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Former Tottenham sporting director Fabio Paratici has now been handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence following his involvement in the Juventus scandal.

Former Tottenham Hotspur sporting director Fabio Paratici had only just completed his 30-month ban from football earlier this summer, a sanction handed down due to his role in the infamous Juventus “Plusvalenza” scandal.

The Italian transfer specialist, known for his aggressive dealings in the market, has been away from the touchline during that period, although his name has continued to surface whenever speculation about potential returns to football emerges, with AC Milan and Tottenham previously mentioned as possible destinations for Paratici.

None of those links ever came to fruition, but Paratici did act in a consultancy capacity for Tottenham while away from the game, keeping himself loosely tied to the club during a period of restructuring at the top.

Fabio Paratici handed suspended jail sentence after Juventus scandal

According to The Sun, former Spurs director of football Fabio Paratici has now been handed an 18-month suspended jail sentence, reached through a plea bargain agreement with Italian prosecutors.

The situation has cast doubt over his eligibility to work within the Premier League once again, particularly under the league’s revised ownership and director rules.

As of 2023, the rules clearly state that anyone convicted of serious offences such as corruption, fraud or tax evasion cannot be appointed to the board of a Premier League club.

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Paratici’s role in the Juventus scandal, therefore, places huge question marks over any potential return to Tottenham, and it leaves open the very real possibility that his time in the Premier League may have been cut short for good.

Tottenham unlikely to turn back to Paratici

Tottenham currently have Johan Lange serving as sporting director, and while the club has undergone plenty of change at the boardroom level in recent months, there is no indication that Lange’s position is under threat.

The Danish director only just oversaw Tottenham’s latest summer business, with the Lilywhites securing several high-profile signings who have already started to make their mark in North London.

Tottenham Hotspur’s injury list is already growing, but Spurs fans can expect to have a few players back very soon, while some are still a long way away.

Thomas Frank has said that he has plans in place to avoid another injury crisis at Tottenham this season, and the Dane has been liberal with how he has rotated his squad, even at this early stage of the season.

Tottenham are without Radu Dragusin, Ben Davies, and Kota Takai in defence, while they also have three midfield absentees in Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Yves Bissouma.

Additionally, Dominic Solanke is still on the mend, while new signing Randal Kolo Muani missed the Brighton clash with a dead leg.

When are Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani expected to return?

The Evening Standard say that Kolo Mauni could shake off his dead leg and make his full Tottenham debut against Doncaster on Wednesday.

They point out that Frank has said that the Doncaster game has come too early for Solanke, but suggest that the England international could be fit for the clash against Wolves.

Davies’ injury is also not thought to be serious, with the Welshman potentially in line for his first minutes of the season in the upcoming Carabao Cup clash.

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The outlet explains that there is a lack of clarity regarding Bissouma’s injury and suggests that we may not see him until next month. According to the report, Takai may not be back fit until the end of the year or early 2026.

What is the status on Radu Dragusin, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski?

Radu Dragusin is now back in training, and The Standard claim that we could see the Romanian back in action before the end of the year.

However, they are less optimistic about Kulusevski, saying that we might only see the Swede in a Tottenham shirt in early 2026.

Maddison, who suffered an ACL injury in pre-season, is not expected back until April of 2026, with the attacking midfielder expected to miss almost the entirety of the campaign.

One Tottenham Hotspur star has been recognised for his recent display by earning a place in WhoScored’s Premier League team of the week after a standout performance against Brighton.

Tottenham Hotspur’s last Premier League outing was anything but straightforward, as Thomas Frank’s men were forced to dig deep and claw their way back from two goals down.

Richarlison pulled one back just before the break, reacting quickest to a Mohammed Kudus effort and finishing neatly from close range.

The leveller came in the second half when Kudus’ cross was diverted into his own net by Jan Paul van Hecke, sealing Tottenham’s comeback against Brighton and Hove Albion and ensuring the points were shared.

Richarlison earns WhoScored Premier League recognition

It was the sort of performance that Thomas Frank was eager to highlight, with the Dane quick to praise the resilience and fighting spirit his players showed in clawing their way back.

That spirit was epitomised by Richarlison, whose contribution has now been recognised by WhoScored, with the Brazilian forward included in their Premier League team of the week.

The 28-year-old was handed a rating of 7.84 for his efforts against Brighton, joining Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike and a number of other top performers from matchday five in the weekly XI.

