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Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven is a target for Real Madrid, but the North London outfit are looking to tie him down to a new deal.

The 24-year-old has established himself as a player for the club, and he is undoubtedly one of the finest central defenders in the league right now. Spurs do not want to lose him, and they are hoping to agree on a new deal with the player.

Spurs want a new deal for Micky van de Ven

According to former Premier League scout Mick Brown, Tottenham are confident of securing an agreement with the Netherlands international.

“Tottenham want Van de Ven to commit his future to the club,” Mick Brown told Football Insider.

“They want to put an end to the speculation and any interest from clubs like Real Madrid and the others who have been linked over the summer.

“So from their point of view, it makes sense that they want to get him tied down to a new contract, and I think they’re pretty confident they can get it done.”

Spurs cannot lose Van de Ven

Tottenham are looking to build a team capable of fighting for trophies regularly, and they cannot afford to sell their best players. The Netherlands International is an indispensable asset for them, and losing him is simply not an option. It will be interesting to see if the player decides to commit his long-term future to the club.

It is no surprise that Real Madrid are interested in Van de Ven. He could develop into a world-class defender with experience. He would help them improve at the back. The Spanish outfit need more depth and quality in central defence.

The opportunity to join them can be quite exciting for most players, and it will be interesting to see if the Netherlands international is tempted to move.

Adam Wharton, the young central midfielder currently impressing at Crystal Palace, has found himself in the spotlight once again.

Former Premier League winger and now pundit David Bentley has publicly urged Tottenham Hotspur to make a move for Wharton, tipping him as the kind of player who could “sit in front” of the defense and dictate the tempo of games.

With Palace already having lost stars like Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise in recent windows, Wharton’s name is rising fast, and Bentley believes Spurs should act now.

Adam Wharton tipped to join Tottenham

Bentley made his case on Inside Spurs, painting a picture of Wharton as a composed, left-footed midfielder capable of not just supporting attacks, but commanding games from deep.

He argued that Spurs already have defensive solidity, but need reinforcing in central areas.

He went further, suggesting that Wharton is already attracting interest from major clubs, even Real Madrid, and that Tottenham would do well to “nip in” and make their move.

“I think he has a strong squad, defensively it looks strong,” Bentley said.

“I think in the midfield, I like maybe the boy at Crystal Palace, the left-footed boy. Someone like that who could sit in front and just dictate games. He’s being touted to Real Madrid and stuff like that, but if you can nip in and get a player like that, I think that advances you on.”

In Bentley’s view, Spurs could present one of the more appealing pathways, combining stature, ambition, and a playing style that might suit Wharton’s attributes.

Crystal Palace have failed to keep their star players

Palace’s recent history in the transfer market has shown that they cannot always retain their top talents. Having already sold Eze and Olise, losing Wharton would be another significant blow.

From Tottenham’s perspective, adding a young, technically capable midfielder to their engine room could provide both immediate benefit and long-term planning.

Their current midfield ranks are solid, but depth and variation are always valuable, especially in European and domestic congested seasons.

That said, Spurs would need to move decisively, both to beat competition and to secure terms that are acceptable to both the player and Crystal Palace.

Joao Palhinha joined Tottenham Hotspur on loan during the summer transfer window, and he is keen on a permanent move.

The midfielder has been excellent for Tottenham since joining the club on loan, and he’s already an important player for them. He wants to sort out his long-term future quickly, and he is hoping that Tottenham decides to trigger the option to make the move permanent. The north London outfit will have to pay £27 million in order to get the deal done.

Joao Palhinha keen on Spurs stay

Ben Jacobs said: “I think the Joao Palhinha signing has been excellent for Tottenham. The original agreement had an option to buy, which is set at £27million. That was something that both Tottenham and the player were very keen on factoring in as part of the deal.

“If Spurs choose to take up the option, the player will be very happy with that because he dove into the move, wanting that permanence to begin with.”

Tottenham must sign Palhinha permanently

There is no doubt that the Portuguese international is a quality player, and he could easily justify the £27 million investment. Tottenham need someone like him in the middle of the park, and keeping him beyond this season would be ideal. They need his quality and experience.

They will be hoping to fight for major trophies, and they need quality players like Palhinha. He has not only helped him improve defensively, but he has also allowed the creative players to operate with more freedom. The £27 million investment could look like a bargain in the coming seasons.

The midfielder is already well settled at the club, and he has made an instant impact. He will only improve as he gets used to the Tottenham playing style.

When a high-profile transfer doesn’t go according to plan, things can get messy quickly. That appears to be exactly what’s happening with João Palhinha and Bayern Munich.

After a frustrating spell in Bavaria, Palhinha is making it clear that his future lies elsewhere, and Tottenham Hotspur may be the perfect destination.

With the player joining the Premier League club in a loan move this summer and performing well under manager Thomas Frank, his long term future may lie in North London rather than Munich.

