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Tottenham Hotspur are one of the sides interested in signing Man City forward Omar Marmoush as they look to beat competition from Premier League rivals, according to a report from CaughtOffside.

Marmoush looked to be a phenomenal signing for Man City in his opening few months of his career in England, but he's struggled to become a regular in Pep Guardiola's side this season. His situation could be about to get a little more difficult, with GIVEMESPORT sources confirming that City are close to signing Antoine Semenyo.

The addition of Rayan Cherki in the summer transfer window and the improved form of Phil Foden this term has made it tricky for Marmoush to become a regular, and with Premier League clubs now showing an interest in securing his signature, it wouldn't be a surprise if he was keen on a move.

Tottenham Eyeing Man City Star

According to a report from Caught Offside, Tottenham are interested in signing Man City forward Marmoush. The north London club are now involved in a tug-of-war to prise him away from the Etihad Stadium, with Aston Villa also keen on the Egyptian international.

It's claimed that Guardiola is reluctant to allow Marmoush to head through the exit door in the winter window, which is hardly a surprise considering their current injury situation. In the long run, however, Marmoush could find it difficult to play regularly when everyone is fit, and it will be interesting to see if City's stance changes in the summer transfer window.

Marmoush, who has been described as 'world-class', only moved to Man City last January, but with his wages reportedly being in the region of £370,000-a-week, Guardiola's side might have to consider moving him on.

Tottenham Might Struggle in Race for Marmoush

If Aston Villa and Tottenham both make a move to secure the signature of Marmoush, it might be the former who win the race. Villa are undoubtedly in a stronger position at the moment, sitting in third place in the Premier League table, while Tottenham are battling in the bottom half.

Marmoush would undoubtedly back himself to be a regular for both Tottenham and Aston Villa, so his decision would likely be based on the club as a whole. Villa are trending in the right direction, while Spurs have endured a difficult few years.

Roberto De Zerbi is Tottenham's first choice to replace under-pressure Thomas Frank as head coach, according to reports from Teamtalk.

The Spurs boss is facing serious scrutiny after picking up just two wins in their last 12 games, a sequence of results that has left them in 14th position in the table.

Frank is under additional pressure as a result of drinking from an Arsenal-branded cup in the build-up to Tottenham's 3-2 defeat against Bournemouth on Wednesday night.

As a result, Spurs could be looking for a new boss before long with De Zerbi among the names on their hitlist.

Tottenham Want Roberto De Zerbi

Tottenham are compiling a shortlist of potential new managers with Roberto De Zerbi regarded as a top contender for the role. As per the reports from Teamtalk, there are no immediate plans to dismiss Frank, but there's an acceptance that things could change.

De Zerbi, who has been described as a 'world-class' coach by former player Adam Lallana, and also 'one of the best coaches', is currently in charge at Ligue 1 giants Marseille, after a successful spell in charge of Brighton in the Premier League.

During his time with the Seagulls he was considered for the Manchester United job in the summer of 2024. However, the Red Devils opted to appoint Erik ten Hag instead.

Linked with the Old Trafford job again this time around, De Zerbi could be a contender to replace Ruben Amorim on a permanent basis in the summer. Reports have emerged that the 46-year-old wants to replace Amorim as the manager in the summer, and would even be willing to quit his current role at Marseille to make it happen.

De Zerbi Could Be Excellent At Spurs

If Tottenham do decide to pursue a move for Roberto De Zerbi, it could prove to be an absolute masterstroke.

The Italian boss was hugely impressive during his time with Brighton as he turned them into one of the most exciting and complete teams in the Premier League. Known for his fiery persona, that perhaps detracts from just how talented a coach he is..

If Tottenham are looking for a boss who can play attack-minded football, entertain supporters and spark a reaction from their players, De Zerbi could be the perfect solution. However, with Marseille third in Ligue 1 and competing in the Champions League, he may be tempted to see out the season with the French giants to see what they can achieve.

Micky van de Ven is considering leaving Tottenham Hotspur after the season and has earmarked Liverpool as his preferred destination, according to reports.

