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Thomas Frank and the Tottenham players will not want to take a look at what Opta’s Supercomputer has predicted ahead of their trip to face Paris Saint-Germain.

Joao Palhinha has promised Spurs fans that they will see a response from the players after their drubbing at Arsenal.

However, unfortunately, Palhinha and co face what is arguably their toughest challenge of the season so far, with a trip to Paris to take on PSG up next.

Tottenham are still unbeaten in the Champions League this season, but they will be down on confidence after their horror show at the Emirates, and Spurs fans will be worried that things could get ugly at Parc des Princes.

PSG are overwhelming favourites against Tottenham

If Spurs fans were looking for a ray of hope from the predictions of Opta’s Supercomputer, they have got just the opposite.

The algorithm has the Ligue 1 giants as massive favourites, giving them a 65.8 per cent chance of getting three points against Thomas Frank’s side.

A draw is the second most likely result in the French capital, with Opta giving a 18.9 per cent chance of a stalemate.

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The date analysis platform has given Tottenham just a 15.3 per cent chance of registering their first Champions League away win of the season.

Spurs need to avoid a big defeat in Paris

In some respects, this game is a free hit for Tottenham as they are not expected to get anything out of it.

Thomas Frank’s men may have taken confidence from how they played against PSG in the Super Cup, but the Dane would have second thoughts about using five at the back, as he did at Udine, given how the system backfired at the Emirates.

The Lilywhites need to avoid another heavy defeat, as it may be difficult for the players’ confidence to recover from another drubbing like the one on Sunday.

Some Tottenham players want Thomas Frank to make a fundamental change in the way he prepares for matches.

The pressure is now mounting on Frank, not because of where Tottenham find themselves in the Premier League and Champions League tables, but because of how poor their performances have been.

At the start of this month, Tottenham had an xG of just 0.05 against Chelsea when the Blues beat them 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier this month.

Spurs registered an xG of just 0.07 against Arsenal on Sunday and had just four touches inside the opposition box throughout the ninety minutes.

Spurs need to focus on themselves

The Telegraph revealed that the Dane’s tactics are not only getting criticised outside the club but are also the subject of scrutiny inside Hotspur Way.

According to sources around the club, some at Tottenham feel that Frank’s numerous changes from game to game are contributing to the team’s inconsistency and lack of attacking potency.

Additionally, the report says that some Spurs players want the 52-year-old to focus more on the strengths of his own team rather than worrying so much about the opposition.

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The publication adds that, as of now, it is not clear how widespread that feeling is across the Tottenham squad.

Will Frank take the handbrake off?

Right from the start of the season, Frank has been saying that he wants Tottenham to be brave and aggressive, but we have seen very little evidence of that.

It is clear that the Dane will not sacrifice his defensive principles, and his tendency to prioritise being prepared to defend against transitions means that the players will be less adventurous in possession.

The challenge that the 52-year-old now faces is that by changing the approach, he will be moving away from what has brought him success so far in his managerial career and has brought him to Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur are not giving up on their pursuit of Antoine Semenyo, but the transfer race is getting increasingly more difficult with each passing day.

Unsurprisingly, since it emerged two weeks ago that Semenyo has a £65m release clause in his contract with Bournemouth, the race for the winger has been heating up.

Some sources have said over recent days that Tottenham, Manchester City and Liverpool are the three clubs battling for the Cherries star’s signature.

In fact, it has been asserted that it is competition from Liverpool that Spurs are most fearful of in the Semenyo race, but it turns out that another Premier League club may have one factor working in their favour.

Man Utd and Tottenham want Antoine Semenyo

TEAMtalk now claim that despite the growing competition for the Ghana international, Spurs are ‘poised to act decisively’ to land the 25-year-old winger in January.

Thomas Frank is said to be a big fan of Semenyo and believes he will elevate Tottenham’s attack and add a lot more firepower to their frontline.

However, the report says that Manchester United’s interest in the Bournemouth star has intensified and they have a secret weapon in the form of Bournemouth technical director Simon Francis, who is a a lifelong United fan.

