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Tottenham Hotspur are back in action on Tuesday night with an away trip to the North East to play Newcastle United. They then face Brentford at home at the weekend. Thomas Frank’s side have seen their form slump over recent weeks and pressure could start to grow on the Dane.

The London outfit lost 2-1 at home to Fulham last time out. Mohamed Kudus scored their goal against the Whites at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, they weren’t able to find a leveller in the end and slumped to another disappointing result on their own patch.

Tottenham Hotspur linked with move for Everton star Iliman Ndiaye

Spurs are being linked with a move for Everton star Iliman Ndiaye, as per French news outlet FootMercato. They will get the chance to bring in some new signings in the January transfer window. Frank will also get the opportunity to let some players head out the exit door as well this winter to free up space and funds.

Ndiaye, 25, is a Senegal international with 32 caps to his name. He first caught the eye at Sheffield United and was on the books at Bramall Lane from 2019 to 2024. The playmaker scored 22 goals in 88 games for the Blades during his spell in South Yorkshire.

Marseille subsequently lured him to France and he spent 12 months in Ligue 1. The Rouen-born man scored four goals in 46 matches before heading back over to England when Everton came calling for just £15million. He has since established himself as one of the Toffees’ most prized assets and has found the net on 15 occasions in 50 outings for the Merseyside club.

Spurs could see him as someone to add more quality to their attacking department. If he joined them, he would give Frank more firepower at the top end of the pitch. He would also inject some more creativity into their starting XI and he has proved over recent times that he can perform at the top level.

Tottenham Hotspur should propose swap deal to Everton

Everton won’t want to sell Ndiaye and rightly so. Therefore, Spurs may need to think outside the box in regards to this potential transfer recruit. They should offer the Toffees a player in return plus cash in an attempt to seal the services of their target.

With that in mind, Yves Bissouma has fallen out of favour since Frank’s arrival and might be someone they are willing to offload, either on loan or on a permanent basis. When fit, he is a useful individual to have available. However, his long-term future is up in the air and a change of scene may do him good.

The Mali international, who has played for the likes of Lille and Brighton and Hove Albion in the past, needs regular game and has had a few injury issues to deal with recently. If Everton brought him in, he would bolster their midfield options and would give Moyes another solid player to call upon in the middle of the park. He would battle it out with the likes of Idrissa Gana Gueye, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and James Garner for a place in their team.

As long as Frank’s in charge, Bissouma’s chances of breaking into Spurs’ team are slim. Everton would provide him with consistent minutes which is what he needs at this stage of his career. He may also feel like he has a point to prove in the game after recently being frozen out.

Arsenal lead the way at the top of the Premier League table ahead of Manchester City and Chelsea

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Arsenal delved into the transfer market over the summer to sign the likes of Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke, among others, to bolster their squad. They have the chance to freshen up their ranks in the January window this winter. The Gunners are aiming to win the Premier League title this season.

They are five points clear ahead of Manchester City in 2nd place and six above Chelsea in 3rd. They drew 1-1 with the latter at Stamford Bridge last time out. Mikel Merino scored their equaliser in the second half against the Blues.

Arsenal eye move for Elche star Rodri Mendoza

Arsenal are ‘sizing’ up a move for Elche midfielder Rodri Mendoza, as per a report by TEAMtalk. Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are also said to be interested in the player. He is said to have a release clause of £17.6million in his contract.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano has shared this latest update on his YouTube channel: “Arsenal had their scouts already at two games between October and November to follow Mendoza. Arsenal are keeping a close eye on the player. Not only Arsenal, because also Italian and Spanish clubs are monitoring him. Spanish, quality player, 20 years old, €20m could be a bargain. Arsenal are very good with these opportunities. [Cristhian] Mosquera was not about a release clause, it was an opportunity for example, out of contract at Valencia.

“Arsenal and Andrea Berta decided to go for it and sign a top defender for a very cheap price. So Mendoza could be an opportunity. At the moment Arsenal are happy with the midfielders they have, so it’s not something imminent, but they are monitoring the player. There are more clubs interested in him, so let’s see what’s going to happen, but for sure an interesting player to follow.”

Who is Arsenal target Rodri Mendoza and what would he offer the Gunners?

Arsenal could see Mendoza as someone to bolster their midfield department. If he joined them, he would give them more competition and depth in the middle of the park. In addition, he would give Arteta something different to call upon.

