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A centre-back, who has been linked heavily with a move to Tottenham Hotspur since the start of the summer, faces an uncertain future at his club.

It has been widely reported that Tottenham want to add to their stocks at centre-back in the January window, with several Premier League defenders on the Lilywhites’ radar.

Over the last few weeks, several sources have suggested that the Spurs might reignite their interest in a central defender whom they showed an interest in during the summer.

It has been alleged that Tottenham explored a move for Nathan Collins in the summer, but the Republic of Ireland international did not follow Thomas Frank to N17.

Spurs are expected to try again to land the Brentford captain in January, with the Tottenham head coach said to be keen to reunite with the 24-year-old.

Journalist Pete O’Rourke has now confirmed that Spurs did signal an interest in the Bees star during the summer, while he also suggested Anfield as a possible destination for the player.

He adds that the centre-back’s future at Gtech Community Stadium is far from set in stone, with a move to a bigger club potentially on the cards next summer.

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When asked about the reports linking Collins with a move to Spurs, O’Rourke told Football Insider: “They [Brentford] don’t want to lose Nathan Collins. As you said, there was a bit of interest in the summer from Tottenham. Liverpool were mentioned as well, as they were looking at a centre-back.

“If he continues to impress for Brentford and as he’s shown already at such a young age, he’s got those leadership qualities as well, being captain at the club, I’m sure there’ll be clubs monitoring the situation and maybe in the summertime there could be further interest in him.”

Brentford have already made a decision on Nathan Collins

While Spurs may be eyeing a move for the Irishman in the upcoming transfer window, they have been told to forget about signing the player mid-season.

This was according to a recent update by TEAMtalk, which claimed that Brentford have issued a strong ‘hands off’ message to Spurs regarding Collins.

Having already lost Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa in the summer, the West London club are not expected to entertain any offers for their key players in January.

According to football finance expert Dan Plumley, ENIC’s valuation of Tottenham Hotspur may be considerably higher than what reports in the media suggest.

Tottenham rejected two approaches to buy the club last month following the exit of Daniel Levy as chairman.

Last week, Spurs unequivocally rejected an expression of takeover interest from American tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick.

Earick was required to announce his intention to bid before October 24, as per the UK Takeover Code. However, his consortium revealed on Monday evening that they will not be submitting a formal offer to buy Spurs.

The statement read: “Further to the announcement made by the Board of Tottenham Hotspur Limited on 26 September 2025 regarding an informal expression of interest in relation to a proposal to acquire the total issued, and to be issued, share capital of the company, Mr Brooklyn Earick confirms that he does not intend to make a firm offer for the company.”

ENIC’s valuation of Tottenham may be far higher than reported

It has been claimed by some sources that Tottenham are valued by their owners at £4.5 billion, which would represent a world-record takeover if such a deal were to go through.

However, Dan Plumley has said that the Lewis family may value the club far higher, potentially even double that amount, pointing to data that says that elite Premier League clubs may be undervalued by the market.

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When asked about the takeover interest Tottenham have rejected, Plumley told Football Insider: “What we’re seeing here with Spurs is similar to Man United.

“Last summer, when people were talking about a full acquisition from Qatar, and the price was £5bn, or whatever we were landing on, there were strong rumours in the media that the Glazers have always seen £10bn as an exit strategy, as an example, because their perception is United is still undervalued.

“There is some truth in that for English football clubs. If they really start to drive revenues into different territories, and start to get their stadium operations right, as Spurs obviously are doing with all the other stuff that’s happened on.

“There is a potential whereby English football clubs’ valuations at that super elite level are arguably a little bit low.”

The Lewis family may be looking to sell Spurs to a specific profile of investor

It has been suggested by a couple of sources that the profile of any potential investor is also an important factor for ENIC in agreeing a deal.

According to reports, the Lewis family would be open to selling Tottenham to an NFL Franchise owner, which would make the club a bigger combination of sporting assets.

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho has made some very interesting comments about Tottenham’s Yang Min-hyeok after he scored in two games on the trot.

After a difficult start to life in the South Coast, the on-loan Tottenham Hotspur man is now getting game time, and he is showcasing just why many in South Korea are excited about his potential.

Yang netted his first goal for Portsmouth in the 2-2 draw against Watford last week with a fine volley.

Yang then converted another volley from almost exactly the same spot against Middlesbrough on Saturday, and this time, the goal was enough to earn his side all three points.

Portsmouth manager makes an admission about Tottenham youngster Yang Min-hyeok

The 19-year-old has now started the last three matches for the Championship side and has earned the praise of his manager following their 1-0 win over Boro.

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho admitted that the teenager needed to be eased into life at Fratton Park and remarked that he is getting better with each outing.

