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A Brazilian club have made a big move to prevent Tottenham Hotspur from poaching their young starlet in the January transfer window.

Tottenham’s forward line has misfired so far this season, and it appears that the Lilywhites are considering entering the transfer market to solve that problem.

Over recent weeks, it has emerged that Spurs have been scouting a 19-year-old wide-forward who is turning a lot of heads in Brazilian football.

The player in question is Vasco Da Gama starlet Rayan, for whom Tottenham have allegedly explored getting a work permit ahead of a potential January move.

However, we have been hearing over the last couple of weeks that Vasco are working on tying the Tottenham target down to a new contract, and it appears that the Brazilian club are ready to make a bumper offer.

Vasco Da Gama set to offer huge contract to Tottenham target Rayan

According to Lucas Pedrosa from SBT and NewsColina, Vasco are now sorting out the final details ahead of a five-year contract offer to the forward.

The club are determined to keep Rayan at the club, and is willing to give him a bumper salary increase in an effort to tie him down until 2031.

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It is claimed that the teenager could be about to receive a new deal worth €180,000 (£155,000) per month, which is huge by the standards of Brazilian football, especially for a player so young.

Tottenham Hotspur and the other European clubs eyeing Rayan could thus face an uphill battle in pushing through a January deal.

Vasco’s pitch to Spurs target Rayan revealed

This update explains that Vasco have told Rayan and his representatives that he should avoid what is called the ‘bounce-back’ effect, which is when young players leave Brazil for Europe too early and struggle to adapt, only to return to the country soon after.

That is what happened with Vitor Roque, and that is something that Vasco want to avoid with Rayan, who they see as a generational talent.

In fact, the club are hoping that the youngster makes it into the Brazil squad for next year’s World Cup while still representing Vasco.

The club have also informed the Tottenham target that they are planning to keep manager Fernando Diniz at the helm so that the forward’s development continues smoothly.

A Tottenham star, who missed the last two games through injury, is hopeful of featuring for his country during the international break.

Tottenham had 12 absentees against Copenhagen, but that did not stop the North Londoners from demolishing the Danish side to build some much-needed momentum and confidence.

Some of the key men are expected to be fit to face Man United, including Mohammed Kudus, who has said that he expects to be ready for Saturday’s game.

There is now a positive update on another Spurs midfielder, who was forced out of the Champions League clash on Tuesday, as well as the game at home to Man United.

Graham Potter makes a revelation about Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall

Lucas Bergvall suffered a concussion against Chelsea last week and was forced off in just the seventh minute of the contest.

Thomas Frank has confirmed that Bergvall has been ruled out for the Man United clash, but the new Sweden boss, Graham Potter, has now revealed that the 19-year-old is hopeful of featuring for his country during the upcoming international break.

Potter told the Swedish football official website: “As things stand right now, they (Bergvall and Alexander Isak) are available. Lucas has had a concussion, but hopes he can be there when it is time for us to play.”

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Bergvall has a chance to make Spurs midfield his own

While Thomas Frank was initially hesitant to split up the partnership of Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur, we have seen a departure from the norm over the past two fixtures.

Pape Sarr has come in as an all-action alternative alongside Bentancur in the Champions League, then next to Palhinha in the pivot against Man United.

Many would argue that Lucas Bergvall’s attributes lend themselves more to a number eight position than a number 10, meaning he could be able to force himself into that box-to-box midfield role.

There is more bad news for Tottenham Hotspur on the injury front, with a key player suffering a significant injury against Man United.

Thomas Frank has had to deal with a bloated injury list over the past few weeks, but things appeared to be improving.

Dominic Solanke was edging close to a return after his ankle surgery, and the England international’s return would have relieved Tottenham’s woes up front.

However, the Lilywhites have now received terrible news regarding another striker, who himself only returned to action a few weeks ago.

Tottenham forward Randal Kolo Muani is forced to pull out of France’s squad

Kolo Muani led the line for the Lilywhites against Man United on Saturday, but he was withdrawn at half-time due to an injury.

It is now being reported by RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins that the Tottenham Hotspur forward’s injury is more serious than initially suspected.

Examinations have revealed that Kolo Muani has suffered a fractured jaw, and as a result, he has now pulled out from the Les Blues squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Azerbaijan.

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Spurs will continue to rely on Mathys Tel and Richarlison

There has been no exact timeline given for Solanke’s return, with Thomas Frank stating he hopes to have the Spurs striker back before the end of the year.