The Netherlands international is believed to be weighing up his options amid a difficult season with the north London club, who sit just 14th in the Premier League after 21 games.

Spurs suffered a 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth on Wednesday, after which Van de Ven was involved in a tense exchange with travelling fans.

The 24-year-old, who joined Tottenham from Bundesliga side Wolfsburg in the summer of 2023, is under contract until the end of the 2028/29 season.

Micky van de Ven Wants Liverpool Move

According to reports, Van de Ven could be looking for a summer move from Tottenham and has earmarked Liverpool as his ‘major target’.

The Dutchman is believed to be a childhood fan of the Merseyside club, where he would join forces with compatriots Arne Slot, Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch.

Van de Ven is reportedly only interested in staying within the Premier League, but would make an exception for Real Madrid if the 15-time Champions League winners ended up calling for his signature.

Luring him out of Tottenham, however, will be a difficult task as the Lilywhites are in a strong negotiating position, with his £112,000-a-week contract running for another three-and-a-half seasons.

Van de Ven has been a key player for Spurs ever since his arrival in 2023, amassing 78 appearances and scoring nine goals across all competitions.

Van de Ven Could Replace Konate

If Liverpool end up moving for Van de Ven after the season, the Dutch centre-back could be brought in as a replacement for Ibrahima Konate, whose contract expires after the season.

While the Frenchman has been offered a new deal, he has yet to make a decision on his future at Anfield amid interest from other European clubs.

Liverpool’s primary target, however, appears to remain Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, who is also set to be out of contract in less than six months.

A host of Premier League clubs are following Guehi’s situation this month, as Palace are open to selling the defender to avoid losing him on a free transfer in June.

Man City to Battle Liverpool for Guehi?

Manchester City have emerged as suitors for Guehi this week, with Pep Guardiola’s side reportedly exploring a move for the England international following injuries to Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias.

Guehi was close to signing for Liverpool in the final days of the summer transfer window, before Palace pulled out of the deal as they were unable to sign a replacement in time.

Tottenham Hotspur are leading the race to sign West Ham United star Jarrod Bowen this month after Mohammed Kudus suffered an injury, according to Fichajes.

Spurs have had a mixed campaign so far this season under Thomas Frank and currently sit 13th in the Premier League, but they have a number of injury issues that they are contending with, especially in attack, which means they are looking in the market for potential opportunities.

After Brennan Johnson left for Crystal Palace, Ghana star Kudus has now picked up an injury and is set for a spell on the sidelines, and the north London outfit have made Hammers skipper Bowen a target to come in and strengthen the squad.

Tottenham Lead Race to Sign Jarrod Bowen

Bowen, who has been described as 'world-class' previously by Ian Wright, is a key man at the London Stadium but their form this season has been dreadful and after defeat to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night, they now sit seven points adrift of safety in the relegation zone.

With the team facing the threat of relegation, rival clubs are now beginning to circle and pay attention to their squad, and Bowen is the obvious target for a lot of clubs who are keen, including Spurs.

It's understood that West Ham would have no chance of keeping the player at the club should they be relegated, and Tottenham are the most interested team in his services. Bowen would be open to making the move in that instance, but it's possible that Spurs could look to test their resolve this month with a bid.

West Ham don't want to sell, and have previously slapped a £100m asking price on his head, but they are very aware that his future is linked to their status as a Premier League club, and they would find it impossible to fend off interest from bigger clubs in the Championship.

Bowen Arrival Would Boost Frank

At 29-years-old, Bowen is at the absolute peak of his powers and right now it's fair to say that West Ham are probably holding him back from reaching his full potential.

Tottenham are desperate to add goals to their team after a slow campaign, and an injury to Kudus means the right-wing spot could do with some additions to make them stronger. Bowen is also more than capable of playing through the middle as a central striker too, and that versatility would help too.

Getting a deal done for another West Ham player won't be easy considering how the fans reacted to Kudus' move, but Bowen is a club legend, and they will surely understand that he can't be playing in the Championship. If Tottenham come in with a big offer, this is one to keep a close eye on.

