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The Athletic’s David Ornstein has named a Premier League defender as Tottenham’s dream signing for the January transfer window.

It is no secret that Tottenham are scouring the market for a centre-back ahead of the January window.

Thomas Frank is thought to be keen on reinforcing his options at the back, given the poor fitness records of his two main starters: Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven.

Over the last few days, Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa has been mooted as a target for Spurs, but there is another England international defender that the Lilywhites have had their eye on for a while.

Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite named as Tottenham’s dream signing

In the summer window, it was reported that Tottenham were considering an approach for Jarrad Branthwaite, but the defender ended up staying put at Everton.

It has been suggested over recent weeks that Spurs are still keeping an eye on Branthwaite’s situation, and that information has now been backed up by Ornstein.

When asked who Tottenham’s dream signing is, The Athletic journalist told Planet Football: “Jarrad Branthwaite, because I think they’ve been looking for a while to upgrade in that defensive department.

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“They’ve looked at him. He’s someone who has been linked with a move away from Everton, even though he’s signed a new contract, and I guess he’s one to watch in the future for many of the top clubs.”

Spurs face massive roadblocks in landing Branthwaite

Branthwaite only signed a new five-year deal with Everton in the summer, which means that the Merseyside club would demand top dollar for the centre-back.

Additionally, it has been alleged that Spurs face competition from Man United for the Everton man’s signature, with the Red Devils also thought to be big fans of the 23-year-old.

Tottenham Hotspur have their eye on a versatile Premier League attacker, but they have been told that it will take a mammoth offer to prise him away from his current club in January.

Based on reports over the last week, it appears that Spurs are eyeing wide-forwards with Premier League experience ahead of the January window.

That does not come as a surprise, as the Lilywhites have lacked firepower upfront so far this season, which is partly down to the fact that the likes of Dominic Solanke, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski have been out injured

It has been alleged that one of the players on Tottenham’s radar is an Everton forward, who has come on leaps and bounds since his switch to the Merseyside club in the summer of 2024.

Tottenham told they have to pay a premium to sign Iliman Ndiaye

The player in question is Iliman Ndiaye, who has four goal contributions in nine league games so far this campaign for David Moyes’ men.

Former Everton chief Keith Wyness, who served as CEO at the club between 2004 and 2009, has now claimed that Tottenham may have to pay close to £100m to prise the Senegal international away from the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

When asked about Spurs’ pursuit of Ndiaye, Wyness told Football Insider: “It’s going to take a huge offer. Ndiaye is very happy at the club right now. I think there will be a new contract situation cropping up pretty quickly. So let’s just see how that goes. I don’t really see him going unless it’s an exceptional offer, £100m or something like that sort of level.

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“Look, he’s impressed everybody. He’s got swift feet. He’s great to watch. He’s exciting to watch. And if you’ve got him and Grealish and Dewsbury-Hall on the same team, you’re starting to see some entertaining situations, and it’s difficult for other teams to defend.

“So it’s working well as a balance, and Moyes was quite astute in terms of getting that sort of balance. So we can see what they’re aiming at, but they’re not getting the finished product in front of the goal, and that’s the biggest issue.”

Report suggests Spurs can sign Iliman Ndiaye for a cheaper fee

While reporting on Tottenham’s interest in the 25-year-old earlier this week, a report in TEAMtalk suggested that the forward can be signed for a much lower amount than Wyness suggests.

The outlet claimed that Spurs would have to pay around £60m to land Ndiaye from Everton in the January window.

However, the publication also explained that the Toffees are determined not to lose the wide-forward despite the growing interest in his services.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank has now opened up on the conversation he had with Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence following their snubbing him in the aftermath of the Chelsea defeat.

Tottenham Hotspur’s defeat against Chelsea at the weekend in the Premier League was a tough one to take for the Lilywhites, who had hoped to use the fixture as a statement of progress under Thomas Frank.

Supporters were left disappointed by the performance of their team at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with many booing both the players and the manager off the pitch at full-time.

The players themselves were visibly caught up in the emotions of the game, with Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence seen appearing to snub Frank as he looked to approach them, an exchange that left sections of the Tottenham fanbase appalled.

Thomas Frank addresses Micky Van de Ven and Djed Spence situation

Spurs fans had speculated that Thomas Frank was beginning to lose the dressing room following the incident, but the Tottenham boss has now addressed the situation, offering clarity on what actually took place after the final whistle.

Speaking to the club’s official website, Frank explained that the issue was discussed internally and that he remains fully supportive of both players, stressing that there is no division in the camp.

He said: “Micky and Djed came into my office yesterday, unprompted. And just said: ‘Want to say sorry for the situation.’