Palhinha joined Bayern Munich from Fulham in 2024 for around £47.4 million but the Portuguese midfielder struggled for playing time under manager Vincent Kompany.

Joao Palhinha is given new life at Tottenham

Now at Tottenham. he is finally starting to show his presence in their midfield and Spurs are considering taking up their option of buying the midfielder permanently.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Spurs have an option to sign the midfielder for £27m and not only the club but the player is also ready to make the move permanent.

Jacobs said to GiveMeSport:

“I think the Joao Palhinha signing has been excellent for Tottenham. The original agreement had an option to buy, which is set at £27m. That was something that both Tottenham and the player were very keen on factoring in as part of the deal.

“Palhinha, in particular, viewed the loan as being contingent, in many ways, on having that option to buy because he would like to be permanently back in the Premier League.

“If Spurs choose to take up the option, the player will be very happy with that because he dove into the move, wanting that permanence to begin with.”

Spurs are willing to make Palhinha’s move permanent

For Palhinha, staying in England makes sense. He has already adapted to the tempo, physicality (being 6ft 3in tall), and expectation of the Premier League during his time at Fulham, and may believe that his best opportunities lie here rather than returning to Bayern.

Tottenham, on their side, appear to be getting a good deal. Picking up a strong, experienced midfield option whose loan spell has gone well gives them the chance to reinforce without excessive risk.

If they choose to trigger the option to buy at the end of the season, that could solidify their midfield plans and provide Frank with a midfielder who is experienced at the top level and for a minimal transfer fee.

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are interested in the Brentford midfielder Yehor Yarmolyuk during the January transfer window.

The 21-year-old has done well in the Premier League, and he could prove to be an excellent addition for the two clubs. Both teams need more depth in the middle of the park, and the 21-year-old would be a long-term acquisition.

Brentford not ready to lose Yarmolyuk

According to TeamTalk, Brentford are unwilling to sell the player in January, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops. The report further claims that the player could be sold for an offer of around £30 million. Spurs and Manchester United certainly have the financial muscle to pay that kind of money for the Ukrainian.

He has the physicality and technical attributes to compete at the highest level, and he could be an asset for both teams. However, Brentford have already sold multiple key players in the summer, and they will not want to weaken the squad further. Any move might have to wait until the summer transfer window. Brentford will struggle to replace Yarmolyuk during the January transfer window.

Both teams could use Yehor Yarmolyuk

Meanwhile, Tottenham and Manchester United will be pushing for Champions League qualification this season, and they need as much quality as they can get. Improving the team in January would be a wise decision. They need more physicality and control in the midfield. The 21-year-old Ukrainian will help them improve. He could prove to be a difference maker for them during the second half of the season.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur wanted to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid during the summer transfer window.

However, the move never went through. According to a report from Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo (h/t SportWitness), the Premier League clubs are still keeping tabs on the 25-year-old English midfielder. They could look to make a move for him when the transfer window reopens in January.

Will Man United pay €60 million for Gallagher?

Atletico Madrid view Gallagher as an important player, but they could sell him if an offer of around €60 million is presented.

It will be interesting to see if Manchester United are willing to pay that kind of money for him. They need more physicality and work rate in the middle of the park, and Gallagher would add tremendous balance to the side. He knows the Premier League well, and he could make an instant impact.

Meanwhile, the midfielder needs to play regularly as well, and he has not been able to do that at the Spanish club. The opportunity to return to England could be attractive for him, especially if Manchester United can promise him regular game time.

Spurs keen on Conor Gallagher

Similarly, Tottenham need another hard-working midfielder as well, and the 25-year-old would be the ideal fit. He has been a long-term target for the club, and they have been trying to sign him in recent seasons.

Gallagher could be the ideal partner for Palhinha in theory. It will be interesting to see which of the two clubs is willing to pay €60 million for him.

He is still only 25, and he could justify the investment in the long term. He knows the league well, and he should be able to settle in quickly.

Both clubs have quality players and a quality manager. He could be tempted to join them..

Tottenham Hotspur may just have one of their most valuable assets in the making.

Under the leadership of Thomas Frank this season, Spurs have looked competitive and organised.

Despite a few hiccups this season, they have performed well and they continue to impress with their attacking displays.

The Premier League giants are currently third in the Premier League and some of their players have displayed eye-catching performances.

One of them is midfielder Lucas Bergvall who has elevated his game under Frank this season.

Tottenham tipped to sell Bergvall for more than Rice

Bergvall is being viewed as a player who could be sold for more than what Arsenal paid to sign Declan Rice from West Ham United.

According to Spurs News, ex-Premier League midfielder Martin Allen has spoken exclusively about Bergvall’s potential.

Allen believes that Bergvall is “better” than Rice, arguing that Bergvall’s goal scoring and creative output put him in a category that could demand at least £110 million on the market.

“At the age that he’s at, you’ve got to remember what Declan Rice and many, many years at West Ham, he went for £105m a couple of years ago,” Martin said.