When asked about his considerations while easing the Spurs loanee into the side, Moushinho told BBC Sport: “Yeah, it’s about a number of things. I think patience first and foremost, we’ve spoken about that in the press, recognising that Min-hyeok has been in the country for less than a year, still learning the language, he’s been down in Portsmouth for eight weeks. It’s a baptism of fire when you come into the Championship.

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“He had that exposure with QPR for January onwards. I’m not sure he started two games on the spin, so he’s started three games on the spin this week. He’s improved in every single one of those games. Thankfully, we’ve stuck with him, and I thought he was very, very impressive again today.”

Spurs fans are over the moon with Yang’s recent performances

There was no shortage of scepticism when the Lilywhites signed the South Korean last year, but he is now showing that he has no shortage of talent.

Some Spurs fans are very excited about Yang’s recent form for Portsmouth and are already dreaming of him making an impact at N17.

Tottenham are keen on adding a new centre-back to their roster in 2026, but Bayern Munich have entered the race for one of their top targets.

Marc Guehi has long been on Tottenham Hotspur’s radar, with their interest dating back to the winter window when the club submitted a bid for the Crystal Palace defender.

The winter offer was turned down by Palace, who made it clear they would not part ways with one of their key players midway through the campaign.

Despite the rejection, Thomas Frank’s side returned for the England international during the just-closed summer window, determined to strengthen their defensive options.

However, Guehi opted against a move to Spurs, making it clear that his preference was a transfer to Liverpool rather than a switch to north London.

The 25-year-old appeared close to securing that desired move to Anfield, yet the deal collapsed on deadline day as Palace failed to identify a suitable replacement before the window closed, forcing them to hold on to their star man.

It was reported last week that Tottenham have overtaken Liverpool in the race for Marc Guehi in what would be a shock twist ahead of the January window, but the Lilywhites have even more competition.

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Bayern Munich and Tottenham circle Marc Guehi

Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport now reports that Bayern Munich have taken concrete steps in their pursuit of Marc Guehi.

It is believed that Sporting director Max Eberl is said to be a huge admirer of the player, and initial discussions have already taken place with his representatives regarding a potential move.

According to Plettenberg, Bayern are considering signing the defender on a free transfer in 2026, though that may depend on what happens with Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae.

The German champions are understood to be closely monitoring Guehi’s situation as his contract continues to run down.

Plettenberg shared on X: “Bayern are already looking concretely at Marc Guehi. Max Eberl is a big admirer, and initial talks with the player’s representatives have already taken place. Bayern are interested in a free transfer in 2026, but that depends on what happens with Upamecano and Kim. There is competition as Liverpool and Barcelona are seriously involved, and Real Madrid are also in the race.”

Spurs face tough competition for Guehi

Marc Guehi has been in outstanding form for Crystal Palace this season, contributing a goal and helping his side keep five clean sheets across all competitions.

His consistency and composure at the back have only enhanced his reputation, making him one of the Premier League’s most sought-after defenders.

With his contract due to expire next summer, the prospect of signing Guehi on a free has drawn significant attention from several top clubs, which could make Tottenham’s pursuit increasingly difficult.

Luka Vuskovic continues his impressive loan move away from Tottenham by picking up an exciting award after just four games.

Luka Vuskovic secured a loan move from Tottenham Hotspur to newly promoted Bundesliga side Hamburg, and he has started settling into life in Germany with confidence and composure.

The Tottenham loanee did not have the easiest of starts in the German top flight, with his debut coming against Harry Kane and his Bayern Munich teammates.

Bayern were ruthless that day, putting five past Hamburg and giving the 18-year-old an early taste of how unforgiving life in the Bundesliga can be for newly promoted sides.

Tottenham’s Luka Vuskovic earns Bundesliga Rookie of the Month

Luka Vuskovic has since bounced back following the defeat against Bayern Munich and has now been named Bundesliga Rookie of the Month, marking a major personal milestone in what is shaping up to be a defining loan spell.

That blip against the German champions did not dent Vuskovic’s confidence, as the young defender helped his side to their first win in the top flight in their next league fixture, grabbing Hamburg’s opening goal since their return to the Bundesliga.

It was a well-taken strike in a 2-1 victory over FC Heidenheim, a result that seemed to spark belief throughout the team.

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Since that win, Hamburg have gone on to keep two clean sheets and now sit ninth in the league table, showing steady improvement in both attack and defence.

Tottenham will be watching Vuskovic’s progress closely

Vuskovic is a young centre-back with huge potential, and Tottenham will be hoping he continues to develop and live up to expectations.

His early performances in the Bundesliga have shown that he is capable of handling the physical and tactical demands of top-level football, and if he maintains this level of form, he could soon be pushing for a place in the Tottenham first team.

Tottenham Hotspur are one step closer to a Premier League record that involves 43 different nations from around the world.

Tottenham Hotspur got back to winning ways after back-to-back draws in their two Premier League fixtures before their trip to Elland Road in matchweek seven.