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“They didn’t want it to look bad or disrespectful or all of the kind of perceptions you can get in this beautiful media world. That was not the intention at all towards me or the team or the club. They were just frustrated with the performance, the loss and the booing during the game.

“If they didn’t come in, of course, I had to ask them about the situation they were walking in, what they were feeling, why they were doing it, because we all have a perception. And we are very, very good to have that strong [opinion].

“That’s because they… whatever, because their mom wasn’t well, or they didn’t like the head coach, or they were irritated with the performance, or it’s because they lost, or whatever’. We’re very, very good at that. None of us knows.

“So that would be my first question to them. How were they and why? Of course, I’m happy, because I knew the question would come today, that they were coming in, and that means they care. I think that’s very good. They care about the team, the club. In this case, me.

“I’m happy with that. So that was very good. Then we just had a good talk about a lot of things. And like with everything, we keep it internally. Like I said to the players when I said that before, it will be very, very, very unusual if I ever throw a player under the bus. We’re all humans, but I’ll always protect them.”

Tottenham must respond against Copenhagen in Champions League

Attention now turns to the Champions League, where Tottenham will host Copenhagen in their next fixture, and Frank will be hoping for a much-improved display under the lights at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham were poor against Chelsea, with Frank’s side managing just one shot throughout the game and producing an expected goals (xG) of only 0.10, a statistic that highlights how blunt they were in attack.

A commanding performance is required from Frank and his players on Tuesday night if the team are to get back on track and restore belief in his project, particularly with confidence among supporters now beginning to waver.

Tottenham Hotspur are still battling their way through a growing injury list, and now Thomas Frank has offered an update on Lucas Bergvall, following the concussion he suffered against Chelsea.

Tottenham Hotspur had only just received a slight boost on the injury front ahead of their clash against Chelsea, with Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, and Wilson Odobert returning to make the bench.

However, after only seven minutes into that league fixture, Tottenham were dealt another setback, as Lucas Bergvall picked up an injury to his head.

The 19-year-old midfielder was forced off due to concussion protocols and had to miss the rest of the game against Chelsea after returning to the starting XI for the first time in the league since September.

Speaking to the media ahead of Tottenham’s Champions League tie on Tuesday, Thomas Frank confirmed that Lucas Bergvall will be unavailable for the next few matches.

According to the GRTP protocol, reports claimed that Bergvall could miss Tuesday’s clash and Spurs’ next two Premier League games, but Frank’s update states otherwise.

Asked about the Swede, Frank told Football.London: “He is out for the next two games now.”

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Bergvall, who was Tottenham’s Player of the Season last term, has yet to find a consistent rhythm under Frank, and this latest setback will no doubt come as another frustration for the young midfielder.

Spurs could benefit from international break

Those two games would begin with Tuesday’s Champions League cup tie and end at the weekend when Tottenham face Manchester United in the Premier League.

After that league clash, club football is set to pause for the final international break of the year, as nations continue their push to qualify for next year’s World Cup.

The international break could not have come at a better time for Tottenham, whose injury list appears to grow with every passing week.

Thomas Frank has now provided an injury update on the fitness of his Tottenham squad ahead of Spurs’ Champions League tie against Copenhagen.

Thomas Frank definitely has work to do on his Tottenham squad, which has struggled for consistency all season.

Tottenham Hotspur have managed just one win in their last five outings, with their latest defeat coming at the hands of London rivals Chelsea, who secured a 1-0 victory.

Spurs fans have not been best pleased with the recent results, with many booing Frank and his side after full-time following the defeat to Chelsea.

Tuesday, however, offers Tottenham the chance to right their wrongs as Copenhagen is set to visit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham have injury issues for Champions League fixture

Spurs’ home form this season has been poor, with Frank and his men managing just one win from five home games in the league this campaign, but that will have to change if they are to secure victory over the Danish champions.

Tottenham sit in 15th place in the league phase table in the Champions League, one point off eighth place, making a victory crucial if they are to avoid losing ground on the automatic qualification places.

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Thomas Frank has a small group of 22 players to pick from, and while his side has been battling an injury crisis, there were a few boosts against Chelsea.

Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie and Wilson Odobert have all returned to full fitness after spells on the sidelines and are now in contention for this Champions League tie.

Dominic Solanke is not expected to return before the international break later this month and is ruled out for this fixture.

Spence, Kudus and Bergvall all missed training earlier today at Hotspur Way.

The other injured players have not been registered for the Champions League, so their absence matters little for now.

Archie Gray remains unavailable, and Thomas Frank has now provided an injury update on the fitness of his Tottenham squad.

A former Aston Villa chief has now provided a very interesting update on the future of Tottenham Hotspur target Morgan Rogers.

It is no secret that Tottenham pushed to land Rogers in the summer before eventually securing Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.

