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Galatasaray are making full use of their trip to England as talks over three potential transfers are set to accelerate.

The Turkish club faced Manchester City in the last Champions League group phase game on Wednesday night but plan to leave with at least one new midfielder.

According to reports, Tottenham's Yves Bissouma is their absolute priority and alternatives will only be considered if no deal can be agreed with Spurs.

The north Londoners were away at Eintracht Frankfurt but Bissouma is not part of Thomas Frank's squad and is free to leave this month. Galatasaray aim to take advantage of travelling to the UK and will chat to Bissouma's agent.

Bissouma to hold face-to-face talks

Media in Turkey suggest that Bissouma's representatives have already spoken to Galatasaray over a move, but they will continue in England over the coming days.

Galatasaray arrived ahead of the match at the Etihad Stadium against City on Tuesday and have sent a delegation out to snap up their January targets.

West Ham's Soungoutou Magassa and Nottingham Forest man Ibrahim Sangare are also viewed as options but Bissouma is described as being the first choice.

In fact, such is the desperation to get Bissouma over the line, senior figures and management have been flown over to get the deal done. They are said to be ready to discuss a potential transfer and will only move onto Sangare or Magassa if things do not go well with Bissouma.

Galatasaray reportedly already had an offer rejected for Magassa which was rejected but that has not put them off the Frenchman, who was initially seen as a loan option.

Spurs can move on from Bissouma

Although Frank offered Bissouma a lifeline with a first appearance of the season away at Burnley, his future at Spurs is far from certain. The Mali international has been out with injury and through African Cup of Nations duty but is surely headed for the exit door.

He has had discipline issues on multiple occasions since joining from Brighton in 2022 and Frank may have played the diplomatic card in the media but signing Conor Gallagher makes his long-term position clear.

Bissouma is running out of time on his contract and both Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall are above him in the pecking order. They represent the next generation at Spurs.

Frank was openly positive about the 29-year-old in public but his time at Tottenham is coming to an end and it won't be a serious issue for the club either.

One game left for Bissouma

With Bissouma out of the Champions League squad, he may only have one more appearance left at Tottenham. If he makes it to Sunday's match against City, ironically, then there will only be one day left to complete a January transfer.

Spurs travel to Manchester United a week later when the window will be shut. There is every chance that Bissouma's minutes at Turf Moor were his last in a Spurs shirt.

Tottenham Hotspur are not expected to make a move to sign Raheem Sterling, after he left Chelsea by mutual consent, according to reliable reporter Alasdair Gold.

Chelsea recently confirmed that they agreed to terminate the contract of Sterling, who has struggled since his move to Stamford Bridge. The English forward was banished from the first team squad this season, and failed to feature for the club with his career stagnating.

With the west London club struggling to offload him, Chelsea agreed to terminate his contract, allowing him to find a new club. Tottenham have been linked with a possible move to secure his signature as they search for a new forward this month, and Gold has now provided an update on whether Spurs could try and bring him to north London.

Tottenham Make Decision on Raheem Sterling

According to journalist Gold, Tottenham are not expected to make a move to sign Sterling on a free transfer. This comes shortly after the reliable reporter ruled out a potential move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Tottenham have been linked with a move to sign Sterling this month, and former midfielder Jamie O'Hara seems keen on the idea. O'Hara suggested that he would 'absolutely' take Sterling at Spurs, suggesting that he's better than what they've got in attack.

"I would have him at Tottenham. I would absolutely take Sterling at Tottenham. I think he’s a good player. He’s better than what we’ve got. I’d sign him on a contract to the end of the season if he was willing to do that. I don’t know what other offers he’s got in terms of, he might have a long-term contract in Saudi offering him loads of money. But if the candle is still lit and he wants to still be a Premier League football player I would give him an opportunity at Tottenham."

It appears that O'Hara isn't going to get his wish, and it remains to be seen whether Spurs will sign a new forward in the January transfer window, with moves for Sterling and Mateta ruled out.

Tottenham Making Correct Decision on Sterling

Sterling has struggled to hit the heights expected of him over the last few years, and it's no surprise that Tottenham aren't expected to pursue his signature. Since joining Chelsea, Sterling has spent time out on loan at Arsenal, where he also failed, while he's yet to play a single minute of action this season.

The English attacker is likely to demand significant wages, and Spurs will struggle to see a strong return on their investment, even though he's available on a free transfer. A new forward would be beneficial, but Sterling isn't the answer for the north London club.

Tottenham Hotspur are not going to make a move to sign Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta this month, according to Alasdair Gold.

