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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.

Tottenham Hotspur are turning their attention to a prolific Spanish centre-forward, but they are not the only Premier League club interested in the player.

Thomas Frank has struggled for options upfront this season, with Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani being sidelined, while Richarlison is yet to convince everyone that he is the answer for Spurs.

As a result, it appears that Tottenham Hotspur are now turning their attention to a number nine, who has found the back of the net five times since the start of the season.

Over recent days, some outlets have said that Spurs have been extremely impressed with Porto striker Samu Aghehowa and are plotting a move for him in the January window.

Tottenham may face competition for Samu Aghehowa

Journalist Pete O’Rourke has now confirmed that the Spain international is indeed on Tottenham’s radar, but he revealed that the Lilywhites would have to meet his £86m release clause to sign him.

Additionally, he asserted that both Newcastle United and Chelsea have tried to sign the 21-year-old in the past.

O’Rourke told Football Insider: “I’m sure he’s [Aghehowa] somebody who’s maybe on the list of Tottenham and other clubs in the Premier League. Chelsea came very close to signing him a couple of transfer windows ago before the player decided to stay.

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“Then Newcastle had him on their list in the summer window as they looked at potential replacements for Alexander Isak before signing Nick Woltemade. So I think he’s a top young player, 21 years old, Spain international. It’s no surprise that Tottenham and all these other big clubs in the Premier League are looking at him.

“He’s a player with huge potential and could really develop into one of the best strikers in Europe, if he continues his rise. I think that’s why these Premier League clubs are looking at him. He has got a release clause in his contract at Porto of around £86million, which is a big price tag on his head.

“But, I think if he continues what he’s doing right now and develops as a player and fulfils his potential, that could be a decent fee for somebody who wants to take him. [For] Tottenham, again, the number nine is coming a bit of an issue for them in some respects. Solanke’s had his injury problems so far this season.

“Then Richarlison has obviously slotted in and done quite well there, but there’s been ongoing speculation in regards to his future. Porto will be doing well to hang on to him [Aghehowa] in the next couple of transfer windows because I’m sure that interest will remain.”

Spurs could use cash injection to secure Aghehowa

TEAMtalk relay this information by O’Rourke and confirm that their own sources have also backed up Tottenham’s interest in the Porto star.

The outlet suggests that the Lilywhites could use the £100m cash injection from ENIC towards landing the former Atletico Madrid star.

The publication adds that the North London club see Aghehowa as a player who can give Thomas Frank’s team ‘a clinical edge’ and aid their attempts to get into the top four.

Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall has made an interesting statement after missing an open goal for Sweden in a World Cup qualifier, and his teammates have come to his support.

Despite becoming a key player for Spurs, a 19-year-old midfielder had to wait almost a year between his international appearances.

Calls were growing increasingly louder in Sweden for Lucas Bergvall to be handed an opportunity, and that chance finally came on Friday on the international stage for the youngster.

The attacking midfielder was handed a start in the World Cup qualifier against Switzerland in Stockholm, but it was an outing to forget as the away side emerged with a 2-0 win.

Tottenham youngster Lucas Bergvall reacts after missing an open goal

Before the Swiss scored their two goals, the Spurs teenager had a huge opportunity to put the home side 1-0 up in the first half.

After Alexander Isak found him in the box, all Bergvall had to do was tap the ball into an empty net, but he got the ball caught under his feet and lost his bearings, allowing Ricardo Rodriguez to boot it clear.

It was a moment that the Spurs man would not want to watch again, and he admitted after the game that he is his own biggest critic.

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Speaking about his missed chance, Bergvall told Aftonbladet (as relayed by Sport Witness): “I misjudged the ball. Of course, I’m going to score there. I don’t know what else to say. Sometimes it bounces right, sometimes wrong.

When asked if it was his worst-ever miss, the midfielder responded: “Yes, probably. I can’t think of anything else right now. It’s an absolute disappointment. I don’t think they (the fans) need to say too much about it, I know I’ll do better.”

Bergvall’s international teammates leap to his defence

While the Tottenham man may have been the villain on the night for the home crowd, many of his teammates came out and defended him following the game.

Liverpool star Alexander Isak said about Bergvall: “He is a very all-round player, who has almost all the qualities you need. He has had a great autumn at Tottenham. We have to help each other to get the most out of each other.

