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Tottenham Hotspur defeated Crystal Palace 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday evening.

Tottenham thought they had taken the lead after just 17 minutes, but their goal was ruled out due to Lucas Bergvall being in an offside position in the build-up. Despite having the goal chalked off, the visitors would've taken confidence from it due to how easily they carved open the Palace defence with Pedro Porro's cross and how Richarlison had so much space from close range.

Just minutes before half-time, Spurs had the ball in the back of the net yet again, but this time it stood. Like the first time they had the ball in the net, this was another very simple yet effective move. Porro once again whipped a phenomenal cross into the box, and after a few headers from Randal Kolo Muani and Richarlison, the move was kept alive, and Archie Gray ended up guiding a very simple header past Dean Henderson to make it 1-0.

The first half came to a close with Spurs in a 1-0 lead.

In the 75th minute, Spurs thought they had doubled their lead to 2-0. Richarlison, who had the ball in the back of the net in the 17th minute, but had it disallowed due to being offside, had the same thing happen to him yet again. Mohammed Kudus put an outstanding ball into the box with the outside of his boot, and once again, the Brazilian was there to meet it, but after a VAR review, he was judged to be offside, and the match restarted at 1-0.

Richarlison's second disallowed goal was the last action of the match, and Spurs saw it out to take all three points in a 1-0 victory.

Match Highlights

Crystal Palace Player Ratings

GK: Dean Henderson - 5.5/10

Hardly had a thing to do during the match, both in terms of saves and with the ball at his feet. Henderson could've potentially commanded his box better for Gray's goal.

RWB: Nathaniel Clyne - 5/10

Really struggled defensively up against Spence. The experienced defender played with plenty of energy, but wasn't great either defensively or offensively.

CB: Jefferson Lerma - 7/10

Put in a really solid performance despite playing out of position. Lerma was good with the ball at his feet and defended aggressively, which made life for the Spurs forward line difficult.

CB: Maxence Lacroix - 6.5/10

Had several really good chances to score from close range, but didn't convert them. The Frenchman was good in possession of the ball and never really put a foot wrong defensively.

CB: Marc Guehi - 7.5/10

Good with the ball at his feet and never put a foot wrong defensively, but like one of his defensive partners, Lacroix, Guehi also had a really good opportunity to score, but failed to convert it.

LWB: Tyrick Mitchell - 7.5/10

Defensively, very good and managed to deal with Kudus very well. Mitchell was not only defensively solid, but he also managed to get up and down the left flank all throughout the match and cause problems for the Spurs defence offensively.

CM: Adam Wharton - 7/10

As always, Wharton was a calm and composed head in the middle of the park for Palace. The youngster tried to take plenty of risks to play a ball through the Spurs defence, but they stood firm.

CM: Will Hughes - 7/10

Decent in possession of the ball and battled really well in the midfield.

RW: Yeremi Pino - 5.5/10

Quite ineffective in the final third and was easily dealt with by Spurs' back line. Pino got on the ball plenty of times, but was sloppy with it.

ST: Jean-Philippe Mateta - 6/10

Had a very good first half, but was pretty much anonymous in the second half. Mateta's hold-up play in the opening 45 minutes was superb, but in the second half, the Spurs back line completely shut him down.

LW: Justin Devenny - 5.5/10

Played with plenty of energy, both offensively and defensively, but didn't create anything with the ball at his feet despite seeing quite a bit of it.

SUB: Edward Nketiah - 5.5/10

Came on and played with energy, but for the most part was quite ineffective.

SUB: Christantus Uche - N/A

Didn't do much after coming on.

SUB: Romain Esse - N/A

Didn't do much after coming on.

Tottenham Hotspur Player Ratings

GK: Guglielmo Vicario - 6.5/10

Had just two routine saves to make in the first half of the match. Outside of that, the Italian hardly had a thing to do, both in terms of saves and with the ball at his feet.

RB: Pedro Porro - 7/10

Unlucky not to have had an assist to his name after 17 minutes due to Richarlison being in an offside position. Porro was solid defensively and caused the Palace defence some problems with his crosses into the box.

