The Boy Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur signed Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich during the summer transfer window.

The Portuguese international has made an instant impact, and he has been a key player for the London club so far. He has started the season really well, and Tottenham have an agreement to sign him permanently for a fee of £27 million.

According to Ben Jacobs, the player is keen on making the move permanent, and he would be happy if Tottenham decided to pay up. It is fair to assume that the north London club will look to sign him permanently at the end of the season. He is a quality player, and he has established himself as an indispensable asset for the club already.

Joao Palhinha wants to join Spurs permanently

Jacobs said on GMS: “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.

“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.

Signing him for £27 million would represent a major bargain for the London club. They cannot afford to let someone like him slip through their grasp. They needed a combative midfielder like him, and the Portuguese international has proven to be the ideal signing.

Tottenham will be hoping to fight for major trophies in the coming season, and they need quality players like him. Signing him for £27 million would represent an excellent investment. They should look to bring in a quality partner for him as well. Signing a hard-working box-to-box midfielder to complement him would improve immensely. They have been linked with Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid in recent weeks, and he could be the ideal fit.

It remains to be seen how the situation develops.

Mikey Moore‘s loan at Rangers Football Club feels like it is going to be as much fun as pushing water uphill.

At Rangers, Moore joined on a season-long loan on August 1, 2025, to gain first-team experience, with no option or obligation to buy. He made his debut in the Premier Sports Cup against Alloa Athletic, assisting in a 4–2 victory, and signed a new long-term contract with Tottenham on his 18th birthday, August 11, 2025.

Challenging times for Rangers

However, his time at Rangers has been challenging. He has struggled for consistent game time, with only three appearances and 134 minutes across Rangers’ first eight matches, partly due to competition in wide positions and a UEFA clearance delay that prevented him from playing in a Champions League qualifier against Viktoria Plzen.

His first league start came in a 0–0 draw against Celtic in the Old Firm derby, where he played 72 minutes but received criticism from some Rangers fans for his lack of impact, with one calling him “not ready” for the club’s demands.

Rangers’ heavy 9–1 aggregate loss to Club Brugge in the Champions League play-offs, where Moore was an unused substitute, led some Tottenham fans to call for his loan to be recalled, citing limited playing time and concerns over Rangers’ manager Russell Martin, who is under pressure after failing to win any of his first five league matches.

The loan move was viewed favourably

Moore’s loan move was influenced by talks with Rangers’ head coach Russell Martin and advice from former Spurs and Rangers striker Jermain Defoe, who praised the club. Tottenham’s Son Heung-min also called Moore an “amazing” talent with a strong work ethic.

However, with Rangers’ inconsistent start and competition from players like Djeidi Gassama, Moore’s immediate impact has been limited, and his future at Ibrox may depend on Martin’s tenure and the club’s attacking dynamics.

The BBC’s Chris Sutton reflected on the negative atmosphere around the club, and inevitably, Moore himself.

“Another player whose gone to Rangers from down south, who I was really excited about, to see how he’d do, Mikey Moore, the young Tottenham Hotspur talent. I think from the cameos we’ve seen of him, you’re thinking ‘blimey’.

I really feel sorry for the young players because they are carrying such a burden on their shoulders, and these are young players; it’s affecting their careers. It will be interesting to see whether they can come back from that.”

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Brentford midfielder Yehor Yarmolyuk.

According to a report from Team Talk, Thomas Frank is keen on a reunion with the 21-year-old. The Ukrainian International has done quite well for Brentford, and he has the qualities to pay for a bigger club.

Spurs could use Yehor Yarmolyuk

Spurs will need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the 21-year-old could be the ideal acquisition. The hard-working midfielder will add drive, physicality, and defensive cover to the Tottenham midfield.

The player could be available for a fee of around £30 million, and Spurs certainly have the resources to get the deal done.

It will be interesting to see if Brentford are willing to let the player leave. They will not want to lose another key player. They have already lost Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard in the summer.

Meanwhile, Tottenham will look to keep improving the squad in the coming months. They will be hoping to fight for major trophies in the near future.

Yarmolyuk could fancy a Spurs move

The opportunity to join the London club will be quite exciting for the Ukrainian international. It would be a step up for him. He would get to play for a big club with an exciting project under his former manager.

The 21-year-old is quite young, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. He could develop into a future star for the north London club. The £30 million investment could look like a huge bargain for Tottenham if they manage to get the deal done.

