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Tottenham Hotspur are making advances to sign an experienced England forward next summer as his future continues to be mired in doubt.

It has been suggested over the last few months that strengthening their attack will be one of Tottenham’s top priorities over the next couple of transfer windows.

It appears that the Spurs are not only planning for January but are also eyeing a sensational big-name signing for next summer.

It was reported by El Nacional last month that Tottenham had held a discreet meeting with Rashford’s representatives regarding a move to North London at the end of this season.

Tottenham are willing to offer Marcus Rashford a leading role

Fichajes have now also backed up Tottenham’s interest in Rashford, revealing that the Lilywhites are already making moves to sign the 28-year-old, who is shining on loan at Barcelona this season.

The outlet claims that Thomas Frank’s men are willing to offer the England international ‘an immediate leading role’ to convince him to sign for them.

Spurs want to revamp their attack, and they see Rashford as the ‘ideal candidate’ for their forward line, given his ability to create chances, score goals and provide mobility in attack.

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However, the outlet states that Tottenham will not be the only Premier League club trying to take the forward back to England at the end of the season, with other clubs also expected to enter the race.

Barcelona have not decided on Rashford’s future

Barca have a €30m (£26m) option to buy Rashford at the end of the season, but the Catalan giants have not made a final decision on the player.

While they are happy with the impact he has made at Camp Nou, the club’s complex financial situation has put a permanent deal in doubt, with the forward now facing an ‘uncertain’ future.

It is explained that Rashford also has doubts regarding a permanent move as he wants to be a guaranteed starter for Hansi Flick’s side and a leadership role.

With Barca prioritising additions in other positions for the moment, a return to England appears ‘increasingly likely’ for the Tottenham target.

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed some bad news on their rumoured pursuit of Porto striker Samu Aghehowa.

The speculation linking Aghehowa with a move to N17 has intensified over the last month as the Spanish striker’s prolific streak in Portugal continues.

It has been claimed by some sources that Fabio Paratici will spearhead Tottenham’s pursuit of the Porto man in the upcoming transfer window.

It was previously reported that Spurs would have to pay around £70m to land the Spain international in January, but a deal may have just got more complicated.

Tottenham facing Samu Aghehowa disappointment

It has now been revealed by TEAMtalk that the 21-year-old striker is not pushing to leave Porto in January.

The outlet confirms that Tottenham Hotspur have a ‘strong interest’ in Aghehowa and have done plenty of background work on him, while Newcastle and Aston Villa are also admirers of the centre-forward.

However, those clubs could be in for a ‘January disappointment’ after being informed that the former Atletico Madrid man is not expected to force a mid-season transfer.

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The report says that Aghehowa has held talks with the Porto hierarchy, including the club’s president and former Spurs head coach, Andre Villas-Boas, and it has been decided that he will remain at the club at least until next summer.

Porto’s head could be turned with a big Spurs offer

TEAMtalk go on to explain that the striker is happy at the Portuguese club and is fully focused on making the Spain squad for the 2026 World Cup.

While Porto see Aghehowa as being vital for their title charge, the publication does not rule out a January transfer completely.

It is explained that, given Porto’s financial position, they are believed to be open to any ‘major offers’ for the striker in the upcoming transfer window.

One Tottenham forward, who Thomas Frank has praised recently, is emerging as the top January target for a Serie A giant.

As we get closer to the transfer window, most of the focus has been on who Tottenham Hotspur will attempt to bring in, but the Lilywhites are also expected to offload some players.

Richarlison has been the most heavily linked with a Spurs exit, while it has also been claimed by a few sources that Yves Bissouma could be on his way out.

Another surprising name being linked with a departure from Tottenham is Mathys Tel, who is thought to be on AS Roma’s radar ahead of January.

AS Roma see Tottenham forward Mathys Tel as their ideal signing

RomaForever has now claimed that if the Frenchman’s game time at Spurs does not increase over the coming weeks, the Giallorossi will try to sign him on loan in January.