CB: Kevin Danso - 7.5/10

Had quite a shaky first-half performance up against Mateta, but stayed resilient and kept the big forward out of the match in the second half. The Austrian made countless important defensive actions, such as blocks and clearances.

CB: Micky van de Ven - 7.5/10

Like his centre-back partner, Danso, van de Ven also dealt with Mateta well and produced plenty of important defensive actions.

LB: Djed Spence - 7.5/10

Brilliant both defensively and offensively. Spence looked to make things happen every time he got on the ball, which gave Spurs plenty of positivity going forward.

CM: Archie Gray - 8/10 (Man of the Match)

The match winner. Not only did the 19-year-old net the all-important goal, which secured Spurs all three points, but he also put in a solid midfield display, and his energy and defensive abilities were key.

CM: Rodrigo Bentancur - 7/10

A solid midfield performance. Bentancur didn't have much to do in possession, but he stayed organised and made Spurs hard to break down.

CM: Lucas Bergvall - 6/10

Substituted off after just over an hour played due to an injury. During his time on the pitch, Bergvall touched the ball just 24 times and never really got involved.

RW: Mohammed Kudus - 6/10

Was unfortunate not to have an assist to his name after putting a wonderful cross into Richarlison, but unfortunately, he was in an offside position. Kudus didn't have as much creative impact on the match as he typically does, and struggled to get the better of Mitchell.

ST: Richarlison - 8/10

A real nuisance for the Palace defence to deal with. The Brazilian provided the assist for Gray's goal and was a constant handful to deal with due to his pressing and movement.

LW: Randal Kolo Muani - 5/10

Quite ineffective on the left wing. Kolo Muani didn't really get involved in the match and never even had an attempt at goal.

SUB: Joao Palhinha - N/A

Didn't do much after coming on.

SUB: Wilson Odobert - N/A

Didn't do much after coming on.

SUB: Radu Dragusin - N/A

Didn't do much after coming on.

SUB: Brennan Johnson - N/A

Didn't do much after coming on.

Tottenham Hotspur alleviated some of the pressure on Thomas Frank with a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace but the overall consensus is that he got one of his team decisions wrong.

Archie Gray scored the only goal of the game with a 42nd minute header to register his first senior goal and put the visitors ahead. It was a closely-fought affair from then on with both sides going close and Richarlison twice had goals ruled out for offside.

Frank ended the year on a high with his side getting their first win since beating Brentford on December 6th. But there are still question marks over some of the manager's calls, such as using a summer signing on the wing.

Crystal Palace 0-1 Spurs: Kolo Muani Experiment Isn't Working

Frank continues to put Randal Kolo-Muani on Tottenham's left wing and the French striker isn't performing well in the role. He was a sight for sore eyes at times at Selhurst Park, rarely beating his man and failing to complete any of his four dribble attempts.

Kolo Muani who arrived from Paris Saint-Germain after a successful loan at Juventus has played in a left-wing role earlier in his career. But the 27-year-old doesn't look comfortable out wide and he made little to no impact with 26 touches, less than Frank's goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

Wilson Odobert came on for Kolo Muani in the 63rd minute and with a winger available it's odd to see Frank persist with the France international. Tonight's display should serve as a wake-up call for the Danish coach especially when last season's top scorer, Brennan Johnson is on the bench but seemingly up for sale.

Spurs turn their attention to Frank's former club Brentford next (January 1) where he'll make his first return to the Gtech Community Stadium since leaving the Bees for the Lilywhites. If he wants to keep the winning momentum going, it's clear from tonight's showing, that he needs to make the ruthless decision and axe Kolo Muani and place his faith in either Odobert (pictured above) or Johnson.

Kolo Muani Frustrates Spurs Fans

While Spurs fans were in a jubilant mood overall after watching their side get back to winning ways, they were still unimpressed with Kolo Muani's outing. Many were calling for the French forward to be brought off at half time, including one who wanted Mathys Tel to come on for the second half:

"My god Kolo Muani has been awful.Get Mathys Tel on in the 2nd half."

One fan gave a grim verdict of the striker who was handed a 5/10 rating by GIVEMESPORT:

"Kolo Muani is so so bad."