Following this latest blow to Kolo Muani, the Lilywhites will now have to rely on Richarlison and Mathys Tel to get them through the next few games, including the North London derby on November 23.

Tottenham Hotspur’s chances of getting a result against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League may have just improved after the latest news coming out of the French capital.

Spurs find themselves in tenth place in the league phase of the Champions League and are on course to secure qualification.

A top-eight finish is still within the grasp of the Lilywhites, but they have some tough assignments coming up, with clashes against Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt on the calendar.

Their next clash is undoubtedly their toughest one, with the Premier League side set to travel to Paris to take on PSG, who sit fifth in the table, but Spurs have received an early boost ahead of their trip to France later this month.

PSG could be without several players for Champions League clash against Tottenham

Tottenham travel to Paris on November 26, just three days after a big North London derby away at the Emirates.

The Ligue 1 suffered its first loss of the Champions League campaign against Bayern Munich this week, and they have lost several key players to injury.

PSG have revealed on their official website that Achraf Hakimi, Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes will be out of action for a few weeks after picking up injuries.

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Meanwhile, Desire Doue is also out injured, but the Parisians have not given a clear timeline for the winger’s return. There is thus the possibility that they could be without four key players for their clash against the Lilywhites.

Spurs will hope to have key men back for PSG clash

Tottenham have a lot of injuries of their own at the moment, but a couple of them could potentially return in time for the clash against PSG.

Dominic Solanke is expected to return to action after this month’s international break, and Spurs fans will be hoping that the England international is available to lead the line at Parc des Princes.

Kevin Danso believes that one Tottenham Hotspur teammate is up there with the best players in the world in his position.

Following the departure of Heung-min Son in the summer, the Lilywhites were left without many superstars left in their squad.

However, a 24-year-old Spurs man is on his way to becoming one of the most valuable players in world football due to the unique skill set he possesses.

We are, of course, referring to Micky van de Ven, who is reportedly on the radar of the biggest clubs in Europe, and the Dutchman has been showing just why that is the case over the last two weeks.

Kevin Danso identifies underrated attribute of Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven

The goal that the Netherlands international scored against Copenhagen last week will live long in the memories of Spurs fans, with the centre-back running the length of the pitch before calmly slotting the ball into the back of the net.

Danso admitted that Van de Ven is one of the best going around, pointing out that his willingness to defend and cover spaces makes him a huge asset for the side.

When asked if the former Wolfsburg man is among the best centre-backs in the world, the Austrian told The Standard: “He’s up there. The fastest player I know. His willingness to defend also. There’s so many times when you see Micky covering long balls, covering the space.

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“Not many do it like he does. Just that desire to defend, and also being so good and composed on the ball. And his left foot is a real weapon.”

Danso does not mind his new Spurs nickname

Danso has stepped in and performed admirably in the absence of Romero over recent weeks, showcasing his aerial dominance and proficiency in winning duels.

That has earned Danso the nickname ‘magnet head’ from Thomas Frank, and it is not one that the centre-back minds.

When asked about his nickname, the former Lens man responded: “I didn’t know until my friends and teammates told me about it. It was a positive, so I’ll take it.

“When it comes to defending, I’m old school, an old soul. Top defenders are about defending and taking pride in making sure the ball stays as far away from our goal as possible.”

Tottenham defender Micky Van De Ven has now shared what his former captain Heung-Min Son privately told him after he copied his iconic Puskas-winning goal in the Champions League.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have witnessed their fair share of Puskas-worthy goals over the years; from Gareth Bale’s heroics against Inter Milan in 2012, to Erik Lamela’s rabona, and of course, Heung-Min Son’s breathtaking run and finish that actually won the award.

It would’ve been hard to imagine anyone from the current Spurs squad replicating that kind of brilliance – at least not a centre-back – but then came Micky van de Ven’s outrageous goal in the 4-0 Champions League win over FC Copenhagen.

Despite Spurs being down to ten men, the Dutch centre-back picked up the ball inside his own half, dribbled past half the Copenhagen side, and fired home from the edge of the box.

According to official UEFA data, Van de Ven carried the ball an incredible 67.7 metres before scoring which happened to be the longest ever ball carry leading to a goal in Champions League history, surpassing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr (64.4m).

Heung-Min Son’s message to former Tottenham teammate Micky van de Ven

Heung-Min Son was one of the first to react after the final whistle, commenting on Van de Ven’s Instagram post with a simple “wow… just wow.” But the former Spurs captain went a step further privately.