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The outlet asserts that Francis is set to pitch Old Trafford’s vision to Semenyo, which may position the Manchester club ahead of other suitors.

Liverpool are Semenyo’s most likely destination in January

However, TEAMtalk make it clear that despite Tottenham’s conclusion and United’s advantage, neither of those clubs are leading the race for Semenyo.

The pole position is occupied by Liverpool, who remain the favourites to lure the winger away from the Vitality Stadium when the transfer window reopens.

Arne Slot sees Semenyo as an upgrade over the options he has and expects the Ghanaian to fit seamlessly into his high-pressing blueprint.

It has now emerged that Tottenham Hotspur are looking to reinforce several areas of their squad in the upcoming transfer window.

Over the last few weeks, a number of sources have claimed that Spurs’ main focus is on signing a top-class wide-forward in January.

Some journalists have contradicted that information, claiming that a number nine is Tottenham’s top priority in the upcoming transfer window.

However, a fresh report has now suggested that the Lilywhites will not just be content with strengthening their attack in January.

Tottenham want reinforcements across the pitch

Flashscore has now claimed that an attacker is indeed expected to be one of the first arrivals at Tottenham in January, with the club planning to sign at least one forward to add a ‘cutting edge’ to their attack.

However, their signings are not expected to end there, with Thomas Frank’s men also allegedly wanting to strengthen the left side of their defence.

Meanwhile, the outlet says that over the past two months, discussions have been ongoing internally at Spurs about adding a new midfielder to their squad.

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The North London club have also tasked a specialist recruitment staff with identifying goalkeepers who can provide stronger competition to Guglielmo Vicario.

Flashcore point out that even though Tottenham have money to spend, they are aware that they cannot solve all these problems in January and are expected to refine their target list over the coming weeks.

Is this the end of the road for Antonin Kinsky at Spurs?

Guglielmo Vicario has been in outstanding form over the last two months, and it is unlikely that the Italian is going to be replaced as the number one.

However, if Tottenham are eyeing goalkeeping options in the market, that suggests that Frank and his staff have not been particularly impressed with Antonin Kinsky.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank has highlighted the importance of the club ending their revolving door of managers.

Frank has come under intense scrutiny over how he set up his Tottenham side so defensively in their painful 4-1 defeat to their bitter rivals Arsenal in the Premier League.

Next up for Tottenham is the Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain, with both sides set to lock horns for the second time this season, and Spurs will be desperate for a win this time around.

At the start of the campaign, the two sides faced off in the UEFA Super Cup, and it was a thrilling encounter that saw Tottenham go two-nil up, before PSG clawed their way back and went on to win on penalties.

Thomas Frank insists he is the right man for the job

Frank will be hoping for a positive response as his side makes the trip to the French capital, as they look to re-establish some momentum in the Champions League.

Tottenham failed to threaten Arsenal in any aspect of the match at the Emirates, which came just weeks after another abysmal London derby performance in the defeat to Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Ange Postecoglou lost his job after finishing seventeenth in the Premier League, and Europa League success could not save him from keeping his role as head coach.

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Speaking at the pre-match press conference in Paris on Tuesday evening, Frank has backed his ability to be able to build a successful team and insists they will learn from their mistakes along the way.

He told Football.London: “Very important! Part of taking this job was to sit here and have the challenges. Of course, I would have loved to sit here and we’ve beaten Arsenal and then face Paris tomorrow night. We lost and we lost badly. Part of that is to manage those setbacks and learn from it and move on from here.

Tottenham Hotspur are working on making Heung-min Son’s wish come true, a few months after he left the North London club to join Los Angeles FC.

Son gave a decade of fantastic service to the North London club and has not only gone down as one of Tottenham’s biggest legends of the modern era, but also as one of the Premier League’s greatest ever icons.

The Spurs fans did not get an opportunity to say a proper goodbye to the 32-year-old as his final game in Tottenham colours came in the club’s pre-season tour to South Korea.

Last month, Son admitted that he wants to return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a proper farewell, and the Lilywhites are ready to make his wish come true.