Another supporter called out the entire team but pointed out Kolo Muani's lack of composure on the ball:

"Like every game recently. We are not a football team and I cannot understand how the players cant do more.Kolo Muani is incapable of controlling a football. Gray doesn’t show for the ball enough. Constant bad decisions.But I guess we are winning so whatever."

One echoed this:

"Kolo Muani allergic to possession?"

Another fan highlighted the former Eintracht Frankfurt man playing out of position:

"Kolo Muani shocking. Take him off or change his position."

One added:

"Who signed off on the Kolo Muani signing?"

Kolo Muani joined Spurs on loan from PSG and a return to the Parc des Princes is desired by one fan come the end of the season:

"I’m okay with Kolo Muani never playing a minute for us again."

Another added:

"I've never seen Kolo Muani do a single noteworthy thing in his spurs career."

One fan was dissapointed with the Frenchman's performance:

"Palace just seem to want it more than us. Kolo Muani has been woeful aside from that run just now."

Odobert (above) came on and put in an impressive cameo appearance that should see him displace Kolo Muani on the left side of Frank's attack. His pace was a real issue for the Palace defence and a front-three of the Frenchman, Richarlison and Johnson could be the way to go for the North Londoners heading into the new year.

Tottenham Hotspur loanee Luka Vuskovic, who is just 18 years of age, has been hailed as a 'hero' for saving the life of Eintracht Frankfurt's Rasmus Kristensen during their meeting with Hamburger SV on December 20, with the teenage sensation earning an esteemed Bundesliga award in the process.

Signed from Hadjuk Split in 2023, Vuskovic spent another two years with his boyhood club before moving to north London. Over the summer, as a way of getting senior minutes under his belt, the impressive 18-year-old was sent out on loan to Hamburg, and he's impressed in Germany's top flight.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Luka Vuskovic set a 5-year record in Europe's top five leagues by winning 18 aerial duels in a single Bundesliga match for Hamburg against Union Berlin.

Since his temporary switch, the highly thought-of Vuskovic has played 13 back-to-back 90 minutes, establishing himself as a key member of Merlin Polzin's side. Although he'll be returning to Thomas Frank in 2026, he's becoming a favourite in Germany – and his latest life-saving actions have added to that.

Tottenham's Vuskovic Earns Bundesliga Award for 'Life-Saving' Actions

Following his summer move, Vuskovic found himself sat on the bench for his side's league opener, a 2-0 loss to St. Pauli, but he's not missed a Bundesliga minute since. He started alongside Daniel Elfadli in their 1-1 draw with Frankfurt and his actions around the 65th minute have been praised the most.

The aforementioned Kristensen challenged for a ball with Hamburg's Miro Muheim before hitting the turd and lying motionless – and Vuskovic was quick to rush to his aid, ensuring the ex-Leeds United defender didn't swallow his tongue.

The Dane was soon back on his feet and, following additional checks, he was allowed to continue before being substituted moments later. Vuskovic's actions were branded as heroic and “potentially life-saving” and his response is all the more heroic given he is just 18 years of age.

Speaking to talkSPORT, European football expert Andy Brassell said: "He was a hero at the weekend when they played Eintracht Frankfurt. Ramus Kristensen smashed into Muheim, one of Vuskovic's Hamburg teammates, and they both looked in a pretty bad way."

"Despite only being 18, Vuskovic ran across and made sure Kristensen wasn't swallowing his tongue. He was super quick-thinking and lauded for that. It's just in keeping with the way that he's been, not just really good for a team, their aim really is to avoid relegation.”

Vuskovic, born in 2007, won the Bundesliga’s Fair Play Moment of the Month as a result of his quick-thinking, which prevented the prone Kristensen's airways being obstructed. In the footage, it's clear the Spurs loanee is putting his arm into Kristensen's mouth to stop his counterpart from swallowing his own tongue. Vuskovic, on the incident, said:

"I've never done anything like that before, but I've seen other players help out on the field in this way. In that moment, I saw the player lying motionless on the ground. I didn't really think much about it – I just wanted to help right away."

Can Vuskovic Work His Way Into Spurs' Starting Line-Up?