Speaking to TNT Sports ahead of the Manchester United clash, Micky Van de Ven was asked whether he’d heard from the South Korean after the match and whether he had compared their goals, to which the Dutch International replied:

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“Nah, he texted me as well. He said, unbelievable goal as well. He’s like, it’s unbelievable how you (were able to) make this (much) room and how you finished this goal.”

Van de Ven also admitted he’d always wanted to score a goal like Son’s. The Dutchman had made similar runs before, which only led to assists, so getting on the scoresheet this time felt extra special.

“And I just said to him, I want to make a similar goal as you, and luckily it happened,” he said.

Van de Ven can’t decide whose goal was better

In a recent Spurs video on Instagram, the players were asked: “What’s the best goal you’ve seen live?” and while most of them immediately named Van de Ven’s solo run, the Dutchman refused to name himself.

When he was pressed again in the same interview about whether he thought his strike was better than Son’s, he took a moment before replying:

“I think it’s similar to be honest. Yeah, it’s really similar. It’s difficult to say which is easy because it’s both, I think, really hard goals to score.”

Tottenham Hotspur could turn to a familiar face in their search for attacking reinforcements, with reports claiming Thomas Frank is eyeing a reunion with a proven Premier League goalscorer.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a fair few strikers before the opening of the winter transfer window.

Dusan Vlahovic, Harry Kane, Rayan Viktor and Ivan Toney are a few of the names that have been floated around in the Spurs rumour mill.

Thomas Frank had openly addressed Tottenham’s links with Kane and Ivan Toney, not ruling out the possibility of a move for either one of the two.

Thomas Frank open to Ivan Toney return to the Premier League

Fresh reports from TalkSport now state that Thomas Frank is open to bringing Ivan Toney back to the Premier League.

Toney enjoyed several stints in the English top flight under Thomas Frank with Brentford, scoring 36 goals in 83 top-flight games before securing a move to Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli.

The striker has often claimed that he is happy in the Middle East, and according to TalkSport, it is understood that Al Ahli are reluctant to let their striker leave.

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This is a World Cup season, and it is believed that England boss Thomas Tuchel could overlook Toney in favour of those who play in the top European leagues

With Spurs showing interest, it is claimed that the 29-year-old could very much force a move away from Saudi Arabia, while Al Ahli also maintain interest in Tottenham forward Richarlison, who has been linked with a move away from north London.

Pundit believes Ivan Toney is perfect for Spurs

TalkSport’s chief football correspondent Alex Crook believes the forward is exactly what Spurs need, especially as they have struggled for goals from their attacking players this season.

Discussing Tottenham’s forward options on TalkSport, Crook said: “I think they’re light up front, Tottenham. Obviously, the ongoing injury issues with Dominic Solanke have been a problem for Thomas Frank.

“I was not convinced by Mathys Tel last season – I was not really too sure why Spurs made that move permanent. Kolo Muani at the moment I would probably put in a similar bracket.”

Toney reportedly earns a staggering £400,000-a-week tax-free in Saudi Arabia, following his £40 million transfer, meaning if he were to join Tottenham he would have to take a pay cut, given Spurs’ wage structure.

Crook added, “I keep coming back to Ivan Toney for Tottenham. You look at what he did with Thomas Frank at Brentford.

“I think he would like to come back to the Premier League, obviously financially it might be a difficult deal, but that just looks a perfect fit to me for Spurs either in January or next summer.”

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to strike a major new sponsorship deal as plans take shape following confirmed news about their long-standing partnership with AIA.

It was revealed earlier this week that Tottenham Hotspur’s partnership with front-of-shirt sponsor AIA is set to evolve in the coming years.

Spurs confirmed that from 2027, they will have a new front-of-shirt sponsor, bringing an end to their more than a decade-long partnership with the Asia-based insurance company.

AIA is expected to instead feature on Spurs’ training kits from 2027 to 2032, meaning that a new front-of-shirt sponsor is needed.

Football Insider is now reporting that Tottenham are looking to agree a new front-of-shirt sponsorship deal worth up to £60 million.

No names have been mentioned yet, but it is understood that Spurs are looking to reach an agreement with a new shirt partner in a deal that could be worth between £50–60 million.

It is claimed that while AIA’s downgrade is “surprising”, it was a change that was expected, especially after the departure of Heung-min Son in the recent summer transfer window.

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As a result, the Lilywhites are believed to be working behind the scenes to find a new front-of-shirt partner to replace AIA.

