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Cristian Romero has sent an interesting message on social media after Tottenham secured direct progression to the Champions League’s round of 16.

Spurs needed a win to guarantee themselves a top-eight finish in the Champions League, and they delivered a professional performance to overcome Frankfurt 2-0 away from home.

It was the Lilywhites’ first away win in the Champions League this season, and it means that they can now put the competition on the back burner until March and focus on their domestic form for the time being.

The win comes at an important time for Spurs, as pressure was mounting on Thomas Frank, and the club captain has now sent a crucial message to the supporters.

Cristian Romero stresses the need for Tottenham fans and players to stick together

The relationship between the club and the fans has been strained this season, with the team regularly being booed off the pitch.

On the back of delivering a Man of the Match performance at Frankfurt, Romero has taken to social media to thank the supporters who made the trip to Germany, and insisted that the team can come through this difficult spell if everyone sticks together.

The centre-back said on X: “Fantastic away win to reach the next round. It’s a difficult moment, but if we stay united, we’ll get through it together. I just want to thank all the fans who travelled with us today away from home and always support us, and also everyone who stayed back supporting us.”

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Why the game against Man City may be coming at the right time for Spurs

While it is never a good time to play a team as good as Man City, the players will take some confidence from their performance against Frankfurt.

Additionally, we have seen that the Tottenham players are under much more pressure at home when they play relatively weaker sides, as the home crowd expects them to dominate proceedings and create chances.

The home fans will be a lot more accepting of playing on the counter-attack against Man City, and one would expect them to get behind the side on Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur have brought forward their interest in a highly decorated centre-midfielder and are now battling a La Liga club for his signature ahead of Monday’s deadline.

With the transfer deadline now fast approaching, Spurs fans will be hoping that the club have a late surprise up their sleeve in what has been an uninspiring window so far.

Some sources have suggested that another midfielder could potentially arrive at N17 before the window slams shut.

Just a few days ago, it was revealed that Tottenham had expressed an interest in landing Leon Goretzka, who is expected to leave Bayern Munich when his contract runs out at the end of the season.

Tottenham make Leon Goretzka advances after Atletico Madrid

It now appears that the Bayern star could potentially exit the Allianz Arena in the next few days rather than in the summer.

Marca journalist Matteo Moretto has now revealed that after Atletico Madrid expressed an interest in Goretzka, Spurs have also launched an inquiry over a late deal for the midfielder.

He suggested that Bayern are expected to make a final decision on the 30-year-old’s future over the next few hours.

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Moretto wrote on X: “Not only is Atlético de Madrid interested in Leon Goretzka. In the last few hours, Tottenham has also inquired about the German footballer. The Madrid club is looking for a midfielder who can raise the level, also in terms of personality and leadership.

“It’s still not clear if Bayern Munich will let him leave now. In the next few hours, the German club will make a decision about the future of Leon Goretzka, whose contract expires in June.”

Why Spurs may have an advantage in Goretzka transfer race

If the Bundesliga giants do decide to let the German international leave, the Lilywhites may have an advantage over Atletico in the race.

That is because Spurs have a strong relationship with Bayern, with the two clubs having traded several players over recent years.

Tottenham Hotspur have been sanctioned by the Football Association for the events that unfolded after the final whistle of their FA Cup clash against Aston Villa earlier this month.

There was a brawl at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following Villa’s 2-1 win, with both sets of players and staff getting into a confrontation.

The incident was instigated as a result of Joao Palhinha taking issue with the way Ollie Watkins taunted him as the Villa forward attempted to celebrate the win in front of the away fans.

Days after the incident, the FA charged both Tottenham and Aston Villa, and suggested that both clubs “failed to ensure their players and/or officials did not behave in an improper and/or provocative way after the final whistle.”

FA sanction Tottenham and Aston Villa

English football’s governing body has now given its final verdict after revealing that both clubs admitted the charges levelled against them.

FA’s Regulatory Commission has now imposed a £125,000 fine on both the Spurs and the Villans.

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Their statement reads: “An independent Regulatory Commission has sanctioned Aston Villa FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC for the mass confrontation that occurred at their FA Cup match on Saturday, 10 January.

“It was alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their players and/or officials did not behave in an improper and/or provocative way after the final whistle.

“Tottenham Hotspur FC and Aston Villa FC subsequently admitted the charge against them. The Regulatory Commission imposed a £125,000 fine on both clubs, and their written reasons for these decisions can be seen below.”

Spurs may be relieved at FA’s final verdict

After the incident, Frank laid the blame at the feet of Watkins, suggesting that the Villa star behaved provocatively towards Palhinha.

