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Tottenham Hotspur are one of several clubs eyeing a move for an experienced Serie A striker, and the Lilywhites have now discovered that they can land the player on the cheap.

There continues to be plenty of speculation over Tottenham’s search for a new number nine, and one name has been linked more heavily with a switch to the North London club than any other over recent weeks.

Spurs are thought to be one of several clubs eyeing a move for a Juventus centre-forward, who is allegedly looking for an exit route from the Allianz Stadium.

Most Spurs fans would have already guessed that we are talking about Dusan Vlahovic, for whom Tottenham have been installed as the most likely destination in January.

Tottenham can land Dusan Vlahovic on a cut-price deal

A new report in TBR Football has confirmed that the Serbian international is on the North London side’s radar ahead of the mid-season transfer window.

It is revealed that Chelsea are also keen on Vlahovic, while Bayern Munich and Barcelona are also keeping an eye on his situation.

The 25-year-old is in the final year of his contract at Juve and is thus allowed to sign a pre-contract agreement with non-Italian clubs in January. Vlahovic has already scored six times this season in 14 games.

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The Bianconeri want to avoid this situation and, as a result, they are ready to sell him for just £20m in January, which is a price that is thought to appeal to Spurs.

Spurs hold an advantage in the race for Vlahovic

TBR Football say that while most clubs interested in the Juventus man are thinking about a free transfer next summer, Tottenham are open to doing a January deal.

The outlet claims that Fabio Paratici’s return to Spurs could give the Lilywhites an advantage in the transfer race, with the former Juventus chief said to be a big fan of the former Fiorentina man.

Tottenham’s away record in the Premier League under Thomas Frank makes for extremely impressive reading after their latest win at Everton.

A lot has been made of Tottenham’s struggles at home, with the Lilywhites struggling to break down sides at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

In fact, Spurs have the fourth-worst home record in the Premier League, with only the three sides sitting in the relegation zone having accumulated fewer points at home than the Lilywhites.

So far, Tottenham have got just four points from a possible 12 on offer at home, and their 1-0 win over Villarreal in the Champions League was far from convincing either, with the La Liga side being on top for large chunks of the game.

Tottenham’s away record is the best in the Premier League

However, Spurs’ record away from N17 makes for very impressive reading following their 3-0 win at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

According to the Premier League’s website, Tottenham have the best away record across the division, having picked up 13 from a possible 15 on offer.

Additionally, Spurs have kept clean sheets in three of their five matches away from home. They have scored 12 goals in those games while conceding just three across those matches.

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Thomas Frank explains Spurs’ contrasting records home and away

While Tottenham fans will be encouraged by what the side is doing on the road, they will want to see the Lilywhites fashion more chances when they play in front of their own supporters.

Speaking last week about the discrepancy between his side’s record at home and when they travel, Frank suggested that Spurs have more space to counter-attack when they play away.

He pointed out that Tottenham’s difficulty at home may be down to the fact that they are coming against low-blocks, but the 52-year-old insisted that his side’s displays at home have been better than the results suggest.

Luka Vuskovic has already accomplished a lot in a very short span of time, and the Tottenham youngster certainly has big ambitions.

Vuskovic has been getting rave reviews after his impressive start to his loan spell at Hamburg, and Tottenham fans are understandably excited about what he can do in a Spurs shirt in the years to come.

In fact, one European football expert has even backed the 18-year-old to be the future Spurs captain, given the leadership attributes he is showing at HSV.

Vuskovic has revealed that Tottenham have a clear plan for his development, but he has a more immediate goal ahead of his return to North London.

Tottenham youngster Luka Vuskovic has a clear goal in mind

Many in Croatia are very excited about Vuskovic and believe that he should be in the squad for the World Cup next summer.

The centre-back will only be 19 when the tournament gets underway, but he admitted that he has set his sights on making it into Zlatko Dalic’s final squad.

When asked what his goal is, Vuskovic told Sport Klub: “One goal is to help HSV as much as possible and qualify for the World Cup with Croatia and be at the World Cup. Those are my main goals for now. What will happen after that, I don’t know. I hope everything will be great like it has been so far, and that’s it.”

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Vuskovic names his dream club

Last month, Vuskovic admitted that he wants to eventually return to his boyhood club, Hajduk Split, one day.

The teenager has now been asked if there is any other club that he dreams of playing for, and Spurs fans may not like his answer.