Spurs have been strongly linked with a move to bring in a new forward this month amid a poor season under Thomas Frank, with major question marks over the futures of Mathys Tel and Randal Kolo Muani ahead of Monday's transfer deadline.

Some reports had suggested that France international Mateta could emerge as a late target as a move away from Selhurst Park accelerated, but it now looks highly unlikely that he will moving across London this month.

Tottenham Not Interested in Mateta

Mateta, who has been described as one of the best strikers in the Premier League, looks set to depart the Eagles this month after asking to leave following an impasse on talks over a new contract.

Aston Villa and Juventus had shown an interest in the 28-year-old, but their interest has since cooled, and Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest side have tabled a £35m bid for his services, although Palace are said to want at least £40m.

That had sparked suggestions that Tottenham could look to make a late swoop for his signature to beat off the competition, however, Football.London journalist Gold has now shared that there is no such move in the pipeline currently.

Crystal Palace agreed moves to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in a £50m deal, alongside Evann Guessand from Aston Villa on a loan with an option to buy, which suggests that Mateta is now edging closer to an exit.

But despite having a historical interest, Spurs are set to stick with their current forward options until the end of the season at least, with Frank wanting some stability within his squad.

Mateta Would Be Major Tottenham Upgrade

Currently Tottenham have all of Kolo Muani, Dominic Solanke and Richarlison as starting striker options, but Solanke has missed most of the season with an injury and Richarlison is now unavailable until March with a hamstring injury.

With a number of players currently out injured, Frank needs numbers, but striker is arguably the position he needs least, and if he is happy with his options then it makes sense not to pursue a deal.

However, it's hard to see how Mateta wouldn't be an upgrade on current options, and having a reliable goalscorer like him could be the difference between climbing up the table and progressing in the Champions League or not.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will be dancing long into the night on Wednesday in Germany, after their 2-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt secured last 16 football in the Champions League - though one star may have played his last game for the club on the night.

Spurs won 2-0 with a goal in each half to massively alleviate the pressure on boss Thomas Frank, and give fans something to look forward to in the second half of the season after some dismal Premier League form.

But for Randal Kolo Muani, it could be the end of his spell - with Spurs having previously made the decision to 'dump' him from his loan spell.

Report: Spurs 'Dump' Kolo Muani Despite Champions League Heroics

The report by Tuttosport states that Juventus know full well that their time is running out to sign Kolo Muani in the transfer market.

It's been quite a hectic week for the French striker. Reports suggested earlier in the week that Juventus were keen to have him on loan after his awful form in north London, before he was involved in a car crash alongside teammate Wilson Odobert, and then he scored the opener against former side Eintracht Frankfurt to see Tottenham finish fourth in the Champions League's new league phase table.

However, that doesn't mean that Kolo Muani will be a part of Thomas Frank's long-term plans. As such, the report states that Juventus are still interested, and calls on Tuesday suggested that a deal could still happen.

Kolo Muani has had difficulty establishing himself in north London, with Spurs seeking more striking support as a result. Furthermore, Juve's talks with Kolo Muani's representatives have opened the same door for a move to Turin.

There is a desire to move the World Cup finalist on from London, with Spurs 'dumping' the striker. They would be happy to terminate his loan spell immediately, ending his tough period in England.

Kolo Muani Has Only Scored Against His Former Sides This Season

Kolo Muani has yet to score on English soil for Tottenham - though he does have three goals in all competitions.

Incredibly, he has only scored goals against his current side and his former sides. A brace against Paris Saint-Germain saw the £210,000-a-week star score against his parent club twice in a 5-3 loss earlier in this season's group stage.

And, having scored on Wednesday night away in Frankfurt, it means he has yet to score in England. Spurs may be best off keeping him to notch on their Champions League adventures before resting the striker on domestic soil if his record is anything to go by.

Real Madrid are preparing an £87m bid to sign Tottenham captain Cristian Romero in a stunning deadline-busting deal, according to Fichajes.

Spurs have had a terrible season so far in the Premier League, and currently sit 14th in the table with manager Thomas Frank facing intense scrutiny for his job. But the club did secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League, defeating Frankfurt in Germany on Wednesday night to finish fourth in the league phase.

But the north London club could be about to be rocked ahead of next Monday's transfer deadline, with Real Madrid ready to make a mega offer for their skipper.

Real Madrid Prepare £87m Bid for Spurs Star Romero

Romero signed a new deal at the club in the summer, becoming their highest-earning player and taking the captaincy from the departed Heung-Min Son, and so far this season he has had a mixed campaign individually too.

