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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has underlined the club’s need to improve options in the left-back position following a week which saw the Champions linked with a big money transfer swoop for Tottenham Hotspur defender Destiny Udogie.

Guardiola’ side went 2-0 down in 21 minutes against Crystal Palace at the weekend as Eberechi Eze and Chris Richards exploited weaknesses in the Cityzens’ back line. Kevin De Bruyne then inspired a Manchester City comeback with the hosts winning 5-2.

For that match, midfielder Nico O’Reilly was fielded in the left-back position, playing out of his usual role at just 20 years of age. After the match, Guardiola was asked if recruiting in that position was a priority for the summer. He said: "Obviously. Nico is helping us but he is not a left back. That is true. I played with Oleksandr Zinchenko at left-back, Fabian Delph at left-back. We find solutions for many years. When players have qualities they help us. Sometimes Rico plays full-back on the left. It helps us massively.

"Of course, we can help with Nathan (Ake) but Nathan, like John Stones, has been injured all season. The most important thing, from my point of view, I said to the club, which players are reliable for the future. You cannot perform if you are not reliable and you are injured. The players we have, they can play every three days, three days, or they cannot. Then we build a squad for next season."

Manchester City linked with transfer for Spurs defender Destiny Udogie

Those words from Guardiola came in the days after Manchester City were linked with a move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Detiny Udogie. GiveMeSport claimed that the Champions would ‘have to pay a fortune’ to convince Daniel Levy to sell the defender but that a move is not off the cards.

Levy is supposedly not interested in strengthening a rival with the likes of Juventus also interested in the player. However, a ‘huge fee’ from Manchester City would be enough to green light a sale, although no sum of money is mentioned.

That report claims that should Manchester City succeed in bringing Udogie to the North West, Spurs have ready-made targets in Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchel and former academy star Kyle Walker-Peters, who is now at Southampton and set to be a free agent when his contract at St Mary’s ends at the end of the campaign.

Daniel Levy hints at Tottenham Hotspur player sales

Speaking in March, Levy had hinted at potential exits from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to make way for incomings. He said: "We cannot spend what we do not have, and we will not compromise the financial stability of this club.

"Recruitment remains a key focus, and we must ensure that we make smart purchases within our financial means. Our capacity to generate recurring revenues determines our spending power."

In other news, Fabrizio Romano has named two ‘concrete options’ for managers who could replace Postecoglou should the Australian be sacked by Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham Hotspur’s final chance of qualifying for European football next season lies with Europa League success

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Tottenham Hotspur are in Europa League action against Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday night as they look to earn their spot in the last four of the competition. The first leg of the quarter final will be played in North London with Spurs heading to Germany in seven days.

Ange Postecoglou’s side sit 14th in the Premier League table after losing 16 of their 31 games in the division. As things stand, Spurs are set to miss out on European football next term unless they can win the Europa League - which brings with it qualification to the Champions League.

Looking ahead to the clash with Frankfurt, Postecoglou said: "I’m not sure how many times the club has been in the quarter-finals of a European competition. Every time you get in there you don’t take it for granted. You have got to make the most of it, for sure.

“It’s going to be a tough game. Frankfurt are a good side. They are going well in the Bundesliga. They have a mixture of some really exciting young players and some experience in there. It will be a good challenge for us. When you get to the last eight of a European competition, that is what you expect to face and I’m looking forward to it."

Who Tottenham could play in Europa League semi-final

The draw for the Europa League semi-final has already been made with the path to the final mapped out when the round of 16 draw was made. It means that Tottenham already know who their potential last four opponents could be.

If Spurs make it past Frankfurt, they will face Serie A side Lazio or Norwegian club FK Bodø/Glimt. Lazio are one of the favourites to win the competition after finishing top of the league phase with six wins, one draw and one loss from their eight games. They beat Viktoria Plzen 3-2 on aggregate in the round of 16. Bodø/Glimt finished outside the top eight on goal difference behind Rangers.