The 20-year-old is seen as a ‘perfect fit’ for the Italian side, who want a player who can play upfront as well as in the wide areas.

Gian Piero Gasperini is said to be a fan of Tel, and it is suggested that a loan move to the Italian capital would be ideal, as it would ensure that the youngster gets minutes under his belt.

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Spurs have already made a decision on Tel

Some reports from Italy have claimed over recent weeks that Tel is keen to leave Tottenham in January as he is frustrated with a lack of opportunities in North London.

However, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, Spurs have no intention of selling the former Bayern Munich man permanently, with a temporary move being the only option on the cards.

Tottenham are prepared to go big for a new striker this year, and a former academy forward is now firmly back on their radar.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a fair few forwards in recent weeks, with Igor Thiago and Dusan Vlahovic both mentioned across the rumour mill.

Spurs could benefit from an additional goalscorer given the inconsistencies of some of their current attacking options, and reports have continued to suggest that they remain open to strengthening.

Troy Parrott, who was sold a few seasons ago, has been in sensational form this season, and he has now been linked with a return to Spurs.

Tottenham ready to pay to bring Troy Parrott back to N17

Fichajes are reporting that Tottenham are interested in signing Troy Parrott in the coming months, after he departed from north London for just £6.7m in the summer of 2024.

It is believed that Spurs are prepared to pay €35m (£30m approx) to sign the 23-year-old striker, who has impressed in the Netherlands and has scored 14 goals already this season.

During the international break, the Irishman saw his stock rise even further after scoring five goals against Portugal and Hungary, which helped his country secure a World Cup qualifying play-off place.

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It is understood that Parrott could be open to a fresh challenge, and a return to the Premier League may appeal to him.

Spurs sell-on clause could influence Parrott situation

Spurs have a sell-on clause on Parrott, which could allow them to move ahead of the competition if they decide to act.

Leeds United are also believed to hold an interest in the former Spurs forward, while Fenerbahce are monitoring his situation as well.

In recent years, Tottenham have not been afraid to bring back players who were previously sold. Gareth Bale, Jermain Defoe, Robbie Keane and Teddy Sheringham all returned at different points, which may hint that another comeback is possible.

Tottenham Hotspur’s FA Cup third round draw has seen some supporters take to social media to share their reaction to who they will face in the cup competition.

The draw was made earlier this evening, with Tottenham having been allocated ball number 39 which was pulled out and will now face a home tie against Aston Villa.

Thomas Frank will be hoping for better luck than he experienced in the Carabao Cup, where Tottenham were knocked out in the fourth round stage following a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St James’ Park in October.

Frank came close to lifting a trophy with Tottenham in his first game in charge when they led PSG in the UEFA Super Cup, only to eventually lose on penalties to the French giants.

What Tottenham fans think of the cup draw

Here is a selection of what some of the North London faithful have had to say about the upcoming challenge of their first opponents in the 2025/26 FA Cup.

Tottenham fans were certainly left under no impression that they face a tough ask of progressing to the fourth round considering they are coming up against an in-form Villa side.

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One thing is for sure, Tottenham need to give the FA Cup plenty of attention this campaign, considering it represents their best chance of winning another trophy on the back of last season’s Europa League success.

Tottenham are now monitoring a £70m Real Madrid star who could be available in January, but they face stiff competition from their big six rivals.

The wide area for Tottenham Hotspur is a place of concern, with the Lilywhites attempting to rectify the problem last summer by adding another winger despite the arrival of Mohammed Kudus.

Spurs pushed for Savinho until deadline day, but no agreement was reached, with Manchester City unwilling to sanction a sale.

It was not only Savinho Tottenham asked about, as several attacking players were assessed, including Rodrygo of Real Madrid, whose name featured on the radar, yet no movement followed.

