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Tottenham Hotspur director Fabio Paratici is already working behind the scenes to add extra firepower to Thomas Frank’s squad come the opening of the January transfer window.

Spurs put three past Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday, taking their tally for the season up to a joint league high of 17. It’s been a strong start to the campaign for new manager Frank, with his side sitting third in the division after nine matches.

There has been a lot to like, but reports this week suggest that the manager is not overwhelmingly happy with his choice of strikers. Randal Kolo Muani came in on loan from Paris Saint-Germain this summer but has struggled with injury.

Tottenham Hotspur ‘in talks’ with Brentford striker

Richarlison has seen his fair share of minutes but has only scored once in the league since his brace on the opening day against Burnley. Meanwhile Dominic Solanke continues to be plagued by injuries with Football Insider claiming the ex AFC Bournemouth man could be sold by Spurs in the New Year.

That would leave space for a new arrival and reporter James Davies believes that could come in Brentford man Kevin Schade. The 23-year-old arrived at the Gtech Community Stadium for £22 million in 2023, while Frank was still in charge in west London.

Davies took to social media platform X on Tuesday and wrote: “EXCL: Fabio Paratici has been in contact with Epic Sports Agency in the last 48 hours regarding Kevin Schade. Tottenham want to be kept informed on the situation — Thomas Frank is a huge admirer of his former player.”

Thomas Frank praises ‘incredible’ Kevin Schade

It’s been a slow start to life in the Premier League for the Germany international, who has had his fair share of injury setbacks. However, the forward is now fit and has two Premier League goals to his name, the latest coming in the Bees’ 3-2 win over Liverpool.

When at Brentford, Frank backed Schade to get better and better as the seasons go on. Following a brace against Manchester United in May, the now Spurs manager said: “He’s grown a lot this season. Scoring 10 goals – not many players have scored 10 goals in the Premier League in their career – and he’ll most likely become even better next year. That’s the plan.

“With his pace going in behind, his threat in the box on headers – two fantastic headers [against United], the first one is an incredible header, the second one is just top class – but also if we go longer he’s one that can win a flick-on and, with set pieces in both boxes, he’s working hard.”

In other news, Tottenham told they can sign 'strong player' to replace Dominic Solanke for bargain fee in January.

Tottenham are said to be eyeing a striker who could be available for a bargain fee in the winter.

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Tottenham are now said to be looking at signing a striker in the winter transfer window as they ponder a potential upgrade on Dominic Solanke. It has been a solid start to the season for Spurs, who picked up a big win over Everton on the weekend to bounce back from a run of underwhelming performances in the Premier League and Europe.

Thomas Frank’s men are currently in third place, and they certainly would have taken that coming into the season given how last season went. Having said that, they do now have a few litmus tests to take care of in a very tough run of fixtures that will see them take on Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal consecutively in the league, while a cup game with Newcastle and a Champions League clash with holders PSG also have to be taken care of before the end of November.

After those fixtures, we should have a clearer idea of what Tottenham’s realistic ambitions are and whether they will be in the mix for Champion League qualification. Either way, Tottenham are already likely to have plans for the January transfer window, with sporting chief Fabio Paratici now back at the helm following a FIFA suspension.

According to TBR Football, Spurs could revisit the idea of signing Dusan Vlahovic, who was linked with the club in 2022 ahead of his move to Juventus. It’s reported Juventus could make the striker available for £20million in the January window in a bid to prevent a free departure next summer, given he is out of contract. Naturally, clubs outside Italy can agree a pre-contract with the striker ahead of the summer from January 1.

That will be an attractive option to many, but it’s a risky move given the number of clubs likely to come to the table. Tottenham can beat the queue by agreeing a fee before January rolls around, and £20million is a bargain fee for a player Juve signed for £66.6million. The striker has scored 45 times in 112 league appearances for Juve, and crucially, he is still only 25 years of age. He has six goals in 14 appearances this season.