They defeated FC Twente 6-4 over two legs in the play-off round before dispatching Olympiacos 4-2 in the round of 16. On the other side of the draw, one of Manchester United, Lyon, Athletic Club or Rangers will reach the final.

When and where is the 2025 Europa League final

The 2025 Europa League final will be held at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain. It is the home of Athletic Club and has a capacity of 50,000. The stadium has been open since 2013. The final will be played on Wednesday, May 21 at 8pm. Frankfurt won the Europa League when the final was last staged in Spain, as they beat Rangers on penalties at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, Seville in 2022.

Winning the Europa League remains Spurs’ only realistic chance of playing European football next season. Participating in the Champions League also brings greater revenue and will allow the club to be more active in the summer transfer market as they look to put a hugely-disappointing campaign behind them.

Postecoglou is eager to win the Europa League as he responded to whether the competition was ‘keeping him going’. The former Celtic boss said: "I came to this club with a clear purpose and vision of what the club needed and what I could offer. That is to change the way the team plays, to obviously rejuvenate the squad because it was a squad that was coming towards the end of a cycle and to bring success. As long as I’m in this position, that’s always my focus, irrespective of whatever noise there is or what there may or not been in the future. I don’t see that should diminish my burning ambition, my desire and my determination to make that happen.

“Anything you achieve in life usually comes with a struggle. Certainly, everything I have achieved in my life has come with a struggle from a professional perspective. This is just another struggle, but never through this struggle have I lost the will to fight for what I think is the right thing to do, and I’ll continue to do that."

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Tottenham are now preparing for Thursday night’s Europa League quarter-final first leg with Eintracht Frankfurt. Spurs have just one avenue remaining to qualify for Europe next season, and that is to win this competition.

It will be no easy feat for a side that has struggled for form all season, but if they can reach the semi-finals, they will feel as though anything can happen, with upsets aplenty running right through this competition on an annual basis. Frankfurt, who have won the Europa League in recent times, are currently third in Bundesliga, but they have lost two of their last three games.

They too have had some injury issues, and they go into this game without a fair few players, though they do have a very big squad, something Tottenham can learn a thing or two from. Ahead of this game, it’s worth noting that Postecoglou has said the following about Destiny Udogie, Richarlison and Micky van de Ven, who did not play over the weekend: “Yeah Destiny and Micky are fine. They have missed a lot of football this year so it made sense to put them on ice today.

"Richy is good. We've kind of done this with a few of the boys coming back and getting them involved in the matchday and the possibility of him getting a run today, but I just thought when they're involved in matchday it gets rid of a lot of the nerves of coming back or anxiety from coming back from a long time out. He'll get a few more days in training and play a part from now on."

Here we round up all the latest injury news surrounding Tottenham and Eintracht Frankfurt going into the first leg.

Can Uzun - Doubt

Uzun has been struggling with illness but should be okay to return for this one.

Ansgar Knauff - Doubt

Knauff will be a doubt with a knee injury, likely return either on Thursday or over the weekend.

Krisztian Lisztes - Doubt

Lisztes is another who has been battling illness but could return.

Eba Bekir Is - Out

Bekir is out until mid-May with a knee injury and could be out for the season.

Dina Ebimbe - Doubt

Ebimbe has been struggling with an abdominal issue and will be a doubt.

Elye Wahi - Out

Frankfurt will be without one of their most dangerous players here, with Wahi out until May with a knee issue.

Kevin Trapp - Doubt

Starting keeper Trapp has a calf issue and will be a doubt.

Timothy Chandler - Out

Chandler is sidelined until later this month with a hip issue.

Ellyes Skhiri - Out

Skhiri is out until May with a knee injury.

Radu Dragusin - Out

Dragusin is out for the season with an ACL injury. Postecoglou confirmed at the time: “Radu underwent surgery today following his ACL injury. That procedure has now been completed, and the centre-back will now commence with his recovery before beginning the rehab process.”

