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Tottenham Hotspur could still complete a late deal for a Premier League title-winning midfielder who John Heitinga is a fan of.

Over the last 24 hours, Spurs have been hit with a blow in their pursuit of Andy Robertson, with Liverpool reportedly blocking the left-back’s switch to N17.

This development has angered some Tottenham fans, who are calling for a protest after being less than impressed with the club’s transfer business this month.

However, Robertson is not the only Liverpool player that the Lilywhites reportedly have their eye on.

Tottenham eyeing late deal for Curtis Jones

Over the last couple of weeks, it has been widely reported that Spurs are watching Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, who has fallen down Arne Slot’s pecking order at Anfield this season.

A new report on DaveOCKOP.com has now claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are continuing to eye a late deal for the 24-year-old midfielder.

The outlet claims that new Tottenham first-team assistant coach, John Heitinga, who was part of Slot’s coaching staff at Liverpool last season, is a big fan of Jones as well as Robertson, and wants both players to be brought to N17.

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It is revealed that the Lilywhites would be willing to initially offer £30m for the England international, but the Reds are likely to demand a bigger fee.

Signing Jones may mean Spurs miss out on their dream target

DaveOCKOP.com say that Jones ‘ departure may open the door for Liverpool to push ahead with a move for Adam Wharton.

It is suggested that talks for the Crystal Palace star could start around £65m, and the fee from Jones’ sale to go towards funding a deal for the Eagles midfielder.

Tottenham return to Champions League action for the final time in the league phase, with Thomas Frank aiming to secure a top-eight finish in his debut season in Europe’s top flight. We have now attempted to predict how the Dane could line up against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Tottenham Hotspur are once again back in Champions League action, but this time it will be for the final fixture of the league phase, with Eintracht Frankfurt standing in their way.

A victory against the German side will do Thomas Frank’s team a lot of good, as it would seal their place in the round of 16 and help them avoid the additional play-off games.

A win would also ease some of the pressure on the Dane, who found himself back under scrutiny after failing to build on the Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund, drawing with Burnley in the Premier League.

Tottenham predicted XI vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Tottenham come into this clash significantly stretched, with 12 players sidelined, and we have now attempted to predict how Frank will line up on Wednesday.

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: No rotation is expected here, as Tottenham need to secure a win, so Frank is set to stick with his number one.

Right-back – Pedro Porro: Frank revealed that Porro had a minor issue, which led to his early withdrawal against Burnley, but he should be fit for Wednesday and is expected to start.

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Centre-back – Cristian Romero: The Tottenham captain was once again on the scoresheet, with his goal against Burnley earning a point. He was another injury concern after kicking the advertising board in celebration, but he should be available on Wednesday.

Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: The Dutchman should return to the Tottenham squad in the Champions League after missing the previous game in the competition due to yellow cards.

Left-back – Destiny Udogie: The full-back should return to the XI after being rested against Burnley, following his last outing in the game against Dortmund.

Pivot midfielder – Archie Gray: Spurs remain light in midfield, which should see Gray start once again in that deep midfield role.

Pivot midfielder – Pape Matar Sarr: Lucas Bergvall is injured and unavailable, while Rodrigo Bentancur is also out. Conor Gallagher is not registered for Spurs in the Champions League, and Joao Palhinha is a doubt, which should see Sarr return to the starting XI for the first time since returning from AFCON.

Attacking midfielder – Xavi Simons: With limited options available to Frank, Simons should retain his place as the attacking midfielder.

Right winger – Wilson Odobert: The young French international impressed against Dortmund and showed good intent against Burnley with his direct play and willingness to make things happen, which should earn him another start.

Striker – Dominic Solanke: The striker needs more minutes to regain match sharpness, having scored his first Champions League goal against Dortmund last time out in the competition, and he should start again here.

We have now taken a look at where Tottenham stands in the Premier League net spend table in the last five seasons.

It is the transfer season at the moment, and Tottenham Hotspur’s winter window has been rather quiet, with just one player coming through and ten days left until the window slams shut.

Conor Gallagher joined Tottenham earlier in January for £35m from Atletico Madrid and has since made his debut.

Spurs remain short-staffed in certain areas of the pitch, and the hope is that, before the window slams shut, more players will join the Lilywhites’ ranks.

Souza has been linked with Tottenham but has yet to join officially, despite reports of Spurs having paid £15m to Santos, with both sides reaching an agreement.

Tottenham and Premier League five-year net spend table

Spurs are not the only ones to have been busy this winter, with other Premier League clubs just as active.

Pep Guardiola’s side have been the most active, with Manchester City completing the signings of Semenyo and Guehi for around £80m in total.

