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Tottenham Hotspur have been focused on two Manchester City players in particular but a third now appears to have caught the club’s attention.

Rumours about Tottenham Hotspur are swirling as the January transfer window fast approaches, and there is a common theme regarding potential new signings.

Spurs have made a fresh approach to sign Savinho from Manchester City, a winger who was previously linked with the club last summer.

The Brazilian is not the only Man City player to have attracted Tottenham’s interest, as Spurs reportedly want to sign Omar Marmoush.

Tottenham are admirers of Oscar Bobb, Savinho, and Marmoush

It seems Spurs are keeping things simple where their scouting is concerned, because a third member of Manchester City’s squad has been identified as a January transfer target.

Oscar Bobb is the latest of their players to be viewed by Tottenham, with the club said to be admirers of the 22-year-old, according to the Daily Mail.

However, Spurs face competition from Borussia Dortmund and Fulham for Bobb, while Crystal Palace could look to sign him if Brennan Johnson refuses a move to the south side of London.

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Bobb still lacks Premier League experience

Despite playing for Manchester City’s senior team across more than two seasons, Bobb has still only started a handful of Premier League matches.

The winger has made 15 appearances in all competitions this season, but many of these have been from off the bench.

It is important that Bobb’s transfer fee reflects this lack of match action. Spurs should not have to pay a premium just because he plays for Manchester City.

With the January transfer window almost upon us, Thomas Frank has moved to set expectations as Tottenham prepare for a period that could shape the direction of their season and beyond.

The January transfer window is set to open in a little over 48 hours, meaning Tottenham Hotspur can get right into strengthening their squad.

Reports have claimed that Spurs are looking to strengthen the left-hand side of their squad, with a left-sided centre-back, a midfielder and a left winger among the list of potential targets.

With the window now closing to opening, Thomas Frank now opened up on the possibility of Tottenham taking big strides in the transfer market.

Thomas Frank on Tottenham’s approach to the January transfer window

Speaking about the challenges of the January market and Tottenham’s long-term thinking, Frank explained why patience and sustainability remain central to the club’s decision-making

When speaking to football.london, he said: “I think there is a few things you need to understand. The January window is the most difficult window. So I understand it is a window.

“Everyone is super excited, speaking about it. It will not stop after the 31st of January. That is the way it is.

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“As I said, I cannot highlight enough. We are in the market. We are prepared. We are working, but I also think it is super important, as I said before, every decision I take, or I take together with the other guys in terms of decision-making, is for the future of the club.

“So there is no reason to sign a player if you do not think it is for the future of the club, if it is just helping a little bit the next six months. We need to build something sustainable that can be very strong and powerful. That journey takes time, and that journey needs to take good, clever decisions along the way.

“That is maybe not ‘wow’, but good decisions that can make us more stable and more competitive and then we are from there. So we are there, but we will see what is happening.”

Spurs must spend if they are to improve their squad in january

Indeed, the January window can be difficult to navigate, as the best deals are not always on the table, but that does not mean it is impossible to improve your squad in winter.

We have seen signings like Virgil Van Dijk, Luis Suarez and Aymeric Laporte come into sides in the Premier League in January and quickly make an impact on their squads.

However, those players did not move on cheaply, with Van Dijk commanding £75m, Laporte costing £60m-plus and Suarez joining Liverpool for £22.8m, a significant fee at the time, meaning if Tottenham are to sign players who truly move the needle in January, they will need to be ready to spend heavily.

Cristian Romero runs the risk of being suspended for more than one game following his sending off for Tottenham against Liverpool, and Thomas Frank has now offered clarity ahead of Thursday night.

Tottenham Hotspur fans will see their team take to the pitch once more on Thursday night following their 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace last weekend.

It was a positive result for Thomas Frank, who ended a run of back-to-back defeats in the Premier League and helped Spurs close the gap between themselves and the top five to four points.

The Dane will now be hoping his side can push on from here as they search for consistency on the pitch heading into the new year.

Thomas Frank on Cristian Romero’s availability for Tottenham

Frank gave a positive injury update coming into the encounter against Brentford, confirming that Lucas Bergvall will be available for selection, while Destiny Udogie is back on the training pitch.

Cristian Romero is also set to return following his suspension against Liverpool, although a final verdict is yet to be confirmed.

