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Tottenham Hotspur will lock horns with Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium this Saturday as they look to secure a win on the road in the Premier League. Spurs managed to earn a 2-2 draw against Brighton and Hove Albion recently, so they would be eager to get back to winning ways in the league.

Robert De Zerbi will opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some changes to his first team. Mathys Tel could get a chance to play from the start of this game, while Randal Kolo Muani makes way for him and drops to the bench.

Defence

Anton Kinsky will function in goal for the North London club after he conceded two goals in his last appearance. Kevin Danso will resume his partnership with Micky van de Ven at the heart of the Tottenham backline as they focus on keeping the opposition attackers at bay throughout the 90 minutes.

Pedro Porro will try to prove his value as the right-back, while Destiny Udogie hopes to catch the eye on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will have to perform their defensive duties well before trying to offer some support to their teammates up top.

Djed Spence and Radu Dragusin will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.

Midfield

Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma will anchor the midfield for Spurs as they look to retain possession well at the centre of the park and engineer some inviting chances for their teammates up top.

The talented trio of Mathys Tel, Conor Gallagher and Xavi Simons will play just ahead of them as part of De Zerbi’s attack. All three of them need to combine well if they want to create enough clear-cut chances in the final third.

Randal Kolo Muani and Lucas Bergvall will have to settle for a spot on the bench as they await their opportunity to impress in the second 45 minutes if required.

Attack

Dominic Solanke will lead the line for the London giants up top. He has to find a way to be a constant menace on the offensive end of the field.

Richarlison will be available for selection on the bench and might come on to influence the game in the final quarter if Spurs are in need of a goal by then.

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Home All Sports Fabrizio Claims This Liverpool Ace Set To Join Tottenham Hotspur: Should De...

In a recent segment on Youtube, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano stated that Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson is set to join Tottenham Hotspur. Romano said,

“(Robertson) is set to join Tottenham if they stay up in the Premier League. According to my information, there is already in this case an agreement on everything between Robertson and Tottenham.”

Robertson’s Up-And-Down Season At Liverpool

Robertson is having an inconsistent campaign at the Premier League club and has often found himself behind Milos Kerkez in Arne Slot’s pecking order. The 32-year-old has caught the eye at times on the left flank. He has made 33 appearances for the Merseyside club this season, scoring two goals and grabbing two assists in multiple competitions.

His current contract at Anfield will run out at the end of this campaign, which could open the door for Spurs to sign him on a free transfer later this summer.

Should Tottenham Hotspur Boss Roberto De Zerbi Snap Robertson Up?

Robertson is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet and can make some energetic runs with it on the left flank. He remains a decent crosser of the ball and works hard for his team on the defensive end of the field. Robertson has got a wealth of experience and knows what it takes to win trophies in top-flight football.

The Scotland international is primarily a left-back but can also serve as a left-sided wide player if asked to do so. However, there are some concerns over whether he can perform at a high level at Tottenham. Still, Spurs would be wise to move in for him as he has got the leadership qualities to be a real asset in Roberto De Zerbi’s dressing room next season.

We can expect Robertson to bring more quality and depth to Tottenham’s defence. He is still good enough to fight for a regular starting spot at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the coming years.

At 32, Robertson might still have a few good years left in him to play at a high level. Plus, he is on an expiring contract. Therefore, De Zerbi should focus on going all out to snap him up on a free transfer at the end of this season.

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Tottenham Hotspur entertained Brighton and Hove Albion at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier this evening as they hoped to secure maximum points at home in the Premier League. Spurs made a bright start to the game and took the lead in the 39th minute thanks to Pedro Porro’s effort. However, Kaoru Mitoma equalised for the visitors in the first half injury time as the two teams went into the half-time break with a 1-1 scoreline.

Xavi Simons restored Tottenham’s lead in the 77th minute, but Georginio Rutter equalised for Brighton in injury time. The match ended with Spurs being held to a disappointing 2-2 draw in front of their home fans.

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

GK: Anton Kinsky – 6.5/10

He made one good save at the back but conceded two goals this evening.

RB: Pedro Porro – 8/10

Porro made a positive impact on both halves and managed to score the opener in the 39th minute.

CB: Kevin Danso – 6/10

He put his foot through the ball when he could and was good on the ball. However, Danso made a costly error at the back.

CB: Micky van de Ven – 6.5/10

Van de Ven cleared his lines when required and made one decent chance going forward.

LB: Destiny Udogie – 6/10

He came back to defend when he could, but struggled to make an impact inside the opponent’s half.

CM: Yves Bissouma – 6/10

Bissouma failed to impress during his time on the pitch.