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We have now analysed the net spend of all Premier League sides over the last five years to see where Spurs land, and interestingly, Tottenham are high up the list.

What the figures say about Spurs recruitment

It is rather surprising to see Spurs so high up the list, as sides with a high net spend are those who have spent more on purchasing players than on selling.

That has been the case for Tottenham, who have spent the last five years trying to bolster their squad, but the issue is that many of Spurs’ big-money moves have not exactly set the world alight.

As a result, when these failed signings are later moved on, they do not command enough value compared to their original fees, which leads to a loss.

For their final Champions League group-stage fixture, Tottenham Hotspur face Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday, knowing that anything less than a win will further reduce Thomas Frank’s chances of staying on as Spurs boss.

The pressure around Thomas Frank briefly eased after Tottenham’s impressive 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund last week, but it has ramped straight back up following the failure to collect all three points against 19th-placed Burnley.

His sacking looked guaranteed had Cristian Romero not popped up with a last-minute equaliser to make it 2-2, a goal that effectively bought Frank another week in the job. That draw also summed up Tottenham’s domestic struggles, with Spurs having won just two league games in the past three months and sitting 14th in the Premier League.

Europe, somehow, tells a very different story. Tottenham go into the final round sitting fifth in the Champions League table, behind only Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Liverpool. Victory in Frankfurt is a must if Spurs want to secure automatic qualification for the round of 16 and avoid the chaos of the play-offs.

The hosts, meanwhile, are also enduring a miserable campaign. Manager Dino Toppmoller was dismissed less than a fortnight ago, ending a three-year spell in charge.

Frankfurt are winless in any competition for over a month and come into this one on the back of two straight defeats, losing 3-2 to Qarabag in the Champions League before falling 1-3 at home to Hoffenheim at the weekend.

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Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham Hotspur: head-to-head record

The two sides met as recently as last season’s Europa League quarter-final. Tottenham, who went on to lift the trophy, were held to a 1-1 draw in the first leg before grinding out a 1-0 win in a hostile Frankfurt atmosphere in the return fixture.

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They also shared a group in the 2022/23 Champions League, with Spurs unbeaten across both meetings on that occasion.

Tottenham team news

Tottenham will be without Ben Davies, Lucas Bergvall, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus and Richarlison due to injury. James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski remain sidelined and, in any case, are not registered in Spurs’ Champions League squad.

Radu Dragușin, Conor Gallagher, Yves Bissouma and Mathys Tel are all fully fit but also unavailable after failing to be registered for the competition.

Joao Palhinha remains a doubt, having not featured in any of Tottenham’s previous three matches, with clarification expected from Thomas Frank closer to kick-off.

Eintracht Frankfurt team news

Eintracht Frankfurt will be without Jonathan Burkardt, Younes Ebnoutalib and Michy Batshuayi for Wednesday night’s clash.

Predicted Tottenham line-up

Tottenham: Vicario; Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Gray, Simons; Odobert, Solanke, Kolo Muani

Frankfurt: Kaua; Collins, Koch, Theate; Kristensen; Skhiri, Chaibi, Brown; Doan, Uzun, Kalimuendo-Muinga

Our prediction

Tottenham’s centre-back pairing of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven will be the ones to watch. Not only have they been Spurs’ most reliable defensive performers, they also look the biggest goal threat at the moment, which says plenty about how blunt Tottenham’s attack has been under Thomas Frank.

Frankfurt sit 33rd out of 36 teams in the Champions League table, with a top-16 finish already out of reach. Pride is all they have left to play for, but a loud home crowd will ensure this is anything but straightforward.

On the other side, Spurs supporters made their feelings clear after the Burnley draw, with chants calling for Frank’s dismissal ringing out from the away end.

Anything less than three points here could see Tottenham slip out of the secure top-eight positions, and that would very likely spell the end of Frank’s tenure. Even a supportive board can only absorb so much pressure before acting.

Roma are now growing in confidence about landing a Tottenham Hotspur star before the January transfer window slams shut.

It emerged a few days ago that Spurs had closed the door on Radu Dragusin’s sale in January and had informed Roma that the player would not be allowed to leave mid-season.

However, over the last few days, reports from Italy have suggested that the Giallorossi are continuing to push for the Tottenham defender, who they identified as their top target.

It has now been revealed that the Serie A club have one thing working in their favour as they try to get the deal over the line.

Why Roma are confident of striking deal with Tottenham over Radu Dragusin

According to a report in Corriere dello Sport, the Italian club’s owner, Ryan Friedkin, has given the green light for the Romanian to be signed.

Roma sporting director Ricky Massara is pushing hard for the deal and is holding conversations with Spurs as well as the player’s camp.