Those of a Tottenham Hotspur persuasion will be pleased to see that Vuskovic's loan spell is not only allowing him to play more minutes – but he is performing well in said action... but can he become a key part of the first-team picture in the English capital? Easily.

Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are, understandably, the go-to partnership at the heart of the backline for new manager Frank, with the likes of Radu Dragusin and Kevin Danso behind them in the pecking order.

In March 2025, Fabrizio Romano revealed that Spurs were happy with Vuskovic's development on loan at Belgian outfit KVC Westerlo – but they still decided to send him out again for the 2025/26 campaign. There is more of a chance, however, that he'll stay put next term, with him looking to work his way into the heart of Spurs' porous defence.

Tottenham are hoping to capitalise on Man City's move to sign Antoine Semenyo by plotting a deal for his teammate.

Spurs are looking to strengthen in the January transfer window with attacking reinforcements top of Thomas Frank's list of areas to develop.

Man City have been named as Semenyo's preferred destination as the £65million release clause in his contract looks to come into effect on January 1st, meaning that a deal could be completed before too long.

That could pave the way for Spurs to sign an attacker of their own in the shape of Man City forward Omar Marmoush.

Tottenham Eye Marmoush Deal

Tottenham are pushing to sign Omar Marmoush in the January window, according to Caught Offside.

The Egyptian forward is facing an uncertain future under Pep Guardiola with Semenyo likely to head for the Etihad Stadium next month. Should that deal occur, Marmoush could drop further down the pecking order.

Hailed as 'world-class', the 26-year-old is under contract with Manchester City until the end of the 2028/29 season, earning £370,000 a week.

Since joining Man City, Marmoush has scored nine goals and provided four assists in 40 games for the club. Joining from Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, he registered an impressive 37 goals and 20 assists in just 67 appearances before joining Manchester City in January 2024.

Spurs Face Battle To Snap Up Marmoush

There's no doubt that Omar Marmoush would be a top-level signing for Tottenham. Spurs are missing the presence of an elite forward and the Egyptian star would undoubtedly offer some genuine quality to Thomas Frank's forward line.

Whether they can pull off a deal, however, is very much up in the air.

Pep Guardiola is a big fan of Marmoush and while starts have been minimal this season, he's still seen as a big part of Man City's plans.

If City do pull off a deal to sign Semenyo, it could change things. The Bournemouth star can play as an out-and-out striker, while also playing off the flanks, which makes him a truly versatile option for Guardiola.

Marmoush could be available as a result, but there's no doubt that a deal would cost Tottenham a large sum having only arrived 12 months ago for a fee worth £59million.

Paying anything near that sum would be a significant outlay for Spurs and as a result, it could be tough to tempt City to sell.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are among several Premier League clubs monitoring 'explosive' winger Yan Diomande, according to GIVEMESPORT senior reporter Fabrizio Romano.

The young wide player has attracted increasing attention following his performances at club level and on the international stage, with scouts from England now keeping a close eye on his development.

Premier League clubs monitoring Yan Diomande

Speaking about Diomande, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the winger is being followed by a number of Premier League sides.

“I’m told there are several Premier League clubs following this boy,” Romano said. “He’s playing for Red Bull Leipzig, doing very well, also for Ivory Coast at the AFCON.”

Diomande currently plays for RB Leipzig and has also been representing Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations, where his performances have further raised his profile among scouts.

Romano highlighted the winger’s key attributes, pointing to his pace and dribbling ability as standout qualities.

“He’s a very talented winger with dribbling, with pace,” Romano added. “He’s a very good player, very good talent, very interesting, with big potential.”

Manchester United and Tottenham scouting missions confirmed

Romano went on to explain that interest in Diomande is widespread and not limited to just one or two clubs. However, he confirmed that Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have both taken concrete steps to scout the player in person.

“For young man Diomande, what I can tell you is that among many clubs, it’s not only about these two,” Romano said. “But among many clubs, recently Manchester United and Tottenham were on a mission to scout this boy.”

The update confirms that both clubs have watched Diomande - valued at more than £87m according to Florian Plettenberg - as part of their wider scouting activity, placing him firmly on their radar.

‘A talent to watch for the future’

Romano stressed that Diomande is viewed as a player for the future rather than someone being discussed in immediate transfer terms.