The worry for the Lilywhites would have been the possibility of further player suspensions, which is the last thing they need right now, given Tottenham’s current injury crisis.

The FA have instead decided to give both clubs a slap on the wrist, which the North London club may be relieved by.

The managerial merry-go-round could well be swinging in Tottenham’s direction soon enough, but who would replace Thomas Frank?

Results and performances are not going well for Spurs at the moment and Thomas Frank is taking a lot of the blame for that.

Reports suggest Tottenham chiefs are willing to give Frank time to turn things around, but that’s certainly not what the majority of fans want.

There are plenty of options to replace Frank, but a new name has emerged as a potential contender. There is a catch, though, and it all depends on Man United.

Michael Carrick taking over at Tottenham could be a great idea

Hear me out: Michael Carrick would be a good pick for Tottenham. For a start, he knows the club and spent two great years at White Hart Lane between 2004 and 2006.

He made 75 appearances for the club and was popular with the fans. Since then, he’s forged a relatively strong CV as a manager.

Carrick’s latest work with Man United as caretaker manager has been brief but incredibly positive. Beating Man City and Arsenal is no mean feat, but Carrick has achieved it within the space of a week.

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He’s a calm, pragmatic, very technical manager who puts a focus on passing, a solid defence, and progressive build-up play. It’s not always pretty, but it’s effective, and at times it’s very slick indeed.

Carrick would not necessarily be much of a drastic change from Thomas Frank in that regard, and he even utilises a 4-2-3-1 formation that would look very familiar. However, his style of play is arguably a little more adventurous without being radical enough to upset the apple cart.

He was consistent at Middlesbrough, if nothing else, having led the Riverside outfit to the precipice of promotion on more than one occasion but falling short. At 44-years-old, Carrick has so much room to grow but already brings a strong level of experience.

However, whether he will be available or not is another matter, as Man United have a big decision to make as to how long they want to keep Carrick at the helm.

There are drawbacks to Carrick appointment

Carrick’s experience in the Premier League is obviously a very small sample size, and that’s something Spurs (and indeed Man United) will be wary about. He did coach Middlesbrough for 136 matches, though, and that’s nothing to be sniffed at.

It is worth noting, however, that Boro fans were increasingly frustrated by Carrick’s football and the fact that he failed to get them promoted.

He registered 63 wins out of 136 games there, to produce a win rate of 46.32% and an average of 1.57 points-per-game. Not bad, but not quite top-level stuff.

One big positive at Middlesbrough is the way Carrick helped young talent develop, particularly the likes of Hayden Hackney. However, it would also be fair to say that he could and should have done more with the squad he was given and the resources at his disposal at Boro.

It would be a risk to hire Carrick, no doubt. But, it could be the kind of fresh start Spurs need.

A new report has shed light on how Andy Robertson feels after Liverpool changed their mind about his move to Tottenham Hotspur.

Robertson sent a hint on Saturday against Bournemouth, which some interpreted as a sign that he expects to be off to Spurs.

However, Liverpool have put a stop to the left-back’s move to Tottenham after being unable to recall Kostas Tsimikas on loan from AS Roma.

It has now been revealed how the 31-year-old feels about the fact that the Reds have done a complete 180 on the transfer.

Andy Robertson is happy with Liverpool stay despite Tottenham agreement

According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool had expressed a willingness to cash in on the left-back last week since his contract runs out in the summer.

Tottenham had agreed a deal worth an initial £3m, which could have risen to £5m if all add-ons were met. However, the Reds have now informed the Lilywhites that they have no wish to go through with the sale.

Spurs had even agreed on personal terms with Robertson himself ahead of a potential move.

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Robertson had made it clear to the Merseyside club that he was interested in leaving to get regular football under his belt ahead of the World Cup.

However, the Scotland international is not disappointed by the blocked transfer as he is accepting of the decision and is willing to give his all to the cause in his final few months at Liverpool. After all, the Scotland star will have a chance to move on a free in the summer anyway.

Robertson to Spurs can still go through over the coming days

It has been widely reported that Tottenham have not given up all hope of completing a late deal for Robertson.

Spurs’ deal for the experienced full-back depends on AS Roma, who are attempting to add a left-back to their squad.

If the Serie A side manage to bring a left-back through the door, Tsimikas will return to Liverpool, who will then greenlight Robertson’s move to N17.

Tottenham Hotspur have turned their attention to another Premier League left-back after missing out on Liverpool’s Andy Robertson.

This January has been the busiest of transfer windows for Tottenham Hotspur, but they have completed two signings, including Brazilian left-back Souza.