Tottenham are firmly in the race to sign Kenan Yildiz from Juventus, according to Alasdair Gold of Football London.

Spurs are looking for attacking reinforcements as they look to bolster Thomas Frank's forward line ahead of the second half of the campaign.

Currently, in the bottom half of the table, Tottenham have serious work to do if they're to qualify for Europe this time around.

Having already sold Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace for £35million this month and losing Mohammed Kudus, Spurs are struggling for attacking threat having failed to score from open play in almost 10 hours.

Tottenham Join Kenan Yildiz Chase

Tottenham's search for a new forward has led them to Turin with Kenan Yildiz a target.

Writing for Football London, Alasdair Gold wrote: "Tottenham are among the long line of clubs interested in Juventus' Kenan Yildiz but Italian media believe the 20-year-old is set to sign a new contract in Turin."

A left-sided forward, the 20-year-old has scored 23 goals and provided 18 assists in 108 appearances for Juventus, having progressed through the Bayern Munich youth ranks.

Hailed as a 'future Ballon d'Or winner', Yildiz has a contract that runs until the summer of 2029, with clubs circling to offer him improved terms.

But as per Gold's update, it's believed that the winger could still sign a new deal with the Serie A giants.

Tottenham Need Goals

While a deal to sign Yildiz could be hard to pull off, it shouldn't detract from how desperate Tottenham are for attacking reinforcements.

Goals have been really hard to come by for Thomas Frank's side this term with injuries and a lack of form leading to a somewhat blunt attack and a side who are languishing in mid-table.

Letting Johnson leave might prove to be the right decision in the long run, but as a player who has a decent goalscoring record for both Spurs and Nottingham Forest, it feels like a gamble to let him leave when options are so limited.

With Frank under increasing pressure in north London, Tottenham need to recruit well in January and that means signing a forward who can find the back of the net. The frustration is how many forwards are already at the club with none of them proving themselves as reliable options in terms of form or fitness.

With Bayern Munich confirming the young forward's desire to leave the club in search of more game-time, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were all said to be interested in a mid-season deal.

Tel was arguably world football's most in-demand player going into January Deadline Day 2025. And yet, almost an entire calendar year in north London has yielded very little rewards for a player revered by players, pundits, supporters and suitors alike.

So where has it all gone wrong for Tel at Tottenham, and why are we still waiting for the 'next Nicolas Anelka' to thrive in a Spurs shirt?

Levy and Postecoglou's Protracted Transfer Hunt

It is not like Daniel Levy, Spurs' former chairman, to make himself look desperate in the transfer market. But he saw no embarrassment in personally travelling to Germany to try and convince Tel to sign on the dotted line, having already agreed a £50m deal with Bayern Munich for his services.

Incredibly, the Frenchman rebuffed Spurs' advances and was seemingly holding out for a move to Manchester United. It took the Red Devils pulling out of the race, plus a direct conversation with Ange Postecoglou about his role in the team, to convince Tel to make a dramatic u-turn on deadline day and agree a loan deal until the end of the season.

Tel was subsequently signed permanently in the summer for £30m having shown promise by finding the back of the net twice in the Premier League during the second half of last season. And yet, we're still waiting for Tel to make any kind of mark under Thomas Frank.

Frank Needs to Give Tel a Chance

Tel is supposed to be one of the more promising players of his generation, but he can hardly get a game in a Spurs team that struggles to score goals. They've netted 28 times from 20 games in the Premier League; the average for teams in the division's top six at this point in the season is 36.

Tel has been given just four starts in the Premier League by Frank, although interestingly one of those was in Spurs' most recent game with Sunderland. After the match and looking ahead to Wednesday's clash with Bournemouth, Frank said regarding the left-wing position in his starting XI:

"There’s no one who’s really grabbed that shirt on the left-hand side, so I think that’s definitely up for grabs. I think it was a positive performance from Mathys. I think he did some positive things and got into good situations.

"Let’s see what will happen against Bournemouth, but it’s also that fine balance of giving some players the trust for a run of games, so they can maybe hopefully find a bit of rhythm and also increase their performance level.