“He’s considered a talent to watch for the future,” Romano said.

While Romano did not suggest that talks, negotiations or bids are underway, his comments underline the growing level of attention around the Leipzig winger. The situation, as described, remains focused on scouting and monitoring rather than movement.

With several Premier League clubs following his progress and confirmed scouting interest from Manchester United and Tottenham, Diomande’s performances for both club and country have ensured he remains one of the young players being closely watched. For now, his development continues to be tracked, with his potential clearly recognised at the highest level.

Crystal Palace are among the front-runners to sign Tottenham Hotspur forward Brennan Johnson in January, according to reports.

The Selhurst Park side are eyeing a move for the Wales international when the market reopens next month but could face competition from a host of English clubs.

Ipswich Town and Brentford are also said to be keen on Johnson’s arrival at the turn of the year, with the 24-year-old expected to depart Spurs in search of regular playing time elsewhere.

Johnson has made only six Premier League starts under Thomas Frank this term, scoring his only two goals in the opening two games of the campaign.

Brennan Johnson Wanted by Palace

According to former Everton CEO Keith Wyness, Palace and Ipswich are the two front-runners to sign Johnson, who is expected to leave Tottenham ‘fairly soon’ in January:

“But certainly I think Palace. I also heard Brentford, but I do think that Palace and Ipswich are the two front-runners. I expect him to move fairly soon.”

Johnson joined Tottenham from Nottingham Forest in September 2023 and has since made 106 appearances for the club, scoring 27 goals and providing 18 assists.

The £125,000-a-week winger has yet to register a goal involvement for Spurs since the start of September, going goalless in his last 13 league appearances under Frank.

Johnson, who is under contract until June 2028, was brought off the bench in Tottenham’s 2-1 loss to Liverpool last weekend but struggled to make his presence felt, making just 13 touches and attempting one shot in 32 minutes on the pitch.

Glasner Set for Selhurst Park Exit

A move for Johnson in January could end up being one of the last signings overseen by Oliver Glasner as Palace boss, with the Austrian tactician expected to depart Selhurst Park at the end of the season.

According to GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano, Glasner does not intend to renew his contract, which runs until June 2026, and is anticipated to leave his role after the campaign.

Glasner took over at Palace in February 2024, replacing Roy Hodgson, and won two trophies this year, the FA Cup and the Community Shield.

Palace are sitting ninth in the Premier League after 17 games this season, three points off Chelsea in fourth.

Oscar Bobb Seen as Johnson Alternative

According to reports, Palace view Manchester City rising star Oscar Bobb as a potentially cheaper alternative to Johnson in January.

The 22-year-old winger could be allowed to leave City if they manage to sign Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo next month, having struggled for regular minutes under Pep Guardiola this season.

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing up a move to sign Juventus star Kenan Yildiz in 2026 as his contract talks stall, according to Tutto Juve.

The Lilywhites are having a difficult campaign so far under new manager Thomas Frank despite a strong summer transfer window in which they signed Kota Takai, Joao Palhinha, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani.

But after the departure of Heung-Min Son in the summer, plus injury problems for the likes of Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison have seen the club look for solutions in attack going forward, and several targets have been identified.

Tottenham Want Yildiz After Semenyo Snub

Reports recently have suggested that Tottenham approached the in-demand Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo, offering a sizable salary to try and convince him to join them over other clubs in the Premier League.

However, the Ghana forward rejected their advances and has instead made the decision to join Manchester City, with a deal expected to be completed early on in the January window as a result of his £65m release clause expiring on January 10th.

That has now forced Spurs to look for alternative solutions to their winger problems, and Juventus star Kenan Yildiz has emerged as a potential target amid ongoing concerns about his long-term future in Turin.

The Turkey international is demanding a salary of around €5m net per year (£160,000-a-week) to re-sign, to signify his new status as one of the club's top players. However, Juventus are reticent to give him that and talks are ongoing, with no agreement currently in sight.

That has alerted some of Europe's top clubs, including Tottenham, to the situation, and it's reported that the current Europa League holders would be willing to meet his demands to bring him to the Premier League. Yildiz, who has been tipped to be a 'future Ballon d'Or winner', has registered six goals and seven assists in 21 appearances this season.