Dejan Kulusevski - Out

This one will come too soon for Kulusevski, who has been out with an ankle injury. Postecoglou said last week: “Kevin and Deki are working hard still. They’re probably a couple of weeks away, but both are progressing well.”

The same update applies to Danso, who has been out with a hamstring issue.

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Tottenham are now preparing for a Europa League quarter-final first leg with Eintracht Frankfurt after beating and relegating Southampton in pretty comfortable fashion on Sunday. Ange Postecoglou’s men have just one remaining avenue to Europe, needing to win the Europa League, and the first leg will be key here given how tricky the second will be away from home, in Germany.

In the meantime, there is plenty of talk about Tottenham’s summer transfer plans, and indeed their plans for Postecoglou. Here we round up all the latest transfer news surrounding the North London club.

Cherki interest

Tottenham are said to be interested in a deal for Lyon star Rayan Cherki having previously been linked with the 21-year-old winger. Spurs need more attacking options next season, with Timo Werner set to head back to RB Leipzig, and it’s claimed the Lilywhites like the look for Frenchman Cherki.

TBR Football report that Lyon could cash in on Cherki for £25million or less this summer, and Spurs are said to be one of the clubs expressing an interest. Cherki has nine goals and a whopping 18 assists so far this season. Lyon would surely keep Cherki in an ideal world, but he only has a contract until 2026, and if they cannot get him to agree a new deal, they are better off selling this summer than losing an obvious talent on a free transfer the following summer.

Sané links

Another attacking option Tottenham could look at is Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane, who has plenty of experience in the Premier League having won the title twice with Manchester City. Sane is out of contract this summer, and Bayern have held conversations over a new deal, but nothing has been agreed yet.

It’s still being reported that the winger would prefer to stay and that Bayern will make an offer, but until pen is put to paper, clubs away from Germany will be free to hold conversations with his representatives in a bid to turn his head. According to TBR Football, Tottenham and Arsenal are both interested in doing that, although given his preference to remain in Germany, they are going to have to pay big in terms of wages, especially with no transfer fee on the table, something that gives players huge leverage in wage discussions.

Ange ‘knows’ his fate

Former Premier League winger Perry Groves believes Ange Postecoglou already knows his fate amid rumours he will be sacked after the season. “He knows he’s going and the Spurs fans know he’s going and the players know he’s going – simple as that,” Groves told TalkSport.

“I think the worry is this group of Tottenham players who were invested in Ange Postecoglou right at the start because they were playing front-foot, attacking football, but the style has been found out, the manager has been found out. I think he’s not the level of a Premier League manager because when he was with his team in Japan and with Celtic, he had better players than the opposition had, so you can play that way”.

Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace should consider making a move for this rising Championship star.

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QPR rising star Rayan Kolli is enjoying a breakthrough season at Loftus Road and fresh reports this week suggest that the 20-year-old has attracted suitors from other countries.

The striker is not just part of the QPR set-up but a member of the Algeria under-20 international squad, which has seen his stock rise abroad too. Foot Mercato now suggest that Kolli is ‘sure to become one of the future stars’ for Algeria and that both Ligue 1 clubs and sides in Saudi Arabia are monitoring the player.

AS Monaco and Lille are named as two teams ‘chasing’ the player with Al-Hilal also in the mix and Damac even said to have made a ‘formal offer’. Kolli signed a new, long-term contract with the club in January and, given fitness issues up front this term, the Championship outfit will certainly be keen and confident of keeping the player for now - especially with Marti Cifuentes cultivating a reputation as a head coach who prioritises youth.

Saudi bid should kick Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur into action

However, the transfer talk should put Premier League sides in London on red alert, especially Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace. There’s no doubting Kolli’s ability and, while he may not be ready for the Premier League yet, him taking to the top flight does seem a matter of when and not if.

