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A Tottenham midfielder made his first competitive appearance of the season on Sunday, but it ended horribly as he was forced off with another injury.

Tottenham’s injury list has been piling up at the start of the season, but key players are now on the mend for the Lilywhites.

Randal Kolo Muani may be set for his first Premier League appearance against Aston Villa after coming through a behind-closed-doors friendly unscathed at Hotspur Way.

However, one experienced Spurs star, who has been struggling with an injury since the start of the summer, will not be featuring anytime soon after what happened on Sunday.

Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma was forced off with an injury

Bissouma’s knee injury was the reason why his proposed summer move to Turkey fell through, and the 28-year-old has still not made a single appearance for Tottenham this season.

He played his first competitive match of the campaign on Sunday night, coming on as a 66th-minute substitute for Mali against Madagascar.

Unfortunately, things did not go according to plan for the midfielder, with Tottenham revealing on their official website that Bissouma had to be stretchered off just six minutes later due to an injury.

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They do not provide any information on the nature of the injury, but it will not be good news for the former Brighton man if it has to do with the same knee which has been troubling him for the past few months.

Bissouma’s latest setback is a blow for Tottenham

The Mali international’s injury may not affect Thomas Frank’s plans too much, as the midfielder is evidently way down the Dane’s pecking order.

However, transfer interest has already been building up for Bissouma ahead of the January window, and this may dent Tottenham’s hopes of getting a decent fee for him.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to be well represented at next summer’s World Cup, with several of their stars already confirming their places at the 2026 tournament, while others remain on the verge of sealing qualification.

It is a World Cup year, and several Tottenham Hotspur players will be hoping they can represent their nations at the 2026 finals.

The current international break has seen over 30 Tottenham stars jet off to join up with their national teams, with some edging ever closer to confirming a spot in next summer’s tournament.

However, a few are still waiting to book their place and could yet do so before returning to Hotspur Way at the end of the international window.

Tottenham stars who have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup will be played across three nations for the first time, with the United States, Canada, and Mexico set to host the tournament in June and July.

At present, six Tottenham players have already secured qualification for next year’s finals, following results from the recent round of international fixtures.

Here are the Spurs players who have booked a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup:

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Spurs players still in the hunt for qualification

While a handful of Tottenham players have already sealed their spots, others remain in contention and could confirm qualification before the October international break concludes.

Pape Matar Sarr’s Senegal will qualify if they defeat Mauritania on Tuesday night (14 October). A draw could also be enough, provided DR Congo do not record an eight-goal swing against South Sudan.

Randal Kolo Muani and France could book their ticket to the World Cup on Monday (13 October) with a win over Iceland. They will, however, need Ukraine to drop points against Azerbaijan to guarantee qualification.

Djed Spence, James Maddison, and Dominic Solanke’s England side can qualify on Tuesday (14 October) by defeating Latvia. Their progress also depends on Serbia failing to take maximum points from their fixtures against Albania and Andorra.

While on loan Joao Palhinha’s Portugal will secure qualification with a victory over Hungary on Tuesday (14 October), provided Armenia drops points in their clash with the Republic of Ireland.

Tottenham Hotspur could be boosted by the return of two injured players this weekend when they take on Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Club football has taken a back seat in the last week as the October international break continues, with nations battling for a place in the 2026 World Cup finals.

The pause, however, is nearing its end, and attention will soon swing back to club action, with Tottenham Hotspur preparing for the return of Premier League football.

Thomas Frank’s side is set to face Aston Villa on Sunday, and the Dane could be handed a timely boost with several key players edging closer to a comeback.

Tottenham injury boost ahead of Aston Villa clash

Frank has had to contend with a frustrating injury list this season, but that situation may finally ease with as many as four players pushing to return this weekend.

According to The Standard, Randal Kolo Muani is among those who could make a comeback against Aston Villa.

The French forward, on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, has been sidelined for five matches with a dead leg but returned to action in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Watford during the international break, playing 45 minutes.

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Having built up fitness at Hotspur Way and with another week of full training ahead, Kolo Muani is now in contention to feature in Frank’s squad for the Villa game and may even push for a full debut.

Kota Takai is another who could hand Spurs a lift after a spell on the sidelines. The Japan international, who joined from Kawasaki Frontale in a £5 million move, has been recovering from a plantar fascia issue but returned to full training earlier this month.