Experienced wide-man Ken Sem said: “It’s clear that it’s an opportunity, but he will learn. He is extremely talented, and you can see the heights he has.

“Then it’s clear that it’s a bit unlucky that he misses, it’s perhaps one of those chances you usually score on. You’re there to support him, but I think he knows exactly what he needs to improve on in the future.”

Finally, Roony Bardghji shared about the Tottenham youngster: “I told him at half-time to forget about it. I can imagine he’s a bit down, and it’s tough, but that’s football. That’s what happens. It’s nothing that will affect him.”

Hamburg sporting director Claus Costa has opened the door for an interesting Luka Vuskovic agreement with Tottenham after the centre-back’s exemplary start to the season.

Less than two months into his loan spell at HSV, the Croat has already established himself as a key player for the side.

Vuskovic’s Hamburg teammates have been raving about his impact, and it is not hard to understand why.

The Tottenham loanee is leading the Bundesliga in several key defensive metrics, showing already that he is among the best in German football at the tender age of 18.

Hamburg open door for Luka Vuskovic agreement with Tottenham

In light of the defender’s recent displays, there have been suggestions that Spurs could recall Vuskovic prematurely to boost Thomas Frank’s options at centre-back.

Not only is HSV director Claus Costa convinced that a recall is not going to happen, but he has now indicated that the German club would be open to extending the teenager’s stay beyond the end of this season.

Speaking to Transfermarkt.de, Costa said: “The Vuskovic issue has been with us throughout the summer. We always had the clear intention of signing him – and he committed to us relatively early on.

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“We didn’t want to take Luka away from Tottenham Hotspur and instead wanted to create a win-win-win situation. We’re helping Tottenham, Luka is helping us, and we’re all helping him. He’s playing very convincingly, has a great charisma, and gives us a lot. We’re happy to have him.”

When asked about defender staying put at Hamburg beyond this season, the Bundesliga club’s director responded: “It’s only October, so much can still happen between now and May; there are many variables. As of now, there’s no contractual option. Based on what we’ve seen so far, we’d like to keep him longer – definitely.

“We certainly wouldn’t mind. The question is how we’ll get there, what Tottenham’s plan is, and how Luka’s season is going. But that’s a crystal ball gazing exercise and impossible to assess as of today.”

Vuskovic has not ruled out Hamburg stay beyond next summer

People associated with Tottenham expect big things from Vuskovic, and Spurs fans are excited about the possibility of having the youngster back next summer, equipped with a year of Bundesliga football under his belt.

However, the defender has already become a fan favourite in the north of Germany, and it appears that he is loving his time at the club.

Hamburg sporting director Claus Costa has spoken about Tottenham’s clause to recall Luka Vuskovic and whether he expects the North London club to activate it.

There is plenty of excitement among Spurs fans to see how Vuskovic will get on in the Bundesliga following his loan move to Hamburg.

However, the 18-year-old has surpassed all expectations in his first few outings for the newly-promoted German side, quickly establishing himself as one of the club’s most important players.

Vuskovic even won the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award for September in his first time of asking, and one would not bet against the defender winning the award many times across the campaign.

Hamburg director sets record straight on Luka Vuskovic’s Tottenham return

In fact, the teenager has been so good at the start of the season, reports have indicated that Tottenham could recall Vuskovic from his loan to boost their options at centre-back.

The Lilywhites do have the option to prematurely end the centre-back’s loan, but Hamburg sporting director Claus Costa has now insisted that he does not expect the Premier League club to activate it.

Costa explained that his dealings with Tottenham Hotspur have been extremely professional and suggested that the North London club want to see the centre-back continue to develop in the north of Germany.

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When asked about Vuskovic’s recall clause, the HSV director told Transfermarkt.de: “We had very constructive discussions with Tottenham; they’re a top-professional club, judging by the communication with loan manager Andy Scoulding.

“They’re closely monitoring the player, which shows how they assess Luka. Tottenham isn’t interested in weakening us or ruining the loan. It’s understandable that they’re trying to protect themselves against possible worst-case scenarios. Otherwise, I don’t want to comment further.

