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The competition for one of Tottenham’s midfield targets is intensifying ahead of the January transfer window.

Over the past few weeks, several holding midfielders have been mooted as targets for Tottenham Hotspur ahead of January.

Spurs have been backed to reignite their interest in Conor Gallagher after failing to land the Atletico Madrid star in the summer, but there is another midfielder who has been even more heavily linked with the Lilywhites.

It has been claimed that Tottenham are considering going back in for Kobbie Mainoo in January, with Thomas Frank alleged to be a big fan of the Man United man.

Napoli ready to battle Tottenham for Kobbie Mainoo

Mainoo has continued to struggle for game time at Old Trafford this season, and some sources have even said that Spurs are one of the 20-year-old’s most likely destinations in January.

However, a report in Gazzetta dello Sport has claimed that the midfielder has also emerged as a target for the current Scudetto holders.

It is revealed that Napoli attempted to complete a deal for Mainoo in the summer, but United were reluctant to sell their academy graduate.

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Antonio Conte’s men are now expected to try again for the England international in January to aid their bid to win two back-to-back Scudettos.

What is Mainoo thinking about his future?

According to reports, Newcastle United may also challenge Tottenham for Mainoo’s signature in January.

It has emerged that the Spurs target is growing increasingly frustrated with his lack of game time at Man United under Rubem Amorim.

Tottenham Hotspur are plotting a surprise move to bring a former Manchester United star back to the Premier League.

There has been plenty of debate about Tottenham’s double pivot of Rodrigo Bentancur and Joao Palhinha, with some Spurs fans feeling that the duo do not offer enough going forward.

However, Thomas Frank is clearly a big fan of Palhinha and Bentancur, and it is difficult to argue with the Dane’s selections, given the Lilywhites’ defensive record this season.

It has now emerged that the North Londoners are turning their attention to another energetic and physical midfielder, who is making waves in Serie A.

Tottenham plotting a move for Napoli’s Scott McTominay

TEAMtalk claim that Spurs are now eyeing a move for Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay, who has taken his game to a different level since his switch to Italy.

The 28-year-old was a much-maligned figure during the end of his time at Old Trafford, but he has flourished since his move to Naples, being one of the driving forces behind the club’s Scudetto triumph last season.

This has not gone unnoticed at Tottenham, who are now looking to bring McTominay back to the Premier League.

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The outlet alleges that Spurs believe the Scotland international is the ‘ideal player’ to provide energy and spark to their midfield engine room.

Spurs facing competition from two clubs for Scott McTominay

TEAMtalk say that the former Man United man is also on Barcelona’s three-man midfielder shortlist, with the Catalan side a big fan of the player.

Additionally, Newcastle United are also thought to be involved in the race, with Eddie Howe seeing McTominay as someone who can add leadership and experience to his Magpies side.

However, the report concludes that a January sale of the midfielder has been ruled out categorically by Napoli, with the player said to be happy at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on an experienced number six, but they will have to battle two of the biggest clubs in the Premier League to land the player in January.

The Joao Palhinha-Rodrigo Bentancur partnership has been the subject of much debate among Spurs fans this season, with many feeling that it leaves the team short of creativity.

However, Thomas Frank has maintained that he likes Tottenham’s midfield balance when the experienced pair play together, with the Dane continuing to leave Pape Sarr out of the team.

Over recent days, we have heard reports that Spurs are preparing an offer for a Danish number six in January, but the Lilywhites have just learned that they may face an uphill task to land the player.

Tottenham in three-horse race for Sporting Lisbon star Morten Hjulmand

The player in question is Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand, with Football Insider becoming the latest outlet to credit Tottenham with an interest in the 26-year-old.

The outlet reveals that although Hjulmand has a release clause of £70m in his contract, Sporting would be prepared to sell him for around £50m in January.

However, Tottenham Hotspur face competition from both Man United and Man City for the Denmark international, with both Manchester clubs said to be big fans of the player.