The outlet backs up what we have heard from other sources by stating that Tottenham either want €20m (£17.4) upfront for Dragusin or an obligation to buy of the same value attached to any loan deal.

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Roma are ‘increasingly positive’ of striking a deal with the North London club, mainly because the defender wants to move to the Stadio Olimpico and has already agreed personal terms with the Serie A side.

Dragusin’s desire to join Roma is ‘weighing like a milestone’ in the Italian club’s discussions with Spurs.

Why Dragusin’s move may accelerate over the coming days

Corriere dello Sport say that Dragusin got married in Bucharest on Tuesday, and the Tottenham defender was continuing to hold talks with the Roma sporting director even on his wedding day.

The centre-back is now back in London following his wedding, and so is his agent, and they will hold further exit talks over the coming days.

The publication adds that despite suggestions of RB Leipzig’s interest in Dragusin, Roma have no concerns aboutthe Bundesliga club hijacking the deal.

Roma are continuing to push to land Radu Dragusin from Tottenham Hotspur amidst pressure from their manager.

A week ago, it emerged that Roma and Tottenham were not far apart from agreeing on a deal for Radu Dragusin.

That was after the Tottenham centre-back allegedly agreed personal terms with the Serie A club, but the situation appears to have changed since then.

It emerged over the weekend that Spurs had closed the door on Dragusin’s sale in January and had informed Roma that the player would not be allowed to leave mid-season.

Roma continue to push for Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin

However, a new report in Corriere dello Sport has claimed that the Giallorossi are not giving up on the 23-year-old just yet.

It is revealed that Roma have found out that Mario Hermoso now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury against Torino.

This has made them desperate for a new centre-half, with manager Gian Piero Gasperini making it clear that he wants Dragusin through the door.

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This has even caused tension between Gasperini and sporting director Ricky Massara, who is now pushing to try to agree a deal for the former Genoa man.

There is still confidence in the Italian capital that the Romanian can be signed before the end of the month.

Other clubs also want Dragusin

If reports over the last few days are to be believed, Roma are not the only club circling over the Spurs centre-back.

It has been claimed that Antonio Conte is keen on taking Draugsin to Napoli as the former Tottenham boss eyes defensive reinforcements this month.

Xavi Simons has now opened up on his knock, revealing how determined he is to help his Tottenham teammates navigate a serious injury crisis.

Borussia Dortmund are the next side to visit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a ground that has been far from a fortress in the Premier League for Tottenham.

In Europe, however, it has been far more imposing, with Spurs boasting a strong home record on the continental stage, having managed a 23-game unbeaten run in Europe.

Last time out, the visitors, Slavia Prague, were thumped 3-0, putting Tottenham in a strong position to push for the automatic qualification places.

Xavi Simons on injury concerns ahead of Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund

Thomas Frank is desperate for a result, with pressure mounting on the Dane following a run of three consecutive defeats that saw Spurs crash out of the FA Cup and slip closer to the relegation places.

Injuries have not helped matters, with Frank confirming that he has just 11 fit first-team players available, far from ideal when facing Bundesliga heavyweights Borussia Dortmund.

Xavi Simons, who took a knock against West Ham United, has been confirmed as available and has now spoken about his fitness and his willingness to play through pain.

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Speaking to Tottenham channels, the Dutchman first addressed the severity of the knock, saying: “Yeah, it was not a big impact but it is getting better.”

Spurs stretched despite Simons’ commitment as injuries mount

The midfielder also opened up on his willingness to help his teammates despite feeling pains in his leg following the crunching challenge by Bowen last weekend.

Simons added, “I think everyone wants to win, not only the coach, but the players as well, and we want to change this. Especially me, I am a guy who is willing to give everything to win.

“Obviously, if I had really, really, really pain, then I would not play, but it is now a situation that I can handle myself, even though I have a little bit of pain. I want to play the game, I want to help the team and to grow into that.”

Spurs need all the help they can get, and Frank will be hoping his side can dig deep during this period of crisis. The injury list is damning, with Frank’s bench potentially consisting of just two senior outfield players and Kinsky.

Tottenham Hotspur have made a decision regarding Radu Dragusin after the centre-back asked to join AS Roma.

Spurs have already turned down an offer from Roma for Draugsin, but the Serie A club’s interest has not gone away.

It emerged a few days ago that the Tottenham centre-back had put his foot down to demand a move to the Italian club.

That update, which came from Corriere dello Sport, suggested that the Romanian had already agreed personal terms with Roma and that the Serie A club and Spurs were not far apart in their valuation.

Tottenham inform Roma of their Radu Dragusin decision

A new report in Calciomercato.it has now revealed that the Lilywhites have now made a final decision about the 23-year-old’s future.

The Premier League side have not given their approval for Dragusin to complete a move to the Italian capital.