Kolli both scored and assist in the FA Cup game against Leicester City in January, standing out in a 6-2 defeat against the Premier League opposition. His first goals for QPR came in a 3-0 win over Norwich City in December.

Rating the player a 9/10 for his performance in that match, West London Sport said: “A great day for the young forward, whose first two senior goals helped Rangers get that much-needed first home win of the campaign. He was helped for both by poor goalkeeping from Angus Gunn, but his header and right-footed finish were on target and both goals were rewards for Kolli’s excellent movement and willingness to close down defenders. He made a clever run to head home his first and the second came after he dispossessed Callum Doyle. And aside from the goals, Kolli in general gave Rangers the kind of dynamism up front they’ve been sorely lacking.”

Kolli ‘best young prospect’ at QPR

Kolli’s ability has also been praised by Football League World fan pundit Louis Moir, who labelled the striker the ‘best young prospect’ at Loftus Road. That’s some praise with Kieran Morgan and Alfie Lloyd impressing this term and Emerson Sutton touted for big things.

Moir wrote: “It’s nice to see someone who has been at the club for a very long time, since they were really young, hopefully becoming an actual sellable asset in the future for us, and someone who you can say has come through the youth system.

“He did himself wonders against Norwich, scoring two goals. He’s been fortunate, as with the other strikers being out injured, we had no one else to lead the line. “He’s been thrown in and has done well. If you look at his actual goal involvements for us in the Championship, either starting or coming on, he is doing very well.

“Obviously he has still got a long way to go to be a top player, but for him at the moment, at his age, he is doing everything right. He’s still only 19. If he kicks on and develops like he could, then he could be the next player we sell on for quite a lot of money.

“He’s got that sort of technical ability as an attacking midfielder, wide player and striker. He has got something about him. You’ve just got to unlock that further and hope that he kicks on. He’s doing everything right at the moment, and it’s really exciting to have him at the club.”

Crystal Palace should follow Eberechi Eze success

Really, Kolli would be a coup for any Premier League club given just how high is ceiling is, but should be of particular note to Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur. The Eagles are famous for their ability to sign EFL talent and turn them into top flight regulars, as has been seen with Michael Olise, Marc Guehi and Adam Wharton. Palace of course have had huge success with Eberechi Eze since snapping him up from QPR in 2020.

With Jean-Philippe Mateta linked with an exit, Oliver Glasner and Steve Parish will no doubt be thinking about the long term future of that striker role. Kolli’s diversity could see him fill the attacking midfielder roles, as well as the lead man, in that Glasner system.

Meanwhile, Ange Postecoglou had shown a fearlessness to trust youth this season. While that has been somewhat caused by injury problems, it’s the type of attitude that will please fans in north London.

Spurs have a good relationship with QPR, trusting the Championship club to take South Korean ‘historical prospect’ Yang Min-heyok on loan over the back end of the season. Kolli has the dynamism and verstaility that matches the profile of forwards that Spurs like, such as Brennan Johnson, Son Heung-min and Mathys Tel.

In other news, Southampton are 'set' for a huge announcement in wake of Tottenham defeat.

Tottenham are said to have fallen behind in a race to land an in-form striker.

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Tottenham have reportedly fallen behind in the battle to sign an in-form striker this summer. Spurs are going to need to invest significantly in their squad this summer if they want to avoid another forgettable season.

Ange Postecoglou is still fighting for his job at this stage, and his best route to saving it will surely be to win the Europa League and secure Champions League qualification in doing so, but the competition is notoriously difficult to win, and Spurs don’t look consistent enough to pull it off, even having booked a place in the quarter-finals.

Whether they can pull it off or not is yet to be determined, but whoever is in charge, Daniel Levy is going to have to back significantly, with Tottenham in need of more depth and quality if they are going to realistically compete for Champions League qualification, which is where they want to be.

The attack is one of the areas that needs more quality, and we could yet see Richarlison move on this summer, with the Brazilian having struggled with injury issues this season, like many. Tottenham have had to rely significantly on Dominic Solanke, and the consensus is that they will need another striker to comete with the Englishman.