Heung-min Son is expected to reunite with Tottenham fans in December

Football Asian has now revealed that Spurs are indeed planning to invite their former captain back to N17 to headline one of their home games in December.

One source told the outlet that plans are being put in place for the forward to return to the club next month, have a pre-match presentation as well as a half-time tribute.

Additionally, it is revealed that Spurs have arranged a special gift for Son. The clash against Liverpool on December 20 has been named as the most likely date for the Tottenham legend’s farewell.

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Son wants closure by saying goodbye to fans and support staff

The ceremony has been planned to give Spurs supporters and the 33-year-old some closure after his exit in the summer.

It is explained that it is not just an opportunity for Son to say goodbye to the fans who adored him for a decade, but also to meet the staff at the club.

The LAFC man is said to be keen on meeting with the chefs, groundkeepers, physios, analysts and other staff who work at Hotspur Way and to express his gratitude to them.

The publication adds that the reunion next month would ‘hold deep personal meaning’ for Son.

Tottenham Hotspur are facing stiff competition for their priority left-back target in the winter window, with a rival Premier League club officially entering the race.

Tottenham Hotspur have long been linked with a move for former academy star Dennis Cirkin as they look to strengthen at left-back.

The full-back, 23, has barely featured this season due to his injury struggles and could be open to moving out for a new challenge in the January window.

Signing Cirkin could also help Tottenham with their club-trained quota during registration for the Champions League, as they are three players short of the required 25 due to a lack of club-trained options.

Sunderland open to sale of Dennis Cirkin

SportsBoom are now reporting that Sunderland is willing to consider offers for 23-year-old defender Dennis Cirkin in January, but only if their valuation is met.

Tottenham remain interested in signing the player whom they sold back in 2021, with claims that he is still being closely monitored ahead of the winter window.

Spurs have a sell-on clause for Cirkin as it was inserted in his move four years ago, and as such, reports continue to link the full-back with the Lilywhites.

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The former Spurs full-back’s contract is set to expire next summer, placing Sunderland in a position where they will have to decide on his future.

Regardless, the Black Cats are thought to be open to renewing Cirkin’s deal, only if he can put his injury troubles behind him and prove his reliability across the second half of the season.

Bournemouth interest grows as Cirkin works towards full fitness

Tottenham, however, are not the only ones in the running for the Sunderland man, as Bournemouth are also closely monitoring the 23-year-old.

The Cherries are believed to be assessing several left-back options and view Cirkin as a player with long-term potential if he can return to full fitness.

The Irishman is currently working his way back to full fitness and even completed two full 90 minutes for Sunderland’s youth side.

It is understood that a move to Spurs or Bournemouth during the winter window will ultimately come down to his fitness.

Joao Palhinha has made an honest confession about Tottenham’s performance at the Emirates Stadium and has given Spurs fans a promise about what will now follow.

Tottenham suffered their first away loss of the Premier League season on Sunday, and they were simply second best all over the pitch to Arsenal.

In fact, the performance was so bad that Thomas Frank has apologised to the Spurs fans, while Gugliemo Vicario also said sorry to the Tottenham supporters for the performance that he and his teammates produced.

Now, another senior Spurs star has followed suit, and he is clear in his mind about what the team now needs to do.

Joao Palhinha admits Tottenham need a reaction against PSG

Joao Palhinha confessed that the 4-1 drubbing against Arsenal is nothing less than what Tottenham deserved on the night, given the display they delivered.

The midfielder admitted that he and his teammates now need a big reaction in the Champions League fixture away at PSG on Wednesday.

Speaking after the loss at the Emirates Stadium, Palhinha said (via The Independent): “We first of all need to say sorry to our supporters. There are not many words to be fair. It is always frustrating to lose the game with this reality against them. I think we deserve. I think it is fair, the result, and we need a big reaction.

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“In the next two games, a big reaction because we have to show the team we showed in the past. I don’t need to speak too much about this, but we need to react, analyse the game, but don’t think too much about what happened.”