Speaking about his captain’s availability, Frank told the Tottenham channel that Romero is ready, saying: “No, he is ready for the game tomorrow. It will be decided in early January [the outcome of his suspension].”

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Why Romero could serve more time suspended for Spurs

Romero picked up two yellow cards against Liverpool and, according to Premier League rules, he is supposed to miss just the one game.

However, the centre-back’s reaction after being sent off means he could miss further matches depending on the verdict of the Football Association, who charged him for failing to promptly leave the field and for confronting the official after he was shown a red card.

Thomas Frank has now addressed transfer speculation linking Brennan Johnson with a move away from Tottenham in January.

It has been an eventful last few hours for those linked with Tottenham Hotspur, as the possible departure of a high-profile player has made the headlines.

Brennan Johnson, 24, a cult hero following his famous toe poke a few months ago in Bilbao, Spain, is now edging closer to a move away from Spurs in January.

That is according to reports which state that Tottenham and Crystal Palace have agreed a £35m fee for Johnson, with the forward set to have the final say.

Interestingly, for both Spurs and Johnson, the winger’s options are not limited, as six other clubs continue to lurk while expressing interest in poaching the forward, who managed over 20 goal contributions last season.

Thomas Frank has now addressed the latest transfer speculation surrounding the Welshman, who has struggled for game time under the Dane.

Asked about the rumours involving Johnson, Frank addressed the situation when speaking to Football London, saying: “Again, it’s the third time I’ve had that question. I won’t comment on rumours. Brennan has been a top professional. Trained well today and is ready in two days’ time.”

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He added: “As I said, Brennan is a very important player for us. Sometimes things change if another player comes in. Unfortunately, Kudos came in for him and played on the right side and has done well. So it’s been a little bit more tricky to get enough starts. He started the season also quite well from the left.

“I think Brennan has a lot of attributes. Very good running in behind, very good scoring goals. That’s a good quality. So some of those key things is fantastic. Also working hard for the team, but you need more than just 11 players. That’s the way it is. I think Brennan has been a top professional, is a top professional, trained well today. He’s ready for two days’ time.”

What Johnson’s potential exit could mean for Spurs

Reports have also claimed that Tottenham have now identified a big-money replacement for Johnson should he depart in the winter.

Spurs had remained in the race for Semenyo for a long time, but pulled out in recent weeks, making Manchester City the favourites to land the Ghana international.

Thomas Frank has now provided an injury update on the fitness of his Tottenham Hotspur players ahead of their Premier League clash with Brentford on Thursday evening.

Thomas Frank will be aiming to do the double over his former side on Thursday evening when Tottenham Hotspur go visiting the Gtech Stadium.

The last time the two sides met, it was Frank’s side that came out on top after securing a 2-0 victory over Keith Andrews’ side at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, thanks to goals from Richarlison and Xavi Simons.

The Dane, however, will be without his Dutch playmaker, who is currently serving a suspension following a red card against Liverpool two gameweeks ago, and will have to rely on the rest of his squad to help secure back-to-back league wins following Spurs’ 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace last time out.

While Xavi Simons is unavailable for this clash, Frank has received a couple of boosts elsewhere on the injury front.

Radu Dragusin and Kota Takai returned against Crystal Palace, and while the latter was named on the bench, it was the former who picked up his first minutes since January 2025.

Cristian Romero is also back and available for selection after serving his one-match ban against Crystal Palace.

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However, it was not all smooth sailing against the Eagles, as Lucas Bergvall picked up a knock and was forced off. Bergvall joined Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Dominic Solanke and Destiny Udogie on the list of current Spurs absentees last gameweek.

Speaking to the official Tottenham channels, Thomas Frank provided a more positive update on the fitness of his squad and the current injury situation, addressing the availability concerns ahead of the Brentford clash.

He said (Tottenham Official): “No. Everyone should be available [of those from Crystal Palace].”

On Udogie, he said: “He is running out there on the pitch, doing individual sessions, so that’s good.”

On Bergvall, Frank added: “Lucas is OK. I am quite positive he’ll be available, there is a small doubt, but I’m pretty sure he’ll be ok.”

Interest in Brennan Johnson continues to gather pace, with more Premier League clubs now monitoring the Tottenham forward as uncertainty grows around his future in north London.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Brennan Johnson is a man who has been attracting interest over the last couple of weeks, with a host of Premier League clubs expressing interest in signing the wide forward.