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Spurs are not the front-runners to land Morten Hjulmand

Football Insider say that the presence of Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford will likely give United the advantage in the race for the Sporting man.

Amorim worked with the midfielder at the Portuguese club ahead of his move to United, and he was the one who signed the player from Lecce back in 2023.

However, the outlet adds that Hjulmand is not the only number six on Man United’s radar, with the club also monitoring the likes of Adam Wharton, Carlos Baleba, and Elliot Anderson.

A Tottenham summer signing is posting some incredible numbers at the start of the season, and a new stat has now come to light about his displays so far.

Spurs brought seven new players through the door during the summer window, and some of them are yet to really get going.

Randal Kolo Muani had to wait until the recent clash against Everton for his first start in a Tottenham shirt due to injury, while Xavi Simons has come under a lot of criticism of late after struggling to make an impact in matches.

However, the man who was the first player to arrive through the door at N17 in the summer has been head and shoulders above the rest.

Tottenham star Mohammed Kudus ranks first across Europe for key stat

Kudus has been named in WhoScored’s Premier League Team of the Season so far, and that is certainly well deserved, with the winger terrorising defences in the Premier League regularly.

In fact, some pundits have even described Kudus as one of the best players in the Premier League, with the Ghanaian becoming Tottenham’s main attacking weapon.

It has now been revealed by TNT Sports that no player across Europe’s top five leagues has completed more dribbles than the former West Ham man.

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The Spurs winger has already completed 32 dribbles in just nine league games for his new side.

Kudus deal looks like a transfer masterstroke by Spurs

The £55m that Tottenham paid for Kudus now appears a huge bargain, and there is no doubt that several Premier League teams would be kicking themselves at not competing for the winger’s signature.

The Spurs winger has even been winning praise from opposition managers, and we can already see that teams are trying to double-up on the 25-year-old to stop him.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham Hotspur were prepared to break the bank to sign a Premier League attacking midfielder during the summer.

Tottenham’s search for a number ten in the summer became a bit of a soap opera, and it eventually ended with the club securing Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.

However, that was not before Tottenham failed with a move for Morgan Gibbs-White, under strange circumstances.

Additionally, Spurs were snubbed by Eberechi Eze, who chose to join their North London rivals, Arsenal, which came as a major blow to the Lilywhites, who appeared very close to landing the former Eagles star.

Tottenham were ready to spend big on Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers

It was also widely reported in the summer that Spurs wanted to test Aston Villa’s resolve to hold onto Morgan Rogers, and there has now been an interesting revelation on the matter.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed on his YouTube channel that Thomas Frank’s men were prepared to offer ‘crazy’ money to land Rogers in the summer.

However, the Villans made it clear that the player was not for sale and refused to negotiate with the North London club.

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Romano adds that Unai Emery’s side are keen to tie the England international to a new deal, with those efforts are currently ongoing.

Could Spurs try again for Rogers in January?

Reports have already surfaced that Tottenham could try again to land Rogers in January after falling short in the summer.

Spurs are thought to be facing competition from Chelsea for Rogers, but getting the 23-year-old out of Villa Park mid-season is not expected to be easy.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly plotting to re-ignite their interest in a striker, whose signature they were beaten to by an Italian club in the summer.

The number nine role has been a problem area for Thomas Frank this season. Dominic Solanke has hardly kicked a ball, while neither Richarlison nor Mathys Tel have made their position their own.

Tottenham’s deadline day loan signing, Randal Kolo Muani, has also been out with a dead leg and only made his first Premier League start for the Lilywhites against Everton on Sunday.

Before they signed Kolo Munai, Spurs were rumoured to be eyeing the signing of a prolific 25-year-old striker on a free transfer, but it was Juventus who won the race for the player.