Despite scoring six times this season, he has also been suspended on three different occasions for disciplinary problems, and his leadership has been called into question as a result.

However, the Argentine is still considered to be one of the best defenders in the world, and has been described as 'world-class', and now Real Madrid are prepared to make a sensational offer to take him to the Bernabeu this month in order to save their own season, after they sacked Xabi Alonso earlier in January.

Madrid are not ready to give up on their campaign, having fallen into the Champions League playoffs after defeat to Benfica, while they are also one point behind Barcelona at the top of La Liga, and owner Florentino Perez is now ready to pay £87m to bring Romero to the Bernabeu.

New manager Alvaro Arbeloa has given his full backing to the transfer, while Real Madrid are confident that Romero would be willing to make the move.

Tottenham Surely Can't Sell Romero

While Romero may well be struggling to play at his full potential recently, Tottenham simply cannot afford to let him go in mid-season.

An £87m bid will definitely be hard to turn down, but losing him at this stage of the window would be essentially admitting that they have nothing to play for this season. Getting in a replacement of the required quality will be nigh on impossible, and Frank has already got limited numbers to work with due to injuries.

Once we get to the end of the season, Spurs can reassess the situation and make a decision. But right now, the door must be closed no matter what.

The league phase of the UEFA Champions League concludes on Wednesday night with a feast of action as all 36 teams play at the same time.

Eighteen matches kick-off at the same time, making for some exciting twists and turns in how the table looks throughout the night, with teams swapping positions at will depending on results.

Only the top eight make it through to the last 16 automatically, with the teams finishing from ninth to 16th having to face off against the teams finishing 17th to 24th in a two-legged play-off in February for qualification to the round of 16.

Tottenham Impress In The Champions League

It is set to be a thrilling night of football in Europe's premier competition, with only six teams out of 36 knowing their fate - the top two and the bottom four.

Tottenham Hotspur currently hold one of the eight positions at the top of the table, following a fine league phase campaign - in stark contrast to their domestic form in the Premier League. Spurs have won four and drawn two of their seven Champions League games thus far - their only defeat coming to reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain, in a game you could argue they did not deserve to lose.

That leaves the Lilywhites fifth in the table, but they have work to do to ensure a top eight finish.

How Tottenham Can Reach The Last 16

Things are made a touch easier for Thomas Frank's side by the team they are up against on the final day - Eintracht Frankfurt. Spurs beat the German side on their way to UEFA Europa League glory last year and Frankfurt are struggling this season. They are eighth in the Bundesliga and one of the four sides at the bottom of the Champions League table who cannot qualify for the knockouts following a dismal campaign in which they have won just once.

So what do Spurs need to do to finish in the top eight?

They are already guaranteed being seeded for the play-offs, but they will want to qualify directly for the last 16. That is not going to be easy though as there are 13 teams within three points of each other in the race to finish in the top eight.

Three points separates third-placed Real Madrid from 15th-placed Juventus, meaning Spurs need to win to guarantee a spot in the top eight.

A draw would move Tottenham on to 15 points, and that would mean at least four of nine teams who are two points behind them presently, would need to win their games to overhaul them.

The teams in with a shout of the top eight

The remaining fixtures for those teams

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham

PSG vs Newcastle

Man City vs Galatasaray

Liverpool vs Qarabag

Borussia Dortmund vs Inter Milan

Barcelona vs Copenhagen

Atletico Madrid vs Bodo/Glimt

Benfica vs Real Madrid

Napoli vs Chelsea

Monaco vs Juventus

Union St Gilloise vs Atalanta

Athletic Club vs Sporting CP

Tottenham's Hopes of Automatic Qualification

Only two of the teams chasing Spurs for a top eight spot are playing each other, with PSG hosting Newcastle, so both cannot win. That takes one team out of the equation, unless they draw and Spurs lose, which would see both of them leapfrog Tottenham.

Real Madrid, Atalanta, Sporting CP, Juventus, Chelsea and Inter all have tough-looking away fixtures, but Liverpool, Man City and Barcelona have favourable home matches.

It's going to be tight, but Spurs just need to do their job at win in Frankfurt and nothing else will matter.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has said that forward Randal Kolo Muani, who was involved in a car crash after the offside front tyre of his black Ferrari Purosangue blew out on the motorway on his way to Stansted Airport, is "fine" and is expected to join up with his fellow teammates in Germany to face Eintracht Frankfurt.