Real Madrid’s stance on Rodrygo transfer with Tottenham monitoring

The Brazilian has struggled for consistent gametime with Los Blancos, having only played more than 45 minutes on four occasions this season.

With the World Cup approaching, Rodrygo is now considering his options, and TeamTalk reports that Real Madrid are firm in their stance of allowing him to leave in January, with the player himself open to a move to six Premier League sides, including Tottenham.

Xabi Alonso and his staff hold Rodrygo in their long-term plans, although the winger’s desire to feature for Brazil brings difficulty to the situation.

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Real Madrid values Rodrygo at £70m to £79m, and at that price, it remains unclear whether a permanent exit can materialise mid-season.

Spurs face transfer competition for Rodrygo from five other Premier League sides

Spurs have received a significant boost ahead of the winter window following a £100m injection, and that could fuel their January pursuits.

Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are also named among clubs the player is reportedly willing to join, yet it is understood that none of those sides have made formal contact with his camp.

While no approach has been made, Spurs, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are all monitoring developments as they wait to learn Real Madrid’s final position.

If Madrid agrees to a loan move, the situation could accelerate, although as it stands, the Spanish giants are not leaning towards that outcome.

Endrick’s situation also complicates the matter further, since if Rodrygo departs, it is viewed as unlikely Madrid will allow both forwards to leave during the same window.

Tottenham could soon be faced with a decision in the goalkeeper department, as fresh reports suggest a swap deal involving Guglielmo Vicario and a highly regarded target admired by Fabio Paratici.

Guglielmo Vicario’s time at Tottenham Hotspur has been far from straightforward, given his costly mistakes at times.

However, the shot stopper is a top goalkeeper on his day, and despite his occasional howlers, he remains Spurs’ number one choice.

But reports of late have claimed that the 29-year-old could be on the move, with Serie A side Inter Milan reported to be showing interest in Vicario, and there have been murmurings that the Tottenham number one is open to a return to Italy.

Tottenham and Inter Milan swap possibility involving Guglielmo Vicario and Davide Frattesi

InterLive has now shared what they know about the latest rumours linking Vicario with a move to Inter Milan.

The outlet claims that Inter could be willing to offer a swap deal to Spurs in an attempt to land Vicario, although a move is unlikely in the winter window and more realistic in the summer.

Davide Frattesi, a player Tottenham have been linked with in recent windows, is the name proposed in the swap.

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The midfielder, described as a highly regarded asset, has barely been used in Serie A by Cristian Chivu, making him a sellable option in January.

Spurs stance, Vicario’s valuation and the Paratici factor

Fabio Paratici has a track record of signing players from Serie A, and it is claimed that the Spurs sporting director is a big fan of Frattesi.

It is also believed that the midfielder has an interest in the Premier League, which adds intrigue if discussions are to open further down the line.

Tottenham currently have three goalkeepers on their books in Vicario, Kinsky and Austin, although Kinsky is still some way off first-team level.

Spurs are said to possibly value Vicario at over £30m, and that is where Inter’s desire to insert a player into negotiations comes into play.

Xavi Simons was the star player in Tottenham Hotspur’s most recent victory, delivering a confident display, which may be partially thanks to one of his international teammates.

Tottenham Hotspur will be feeling good ahead of an important Champions League battle against Slavia Prague, having defeated Brentford last weekend.

Xavi Simons was crucial to the victory, registering an assist with a great cross before getting a goal himself to put the game to bed before half-time.

Following the match, Thomas Frank hailed Simons for his work off the pitch, and one of the Dutchman’s teammates has also sounded his praises.

Micky van de Ven reveals what he told Xavi Simons to rebuild his confidence at Tottenham

Simons has not always been firing since he made the move to North London, but his improved performances are a result of how hard he works at Hotspur Way.

When van de Ven was asked whether he had had to put an arm around his Spurs and Netherlands teammates, he responded (Football London): “No, to be honest, he kept training hard. He kept training every day to become a better player, every day over and over again.”

