine joined the Tottenham academy in 2020 and turned professional under former boss Nuno Espirito Santo, signing a three-year contract at the age of 17. The England under-20 international has performed well in our academy but is yet to break into the first team.

The central midfielder spent the first half of last season on loan to Port Vale in League One, where he scored three goals and registered as many assists in 26 appearances across all competitions. Devine returned to Spurs in January and was then farmed out on loan to Championship side Plymouth Argyle. The youngster made nine starts and six appearances off the bench, as Plymouth Argyle narrowly escaped relegation.

Spurs terminating his loan spell at Port Vale and sending him straight back out on loan to Plymouth in January but in the Championship—a division higher—was a testament to his skill set and development. After doing reasonably well in a poor Plymouth side, Devine was involved in Tottenham’s pre-season tour of Asia last month.

While he did well in pre season when given opportunities by Big Ange, it was always difficult for the young Englishman to break into the first team this season. Thus, it is better served for him to go out on loan to a Championship side and continue his development from where he left last season. Joining a mid-table Championship club would be ideal for our academy kid as it will give him opportunities to play regularly and gain more experience under his belt.

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That being said, Spurs must in no way allow a talent like Devine to go to Saudi Arabia on loan this summer as it isn’t the right territory for him to hone his skills and grow as a footballer.

Tottenham Hotspur Academy starlet Will Lankshear has been linked with a move away from White Hart Lane this summer as the club prepares to use his potential into the next steps of his development.

His recent performances in the pre-season have shown why he is a highly touted prospect in world football and why the clubs across England rate him very highly.

Tottenham rejects multiple loan offers for Lankshear

The 19-year-old has been subject to links with a move to multiple Championship clubs on a probable loan deal this summer.

However, the club is not looking to let the striker depart this summer despite having several clubs reach out for his signatures, per The Athletic. The player is expected to continue at Hotspur Way and be involved with the first team.

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The report includes how he has been impressing the Australian gaffer and his staff in the training sessions and how he is likely to be given an opportunity to represent the Spurs badge in the cup competitions.

Will Lankshear penned down a new contract at White Hart Lane earlier this summer as he tied himself to White Hart Lane till 2029, and we should expect him to be handed his competitive debut in the coming months.

What now?

Lankshear has high potential, and he has shown his presence in the pre-season. However, preseason is different from season run-in, and he will certainly need game time under his belt in senior football to help his development.

The fact that Levy has rejected multiple loan offers from him shows that the club rates him highly and believes that he can carve a space for himself in the first team.

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We will see how Tottenham handles his development in the ongoing season and beyond, especially considering the high level of quality that the starlet possesses.

Tottenham Hotspur have been subject to might links with a move for a new right back in the works as they look to provide cover for Pedro Porro.

The Lilywhites have been looking to replace Emerson Royal at Hotspur Way following the Brazilian international’s move to AC Milan earlier in the ongoing window.

While Royal has moved to Italy, Spurs have unearthed Djed Spence’s potential in the preseason campaign. While the former Middlesbrough defender was linked with a move away from North Londoners, he has managed to revive his time at the club and earn a second life at N17.

Tottenham’s Vanderson pursuit unlikely

Despite Djed Spence rejuvenation, the club continues to be linked with a move for Monaco right-back Vanderson.

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The links to Vanderson have been questionable, and John Wenham, owner of the reputable Spurs podcast Lilywhite Rose, doesn’t think that Tottenham would make a move for the Brazilian defender considering in the ongoing window.

Wenham believes that Daniel Levy would only be eyeing Vanderson if Porro were to make a move away from the North London outfit.

Wenham speaks up on potential transfer

Speaking in an exclusive interview with Tottenham News, the podcast host said:

“If we were looking to sign Vanderson, what does that mean for Djed Spence? I just can’t see this transfer happening if I am honest. I’m very happy with Porro as our starting right-back and Spence as the backup.

“However, perhaps Vanderson is part of a long-term list, and if Porro was to leave the club at any point, we would then move to sign him.”

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Vanderson’s links have amplified after L’Equipe suggested that Tottenham are readying a bid of £25.4 million to bring the player to White Hart Lane.

While Tottenham have multiple needs to deal with before the deadline day, a new right back doesn’t seem to be among the necessities, unless they are looking at a life without Porro in the near future.

It doesn’t seem that the club will make a move for Vanderson this summer; however, with only two days to go, we will see what Daniel Levy thinks about it.

Tottenham star Rodrigo Bentancur has been handed a four-game international ban

It hasn’t been smooth sailing for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur since February 2023.

The Uruguay international ruptured the ACL in his left knee in Spurs’ 4-1 win over Leicester City back in February 2023 which ruled him out for several months. He recovered from the serious knee injury and returned to competitive football in November last year, only for tearing a ligament in his ankle.

