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Tottenham Hotspur clashed heads with Bodo/Glimt at the Aspmyra Stadium earlier tonight as they looked to earn a win on their travels in the UEFA Champions League. Spurs made a solid start to the game and managed to get to the half-time break with a goalless scoreline.

Jens Petter Hauge opened the goal-scoring for the home team in the 53rd minute before going on to score again in the 66th minute. Micky van de Ven equalised for the North London club just a couple of minutes later. Tottenham managed to equalise in the 89th minute thanks to an unfortunate own goal by Jostein Gundersen. The contest finished with Spurs earning a hard-fought 1-1 draw away from home.

Let’s take a look at how each Tottenham Hotspur player fared during the clash against Bodo/Glimt.

GK: Guglielmo Vicario – 6/10

He made two solid saves at the back, but won’t be pleased after conceding twice in the second half.

RB: Pedro Porro – 7/10

Porro was a positive influence at both ends of the field and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

CB: Kevin Danso – 6.5/10

He cleared his lines when he could but struggled to keep things tidy on the defensive end of the pitch.

CB: Micky van de Ven – 7.5/10

Van de Ven did his fair share of defending and managed to score in the 68th minute.

LB: Djed Spence – 6/10

He earned possession back twice and made one good run with the ball.

CM: Lucas Bergvall – 6.5/10

Bergvall caught the eye at times on both ends of the pitch.

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur – 6.5/10

He anchored the midfield well and made one positive run with the ball.

CM: Pape Matar Sarr – 6.5/10

Sarr was full of energy and running at the centre of the park.

RW: Brennan Johnson – 6/10

Johnson was quiet for most of his time on the field.

ST: Richarlison – 6.5/10

He was a real handful for the opposition defenders, but never looked like he would score.

LW: Wilson Odobert – 7/10

Odobert managed to shine at times on the left flank, but there was no goal for him.

Substitutes:

LW: Xavi Simons – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

RW: Mohammed Kudus – 7/10

He made a lot of dangerous runs with the ball.

CM: Joao Palhinha – 6.5/10

Palhinha anchored the midfield with conviction.

LB: Destiny Udogie – N/A

Tottenham Hotspur welcomed Bournemouth at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier today as they looked to secure all three points at home in the Premier League. Spurs made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the fifth minute when Evanilson found the back of the net for the Cherries. Thomas Frank’s men failed to mount a comeback and went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.

Spurs failed to find the equaliser in the second half and crashed to a tough 1-0 defeat in front of their home fans.

Let’s take a look at how each Tottenham player fared during the clash against the Cherries.

GK: Guglielmo Vicario – 7/10

Vicario made a handful of solid saves at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet this afternoon.

RB: Pedro Porro – 6.5/10

He performed his defensive duties well but offered very little in the opponent’s half.

CB: Cristian Romero – 7/10

Romero didn’t do much wrong at the back, but it was not enough.

CB: Micky van de Ven – 6.5/10

The Dutch talent put his foot through the ball when he could, but would not be pleased after conceding such an early goal.

LB: Djed Spence – 6/10

He caught the eye at times on the left flank but struggled to make an impact going forward.

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur – 6.5/10

Bentancur struggled to get a foothold in the game and produced an uninspiring performance at the centre of the park.

CM: Joao Palhinha – 6/10

He struggled to prove his worth in the first half and was replaced in the 53rd minute.

CM: Pape Matar Sarr – 6/10

Sarr made some important clearances at the back but struggled to impress in the final third.

RW: Mohammed Kudus – 7/10

He made a few dangerous runs with the ball but failed to register a goal.

ST: Richarlison – 6/10

Richarlison made one good chance in the final third, but there was no goal for him.

LW: Brennan Johnson – 6/10

He was quiet for most of his time on the field.

Substitutes:

CAM: Wilson Odobert – 6.5/10

He made two promising runs with the ball.

CM: Lucas Bergvall – 6.5/10

Bergvall added some energy to Frank’s midfield.

LB: Destiny Udogie – 6/10

He was solid at the back.

ST: Mathys Tel – 6/10

Tel failed to get his name on the scoresheet.

Tottenham Hotspur will entertain Bournemouth at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Saturday afternoon as they hope to secure a win at home in the Premier League. Spurs managed to earn an impressive 2-0 victory away at Manchester City recently which should give them a ton of confidence ahead of this game.

Thomas Frank will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to keep changes to a minimum for this game. Hence, Richarlison will once again lead the charge for the North London club in the final third.