However, while Simons has improved at Tottenham due to his own hard work, the guidance van de Ven has offered him should not go unnoticed.

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“Of course, in the moments where he’s a bit down because he didn’t start, I’m there for him, and I speak with him,” van de Ven continued.

“I said, ‘Xavi, trust me, your time will come, don’t you worry’, and obviously today you saw his qualities.

“Obviously, he didn’t start the last games, but I know Xavi has the quality to create things for us. He can be really important for us, I know that.

“For you guys [the media], of course, it’s more difficult to see that, but I think he showed it today by himself as well. He delivered an unbelievable performance today and was really important for the team.”

Simons will prove his doubters wrong at Spurs

The media have been eager to point out Simon’s failings, as they watch on with the eyes of eagles, waiting for him to make a mistake. However, there is nothing negative to say about the 22-year-old after a magnificent performance against Brentford.

Simons reminded everyone why Tottenham were willing to spend £51m to bring him to the club, and he should continue to get better and better as the season progresses.

Thomas Frank has faced pressure from Tottenham Hotspur supporters in recent weeks and Micky van de Ven has revealed how the Spurs dressing room feel about their manager.

Tottenham Hotspur are a difficult team to manage, and Thomas Frank is already aware of this after making a fairly disappointing start at the club.

Even with Spurs recording a 2-0 victory over Brentford, they are still 10th in the Premier League table and have lost a third of their matches.

However, with a number of teams close on points, there is still hope that this season will bear fruit for Tottenham and this is all the more likely if their players believe in Frank’s methods.

Micky van de Ven says the Tottenham players back Thomas Frank

Questions have been raised as to how the Tottenham first-team squad feel about Frank and his style of play. Micky van de Ven was one particular name to be brought up after he refused to acknowledge his manager after a defeat to Chelsea in November.

Despite this, the 24-year-old is keen to set the record straight, insisting that he and his teammates are giving Frank their full support.

He told Football London: “Of course, when a team is not doing really well, everybody is going to be on the manager.

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“He’s come into a new club and has had to adapt, Tottenham is different with all respect to Brentford. But we’re good with him and the team trusts in him.

“He knows what he wants us to do and we know what he wants. So we just do what we need to do and we back him every day.”

December is a very important month for Frank

Spurs have three more Premier League matches before the new year, and none of them will be easy. Nottingham Forest always provide a tough test at the City Ground, while Liverpool will not be easy to defeat, regardless of their form.

Tottenham will then end December with a trip to Selhurst Park, which is another venue where the team have seen limited success in recent years.

However, if Spurs get results in these matches, the Premier League table could start to look a lot more promising, and a huge weight would be lifted off Frank’s shoulders.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will be fairly optimistic ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League fixture after hearing the prediction of Opta’s Supercomputer.

On Saturday, Spurs picked up their first league win at home since the opening day of the season, overcoming Brentford 2-0.

It was arguably Tottenham’s best performance of the season, with the Lilywhites finally showing the kind of bravery and attacking flair at home that the supporters have been craving since the start of the campaign.

Thomas Frank’s men will take confidence into what is a crucial home game in the Champions League following their loss at PSG two weeks ago.

Opta has Tottenham as massive favourites against Slavia Prague

According to Opta’s algorithm, Tottenham are extremely likely to make it three wins in three home Champions League games this season.

The supercomputer gives Spurs a 63 per cent chance of taking all three points against Slavia Prague, which is one of the highest percentages that the club have been handed all season.

The draw is the second most likely result at 20 per cent, while the Czech side have been handed a 17 per cent chance of inflicting a loss on Tottenham.

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Special occasion for Spurs as a legend returns

Tomorrow’s game is vitally important for the Lilywhites’ hopes of finishing in the top eight and securing direct passage into the round of 16 stage of the Champions League.

However, it is also important for another reason: Heung-min Son will be the special guest at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the South Korean returning to N17 for the first time since his summer exit.