We reported earlier today that Crystal Palace have already agreed a deal worth £35m with Tottenham forJohnson, who grabbed the most goals for Spurs last season.

However, it was claimed that while both clubs have reached an agreement, any potential move is entirely up to the Welshman, who has struggled for game time at Tottenham.

Palace are far from the only interested club ahead of the January window. Aston Villa have already made contact about Brennan Johnson, while Bournemouth, Brentford, and Ipswich Town are all also keen.

Everton and Sunderland join race for Tottenham star Brennan Johnson

According to Fabrizio Romano, two other English sides have now joined the race for the Tottenham star, who is set to be available at a significant discount.

Spurs signed Johnson for £47.5m a few summers ago and are now reported to be open to offloading him for £35m, a fee many fans are not best pleased with.

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Providing an update on the situation, Romano explained that an agreement is already in place with Crystal Palace, while other clubs have also made contact.

He claims that the agreement in principle between Palace and Tottenham for Johnson is for £33.5m. However, Bournemouth are ready to pay the same fee.

Sunderland and Everton have also joined the race and called in the last 24 hours. Johnson is now set to make a decision, but he is expected to leave in January.

What the growing interest means for Spurs

This now leaves Spurs in the driving seat, given the level of interest in the 24-year-old wide man, and it will be interesting to see how things play out.

Tottenham will remember how Crystal Palace stalled a move for Eze, only to sell him at a higher price when London rivals Arsenal came knocking.

Tottenham Hotspur have struck an agreement with Crystal Palace regarding Brennan Johnson, and the club have identified one of the most exciting young wingers in Europe as a replacement for the Wales international.

The speculation linking Johnson with a move to Selhurst Park has intensified, with the Tottenham winger now thought to be edging closer to a transfer.

In fact, over the last 24 hours, reports have indicated that Spurs have agreed a £35m deal with Palace for the winger, who has started just six Premier League games under Thomas Frank this term.

A lot of Tottenham fans think Spurs are selling Brennan Johnson too cheaply, and it has now emerged that the Lilywhites have identified an expensive replacement for Johnson.

Spurs identify Bundesliga starlet as Brennan Johnson replacement

A new report in BBC Sport has backed up the claim about Spurs and the Eagles striking a £35m agreement for the Wales international.

The outlet says that Brennan Johnson is now set to decide whether he wants to make the move to South London, with the winger set for talks over his future in the next 48 hours.

It is revealed that should the former Nottingham Forest agree to a departure, Tottenham could push ahead with a move for RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande.

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Diomande, who has a £87m release clause at Leipzig, has been one of the most exciting wingers on show in the Bundesliga this season, with six goals and three assists in 14 league outings.

Tottenham will face intense competition for Yan Diomande

The Lilywhites would not just have to contend with the Leipzig man’s huge release clause but also face intense competition for his signature.

Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and PSG are also said to be following Diomande’s situation, making it a difficult deal for Spurs to complete.

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sell Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace, but another Premier League club is looking to hijack the £35m deal.

Brennan Johnson looks to be nearing an exit from Tottenham Hotspur after failing to make an impression under Thomas Frank.

It has recently been confirmed that Spurs have agreed to sell Johnson to Crystal Palace for a fee £12.5m below the figure the winger was originally signed for.

This has caused unrest among elements of the Tottenham fanbase, with some convinced Johnson is worth more than the £35m fee which Crystal Palace will pay.

Bournemouth could match Crystal Palace’s bid for Brennan Johnson

Although Crystal Palace have had a bid accepted, it is up to Johnson to determine where his future lies, and he could soon have a second option.

According to The Guardian, Bournemouth are set to match Palace’s offer for Johnson, as he has been identified as a potential replacement for Antoine Semenyo. The Ghanaian winger is expected to join Manchester City, leaving a vacancy in their first team.

Aston Villa, Brentford and Everton are other clubs to have been linked with Johnson, but no approaches have been made at this point.

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Johnson would have big boots to fill at Bournemouth

Should Johnson choose to join Bournemouth, he will arrive as a direct replacement for a player who has been one of the best forwards in the Premier League this season.

However, a move to Palace would see him play in a similar role to the one Eberechi Eze fulfilled before he departed last summer.