This ruled Rodrigo Bentancur out for more than two months, and when he overcame his ankle problem, he couldn’t deliver consistently for Tottenham.

The 27-year-old suffered a horrific head injury after a clash of heads with Leicester City’s Abdul Fatawu in Spurs’ first game of the 2024/25 season. Having stretchered off the field, he missed the next game against Everton due to concussion protocol.

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Before the start of the new Premier League season, Bentancur went to the summer’s Copa America. After Uruguay’s heated semi-final defeat to Colombia, the central midfielder was infamously involved in clashes between his nation’s players and the opposition fans. And the verdict on his sanctions has now been delivered.

According to Uruguayan journalist Rodrigo Romano, Bentancur has been handed a four-game international ban for his involvement in the ugly scenes that followed Uruguay’s semi-final defeat against Colombia in the Copa America in Charlotte, North Carolina in July. He has also been fined $16,000 (£12,118) as a result.

The Tottenham star is one of the five Uruguay players to be sanctioned by South American football’s governing body CONMEBOL on Wednesday. He will miss Uruguay’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay, Venezuela, Peru and Ecuador. The midfielder will be available to feature for his nation once again in November when they host Colombia in November.

Bentancur’s time at Spurs since arriving from Juventus in January 2022 can be best described as mixed. He has been unfortunate with injury problems, missing 52 games in total for the north London club thus far. The recent nasty clash of heads further sucked the momentum that the midfielder had built from his strong displays for Uruguay at the Copa America.

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Nonetheless, the Nueva Helvecia-born talent will be raring to get back on the pitch as quickly as possible and give his best for our club. When fully fit, Bentancur is an asset to Big Ange’s side.

Tottenham Hotspur had their redemption last weekend following a tough start to their Premiership League season. The North Londoners have been looking at the final days of the transfer window with the hope of securing some signings that could compound Ange Postecoglou’s roster for the rest of the season.

It has been a winning window for Daniel Levy & Co., as they have not only acquired some top players but also ensured that the surplus is cleared at Hotspur Way.

Tottenham hot on Skov Olsen trail

The Lilywhites have been looking at a potential move for another young player who has been likened to Mohamed Salah and Arjen Robben by journalist Klaus Egelund. In his words, “He is an Eden Hazard type. But, since he’s left-footed and plays on the right, you could better compare him to Robben or Salah.” (via. Het Nieuwsblad)

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Tottenham have been looking at Danish forward Andreas Skov Olsen, who has been pulling some exciting strings with Club Brugge. (h/t CaughtOffSide)

Market opportunity?

Ange Postecoglou has a plethora of wide forwards at his disposal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, starting with Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson on the right, complemented by Heung Min Son and Wilson Odobert on the left. They also possess Timo Werner, who is originally a striker but has featured on the left flank since donning the Lilywhites badge.

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However, we have seen Spurs take up market opportunities when they arise, with the transfer of Archie Gray being one of those examples this summer, and bringing the 24-year-old to Hotspur Way is one of those opportunities that Levy can explore. Spurs have already laid ground to his signatures, with links reaching as far as March for a possible Tottenham move for the £21.1m rated forward.

With only two days to go for the window, Spurs will have to react swiftly if they are to land Skov Olsen this summer especially considering Arsenal pulling strings to land him from under Spurs noses.

Tottenham view Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White as more of a deeper midfielder

Tottenham Hotspur have had an extremely busy summer transfer window, both in terms of incomings and outgoings. They have added some exciting talents to Ange Postecoglou’s squad whilst managing to offload most of the deadwood.

Spurs, however, may not be done just yet. After breaking their transfer record to bring in Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth, Daniel Levy and his team may just have an ace up their sleeve.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Tottenham are planning to do more business before the transfer window slams shut at the end of the month. He expects the north London club to be busy in the last couple of days of the window to fortify the depth of the squad.

It is believed that Big Ange and his bosses at the club are targeting a move for a new central midfielder. The £20m plus sale of Oliver Skipp to Leicester City has provided them with funds to spend late in the window, and Big Ange wants his club to move for a central midfielder.

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And now reliable journalist Dean Jones states that Tottenham have their eye on Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White. Speaking on Ranks FC Podcast, Dean Jones claims the north London giants like Morgan Gibbs-White, but intriguingly, view him as more of a box-crashing No.8 in Big Ange’s system.

Gibbs-White is one of the exciting young midfielders in the Premier League. He played a key role in Forest’s survival last season, netting five goals and 10 assists in 37 Premier League appearances. At only 24, the former England youth international has already bagged solid top-flight experience with 122 appearances under his banner.