Tottenham fans have since stated that they look forward to having new shirt sponsors, with many hoping for a sponsor without a red logo.

Regardless, AIA have significantly contributed to Spurs’ financial growth, after extending their deal for a further eight years in 2019, taking its total value to £320 million over the lifetime of the partnership.

The Asian insurance giant, which has a market cap of more than £80 billion, remains one of the most recognisable names in Premier League sponsorship.

In terms of the biggest shirt deals in the league, Liverpool could bank more than £100 million a year from their new agreement with Adidas.

Manchester United’s deal with Adidas is worth £90 million annually, while Arsenal rake in around £75 million from the German kit supplier.

Wayne Rooney has scored a selection of new Premier League signings out of five, including one bright Tottenham spark.

A couple of Tottenham Hotspur’s new recruits from the summer transfer window have begun to make their mark in north London.

Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha are among the standout additions who have had an instant impact on things at Tottenham.

Palhinha has anchored the midfield brilliantly, while Kudus has looked a real threat down the right of Tottenham’s attack, adding a new dimension to their forward play.

Wayne Rooney gives Mohammed Kudus a low Tottenham rating

Tottenham, however, are not the only side to have made top signings last summer, with several other Premier League clubs also strengthening their squads.

Wayne Rooney has now handed out ratings to a number of the new arrivals and has given Mohammed Kudus a rather modest score.

When asked to rate a few of the new signings out of five on Amazon Prime Video, Rooney started off by giving Alexander Isak a 2/5, Woltemade a 3/5, Mbeumo a 4/5, Wirtz a 2/5, Gyokeres a 4/5, Tijjani Reijnders a 3/5, Joao Pedro a 3/5, and Mohammed Kudus a 3/5 as well.

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He rated Kudus one lower than Arsenal’s Gyokeres and one above Isak, who has endured a poor season so far.

Kudus has been just as good as Gyokeres

Kudus has been exceptional and the numbers back up his influence at Tottenham, with the winger bringing flair, creativity, and a touch of unpredictability to Spurs’ attacks.

He has not only elevated their wide play but has also improved Tottenham’s set-piece threat with his wicked deliveries, something that was notably lacking last term.

Kudus has managed six goal involvements in 15 appearances this season, while Gyokeres has a similar tally in one game fewer, though one could argue the Arsenal forward plays in a more complete side.

To rate Kudus one behind him feels rather perplexing to say the least, when you take into account the overall play of both players and the impact they have both had on their teams.

Louis Saha has predicted how the Premier League table will look at the end of the season, including Tottenham and Man United.

Tottenham Hotspur hosted Manchester United with the prospect of moving up to second in the Premier League table if all three points were taken from the game.

This was in spite of recent disappointing results, including home defeats to Aston Villa and Chelsea in the past month.

However, Spurs were the victims of a 96th minute goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, meaning the North London club could be considerably lower by the end of the weekend.

Louis Saha predicts where Tottenham will finish in the Premier League

Former Spurs striker Louis Saha has predicted which teams will finish in the top six of the Premier League and he has little faith in his old club.

According to Saha, Tottenham have not been good enough this season and do not have what it takes to qualify for the Champions League for a second consecutive year.

He told OLGB: “I’m not a big supporter of Arsenal winning it so I don’t know. It’s a tough one. I will say that, yes, when you look at it now, Arsenal are definitely better equipped and they will get better. You could imagine you always have the threat to have a great start of the season and then drop. I don’t see Sunderland being there at the end of the season.

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“You still feel like Chelsea with all those youngsters getting more experience and confidence. Who knows? They could surprise us and have a big run and come second? Who knows.

“You always think Man City, wherever they are, and Liverpool, they will be there. I hope, this is the target, that Man United are going to be there to get into Europe.

“I always feel like when you have those types of players (at Man Utd) and they have not clicked yet, you could maybe imagine that. Title contenders? I don’t think so but that’s the top five and you obviously always have the outsiders and Tottenham Hotspur need to do better.”

Saha’s prediction

Arsenal

Chelsea

Manchester City

Liverpool

Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs must show more innovation

It looked as though Tottenham had snatched a late winner against Manchester United, but regardless of this, it had been quite a poor overall performance.

Spurs showed very little of the attacking intensity which was on display against Copenhagen and a victory would have flattered them.

Their upcoming fixtures are no easier than the ones which have been and gone, so getting more creative has to be an immediate priority.