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Richarlison stepping up for Tottenham under Thomas Frank

Richarlison has certainly stepped up this season, putting behind him a campaign to forget last year, where injuries and inconsistency limited his impact and kept him sidelined for long spells.

The Brazil international has started in four of the opening five league matches under Thomas Frank and has already scored three times in the Premier League, a sharp contrast to his struggles in the previous campaign.

Dennis Cirkin bid Tottenham Hotspur farewell four years ago, but he was linked with a move back to his boyhood club during the summer transfer window.

The Tottenham first-team squad had plenty of positions where additional strength was required after last season. Most of these were in attack, and as a result, Spurs signed the likes of Mohamed Kudus and Xavi Simons.

However, there were shortages in defence too. Tottenham’s centre-back needs were addressed and there were rumours about the potential arrival of a new full-back. Kyle Walker-Peters was linked with a move back to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but he joined West Ham instead.

Dennis Cirkin was another ex-Tottenham full-back to be linked with a move back to North London, but he remained at Sunderland. Despite helping Sunderland achieve promotion to the Premier League last season, Cirkin’s future at the club is in doubt.

Additionally, Cirkin is set to become a free agent next summer, so a Spurs move could still be on the cards.

The benefits of Tottenham signing Dennis Cirkin

One big issue Spurs have faced this season is having too many players who are not homegrown or locally trained. It was due to this reason that Mathys Tel was left out of the Tottenham Champions League squad.

Cirkin would count as both a homegrown and locally trained player, because he came through the Tottenham academy.

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He would also improve the depth in the Spurs squad, providing cover on the left when Destiny Udogie gets injured. Cirkin also has the ability to play in a back three, a formation Thomas Frank deployed in his first competitive game as manager.

Spurs do not need Cirkin

Despite a couple of benefits which would come from signing Cirkin, his appearances would be few and far between. Frank appears to prefer playing Djed Spence on the left side of defence, so the 23-year-old would only be third choice.

Pedro Porro starts almost every game at right-back, and should he ever become unavailable, Archie Gray could be given the chance to play in his place.

After all, he is not getting many opportunities in midfield and if he was made a permanent right-back, Spurs still have Yves Bissouma who can fill in for Joao Palhinha.

Therefore, the only reason to sign Cirkin would be to fill a homegrown quota. The player himself will want to be playing regularly after 39 league appearances last season. This means there are not enough good reasons for Spurs to re-sign Cirkin.

Cirkin’s injury record is far from reassuring

Another reason to avoid signing Cirkin is that he is often sidelined by injuries. There is no point signing a player to cover for injured players when he himself is unavailable.

Cirkin picked up five different injuries in the 2022/23 season and three the following year. He has missed matches due to injury in each of the past four seasons, as well as the current one. Spurs have enough injury-prone players already and the last thing needed is yet another.

His injury record, coupled with Tottenham’s existing full-back options, mean Spurs should not attempt to re-sign Cirkin. The attacking left wing position should be a greater priority and that is where Tottenham need to focus in January.

Tottenham supporters will be delighted with what Oxford United fans had to say about Will Lankshear after his latest standout performance, with praise pouring in for the young striker’s all-around display.

Tottenham Hotspur decided to loan Will Lankshear out once more this summer, sending the young forward to the Championship as he continues his development.

Competition for places at Tottenham Hotspur in the number nine role is fierce, and few could argue with the decision to let the youngster head out on loan again this season.

Last term, Lankshear struggled to make an impact at West Brom; however, this campaign, he already looks sharper and more assured in his overall game.

Tottenham loanee Will Lankshear earns Oxford United praise

The 20-year-old is currently at Oxford United, and in their latest clash against Bristol City, he caught the eye once again, delivering an impressive performance despite not finding the net, with Oxford supporters full of praise for him.

Lankshear’s pressing from the front was tireless, and his link-up play was intelligent, while his movement consistently stretched the Bristol City backline, leaving him unfortunate not to be rewarded with a goal.

Supporters of the U’s were quick to take to social media platform X to share their thoughts on the Tottenham loanee, with one writing: “Lankshear is looking dangerous as usual!”

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Another fan added: “Definition of a complete performance! Lankshear is absolutely incredible.” A further post read: “What a great all-round team performance today. Proud of the boys. Lankshear is a beast.”