On Tuesday, pictures circulated of the 31-cap France international and Wilson Odobert standing next to a damaged Ferrari. Odobert, Kolo Muani's teammate and compatriot, was in a car behind the on-loan frontman, and he pulled over to make sure the 27-year-old striker was safe.

Said images showed major damage to the front of Kolo Muani’s expensive motor, with the windscreen also cracked and the driver's airbag having been deployed.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: In February 2025, Randal Kolo Muani set a record for Juventus by becoming the first player in the three-points-for-a-win era (since 1994/95) to score in each of his first three Serie A appearances

On loan until the end of the 2025/26 campaign from Paris Saint-Germain, the one-time Champions League winner – linked with a move back to former club Juventus – has flattered to deceive during his time in England. As things stand, he's plundered five goal contributions in 23 outings (across all competitions) for the London club.

Spurs Striker Randal Kolo Muani Involved in Car Crash On Way to Airport

The accident happened as the French pair were travelling separately on their way to the airport for the club's Champions League trip to Germany and Wednesday's final league phase match at Eintracht Frankfurt (20:00 GMT). Frank has confirmed that both players will still be travelling to Germany.

While en route to the airport, it was reported the tyre of Kolo Muani's Ferrari blew out. Thomas Frank, ahead of his side's final European clash of the league phase, said: "That is my absolute understanding of everything. I haven’t spoken to them personally yet. They are fine. Everyone else involved in that accident was fine.

The rest of Frank's squad – including the likes of captain Cristian Romero – flew without Kolo Muani and Odobert, but both are expected to join up with the squad and be available for the game in Germany. "It was a tyre blowing up and so the two of them are a little bit delayed. They will fly out later, and I fully expect both to be available.”

Injuries are beginning to mount up for Frank and his entourage in tricky times, and he'll be counting on Kolo Muani and Odobert to make the trip to ensure the Spurs boss.

As things stand, Spurs – despite their substandard form on the domestic stage – are sixth in the league phase of the Champions League and will be in pursuit of three points against Frankfurt, a side they beat in the lead-up to last season's Europa League final win over Manchester United.

Frank's go-to choice at right-back, Pedro Porro, is out for a lengthy period with a damaged hamstring after he came off at half-time of their recent 2-2 draw with Burnley and Micky van de Ven has also not travelled to Frankfurt because of a "minor injury", leave Frank and his entourage with just 11 senior outfield players.

Kolo Muani's Spurs Future as Juventus Hold Interest in Frenchman

Yet to make a splash in England's top flight with zero goal involvements in 15 league encounters, Kolo Muani is being targeted by Juventus, according to The Athletic's David Ornstein. However, a deal to bring him back to Turin – a club he spent the latter half of 2024/25 at – will only come to fruition if Spurs terminate their agreement with PSG.

Elsewhere, Fabrizio Romano has reported that Juventus, managed by Luciano Spalletti, have made calls regarding the Frenchman's availability over the past week.

Romano claims there are two main stumbling blocks in terms of Kolo Muani returning to the Old Lady: first, Frank is not willing to lose any more players, especially in an attacking sense and, secondly, Juventus' relationship with PSG has been described as 'frosty', given that a summer move for the player in question fell through.

Tottenham Hotspur may just have their eye on one of the Premier League deals of the summer, according to reports - with the north London outfit keen on landing Robin Roefs from Sunderland if their own goalkeeping department is decimated.

The north London outfit have already spent close to £50million this winter, with Conor Gallagher joining from Atletico Madrid, as well as Brazilian starlet Souza joining from Santos. Although they won't be after a goalkeeper in the coming days, the summer may offer a different route.

And that would see Roefs as a top target, after his sensational rise in the Premier League for Sunderland so far this campaign.

Report: Tottenham 'Eyeing Summer Swoop' for Robin Roefs

The report by talkSPORT states that Spurs are eyeing a summer swoop for Sunderland's breakthrough young stopper, given the interest that is held in their own goalkeeper, Guglielmo Vicario.

It's thought that Italian giants Inter Milan are interested in bringing Vicario back to his home nation after a three-year stint in London, where he has largely impressed for Spurs as their first-choice goalkeeper, winning the Europa League along the way.

Any move to the San Siro would leave a void in their goalkeeping circuit, and with Roefs having been arguably the most-impressive goalkeeper in the Premier League this season, Spurs have made Roefs a target ahead of a potential summer swoop.

Roefs, described as 'quick', cost just £11million from Eredivisie outfit NEC Nijmegen over the summer, and he's been an ever-present for the Black Cats, recording seven clean sheets in the Premier League from just 23 games.