Yildiz Perfect Fit for Spurs Left-Wing

After Son left the club, the left-wing has been somewhat of a problem position for Frank this season. Richarlison has played better as a number nine, while Wilson Odobert and Xavi have struggled to make the role their own.

The arrival of a player like Yildiz would be a real statement of intent, despite him being just 20, and would show that the clubs owners are prepared to spend big if it means taking the team up to the next level.

Whether Spurs would be able to see off competition from other clubs to get a deal done remains to be seen, but Yildiz's tricky and direct style would be the perfect fit for the left-wing at the club and it's a deal they should throw everything at.

Radu Dragusin could leave Tottenham Hotspur in the January transfer window amid Serie A interest, GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano has revealed.

The Romanian defender has yet to feature for Thomas Frank’s side this season and could be on his way out of North London just 24 months after his arrival from Genoa in January 2024.

Romano says Dragusin is one to watch during the winter market, as Tottenham could allow the centre-back to depart following his return from a lengthy injury absence.

The 23-year-old made the matchday squad for the first time this season in Tottenham’s 2-1 loss to Liverpool last weekend but remained an unused substitute.

Radu Dragusin Could Leave Spurs

Speaking on his Italian YouTube channel, Romano revealed that Serie A duo Roma and Fiorentina are interested in Dragusin ahead of the January transfer window:

“A name to keep an eye on certainly during the winter market is that of Radu Dragusin, central defender of Tottenham, who is returning from an injury and who could return to Italy.

“In this case we must be patient with Tottenham, because as of today, Tottenham have not given the okay for the player, but it is expected that this matter could be unlocked in the coming weeks.”

“Two clubs that have started, as far as I understand, to think about it are Roma and Fiorentina.”

Dragusin last featured for Spurs in January, when he suffered a season-ending ACL injury in the 3-0 win over Elfsborg in the Europa League.

The 'outstanding' 23-year-old has made only 37 appearances for Tottenham since joining, including 18 Premier League starts.

Tottenham could also look to sell Yves Bissouma when the market reopens next month, after the midfielder was filmed inhaling laughing gas last month.

Paratici to Seek Dragusin Reunion?

Fiorentina’s interest in Dragusin could be linked to their ongoing talks to appoint Tottenham’s co-sporting director Fabio Paratici as their new head of football.

The Serie A side are reportedly negotiating over the Italian executive’s arrival on a long-term deal and want Paratici to become a key part of their project.

Paratici only returned to Tottenham in October, joining as joint sporting director alongside Johan Lange.

The 53-year-old first joined Spurs in 2021 and spent two years at the club before being banned from football for his role in alleged false accounting at his former club, Juventus.

Tottenham May Need Another Defender

Dragusin’s departure in January could leave Tottenham in need of reinforcements at centre-back, as they would have to mostly rely on the trio of Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso.

Spurs also have veteran Ben Davies, who has played just 53 minutes this season, and youngster Kota Takai, who has yet to feature.

Tottenham may have been dealt a silver lining after missing out on a deal to sign Antoine Semenyo. The Bournemouth star signaled his preference to join Manchester City next month despite interest from Manchester United, Liverpool and Spurs in his services.

Semenyo has a £65million release clause in his contract and the 25-year-old has stated that he'd like to join Pep Guardiola's side due to their credentials as trophy challengers and regulars in Europe.

Thomas Frank's side are still looking for attack-minded players but that deal for Semenyo may have opened the door to a deal of their own ahead of the January window.

Tottenham Want Savinho

Tottenham are considering a move to sign Savinho in January, it was revealed by David Ornstein last week. Having been a transfer target for Spurs in the summer, the Brazilian star was keen on a move to north London. However, the deal never materialised due to Man City being reluctant to sell.

Described as being 'world class', Savinho has struggled to break into Guardiola's plans this term having started just nine of his 21 appearances this term. In those matches, he has scored two goals and provided three assists.

Preferring Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki behind Erling Haaland, it means that Savinho could be surplus to requirements if Semenyo joins as well.