Tottenham want Jonathan David just six months after his Juventus transfer

The player in question is Jonathan David, who has struggled to make an impact since his switch to the Bianconeri, and Gazzetta dello Sport (as relayed by Sport Witness) claim that Tottenham could come calling for him in January.

David has made 10 appearances across all competitions for Juve and has only found the back of the net once, and that goal came in the club’s opening day win over Parma.

It is revealed that the Old Lady have not been satisfied with the Canadian international’s output and could be open to making a quick profit on him in January.

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The outlet says that, amidst the uncertainty over the future of David at the Allianz Stadium, both Tottenham and Bayern Munich have expressed a ‘serious’ interest in the former Lille man.

Spurs are also eyeing another Juventus striker

David is not the only Juve striker that the Lilywhites have their eye on, with several reports stating that Tottenham are the front-runners to land Dusan Vlahovic in January.

The Serbian international, whose current deal runs out next summer, is thought to be looking for an exit route from Turin, and Spurs may offer that opportunity.

The new Tottenham hierarchy, headed by CEO Vinai Venkatesham, are expected to follow an interesting approach to finding sponsors for their stadium.

Spurs moved into their new billion-pound stadium back in April of 2019, but the club still have not found a naming rights partner for the venue.

Reports over recent months have claimed that Tottenham have had conversations with Amazon, Google, and DHL regarding a long-term deal.

Some sources previously claimed that Daniel Levy had already rejected multiple naming rights offers, but it has been suggested over recent weeks that Levy’s exit may pave the way for Spurs to finally find a naming rights partner.

Tottenham are seeking multiple different sponsors for their stadium

SportBusiness have now revealed that rather than seeking one naming rights partner for the whole venue, Spurs initially plan to have a tie-up with multiple different brands.

It is explained that we saw the club take their first step towards that model when it announced that Sports Illustrated agreed to sponsor the East Stand of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a 12-year deal.

The report explains that the North London club now plan to have similar sponsorship deals in place for all four stands within 18-24 months before turning their attention to seeking a full naming rights partner.

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Speaking to the outlet, Tottenham’s chief revenue officer Ryan Norys said:

“We’re identifying how we authentically integrate brands into these spaces without taking away from the design, the architecture… You don’t want it to become a billboard.”

TBR Football relay the above report and explain that Tottenham have been inspired by the MetLife Stadium’s approach, with the venue having an umbrella naming rights deal that works in tandem with four gate partners.

However, the website spoke to the CEO of commercial consultancy BDS Sponsorship, Richard Busby, who suggested that a potential naming rights partner might demand exclusivity, which Spurs may not be able to offer if they take this approach.

Busby told TBR: “Having a number of primary partners below a title sponsor is nothing new, but four is quite a low number. It’s normal to go for between six and eight – and sometimes more.

“The problem will come if they are negotiating with primary sponsors in the consumer, tech or high net worth areas, as that will make it very difficult to get a stadium naming rights deal from any of those sectors.

“Naming rights and primary sponsors will all expect category exclusivity. A cardinal rule of sponsorship is to sell the top of the pyramid first and then primary sponsors afterwards.”

Thomas Frank has heaped praise on Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven and outlined six areas where the central defender thrives the most.

Micky van de Ven has made a strong start to the season at Tottenham Hotspur, and his presence was missed on Wednesday as Spurs crashed out of the Carabao Cup.

The Netherlands international is the club’s top scorer, finding the net five times in all competitions. He has clearly earned the trust of Thomas Frank, who has awarded him the captain’s armband four times already this season.

van de Ven is attracting interest from clubs across Europe due to his excellent performances, and Spurs have placed an £88m price tag on the 24-year-old to ward them off.

Thomas Frank lists Micky van de Ven’s key attributes at Tottenham

Frank believes the limit to van de Ven’s potential is unknown at this point, and he is hopeful the centre-back will keep improving at Tottenham.

When asked if van de Ven can become the best defender in the world, Frank replied: “Oh, that’s a big question… Hopefully! I think the beauty of potential is that you don’t know what the ceiling is.