His impressive catalogue of saves have been a huge reason for Sunderland's form and their surprise rise up the league this season, but being under contract until 2030, the Dutchman could cost Tottenham a pretty penny if they are to sign him, should Vicario leave for the San Siro.

Tottenham and Roefs Could Both Benefit From Summer Transfer

Roefs has made the second-most saves in the Premier League this season, behind only Burnley's Martin Dubravka - and when you compare where the two clubs are in the table, it's clear that Roefs' effect has stopped Sunderland sliding down the table.

At just 23 years of age, he's bound to earn a Netherlands cap in the future, having already been called up to the national team, and a move to Tottenham could propel him further at Premier League level.

European involvement is expected from the Lilywhites under the Lewis family - though that may not be the case this season due to poor form.

You could be forgiven for not knowing the name Mohamed Kader Meite. Tottenham Hotspur are well aware of the teenager, however, and are tracking his situation at Rennes ahead of making a transfer move.

Meite only turned 18 in October and is already turning heads in France. At 6ft 3ins he is a rangy striker who came to the fore as he was introduced to the Rennes first team in the second half of last season.

After a number of substitute appearances, he made his first start in March and scored his first goal in April, grabbing a second before the season concluded.

Who Is Mohamed Kader Meite?

Meite has made 17 Ligue Un appearances this season, although he has been used sparingly by manager Habib Beye, notching up just 530 minutes of action in those 17 first team games. He has five goal contributions already though - three goals and two assists - meaning he averages a goal contribution every 106 minutes.

According to reports, Spurs have sent scouts to watch the wonderkid, but they are not alone in doing so. Manchester United are also credited with an interest, while Chelsea are understood to have also scouted the young star. Brighton, Aston Villa, Brentford and Newcastle have all also scouted the talented teenager, while Crystal Palace seem the most eager to sign him.

Question marks remain over Jean-Philippe Mateta's future at Selhurst Park and the Eagles have already submitted a formal enquiry for Meite, according to Caught Offside.

Scouted writer Jake Entwistle described Meite as "one of the most exciting prospects in Europe" in a dive into the '21 minutes that broke the Internet'. That was in relation to his cameo against Lyon in September in which he scored one and helped create one in a dazzling display from the substitutes' bench. He has also been described as an "elite talent" by scout Jacek Kulig.

Al Hilal Make Bid For Striker

It is easy to see why there is such interest in the teenager, who could command a transfer fee of more than £30million, should any of the Premier League clubs make a move to sign him.

Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al Hilal have reportedly tabled a £35million bid to sign him, but he is thought to prefer staying in Europe to aid his development, as opposed to going to the Middle East at this stage of his career.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly made contact to appoint former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso, and they need to secure his signature as soon as possible before it's too late.

Thomas Frank is under serious pressure after yet another disappointing result at the weekend. Spurs failed to beat struggling Burnley, who are sitting in the relegation zone of the Premier League, making it five games without a win in England's top flight.

Burnley have failed to win in their previous 14 Premier League games, but Spurs still failed to secure three points, and it took a last-minute Cristian Romero equaliser for the north London club to rescue a draw. The latest result has surely mounted more pressure on Frank at Tottenham, and it appears the capital club are already exploring other options for the dugout.

Tottenham Must Hire 'Genius' Manager Immediately

According to reports, Tottenham have made contact with the representatives of former Real Madrid manager Alonso ahead of a potential move. The Spanish manager, described as a 'genius' by Celta Vigo boss Claudio Giraldez, has been out of work since being sacked by Madrid earlier this month.

With Alonso now available, Tottenham need to make a move to secure his signature before it's too late. If Spurs don't act quickly, they could miss out, with a host of other clubs likely keen on the former Liverpool midfielder if they also decide to make a change in the coming days or weeks.

Tottenham are in danger of failing to qualify for any European competition, and they need to make a change before things get worse. It doesn't get any easier for Spurs, with a trip to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League this week, before games against Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and then Arsenal in the Premier League.

Alonso a Huge Frank Upgrade

Frank has achieved plenty as a manager in terms of what he did with Brentford, but there's an argument to suggest he's not got what it takes to manage a higher-level club, especially one competing in Europe. Alonso has managed and played at some big clubs around Europe, even winning the Bundesliga while going unbeaten.

What Alonso achieved during that season with Bayer Leverkusen, beating Bayern Munich to the title without even losing a game, can't be understated, and there's no doubt he would be a huge upgrade on Frank if they can get him in.