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur – 7/10

He anchored the midfield well but lacked quality in the final third.

CM: Conor Gallagher – 7/10

Gallagher earned the ball back twice and made some good runs with it from midfield.

RW: Randal Kolo Muani – 6.5/10

He managed to shine at times on the right wing, but there was no goal for him.

ST: Dominic Solanke – 7/10

Solanke was a real menace in the final third but failed to register a goal.

LW: Xavi Simons – 8.5/10

He was a constant menace on the left flank and has got a goal and an assist to show for his efforts.

Substitutes:

RW: Mathyl Tel – 6.5/10

He caused some headaches for his marker.

CM: Archie Gray – 6.5/10

Gray made one decent run with the ball.

CM: Joao Palhinha – 6/10

He anchored the midfield well.

CM: Lucas Bergvall – 6/10

Bergvall added some energy to Robert De Zerbi’s midfield.

RB: Djed Spence – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

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Tottenham Hotspur will entertain Brighton and Hove Albion at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Saturday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. Spurs suffered a tough 1-0 loss away at Sunderland before the international break, which would keep them in good spirits going into this game.

Robert De Zerbi will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some changes to his first team for this clash. Mathys Tel, Xavi Simons and Kevin Danso could all play from the start of this game.

Defence

Guglielmo Vicario will feature in goal for the North London club as he looks to keep a clean sheet at home this weekend. Kevin Danso will play alongside Micky van de Ven at the centre of the Tottenham backline as they look to keep a solid shape on the defensive end of the field.

Pedro Porro will fill in as the right-back, while Destiny Udogie looks to make a difference on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will have to pick and choose their moments to join in on the attack.

Radu Dragusin will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.

Midfield

Archie Gray and Conor Gallagher will operate as the holding midfielders as they focus on winning the 50-50 battles at the centre of the park.

The talented trio of Mathys Tel, Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani will operate just ahead of them as part of the Tottenham attack. All three of them need to combine well if the North London club are to come out on top this weekend.

Joao Palhinha and Pape Matar Sarr will be named on the bench as they wait for their chance to influence the game in the second 45 minutes if needed.

Attack

Dominic Solanke will spearhead Tottenham’s attack up top. He has to find a way to be a real menace in the final third.

Richarlison will have to be content with a place on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the final quarter of the game if Tottenham are in need of a goal by then.

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Celtic Scout Tottenham Hotspur Midfielder Ahead Of A Potential Summer Move: Why The Hoops Must Get It Done

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In one of his recent podcasts, journalist Pete O’Rourke revealed that interim Celtic manager Martin O’Neill was keen to watch the rising midfield prospect Alfie Devine ahead of a potential summer transfer. The veteran Northern Irishman was spotted at Deepdale during Preston North End’s recent encounter against QPR, with the Tottenham Hotspur loanee being the centre of attention, as revealed by Football Insider.

The 21-year-old England youth international progressed through the academy ranks of Liverpool and Wigan before joining Spurs’ reserves. He scored on his senior debut in an FA Cup tie, but has since travelled across the country as well as abroad on loan for regular gametime. However, injuries slowed down his progress during the 2021-22 season, thus limiting his minutes to just another FA Cup appearance the following year.

Devine spent the 2023-24 campaign across Port Vale and Plymouth Argyle in the English League One and Championship, respectively. He impressed in the Belgian top division last season with Westerlo, but returned to his homeland in the summer ahead of a season-long loan switch to the Lilywhites.

Devine’s Flexibility Would Bolster The Bhoys

Although Preston are heading towards a midtable finish, the Englishman has lived up to the expectations with 8 goals and 4 assists [stats via Transfermarket] in 40 league outings. Predominantly a ‘number 10’, the youngster exhibited his expertise as a ‘number 8’ as well as a deep-lying playmaker. O’Neill must have been impressed by Devine’s display, as he laid it on for Brad Potts to earn his side a lead in their 1-1 draw with the Rs, but a summer move would depend on many factors, including Tottenham’s top-flight status in the wake of a relegation threat.

Celtic would not only undergo a squad overhaul but also find O’Neill’s successor once again after a failed attempt with Wilfried Nancy. But the gaffer is helping the board to find suitable targets to bolster certain areas, thus identifying the Spurs starlet, who would add more firepower in the middle of the park.

Why Celtic Need Reinforcements In Midfield

The Hoops currently have Luke McCowan, Paulo Bernardo, Reo Hatate, Arne Engels and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as the box-to-box midfield options. But a few exits are on the cards, particularly Hatate, Bernardo and Engels, for their lack of form, gametime and a strong transfer interest, respectively. McCowan is viewed as a squad player, and the club have yet to decide whether to trigger Oxlade-Chamberlain’s one-year extension clause beyond the ongoing campaign.

