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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.

Heung-min Son has revealed that he has been extremely keen to do one thing ever since leaving Tottenham Hotspur back in the summer.

We are now a few months into the post-Son era at Tottenham, but many Spurs fans are still getting used to not having the effervescent forward at the club.

That appears to be the case inside the club as well, with Ben Davies admitting that it is a strange feeling not to see Son at the training ground.

Son has been dominating the MLS since his move across the pond, with the forward having 12 goal contributions in 10 matches for LAFC, but it is clear that a piece of his heart is still at N17.

Heung-min Son expresses desire for a proper Tottenham farewell

The 33-year-old got his goodbye in South Korea in the summer, with his move to LAFC being finalised during Tottenham’s pre-season tour to his home country.

Son thus never got a chance to say goodbye to the Spurs fans in London, and he admitted that he is looking forward to doing that very soon.

The former Spurs captain said (via Football.London): “I definitely think this is the right time to say, because at the time the transfer was going on and the last game was in Korea, obviously I will go back to London to see all the Spurs fans.

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“I think I deserve to say goodbye in front of all of them, and also, they deserve to see me in a physical sense to say goodbye. It’s going to be a very emotional day as well, but I think I definitely can’t wait to go back to London and see all the Spurs fans.”

A potential loan move to Spurs is not on the cards for Son

With the MLS season ending at the start of December and the new campaign not starting until February of next year, some fans may be wondering if the Korean could potentially make a temporary return to Spurs this winter.

However, Football Asian reported two weeks ago that a loan move to Tottenham is simply not possible for Son this year, given his pre-season commitments.

Tottenham Hotspur will be travelling to St James’ Park on Wednesday for the round of 16 stage of the Carabao Cup. Here is all the information Spurs fans need to know about the draw for the quarterfinals if the Lilywhites progress.

Thomas Frank has set his sights on winning the Carabao Cup, but Tottenham now have an extremely tough tie to negotiate.

They will be going up against current holders Newcastle United away from home for a place in the final eight of the competition.

Should Spurs overcome Eddie Howe’s side, Tottenham fans can start dreaming about potentially winning silverware for the second season in a row.

Here is all you need to know about the draw for the next round, should the Lilywhites overcome the Magpies:

When will the Carabao Cup quarterfinal draw take place?

The draw for the quarterfinal will take place immediately after the final game of this round, which is the clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle.

The draw is scheduled to start after the conclusion of the game at St James Park, no earlier than 10.15 pm, as per The Standard.

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If the scores are level between Tottenham and Newcastle after 90 minutes, the game will go straight to penalties, with no extra time at this stage of the competition.

Where can I watch the Carabao Cup quarterfinal draw?

The draw will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Football, while Sky Go customers can tune in via their mobile devices or laptops.

Fans can also follow the draw live on talkSPORT by clicking this live stream link.

Which teams could Tottenham be drawn against in the Carabao Cup?

The ball numbers for the draw have not been revealed and will be finalised just before the draw.

Below are the eight Carabao Cup fixtures that will be played over today and tomorrow, with the winner of each tie entering the draw for the quarterfinals:

Tuesday, 28th October

Wednesday, 29th October

Gary Neville has admitted that he is starting to come around on one experienced Tottenham star after having some doubts about him.

It is astonishing how quickly narratives can change, given the knee-jerk nature of modern football media.

Ahead of Tottenham’s trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, there was no doubt that Thomas Frank was under big pressure, with his team selections being scrutinised.

However, Spurs have moved up to third place in the table with a convincing 3-0 win at Everton, and the narrative has once again shifted.

Even Opta’s Supercomputer has revised its prediction on where Tottenham will finish this season after they became the first side to beat the Toffees at their new stadium.

Gary Neville says one Tottenham star has improved

One man who will know too well about the fickle nature of public opinion is Guglielmo Vicario, who some Spurs fans were calling to be dropped just a few weeks ago.

However, on the back of a few great performances, Vicario is now being called one of the best shot-stoppers in the world by some pundits.

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Neville has admitted that he did have his doubts about the Tottenham goalkeeper, but conceded that the 28-year-old is proving to be reliable between the sticks.

The Man United legend said on The Gary Neville podcast about Spurs: “They did things certainly last season they weren’t capable of doing, and that’s being reliable when they’re not playing well.

“Can they withstand pressure? Can they soak up teams putting balls into their box? They did that today. I think they defended really well.

“The goalkeeper looks a lot better. There were times when I wasn’t 100 per cent on him, but I just think there is an element of him looking a lot more solid than he has been.”

Vicario has won over the Spurs fans

The Tottenham number one posted even better numbers against Monaco, and his heroics were the only reason Spurs managed to emerge from that game with a point.

It is clear that the sentiment among Spurs fans over Vicario is shifting, with many giving the Italian his due over the last few days.

Tottenham Hotspur are beginning to show their teeth under Thomas Frank, and two of their standout performers have now earned a place in Alan Shearer’s Premier League Team of the Week.

Tottenham Hotspur secured a very vital win in their last Premier League outing against Everton at the Hill Dickson Stadium.

There were several standout performers for Thomas Frank’s side who put three past Everton while also keeping a clean sheet in the process.

Spurs now sit in third place in the Premier League table and will hope to keep pace with those above them in the coming months.

Alan Shearer names Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario in his Team of the Week

Former Premier League striker Alan Shearer has now named his Team of the Week for matchweek nine, and the former Newcastle United forward has given recognition to two Tottenham stars.

Guglielmo Vicario made it to Shearer’s team after the Italian’s top saves against Everton, where he prevented 0.96 goals and ensured Spurs stayed in control.

Speaking about the 29-year-old on the official Premier League site, Shearer praised Vicario’s decisive moments in goal and wrote: “Made two incredible saves to deny Beto and Iliman Ndiaye, protecting Spurs’ 2-0 lead before they got their third goal in an excellent win at Everton.”

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Shearer hails Micky van de Ven’s leadership and impact

Micky van de Ven was also outstanding, earning recognition from Shearer after scoring a brace against Everton, with both of his goals coming from set pieces.

Writing on the Dutchman’s performance, Shearer highlighted his composure and influence at the back for Spurs, saying: “An outstanding captain’s performance.

“In a tricky away match, Van de Ven stepped up to score with two brilliant headers and produced a commanding display at centre-back.”