Former Juventus manager Igor Tudor said of Vlahovic in September: “I’ll repeat what I have already said. In this month and a half of preparation he has always been focused, he has worked as an example. [Juventus general manager] Comolli said he is staying and I’m happy. He is a strong player and hopefully he keeps up this scoring rate, which is no small thing.

“Only two games have been played. I want to go match by match and do our best in the next one. Stay focused and train well, then we’ll see where this mindset and way of working takes us.”

Solanke is not living up to expectations

Spurs may be - and perhaps should be - considering Vlahovic because £65million signing Dominic Solanke has not lived up to expectations at the club so far. The striker has scored nine goals in 29 league appearances and has been injury prone of late, missing 22 games since March through three different injuries.

Solanke hasn’t been egregiously poor, but it feels like he has been given extra grace for one reason or another, while other Premier League players have been heavily criticised for failing to perform to a high level after arriving on deals priced as highly as £65million. That narrative is now starting to turn, and we are now seeing reports of Frank being unhappy with Solanke, whether they are accurate or not.

The addition of V;ahovic could add much needed competition for Solanke, and if Spurs still aren’t impressed, they would have the room to cut ties next summer.

The 21-year-old learned his trade in the youth academies at London giants Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

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Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur youth star Jude Soonsup-Bell has received an international call-up despite dropping down to League Two this summer.

The 21-year-old signed on a one-year deal for Grimsby Town in August and has made eight appearances for the side. The winger is yet to score but his performances have clearly turned the heads of the Thailand international team

Soonsup-Bell was once considered ‘one of the most promising youngsters at the club’ according to The Chelsea Chronicle. He was handed a first team debut under Thomas Tuchel, playing 45 minutes against Brentford in a 2-0 Carabao Cup win in 2021.

Soonsup-Bell a product of Chelsea and Spurs youth systems

Speaking about the young players who featured in that match, Tuchel said at the time: “I’m very pleased. It was a brilliant performance and a brilliant result so I’m very happy for the players. They showed great mentality. They were very disciplined, very structured, and within that structure we performed individually. It was very well done from them.

“It was a brilliant result given the circumstances, the line-up and the situation. Some of the guys who played were youngsters and the other guys had not many minutes like Trevoh, Saul and Barkley but they stepped up in a tough place.”

The wide man is set to face the Bees again this week when Grimsby Town welcome Keith Andrews’ side to Blundell Park in Carabao Cup action on Tuesday. Soonsup-Bell could feature buoyed by news from the Thailand international team.

Grimsby Town star gets national call-up

Thai football expert Ta Lao wrote on social media platform X: “BREAKING NEWS: CHANGSUEK SECURE JUDE SOONSUP-BELL!

“Grimsby Town striker Jude Soonsup-Bell has accepted the call-up to play for the Thai National Team! FA President ‘Madame Pang’ Nualphan Lamsam is moving immediately to complete the paperwork.

“Head Coach Anthony Hudson nominated the former Chelsea/Spurs youth star for the November ACQ2027 Squad.”

Soonsup-Bell signed his first professional deal with Chelsea at the age of 17 and has been capped by England from under-15 to under-19 level He then joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2023 but only ever played for the under-21 side. He then joined Segunda Division side Cordoba in August 2024.

When signing for Grimsby Town, manager David Artell said: "I'm really pleased that Jude has chosen to join the team. He's an exciting talent with a great pedigree and a player we have been watching for some time. He will add great competition to our forward line this season and we are really excited to work with him."

Grimsby Town sit sixth in League Two after 14 matches. After Brentford, the side faces Ebbsfleet United this weekend.

In other news, 'Not enough' - Chelsea dodged a bullet by not signing player who manager says is not fit enough.

Spurs were reported to have agreed a £60 million deal with Crystal Palace for the transfer of Eberechi Eze.