Goals from Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus proved enough on the afternoon for Spurs, who secured a 2-1 win over the newly promoted side.

It was a fixture that saw two new faces get off the mark for Tottenham and, in the process, a major milestone was reached for the club.

Mohammed Kudus adds Ghana to Tottenham’s Premier League goalscoring nations

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Mohammed Kudus’s match-winner against Leeds on Saturday saw the number of different nationalities to score for the Lilywhites in the Premier League rise to 43.

Kudus also became the first Ghanaian to score for Spurs in the Premier League, and the 11th African player to do so since the competition began in 1992.

He is now Tottenham’s 179th different Premier League goalscorer – the highest number recorded by any club in the division.

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The Ghanaian’s strike also marked the newest nationality to contribute a Premier League goal for Tottenham since 2023, when Senegal’s Pape Matar Sarr scored in a 2-0 win over Manchester United in August that year.

Only Fulham have had more nationalities represented from goalscorers, although Opta have the stats down as 45 to Tottenham and 47 to the Cottagers.

Tottenham’s international goalscoring legacy

Tottenham have had numerous goal scorers from around the world over the years, but England leads the way with 881 goals from 65 different players.

South Korea, Wales, the Republic of Ireland, and Brazil complete the top five nations to have contributed the most goals for Spurs in Premier League history.

Below is a full breakdown of all the countries to have produced a Premier League goalscorer for Tottenham Hotspur:

Tottenham Hotspur players have now jetted off for international duties following their most recent Premier League fixture against Leeds United.

Spurs won 2-1 at Elland Road, continuing their unbeaten streak on the road, having picked up ten points from a possible twelve, with their only draw coming against Brighton at the Amex.

Thomas Frank would sleep a lot better with his side still very much in the mix with the top clubs in the league, having only been left behind table toppers Arsenal with two points separating both sides.

The Dane still has injured stars that he would expect to make a return after this break, but he would also be keen for his fit players not to pick up any more injuries.

Tottenham stars called up for October internationals

With a two-week break from club football, over 30 Tottenham Hotspur players have travelled to represent their respective nations both at senior and youth level, with some featuring in friendlies and others in World Cup qualifiers.

Djed Spence earned a second England call-up, having made his debut in the last international break, although from the bench.

Here is a breakdown of when and where the Spurs players will be in action over the course of this international break (all kick-off times are UK).

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Tottenham players to watch on Wednesday 8 October

Thursday 9 October

Friday 10 October

Saturday 11 October

Sunday 12 October

Monday 13 October

Tuesday 14 October

Big fixtures await Spurs after the break

Once the break ends, Tottenham have some big league fixtures and Champions League ties coming up, and Thomas Frank would be hoping his side is up to the task.

Tottenham are set to host Aston Villa after international duties, before travelling to France to take on Monaco in their matchday three Champions League tie.

Tottenham Hotspur’s injury woes continue as Thomas Frank waits on key stars to return after the international break.

Tottenham Hotspur have suffered just one defeat all season, a testament to Thomas Frank’s quick adaptation and the collective spirit within the team.

Their recent 2-1 victory away to Leeds United once again showcased that resolve, even as the manager was forced to make do without a host of key players.

That win came with Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, Kota Takai, James Maddison, Yves Bissouma, Randal Kolo Muani, and Radu Dragusin all unavailable for selection, leaving Frank to piece together a side capable of grinding out results.

Tottenham await key players’ return after international break

With the international break now underway, The Standard has provided an update on the status of Tottenham’s injured players, suggesting that as many as four could be in contention to return once the break concludes.

Dominic Solanke has been managing a recurring ankle injury that has troubled him for months, with his last appearance coming in the 2-0 win over Manchester City on 23 August.

Although a brief return to training raised hopes of a swift comeback, the issue persisted, leading to minor surgery. Thomas Frank has not provided a specific timeline for Solanke’s return, noting that more clarity will come after the international period, leaving his potential return date unknown.

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Still on the theme of forwards, Randal Kolo Muani’s absence has further depleted Tottenham’s attacking options. The on-loan man has only featured once so far, coming off the bench in the Champions League win over Villarreal.

The French forward has been sidelined by a dead leg that has taken longer than expected to heal, missing five straight matches.

He resumed light training before the Leeds game and, having not been called up by France for their upcoming qualifiers, he should be available for selection against Aston Villa after the break, leaving him with a potential return date of Sunday 19 October, vs Aston Villa (H).

Yves Bissouma has not played for Tottenham since May and has been out with a knee injury following disciplinary issues that saw him miss the UEFA Super Cup clash with PSG in August.

Frank revealed last month that Bissouma had only just begun running outdoors and had yet to return to group training, indicating that his comeback remains some way off.