Vuskovic responded: “Well… Real Madrid is Real Madrid, but every club you play for is an honour and a privilege. I don’t have a particular club other than Hajduk.”

Luka Vuskovic has revealed that he picked Tottenham over Manchester City when the two clubs came calling for him two years ago.

Tottenham Hotspur have some extremely talented youngsters in their first-team and in the Under-21 setup.

The likes of Lucas Bergvall, Archie Gray, Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel are nowhere near their peak, and Thomas Frank has been tasked with getting the best out of these youngsters.

Spurs also have a few talented players out on loan, with many excited about the potential of Mikey Moore, but one can argue that there is one teenager who has now become an even more valuable gem than Moore.

Luka Vuskovic makes Tottenham transfer admission

In his first two months at Hamburg, Luka Vuskovic has shown beyond doubt that he is one of the best young defenders in the world.

In fact, the Spurs teenager is already being tipped to start for Croatia in next summer’s World Cup, given the maturity he is showing at HSV.

The centre-back has now revealed that Man City also wanted to sign him from Hajduk Split, but he preferred to join Tottenham as he was more convinced about their project.

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Vuskovic told Sport Klub: “The feeling (of signing for Spurs) was really great, I was overjoyed. My father called me, said that they were just waiting for my signature, that they really wanted me. They showed me the project. And I really liked it. I didn’t think much about it.”

“I think Tottenham was a perfect fit because they presented a great project. Manchester City has many, many, many young players. I didn’t want to be just a number.

“At Tottenham, they presented me as one of the top projects. And that really meant a lot to me at that moment. That was the deciding factor, let’s say.”

Spurs have been warned of a potential Luka Vuskovic problem

The Spurs youngster has been tipped to reach the top of the game, and Tottenham will be hoping that he can fulfil his potential at N17.

However, it has been suggested that his rise has been so rapid that the Lilywhites may have a problem on their hands next season.

Tottenham Hotspur have held talks over a deal for a striker in the January window, and the club’s hopes of landing him have just been boosted.

Samu Aghehowa has been on fire in front of goal since his switch to Porto in the summer of 2024, and he has started the new season with a bang, with eight goals to his name in nine matches across all competitions.

It first emerged at the start of this month that Spurs are keeping an eye on Aghehowa, and since then, the speculation has intensified steadily.

It has been suggested by some outlets that Fabio Paratici will spearhead Tottenham’s pursuit of Samu Aghehowa, and a new update has boosted the Lilywhites’ chances of landing the 21-year-old.

Porto could soften their stance on Tottenham target Samu Aghehowa

CaughtOffside have now claimed that despite facing competition for the Spain international, Tottenham Hotspur are the ones who have shown the most interest in the player.

In fact, the outlet claims that Spurs have already held talks with Porto over an initial short-term deal for Aghehowa with an option to buy.

According to the report, the Portuguese side initially made it clear that they would only sell their star man if his €100m (£86m) release clause is paid.

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However, it is revealed that sources close to the club suggest that financial pressures could see their stance on Aghehowa change if a substantial bid is presented.

Who are Spurs’ main competitors for Aghehowa?

CaughtOffside say that Arsenal and Nottingham Forest have both scouted the 21-year-old this season and are considering entering the race for his signature.

Newcastle head talks with Porto over a deal for Aghehowa in the summer, but they are not expected to return for the player in January.

Jermaine Jenas has raised an interesting question about Xavi Simons’ career so far, amidst his early struggles at Tottenham.

It seemed like Xavi had turned a corner with his performance against Leeds United earlier this month, but that has not been the case.

He has followed that up with two average performances against Aston Villa and Everton, with the 22-year-old yet to find a fixed spot in Thomas Frank’s system.

Xavi has come under criticism for failing to impact games, and a former Tottenham midfielder has now raised one concern about the Dutchman’s past.

Jermaine Jenas has concerns about Tottenham star Xavi Simons

In the latest episode of the Wildcards Podcast, Jenas and Jermaine Pennant discussed the struggles of Tottenham’s summer signing.

The former Spurs man questioned why Xavi was let go by some top clubs before eventually making his name at PSV Eindhoven and RB Leipzig.

Jenas said about the Tottenham attacker: “I always have concerns when it’s like, why did Barca let him go? Why did PSG let him go?”