One of the players who has been linked recently is Fiorentina’s Moise Kean, who has been in fine form in Serie A. Kean previously struggled with Everton, but he has found his feet in Florence since arriving from Juventus in 2024, scoring 17 goals in 28 league appearances so far. The Italy international is second in the Serie A scoring charts this season, while he also has seven goals in 21 games for his nation.

Tottenham fall behind in Kean race

According to Calciomercato, Fiorentina may be willing to cash in on their star striker this summer, poised to evaluate any and all offers to see whether a deal would suit them. But it’s also reported that the Italian side are looking to agree a new deal with Kean that would remove or increase his current release clause, which stands at around £44.3million.

In the meantime, it’s claimed Newcastle United have made ‘direct contact’ with Kean as they weigh up replacing number two striker Callum Wilson, who is out of contract this summer. The Magpies have also seen starting striker Alexander Isak linked with a move away, but they won’t be planning to sell him unless he pushes for an exit.

It remains to be seen how much Fiorentina will ask for to sell Kean, but Tottenham won’t need reminding that even at the full release clause, he is one of the few in-form strikers who is valued at below £50million, and given their needs across the squad, they should be moving quickly when it comes to relatively affordable strikers.

Then again, it doesn’t mean Kean is their ideal target, and they are likely to have other irons in the fire, and others that they may be prioritising ahead of the summer transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur beat Southampton 3-1 in North London on Sunday afternoon

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Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou heaped praise on Brennan Johnson after he scored twice and won a penalty in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Southampton on Sunday afternoon.

Johnson scored twice in the first half to put the game beyond Southampton before winning a penalty in second-half stoppage time, which was scored by Mathys Tel. The visitors had pulled a goal back in the 90th minute but were unable to find an equaliser as they were relegated from the Premier League in record-breaking fashion.

The result moves Spurs up to 14th as they leapfrogged West Ham United and Everton, who drew with Bournemouth and Arsenal, respectively on Saturday. Up next for Spurs is a key clash in the Europa League as they host Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their quarter final on Thursday.

Ange hails Brennan Johnson

Asked about Johnson after the game, Postecoglou said: “It’s tough but I think whenever Brennan plays, he’s always a goal threat. He has been really good for us in terms of goals and, even though I don’t rate them highly, even his assists have been important to us as today he won the penalty. He’s really important for us in the way we play and I don’t think he has been inconsistent this year.

“The disruptions we’ve had in the team and the ability to get some real cohesion in the group has disrupted everyone this season. It was great for him today, I was really pleased for him, not just the goals but his general play was really good. He’s important for us as a wide player – there aren’t many around that are a constant goal threat like he is. I’m really pleased for him today.”

He added: “With Brennan, he’s always in the areas we need him to be. He’s probably one of the most disciplined players we have in terms of making sure he’s always in the right positions and that’s why he gets his goals. There have been times this season when his form has suffered because of the team more than anything else.

“I think if we play like we played in the first half, Brennan becomes a really important player for us as we’re a constant threat, breaking lines, making half-space runs, we were getting balls into the box in the areas we need to and every time we went forward we looked like scoring. If we do that then I think it’s not a matter of confidence for Brennan, it just gives you more opportunities as the one thing about him is that he will always be in those positions so it’s up to us to match his discipline in that.”

Brennan Johnson’s Premier League stats this season

The 23-year-old has started in 21 of Spurs 31 Premier League games this term, while coming off the bench in another seven. He has scored 11 goals and provided two assists. Sunday’s double was the second time he has scored twice in a single fixture, after he netted a brace in the 2-1 win over Ipswich Town at the end of February.

Sunday’s goals were his first since the win over Ipswich. He had a strong run of form in late September into October as he scored three games in a row in wins over Manchester United and Brentford and in a loss to Brighton and Hove Albion. Johnson then went just two games without a goal before scoring in three of his next four matches.