“I believe Tottenham also knows how good the situation here is for Luka. That’s why I hope we never get into a situation where we have to think about anything else.”

Vuskovic’s mind-blowing numbers so far this season

According to DataMB, Vuskovic leads the Bundesliga for duels won and interceptions per 90 minutes.

Among centre-backs under 23 years of age across Europe’s top-five leagues, the Tottenham defender is a league of his own for aerial duels won and progressive carries.

A new report has revealed where Bournemouth stand on the future of Antoine Semenyo as Tottenham and other Premier League clubs continue to circle over the winger.

Semenyo has arguably been the best player across the first two months of the Premier League season.

In fact, only Man City’s Erling Haaland has scored more goals than the Cherries man, who already has six strikes to his name so far this season.

Over recent days, we have heard that Tottenham, Man United and Liverpool are circling over Semenyo ahead of January.

In fact, some sources have even alleged that Spurs have now moved to the front of the queue to land the Bournemouth winger in the upcoming transfer window.

How Bournemouth are reacting to Tottenham’s interest in Antoine Semenyo

It has now been confirmed by talkSPORT that the 25-year-old remains the subject of plenty of transfer interest.

The report names Liverpool as the ones who are most keen on Semenyo, who is said to be valued at £75m.

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However, the outlet points out that the Cherries are in a strong position since they only tied the Ghana international to a five-year deal in July.

The report asserts that Bournemouth have no intention of letting their star attacker go and that the club coast club plan on keeping Semenyo and manager Andoni Iraola for the long-term.

Is a deal for Semenyo realistic for Spurs?

It would appear that the North London club have the financial means to pull off a deal for the Bournemouth man, given that Tottenham received a £100 million cash injection from the Lewis Family last week.

However, we know that the Cherries would have no incentive to sell, particularly in the middle of the season, with the deal appearing more likely next summer.

Even if Tottenham are prepared to pay the required fee, the Lilywhites are going to face plenty of competition for Semenyo.

Press Association reporter George Sessions has made a confident claim about Harry Kane’s potential return to Tottenham as speculation continues to link the striker with a move away from Bayern Munich.

After weeks of speculation linking him with a return to the Premier League next summer, the centre-forward finally broke his silence on his future last week.

Kane said that he can see himself staying at Bayern for longer, and revealed that the desire to return to the Premier League is not as strong as it once was for him.

That came as a big blow to Tottenham, who retain a first-refusal clause to buy back their record goalscorer.

Journalist is convinced Harry Kane will return to Tottenham

While a clause in Kane’s contract allows him to leave Bayern for £57m next summer, the striker would have to inform the German club of his desire to leave by the end of the January window for the clause to be active at the end of the season.

George Sessions is convinced that the 33-year-old will be back at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but he believes the move is more likely to happen in 2027 than at the end of this season.

The journalist said on The Tottenham Way podcast: “I do think he will, I genuinely do think he will come back to Tottenham. I just don’t know when that is, and it’s sort of everything that’s happened over the last few days just points us in the direction that it’s going to be kind of north of 2027, I’d say.”

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What Kane is focused on right now as Spurs circle

Just a few days ago, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Tottenham would indeed jump at the chance to re-sign Kane if the striker becomes available.

However, he made it clear that for the moment, the England captain’s sole focus is on helping Bayern win all the trophies they are competing in this season, including the Champions League.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Xavi Simons names surprising teammate with an ‘incredible eye for a pass’ in NFL-inspired challenge.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is no stranger to hosting more than just football matches, as it has become a familiar venue for the NFL’s international games.

American football has once again returned to N17, and a few Spurs players have had their fun stepping into a different kind of sporting spotlight, with Xavi Simons among them.

Speaking to Tottenham’s official TikTok page, the Dutchman took part in a light-hearted segment where he was asked to assemble an NFL team made up entirely of his Tottenham teammates.

Xavi Simons praises Rodrigo Bentancur’s vision at Tottenham

During the feature, Simons was tasked with creating an NFL team built from his Spurs colleagues, assigning each player to a role based on their footballing attributes.

Naturally, when it came to the quarterback position – arguably the most vital role on the field – he had a standout candidate in mind.

Simons opted for Rodrigo Bentancur, explaining that the Uruguayan’s remarkable ability to pick out passes makes him the perfect fit for such a demanding position.