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Pennant said: “Big teams don’t usually do that. They don’t let gems go.”

Jenas responded: “Not really. I mean, you’ve had a couple with Palmer and so on since this new financial situation came into play. But I actually feel sorry for him a little bit. I think that he has the quality to be that more central figure. But you can already see him getting a little bit frustrated.”

Jenas offers Xavi prediction at Spurs

Thomas Frank remains convinced that Xavi will be a star for Tottenham once he finds his feet, with the Spurs boss pointing out that the attacking midfielder is still adjusting to the Premier League.

Jenas feels that Xavi is yet to build the right relationships with his Tottenham teammates on the pitch, but like Frank, he too is convinced that the Netherlands international will come good.

The 42-year-old added: “People are not seeing things quickly enough with him, and he’s not building those relationships that he needs to build.

“I actually think he’s going to be all right. I think he’s going to need six months just to bed into the Prem and stuff. But I actually quite like what I’m seeing from him when he’s central.”

Tottenham Hotspur want to invest in their front line in the January transfer window, but their top target may be a complete non-starter.

According to reports, Spurs had an offer for Antoine Semenyo rejected in the summer before the winger put pen to paper on a new four-year contract at Bournemouth.

It has been widely reported that Tottenham may make a move for the Cherries star in January, but they are not the only ones interested in the player.

According to reports, the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Man United are ready to challenge Spurs for Semenyo, with the winger’s form this season attracting a lot of interest.

The release clause details of Tottenham target Antoine Semenyo

A couple of weeks ago, it emerged that Semenyo has an undisclosed release clause in his contract, and that gave some Spurs fans hope that a deal may be possible.

Journalist Dean Jones has now revealed that he is hearing the clause may be around the £65m mark, but he explained that it does not kick in until next summer.

When asked about Semenyo’s future, Jones told TEAMtalk: “I don’t think he will leave in January because from my current understanding of the situation, the clause in his contract would not be live at that stage. I also don’t believe Bournemouth have any interest in allowing it to happen in that moment.

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“The update out of Bournemouth remains that the player is satisfied with his status because of their strong start to the season, but of course, that does not mean he will not look to change things long-term.

“In terms of the figures around his clause, they are continuing to remain secretive around it, but I was told recently that it is in the mid-60s. So we will have to wait and see on that. It is unconfirmed at this stage and there also remains a lack of clarity around when the clause would even kick in, so the situation is going to linger for a while.”

What Bournemouth expect to happen with Semenyo’s future

Some sources have suggested that Bouremouth want £80m for the Spurs target, and Jones has now suggested that such a figure is a fair reflection of the player’s value.

Interestingly, he has revealed that Andoni Iraola’s side do not expect the winger to stay beyond the end of this season.

He added: “Even at Bournemouth, there is a realisation that beyond this season, keeping Semenyo is going to be extremely difficult. In terms of his true valuation, I’d say he’s worth anywhere between £70m-£100m.”

Tottenham Hotspur are keen to see one of their brightest prospects kick on in Scotland, and Rangers supporters are finally impressed with Mikey Moore.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Mikey Moore has yet to set the Scottish division alight since sealing a loan move to Glasgow, but that is not entirely down to the youngster himself.

He had to operate in a struggling Rangers side under former manager Russell Martin, whose poor run eventually led to his dismissal.

The Scottish giants now have a new boss in Danny Rohl, and Spurs will be hoping that Moore can finally hit his stride under the 36-year-old’s guidance.

Rangers fans hail Mikey Moore after Tottenham loanee shines

Tottenham have not had to wait long to see signs of improvement, with Rangers fans full of praise for Mikey Moore following his lively performance against Kilmarnock.

The winger came off the bench at half-time and played a key role in helping Rangers turn the game around, securing a 3-1 victory at Ibrox.

His influence in a more central position did not go unnoticed, with several supporters suggesting it could mark his breakthrough moment in the Scottish Premiership. Many fans even claimed it was his best performance yet in a Rangers shirt.

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One said: “I’ve been very critical of Mikey Moore, but when he came off the bench, he showed he’s not a winger but more an inside forward or number 10. His contribution, movement and all-around play was much, much better.”

Another wrote about the Tottenham loanee: “Mikey Moore is showing why he’s got such a big reputation. He’s been excellent. Looks to suit Rohl’s style of play.”