A relegation could see Spurs retain Devine in their battle for immediate promotion. But their survival might serve as a blessing for the Bhoys, as the North Londoners would prefer to negotiate, either a loan or a permanent exit, for their academy graduate. Devine’s technical excellence, vision, set-piece attributes, versatility, shooting and playmaking traits should strengthen the Scottish champions, and the talks are likely to intensify in the coming days, unless the focus shifts to other midfield targets before the season concludes.

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Home All Sports Porro Gets 7.5, Bergvall With 5.5 | Tottenham Hotspur Players Rated In...

Tottenham Hotspur locked horns with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light earlier today as they hoped to secure a win on the road in the Premier League. Spurs made a slow start to the game but managed to get to the half-time break with a goalless scoreline.

Robert De Zerbi’s men conceded the opening goal in the 61st minute when Nordi Mukiele found the back of the net. The North London club ended up crashing to a tough 1-0 loss away from home.

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

GK: Antonin Kinsky – 6/10

Kinsky made one good save at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet.

RB: Pedro Porro – 7.5/10

He worked hard defensively and caught the eye at times inside the opponent’s half.

CB: Cristian Romero – 7/10

Romero did his fair share of defending but had to go off injured in the 69th minute.

CB: Micky van de Ven – 6/10

He cleared his lines when he could, but failed to keep things solid at the back.

LB: Destiny Udogie – 6.5/10

He came back to defend when he could and made one good chance from the left flank.

CM: Archie Gray – 6.5/10

Gray earned the ball back a few times but failed to impress in the final third.

CM: Conor Gallagher – 6.5/10

He anchored the midfield well and was a good presence on the ball.

RW: Randal Kolo Muani – 6.5/10

Kolo Muani was a threat at times in the final third, but there was no goal for him.

CAM: Lucas Bergvall – 5.5/10

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

LW: Richarlison – 6.5/10

Richarlison managed to cause a few problems for his marker, but there was no goal for him.

ST: Dominic Solanke – 6/10

He was not shy of having a strike at goal but failed to find the back of the net.

Substitutes:

LW: Mathys Tel – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

CM: Joao Palhinha – 6/10

He struggled to influence the game.

CM: Pape Matar Sarr – 6/10

Sarr made one decent run with the ball.

CB: Kevin Danso – 6/10

He was solid at the back.

CAM: Xavi Simons – N/A

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Home All Sports Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping Tabs On This Championship Defender: One For The...

In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey stated that Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on Blackburn Rovers defender Tom Atcheson. It has been mentioned that Spurs would have to compete with Manchester United in the race to land the Northern Irish talent.

Atcheson’s Impressive Rise In English Football

Atcheson has come through the youth ranks of Blackburn Rovers and has done well to break out as a first-team starter for them recently. The 19-year-old has made 12 appearances for the Lancashire club this season but has failed to score or create a goal for them across various competitions.

The talented teenager is currently among the best young central defenders in English football. Thus, it makes sense for Spurs to move in for him in the upcoming transfer window.

However, Atcheson is still quite raw and would need time to prove his worth at the highest level. Plus, there are some concerns over whether he can maintain his good form in the Premier League if Tottenham manage to acquire his services later this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur Are Keeping Tabs On Atcheson: Is He A Prospect For The Future?

Atcheson is a solid tackler of the ball and can time his challenges well to earn the ball back for his team inside his half. He doesn’t mind putting his foot through the ball when required and is proficient at playing his way out from the back.

However, as mentioned earlier, the Northern Irish talent is still quite inexperienced and would need time to prove his worth in top-flight football. Still, the pros outweigh the cons of recruiting him, so Spurs should try to get him on board this summer.

Atcheson would enhance the quality of Tottenham head coach Robert De Zerbi’s defence in the long run. He is already good enough to challenge for a place in the North London club’s squad.

At 19, the future looks quite promising for Atcheson as long as he continues to improve with each season. He is a prospect to watch out for in the future, so the London giants should focus on trying everything they can to get a deal over the line for him this off-season.

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In a recent report, Brazilian outlet RTI Esporte revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are in pole position to land Al-Hilal forward Marcos Leonardo. It has been mentioned that Spurs are ahead of Flamengo and Sao Paulo in the race to land the Brazilian striker this off-season.

Leonardo’s Impressive Rise In Saudi Football

The 22-year-old is having a decent campaign in Saudi football as he has put in a run of productive displays for them in the final third. Leonardo has scored 15 times and earned one assist in 29 matches for Al-Hilal this season across multiple competitions.