At the age of just 20, he has bags of potential and has the capacity to get better and develop in the future. He could be a shrewd long-term option for the Gunners if they managed to lure him to the Emirates Stadium. They may need to see off competition from elsewhere to land his signature though with Chelsea and Spurs also mentioned as possible suitors.

Mendoza joined Elche back in 2019 after stints with local teams Altorreal, San Miguel and Ranero. He has since risen up through their academy and was a regular for them at various different youth levels before making the step up into the senior set-up. The prospect made his first-team debut back in November 2022 in a Copa Del Rey tie against L'Alcora. He hasn’t looked back since and has become his current club’s most prized asset over recent times.

Tottenham Hotspur are expecting offers from Brazil and Saudi Arabia for one striker in the New Year.

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West Ham and Crystal Palace are two Premier League clubs who could do with attacking reinforcements come January and the two London sides could do worse than taking a punt on a struggling Tottenham Hotspur man.

The Hammers are set to part ways with the injury-plagued Niclas Fullkrug in the New Year and cannot rely solely on the services of 33-year-old Callum Wilson as their only out-and-out striker. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have the in-form Jean-Philippe Mateta but are perhaps too reliant on the Frenchman’s goals with Oliver Glasner making it clear that his squad lacks strength in depth to fight on both European and Premier League fronts.

The January window is a notoriously tricky period to secure deals but a knock on the door of Tottenham Hotspur could prove fruitful for the Eagles and Hammers. Thomas Frank is under pressure at Spurs and must work his squad into shape before the run-in.

Tottenham Hotspur could look to sell inconsistent striker

That could mean selling unwanted first team stars to fund new arrivals and Richarlison is one player who could be deemed surplus to requirements. The Brazilian has five goals in the Premier League this season but has blown hot and cold.

Richarlison is out of contract at Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2027, which could prompt a sale in 2026 to avoid the £60 million man leaving for free. Football Insider report that offers from Brazil and Saudi Arabia are very likely come the end of the season.

West Ham and Crystal Palace could look to be proactive and beat interest from abroad with a January offer - either on a permanent move or a loan-to-buy. Spurs were reported to have put a £40 million price tag on the striker earlier this year.

West Ham and Crystal Palace could offer Richarlison fresh start

A move to the London Stadium or Selhurst Park could help Richarlison find his best form, which came in stints at Everton. The forward thrived at Goodison Park thanks to a passionate relationship with the fans and rose to the occasion to help the Toffees fight off relegation in 2022.

Richarlison plays with his heart on his sleeve and is at his best in an environment where he is the main man. The tempest that has hung over Tottenham Hotspur in recent seasons is not getting the best out of the forward.

During that Everton relegation battle, which came before a summer move to Spurs, Richarlison scored six vital goals from April. Speaking on leaving the club, he said: “It's very difficult to say goodbye to a place that has become my home; fans who welcomed as if I were one of them; and a club that treated me kindly and helped me develop my sense of community and empathy. Neither all the love I have is enough to thank you.”

The talisman needs to find that connection again and becoming wrapped up in either a relegation battle at West Ham or a Europa Conference League fight with Crystal Palace could offer the perfect opportunity for a player who knows how to put the ball in the back of a Premier League net.

In other news, Forget Glasner - Tottenham next manager should be Premier League boss who ended 56-year trophy drought.

Tottenham Hotspur have a big decision to make regarding their managerial situation

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Tottenham Hotspur turned to Thomas Frank in the summer after their decision to sack Ange Postecoglou. Prior to his move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, he caught the eye at Brentford. The London outfit are currently sat in 10th place in the Premier League table.

They have 18 points on the board from their first 13 games and are four points off the top four. Frank’s men lost 2-1 at home to Fulham on Saturday night. Mohamed Kudus got their goal early in the second half but they weren’t able to find an equaliser in the end and slumped to another defeat.

Tottenham Hotspur should eye Oliver Glasner alternative

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner was linked with Spurs before Frank was appointed. He could naturally be planted on their radar again this winter if they decide to make a managerial change. However, they should steer clear of the Austrian for the time being and go for someone else.

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe may fancy a change of scene after a lengthy spell in the North East and would be ideal. He has kept his place with the Toon Army throughout the process of their big money takeover and has been a calming presence in the dugout. It hasn’t all been plain sailing for him but overall he has done a steady job.