Defence

Guglielmo Vicario will play in between the sticks for the home team after keeping a clean sheet in his last league outing. Cristian Romero will continue to feature alongside Micky van de Ven at the centre of the Tottenham backline as they hope to keep a solid shape at the back.

Pedro Porro will fill in as the right-back, while Djed Spence hopes to prove his worth on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will get the license to go forward and express themselves in the Bournemouth half.

Kevin Danso and Ben Davies will provide cover for the defensive positions on the bench.

Midfield

Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha will anchor the midfield for Spurs as they focus on winning the 50-50 battles in the middle of the park.

The gifted trio of Brennan Johnson, Pape Matar Sarr and Mohammed Kudus will play just ahead of them as part of Frank’s attack. All three of them would have to carry most of the creative burden for the London club in the final third.

Lucas Bergvall and Wilson Odobert will have to settle for a place on the bench as they wait for their opportunity to influence the game in the second half if required.

Attack

Richarlison will lead the line for the London giants up top. The Brazilian striker would be eager to find the back of the net after failing to register a goal in his last league appearance.

Dominic Solanke will be named on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the final quarter of the match if Spurs are in need of a goal by then.

In a recent post on X, journalist Philipp Heinze stated that Tottenham Hotspur have launched a move for Red Bull Leipzig talent Xavi Simons. It is believed that Spurs have made an offer in the region of €70m to sign the Dutch playmaker this summer.

Simons’ Decent Numbers In German Football

Simons had a productive campaign at the German club recently after he put in a string of impressive displays for them in the final third. The 22-year-old registered 11 goals and earned eight assists in 33 matches for RB Leipzig last season in all competitions.

The Dutch talent gave a good account of himself in the final third as he averaged 2.09 shots per 90 minutes in the Bundesliga. He kept 46% of his attempts on target. Simons was even accurate when distributing the ball in the opponent’s half as he made 78.6% of his attempted passes in the German first division (stats via fbref.com).

His current contract at the Red Bull Arena will expire in the summer of 2027. Hence, Spurs have got no choice but to meet Leipzig’s demands if they want to sign Simons in this transfer window.

Should Tottenham Hotspur Boss Thomas Frank Get Simons On Board?

Simons is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet and can make a few dangerous runs with it out in the wide areas. He has got the eye to play some decisive passes in the final third and can strike the ball with venom from long range.

The Dutch sensation is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also play as a winger on either flank if told to do so. However, there are some concerns over whether he can maintain his good form in the Premier League if Spurs manage to get a deal over the line for him in this transfer window.

We can expect Simons to enhance the quality of Tottenham boss Thomas Frank’s attack. He is more than capable of earning a regular first-team spot at the North London club this season.

At 22, Simons has got a bright future ahead of him, which makes him a worthy target for Spurs to pursue this summer. He would even serve as a good replacement for James Maddison, who is out of action with a long-term injury. Thus, Tottenham should focus on getting him on board this summer.

In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have been offered a chance to land Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho. Bailey said,

“Savinho is still of major interest to them. They think there’s a possibility, and the player wants to go to Tottenham. We need to keep an eye on that. Jadon Sancho’s name has been offered to them, but we’ll see what happens in the coming days.”

Sancho’s Impressive Loan Spell At Chelsea

Sancho had a decent loan spell at Chelsea in the previous campaign when he produced a series of impressive displays for them in the final third. The 25-year-old registered five goals and grabbed ten assists in 41 matches for the Blues last season across all fronts.

The English talent did well to average 1.22 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League. He kept 33.3% of his attempts on target. Sancho was even accurate when distributing possession in the final third after making 82.6% of his attempted passes in top-flight football (stats via fbref.com).

Sancho is under contract at his parent club, Manchester United until the end of this season. Thus, Spurs could potentially sign him on a cut-price deal this summer.

Should Tottenham Hotspur Boss Thomas Frank Go For Sancho?

Sancho is a good dribbler with the ball and has got the vision to create a few inviting chances for his teammates in the final third.

The English talent can strike the ball with venom from long range and can contribute by scoring a handful of important goals for his team. However, he needs to find a way to be more consistent in front of the opponent’s goal.

Sancho is primarily a left-winger but can also play on the right flank if needed. He is quite familiar with the Premier League and won’t take much time to adjust to life at Tottenham.

We can expect Sancho to add more firepower to Thomas Frank’s frontline. He is good enough to fight for regular first-team football at the North London club this season. At 25, Sancho has his best years ahead of him, so Spurs would be wise to go for a player of his skill set in this transfer window.