Despite securing the promising 19-year-old, Spurs were also interested in Andy Robertson, but Liverpool have prevented the Scotland international from departing for North London.

However, Tottenham still want to sign another left-sided defender, with Destiny Udogie and Ben Davies both remaining out with injuries.

Tottenham are considering Hugo Bueno bid

According to Team Talk, Tottenham could look to get over the disappointment of missing out on Robertson by launching a bid for Wolves defender Hugo Bueno.

The Spaniard could leave his current club in the summer, as he is determined to continue competing at the highest level. In fact, Bueno is attracting significant interest, with several clubs keen to swipe him from the Premier League relegation scrappers.

Everton have been identified as one of the teams interested in the 23-year-old, who rejected a loan move to Rangers last summer.

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Spurs could still sign Andy Robertson

While Spurs continue to consider their left-back options, there are rumours that Robertson’s move to Tottenham could still take place. This is possible so long as Roma secure a replacement for Konstantinos Tsimikas, who is currently on loan there from Liverpool.

If Tottenham do manage to bring Robertson to Hotspur Way before the conclusion of the transfer window, any interest in Bueno is likely to fade away, at least for now.

Tottenham insider Paul O’Keefe has revealed that Luka Vuskovic has already decided what he wants to do next season.

The 18-year-old centre-back has surpassed all expectations during his loan spell at Hamburg and is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the best young defenders in world football.

According to reports, Spurs are delighted at the way Vuskovic has progressed at Hamburg this season, with the defender showing maturity beyond his years.

Tottenham Hotspur fans are excited about having the teenager back next season, but it has emerged that they would have to wait longer to see him in action in a Lilywhite shirt.

Luka Vuskovic does not want to return to Tottenham next summer

Vuskovic has opened the door to extending his loan spell at Hamburg beyond this season, and it has now been revealed by Paul O’Keefe that the teenager has already made up his mind on what to do next season.

O’Keefe revealed that the centre-back wants to play alongside his older brother, Mario, who is currently serving a doping ban, at HSV and has thus decided to extend his loan spell in Volksparkstadion.

Responding to Spurs fans’ query on social media, O’Keefe stated on X: “Luka is staying in Germany,” and when pressed on why that is, the Tottenham insider responded: “He’s staying there. He himself says not ready and wants to play with his brother.”

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Spurs may be about to lose their star defender

Vuskovic remaining at Hamburg for one more season may not be a major problem for the Lilywhites as they are not short of top-class options at centre-back.

They have two of the best centre-backs in the world in Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, while Kevin Danso has proved himself to be more than an able deputy.

However, reports indicate that Van de Ven is the subject of interest from some of the biggest clubs across Europe.

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a top-eight finish in the UEFA Champions League league phase table, but Eintracht Frankfurt stands in their way. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Frankfurt on Wednesday night.

Thomas Frank remains under pressure and will be hoping his side can repeat last week’s result, when they beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions League, to ease some of the heat.

However, that relief was short-lived, with Frank once again under intense scrutiny following a 2-2 draw with Burnley last weekend.

While domestic results continue to falter, Spurs have been impressive in Europe and are now one win away from finishing in the top eight of the league-phase table, although Eintracht Frankfurt stand in their way.

When and where Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham takes place

Tottenham will travel to Deutsche Bank Park to take on Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 (UK time).

How to watch Tottenham vs Frankfurt in the Champions League

Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the match between Tottenham and Frankfurt live on television on discovery+.

Spurs and Frankfurt team news

Coming into Wednesday’s clash, Thomas Frank is again facing the prospect of being without as many as 12 first-team players, a scenario he also dealt with ahead of the Borussia Dortmund meeting, which ended in a 2-0 victory.

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James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur, Joao Palhinha, Ben Davies, Lucas Bergvall and Richarlison are all currently sidelined for Tottenham.

Pape Matar Sarr could return to the squad following his illness, while Palhinha could still feature, with his issue understood to be less severe than those affecting several Spurs players expected to spend weeks on the treatment table.

Meanwhile, several other players are unavailable for selection because they were not registered in Tottenham’s initial Champions League squad.

Mathys Tel was recently removed from the Champions League squad to make way for Dominic Solanke, while Radu Dragusin, Conor Gallagher and Yves Bissouma were not included in the original group.

Eintracht Frankfurt are also dealing with several absentees, including Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga, Elias Baum, Jonathan Burkardt, Michy Batshuayi, Younes Ebnoutalib and Timothy Chandler.

Frankfurt’s Champions League fate is a major boost for Spurs

Tottenham come into this game sitting in fifth place, which is an impressive achievement for Frank’s side, who are giving a good account of themselves in their debut Champions League campaign under the new format.