Howe, 48, joined his current club back in 2021 and he has since guided them into the Champions League. He has won 50.8% of his 193 matches at the helm and is closing in on 200 games. In addition, he ended their 56-year wait for a trophy after they beat Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley in the last campaign.

Why Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe would suit Tottenham Hotspur

Newcastle manager Howe is an experienced operator at the top level and would be a shrewd pick by Spurs if they were able to lure him down south. They could provide him with a new challenge and something different to sink his teeth into. He is working under the terms of a long-term contract but the actual length isn’t publicly known.

The Buckinghamshire-born man started his managerial career at AFC Bournemouth in the lower leagues before landing the Burnley job in 2011. However, things didn’t work out for him at Turf Moor and he ended up returning to the Cherries. He then carried on his impressive work with the Dorset club and got them promoted to the top flight against the odds before they established themselves.

Howe took time out of the game before Newcastle came calling. His spell away gave him the chance to recharge the batteries and he has since done well with the Toon Army. He has played a variety of different formations over the years including 4–3–3, 4–5–1, 3–4–2–1 and 4-4-2 and has coached some top players such as Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali and Alexander Isak, among others, and has managed to get the best out of them.

Tottenham Hotspur lost 2-1 at home to Fulham as their poor run of form in North London continued

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Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank criticised supporters who booed Guglielmo Vicario during Saturday night’s 2-1 loss to Fulham in North London.

Prior to the contest, Fulham had picked up just one point from six away games as Kenny Tete put the visitors 1-0 up after four minutes. In the sixth minute, Vicario came off his line to retrieve the ball but only hit it to a Fulham player.

With the Spurs goalkeeper in no mans land, the ball was played to Harry Wilson who curled it in beautifully from the edge of the pitch. It was the second longest-range goal of the Premier League campaign so far with the ex-Liverpool man still needing to produce an accurate curling strike to find the net.

However, some home supporters voiced their discontent with Vicario with the goalkeeper booed at different points of the game when he touched the ball. It was something that Frank was far from happy with as he issued a scathing response to those boos.

Thomas Frank’s response to Tottenham Hotspur boos

Frank said after the game: "When you're down 2-0 after six minutes, there is a mountain to climb. When you're in a bad spell, everything seems to go against you as well - the first was a deflected shot, the second is a mistake from Vic [Guglielmo Vicario]. I didn't like that our fans booed at him straight after and a few times after that. They can't be true Tottenham fans because everyone supports each other when you're on the pitch and we do everything we can to perform. I'm fine with them booing after the match, no problem, but not during. That is unacceptable in my opinion.

"After that, we rushed the first half in many ways. We wanted to come back into the game but couldn't do it in the first half, but we got much better in the second half. We got a bit of momentum, created more chances and opportunities, but couldn't get the second goal.

"It was an emotional performance in the second half, and I think that's quite normal. We know that we badly want to win at home, so when it's not going your way, it is hard. That's why you need to stick to the plan, be cool and not stress. It is easier said than done."

Tottenham’s rotten Premier League home form continues

Spurs have now lost all three of their games since returning from the international break. After away defeats to Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, this was their first time back on home soil.

They have won just once at home in the Premier League this season - and just three times at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2025. They have claimed five points from seven games at home, with one win and two draws - along with four defeats.

Only Wolves have a worse record at home, with the Premier League’s basement club picking up just a single point in front of their own fans.

We used Football Manager 2026 to find out what Tottenham Hotspur’s January transfer business might look like

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It has been an inconsistent 2025-26 for Tottenham Hotspur under Thomas Frank.

Spurs were beaten 5-3 by Paris Saint-Germain in their last Champions League outing - which came off the back of a 4-1 loss to Arsenal in the North London derby.

Tottenham opted for Frank as their new manager after sacking Ange Postecoglou. The North London outfit had won the Europa League under the ex-Celtic boss but a 17th-placed finish in the Premier League could not be overlooked by the club’s owners.

After 12 games, Spurs have 18 points with five wins, three draws and four defeats. Their home form has been questionable as they look to give their own fans something to celebrate against Fulham.

Whatever happens on Saturday night and in the December fixtures, Spurs need to look to the January market to bolster their squad. We have used one of the most popular and realistic simulation tools available - Football Manager 2026 to take a look at what Spurs’ January transfer business might look like.