Palhinha admits Spurs conceded some poor goals against Arsenal

The Tottenham midfielder made an interesting comment about the decision to switch to a back five, suggesting that Spurs were better once they reverted to a back four in the second period.

He lamented the poor goals that the Lilywhites conceded and promised the supporters that the players would give their all to turn this around.

When asked about the change in Tottenham’s system, Palhinha said: “I think we just played with that formation against PSG in the Super Cup. We tried to press them in the same way or a bit closer that we did in this (PSG) game, but yeah, after we took the decision to change on half-time, I think the team improved.

“Even after we suffered really early, the goal that we conceded after half-time. I think when we swapped, we did better, but yeah, we need to analyse. The ways we conceded the goals, especially playing with five at the back line, we cannot concede these goals.

“And coming here and being punished with four goals is not our level. We will get our level again for the next two games. The only thing I can promise is we will give everything to get the wins in the next games.”

Tottenham Hotspur are now being backed to press ahead with a move for one of the hottest young strikers in European football.

The number nine role has been a problem area for Thomas Frank since the start of the season, due to the injury problems that Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke have faced.

Several journalists have suggested that signing a number nine is a priority for Tottenham in January, and one young Spaniard is thought to be on the club’s radar.

Over the last few weeks, a number of sources have reported that Spurs are keeping tabs on Porto striker Samu Aghehowa, and there has now been an update on the Lilywhites’ interest in the striker.

Tottenham could make a concrete move for Samu Aghehowa

A new report in Sky Sports has now backed up Spurs’ interest in the 21-year-old ahead of the January window.

The outlet says that Tottenham have now turned their attention to Aghehowa, who has found the back of the net nine times in 15 appearances for Porto this season.

It is revealed that the Spainish international is seen as ‘the ideal profile for Thomas Frank’s system’ at the North London club.

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The outlet adds that the Premier League side could soon ‘launch a concrete offensive’ for Aghehowa, who they hope will finally fill the void left by Harry Kane’s departure to Bayern Munich in 2023.

How much would Spurs have to pay for Aghehowa?

It has been claimed by some sources that Fabio Paratici will spearhead Tottenham’s pursuit of the Porto man, with the Italian said to be a big fan of the young striker.

However, Aghehowa will certainly not come cheap, with the Lilywhites needing to break the bank to land the young centre-forward.

Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring their midfield options ahead of January, and the situation surrounding Conor Gallagher in Spain has opened a window that several Premier League clubs are expected to explore.

Reports linking Tottenham with a move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher are not entirely new, as interest dates back to last summer when Spurs first weighed up the possibility of bringing him back to England.

The former Chelsea player remained in Spain at the time, yet fresh reports have now connected Tottenham with another approach when the January window opens, as they look at ways to strengthen their midfield options.

Gallagher has already admitted that he is not satisfied with the limited game time he has received in Madrid, and that alone could tempt clubs like Tottenham to make their move should Atletico indicate any willingness to negotiate.

Tottenham face competition for Conor Gallagher in January

According to Sky Sports, Premier League clubs are expected to queue up for Conor Gallagher in January if Atletico Madrid open the door to an exit, with several sides still tracking his situation closely.

Gallagher has played just 566 minutes in all competitions this season for Atletico, and this has raised questions about his long-term role under Diego Simeone.

There were inquiries from several Premier League clubs towards the end of the summer window, but Atletico had no intention of allowing him to leave, particularly not on loan.

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It is understood that the stance remains the same going into this winter window, even though Gallagher is keen to play more as he looks to force his way into the England squad ahead of the World Cup.

Spurs and why Conor Gallagher fits their midfield needs

Spurs could do with a player of Conor Gallagher’s profile, given his experience and versatility across multiple midfield roles.

The 25-year-old will be a strong addition to this Tottenham side, as he has experience at the top level both in the Premier League and in Europe.

He had spells in the Premier League with Chelsea, where he won the Europa League, and at Crystal Palace as well, which should reduce the adaptation period to English football.

The Englishman’s ability to operate in centre midfield, attacking midfield, defensive midfield, right midfield and left midfield offers a level of tactical flexibility that will be useful in a long and gruelling season.