There was more praise for the Spurs loanee: “Actually got to see glimpses of a half-decent Mikey Moore today. This Danny Rohl man is a magician.”

Finally, another supporter added: “Mikey Moore was playing like he was enjoying himself. Good performance when he came on.”

Spurs hopeful as Mikey Moore shows signs of progress

Moore is indeed a player with quality, and he displayed that during the last international break with the England Under-19 side.

He scored a hat-trick against Belgium before adding another goal against Wales, further underlining his potential when in full flow.

Tottenham will now be hoping he can build on that momentum and earn more consistent minutes in Glasgow as he continues his development away from N17.

Stats show that one Tottenham summer signing this season has outperformed every other player in the Premier League in two big areas of the game, and it’s by a huge margin.

Tottenham Hotspur have kicked off the season impressively under new boss Thomas Frank, sitting third in the Premier League table with 17 points from nine games.

The Tottenham manager will certainly credit the club’s work in the summer transfer window, which turned out to be the 2nd most expensive in the club’s history, with a £124.9 million net spend.

One player who’s proven to be a massive hit already is Joao Palhinha, brought in on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich after a tough spell in the Bundesliga.

It’s no secret that Spurs have been crying out for a proper number six for quite some time, and the Portuguese international has stepped up exactly as needed.

The former Fulham man has quickly become a regular in Frank’s strongest XI, and he’s already Tottenham’s joint-second top scorer this season despite rarely venturing into advanced areas.

Stats show how good Joao Palhinha has been for Tottenham

One big talking point when Palhinha’s move was being finalised was his record during his two seasons at Fulham, where he racked up 300 Premier League tackles between 2022 and 2024, which was also 109 more than any other player in that period. After his return to English football, it feels as if he never left behind that record for anyone to break.

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According to Squawka, Joao Palhinha has made at least eight more tackles than any other player in the Premier League this season (39).

Back at Fulham, he also had a history of picking up bookings and suspensions, but this time, we have rarely seen him put a foot wrong in tackles, as that comes with experience.

That said, Squawka also revealed that he has the best success rate of any midfielder to contest 75+ duels this season (63.46%), which explains why he’s only been booked twice despite going all in for tackles across 14 matches so far

Will Joao Palhinha stay at Tottenham next season?

The good news for fans is that the club included a £26 million option to buy in his loan deal, and reports suggest Spurs could even open talks with Bayern Munich as early as January rather than waiting until summer.

Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Bayern, Tottenham, and Palhinha himself are all open to a deal beyond this season. However, he also made it clear that it’s still too early for formal discussions to begin.

From Bayern’s side, they’re unlikely to stand in his way given their strong depth in Palhinha’s position. Joshua Kimmich remains their main holding midfielder after signing a long-term deal, while Leon Goretzka and Konrad Laimer are both enjoying strong campaigns.

That gives Tottenham every reason to believe a permanent deal is realistic. However, given Palhinha’s age and the club’s long-term planning, Spurs will likely negotiate.

But if all goes well, the Portuguese midfielder should be wearing white again next season. Perhaps not for the long term, but for at least another couple of years, and that would suit everyone just fine.

Heung-min Son’s first strike in an LAFC shirt after leaving Tottenham has been adjudged to be the Goal of the Year in Major League Soccer.

The Tottenham legend is no stranger to scoring worldies, with Spurs fans having watched him hit the top corner from outside the box with both feet time and again.

Son even won the Puskas Award for his incredible solo goal against Burnley back in 2020, which Spurs fans will never forget.

The forward has been finding the back of the net with incredible consistency since his move to LAFC, but it is his first strike in his new colours that has won him a prestigious award.

Tottenham legend Heung-min Son wins MLS Goal of the Season

Despite being an amazing ball striker, the one thing we did not see Son do much in his decade-long spell at Tottenham is score free-kicks.

There is thus a certain irony that his first goal in LAFC came from a free-kick, with the 33-year-old showing great technique with his side foot to get the ball over the wall and dip under the crossbar.

The goal has been deemed the best strike across the 2025 MLS season, with Son thus adding yet another individual award to his long list of accolades.

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Heung-min Son has expressed a desire for a Spurs return

Son has admitted that he wants to return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a proper goodbye to the Spurs supporters, having not got a chance to do that in the summer.

The Tottenham faithful will certainly be looking forward to seeing the 33-year-old back at N17, and there is no doubt that he will get an amazing reception.