Incoming transfers

On the incoming front, Spurs are predicted to get a £13m deal done with Espanyol to sign Omar El Hilali. The Spanish-born Moroccan international has been with the La Liga side his entire career and plays as a right-back.

The 22-year-old would be the biggest Tottenham signing in January if the prediction from Football Manager came true. Napoli defender Mathías Olivera also joins Spurs in the simulated window while young forward Mason Melia joined on a £2m deal from Irish side St Patrick’s Athletic.

He is 18-years-old and an Under-21 Republic of Ireland international. He has yet to earn a senior cap so would not be somebody for the immediate future. The prediction does not forecast any forward additions at Spurs that would make an instant impact - which is something Tottenham fans will hope does not come true.

Outgoing transfers

The most surprising outgoing that was predicted was defender Djed Spence heading out on loan to Manchester United. The defender has become a key player for Spurs over the last 12 to 18 months and has played in 11 of the club’s 12 Premier League games this season - as well as appearing in all five Champions League games.

United need defensive reinforcements and Spence would be a smart option but he is not somebody Spurs would want to lose.

Another exit is Ben Davies, who joins Juventus for £10m in the simulation. Other exits involve younger players leaving for more experience with Tyrell Ashcroft heading to Tranmere Rovers while Callum Olusesi joins Grimsby Town - both on loan.

Brandon Austin also departs North London, heading to Bournemouth.

The above deals are all just a prediction, of course, but Spurs fans will hope to see their need for a goal-scorer properly addressed once the January window opens.

Thomas Frank is under pressure to get back to winning ways at home in the London derby against Fulham.

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There were murmurs of a response from Tottenham Hotspur in the 5-3 defeat at Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night but conceding another hatful of goals continues to underline issues for Thomas Frank.

Vitinha became the second player in just four days to score a hat-trick against Tottenham Hotspur, after Eberechi Eze netted three in the 4-1 win over their North London rivals. Frank must firm up his defence when Fulham visit on Saturday night.

Marco Silva’s side are buoyed by a 1-0 win over Sunderland last time out and have fresh legs having not played in midweek. Here’s your Tottenham Hotspur v Fulham team news ahead of the weekend.

Tottenham Hotspur team news

Tottenham Hotspur will be without the services of captain Cristian Romero against Fulham after the centre-back’s foolish yellow card in the defeat to Arsenal. The Argentine has now accumulated five yellow cards and will serve a one match suspension.

Brennan Johnson was missing against Paris Saint-Germain in midweek due to a red card last time out in the Champions League against FC Copenhagen. He will be eligible to play against Fulham on Saturday night.

There were no fresh injury concerns picked up against the French giants with several first team stars returning from injury against the Gunners. Radu Dragusin has returned to first team training so is the next to come back while James Maddison and Dominic Solanke remain sidelined.

Doubts - Radu Dragusin. Outs - James Maddison, Dominic Solanke, Cristian Romero.

Fulham team news

Fulham were without Sasa Lukic against Sunderland due to suspension but the 29-year-old has now served his one match suspension having picked up five yellow cards and is eligible again.

Rodrigo Muniz remains a longer term absentee having had surgery on a hamstring injury picked up at Everton earlier this month. A club statement read: “The Club can provide an update on Rodrigo Muniz’s injury.

“Rodrigo underwent scans and the Club sought specialist opinion following our game at Everton last weekend. He will have surgery to his hamstring over the coming days, and is expected to return to action early in the New Year. Everyone at Fulham wishes Rodrigo all the very best for his surgery and during his rehabilitation.”

Antonee Robinson is a doubt with a knee injury and hasn’t played since the 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa at the end of September. The exact timescale for the full-back isn’t known and he is likely to be absent again, but a return should not be too far off with Silva saying the player was ‘getting better’ at the start of the month.

Doubts - Antonee Robinson. Outs - Rodrigo Muniz.

In other news, Tottenham loan star deserves surprise inclusion in Yamal and Estevao debate sparked by Chelsea v Barcelona.

Chelsea had once agreed a deal for the FC Porto striker but the player failed a medical and had his switch to Stamford Bridge called off.

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Tottenham Hotspur could have the upper hand in any potential January transfer battle for in demand FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa with several Premier League clubs linked with the 21-year-old.

Spurs splurged significant fees on Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel and Xavi Simons this summer but failed to recruit an out-and-out striker to lead the line. Randal Kolo Muani came in on loan from Paris Saint-Germain and has struggled for goals.