Dejan Kulusevski, Kota Takai, James Maddison and Radu Dragusin updates

Dejan Kulusevski remains sidelined after undergoing patella surgery before the Europa League final in May, but Thomas Frank has offered optimism, saying the Swede has a “good chance” of returning before the end of 2025, which means Spurs fans could see him sometime in November/December.

Kota Takai has yet to debut for Tottenham since joining from Kawasaki Frontale in June, but has returned to full training after recovering from a plantar fascia injury. He could feature after the international break if his progress continues.

Radu Dragusin has resumed full training after an ACL injury and could also be in contention to make the squad later this month, with a return after the international break not to be ruled out.

James Maddison faces a lengthy spell out after rupturing his ACL during pre-season against Newcastle, with the midfielder not expected back until summer 2026.

Frank will be hopeful the international break allows several of his sidelined players the time needed to recover, as Tottenham look to maintain momentum in the weeks ahead.

Alan Shearer has lauded a Tottenham Hotspur star for showing a great attitude and delivering the kind of response that Thomas Frank would have wanted.

The injuries to Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke have meant that Richarlison has perhaps played significantly more minutes than Tottenham may have wanted, given his fitness record over the last two years.

On Saturday, Thomas Frank chose to rest the Brazilian and handed Mathys Tel his second start of the Premier League season.

Thomas Frank previously admitted that Tel’s best position is on the left, but the Frenchman led the line again for the Lilywhites at Elland Road, and he grabbed the opportunity with both hands, delivering a tireless display and scoring the game’s opening goal.

Alan Shearer lauds Mathys Tel’s attitude after Tottenham snub

Tel was left out of Tottenham’s Champions League squad by Frank, which was a decision that shocked many, given that he became the Dane’s first signing at Spurs on the back of his loan spell at N17 last season.

Rather than sulking or feeling sorry for himself, the Frenchman has done his talking on the pitch, and Shearer believes that it is the perfect response to give to the Tottenham Hotspur boss.

Speaking about Tottenham’s win at Elland Road, the Newcastle legend told BBC MOTD (04/10/25): “They (Spurs) were under pressure at times from Leeds; there was always going to be a really tough game there. But I thought that, particularly on the turnover, the transition, once they won that ball, their attitude to get the ball forward as quickly as possible has ultimately helped them win the game.

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“That’s the reason why they won the game, their forward players I thought were very good, and this is a great example of winning the ball back and straight away a forward pass into the final third and saying to forward players, ‘Go and do your stuff’.

“Tel does exactly that, what a great attitude after he’d been left out of the Champions League squad to prove a point today that his attitude was absolutely right.”

Tel reveals what he has been working on in the Tottenham training ground

Speaking after Tottenham’s 2-1 win on Saturday, Tel revealed that he has worked hard on his finishing recently.

Over recent weeks, Thomas Frank has said that Tel has improved his ability to arrive in the right areas and to time his runs, and that was certainly in evidence for his goal against Leeds.

Mohammed Kudus marked a key milestone in his Tottenham career with a decisive strike against Leeds United, and it might just be the spark that ignites his form for the rest of the campaign.

Mohammed Kudus opened his Tottenham account with a well-taken goal against Leeds United on Saturday, a composed finish that proved to be the match-winner.

The Ghana international has already shown why he was such a clever addition to this Tottenham side, having impressed in several cameos this season where his flair, dribbling, and tenacity have all stood out.

Kudus will now be hoping that with his first goal out of the way, more of a similar fashion will follow as he continues to settle into life under Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur.

Mohammed Kudus reacts to his first Tottenham goal

Speaking to Tottenham’s official channels after the match, Mohammed Kudus took a moment to reflect on his goal and how it could pave the way for more in the coming weeks.

“It feels really good to score,” he said. “It is something I have been working on for the past months. It feels really good to score my first goal. It has opened doors for more to come.”

Mohammed Kudus was then asked about how he reacted quickest to Gudmundsson’s touch before slotting home for Tottenham. “Yes, sometimes it is not just about winning the first pass, it is the reaction to the second ball.

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“When I went inside, I thought the short corner shot to the near post is something I have been practising. I am glad that it went in.

“Today’s game was less about tactics, it was about determination and who wanted it more. They were running, they were fighting for every ball and we knew that we needed to match that intensity. That is what the game was about. I think everyone stepped up for us to get the win.”

Kudus ends run of disappointing draws for Spurs

Mohammed Kudus’ match-winning strike ensured that Tottenham ended their run of consecutive league draws, having been held to just one point from fixtures against Wolves and Brighton.

The goal also brought an end to Spurs’ unwanted record of not winning any match directly after an international break since 2023, while keeping the Lilywhites firmly inside the Premier League’s top four.

Thomas Frank will be particularly pleased with his summer recruit, who made the move to Tottenham to work under the Dane and has already started to justify the faith placed in him.