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Arsenal star Eberechi Eze has reflected on his decision to join the Gunners instead of north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on a recent school visit.

The England international appeared poised to sign for Spurs with The Sun reporting that a £60 million fee had been agreed between Thomas Frank’s side and Crystal Palace. Tottenham Hotspur were set to pay £30 million up front to secure the in-demand attacking midfielder with the rest coming in instalments.

However, at the last minute, Arsenal swooped in and lured the 27-year-old to the Emirates Stadium. That came as a blow to their bitter north London rivals.

Eberechi Eze reflects on Tottenham Hotspur snub

Ahead of Arsenal taking on his former side Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon, Eze visited The John Roan School in Greenwich to talk to pupils. During the visit, he was asked about making that choice, as per The Athletic.

Eze said: “I was prepared to go to Tottenham, but from the moment Arsenal came, it was always going to be them.”

He later added: “It’s a bit different from when I was at Crystal Palace. Playing for Arsenal (matches) are more like a show or theatre. There’s more pressure, playing for titles and in the Champions League, but it’s something I’ve dreamed of since being a kid. It’s not 100 per cent there at the minute, but I’m enjoying getting better.”

Spurs sign Xavi Simons instead

Tottenham Hotspur instead turned their attentions to signing Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig. Spurs were believed to have beaten Chelsea to that £51.8 million deal.

Neither Eze nor Simons have truly got off to a rapid start with their new sides and only time will tell which player becomes the better signing in the Premier League. Simons has made nine appearances for Spurs so far this season but has just one assist to his name, which came in his top flight debut against West Ham.

Simons is five years younger than Eze and, speaking this week, Spurs boss Thomas Frank has backed the midfielder to progress rapidly. He said: “We try to help every player. He has been with us for seven or eight weeks which is a very short time in football. He is adapting every day.

“I liked his personality, the way he played in the first 60 minutes against Villa. He then tired. My demands are more intensity in general. He has the passing, the vision. He trained really well today.”

In other news, Tottenham predicted line-up to face Everton: Four changes made including Xavi Simons decision.

Arsenal and Chelsea both saw convincing wins in the Champions League this midweek

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The Champions League is well underway for this season, and the third midweek round of matches for the competition served up some must-watch encounters as English sides ran riot.

Arsenal’s 12-minute second-half blitz blew Spanish giants Atletico Madrid away 4-0, while Chelsea had three teenagers on the scoresheet including Brazilian wonderkid Estevao as Ajax were thrashed for five at Stamford Bridge. Tottenham Hotspur provided a hard-fought defensive display inspired by goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to earn a goalless draw in Monaco, while outside the capital Liverpool and Manchester City were also victorious.

The sheer magnitude of score lines enjoyed by Premier League sides this week only fuelled the growing idea that English clubs could do well in this year’s competition. This was backed up by European football expert Guillem Balague, who claimed on BBC Match of the Day’s Champions League highlights show that the English top flight should have “five clubs in the quarter-finals [of the UCL], three in the semi-finals and two in the final”.

How much money would the clubs in question earn if that were to happen, and how much have they earnt already?

London clubs’ winnings in the Champions League already this season

Arsenal have won the most prize money out of the English clubs in the Champions League so far this season, having picked up an 100% record of three victories from three to sit fourth in the league phase, behind PSG, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan on goal difference.

Each club in the competition earns a starting fee of €18.62 million (£16.2m) for qualification to the league phase, while there is prize money of €2.1m (£1.8m) per victory and €700k (£608k) for a draw. There is an additional ‘value pillar’ fund, which amounts to 35% of the total prize pot, and is calculated by a club’s coefficient and broadcast revenue. The total purse for the competition this season is a cool €2.467 billion (£2.142b).

Considering the starting fee and prize money picked up already, Arsenal have earnt €24.92m (£21.6m) for their exploits so far in the competition after three wins. Chelsea have earnt €22.82m (£19.8m) for their two wins and a defeat, while Spurs have picked up €22.12m (£19.2m) for their one victory and two draws.