Dominic Solanke is a more prolific option but continues to battle persistent injuries while Richarlison blows too hot and cold to be seen as a reliable option. Tottenham Hotspur are expected to have cash to spend come January thanks to the Lewis family trust’s recent £100 million capital injection.

Tottenham Hotspur lead race for FC Porto bagsman

A chunk of that money could go on Aghehowa. The young Spaniard has nine goals already this season and has racked up 36 in his 60 appearances for FC Porto.

The talisman was once close to joining Chelsea in 2024 but failed his medical issue with an ankle injury. That mishap has ultimately worked out in the player’s advantage given the heads that his form in Portugal has turned.

Porto paid just €15 million to sign the striker from Atletico Madrid instead of Chelsea and Metro had previously reported that his contract has a €100 million release clause. However, the Portuguese side are said to be willing to accept an offer of around €80 million - which is approximately £70 million.

Arsenal, Newcastle United and Chelsea also monitoring Aghehowa

That could tempt Tottenham Hotspur given the player’s young age and potential growth. CaughtOffside report that Aghehowa is being ‘targeted’ by Spurs with Arsenal and Newcastle United also linked, as well as Chelsea.

The Gunners, Magpies and Blues did all sign new strikers for significant fees in the summer - Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal, Liam Delap and Joao Pedro to Chelsea, Yoane Wissa and Nick Wolatemade to Newcastle United - which could make Spurs the most realistic destination. The report does claim that Tottenham Hotspur are ‘leading the race’ for Aghehowa.

FIFA published an in depth profile on the player this summer and compared him to previous Spanish international strikers Fernando Torres and Alvaro Morata thanks to his ability to hold up the ball with his back to goal.

Former Spain striker Jonathan Soriano said: “You might prefer to have a forward who gets involved in the build-up or who makes runs in behind, like Samu does.

“We need forwards like him because that’s the direction football is heading in. It’s a quicker, more physical game nowadays. Players like him are extremely valuable. Samu is still very young and there’s massive scope for him to improve, but that’s no bad thing. He has so much potential, so much room to develop and a bright future ahead of him.”

In other news, Tottenham should hijack £70m Arsenal and Man City transfer for 'extraordinary' Real Madrid star after failed summer bid.

Spurs took the decision to send one of their most promising youngsters on loan to the Bundesliga this season, where he is impressing.

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Chelsea teenager Willian Estevao cemented his name as one of the world’s most exciting football talents with a scintillating showing against Barcelona under the lights in Champions League action at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.

The 18-year-old, who only joined the Blues from Palmeiras this summer, outclassed opposite number Lamine Yamal. This was certainly the view of the Stamford Bridge faithful, too, many of whom regaled Yamal with a less than flattering chant throughout his underwhelming evening in west London.

The Barcelona winger is widely regarded as the number one prospect in the sport, having already helped Spain to Euro 2024 success and Barca to win La Liga last season.

Seeing the two players facing off has sparked conversation over which youngsters will go on to be the next ‘Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi’ for the new generation. Perhaps on Tuesday evening we saw Chapter One of the new beginning.

Speaking after the win, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said: "As Raphinha said, probably in the next 10, 15 years, Estevao and Lamine Yamal are probably going to be the next Messi and Ronaldo. But for both, they are 18. They need to enjoy, try to improve every day. This is the most important thing for them."

Chelsea and Barcelona teenagers tipped for greatness

There are exciting times ahead for Chelsea and Barcelona, but Tottenham Hotspur perhaps don’t need to feel left out of the conversation. Spurs have their own wonderkid who is flying under the radar compared to the forwards.

It’s much easier for attacking players to make headlines and see their stock rise with goals and assists, while defenders have to work harder to see the same limelight cast on them. There are few footballers on the continent, let alone teenagers, who are currently performing at the same consistency as Luka Vuskovic.

The Tottenham Hotspur defender is on loan at Hamburger SV this season. The German outfit are 14th in the Bundesliga but only teams in the top six in the division have conceded fewer goals, and that’s largely down to the influence of Vuskovic.

Over the international break, the Croatia international was named in the WhoScored European Team of the Season so far with his average performance score of 7.38 even outscoring imperious Arsenal man Gabriel.