It is revealed that Spurs have ‘closed the door’ on the centre-back’s switch to the Stadio Olimpico during the current transfer window.

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The report claims that Tottenham’s ‘decision is irrevocable’, and the Giallorossi have thus been forced to look at other centre-back options.

Recent injury development may have affected Spurs’ decision

With Kota Takai having been loaned out to Borussia Monchengladbach, it was always unlikely that Tottenham would allow Dragusin to leave without signing another centre-back.

To make matters worse, Ben Davies appears to have suffered a serious injury and could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

It seems like the Lilywhites did not find any suitable centre-back option in January, which is why they decided not to risk leaving themselves short by offloading the Romanian.

Rumoured Tottenham target Oliver Glasner has now confirmed how long he will be staying at Crystal Palace amid exit rumours.

Thomas Frank remains confident that he has the trust of the Tottenham hierarchy, but pressure is mounting on the Dane after defeat to West Ham United.

Fabrizio Romano says things are now tense at Tottenham regarding Frank’s future, while there are reports of the Spurs boss losing some internal support at Hotspur Way.

It has been reported by some sources that the Tottenham hierarchy are big admirers of Oliver Glasner, whose contract at Selhurst Park runs out in the summer.

It was claimed by Fabrizio Romano last month that Spurs are on high alert after Glasner decided to set himself up for a new challenge.

Tottenham target Oliver Glasner confirms he will be leaving Crystal Palace

The former Eintracht Frankfurt boss has now revealed that he made the decision a month ago that he will not extend his stay at Selhurst Park.

He confessed that the decision had already been communicated to the Ealges hierarchy, with both parties deciding to go their separate ways after the end of this campaign.

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When asked if he would extend his stay at Palace, Glasner said (via BBC Sport): “A decision has already been taken, months ago. I had a meeting with Steve [Parish] in October, the international break.

“We had a very long talk, and I told him I will not sign a new contract. We agreed at the time that it was best to keep it between us. It’s the best that we could do, and keep it confidential for three months.

“But now it’s important to have clarity, and we had a very busy schedule, so that’s why we didn’t want to talk about it. Steve and I want the best for Crystal Palace.”

After some tense disagreements amid Marc Guehi’s transfer to Man City, it is said that Palace and Glasner have since called a truce and will remain together for the time being (Guardian).

Spurs are prepared to make a big call to wait for Glasner

With the 51-year-old only becoming available next summer, Tottenham would have to wait for several months to get their top target, but that does not mean they will stick with Frank until then.

Football Insider claimed a couple of days ago that Spurs are open to sacking Frank and appointing an interim manager until Glasner is on the market, even though that would not be their preference.

The same outlet claimed that the Lilywhites could face competition from Man United for the Palace boss in the summer, with the Red Devils having appointed Michael Carrick as their interim head coach until the end of the season.

The Independent’s Miguel Delaney has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur are operating with a new attitude in the January transfer window and revealed what the club’s objectives are over the next two weeks.

This is Tottenham’s first transfer window of the post-Daniel Levy era, and we have already seen some big changes in the way the club are operating.

Spurs agreed the sale of Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace just days into the transfer window, which marks a big departure from the club’s negotiation strategy under Levy, where they often pushed deals to the final days of the window in the hope of gaining a few extra million.

Tottenham also acted quickly to secure Conor Gallagher from under Aston Villa’s nose, with the deal being signed, sealed and delivered in a matter of just days.

Tottenham’s Conor Gallagher signing shows their new attitude

Miguel Delaney has now said that the Gallagher deal is evidence of how Tottenham have changed how they operate, explaining that they were presented with a chance to hijack the deal and did not hesitate.

The journalist also confirmed what we have heard from other sources over recent days by stating that the Lilywhites are now ready to press ahead with a move for Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche.

Delaney wrote in his Inside Football newsletter for the Independent: “While the Conor Gallagher signing genuinely came out of nowhere – this newsletter reported on Monday that he was heading to Aston Villa, with Spurs reportedly considering passing – it is now being seen as a sign of a new attitude at White Hart Lane. The club was told there was an opportunity and chose to act, effectively gazumping Villa.

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“It may also be the first of several signings, as there is still considerable budget for the summer and Spurs are looking to bring in another attacker. The Independent reported this week that Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche is once again a target, as the club looks to bolster its attack.”

Can Tottenham really make big signings amid Thomas Frank uncertainty?

Thomas Frank has never been under more pressure than he is right now in North London. Even his own Tottenham fans chanted ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning’ after defeat to West Ham.

As a result, Fabrizio Romano reports that things are very tense at Tottenham, and Mauricio Pochettino has even been linked with a potential Spurs return.