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Before naming his choice, he hinted that it would be someone with an elite understanding of playmaking and space.

“My quarterback would be Rodrigo Bentancur, because he has really good vision, and yeah, he would be my quarterback,” Simons said, speaking to Tottenham’s official TikTok page.

Spurs need more creativity under Thomas Frank

Rodrigo Bentancur has long been regarded as one of Tottenham’s most underrated midfielders, as he is capable of dictating tempo and unlocking tight defences with his crisp passing.

However, just as the quarterback role is pivotal in American football, having a creative hub in midfield in a “soccer” team is crucial for any side with ambitions of controlling matches.

Tottenham have, at times, struggled to carve open chances from open play, and that is where players like Bentancur and Simons themselves must continue to step up.

Tottenham’s Pedro Porro has made headlines on international duty for Spain after delivering a man-of-the-match display that was as impressive on the pitch as it was in the numbers.

The second international break of the 25/26 season is slowly reaching its end, but Tottenham Hotspur players are still very much in the thick of it.

Several stars have caught the eye for their respective nations, with Mikey Moore grabbing a hat-trick for the England Under-19 side, while Wilson Odobert and Mathys Tel both found the net for France’s Under-21s.

Djed Spence earned his first start for England and locked out teammate Brennan Johnson in the process, even taking a light-hearted dig at the Welshman after the match.

Porro shines for Spain with dominant performance

Pedro Porro is now the latest Tottenham man to put in a standout display while away with his country, and the statistics back up his performance.

Spain came up against Georgia and came out 2-0 victors in their World Cup qualifying tie, with Porro at the heart of the action.

The Tottenham right-back did not get on the scoresheet, but he was outstanding throughout and was named Player of the Match with a FotMob rating of 8.6.

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He also created the most chances in the game (6), struck the woodwork once from four total shots, and helped his side keep a clean sheet. Porro also maintained a passing completion rate of 88% despite making 11 passes into the final third and seven long balls.

On the defensive side, Porro also chipped in with two tackles, three interceptions and one ball recovery.

Complete display from Tottenham full-back Pedro Porro

The Tottenham man has often received criticism for his defensive capabilities, and rightly so, as he can sometimes struggle when up against tricky wingers.

Georgia had Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in their lineup, and Porro came up against him, but the Spurs defender held his own against the Parisian star.

Porro was not dribbled past once, made five defensive contributions, and completed two tackles. Coupled with his sharp attacking display, it was truly a complete performance from the Tottenham full-back.

A new report in Germany has shed light on the chances of Luka Vuskovic being prematurely recalled by Tottenham Hotspur on the back of his sensational start to his loan spell at Hamburg.

Such has been the centre-back’s impact at HSV that Luka Vuskovic has been named in WhoScored’s Team of the Season so far among Europe’s top five leagues.

It is not hard to understand why, as Vuskovic has been on a league of his own in terms of duels won and ball progression, particularly among centre-backs under 23 years of age.

The 18-year-old has been so good that there have been reports suggesting Tottenham could recall the defender from his loan spell to boost their options at centre-back.

Tottenham can only recall Luka Vuskovic in case of an emergency

A report in SHZ reflects on the teenager’s outstanding performances in Germany and says that he has already established himself as one of HSV’s key players.

It is explained that the only ‘small flaw’ in Vuskovic’s growing love affair in Hamburg is the existence of a clause that allows Tottenham Hotspur to recall him.

However, the outlet explains that Tottenham can only recall the centre-back in case there is an injury crisis at the club.

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Hamburg have put several safeguards in the loan agreement, which requires two of Spurs’ central defenders to pick up injuries for the recall clause to become active.

Those have to be ‘serious injuries’, with a simple strain not enough for the clause to be activated.

Spurs can only recall Vuskovic during a specific time period

Additionally, SHZ say that these injuries have to happen by the start of the January window for Tottenham to be able to recall the Croat.

The clause expires in the middle of January, after which Tottenham cannot recall the young centre-back, while the Bundesliga club would also be owed financial compensation if Spurs decide to terminate his loan spell prematurely.

The publication adds that the relationship between Tottenham and Hamburg are ‘exemplary’ and the North London club are not considering recalling the defender at the moment.