Savinho Is The Missing Piece For Spurs

While he may have fallen down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium, there's no doubting that Savinho is a class act. At 21 years of age, the Brazilian is still extremely young and is only going to get better. However, with three goals and 13 assists in his debut season at City, it is clear to see that he's a player of immense quality.

Assists and trickery are the name of the game for Savinho. The Brazilian is a winger who looks to provide width and balls into the box for the strikers and that's something that could really benefit Spurs. Thomas Frank's side don't have much quality in wide areas and as a result, Savinho could immediately add something different to their squad if he was to join.

A deal might not be cheap for Tottenham to pull off, but with Semenyo joining, it feels like the 21-year-old's first-team hopes are only going to reduce and therefore, Spurs may just be able to strike a deal that would be something of a coup for the January window.

Tottenham have had a pretty poor 2025 by their own standards, even despite winning the Europa League back in May, and Thomas Frank will be hoping he finds some help under his Christmas tree before the end of the year.

After replacing Ange Postecoglou in the summer, the Dane started the season in great fashion and had the team flying near the top of the division. But in recent months, the team have struggled for creativity going forward, stability in defence, and a connection with the fans, which has led to speculation over his future.

Spurs now won't play until Sunday, December 28th when they travel to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace, and Frank will be hoping that he has had a successful Christmas Day, which will have seen him unwrap some much-needed help for the year ahead.

A Run of Positive Results

Tottenham are currently on a poor run of form with just two wins from their last nine games in all competitions, but more worrying has been the nature of some of those defeats - against the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, and Liverpool, in particular.

That has seen fans begin to turn on him and the team, and as a result, the manager will now be desperate for a positive run of results to ease that pressure and also get him back in favour with the fans as he was at the start of the campaign.

The next six games will see matches against Palace, Brentford, Sunderland, Bournemouth, Aston Villa in the FA Cup and West Ham. Avoiding defeat in all of those will surely help, and would likely be the first request if someone asked what he wanted for Christmas.

Common Sense from Cristian Romero

While there is no doubting that Cristian Romero is the right choice to be captain for the north London club, and he is one of the better defenders at the club, he lets the team down far too often.

The Argentine was sent off against Liverpool for two yellow cards despite not conceding a foul in the game, one for dissent and one for kicking out at Ibrahima Konate for no reason at all. But it's not the first time that he has seen the red mist descend in his Spurs career, and it means he's becoming a liability for the team.

Frank will be praying that while he keeps the aggression and intensity in his game, he can find some common sense to go alongside it and stop those moments from becoming too frequent.

Backing From The Tottenham Board

With some poor results and plenty of criticism, Frank needs some backing from the Spurs board heading into the new year to ensure that he can carry on doing his job.

The manager was backed in the summer transfer window with several new arrivals, and they have all struggled to hit the ground running. But with a bit more time to work with them, implement his ideas and fine-tune things, Frank will be able to show why he was so highly coveted in the summer and ultimately selected by Tottenham to come in and lead them.

With some backing from the board, it will allow him to get on with things without being worried about the sack being around the corner after another bad result, so it could give him a good peace of mind.

Xavi Simons to Come to Life

The biggest signing of the summer for Spurs was their surprise acquisition of Xavi Simons, who had seemingly been on the verge of a move to Chelsea for weeks before eventually agreeing to move to north London instead.

But the Netherlands international has really struggled to make an impact, registering just two goals and three assists in 22 appearances for the club so far. His lack of impact has undoubtedly made things more difficult for Frank, and if he is going to get Spurs firing once again then he needs his star playmaker to find some form.

Before his recent red card against Liverpool he seemed to be finding his groove, with two goals and an assist in his previous three games, so coming back from his suspension to find his form again would be great for Frank and Tottenham.

A New Number Nine in the Transfer Window

Spurs were keen to find a new striker in the summer and eventually settled on a loan move for Randal Kolo Muani on deadline day. The France international has struggled for form, scoring twice in the Champions League but failing to find the net in the Premier League so far.

Richarlison has been their most reliable threat in front of goal so far, but his overall play and injury record remains a problem, while Dominic Solanke has barely featured this season due to a number of injury problems himself.

A new number nine is arguably the priority for Frank heading into the January window, and if you gave him the option to secure one deal then it would surely be that.