Frank confirmed that Takai had been “getting better and better”, suggesting the defender could soon be available for selection if he maintains his current progress.

The 21-year-old has yet to make his competitive debut for Tottenham but could be in line to feature shortly after the international break.

Radu Dragusin is nearing full fitness

Radu Dragusin is also on the comeback trail. The Romanian defender has been working his way back from an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in January.

Having returned to training in September, he is expected to be reintroduced gradually, but a return to match action within the next few weeks now looks likely.

Dominic Solanke has been given a predicted return of November 2025, although Thomas Frank will likely provide a post-surgery update later this week.

Tottenham are eyeing yet another young talent, as the club’s recruitment team continues to identify emerging prospects with long-term potential.

Tottenham Hotspur have not been shy in dipping into the pool of promising youngsters, having secured a few impressive signings in recent transfer windows.

Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray are starting to come of age for the club, gradually establishing themselves as regular features in Thomas Frank’s setup.

Reports now suggest that Tottenham are looking to add one more youngster to their ranks in the near future, with scouts once again active across Europe.

Tottenham enquire about Nigerian winger Sani Suleiman

TEAMtalk reports that Tottenham have made initial enquiries regarding Nigerian youngster Sani Suleiman, who caught the eye at the U-20 World Cup with a string of impressive performances.

The club are understood to have gathered information on his contract situation and potential availability for future transfer windows.

The 19-year-old left winger, who currently plays for Slovakian side AS Trencin, has been praised for his pace, creativity, and ability to influence matches at crucial moments.

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It is understood that scouts from several major European clubs were present to watch the teenager in action at the tournament, with Tottenham among those monitoring his progress closely.

Spurs face competition for Sani Suleiman

Thomas Frank’s side is not alone in their interest. Bayer Leverkusen, Rangers, and other top English sides, alongside several clubs across Europe’s top five leagues, are also keeping tabs on the talented winger’s development.

But, for now, Suleiman is said to be fully focused on his return to AS Trencin, determined to continue improving and justify the growing attention surrounding his name.

Tottenham could do with another natural left winger and has also been linked with Brentford’s Kevin Schade, who many Spurs fans have described as a baller.

Tottenham, Aston Villa and Liverpool are among several Premier League clubs keeping a close eye on a young French defender, as interest grows in one of Ligue 1’s most promising teenagers.

France has long been regarded as one of the best breeding grounds for young talent, and Tottenham Hotspur already boast a few emerging names from the country.

Spurs have made it a habit of investing in youth in recent transfer windows. However, last summer hinted at a slight shift in recruitment strategy, with most of Tottenham’s budget spent on experienced players instead of youngsters.

Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel are both highly rated French Under-21 internationals, but Tottenham are now believed to be monitoring another standout talent developing in Ligue 1.

Tottenham among Premier League clubs scouting Nantes defender Tylel Tati

According to a report from CaughtOffside, Tottenham are one of several Premier League clubs to have sent scouts to monitor 17-year-old Nantes centre-back Tylel Tati.

Tati, who has already made six senior appearances for Nantes this season, is described as a talent “rarely seen” at his age, showcasing maturity and technical composure beyond his years.

It is understood that Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Brighton, Brentford, and Aston Villa have all dispatched scouts to watch him, while European sides such as Barcelona, Bayer Leverkusen, and RB Leipzig are also keeping a close eye on his progress.

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Tylel Tati development could dictate Tottenham’s transfer interest

While scouts have begun to take note, it is believed that Nantes are taking a careful approach with Tati’s development, prioritising game time and positional flexibility before considering any major offers.

Tati’s versatility allows him to operate not only at centre-back but also at left-back or in a defensive midfield role, providing his coaches with tactical variety.

Capable of breaking up play and carrying possession through tight areas, the youngster’s style has naturally drawn attention, though a move at this stage appears unlikely.

It is understood that any future transfer battle for his signature will depend heavily on Nantes’ developmental plan and which club can present the clearest route to first-team football.

Tottenham have been told that one of their current striker targets is even better than club legend Harry Kane.

Tottenham Hotspur have recently been linked with a potential move for Harry Kane, with reports suggesting the club could explore the idea of bringing him back to north London.

The forward has two years left on his Bayern Munich contract and has continued his fine goalscoring form in Germany, finding the net 18 times across all competitions this season.