How much could Arsenal or Chelsea earn for winning the UCL?

There are mouth-watering prize money funds for each stage of the competition reached once we get to the knock-out rounds in 2026.

While €1m is gained for taking part in a knock-out phase play-off, €11m is then brought in for those who qualify for the last 16 and €12.5m for the quarter-finalists. The semi-finalists then earn €15m, the runner-up pockets €18.5m and the winner of the final earns a huge €25m. As each of these totals are totted up round-on-round, the knock-out stages alone are worth up to €83m (£72m).

Should Arsenal, for example, win every league phase game and then go all the way to win the trophy for the first time ever, their total prize pot would be a staggering €115.2m (£100m). Chelsea could win up to €113.1m (£98.2m) thanks to their defeat in Munich, Spurs can win up to €112.3m (£97.5m), and so on. This is not including the winner’s share of the value pillar fund, which is more difficult to calculate, but would no doubt be high for any English side winning the competition due to the Premier League’s global broadcasting power.

PSG earnt a whopping €83.12m (£72.2m) in prize money for going all the way to win the competition last season, but with the total prize pot increasing this term, that total could be dwarfed by whoever wins the famous trophy this time around.

Thomas Frank travels to Paris at the end of November with Tottenham Hotspur now confirming ticketing details.

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Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to take on Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco in France this evening as Champions League action returns following this month’s international break.

Thomas Frank is looking for a response after being beaten 2-1 at home by Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon and for a second Champions League win of the season. Spurs beat Villarreal 1-0 last month and drew 2-2 against Bodo/Glimt in their last European outing.

After AS Monaco, the North London outfit welcome FC Copenhagen to the capital before a tantalising trip to Paris Saint-Germain at the end of November. The club has now announced ticketing news for that match with frustration over the allocation.

Tottenham Hotspur confirm Paris Saint-Germain ticket allocation

In a statement on Tuesday evening, Tottenham Hotspur said: “Supporters will note that our ticket allocation for this match is below the five per cent allocation that all visiting clubs are entitled to under UEFA competition regulations. The Club requested the full allocation and have been in dialogue with both PSG and UEFA on this issue. We have been informed the reduced ticket allocation is a safety & security directive from the local authorities in Paris, which applies to all European matches played at Parc des Princes.”

Spurs have been awarded a 2,000 general admission allocation for the trip to Paris, with 12 wheelchair spaces and 12 spaces for ambulant seating. Ticket prices are set at £43.50.

That is the same allocation that Arsenal were given for their Champions League semi-final second leg at the Parc des Princes earlier this year. A request from local police was also cited as the reason then with 4.1% of seats being offered, rather than 5%.

Arsenal fans call for UEFA action at Parc des Princes

At the time, the Arsenal Supporters Trust told The Guardian: “It’s not fair that every club that plays a Champions League game in Paris has less tickets for their supporters. We don’t expect it will make much difference for next week’s second leg but the new format means that English clubs are going to be playing PSG more regularly over the next few years so something needs to change.”

PSG were in Champions League action on Tuesday night and thrashed Bayer Leverkusen 7-1 in Germany, making in three wins from three and a goal difference of 10 in the competition so far this season. The French outfit sits top of the standings at this stage.

Tottenham Hotspur and PSG have recent history having met in the UEFA Super Cup in August - Spurs having won the Europa League and PSG the Champions League in 2025. Luis Enrique’s side won that match on penalties, completing a late comeback having gone 2-0 down after 48 minutes.

In other news, AS Monaco vs Tottenham injury news as 7 ruled out and 2 doubts for Champions League clash.

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur both have the chance to bolster their ranks in the January transfer window

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Chelsea won 3-0 away at Nottingham Forest over the weekend in their most recent Premier League outing. Josh Acheampong, Pedro Neto and Reece James got their goals against the Reds. Enzo Maresca’s side are sat in 5th place in the Premier League table after their first eight fixtures.