If a recent report from the German outlet BILD is believed to be true, Leeds United have their eyes on Timo Werner. But they are not alone in the hunt, with fellow Premier League newcomers Burnley also keeping close tabs on the RB Leipzig attacker. The former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur star has suitors in Italy, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia; however, he has so far rejected all the approaches, including the English duo.

The 29-year-old German international progressed through the academy ranks of his boyhood side VfB Stuttgart before securing a first-team status since the 2013-14 season. Leipzig snapped him up in June 2016, and after four scintillating campaigns, Werner completed a sensational £47.5m transfer to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2020.

But it did not work out for him at Chelsea, even though he was part of their Champions League-winning squad. Leipzig brought him back for £25.3m two years later, and the attacking ace revived his form to some extent before leaving for London once more, but to represent Spurs this time around.

Why Leeds United Must Not Give Up The Chase

Although he might have hoped for a redemption story in his second stint, Ange Postecoglou only deployed him as a bit-part option during his one-and-a-half-year loan stint. Werner is now back at his parent club, but the gaffer, Ole Werner, does not fancy him in his plans. With his current deal at Red Bull Arena set to expire next summer, the versatile forward must accept a fresh challenge elsewhere for regular game time.

Leeds United made a strong start to their season by defeating Everton, but suffered a dreadful 5-0 defeat against Arsenal. A defeat against the struggling Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup further highlights their shortcomings, particularly in the attacking third, despite roping in Lukas Nmecha, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor.

While Nmecha, Calvert-Lewin and Joel Piroe are likely to challenge each other for the ‘number 9’ spot, Werner’s flexibility across the frontline, along with his experience in English football, would inject more firepower upfront. Having made him an outcast, Leipzig should settle for a minuscule fee with less than 12 months remaining on his contract, and the Whites, regardless of the initial rejection, must not give up on him before Monday’s deadline day.

His lack of finishing and wastefulness up top has been a concern for years, but the work rate, pace and directness he offers would help Leeds in the transitions. Daniel James, Wilfried Gnonto and Jack Harrison do not have the quality and consistency to attune to the grind and demands of the Premier League football, and Werner, with his energy and experience, could become ‘third time lucky’ in England.

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Tottenham Hotspur Are Eyeing A Move For This Ligue 1 Midfielder: Should Frank Snap Him Up?

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In a recent report, L’Equipe claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for Olympique Marseille midfielder Adrien Rabiot this summer. It has been revealed that Spurs are among the clubs hoping to land the France international in this transfer window.

Rabiot’s Impressive Form In French Football

Rabiot enjoyed a decent campaign at the French club after he put in a run of impressive displays for them at the centre of the park. The French talent participated in 31 matches for his current employers last season, netting ten goals and grabbing six assists in multiple competitions.

The 30-year-old anchored the midfield well for Marseille as he made 49 tackles, 21 blocks and 21 interceptions in Ligue 1. He was even accurate when interchanging possession with his teammates, based on his pass success rate of 84.8% in the top tier of French football (stats via fbref.com).

His current contract at Marseille will run out at the end of this campaign, which could open the door for Spurs to sign him on the cheap this summer.

Should Tottenham Hotspur Boss Thomas Frank Snap Rabiot Up?

Rabiot is a good tackler of the ball and can sense the danger well to secure the ball back for his team inside his half. He usually puts his foot through the ball when required and is a decent passer of the ball.

The French talent can even contribute by scoring and creating his fair share of goals in the final third. Rabiot mainly operates as a box-to-box midfielder but can also function in the number ten position or act as a defensive midfielder if asked to do so. However, there are some question marks over whether he can maintain his good form in the Premier League.

Rabiot will undoubtedly bring more quality to Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank’s midfield department. He is good enough to challenge for a regular first-team place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season.

At 30, Rabiot has still got a few good years left in him to play at his best. Thus, Spurs would be wise to snap him up in this transfer window, but only if they can get him for a reasonable fee this summer.

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In a recent report, journalist Pete O’Rourke stated that Tottenham Hotspur are ready to step up their pursuit of Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers this summer. It is believed that Spurs are prepared to move in for the English playmaker in this transfer window.

Rogers’ Impressive Form In The Premier League

Rogers enjoyed a great run of form at the West Midlands club in the previous campaign when he produced a series of impressive displays for them in the final third. The 23-year-old found the back of the net 14 times and earned 16 assists in 54 matches for the Villans last season across all fronts.