Tottenham have done well to bring in Joao Palhinha this summer, and adding more depth to the midfield would be ideal. It will be interesting to see how they convince their Premier League rivals to sell in the coming months.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Real Sociedad midfielder Brais Mendez.

According to the Fichajes, they would be willing to offer around €40 million (£35m) in order to get the deal done. The versatile midfielder could be the ideal acquisition for them.

Spurs could use Mendez

They need more goals and creativity from the middle of the park, and the 28-year-old could be the ideal fit for them. He has the technical attributes to do well in the Premier League, and he has shown his quality in La Liga consistently. He produced eight goals and five assists in all competitions last season.

The move to the Premier League could be ideal for him at this stage of his career. He will look to test himself at the highest level, and he’s at the peak of his career right now.

Tottenham certainly have the finances to get the deal across the line, and it will be interesting to see if the La Liga outfit are prepared to sanction his departure. Convincing the midfielder to join the club should not be too difficult. The move to Tottenham will be a huge opportunity for him, and he is likely to be attracted.

It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.

Brais Mendez would improve Spurs

The midfielder is capable of operating in central midfield, as an attacking midfielder, a deep-lying playmaker, and a box-to-box midfielder. His versatility could make him an invaluable asset for the club.

The player has the experience and the quality to make his mark in the Premier League, and this could be the right time for him to take on a new challenge. He could make an instant impact.

Spurs have an ambitious project and a quality team. They could help him fight for trophies. The move could be ideal for all parties. The reported €40 million investment could prove to be a reasonable outlay as well.

Sevilla attacker Ruben Vargas has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Swiss International, but a move in January seems unlikely. They might not be able to offer him regular gametime if he joins the club. They have adequate depth on the flanks right now, and the Sevilla star will not want to join a club where he will not be a guaranteed starter.

It will be interesting to see if Tottenham decide to make a move for him in the coming months. They could use more cutting-edge in the attack, but it would be wise of them to invest in a striker instead.

January move for Ruben Vargas unlikely

Pete O’Rourke said on Football Insider: “Vargas is a player who’s done really well for Sevilla, Swiss international as well. So he’s obviously, I think, attracting interest from a number of clubs, not just Tottenham.

“Spurs are quite well-stocked out wide after they got a deal done for Simons, who plays in the same position as Vargas.

“Vargas is a good player, he’s under contract at Sevilla until 2029, so they’re going to demand a decent fee as well for the winger.

“So as I said, I don’t think it’s a priority for Tottenham in the January window, so while Vargas has emerged on their radar, it’s not a move Spurs will be pushing for in January.”

Can Spurs improve their squad?

Tottenham have started the season well, and they should look to invest in the squad during the January transfer window. It could help them improve further and do well this season.

They managed to win a European trophy last season, and they will hope to build on that. They should look to push for a trophy this season as well. Signing the right players in January could help them succeed.

Tottenham Hotspur continue to be linked with Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid, but a move in January is unlikely.

A report from Football Insider claims the 25-year-old midfielder is unwilling to leave the Spanish club during the January transfer window. He will look to push for a place in the starting line-up regularly.

Even though the World Cup is coming up next year, Gallagher does not wish to leave Atletico Madrid for regular game time midway through the season. The report claims that Tottenham, Crystal Palace and Manchester United are keen on the player.

Spurs could use Conor Gallagher

There is no doubt that he would be an excellent addition for Tottenham if they can get the deal done. They have been linked with the midfielder for several seasons now. They are long-term admirers of the player and he has the physicality and technical attributes to improve them.

He has shown his ability in the Premier League with Chelsea and Crystal Palace in the past. He could make an instant impact at Tottenham if he joins the club. Spurs need a hard-working midfielder like him who will add physicality, defensive steel and drive to the side.

Gallagher is unlikely to move in January

However, it seems that they might have to wait until the summer transfer window in order to sign the player now.

It remains to be seen whether he can hold down a regular starting spot at the club between now and the end of the season. There is no doubt that he is a quality player and there will not be any shortage of clubs looking to sign him if Atletico Madrid fails to provide him with the opportunities he needs.

Alfie has had previous loan spells at Port Vale (26 appearances, 3 goals), Plymouth Argyle in the Championship, where he made 15 appearances, and Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League where he made 32 appearances and scored 6 times.

Devine’s loan at Preston is seen as a chance to prove himself in the Championship, a level where he feels he can make a significant impact after limited success at Plymouth. His early performances suggest he could be a key player for Preston, who are currently among the division’s high-flyers.