“With him, there’s no way I’d sell him for less than £110m, no way. For me, he’s a better player than Rice, because he scores goals, and Declan’s not great at scoring goals.

“Top, top quality player. Yeah, and I will put him around about that £110m bracket, he’s that good, in my opinion.”

Spurs midfielder has impressed this season

The context to this claim is interesting. Rice, of course, became a benchmark in recent transfer dealings, a midfielder who can protect the backline, drive forward, and provide stability while contributing to attacking transitions.

Bergvall, by comparison, is being praised not just for defensive contribution but for his ability to influence games further up the pitch.

Having a player already viewed by ex-professionals as being worth more than one of the top midfielders of recent years is a sign of how far Bergvall has come.

It also reflects well on Spurs’ scouting, youth development, and their ability to identify undervalued talent in a market where fees are rising steeply.

Tottenham Hotspur appear to be planning significant business in the upcoming winter transfer window, with one deal increasingly likely, turning the loan of Joao Palhinha into a permanent move.

Thomas Frank’s team signed the former Fulham midfielder from Bayern Munich this summer in a loan move and since his move from the Bundesliga, where he struggled for playing time, the Portuguese midfielder has impressed for Spurs.

In five Premier League matches this season, Palhinha has scored one goal but more than his goal contribution, his ability to bring stability to the midfield and add strength has worked wonders for the North London club.

Tottenham set to open talks for Joao Palhinha

According to TBR Football, Tottenham have decided to open talks over a permanent move for Palhinha in the January transfer window.

Since joining Spurs, Palhinha has been one of the more consistent performers in midfield.

Spurs believe Palhinha fits exactly what they needed, a combative, disciplined anchor in midfield who can provide both defensive cover and intelligence in possession.

Another big advantage for Tottenham is the relatively modest cost. The loan deal already includes an option to buy Palhinha for £26 million, a bargain in today’s transfer market, especially when compared to prices for similar profiles.

Bayern Munich are open to selling Palhinha

There is also a sense that Bayern Munich may be willing to listen to offers sooner rather than later. Given Palhinha’s limited playing time at Bayern and the depth of competition there, the player’s preference might be to continue in a place where he is trusted and regular.

Spurs are in a strong position, they have already benefitted from his presence, know how he fits into Frank’s system, and there is a clear financial mechanism (the option to buy) that could be triggered earlier.

Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club Bilbao in the coming months.

The 24-year-old midfielder has done quite well in Liga, and he scored 17 goals last season.

Oihan Sancet could be an expensive option

The three Premier League clubs are hoping to secure his signature, as per Fichajes, but they might have to pay a premium. He has an €80 million release clause in his contract, and it would not be a surprise if the La Liga outfit demanded it to be paid in full. It will be interesting to see which of the three clubs managed to win the transfer tug of war.

Sancet is a quality player who is entering the peak years of his career. He could play his best football in the Premier League if the move goes through. He will add goals and creativity to the side. He has the technical attributes to adapt to English football as well.

All three clubs could use Sancet

Arsenal need an alternative to Martin Odegaard, and Sancet certainly fits the profile. As for Spurs, they are lacking in goals from the middle of the park. The La Liga star could be the ideal acquisition for them. As for Manchester United, Sancet could replace Bruno Fernandes, who is in the twilight stages of his career, and he has been linked with a move away in recent months.

The opportunity to move to England will be quite exciting for the 24-year-old midfielder as well. It could be the ideal next step for him, and he will look to prove himself at the highest level. He has been a star for Athletic Club Bilbao, but he is unlikely to be able to win major trophies with them.

Spurs, Arsenal and Manchester United have the resources to fight for League titles and the Champions League in future.

Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace are interested in signing Ruben Vargas from Spanish club Sevilla in the upcoming windows.

According to a report from Fichajes, the two clubs could look to make a move for the 27-year-old Swiss International in January or at the end of the season. Vargas could prove to be a very useful acquisition for both clubs.

Spurs and Villa could use Ruben Vargas

They need more quality and depth on the flank, and the Swiss International is capable of operating on either side. He will add pace, flair, and unpredictability. The opportunity to move to the Premier League will be quite exciting for him as well.

Tottenham certainly have a more attractive project compared to Aston Villa, but the 27-year-old needs to join a club where he will get regular opportunities. He needs to seek game time assurance before committing to a move.

Tottenham have reasonable depth in the attacking unit, and it will be interesting to see if they are prepared to offer him regular opportunities. Aston Villa need more quality in the final third, and they will be able to offer him more game time.

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Where will Vargas end up?

Both clubs have quality managers at their disposal, and the 27-year-old could be attracted to the idea of joining them. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs decide to follow up on their interest with an official proposal in January.

Sevilla could be tempted to sell the player if a substantial offer is presented. Both clubs have the resources to get the deal across the line.

The player is at the peak of his career, and this is the right time for him to try out a new challenge. The move to England could be ideal for him.