In fact, Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Spurs were prepared to offer ‘crazy money’ for Rogers in the summer, but Villa made it clear that their star man was not for sale.

It has been reported over recent weeks that Tottenham could try again to land Rogers in January, and a Villa insider has now shed light on the midfielder’s contract situation.

Tottenham target Morgan Rogers may not be close to signing a new contract

Last month, it emerged that Villa had opened talks with Rogers over a new contract in order to ward off interest from Spurs and other Premier League clubs.

Aston Villa’s former chief Keith Wyness, who served as CEO at Villa Park between 2016 and 2018, has now revealed that the contract talks with the former Middlesbrough man may not be as advanced as some reports suggest.

When asked if the Spurs target is expected to sign a new deal at Villa Park, Wyness told Football Insider: “I’m hearing conflicting sides of this. Some are saying that he’s in advanced talks. Some are saying they’re not quite as advanced as they’re being made out to be.

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“Look, it would be a big boost if they could tie him down. But, we’ve talked about it many times, Villa have got one eye on PSR and the whole issue around that. So that’ll be part of it. But I think Villa will make every effort to keep him tied down because he’s got real value.

“If they were to get him under a new contract and then he had to be sold at some stage, the valuation obviously would go up. I think they’re going to be pulling every trick they can to try and get him to sign.

“But as I say, I’m hearing it’s not quite as advanced as the media would make us believe just now. It may be Villa trying to scare off any interest in him by saying that they’re in advanced talks. I think there’s certainly discussions going on, but it’s not yet a done deal.”

Could Spurs pull off a sensational Rogers deal?

Spurs are thought to be facing competition from Chelsea for Rogers, but getting the 23-year-old out of Villa Park mid-season is not expected to be easy.

However, we know that the North London club may have big money to spend in January after ENIC injected £100m equity into Tottenham a few weeks ago.

Tottenham Hotspur return to Champions League action on Tuesday, and Opta’s Supercomputer has now revealed how likely the Lilywhites are to get back to winning ways against Copenhagen.

Spurs started their Champions League campaign with a win at home to Villarreal, but two back-to-back draws away from home against Bodo/Glimt and Monaco have left them with plenty of work to do.

Tottenham are still on course to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League, but they will have to win their home games to give themselves a decent chance.

Spurs’ form at home in the Premier League has been horrid, and the supporters will be desperately hoping to see the Lilywhites turn things around against beatable opposition on Tuesday.

Tottenham are massive favourites to beat Copenhagen

Among the eight fixtures that Spurs have in the league phase of the Champions League, the home clash against Copenhagen is arguably the easiest.

However, that brings with it plenty of pressure for the home side as Thomas Frank’s men will know nothing other than three points will do.

Opta’s algorithm has made Spurs massive favourites for the clash, giving the Lilywhites a 66.8 per cent chance of beating Copenhagen.

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A draw is the second most likely result at 18.4 per cent, while the Danish side have only been given a 14.8 per cent chance of taking all three points from North London.

Anything but a convincing win will not be enough for Spurs

The pressure is now well and truly on Frank, who admitted that he was ‘hurt massively’ by Tottenham’s performance against Chelsea.

The Dane will want a response from his players on Tuesday, and it can be argued that it is the easiest fixture his side have had this season, apart from the Carabao Cup clash against Doncaster Rovers.

The Tottenham players have been spotted on the training pitches at Hotspur Way this morning as Thomas Frank prepares his side for their UEFA Champions League tie against Copenhagen.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to welcome Danish champions Copenhagen to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in matchday four of the UEFA Champions League.

Spurs have managed just two wins on home soil this season and would be hoping they can turn that form around with a victory against the Danish outfit.

Copenhagen have been struggling in the Champions League, having not won any of their league phase encounters, sitting 32nd on the overall table. Tottenham, on the other hand, is in 15th place and is a single point off the automatic qualification spots in 8th.

Thomas Frank would hope his side can get back to winning ways after losing their London derby league fixture against Chelsea at the weekend, but they will face a Copenhagen side that managed a 3-2 victory in their last league outing.

Tottenham players spotted in training ahead of Copenhagen tie

Thomas Frank and his backroom staff were seen putting the Tottenham first-team squad through their paces at Hotspur Way as preparations continue for their cup tie against the Danish champions.

Several players were spotted in first-team training as Spurs gear up for the European encounter, while there were also some notable absentees.

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Among those involved in the session were Guglielmo Vicario, Antonin Kinsky, Pedro Porro, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, Radu Dragusin, Jun’ai Byfield, Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr, Joao Palhinha, Xavi Simons, Richarlison, Mathys Tel, Brennan Johnson, Dane Scarlett, Richarlison, Wilson Odobert and Randal Kolo Muani.