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The Premier League season is now approaching its final stages, which means club chiefs up and down the top tier will be finalising their recruitment plans for the summer.

Just like every summer, there are a whole host of players who will run of contract at their current clubs, opening the door to potential free transfers. Here we take a look at some of the possible free transfers Crystal Palace, Fulham and Tottenham could consider this summer.

Ola Aina

Aina is out of contract this summer, and he will be one of the most attractive options available given he has made 30 league appearances for Forest this season, helping them get to the verge of securing Champions League qualification.

Given his involvement, it seems likely Forest will pursue a new deal, but clubs will be keeping an eye as the summer approaches.

Kyle Walker-Peters

Walker-Peters is not likely to sign a new deal at Southampton whether he is offered one or not. The full-back is a Premier League player, and while he stayed with Southampton following their relegation last time around, he is not likely to make the same sacrifice this summer.

The 27-year-old has a wealth of Premier League experience and will be seen as a very good option by the majority of Premier League teams outside of the biggest few.

Thomas Partey

Partey has been a utility man again for Arsenal this season, playing at the back and in midfield. The Ghana international got a one-year extension last summer, but he could be set to depart this summer, with no news of another contract offer.

At 31 years of age, Partey could go to the US or elsewhere to get a pay day, but he is still very competent at Premier League level, and he is worth enquiring about.

Tariq Lamptey

Lamptey is out of contract this summer, and there hasn’t been talk of a new deal since around December time. The 24-year-old has struggled with injury this season, making only 13 Premier League appearances.

Given his injury troubles, Lamptey might be seen as a risk, albeit a low one should he become available for free. Though, he is a talent and he has shown what he is capable of in flashes at Premier League level.

Callum Wilson

This one comes with the caveat that Newcastle have the option to extend Wilson’s deal by another year, but with Alexander Isak the clear starter and Eddie Howe potentially bringing in another striker, Wilson could still wind up leaving. There will be competition for his signature within the Premier League if he does.

Victor Lindelof

Lindelof had his United deal extended by a year last summer, but he is on course to leave this summer, with no contract offer in sight. The 30-year-old has had to settle for just eight Premier League appearances this season, but he is still a competent defender.

A move abroad seems more likely for Lindelof, but he should have some Premier League options if he becomes available on a free transfer.

Nelson Semedo

Semedo said this week: “It’s really good to have the confidence from the coach. I already spoke to him about my situation, and we’ll see what the future holds. I’ve been talking with the club.” The 31-year-old has made 30 appearances across all competitions this season, and he has top-level experience having played for Wolves, Barcelona and Benfica.

Jorginho

Arsenal midfielder Jorginho looks set to become available, unlikely to get another deal this summer. He is now 33 years of age, and there has been plenty of talks of a move to Brazil, along with murmurings of him preferring a Europe stay. There could be an opportunity to land the experienced holding midfielder on a free deal.

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Tottenham Hotspur could reignite interest in Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani with the sacking of Thiago Motta by Juventus set to play a role in the transfer race.

Spurs and Aston Villa had been linked with the star in January, but the 26-year-old ended up heading on loan to the Italian side from PSG. Since then, Muani has bagged five goals and picked up two assists in 11 appearances as he makes a strong start to life in the Serie A.

However, there has been controversy in Turin with Motta sacked by the club in March. The 42-year-old lasted just nine months at Juventus with back to back thrashings at the hands of Fiorentina and Atalanta the final blow for the manager, who was immediately replaced by Croatian Igor Tudor.

Juventus sacking could ignite Premier League transfer race

All of Muani’s goals for Juventus came in his first three appearances, one against Napoli and two braces against FC Empoli and Como. The striker has not scored since Motta left the club.

Speaking about Muani in February, Motta said: “Kolo Muani is doing well and scoring goals. He can do better. He’s just arrived and needs to keep his feet on the ground. Goals are part of the game. I like seeing him like this, with a smile. He’s integrated very well and is helping like everyone else.”