"Then the tactical approach of the opponents, which players fit to that and get the right mix and balance in the team, but Matty in general was positive."

It wasn't exactly a commitment to giving Tel another start against Bournemouth, but by Frank's own admission, some players will need a run in the side to truly get the best out of them. It feels as though that's exactly what Tel needs - a consistent spell in the team where he can develop confidence and contribute a few goals - but right now his capacity to thrive at Spurs is being stifled by a lack of opportunities.

Tottenham Hotspur winger Yang Min-hyeok is set to join Coventry City on loan, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The South Korea international, who is currently spending the season at Portsmouth, is reportedly set to swap Championship clubs following a five-month spell at Fratton Park.

The 'remarkable' 19-year-old has yet to feature for Spurs since arriving last January from South Korean side Gangwon FC, despite making the matchday squad on three occasions.

Yang has registered three goals and one assist in 15 Championship appearances – nine of which were starts – for Portsmouth this term.

Yang Min-Hyeok Set for Coventry Loan

According to Romano, Tottenham have agreed a deal for Yang’s loan move to Coventry, just five months after sending the winger out on loan to Portsmouth.

Yang spent the second part of last season on loan at fellow Championship side QPR, where he scored twice in 14 league appearances.

The 19-year-old also represented South Korea at the Under-17s World Cup two years ago and won his first senior international cap in March.

Yang has picked up two caps for South Korea since, including in the 2-1 friendly win over Bolivia in November, when he came on for Paris Saint-Germain star Lee Kang-in in the second half.

The right winger has struggled for playing time at Portsmouth recently, clocking up just 31 minutes of action across their last five league games.

Tottenham Eyeing a New Winger

Tottenham are looking to bolster their wide options following Brennan Johnson’s departure to Crystal Palace and, according to reports, are among the clubs monitoring RB Leipzig starlet Yan Diomande.

The north London side have been attentive to the 19-year-old winger’s displays in the Bundesliga, with Diomande netting six goals and providing three assists in 14 appearances.

Leipzig only signed the Ivory Coast international last summer from Spanish side Leganes and look unlikely to sell in January, despite significant interest from several English and European clubs.

Diomande is under contract with Leipzig until the end of the 2029/30 season.

Spurs Bid for Promising Full-Back

Spurs could also look to bring in a new full-back following an injury to Destiny Udogie, but have seen their initial offer rejected for promising Santos left-back Souza.

According to reports, the Brazilian side are reluctant to let the defender, who has a release clause worth €100m (£87m), leave this month.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to make an improved bid for 19-year-old Brazilian left-back Souza, GMS understands.

Spurs have already seen one £8m offer for the Santos defender rejected, but have not given up on securing his signature this month. They face competition from several European clubs, including Milan.

Santos are reluctant to sanction a mid-season sale, but the player is keen to move this winter. Santos are hoping for sell-on clause and value Souza at around double Spurs’ original valuation.

Santos believe the teenager’s value will only grow if they keep him longer, and as a result, an exit worth potentially as high as €35m when add-ons and projected sell-on are considered. However, sources at multiple interested clubs have told GMS the package will likely come down.

Tottenham Could Sign Souza for Under €20m

Santos believe the teenager’s value will only grow if they keep him longer and as a result an exit worth potentially as high as €35m when add-ons and projected sell-on are considered. However, sources at multiple interested clubs have told GMS the package will likely come down.

Reports in England have suggested Santos has a release clause of €100m for overseas clubs. However, this number is disputed by Brazilian sources, who claim the player may be available cheaper forcing Santos’ hand and prompting a sale at under €20m, plus any future sell-on.

Souza made 24 Brazilian Serie A appearances last season as Santos survived relegation. Spurs have been tracking him for around two years and sent scouts to watch him at the Under-17 World Cup in November 2023. Tottenham are looking to add a new left-back due to the fact Destiny Udogie is out with a hamstring injury. A younger option is wanted compared to Ben Davies, and although Djed Spence can also play left-back his natural position is as a right-sided fullback.

Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing Monaco rising star Maghnes Akliouche in January, according to reports.