While the notion of a Kane reunion might sound far-fetched, financially, it may not be entirely unrealistic. The England captain could be available for a fee below the £60 million mark, which is notably less than what Bayern Munich paid for him three years ago.

David Trezeguet ranks Dusan Vlahovic above Harry Kane

David Trezeguet, a Juventus legend and former France international, was recently asked by La Gazzetta dello Sport to rank ten of the world’s best strikers in order of quality, and interestingly, he had Kane pretty low on his list.

The former Juventus man unsurprisingly placed Lionel Messi at the top of his list, followed by Manchester City’s Erling Haaland in second and Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe in third.

However, further down the order, Trezeguet placed Harry Kane ninth, with Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez in eighth and Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic – a reported £25m Tottenham target – in seventh.

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Tottenham’s striker search and how Dusan Vlahovic compares to Harry Kane

Tottenham have been repeatedly linked with several forwards in recent months, and Dusan Vlahovic remains firmly on their radar, according to multiple reports.

The Serbian international is a traditional centre-forward with an instinctive eye for goal, though his numbers do not yet measure up to the standards set by Harry Kane during his time in north London.

Kane remains Tottenham’s all-time leading scorer with 280 goals in all competitions for the Lilywhites, and he has already surpassed the 100-goal mark at Bayern Munich.

Vlahovic, by contrast, has recorded 134 goals in 310 appearances – a solid return, but nowhere near the prolific consistency of the former Spurs talisman.

Tottenham may have lifted a long-awaited trophy last season, but one former player has admitted he left the club too soon, revealing he should have waited for a managerial change instead.

Every footballer dreams of lifting a trophy during their career, and several Tottenham Hotspur players achieved that milestone last season, as Ange Postecoglou led Spurs to Europa League glory.

However, following that success, a few players moved on, with Heung-min Son’s departure standing out as the most emotional of them all, marking the perfect ending to his remarkable stint in North London.

Tottenham’s last major triumph before that came in 2008 when they lifted the League Cup, yet Paul Robinson has now confessed that he regrets leaving the club shortly after that victory to join Blackburn Rovers.

Paul Robinson opens up on Tottenham regret

Speaking on the An Echo Of Glory podcast, the former Spurs goalkeeper admitted that he acted too hastily when deciding to leave Tottenham for Blackburn in July 2008.

Revealing how his relationship with then-manager Juande Ramos deteriorated, Robinson said he should have waited for the Spaniard to be sacked instead of rushing out the door.

He explained, via An Echo Of Glory: “That is why I left. Me and him (Juande Ramos) did not see eye to eye at all. With hindsight, I should have stayed and outlasted him, but sometimes you cannot see the wood for the trees. You know, we just won the Carling Cup, as it was the League Cup at the time.

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“But I knew even playing that final that I was leaving at the end of the season because he did not want me around and I was not going to play. At that point, he had taken me in and out of the team.

“The man management and the way he handled that situation, I wanted to get out. I wanted a fresh start and I needed to play. But Juande Ramos left, obviously, and like I say, hindsight, you look back, could have probably seen that coming.

“And then Harry (Redknapp) came in, a manager that I would have probably loved to have played for, but I could not see past the end of the next week and I wanted to play every week. And with Juande Ramos, I was not going to be there. He was never the right fit for Tottenham.”

Spurs aiming to build on new era of success

Footballers naturally crave consistent minutes, and no one can truly fault Robinson’s desire to play regularly. His decision made sense at the time, even if hindsight offers a different perspective.

Spurs, however, failed to build on their 2008 success, enduring a long 17-year wait before finally securing another piece of silverware in 2025.

Tottenham have started the new campaign with real intent, but it is one £55m signing who continues to turn heads, and Jermaine Pennant cannot believe Liverpool did not make a move for him.

Tottenham Hotspur have made an impressive start to the 2025/26 season under Thomas Frank, with the club currently sitting in the top three of the Premier League table.

Several players have caught the eye under Frank, but it is Mohammed Kudus – described by Jermain Defoe as the main man at Tottenham – who continues to stand out.

The Ghana international has already scored once and provided four assists in the league, and if he keeps up this level of form, he could surpass his performance from last season.

Jermaine Pennant says he wanted Liverpool to beat Tottenham to Mohammed Kudus

Tottenham paid West Ham United £55 million to land Mohammed Kudus, and given the winger’s impact since joining, that figure is beginning to look like a bargain.

Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has now admitted that he would have liked to see Kudus playing in red instead.

Speaking on the Wildcards Podcast, Pennant revealed that he was a huge admirer of the Tottenham forward’s style and mentality.

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He said he wanted Liverpool to make a move when Kudus was still at West Ham, adding: “Kudus. I wanted Kudus when he played at Liverpool with West Ham and there were rumours about Kudus and other teams.

“That’s like he’s strong, he’s quick, he’s effective, works hard, work rate back as well,” Pennant said.

Kudus proving to be the difference-maker for Spurs

Kudus is a maverick who can quite literally change games with his dribbling, flair and creativity.

A move to Liverpool would likely have seen him play second fiddle to Mohamed Salah, who by his own high standards has made a slow start to the season.

At Tottenham, however, Kudus looks every bit like the main man in Thomas Frank’s system. He has adapted quickly to the Dane’s methods and has more or less made the right wing position his own.

Tottenham Hotspur are one of several Premier League clubs eyeing a move for a highly-rated England international, and a journalist has revealed whether the player is keen on a January transfer.

Some pundits have backed the Joao Palhinha-Rodrigo Bentancur partnership to develop into a formidable one for Tottenham, while Pape Sarr has also made an impressive start to the season.

However, with Yves Bissouma appearing to have no way back at Spurs, and the Lilywhites are thought to be eyeing one of the most highly-rated number sixes across the Premier League.

According to reports, Tottenham reached out to Palace over Adam Wharton late in the final days of the summer window, but Oliver Glasner’s men made it clear that their star man is not for sale.

What Tottenham target Adam Wharton is thinking about his future

Spurs have been urged to go back in for Wharton in January, and the Lilywhites may have the financial muscle to push through a deal. This is because ENIC have now injected equity of £100m into the club.

However, journalist Pete O’Rourke has said that Wharton will not be particularly keen on leaving Selhurst Park in January, while the Eagles are under no pressure to sell.

When asked about the England international’s future, O’Rourke told Football Insider: “Obviously, he’s got just under four years left on his deal at Selhurst Park right now until 2029.

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“It doesn’t seem he’s in any real massive rush to leave Palace right now, he’s enjoying his football and playing week in, week out in the Premier League.

“He has become a key man in Glasner’s side with Palace doing so well at the moment, having won the FA Cup last year and playing in Europe. It seems Wharton is happy with life at Selhurst Park, but his form and performances will attract interest from other clubs.”

Spurs will face plenty of competition from Wharton

O’Rourke confirmed that Spurs are fans of the former Blackburn star, but he made it clear that the Lilywhites will have plenty of competition for the midfielder.

He named four others of the ‘big six’ and Real Madrid as clubs who are keeping a keen eye on Wharton’s situation.

Tottenham Hotspur have received some good news and some bad news in their pursuit of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi.

Spurs Web has relayed several reports over recent weeks suggesting that Tottenham want to add a top-class defender to their squad in January.

Over recent days, some sources have claimed that Tottenham have moved to the front of the queue to land Marc Guehi following the Crystal Palace man’s failed move to Liverpool on transfer deadline day in the summer.

Spurs have no shortage of competition in the race for Guehi, and a new update has now provided the latest on how the 25-year-old’s future is shaping up.

Liverpool do not have an advantage over Tottenham in Marc Guehi race

A new report from TRB Football says that even though the Reds were close to landing the centre-back in the summer, they are not the front-runners for the player in January.

The outlet claims that Arne Slot’s men are not further ahead of others in the chase for Guehi, with Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Manchester United ready to launch offers for the defender.

However, the update also adds that the centre-back is attracting plenty of interest from Europe and asserts that there is a ‘good chance’ that Guehi ends up leaving the Premier League in the upcoming transfer window.

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The report also quotes transfer market expert, Graeme Bailey, as saying that the England man is emerging as one of the most in-demand players across Europe.

Harry Kane may stop Spurs from landing Guehi

Over recent days, several publications have claimed that Bayern Munich have also entered the race to sign Guehi.

Additionally, it has been claimed by a few reporters that Harry Kane himself has recommended the signing of Guehi to the Bayern hierarchy.

Ironically, the Tottenham legend may thus put the final nail in the coffin of Spurs’ attempts to get a deal for the Eagles star over the line.