“My biggest job, together with the coaching staff and all the staff, is to maximise potential at the club, in the team, in every individual player, every staff member.

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“One of them is a very good central defender in Micky. I think Micky’s got a lot of good attributes. A fantastic left foot, composed, can pass it short, long, can drive with the ball, and can defend well.

“Now he’s taking the steps up on set pieces, both boxes, and leadership. So, to add to the next level is about consistency, game in, game out, but he’s in a good place.”

Spurs have no real replacement on the left side of defence

Spurs suffered a 2-0 midweek defeat to Newcastle United and there was a clear dip in the quality of their defence with van de Ven left on the bench.

An £87.8m transfer fee might be a large sum of money, but there is no guarantee Tottenham would find a replacement who offers what the Dutchman does. Tying him down to a new contract ought to be a priority.

Tottenham Hotspur will face Chelsea in the Premier League and the Blues are without one of their players due to an incident which occurred in the Carabao Cup.

Tottenham Hotspur will return to Premier League action on Saturday with the aim of building on an impressive 3-0 victory against Everton last weekend.

However, Spurs must overcome both their poor home form and poor record against Chelsea in order to secure all three points.

Tottenham are without a number of players due to yet another injury problem at the club, but Chelsea have their own problems with player availability too.

Liam Delap will not be allowed to face Tottenham

Chelsea’s latest problem is not the result of an injury. Rather, it is that Liam Delap has been handed a one-match suspension after being sent off against Wolves in the Carabao Cup.

The striker was only on the pitch at Molineux for 25 minutes before he was booked for an argument and then for a foul. Despite this, Chelsea sealed a 4-3 victory to advance to the next round of the competition.

It was the first time Delap appeared for Chelsea since the end of August, after he suffered a hamstring injury during a 2-0 victory over Fulham

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No striker is guaranteed to start for Spurs or Chelsea

Both Joao Pedro and Marc Guiu have failed to thrive in the striker role for Chelsea in Delap’s absence, so it remains to be seen who will lead the line against Spurs.

Tottenham have a similar situation, with Richarlison failing to impress in the Carabao Cup against Newcastle.

It is likely Thomas Frank will choose to start Randal Kolo Muani, but Mathys Tel is another option for the must-win derby.

Thomas Frank has revealed why Guglielmo Vicario did not feature against Newcastle United and whether the Tottenham goalkeeper will be back in time for this weekend’s London derby.

Kinsky made just his second start of the season at St James’ Park on Wednesday, and Tottenham fans were divided about the 22-year-old’s performance.

While he did make a couple of decent saves, he was at fault for the home side’s second goal, with the Czech goalkeeper coming out of his line but failing to reach a cross, which was headed into the back of the net by Nick Woltemade.

It is fair to say that Kinsky is not going to be challenging Guglielmo Vicario for the number one shirt for the moment, and Frank has now provided an update on the Spurs number one.

Thomas Frank reveals if Guglielmo Vicario will be back in Tottenham’s goal soon

The Tottenham head coach confirmed that Vicario, who has been in outstanding form over recent weeks, missed the clash against Newcastle due to an injury.

However, Frank described the 28-year-old’s injury as ‘small’ and confirmed that he will be ready for the clash against Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.

When asked about Vicario, the Spurs head coach said, following the 2-0 loss against Newcastle (via Football.London): “He had a smaller thing that had to be done, but he’ll be ready for Chelsea.”

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Spurs need Vicario against Chelsea

The numbers clearly show that Vicario is one of the best shot-stoppers across the Premier League, but that is not the only thing that he brings to the table.

Vicario has been named in Tottenham’s new leadership group by Frank and is a voice who is respected in the changing room.

For a high-pressure London derby like the one on Saturday, his presence will be crucial to the Spurs backline, which is why this update by Frank comes as a huge boost for the Lilywhites.