Is there a future at Spurs for Devine?

The Lewis family has emphasised a long-term commitment to Tottenham, rejecting takeover bids from Amanda Staveley’s ‘consortium’, stating the club is “not for sale.” CEO Vinai Venkatesham, appointed in April 2025, has highlighted the family’s ambition to prioritise on-pitch success for both the men’s and women’s teams, backed by the threat of over £100 million in investment.

Given the questionable nature of Daniel Levy’s activities towards the end of his tenure (trying to sell the club, perhaps without the Lewis Family being entirely in the picture), the ENIC regime may take a more pragmatic approach to youth players and not seek to loan them out until some cash sticks to them.

There is also another factor to consider, namely the influence and management style of Thomas Frank, who is certainly making more favourable overtures to youth players than Ange Postecoglou ever did.

The future could be bright for the boy Devine.

Thomas Frank was pretty pragmatic after the game, and described Brighton away as our most complete performance of the season:

“I know we conceded two goals, and it’s never that black and white. So one where we will say I should take it. The second one is, OK, we conceded a goal, that can happen, I think in phase one, we got out every time, more or less. We controlled it up there.

We created so many good opportunities, and had to counter-press and rest defending crosses. So there was a lot of the bits we like to do, because of that. And then on top of that, the mentality to come back from 2-0 down is so important.”

In truth, one player, Xavi Simons, dragged us to that equaliser himself. That’s the level of player we’ve been dying for, a game changer, who says to hell with it, I’ll do it, and becomes the creative spark, ball carrying, and a ‘can-do’ mentality.

His playing through the middle made such a difference to Spurs’ creativity. This needs to be the way forward – not an option on the bench. Our squad isn’t strong enough for that yet.

Tottenham Hotspur signed Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig during the summer transfer window, but the player was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea as well.

Chelsea were hoping to sign the 22-year-old for several weeks, but the move did not work out eventually. Tottenham ended up securing his signature, and the Netherlands International agent has now opened up on the failed move to Stamford Bridge.

Agent of Xavi Simons on failed Chelsea move

“Tottenham and Chelsea are both fantastic clubs with solid projects, and there was real interest from both sides,” said Simons’ agent Ali Barat via Metro.

“But Chelsea was always clear with us; they had certain constraints that made it difficult to move forward with discussions. So when the talks with Tottenham started, it became clear that this would be a project that would be a perfect fit for Xavi.”

Spurs have done well to sign Simons

Tottenham will be delighted to have secured his signature earlier this summer. He is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and he could develop into a future star for them. He is capable of operating in multiple attacking roles, and he will add goals and creativity to the side.

It will be interesting to see if the 22-year-old can adapt to English football quickly, and make an instant impact. Tottenham needed someone like him to add more ingenuity and technical ability in the final third.

Meanwhile, it remains to be seen whether Chelsea regret missing out on the player in future. They could use more creativity in the final third, and the Netherlands international could have been the ideal fit.

Simons is quite young, and he will only get better with coaching and experience. Tottenham will hope to nurture him into a world-class player.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their midfield unit with the signing of Ruben Neves from Al-Hilal.

They are looking to sign the 28-year-old midfielder during the January transfer window, and he could be available for a fee of around £17 million. According to a report from CaughtOffside, Manchester United are interested in the Portuguese International midfielder as well.

Ruben Neves could be a solid addition

The reported price is a bargain for a player of his quality. He knows the Premier League well from his time at Wolves, and he could make an instant impact. He will help Spurs control games better, and he will help create opportunities for his teammates with his long-range passing from the deep. The Portuguese international is lethal with his shooting from long range as well, and he could add a new dimension to the Tottenham attack.

The player has been labelled as “fabulous” during his time in the Premier League in the past. There is no doubt that he could be an excellent addition to Tottenham. He could hit the ground running.

Man United also keen on Neves

Meanwhile, Manchester United could use a player like him as well. They have the resources to get the deal done, and it remains to be seen where he ends up. Whoever manages to sign the player for £17 million could have a bargain on their hands.

At 28, he’s at the peak of his career, and he could play his best football now. The opportunity to return to the Premier League will be exciting for him. Both Tottenham and Manchester United will be attractive destinations for the player.

Tottenham have done well to improve the squad, but they need more quality if they want to win major trophies. Adding a quality central midfielder like Neves would be a wise decision.