Tottenham Hotspur star Luka Vuskovic must not be overlooked

Where Maresca is using Estevao sparingly and deploying the maverick winger at times where his youth and Rambo attitude can shine, Vuskovic boasts the maturity of a regular starter. The defender has played 90 minutes in Hamburger’s last nine Bundesliga fixtures.

Vuskovic was named the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month in September and his performances earned him a call-up to the senior Croatia side. Speaking about the Spurs man, Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic said: “A huge talent, he plays excellently in the Bundesliga, and that’s why he got a chance in the senior national team. I think he should be with us to feel the atmosphere and what awaits him. With him, Croatia secures its centre-back for the next 10-15 years.”

If Micky Van de Ven and Cristian Romero did not have the centre-back partnership locked down at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, it’s likely that Vuskovic could have claimed a regular place in the starting XI. The youngster impressed under Thomas Frank in pre-season with a calm presence at the back and a big attacking threat from set plays. After his loan spell this season, a Premier League and European breakthrough seems imminent.

It’s unreasonable to say that Vuskovic’s achievements thus far can be put on a level with Estevao and Yamal, who are starring in the Champions League, but he is certainly a player with the potential to define a generation of football.

In other news: Tottenham should hijack £70m Arsenal and Man City transfer for 'extraordinary' Real Madrid star after failed summer bid.

Tottenham’s preparations for the January transfer window will be well under way but should they consider hijacking a big-money Arsenal move?

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Tottenham made some quality additions to their squad in the summer in the hope that Thomas Frank would be able to drag his team up the Premier League table.

Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani are proven operators in some of Europe’s top five leagues with Mohammed Kudus one of the Premier League’s most consistent performers in recent seasons.

The former West Ham winger was linked with several elite clubs before Spurs made their move. There are still a few gaps in the squad though with injuries exposing just how brittle the starting XI can be.

Tottenham should hijack Arsenal move for Rodrygo

The January transfer window is usually a difficult time to recruit, however, with a World Cup around the corner, players who are looking for more game time will be pressing their agents and their clubs to leave, even if only on a temporary basis. Spurs have already been linked with Antoine Semenyo, but if they are looking for more quality in wide areas they should look to back a move being considered by Arsenal.

Xabi Alonso has ruffled a few feathers at the Bernabeau after taking over at Real Madrid with several reports that some of the players are unhappy with training and the instructions being given, despite currently sitting top of La Liga. One of those is Rodrygo who, despite starting more games recently, is said to be eyeing a move away from Los Blancos. Spurs tried and failed to sign the ‘extraordinary’ Rodrygo in the summer but with his current uncertainty, he might be more open to a move now.

Arsenal and Man City are reported by beIN Sports to have at least held talks, over an €80m (£70m) transfer for the Brazil international with €60m (£53m) being the agreed fee and €20m (£17.5m) being in add-ons.

Considering the £65m release clause for Semenyo, if Madrid are willing to sell at this price, Spurs should hijack any interest from their Premier League rivals and get the deal done. As a natural left winger, Rodrygo would offer the perfect balance to Kudus on the right and the sort of quality needed to take Spurs to the next level.

What Rodrygo has said about his future at Real Madrid

Rodrygo spoke to AS only a month ago about speculation linking him with an exit, but gave little away: "Every summer, the same thing happens to me. Whether I'm going to leave or whether I have offers from this club or that. Every week, I was in a team if I paid attention to what was published. Of course, there are always offers; I'm not going to lie about that. But I always made it clear to the club that I want to continue succeeding here, even more than I already have.

“It's a lot to have won two Champions Leagues at my age, but now I want more European Cups in this shirt. I've always said: 'As long as Real Madrid wants me, I'll be here.' If one day Real Madrid says to me: 'Rodry, find a team,' I'll say 'OK.' But that hasn't happened. The club has always told me they count on me.

“When the manager arrived he called me in to talk and said: 'I know you like playing on the left, but I'm going to need you in other positions too.'“I told him, 'Okay, manager, I'm here to help the team.' Everyone knows I prefer playing on the left and that I'm much better on that wing, but I'm always available to the team to play on the right or as a number nine, and I told him so. The truth is, he's only putting me on the left, and I like the level of minutes I'm getting.

“I'm doing well, although, logically, I want to play more. I'm in a process of evolution, and I'm getting better and better, and I feel happy. I'm performing better and better."

Whether Rodrygo is getting more minutes or not, his time at Madrid appears to be numbered and someone could land one of Europe’s most productive wingers.