The north London side are looking to add a new wide player to Thomas Frank’s squad this month and have identified Akliouche as another potential option.

Spurs were reportedly in attendance to watch the 23-year-old on Saturday during Monaco’s 3-1 defeat to Lyon, as they look to step up their interest in the forward.

Akliouche is viewed as a player with a very high ceiling and was the subject of interest from Tottenham during the summer transfer window, but discussions failed to progress.

Spurs Eyeing Move for Maghnes Akliouche

According to TEAMtalk, Spurs have been closely following Akliouche this season and are believed to be pushing to sign the France international this month.

The north London side could decide to make crucial steps towards the 23-year-old’s arrival in the coming days, with Akliouche more open to a move amid Monaco’s difficult season.

The Monegasque side sit just ninth in the Ligue 1 standings after 17 games, having lost six of their last seven matches in the competition.

GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Akliouche has won five senior caps for France to date, scoring once.

Akliouche, dubbed as 'insane', has been one of Monaco’s best players this campaign, registering five goal contributions in 16 league appearances and starting 15 times.

It is believed the 23-year-old, an excellent dribbler ‘like Eberechi Eze’, would command a fee north of £50m, with Monaco in a strong negotiating position as Akliouche’s contract runs until the summer of 2028.

Tottenham Looking to Replace Brennan Johnson

Tottenham’s reported interest in Akliouche is hardly surprising, given the depleted attacking options Frank is operating with in north London this season.

The Danish tactician has yet to field the injured Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison, while Dominic Solanke also remains unavailable after making just three appearances.

Spurs have also lost Mohammed Kudus to injury last weekend and sold Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace in a club-record £35m deal for the Selhurst Park side.

Last season’s top scorer, Johnson made just seven league starts under Frank before his departure and has already featured for Palace in their 2-0 loss to Newcastle on Sunday.

Tottenham ‘Crazy’ About Yan Diomande

Tottenham are also believed to be among a host of Premier League and European clubs keeping tabs on RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande.

Tottenham Hotspur have made contact with Wolves about a potential move to sign striker Jorgen Strand Larsen in January, according to TEAMtalk.

Spurs have had a difficult campaign under new manager Thomas Frank and currently sit 13th in the Premier League, with just 28 goals scored in their 20 games so far, as the team deal with a number of first-team stars suffering with injuries.

It has been reported that the club see the number nine position as a priority for the January transfer window, with Dominic Solanke's fitness a real issue, and now the club have made a first move for a reported target.

Strand Larsen, who has been described as 'incredible', enjoyed a fine debut campaign in the Premier League last season, where he registered 14 goals to help Wolves avoid relegation. But after a summer of speculation over a move away, he has struggled this year and is yet to find the back of the net.

As a result of that, and with Wolves preparing for life in the Championship after managing just six points from their 20 games so far, the club are now ready to sell him in January to ensure they get maximum value, but his asking price has dropped significantly from the £60m they were demanding in the summer.

TEAMtalk report that Wolves would now accept less than £50m for the Norway international, and Tottenham are one of a number of clubs who have made enquiries into his situation ahead of a possible move for him.

The player was open to a move to Newcastle in the summer as he was keen on Champions League football, and that is something Tottenham can also offer him after they qualified via winning the Europa League last season. So far this season, they have managed three wins and two draws from their six games in the competition, leaving them just outside the top eight with two games to go in the league phase.

Strand Larsen a Richarlison Upgrade?

So far this season, Spurs' top scorer has been Brazil international Richarlison. But while he has found the net more than anyone else, his overall play has left plenty to be desired.

Randal Kolo Muani's loan move from Paris Saint-Germain has been a bit of a miss too, with the Frenchman scoring twice in the Champions League and not at all in the Premier League, while Solanke has managed just 80 minutes of action all season due to injury.

Strand Larsen is a physical presence and has shown that he knows where the back of the net is, but he's struggling currently. However, being able to get him on a cut-price deal could be shrewd business, and when he's at his best he would be the club's best striker, so this could be one to watch over the coming weeks.