Spurs now have the opportunity to wrap up their league-phase campaign by securing a top-eight finish, which would send them straight into the round of 16.

Eintracht Frankfurt, meanwhile, have little to play for as they sit in 33rd place and have their Champions League fate all but sealed, something that should work in Tottenham’s favour.

The clock is ticking on the January transfer window and Tottenham had better get a move on if they want to complete any of the deals we’ve seen mentioned in the last 24 hours.

As things stand, Spurs are still stuck on two signings this month. Conor Gallagher and Souza are the only new players through the door.

We thought Andy Robertson would join the list of confirmed January deals for Spurs, but there have been some complications there — more on that shortly.

Still, it doesn’t sound like Tottenham have all their eggs in one basket, with a whole host of new names linked with a move to North London. Here’s what’s going on with the latest Tottenham transfer news.

Tottenham transfer round-up: Is Andy Robertson signing?

Just days ago, it sounded as though Tottenham were close to striking a deal for Andy Robertson, with reports claiming the player was happy to sign.

However, Liverpool pulled the plug on the Robertson deal on Sunday. It’s thought the Reds are not willing to part with the Scotsman given the impact it would have on their squad depth.

There is still a bit of hope, though. A complex chain of events could see Robertson join Spurs. It would mean Roma having to sign a new left-back to replace Kostas Tsimikas, with the Greek star heading back to Liverpool if his loan is cut short. It’s a long shot, but it could happen.

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Spurs chase multiple midfielders

We know Spurs are keen to sign another midfielder this month. In fact, they may be about to break the bank in that regard. Reports from Spain suggest Tottenham have offered £85m for Aurelien Tchouameni.

It’s unclear whether Real Madrid would accept that offer or whether the player would agree to a move. Liverpool are also keen.

Speaking of Liverpool, it’s not looking good for Tottenham’s pursuit of Curtis Jones. Like Robertson, it’s not thought the Anfield outfit would be eager to part ways with one of their own.

Guglielmo Vicario could leave

Meanwhile, in the goalkeeper department, there’s a belief that Guglielmo Vicario could be on his way out of Spurs. Vicario is wanted by Inter Milan and is known to be on board with that idea. Spurs are now looking for a world-class replacement.

The likes of Bart Verbruggen, James Trafford and Marc Andre Ter Stegen have all been considered by the Lilywhites as they search for a new number one.

Interestingly, Inter Milan could be key to this development. They were linked with Emi Martinez but that’s been rebuffed, with Vicario their only target now.

Tottenham transfer round-up: Two strikers targeted, Radu Dragusin replacement, another Brentford link

We conclude our Tottenham transfer round-up with a brief update on other targets and one player who could be leaving the club.

First of all, new striker targets have emerged. Mohamed Kader Meite is wanted by Spurs and Man United, and the Rennes forward could cost £35m.

Meanwhile, Jorgen Strand Larsen may not be on Tottenham’s list anymore. A new report suggested he will stay in the Premier League but cited Leeds United, Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace as possible suitors.

At the same time, reports in Turkey claim Fenerbache could win the race for Omar Marmoush. That would be a blow to Spurs, who had been looking at signing the Man City ace.

Tottenham Hotspur could still complete a late deal for a Premier League title-winning midfielder who John Heitinga is a fan of.

Over the last 24 hours, Spurs have been hit with a blow in their pursuit of Andy Robertson, with Liverpool reportedly blocking the left-back’s switch to N17.

This development has angered some Tottenham fans, who are calling for a protest after being less than impressed with the club’s transfer business this month.

However, Robertson is not the only Liverpool player that the Lilywhites reportedly have their eye on.

Tottenham eyeing late deal for Curtis Jones

Over the last couple of weeks, it has been widely reported that Spurs are watching Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones, who has fallen down Arne Slot’s pecking order at Anfield this season.

A new report on DaveOCKOP.com has now claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are continuing to eye a late deal for the 24-year-old midfielder.

The outlet claims that new Tottenham first-team assistant coach, John Heitinga, who was part of Slot’s coaching staff at Liverpool last season, is a big fan of Jones as well as Robertson, and wants both players to be brought to N17.

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It is revealed that the Lilywhites would be willing to initially offer £30m for the England international, but the Reds are likely to demand a bigger fee.

Signing Jones may mean Spurs miss out on their dream target

DaveOCKOP.com say that Jones ‘ departure may open the door for Liverpool to push ahead with a move for Adam Wharton.

It is suggested that talks for the Crystal Palace star could start around £65m, and the fee from Jones’ sale to go towards funding a deal for the Eagles midfielder.