The talented attacker is currently among the best centre-forwards in the Saudi Pro League. Thus, it is no surprise that Spurs are trying to bring him on board this summer.

His current contract at Al-Hilal will run out in the summer of 2029, which could make it difficult for Tottenham to sign him on the cheap later this year.

Will Leonardo Be A Good Signing For Tottenham Hotspur?

Leonardo excels at finding a yard of space for himself to get some strikes in at goal. He has got the vision to create some inviting chances in the final third and is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet.

The Brazilian sensation has proven his worth as a consistent performer in the Saudi Pro League. Leonardo is primarily a centre-forward but can also play in the number ten position if required. However, the jury is still out on whether he can maintain his good form in the Premier League if Spurs manage to get a deal done for him this off-season.

We can expect Leonardo to enhance the quality of Tottenham‘s frontline. He is good enough to compete for a regular starting spot at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the coming years.

At 22, the future looks quite bright for Leonardo as long as he continues to improve with each season. With all things considered, he would be a great signing for the North London club to pursue in the long run. Thus, Spurs would be wise to go all out to bring him to the English capital when the transfer reopens later this year.

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Tottenham Hotspur Are Eyeing A Move For This Talented Midfielder: Should Spurs Move In For Him?

Abhinab Ghosh

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In a recent report, Turkish.Football mentioned that Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara. It has been stated that Spurs are keeping a keen eye on the Brazilian talent ahead of a potential move for him this summer.

Sara’s Impressive Form In Turkish Football

The 26-year-old is having an impressive campaign at the Turkish club as he has managed to catch the eye at times for them in the middle of the park. Sara has made 39 appearances for Galatasaray this season, scoring six times and securing three assists in multiple competitions.

The Brazilian midfielder is one of the best players in his position in the Turkish Super Lig. Thus, it makes sense for Spurs to try and lure him to England this summer.

His current contract at the Turkish club will run out in the summer of 2029, which could make it difficult for Tottenham to snap him up on the cheap in the upcoming transfer period.

Should Tottenham Hotspur Move In For Sara?

Sara loves a tackle and can time his challenges well to secure the ball back for his team inside his half. He doesn’t mind putting his foot through the ball when needed and can even shoot it with power from long range.

The Turkish sensation has got the eye to play some killer passes in the final third and is full of energy and running in the middle of the park. Sara is primarily a box-to-box midfielder but can also play as a defensive midfielder or in the number ten position if required. However, only time will tell whether he can make a smooth transition to life in the Premier League if Spurs manage to sign him this summer.

We can expect Sara to bring more quality and depth to Tottenham’s midfield department. He has what it takes to fight for a regular first-team spot at the North London club in the coming seasons.

At 26, Sara has his peak years ahead of him, so the Premier League outfit would be wise to move in for him this off-season. However, Tottenham have to give the Turkish talent some time to adjust to life in English football before they can get the best out of the player.

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Home All Sports On-Loan Tottenham Hotspur Defender Is On The Radar Of Liverpool: Should Spurs...

In a recent report, Bild revealed that on-loan Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka Vuskovic is on the radar of Liverpool. It has been stated that the Reds are competing with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Chelsea in the race to land the Croat centre-back, who is playing on loan at Hamburg, from the North London club this summer.

Vuskovic’s Impressive Loan Spell In Germany

Vuskovic is having an impressive loan spell at Hamburg as he has produced a string of solid displays for them on the defensive end of the field during this campaign. The 19-year-old has made 26 appearances for the German club this season, scoring five times and picking up one assist in multiple competitions.

The Croat talent is currently among the best young defenders in European football. Thus, Spurs would find it difficult to fend off interest from other top clubs and retain his services beyond this summer.

His current contract at his parent club, Tottenham, will run out in the summer of 2030. Hence, the North London club will be under no immediate pressure to cash in on him this off-season.

Should Tottenham Hotspur Cash In On Vuskovic This Summer?

Vuskovic is a solid tackler of the ball and can read the danger well to secure the ball back for his team inside his half. He doesn’t mind putting his foot through the ball when needed and is proficient at playing his way out from the back.

Standing at 1.93m, the Croat sensation can use his strong frame to win his fair share of aerial duels. However, there are some concerns over whether he would be able to maintain his good form in the Premier League if Spurs manage to keep hold of him beyond the end of this campaign.

Based on his form this season, Vuskovic has what it takes to challenge for a regular first-team spot at Tottenham in the coming years. He has got the skill set to be a success story at the North London club in the long run.

At 19, Vuskovic has got the potential to be a world-class player in his position someday. Therefore, Spurs would be wise not to cash in on him in this summer transfer period as his market value will only increase in the future.

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