The English talent was a good performer in the opponent’s half as he averaged 1.59 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League. He kept 36.4% of his attempts on target. Rogers even distributed possession relatively well after completing 73.2% of his attempted passes in top-flight football (stats via fbref.com).

Rogers is under contract at the Midlands club until the summer of 2030. Hence, it won’t be easy for Spurs to devise a move for him on the cheap in this transfer period.

Is Rogers A Good Option For Tottenham Hotspur Boss Thomas Frank?

Rogers is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet and can make some driving runs with it out in the wide areas. He has got the vision to create a few promising chances for others around him in the final third and can shoot the ball with power from long range.

The English sensation is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also play as a winger on either flank if told to do so. He is already quite familiar with the Premier League and won’t take much time to adjust to life at Tottenham.

Rogers would add plenty of goals and assists to Spurs boss Thomas Frank’s frontline. Plus, he will be an ideal replacement for James Maddison, who is sidelined after suffering a serious injury in pre-season.

At 23, Rogers has got a bright future ahead of him, which makes him a decent option for Spurs to pursue in this transfer window. He might even help the North London giants challenge across all competitions over the next few years.

In a recent report, journalists Danny Rust and Dean Jones claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have joined the race to land Leicester City star Bilal El Khannouss. It has been mentioned that Spurs are eyeing a move to acquire the services of the Moroccan attacker this summer.

El Khannouss‘ Impressive Season In English Football

El Khannouss managed to shine at times with his performances for the Midlands club in the previous campaign. The Moroccan talent played in 37 matches for Leicester City last season, scoring three times and earning six assists in multiple competitions.

The 21-year-old deserves some credit for averaging 1.24 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League. He kept 23.3% of his attempts on target. El Khannouss even distributed the ball well in the opponent’s half after making 75.1% of his attempted passes in the English top tier (stats via fbref.com).

His current contract at the King Power Stadium will expire in the summer of 2028. Hence, Tottenham would have to make a good offer if they want to stand a chance of recruiting him in this transfer window.

What Will El Khannouss Bring To Tottenham Hotspur?

El Khannouss is a decent dribbler with the ball at his feet and has got the eye to play some decisive passes on the offensive end of the field. He can strike the ball with venom from long range and can chip in by scoring and creating a handful of goals for his team.

However, the Moroccan talent is still quite inexperienced at the highest level and would need time to be a consistent performer at the highest level. Still, the pros outweigh the cons of signing a player of his skill set this summer.

We can expect El Khannouss to serve as an ideal replacement for James Maddison, who suffered a serious injury in pre-season. He will also help the North London club compete across all fronts in the coming years.

Speaking on the new Inside Track podcast, journalist Pete O’Rourke claimed that Tottenham Hotspur could move in for Monaco talent Maghnes Akliouche this summer. O’Rourke said, “The one that seems to be catching their eye is the Monaco star, Maghnes Akliouche.

“He’s a very talented young player, and could be available for around £47.5million.

“He’s a top young player, 23 years old, probably one of the most exciting young talents in Ligue 1 right now – he can play as a winger, or as a number 10 as well.

“If Tottenham aren’t able to resurrect their deal for Savinho, Akliouche would be a decent alternative, and it does seem that Monaco would sell at the right price.”

Akliouche’s Impressive Run Of Form In French Football

Akliouche enjoyed a good run of form at the French club after he put in a series of impressive displays for them in the final third. The 23-year-old registered seven goals and 12 assists in 43 matches for Monaco last season across all fronts.

The French sensation proved his worth in the opponent’s half as he averaged 2.28 shots per 90 minutes in Ligue 1. He kept 27.9% of his attempts on target. Akliouche was even accurate when distributing possession after making 81.3% of his attempted passes in the French first division (stats via fbref.com).

What Will Akliouche Bring To Tottenham Hotspur?

Akliouche can shoot the ball with venom from long range and has got the eye to play a few decisive passes on the offensive end of the field. He is a good dribbler with the ball as well and can chip in by scoring and creating his fair share of goals up top.

The French talent is primarily a right-sided wide player but can also play in the number ten position if needed. However, only time will tell whether he can make a smooth transition to life in the Premier League if Spurs manage to snap him up this summer.

Akliouche will bring more firepower to Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank’s attack. He has what it takes to compete with Mohammed Kudus for a regular first-team spot at the North London club.

At 23, Akliouche has his best years ahead of him, which makes him a good option for Spurs to consider in this transfer window.