As for Tottenham Hotspur, they were beaten 2-1 at home by Aston Villa last time out. Rodrigo Bentancur was on the scoresheet for them but they weren’t able to get a result in the end. Thomas Frank’s men are positioned in 6th in the league.

Chelsea eye FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa

Chelsea are ‘preparing’ a bid for FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa this winter, according to Fichajes. The report adds that they are willing to pay over £87million to snap him up. The Blues have the chance to further bolster their squad in the January transfer window.

Aghehowa, 21, is a Spain international with three caps to his name. He has been a key player for his current club since joining them last year and has bags of potential. They could face a real battle to keep hold of him now though amid attention from elsewhere.

The prospect rose up through the ranks at Granada before Atletico Madrid snapped him up in 2023. He was loaned out to Alaves to get some experience under his belt and boost his development before Porto came calling. The forward has since adapted well to life in Portugal and has scored 35 goals in 54 games in all competitions, eight of which have come already this season.

Chelsea could see Aghehowa as someone to boost their attacking department. If he joined the London outfit, he would inject more firepower to their attacking ranks. In addition, he would give Maresca something different to pick from up top.

Tottenham Hotspur want Rayan

Spurs hold ‘strong interest’ in Vasco da Gama youngster Rayan, according to TBR Football. Newcastle United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion have also been credited with an interest in the player. He has made 26 appearances this term and has scored 10 goals in the league.

Journalist Graeme Bailey has said: “Rayan has enjoyed a very good season, but it remains to be seen if Vasco are willing sellers, but I am told intermediaries are operating with the belief a deal is there to be had. He has impressed hugely in recent months and a move to Europe is looking likely and it could very well be England.”

Rayan, 19, has been on the books of Vasco da Gama for his whole career to date. He has risen up through the academy of the Brazilian outfit and was a regular for them at various different youth levels. The teenager then broke into their first-team earlier this year and he hasn’t looked back since. Spurs may have identified him as one for the future and if they managed to secure his services ahead of others, he is someone who would be an exciting acquisition.

Tottenham Hotspur lured the talent to the Premier League in the summer transfer window for a hefty fee

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Tottenham Hotspur were beaten 2-1 at home by Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon. They took the lead early on through midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, their opponents fought back to win with Morgan Rogers and Emi Buendia on the scoresheet.

Thomas Frank’s side are currently positioned in 6th place in the Premier League table after their first eight fixtures. They are only a point off the top four and are back in league action on Sunday against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. In the meantime, they face an away trip to AS Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Tottenham Hotspur need to stick with Xavi Simons

Spurs forked out a hefty £52million to land Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in the last transfer window. They paid big cash to sign the attacking midfielder and he was handed a long-term contract running until 2030. However, it has taken him a while to get going and he has struggled for form so far.

Simons, 22, has made seven appearances in all competitions for the London outfit to date, four of which have come in the league, and he is yet to score. He looked bright in spells against Aston Villa last time out but wasn’t able to stamp his mark on the game. The Holland international, who has 31 caps to his name, needs a goal as soon as possible to ease some of the pressure off his back.

As with any player from abroad, it can take time to adapt to life in a new country. The Amsterdam-born man is still getting used to unfamiliar surroundings and has been planted into one of the toughtest divisions in the world. Therefore, it is no real surprise to see him taking his time as he looks to find his feet.

What has Thomas Frank said about Tottenham Hotspur’s Xavi Simons?

Speaking after their defeat to Aston Villa, Spurs boss Frank had this to say about Simons’ performance: "I like Xavi's personality today, especially in the first half. I think he wanted to get on the ball, he wanted to create. I think he was very aggressive in the pressure. I think it was a fine game. I think I need to remember it myself when we judge players and they come into a new club, a new country. I know it's part of football, [but] we judge them with a very small sample of games. I'm not in doubt that Xavi will be good for us. Today was an average-plus game."