Spurs’ idea to potentially use Gibbs-White as an attacking No.8 is exciting, provided he joins the club. Technically gifted and tactically smart, Gibbs-White has the qualities to essay that role in Big Ange’s system and complement the more defensive Yves Bissouma in the middle of the park. The prospect of having him, Bissouma and James Maddison is extremely tantalizing, providing Spurs with great balance and flexibility in the engine room.

However, as the Englishman is arguably Forest’s most important player, getting this deal done so late would be an uphill task for Spurs. Given his rise in stock in the last couple of years in the Premier League, we certainly will need to pay a premium to persuade Forest into selling one of their prized assets.

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The fans will be over the moon if we can pull off this deal and send something of a statement across the division.

Tottenham could revive their interest in Crystal Palace star in January

Tottenham Hotspur remain active in the transfer market as the window enters its final two days, with the club eager to make further additions to their squad.

The Lilywhites have already made significant moves this summer, bringing in several talented players to bolster various areas of the team. With their recent signings, Big Ange has addressed key areas of his squad.

Spurs have also managed to clear the deck to a large extent, with players in double digits exiting N17. As per his vision and strategy, Big Ange has been able to reshape the bloated squad which he inherited from Antonio Conte’s tenure in 2023. However, the head coach and his bosses at the club may well be feeling that a bit more could have been done to improve the depth of the squad ahead of a gruelling season.

Although there are still a couple of days remaining for Tottenham to attack the market, the club may already have set their sights on a potential mega deal in the January window. One of the summer targets which the north London club have not succeeded in landing thus far is Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze nicknamed the ‘drunken master’.

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Eberechi Eze has been the subject of interest from a host of top Premier League clubs, including Tottenham. The £100k-per-week star has been Crystal Palace’s best player in the last two seasons. He enjoyed his most productive campaign in 2023/24 with the Eagles, with 11 Premier League goals in 27 appearances.

According to reliable the Daily Mail reporter Sami Mokbel, Spurs could revive their interest in Eberechi Eze during the winter transfer window.

Eze is an incredibly talented player but he has got a history of injury problems at Palace. The England International missed a total of 31 games due to a combination of Achilles tendon and muscle problems. In fact, he was sidelined for two months at the start of the year after suffering a muscle issue, missing five games in the process.

That said, Mokbel perhaps may be right about Spurs adopting a cautious strategy about Eze. Also, the 26-year-old’s £60million release clause at Selhurst Park has now expired, and Palace after selling some of their valuable assets this summer, they will be highly unlikely to let go of Eze so late in the transfer window.

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Palace are in a strong position now after Eze’s release clause expired, meaning if Spurs are to get one of their summer targets they will need to pay a premium, which is difficult to envisage given we have splashed a lot of cash in this transfer window. So, it will be better for Big Ange and his bosses at the club to wait until January before making a move.

Manor Solomon wishes Tottenham luck after sealing Leeds United loan move

Tottenham Hotspur have done an incredible job of moving players out in this summer transfer window. They released Ryan Sessegnon, Japhet Tanganga and Tanguy Ndombele, while the likes of Oliver Skipp, Emerson Royal and Joe Rodon have been sold.

The Lilywhites have loaned out Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Bryan Gil to Marseille and Girona respectively, and on Tuesday, another player joined that list.

Manor Solomon completed his switch to Championship outfit Leeds United on loan from Tottenham. The Israel international took to his Instagram account to express his happiness to join Leeds United on a season-long loan and also had a message for Tottenham and our fans.

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Tottenham signed Solomon on a free transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer of 2023. The speedy winger impressed in a loan spell across London at Fulham in the 2022/23 season, and that persuaded Spurs to sign him when an opportunity arose. Unfortunately, the £60k-a-week star endured a disastrous debut campaign at the Hotspur Way.

After playing just six games, the Israeli winger suffered a serious meniscus injury that ruled him out for the rest of the 2023/24 season. He worked hard over the summer and returned to full fitness but had no place in Big Ange’s squad, especially after the arrival of Wilson Odobert from Burnley.

To get regular game and return back to his peak fitness levels, Spurs have decided to loan out Solomon to Leeds. Solomon, nicknamed “pocket rocket” by the Sky Sports Super Sunday panel, will be hoping to make an immediate impact at Elland Road and help Leeds achieve top-flight promotion after Daniel Farke’s men narrowly missed out last season. He has the opportunity to regain his form and confidence by playing more regularly in the intense Championship football.

With his dribbling, burst of pace, creativity and flair, the diminutive attacker can become a fan favourite at Elland Road. As Spurs continue to rebuild their squad under Ange Postecoglou, Solomon’s loan move underlines our club’s dedication to both player development and preserving a competitive first team.

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It will be interesting to see how the Kfar Saba-born talent fares for Daniel Farke’s side in the second tier of English football. However, the matter of fact that Spurs have only sanctioned a dry loan for Solomon suggests he may still have a future at our club.