GiveMeSport reports that Motta’s departure could jeopardise any plans to keep Muani at the club permanently following his loan spell. The outlet adds that Tottenham Hotspur are aware of that situation and monitoring a potential swoop for the star.

Juventus paid a fee of just under £5 million for that short term loan deal but have no option or obligation to turn that temporary switch into a permanent transfer. The report claims that regardless of whether or not Postecoglou remains in his position at the north London club, interest in Muani will remain.

Tottenham Hotspur to make Mathys Tel decision

The Frenchman finished as a World Cup runner up in 2022 and won the Ligue 1 with PSG last season. He’s played 23 times in the Champions League and was signed by PSG from Eintracht Frankfurt for £77 million in 2023.

A move for Muani could depend on the decision the club makes over loanee Mathys Tel, who is spending the back end of the season at Spurs from Bayern Munich. Postecoglou had been adamant that he hoped to make that move permanent but the striker has just one goal in eight appearances for Tottenham Hotspur so far.

As Tel arrived at Tottenham Hotspur, Postecoglou said: "He will play a significant part in our end to the season for sure and beyond. He wants to make an impact and I expect him to do that. He will be a Tottenham player. I think he will show everyone he will be a Tottenham player in the next six months. I didn't bring him here for six months."

In other news, this is how Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea fare in a new Premier League table without VAR after a dramatic night under the lights at Stamford Bridge on Thursday.

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Ange Postecoglou will be hoping for a quick turnaround this weekend after seeing his Tottenham side lose 1-0 to Chelsea despite having the ball in the net at one point on Thursday.

Pape Matar Sarr scored an equaliser for Spurs in the second half, but it was ruled out by VAR. It left Tottenham 14th in the Premier League table, with Postecoglou under considerable pressure.

They face a Southampton team who could be without up to three players according to the most recent injury updates. Whereas Tottenham’s injury news also has them potentially missing four players.

Tottenham’s current injury list

Spurs are expected to be without four players for the game against the Saints on Sunday. The first is Radu Dragusin, who has already been ruled out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his ACL.

The other three are looking at returns at some point in April. Dejan Kulusevski is set to miss the Southampton game, and Spurs’ Europa League tie against Eintract Frankfurt which comes next week - he is dealing with an ankle injury.

Defender Kevin Danso is also on a similar timeline with a hamstring injury. He is looking to come back later on in the month.

Finally, Richarlison is closest to a return from his injury. The striker has been recovering from a calf issue and is currently being assessed regarding his match fitness. He is unlikely for Sunday but could be available for the Europa League next week.

What has Ange Postecoglou said?

The Tottenham boss spoke on Danso and Kulusevski this week, as he hinted that they are doing well in recovery. He said on Wednesday: “Kevin and Deki are working hard still. They’re probably a couple of weeks away, but both are progressing well.”

He also spoke about Richarlison, saying that he is back in training, but he didn’t suggest whether or not he will be ready for the game against Southampton this weekend. Postecoglou said: “Richy is training with the group. Again, it's about when we reintroduce him to the matchday squad, but he's training with the main training group, which is positive.”

Impact on team selection and tactics

The four Tottenham players who are expected to miss the game against the Saints on Sunday have been out for some time, so Postecoglou will likely keep a similar formation to that of their last few games.

This was Spurs’ starting XI in their last game: Vicario, Udogie, Van de Ven, Romero, Spence, Maddison, Bentancur, Bergvall, Son, Odobert, Solanke

Southampton injury concerns

The Saints could be without three players. Will Smallbone looks set to miss the game with a groin injury. Manager Ivan Juric said: “Will is out, and the others are all fit. Hopefully, he will be better next week or at the end of this week.”

He has been ruled out of the Tottenham game. Ross Stewart and Juan Larios are doubts and are both currently being assessed due to having concerns regarding match fitness.