Simons is still young and has bags of potential. He is a more long-term option for Spurs and their supporters shouldn’t criticise him too much at this moment in time. He still has plenty of time to turn things around and prove himself in England.

PSG signed him in 2019 from Barcelona and ended up re-signing him later down the line from PSV. He then ended up on loan at Leipzig in 2023 before his switch to Germany was later made permanent. Simons was a hit during his time with the Bundesliga outfit and fired 22 goals in 78 outings, 11 of which came last term, to earn his recent transfer.

Spurs will have their fingers crossed that he can find the net as quickly as possible. If he does, the goals should start to flow for him. Everton will be tough opponents for Frank’s men this weekend and they will need to be at their best to get something at their new stadium. The Toffees beat Crystal Palace in their last outing there with Jack Grealish scoring a dramatic winner.

Tottenham Hotspur were beaten 2-1 at home by Aston Villa this weekend in the Premier League

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Tottenham Hotspur were beaten 2-1 at home by Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon. They took the lead early on in the game through midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur. However, the visitors fought back to win after goals by Morgan Rogers and Emi Buendia.

Thomas Frank’s side are sat in 6th place in the Premier League table and have 14 points on the board from their first 10 fixtures. They are only a point off the top four. The London outfit are back in action on Wednesday with an away trip to AS Monaco in the Champions League.

Tottenham Hotspur injury latest regarding Cristian Romero

Spurs defender Cristian Romero missed out against Aston Villa due to a ‘minor doctor issue’, Frank has said. Kevin Danso took his place in the starting XI alongside Micky van de Ven. It remains to be seen at this stage when he will be back available.

His head coach has simply said: “Minor doctor issue, nothing big.”

On whether he will be available against Monaco, he said: “I don't know. He could be, he couldn't. I just don't know. Right now, if I'm honest, I had one focus I went into the changing room and then I spoke to the players and then I prepared a little bit for Anthony for the questions they're going to have. And then I worry about the players tomorrow.”

When asked about the performance in general against Aston Villa, the ex-Brentford man explained: “I think the way the game panned out was exactly how I expected it to be, if I'm honest. A very even game against a very good Villa team, set up very well by Unai, where I think we performed quite well. What is, maybe not through the roof, I'm thinking what is through the roof is that totally dominating Villa, which has been a very good team in the last couple of seasons, clearly a very good team with good players.

“But I think we dominated in good spells, I think we came out with very good intensity, very aggressive, I think we were good in high pressure.”

When will Cristian Romero be back for Tottenham Hotspur?

Spurs will need to make checks on Romero over the coming days. They won’t want to risk him against Monaco if he isn’t ready, with Danso available to step in again if needed. Frank’s men face a trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium in the league next Sunday as they look to bounce back from their loss to Aston Villa and return to winning ways.

Romero has been on the books of his current club since joining them back in 2021. He was signed on an initial loan deal before his move was later made permanent. The Argentina international, who has 46 caps to his name, has been a good servant over the past few years. He has made 133 appearances in all competitions to date and has chipped in with eight goals from the back, one of which has come this term.

Tottenham Hotspur were beaten 2-1 at home by Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon in the Premier League. Rodrigo Bentancur scored an early goal as Thomas Frank’s side stormed into an early lead at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, the visitors fought back to win after goals by Morgan Rogers and Emi Buendia.

Spurs brought on the likes of Richarlison, Pape Sarr, Lucas Bergvall, Randal Kolo Muani and Brennan Johnson in the second half as they looked to claw themselves back into the game. However, they weren’t able to find another goal and slumped to a disappointing defeat. The London outfit are back in action on Wednesday with an away trip to AS Monaco in the Champions League as they look to return to winning ways. In the meantime, here is a look at the player ratings from their defeat to Villa...