Unfortunately for Tottenham, Lucas Bergvall was not spotted – likely due to concussion protocols after he was substituted early against Chelsea – and Djed Spence was also nowhere to be seen. Mohammed Kudus was also missing from the open training session following his efforts against the Blues.

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a return to form as Thomas Frank prepares for a crucial Copenhagen clash in the UEFA Champions League. Let’s take a look at our predicted Tottenham XI to face the Danish champions.

Tottenham Hotspur will be desperate to bounce back when Danish champions Copenhagen visit North London for their Champions League encounter.

Tottenham’s struggles at home continued after Chelsea sealed a narrow 1-0 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, leaving Spurs with just two wins on home soil so far this season.

It is now back to European duties for Thomas Frank’s men, and with Copenhagen currently sitting 32nd in the league phase, the Dane will be hoping to oversee a strong response after seeing his side draw their last two European fixtures.

We have now attempted to predict Tottenham’s starting XI for their clash with Copenhagen.

Predicted Tottenham XI vs Copenhagen

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: Once more, the Italian was the star of the show for Tottenham, with Vicario making several outstanding saves. We do not expect any rotation in goal.

Right-back – Djed Spence: Pedro Porro was far from his best against Chelsea, possibly due to fatigue, so we expect Thomas Frank to drop the Spaniard to the bench, with Spence switching over to the right.

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Centre-back – Cristian Romero: The Tottenham captain has been injured but made his return at the weekend against Chelsea. He is fit, and we expect him to take his starting spot on Tuesday.

Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: The Dutchman was at fault for the Chelsea goal, but Van de Ven will be eager to correct his mistake, and he should start.

Left-back – Destiny Udogie: Another player who has only just made a return from injury, Udogie got some vital minutes off the bench against Chelsea. We expect Frank to start him from the off here.

Pivot midfielder – Joao Palhinha: Always a reliable option for Frank, with the Portuguese midfielder rarely putting a foot wrong. He should continue in that pivot role for Tottenham.

Pivot midfielder – Rodrigo Bentancur: Frank has shown in recent weeks that he is not turning away from his pivot partnership of Bentancur and Palhinha, so we expect the Dane to stick with that pairing again.

Centre midfielder – Xavi Simons: Pape Matar Sarr failed to impress after his start against Chelsea at the weekend. Simons was equally disappointing, but we expect Frank to turn to the Dutchman once more.

Right winger – Mohammed Kudus: Who starts on the right is almost always guaranteed, as Kudus remains one of the nailed-on players in Frank’s side.

Striker – Richarlison: The Brazilian forward could return to the Tottenham starting XI after being dropped for Randal Kolo Muani at the weekend, with the Frenchman barely getting a sniff at goal.

Tottenham turn their attention back to European football this week as Thomas Frank’s side prepare to welcome Danish champions Copenhagen to north London in a crucial Champions League clash. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Copenhagen.

Tottenham Hotspur’s attention is now set to turn to continental matters following their 1-0 defeat at the hands of Chelsea.

Spurs remain unbeaten in the Champions League but currently sit outside the automatic qualification spots.

Tottenham are 15th, having managed five points from a possible nine, picking up one win and two draws in their cup ties, with their only victory coming on matchday one.

Up next, however, is Danish side Copenhagen, who will be visiting the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a ground Spurs have managed just two wins in so far this season.

When and where is Tottenham vs Copenhagen

Spurs will face Copenhagen at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, with kick-off set for 20:00 (UK time).

How to watch Tottenham vs Copenhagen in the Champions League

Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch Spurs vs Copenhagen live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate.

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Team news for Spurs and Copenhagen

Tottenham received some much-needed boost at the weekend, with Wilson Odobert, Destiny Udogie and Cristian Romero all returning to action after spells on the sidelines.

Frank has a small squad registered for the Champions League, having left several injured players out. While Dominic Solanke is part of the squad, the Englishman is expected to return only after the international break.

Copenhagen have several injury concerns heading into the clash. Birger Meling is ruled out, while Thomas Delaney remains sidelined.

Rodrigo Huescas is a doubt with a knee problem, and both Jonathan Moalem and Oliver Hojer face late fitness tests. Magnus Mattsson, however, has been ruled out for the season with a knee injury

Spurs Web prediction for Tottenham vs Copenhagen

Tottenham’s home struggles have been well-documented all season, and despite Thomas Frank stating that he is working to improve it, the situation still remains concerning.

Regardless, Frank will be looking for a strong response from his Spurs players after they were well beaten by Chelsea at the weekend.

Copenhagen are currently 32nd in the Champions League league phase, having managed just one point from their opening three matches and losing their last two ties consecutively.

It is a perfect chance for Frank’s men to get a much-needed win on the board, and we would be backing them to do just that.