Finally, another supporter summed it up by saying: “Shout out to Lankshear. Quality since the day we signed him. Plays like a seasoned pro. Great team performance today.”

Thomas Frank and Spurs will be over the moon

Lankshear has been in strong form since making the move to Oxford United, with three goals in his first six league appearances and performances that suggest he is developing quickly.

Spurs will certainly be encouraged by the 20-year-old’s progress on loan, as he continues to gather the experience and consistency needed to one day push for a role in the first team.

For now, Lankshear’s focus will remain on building momentum with Oxford, and with their next league fixture coming against bottom-placed Sheffield United, he will see it as a real chance to add to his growing goal tally.

Cristian Romero has spoken out after Tottenham battled from two goals down to snatch a draw at Brighton, with the Spurs captain hailing the spirit within the side after a bruising Premier League contest.

Thomas Frank’s men now sit in second place following the weekend’s hard-fought encounter at the Amex Stadium, where they had to dig deep against a Brighton team that showed their trademark resilience.

It was a fixture Tottenham controlled for long spells, moving the ball with purpose and dictating the tempo, yet Brighton’s knack for picking the right moments to strike saw them race into a two-goal advantage that left Spurs with it all to do.

Frank’s players, however, refused to wilt under pressure, and their fightback was eventually rewarded as Richarlison pulled one back before Jan Paul van Hecke turned into his own net, leaving the points shared at full-time.

Cristian Romero praises Tottenham team spirit after Brighton draw

Following Saturday’s fixture, Tottenham captain Cristian Romero took to social media to share his thoughts on Spurs‘ performance, making it clear that the character shown by the squad was what impressed him most.

The Argentine defender, who has worn the armband since Frank took over, expressed his delight at how the side refused to give in and continued to push until the final whistle, making sure the travelling supporters had something to cheer.

In a post on his official X account, Romero wrote: “Buzzing with the fight the team showed today. We always want more, always pushing. Big love to the fans for the away support. We go again, always together.”

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Tottenham shift focus to cup action after comeback

While Tottenham may feel their performance merited all three points, there is little shame in securing a draw in such testing circumstances, particularly given the manner in which it was achieved.

Attention now quickly turns to the Carabao Cup, with Doncaster set to arrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in midweek, offering Frank’s side a chance to rotate yet still maintain momentum.

Tottenham Hotspur begin their Carabao Cup campaign with a clash against Doncaster Rovers. Here are all the details that Spurs fans would want to know about the draw for the fourth round.

Several Spurs players have said that there is a hunger in the squad to win more silverware following their Europa League success back in May.

The Carabao Cup represents Tottenham’s best chance of lifting another trophy this season, and Thomas Frank’s men start their campaign against Doncaster Rovers at home on Wednesday.

Although one would expect the Dane to rotate his Spurs squad significantly, the Lilywhites are overwhelming favourites to beat the League One side and progress to the fourth round.

Provided Tottenham overcome Doncaster, here are the details that Spurs fans need to know about the draw for the next round:

When is the fourth round draw? The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24. It will take place live following the conclusion of the third-round clash between Port Vale and Arsenal.

While the draw is scheduled to start at 10 pm, it could be delayed if the clash between Arsenal and Port Vale goes to penalties.

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Where can you watch the draw? Spurs fans can watch the fourth round draw live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football. The draw will also be streamed on Sky Sports’ Football YouTube channel and on their social media channels.

When will the fourth round fixture be played? The Carabao Cup fourth-round fixtures are set to take place during the week commencing Monday, October 27, 2025, with most matches kicking off on the evening of Tuesday, October 28, or Wednesday, October 29.

Which teams are still left in the Carabao Cup

There have already been some giant killings in the second round of the Carabao Cup, with Manchester United being knocked out of the competition by Grimsby Town.

Premier League sides Sunderland and Leeds also crashed out of the second round against lower league opposition. Tottenham will be desperate not to join them on that list.

Here are all the third-round Carabao Cup fixtures that will be played this week:

Tottenham’s Luka Vuskovic has admitted that he sustained an injury during his home debut for Hamburg, and the injury happened due to a bizarre reason when the ball was not even in play.

The on-loan Tottenham man had a tough start to life in the Bundesliga, with Vuskovic and Hamburg being ripped to shreds by Tottenham legend Harry Kane in the centre-back’s debut for the newly-promoted club.

However, the 18-year-old was able to put that performance out of his mind and help Hamburg to their first win of the season against Heidenheim on Saturday.