This means Johnson will face pressure wherever he goes if he leaves Tottenham. However, the man of the hour in Bilbao will surely back himself to be successful no matter which team he chooses to join.

Spurs return to Premier League action with a tricky trip to west London on the horizon, as Thomas Frank looks to build momentum against familiar opposition. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Brentford.

Thomas Frank will be hoping his side can make it two wins on the bounce when they return to Premier League action once more against Brentford.

The last time the two sides met, it was Spurs who came out on top at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium thanks to goals from Richarlison and Xavi Simons.

The Bees, however, will be hoping to get one over their former manager, Thomas Frank, when he visits the G-tech this week.

When and where Brentford vs Tottenham takes place

Brentford will host Tottenham Hotspur at the G-tech Stadium on Thursday, 1 January 2026, with kick-off set for 20:00 (UK time).

How to watch Brentford vs Tottenham in the Premier League

Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League.

Spurs and Brentford team news

In terms of team news, the Africa Cup of Nations continues, and with Pape Matar Sarr away with the Senegal national team, he remains unavailable for this clash.

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Spurs were handed a major boost last time out against Crystal Palace, as Kota Takai and Radu Dragusin made the bench after extended periods out, with the latter getting his first minutes off the bench since January.

Bergvall is also a doubt for this clash after having been forced off following a knock against Crystal Palace.

Meanwhile, Destiny Udogie remains unavailable due to a hamstring problem, Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski are still sidelined, James Maddison is not expected back until next year, and Yves Bissouma is out with no confirmed return date.

Brentford, on the other hand, have several injury concerns heading into the fixture, with Sepp van den Berg a doubt after picking up a knock, Fabio Carvalho ruled out for the season with a cruciate ligament injury, and Joshua Dasilva continuing his recovery from an injury.

Spurs Web prediction for Tottenham vs Brentford

Spurs did not have it easy against Crystal Palace last time out, as Frank’s side needed to dig deep to secure a result away from home.

That away form could once more prove important for Tottenham as they take on an in-form Brentford side, who put four past Bournemouth last weekend.

If Tottenham give away as many chances as they did against Palace, the Bees could punish Frank’s side.

Alan Shearer has included two Tottenham players in his Premier League team of the week following their narrow 1-0 away win at Crystal Palace.

Tottenham Hotspur went into Sunday’s trip to Selhurst Park knowing the pressure on Thomas Frank was high, after back-to-back league defeats against Nottingham Forest and Liverpool.

While the performance itself did little to answer any long-term questions, the result and the 3 points mattered far more, especially against a side that completed a league double over Spurs last season.

Palace had the better of large spells, yet it was Tottenham who struck first, even if Richarlison’s early finish was ruled out by VAR for offside.

The Brazilian was involved again just before half-time though, turning provider for Archie Gray, whose goal ultimately settled the contest.

Another Richarlison effort was chalked off later on, but Spurs held firm, helped by encouraging late cameos from Wilson Odobert and Joao Palhinha, to secure a clean sheet and preserve the best away record in the Premier League heading into the end of 2025.

Alan Shearer thinks Kevin Danso was key for Tottenham

Premier League all-time top scorer Alan Shearer named his team of the week for matchday 18, and the former Newcastle United striker made room for two Tottenham players following their win in South London.

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One of those was Kevin Danso, a player who has largely had to settle for a supporting role this season. His afternoon could have unravelled early on after picking up a yellow card inside five minutes, an incident that was not far away from becoming something far worse.

From there, however, the Austrian defender grew into the game, finishing with 20 defensive contributions, including 3 tackles, a block and 16 clearances, the highest tally by any defender across the Premier League this week.

Writing on the official Premier League website, Shearer said, “A very solid game. Helped the visitors keep a first away clean sheet since October.”

Archie Gray earns praise after unforgettable first Premier League goal

Shearer also included Archie Gray in his four-man midfield, alongside Ryan Cherki, Martin Odegaard and Florian Wirtz.

Beyond scoring the winner, Gray played a key role in maintaining Tottenham’s defensive shape, even if he did not see as much of the ball as you would typically expect from a central midfielder, but the 19-year-old repeatedly found himself in the right areas inside his own box, clearing loose balls and cutting out through passes at important moments.

On Gray, Shearer wrote, “Scored his first ever senior goal and, better yet, it proved to be the winner. He will never forget this moment.”