Vuskovic scored the opening goal for Hamburg with a volley, making history by becoming the first HSV player to score in the Bundesliga for seven years, but there was one incident in the game that he regrets.

Tottenham’s Luka Vuskovic admits he broke his finger on Saturday

After netting his goal, the Tottenham Hotspur man had an opportunity to score a second in the first half, but he failed to convert the opportunity.

While it did not matter as Hamburg were able to get all three points, the teenager was frustrated at his miss and smacked the goalpost with his right hand. He admitted after the game that he had likely broken a finger.

Vuskovic told Hamburger Morgenpost (as relayed by The Standard) about the incident: “I probably broke a finger. It’s an old injury. I broke my finger a few months ago. But I was so angry about missing such a great opportunity that I hit the post with my hand. It will heal, don’t worry.”

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Local media still not convinced about Vuskovic

Despite scoring on his home debut and making history, the Tottenham loanee’s performance was anything but flawless.

Local German media have said that Vuskovic is yet to fully convince defensively, revealing that he made some rash errors against Heidenheim.

However, that is to be expected for an 18-year-old playing in one of the top five leagues for the first time, and one would expect the Croat to learn from his mistakes.

Tottenham’s Tyrese Hall came on as a second-half substitute to net an impressive brace for Notts County as they registered a thumping win over Crawley Town.

It was a great weekend for Tottenham’s loanees, with several of them finding the back of the net, including Luka Vuskovic, who scored Hamburg’s first Bundesliga goal in seven seasons.

Spurs youngsters also got on the scoresheet in the EFL, with Alfie Devine netting an absolute screamer for Preston North End against Derby County.

Devine’s strike was arguably topped by fellow Spurs midfielder George Abbott, who opened his account in front of goal for Wycombe with an outstanding strike.

Watch Tottenham’s Tyrese Hall score brace against Crawley Town

However, Hall topped all of the other Tottenham Hotspur loanees as he netted twice for Notts County, who thumped Crawley Town 4-0 in League Two.

The Spurs man came on as a 67th-minute substitute, and it took him just four minutes to make an impact, putting the finishing touches on a counter-attack to make it 2-0.

Hall then got on the scoresheet again in injury time with an impressive curled effort into the bottom corner to put the icing on the cake for his side.

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Watch the highlights of Notts County’s win over Crawley below:

Tyrese Hall would hope his fortunes change at Notts County

Jermain Defoe has admitted that he is surprised Hall has not made his senior debut Spurs yet, with the Tottenham legend rating the 20-year-old very highly.

However, it has not been smooth sailing for the midfielder this season as he is yet to start a league game for Notts County, coming on as a substitute in all five of his appearances so far.

The youngster will hope that this brace is the start of his turnaround and that he is able to establish himself as a regular in the League Two side’s midfield.

Lucas Bergvall broke a little-known Premier League rule in Tottenham’s 2-2 draw against Brighton, with the Spurs man being lucky to escape without punishment.

Tottenham Hotspur played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with the Seagulls on Saturday, battling their way back from two goals down to salvage a point.

On the balance of play, the Spurs players would have been disappointed not to win the game, and that appears to be the sentiment in the dressing room, with Joao Palhinha insisting that Tottenham should have taken three points from the Amex Stadium.

However, it turns out that there was a small incident in the first-half where the referee failed to follow the law and punish a Spurs midfielder.

Lucas Bergvall broke Premier League rule in Brighton vs Tottenham

The incident occurred when Tottenham won a corner in the first period, with the 19-year-old sprinting from the back post to the near post before it was taken.

However, he decided to do that by running behind the Brighton goal instead of across the front, and this was spotted by referee Chris Kavanagh, who halted play to have a word with the midfielder.

The Express have now revealed that Law 11 of the FA rulebook used by English top-flight officials states: “A player who deliberately leaves the field of play and re-enters without the referee’s permission and is not penalised for offside and gains an advantage, must be cautioned.”

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Kavanagh failed to brandish the yellow card, meaning Bergvall was lucky to escape punishment.

Spurs are putting more and more emphasis on set-pieces

We know that Tottenham are meticulous in the way they prepare for set-pieces, planning out the strategy depending on the strengths and weaknesses of each opposition.

That was in evidence a little over a week ago as several Spurs players pointed to the set-piece coach Andreas Georgson after Pape Sarr converted from a corner against West Ham.